Posted by Lieutenant Commander Kastarak (First Officer / Navigation Officer) in Executive Officer’s Office

Posted by Commander William B. Grey (Chief Science Officer / 2nd Officer) in Executive Officer’s Office
Once cloaking device tests were over and the Chernov was underway to its first rendezvous point William made his way to Kastarak’s office. He had on occasion used that office as his own during his longer stints as acting first officer, mostly for privacy reasons. He tapped on the door chime and waited for a response.

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“Enter,” ordered Kastarak. The doors opened. Kastarak was sitting by his desk. The room had become more austere since the last time Mr Grey had been there. The cold drink dispenser was gone. The room looked more functional and minimalistic. In the office, there was a desk area with two small chairs in front of the desk. There was also a small conference table to the side of this, being able to sit six to eight people comfortably. Finally, there were two armchairs next to a coffee table by the windows.

Kastarak rose from his chair.

“Mr Grey, please come in. What do you need?”

Kastarak, Lt Cdr
First Officer and Navigations Officer

William entered the room, taking the briefest moment to look around before looking back at the Vulcan “We need to have a talk Commander” He spoke in his usual neutral tone, there was nothing different in the way he stood or spoke but his words implied a more serious conversation. He took a seat and crossed his legs, placing his hands on his lap, a relaxed position.

“Earlier today you chose to relieve an officer of duty. That of course is within your purview as first officer and as acting commander of the bridge” William said in the same neutral, non-emotional, tone of voice “However, I am concerned over what you decided to relieve Lieutenant Lovejoy. A singular conversation of a minor emotional dispute is not grounds for suspension of duty. You are not the ship’s medical officer nor are you assigned as a therapist despite your training.” He raised a forestalling hand “I don’t care about the underlying subtext or the interpersonal relationships of the crew, that’s your job not mine, but for those within earshot, it was yourself, not the Lieutenant that escalated the conversation to its Emotional peak by prodding. My concern is that if Lovejoy decides to argue against her suspension short as it is it would not be good for you or your career”

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