your torpedoes, scrub your plasma manifolds or other arduous task that your no doubt sinful mind can conjure up and do it without question. At the end of the day my service to the Empire will be complete and with honor, because without the Empire we are nothing.”

“I hate to repeat myself.”  Shiarrael said with a sigh “I expect certain behavior from my crew, I could care less what you think about me, and I could care less what you think of this assignment.  However, I expect the outward appearance of shared respect; if it is beyond your capabilities then you may add Aylhr to your list of failures and request a transfer.”  A smile appeared on her face.

For the first time Maiell smiled himself and nodded, “then we are in agreement Leih. And by the way my only failure if it could even be counted as such was perhaps for a certain Romulan officer not dying sooner.”

“Well,” Shiarrael rubbed her hands together “regrets can be a terrible thing.  They often eat at one’s soul with the though of what might have been.  For example, you might still have your position.”  Picking up an ISD off her desk she tossed it to him “My expectations of the tactical department.  You will have three weeks to ensure the required level of efficiency.  I will be kind and warn you that your department will be tested on your department’s efficiency around the end of the month with a random practice drill.  Do you have any questions?” 

Maiell took the ISD and glanced over it. “Acceptable. I’ve seen worse.” He paused, “I’ve even asked for worse but it is of no matter. I do however need to recalibrate the weapons systems which will require them to remain offline. It is not a lengthy procedure but they are not within published specifications, I know having written the specifications myself.”

“Well then, I expect to be thoroughly pleased.”  Standing up Shiarrael motioned to the door “You are dismissed.”

He stood and nodded taking a moment to give Shiarrael a measuring before nodding, and leaving with the ISD in hand.

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Ael’Riov Shiarrael t’Rehu

Leih, RIS Aylhr

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Arrain Maiell tr’Ruanek

Chief Tactical Officer, RIS Aylhr