Recruit: Book One of the Universal Conflict ( Under Constant Editing)

Chapter 17

  Coming out of the cabin a few hours later, the two lovebirds strolled to the mess hall to grab something to eat. Entering they were waved over to where Surni and Rufe sat with the newest members of the squad, Shoure and Chuff. They sat down at the table where Shoure was introducing Chuff to both pizza and steak.

  "Which do you like better?" Shoure asked Chuff.

  "That's tough to say, I like the pizza for the variety of flavors but I like the steak 'cause it's solid meat." Chuff said.

  Cory asked Krystal what she wanted. She shrugged her shoulders.

  "How about turkey and dressing with mashed potatoes and gravy?" He asked her.

  "I've never had those items before." Krystal replied "Let's have that, then."

  "Alright, I'll go get it."  Cory offered, rising to go to the dispenser for their meal. "Shoure, could you give me a hand, please." Cory requested, expecting the others would want to try another of Earths foods.

  "Sure." Shoure responded, getting up "You need help with two plates? You aren't that weak are you?" he teased.

  "Nope, I'm getting enough for everyone in the squad." he replied.

  Putting in his order for a turkey with all the trimmings.

Shoure was surprised with the size of the bird, a 15 lb. one, a huge bowl each of dressing and potatoes with a small pitcher of gravy.

  Returning to the table with all the food, Rufes eyes grew wide when he saw the bird. He sniffed the aroma, his mouth watering. Chuff also sniffed the air when the bird was brought past him. A huge smile appeared when he actually saw the bird and other dishes being put on the table.

  "Your world has some of the most diverse foods." Chuff said.

   "I haven't even started with all the different things I brought." Cory declared "Trying foods from across the universe takes time. Though my foods are new for you and I like to share, I like trying new foods myself. Maybe you'll share yours sometime."

  "Have no fear of that." Shoure said "Next meal will be one of my favorites."

   "Sounds good to me." Cory responded as he carved meat for everyone present "Krystal do you know where Hawk is?"

   "Yes, he stayed on the Retailator. His mate is the communications officer." She answered "He wanted to see her since we were gone for so long."

  "That's nice." Cory said "Is there a chance we could get her on board here?"

   "Only if she requests it." Krystal stated "I'll ask Hawk to talk to her about coming."

  "Great, I'd hate for him to leave the squad." Cory said.

  Silence fell as they all started to eat. The only sounds from the table were those associated with eating. After about ten minutes Shoure broke the silence with a loud belch.

   "Excuse me, but I needed that." he said sheepishly "I'm going to love trying Earth foods if they're all this good."

  Talk took over again as the rest of the squad agreed. Soon they were finished eating and took the rest of the food to the recycling unit were what was left was reduced back to molecular levels since nothing was wasted in space.

  After they left from the mess hall Cory and Krystal went to the bridge to see T'ilvesh. Walking onto the bridge they found the Commander perusing some of the plans devised at the conference. Not looking happy, T'ilvesh waved the two over, giving the impression of urgency.