=TF XO's Office=
=Starbase UNITY=
"There's not much you could have done about any of it," Denaria Loto said as she looked over the same reports that Trent was reading.
"Unfortunately, you're right," Trent said as he tossed on of the PADDs he was reading onto the desk "Still ..."
Operation Magna wasn't looking like the overwhelming success that Trent had hoped for when he had seen off elements of that mission weeks earlier. Padassa had fallen, Anaxis had turned out to be a trap and the Chimera had to deal with an unexpected surprise.
At least this allowed Trent forget all about the death warrant placed on him and his brother being stolen away by some secret starfleet project.
"And out of all of this, the damn Erassians look like they're going to get their hands on some pretty impressive technology," Trent continued. "Sons of bi ..."
"I didn't know you had such animosity toward the Erassians," Demaria responded.
"If you haven't realized by now, I hate everyone," Trent said.
She just stared at him.
"Damn it, I don't hate the Erassians. It would have just been nice if one thing in this entire operation would have gone right for us," Trent added.
"Well, we did shut down that gate and the Bravo part of the operation was, on a whole, a success."
It was Trent's turn to stare at her.
"So, it could have been worse," she finished.
"Yeah, I suppose," Trent said, rubbing his eyes.
"Maybe you should take a break from these reports. You've been at it for five straight hours now."
"Maybe in a few minutes," Trent said.
"You said that an hour ago."
"Did I?"
She nodded as she had the computer on his desk facing her. She downloaded another report onto a PADD.
"Here's the latest from Anaxis," she said, handing him the PADD.
He looked it over for a couple of minutes. Moments later, the expression on his face changed to one of mild grief.
"Ms. Loto, if anyone else asks me for a transfer to a combat assignment, remind me of this day," Trent said before he stood, tossing the PADD back to Demaria. "I think I'll take that break now."
As Trent walked out of the office, Demaria looked over the PADD. She noticed a name that Trent had highlighted from the updated combat casualty report.
[First Lieutenant Benjamin Edward Bannister]
She remembered the name. He was Trent's former aide. The one he had approved a combat transfer for. She looked back at the now closed door.
Captain Trent Rodgers (npc by Rick)
XO, 1st TF, SSF Command
XO, SB 234: UNITY
and
Denaria Loto (npc by Rick)
1st Task Force XO's Aide
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