I am sure they told me, but my mind was not focusing on my stomach.I had showed up empty handed. I started to apologize for not bringing anything, The... just told me to shut up and make my self to home. They had been to the store that morning and stocked up for some serious eating and drinking.We sat out on their small dock and watched the sun go down. It was a really beautiful evening. They asked me a few questions about the last 2 years, I just gave them a short up date and left most of the. "The captain gave a wry smile, "I understand your confusion. First, you have the proper education for the administrative tasks that come with this thankless job. Second, you handled the incident with the Black Shield with tact and respect, without being bowled over. Finally and most importantly, you have received unsolicited, personal recommendations from Sardaford. Commissioned officers are valued for their loyal service to the crown and his subjects," he added cryptically.Captain Cardobina. "Now I know why we did that in the nude;" Morg remarked, "you will eat with us, sir? I imagine you are a bit peckish after that; I know I was."Percy stared from one to the other, glanced at his chronometer and then muttered"I didn't need to look. We do need to talk — about a lot of things. Can I com the First? He should be taking Eight O'clock Reports."TJ pointed Percy at the console and said "Try "Bridge"."Percy spoke briefly to the First Lieutenant informing him there was so much to cover. She could be an outrageous flirt, especially with me. In my defense, I could give it back just as well. She had been married when I first met her, to her high school sweetheart. I had met him once, and took an instant dislike to him, he seemed a little too slick, always having a good excuse for the terrible things he had done to her, like his numerous affairs he had that Carrie found out about and more than likely more than that. I guess the final straw for me was the one night I caught him.