Demil stepped off the shuttle onto the deck of the Challenger, taking in the new ship. His uniform, hair, and posture were all as impeccable as the day he had first left the Academy. He smiled slightly to himself - he had never expected to wind up back here so soon. He could still reasonably be mistaken for a cadet himself, but here he was, briskly on his way up to the bridge to meet his new captain. As the turbolift doors opened and he walked out, he greeted the officers nearby politely but kindly, significantly more personable than he had been as a green ensign.
“Good morning, sir,” he addressed Captain Foley as he walked down to stand in front of his superior, “I’m Lt. Demil Lis. I was just reassigned to be your new Chief Science Officer, and just arrived on board. I’m pleased to meet you.”
Demil smiled, slightly shy and nervous now that he was standing in front of the CO, and absentmindedly brushed a lock of hair that had started creeping down his forehead back with his hand.

Lt. Demil Lis
Incoming CSO