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

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

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“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

“Unfinished business, eh? I know the feeling. I’ve done my fair bit of traveling, and I still somehow manage to get back here to do who knows what. To be fair it’s a pretty central location for me. Odd jobs pop up and ultimately it’s my way of helping others out I guess.”

“I can see that,” Cosgrove said.

It didn’t take long for the two to make it into the small lounge. “So,” he added as he entered the area. “What is it you’re studying again?” he asked curiously as he gestured to one of the soft leather seats at a small table meant for two. He also took a moment to appreciate her appearance in as subtle a way as possible.

-Michael Conrad, Black Sparrow CO

She settled into the seat, catching his gaze for a moment before leaning back and smiling. “Public Administration. I did Public Affairs and Diplomacy before and now I’m getting a degree that takes that and expands on it. I’m likely to be able to do an internship in the colonial government, which is where I want to work anyway.” Kristina shook her head. “You know it’s so strange, Halai was the government worker and I thought what she did sounded terribly boring.” She smirked. “But I can see beneath the surface of it all. I guess time and growth do that.”

~Kristina Cosgrove

Conrad laughed. “Time will indeed do that to you. The question is, do you feel you won’t become bored of it later on? Again, it’s likely that time will tell.” He gave a slight smirk. “Besides! Not everything Halai was involved in had to do with her government position. We did after all fly out to find you and whisk you away. Not boring if you ask me. Colonial government is different than what you’ll find deep within the Federation anyway. Or at least that’s been my experience with it.”

He then moved over to the replicator. “What do you fancy Miss Cosgrove? Or should I just start calling you Kristina?” he asked with twinkle in his eye.

-Michael Conrad, Black Sparrow CO