Cait sits at her desk in the ready room of the bridge, it was more of a closet, but it was right next to the bridge, and the paperwork doesn’t take care of itself. the Red Velvet was on its way to the rendezvous with the Maltese at the Freeport 10 Stephanie had the bridge and Cait would take over in Tau 23 they had a Taurus fighter as an escort, and if they believed Mr. Diaz they expected further escorts at the Freeport.
However, she had gotten to know the Maltese quite well during their talks, and he did not seem like someone who always broke his word it was a lucrative business for both of them. Cait Sensed how the Velvet left the trade Lane it was almost as if the ship was talking to her about the sounds of the machines. Almost like the old fairy tales her mother used to tell her. Since her conversation with Stephanie, more and more good memories came back about her mother, which made Cait very happy she finally had peace with her past. And if what her mother had believed was true then they would see each other in a better place if Cait no longer walked between the stars
The music that quietly came out of the speaker was interrupted when the bridge called her "Captain the last trade lane is behind us and we set course for the jump hole," Stephanie reported, Cait stores their work and goes through the door to the bridge an office on the bridge is not in every ship normal Cait had the idea of an old series of Earth "star something" she had forgotten the name but the idea with the office on the bridge remained. even if her version wasn’t nearly as luxurious as in the series "I’m taking command" she said, and Stephanie cleared the captain’s seat
"how’s the sky Stephanie any irregularities" Stephanie shook the head the blue Jillie that she still wore in her hair gave off a wonderful fragrance "nothing Captain all quiet, the scanners of our escorts have also nothing, and in 10 k we are at the jump hole. When they reached the freeport they were surprised they thought there were only some fighters waiting there but there is a whole flotilla including a cruiser waiting for them "Captain shall I load the weapons" asked Fuentes "No, we wouldn’t stand a chance anyway, do Nothing that could be considered as an aggression. And say that also to our escort " as she approached, she was greeted by an old acquaintance Mr. Ortega appeared to be in command of the flotilla
and the cruiser had the promised artists and other Maltese who would provide for the show program "Stephanie will you please resent docking with the cruiser I go and greet our new guests." Stephanie nodded and began to give the orders to the dock while Cait made his way to the airlock, maneuvering was gentle what indicated that both Steph and the cruiser crew knew what they were doing "Welcome to the Red Velvet I am Caitlyn Cross captain of this ship and am pleased that you will show us the culture of Malta the friendly people behind me will take you to your cabins so you can get some rest before the show starts we have reserved some of our best rooms and should you need anything just ask them I think Mr. Diaz had told you the rules on board so we could save ourselves a repeat, otherwise everything goes on the house but please leave something for the return flight"
The Maltese Laughs and were then brought by the stewards to their cabins Caitlyn wanted to return to the bridge when she was approached by Walter one of the experienced stewards "Excuse me, captain, but this young woman insists that she is assigned to you and therefore can only go with you" He was followed by a woman of barely 20 from what she looks, but that was hard to say, because the Cardamine that she needed constantly also extended her life, The woman was about 1.65 meters tall so about a head smaller than Cait she had Long Brown hair and a tan skin her eyes considered Cait with interest but what kind off was difficult to tell
"All right, Walter I’ll take care of this," and all the steward he was, he quietly retired "Well, you’ve been assigned to me that’s weird I didn’t ask for anyone, and then I don’t even know your name, and I honestly don’t know what to do with you" Cait looked at the body of the woman she was beautiful and well-formed, she could remember that Diaz said something about escorts for the passengers, she was one of them? And if so what kind of escort "my name is Leah and Rodrigo Diaz sent me, He had your interest in Malta and our culture Noticed so he asked me to bring you a little closer" Hmm, that was an attractive offer but she had to lead the ship and probably had little time to devote herself to the cultural side of this Tour as she would like
"captain to the bridge we have company, and I don’t know if that’s so good" she sighed "Well, that starts well Come with men first but stay in the background someone strange on the bridge will be irritating enough" Leah Smiled "Don’t worry your crew won’t even notice me" when they reached the bridge, Cait saw the problem a Zoner carrier had paid a visit to the freeport and was naturally irritated by what he saw A matter that was quickly cleared up, so she was back with her guest." Steph Leah in my room Please Fuentes they have the bridge, but don’t start a war" Stephanie saw her irritated and then noticed Leah "ay Captain Fuentes you heard the boss, don’t screw it up"She knew the Fuentes would do a good job he was big, but had brains between his ears. he just wanted to protect everyone So he was a little overzealous But he was just the guy you need when it matters
Cait took a seat behind the desk, and the two of them sit on the chairs in front of it, "Okay, since when do we bring outsiders to the bridge captain what’s going on here" Cait wished for a rum, on the one hand, Leah had been sent by Mr. Diaz, so a kind of ambassador, and it would be rude to refuse, on the other hand, she had to run the ship and therefore had little time, even if she had a deal with the Maltese, Still, the area was dangerous, so she was needed on the bridge." Well, Miss Leah here was sent to me by Mr. Diaz to satisfy my curiosity about Malta but in this area, I can not leave the bridge so we have a problem" Just as Stephanie had recovered from her laugh seizure it sounded out of the comm "Captain First Officer on the bridge please we have new problems" she had noticed that they had passed two Jump holes while she was speaking and marched on the bridge
"To hell what is now" Fuentes rose from her chair "a Korsar fleet several battleships, fighter and a carrier Mr. Ortega and the flotilla are on intercept course," she thought super and the day had started so well "Channel to the Corsicans Open Let’s see if we can handle this diplomatic" All efforts failed and the Red Velvet had to retreat to the Freeport 10 because the Corsairs, even threatened to destroy the Red Velvet had "what a mess so Miss Leah as cultural advisor what would they recommend." Leah smiled and Stephanie looked at the young woman she seemed to like Cait she was Beautiful and Smart and therefore exactly Caits type. Stephanie felt a stab in the chest, if only she had the courage to tell Cait that she was a lesbian and interested in her. but she was still her captain and even if the company didn’t have rules against it and Cait made her own rules, she Feared to tell her what she felt
"Actually, it was the plan after the Gala Dinner to show you the artists and their works captain and to introduce you with the culture of Malta. I don’t see why we should change that we’re safe here. And your guests might need a distraction after the shock with the Corsicans," it didn’t like it, but she was right. She just wanted to say something when Stephanie interfered " Besides, now you have time to look at the art. Cait I am watching the ship and the Zoner carrier above us should avoid all problems" Caitlyn wondered that Stephanie spoke to her with her nickname in service she was usually very correct but she was right now she had time."Well, let’s do it like this."
Caitlyn had a wonderful time Leah was a good cornucopia and seemed to know the artists and Every Maltese personally. In the end, Cait was almost as if everything in her head was filled with knowledge as a library after a shipment of books chaotic but once everything was sorted it would be perfect. When the evening ended and no one was counting on him, Mr. Ortega came back and escorted us to Hispania as promised. Leah wasn’t allowed to come to the bridge this time. which was good Because Cait could hardly hide her grief at the sight of the Destroyed Hispania she herself had saved the Red Velvet from scrapping. A proud ship like Hispania so damaged was hard to see After the scientists bombarded Mr. Ortega with questions, we brought the Maltese back to the freeport where we parted. I had a wonderful time with Leah, and even if I believed that she was interested in more, she wouldn’t have been the one. so I hope I’ve made a friend, though not the one friend