EXETERRPG: (1-1905) LEXINGTON CO Captain Jimmy Hart & CTO/3O Lieutenant commander Ravok

[Rob Davis]

Mission: Auld Lang Syne

Day:01

Stardate: 2445.12.28



(Risa–Suraya Bay Resort, Conference Center-Lexington CO, Captain Jimmy Hart
& Exeter CTO/3O Lieutenant commander Ravok- 1905)

Ravok arrived at the conference center at the request of Trip. He walked
in, looking around he saw a lot of commanding officers walking surrounded
by various members of their crews. ~ Can't say I envy them~

“Commander Ravok, over here.” Jimmy said as he waved over the Exeter's
chief tactical officer to his table at the bar. “Can I get you something to
drink?”

" I'm still on duty at the moment so I'll have an apple juice Sir." It was
his favorite non alcoholic beverage.

“That’s what I wanted to talk to you about. I’ve cleared this conversation
with Trip.”

Ravok sat down and looked at him with curiosity in his eyes. " You have my
attention Sir."

“You know I was disappointed when you took the position of OPS chief on the
Exeter. I was hoping you would have stayed with the fighter wing. You were
a great FSXO and I was jealous that you left for a lesser position.
Honestly, had you stayed you might be the FSCO instead of my cousin.”

Ravok looked at his drink.

" Well to be honest I wanted to get off mars. I'm not too fond of being on
a rock hurtling through space. The fighter wing meant alot to me. I
experienced a lot of first. I'm sorry Sir, what is all of this about?"

Ravok asked trying not to stray off topic.

“I’ll be blunt. I need a First Officer. I asked Trip, he said ‘you sure as
hell aint taking my chief engineer’ but you can talk to Ravok. Of course he
informed me you were involved with the chief engineer. I think he’s trying
to give me a qualified FO candidate, but one who will definitely say no.”

Ravok took a swift drink of his apple juice.

" I certainly wasn't expecting this. Oh man." He was knocked off his feet
by the thought of being a first officer.

“So, Lt. Commander Ravok Shara, I’m offering you the position of First
Officer of the Lexington. No promotion, not yet. But you would be first
officer.”

" Sir, I have a lot on the Exeter. " Ravok said.

“I know. But I had to ask. You really are one of the best candidates. I
mean the Hood FO, my brother, he was FO on a small science vessel before
getting the Hood. He was qualified. But so are you. XO of the fighter wing.
Familiarity with the Exeter as both Chief Operations officer and chief
tactical officer. And Trip trusts you like family. Figured I’d ask you
first, before you say no.”

" You didn't need a chief Engineer did you? " Ravok asked , laughing
nervously.

“I did, but Trip was adamant, he can’t part with Commander Merek. He could
part with you.”

Jimmy paused

“Not in a bad way. He thinks you are a big fish in a small pond. He thinks
you deserve the chance.”

" I need some time to think this over if that's ok with you Sir?"

“You have 48 hours. Gives me time to get a second choice before leaving,
gives Trip time to get a new CTO if you accept.”

Ravok tapped his foot almost out of his boot. " Ok I understand. If I say
yes I would like to meet Trips new chief of Tactical,  if time permits. I
would hate to leave without making sure the Exeter is in good hands. Every
ship has it's own soul."

“If we have time. But the first person you should talk to is your wife.”

" We are not married Sir." Ravok corrected him, hoping not to offend.

“Sorry, most of have misunderstood Trip. Still you’ll be apart for some
time. It would be imprudent to say yes without consulting her.”

" I will have a talk with her Immediately. You understand that if I accept
I am bringing my daughter?"

"And I'm bringing my son."

Ravok laughed " That's good. I will be in touch Sir. I promise not to keep
you waiting too long. " Ravok said as he stood up and reached his hand out
to shake Jimmy's.

"I look forward to hearing from you."

" You will Sir, you will." Ravok said as he walked away and outside of the
conference center. He stopped and looked back. Every part of him wanted to
run back in there and tell Jimmy yes, but he wasn't thinking about the big
picture, yet for the first time since the academy he would possibly make a
decision to benefit himself.

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( posted By Will and Rob )
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