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Setting a new course [Part 2]

Posted on Wed Jan 25th, 2023 @ 9:04pm by
Edited on on Wed Jan 25th, 2023 @ 9:06pm

1,424 words; about a 7 minute read

Mission: Episode 5 - Objects In Motion
Location: DS21
Timeline: Backpost

ON

Anja paused and looked at the table. "Well after we're done eating breakfast, I am hungry." Anja taking a seat at the table across from Edward Teach, thinking to herself, that it was nice to have another person across the table from her.

Edward looked at Damyan. " I'm glad you and your sister are excited to be learning this morning, but an engineer eats a hearty breakfast prior to starting his shift. You never know what's going to happen and sometimes it can be a bit before you can stop for a meal break. "

" Now I know that you've heard that it's security's job to protect the lives of everyone aboard the ship, the same could be said for engineering. What happens if the warp drive is down? Or if life support goes offline? Someone's got to keep it going or we could die. There are no unimportant jobs aboard a starship. The command staff directs the daily operations of the ship and gets us on our next mission. The flight team gets us to where we need to be. Security keeps us safe from outside threats. Engineering keeps the ship running so we can do our jobs. Science department makes new discoverys that can make our lives easier or improve the way we do our jobs. The medical staff keep us healthy so we can do our jobs and the counselors help keep us on an even keel. As I said, there are no unimportant jobs anywhere on a ship." He took a bite of his breakfast. " that's some mighty fine cooking Anja, The best I've had in awhile. Thank you. "

Anja blushed slightly, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. She liked having Edward across the table from her. "I am glad that you like my cooking. If you'd like, you can come over for breakfast anytime."

Luiza was watching what was going on with great interest. She was thinking that maybe her sister had a crush on Teach, she was going to quiz her about that later on. And Luiza did like the fact that Teach was there as well. It made Damyan seem happier as well.

Edward looked up from his plate and looked to Anja. " Come over anytime? I could get used to meals like this mighty quickly. " He said. " But I really wouldn't want to be a bother to you and your siblings. Normally breakfast for me is toast and coffee, and then off to shift. " He said with a shrug.

"It wouldn't be a bother, not at all," Anja replied. "What do you think?" looking at her siblings.

Damyan who had a mouthful, of food looked sharply at Teach, and when he swallowed his bite of food, he said. "Please, won't be a bother, that way I won't be outnumbered in the testerstorone department."

Luiza stared at her brother. "Really? You had to go there?"

Anja almost choked on her food, having to cover her mouth with a napkin as she coughed.

Edward looked to Anja as he heard her cough. " Are you ok there lass? " He asked. " I guess I could come over and discuss Luiza's and Damyan"s career programs over breakfast. We'll custom tailor them as to make it fun and interesting for them. Of course I'll need Damyan for about two hours after school for at least five days a week to work on that shuttle, If we can do that we should have it up and running in about six to eight months. Besides what type of mentor would I be if I let the poor lad be outnumbered? " He asked with a grin.

Anja gave out a mock gasp, at Teach's teasing. "Well I never!"

Luiza tried to stifle a laugh but couldn't do so and just laughed like crazy. Damyan joined in.

Anja had a bright smile feeling any tension that was there, leaving. And she felt it was due to the presence of Edward Teach.

Edward laughed along with everyone at the table and sported a big grin upon his face. " I don't remember the last time I enjoyed myself so much at a breakfast table, ya keep this up and I might become a regular at this table at this rate. " He said.

"And I am certain that my sister wouldn't mind that at all." Luiza replied giving Anja a bit of a teasing smile. Then looked at Edward, "And neither would I."

This of course made Anja feel slightly shy and blushed. "I agree, it would be rather lovely if you would like that."

" Well as long as Damyan has no objections. " Said Edward. " So lad, what do ya think? Do you like having two men at the table? Your opinion counts here too. "

"By cracky its gotta happen!" Damyan replied slapping the flat of his hand on the table almost causing his fork to flip off the table. "Whoops sorry got a bit enthusiastic there." giving a chuckle. "But yes, I like that idea."

" Alright that's settled then, What time do you normally serve breakfast? I wouldn't want to be late, now would I? " Edward paused for a moment and turned his attention to Damyan. " Do you think that you'll be able to help out on the shuttle two hours a day? If so, when we're done I'll teach both you and your sister how to pilot the shuttle. I believe every good engineer and scientist should know how to handle a shuttle craft. " He turned to Anja. " Is that alright with you Anja? I'll only teach them if you give your approval first, I don't want to overstep any boundaries here. " He looked at her and then asked. " You know how to pilot a shuttle don't you? If not, I could teach you as well. "

"I do know how to pilot a shuttle." Anja began "but a refresher course wouldn't hurt at all." giving bright smile. "Permission is granted, just need to get the neccessary go ahead from Commander Holt. I don't think there will be a problem anyway but still have to go through the proper channels."

Damyan and Luiza were excited at that prospect and let out a cheer. Anja laughed.

" Well it seems that I shall make an appointment to speak to our executive officer Captain Holt. " Said Edward. " Or is it Commander Han now since she got married? " He mused for a moment. " She's a lady of reason and I think she'll listen to my request since it's for Damyan and Luiza's education and pre-training to get them into starfleet academy, since that is what they have expressed that they desire to do. "

"It does look like that is something you will need to do." Anja giving a nod. She was finding herself having lingering looks at Edward, her eyes soft with affection.

Edward noticed that Anja's demeanor had changed somewhat. Does the lass like me in a way I didn't expect? He wondered. " Um... Yeah. I'll get to it before the day is out if I can. I know that I'm willing to help out with Damyan and Luiza's education. They both got their heads on straight and know what they want out of their lives, That and I've taken a liking to them both so it be no bother. "

Anja gave a smile, then glanced over towards her sister who had a bit of a grin on her face. "What?"

Luiza gave slight laugh. "Oh nothing." then cast a glance towards Damyan who was smiling as well, then gave his sister a knowing glance.

Anja was confused at how Damyan and Luiza were acting. However her attention drifted back towards the man who was seated across from her. Giving a contented sigh.

Edward readjusted himself in the chair. Uh.. You don't mind if I refill me coffee do you? " Edward asked. As he got up and walked over to the replicator on the wall. " Give me a black irish ractajino. " The device hummed and delivered the requested item. Edward looked over to Anja. " So Anja me lass, What is it we're doing again today? "

Anja had been lost in gazing at Edward his question didn't register until Luiza nudged her. Anja gave a start, she blinked then blushed realizing that she had been staring at Edward. "Oh... going to get permission for the twins to not be in school, then we work on a shuttle." she looked around at the now grinning twins. "What?"

"Well lets get a cracking sis!" the twins said in unison, then laughed.

 

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