Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Surda (Chief of Security / RTF) in I know you can do better - [CO, XO and CoS]

Posted by Captain Zachariah Cobb (Commanding Officer) in I know you can do better - [CO, XO and CoS]

Posted by Commander Ryder Raauhl (Executive Officer) in I know you can do better - [CO, XO and CoS]
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Tapping his comm badge Raauhl then said, =^= Chief of Security to the Captains ready room immediately.=^= Hearing himself on a slight delay he had made it a ship wide announcement. Ryder stood uncomfortably in the ready room alongside Cobb, “You know I hate doing stuff like this.” he said referring to the reason they were here but not so much as to why but how it was however he knew it was a founding tradition to make one sweat before delivering any news.

• Cmdr Raauhl, XO

“Aye,” Cobb nodded from his seated position behind the desk. “But I shared the same opinions on your evaluation of Lt Surda. This is a meeting that can not wait a moment longer. Indeed, it has been of no benefit to the Leviathan that we have waited this long.”

Surda paused her movements in the middle of a turn, having been practicing her routine in her office. She frowned, and her gaze slid to the small black pouch on her desk. She grabbed it, slipping it into her uniform with a sigh. Neeina wouldn’t have signed off on her recall, but if he had left black-ops… She stepped into the turbolift, pulling the pouch out again, staring at the completely black badge.

She startled at the sudden halt of the turbolift, hiding the badge away once again. She walked into the ready room, refusing to hesitate. “You wanted to see me, sirs?”
-Surda, CoS

“Ah, come in Lieutenant,” the captain nodded, his face betraying not a single atom of emotion. “Commander Raauhl has just been discussing with me the results of your recent evaluation and…well, I will allow you to take it from here, Commander.”

• Captain Zachariah Cobb

Raauhl cursed silently in his mind at Cobb for handing this off to him, he hated belittling people and he really didn’t want to be in this situation. “Lieutenant, I hope this doesn’t come as a surprise to you however there were several items in your interview that we as the command staff just couldn’t ignore, and nor could the top brass who have agreed with us with the action to be taken.”

He let out a small sigh, “The department has been doing fine under your leadership but frankly, I believe and so does the Captain believe that you’re not currently suitable as chief of security, especially when even now you come dressed incorrectly to a meeting with the command staff, it really doesn’t send the right message.” He looked to Captain Cobb now it was his time to throw the Captain into the mix. Ryder hid his emotions well. “Captain?” After all it was always down to the Captain.

• Cmdr Raauhl, Evil XO

“Aye,” Cobb got to his feet and began a slow pace towards Surda. “It’s the collar, you see. Too…light. Would you not agree, Commander? Too…undecorated.”

Reaching into his pocket, the captain produced a small box, similar to one that might be used to gift jewelry, except this one bore the dual stamp of the Federation and the ARU on it’s face. With care, he opened the box and displayed its contents to the Orion - a singular, golden pip.

“But I think we can perhaps do something to fix that situation, Lieutenant,” he grinned at the CoS.

• Captain Zachariah Cobb

Surda let out a breath she hadn’t noticed she was holding, and it turned into a shaky laugh. “By the Goddesses. I-I,” She stuttered for a moment, not knowing what to say. She had been terrified she was being sent away, only to find a promotion. “Thank you.” Surda smiled, almost tearfully. She had become inordinately attached, especially considering her track record.
-Surda, CoS

Their descriptive and cryptic phrases seemed to have had the effect they wanted and in a way, it made it worth while “You deserved it, Lieutenant, you’ve been and exemplary officer and I can’t think of anyone more deserving than a promotion.” he held out his hands, “Congratulations Lieutenant.” it was true that she had surpassed their expectation and her department’s performance had spiked since she took charge.

• Cmdr Raauhl, XO