Michael arrived in sickbay, more nervous ticks than man. “Ummm. Michael Jameson, Chief Engineer. Reporting for boarding physical.” If anyone heard him, they scarcely showed any sign. Then again, he had been speaking at something akin to a whisper. He scratched the back of his head, tugged at his collar, loosening and dropping one of his rank pips. He quickly reaffixed it before approaching the nearest medical uniform, not checking who was in it. “Um. I’m Chief Engineer, the new Michael Jameson. Or Michael Jameson, new Chief Engineer.” Someone, please put me out of my misery. he thought.

-Lt(j.g.) Michael Jameson, CE