Work Day Visit

Posted on 02/23/2024 @ 9:03pm by Captain Brina Tracy-Hall & Master Sergeant Robert Schiano & Sergeant Raylan Ch'Tol & Sergeant H'rar
Edited on on 03/05/2024 @ 9:15pm

1,791 words; about a 9 minute read

Mission: Pages...
Timeline: MD 007 600

Brina looked at her reflection in the mirror checking to see if her uniform was in good order. It was a new day, Patton and his team had left last night, winging their way to find Captain Harrington. Her silken red hair was pulled back into a french braid, her boots were shined and gleamed beneath the light.

"You look great." Nicholas remarked behind her, coming up to kiss her on the side of her neck.

She turned and gave him a heart felt kiss. "Thank you love." she responded after their lips parted.

From behind them could be heard the clearing of throats, both Nicholas and Brina turned to see their three redheaded boys who were now close to being 11. Her eyes widened and then a broad smile appeared. Her boys were dressed in marine uniform and stood at attention.

"Reporting for duty Captain Mum." said Sean.

"Yes reporting for duty, Captain!" Donovan and Lucas said in unison.

"Uniform inspection!" Brina barked out and the boys straightened up even more. She walked around them looking at how they were dressed, their uniforms up to inspection. She gave a nod of approval. "At ease men."

The boys relaxed and gave a grin in return to their mother.

She looked at Nicholas, "Is this the day of, go to your parents work day?"

Nicholas gave a nod. "Yes it is love, and breakfast is ready. Lets eat and then you four will be on your way."

"What will you be doing?" Brina queried.

"Oh I've got some business to attend to, and maybe go visit the science section of the station. Its been a little bit since I've indulged but first I am going to pay my respects to Admiral Rice and go meet him." Nicholas responded.

At O700 Brina stepped through the doors followed by her three boys.

She tapped upon her combadge and summoned a few of the Kingsmen. "Master Sergeant Schiano, Sergeant H'rar, and Sergeant Ch'Tol please come to the Throneroom. "

Raylan was working on a new construction program when the message came. She saved her work and headed to the Thoneroom.

The Throneroom... that is only used for briefings and ceremony. There could not have been word from Jacko already. Schiano thought. That thought was the only hesitation before he rolled out of his bunk and tossed the book he read on it. He made his way into the Throneroom and noticed Brina with children. He suddenly had a sinking feeling about the rest of this day. He came to attention. "Sergeant Schiano reporting as ordered ma'am."

Raylan entered the Throneroom just after the Master Sergeant. "Sergeant Ch'Tol reporting as ordered ma'am." She said coming to attention. She noticed the children. Surely they were too young to be new recruits. She thought to herself.

H'rar came walking through the door as he slung a large double headed axe into a scabbard on his back followed by the large mace in his other hand. He came within a few meters of of Brina and came to attention. " Reporting as ordered Captain. " He eyed the three boys and sniffed the air. " They have your scent Captain. Do you desire us to train them and put them through battle drills? I find it admirable that you want to train them at a proper age to become warriors. " Stated the Gorn as he looked directly at the three boys.

The three boys, who were almost as tall as Brina; watched as the three that their mum had called, came in. Their eyes first zeroed in on the Master Sergeant Schiano, the three boys impressed at the confident way Schiano walked in.

Then Raylan walked in next, Lucas commented, "She is pretty."

Brina flashed a glance in his direction, Lucas blushed slightly, at her glance. Oh dear he's already noticing females. Brina thought to herself, wondering if the other two were having the same expression. Maybe they were hiding it better. Sean elbowed his brother in the rib.

Brina then spoke, "My sons are here for a school project of going with parent to their job. I would like them to watch, observe and maybe get a taste of what it is like to be a marine. Granted I am their mother, however I feel it is better to have them see a different perspective from others and see what they do in the Kingsmen."

While Brina was talking, the three boys eyes were wide, gawking at H'rarr. "Is that a Gorn?" Donovan breathed out.

Hearing Lucas' words, Raylan blew him a kiss.

Lucas blushed an even redder color.

H'rar's attention turned to Donovan. " Indeed, Yes I am a Gorn. And I am proud to be serving the federation and working along side with the fine warriors in the Kingsmen. There is no finer calling then to put oneself in harm's way to protect the weak and innocent. "

"Ma'am, do we get to choose our victims, I mean students? Raylan asked.

H'rar glanced over to where Brina stood. " I am curious, Will we be with our students all day during the project, or will we be switching off after a few hours with each one? " H'rar asked. " It would help me plan the days events of what time constraints that we have. "

Brina listened to the inquiries that Raylan and H'rarr were making. "It would be a rotation for all three of them can get an experience in the different fields." she looked over towards Schiano. "As for making a choice, I would like to hear the Master Sergeant's perception upon this."

Robert kept his eyes front and his mouth shut, like a good Marine. In truth if there was one thing he hated more than paperwork, it was a situation like this. He longed for some paperwork, or anything that could take him away from whatever this was. He decided he would take the first stab at getting out of this. "As da Captain is no doubt aware a Marine's life is physical in nature and involves a number of vigorous activities. Are we sure dat dese children can handle it? Ma'am."

Brina gave a half smile when Schiano asked his question.

Donovan looked directly at the Master Sergeant, "Sir, I certainly plan on giving my full effort. And it won't be for very long. We need to do this in order to get a good grade, for school. What better way of doing so by being paired up with those who work with the XO of this place, my mother. Just because she is our mum, doesn't mean we are expecting special treatment. We're the reason why she's here, we sent her out here, and you were the one who brought us to the station. I wanted the opportunity to learn from you. I hoped that you would show me some of the ropes." Donovan having a rather firm set to his jaw, looking steadfastly at Schiano. "Sure mum's put us through a bit but, I want to learn from you."

Brina listened to Donovan's heartfelt statement and saw the determination. "It would be most helpful if you would, Master Sergeant."

Then Brina turned her attention to the others. "Instead of the three of them seperately, all three of the boys will spend time with each of you for an hour to an hour and a half if there is needed, for more time. What say you, Master Schiano? You will be the first?" Brina was giving him the option of going first.

She saw the look in his eyes and his posture. He wasn't wanting to do this, but this was important to her boys and their schooling.

"Sergeants H'rarr and Ch'tol, this will give you time to prepare something for your rotation." Brina stated.

H'rar gave a toothy grin. " I have no need to prepare. " stated the Gorn. " you've already told us what you wanted them to learn. Show them what we do, and that is exactly what I'll do. "

A child's heartfelt request did not change the way Robert felt about what was about to happen. They were Marines, and better than that they were the Kingsmen, they had so many other things that could be done that was not teaching children. However, since he was volunteered to go first, he took that as an order and so it must be obeyed. A small smirk crawled across Schiano's face, for if these kids wanted to see what Marines did he would take through every bit of it. That includes Boot Camp. Schiano's demeanor changed in an instant he seemed to loom over everyone present. "Right you listen here. As of this moment your butts belong to my beloved Corps. You will do what I say when I say it. Kiss your mom goodbye because as of this moment I own you. To start we are going to run to the holodeck. If you so much as stop to breathe I will make you do push ups until your grand kids are in college. Now the only real response I expect is sir yes sir! DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR."

A quick look at each other, the trio answered "Sir Yes Sir!" running over to give Brina a kiss then back to Schiano. "Ready sir!"

Brina made no comment as to how Schiano was going to go about it. She had warned her boys but they assured her they wanted a taste of what Marines would go through. If she didn't feel they could take it, she would have put a stop to this. Besides her boys were the rough and tumble sort of lads. She did say one thing though rather softly, "Have fun storming the castle"

Raylan gave a brief smile at the boys' antics."

Meatball had used the 'kiss your mom goodbye' line literally thousands of times while training recruits and yet he never actually saw any recruit do it. There was brief moment where he was going to stop the kids and tell them it was a figure of speech. But, then he appriciated that the boys did. After all they were following orders. "Right now move out." Schiano gave the order and fell in step in a jog right behind them. "I don't know but I been told..." He began the cadence as the boys repeated him and their voices grew faint in the distance.


Captain Brina 'Songbird' Tracy-Hall
Executive Officer, The Kingsmen
Poseidon Station

Brina's boys
Donovan, Sean, And Lucas

Sergeant Raylan Ch'Tol
Combat Engineer, The Castle Platoon, The Kingsmen
Poseidon Station

Master Sergeant Robert 'Meatball' Schiano
First Sergeant/EVAC Specialist, The Kingsmen
Poseidon Station

Sergeant H'rar
Heavy Weapons Specialist, The Swords Platoon, The Kingsmen
Poseidon Station

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