Hello readers! This is where I will put all my one-shots about our oh-so-lovable Aric J. and F!Trooper Taellyn that are too short to be uploaded alone. The titles should be pretty self-explanatory, but I'll explain the context if need be. This is the story format of what I think my Trooper thought when she first met our lovely Cathar. Enjoy!
Introductions
The sergeant stood at attention, her posture rigid, much like the training instilled in her. It had come to this: her one moment to prove herself. Years of grueling work in the academy had brought her to this point. She was the newest addition to the most elite trooper unit in the galaxy, Havoc Squad. She fought hard to control the pride threatening to erupt from her - she felt honored.
"I have one last introduction to make," her commanding officer Harron Tavus told her. He reminded her of her father, kind and caring. The aging captain gestured to someone behind her. She turned to face the approaching visitor, a Cathar - an odd sight for this backwater planet.
"This is Lieutenant Aric Jorgan, an operations officer from the Republic's Ord Mantell Infantry Command." The sergeant gave the Cathar a small smile and returned a salute. The lieutenant did not return her smile. Commander Tavus continued, "Since we're on separate missions to search for this bomb, Lieutenant Jorgan is coordinating our efforts from here within the mission room."
"All right, Sergeant," Jorgan began. "I'll be overseeing your op through the camera mounted on your armor, so I see what you see. It's activated when you leave the fort." He was stern and sounded none-too-happy to be in charge of the recruit. He stepped forward, bringing his scowling face close to hers. "I'll make this completely clear, rookie-when you're on the field, what I say goes. Period."
She didn't flinch, only subtly glared. "I can handle myself, sir."
That wasn't the answer he'd been looking for. Stepping back, he returned her glare and replied, "The other members of Havoc have proven themselves on dozens of ops, Sergeant. You haven't. Just make your way to Talloran, meet up with Bellis, and find out what he knows without screwing anything up."
What an ass, the sergeant thought.