Posted by Lieutenant Commander Amelia Manning (Executive Officer) in Ready Room - Main Sim
Walking in behind the Marine, Amelia was unsure as to why Harris had called a meeting with her alone. Turning to the Dresden’s Commanding Officer, she looked at him expectantly, waiting for him to speak.

Lt. Cmdr. Manning, XO

Harris looked at the Dresden’s Executive Officer with a look of clear exasperation as he sat in his chair. “Don’t look at me like that, your Highness…” The Marine snapped with an eye roll. “And sit down.” Harris made a slashing motion to the chairs on the other side of his desk.

Pausing for a moment, clearly deep in thought, the Dresden’s CO looked up with piercing blue eyes and said flatly. “I wanted to go over this B.S. with you privately so we can make a game plan and be on the same page on the Bridge. I know your background Amelia and I am well aware of your general lack of combat experience. While you did a hell of a job handling yourself when that mess with Molly and I happened, you were lucky and I intend to teach you & mentor you to get you as up to speed as I can when it comes to sharing the Bridge as XO with me in similar situations.”

“To be clear, I am not and never will hold that lack of experience against you but we have to be a team… one mind… during tactical situations.” He then smiled a warm, genuine smile. “You think you’re up for it Commander?”

Harris, CO