It would have to go up the chain if it was what she thought it was, or rather the situation was going to require the input or other people. And given the nature of the Chief of Security’s concern, she found herself wandering into Sickbay.

“Heya, Cass! What brings you in today?” Ensign Carmichael said.

She grinned. “Not me, so you’re all good. But is our new Chief available?”

He jabbed a thumb in the direction of the CMO’s office. “Yeah, Doctor Vock is there. Don’t know if he’s free but you can try.”

“Thanks Chris,” she replied and headed for the office.

She gave a quick knock rather than chiming since she found in spaces like this it was less jarring if someone was deeply focused on something.

Abrams, COS