01-27-2025, 09:30 AM
As Cassidy approached the captain, he couldn’t help but notice that he had attracted the gaze of a young engineering officer. He looked to be human, or mostly human anyway. His eyes seemed to follow Cassidy with a gleam of curiosity, and possibly admiration?
Many people stole glances at his implants when they thought he wasn’t looking, but few were brave enough to gawk so openly. Cassidy didn’t mind. After all, his implants were an impressive feat of engineering, and a happy reminder of his mentor who had designed them. If the engineer asked nicely, Cassidy might let him peek at the schematics.
The captain greeted Cassidy politely, though she seemed a bit preoccupied. Cassidy returned her smile and left her to her preparations.
I thought this ceremony was just a formality. Maybe there’s more going on here than I thought.
In the meantime, Cassidy decided to follow the captain’s suggestion and get to know his fellow crewmates, starting with the engineer who seemed eager to get to know him. He was standing next to a towering Gorn that Cassidy recognized from the crew manifest as Jadaris, the chief engineer. He flashed a broad, guileless grin and extended his cybernetic arm for a handshake.
“You must be the grease monkeys,” Cassidy said. His voice was rich and resonant, despite his relatively short stature. Among this group, he felt even shorter than he was. He found himself craning his neck more than usual. “At least, that’s what they called my dad’s engineering crew on the ship where I grew up. Never did find out why.
“I figured I’d come by and introduce myself since I’m half metal anyway. I’m Dr. Cassidy, I’ll be joining the medical team in case either of you need a tune up.”
== Tag Elliot/Jadaris ==
Many people stole glances at his implants when they thought he wasn’t looking, but few were brave enough to gawk so openly. Cassidy didn’t mind. After all, his implants were an impressive feat of engineering, and a happy reminder of his mentor who had designed them. If the engineer asked nicely, Cassidy might let him peek at the schematics.
The captain greeted Cassidy politely, though she seemed a bit preoccupied. Cassidy returned her smile and left her to her preparations.
I thought this ceremony was just a formality. Maybe there’s more going on here than I thought.
In the meantime, Cassidy decided to follow the captain’s suggestion and get to know his fellow crewmates, starting with the engineer who seemed eager to get to know him. He was standing next to a towering Gorn that Cassidy recognized from the crew manifest as Jadaris, the chief engineer. He flashed a broad, guileless grin and extended his cybernetic arm for a handshake.
“You must be the grease monkeys,” Cassidy said. His voice was rich and resonant, despite his relatively short stature. Among this group, he felt even shorter than he was. He found himself craning his neck more than usual. “At least, that’s what they called my dad’s engineering crew on the ship where I grew up. Never did find out why.
“I figured I’d come by and introduce myself since I’m half metal anyway. I’m Dr. Cassidy, I’ll be joining the medical team in case either of you need a tune up.”
== Tag Elliot/Jadaris ==