Posted by Ensign Paul Knight (Security Officer) in Presim post Meeting with the xo or first officer?

Posted by Commander Roman Alden (First Officer & Chief Science Officer) in Presim post Meeting with the xo or first officer?

Posted by Ensign Paul Knight (Security Officer) in Presim post Meeting with the xo or first officer?
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Paul finished off his brief meeting with the captain as he attempted to find the first officer’s office or the xo office. He was not sure what the command structure was like on this ship but he would look it up on the computer later after all of the intros were complete and hopefully getting settled in. As he walked to the lift and took it to deck 3 in hopes to find the first officer or xo. as he closed on the area as he came to the door the tapped the doorbell. As he stood there quietly for a responce.

Ensign Paul Knight
Jo Security Officer

Rand was sitting at the table, wrangling an unhappy Pipkin, and long fluffy white and orange fur was getting all over her uniform. “Sit still, I donnae wan’ ta hurt ya.” Rand was attempting to cut her claws that had gotten too long when she heard the chime. “Roman, can ya get da door? She’s bein’ difficult.”

Yeoman Rand

Roman was laying on the bed, reading from his PaDD while Rand attempted to wrangle the little Netherland dwarf bunny. “Alright, I’m going,” he said, setting down his PaDD. He switched quickly from a casual shirt to his uniform blue one, and as he passed Rand on the way to the door he stopped for a quick moment, stole a kiss on her cheek, and then headed to the door.

Ensign Knight had not, in fact, found the first officer’s office, but his personal quarters. And Rand, the captain’s yeoman? His girlfriend. Alden was always calm and cool, known for his stoicness, but the stiffness in his body language would tell the Ensign he was not quite happy about the intrusion. “Ah, Ensign, what exactly was it you needed so badly you felt the need to come find me in my quarters?” He asked. His tone was not unkind nor angry, but a tad tight as he addressed Knight, waiting expectantly for an answer. His accent was a crisp, posh English one, his presentation exceedingly formal as he stood with perfect posture, his uniform spotless and smooth.

(OOC: So as a side note, welcome aboard!! This is my character Alden, he’s always a formal stickler to everyone, you’re all good aha.)

~ Lt Cmdr Alden, XO/CSO

“I was wanting to introduce myself to you, sir! I had hoped to this was the office but apparently, I was wrong. I am so sorry to have bothered you, sirs I thought this was your office but founding out this was your private quarters.” Paul said almost in a panic. but he did his best to keep his composure. he could feel he was bothering the first officer and the yeoman apparently his companion.” I am again truly sorry.” as he slowly moved back from the door. “I better go.” as he went white after his last statement.

Ensign Paul Knight
Jo Security Officer

Rand felt bad for the poor officer. Having her own severe anxiety, she noticed his panic. She stood putting the fluff ball back in the cage and locking the door. She brushed the fur off as best she could and picked up her PaDD. “She should be fine now Cmdr.” Knight didn’t have to introduce himself to the XO and she applauded his bravery. If she didn’t have to when she came on board she would not have. She was due down in the Galley to help Chef Gorshin prep for a formal dinner the Sentinel was hosting. She gave Knight a reassuring smile as she slipped out the door. Besides dealing with every day issues for the crew was the XOs job. So he kind of needed to know who they were. She’d get out of the way to avoid making the situation more awkward. She looked down at the rabbit hair on her uniform, ugh she’d have to find a lint roller first. She made her way across the hall to her office.

Yeoman Rand

Roman let Rand past to go to her office and get her work done. Then he stepped out of his quarters to speak with Knight. “Command quarters and the yeoman’s office are the only things on this deck. Because I am both the first officer and the chief science officer, I use the CSO’s office as my office.” He explained to Knight as he walked with him towards the lift. It was also because Roman just liked his labs so much he’d rather work closer to them. “You are our new security officer, yes? Have you checked in with Lieutenant Anders?”

~ Lt Cmdr Alden, XO/CSO

He was not sure what to say now after the quick departure of the yeoman. He listened to the first officer carefully. as they walked along.”Yes sir! I am the new security officer and that was my next stop, sir…” Paul said with a crackling voice now. as he did not say anymore as he was now facing the lift doors and tapped the call button a few times.

Ensign Paul Knight
JO Security Officer

Alden could tell Knight was nervous. It wasn’t much something he could relate to. Even as an Ensign himself, Alden had always been confident, sure he was right, and headstrong. Being with Rand, who had a severe anxiety problem helped him understand better, but even before that, he likely would’ve said something. His goal wasn’t to make new officers feel horrible. “Relax, Ensign, everyone makes mistakes, especially on their first day. Have you served aboard a starship before, or is this your first?”

~ Lt Cmdr Alden, XO/CSO

“Sir, again I am sorry for the error.” Paul was trying to make a good impression. but failed. “thank you for accompanying me to the lift. sir! Paul said with a small smile that slipped away pretty fast. “it was not my intention to bother anyone in the privacy of their quarters.” Paul said flatly. as the lift doors opened as he moved to enter the turbo lift as he grabbed a handhold. “Deck 5....” Paul said quickly as he waited for any other response from the first officer.

Ensign Paul Knight
JO Secuirty Officer

Alden was well-known for his distaste for excuses and blubbering, the latter of which he found Knight to be doing now. His annoyance however was scarcely visible on his face as he stepped into the lift with Knight, intending to go to deck 9, the location of his lab. He’d been meaning to go there today anyway, just not quite so.. soon. Or abruptly. “I’m well aware of your intentions, Ensign.” He’d already excused the mistake, he’d not do it again. “Have you served on a starship before?” He asked again. He was beginning to assume that answer was no.

~ Lt Cmdr Alden, XO/CSO