Posted by Civilian Aiofemi T. Oshiro (Director of Medical and Social Services) in First Impressions

Posted by Captain Eela Dasca (Lt. Governor) in First Impressions

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A tiny smirk played on Dasca’s lips as she set her coffee down and rose to her feet. “Come with me,” she said simply, moving towards her door. She offered no explanation as she moved past Cort’s office and Elema’s reception desk and stepped in the wide hallway. Eela simply paused, fully expecting Oshiro would be there with her.

~Eela Dasca, Lt. Gov.

Ai was surprised when the Lieutenant Governor rose to her feet and she automatically did the same thing. Grabbing her bag as she stood. “Um…yes of course,” she said as she followed her, eyes wide as many thoughts raced through her brain. Maybe she is leading me to the elevator and out of the building. Did I do or say something wrong? There was a little bit of anxiety building up in her as she followed close behind the woman clutching the strap of her bag as it hung on her shoulder.

Dr. Ai Oshiro, DMSS?

Eela moved with the confidence of a woman who had many years behind her, and while she could have her own self-doubts she also knew her worth. Oed toyed with that balance more than she cared for and if she were to dig deeper she’d know it wasn’t just the colony. It had been a theme the last few years. But the small wins she had had on Oed were slowly giving her something back she hadn’t know she had lost.

Dasca led the new Director to the lift and tapped her security card. She stepped him, offering Aiofemi a smile and a wink. Rather than going down as Oshiro might be expecting, Dasca hit her keycard and it allowed her to punch in the next level above. They were going up, but there was only one other floor in the Tower…

it took little time and Eela stepped out, and waited for her companion. “Rule number one about Oed is that half the time in leadership it’s trial by fire. Unexpected things happen and most of the time they will try your patience and your skills. The other rule of thumb I’m going to give you is that be open and honest with Governor Hyrushi. Dissembling will get you no where.”

~Eela Dasca, Lt. Gov.