02-23-2025, 02:47 PM
Upon being summoned, Mika could feel a growing sense of nervousness. As she approached the Briefing Room, she regretted leaving her coffee thermos in the Science Lab. Although the coffee would have helped calm her nerves, it would not have been as professional as carrying a PADD for note-taking. She felt somewhat out of her element but was determined to make the most of the knowledge she would gain.
She was relieved to find that the ship’s schematics indicated a route to the Briefing Room that did not pass through the Bridge, which would have made her feel conspicuous. While she preferred working in the labs, she understood the necessity of attending the meeting, even though she remained unsure why she had been required to join. Upon entering the Briefing Room from the corridor, she was surprised to find that only the First Officer was present.
Now there is the question of how they will perceive me being the first Midshipman to arrive. I wasn't aiming to be either the first or the last, since both extremes can be problematic. It seems I should now maintain a low profile.
This environment was not familiar to her, and given the limited seating, she did not expect to sit down. If the Yeager were more aligned with typical Starfleet vessels, Mika likely wouldn't have been ordered to attend this briefing. Instead of working comfortably in the labs, she was now expected to stand through what she presumed would be a routine briefing. As she settled against the wall, she wished the PADD in her hand was a cup of coffee instead.
She was relieved to find that the ship’s schematics indicated a route to the Briefing Room that did not pass through the Bridge, which would have made her feel conspicuous. While she preferred working in the labs, she understood the necessity of attending the meeting, even though she remained unsure why she had been required to join. Upon entering the Briefing Room from the corridor, she was surprised to find that only the First Officer was present.
Now there is the question of how they will perceive me being the first Midshipman to arrive. I wasn't aiming to be either the first or the last, since both extremes can be problematic. It seems I should now maintain a low profile.
This environment was not familiar to her, and given the limited seating, she did not expect to sit down. If the Yeager were more aligned with typical Starfleet vessels, Mika likely wouldn't have been ordered to attend this briefing. Instead of working comfortably in the labs, she was now expected to stand through what she presumed would be a routine briefing. As she settled against the wall, she wished the PADD in her hand was a cup of coffee instead.