Posted by Lieutenant Oliver Loughty (Acting Chief Science Officer) in Labs Sweet Labs - Science Labs
Olly had been on the ship for all of a few hours and he’d already dropped of his things in his old room, untouched thankfully and made his way to the Labs. It was starting to get late and most of the science technicians had retired from their duty shifts and gone to bed or a late dinner. Fortunately there was only a Skelton crew, usually on call during gamma shift which meant the science department always was envied when it came to the duty roster.

He was sat down in his office, the plant Revna had given him once wilted but not dead atleast unlike his chances of getting back in her good books. He had yet to even tell her he was back on board having left her nothing but a note and sorry explanations to why he was leaving. He wasn’t looking forward to the conversation.

“Computer play Loughty Beta four” and music instantly began to play in the form of some soft mellow piano keys. Olly began to play an imaginary piano with his eyes closed.

• Lt Oliver Loughty

Hearing the music coming from the sciences department’s command offices Lexi stood up from her terminal and listened to the sounds of the piano drifting across the room. She had heard they were getting a new science chief for the interim but was unsure who exactly was replacing Kai while he was on sabbatical. Standing up from her console, she looked across the darkened room to the one office that had a light on. The music was clearly coming from there. Looking at her vine sample, Lexi let out a contented sigh that at least it was not reacting to the music like the goo did. If they brought another exploding item onto the ship someone with pips with put Lexi and Kai would we gormander food.

Moving to the replicator, Lexi grabbed two cups of coffee and headed towards the office. Now was as good a time as any to say hello. Reaching the door way Lexi smiled seeing the lieutenant lost in the music. She watched him smiling. Lexi loved when people did not realize they were in public. Thier true nature tended to shine brightly and her new boss’ nature screamed nothing but easy going and fun.

“Hello,” she said softly announcing her presence.

Lt. Lexi Robins science