Welcome Aboard

Posted on Mon Jul 19th, 2010 @ 10:56am by Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan & Chief Petty Officer James Munro & Chief Petty Officer Shalie Montgomery

1,456 words; about a 7 minute read

Mission: Peace, or Something Like It
Location: USS Calypso - Transporter Room
Timeline: Current

[USS Calypso - Transporter Room]

James had reported for duty at his scheduled time. It was his first time behind the transporter console aboard his new vessel. The job might not be very exciting to many people but he enjoyed it. Plus someone has to do it. He was checking all of the systems when the intercom echoed through the room.

"Calypso, this is Typhon. We have one to beam aboard."

"Acknowledge." James responded to the intercom and at the same time the doors to the transporter room opened. Delon stepped into the room. "Expecting someone?" James asked as the noise from the working transporter could be heard.

"No." Delon responded as he stepped in next to the transporter console and waited for the person to arrive in their room. He had simply come down to see how James was settling in and if there were any problems. But that was going to have to wait until this person came aboard.

To both of their surprises the person that materialized in their transporter room was an Orion female. James couldn't take his eyes off her already as she was something he had never seen before. A true beauty. Meanwhile, Tovan simply raised an eye brow as he looked at the crew member that just came aboard. Fascinating... He thought to himself.

"Welcome aboard, Petty Officer...." Delon said.

Shalie watched as the interior of the transporter room changed as she was beam onto the USS Calypso. She has spent the last two days in transit from her last posting to this one and was looking forward to one thing...not living out of her duffel bag. She didn't even care that she was going to have a roommate again...she would have her own bed and she could tune out the rest.

She watched the reaction of the two officers occupying the small room with her. The transporter chief was obviously attracted to her, which wasn't a rare occurrence. The one that fascinated her was the man dressed in yellow. "Shalie Montgomery...and Thanks." She said with a little wink, more directed toward the man behind the console.

"It's a pleasure to have you aboard Shalie..." James said allowing her name to gently roll of his tongue. She was attractive and he was having a very hard time trying to hide that fact. He had read somewhere that Orion females were able to use their charm on men. He wondered if that's what she was doing to him as he smiled at her.

Delon looked in direction of James as he stated his comment. He didn't say anything but it was obvious to anyone that James was having trouble keeping himself in check when it came to Shalie. "I'm Lt. Delon Tovan, Chief of Operations. And this is Mr. Munro, our transporter chief. Do you mind if I see your orders?"

"But you can call me James...." James added.

"Well James...I will keep that in mind." She stated with a little laugh. Shalie allowed only her eyes to move over James as she retrieved the PADD containing her orders. She couldn't help but get the feeling she was going to like it here. Once she had retrieved the information she extended her arm to hand the PADD off to the Lieutenant. "It is nice to meet you as well Lieutenant" The flirtatiousness in her tone was easy to pick up, but she did her best to stay professional around both men.

"Please do..." James smiled.

Delon had made a mental note that he would have to have a discussion with James concerning his behavior in the transporter room. He could not have the man flirting as obviously as he was with every person that came through the transporter room. He took the PADD from Shalie. After examining the information that was displayed on screen he handed the PADD back. "Main Engineering is located on deck 36. That is where you will find the Chiefs office as well."

He turned and headed back to the console. "If you would like I can arrange someone to show you the way to engineering."

Shalie nodded as the Lieutenant spoke making a mental not of what he said. She managed to keep her amusement in the situation to herself as she tried to be as professional as possible. "That would be nice..." She said with a sincere smile. "This is my first time on a Galaxy Class." She added easily. She couldn't help but give James a flirty smile as he continued to watch her.

James had a glimmer of hope that maybe the chief would let him show her the way down to the engineering section. But that small glimmer of hope was soon crushed when the Chief motioned for the Shalie to follow to out of the transporter room.

"Mr. Munro, I'd like to see you after your shift in my office." Delon said as he looked at James and then stepped out of the transporter room.

Shalie felt slightly at fault for James disappointment. but it still amused her. She readjusted her bag on her shoulder as she followed the Lieutenant out of the room. She allowed a small smile to cross her face as she easily kept up with the Chief Of Operations. "So..." Shalie started, not liking the silence. "You meet all the newbies on there arrival...or was this is just a fluke?"

"It was a fluke, I was in transporter room checking up on something when you were signaled to be beamed over." Delon responded as the two of the approached the lift. A couple of seconds later the doors opened and they stepped inside.

Shalie wasn't surprised by the response but she found herself fidgeting slightly as she stood in the lift with the Lieutenant. He was a serious officer to be around, which wasn't unfamiliar to Shalie but she enjoyed being playful. Something she was going to have to keep in check over the next few minutes. "Well, Thank you for offering to show me my way...I would hate to get lost wondering around this ship on my first day."

"You're welcome. This isn't something that I would normally do. I must admit that I did this more to satisfied my curiosity about you." Delon stated with an easier tone. It wasn't as professional or serious as it had been previously. She was an Orion he knew that for a fact but there was more to her. He didn't know exactly how he knew this but he could sense it.

Shalie was slightly caught off guard by the comment but took it in stride. "Curiosity huh..." She started as she turned slightly towards him for a better look. "...what would you like to know?...I am a fairly open person." She couldn't help but smile slightly at she waited for his response.

He turned to face her. He could clearly see why James responded the way he did towards her, but he wasn't interested in the way she looked he was more interested in knowing her history. "There is a time and place for my curiosity to be satisfied unfortunately this isn't one of them. As we have run out of time." Delon said as the lift came to a stop and the lift doors open. "However, if you would like to meet me for later tonight when I am off duty."

Shalie nodded, as the lift doors opened. "Well, I don't see that being a problem...as of right now...you and James are the only people I know." She said simply as they began moving down the corridor. "You just let me know a time and a place..."

"There is a lounge located on deck ten, would 2100 hours work for you?" Delon asked.

"Sure thing." Shalie said with a nod. She only had to report to the Chief and would have plenty of time to get settled in. She turned towards him as they arrived outside main engineering. "Thank you again for walking me down...and I will see you at 2100 hours." She gave him yet another smile as she spoke.

"It was my pleasure. I look forward to seeing you this evening, Miss Montgomery." Delon said with a nod and even gave her a smile in return before turning away and heading back the direction they came.

Shalie watched for a moment as the Lieutenant returned to what he was doing. With a smile and a roll of her eyes she entered Main Engineering and headed to find her new boss.

=/= End of Transmission =/=

Lieutenant Delon Tovan
Chief of Operations
USS Calypso

Petty Officer 2nd Class Shalie Montgomery
Engineering Officer
USS Calypso

 

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