Science was probably Rhansi’s second favorite department after engineering. He had often partnered with the science departments on board the Piri Reis and the Montgomery as parts of various missions, and found there was often an overlap in interests. He only hoped he would get along as well with this department on the Ark Angel.

The double doors to Astrometrics Lab 1 swished open, and a couple of people looked up and then went back to their work. A blind human lifted his head and watched him for a moment. “May I help you… Commander?” he asked, straightening as he saw the pips.

Nivor took a moment to look around as he entered the lab proper, pursing his lips at the various equipment. “Yes,” he said finally, facing the ensign. “I’m looking for Lieutenant Fayth?”

The blond pointed to the stairs and the glassed-in office to one side. “The Boss should be in her office,” he responded, then went back to studying the data in front of him. Rhansi withheld a smile as he walked away. He climbed the stairs and pressed the door chime to alert the occupant of his presence.

XO Rhansi