Posted by Lieutenant Commander Aaron Foley (Executive Officer) in XO’s Office

Posted by Lieutenant Kate Trent (Strategic Operations Officer) in XO’s Office

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Aaron Foley (Executive Officer) in XO’s Office

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Kate smiled as she watched Foley stare out the window, then eyed him as he took a seat beside her. It was an interesting choice not to sit behind his desk and one she noted and filed away. “It’s truly the best cup of coffee on the station,” she replied, deadpanning for a moment before continuing. “I really just wanted to check in with you on any information that I should be aware of regarding the station or the sector. The CO is, of course, newer to his position and referred me to you as a more informed source.” She added a grin at the end to indicate that it was nothing against Gillespie.

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Aaron chuckled. “Well I appreciate the sentiment, though I’m sure we can wrangle up an even better cup of coffee. I need to try and get my hands on some fresh coffee beans again, it’s been a while.”

“Hmm, but things to know that isn’t in the reports… There isn’t much in the sector that I’m aware of that is outside of the reports. For the most part it is pretty tame at this point, but we are still working on discovering the area. We are still rebuilding the sensor net in the region. As for the starbase, well we have a savory bunch of characters here. I think you’ll enjoy getting the chance to meet them in person, instead of me spoiling the for you.”

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“Maybe one of those savory bunch has a connection to some coffee beans,” Kate responded with a laugh. “Anyone in particular that I should touch base with first?” she added on, leaning forward slightly in interest.

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“That’s not a bad idea. You never know what they might have in their cargo holds,” Aaron said pausing to think of that. He was going to have to talk to a few of the traders that came and went from the Starbase.

“I’d start with some of the shop owners, or perhaps check in with the owner of the Blue Note. They always hear some of the best news as it comes through the Station.”

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Kate mentally filed away the information as well as a to do to see if she could procure some coffee beans for the XO as she met with the various shop owners on the staircase. She smiled thankfully at Foley. “Thank you, that helps a lot. The civilian population is certainly new to me. I plan to check in with the Chief of Security about his read regarding the general clientele and business as well. Do you have any other thoughts or guidance?”

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