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“Yes, Sir,” she answered as politely as she had been the entire time. “May I make a request to formally ask for permission in the future and discuss my reasoning and your limitations? I’m willing to wait a few weeks as I understand, now, what I did was something you didn’t approve of. And I give you my word it won’t happen again without your express permission.”

Morrison
CSO

There was a chime at the CAG’s office door, with Lt. Hugo waiting patiently on the other side, hands clasped behind his back.

As the door opened, Hugo took a half step in, scanning the room and respectfully nodding at each person, then faced the Major. “Major Lardell, please pardon my interruption. I don’t think we’ve met, I am Lieutenant Jean Hugo, the ship’s new Chief of Security. My officers alerted me to an event on the flight deck and I thought it best to touch base personally. Would you mind if I sat in on this meeting so my office is aware of any security concerns? It would be greatly appreciated.”

J. Hugo, COS/CNS

OOC: Hope you don’t mind if I join, thanks!

OOC: Welcome!

IC: Lardel looked at the man for a moment and then just gestured to a spot in front of the desk as the chairs were taken. “Well, Lieutenant… in a nut shell the ship’s Chief Science Officer took it upon herself to wander into an active flight deck and scan my fighters… neither action of which she had permission to do. So as the new Security Chief, I will let you know in advance. A Marine Security detail will be assigned to the access points for the flight deck going forward to make sure these little incidents don’t happen again.” The Zakdorn Marine looked at the three people in his office and said “That work for all parties?”

Lardel, CAG

“Certainly Major, you are free to assign your staff at your areas as you please without expecting interference from my Security staff. As is usual practice, I would ask any and all events involving non-Marines be handled in conjunction Department.”

Rebecca nodded. “Of course.” She knew he was doing what he needed to. “I am aware that I handled things badly and most of this is my fault. But honestly, I think the protocols, if not an over strain on your men, Sir, is not a bad idea. At least when ops are happening.” She was being reasonable and accepting her part at the same time as supporting Lardel’s decision the best she could.

Apparently just because she had clearances on her last two ships, and the transport she had been on, didn’t mean it transfered here. She was completely aware, now, of her error and once this was settled, she would do her best to apologize and see what it would take to make things happen in the ‘right’ way for this ship and its CAG.

Rebecca
CSO

Braxton spoke up “Lieutenant, we are Starfleet Officers. We must act accordingly for the rest of the crew. With you being in charge of your science department, you should have known better Lieutenant. As of right now, I’m confining you to quarters until I speak with the Captain about this incident. Dismissed.” Braxton paused and waited for Lieutenant Morrison to depart.

Harris, XO

Hugo watched this exchange, without betraying on his face the fact that he thought this response was a bit hot headed. He wondered to himself if confining a senior staff to quarters for taking scans was usual practice on the Chimera.

“Lieutenant Commander, while I can appreciate the inclination for such a response, might I share my thoughts as Chief of Security that confining a senior staff to quarters over such a…” he looked for something more diplomatic than ‘minuscule mistake’… “misunderstanding… My understanding is that most, if not all, of the people in this room are new to the Chimera. I’m sure all could do with a reminder on the boundaries associated with the flight deck and any restricted areas. After all, the ship specifications themselves do not denote the flight deck as restricted - only the Armory is identified as such.”

Hugo continued, “Certainly such tension at this time could create lasting damage to the relationships of all involved that could be avoided.” Hugo was calling more on his Counselor side, at this point. Frankly, he believed confining a new officer to quarters for this offense could seriously undermine cohesion. If it were something more severe, certainly, but he was failing to see cause at this point.

-Lt. J. Hugo