The dust had settled , and the Starbase had gotten back to normal Ashley had been proud of her team. Her first major command and they had all done well, especially Lieutenant Pippin. She had been exceptional, something she had felt was true the first moment she had meet the young lady. Sitting back in her chair, the top of her uniform removed it was clear Ashley had punched out of the clock. Her pants and tank all she had now as a deep sigh could be heard as she opened her eyes.

“Computer what time is it?” Ashley asked as she sat up as she opened her eyes, the office itself was dark. It seemed to have a lounge feel to Williams office. Circle of couches and chairs around a table, small bar to the side. Ashley was one that if she had to be stuck inside her office she was going to at least enjoy herself. Desk duty wasn’t ideal, but it did have some perks.

“2000 hours.” came back the voice as Kelly thought about that, “Computer turn lights to 50% brightness.” she commanded, as the room became much more ambient yet didn’t feel like some dive. She had giving an officer to someone, Kelly had impressed her and this was the time she offered if she wanted to come by her office. She still had not declared a new second in command.

Williams, Marine CO