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Post by John on Nov 5, 2009 1:00:42 GMT -5
Timeline: Between episodes 2&3 season one
IC:
Walking into the lounge Shepard looks around and stands near one of the large windows, looking out into the Slipstream vacantly, his mind elsewhere, as he stands in the at ease position in his casual clothes.
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Post by Captain Valdora on Nov 5, 2009 4:23:48 GMT -5
Valdora walks in and stop in his tracks seeing the Major there. "Major?"
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Post by John on Nov 5, 2009 13:11:49 GMT -5
Shepard shakes himself a turns back toward the captain "Sorry sir, just thinking about the past." he says.
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Post by Captain Valdora on Nov 5, 2009 19:15:33 GMT -5
"No no its fine I just didn't think anyone else would be in here. I was about to get some files ready for tommorrows briefing. The past? How so?"
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Post by John on Nov 5, 2009 21:39:58 GMT -5
Shepard sighs and says "Reading reports and crew profiles just reminded me of past missions of mine. Namely the op on Cathia prime, the Orion incident and the siege on the outpost back on my first assignment. Dark musings i suppose. Remembering lost friends and comrades."
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Post by Captain Valdora on Nov 6, 2009 9:26:44 GMT -5
Valdora steps in letting the door slid two behind him, the room suddenly growing dark as the light of the bridge is shut out. "I didn't think your gung ho types had regrets."
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Post by John on Nov 6, 2009 12:59:15 GMT -5
With a laugh Shepard says "Of course we do. I have lost alot of good men women and a few things i can't even identify, but all were good friends or comrades. I keep it all inside except for a few quiet moments like this. And it seems like every time i get in a fight i lose more people. Our recent missions, we lost alot of good people. The Borg the Remans, we never run out of enemies, but now, look where we are, no reinforcements, no replacements, but unknown enemies just waiting to pounce."
Shepard sighs and turns back to the view. "I just worry about the crew. Most of our crew are barely more then children, and we are talking them halfway across the galaxy. I just wish we had a few more grizzed Vets like yourself, or atleast like myself. Instead of green ensigns and Lt.s fresh from the academy."
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Post by Captain Valdora on Nov 6, 2009 13:19:02 GMT -5
"I picked my crew because I knew they were the best for their job. I find shaping young minds under my command and making them realize their potential is far more worth it than working with a veteran who is stuck in their ways and too stubborn to change. But your right, as cynical as it may sound Space has many wonders but it also has many dark alleys. We just have to try avoiding going down them. And if we don't....well thats why you're aboard."
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Post by John on Nov 6, 2009 13:48:18 GMT -5
Shepard gives a grim smile "Yes, well let us hope my services are rarely called on in ernest shall we?"
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Post by Captain Valdora on Nov 6, 2009 14:02:17 GMT -5
"Hmmm I get the feeling some of your people think otherwise" Valdora responded.
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Post by John on Nov 6, 2009 14:15:38 GMT -5
Shaking his head Shepard replies "Yes a few. But i can keep them entertained on the holodecks i think."
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Post by Captain Valdora on Nov 6, 2009 16:05:02 GMT -5
"Thats good to know. How are you getting with the new additions?"
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Post by John on Nov 6, 2009 16:51:44 GMT -5
"You mean the Romulans? Well sir. I'm sure theres been a few problems with the more stuborn on both sides but i havin't heard anything which means my Sergeants are doing their jobs well. I've made it clear they are apart of our marines now so thus far they seem to be getting along. I like having them along, Romulans are dedicated and determined, i'm glad to have every one of them." Shepard replies as they both watch the slipstream tunnel and its shifting colors.
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Post by Captain Valdora on Nov 6, 2009 20:30:48 GMT -5
"Hmmm good to hear. Well....I will leave you to it then."
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Post by John on Nov 6, 2009 20:34:27 GMT -5
"Nice talking with you sir." Shepard replies as the captain turns to leave. Shepard stares into the slipstream, once again absorbed in his memories, those of past loves, and of past pains...
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