04-11-2024, 08:30 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-11-2024, 08:36 PM by Shione Kurasa.)
Up to this point Shione had been content to sit back and let Talion do the talking. She knew that once he started, he would be almost impossible to stop so in this case she felt that he would be able to draw the Ensign's opinions out to a far greater degree than she would; but she had heard enough to know it was time for the Bad cop to step up.
"Seventy eight percent, hmmn? Cindy has the latest upgrades, does she?" She chuckled, wanting Jez to be aware that she did have a sense of humor.
Turning her attention on the Ensign she met the young woman's gaze and for 'just' long enough; held it, before addressing her. Her tone and volume of voice would not have carried beyond the table;
"I have read your file and I am familiar with the mission to Gravesworld and what happened there. I am also aware, because I am a good investigator that the logs do not tell the full story, not that they do on any mission. For example, you may not be aware, but my twin sister is married to your former Captain and has two children by that marriage. Hearing that you have been trained by him is to some degree a good thing; however, I feel that he may have neglected a VERY important facet of the use of your abilities."
She refocused her gaze and continued. "That being the protocols which govern the time and places where you may freely employ those talents."
She paused for a moment for effect; "And the Bridge, in the presence of the Commanding officer and two of us, of Command rank, is not such a place or time.
Commander Talion and myself witnessed a short telepathic conversation between you and Lieutenant Xardeen. Fortunately, you and the Tactical Officer were discreet, but if Commander Prihl had been aware of said conversation it is within the realm of the possible that I could be drawing up charges against you, and I DO Not Want That." Each of the last four words were spoken precisely and emphatically.
"Ensign Mala...Jez I believe you have enormous potential. All of your instructors spoke well of you and also from your previous First Officer Keir77, whom I met with briefly before leaving the Titania was also positive, excepting that s/he feared that you may have become exposed to some bad habits from your previous Department head. "
She took a deep breath before continuing. "We are not here; Commander Talion and myself because we want to talk about the past. We are here meeting with you to help set you on a path to success in your career path. This is not the Geronimo, with less than a hundred crew.
The Aquila has close to a thousand Star Fleet personnel and perhaps as many as hundred civilians, some of rather high rank. How we carry out our duties here, on such a large ship is much more important because there are many eyes on us, and likely some of those may either be Telepathic or at least trained to recognize such talents in use. So, until you have convinced the Commander and I of your sincerity in the matter I am here, with Alex witnessing; to give you a Direct Order.
Going forward; unless you are in private quarters or are given specific permission to do so; you will NOT employ your Telepathy without OUR prior permission; is that clear Ensign Mala?"
She paused and turned to Talion drawing a deep breath. LCdr Kurasa was a tall powerful Security Officer, trained in all manner of combat and interactions necessary to her rank and position, but it was clear; at least to Alex that she did NOT enjoy having to speak with Jez in this fashion.
"I may come across as a hard ass Ensign, but I am a married woman with a 6-year-old daughter and a wife that I would rather be with right now; but I am also your DH and I want to do everything I can to help you succeed. "
She leaned in a bit closer. "I want to give you everything you need to succeed and in his case that includes training you in the circumstances where your talent is needed and permitted.
Do you understand me, Ensign? I AM on your side in this."
==Tag Talion and Mala==
"Seventy eight percent, hmmn? Cindy has the latest upgrades, does she?" She chuckled, wanting Jez to be aware that she did have a sense of humor.
Turning her attention on the Ensign she met the young woman's gaze and for 'just' long enough; held it, before addressing her. Her tone and volume of voice would not have carried beyond the table;
"I have read your file and I am familiar with the mission to Gravesworld and what happened there. I am also aware, because I am a good investigator that the logs do not tell the full story, not that they do on any mission. For example, you may not be aware, but my twin sister is married to your former Captain and has two children by that marriage. Hearing that you have been trained by him is to some degree a good thing; however, I feel that he may have neglected a VERY important facet of the use of your abilities."
She refocused her gaze and continued. "That being the protocols which govern the time and places where you may freely employ those talents."
She paused for a moment for effect; "And the Bridge, in the presence of the Commanding officer and two of us, of Command rank, is not such a place or time.
Commander Talion and myself witnessed a short telepathic conversation between you and Lieutenant Xardeen. Fortunately, you and the Tactical Officer were discreet, but if Commander Prihl had been aware of said conversation it is within the realm of the possible that I could be drawing up charges against you, and I DO Not Want That." Each of the last four words were spoken precisely and emphatically.
"Ensign Mala...Jez I believe you have enormous potential. All of your instructors spoke well of you and also from your previous First Officer Keir77, whom I met with briefly before leaving the Titania was also positive, excepting that s/he feared that you may have become exposed to some bad habits from your previous Department head. "
She took a deep breath before continuing. "We are not here; Commander Talion and myself because we want to talk about the past. We are here meeting with you to help set you on a path to success in your career path. This is not the Geronimo, with less than a hundred crew.
The Aquila has close to a thousand Star Fleet personnel and perhaps as many as hundred civilians, some of rather high rank. How we carry out our duties here, on such a large ship is much more important because there are many eyes on us, and likely some of those may either be Telepathic or at least trained to recognize such talents in use. So, until you have convinced the Commander and I of your sincerity in the matter I am here, with Alex witnessing; to give you a Direct Order.
Going forward; unless you are in private quarters or are given specific permission to do so; you will NOT employ your Telepathy without OUR prior permission; is that clear Ensign Mala?"
She paused and turned to Talion drawing a deep breath. LCdr Kurasa was a tall powerful Security Officer, trained in all manner of combat and interactions necessary to her rank and position, but it was clear; at least to Alex that she did NOT enjoy having to speak with Jez in this fashion.
"I may come across as a hard ass Ensign, but I am a married woman with a 6-year-old daughter and a wife that I would rather be with right now; but I am also your DH and I want to do everything I can to help you succeed. "
She leaned in a bit closer. "I want to give you everything you need to succeed and in his case that includes training you in the circumstances where your talent is needed and permitted.
Do you understand me, Ensign? I AM on your side in this."
==Tag Talion and Mala==