10 minutes or so after he called, Thalos arrived at his office, was the new Lt waiting or not, he would soon find out, he entered the office and immediately in his chair

Ten minutes or so after sending for the new officer, Thalos arrived at the Security Office.

The walk from the bridge had given him time to finish reviewing the Lieutenant’s service record. On paper, the officer appeared competent enough, but Thalos had long ago learned that personnel files only told part of the story. Character was revealed in person.

The doors slid open and he stepped inside.

His silver eyes immediately swept the room, taking stock of who was present and who was not. Had the new Lieutenant arrived early? On time? Or were they still making their way through the ship?

He would know soon enough.

Without breaking stride, Thalos crossed the office and took his seat behind the desk. The familiar surroundings settled around him as he activated his terminal and brought up the officer’s file once more.

His antennae angled forward slightly as he reviewed the information.

Punctuality was a small thing, but it often revealed much about an individual.

For now, he waited.

Patiently.

Soon enough, the newest member of the Merrimack’s Security Department would walk through that door, and Thalos would begin determining exactly what kind of officer they were.

Lieutenant Thalos ch’Ravik
Chief Of Security
Uss Merrimack