Posted by Lieutenant Commander Bill Saunders (Chief Tactical Officer) in Capts office

Posted by Captain Ael Aihia (Commanding Officer) in Capts office

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Bill Saunders (Chief Tactical Officer) in Capts office
Lt. Cmdr. Bill Saunders walks up to the CO office. He rings the doorbell. As he enters, he says “Lt. Cmdr Bill Saunders reporting for duty. Captain, may I be frank with you? I’m really Capt. John Braxton of Star Fleet Intelligence. My orders are to find out the truth about what happens on this ship. Now, my orders for you is that only you know my real identity. You can not tell anyone who I really am. On this ship you will address as Lt. Cmdr Bill Saunders. In private you will address me as Captain John Braxton. Is that clear captain?”

Lt. Cmdr. Bill Saunders
Chief of Tactical

“Captain, with all due respect, I will address you as I see fit on my ship. As you have requested it, I will adhere but do not mistake my consideration for submission.” Aihia, who was a former Romulan operative herself, rose an eyebrow. “You have no authority to give me orders, Captain,” she leaned across her desk, clasping her hands together, “and while I appreciate your candid approach, I suggest you learn a little something about deference.”

“There is a chance we can become valuable allies to one another..I may even go so far as say we could be friends. However, that is not the way to address your commanding officer..psuedo or otherwise.” Aihia leaned back. “Why don’t you have a seat and we can begin this conversation as civil officers.”

“How about I started us off?” She shot him an brutal and yet almost winsome grin. “I am Captain Ael Aihia, welcome to the Dauntless, Mister Braxton.”

Capt. Aihia

“I’m sorry to be abrupt with you Captain, but that’s who I am.” Braxton said. “Actually Star Fleet Command has giving me the authority to give you orders. But as I’m Bill Saunders on this ship, I will ‘forgive’ that outburst of yours. Yes we can become allies, but if you blow my cover there will be problems. I will listen to your orders as Cmdr. Saunders. Now, Commander Bill Saunders reporting for duty, sir.” He said as he stood up at attention.

Lt. Cmdr. Saunders
Chief of Tactical

“You called my bluff, captain. You’re right, I can’t give you orders, but remember don’t blow my cover.” Braxton confessed.
Lt. Cmdr. Saunders
Chief of Tactical