A Tale of Two Spragues (and Keys)

Posted on Fri Jun 27th, 2025 @ 6:49pm by Captain Dick Sprague
Edited on on Fri Jun 27th, 2025 @ 7:24pm

238 words; about a 1 minute read

Mission: A Fondness For
Location: USS Albion, various
Timeline: Current

OFF:

The Albion remains on course to Cumulonimbus 5, the planet of galactic peace, where a separatist group has captured the main tourist center and is altering the weather. The Albion's mission is to assess the situation and return the weather to normal before Admiral Star's non-refundable vacation next month.


ON:

{USS Albion, Sprague's Quarters}

End credits for 'Star Fleet Academy 25' roll on the big screen...

Real Key: ::passed out on the sofa with popcorn, chip crumbs, and three varieties of partially eaten Oreos(™) scattered across his wrinkled uniform::

Real Sprague: ::passed out on the floor with a half remaining chocolate sundae and spoon on top of his mountainous belly::

Computer: "Beginning 'Star Fleet Academy 26'."


{USS Albion, Bridge}

Fake Key: ::with this highest confidence and military bearing:: "Approaching Cumulonimbus 5, Captain."

Fake Sprague: ::also with the highest confidence and military bearing:: "Standard orbit, Mr. Key."

Andrews: ::enters from the turbolift with his uniform slightly signed from the minor console fire in his quarters and takes the XO chair::

Janeway: "Shall I prepare the Marine detachment, Sir?"

Fake Sprague: "Negative, Janeway. I want to play a hunch first." ::turns to tactical::

Genno: "Yes, Captain?"


{USS Albion, Cargo Bay #4}

Grexx: ::does a double take from his PADD: "This cargo isn't on the mission manifest." ::opens the box::

OFF:

Captain Dick Sprague
Commanding Officer
USS Chuck Norris NCC-3020

 

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