Jayde had replicated a few minor items for her quarters and after a long and painful session of stretching and working out in private, she disposed of her clothing. She had been sweating profusely and was glad to be rid of the heavy clothing. She replicated some water and rehydrated before trying out her shower.

She opted for the recycled hot water version, letting it relax her aching muscles. It was a little painful on the new skin, but she knew it would pass. She had mentioned the massage in talking to the Captain, but in truth, she had more muscles cramping up than she could count. The hot shower felt like a small miracle.

After she finished rinsing the last of the soap from her, she sat on the floor of the shower and let it run, steaming her and bathing her in the heat. She closed her eyes and wondered about what would come next. Her time at the Academy had been an uncomfortable one. Some respected her skills, but most just wanted into her pants or thought she was there to entertain them in any of a variety of ways. She nearly got in trouble enlightening them.

She knew all too well that it was going to be a difficult life, but it could work. Her performance over the last 24 hours might make her a little unpopular with some of the crew. She had killed a number of enemies, but when she blew up the other ship, they were technically her crew. It wouldn't matter to some that they had abandoned her and would have then picked over the bones of the crew of the Carina as well.

She sat there in the shower, feeling a little better, but still feeling pretty beat up and in pain. She still felt alone, but at least she wouldn't have to sleep with a weapon under her pillow now.

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XO LtCmdr Samantha Waters
Lone Wolf
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