Issac looked around his office, and felt the weight of responsibility on his shoulders. Or collar, more accurately. He knew it was only in his mind, but he would swear the extra pip had more than its fair share of mass; even if it wasn’t filled in. Lt. J.G… Didn’t think I’d be here; ‘least, not right now. He had been quietly and informally notified of the promotion just prior to the Dresden’s refit, and the start of shore leave for the crew. Upon request, he had returned earlier than needed, to find things had changed unexpectedly. The promotion was formalized, but with it came far more responsibility than expected - he was now the Chief of Security for the USS Dresden. Lt. Ashur had apparently gotten orders to ship out - orders that superseded his current assignment, and provided no other information. It was a shock to all - Ashur included, from what Commander Manning had said.

Shock or otherwise, it had apparently been determined that he was the best being for the job, and he wasn’t prepared to turn down the offer. Seems Holloway’s recommendation does carry weight… A frown formed as he thought of the intelligence officer. Not that he though poorly of her - but he couldn’t help wondering if she might try using that recommendation as leverage in the future; given some unknown circumstances. Perhaps it was unfair to Holloway to ascribe such motivations; but he found himself suspicious of the intelligence branch in general. He supposed it was the air of secrecy and misdirection; things that had never sat well with him.

But that ain’t important right now. Got other things on my plate. Shaking his head, he took a sip of coffee. He’d compiled a list of priorities earlier; and had starting checking them off. Though it wasn’t part of his duties, he had firstly taken time to rearrange the office that was now his - Issac felt it was important to his sense of ‘ownership,’ and the action gave himself a deeper acknowledgement and reminder of the new position. Placebo or not, he now felt the office belonged to him, and no longer to Lt. Ashur.

Let’s see here; what’s left on my agenda… Along with Lt. Ashur, there had been other personnel changes to go with the refit. Some new recruits, and some retirements. And he needed to talk with the division heads as well; make training plans, come up with drills… Guess I won’t have much free time in the near future. Good thing I like to stay busy.

Lt. J.G. Issac Forgrave, Chief of Security for the USS Dresden