He walked over to Marius and locked eyes with him. “This is a peaceful first contact mission until we have a definite proof of it being anything else, is that clear Commander?” he asked in a kind voice.
Leaving the ex-COS and the COS in charge made Julien feel a tad bit apprehensive, he knew Calvin too well. This would be the first situation where his XO had to be peaceful and diplomatic. He looked pointedly over at Dagen, who was the most level-headed senior officer left behind. “I rely on you to keep us safe and make this one for the history books of peaceful first contact.” he said.

• Julien King, CO

Sage smiled at hearing her name for the away team, then looked over at Calvin. He’d behave himself, she knew that, so why all the concern from Julien? She had every faith in her husband—besides, he wouldn’t blow up the Merry with her on it. Right? Right.

—Sage

OOC: I thought I posted something day before yesterday.
IC:
The sensors showed that there was a large space for smaller craft on the top of the Merry. As there was no forcefield like the entrances to Starfleet shuttle bays, there was a mechanism to open up the top and then closing. There were mechanisms to drain air from the space as well as reintroduce a breathable atmosphere into the closed chamber.
GM

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