Fleet Opening Mission: To Our Future

[John Morgan]

Starbase Thrinacea 
Conference Room Alpha
1245 Hours

John just concluded checking the presentation for this afternoon, when the first attendee arrived.  A captain walked up to John and asked “Excuse me, is this the right place for the debriefing at 1300?”, but before John could put a response, another captain decided to jump in, saying in jest: "Well if it isn't we're both in trouble.". Both captains started conversing, while all John did was raise an eye brow.

John recognized the faces from the reports he had read, these individuals where Captain Ethan Trane, and Captain Zack Gillibrand. Both where fine officer, as they will need to be for what he and Steve have in store for them. This should be a good chance for the command staff to acquaint with each other before the ceremony this evening. Then they can get to know each other.

Talking of Steve, John glanced at the time on the console in front of him pondering where he might be, perhaps just getting up. That is providing that  he doesn't trip over the bags under his eyes of course. Steve looked six feet under when John conversed with Steve earlier today. Steve would be arriving last minute, that is a certainty.

John set the presentation to the beginning slide, by this time enough people entered the room to almost begin proceedings. All wondering what all this commotion is all about. They will all find out when, well, Steve has arrived.

John grabbed the console by each side and overlooked the room. People where talking or taking a seat, and an air of anticipation was in the air.  John again went to check the time again when a familiar voice.

“John”, Steve greeted John,  "Best we get this thing started. No doubt everyone's wondering why so many of them are here at once.". Steve said while shaking hands with John.

“Certainly”, John said, “the natives are getting restless”. John then watched Steve turn to address the other occupants of the room and request that they all take a seat. John again checked the time to see that it was dead on the hour.

John turned his glanced to the two Captains, Ethan Trane, and Zack Gillibrand, and announced in jest.
“Captain's Ethan Trane, and Zack Gillibrand, for your information this is indeed the location of said debriefing. Do not fret however,there will be plenty of trouble in store for the lot of you, I and Steve guarantee so.”.

After having a little joke, John finally turned to Steve, “Steve, up for this? The Presentation is in working order and we even have prompts and a console each.”.  John said, gliding his hand over the console. “But unfortunately we got them lot”.  John finished with a small chuckle.

Tag: Steve, All authorized personnel.