Posted by Commander Dr. Royal Sinclair (Executive Officer) in Arrivals, Org Charts, and Pips… Oh My

Posted by Captain Dira Myqian (Commanding Officer) in Arrivals, Org Charts, and Pips… Oh My

Posted by Commander Dr. Royal Sinclair (Executive Officer) in Arrivals, Org Charts, and Pips… Oh My
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She gave him a lopsided smile. “Alright then.” Dira was still processing Willow’s departure and she knew that all of this would likely hit much later.

Dira gazed at him for a moment, her dark eyes searching, debating. “The other thing is some disclosure. It’s no longer a secret that Lieutenant Haven and I are romantically involved. I share that as a courtesy should there be any concerns, but you should know that we’ve always been highly professional and no one even knew outside of a couple people I informed, including Talyor.” Her expression softened. “And the reality is, if it had not been for our relationship, for the deep bond we have, I can guarantee you I would be either dead or so far from this ship as to not be findable. Zoi is the reason I am here. For the record,” she said with a small smile. But in that tiny shift was a depth of care for the woman she had fallen in love with.

Captain Myqian, CO

Sinclair looked at her for a long few moments and then said “Thank you for letting me know in advance. Any other relationships I need to be aware of prior to meeting the crew?” he asked. “Good or bad, that is. Other than the Almikaz - Kane issue, that is.”

Sinclair, XO

Dira smiled. “Well, Kane is engaged to Doctor Bonner, our Assistant CMO, and we do have a few other married couples on board. But no one else within the senior officers that I’m aware of. And there are the usual disagreements amongst people, but nothing affecting operations.”

Tapping her fingers on the polished table for a moment, she considered whether to say anything about it now and decided yes, if they were going to be a team, he should know. “Lastly, as far as personal details go, you should also be aware that I am testing out a device that Kane designed for me. It dulls my telepathic input on days where I might be struggling more or we are in an intense situation and I need to remain focused. You might not be aware, but my mixed biology has an unusual affect on my telepathic abilities. I’m a very strong telepath but I struggle to shield myself fully. Thus, things leak, and it can be overwhelming and exhausting some days. I’ve spent most of my life trying to improve it but it’s as good as it will ever get. The device is worn like a headband and creates white noise, if you will, on the frequency that my abilities operate. I’m wearing it for a stretch every day so he gets the data he needs, but the intention is to wear it only as necessary. When we’re done the testing phase, I’ll let you know, and then when you’ll understand better when you see me wear it where I’m at sensorily.” She was not wearing it currently.

Captain Myqian, CO

Sinclair cocked his head to the side slightly. “That sounds remarkable. And very… well, I have no words. But I will try to pay attention to that particular accessory and see if I can help deflect more towards me on those days.” He paused for a moment and then said “Captain, can you take me on another tour? Maybe tomorrow? I think the image of you and I together throughout the ship may give those who need it a visual reminder that things are stable and the ship is progressing and moving forward.”

Sinclair, XO

A sincere smile graced her face and Dira nodded. “Since we first all boarded this new ship I’ve taken to doing walkabouts. I know most, if not all, of the nooks and crannies of this ship. I don’t intend to stop them, even if I have to remind people that my presence doesn’t mean there’s an inspection,” she said with a chuckle. “But I like the idea of us doing so together very much.”

“Now, before we go to the bridge and I announce you as the new first officer formally, any other questions you have?”

Captain Myqian, CO

Sinclair grinned and said “Yeah. Can I have my office and quarters now?” and he laughed.

Sinclair, XO

“And I thought you were willing to be patient. Tsk, tsk,” Myqian said, shaking her head.

She rose to her feet and inhaled deeply. Wow, today was just going to be a whole lot of weirdness, wasn’t it? Gesturing to the door, Dira led him out and into the corridor and the short distance to the Command Center. She took a brief moment to steady herself before she stepped into the space as the Commanding officer for the first time.

In the Command Center, everything was working quietly as it did, though there had been less of the chit chat and banter the last few days. Dira understood. As she moved down towards the two centre seats, Lieutenant Duhn was holding the fort for her, as it were. The Pelian rose from the seat and grinned at Dira. “Congratulations, ma’am.”

“Thank you, Sirrel,” Myqian said with a matching grin and expelled a breath. “Don’t go far, I will need to step away for a little while.”
“Yes, Captain,” Duhn said.”
“But first… Commander Sinclair, this is Lieutenant Duhn, from Operations. She’s been helping me out while Walker keeps Medical going. Lieutenant, our new XO, Commander Sinclair.”
Sirrel gave a smile. “Welcome to the Ogawa, Commander. If there’s anything you need, don’t hesitate to ask.”

Dira gestured for Sinclair to take his seat. “Shall we, just for a minute?” she said.

She sat down in the centre seat she had sat in regularly. But this was different and while she was happy to not only still be on the Ogawa and proud to take on this role, she missed her friend. Her and Willow had truly bonded and it was from her that she had found a love for watching episodes of Starbase Hospital. It was a transition, and she knew as a psychiatrist that moments like this were mixed and she was allowed to have mixed feelings about it all. But as she gazed out the viewscreen, Dira also knew she was being offered an important opportunity and she knew herself well enough to know she would not squander it. “Well?” she said, turning towards Royal and leaning on the armrest. “Not bad, huh?” she said, her ebony eyes lit up. She would announce him in a minute, but she wanted him to have this moment too.

Captain Myqian, CO