Posted by D Grisham in Shuttlebay One

Posted by Lieutenant Riley Dekker (CNS & 2O) in Shuttlebay One

Posted by Lieutenant Thomas McGregor (COS) in Shuttlebay One
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Leaving the Briefing Room, Riley ordered the turbolift down the two decks that separated them from Shuttlebay One.

“While I don’t want to overwhelm our hosts, I think two teams, heavy on science, will find the right balance. Lt. Thor, I’d like you to lead a team with Lts. Marishka and McGregor. Lt. Michaels, you’re with me. If you have a scientist from your department to assist Lt. Thor’s team that would be welcome. McGregor, a member of your department to assist my team would be equally welcome.”

Thomas nodded, and summoned NE Dan-O to the shuttlebay before moving closer to the CE.

As the turbolift doors opened, Riley knew there was a component missing from their away mission.

=/\=Dekker to Valleea, please report to Shuttlebay One for an away mission.=/\=

Dekker, CNS

Dagen did a slow circle around the shuttle and gave it a visual. The on board computer would do an automatic diagnostic on startup. What he could ‘see’ was limited but it made him feel a little more useful than standing about waiting to launch. He heard Dekker’s suggestions. They fit well inside the parameters of the previous recommendations by the Captain, though he figured he’d have a security grunt along and not the security chief. That was fine. As he finished his circuit he came to stand by MacGregor. Dagen was dressed in a standard away mission uniform with the ‘jacket’ over his tunic.

“You were on the first contact, right?” he asked him. “Any tips on what to expect or how to behave?” They had done a lot of monitoring of transmissions and had noted that they were still struggling with unity. Dagen had always thought that a world that was insular would struggle with that until they became a part of a greater whole like the Federation. There they were one of many, but they would feel more unified together in being a part of something larger. Dagen had always thought that was more a psychological thing culturally but it did seem to work.
- Dagen, CE

“I was still over here,” Thomas reminded him. “But from the report I got back from the guards I got to send, expect to feel short and don’t expect much physical contact.”

“Keep your eyes and ears open,” Came the voice of the CSO, as he walked past the two men, heading towards Riley. As he passed, he uttered under his breath, barely audible, but if they’d been paying attention they might have been able to hear the words “And don’t trust them.”

“While Lt. Michaels is right to be cautious, they’ve given us no sign at this point that they are anything but welcoming and friendly. McGregor’s correct thought, they are tall. We were treated on their ship. They’re curious about us, but I sensed no deception on the part of their leaders.”

David moved next to Riley. “Thank you for coming with me.” He wished that he could elaborate more, but if anyone would trust that David was respecting the Temporal Prime Directive, it was Riley.

“I can pilot our shuttle if you need me to,” David added, giving Riley a sideways grin.

-David Michaels, CSO

COS

“Yes, you can take us down,” Riley agreed knowing David didn’t get as much opportunity to exercise his piloting skills as he’d like.

Dekker, CNS

OOC: Sage needs to be with one of the teams, doesn’t she?

OOC: Feel free to join Riley and David. I do not think anyone will mind. We’d be happy to have you.

IC:
David looked over at Riley. “I promise to get us down there in one piece.” He said slyly, giving a wink.

-David Michaels, CSO