“You mentioned that Lt. Hobbes is your superior, ma’am? What’s your specialty in engineering? You also mentioned that you were recently a civilian?” He asked while the data began to download.
Ens Lis, Science

“No, I am currently a civilian. I used to be an officer and actually had earned the rank of lieutenant, but I didn’t have the ability to work the way I wanted within Starfleet’s parameters. I’m an exotic propulsion specialist so I needed exotic materials, ships, and lots of space to conduct my research. But now Starfleet wanted a engine specialist on this ship and I wanted to go see the sights and examine alien propulsion systems along the way, so it was a win win situation.”
Sensing some confusion about her uniform, Nerira explained: “As a former officer who was honorably discharged I feel that it’s not disrespectful to wear the uniform, however I feel that showing my previous rank would be both dishonest and disrespectful.”

• Ms. Akanar
  Demil nodded at her explanation. As he took in a breath to continue the conversation, the computer beeped in notification it was done with the download. “Oh, looks like that’s finished,” he said, and handed Nerira her PADD back.

“Thanks” she said taking the PADD.

“I assume, as an engineer, you are familiar with the layout of the Ark Angel? You have roughly fifteen minutes before you are expected in engineering.”
Ens. Lis, Science

“I didn’t get the opportunity to review the specs, but I think I can find my way down there.”
sensing some curiosity from the ensign she continued “if you want to look over my work feel free. All I ask is that if you do, you find and let me know what you think.”
turning to leave for engineering she thanked him one more time.

Finding her way to engineering, Nerira searched for lieutenant Hobbes amongst the crowd of people completing various tasks. pausing just at the base of the warp core, she looked up taking in the buzz of main engineering, now this is home…

• Ms. Akanar

OOC: Just be aware, Hobbes is no longer the CE. I will be officially promoted in the main sim after the current sim is over. But for things like this, I will take over.

Kaden looked up and saw Ms Akanar looking for Lt Hobbes. Kaden was aware of what had happened to the Lt and was now in charge of Engineering. He then said to the crewman, “Hi Ms Akanar, I am Lt Buchanan and I have recently taken over as Chief of Engineering for Lt Hobbes. Welcome aboard. How are you doing since you have arrived to the ship?” Kaden then waited for a response.

Lt jg Buchanan
Chirf of Engineering

“I just got settled in and am hoping to get started here soon, but I figured I would check in here as I figured I would be working closely with your department.

Kaden then though for just a second and looked down at the PADD. He had just been promoted to the Chief and was not yet aware of everyone who might be involved in engineering. He looked down and did see Ms Akanar on the list with a Science and Engineering background. It was not unexpected to be both working with engineering and science with her past. He said to Akanar, “Welcome aboard. I have only been in charge of engineering for a few days and had not yet finished looking over the roster. I see your impressive background and look forward to working with you. What is your specialty when it comes to engineering?” Kaden wanted to get off on the right foot with Ms Akanar. He thought this might open a line of communication. He then waited for an answer.

Lt jg Buchanan
Chief of Engineering