ZE/D01 - Bridge

[Morad Ameen]

Ameen watched with a satisfied nod as Midshipman Cortez settled in at the auxiliary science station, efficiently pulled into the workflow by Lieutenant Ra'an. It was a good start.

The quiet efficiency of the bridge was interrupted moments later by the arrival of the Mediator. Ameen turned in his chair as the turbolift doors opened, revealing the exuberant Trill and a rather beleaguered-looking Ensign. Ameen offered the young crewman a subtle, absolving nod, dismissing him from his unexpected escort duty.

"Good morning, Mediator," Ameen replied, his tone polite but possessing that specific steadiness he reserved for C'had. He stood up from the center chair, smoothing his uniform jacket.

"I have a moment," he confirmed, gesturing towards the door of his office. "Please, step inside."

He turned briefly to his First Officer. "You have the conn, Commander."

Ameen then walked past the tactical station and the science station, moving up the short ramp to the Ready Room door. As it slid open, he gestured for C'had to enter first.

I wonder what 'cultural research' requires a private audience at 0900, he thought wryly as he followed the Trill inside and the doors hissed shut, sealing them off from the bridge.

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