HADESNRPG: HADESRPG: (2-1330) CSec - Lt. Cal Dogan and COB Chief Sytuk

[Mark Howard]

Aww...
Lovely post you two.

On Sun, 28 Jan 2024, 00:47 Al Muir via Hades-rpg, <
hades-rpg at startrekfreedom.com> wrote:

> Mission: First Furlough
>
> Day: 2
>
> Stardate:2446.07.21
>
> (USS Hades - Deck 2 - Transporter Room 1 - CSec - Lt.  Cal Dogan and COB
> Chief Sytuk  - 1330)
>
> After his meeting with the captain Cal figured that he needed to spend his
> time getting used to the layout of this new ship.  He’s already done his
> research and knew that deck plans, and where everything was.  But he needed
> to actually see and be there.  He knew that there was an ineffable feel to
> places.  Deck by deck he walked the corridors.
>
> Dec 2’s big item was the Captain’s Quarters and the Confwrence Room.  He
> made a note on his PADD to do a deep scan of the area, looking for hidden
> weak points.  Then he went down to deck 3.  Officer’s quarters and fuel
> storage.  He thought that an odd combination.  Cal’s level of trust was not
> as high as the CO’s.  There would definitely be a hard look into the
> backgrounds of the crew living on this deck… including the senior officers.
>
> Deck 4 were enlisted quarters and guest quarters.  It was here that he ran
> into the first signs of life.  A small girl was running through the halls.
> She bumped into the Brikar and bounced off with a squeak and fell to the
> ground.  She slowly looked up to behold a sight that she had never seen
> before.
>
> “Wow you're as big as a mountain sir.” She said, absolutely stunned by the
> sheer size of the Brikar officer.
>
> Cal looked down at the child, his face making an odd formation. “That has
> been said of me.”
>
> The child stood up. “ I was on my way to Mr. Sytuk's quarters to drop off
> a new blanket for Bugsy.” She said and held up a small light blue blanket
> that was way too small for a humanoid.
>
> He looked on his PADD and typed in the name Bugsy, but nothing came up.
> “Bugsy?  Bugsy must be quite small.  Who are you?”
>
> “My name is Leslie, my mommy is an engineer.” The girl said to him.
>
> He tapped the name Leslie onto his PADD and same three names come up. Only
> one was a child.
>
> “Leslie Decker,” he was more talking to himself, “daughter of Valerie
> Decker.”
>
> “ Yep, that's her.”
>
> “And where is your mother now?” he began his inquisition.
>
> “ She is working right now.” Leslie answered
>
> “Who is in charge of you while your mother is on duty?” he continued.
>
> “Our Holo-nanny in the quarters and Mrs. Mallory during school. Mommy says
> I'm only permitted on deck 4 and even has my commbraclet coded with
> restrictions. I can't access the turbolift or the holosuite on this deck. I
> can visit the rec room, but I don't go there when Joey is there. He's
> mean.” Leslie responded the way a child would.
>
> Dogan nodded seriously, “A wise precaution.”  He was also aware that
> children, especially human children, were more like rats and found ways to
> get into things when bored. “Starships can be dangerous places for
> younglings.”  He paused for a moment then asked, Who is this Joey?  Sounds
> like I should meet him.”
>
> Leslie nodded. “ He's Joey Schmidt, his daddy works in a lab and Joey says
> his daddy is a very important person, but I don't believe anything Joey
> says, not after he tried ripping the head off a doll I had.” The girl said
> as her eyes widened. “ I have an idea!”
>
> “An idea,” Cal said, straightening in surprise. “Please expand.”
>
> “If we go to the rec room and Joey is there I doubt he'll be mean if he
> sees you. Maybe he'll run away.”
>
> “I do have that effect on people,” Cal said. He thought for a moment and
> was amused by the fact that his first action as chief of security was to
> keep a seven year old girl safe.  Then he shrugged, after all, everyone on
> the ship is his responsibility. “Lead the way.”
>
> Leslie led him to the rec room, entering first she was immediately greeted
> by Joey Schmidt.
>
> “What are you doing here ? I told you you're not welcome, this is our rec
> room.” Joey said and motioned to his two buddies. Joey was 11 and his
> friends were of the same age.
>
> “This isn't your rec room Joey and I'm not leaving.” She said to him in a
> very defiant tone.
>
> Joey went to respond and was instantly at a loss for words as a huge
> person he had never seen walked into the room behind her. “ Uh…” is all
> that Joey could get out.
>
> Cal took two thundering steps into the rec room and loomed over the boy
> who was clearly older than Leslie. He turned his head to look at the girl.
> “Joey?”
>
> “Yeah he's a good guy.” Leslie said to Joey about Lieutenant Cal Dogan,
> doing so as she crossed her little arms and stood there with confidence.
>
> Cal turned his attention to the boy. He was not a fan of bullies. “I
> understand you have been less than kind to the younglings in the room.”
>
> They boys eyes widened and appeared to be about to cry, but managed to
> hold himself together. Cal continued.
>
> “Understand this,” he said with a gravelly voice,”I am Ms. Leslie’s
> personal security detail.  If something… unforeseen… happens to her then I
> will take a great interest in it.  Perhaps even take it as a personal
> insult against me. I will be forced to find retribution. Am I being clear
> to you.”
>
> The boy managed to peep out a, “Yes, sir.”
>
> “Know that if anything, and I mean anything, happens to her, your fault,
> anybody’s fault, I will hold you responsible. That means you have just
> become her bodyguard.”
>
> He looked over at Leslie. ie
>
> “ And that means you have to do what I say, Joey. First order.” Leslie
> said and held up her finger. “ You will be nice to every kid in here or
> else I will get my new friend to pay you a visit.” She said and smiled.
>
> “Ye..yes ma'am.” Joey responded.
>
> “That is all.” Leslie said and turned to Cal.
>
> “We can go now, I'm sure they'll be on their best behavior.” She said to
> him with a grin.
>
> Dogan nodded, “Indeed. I have other pressing matters to attend to.”
>
> He turned and purposefully strode out of the the room, his feet clomping
> on the deck playing, Leslie following behind him.
>
> Once they left Leslie looked up at Cal.  “What is your name ?”
>
> “I am Lt. Dogan, the new Chief of Security,” Cal said functionally.  Then
> as they walked away from the Rec Room he added, “However my friends call me
> Cal.  I would be honored to consider you a friend.”
>
> “ OK Cal, you can call me Leslie, everyone calls me that because it's my
> name.” She said to him.
>
> “Now,” he said, “I’ll accompany you to your destination to ensure your
> safety.”
>
> “It's this way…” She said as she led him down the corridor and to the
> personal Quarters of Master Chief Sytuk, the Chief of the boat.
>
> Upon reaching the doors she pressed the button next to the door.  “He's
> big like you.”
>
> “Like me?” Cal said, his voice filled with disbelief.
>
> The door opened and Cal was face to face with a Reman. Sytuk looked at the
> new Security officer then noticed Leslie way down beneath them.
>
> “I brought a new blanket for Bugsy and this is my new friend Cal. He's the
> Security chief and he escorted me here.”
>
> Sytuk looked back up to Cal, looking him in the eyes. “Chief Sytuk, Sir.”
>
> Dogan nodded, looking down at his PADD, “Chief Sytuk. You are Chief of the
> Boat.”  It was an odd title since, technically, they were not on a “boat”.
> But he also knew what the designation meant that he was responsible for all
> of the noncommissioned officers on the Hades.
>
> Sytuk stepped back and motioned for both of them to enter.
>
> Dogan stepped inside ushering Leslie just ahead of him.  “Attend to…
> Bugsy,” said to the girl.
>
> “Bugsy is a stuffed animal.” Leslie said as she ran past Sytuk and towards
> the living space of the quarters.
>
> He looked at Sytuk quizzically, “Why would a stuffed animal require a
> blanket?”
>
> “ I asked the same question.” Sytuk answered. “ Children often give a
> sense of life to their toys. Pretending they are real. I think it has to do
> with their innocence and compassion before life takes that away from them a
> little at a time.” Sytuk mentioned. “How did you come across her?”
>
> “I found Miss Decker wandering the corridor,” Cal said. “I helped her with
> a situation and felt it necessary to escort her here. It seems that course
> was fortuitous.”
>
> Sytuk nodded at the new security chief.
>
>
> “See this is Bugsy.” Leslie said as she held up the stuffed animal
> Penguin. “He was mine but I'm letting Sytuk have him for a while to keep
> him company.”
>
> Dogan smiled,”A penguin named Bugsy. Interesting. That is very kind of you
> to Bugsy to help the chief.”  He looked at Sytuk, “Do yourequire such a
> service?”
>
> “I'll explain it all later.” Sytuk remarked.
>
>
>
> “I look forward to it,” Cal replied.
>
> “I was on my way to work. Need to check in with a few of my staff.” Sytuk
> mentioned.
>
> “Another moment of serendipity,” Cal said. “You were on my short list of
> people to talk with. Perhaps we can walk together and discuss the crew.”
>
> “Can I come with you?” Leslie asked. “Mommy never lets me go with her.”
>
> “Children and warp cores don't mix. Besides, you don't have the proper
> clearances. It's best that you return to your quarters and finish your
> project for school or else your mother won't permit you to go to the
> holodeck later and that would most certainly be displeasing for you.” Sytuk
> said.
>
> “Ok…” Leslie said.“ But the security chief can give anyone clearance
> right?” She asked.
>
> Dogan looked at the girl steadily. She had a keen mind to be certain.
> “Unfortunately that is not correct. Only the commanding officer can permit
> security clearances. My job is to enforce his directives. Perhaps I can
> speak to Captain Merek on your behalf.  But I can make no promises”
>
> “ Ok..” She said with a deflated sounding tone.
>
> “Let's go Leslie, return home and do as your mother asked. I'm sure Chief
> Dogan has a busy day ahead of him.” Sytuk said as he opened the door. “I'll
> escort her back, I'm sure you have much of the ship you haven't seen.”
> Sytuk said to Cal.
>
> “Indeed,” Cal agreed. “I will arrange a time when we can talk about the
> crew.  Perhaps tomorrow.”  He looked at Leslie, As for you… I do not forget
> my friends. I will find time for you.”  He remembered Leeza Pel on the
> Illuminar and her affinity for chocolate cake. “Perhaps, if you do a good
> job on your project, I will take you for a treat at the…” he looked at his
> PADD again, “Bean me Up?”
>
> He looked at Sytuk in disbelief at the corniness of the name of the coffee
> shop. He never got a taste for coffee, himself, but did learn to enjoy a
> drink called a smoothie.
>
> Sytuk nodded, understanding the reaction for the name.
>
> “Alright, they have blueberry muffins, I love those.” Leslie said as she
> and them walked out of the quarters.
>
> Sytuk looked down at her. “ Say goodbye to your friend.”
>
> “Bye Cal. Thank you for your help with Joey.” The young girl said as she
> waved.
>
> Dogan bent over and bowed, “The honor was mine.” He watched as the little
> girl skipped down the corridor.
>
> Then he turned to the COB. “Chief, I look forward to our conversation.”
>
> With that he headed to the turbolift and deck 5.
>
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> (posted by Al and Rob)
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