Harper's First Day in The Galley

Posted on Thu Oct 14th, 2021 @ 5:42am by Captain Rhenora Kaylen & Harper McGinnis

Mission: Gamma Quadrant
Location: DS9
Timeline: BACKPOST Just Before The Current Mission

ON:

Harper was assigned to the a deep space vessel for the first time since entered the civilian corps. He had been in space before when he was enlisted, but now it would be different. He was a cook, and a very good one at that. However, this assignment would not be easy, it would be one where the crew would have to adjust--a cook on a ship. Something new and exciting.

Harper McGinnis looked back at the ensign from engineering…

“No, this one goes here and that one goes there. This is a kitchen, and everything has a place.”

A minute later another ensign said,

“Sir, do we really need these refrigerator decks?”

“Um, yes we do, where else would the cold storage go?”

Harper had been assigned to this deep space assignment and had just joined the crew. Before they left port everything had to be right.

“Let’s put those veggies over there” Harper continued.

Another engineer from DS9 spoke,

"Sir, all of this equipment will draw a lot of power from the main systems. Are you sure this is what you want to do?"

Harper just looked at him with little to no response.

The Sunfire was due to leave DS9 at any moment, Captain Kaylen Rhenora had be finalizing the last minute crew requests and inventory transfers, ensuring the ship would be well stocked for the next few months. Strangely enough every time they had tried to get going in the Gamma Quadrant they ended up back at DS9 within a few days after a skirmish or a rescue - hopefully this time would be different.

Sipping the ever present cup of coffee on her desk she noted that among the crew transfers was a Cook. It had been some time since her husband Remal had graced that role, having now turned his attention to the art of counselling, leaving the crew to mainly rely on replicators. Homecooked meals would be a welcome addition for the moral and well being of the crew. Rising, she headed to the location now assigned as the galley and decided to introduce herself.

Everything was still crazy when the Captain entered into the galley. Seeing a women with Captain pips Harper approached her:

"You must be the Commanding officer. Hello, Ma'am, I am Harper, your new ship's cook. These engineering ensigns are getting my galley step up, but it might be another two or three hours before we are done. I hope I am not holding the ship up?"

" Kaylen Rhenora" The Captain extended her hand in the traditional greeting, taking a look around the galley that was in numerous pieces "We plan on shipping out in 4 hours, I'm assuming the majority of this will be done before we leave?" She asked, noting the station personnel who were assisting.

"I think so, Ma'am. I will stay on them to move forward. Also, I will be in my Culinary Assistance--Starfleet Civilian Corps uniform later. These coveralls are just for this type of work, Captain. It is my plan to be up and ready in time. Now if you please excuse me----I will get back to work."

Looking back at the engineering staff...

"No, not there...put that on the right, please."

The Captain smiled as she turned and left the galley, leaving the new cook to get his kitchen exactly how he wanted it. She looked forward to the crew being able to sample his wares and the increase in moral that such a person brought to the ship.



OFF:

Harper McGinnis,
Ship' Cook
Starfleet Civilian Corps.

Captain Kaylen Rhenora
CO
USS Sunfire