Assembling a Girls' Trip Part 3

Posted on Sun Jul 19th, 2026 @ 7:45pm by Lieutenant Darla Kennings & Petty Officer 1st Class Celes Fara

295 words; about a 1 minute read

Mission: Episode 2: Mine of Taurus
Location: Shuttlebay

Darla stepped out of the turbolift and walked into the shuttlebay. It was relatively quiet, but she could still hear the background noise of low conversation, clinking metal and footsteps of people going about their business.

She looked around for anyone to help her, but didn't see anyone immediately. "Petty Officer Fara?" she called out.

There was a brief silence as everyone reacted to a new voice, then a blonde woman stepped around from behind a shuttle. "Ma'am?" she said, coming forward. "How can I help you?"

"I'm assembling an away team," Darla said. "I need someone with flight experience who can also affect any repairs needed."

"I can name four qualified pilots you can choose from," Celes said.

"I have specific requirements," Darla said. "You meet them."

Celes raised an eyebrow. "All right," she said. "I've got a few projects I'll need to get delegated, but I can be ready when you need me."

"Meet me in my office in Sickbay in forty-five minutes," Darla said. "We'll have a briefing on what to expect."

"Aye, Ma'am," Celes said, nodding.

"And, one more thing, Celes?" Darla said. "I need a shuttle prepped."

"Any particular one?" Celes said.

"Whichever has the best shields," Darla said. "We're going to need a safe haven from the planetary radiation, potentially. I don't want to risk the transporters if the ship needs to get out of orbit."

Celes thought for a moment. "I'll make sure it's prepped and ready before I show up," she said.

Darla nodded. "Thank you, Celes, I'll see you shortly."

Celes nodded back as the Doctor walked out, then turned back to the bay. "I need a team to ready the Kepler and I need it now!" she shouted, heading back into the fray.

 

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