Posted by Lieutenant Alexis Bonner (Scientist, Medical Researcher) in Making a Career Change (Tag CSO)

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Achilleas Petrakos (Chief Science Officer) in Making a Career Change (Tag CSO)

Posted by Lieutenant Alexis Bonner (Scientist, Medical Researcher) in Making a Career Change (Tag CSO)
Achilleas turned to look at the newcomer and his slightly stern visage softened as he couldn’t help but grin. “Of course. As this is clearly a work responsibility I can’t help but make time.” His grin disappeared as he looked back at the male Vulcan. “You will excuse me as I’m clearly needed. If you’d like to wait or perhaps come back in a half… no, make that an hour, I can likely accommodate you then.”

He didn’t give them a chance to answer as he turned back to Alexis. “Please join me in my office Lieutenant.” He invited before heading into the office first.

CSO Petrakos

Alexis walked past the Vulcan reporter and into Petrakos’ office and the door swished shut behind her. “Thank you Lt.” She looked from him to the closed door. She didn’t think he minded the interruption but she wasn’t a great judge of body language. She passed him an iso chip, “My new orders. I’m being transferred to your department. Medical research.”
Lt Bonner

Achilleas took the offered chip before he took a seat at his desk and motioned for Alexis to sit at the chair across from him. He didn’t look at the contents of the chip but at Alexis instead as he said. “I’m more than happy to welcome you to the department, but I must admit I’m confused on why the change.”

CSO Petrakos

They had drilled Alexis in this, it had to be believable. And at least they had kept it simple. “Most people were. I do love medicine but after this sabbatical, I found I really LOVE the constant research and fewer interruptions. I really get a lot done. I’m horrible with people so I still get to contribute to the medical field this way.”
Lt Bonner, med research

Achilleas tilted his head slightly in confusion. “Can you not do medical research in the medical department or even at Starfleet Medical? I’m sure there is many accommodating positions like that open.” Truth be told with everything going on and his getting the department settled in on the new ship, he wasn’t aware that Alexis had left the ship briefly. He was under the impression that this was a simple, if confusing, department change.

CSO Petrakos