Meeting the new scientist

Posted on Thu Oct 13th, 2011 @ 9:47am by Commodore Samantha York & Lieutenant Desiana "Dezzy" Torel

607 words; about a 3 minute read

Mission: Shades of Gray
Location: Science

ON

As expected, Sam had yet to meet the new Chief Science Officer. The woman reported to Damon when she arrived. From there she went straight to work. Normally Sam didn't mind, but she had a fondness for science and was curious about the new chief.

So, Sam took a break and headed down to the science department and rang the chime on Lieutenant Torel's office door.

The chime caught Dezzy off guard. She looked at the door. "Computer identify."

=/=Commander Samantha York, Commanding Officer.=/=

"Crap" Was all that came out of Dezzy mouth as she looked around at the mess that filled her office. At least she had managed to clear off two of the chairs. "Come" She called out.

Sam walked in and looked around. "Oh, dear. I didn't realize Lieutenant O'Connor was hoarding broken equipment. Ronnie was using her own office to run science before your arrival, so no one's been in here for a while."

Desiana laughed slightly before she responded. "Yes, Ma'am." She knew she hadn't introduced herself to her commanding officer yet, now was the perfect time. "I am Lieutenant Torel, not that you didn't know that, but figured out I say it just the same." She knew that it was customary to shake hands but figured she would wait to see if the Captain offered.

"I'm Samantha York," Sam said, bowing to Desiana.

"Good to meet you." Desiana said with a smile. "I had meant to come introduce myself sooner but I seem to have lost track of time in this..." She motioned to the mess in her office.

"I understand. I tend to get lost down here, too." She smiled at the new officer. "I was the Chief Science Officer before I became a commander."

Dezzy should have seen that coming. "Really...you will have to forgive me I haven't had a chance to research the command officers." she turned towards a box she was sorting though. "What is your specialty?"

"Don't worry about it," Sam said. "I'm an archaeologist and historian."

Desiana laughed slightly to herself. "Good to know." She closed the box she was working in before turning back to her CO. "I have to admit I look forward to serving on this ship."

"So do I," Sam said. "We tend to get a lot of science-oriented assignments -- which is perfectly fine by me." She grinned broadly. "So you'll find your talents in high demand."

"I have found that even in non-scientific mission, a linguist always comes in handy." Desiana replied with a smile.

"Definitely. I'm sure I'll find lots of ways to keep you busy," Sam said, grinning. "Is there anything you need?" She looked around the room. "Except time to put things in order?"

"No, Ma'am." Desiana said with a smile. "Well the time if you are offering." She added jokingly.

"Take a day or two to get things in order. Lieutenant lancaster can help you if you need it. She's working with Engineering and Intel to figure out what's going on with the technology on Michnar VII. Apart from that, there's nothing pressing for science, so you can afford the time right now." Sam gave the Lieutenant a short bow. "If there's nothing else, I'll let you get back to ... all this."

Desiana nodded in response. "Thank you ma'am...I will keep that in mind if I need any help." She watched as her new CO exited her office. She let out a sigh as she turned back to her daunting task of clearing out her office.

OFF

Captain Samantha York
Commanding Officer
USS Calypso

Lieutenant Desiana Torel
Chief Science Officer
USS Calypso

 

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