Posted by Ensign Charles-Louis (Engineering Officer) in Side Sim [Tag: Ynuchausti]: Fixing Stuff

Posted by Ensign Jhalae Ynuchausti (Acting Chief Engineer) in Side Sim [Tag: Ynuchausti]: Fixing Stuff

Posted by Ensign Charles-Louis (Engineering Officer) in Side Sim [Tag: Ynuchausti]: Fixing Stuff
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An unexpected overload had hit one of the consoles in Engineering. It was nothing too violent, a few sparks, but it was still enough to phase the Ensign who had previously been working at the stations.

Charles was kneeling next to it, access panel open. He squinted, looked around stroking his facial hair,

“I am impressed, the Federation designed fuses actually held for this once.” he commented.

Looking up at his colleague, he added a small laugh, “That is just a joke we have in small ship repair. Besides, you are a strong officer, you would have outlived their failure.”

Leaning in closer to get a better look inside, Charles began searching for a cause. Tool in hand, he began the standard procedure of ‘look around until you find something off’

“Should we… Shouldn’t we tell Ens- I mean, Acting Chief Engineer Ynuchausti?” the other Ensign suggested.

|Ens. Charles-Louis,
Engineering Officer|

Jhalae’s PaDD beeped with the sound of the ship’s computer informing her of the situation in Engineering. Concern etched her face as she quickly made her way to the location.

Approaching the scene, she observed Ensign Charles-Louis with another engineer immersed in his diagnostic efforts. “What’s going on?” she inquired, her tone informal and filled with genuine curiosity.

Ensign Jhalae Ynuchausti
(Acting Chief Engineer)

“We are not quite sure yet,” Charles responded, still examining the console. “A small overload, could be anything. A loose connection, or a reversed coupling, something of that nature.”

The young NE timidly showed Jhalae the palm of his hand. The electric spark had left a small burn mark. “It kind of hurts still, should I go to sickbay?”

Charles let his opinion about that be known with a small chuckle from under the console.

|Ens. Charles-Louis,
Engineering Officer|

Jhalae wasnt used to looking out for others or giving commands. She crouched down to get a closer look at the burn on the young Ensign’s hand, her expression shifting to concern. “You should definitely have that checked in sickbay. It looks pretty bad.

Straightening up, she focused on the ongoing diagnostics. “Ensign Charles-Louis, keep me posted on the situation. I know the Captain will eventually find out about this,” she said with a drifting thoughtful expression. “I want to be able to let him know it’s taken care of. Make sure you follow all the safety protocols. She looked at the Ensign who hurt his hand, you should have been wearing saftey gloves.” She said slightly narrowing her eyes at him.

Ensign Ynuchausti
(Acting Chief Engineer)

“Well I… yes ma’am. I’ll get to sickbay.”

As the NE scurried off toward sickbay, Charles could be heard from underneath the console

“Hopefully it will leave an impressive scar, proof of his experience… an example to teach future Star Fleet engineers to not to touch your metal tools to the active power coupling.”

After a few more buzzes and whirs from his repair tools, Charles once again addressed Jhalae,

“Madame, can you check something for me if you would please? Are the lights on the panel still flashing yellow or have they gone stable?”

|Ens. Charles-Louis,
Engineering Officer|

Jhalae watched the Ensign scurry off to sickbay, her concern lingering even after he was out of sight. She couldn’t help but shake her head at his lack of caution, muttering to herself, “Young engineers these days, always underestimating the risks.” Turning her attention back to Charles-Louis, she approached the console where he was working. His nonchalant comment about the potential scar earned him a raised eyebrow from Jhalae, but she chose to focus on the task at hand.
“Of course, Ens. Charles-Louis,” Jhalae replied, her tone composed. She leaned over the console, analyzing the flashing lights. “Let me take a look.”
Her eyes scanned the panel, noting the sequence of the flashing lights. After a moment of silent observation, she straightened up and met Charles-Louis’s gaze. “It seems the lights have stabilized now. Looks like your repairs did the trick. Good job.”

Jhalae’s expression softened, a rare hint of approval in her eyes. “Make sure to document the incident with the Ensign in your report. We can’t have such accidents happening regularly. Safety is paramount, even if some prefer battle scars as proof of experience.”

She then glanced around the engineering bay, making mental notes of the ongoing tasks. “Continue the diagnostics, and inform me immediately if anything else comes up. I’ll be overseeing the repairs here. We can’t afford any more surprises today.”

Jhalae took a moment to reflect on the responsibilities that now rested on her shoulders. It was a role she was unaccustomed to, but she was determined to navigate the challenges with the same precision she applied to any situation. In the back of her mind, she couldn’t help but wonder how the Captain would react when he learned of the incident. Jhalae wanted ensure he received a report that reflected not just the problem but also the swift and effective resolution.

Ensign Ynuchausti
(Acting Chief Engineer)