One Day More

Posted on Tue Jan 2nd, 2018 @ 10:08am by Major Hailey Weston & Staff Sergeant Nyx'e'Trixe Valentine

Mission: https://wellington.pegasusfleet.site/index.php/sim/missions/id/4
Location: Marine Exercise Area

Nyx'e'Trixe Valentine only grimaced slightly as she went through one of the less strenuous sword forms that only used a single sword. It had been thrty-six hours that she had spent in that bed after the surgery before she'd pushed herself into getting out of it, albeit with help from the blonde nurse who had been so solicitous and kind. Another day and a half and she'd been released back t her quarters with the 'advice' that she take it easy. Now it was two days after that and she knew that her doctor would yell at her if ahe were caught.

But she was a war priestess of Bey'a'Dande and she had to get back in training. Yes, there was pain, quite a bit of it, but it was only pain. The feel of getting back into it was worth the pain. She felt it when she went for a squat-thrust and in a very undignified spawl, fell over backwards. She.cursed as she rolled over and pounded a fist on the mat in the middle of the Marine workout area with frustration.

"It's going to be a few more days before you really will be able to start catching back up, even with your training intensity." Nyx's head snapped to the left to see another marine standing by the door, "And while I do think you're starting back too soon..." Hailey started walking forward, "As long as you don't re injure yourself."

Nyx pushed herself to her feet, "My Lady." She came to a straightened posture, then grunted unintelligibly.

Hailey was to her in a few moments, one hand reaching out and prodding Nyx's belly, "All right, no internal bleeding, palpable." She patted it very gently, "Sorry, Lieutenant, I just didn't want anything inside coming loose." She shrugged.

"It's fine, My Lady." Nyx took a deep breath and let it out, "I don't believe I acknowledged the debt I owe you for saving my life."

"Bull-shit." Hailey smiled as she saw the slight reaction from the Tialan, "Look, Nyx, you saved your own life, I just patched you back up after you did that. But, I wasn't coming to see you to check up, though. If you wouldn't mind having a quick chat?"

"Of course, My Lady." Nyx's voice sounded rather confused, "If you wouldn't mind having a seat?" She set to form, setting to her knees in a formal kneeling position.

There was no dignified way to sit on the mat, so Hailey just plunked herself down on the ground, letting her legs angle together to the side, "I have talked to the Captain and she's offered me command of the detachment of Marines on the Wellington. I accepted." The warrior's face fell and became withdrawn, "Lieutenant, your actions have not been dishonorable, in fact they have been commendable, else you wouldn't be wearing that gold star." She smiled, "But you are, admittedly, a brand new Starfleet officer, despite your prowess on the field."

"My Lady..." Nyx didn't know what to say. She WAS an experienced combat commander, effective even. But this was shipboard, she realized, and she had never been a part of THAT part of Tial.

Hailey saw the realization enter Nyx's eyes, then smiled softly, "Don't think you can dlavk off eiter." She very gently teased Nyx, making sure her words got across as non-threatening, "You are still going to be dealing with a lot that makes this unit run, so that you can get the experience in it and command your own unit in the Corps eventually."

"I'm also turning the detachment into a semi-special operations unit, which I think you'll fit in rather well. I'm bringing in some people I know, but I'm goving you another 'hat' Lieutenant." She saw the look of confusion, " You're also going to be an Acting Staff Sergeant, just with an officer's rank, to learn how to be a Raider."

Nyx nodded hesitantly, then Hailey continued, "Hell, being a Marine officer, especially a Raider officer, is one of the worst jobs, but I've done it for a while. What do you think about dropping the L-T and being a straight up Staff on probation with a fast track to Gunnery? You commanded larger units right?"

"Company and once a battalion sized, My Lady." Nyx nodded.

"And we're going to be about twelve to sixteen at most here. Different tactics and strategies, something you need to learn outside of the Academy. Let's drop you into a Staff Sergeant with a reserve rank of First L-T. If the Sergeant spot doesn't work for you, we revert you and find a place for you elsewhere. Sound good?"

"If you think it best, My Lady." Nyx inclined her head, "It would not be dishonorable to not be an officer?'

"Nyx, I was a sergeant before and most of the best Raiders I know are sergeants. Anyways, I'll keep you for a lot of the CO duties so I can still be a doctor." She reached over and placed a hamd on Nyx's arm, "Trust me, no dishonor involved, and a Raider team is rather informal, so you get to keep whatever weapons you like."

That brightened Nyx up a bit, "Then, My Lady, let's go ahead and do this."

Hailey smiled and clapped Nyx on the arm, "Good! Well, Sarge, ai guess it's time to get to work. Here's ehat I want to do..."

OFF:

Captain Hailey Weston
Marine CO
USS Wellington

First Lieutenant Nyx'e'Trixe Valentine
Soon-to-be Sergeant
USS Wellington