Posted by Lieutenant Tom Jarvis (Internal Security) in IntSec Office (Tag: XO… Maybe)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Magnús Pétursson (First Officer) in IntSec Office (Tag: XO… Maybe)

Posted by Lieutenant Tom Jarvis (Internal Security) in IntSec Office (Tag: XO… Maybe)
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Tom sat in his office. He knew the XO had come aboard and read the Internal Security dossier on the man as he had with all the crew. He wondered if the man would come visit him and, should the XO decide to, Tom wondered how many times the XO would make his introductory visit before he get a chance to watch the recording’s Tom would inevitably make for him.

• Tom, IntSec

After finishing the meeting with the Chief Intelligence officer Magnus made his way to the Internal Security Office. He’d made a note to visit the mysterious location. He’d never worked directly with Internal security much, mostly because he considered it to be a redundant service. He was curious as to what this meeting would be like. Pressing the chime on the door he waited for an answer.

XO

The door opened and the rather average looking man behind the desk stood up. He straightened his black on black uniform.

“Welcome Commander Pétursson. I’ve been expecting you.”

Several holographic displays were floating above the black surface of the desk. Mostly internal sensor feeds from the interior of the ship. In front of the desk were two chairs of a design the Commander likely hadn’t seen before.

The office appeared to double as Tom’s quarters as there was an entertainment center, a futon, a replicator, and other necessary amenities on the other side of the room.

• Tom, IntSec

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“So you have,” Magnus said slowly as he examined the strange room. If anything this would be an interesting meeting “So tell me, Lieutenant, what is it precisely that you do. None of the ships I’ve served on have had an Internal Security presence. I’m frankly not certain what it is that you do. Beyond the flavour text that is” He invited himself to sit down, crossing his legs as he did so.

XO

The chair adjusted automatically giving Magnus perfect support and comfort. Tom made a small gesture and the screens appeared to sink into the surface of the desk and vanish.

“Honestly Commander, since we left Federation space there’s not a lot for me to do as an Internal Security agent.” Tom said as he sat in the chair behind the desk.

Tom’s appearance was entirely unremarkable. He looked like someone that could vanish into a crowd while under direct surveillance.

“Stationed on a ship as I currently am, outside of Federation space, my primary duties are to monitor the crew for potential security issues and to put my talents to use as the Command staff sees fit, providing that it does not go against or interfere with my duties to do so.”

Tom leaned forward and placed his elbows on the desk.

“Now Commander it’s your turn. Did you choose assignment to the Genesis or was it chosen for you?” Toms delivery and body language looked completely casual, but something in Tom’s eyes gave the impression that he was studying Magnus very closely.

• Tom, IntSec

There was no change in expression except for a slight narrowing of his faded blue eyes “Both” He started “I was on somewhat of a probation until Captain King’s unexpected retirement and Captain Marius’ promotion, Command wanted a seasoned first officer, I was available. They tossed me on the first ship to Black rock and I got a lift as far as they could get me. A few days on a Runabout later and I caught up with you way out here” His smile widened ever so slightly “Of course the opportunity to serve on a ship like the Genesis doesn’t come every day don’t you agree Lieutenant?”

XO

“Yes, opportunities are few and far between.” Tom agreed.

Tom smiled.

“How rude of me… Would you like something to drink?” Tom asked.

• Tom, IntSec

Magnus shook his head “No thank you, I had some water earlier and I don’t plan to go to the restroom for at least another thirty minutes” He said smiling slightly “I’m a very attentive person Lieutenant. I see things, patterns I notice stuff yet I haven’t noticed you. You’re somewhat of a mystery, I’ve read almost nothing about you, your file is mostly just status reports no personal notes from anyone” He swapped his crossed legs “If I were a paranoid man I’d say someone spent a lot of time trying to erase you from our files but it doesn’t feel like that does it?” He asked cutting straight through their small talk.

XO

“There’s a reason for that Commander.” Tom said sitting back down with a glass of water that had a piece of fruit in it that appeared to be peach.

Tom looked across the desk at Magnus. Magnus had already stated that he was unfamiliar with Internal Security but that wasn’t what Magnus was interested in.

“You won’t find personal notes as I’m a bit of an anomaly. One might say that I’m involuntarily forgettable.”

Tom let that sit for a moment to gauge Magnus’ reaction.

For most people, there wouldn’t have been a discernible reaction in Magnus’ face beside his continued half-smile but Tom could notice a slight reaction in the Commanders eyes, a slight twitch of interest.

“I’m sure you’re familiar with psionics are you not?”

• Tom, IntSec

“Sure, mental processes such as telepathy or empathy. I’ve dealt with psionics in the past, I once met a Vulcan Monk who taught me mental excersises to shield my mind from being read without permission, I was never really good at them” He said with the same half-smile.

XO