Posted by Captain Johann Dvorak (CO) in Captain’s Office- New Beginnings

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Mathys Ducote (Chief Engineer) in Captain’s Office- New Beginnings

Posted by Captain Johann Dvorak (CO) in Captain’s Office- New Beginnings
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SNIP

“No, it’s not that big of a deal,” Johann said as he sat down at his desk. “Just that it’s sad to see someone young… umm… let’s say, realize the limits of their potential. More I should not say. I’ll be over it in a minute or two.”

“Limitations are important because we can’t rise without acknowledging them first. And some are more challenging than others.” Mathys’ thoughts drifted to his son still on Earth and within his ex-wife’s custody. The fight seemed endless and being in Starfleet didn’t help his case.

Pretty philosophical young guy, Johann thought.

He shrugged off the negative thoughts when the CO spoke again.

“The ship itself is actually doing rather well,” the Captain said, as he changed the topic to something directly relevant to his new Chief Engineer’s responsibilities. “Probably because we haven’t collided with anything recently. But you’ll probably need to make your own assessment. We haven’t had a permanent chief engineer for a while. I’m sure you’ve heard of the staffing issues back at fleet.”

Johann took a sip from his water glass as he let that particular statement hang in the air slightly.

– Johann Dvorak, CO

“Oh yes. Also heard rumors you eat any CE that you hate. If you do, I would taste best in a gumbo. Do not forget the holy trilogy. Unless you want my spirit to come back to haunt you.” Mathys managed to keep a cheeky straight face during his request. It was clear he knew about the issues, but took the chance to lighten the topic. Mainly the more outrageous rumors.

The Captain couldn’t help himself but burst out laughing. It was a pretty good joke. It wasn’t true. Well… there was that one time… but that was like… 8 years ago? And the guy was a traitor…

He leaned deeper in the chair as he doubled back on an earlier subject. “From what I’ve heard and seen, the ship seems to be working fine. If your past Engineer heads have done their job, there is very little for me to do aside from shake up the routine.”

-CE, Mathys Ducote

“Yeah, pretty much.” It was self evident.

“You came to us by way of the Dresden, right? Captain Holloway still there?” Dresden and Europa had a joint-operation with Memorial shortly after Dvorak took command of Europa. Though it was highly classified. And that was also 10 years ago.

– Johann Dvorak, CO

“Yes. Sorry to say I know more of the lady than the Captain. However, I don’t think his name was Holloway. I only remember meeting the man in charge once or twice, and he never stuck in my head. I won’t force a fellow to be social if he doesn’t want to.” Mathys admitted, his nose scrunched up in thought.

“Apologies if he was a good friend of yours.”

Mathys watched to see the CO’s reaction to his comment.

-CE, Mathys Ducote

“Oh, this guy would stick in your head if you met him. He used to be Borg. But, no, I didn’t know him that well myself, actually. We just worked together on a mission once while he was commanding Dresden. That… might have been 10 years ago.”

Johann suddenly felt old. He had been quite young for a Captain when he had gotten started, but now he was in his mid-forties, and had ended up the longest serving CO in Fleet Six Black Fleet.

– Johann Dvorak, CO

“Yeah, this fellow didn’t look like he was part Borg.” Dvorak’s description confirmed what Mathys suspected. His past commanding officer and the one mentioned were different people.

“He sounds like an interesting person, would’ve loved to meet him. Never encountered any sort of Borg tech myself.”

Noticing the CO drifting off again, concern brushed Mathys’ expression. He instinctively leaned in and took a good look at the man.

“You sure you’re all right? You’re drifting off.”

-CE, Mathys Ducote