Meeting PT 3

Posted on Wed Jun 2nd, 2021 @ 7:04am by Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson & Captain Mattias Richardson [Reece]

Mission: MISSION 0 - History Speaks
Location: Montgomery Scott - Medical
Timeline: 2389
560 words - 1.1 OF Standard Post Measure

Phoenix was loitering outside the main medical bay on the Montgomery Scott. She had already been grilled by the chief of Flight control and told off for causing an accident with a member of senior staff. Not that it was entirely her fault. But she sucked it up and stood now, waiting for Mattias to be released.

The doors slid open and Mattias exited sickbay. "Thanks, Doc. I'll take care of my new teeth!" Turning, he saw Phoenix standing there and grinned. At least, as best he could his his recovering face would allow him. "Hey you!" He then saw the look in her eyes and turned more serious. "What's wrong?"

"I am sorry that you were injured Captain Richardson. Commander Letiz has ordered me onto Delta shift and off shuttle rotation. I will be unable to make our dinner date tomorrow."

Mattias's features darkened noticably. "Don't worry, Ensign," he used her rank as they were around other people. "I will ensure that Letiz knows what really happened. Don't be disheartened." The turbolift nearby suddenly emptied. "Join me?" He held the lift doors open.

She moved with him. "Sir, while i appreciate that, I cannot have you do that." She said it in a low voice. "It will cause issues."

Once they were in the turbolift, Mattias spoke. "Marine County, Officer's area." As the lift began its trip, he turned to face Phoenix and took her hands into his. Bringing them both up to his healing lips and gently kissed her knuckles, while his eyes stayed locked on hers. "As you wish, my lady." His voice was quiet and sincere in its tone.

"So.. humans call it a Rain check?" she said half asking. "Can I take a rain check?"

Nodding, he reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a waifer computer key card. Handing it over to Phoenix, he said, "Take this. You don't need to use it now. However, when you do wish to do so, that card will allow you entrance into the Marine County. Please feel free to come down whenever you feel the need to get away from certain officers."

Taking it she pocketed it. "Thank you Captain." She said with a smile. "I will keep it in mind." She paused. "Maybe once I have settled into Delta Shift, we could grab breakfast?"

"When we are alone, please drop our ranks. I don't want that barrier between us, ever." He then grunted and grinned. "I want you to always feel comfortable around me."

Phoenix smiled. "So? Breakfast one day?"

Mattias grinned. "I would be honoured to have breakfast with you anytime, Phee."

Her smile got brighter as she heard his words. "I should let you rest. I need to get some sleep myself, I start delta tonight."

Nodding slightly, the pain in his head was still pretty strong, he said, "Then, my dear lady, when you are ready for breakfast, simply contact me and I'll be there."

She dropped a curtsey to him. "Get better soon Mattias."

Bowing in reply, Mattias replied with a soft, roguish grin, his eyes never leaving hers. "As you wish, your highness."

Smiling Phoenix left him and headed back to her cabin.


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Ensign Phoenix Lalor
Flight Control Officer
USS Montgomery Scott

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Captain Mattias Richardson
Commanding Officer
Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Ranger Regiment “Death Dealers”
USS Montgomery Scott