A Personal Request

Posted on Sun Jul 6th, 2025 @ 9:14pm by Commander Thomas Johnson & Captain Taiga Aisaka

1,033 words; about a 5 minute read

Mission: Preserving The Past
Location: Captains Quarters

Tom had been studying the information that M'Tara had uploaded to the Tokyo. He still didn't understand why she would do such a thing. But, it gave some sort of hope that the key to stopping them was in there.

He finally took a break, and sat the pad down, "Captain, would I be able to talk to you about a personal matter."

"Of course Commander. I'm in my quarters," Taiga responded.

Taking the PADD with him, he made his way down to the Captains quarters, and once there, he rang the chime.

"Come in," Taiga called. She was standing in the kitchen area making some sort of juice in a juicer, fresh oranges were on the countertop.

Walking in, Thomas was not in his uniform, but in his lounging attire which consisted of a dress shirt and blue denim jeans. "How have you been feeling?"

"Not too bad." Taiga said. She poured out some juice from the juicer into an empty glass. "Considering we're facing an invasion we might not be able to stop. I do worry if I'll ever get to see my child grow up... But there are more pressing issues." She held up the juicer. "Juice?" She asked offering him some.

"Thats the more pressing issue?" He replied as he politely refused. "I know how you feel, part of me wants to take Talia, and run. Hide. But thats now what we signed up for." He paused. "So... I guess in our file it now states that we both died on the previous mission. "

"No, the more pressing issue is the Iconian Threat." Taiga stated. "And yes, however we weren't officially confirmed as dead. Only missing, which has now being corrected." She added as she took a sip of the juice and directed Thomas over to the seating area.

Seeing that the joke didn't go over, he took a seat. "Not exactly what I meant. You were killed when you mouthed off at the Iconian... It was only my pleading that brought you back. I was killed with a Romulan disruptor point blank to the chest." He leaned back. "You ever think about your own mortality Captain. I mean you were dead minutes... your child suffocating. I... no idea how long I was, but it was much longer... and..."

"I fight with our mortality everyday when I sit in that chair," Taiga told him. "It does scare me that they could kill us with a snap of their fingers and we have no defence against it." She lowered herself down onto the couch and took a sip of her drink.

"Its what I came here for. I want to have a week, with Talia off ship. We haven't had our honey moon, and considering it may be a while... I want to take this chance to take it."

Taiga nodded in understanding. "I don't think the Tokyo is going anywhere soon. We've been docked here a week and Starfleet has yet to give us any orders. They're still sifting through that Iconian data in our computer core. As you know..."

She pondered for a moment. "I do believe one of the Delta Flyers isn't being used." Taiga stated. "And I do believe it could use a 'run-out' to give its systems a test. In fact it's best for it to be 'tested' on a long haul extended flight... At least a week... Don't you agree..." Taiga told him with a wink.

"I couldn't agree more Captain. Its going to be a hard one, but... we are willing to take one for the team."

Taiga nodded over towards her personal desk that was sat in the corner of the main living space. "Grab that PADD for me." She said indicating to a PADD sat on its surface.

Walking over to the table, he picked the padd up and brought it over, sitting back down on the seat. "So... Lt Commander Talia Johnson and Full Lt Nezuko... they really are exemplary officers. Makes me where my promotion is now."

"You'll make a great Captain one day Thomas," Taiga said as she took the PADD and tapped on it giving him a smile. "If I was a Commodore or higher I'd have promoted you by now..." she looked up at him. "And yes, Talia and Nezuko deserved those promotions. Sorry I forgot to mention it..." she smirked at him

"Thats fine, They did tell me at a... odd time to say the least."

Taiga nodded. "Well, here's you'd permission to go on a weeks personal leave." She said handing him the PADD. "However, I'm going to need you until our current mission is finished. I know it sucks however we have a responsibility to protect those that can't be protected."

"So how long before we can depart?"

"As Admiral Tempest said, we leave tomorrow morning. It's going to take three to four days to get there." Taiga told him. "Captain Williams has sent us a four day timetable for their research, that's if nothing comes up." Taiga informed him. "You should have that information sent to you too..."

"Understood." Tom replied as he stood, "I think thats all Captain."

"Before you go. I made another jug of juice." Taoga said. She pointed to the kitchen area. "It's in the undercounter refrigerator in a container in the door. Take it for Talia, it'll be good for the baby." Taiga smiled.

Walking over to the fridge, he took out the jug. "Thank you, I know she will appreciate it."

Taiga nodded. "I know its difficult Tom. I really do. But you know that we need to do our duty that we signed up for." She explained to him with a soft smile. "I'll make sure you and Talia get that week away once we're back."

"Not saying anything against it, just was curious."

Taiga smiled. "If there's anything else you need, don't hesitate to call me." She told him. "Unless I'm having a nap, then call Ryuuji. Definitely call Ryuuji if that's the case..." she chuckled.

"Dont poke the sleeping bear... got it. Thank you for your time."

"Always welcome," Taiga replied.

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Captain Taiga Aisaka
Commanding Officer

Commander Johnson
Executive Officer

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