Posted by Commander William B. Grey (Chief Science Officer / 2nd Officer) in Sidesim: 9:00 Meeting with the Second Officer

Posted by Lieutenant Kastarak (XO/Navigation Officer) in Sidesim: 9:00 Meeting with the Second Officer
Today was the day that Kastarak would have his first one-to-one meetings with the department heads. He would do them in order of seniority. The morning would start with a meeting with the Second Officer, Mr Grey, who, somewhat ironically and dynamically for their relationship and hierarchy, outranked Kastarak, yet would answer to Kastarak. The conversation would hopefully be enlightening and respectful.

As Kastarak waited for Mr Grey to enter, he realised it would be the first time that Mr Grey and he would be alone in a room. How fascinating....

– Lt Kastarak (XO)

The chime to Kastaraks office chimed exactly at 0900 hours, William always prided himself on being punctual but serving on the Chernov had changed that into a necessity. Although he didn’t have experience on other Starfleet Vessels he knew that the Chernov was more militaristic compared to something like a Science cruiser or Diplomatic ship, the Chernov being a battlecruiser. The militaristic nature meant that Military traditions were key and there being on time was late and early was on time so He’d arrived ten minutes before time to stand and go through his PaDD after finishing breakfast.

William entered the room after being let in and took a brief moment to look around “Good morning, sir” He didn’t say the first officers’ rank as a gesture of respect to his station then stood next to the chair hands behind back.

CSO, 2O

Kastarak rose while Mr Grey entered. He noticed Mr Grey’s gesture of respect, appreciated it and saw it as a token also of good will and subordination to the order of command. Mr Grey had always, in Kastarak’s mind, been a man of principles – sometimes difficultly so but mostly it was welcome. Mr Grey was one of few human officers that Kastarak knew of who he would see as predictable in their behaviours and how they dealt with the crew. It did seem promising for their working relationship.

“Good morning, Mr Grey,” he responded, remembering clearly Grey’s advise to him during the conference – only the captain is ‘sir’ to you. “Please sit down, would you like something to drink? I have tea here, but there is also coffee, water and, if I understand it correctly, raktajino.”

There was a teapot already steeping on the table, but if Mr Grey would look around he would there was a small hot drink dispenser (where coffee and even –albeit not fully authentic – raktajino among other drinks could be dispensed – a relic Kastarak had surmised of an earlier first officer on board –perhaps even the captain himself).

“I have called this meeting with you to discuss how you see your role as second officer and chief science officer, as well as, how we might lay the foundations for a cooperative leadership of the ship, in supporting the captain, and directing the crew. I should also like to cover your aspirations and wishes for your position, and related matters. But if we should begin with your roles, Mr Grey?”

Kastarak spoke somewhat faster than usual, but not unusually so. This new role was new for him, and he was unsure how to deal with it. This kind of leadership was new to him.

– Lt Kastarak (First Officer)