EXETERRPG: (16 - 1207) MS - CSO Lt JG Erin Cortez

[Jaclyn Smith]

Mission: The Flames of Purity

Day: 16

Stardate: 2445.09.16





(Gamma Quadrant Planet – Shuttle Michaelangelo – CSO Lt Jg Erin  Cortez –
1207)



After having made it back to the shuttle, the team had begun embarking,
getting the shuttle ready for departure. Erin stood to the back of the
shuttle, watching Ensign Zot.



Despite now being Chief Science Officer, the counselor in her knew that
something had happened with Zot on the surface and she felt duty and honour
bound to help him if she could.



Taking a seat next to him, she smiled softly and spoke, “Ensign, you did
really good down there.”



(Reply Zot)



“I know that what happened couldn’t have been an easy position to be put
in.”



(Reply Zot)



“Look, what i know of your race is minimal. I now that i don’t like using a
phaser. I know what it feels like to be hit by one…” She paused for a
moment and then continued, “... I also know that the decision to use one is
not one we take lightly. The choice between saving your crew mate or your
cultural ways… It’s not an easy decision to make.”



(Reply Zot)



“What i am trying to say is that we have people here that can help you if
you are struggling with your choice. Personally, I find it easier to talk
to someone i can trust. A friend perhaps.”



(Reply Zot)



“My two closest friends are down there at the other site. One trying to
save the other. I’m sat here wondering whether they are both okay or they
are both not. It hurts. But, this is what we chose to do. This is the life
we chose to lead. What we do with that is up to us.”



(Reply Zot)



Smiling, Erin nodded, “The best thing is when you find someone willing to
walk this path with you. Me, not found that someone yet but i do believe
that there is someone out there for everyone.”



(Reply Zot)



“Don’t struggle in silence. Take it from one who did… trying to fight
battles yourself is going to break you.”



(Reply Zot)



Nodding, Erin stood and walked to her seat next to Lieutenant Merek.



(Reply Merek)



“Let’s get this bird in the sky. I’ll contact the Exeter and see what they
want us to do next.”



(Reply Merek)



As the shuttle lifted off, Erin took a deep breath in. ~I hope that you are
both staying safe because i will have words with you both if you come back
less than whole~ she thought to herself.



After a few moments, as the shuttle began its ascent, Erin opened a comms
link to the ship,



“Shuttle Michaelangelo to Exeter.”



(reply Trip, Any)



“Mission is accomplished. Backup generator is down and we are in the air.”



(Reply Trip, Any)



“Any further orders, Sir?”



(Reply Trip, Any)



(Reply Zot, Merek, Trip, Any )

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