After quizzing the computer as to his whereabouts, Fin headed to the bridge where he was supposed to be. The Wolverine was truly a small ship—quite possible the smallest one she’d served on, so it didn’t take long to get there from her meeting with Mado.

As the doors parted to allow her entrance, several pairs of eyes looked in her direction, only showing interest once they discovered she was a new face.

Hands clasped behind her back, Fin approached the command chair. “Captain Boudreaux, Lt Fihnrilkk’Hob”ledn-ardol reporting for duty, Sir. I’m your new CIO.” The pronunciation of her name was done with exhaled and inhaled breath. Cam’h”lan was an extremely difficult language for most to learn. “Crewmembers usually just call me, Fin.”

—Fin, CIO