"It will take some time to set up the transporter, but if you could leave the name of someone I could contact to operate the controls when I need them." It was partly a request, and partly a command. From the small stiffening of the young Captain's shoulders, Kirk understood and took possible offense from the command. "Instead of having to bother you from your work later," Pike amended. It was no different than having to operate with an Admiral that he disliked. There was a required respect, if he wished to get what he desired, but the respect did not have to be meant.
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Date: 2009-12-31 04:52 pm (UTC)