Thread: The Navigator (Kolath x Abovetheroses)

Harper Started to follow the crowed of other new comers to where they were all being corraled. She didn't want to do this. The new meeting bullshit. Welcome aboard. You are your partner blah blah blah... She wasn't here for that. Her partner was different. She already knew he had far more experience than she did. They wouldn't be doing any low key assignments, they would most likely be getting some of the higher level stuff, if he didn't outright reject her first. Or spend a week hazing her. The woman rubbed her temples. She was getting a headache. Before she knew what was happening, a hand grabbed her arm and yanked her into what appeared to be a closet. She nearly screamed but a strong hand covered her mouth and it took ever effort to not knee the man before her in the crotch and bolt right out the door he pulled her through. Her heart was thundering in her small rib cage as she listened to his deep voice introduce himself. This was the man she was here to see and he had just saved her from another humiliating hazing incident. Dark eyes flicked from the group up to him and she slowly nodded until he pulled his hand away from her mouth. Her pale features were an extreme red as she tried to straighten out her jacket and fix her fluster, but being so close, he was practically against her. It was nearly impossible and she couldn't even pretend to not be nervous. Well... I um.... Thanks. She looked away. Harper Weston. She offered him her hand. I'm your new navigator. In case you hadn't figured that one out yet. She cleared her throat a bit and looked down at his chest, which was pretty much eye level for the petite woman. W-why don't we get out of this crawl space and find someplace a bit more suitable to talk. She tried scooting out of the closet, her body sliding against his as she escaped the confines and stepped out into the open. Harper took a deep calming breath and smoothed out her uniform but mostly her nerves as she looked over her shoulder at the other new comers laughing and being bombarded with the traditional hazing rituals. She never found it fun. Mostly because she was a woman, she always got the worst of it, not the joking lets pick on her, it was lets make her life hell. So for that, she really was grateful that Marcus had saved her. Turning to the man she looked up at him, she could actually get a good look at him now. He was tall, well built and quite handsome. She tried not to think about it though. She was here to work after all. And being surrounded by men, she'd have to prove that, especially to him. Adjusting the duffel bag on her shoulder she looked up at him. So, why don't you lead the way since I clearly have no idea where anything is. She was blunt. It was easier that way. No point in dancing around what she did or didn't know. She was here for one purpose. To fly his ship. She would not be surprised if she got lost on this stupid base more times than she could count. While navigating a star system was as easy as pie to the woman, she couldn't remember one hallway from the next. How long have you been stationed here? She decided on some simple small talk as they walked. Harper knew enough that his last partner died in action, but that was it. She knew nothing of the other navigator or the circumstances of his death. She knew little of the man she was being paired with except he was supposed to be the best. It was why she was paired with him after all.