Acclimatisation proved to be a wast

Acclimatisation proved to be a waste of time in Tryx's estimation, since all they did was to prove to her that she could live and breathe in chlorine and other gases, as well as live in a liquid environment. Since she had been assured by Bee that it wasn't a problem, she felt that proving it was superfluous, but rather than expose the fact that Bee was alive, she went through it along with the other pairings. However, in the process of doing so, she gained a reputation as being unflappable, since she was the only one who failed to exhibit any symptoms of stress.The following week was also just as tedious, as all that seemed to happen was to confirm what she already knew about her symbiotic relationship, but it did have the added bonus of confirming that her symbiont was the only one that was self-aware, and that she could do things that others couldn't.Then one day she was extracted from the class she was in and was ordered to Jonesy's office. There the Admiral smiled at her and said, "Tryx it's very obvious that you are wasting your time in the classes you've been attending. Going by the reports you are far more integrated than any pair that we have, and far more in control. Because of this we are canceling all further courses and placing you on the duty roster. As of 09.00 you will make yourself available for active duty, understood?"Tryx, feeling full of excitement, answered "Yes Sir, Jonesy Sir."With a look of disgust on his face the Admiral rasped, "Don't call me Sir, now get out of here!"With a cheeky grin Tryx did as she was ordered, but not until she had shocked Jonesy by planting a great big wet kiss on his bald head.NEXT - The start of Tryx and Bee's first mission