Introductions

Captain and Counsellor Devore were walking to meet the new member of their crew. Admiral McCaffee stopped.

"Here we are." She said. "Shall we go in."

Sierra nodded.

The door opened. Brayden was sitting at the computer when he looked up. "Hello mother." He said walking over to give her a hug. He looked up in surprise. "I'm sorry, mother. I didn't know we had company."

"That's quite okay." She said with a smile. "Brayden, there is something I need to tell you."

"Go ahead. What it is ?" He said in confusion.

"Remember how I told you that I felt you need a vacation and invited you along on this journey ?" She said.

"Yes, of course. I was thrilled at the opportunity." He replied.

"Well, son, there was another reason." She said looking at her son, who sat gazing at his mother. "Your father and I had a talk with your professors at school. We felt that you need some hands on training."

Not quite sure what he mother was saying he asked, "I don't quite understand. Hands-on training ? Are you saying that I am going to travel space on a ship ?"

Smiling she replied."Yes, that is what I mean."

Brayden jumps from his seat and lets out a cry of excitement.

"Son." His mother stops him."This is Captain Marc Devore and Lieutenant Sierra Devore, ship's counsellor, of the USS Leviathan. They have agreed to have you on board their ship. You will get your "hands on" training from them and the other crew. They will also watch over you."

"Oh mom, I am not a little boy." He said reaching over his mother to shake hands with Marc and Sierra. "Please excuse my mother. She has a tendency to be overprotective." He said with a smile.

"I can see that, but she is your mother." Sierra replied.

"I know, I know, please to meet you Captain and also you Counsellor." Brayden expressed.

Turning back to his mother and Captain Devore."When will I be stationed on the Leviathan ?"

"May I Admiral ?" Marc asked.

"Please, let's sit and be less formal. Call me Kyrie." She said.

"As you wish, Ad. . .I mean Kyrie." Marc stumbled.

"Brayden, I am not quite sure when we will get to my, our, ship. From what my Chief of Security has told me, we may have a tough situation on our hands. That information I will save at later time. As for you, I would love to have you aboard as soon as we get there. How does that sound to you ?"

"Sounds wonderful !" Brayden said in excitement.

"Thank you mother for "letting" me to this. You will not regret it."

Just then they were interrupted.

[Admiral McCaffee and Captain Devore ?] Charlie said. [We have the Leviathan on our sensors. You may want to come to the Bridge.]

"On our way." Admiral McCaffee replied.

"Admiral? May I stay here and get to know your son?" Sierra asked.

"Yes, by all means." Kyrie replied. "Captain, let's go."

Admiral McCaffee and Captain Devore left the room.