Tales From the Los Lobos 33

R'Shee knows her captain and does what she has to to keep her from getting in to more trouble than normal.

But finally, the last hurdle has been cleared and launch day is upon us...

It just won't be before the end of the year... but very soon after

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1)R’Shee: Ma'am, permission to speak freely 

Heath:  You never needed permission before 

R’Shee: Ma’am, you’re procrastinating 

Heath:  I am?

R’Shee: The ship launches in 22 hours and you still haven't done it

Heath:  I have a lot of last-minute things to take care of

2)R’Shee: Ma'am 

Heath:  Yes

R’Shee: If your perfect butt isn't out of that seat by the time I count three, then by the power vested in me by the Starfleet judicial system, I will grab you by your [REDACTED] and drag you

Heath:  ...

R’Shee: And I will enjoy every second 

Heath:  Well, when you put it that way...

R’Shee: I do and one

3)Heath:  Wait... what this 

T’pranng: I believe it is called moral support. You appeared to be hesitant to do this so we decided to accompany you

Heath:  I... thank you 

Tru: You're welcome 

Heath:  But there is something I need to do first 

R’Shee: Ma'am...

Heath:  No. This is important. Cadet Hollis...

Jasmin: Yes ma'am?

Heath:  Step forward

4)Jasmin: Yes ma'am?

Heath:  Because of circumstances, you never got finish at the Academy and graduate

Jasmin: I know 

Heath:  But that shouldn't be held against you 

Jasmin: Ma'am?

Heath:  By authorization of Admiral Janeway, you are hereby graduated from the academy and commissioned as a Starfleet officer with all the duties and responsibilities that come with that

Jasmin: I...

Heath:  Congrats, Ensign Hollis

5)R’Shee: Company, salute

Nezima: Is this the right way?

Selet: We… I believe so

Jasmin: I...

6)Jasmin: Ensign Jasmin Hollis, shall do her best. I look forward to serving with you all

All: And we with you 

R’Shee: Alright ma'am, that was worthy of delaying the inevitable. Now let's us proceed 

7)???: Oh my. All the bridge bunnies at the time

???2: Ignore this wretch. You honor us with your presence captain 

Nezima: Who are these two and why does this part of the ship look so different?

Ko'Kou: I am Ko'Kou son of Ra'O. Dahar master and four time champion of the bat'leth tournament on Forcas III. 

Ramone: I'm Ramone. Former MACO combat drill instructor 

Nezima: And what do they do here

R’Shee: They are the barbers/hairstylist for the ship

Nezima: I fail to see how their previous occupations make them qualified for this.

Ko'Kou: After years of sending people to Sto'Vo'Kor, a person wants a quieter lifestyle 

Ramone: And cutting hair is a lot cleaner than cutting throats. And the late 20th century esthetic was deemed the most relaxing

8)Ko'Kou: So, what brings you here to our humble corner of the ship

R’Shee: The captain here needs to have her hair dyed back to her natural color. And since she shows no sign of doing it herself, she here to place herself in your care

Ramone: And the rest of you?

Paris: We're moral support 

Ramone: So, once she sees how easy it is she won't be so reluctant. Great. You, with the blue hair 

Siobhan: Me?

Ramone: In the chair 

Siobhan: What?

Ramone: You heard me, move. Chair now

8)Ramone: Now on you, we should do short pixie Bob

Siobhan: I like my hair long

Ramone: Right, and who's the trained stylist and who's the fashion victim? So cut right here

crunch

Ramone: screams of pain

Siobhan: I said I like my hair long. Understand?

Ramone: Yes ma'am. Whatever you say. You want long, I'll make it long

Naynta: Seriously ma’am, how does she do that?

Ko'Kou: I often tell him one day he will annoy the wrong person. Today it seems is that day. Don't worry about him, he's performed his job with worse injuries. Now captain, if you'll come with me, I have an idea you might like

9)Heath:  Alright.  Be honest.  How does it look?

R’Shee: That is so cute. 

Tru: The bow is a nice touch 

T’pranng: It compliments your facial features 

Aunlel: That totally works 

Naynta: Honestly, you look about ten years younger 

Pari: Okay, I’m convinced. You can work your magic on me as well. 

Lorrie: It looks so much better than your old look

Heath:  Thanks

Lorrie: You said be honest 

10)Selet: Perhaps we... I will also try it. Perhaps something that looks far less... Romulan

Jasmin: Maybe I should as well.

Nezima: You don't need to. Your current hairstyle looks good on you

Jasmin: Really? Thank you

Nezima: We are crew mates now. We should endeavor to get along

Jasmin: Yes, we should

Nora: The things those poor organics go through 

Suzy: Yes, they occupy so much of their time with their appearance 

Nora: Still, you should have a turn 

Suzy: Why

Nora: His frustration at not being to cut your hair would be amusing 

Suzy:...

Nora: Or allowing him to do it then it returning to normal when he looks away

Suzy: Now why didn't I think of that? You're going to be so much fun to be around 

Nora: Oh, I hope so