Posted by Lieutenant Commander Serena Stone (Executive Officer) in Meeting Madison

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Liam Madison (Chief Science Officer) in Meeting Madison

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Serena Stone (Executive Officer) in Meeting Madison
The hum and thrum of the ship was a little more prominent here on Deck 13. But in some ways it was comforting to be deeper inside the ship, like layers of armor wrapped around her. She found herself marching rather than walking, despite having no reason for such urgency. It felt good to move, and it kept her from not knowing what to do with her hands just then.

Serena had messaged ahead that she wanted to have a brief meeting with the man, and when would that be convenient for him? The agreed-upon time was near, so she’d headed down. Coming to a stop outside the labs she took a deep breath. Here we go.

Stepping forward, the main doors into the lab complex peeled back, unsealing. Making her way inside she studied the numerous folks in science blues, contrasting to her Command red.

“Can we help you, Commander,” asked a lieutenant she didn’t know. His tone was almost expected, butwithout being disrespectful.
“Here to see Mister Madison.”
“Ah. He’s expecting you. This way.”

Quickly the younger nameless lieutenant lead her back toward the office area, then hit the door chime, then stepped back.
“Thank you, Lieutenant. That should be all for now.”

“Aye, ma’am.” With that, he turned on one heel and went back to his station, leaving her alone.

Lt Cmdr Stone, XO

Compared to some of his predecessors, Liam kept a tidy and orderly office. Everything appeared to have a practical place across the desks and shelves. The only thing out of place was the small tea set on the right end of his desk. His hand reached out to straighten out the picture frame of his brother’s family. Among the faces, only one he saw daily: Joseph, his nephew.

The door chimed caused him to pull away.

“Enter,” He said politely, remaining upright and facing the door.

• CSO, Liam J. Madison, Sci.

The doors parted and a somewhat tall (five foot ten) wavy-haired redhead woman in either her late twenties or early thirties made her way in. Dressed in Command red setting off her slightly rosy complexion. In the collar was a trio of collar pips, one ‘hollow’… a lieutenant commander, just like him. Large hazel blue eyes took in the room and Madison quickly. She had the easy grace of a dancer but the wariness of a fighter, assessing the space tactically first, followed by social assessments, unconsciously sizing Liam up quickly. A career security or tactical officer. Probably.

Her features softened into a cordial smile. “Commander Madison. glad I could get some one-on-one time with you,” she said offering a hand for a shake. Not everybody was fond of touch greetings. But being from a colony world, a handshake meant a lot there. At least to her.

Stone, XO

Liam watched the woman’s posture fall into a casual one, her words kind and polite. When her hand reached out, he extended his own and finished off the gesture. His arm then motioned at the chair in front of his desk.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you as well Commander Stone. If you wouldn’t mind taking a seat, we can get started.” He moved around to his desk to sit before suddenly pausing.

“Would you like something to drink? I enjoy chamomile or jasmine tea, but I know not everyone enjoys tea.”

-CSO, Liam J. Madison, Sci.