Masi rose from her seat and strode over to Sek’hath. “Welcome aboard Ensign. I am Lieutenant Commander Masi Dirida, First Officer of the Ark Angel. I believe you’re the new helm officer, correct?”

-XO

“Indeed,” replied Sek’hath, his stony face remaining dispassionate. Small talk and pleasantries were not things Vulcans were known for. He had considered briefly the possibility of acknowledging the first officer’s new status aboard ship, but then immediately dismissed it as being too emotional of a response. Congratulatory gestures seemed so empty, anyway.

“What is the ship’s current status?” he asked instead, glancing at his console and getting his bearings.