On Thu, 28 Jun 2001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> It was the first shift of the new day.� The last shift in "darkness"
> was ending and the new shift was coming on.� Audra was just entering Ops when
> she saw the impressive figure of a Caitian in SF uniform standing at her
> post.� Upon approach he turned and she saw that it was M'Rrenn.
> � � "Commander Firehawk, good morning.� It is strange to see you here on your
> day off.� I thought that you were going fishing with the CinC this morning.�
> He will be rather put out is you blow him off, as he was so looking forward
> to seeing you.� And going fishing."� the large cat added after a brief pause.
> All of this struck the young woman funny.� Not humorous, but odd. She
> had no knowledge of this fishing trip, and certainly no plans to take leave.
> � � Upon sensing her surprise M'Rrenn added, "I am taking your watch shift
> today.� Get going....."
>
> With M'Rrenn's final comment, Audra realized that this was probably more than
> just a day off, which she was glad. She didn't know anything about fishing.
>
> "Thank you, M'Rrenn. I had completely forgotten that that was today.," she
> said with a nod before leaving Ops to change and meet with Admiral Lasiter.
>
> ******* about 20 minutes later on earth, Lasiter's sisters home. *****
> The door bell rang, and the door opened.
> "Ms. Firehawk, it is good to see you.� I thought that you may have
> forgotten our little trip.� Let's get going while the blues are still
> biting.� Shall we?"� Lasiter said in greeting, obviously feeling better.
>
> Audra had changed into what she had hoped would be appropriate attire for
> fishing. She figured casual would be the thing and had slipped into a pair
> of jeans, a white T-shirt, and a denim shirt.
>
> "To be honest, sir, I had. I am ready when you are," she replied lifting the
> equipment that the computer had suggested she bring. "You appear to be
> feeling much better, sir."
>
"Thank you, Ms Firehawk. I am feeling much better." Lasiter said
walking out of the door, leading her to the boat that they were to use on
their fishing trip. " Resting here with my sister and her family has done
me some good. However, you are too kind. I called M'Rrenn last night and
told him that I wanted to see you today. This fishing trip was my idea, I
hope you do not mind. I fear that I have been ignoring you, and that is
something thta I do feel terribly about. It wsa always my intention that
in addition to having Admiral Renaud brevit you to LCMR that I would also
mentor you in the ways of being a good officer. It is to your credit that
you have done so well, despite my efforts." he said ending with a slight joke.
"I did not just want to see you today, but I wanted to pick your brain. You
are a valuable commodity to me. You are very intelligent, honest, and have not
been corrupted by bad habbits yet."
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