If these two knuckleheads don't stop arguing, I'm grabbing a bucket of tennis balls from the gym and pelting them both.

I'm sure he will tell us when he returns.

He didn't tell me much more than that either. [Half smiles] If anything happens when you go after the creep, I can keep you out of trouble mostly by saying it was your Terran counterpart who was responsible for whatever happens.

Is he taking them for a checkup? Otherwise, he might be ahead of you in dealing with this creep. That sounds very Terran.

[Nods] I’ll leave this to you. Make them kiss their own ass while you're at it, considering the behavior. I'm surprised she didn't let Portobello loose. They would have been a squeak toy.

What was said about Jen? I’ll let you handle it while Gabe is busy. If it's especially heinous, I'll send Terran Gabe. He will scare them shitless.

Not where plumbing is concerned.

[Nods] Maybe we could plan a few days off ship?

He thought he could fix it, and I wasn't about to tell him no. He does like to tinker with stuff.

[Half smiling] He told us to call the fucking plumber, and you had to help with the sink so it didn't land on his head!

It's the night we wish we could forget! I think he taught me a few new uses for my favorite curse words while balancing the sink and pipe.

I will send him a message tonight, and hopefully this doesn't interfere with his plans. Agreed.

Once Vance is aware of this, I'm blocking her comms. Whatever Pike has gotten himself into, he is capable of getting himself out of it.

I did. She recently got a promotion somehow, and now we are of equal rank. In her mind, she outranks me.

She believes I'm incompetent, and wants me to retire early. So she's trying to make me lose my shit by any means necessary, hoping she'll force me out.

I have told her that I am not going unless it's an actual emergency. I’ll get Vance involved, too. I'm sure he will, and that is another reason why I don't want to go.

[Smirks] I remember that night, and he won't be too happy that you've reminded him of it.

[Nods] Yes, perhaps a bit worse than usual. She wants to send me to Enterprise for a few months. I've said no.

What anniversary? If you're referring to me and him, that's near the end of May.

After this morning’s fuckery, I'm going to hide in my quarters. If you're not a Lorca, it had better be a real emergency if you knock on my door. Otherwise, I’ll let Ziggy answer.

In my opinion, the dogs have been doing well from what I've seen. The crew seems happier with them here.

It won't take me hours to get ready for the event.

I'm going to light a damned fire under Command’s collective ass for this program. Right now, we need all the help we can get.

That's good, and I'll be right there hopefully soon.

Thank you. The situation here is unholy, and very weird. I would not mind if a few K-9s came over, maybe four per deck if that is possible.

For now, keep Logan close to you.

I meant when you return.

@gabriellorca17027.bsky.social I need a snuggle because there is Admiralty level fuckery! They want me to go to the fucking Enterprise!

You can always join Jen on her rounds. Gabe only goes in cases of extreme fuckery.

[Smiles] He is always with Gabe. Logan has had something to do today. He's been keeping you safe even though you're off duty.

[Smiles] Awww. Give Ziggy attention until I get there. As he should. Command tends to overlook him, and give more medals to Pike.

Congratulations! I'll get Gabe and Jen, and we’ll meet you there in about an hour.

You'll have to ask engineering to look into that.

I'm sure you were. I hadn't heard a thing last night.

I'm only giggling because a pink bow on you is a damn good prank. Change your codes, watch the security cameras, and that should answer the question about the bow.

[Trying not to giggle] Maybe Tilly is responsible for the bow. One of them has been hanging mistletoe on the bridge.

That isn't a bad idea.

I completely understand the feeling. There is not enough soap or water hot enough to wash that away. [Nods]

Shit motherfucking damn! I'm not even halfway through bridge shift, and I already want to grab a blanket and snuggle Gabe. Can the fuckery come to a full stop immediately?

Take a shower, and go see Dr. Culber after. I’ll send Jen too, considering she went with you on this mission. At this point, we all need therapy.

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It's good to see you've returned safely. How did everything go?

Grumbling and muttered cursing… Great, who was stupid enough to piss him off at this hour of the morning?

They're a bunch of fucking criminals who belong in prison.

[Nods] They always do.

He's fought with her here, and I'm usually the one to break it up. That probably won't happen because of Section 31. They protect her better than the Terrans.

That's how it used to be. She's here and working with Section 31. Before you joined Discovery, he went home and declared himself Emperor.

You've told me that you're blending in with the Terrans because of our Terrans fuckery with Mudd. Terran Gabe pretty much comes and goes as he pleases. He married my counterpart before they graduated from the Academy.

We know his counterpart well, considering he comes and goes as he pleases. I'd believe it, she is Terran and the wife of the Emperor.

Stamets said it was weird meeting his counterpart. Terran Gabe has told me about her. Otherwise, I wouldn't know.