Before You Go

Posted on Tue Mar 1st, 2011 @ 12:01pm by Captain Alexander Gunning & Lieutenant Commander Melissa Daniels M.D.

Mission: Shore Leave - Archa IV
Location: Shuttlebay 19 - Deck 121
Timeline: SL D01 - 1335hrs

[ON]

The Captain stood by Delta Flyer VII, designated "Vaaraya". The shuttle was a fine example of a craft and would steer the doctor safely toward Betazed. She had asked for something a little smaller but Gunning was of the distinct opinion that if she was required back at the station then he would need her to be able to return to the Archa system in good time.

Melissa entered the shuttlebay with two bags in her arms. She then noticed Captain Gunning.'

"Melissa." Gunning said as he saw the woman breeze into the shuttlebay. She had the look of a woman with little interest in discussions but there he had something that he needed to tell her. Something more than just 'good luck'. "I wanted to speak to you for a moment before you leave."

She spoke, "Yes Captain?"

"Listen, I don't know what you're doing or why you're doing it but I'm quite sure it's the right thing for you. I just need to relay a message from Starfleet." Gunning said, dragging his hand around the back of his neck.

Melissa spoke, "Starfleet has nothing to worry about. My business on Betazed is personal."

"They want me to inform you of their intentions. Your actions in the last week have been nothing short of exemplary and you have consistently shown, since your posting under my command, that you have an immense amount of ability and drive to run an entire hospital."

Melissa smiled, " Sometimes I wonder if I'll still have that drive after a month Captain."

Alex produced a small box from his pocket and passed it to the doctor. "You have been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander with all the rights and privileges that comes with. Congratulations, Doctor. And good luck on Betazed."

She spoke, "Captain, I'm a Doctor. I do not have much use for rank pins. But it might come in handy one day when I need to drag Mr. Reinhart to the Medical Center for whatever wound he wants to ignore. That stubborn old German is going to learn the consequences of being such a mule-headed jacka** one day. How do you ever deal with him as an Executive Officer" She said with a wide smile. She was beginning to regain a bit of her usual demeanor.

"He's a good man." The Captain said. "You'll see that one day, Doctor."

"Well if he should drop unconscious due to exhaustion, or being stoned drunk, just drop him off at the medical center. I'll deal with him when I get back." Melissa said with a smile.

"Be safe, Melissa." Alex said, turning to leave the shuttlebay.

[OFF]

Captain Alex Gunning
Commanding Officer

Lieutenant Commander Melissa Daniels MD
Chief Medical Officer
Starbase 332