Another New Lady

Posted on 02 Feb 2012 @ 8:13pm by Command Master Chief Markum Quinn

363 words; about a 2 minute read

Mission: Episode 00 - Pre-Deployment
Location: Golden Gate Bridge Recreational Area
Timeline: MD-01 1830h

Markum sat on a park bench that overlooked San Francisco Bay, enjoying not only a beautiful sunset, but the company of his only child, Marcus. "I'm glas you're home dad. I was hoping you'd be home soon, but this is unexpected. Mom told me she had never seen you home from deployment so soon. She seemed surprised too." Markum smiled at the mention of the boy's mother. The two had met during the Senior Chief's time with XRD. She was a civilian consultant, assigned to Markum's team. The two had a sensuous love affair for almost two years, until , well until it became complicated.

"Yeah, not as surprised as I was. I thought we'd be out there for a while longer. It's complicated son. You'll understand once you're out there." Marcus smiled "Yeah, I can't wait. Did you know that I was selected for...."

A yeoman rushed up to the two sitting on the bench. "Sir, I am..." Markum held up his hand, "Yeoman, I am not an officer." The yeoman blushed a bit, then continued. "Sorry Senior Chief. I was ordered to deliver you this PADD from Captain Wiles, at Starfleet Command. Markum took the offered PADD and scrolled through the orders, slowly a grin developed across his face. "Well, well." He looked up at the young man, "Thank-you. I will report to my new CO as ordered." the Yeoman did an about face and departed.

"What was that about dad?" Markum leaned back and placed his arm around his sons neck. "Looks like your dad has been assigned to a new ship son. The USS Galileo." Marcus exclaimed, "What?! The new Nova-Class that is over at the San Fran Fleet Yards? How do you keep getting assigned to new ships?" Markum let out a chuckle, "Yeah, that is the very same I guess. As for how I keep getting assigned to new vessels, well, just lucky, very lucky." He looked over at his son and smiled, "So, tell me about what you were selected for, I want to know everything son."

OFF:

Senior Chief Warrant Officer Markum Quinn
Chief Engineer, USS Galileo

Second Year Cadet Marcus Quinn
Starfleet Academy, Health Sciences

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