Posted by Civilian Cort Belanger (Executive Assistant to Lt. Gov.) in You Won, But Did You Really?

Posted by Civilian Dorma Fen (Governor’s Assistant) in You Won, But Did You Really?

Posted by Civilian Cort Belanger (Executive Assistant to Lt. Gov.) in You Won, But Did You Really?
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“Both, actually.” she said. “My parents owned a restaurant in Osaka. I grew up in the kitchen. When I was old enough, I became a chef. But I also worked for my family and learned a great deal about organizational administration… hence my current position working for the Governor. He appreciates my, as he puts it, ‘unconventional managerial perspective’.” and she laughed softly.

Dorma Fen

Cort grinned. “Well, that makes sense; the Governor is fairly unconventional himself. Were you mostly on Earth, or have you travelled at all with your work?” he asked, resting an arm on the edge of the table.

~Cort Belanger

“Earth.” she said with a shrug. “This is the first time I have been off world except for a family vacation to Risa one year. What about you? Where all have you been?” The doors opened at that time and a student looked out. Dorma said “Caleb. You may begin the service.” “Yes Chef.” they said and ducked back in the kitchen.

Dorma Fen

Cort blew out a breath. “Quite a few places, actually. I’m from Vega Colony and my family thought it important to see other places, but they only do so for vacation. I was the odd one who went off and actually decided to have a life away from Vega. I travelled extensively with the Federation Red Cross, both within and outside of the Federation. Relief work, that sort of thing.”

~Cort Belanger

“Relief work?” she asked with a look of curious surprise. “What kind of relief work? What did you do?” As she asked, the door to the kitchen opened and a Gand female came out carrying two small plates. She set one down in front of Dorma and one in front of Cort. “Chef. Sir. Tonight I am presenting a wilted Ancorvian greens salad with locally-sourced beet root and radish finished with a Decluzian vinegar reduction. Enjoy.” and she turned and walked back into the kitchen. Dorma looked at Cort and said “Taste. Then answer my question. This will be a complex dish so be prepared for a lot of flavor up front followed by softer undertones. And Decluzian vinegar is strong before its reduced, so…” and she chuckled as she picked up a fork and took a sample of rhe various ingredients and ate them.

Dorma Fen