Posted by Commander Jason Reilly (XO) in Side Sim - And Now… Security

Posted by Lieutenant Alita Claire (Chief Security Officer) in Side Sim - And Now… Security

Posted by Commander Jason Reilly (XO) in Side Sim - And Now… Security
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Lieutenant Alita Claire… she intrigued Reilly, more so than most on the ship. Obviously intelligent and capable of holding her own in situations, she had an energy… at least in her file… that seemed unique. Looking over her file, her meeting request was done directly, not via a calendar appointment. =^= Lieuteant Claire. Please come to the XO’s office when you can. Thank you. =^=

Reilly, XO

Five minutes later Alira rang the chime of the XO’s office. She was freshly dressed and showered form a workout and due to formally begin her shift in an hour. Ringing the chime, she waited, curious to speak with the XO.

• Alita, MO/COS

The door slid open and the new XO stood up from behind his desk and moved towards her. “Ah, Lieutenant. Thank you so much for coming by. I hope it wasnt too much of an interruption to your schedule. I’m Commander Jason Reilly.” and he extended his hand to her.

Reilly was of average height for a human, and had brown hair. His eyes were exceptionally green, though, and it intensified the alertness evident in them. He wore his uniform almost casually, as if he was still getting used to it.

“Do come in and have a seat, won’t you?” and he gesturing to one of a pair of chairs in front of his desk. Gesturing to the crates taking up much of the floor space, he said “Sorry for the state of things. Still settling in, as it were.”

Reilly, XO

Alita stepped in and shook the new XO’s hand warmly noting the handsome man’s green eyes. Her heart skipped a beat and she wondered ‘No, please no.’. Smiling about the crates, she nodded and sat down.

“I completely understand the whole unpacking situation. I think I still have a box from two transfers ago. I’m almost afraid to look in it. Pleased to meet you Commander.” she said pleasantly.

• Alita, MO/COS

He smiled easily at her and took a seat after she did. “I think I threw away most of my boxes like that.” and he chuckled. “And again, thank you so much for coming. I know you are busy, and I don’t want to take up too much of your time. I am trying to meet, one on one with all the Command Staff. And I wanted to ask you what I, as Executive Officer, can do for you? Anything. I’m new, so now’s the time to ask for the things you keep being denied because, frankly, I don’t know that you don’t need it yet.” and he smiled again.

Reilly, XO

Alita returned his smile easily.

“Oh please, feel free to take up as much of my time as you like. Rank has it’s privileges after all, doesn’t it? Or maybe you’re still learning that. Honestly I can’t think of anything that we actually need. I want a Captain and First Officer who knows a little bit about every department and takes everything they have to say seriously but isn’t afraid to make the command decision. That’s something I never had to worry about with Remy.” Alita paused and smiled, “That is… Captain Boudreaux. Close quarters can breed familiarity, I’m sure you’re familiar with that.”

“How do you feel about welcome parties Commander? I am the ships defacto chef.” she said trying to divert attention from her slip up.

• Alita, MO/COS

Reilly’s green eyes flashed and a small smile crossed his lips. He leaned forward and said “Ok. Elephant in the room time. You want an XO who does all that, then that relationship is based on trust. Now… I dont mind you calling your great-great-great whatever Grandpa by his first name in here, but folks outside this or his office my take… a more colorful… view of your relationship if that slips out in general conversation. So just keep an eye on that, and none will be the wiser. Ok?” and he smiled a bit and leaned back. “Skipper told me when I met him. He thought it better I know then then find out later.” and he pause and let her adjust to the new information and then said “Oh, and I love parties. Any excuse works for me, as long as the food is good.” and he smiled and winked.

Reilly, XO

Alita met the new XO’s eyes and merely nodded.

“Well, I guess I’ll have it figured out within the next two weeks then. And as far as all that family stuff goes? Yeah, it’s an interesting adjustment. I usually don’t slip like that sir.” Alita explained.

• Alita, MO/COS

He waved off her explanation and smiled. “No worries, Lieutenant. Just a piece of friendly advice. Now… questions. Which ones do you have for me before we get down to Security operations?”

Reilly, XO

“Well, start by just giving me your pedigree. I prefer to hear it from you rather than looking at a file. And then I’d like to know your expectations of me as an officer.” Alita said calmly, her green eyes meeting his.

• Alita, MO/COS

He smiled and said “Pedigree… well, I suppose I’ve been called worse than a dog before..” and he leaned back in his chair. “My background is complicated, but i will do my best to distill it down. I started as a Star Fleet brat, both mom and dad currently serve. Graduated the Academy with a Security specialization and due to my aptitude with languages I was moved to Intel a few years later. Served there for some time, got bored. Went to the Diplomatic Corps. Got bored again, went back to Intel. Then it was determined that the Wolverine needed an XO and voila… here I am. As far as what I expect from you… I expect you to do your job the best you know how to do it. I’m not here to tell how your department should work. Thats your job. My job is to set goals and priorities. You meet those, we will be fine. You exceed those? I’ll be very impressed. You fail to meet them, we will talk and figure out why. You continue to fail, I’ll make sure we get someone in here to do the job right… which I don’t expect to happen. Your file is solid and your evals the same. That work for you?”

Reilly, XO

Alita nodded and smirked just a bit.

“That works just fine by me. And many creatures have pedigrees. On certain planets even butterflies have pedigrees. Don’t worry Commander, I don’t think you’re a butterfly but, I do hope you don’t plan to get bored with the Wolverine anytime soon. I would find that very unbecoming a first officer.” Alita said.

• Alita, MO/COS

He looked at her with mock shock and said “Have you read the personnel files and mission briefings? Seriously… If I get bored here I’m just not paying attention.” and he laughed. “I have no plans to get bored or leave. I can promise you that.”

Reilly, XO

Alita grinned from ear to ear. She was pleased he caught on quickly.

“Personally I don’t see who one could get bored on this particular ship but, I had to be certain. I’m glad to hear it.” she said.

• Alita, MO/COS

He smiled and said “I aim to please, Lieutenant. Do you have anything else?”

Reilly, XO

Alita relaxed again settling into a more professional posture.

“No, I can’t think of anything.”

She paused for a long second then shook her head in finality.

• Alita, MO/COS

Reilly nodded once and said “Good. Now, as we have one of the more colorful crews in Star Fleet, I am going to task you with completing a background screening for all personnel within the next ten days. Everyone, Command staff included, are to be screened, vetted, and all necessary updates made to the files. Any flags are to be brought to the attention of me and the Captain.” and he paused and grinned. “Let me rephrase that… Any new flags from the last screening.” and he chuckled. “You can bring them all at once or as they are done, either way. When you are done, you and I will review and the Captain and us will discuss any necessary items that may have arisen. Understood?”

Reilly, XO

This time it was Alita’s turn to give a horrified look, but it was genuine. She wanted to lunge across the desk and laugh in the man’s face or run out the door to the nearest liquor cabinet and drown her sorrows but, she was raised with much more composure than that.

“It’s a very good thing I have a computer and a team and a fully stocked kitchen. This crew is nothing but flags sir. In a sick way, I think that’s what makes the ship work. Naturally I will do as you request. It’s going to be a fun ten days. Perhaps I should get started sooner rather than later.” she suggested.

• Alita, MO/COS

He smiled, seeing the micro tells of expression and was pleased she knew the amount of work he had just dumped on her. At least she isnt one to just say ‘Yes’ no matter what. he thought to himself. He then chuckled and said “Oh, of that I am well aware. But like I said… just new flags. Anything that’s cropped up since the last review. I’ll just assume the flags before that have been… worked out. That lessen the blow a bit?” and he smiled a genuinely friendly smile.

Reilly, XO

Alita pondered that for a few seconds and finally decided it wouldn’t do to start this working relationship with a half truth.

“I’ll let you know when it’s over.” she said but couldn’t help the smile.

Unfortunately, she knew it was the one that made her freckles show and her green eyes sparkle. But that was something she couldn’t control.

• Alita, MO/COS

Reilly smiled back, his green eyes containing a sparkle of their own, and said “Fair enough. You have any thing for me before you head out, Lieutenant?”

Reilly, XO

Alita settled back in the chair and thought for several seconds.

Finally meeting his gaze, “I appreciate your comment regarding my family situation. Sometimes it takes fresh eyes to show someone what they need to see but, this whole ship is my family, not just him. And you sir, are new here, and I’m hoping I will learn to like and respect you but, for now, please, don’t forget, this is my family. Unless you plan to fire me, I’m the COS.”

She paused again and smiled becoming light hearted.

“Also, if you’re awake at some strange hour and seem to be drawn by the smell of cooking, it’s probably my quarters. The door always seems to be ajar, I always seem to be up doing something, and I’m almost never alone. Please come in and make yourself at home, almost everybody else does. If that’s all I should probably get started on this rather large assignment.” she said with a smile.

• Alita, MO/COS

He smiled and nodded and said “I’ll keep that in mind. And the invitation as well. My door is usually closed, but if you hear the piano playing, feel free to knock.” and he laughed slightly. He then became slightly more serious, but the smile remained. “And I know this is a family to a lot of folks here… and I know I’m new. And I’m not going to inject myself into that family dynamic unless I’m invited. But… we have jobs to do. And I will make sure those jobs get done, and done to the best of our abilities. You, me, the Skipper, Mr. Petrov… all of us. As long as that happens, family can do what family does. Fair enough?”

Reilly, XO

Alita quickly picked up on the fact that he had mentioned Petrov. She liked this one already but telling him as much, so soon, probably wouldn’t be a good idea.

“Absolutely sir. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a lot of brand new work to do.” Alita said with a bit of laughter in her voice.

• Alita, MO/COS

Reilly smiled and said “There are seventy people on board, Lieutenant. I have the utmost confidence you can handle it.” and he laughed. “Dismissed, but the door is open whenever you need anything.” and he stood and offered his hand.

Reilly, CoS

Alita bowed ever so slightly and shook his hand firmly before meeting his green eyes and leaving.

• Alita, MO/COS