The year is 1973, and there has been a green light to allow an expedition into the last uncharted part of the world. Leading the research group is Captain James Conrad as their tracker, with additional support of Lieutenant Colonel Packard and his m...
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The Athena is a large ship. Soldiers and scientist were stepping onto it. Danielle carried her bag over her shoulders and walked over. She walked over to a large, and by large meaning taller gentlemen. The black solider looked at her. Given his look, Danielle could tell he was in charge.
"Name?" He asks.
"Doctor Danielle Quinn, sir." She spoke.
The man looks from the list and then up at her, "That last name- it's not that common is it?"
She shakes her head, "No, sir."
"Is your father Lieutenant Michael Quinn?" He asks.
"Was," Danielle frowns, "He died in combat."
The man frowns, "I am sorry for your loss, ma'am." He said.
"Thank you," She said.
He motions for her to get aboard. She barely had a chance to read his name. Lieutenant Colonel Packard. He was definitely in charge.
When Danielle arrived at the top step, she noticed soldiers eyeing her. She wasn't sure if that was good or not, so she just walked. Hoping to find Randa or someone she knew. Which would be slim to no one.
That was until she bumped into someone. Mentally cringing at what she did, she slowly lifted her gaze. Hoping it was Randa. But it wasn't.
It was Captain Conrad.
"Sorry- Sorry," Danielle said.
Conrad shakes his head, "No I should apologize," When he spoke his English accent sounded so soft, "I was just standing the way."
Danielle watched him step aside and then she went to step forward again but paused. He looks at her with a confused expression.
"Are you alright?" He asks.
Danielle looks at him, "Do you- you know where I should be putting my stuff?"
"I'd say in the quarters they have for us," He said, "You'd be sharing with some war photographer."
Danielle nods, "Uh- would you mind showing me where that is?"
He nods. Danielle follows after Conrad. They walked below deck and down a few hallways until they reached the living quarters.
"There you are," He said.
Danielle turns to him, "Thank you, Captain Conrad."
"No, just Conrad." He spoke, "I'm decommissioned, Doctor Quinn."
Danielle then shakes her head after she tossed her things in the quarters, "No please, Danielle works fine- or even Quinn."
Conrad raises his eyebrow, "You do not want to be referred to your title?"
Danielle shakes her head, "As humbling as it to be called Doctor Quinn, I am not just a walking MD." She said.
Conrad nods with a small smile, "Very well, Quinn." He then begins to walk out, "Oh by the way, briefing in ten."
