Posted by Lieutenant Kaia (Chief Engineer) in Let Spacedock Handle the Repairs

Posted by Commander Shedda Mal’athar (Executive Officer) in Let Spacedock Handle the Repairs

Posted by Lieutenant Kaia (Chief Engineer) in Let Spacedock Handle the Repairs
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They were docking at Event Horizon. It was a massive space station on this side of the worm hole. Even after all this time it was still under construction. Shedda wondered if it would ever actually be done. Being at Event Horizon meant Leave for everyone. What tended to happen though was that the DHs and shift leads cut their own leaves short to give others extra time. They would be here three weeks. So there was no reason for anyone to cut their time short.

On top of leave, there was also the supply deliveries. So with both those in mind, Shedda made her way through the ship to check in with people. Right now she was looking for Lt. Kaia. =/\=Computer, Location of Lt Kaia?=/\=

Cmdr. Mal’athar, XO

There was a longer than usual pause before the Computer responded. =/\= Lt. Kaia is on Deck Fou-Deck Five. =/\=

Lieutenant Kaia
Chief Engineer USS Manhattan

Shedda smiled slightly. Kaia must be moving through the tunnels. The XO moved to a lift and got off on deck 5. She queried the computer as to the section until she found the CE. “Lt. Kaia?”

Cmdr. Mal’athar, XO

Kaia popped her head out of the ceiling. “Hello, Commander! What’s up?”

Lieutenant Kaia
Chief Engineer USS Manhattan

Shedda looked up with a grin. She liked the chief engineer and her always friendly demeanor. “Hello Lt. I just wanted to go over the repair detail and skeleton crew schedules while we’re docked.”

Cmdr. Mal’athar, XO

“I think I can clear up my schedule,” Kaia said, grinning back at Shedda. She ducked back into the ceiling, there was the sound of tools clattering together, then she dropped to the floor, landing gracefully as only a feline can do. “I was just finishing up that repair. Should we walk and talk, or wait until we get back to one of our offices?”

Lieutenant Kaia
Chief Engineer USS Manhattan

“We can walk and talk. I know everyone is ready to get leave started.” Shedda handed Kaia the PaDD she was carrying. “Here is the list of repairs and upgrades the station sent over.”

Cmdr. Mal’athar, XO

Kaia took the PaDD and read it while she walked. “Ah, I see they actually read the reports I submitted, and took my requests into consideration,” She nodded, pleased with the situation. “Ooh, we’re getting an upgrade to that? NE Grant has been complaining about inefficiencies in the power conduits, she’ll be pleased.”

Lieutenant Kaia
Chief Engineer USS Manhattan

Shedda grinned over Kaia’s enthusiasm. Promoting her to chief engineer had been the best choice they had made. “Good, I’m glad they are actually reading all those reports we have to send in. Who will be in charge over over seeing the repairs for each leave rotation?”

Cmdr. Mal’athar, XO

“I made a schedule and rotation for the Engineering Team,” Kaia tapped on her U.R.I. a few times, uploading the schedule to Shedda’s PaDD and handing it back to the woman. She’d put her most responsible and trustworthy engineers in charge, in teams of two so they wouldn’t be too overwhelmed by the managerial tasks of overseeing Spacedock Engineers. Kaia knew to appreciate Spacedock, but never trust them without supervision.

Lieutenant Kaia
Chief Engineer USS Manhattan

Shedda nodded as she looked it over. “Thank you, Lt. I’ll make sure they are kept apprised and supported. Any plans for your leave?”

Cmdr. Mal’athar, XO

“Nothing in particular. Home is too far away to visit during a short Leave like this, but I might hang out at Starbase, see if I can’t find something fun to do there. I am uncertain.” Kaia shrugged.

Lieutenant Kaia
Chief Engineer USS Manhattan

“Well there is certainly enough to explore for at least a few days, I would think. The station has expanded even more since the last time we docked. I understand there are several events planned and new representatives arriving every day. I enjoy people watching, I think is the human phrase. So I will probably find some coffee and sit and just observe,” Mal’athar commented.

Cmdr. Mal’athar, XO

“Ah, yes. People-watching. I have done that before. Sometimes I can almost feel the buzz of emotions, if there are enough people in my vicinity,” Kaia reflected. Although her species was Empathic, able to sense the emotions of other Species from their local star cluster, their ability was incompatible with anyone beyond those stars, causing no small level of difficulty for Galdori who found themselves far away from the rest of their kind. Kaia cringed slightly at the thought, remembering her own mental/emotional breakdown and the Leave of Absence she’d taken to recover. Total Empathic Isolation was a very rough experience and not for the feint of heart. “Or maybe its just wishful thinking. The silence can be deafening sometimes… the meds help.”

Lieutenant Kaia
Chief Engineer USS Manhattan

“I’m glad they are helping, Kaia. I don’t know much about telepathy and empathy, except that Orions are exceptionally easy to read. Something about our brain structure not being able to shield or something. But perhaps being around other species for extended periods allows you to start sensing those signals?” Shedda had no idea if that was even possible, but from her scientific background, it seemed plausible that Kaia’s people could adapt that way. “I’m not sure how I could help, but if the silence is ever too much, I am always available.”

Cmdr. Mal’athar, XO