Posted by Civilian Michael Conrad (Owner- Black Sparrow) in The Black Sparrow- Cosgrove Visits

Posted by Civilian Kristina Cosgrove (Student, Public Relations Intern) in The Black Sparrow- Cosgrove Visits

Posted by Civilian Michael Conrad (Owner- Black Sparrow) in The Black Sparrow- Cosgrove Visits
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She turned the device in her fingers as she moved through the Orbital Platform. She was a citizen of Oed now, so while she still had to go through security, her taking a shuttle up to the docking area wasn’t exactly newsworthy. Besides, as a new student of public relations she was practicing being observant of people as they went about their life, trying to decipher moods, their motivations etcetera. There was also something exciting about having a clear direction again and with it in place she was in a happier mood.

This whole business with Lai and Akem didn’t change that but it certainly added a layer of complexity to her life.

Her low-heeled knee high boots clunking on the deck as she strode through the station, her wavy brown hair bouncing against her back. Reaching the airlock where the Black Sparrow was docked, she pulled the little device Conrad gave her out of the pocket of her black leather jacket and pressed the button. “Conrad, it’s Kristina. I’m at the airlock. Permission to come aboard?”

~Kristina Cosgrove

“Well,” came the reply through the device. “I didn’t think you’d actually come here.”

“I’m full of surprises,” Kristina answered, unable to stop the grin

The airlock door unlocked and slowly opened. “Come on in, I’ll meet you there. Big yellow button on the left when you get in is what will close the airlock from inside the Sparrow.”

She stepped through, pausing briefly to hit the button as directed. Watching it close, she smiled, feeling a strange sort of familiarity. Yes of course she had spent time on the ship travelling back to Oed after he and Halai came to ‘rescue’ her.

Within a minute Conrad arrived in brown trousers and a black undershirt. “Welcome aboard the Black Sparrow Kristina! My home away from home.” He said with a grin and gave a low bow before gesturing for her to come further in.

“What brings you here?” he asked curiously.

-Michael Conrad, Black Sparrow CO

Her eyes travelled his form, taking in that roguish face and sparkle of slight mischief. “Well, to be honest fate seems to have wound our paths together again and I couldn’t help but be curious. It’s been a few years since everything went down with my sister and Tyrellia. And when you offered me access to see you if I wanted I think we both knew I’d come sooner or later.” Kristina shrugged. “Why put off the inevitable?”

~Kristina Cosgrove

Michael threw up his hands in surrender. “You’re right. Who am I to stop fate, eh? Need something to drink or eat? Anywhere on the ship you want to visit?” he inquired curiously, a sly grin on his face. Right now it was just the two of them aboard the ship with not a person to worry about.

-Michael Conrad, Black Sparrow CO

“I could do with a bite,” Kristina said. “As far as what I want to see, what are you willing to show me?” She eyed him coyly, studying the man. She knew the basics of the ship, having travelled on it before, but it was in the aftermath of her abduction/stay on Tyrellia and honestly her brain hadn’t been the most reliable then. Still, she remembered vividly that itsy bitsy tiny crush that had surfaced then for the man before her. It was one of those things that happened when you were young and someone had come to your rescue. She had admired him. She still did, but she was older and wiser now, more centred.

~Kristina Cosgrove

Michael’s grin broadened as he gave a low throaty laugh. “How about we settle for more than the last time?” he said with a wink. “C’mon. Let’s head to lounge. We can relax and eat.”

He waved her to him. He then moved into the hall and led her to their destination. As he did so, he talked to her. “So, what made you decide to come back to Oed?” he asked curiously and in a friendly tone.

-Michael Conrad, Black Sparrow CO

“You know, I left and went to Earth for a bit, but the simple truth is that I missed it,” Kristina said with a shrug. “I ran away to Oed because Halai was here and I had to be anywhere that wasn’t where my mother was. And Halai tolerated my presence because I was being grumpy and cooperative, but without realizing it she showed me what was possible here. The colony got under my skin I suppose. And I feel like I have unfinished business, like I was meant to be here and do more. So, that’s what I’m doing. I’m resuming my studies, and we’ll see where it leads me.” Even mentioning those possibilities made her smile, feel lighter. It was like she had lost something in leaving Oed before and was now reclaiming it, but with the maturity of someone who was fully an adult and not just pretending to be one.

~Kristina Cosgrove