Fleet Mission: "To Boldly Go..."

[Callum Jackson]

USS Majesty
Main Bridge
15:50 Hrs

"As far as I'm aware we have a scheduled test flight at five AM, that will be fun" Callum commented "Just a short trip out of the system then back again.  I just need to confirm our clearance to leave first" Callum added.

Callum paused for a second "I was at the Academy for a few days last month, I was giving a talk on the dangers of deep space exploration to a class of Tactical Cadets.  I had hoped to meet up with you, but I was called back to the Majesty before I had a chance." Callum said.

Callum thought for a moment "As for Ensign Cotton, he must be the one I've seen around the past few weeks" Callum started "I don't see any problems with his promotion" Callum looked around him "maybe you should give him a little something to go along with his new position" Callum said suggestively as he ran a finger across his rank pips.

Will nodded in acknowledgment.
"That's very generous of you, sir. I'll call a departmental meeting later and make it official. Stanley's a good officer. An extra half pip will suit him well."

He considered for a moment.

"You gave that talk to the cadets? That must've been interesting. It was Commander Willoughby who gave it when I was in that class. I think we gave him his best results because three of us managed to stay awake for the entire time. It's a shame I missed you, I'd've enjoyed hearing you take that class. So, 0500 then? Just a quick shakedown, I presume?"

"I didn't bore them too much, I hope not anyway" Callum started.  "And yes, nice and early, I really don't know whether I should try and get some rest or just stay up until then" Callum commented "We're literally just testing the engines.  We do have a full shakedown planned for next week" Callum continued.

"I've got this meeting later on" Callum began after a short pause "but I would like you and Commander Hurt to join me for a spot of dinner in the Captain Mess afterwards, say nine PM.  As long as the meeting finishes in time that is" Callum continued "Just want to catch up and go over the plans for the next few days properly. Oh, and let you both know what this meetings about, as long as it's not classified of course" Callum commented.  "I'm going to head down to see Chef in a minute, what would you like??" he asked.

Will suddenly appeared slightly flustered, his cheeks colouring almost imperceptably.
"Um... actually, sir, I have an appointment at that time," he said so quietly only Callum could hear him. "Would you be really offended if I passed on this opportunity? You, um... you could give me an order."

"An Appointment" Callum boomed purposely, making a couple of the officers on the bridge jump, one officer dropped a pile of PADDS they were carrying "Well, I suppose I could let you off this once" Callum added, much quieter now.  "What about breakfast at oh four hundred??" Callum asked, "we should be able to make it to the Bridge in time for the test" Callum added.

Callum noticed Ch'Amok was staring at the both of them, he looked at her and almost immediately she looked back at her station.

"Breakfast at 0400, sir," Will mumbled, his cheeks colouring. "Thank you, sir, that would be ideal."

Callum smiled "Captain's Mess 0400 then" Callum said "I gotta get down to Engineering to check up on how things are going down there"  Callum looked over to the centre chair "I should get to try that new chair out soon" Callum commented "but for now it's all yours. The Bridge is yours" Callum said to Will.

"The bridge is mine, sir, aye," Will acknowledged, glad for the change of subject. As Callum left the bridge, Will nodded to the ensign standing ready to take over and moved down to the command pit.

He looked at the centre for a moment before sighing deeply and sitting in it. Surprisingly comfortable, he decided. I could get used to this.

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