ON
YSS Kyoten
Location: System AX-03
Office - 2C3
Katae was sitting at a desk in an office she borrowed on the Kyoten. She was reviewing the crew personnel records. Trying to decide on promotions for the crew, it had been a while since she had the opportunity to promote personnel.
'Hopefully I can get this paperwork done, and take advantage of the station facilities. I really do not want to miss my Spa appointment.' she thought.
The walk from the Aeon over to the Office that Taisa Ise had obtained, gave Freyja Oinari plenty of time to panic over what she was going to discuss and the more simpler fact of how many people there were between the Aeon and this office. It had taken her sitting there rationalizing with herself through talking to MR. Waffles to even pull the reports on Kata'nova, and Chusa Kurusu.
'Well Mr. Waffles said that if I do this then I could go get ice-cream and get a few new books.' The thought of the concept caused a small smile to form on her face as she neared the door to the Office. Reaching up she hit the chime and waited for a response.
Katae looked up from the current report, for Josea. This was one of the easier since she could simple recommend to the SSS his status. She inquired Ishi the MEGAMI who as at the door. When she heard it was Freyja, she wondered what she was here for. She instructed the MEGAMI to open the door.
Freyja stepped in and bowed. "Hello Ma'am. I have two reports for you... Non-combat pilot reports." She held out the chip that contained both reports. "I believed you would have like to be briefed on them in person. One I'm already have orders to transmit to my keepers. The other I would like advice on if I should."
Katae watched Freyja come in and then returned the bow. She reached up and took the data chip and placed it on the desk.
"Kindly proceed with your report then, and we can discuss them." she said clearing the volumetrics.
"Well the first one is my primary mission here on the Aeon right now, Kata'nova. I have been keeping an eye on her as much as I can while maintaining my cover. It's a bit easier with her in my cabin. The conclusion I have come up with is she is Mostly Harmless. Her race on another hand i think might be dangerous on a whole. Not to say that I advise against locating them. Who knows I'm only judging a whole culture off of one being."
Freyja smiled and paused for a moment to see if Katae had any questions.
"I do not see Kata'nova as a threat to our ship, or crew. I would not call her mostly harmless though. Without seeing what fighting skills she has that would be presumptuous. As for her species and government both of those are unknowns. For all we know she may be typical of her kind, or she could be atypical. We will not know until we are able to find them." She replied.
The red head nodded, "Hence the Mostly part of it. She had multiple chances to hurt of kill me when we first met, so I feel confident in my standing, but if you feel I should change it I will bow to your experience." She smiled before sighing and then pointing at the chip. "the second bit contains what happened on the planet when the XO, SSS Officer and I were scanning about. Once we landed there were a few times the XO ignored any tactical advice and nearly lead us into being attacked by predators. I offered repeatedly to launch the shuttle to give the group aerial intel and cover. Each time she either ignored it or told me that the shuttle will be called only if we are under attack. I feel this risked the operation and our lives, unduly."
Katae listened to Freyja, and then thought about the information she had received from Josea. He had briefed her on the encounter with the large predators. The SSS member had spoken about the actions taken, and the suggestions made by both he and Freyja.
"What we do is not without a certain amount of risk Jôtô Hei. And while you may not agree with the XO's decision, in the end the operation was concluded successfully and no one on the team was hurt. You performed your job by giving her your concerns and suggestions. But you have to realize ultimately she was responsible for every one on that mission. She would not put any member of this crew in harms way recklessly. I would not put up with just behavior. But I do thank you for bringing your concern to me, and I hope you will do so in the future as well." Katae said warmly.
"Now what is the other matter?"
"Yes ma'am I understand that all. That was the other matter I had. I was just concerned, and if you feel this matter is solved in it's self then I will not forward the report on the XO on." The young SAINT operative smiled, "Though the one on Kata'nova I must pass on." She paused for a moment. "May I ask a Question of you?"
"I have no problem with you passing your report on Kata'nova. And yes, you may ask a question of me. I am always available to my crew." She replied.
"Why did you request an Saint operative, particularly an undercover one?" Freyja had been worrying this question over since she first came aboard. Now with the other operative aboard she truly was wondering what her place was.
"That is a very good question. One that I had expected to hear much sooner. As you know you were brought on board before the most recent addition. The reason was simple during the war I was seeing things that were troubling. Missions were compromised that were SAINT sanctioned. And there were problems with some soldiers. Personality and behavior ones that should have been screened out during training. With the discovery of NMX Nekos I decided that I needed a SAINT person that only I knew was onboard to screen new crew members and to bring to my attention any behavior that could be construed as suspect." Katae replied. "That is why you are on my ship."
The mousie neko stood there for a moment adsorbing the whole reasoning. It made a lot of sense. There was always a possibility of NMX nekos trying to join SAoY crews. It scared her a bit. She would have to keep an eye on the rest of the crew. Though the train of thought brought her straight to the newest SAINT Operative.
"If that is why Ma'am, then why Nagato -Hei?"
"She is here as an Intelligence Officer, as in keeping me abreast of situations within the Empire and information relevant to where we are. Her position is clearly visible to everyone on the ship. Which also means that they will not be suspecting that we have a second one onboard." Katae said with a knowing smile.
Nodding, her normal little smile grew on her face. "Mr. waf... I mean I thought that was the reason but I wasn't sure. I feared your confidence in me had decreased. But I will keep you abreast of any changes in the crew and keep an eye on the newer ones. Is there anyone in question that you are more concerned about?"
"For the moment our newest technician should be vetted. She's an alien that we know very little about. So that sets off several red flags to my way of thinking." Katae replied.
"The Mousapiean? she kind of creeps me out... but I will try to spend some time with her during leave. Maybe I'll be able to give you something one way or another when we launch the ship again." Freyja smiled, though she knew it meant that the ice cream and books might be something she would have to wait on.
"Shore leave could be a good way to get to know her, but make sure you take some time for yourself. There is a spa available along with a number of shops and activities, I expect you to have some fun." Katae answered.
"Yes Ma'am... I was thinking about going to find a new dress. And maybe see if I can find a uniform for... umm..." she blushed for a moment. "Anyways That was all I had to report Ma'am. anything past what we discussed that I should look into?"
"I think we have covered everything for the moment. We can speak after leave, and if something urgent comes up. You can contact my communicator."
"Yes ma'am... I'll leave you be." She bowed once more making a mental note to destroy the report on the XO.
Katae returned the bow, and motioned for Freyja to leave.
Freyja turned about and left. Once the door sealed behind her she let out a long deep sigh. She had a lot to do, but first she wanted to grab her stuffed dino and hit the shopping areas. Then maybe if there was time she would find the Mousapien. Maybe they could get ice cream, after all one can't lie over ice cream. With a smile she started to head back to the Aeon.
OFF
YSS Kyoten
Location: System AX-03
Office - 2C3
Katae was sitting at a desk in an office she borrowed on the Kyoten. She was reviewing the crew personnel records. Trying to decide on promotions for the crew, it had been a while since she had the opportunity to promote personnel.
'Hopefully I can get this paperwork done, and take advantage of the station facilities. I really do not want to miss my Spa appointment.' she thought.
The walk from the Aeon over to the Office that Taisa Ise had obtained, gave Freyja Oinari plenty of time to panic over what she was going to discuss and the more simpler fact of how many people there were between the Aeon and this office. It had taken her sitting there rationalizing with herself through talking to MR. Waffles to even pull the reports on Kata'nova, and Chusa Kurusu.
'Well Mr. Waffles said that if I do this then I could go get ice-cream and get a few new books.' The thought of the concept caused a small smile to form on her face as she neared the door to the Office. Reaching up she hit the chime and waited for a response.
Katae looked up from the current report, for Josea. This was one of the easier since she could simple recommend to the SSS his status. She inquired Ishi the MEGAMI who as at the door. When she heard it was Freyja, she wondered what she was here for. She instructed the MEGAMI to open the door.
Freyja stepped in and bowed. "Hello Ma'am. I have two reports for you... Non-combat pilot reports." She held out the chip that contained both reports. "I believed you would have like to be briefed on them in person. One I'm already have orders to transmit to my keepers. The other I would like advice on if I should."
Katae watched Freyja come in and then returned the bow. She reached up and took the data chip and placed it on the desk.
"Kindly proceed with your report then, and we can discuss them." she said clearing the volumetrics.
"Well the first one is my primary mission here on the Aeon right now, Kata'nova. I have been keeping an eye on her as much as I can while maintaining my cover. It's a bit easier with her in my cabin. The conclusion I have come up with is she is Mostly Harmless. Her race on another hand i think might be dangerous on a whole. Not to say that I advise against locating them. Who knows I'm only judging a whole culture off of one being."
Freyja smiled and paused for a moment to see if Katae had any questions.
"I do not see Kata'nova as a threat to our ship, or crew. I would not call her mostly harmless though. Without seeing what fighting skills she has that would be presumptuous. As for her species and government both of those are unknowns. For all we know she may be typical of her kind, or she could be atypical. We will not know until we are able to find them." She replied.
The red head nodded, "Hence the Mostly part of it. She had multiple chances to hurt of kill me when we first met, so I feel confident in my standing, but if you feel I should change it I will bow to your experience." She smiled before sighing and then pointing at the chip. "the second bit contains what happened on the planet when the XO, SSS Officer and I were scanning about. Once we landed there were a few times the XO ignored any tactical advice and nearly lead us into being attacked by predators. I offered repeatedly to launch the shuttle to give the group aerial intel and cover. Each time she either ignored it or told me that the shuttle will be called only if we are under attack. I feel this risked the operation and our lives, unduly."
Katae listened to Freyja, and then thought about the information she had received from Josea. He had briefed her on the encounter with the large predators. The SSS member had spoken about the actions taken, and the suggestions made by both he and Freyja.
"What we do is not without a certain amount of risk Jôtô Hei. And while you may not agree with the XO's decision, in the end the operation was concluded successfully and no one on the team was hurt. You performed your job by giving her your concerns and suggestions. But you have to realize ultimately she was responsible for every one on that mission. She would not put any member of this crew in harms way recklessly. I would not put up with just behavior. But I do thank you for bringing your concern to me, and I hope you will do so in the future as well." Katae said warmly.
"Now what is the other matter?"
"Yes ma'am I understand that all. That was the other matter I had. I was just concerned, and if you feel this matter is solved in it's self then I will not forward the report on the XO on." The young SAINT operative smiled, "Though the one on Kata'nova I must pass on." She paused for a moment. "May I ask a Question of you?"
"I have no problem with you passing your report on Kata'nova. And yes, you may ask a question of me. I am always available to my crew." She replied.
"Why did you request an Saint operative, particularly an undercover one?" Freyja had been worrying this question over since she first came aboard. Now with the other operative aboard she truly was wondering what her place was.
"That is a very good question. One that I had expected to hear much sooner. As you know you were brought on board before the most recent addition. The reason was simple during the war I was seeing things that were troubling. Missions were compromised that were SAINT sanctioned. And there were problems with some soldiers. Personality and behavior ones that should have been screened out during training. With the discovery of NMX Nekos I decided that I needed a SAINT person that only I knew was onboard to screen new crew members and to bring to my attention any behavior that could be construed as suspect." Katae replied. "That is why you are on my ship."
The mousie neko stood there for a moment adsorbing the whole reasoning. It made a lot of sense. There was always a possibility of NMX nekos trying to join SAoY crews. It scared her a bit. She would have to keep an eye on the rest of the crew. Though the train of thought brought her straight to the newest SAINT Operative.
"If that is why Ma'am, then why Nagato -Hei?"
"She is here as an Intelligence Officer, as in keeping me abreast of situations within the Empire and information relevant to where we are. Her position is clearly visible to everyone on the ship. Which also means that they will not be suspecting that we have a second one onboard." Katae said with a knowing smile.
Nodding, her normal little smile grew on her face. "Mr. waf... I mean I thought that was the reason but I wasn't sure. I feared your confidence in me had decreased. But I will keep you abreast of any changes in the crew and keep an eye on the newer ones. Is there anyone in question that you are more concerned about?"
"For the moment our newest technician should be vetted. She's an alien that we know very little about. So that sets off several red flags to my way of thinking." Katae replied.
"The Mousapiean? she kind of creeps me out... but I will try to spend some time with her during leave. Maybe I'll be able to give you something one way or another when we launch the ship again." Freyja smiled, though she knew it meant that the ice cream and books might be something she would have to wait on.
"Shore leave could be a good way to get to know her, but make sure you take some time for yourself. There is a spa available along with a number of shops and activities, I expect you to have some fun." Katae answered.
"Yes Ma'am... I was thinking about going to find a new dress. And maybe see if I can find a uniform for... umm..." she blushed for a moment. "Anyways That was all I had to report Ma'am. anything past what we discussed that I should look into?"
"I think we have covered everything for the moment. We can speak after leave, and if something urgent comes up. You can contact my communicator."
"Yes ma'am... I'll leave you be." She bowed once more making a mental note to destroy the report on the XO.
Katae returned the bow, and motioned for Freyja to leave.
Freyja turned about and left. Once the door sealed behind her she let out a long deep sigh. She had a lot to do, but first she wanted to grab her stuffed dino and hit the shopping areas. Then maybe if there was time she would find the Mousapien. Maybe they could get ice cream, after all one can't lie over ice cream. With a smile she started to head back to the Aeon.
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