[u.s.s.razerwolf] The first days... Logs Moonshadow to Ennien
- From: MoonshadowsToNEN@xxxxxxx
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- Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2005 00:35:55 EST
OFFICIAL LOG
Ensign Moonshadows to Ennien
Security Dept.
USS Razerwolf
I have disembarked from Shuttle Tom Clancy and have forwarded my luggage to
the Razerwolf. There is the standard pre-launch party. This is an
obligation, and not in line with the leave takings of my people. We pack, we
go.
I will attend and try to understand the speeches.
Personal Log
Moonshadows to Ennien
I have survived the speeches. During the gathering I met an Ensign named
Tay.. I think... her voice is pitched very high and there are undertones at
such
a high frequency I can barely hear them... I am positive the humanoids
cannot. She a most interesting person and I think we shall be friends.
Tay seems to be of one mind with me, ships corridors are too....
claustrophobic. She flies! I will be most interested in learning her
peopleâs ways.
The Shakedown cruise was a major surprise, as the Captain was not yet aboard.
We survived, and Captain Dorâath, a Klingon of all people, is now aboard.
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A fine spread is laid out in the Holodeck, at least I ate well. Ass soon as
I decently can I shall excuse myself and go sleep.
It was a strange party... it seems our crew is composed of a lot of people
as âgreenâ as myself... strange choice for Star Fleet, as this is a new
ship
and a new mission in potentially dangerous territory. At least Tay and I eat
similarly, she is a hunter on her world, âJungleâ. I foresee some
interesting holodeck adventures.
Several of the crew have offered me alcohol, distasteful stuff. I remained
polite and located some milk, an incredible beverage I found on Earth. The
meats and fruits are good as well.
I have met our Captain, an imposing figure ... but then I am small for my
people.
The captain has started another speech, Tay has nearly choked me with a quiet
comment about âSudden loud noise means you fight or run, not stand and be
target.â I do not think the others heard.
The Captainâs speech seems to show a fair amount of concern on his part for
having this project work... but he seems to be making the best of it. The
usual âDo you best, I have confidence in youâ bumf... Bumf, what a good
word
Colonel Kikke in our political orientation classes had.
Log pause
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THe huge Klingon, Dorâath finished his speech and put the party back At Ease.
The Sivaoan ensign buried her nose in a bowl of warm milk and lapped
decorously, stopping occasionally to lick the mild from her whiskers with her
rough,
pick tongue. She was tired, the trip on the Clancy had been tedious, and
feline like, she did not like small spaces.
She looked up and saw the winged, tailed female, hunter, Tay. She made the
ritual gesture of welcome, hands in front, right ahead of left, fingers
spread, claws extended; she then retracted claws, fingers, arms.
Tay made a gesture of her own, claws out in greeting, extending her wings.
Beings without claws watched curiously, not a little nervous. No one ever
knew when two strange races with claws might show animosity... or just want to
test each other in mock combat.
Instead, they mutually inspected the table, commenting on odd dishes.
Vice Adm. Magenta saw them and walked over. he greeted them, they returned
it respectfully
Moonshadows went on about not liking being closed in too much, Tay agreed.
Moonshadows offered her bowl of meat to share, Tay picked bits out delicately.
Tay returned the favor.
She commented there was some friction between the Executive Officer, Mr.
Taltos, and Captain Dorath.
âRazerwolf mixes Klingon command and Star Fleet... Do you know if command
staff fights for Alpha?â
Sticking a bit of Tayâs offering in her mouth and chewing, Moonshadows said,
unconcerned, âThey might.... It is good to find someone unafraid of sharp
fingers.
Her tail suddenly tightened into a tight corkscrew, her version of laughter.
Tay bobbed her head in agreement, saying, âScared of claws, but all must eat
with knife. Silverware is for fire users.â
I told her my planet was populated by nomadic tent dwellers, although we had
high technology and a very few libraries and labs as permanent buildings in
gathering places. We moved from place to place, as the nearest thing we have
to a religion is the practice of protecting the ecology.
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Captain Dorâath again mounded the dais... Tay jumped deliberately as he
called for attention. Moonshadowsâ tail looped in silent laughter as she
wished
SHE had thought of jumping. Her tail straightened as she was called before
the captain. Had she been caught?
The Sivaoan, worried, marched forward. âSir, she squeaked.
Captain Dorâath asked, âWhat is you position aboard Razerwolf?â
âJunior security officer, sir!â she replied.
âWe shall have to rectify that... It is my pleasure to promote you to Acting
Chief of Security.â
The Felinoid swallowed and relaxes, save for the ruff around her neck....
and promised to do her best to live up to expectations, privately she worried
about her lack of experience. This surprise made her worry even more about
the ships chances in a real emergency. Spot promotions of green crew,
shakedown cruises before the captain arrived... What WAS Star Fleet thinking?
She
did not envy the Captain what he seemed to have been handed. Crew beings came
up and congratulated her.
She stayed as along as she could at the party, and excused herself. She
went tow her quarters to sleep, it had been a long time awake.
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