<USS Avalon> A Courier Run

Admiral Keith Ketchum had left the Avalon with two passengers  on the 
shuttle, Marine Lieutenant Offenburger and Sergeant Winters.  He had  to get 
them to 
the USS Horizon for a mission, and pick up Commander Wilkinson  for a totally 
separate mission.
 
He felt like he was playing courier, but the subspace comm, was no  place to 
send these orders.
 
The transfer of the crew was quite simple, and his giving of orders  to 
Commander Starfire was straight and to the point.
 
He was already on his way back to the Avalon with Commander  Wilkinson within 
an hour. 
 
Knowing Commander Wilkinson, he wasn't sure even if he could handle  the 
plan, but he had to, the Federation may depend on it.  Ok, Keith  thought that 
was 
a little extreme.  
 
"Commander, any other questions about the mission?"
 
"I think it is pretty cut-and-dry, Admiral."
 
"I thought so also.  But you never know when you write these  up, what will 
become questionable."
 
"I understand completely.  Being a commanding officer myself,  I know that."
 
"Very good, once I am on board the Avalon, the shuttle is your to  complete 
the mission.  Just bring her back when your done."
 
"Of course, Admiral", Frankie smiled, "We should be at the Avalon  in about 
four hours."
 
"Very good.  I'll be in the back, working on  something."
 
"Aye, Admiral."

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