Posted by Lieutenant Commander Arun Onuru (XO) in Handover - old to new Chief of Staff

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Brad Walker (Chief Of Staff/2O) in Handover - old to new Chief of Staff

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Arun Onuru (XO) in Handover - old to new Chief of Staff
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* I’m coming in for a visit, I’d like to meet this one in person * Anisha thought and Arun’s face went from indifferent to sour. He knew he couldn’t dissuade her from it, no matter what he said, so he just sighed mentally.

“I believe so, of course we need to assess the situation first, but I’m led to believe it’s dire, so we’ll need as many hands as possible on the planet. Team hospital will consist mostly of engineers I believe, the CE will want to be down there as well. We’ll have to....”

Suddenly the door swished back and a woman came in, who had a striking resemblance to Arun. Her long hair had the same tone of blond, her eyes were the same two pools of blackness, her height, built and features were similar only on her they looked feminin. She had the same cast of heart-shaped slim lips, only she was truly smiling, showing two dimples on her cheeks.

“Hello there. I’m not really sorry to interrupt, I just wanted to welcome you to the ship and this crew right away.” she said, her voice had a warm deep timbre that was pleasant to hear, while on Arun it sounded more scratchy.
She went straight around the desk and offered Brad her hand.

Brad took her hand, and shook it once before kissing it.

“I’m Anisha. I’m this guy’s twin sister, but I inherited all the charm.” she said. Arun’s face had become more sour by the second, but at her last words the corners of his lips quirked upwards involuntarily.

“Clearly,” Brad said, allowing his expression to thaw somewhat. “I appreciate the welcome, Miss Onuru.”

• No you have not. I can be charming… if I want to. I simply didn’t want to right now * he thought at her, but she ignored his thought.

• Anisha Onuru

Lt. Cmdr. Dr. Brad Walker
Incoming Chief of Staff

• Oh my I could have done without the sensation of his lips on your hand * Arun thought, thoroughly appalled.
• Well then close yourself off better * Anisha thought back with a hint of annoyance. She had clearly enjoyed the hand kiss.
• We are in the same room! * Arun thought back, pointing out the obvious. It was hard enough to get a mental distance from each other when they were at different locations, in the same room it was all but impossible. Anisha knew this, that’s why she didn’t respond. It was the reason neither of them had a long-term intimate relationship. Even when they tried to shut each other out, they were always connected and the connection was vital to them.

“Please, call me Anisha. When I use my surname, people come to attention, until they realise I’m only the sister. It’s somewhat disconcerting. So, has somebody given you a tour of the ship yet?” she asked.

“No, not yet,” Brad replied. “Technically, I’m not here yet… I still have to officially report in to the Captain, after all. I was just swinging by here to meet Mr. Serious over there before I head up to the Bridge. But after that, my day looks pretty open.”

• I was about to * Arun thought.

• He won’t wanna go with you and you know it * Anisha thought back. * Besides, you don’t want to either. *
  He couldn’t argue with somebody who literally knew his mind.

• Anisha Onuru

Lt. Cmdr. Dr. Brad Walker
Incoming Chief of Staff

Arun got up, a light smile on his lips. “Go ahead, I know the Captain is expecting you. If you need anything, please let me know, I really mean that. ” he said.

“Appreciated. I’ll look you up again after I check in and get the tour, we can finish our conversation about the mission,” Brad told the XO, standing and offering his hand again.

Betazoids were not great on the hand shaking, but Arun took it in a firm grip and shook it once.

Anisha’s smile she shot at her brother was appreciative, then she turned to Brad. “Come on, I’ll show you the way” she beamed at him, moving to the door.

• Arun Onuru, incoming XO

“My thanks,” he said, moving to follow her.

Lt. Cmdr. Dr. Brad Walker
Incoming Chief of Staff

When they were out on the corridor Anisha chuckled.

“So how was your trip here, and what would you like to see first? Obviously I can only show you the non-restricted places, but I can tell you a lot of things about the ship and its crew in general… non-confidential things of course.” she said brightly.

• Anisha Onuru

“The trip was miserable. I had a couple of young ladies that didn’t understand the concept of personal space and appeared incapable of taking ‘Not Interested’ for an answer, and then spent the last leg learning I’m about to become the supervisor of Dr. Moriarty. Honestly, I’m almost looking forward to getting back to treating patients, as miserable a situation as it is down there,” Brad said.

“Sights wise, where’s the best place to eat that’s not my quarters or office?”

Lt. Cmdr. Dr. Brad Walker
Incoming Chief of Staff

Anisha’s dark, almost black Betazoid eyes looked at him curiously. “Uh, Dr. Moriarty. What an omnious name. Do you know the name from human literature of the early 18th century? Quite fascinating read. As for food, there is the lounge of course, we’re already en route. Once a week the bar is even manned with hand-mixed drinks and there is some entertainment… all arranged by different members of the staff voluntarily, you know, to have some change of routine. Do you like music?” she asked, subconsciously slipping her arm under his and resting her hand on his forearm as they walked.

• Anisha Onuru

“That was the reference I was making,” Brad said. “His real name is Dr. Jarvis. Apparently he got up to no good and just was released from a penal colony, and his posting here is part of his rehabilitation.”

“Oh, that’s a huge responsibility for you. Do you… I could help you?” she said carefully, feeling lucky that Arun was currently not paying attention to her thoughts as he was fully immersed in a medical procedure.

“I think I’d be very appreciative of all the help I can get in this case,” Brad said, honesty radiating from him.

He continued to lead/be lead by Anisha down the corridor as he pondered the last question. “Depends on the type. I like orchestra music for the most part, but any species’ opera is unintelligible to me. Also, I’m allergic to country music. Acoustic guitars make me sneeze,” he said with a grin.

Lt. Cmdr. Dr. Brad Walker
Chief of Staff

Anisha gave a laugh, it was deep and vibrant, a pleasant sound to listen to and get infected by. “I share your reaction to country music, but I do like classical music… the one without some screaming diva in it. I also do enjoy dancing music and music I can sing to. I’ll make sure to notify you when the next open stage evening comes up. Here we are now.” she said as two large doors slid back to reveal the lounge.
She couldn’t deny that she was curious about his thoughts, but of course she couldn’t breach protocol like this. But… a little opening up emphatically to what he was feeling couldn’t hurt. Somehow she was curious about this man that had managed to fluster her brother .... for the first time in many many years.

• Anisha Onuru

Brad took a look at the small lounge. It could clearly seat the ship’s entire regular complement, plus room for a few visitors. It was also only slightly larger than the office he’d just left in San Francisco.

“Oh, this is cozy,” he said. “Good views, probably hard to have a private conversation with your meal, though.”

Lt. Cmdr. Dr. Brad Walker
Chief of Staff