Posted by Ensign Khiryn Donivas (Scientist) in ENS Donivas CSO Check In (Day 2) (Deck 13 General Science Lab)

Posted by Ensign Khiryn Donivas (Scientist) in ENS Donivas CSO Check In (Day 2) (Deck 13 General Science Lab)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Liam Madison (Chief Science Officer) in ENS Donivas CSO Check In (Day 2) (Deck 13 General Science Lab)
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“Computer, silence alarm,” Khiryn said groggily.

Despite his general reluctance, he forced himself to open his eyes and climb out of bed. He didn’t reach for coffee as some other officers might. Instead, he made his way directly to the sonic shower.

Once inside, he enjoyed the sensation for a few moments… luxuriating in the relaxing low-frequency vibrations. Once he was suitably clean, he adjusted the dial and turned up the frequency. The sensation was jarring, felt throughout his entire body like nails on a chalkboard. The Akaali withstood the aural assault for as long as he could, then slapped the controls to turn off the sonic shower.

Now fully awake, if not relaxed, Ensign Donivas went about his morning routine. In no time at all, he was back on his way to Deck 13 to check in with the Chief Science Officer.

He’d tried this the day before, but the CSO had been out. While he was waiting, Khiryn had become invested in a side project Lt Rowe had been working on. Time got away from him, a common occurrence when the young academic was working, and before he knew it, he had to run to another check-in appointment.

That project was the main reason he was so tired this morning. He’d stayed up much later than he’d intended, trying to ferret out new insights from the limited data they had available.

Ensign Donivas was a little embarrassed… it wasn’t exactly the first impression he wanted to make on his new department head. He also wondered how Lieutenant Commander Madison would handle a new officer who failed to check in on their first day. His experience with senior academics ran the gamut from overly militant to laissez-faire.

Like a man on a mission, Khiryn entered the General Science Lab again, approached the CSO’s private office, and chimed it to let the occupant know there was a visitor.

Ensign Khiryn Donivas - Science Officer - U.S.S. Athena

Liam sat drinking tea in his office with one hand and his other held Scales, a small iguana-like creature. Dusty red feathers sat upon his crown while he basked in the heat radiating from his perch. Usually the only reason he ended up in the CSO’ office was due to escaping his habitat. In this case, repairs were being done after some wear and tear had been discovered. This was the easiest solution to ensure the little critter didn’t get into mischief.

At the sound of the chime, both individuals glanced up at the same time.

“Come in,” Liam said having an inkling on who his visitor was.

-CSO, Liam J. Madison, Sci.

Khiryn entered when prompted and maintained his bearing while reporting in. “Ensign Donivas, reporting for my initial check-in, Commander.”

The Akaali standing before the CSO had a spare build that made his uniform almost appear too large for him. He was of average height and had a medium skin tone. The Ensign had a mop of dark curly hair that almost masked the anterior crests on either side of his forehead. His most notable features were a rather prominent nose and a pair of dark-rimmed glasses.

The new Science Officer assessed the Chief Science Officer while waiting for a reply. He appeared a little older, but did not seem overly upset. Hopefully, Janna was right, and he’s not the type to be upset that I didn’t check in yesterday.

Ensign Khiryn Donivas - Science Officer - U.S.S. Athena

Liam had brought up the officer’s records as he felt the Akaali observe him. He lingered a moment longer on the words then turned to the officer, his hand gesturing to the seat. “Take a seat, please. Would you like something to drink?”

There was no indication of hostility or anger in his voice. Just a sense of calm in his address giving evidence to what Janna had said. He would touch on the reasons for the absence shortly, but only after the officer had settled in.

-CSO, Liam J. Madison, Sci.