Posted by Captain Jonathan McBride (CO, USS Centurion) in Meeting with McBride (fluid time line - Any you think needs adding?)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Tannenn Keen (Chief Fleet Science Officer) in Meeting with McBride (fluid time line - Any you think needs adding?)

Posted by Captain Jonathan McBride (CO, USS Centurion) in Meeting with McBride (fluid time line - Any you think needs adding?)
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“Good afternoon, Captain McBride, thank you for seeing me on such short notice.” Tannenn said with a light smile. as she regarded the taller man, “I hope I didn’t interrupt too much of your schedule?” nothing bothered her as much as interrupting another’s work.

Keen, CFSO

“Not at all. I’m always eager to meet new members of my senior staff, and given everything going on right now, we need to get you situated ASAP,” Jonathan said with a smile and gestured to the chairs at his desk. “Please, Commander, have a seat. I hope your journey here went smoothly? Oed’s a long ways out, so it’s always a toss up.”

Captain McBride, Starfleet CO

Tannenn smiled in relief, as she slid into one of the offered seats. “My pet ferrets did not escape their carrier during the trip, so I consider it a successful journey. In all honesty though everything was fine, thank you for asking.” she regarded him, “I am just glad for the chance and more knowledge. I hear we’re going to be having a gala soon?”

Keen, CFSO

Jonathan nodded. “Oed will be hosting a diplomatic contingent of Vren. If you haven’t heard about them, they are our nearest non-Federation neighbour and in the past there had been raids and attacks. Oed was disputed territory but we hadn’t heard anything from them in years. They’ve reached out the Federation for help due to a climate crisis that is quickly threatening their population. Negotiations and everything will happen here on Oed and this gala is basically the colony’s first contact face-to-face ever. So, high stakes, and a lot of risk. Expect Starfleet Science to be highly involved along with the civilian side in the research and discussions about their situation. And also expect a higher than usual security presence everywhere.”

Captain McBride, Starfleet CO

“Sounds like it is going to be very busy indeed. I will read up as much as I can so I don’t step on any toes or anything.” she said lightly but she really meant that she would study up so she wasn’t surprised by anything about the Vren. Keen and she did not currently know anything about the Vren she always enjoyed learning about new species and cultures. Keen had moments where the reaction was enthusiastic or complete boredom. She never knew what Keen’s perspective was going to draw out but she generally managed it well.

Keen, FCSciO

McBride nodded. “There is some limited information that we’ve been given, but keep in mind that it is not at all as much as you would like. After all, we only just learned what a Vren even looked like, recently, let alone their physiology and the ecology that is being threatened. Much will have to come from ur interactions with them, provided the early stages go well.” He gestured between them. “Our task as the senior Starfleet officers here is to help guide that interaction by making sure Oed is safe and the decision makers have everything they need to get on with the work of diplomacy. And you yourself will have a big role to play, but a lot of it is going to be us waiting around for the next step to occur,” he said with a lopsided smirk.

Captain McBride, Starfleet CO

“Ah the grand hurry up and wait rout, love that, but better than chaos ruining the whole affair.” Tannenn said with a small smile, even as Keen wiggled at the slightly cheshire-like quip, Keen never did like it when she used puns or witty remarks. Though when given the chance Keen brought out the really old ones that usually caused her to look them up later to find out what was the meaning behind the quote or quip.

Keen, CFSO

McBride nodded. “Indeed. But we’ve not been idle. I took the Centurion out with the senior staff just recently for a shakedown cruise to help us all get to know one another. Unfortunately, that means we’ll have to get you integrated in other ways. But expect to be called to the ship for patrols as needed. We run on a rotating stand-by schedule and if you’re on call, you must be prepared to be on the ship at your post within no more than thirty minutes. The Centurion work with the the Klingons to provide exterior defence for the planet, but our main role with the ship is system patrol and defence. The rest of work down is mostly collaborative with the civilian government and its agencies.”

Captain McBride, Starfleet CO

Tannenn nodded, “Do you allow pets on the Centurion or do I need to have a pet sitter on call for when I need to report to ship side duties?” Some Captain’s didn’t mind some did asking was best option for finding out for certain. She honestly hoped that bringing the ferrets would be okay she hadn’t been planet side long enough yet to meet any non Fleet that she could ask to watch the ferrets while she was ship side. Still if McBride said no pets allowed she would make that her next mission when she wasn’t working in the Science complex.

Tannenn Keen, CFSO

McBride considered this for a moment. “Senior officers have a single room, but you do share a washroom. I will allow a small pet if your neighbour is okay with it. I don’t want to be dealing with complaints due to allergies and such. But it’s a very small ship, so be mindful of that. The rooms are not as big as you have on other facilities.” He paused and then eyed her. “But Commander, I do caution you that the Centurion is a battleship. While we do have a rather nice lab, our primary mission is defence. If we’re going out, it’s likely for patrol or there is a threat. You should consider the risk factor and whether that is a situation you really feel comfortable bringing pets along for.”

Captain McBride, Starfleet CO

Tannenn gave a wry grin, “Twin ferrets they’ve never been separated and I don’t want to risk anyone with pet allergies I will start looking for a pet sitter I can trust. Is there anything you want to me start on from a science point for the down time currently?” She had no problem being in small quarters or shared quarters but she didn’t want to have to separate Ordo or Ryshi, ferrets were not keen on being alone.

Tannenn Keen, CFSO