Posted by Captain Chris Taggart (Captain) in Side Sim - Finding out how to poke the bear (CO)

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Brigette Marshall (Chief Engineer (CE)) in Side Sim - Finding out how to poke the bear (CO)

Posted by Captain Chris Taggart (Captain) in Side Sim - Finding out how to poke the bear (CO)
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Bridie waited till the end of her shift, and after she had spent an hour chewing out Jodder with a loud enough voice for most of engineering to hear. She wouldn’t abide by skipped safety protocols. The next one hurt from not using protective gear and proper precautions would have it permanently entered into their Fleet records. No warning, no second chances.

Back in her room, after changing, she settled at her comm and poked as much as she could. She couldn’t gleen anything more about the Doc. “Why are you so angry? And why won’t you help?” She shook her head and sat back, staring at his pic and his service record. Something was missing. And it was beyond her paygrade. Maybe Taggart could help.

Still wearing her casual attire, leggings and a loose tunic top that barely covered her stomach, she slipped her boots on and headed for the Captain’s quarters. She was grateful the computer didn’t list him in his office. She really didn’t want to make this ‘official’.

A few moments before 3rd rotation, Bridie palmed the Captain’s chime. They didn’t have dinner plans this evening, so she was biting her lip wondering if this was a bad idea. They had only had dinner twice. The second had been quick because of a situation he had to depart for. If he was watching movies with someone else… Well, he was the Captain, she’d simply smile, apologize and make an appointment to see him tomorrow.

Lt JG Brigette Marshall
Chief Engineer

Chris was watching The Howling when he heard the chine and he paused the movie and looked at his wrist cron. “Who in the world could be at my door at this hour?” He said to no one. Opening the door he saw Bridie and he smiled. “Well Hello....” He stopped and looked down the hall to see if someone was there or not. There wasn’t since his quarters were the only one on this deck and the rest were for dignitaries. .....”Bridie! Please come in dear. How are you doing? Did we have something planned because if so I forgot and I am sorry.” He stepped to the side to allow her in.

Chris

She shook her head. “No… nothing. But if it’s a bad time, I can go?” She stepped in, but motioned to the hall willing to depart if he wanted alone time tonight. “I just wanted to ask about a crewman. But off the record. So … thought of you here, instead of your office in uniform.” She was picking at her nails in nervousness once more. A habit she had always had and an obvious tell anyone would know about her now.

Bridie

He frowned a bit. “Come on in dear. You are always welcome here and you know that.” He walked over to the kitchen. “Can I get you something to drink babe?” The T.V. had a vicious looking werewolf paused on it. He poured himself some wine and waited for her answer. “I will answer if I can. I depends on the crew member and the information asked. Girlfriend or even if you were my wife, there would still be things that you cannot know. I still have to be the Captain no matter what happens. I hope you understand that.” He was serious.

Chris

She smiled and nodded, grinned at the screen then settled at the table, her back to the view to keep from being distracted. “Something strong, I think… your choice. I’m working second shift to handle some discipline and training tomorrow, so I don’t have morning wake up to worry about.”

As he mentioned his limits, she nodded. “I know. And I only expect information you can share. I would never pry,” she sighed heavily and looked at her hands on the table, her fingers fidgetting, “Well, not where I wasn’t allowed, anyway…”

After a moment, she just blurted it out. “I need to know about Kane. The Doc. I’ve read his record, Chris. Firefighter, medic, extreme situations where he CHOSE to go into the fray, into the mess, and help people. So why is he on this ship with so much rage and anger it’s like he’s being forced to do his job?” There was a sincere concern and compassion for the man in her voice. She looked down cause she didn’t want him to see her concern. He hadn’t hurt her, or Jodders, but there was still… something there that was poised on the edge of exploding that concerned her deeply.

Bridie