SD 241906.xx | JL Cmdr Jackson/Lt Malena "A Emotional Meet 'n Greet" |

Posted on 07 Aug 2019 @ 11:50pm by Lieutenant Talee Malena & Commander Joanna "Ripper" Jackson

989 words; about a 5 minute read

Mission: Thought & Memory
Location: Mess Hall

=/\= Begin Log =/\=

Talee started to stir almost falling off the couch that she had fallen asleep on last night as she studied the ships specs. Cursing as she looked around as she started remembering where she was. New ship, new assignment and new quarters. Standing she stretched regretting passing out on the couch as she was now very sore. Shuffling to the small bathroom Talee undressed did a quick sonic shower before getting dressed.

Few minuets later she was walking out of her quarters Talee decided to hit the mess beer her office was a smart idea. Making it to the mess it was busy as shifts were changing. Coffee in hand with some hot cereal Talee found a seat. After a few bites of her hot cereal and sips of her coffee Talee pulled out her PaDD and started looking over the last shifts reports.

Joanna left her quarters and headed for the mess and a snack. Being on the fighter deck for the past 6 hours and working on fighters has a tendency of making her forget she has to eat and the headache she had was the end result. For her, being CAG, meant she had no shifts at all, she was on 24 hour duty.

Entering the mess, she picked up her earl grey tea and her pastrami sandwich and looked for some company while she ate. Seeing a new face she ambled over, "Hi, think I could join you?" Joanna asked.

The yellow/white fur Caitian hybrid looked up from her hot cereal and at the women with a slight nod, “you may.” She said simply watching the women, “lieutenant Talee Malena the new chief operations officer.” Talee said holding her paw/hand out.

Joanna shook her paw and sat down like she would with another officer. "Thank you. There are so many new faces including my own. I still haven't met them all, have you?", she asked. "Oh, jeez, I am Cmdr. Joanna "Ripper" Jackson, CAG. You can call me Ripper or Jo", she added laughing.

“Ripper or Jo,” Talee said with a soft purr allowing the names to roll around in her mouth. “No I have not. I have actually just arrived, you?”

"I've been aboard for a while and I have met the captain but that's about it save you now", she said. "I haven't even met my pilots yet either. I wonder if I could ask you a question about your species. I have never met a Caitain before. I don't mean to make you uncomfortable if I have", Joanna said.

Talee finished her hot cereal before looking up, “please ask away I find it more offensive the no questions are asked.” Talee said taking a slow sip of her coffee.

"Are you sure? I wouldn't want to offend you", Joanna said. "I know that Caitains are catlike individuals but I never knew how the species came about. I love how you look and I admire your beautiful coat. Wish I had hair like yours though", Joanna added.

Talee purred softly at the comment, ".....I promise I won't be offended however there might be some questions that I choose not to answer." Talee said her claws gently raked across the tabletop. "Well first it's fur not hair that's a common misconception," Talee said giving the commander a toothy grin. "I know some of our history but there are things that I was not privy to because of my genetic heritage."

"Genetic heritage?.....But I thought all Caitians knew of their.....genetic heritage. No don't answer that......it is none of my business and this is making you uncomfortable. Please forgive me.......", Joanna said as her face turned bright red.

"No need to apologize or feel embarrassed about the question." Talee said giving her a toothy smirk. "It might not look it but I am not full Caitian but a mix of Caitian and Human. Because of that I am not privy to all of my Caitian history."

"Oh......oh....I didn't know. I thought you were a full Caitian. That must be very disconcerting for you then," Joanna said gently. That made her slightly uncomfortable for not realizing that but then again this was the first time she met a Caitain.

"It has but I have found ways of dealing with it. First by joining the Caitian military freighter corps then well joining Starfleet. Both of those have helped keep that out of my mind." Talee said looking at the women, "......also by taking a Human name it has helped me to hold onto both genetic sides."

"I have pryed way to much into your personal background. I am so sorry. I have made you incomfortable. Forgive me please....", Joanna said almost in tears.

Talee watched the women finding this reaction a bit overkill. "Umm.....you were not prying commander and truth be told I have dealt with my genetic heritage and the fact that I well never truly learn half of my history."

"I really just wanted to learn about the Caitian species and maybe just be your friend. I really don't know many of the new crew members, and I am kinda timid in that department." Joanna replied.

"Well like I said I can tell you as much as I can and I have no problem with that." Talee said watching the commander finding her an odd specimen.

"Lieutenant, can we do this again?" Joanna asked.

"Of course," Talee said giving the other women a reassuring pat on her hand. "Just give me a call."

"Thankyou. I would like it imensely", Joanne said finally getting up. "Take care and I will call you soon", she added as she left the mess hall.

Talee sat there for a few minuets thinking about the interaction like she did with every interaction she had with people.

=/\= End Log =/\=

Commander Joanna "Ripper" Jackson
CAG
USS Odin

Lieutenant Talee Malena
Chief Operations Officer
USS Odin

 

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