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

[Todd Holladay]

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On Sat, Jan 27, 2024 at 6:56 PM Al Muir via Hades-nrpg <
hades-nrpg at startrekfreedom.com> wrote:

> Thanks.  Just starting to settle in. Next stop… sickbay.
>
> On Sat, Jan 27, 2024 at 4:52 PM Mark Howard <mark.howard9 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> 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.
>>>
>>> (reply none)
>>>
>>> (posted by Al and Rob)
>>>
>>>
>>>
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