<USS Avalon> "Catching a Ride Back to Avalon" Cmdr Skyler, Cpt K'etrall, Ens Manson

"Catching a Ride back to Avalon"
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Cmdr Skyler, Ensign Manson and Cpt K'etrall

       His fingers danced around the console as he readjusted the some of the 
power outputs. Again. For the third day, the engineering teams had taken this 
time to fix all the minor problems that were left for last minute. It was 
both frustrating and most appreciated. Having been the fourth time today, he 
cut 
of power to a section of a deck not occupied, two holodecks, and the secondary 
shuttle bay for the teams to do their mechanical wrenching work. Not too many 
people were redirected to different shifts, or had their own duties 
curtailed. They were warned before hand and probably took it upon themselves to 
have a 
rather easy day.

       Unfortunately for Anthony, it was anything but an easy day. With the 
constant comm updates from all teams, he had been busy since the moment he 
relieved the night shift officer. He had skipped lunch because of the teams, 
and 
it was becoming apparent that he would need to eat soon before his stomach 
decided to rebel on him and take action that went along the lines of pain. 

       Having readjusted the power outputs, he sighed in relief. That was it. 
No more repairs to worry about, no more power to redirect, no more work 
period. His fingers felt like lead since they had displayed an intricate dance 
around the familiar console. Then his comm bleeped. 

       Anthony wanted desperately to sigh outwardly, a little edgy from the 
busy day, but he sighed inwardly. Gathering his cool he tapped on the comm 
badge, "Ensign Manson here."

       "Mr. Manson, report to my ready room." Captain K’etrall’s voice 
echoed out crisp and clear. The comm than bleeped off before Anthony could 
respond 
to her orders. 

Stepping out of this station, he walked over to the ready room. Upon entering 
the room, he saw the familiar Klingon captain, and saw another person 
standing next to her dressed in the familiar red command suit. Instead of 
holding a 
captain rank like K'etrall, she was a commander. Immediately, Anthony knew that 
this was Commander Skyler. But he didn't say anything. After all, it just may 
not be Skyler.



       "Mr. Manson, this is Commander Skyler. Your future commander in the 
next few hours." Captain K'etrall explained. He looked at Skyler and nodded 
politely; which the same nod was returned.

       "I think that will be all Commander," K'etrall looked at Anthony and 
back to Skyler, "both of you are dismissed. Take care of Mr. Manson, Commander, 
I’m losing a very valuable officer." K'etrall said lightly, not intending to 
sound threatening or opposing, or with high doubt of the commandeers abilities.



       "No worries, Captain, I'm sure he’ll fit right in." Answered Skyler. 
She took one more glance at the ensign. He was twitching, though it was barely 
noticeable. She realized that he felt a little uneasy around them.



       Hearing this, Anthony had only one response in his head, that remains 
to be seen.

       "Ensign, grab your gear and meet me in the shuttle bay in 10 minutes. 
I am eager to get back to the Avalon. I have been gone long enough and don't 
want to over stay my welcome on the Blackwell."

       Looking at Captain K'etrall, she wasn't sure what to expect, but she 
did notice that the Captain had a slight grin on her face. "Captain, Thank you 
for your hospitality and I hope I can repay you some time in the future."

       "Don't worry Commander. I'm sure we can work something out. Now get 
out of here before I put you both to work scrubbing out the heads or something. 
Q'apla"

       "Q'apla Captain"

       Skyler left the ready room and took her gear with her and made her way 
to the shuttle bay where the RA Genevieve-NCC-27936-B/2 was waiting. She 
entered the runabout and began preparations for take off and as soon as Ensign 
Manson arrives they would be able to leave.

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