Newest marine (back post)

Posted on 21 Nov 2024 @ 12:47am by Captain Mazal Falk & Master Sergeant Thomas Zang

1,179 words; about a 6 minute read

Mission: General Sim Postings
Location: Mazal's Office

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Thomas had just beamed aboard the Theo from the Starbase and looked down the halls. He pulled a schematic of the floor layouts on his PADD to find the fastest way to his new CO'S office. He smiled to himself and started towards the turbo lift at the end of the hall.

A few moments later he stopped outside the door to Falks temporary office. He took a deep breath then straightened his uniform a bit. It was in perfect order though he was nervous, so he fidgeted with it a bit. He took another deep breath before he palmed the chime to announce his arrival.

"Enter" Mazal looking up from the notebook she was perusing. She reached over for her uniform top, then decided not to. Currently she was wearing a green tee shirt she normally wore underneath the tunic.

Thomas stepped through the door after it slid open. He came to attention with a sharp salute. "Master Sergeant Thomas Zang reporting for duty." He said, trying not to let a nervous smile crop up on his face. He could feel the sweat forming on his brow and starting to drip down his back.

"Master Sergeant Zang, have a seat. Would you like a drink? You look like you could use one. Something cold like a sparkling lemonade or some tea?" rising up to go to the replicator for her drink.

Thomas took the proffered seat and let a smile break across his face. He visually let himself relax a bit as he nodded to Mazel. "I'll take a sweet black coffee, hot please Captain." Coffee, his favorite drink, would help to settle his nerves.

Mazal retrieved his coffee request, hers was ginger tea with lemon. Walking over she handed Thomas' coffee to him then settled down in her chair taking a sip of her tea before she spoke. "Just to let you know I don't bite unless it is necessary and only during a fight."

"Understood Ma'am. I just get nervous when meeting new commanding officers. I'm always afraid I might make a horrible first impression." Thomas stated before he took a sip of the coffee Falk had handed him.

"I understand that feeling all too well." giving a warm chuckle. "My coming to this ship, I was a bit nervous. Luckily my uncle had given me some wine to help soften things up. It was from his personal wine cellar. He makes wine, and it is really good." Mazal taking a sip of her tea. "It helped to break the ice so to speak."

Thomas offered a polite smile. "I don't drink, alcoholic nor synthahol. I found that it can be detrimental to my skills as a sniper and demolitions. I would rather have a clear head at all times than risk the chance of being impaired should my skills become necessary." He took a drink of his coffee before he continued. "If I'm going to have anything in my system, I prefer caffeine as it energizes the mind though it can be hazardous to one's health."

" I am not going to knock your preferences. I can't drink Synthehol and I drink sparingly where alcohol is concerned. I don't want to get drunk period. Though I can get drunk on life." chuckling then took a sip of her tea. "there are different ways of getting a natural high anyway. Just taking and seizing a moment and the positives when one can. " Mazal watching Zang.

"I agree. I happened upon an old friend earlier and I plan on trying to visit with her again. She's one of your Marines as well. Second lieutenant Mathews." Thomas said. He took another drink from his coffee. The heat and the sweetness made him feel more relaxed as he sat there. He watched Mazel as well. He was enjoying having a calm, almost informal meeting like this.

"Cassandra, she is great. She is quite the marine and a really good friend. She and I work rather well together, she has been great in giving tactical advice." a fond smile, then sipped at her tea.

"On my first mission, she saved those of us who survived. If it wasn't for her, I'd most likely have been dead." Thomas said seriously. "I'm glad that she has been made an officer. I have made my goal in my career to make officer and repay her the life debt I feel I owe her."


"I am glad she was there to help you survive, and I have a lot of respect for her and consider her a really good friend. " Mazal giving a smile. "I am hoping I don't fail anyone here either. I don't want to lose anyone though I know that still happens. "

"I doubt you will Ma'am." Thomas said as he finished his cup of coffee. "Is there anything you would like to know about me?" He asked with a smile.

"Actually I would like to know, where you are from and what keeps you moving in life. I know I could go look you up on the roster but, its not the same as to hearing it from you." Mazal settling back in her chair.

"Well, I grew up in the wilderness of Washington with my father. My mother passed away when I was real young. When I turned fifteen, my father died." Thomas said as he thought. "I lived alone, honing my hunting skills my father had taught me until I was old enough to join star fleet. I originally was gonna be a fleeter but the Marines turned out to be a better fit."

"There are times when that does end up being the best way to go." A pause from Mazal, as she regarded Thomas for a moment or two before she asked. "have you ever thought of becoming in command of a unit of Marines?" another pause then Mazal remarked, "Sorry that was sort of a rhetorical question."

"Eventually I would like to do something like that but first I would need to be an officer so that's my first goal. I plan to be as beneficial as I can be to the unit I'm assigned to." Thomas said with a confident smile.

There was a beep on her padd and Mazal pulled it towards her to read what was there, giving a slight frown as she read the message. Looking up she said to Thomas, "It looks like I am being called for a meeting. Sorry to cut this short but I've got to get going."

"That's alright, I understand if something came up." Thomas said as he stood up and saluted. "Permission to return to my duties Ma'am?" He asked while at attention and holding the salute.

"Permission granted." Mazal returning the salute.

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MCapt Falk - MCO/2XO CM

 

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