Posted by Fleet Captain Kelly Bordeaux (Commanding Officer) in Labs Sweet Labs - Science Labs

Posted by Lieutenant Oliver Loughty (Acting Chief Science Officer) in Labs Sweet Labs - Science Labs

Posted by Lieutenant Alexandra Robins (Xenobiologist) in Labs Sweet Labs - Science Labs
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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

Opening his eyes Olly could see a woman standing in his doorway and he smiled “Computer Lower volume” and the music grew quieter so that it could be heard but wouldn’t disrupt a conversation. “Hello to you too Lieutenant” He clicked his fingers trying to recall the name he had read in his assignment order and ships brief Kelly had given him. “Ro… Roberts… Dont tell me, I’ll get it” He Stopped and smiled.

Lexi set the cups of coffee on the small table next to her with a grin. Raising a finger she indicated she began the universal signs for charades. Laying two fingers on her arm she shared it was the giving him a hint on the second syllable. Tapping her ear she gave the clue for sounds like and picked up the wilted plant in the tin pot and tapped the side.

“Lieutenant Robins, Xenobiolgist! Its good to meet you. I hope the music didn’t disturb you” He stood up and moved around to the other side of his desk holding out his hand to greet the woman but then noticed the two cups of coffee.

• Lt Oliver Loughty

“No,” she picked up the coffee and moved into the office more, ” but I am hoping your sabbatical was on botany. Give this thing some water. It’s fighting for its very survival.” It had been a while since she had seen Loughty. He had been around a few months ago but rumor was his expertise was needed for another project. “It’s nice to have you back sir,” she took a seat in one of the chairs in his office sliding one of the coffees forward. “I didn’t know how you take it so I went with black.”

He smiled, he could drink coffee black but did enjoy it with some sugar and cream. “I love it black thankyou” He lied trying to keep face and not make her feel as if though she had done anything wrong. “Its honestly good to be back, travelling from pillar to post on small ships filled with the top scientist can be very taxing but none-the-less I think Starfleet’s science candidates will be met”

Taking a sip Lexi let out a half laugh. “Just so you know you have been the talk of the science department since you left.”

He paused sipping his drink and raised an I brow, “Oh this ought to be golden, please explain” He finished his sip and placed the extremely strong coffee on his table.

“The top rumors have been you were abducted by an Orion spy ring during a rather adventurous shore leave on Orion because you have invented a new weapon. The other was that the Romulans grabbed you because you discovered a prototype energy that got rid of dilithium changing the way we travel in space. The final one,” she ticked off her third finger, “was that you were promoted and now have a ship of your own,” she rolled her hand as if continuing a theme, “that is involved in clandestine activities. Seems all the rumors revolve around Loughty..Lt. Oliver Loughty,” she spoke in a James Bond accent.

“I mean kudos for creativity, I quiet like to think as myself as a clandestine individual a spy would look good on my resume” He pretended to think by scratching his chin. “Romulan prisons dont sound so fun and I dont think i’d come out looking this handsome if I’d been there, I think if I was to choose one I’d go with Orion Spy ring, I do find something about their complexion…” he waved it way, “Nope just boring old academy lectures and recruiting no funny business here.”

“So when you walk in tomorrow when everyone is here and they are whispering…that’s why.” Lexi barely knew the Lt the last time he was here. She and Chris had just arrived so it was only a few weeks they had been on the ship together. What rumors she did believe however was that Loughty was a fantastic boss and easy to work for.

Lt. Lexi Robins

“Well I won’t spoil the fun by dispelling the rumours straight away, maybe I’ll come in with an eyepatch and fake scar and really milk it for what its worth.” He laughed, “Forgive me but I dont really recall seeing you around much before, different shifts or were you also undergoing similarly adventures activities?” Looking at the wilting plant he moved over to the replicator and processed some water in a small can, even though the plant reminded him of Runa there was no reason he couldn’t keep it alive. It was a nice plant after all.

• Lt Oliver Loughty