Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Sharah Fayth (Chief Science Officer) in Side Sim - Recreation Hall - Bowling/Date Night For All!

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Hayley Marshall (Chief Medical Officer) in Side Sim - Recreation Hall - Bowling/Date Night For All!

Posted by Fleet Captain Drudoc Andone (Commanding Officer) in Side Sim - Recreation Hall - Bowling/Date Night For All!
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Sharah saw another familiar face and smiled. She had some vague memories of meeting Hayley when she’d arrived and checked in on Challenger and then sharing a couple of duty shifts. She waved to the empty chair at the table with her and the CO.

Teams were beginning to form and some of the strangest names appeared on the scoreboards making Sharah laugh. Laughter and the sounds of joviality filled the area. The smell of deep fried foods wafted through the air. Bowling balls landing on the lanes and then crashing into the pins began to punctuate the noise as more people arrived.

En Fayth, Science

Drudoc looked to where Fayth waved, “..Indeed Lieutenant Marshall feel free to join us.” Drudoc said in invitation.

Drudoc Andone CO

En Fayth, Science

Once Marshall made their choice of where to sit with them or not, Drudoc returned her attention to Fayth. “..So Ensign, where do you see yourself in five years time?” She asked off hand.

Drudoc Andone CO

Sharah was thinking about the sample she’d given Hayley and was eager to ask her how it had worked for her. Chemically she knew it worked, and of course it did on the holodeck, but that was simulations. More she was eager to find out what Hayley had been doing since she left Challenger. She looked back at the captain, she’d let her mind wander, but she’d still heard what had been said. “Oh, five years. Well before I arrived here, I would have said that I was expecting to be a senior doctor, or maybe an Assistant Chief Medical Officer by that time. I hadn’t anticipated switching departments before I was offered this position. The last couple weeks I’ve discovered that there are a lot more options. I plan to continue my research, there is so much there that hasn’t been investigated yet. I would like to expand my areas of expertise. There are many fields I have knowledge of and even skill, but many I don’t. Having talked with some of the other science officers, I’m intrigued by many of them. In five years I would hope to be a lead in one of the sub-departments, maybe even working towards being a chief science officer, eventually. I don’t know if it’s realistic to think of being a CSO in five years, with all the different areas covered. But then a good leader knows their people and picks experts under them. Not necessarily being an expert in them all.” Sharah paused, realizing she was running off with her thoughts again.

En Fayth, Science

There was a quirk of a smile to the Romulan Captain’s lips. She seemed about to say something in reply when Marshall finally spoke up.

Hayley made her way over to the table and took a seat. She smiled and nodded at each of them, not wanting to interrupt their conversation. At the next pause she glanced at the Captain and spoke. “Speaking of Assistant CMO’s, I have been meaning to ask if you had any objection to me appointing Dr. Suder as mine. His experience far outweighs my own and I could only benefit from having him in a position to offer advice and feedback. Not only that but I think it would be good for the department as a whole. The medical staff already see him as a leader and obviously feel he has been unfairly treated. As a result, the atmosphere in medical has become somewhat tense and uncomfortable. This could go a long ways toward clearing the air as it were.”

Jr. Lt. Marshall, CMO

Drudoc gave her more serious attention to Marshall then. “..You have my approval for that. My orders were he had to be removed from my senior staff, but nothing is stopping you as the ship’s department head to appoint shift leaders.” Drudoc replied.

Sharah was glad to see that the med staff was supporting Trax, even though it wasn’t coming out in a positive way. She hoped that Hayley would be able to get it ironed out without Trax having to divulge his personal affairs.

Once done she returned her attention to Fayth. “..I’m glad for you to see your own goals. I’m afraid though it’ll have to perhaps happen a little sooner than you may expect.” Drudoc said. Standing then she rung a nearby game chime and raised her voice to get everyone’s attention. Once quiet had fallen to a murmur, she spoke. “..Sorry to interrupt everyone’s fun this evening but I felt given the avenue of attendance to relay a bit of promotional news to everyone.” Once the raised murmur of excitement had died down again she continued. “..I want to highlight the achievements of Ensign Fayth, a promising botanist in our science department. In the short month or so since her arrival her she has taken proactive charge of our arboretums, the science department as a whole and more. This proactive leadership and effort can not be ignored. It is with this in mind as of this moment I am granting a field promotion to lieutenant junior grade and the position of chief science officer of the ship’s science department from here on out. Join me in congratulating junior lieutenant Sharah Fayth!” She said raising her glass of iced tea as a round of cheers and clapping filled the room. With that Drudoc turned and slid the junior lieutenant pip from her side pocket to give to Fayth.

Drudoc Andone CO

At first Sharah was a little bemused. Thinking the captain was simply referring to the fact that the science department was short staffed. As she continued to talk, Sharah was appropriately stunned and surprised. It was a heady feeling, for any officer, for the captain to notice their work and speak so highly of that person. A promotion in rank and position? So soon after her transfer. She was giddy and excited, but it didn’t last long. With no warning about the announcement, for the captain had excellent shields, Shara was unable to prepare for the sudden increase in the noise around her. Instead of attempting to surf the increase of noise she was suddenly drowning. If she had been able to process rather than react, she would have been surprised at the well wishes and thoughts of those around her. Especially the science staff, as some of them had been there long before her. But they were all happy for her.

Sharah steadied herself against the table. She attempted a smile and waved, briefly, around the room in the direction she heard her name called. She took a bite of her sandwich, using the texture, taste, and aroma to ground herself back to the room. Then, suddenly, it wasn’t just disorientation, but pain. Sharp, loud, seeing spots pain. She looked up around the room, and before her was a Vulcan.

Soval had quietly navigated the room as the Captain spoke and seemed to appear suddenly at the newly promoted woman’s side. “May I have the honor?” Addressing both the Captain and the new department chief as he extended his open hand.

LC Soval

Ever since she’d visited Vulcan when she was 10, Vulcan minds were horribly painful for her. She sank her own thoughts deep into the sea of noise bombarding her mind. She just got promoted-she’d lose that and her commission if she started yelling at this Vulcan to turn his mind off and be silent. She saw him extend his hand and she fought the urge, perhaps not as successfully as she hoped. She noticed his rank and realized this was probably the new first officer. Instead she held up her hand, in the Vulcan salute: holding the palm of one hand outwards while placing the fingers in a “V” shaped by separating the middle and ring fingers, while keeping the others together, with the thumb extended. Then, speaking in perfect Vulcan, “DIf-tor heh smusma.” (Or Live Long and Prosper). Sharah was going to end up with migraine in no time if she couldn’t get away from the man’s mind.

Dinui walked in quietly looking forward to getting another chance to go bowling with the crew. She had enjoyed the previous encounter and with luck tonight would be just as memorable. She smiled as she passed by some of the others already there.

• Dinui xi’Indra, Doctor

En Fayth, Science - CSO

Seeing the young woman’s distress, Soval nodded and took a step back. “My apologies, I did not realize.” As he clamped the shutters closed on his own mind and added further distance wild scanning the room for a member of the medical team.

LC Soval

The pain lessened, Sharah could only stare for a moment, and then her grateful thoughts reached the Lt. Cmdr, ‘I apologize, thank you, Sir.’

Hayley stood and placed a hand gently on Sharah’s shoulder and spoke softly. “May I?” She collected the pip from Captain Drudoc and pressed it into Sharah’s free hand. “Congratulations my friend.” Hayley offered a gentle smile. “Why don’t we make a quick trip to your quarters so you can put that somewhere safe. You wouldn’t want to lose it before your next duty shift.”

Jr. Lt. Marshall CMO

She nodded gratefully at Hayley. Sharah looked at the pip in her hand. Catching sight of her ring, the memory steadied her momentarily, helping to quiet some of the noise. She certainly could not refuse the new XO’s offer. It would be rude, and just because her ‘condition’ made her ill was no reason to be rude. She placed the pip on the table in front of the XO. “I’m honored, Cmdr.” She waited for the commander and then nodded at Drudoc. “Thank you, both.”

She looked Hayley and nodded, ready to go and follow the doctor’s orders. The pain was getting worse. Some days, she simply hated being herself.

En Fayth, CSO

“No Mr. Fayth, I have no intention to cause you further discomfort. Perhaps we will give our Captain the honor of pinning you herself. At a later date I would suggest you, Doctor Marshall and I have a conversation and explore our options.” The brief contact with the Vulcan’s mind was all the more disturbing buy the unusual intensity his calm exterior hid.

LC Soval.

Drudoc seemed sympathetic to the disruption she had caused poor Fayth. “..My apologies Lieutenant.” She said using the new CSO’s new rank. “..I had gotten caught up in the moment that it slipped my mind how such applause may cause you discomfort.” She stated.

Once Fayth had gotten tended to Drudoc allowed the party to resume its earlier motions and hub bub as she took her seat again now alone with Fayth and Marshall having left. “..Will you be joining the festivities, Commander?” She asked.

Drudoc Andone CO

Dinui noticed something had happened between the small grouping of command staff but without an actual request for assistance, she could only guess at the situation. She would make inquiries lightly, in the meantime, she would stick around on the side lines in case she was needed.

Dinui xi’Indrai, Doctor moving to Counseling (Natural blue so you don’t have to be).

“I am not above enjoying socializing with the crew Captain, tho if anyone asks I will flame it is all for crew moral.” After a moment observing the bowlers. “Would you show me the ‘game’ Sir?

LC Soval

Drudoc chuckled a bit sipping her tea, “..Afraid I never got around to playing the bowling game. So you’re asking the wrong officer I’m afraid commander sorry.” She replied.

Drudoc Andone CO

About this point some NE’s across the alleyway cheered as one of the games finished up and a winner was decided. Drinks were imbibed and passed around using the Syntheol the bar keep had served up. One of the male NE’s in question came over to where Drudoc was sitting with the XO and the others. “..Evening Captain!” the NE said. “..I’m NE Varley.” He said extending a hand.

Drudoc set her glass down, and rose accepting the NE’s hand. “..Good to meet you Varley. Pardon me for now recognizing you but what department are you in?” She asked.

”..Oh! Yeah I guess on a ship this size it’s hard to keep track of us NE’s.” He said with a faint chuckle. “..I’m in the ship’s operations department. Specifically handling cargo transfers internally around the ship to people’s quarters.” he explained.

”..An important task more then people give credit for. I take it you were the one who’s team just won the recent round of games?” Drudoc said inviting Varley to join them. Getting a nod in reply she continued introducing the others present. “..This is our new XO Lt Commander Soval, and Lt Marshall, Fayth and xi’Indrai.” She said.

Drudoc Andone & NE Varley

Hayley smiled and held out a hand. “Good to meet you NE Varley.”

Jr. Lt. Marshall CMO

Sharah, stopped eyeing the door and settled back in her seat. She slid the now ignored pip from the table and into her pocket. While the other officers were chatting she used a visualization technique to try and rise above the noise so she could concentrate. Oh, she’d be still be in pain, but for the moment she would function, she hoped. She looked at the new comer, scanning her memory of the recent conversation. From the other side of the table she couldn’t shake his hand without rudely reaching across. She raised her hand an a friendly acknowledgment. “Congratulations to you and your team Varley.”
Lt jg Fayth, CSO

“Well met Mr. Varley.” Soval did not extend his hand, tho would not refuse if it was offered. He was still concerned for the newly promoted Lieutenant. “Thank you for your duty to the Ark Angel.” After a pause,” I am grateful.” Small gestures may not be important to his fellow Vulcans, they were however of great value to other species

LC Soval .