The Deed Is Done

Posted on Sun Oct 22nd, 2017 @ 10:08pm by Staff Sergeant Nyx'e'Trixe Valentine

Mission: https://wellington.pegasusfleet.site/index.php/sim/missions/id/3
Location: Marine CO's Office
Timeline: June 17, 2399 @ 1210

Lo'Mah headed from Nacelle Control, hoping nobody heard the skirmish. He had not intended to kill her, just frighten her. Copeland? He never expected that little shit to jump in front of a loaded rifle. But at least one threat to the mission was neutralized. Hopefully there would be no further ones. For now.

"My Lord." Nyx joined him as he passed a cross corridor near the Marine barracks, almost as if she'd intercepted him intentionally, which wasn't quite what she'd done, "No one has tried to get into either armory, however as I'm sure you're aware, My Lord, Engineering is still locked down and no one is getting in unless they're one of the engineers themselves. I would classify it as secure and I still have a pair of troops outside the doors.

"Good." Lo'Mah said. "Are they still refusing to allow us entry?" he asked.

"Yes, My Lord." Nyx replies immediately, not liking the fact of the matter, but unable to lie about it. She needed to act normally and if she lied and were found out, she would be in for a fight, which wouldn't be so bad, but unable to help J'Loni in amy other way.

"I think their tone will change very quickly." Lo'Mah said.

"My Lord?" Queried Nyx, "Why do you say that?"

"Commander Meru and Ensign Copeland attempted to attack me. I was regretfully forced to retaliate and they are no longer with us." Lo'Mah said. "A tragedy, really."

Chief engineer and... Flight Control? The last took her a moment, a kid basically. "I am... Regretful they chose to attack you, My Lord." Nyx's mouth said the worda almost by reflex whilr her mind raced. It wouldn't have been much of a fight, barring extensive training, and the other two would have to have known it. "I am certain they will be missed."

"Likely. It is too bad their deaths were dishonourable." Lo'Mah said. "It is a tragedy when officers fail to obey reasonable orders, is it not?"

"Abdolutely, My Lord." Nyx agreed, cpmpletely truthful and wishing there had been some sort of recording of that little confession, "If reasonable orders are not carried out, there is no excuse. Do you have any orders for me at this time, My Lord?"

"Maintain surveillance over Engineering. If they move so much as an inch, I want to know about it. If we need, we'll take Engineering by force and arrest them."

"Yes, My Lord." Nyx wondered how she could get this information to J'Loni, then another thought hit her, "If it comes to assaulting Engineering, do we have troops absolutely loyal to you that can be used?"

"I know the Marines will follow my orders." Lo"mah said. "We'll seize the ship if we have to to restore order and end this attempted mutiny."

'And I will stop you.' Nyx decided in her mind in that instant. She nodded and then told the precise truth, "Yes, My Lord, any attempted mutiny must be stopped, in it's tracks.

"That's what I like to hear. Colonel Blanchard did say he liked your style to me... Just before he left. A pity he was taken from us." Lo'Mah said, even though he really couldn't stand him other than his combat abilities.

"Thank you, My Lord." Nyx inclined her head, hands relaxing onto her sword hilts, "I'm afraid I didn't know him well, My Lord, but it is gratifying to hear. May his soul feast eternally with Bey'a'dande."

"And may he enter Sto'Vo'Kor without any resistance." Lo'Mah said. "You have done well and performed honourably. I will see to it when this is over, you are commended. Very few Marines have performed as adequately as you have, and I will have a lot of work to get them in proper shape." he added. 'Not like they'd ever have the chance' he thought to himself.

"Gratitude, My Lord." Nyx gave the courtesy, "It will be my honor to help you bring them into fighting shape." She smiled slightly, 'Without you, My Lord, you won't be on board to corrupt these soldiers.' She added mentally.

"Report back to me in an hour!" Lo'Mah said. "I look forward to hearing of your progress."

"Yes, My Lord, as ordered." Nyx came to attention and saluted him with a clenched fist over her chest and marched away.

OFF:

Major Lo'Mah
Marine CO
USS Wellington

First Lieutenant Nyx'e'Trixe Valentine
Marine XO
USS Wellington