Posted by Lieutenant Commander Roger Sanks III (Number One) in Ready Room/Post Sim

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Elyss Zavey (Junior Science Officer) in Ready Room/Post Sim

Posted by Captain John Tiberius Glen (Captain) in Ready Room/Post Sim
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With her medical evaluation done, Elyss headed for the science department expecting to meet the Chief. However, upon arrival she was told Lt Malone was unavailable and that she should report to the Captain in his absence. Zavey took a deep breath. She hadn’t planned on meeting Captain Glen that day or even for several weeks, depending on the activities of the ship. Stilling the sudden rush of adrenaline that coursed through her veins, Elyss headed for the bridge. She had to admit her heart was beating rather fast when the lift doors opened onto the heart of the ship.

“Permission to enter, Sir?” The one in the center command chair didn’t look like the picture she’d seen of Glen, but he did turn and look over his shoulder at her. “Permission granted.”

The young Lt walked directly to the one who had spoken. “I’m Elyss Zavey, newly assigned. I tried to report to my department head but was told he is unavailable and that I should come up here and report to the Captain.”

The OIC gave her a nod and spoke. “Captain Glen is in the Ready Room.” Zavey looked where he indicated. With a nod of her own, Elyss walked over to the closed doors and palmed the chime for entrance.

“Please enter,” Glen replied. She was lucky to catch him as he had just returned from the surface of the planet.

“Yes, how can I help you?” the Captain asked.

• Glen, CO

As the Captain’s voice was heard from the inside, Elyss smoothed a hand over her hair and entered the room. “Yes Sir, Ltjg Elyss Zavey reporting for duty. I’m newly assigned to the Merrimack. Lt Malone wasn’t available so I was advised to report directly to you.” She tried to breathe through the nerves that were causing butterflies in her stomach.

Lieutenant Junior Grade Elyss Zavey
Junior Science Officer USS Merrimack

Lt. Cmdr. Sanks was talking to the captain about the away mission, and what was happening on board, while the captain was planetside. He was taking a sip of coffee when she entered, he put his cup down, stood up and stretched out his arm for a handshake. “Welcome to the Merrimack Lieutenant Zavey, I am Lieutenant Commander Sanks, the Executive Officer of the ship, this is Captain Glen.” He welcomed her. “Please have a seat.” he continued.
Lt. Cmdr. Sanks, Number One

Elyss returned the handshake, “Very nice to meet you, Sir.” Her eyes traveled over the first officer’s black hair and red goatee. That was an interesting look, she thought, before turning back to the Captain.

Lieutenant Junior Grade Elyss Zavey
Junior Science Officer USS Merrimack