Oh sheesh, this is all about conflict here. I like how Maya set Mer'iab and Sh'Fane up, though. Like damn, nailed them both to the wall and make them very aware she doesn't want to take any more crap from either of them. Some good captaining there. I can feel for her not wanting to use threats, but those two really are pushing the limits and there's only so far you can really bank on the newness of the situation making that more forgivable.

Texx is so cool. I just can't with him. I can understand where Tess is coming from, having once been young and gotten a bone in my teeth I didn't want to quit worrying at, but again, there needs to be some level of 'let it go already' with the crew. She seems obsessed with somehow making DeSoto pay for something that was just as much her fault. And Texx handles her well, here, I think. Though time will have to tell as to how well.

Author's Response: Yeah, enough is enough and Maya is ready to put down the law on these two. We have to remember that, although she has experience as a command officer, this is her first stint as a captain, and we'll have to see how successful her strategy is here. Thank you for the ongoing reviews, really excited that you're enjoying this story and love reading your awesome feedback.