Concerning Old Friends

Posted on Mon Jun 22nd, 2020 @ 3:18am by Captain Nycolas Temple & Lieutenant Krysia Kaleri-Smith
Edited on on Tue Jul 7th, 2020 @ 2:34pm

Mission: Divided We Fall
Location: Captain's Ready Room
Timeline: Current

A Mission Post by Lieutenant Krysia Kaleri & Captain Nycolas Temple
Mission: Divided We Fall
Location: Captain's Ready Room
Timeline: Current
Fri Mar 23rd, 2018 @ 4:20pm

ON:

Having left Tyson Krysia was about to head to the Ops offices when Nyx’s voice came over the comm calling her to his office, acknowledging the call she headed for the bridge. Walking out of the turbolift she headed across to the ready room pressing the chime she waited for a moment before walking inside. "You wanted to see me Captain?"

Nyx was in a decidedly better mood than when he first met the new Chief Operations Officer, and smiled when Lieutenant Kaleri appeared. "Welcome, have a sit down."

Krysia took a seat and looked at Nyx, "I get the feeling this isn’t entirely about work?”

The Captain shrugged, "I like to mix personal and professional. If that's okay with you. I try to make the Pandora a home and a family. What happens in your personal life effects your duties, so I feel a duty of care to speak with everyone as friends sometimes. I understand you've taken up a romantic relationship with Lieutenant Smith?"

Krysia looked at Nyx, "James... Lieutenant Smith told me how close the two of you are" she smiled, "I also know that by some twisted chance of fate that I resemble James' dead wife." she paused for a moment, "I can't explain how I feel but what I do know is that I love James with all my heart."

Nyx couldn't pretend the statement didn't jar with him. The two had only known each other a very short time, and both had dealt with strong emotional issues in their pasts. Of course, Nyx had met his own wife only briefly before knowing he wanted to pursue a romance with her, though neither of them had called it "love" until they were ready. No one really knows what's going on in a relationship except the people who are in it. Nyx just wanted to ensure this wasn't going to hurt his new and old friends.

"That's sweet to hear." The Captain said. "I wish you both the best. Love is a strong feeling, and I wish that was all it took for a relationship to work. But, especially when you're in service together, it can take a lot of commitment and patience too. Especially for Smithy, who is still dealing with some considerably painful losses."

“I know how he lost his wife & daughter” she relaxed back in her seat, “when we first met he approached me because he was drawn to the image of his wife...” she paused for a moment, “I might not be able to explain how I’m drawn to him but all I do know is that I would NEVER do anything to hurt him. He’s come to mean a great deal to me Captain, as for our relationship I know James wants justice for his family and I aim to help get it.”

Nyx frowned for a moment. He wondered if Kaleri felt like she was just a replacement for James' family, and whether a relationship based on a reminder of the past could really last? He didn't speak his concerns though, choosing to simply nod along and keep his thoughts to himself. He could tell the Ops Chief was enthusiastic about this romance and he believed her intentions really were to support Smithy.

“To be honest...” she looked at Nyx, “all I can do for now is to be there when he needs me, there’ll come a time when he gets that chance and when it happens...” her demeanour took on a more serious posture, “I won’t stand in his way...”

"I... don't get what you mean?" Nyx offered in response, furrowing his brow at this interesting choice of words.

“There are some things that have to be done” she looked at Nyx in a way that would make anyone hiding a secret uncomfortable, “sometimes you just have to turn your back and let what happens happen.”

"Let me get something clear." Nyx replied, adopting his Captain's tone. "I appreciate that you wish to support Smith, but he and I both know that any investigations into the attacks on Deep Space 10 will be conducted officially and within the guidelines of Starfleet protocol. Your words concern me, Lieutenant, I hope not to hear that kind of talk from you again. I will accept for now that you are merely being enthusiastic about your new relationship, but don't allow that to cloud your normal judgement and behaviour."

“I’m sorry Captain...” Krysia bowed her head, “I didn’t mean it to sound like...” she looked at the floor before looking back at Nyx, “I am first and foremost a Starfleet Officer I will obey your orders and I wont act on any inappropriate thoughts I don’t even know why I said that.”

Nyx gave a nod, "It was a disconcerting change in tone, I don't know where it came from."

“I honestly don’t know” she shook her head a little troubled herself at why she’d said such a thing, “I just felt...” she frowned, “I’m sorry Captain I’m just getting mixed up in the emotions of the crew, there’s such a jumble going on right now it’s hard not to get tied up in them.”

"Of course, you came at a highly volatile time." Nyx added, trying to be gentler now. "Dark matter, Ravagers, away missions. It was not exactly a pleasant experience we've just had. I'm hoping Mindo's Arcade and some other recreational events will help the crew to relax more."

Krysia nodded, "I've been... Having a few problems with my abilities I'm currently under Doctor Brookes & Counsellor Jameson's care" she offered a smile, "I have confidence they'll help me sort myself out."

"I hope so." Nyx added. "I heard there was a medical emergency, resulting from practicing your abilities? I want you to take it easy, you've had a lot of changes lately. Transferring to the Pandora, finding out about your brother, and starting a new relationship. I can't have my Chief Ops burning herself out by taking on so much. Take care of yourself first, training abilities can wait until you're in a more stable routine."

"Owen said exactly the same thing" Krysia grinned, "I learned from the best & I intend to follow in his footsteps, we Ops & Engineering people are supposed to be miracle workers after all, but I promise I won't over do it Sir."

“Very good.” Nyx nodded, “It’s so important that we find time to relax.”

"Actually Owen has promised to take me to visit our father next shoreleave, I'm quite looking forward to it" she smiled warmly.

“That sounds wonderful.” Nyx smiled. “I’m sure it will be an interesting reunion for you both?”

“I’ve no doubt of that” Krysia smiled, “I’m sorry for my outburst a few moments ago, I wouldn’t intentionally allow anyone to be hurt Captain.”

“It’s fine.” Nyx said, scratching his nose absentmindedly.

“I am curious about one thing though Captain...” she paused & gave Nyx a quizzical look, “I can normally read most people but I can’t sense or read you, it’s unusual for me to say the least it’s like you’re not even there.”

The Captain put on a fixed smile. “I’m an open book, Lieutenant. If there’s anything you need to know, you can always just ask. I don’t hide my feelings from my crew.”

“Yet I can’t sense you” Krysia shrugged her shoulders, “It’s just... unusual” she smiled, “Is there anything else you need to talk to me about Sir?”

“Nothing as yet,” Nyx shrugged, choosing which question to respond to. “Let’s just get our new supplies and crew members settled in before we head further into the Expanse.”

“Yes Sir” Krysia nodded as she arose from her seat, “Sir with regards James, I appreciate your concern and I promise you I’ll never do anything to hurt him.”

“Very good.” Nyx replied as he stood as well. “We have a long journey ahead of us, Lieutenant, none of us need be in a rush.”

“Agreed Captain” Krysia nodded, with that she nodded politely & headed out to her original destination to check in with the Ops department.


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