Villa Perimeter – Resort Intrusion

Posted on Mon Apr 6th, 2026 @ 8:49pm by Captain Emily Janeway

391 words; about a 2 minute read

Mission: How do you do it?
Location: Admiral Star’s Villa Perimeter – Cumulonimbus Five
Timeline: Current

ON:

{Admiral Star’s Villa Perimeter – Cumulonimbus Five}

::A fresh wave of laughter rolled across the perimeter as the violet nebula light shifted overhead, casting shifting purple hues over the growing cluster of beach-goers. The thick humidity clung stubbornly, turning sweat into a constant companion that soaked Captain Emily Jones Janeway’s green marine uniform and made her tropical field boots feel heavier on the slick moss. Her dog tags gave a faint clink against her chest with each movement — the engraved “adopted daughter of the Janeway family” a quiet, private reminder.::
Janeway ::dry, raspy tone cutting through the noise:: “They’re treating this like a free resort. Time to remind them it’s not just about having a vacation .”
Nabarati ::rifle low, gesturing for Bravo team to tighten the cordon:: “Four more groups escorted out in the last stretch, Captain. Line’s holding, but new arrivals keep testing the edges. Even though with Humidity’s helping — some are already starting to wilt.”
Valentino ::from his overwatch near the Admiral’s area, voice low:: “Admiral’s still inside. No sign he’s planning to join the festivities yet. Eyes open on him if he moves.”
Young Marine ::wiping his forehead while reinforcing a safety guard barrier on the ground :: “This detail’s turning into a steam room workout, ma’am. Rotation soon? Or do we just wait for them to surrender to the heat?”
Janeway ::thin, sardonic smile as she surveyed the scene with her night vision binoculars:: “Rotation in ten if it stays calm. We’re marine security, not beach resort, entertainment coordinators. Nabarati, keep Bravo on the cordon — polite but clear escorts only. Valentino, maintain overwatch. If the crowd swells again, we may need clearer rules from the ship.”
::She tapped her combadge.::

=/= Janeway to Albion. Containment continuing — requiring for additional groups redirected, cordon stable. Persistent civilian presence on the perimeter. Any updated guidance from the evaluation team or Admiral on escalation thresholds will help us determine whether the situation ? =/=

::The comm remained silent. Janeway wiped fresh sweat from her brow and planted her stance firmer, watching the marines execute their tasks under the shifting nebula glow. The perimeter felt a bit more contained with each passing minute, even as the absurd beach party vibe refused to fade.::

:OFF:

Captain Emily Jones Janeway
Marine Commanding Officer
USS Albion NCC-3020

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