《Snip》

“Well, you’ve managed to get more than I did, and I spent the last couple days on the same ship with the man,” Brad said with a grimace. “His shrink or whatever that Counsellor is was very tight-lipped about exactly what it was he did to get locked up in the first place.”

He took the PaDD and started browsing through the files there.

Lt. Cmdr. Dr. Brad Walker
Chief of Staff

Willow’s lips pressed thinly. “Amoungst other unethical things the main thing he seems to have been charged with was genetic modification. That was what he was caught doing at least.”

Willow Taylor
CO

“Probably just the tip of the iceberg,” Brad agreed. “I’m also quite skeptical of the claims that he’s seen the error of his ways.”

Lt. Cmdr. Dr. Brad Walker
Chief of Staff

Willow glanced at a messaged that popped up across her computer and glanced at Brad. “Just you and me. Another situation has claimed.our XO for now. Ill fill him in.” Her expression remained hard. “Lets go.”

Meanwhile In the conference room.

Dr Jarvis’ gaze remained fixed out a window, however, his mind had wandered into the depths of his memory.
Blue blood covered his gloved hands as he raced against the clock to remove a shard of metal that had pierced all the way through the Andorian’s lung. While the surgery had occurred a long, long time ago, he could still recall each and every movement he had made with uncanny detail. A tap on the shoulder back in the outside world caused his hand to slip. Apparently, today at least, the Andorian died on the table.

Jarvis turned to face Counsellor Pope, a sour expression on his face. He hated interruptions, especially when in the midst of a surgical re-enactment. “What is it, Counsellor.”

He received a reproachful look that he could tell had been in response to his own. “You wont win over anyone with that sneer.”

“I was not aware that I needed to ‘win’ over anyone.”

The portly man sighed long-sufferingly. “While Star-Fleet command have ensured you a position on this ship, you would do well not to antagonise your new commanding officer straight out of the gate. A good first impression will help ingratiate you to the Captain and hopefully help her see past the file she will have undoubtable read.” As he spoke, Pope gave Jasper a pointed look. “You need to make her see the exceptional doctor that you are and not the…”

“…not what,” Jarvis cut in, “the doctor who tried to advance our knowledge of medicine and genetics.”

“By carrying out practices that were both unethical and illegal, Dr Jarvis, “ Pope admonished. “You have a phenomenal mind, Jasper, and I strongly believe that the experiences of your youth are the reason that you lost your way. With the proper structure you could contribute something meaningful to the federation. Besides, the captain is a cardiologist, the two of you have that in common already.”

“Of course, Counsellor. I shall bear that in mind when the captain decides to grace us with her presence. However, I think I shall pass on using cardiology as an icebreaker. From what I’ve been told, she’ll likely not have seen a heart in years.” Jasper gave the man a smile that would have made children and some adults run for the nearest escape pod or airlock, whichever came first.

Dr J. Jarvis MD

“Indeed. Well youd be very much mistaken in that.” Willow’s voice responded as she entered the room. She did not look happy, infact if looks could kill then this would very likely leave …well a very nasty scar at least. Willow was not very tall and wasnt exactly the most intimedating of women but something of her expression very much said regardless of Jasper’s opinion of her medical prowess she was very much the one in charge in this situation. ” In addition, as your reputation more than proceeds you i would think it prudent to ensure first impressions were done well.”

She reached the table and walked to the head chair then sat. Leaving the chair to her left and right free “Gentlemen if you please.” She said indicating the seats that were left.

A yeoman entered then with a tray and some cups and began pouring coffee. She handed one to Willow who sat staring at Jasper. “For the record, and allow me to be perfectly frank both of you, i am not happy about this. I do not want you on my ship but here you are and im told i have to put up with it. But mark me the moment you so much as breathe out of the remit of your duties youll earn yourself a one way ticket to the brig.” She blew on her coffee. Emerald coloured eyes watching both men.

Willow Taylor
CO