12-04-2025, 08:56 PM
== NRC – PO3 Bailey Crescent – Security ==
Wright once again reiterated her order to Bailey to stay where she was, and to assist only if necessary. This wasn't the first time Crescent had been required to enter someone else's quarters while on duty, but it must be the Midshipman's first she thought.
As the woman made the final decision to actually open the door, Bailey could see the tension building in her back and shoulders. The stiffness in her stance, the slowing of the breathing in anticipation of someone or something bursting out of the opening.
Crescent wouldn't have called herself a veteran despite her four years service, but you don't get given a non-com role without reason. She'd taken several courses in her time. Once of which was room clearance. So far from what she recalled, Wright was going by the play-sheet. Step by step.
The hiss of the door opening only seemed to raise the tension in the corridor emanating from Wright further.
If this turns out to be nothing, that poor girl's going to need a strong mug of tea. She thought allowing her concentration to relax a little. If everyone is too uptight. Things go south.
As Wright began moving in, Crescent shifted her position and took a smaller step. Just in case...
Wright once again reiterated her order to Bailey to stay where she was, and to assist only if necessary. This wasn't the first time Crescent had been required to enter someone else's quarters while on duty, but it must be the Midshipman's first she thought.
As the woman made the final decision to actually open the door, Bailey could see the tension building in her back and shoulders. The stiffness in her stance, the slowing of the breathing in anticipation of someone or something bursting out of the opening.
Crescent wouldn't have called herself a veteran despite her four years service, but you don't get given a non-com role without reason. She'd taken several courses in her time. Once of which was room clearance. So far from what she recalled, Wright was going by the play-sheet. Step by step.
The hiss of the door opening only seemed to raise the tension in the corridor emanating from Wright further.
If this turns out to be nothing, that poor girl's going to need a strong mug of tea. She thought allowing her concentration to relax a little. If everyone is too uptight. Things go south.
As Wright began moving in, Crescent shifted her position and took a smaller step. Just in case...