Posted by Commander Pilar Halcyone (Executive Officer) in Even Lieutenants get nervous - (Tag Halcyone)

Posted by Lieutenant Vincent Yancey (Chief Medical Officer) in Even Lieutenants get nervous - (Tag Halcyone)
Lieutenant Yancey adjusted the collar of his uniform, a mix of excitement and nerves bubbling beneath his composed exterior. The orders had come in; it was time for him to report to the executive officer’s office. As he approached the imposing entrance, the automatic doors swished open, revealing a corridor that seemed to stretch infinitely.

The executive officer’s office, a place of both mystery and authority, awaited at the end of the corridor. Yancey took a steadying breath, reminding himself of the countless hours of training and years spent on other ships under CO’s and XO’s that had brought him to this moment. Despite having done this routine before, this time felt different. He, after all, had applied for this position and was accepted based on his merit.

He stepped forward, the sound of his boots echoing in the otherwise silent corridor, less for the ambient noises of a working ship. Arriving at the executive officer’s door, Yancey paused for a moment, his hand hovering over the chime button. The anticipation built as he pressed it, signalling his presence.

Lieutenant Vincent Yancey
Chief Medical Officer
USS Challenger

Pilar’s eyes focused on the door as the chime announced Lieutenant Yancey’s arrival. The door slid open, revealing the new Chief Medical Officer. She noted he was well put together of and invited him in with a smile and a friendly hand gesture. “Come in Lieutenant. Welcome to the Challenger.”

Her office was neat with an assortment of Vulcan and Romulan artifacts and trinkets, notably there wasn’t anything to represent her own Risian/Argelian culture.

“I am glad you are here, but I have to ask what’s the purpose? Usually someone, besides the captain, only show up when there is a problem. Hopefully everything went well with your boarding?”

Commander Halcyone
(Executive Officer)

Vincent swept the room briefly, and had he not been aware of the Commander’s Risian heritage, he might have assumed he had stepped into a Vulcan’s office. His eyes eventually landed on the Commander, noting that her personnel file didn’t quite capture her presence, a discrepancy he expected given her Risian background. Remaining professional and disciplined, he spoke, “Yes, Commander. My on-boarding has proceeded smoothly; there are no noteworthy issues. The efficiency of the crew here has been commendable.”

Taking a moment, he continued, “I wanted to express my gratitude for accepting my request to join this ship. I understand that, typically, department heads for academy ships are chosen by the senior leadership of the academy. Therefore, I am appreciative of the opportunity extended to me.”

Lieutenant Vincent Yancey
Chief Medical Officer
USS Challenger