Game of Barstools

Posted on Sun Jun 21st, 2020 @ 8:31am by Captain Nycolas Temple
Edited on on Tue Jul 7th, 2020 @ 1:48pm

Mission: Into the Wild
Location: Eclipse Bar

A Mission Post by Captain Nycolas Temple & Ensign John Logann
Mission: Into The Wild
Location: Eclipse Bar
Timeline:
Fri Nov 24th, 2017 @ 10:39pm


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Nycolas Temple liked to play a certain game. He would stroll into the Pandora's bar and lounge, find the newest or youngest officer around, and make friends with them. It was so uncommon for a Captain to socialise with junior officers in this way, and a part of him enjoyed the initial moments of discomfort this created. In truth, he just liked making new friends.

So when Nyx strolled into the Eclipse Bar this evening and spotted a brand new Yellow Shirt with a sparkly Ensign pip on his lapel, a broad smile came across his face. With a jaunty stride, he sauntered over to the new officer and slapped him on the shoulder.

"Evening, Ensign," Nyx exclaimed, "I heard you were buying the Captain a drink."

Logann swallowed what was left in his glass before he looked around and found the nearest ensign, pointing to her.

"I think you have me mistaken for that ensign over there." Logann said, very at ease with bantering with the Captain.

"Ensign Gomez is getting me one tomorrow night." Nyx said loudly, giving a nod to the officer across the bar. She gave him an embarrassed smile in return and Nyx looked back to Logann. "Tonight, the pleasure is all yours."

Logann laughed and nodded. "What'll it be boss man? I was about to get a refill myself."

"Bourbon, the Kentucky kind." Nyx replied with a nod.

Logann relays the order for a Kentucky Bourbon and a kava juice. "Well, I would be worried if you had asked for a Klingon Bourbon."

Logann takes the drinks, and hands the Captain his.

Nyx leaned back in his chair, "So, a new yellow shirt, hey? You don't look like Engineering. I wouldn't say Ops either..."

Damn, do I look like one of them brooding security types? I may need to assess my self image. Heh.

"Well, sir, new is a questionable assessment. But you are correct. John Logann, newly assigned to the USS Pandora security department. Although, I do know my way around a Jefferies tube or two."

"Security!" Nyx exclaimed, as if he didn't already know the answer. "Well that would place you in the good graces of our Lieutenant Griffin. Have you met with him yet?"

Logann grinned at the Captains feigned surprise. "Yes I have. Interesting fellow. Seems competent and a good leader."

"Be prepared to work harder than you ever have, my man." Nyx replied with a smirk, as he sipped on his bourbon. "Griffin runs a tight operation and he'll expect a lot from you. Logann, you say? Why does that name sound familiar?"

"Work for me has never been an issue." Logann said, keeping his smile in place. "And if a security supervisor doesn't run a tight ship, well......"

Logann took a drink of his kava juice.

"I just came aboard, so I am sure my name came across your desk. Other then that, I am not really sure."

"That's probably true," Nyx shrugged, then chose to fire a more direct question to the man, "So what are you hoping to gain from serving on the Pandora?"

Straight to the point. Nice.

Grin fading from his face, Logann took a deep breath. "Honestly sir? I want to prove that deserve to still have my previous rank and position. It happens infrequently in Starfleet, but I got screwed. I want to work my way back up to being the Chief. Don't get me wrong, I don't want Lt. Griffins position on the Pandora. But I want to prove myself, and get back to doing the job I know I can do, whether on the Pandora if a position is available, or on another ship."

Logann looked down at his half empty drink and swirled it around in the glass.

"Ambition is nothing to apologise for," Nyx replied seriously, "They teach us in the Academy to always strive to be our best, and I appreciate that you're not letting a set back dissuade you from reaching your potential. Griffin is an honest judge of character; he will recognize that you're up for the job if you can prove yourself."

"Aye sir. Proving myself has never been an issue. I am wondering what kind of blocks will be thrown further up the chain of command as I try and regain my previous post." Logann then swallowed what was left of his Kava juice, and looked at the Captain. "Another? Something else perhaps?"

"The Pandora is something of a fresh start for many," The Captain answered as he contemplated his empty glass. "As long as you work hard, you'll find the road ahead perfectly clear. And don't let self doubt get in the way. Such as, choosing a drink for the Captain."

"Well, I have always went by the old Vulcan addage. 'There are two things you don't choose for a man. His underwear, and his drink." Logann grinned as he ordered two Fig and bourbon fizzes.

"We can certainly agree on that." Nyx replied with a nod as he took his drink. "I should make this my last. The missus doesn't appreciate my crew bonding duties when I get home late smelling of bourbon."

Logann nodded. "Ya, I should head out shortly too. So, what previous postings have you had, if you don't mind my asking?"

Nyx laughed, "Too many to list really. Starships, bases, even a colony for some time. I spent most of my days in Intel and Security, working on both sides of the Federation and Starfleet. I was a yellow shirt, red shirt, and a black shirt." He shrugged casually. "Starfleet really likes their Captains to have a diverse resumé these days."

"Yeah, that they do." Logann said, taking a swig of his drink.

"Is that something you're working towards?" Nyx asked casually.

Logann, who was lost in thoughts about his last posting, started when Captain Temple asked this. "Uhhhmmm, well, I, uh, not really I guess. I haven't really thought about it to be honest. I am very happy in the security and tactical field."

Temple nodded along as he finished his drink, "Would you say you have a preference for Security or Tactical? On the Pandora the role is combined but on some ships, it can be seperated depending on the work load."

"For the last seven years on the Pathfinder, it was combined as it is here. I have done both for so long, that I think of them as one and the same. However, if I had to choose, I would say security. I have always liked getting my hands dirty, whether in an engineering capacity, or wrestling with Cardassians and Klingons."

"You yellow shirts have the most twisted sense of fun," Nyx laughed loudly. "I'm sure Mr. Griffin will provide plenty of opportunities for you to get your hands dirty."

Logann laughed. "That is not the first time I have been told that Captain.

Nyx placed his empty glass down on the counter with a satisfied clink and wiped his lips to savour that last drop of bourbon. "Well, Mr. Logann, I thank you for the drinks. And you now have the esteemed privilege of knowing the Captain owes you one."

Logann nodded. "Well I look forward to cashing in on that in the near future. Thank you Captain." Logann extended his hand to the Captain, genuinely appreciative of the chance to talk.

"As do I, thank you Ensign," Nyx replied as he took the man's hand and shook it vigorously.

Nyx whistled jauntily as he strolled out of the Bar, pleased that another round of Surprise the Newbie had gone so well.

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