tewha7
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Wen
Jun 5, 2014 9:03:01 GMT
Post by tewha7 on Jun 5, 2014 9:03:01 GMT
To: Wen Nerys, Musilla University Priority: Personal
I found out on my stopover at DS9 on the way back to the Academy: I passed that challenge. The credit I missed out on is mine. I'm done. Middle of the term, so there was no ceremony. I don't really care. At least nobody got wet, ha ha. The Admiral gave me my ensign pin and shook my hand. Good enough.
That's right. Your little sister is an ensign. Told ya I could do it.
I've been ordered out to 146. I'm to wait for my final assignment. A couple days at most. Seems a bit disorganized to me. Maybe my CO doesn't know I'm coming yet. I hope he's good.
In the meantime, I'm going to meet some people, maybe make some friends.
Love, E.
PS: You get any action shots? Be a real pity if we only had our memories of that.
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tewha7
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Wen
Jun 6, 2014 15:14:11 GMT
Post by tewha7 on Jun 6, 2014 15:14:11 GMT
To: Wen Nerys, Musilla University Priority: Personal
Yes, Nerys, I think they'll remember it, haha! I only hope you remember I told you it was a bad idea! I don't want to rub this in but as an engineer I have a reputation to protect.
I met my new CO today. I don't know much about her yet -- time for research! -- but she seems nice enough. I can only assume she's good. Starfleet doesn't give ships to idiots. I'm going to be a deputy helm and operations officer, which is something I wanted to do in a couple years. But the Exodus was short, so it'll be now.
Starfleet Academy didn't really prepare me for real world situations like that meeting. We were on Risa, and she was wearing swimwear. So I'm in the blistering sun, wearing the uniform I was assigned on Earth Space Dock. You probably haven't seen these yet, but they're all black. Luckily I was in a bit of shade while talking to her, but it was still hot. I don't think there's a protocol for "Permission to pass out, Captain?"
How are you and Mace enjoying married life?
Love, E.
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tewha7
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Wen
Jun 8, 2014 5:24:45 GMT
Post by tewha7 on Jun 8, 2014 5:24:45 GMT
To: Wen Nerys, Musilla University Priority: Personal
Sure, I might be lying about not wanting to rub it in. It was as hilarious to me as it was mortifying to you. Trust me, in a year you'll be laughing at it. The rest of us already are. Don't worry, we'll still be laughing when you catch up.
I forgot to tell you that the Exodus is based out of the 146, so I should be able to see you quite often. And speaking of 146, I saw Captain Mox on Risa. You remember him, the field trip a couple months ago I'm not allowed to talk about? Luckily, nothing weird happened this time. His ship, the Stalwart, is based on the 146, too.
Love, E.
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tewha7
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Wen
Jun 8, 2014 5:25:13 GMT
Post by tewha7 on Jun 8, 2014 5:25:13 GMT
To: Wen Nerys, Musilla University Priority: Personal
First mission today. Nothing but good things to say about the crew.
But.
We had an odd problem with the ship, right after we ran a program I prepared. If it's my fault, my career could be over before it even began. I don't think you recover from breaking a warp drive on your first outing.
I might get you to put in a good word for me with University maintenance. You have a little pull, right?
Love, E.
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tewha7
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Wen
Jun 9, 2014 13:55:17 GMT
Post by tewha7 on Jun 9, 2014 13:55:17 GMT
To: Wen Nerys, Musilla University Priority: Personal
You're right, it probably wasn't my fault. But I'm not going to feel good until I'm cleared. At least I get to wait on Risa.
Saw Jane there. Feels a bit like a side of my personality was suddenly returned. She wants me to give her a recommendation. That's easy. I don't think it's worth anything yet but I'm going to give it anyway.
It’d be a lot easier if I could give her what she really wants. I thought she'd give up, but she hasn't yet.
Love, E.
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tewha7
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Wen
Jun 11, 2014 7:29:13 GMT
Post by tewha7 on Jun 11, 2014 7:29:13 GMT
To: Wen Nerys, Musilla University Priority: Personal
I don’t think that’s a problem anymore. I pitched in as her wingman last night. Relieved, nervous, and maybe a bit jealous.
I wish you were here. You’d be able to figure his all out. Just like you used to say back when we were kids, I've got the social skills of a fish.
Love, E.
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