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

Posted by Civilian Kenzo B’tren-Hyrushi (Governor) in First Impressions

Posted by Civilian Dorma Fen (Governor’s Assistant) 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…

Aiofemi placed one hand on her chest, a small sign of relief as she knew they were not headed to the first floor where the exit was but they were going up.

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.

She held on to the Lieutenant Governor’s words, for she intended to take every piece of advice she could get. “I understand,” she said quietly. Aiofemi could be reticent at times but her personality was one that was humble and honest. Her goal, as a doctor and department head, was to always work toward the best outcome and in the best interest of all parties involved, whatever that may be. However with this new role, and she was no longer a Starfleet officer, that may have to change. She knew her priority was now most likely going to lean in the direction of protecting the interest of the colonist and the government that supported them first, and only hope that the outcome is favorable to any other party involved since her role connected her with its leadership. She hoped, if not anything else, the Governor would pick up on the fact that she was prepared to fully take on the responsibilities of her new role.
“So has anything gone up in fire since you have taken office? I heard there were some protests. What are those about?” she asked as she stepped out of the lift with the Lt. Governor.

Dr. Ai Oshio, DMSS

“It’s complicated. Political maneuvering and not really what they seem. I can debrief you more later. And in my first week here I I dealt with several ‘fires’ as you call them. One that is Starfleet related and will no doubt will come back to bite me in the ass, but I’m used to pissing off an Admiral here and there. I can take it,” she said with a sly grin.

They quickly approached offices and at the reception desk was Hyrushi’s assistant. “Ms. Fen,” Eela said with a smile. “He should be expecting us.” This is of course, had been the plan all along, but Oshiro hadn’t known that.

~Eela Dasca, Lt. Gov.

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The red-haired Asian human woman smiled at the Liutenant Governor and said “Of course, Madame. The Governor is ready for you.” She pressed an ivon on her desk display and the large, ornate double doors to the left of her desk swung out and open.

Dorma Fen, Governor’s Aide

Dasca gave a gracious nod. “Thank you.”

The room beyond was spacious and white. Walls of glass from the left of the doorway gave an uninterrupted view of the city as they wrapped all the way around the far corner of the room and then continued on out of sight behind a three-quarters-high wall that extended from the far right corner of the room about three-quarters the length of the room. Set into the wall was a fireplace, in front of which was a large seating area with a low table surrounded by couches and chairs. In the far left corner of the glass walled room was a desk on a raised section of floor. Next to the desk, on a small table, sat a pot with a small plant inside. Set at an angle with two chairs before it, the lone occupant of the room seated behind the desk stood up as the Lieutenant Governor and new Cabinet member entered.

The figure appeared human… save for the eyes. Terran Asian features surrounded black eyes, like wet obsidian. Long, jet black hair flowed perfectly straight down the back of the figure halfway to their waist as he stood up. Dressed in a deep green suit with a deep blue paisley shirt under a vest that matched the suit, the figure stood and smiled. “Captain Dasca. Dr. Oshio. It is indeed a pleasure. Doctor, I am Kenzo B’tren-Hyrushi, Governor of the colony. Please be seated.” and he indicated the chairs in front of the desk.

Hyrushi, Gov

Aiofemi’s eyes met with the Governor’s and she quickly averted them, looking off to the side at one of the large windows then at the view of the city, because at that moment she found him to be quite attractive. She honestly had not expected him to be so. His jet black hair seemed perfect and his dark eyes were intriguing also familiar and had started to draw her in. Instinctively, her hand moved to her head to smooth her own dark hair, hoping her pressed-out curls were not trying to resurface just yet due to the amount of movement it took the get to this point. If it were to revert back to its curly state, it would start at the top leaving her with awkward curly hair on the top of her head and straight ends. It had happened before and she swore from that point on she would only wear her natural curls. Of all days she deviated from her commitment and wasn’t sure if she would regret it. As she ran her hand over her head, all seemed well with her hairstyle and it became the least of her conerns.
Now she’d hoped her predilection towards the Governor’s appearance had not come across in his or the Lieutenant Governor’s thoughts for she knew one thing about their species and that was that they could potentially access her thoughts.

She managed to lift her eyes to his, long enough to greet him as she smiled and said, “Governor Hyrushi. It’s an honor.” Then she took one of the seats he offered, placing her bag on the floor beside the chair.

Eela gave Oshiro a wink as she made her way over to Kenzo’s desk which should could probably find blindfolded given how often she was here. “I was just telling the doctor that our jobs as leaders on this colony are often trial by fire. I didn’t quite express that I was instigating one, but that too might often be the case.” Her and Hyrushi had difficult jobs and their decisions weren’t always going to gel perfectly with the rest of the cabinet. And somehow they all had to figure it out.

~Eela Dasca, Lt. Gov.

Aiofemi made a nervous nod at the Lieutenant Governor. She wasn’t entirely sure if it was in reference to the wink or if she was corroborating the statement about the conversation they had been having before they entered the room. She couldn’t help but feel she was unprepared to meet with the both at the same time. Surely there would be many more of these to come and of course, how she got through this one would determine how each one of them viewed her. It all felt like a test and therefore she felt a bit intimidated.
“I am sure I do not have to tell you that leadership is one of the hardest tasks that any being can take on. My adopted father told me once, “You can probably make the majority happy but you won’t be able to make everybody happy. However, you must stay focused on the mission and hope the others respect your decision and decide to follow you.” I do not envy your jobs. I do hope that I can do my part and hopefully ensure the work that affects the Medical and Social Services of the colony is one less thing that you have to extinguish from the flames.”

Dr. Ai Oshiro, DMSS