Posted by Lieutenant Naomi Locke (Sci) in Main Sim: Shuttle Bay Away Team One

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Roger Ferguson (Chief Science Officer) in Main Sim: Shuttle Bay Away Team One

Posted by Lieutenant Rachel Grey (Chief Medical Officer) in Main Sim: Shuttle Bay Away Team One

((OOC: meeting here cause it’s where Ari said to. We’ll move to Transporter room once we’re all together)

Ari had finished her conversation with Baumann and was entering the shuttle bay when she decided, he was right. Transporters would be less conspicuous and faster. She just hoped with the distance and interference, they weren’t gonna suffer losses to the damned tech.

She stood just inside the shuttle bay with a small bag on her back. She had some water and a packet of rations. Enough to feed five people for two days if necessary. She also had her scanner and her comm link. A phaser was on her hip just under her untucked shirt and she had her hair down and loose to help hide her face if necessary. Standing at the small console just inside the door, she went over a few ship issues and left some quick notes for McKnight in case they didn’t come back in the few hours they were giving themselves. Or, worse case scenario, if they didn’t come back at all. Protocols were in place for such things, but small suggestions and notes weren’t gonna hurt and it kept her busy instead of thinking of Wulf going to the military installation without her. She knew duty came first, for them both, but sometimes it still stung.

She was absently humming one of his favorite tunes as the others arrived.

Captain Arialla Bovar
CO

Naomi had paled when she heard her name called for a mission. Like all the others, she changed from her uniform into civilian clothing without question. While she liked the change in dress code, the reason caused her discomfort. Missions never really went well in her head. She hoped the plan wouldn’t snap into pieces when they made contact.

Upon catching Ari’s melody, the woman rolled her eyes and her posture relaxed. She strolled up to the CO.

“It’s nice to see someone’s excited. I’m more of a bundle of nerves.”

–ENS Naomi D. Locke, Sci

Ari turned to Naomi, hearing her nervousness. “I guess I get excited about new and unknown things a bit more than I should. But look at it from a science standpoint. We are going to a planet that’s technologically advanced, yet still persists at mundane war. And to top it off, they managed to toss their entire planet into another location. Be it time, or space, or dimension, that, in and of itself, is an amazing feat I want to find out about.”

Laughing, she leaned in and winked. “But I admit, I’m also scared out of my mind for those self same reasons.” She shrugged and set her bag on the deck. “We’ll wait for the others then head to the transporter room. Baumann was right in that. Transporting down will be less conspicuous. I just hope the transporters can handle the load and we don’t need an emergency beam out.” The last few words held an edge of fear to them that was swiftly dampened down as she smiled once more and nodded to an NE Security officer who arrived and set his own bag on the floor.

“Jamison, glad you’ll be joining us. I hope you have your med kit and gear in check?” She knew he did but wanted the reassurance anyway. This was no walk in the park on some pleasure estate.

“Yes, Ma’am. All set. Rations for ten for two days as well.” He smiled at the Captain.

Ari
CO

Rachel arrived next in the shuttle bay. Her normally wild mane was held together in a simple long braid and tied at the end with a leather band. Across her shoulder was a plain satchel which held her medical scanner, doctor’s kit and supplies. She wore a short coat and simple boots. stuffed in the right boot was a single retractable baton, her favored weapon. She flashed the Captain and Naomi her crooked grin “This’ll be an interesting trip eh?”

Dr. Grey - CMO

Coming in just behind her was the burly figure of the new CSO. He looked positively excited, dressed in the appropriate civilian attire. He walked over to those who were already there. “Are we ready for some adventure?” He asked, his eyes flashing, his lips curled into a grin.

-Roger Ferguson, CSO

Before Noami could reply, others began to file in.

She casually glanced at them in order to note their appearance and give them an acknowledging nod. A small, soured frown crossed her lips when she heard the CSO mention adventure.

“I’m more nervous. It feels I’m destined to get hurt on these things and I like not being confined to a bed.” Naomi mumbled as she then added for Ari’s comment.

“I feel like you have better luck with these than I do. I tend to feel like I’m useless half the time because I’m not sure what I’m doing.”

–ENS Naomi D. Locke, Sci

Ari watched everyone filter in and smiled. Her nod was for Naomi. “Well, we are all gonna feel a bit lost, I am afraid. We are exploring a planet that shouldn’t be here and we’re not in the best shape, ourselves. So let’s see what happened, how and why, and try and get it fixed so we can go home. Sound good?”“

She waited for everyone’s response then nodded to the door. “Baumann brought up a good point about a shuttle being a bit bulky. I’m guessing Away Team 2 has already beamed out. So now we are going to do the same. Everyone meet in the transporter room.” She moved out of the area and headed down the hall expecting others to follow and pass word on to those coming behind.

She didn’t like the compliments of the teams, but there was nothing to be done. These were dire measures they needed to take in dire times.

Ari
CO
((space for responses, but speeding up and getting us to transporter room))