Parting Ways

Posted on Dec 13, 2016 @ 2:57pm by Ensign Sofia Andersson
Edited on on Dec 13, 2016 @ 2:57pm

Mission: Aftermath

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"Parting Ways"
[previous post was "Smile" by the exploring Sarah]
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LOCATION: USS ANUBIS
SD [2.16] 1213.0838
SCENE: Corridor en route to Shuttlebay

Life is all about perception and Sofia had been made to understand this better than anyone over the last few days and hours. She had every right to resent and even despise two security guards who had been following her every move, but she would actually miss their silent omnipresence. Instead of seeing them as a way to restrict her movements and actions, the blonde woman had looked upon them as protectors insuring that nothing would happen to her. If one they had been there back when she was a naive Starfleet Academy cadet.

As they turned a corner, Sofia came face-to-face with the ship's Chief of Security, an all-too-serious scowl on her face. With a nod of her head she dismissed the two security officers as she added "I'll take it from here."

"Good day Ya'Han," Sofia said, trying to sound as cheerful as she could despite what she knew was happening. The guards might not have said anything but the blonde woman hd suspected that they were escorting her to some sort of transport to take her back down to EARTH. The fact that the Chief of Security had taken over only confirmed this.

She feel in step behind the redhead, noting that her hair appeared far darker than she remembered it. Given that Ya'Han had chosen not to speak to her, there had been little for Sofia to do other than to study the new coloration of the woman's hair.

"Why do I feel like I am being taken to firing squad?" Sofia said trying to come across as joking but realizing that the gulp that had followed had made her nervousness all too apparent.

"The Marines are on deck 20," Ya'Han stated in a seriousness that sent a chill down the blonde woman's back. "That's not where you are going."

Those last words did nothing to ease Sofia's rapidly growing concerns which had moved to become full blown fears. As they came near a larger set of doors, the Chief of Security reached for the panel and opened them, instructing her ward to step inside.

Nightmarish images filled her mind as she walked in, barely able to keep her eyes opened, at least that was when she hard Jayson welcoming her into the room. Sofia's heart skipped a beat when she saw the ship's First Officer, Chief Science Officer, Chief Medical Officer and the Chief of Operations standing in front of her.

"I am so glad to see you all one last time before I return to EARTH," Sofia admitted, her joy ready to explode in a less than dignified manner for all to witness.

"Speaking about that," Shar'El noted in the general same seriousness as Ya'Han had been displaying before. "You are not going back to EARTH."

Sofia's legs nearly gave out from under her, imagines of the lunar detention facility flooding her thoughts. She had broken curfew and had gone off world this despite the strict instructions she had been under. How could she have believed that having been with members of Starfleet on any sort of assignment would save her from the consequences?

"Relax," Jayson said as she rushed in to take hold of her arm fearing that she would pass out right there and then. "It's all good."

"It is?"

"Yes," Shar'El confirmed as she stepped closer and offered a PADD to the shaking woman. "Captain Morningstar was able to pull some strings in your favour."

"Well," Lillie jumped in with, "I would guess that our accompanying letters of recommendations helped somewhat," the ANUBIS' CMO added having been asked by the man in question to add her medical opinion to those of the First Officer and Chief Science Officer.

"Where am I being sent to?" Sofia asked, still not sure if this was real or a dream that she would all too soon wake from.

"The USS PHOENIX," the First Officer replied. "Captain Kane is looking to fill his crew roster and he had an opening for an Assistant Chief Medical Officer."

The blonde woman was stunned and confused. Her rank, as insignificant as it had been, had been stripped from her and without it there had been no way that she could take on the responsibilities the mentioned position demanded.

Recognizing the expression on the woman's face for what it was Shar'El smile and gently tapped on the PADD now in Sofia's hands. "Everything is in there. Your reinstatement as an Ensign as well as your appointment to the USS PHOENIX. Captain Kane is expecting you."

"I don't know what to say," Sofia said trying to keep her tears of joy from flowing beyond her ability to hold back.

"Just say that you will stay in touch with us," Jayson replied as he gave the blonde woman a large heartfelt hug which caused Ya'Han to momentarily look away.

"You better get going," Maya stated, "we would not want you to keep your new Commanding Officer waiting."

"Of course, of course," Sofia agreed in a hurry as she game the four officers standing in front of her a huge hug, Jayson appearing more than happy to be getting a second one so soon after the first that he had given. "Thank you, for everything," the blonde woman announced as she made her way into the shuttle pod.

She had remained quiet throughout this, keeping her conflicting emotions to herself. bu that all ended when a quick smile flashed over the lips of the Chief of Security as the door to the shuttle pod closed. Since that night when Jayson had done nothing but think of the blonde haired woman Ya'Han had wanted to see her go, and now that shuttle pod was going to be doing just that - taking the woman away, hopefully for good.

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NRPG:

And there you have it. This ends my post bridging between the FRPG and STDH, at least for now. Sofia will be reporting to Captain Kane on the PHOENIX in my next post and Shar'El will have to deal with Ya'Han sudden joy and darker red hair.

Hoping that the overlapping proved interesting for all.

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Tiffany Reeve

Ensign Sofia Andersson
Assistant Chief Medical Officer
USS PHOENIX