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Cptn_Seiben

A visitor, cometh

"A visitor, cometh"

Log entry 05 (49): SD 940.25

 

St. Criox, Virgin Islands

 

Morning broke over the tiny island of St. Criox, nestled in the carribean in the Atlantic Ocean. Captain Rolf Seiben was enjoying his morning's breakfast when heard a chime on his doorbell. His wife Tara walked over to the console next to the entrance to see who it was. She pressed a button on the keypad. The door opened and the visitor walked in. Rolf put down his paper to see his brother Admiral Hans Seiben walk in. Rolf got up and waved as his children swarmed the Admiral.

 

"Hey kids!" replied Hans cheerfully. "I've come to see your pop for awhile" he said. He took two large packages from a bag he was carrying. "I got you both some donuts from the station and a few other things" Hans gave out the two packages to the children who thanked him and took off. "You sure do like to spoil them don't you?" replied Rolf's wife Tara. Hans smiled. "Of course, I do" replied Hans. "Check this out. It arrived from Risa, it's a special new make-up. But it's more of a gift from Lucy than me"

 

Tara smiled. "Well, thank you both. I appreciate it" Rolf smiled as he watched his brother's charming act on his wife. "So, what brings you to our humble abode? Are you staying long?" asked Rolf. Tara went to the kitchen to make them some coffee as Hans and Rolf walked into the living room. They took a seat on two chairs in front of the holo-viewer. "I guess you can call it business and pleasure" smiled the elder Seiben. "But, mostly, it has to do with business"

 

Tara returned with two cups of coffee a few moments later, then headed out to the balcony to read a holo-novel and watch the kids who were swimming in the ocean nearby. Hans sipped his coffee and bit into a scone from a tray that his wife had also provided. "These are good scones. Last time I had a scone so nice, I was on the Hood" complimented Hans. Rolf chuckled. "I didn't know you ate scones there too. From what I heard, all you guys ever ate there were donuts and coffee"

 

Hans grabbed another scone from the tray. "Oh yeah. It wasn't all just donuts and bearclaws. We had quite the culinary variety on the Hood" reminisced Hans. "Ahh.. those were the days" he smiled as he contently sipped his coffee. Hans sighed as he placed his train of thought back on its rails. "But I'm not just here to reminisce on the old days" Rolf shrugged. "I figured you weren't. You said you were partially here on business?" he asked as he too grabbed a scone from the tray.

 

"Yes, I am. So, how's construction going on the Challenger. I heard you got a new project foreman. That ought to have lightened your workload considerably" mused Hans. Rolf nodded. "It did. That gave me a bit more time here with my family. But anyway, construction's going along as scheduled and we haven't encountered any major problems" said Rolf. "Crew additions are also starting to file in as well. So hopefully, we should be fully stocked by launch time. Although, I'm still without an XO"

 

"Ahh!" Hans nodded and rubbed his chin. "About that. That's really why I'm here. Starfleet has found a new XO for the Challenger" Rolf perked up in his seat, waiting to hear more. "But, he's a bit interesting" Rolf didn't know what to think about that. "Define interesting" Hans crossed one leg over the other and handed Rolf a PADD which contained his Exec's bio. "You wouldn't believe me if I told you, so I think it'll be better if you saw for yourself" responded Hans.

 

Rolf read through the bio. His heart kind of sank a bit. Finally, though, Rolf got his brain and lips to speak. "So, if I get this right, my new Exec is Rip Van Winkle, who just woke up after 130 plus years?" Rolf sighed. Hans nodded sympathetically. "Yeah, I'm not sure what Starfleet is thinking in giving this post to someone like that. It'll be tough getting him caught up in all that happened from then to now, but they must be really confident in you to give this dude the XO spot with you on the Challenger"

 

"Still though, I just hope Starfleet helps this guy adjust to our timeline. Command is much more different as it was then. But, who am I to judge, eh? I haven't even met the guy yet. And it's not like he doesn't have experience. It's kind of ironic, he'll be going from the Challenger.. to the Challenger" commented Rolf still reading DeGenza's bio. The two Seibenses finished their coffee and scones and both got up from their seats.

 

"I guess I'll be meeting with him soon enough" said Rolf. "Probably" shrugged Hans. "Starfleet wanted me to let you know. You'll be leaving for San Francisco soon, eh?" he asked. Rolf nodded. "Yeah. Next week I think. Still need to familiarise myself with the Excelsior Class a bit more, while still checking on Challenger at Utopia" Hans smiled and knew that feeling. A Captain always wanted to check on their ship to scope out construction themselves.

 

He too felt just the same as Aurora was undergoing construction. The Constellation class USS Aurora as Hans' flagship and the main support vessel for Spacedock. "Well, anyway, I should be going. Need to get back to Spacedock for my shift. It's been nice seeing you, and really. Goodluck with your new Exec. I'm sure Starfleet will put him back in the loop" Rolf nodded. "Thanks for coming and informing me. I'm sure he'll be alright, after the rust wears off"

 

Hans smiled and nodded. "No problem, Rolf. I'll catch you later" He went outside to say goodbye to Tara and the kids before he beamed away back to his station. Rolf walked down the stairs to the beach still looking at his PADD. "Well Mr. Van Winkle, I sure hope Starfleet knows what they're doing in hiring you" he muttered, knowing he'd eventually find out in due time.

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