Nicole was still distraught over the plot by Captain S'Nii to bring her down. The Vulcan, the Governor and the news media were now in possession of the tool necessary to ruin her but it has become completely evident that the trio are more interested in using the "secret" to keep her in check. Nicole told Magenta that she would not be upset if the Chief Science Officer opted to move out of their suburban Little Lakaria house and go back to Betazed.
Magenta smiled, "I can't leave Nicole. I have a class to teach at the Academy."
"Are you stopping by the school today?", Magenta smiled as she buttoned her shirt.
"I was planning to stop by. I have to speak to the students about government, ironically as a guest of Dr. Greene.", Nicole laughed. It was the first time she had laughed in too long.
"I will see you there.", Magenta smiled.
The girls sat through the Dr. Greene lecture and then Magenta went to teach a class on Omega Sands Processing as a guest of Commander Acrylos Teero.
The girls met in the hallway after. Magenta held out her hand. Nicole took her hand. She could not believe how special it felt. It was a simple hand hold but in her heart it was something far, far greater. It was a show of support in a time of need... A Pledge.
Posted by:
Vice Admiral Nicole Branson
Co-Chancellor - Omega Academy
Phoenix Colony
Phoenix Fleet
