Royal didn’t stop to drop off his bags, he went directly to the bridge. Stepping off the turbolift, he looked over the bridge and smiled at the few faces he saw there. The Ensign at the Security station immediately stepped in front of him and said “Sir. Can I help you?” in a tone that conveyed his concern that an unknown individual just walked onto the bridge. Sinclair smiled inwardly, the action and tone making him remember that he was no longer a Security officer himself. He looked at the Ensign and said “I am Lieutenant Commander Sinclair. New ship’s Counselor. I was told to report to the Captain.” He made no move to bypass the Security Ensign who, after verifying Sinclair;s identity, said “Welcome aboard, Sir. Captain is in the Ready Room.” and indicated the door. Sinclair smiled and said “Thank you very much.” and walked over to the door and pressed the chime.

Lt. Cmdr. Royal Sinclair, CNS