Onboard Firefly Serenus - In Hyperspace"Captain, status report?" Cayden asked, walking into the cockpit.
"Sir, we're 15 minutes out. Shall I prepare the ship for atmospheric re-entry?" Captain Tsavo asked.
"Yes... Prep us for atmospheric re-entry. Also, be sure to sound general quarters once Abrae is in sight," he said, setting a steaming cup of coffee next to Tsavo.
"Thank you, sir," she said, taking a sip of the caffeinated beverage.
Cayden smiled and walked out of the cockpit. He took two steps when an all-too familiar voice spoke to him. "General, are you sure
he is the one to help us out? I mean, you have many, many fine officers and soldiers back on Bimmiel who can assist. Why is it imperative we have a Mon Calamari on our team?"
"Cayla... Stewart and I have a history with the New Republic soldiers on the planet. Yes, I am plenty aware of the fact that they were most likely replaced by now, but... he's the only one I trust enough to assist me on a mission like this. Besides, he wants to salvage what's left of the
Longshot," Cayden said, stepping into the galley. He opened the 'fridge and took out a bottle of water. "And... he doesn't think I'm crazy for creating you."
Cayla sighed and jumped off Cayden's shoulder onto the table. "Cayden, I just think that maybe you're trying to throw your life away by putting yourself into ridiculously dangerous situations because of what happened to Ashley," she said, putting a paw on Cayden's hand.
Cayden smiled and said "You know what? I haven't seen your human form in a long time, not since... well, Operation Bulwark..."
Cayla jumped off the table and stood at the position of attention (as best she could... she is a squirrel, you know...). She started to change. First, she started to grow, her fur thinning out as she did. When she reached 5' 7'', she started to turn from a squirrel into a human. First, her body fur changed to a Bimmiel military uniform (officer's; rank of Captain). Her head hair grew longer and darker, falling down the sides of her face to her shoulders. Then, her bone structure began to change. Her arms and legs straightened out, her fingers and toes becoming more like a human's. Her torso and pelvis changed, becoming erectile in shape and function. Finally, her gave changed from squirrely into a beautiful woman. She then stood at the proper position of attention, saluted, and said "Captain Cayla Tavers, reporting for duty, sir."
Cayden smiled and said "Indeed you are, Captain... indeed you are..."
Onboard Firefly Serenus - Abrae Orbit"Sir? We've reached Abrae... Shall I transmit IDC?" Tsavo asked.
"No... I want you to request diplomatic immunity for the crew onboard this ship, because tonight, we are going deep into New Republic territory," Cayden said, grinning. "Yes, transmit away, Captain."
Tsavo pressed several keys on his console, then turned to Cayden and said "We've been ordered to land at Docking Bay 41, for a cargo check."
"Cargo check? This is new..." he said to himself, looking over the cargo manifest. "Alright... get us there, Captain."
"Yes sir," he said, turning back to the viewport.
Abrae - Docking Bay 41"Chief Tavers, we've discovered something on your ship I would like you to explain," the customs officer said, his hand resting on the butt of his blaster.
"Son of a- alright, officer. Show me," he said, getting up off one of his cargo crates. He followed the officer back into the ship and stopped two steps from the destination when he saw what the officer was talking about. "Officer... I don't know how to explain this..."
"Oh really? Did you know transporting... hell, possessing, 275 kilos of cornmeal is extremely suspicious? Especially during the time it is out of season?" the customs officer asked.
"Officer, understand me when I say this: I have never, ever seen this... crate... ever. I'm a pilot, hell I'm a squadron commander for crying out loud! Why would I transport cornmeal? A better question is: where would I transport cornmeal?" Cayden asked, getting extremely flustered.
"To a backwater world that is starving. But, seeing it here on Abrae, that would imply that you intend to use it for a more... nefarious... purpose," the customs officer said, fingering his blaster.
Cayden looked back at the cornmeal, and then said "I guess I can sell it to a restaurant here on Abrae. I have my trader's liscense right here." Cayden pulled out a liscense and handed it to the customs officer.
The officer took it and looked at it. "Alright, you can sell here. Just remember, I'm watching you."
Cayden watched the officer leave the ship, turned to Tsavo, and said "Watch the ship. I'm going to speak to a certain Mon Calamari about a possible salvaging mission."
"Sir, is it the
Longshot?" Tsavo asked, curious.
Cayden smiled and said "Yes Captain, it is the
Longshot..." He did an about-face and walked out of the cargohold of the
Serenus.
Abrae - Stewart's OfficeCayden looked at the door and smiled.
I didn't know he was a ship captain now... hmmm... this shall be interesting... he thought as he knocked on the door.
"Enter," he heard from inside the office.
Cayden opened the door and stepped in. "So... Warrant Officer 2nd Class Stewart-Power has now been promoted to a ship captain? Well, well, well.. I have been gone long..." he said, taking two steps into the office.
Stewart was facing away from the door and Cayden. But, when he heard Cayden voice, he slowly turned around and said "Chief... you've been gone for way too long..."
- OOC:
- WC: 995
Well, Stewart... you get to inquire about where in the hell Cayden's been. Make something up (something along the lines about being captured by the Chiss Ascendancy). Also, at the end of the post, alude to the mission.
