Posted by Cadet Amy Anderson (Scientist) in Department Check-In - Cadet Anderson (Science)

–Before the Current Events of the USS Challenger–

=^= Shuttlebay Control to Shuttle Libra, you are clear for final approach. Landing Pad Beta has been assigned. =^=

The shuttle pilot calmly replied, =^= Acknowledged, Challenger. Libra on Final Approach. =^=

Inside the shuttle sat various personnel in the passenger area. Several bright-eyed cadets gleamed with excitement as they stared out the windows of their seats. In front of them was their new home for their final academy assignment: The USS Challenger. The excitement upon the faces of the cadets told the story - years of hard work, studying, and pushing themselves has brought this moment to fruition for them. Unfortunately, the same expression could not be found upon one particular cadet.

A young, brunette haired, female human sat off to the side as her new cadet colleagues shared their moment of excitement with each other. It was their moment - not hers. Her view gazed upon the PADD sitting in her lap as she glanced over a particular letter. The contents of the letter expressed to the young woman that though her application was exemplary, her internship application to the Daystrom Institute was rejected. Now, instead of being in the middle of cutting edge research for her final cadet project, Cadet Amy Anderson found herself on a shuttle to their cadet cruise assignment.

As the shuttle landed in the assigned pad area, the young cadets began to gather their items as they prepared to disembark. A starfleet yeoman stood near the exit of the shuttle, gathering the names and departments of each cadet as they exited. After receiving the information, the young enlisted crewmember would point in the direction of where each person should muster. Soon, it came Amy’s turn.

“Name?” Asked the yeoman.

“Cadet Anderson, Amy.” Amy replied formally.

The yeoman replied, “Department assignment?” without even glancing up from the PADD.

“Science Division.” Amy said as she adjusted her duffle bag on her shoulder that began to slide.

The yeoman pointed over toward some cargo containers toward the right hand side of the landing bay. “Report over there for Safety briefing. Afterwards, check in with your new department head, Lieutenant McMorran.”

The spectacle of cadet arrival for their training cruise was a tightly planned event in the shuttle bay - with everything organized almost to the point of an assembly line. Along with the new cadets, supplies and requisitions were being processed and separated by the Operations team. The dance of the shuttle bay ballet swirled around as Amy walked across the area to her assigned spot. A few moments later, a young security ensign walked up and began to address the group of teal jacket cadets - Amy’s new colleagues in the science division.

–An Hour Later - Deck 1 / Science Lab 1–

After the safety briefing that took far too long and a few moments to get everything placed away in the cadet quarters area, Amy had finally stepped off the turoblift near the entrance of the Science Lab. The doors of the lab opened and revealed multiple people moving about completing their work. Amy paused for a moment as she watched her colleagues start the foundations of their research. Finally, her visual of the room shifted to the Lieutenant’s office. She adjusted the jacket of her uniform and walked over to the door and activated the door chime - waiting for the response to come in.

-Cadet Amy Anderson / Science Division - USS Challenger-

OOC: Sorry for the delay in replying to this thread! Just getting my new character settled in!

IC:
“Come in!” Alison called out, as the door slid open.

Instead of finding Lt McMorran in the office, Amy would find Alison in the middle of pulling items out of a small box. A few family photos for behind her new desk, and a few other knickknacks she had picked up during her research.

Lt Barr - CSO

The door opened back, revealing Amy’s new senior officer. She slightly raised her eyebrow in confusion as she saw the office being unpacked.

“My apologies, ma’am. I didn’t mean to interrupt you.” Amy hesitated as she spoke. She paused for a moment before composing herself and extending out the PADD with her training orders to be received by her superior. “Cadet Amy Anderson reporting as ordered.” She stated in a more confident (and somewhat practiced) tone.

‘Who is this person?’ Amy thought to herself as she glanced toward the woman in front of her. She studied over the roster on the flight out to the Challenger - it was much better than the casual conversations with the other cadets. The woman in front of her was definitely not the Lieutenant she thought she was initially reporting to. Nevertheless, it just showed once again the quick changes that occur out in the actual fleet.

-Cadet Amy Anderson / Science Division - USS Challenger-

OOC: Welcome to the sim. I look forward to working with you. I’m on discord if you want to reach out and discuss some cool science ideas. :-)

“No worries Cadet, hold on just one second…” Alison trailed off as she pulled a small potted succulent plant out of the box and placed it on the corner of her desk. “There we go,” she said turning around with a smile.

“Well it’s nice to meet you Cadet.” Reaching out Alison took the offered PADD and placed it on her desk. “Please, at ease. I’m sorry for the mess, I just came aboard myself. I trust you had a pleasant journey out to the Challenger.”

Taking a second, she mentally tried to slow herself back down. At times when she got excited, or nervous, she had a bad habit of starting to talk way to fast, and to start rambling.

“Oh I’m sorry, I’m Lieutenant Alison Barr,” she said extending her hand towards the Cadet.

Lt Barr - CSO