Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Aili McMorran (Chief Science Officer) in CSO’s Office: Cadet Matthew Riley Reporting for Duty

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“Quite… and some people make fitting in look so easy.” It took a moment for Aili to silence her echoing smile.

Riley quietly reassessed his impression of the lieutenant. She put on a good face, but could she really be as nervous as he was?

“Well”, she shrugged lightly, “unless there’s anything you’d like to ask me…”

Riley broke from that train of thought at her question. This was another part of interviews he disliked. What was he supposed to ask? What would she think if he didn’t ask any questions. He chewed on his lip and rocked his head from side to side, considering.

“Nothing I can think of at this moment,” he admitted, standing, and extended his hand. “I look forward to serving under you, Lieutenant McMorran.”

• Cadet Riley, Science