Yani watched Gi head down the ramp on her way to her body transfer. I can’t imagine what she went through, thinking that I was dead. And why didn’t anyone notify her when I was picked up. Still we are back together now, so I’ll make it up to her somehow. She thought. “Haken-Juni reporting for interview, please direct me to the captain.” She said in a calm voice that belied her current emotional state.. “Ise-Taii is in her cabin waiting for you. Do you require directions?” Eternity replied. “Yes, thank you.” Yani answered entering the passageway. A few minutes later she was standing outside the door to the Captain’s Suite. She checked her uniform, and made sure her eyes were dry. Don’t need to meet the captain looking like I’ve been crying. she thought. Once satisfied of her appearance, she pressed the door chime. The door slid open and a female voice called “Enter.” Yani looked in to get her bearings, not familiar with the Captain’s cabin. She spotted the Taii sitting at a small desk to the left. She entered; walked towards the desk then bowed saying. “Kahen Yani Nitô Juni reporting for interview ma’am” “Please take a seat, this should not take long.” the officer replied. That does not sound promising, what if she rejects my request? Gi will be heartbroken. her thoughts whirled. “Thank you ma’am” she said taking a seat opposite the Taii who was looking at a data screen.
The Taii looked up at her and said, “So why are you alive?” Yani blinked, What kind of interview question is that? she thought. “Ma’am, I’m not sure I understand your question.” “Your service record says you died and there was no backup available. So how is it you are sitting here before me Kahen-Juni?” Certainly she doesn’t think I deserted. she thought. “Ma’am, the report of my death was in error. I was not onboard the YSS Tantou when it was destroyed. We were at a sensitive part of our investigation. Tenki-Shosa instructed me to stay and continue my work with locals. It was his opinion that the trip they were taking would be short and my linguistic skills wouldn’t be required. After a week I became concerned, but there was nothing I could do. It was three months later when a merchant vessel arrived and I was able to send a signal to headquarters. That was when I found out that the Tantou was missing presumed destroyed. It was another month before I was able to get back to headquarters and then be debriefed. By the time they released me I had found out that Keiko-Juni had shipped out with you, and I put in my request for assignment.”
Katae sat watching the Juni go explain what happened. She glanced at the data screen and scanned the report, the convening authority had cleared her of any charges, and that YSS Tantou was lost without a trace. It was just a matter of luck that Keiko Gi had been on leave, and that Kahen was left on that planet. “Well, your service record is fine. I think you will fit in with our mission just fine. I’ll have Eternity assign you to cabin eight.” Ise said. “Ma’am, if it is possible I would prefer to share a cabin with Keiko-Juni.” Eternity, contact Keiko and see if she okay with that arrangement. she thought to the MEGAMI. After a moment, Ise-Taii, Keiko-Juni was most emphatic in her approval of that arrangement. the AI replied. “Well, it seems that Keiko-Juni approves so you will bunk with her in cabin three. May as well stow your gear and wait for her to return before you go to the visitor quarters.” Kahen stood up and bowed, “Thank you ma’am. I look forward to serving under you.” Katae watched her leave then turned off the screen.
The Taii looked up at her and said, “So why are you alive?” Yani blinked, What kind of interview question is that? she thought. “Ma’am, I’m not sure I understand your question.” “Your service record says you died and there was no backup available. So how is it you are sitting here before me Kahen-Juni?” Certainly she doesn’t think I deserted. she thought. “Ma’am, the report of my death was in error. I was not onboard the YSS Tantou when it was destroyed. We were at a sensitive part of our investigation. Tenki-Shosa instructed me to stay and continue my work with locals. It was his opinion that the trip they were taking would be short and my linguistic skills wouldn’t be required. After a week I became concerned, but there was nothing I could do. It was three months later when a merchant vessel arrived and I was able to send a signal to headquarters. That was when I found out that the Tantou was missing presumed destroyed. It was another month before I was able to get back to headquarters and then be debriefed. By the time they released me I had found out that Keiko-Juni had shipped out with you, and I put in my request for assignment.”
Katae sat watching the Juni go explain what happened. She glanced at the data screen and scanned the report, the convening authority had cleared her of any charges, and that YSS Tantou was lost without a trace. It was just a matter of luck that Keiko Gi had been on leave, and that Kahen was left on that planet. “Well, your service record is fine. I think you will fit in with our mission just fine. I’ll have Eternity assign you to cabin eight.” Ise said. “Ma’am, if it is possible I would prefer to share a cabin with Keiko-Juni.” Eternity, contact Keiko and see if she okay with that arrangement. she thought to the MEGAMI. After a moment, Ise-Taii, Keiko-Juni was most emphatic in her approval of that arrangement. the AI replied. “Well, it seems that Keiko-Juni approves so you will bunk with her in cabin three. May as well stow your gear and wait for her to return before you go to the visitor quarters.” Kahen stood up and bowed, “Thank you ma’am. I look forward to serving under you.” Katae watched her leave then turned off the screen.