Posted by Ensign Tom Little (Engineer) in Still Day 1 in Main Engineering (Of course it’s open)
Tom was approaching the CE’s office. It was a routine to check with the Lieutenant and confirm the daily checkups and precautions. But this day seemed a little bit unusual. As he arrived at deck 18, crossing through Main Engineering C, there was an officer in yellow standing before the office’s hatch in a relaxed manner.

“Good morning, Sir.” he said, “I’m NEng (Engineer) Meylan. I’m the Master Chief in charge of Main Engineering. You’re Ensign Little?”

“Good morning, and that’s correct.”

“I’ve been informed to help you on a daily maintenance routine. As you might know, the Chief Engineer has transferred. As the next officer in charge of the Engineering station, I need you to grow up fast and take the lead, until the next leader’s arrival.”

“Um, understood, Master Chief,” Tom said with a surprised tone. “In that case, can I count on your full support?”

“Yes, Sir.” NEng Meylan smiled. “Only if you could follow my standard. How much do you know about the ship’s system? Oh, let’s walk to the Main Engineering first.”

“Right,” Tom said, as he followed the Master Chief. “I spent the most time in Computer Core. I do familiar with the ship’s computer syste…”

“So you’re saying you’re a total amateur of the Warp Core? Oops,” He paused and turned back. “No offense, Sir. Just checking your current capability.”

“Call me Tom. Obviously, you are senior in many ways.” Little smiled at the senior citizen.

“Alright, Tom. You’re welcome to take the lead from day 1. Or you can sit back and watch me how to run this place.” Once they arrived at the Main Engineering, 5 crews in yellow were working on their schedule. Usually, this is the time for briefing and checking what needs to be done for the day. And unrelated personnel were not supposed to be here. But due to the nature of this occupation, they’re often called by other departments for repairs. The place also has probably the best industrial replicator for parts except for weaponry use. Which always raised a sense of pride for those who work here.

Ens Little, Eng
(OOC: Free free to jump in or cross by with a reason ;) )

Iphigenia woke up that morning went through her normal morning routine, then dressed in a yellow maintenance Engineering jumpsuit for her day of orientation in the operations of the engineering department. She’d made a commitment to visit each department on the ship, in between missions, familiarize herself with its operations, and take the opportunity to learn as much as she could so she could be an effective Captain and have at least the basic knowledge to assist when she needed to.
Running a bit behind she hurried into the Main Engineering room. “I am here!”, she announced holding a cup of coffee in her hand. “I made it. Whose in charge? Tell me what I need to do and I am on it.” She fully expected them to treat her like an Engineering officer and not a Captain.

Henao, CO