04-22-2024, 10:31 PM
Shione listened quietly to the opinions of her table mates as well as the somewhat nervous reply of the young Science Officer, and contemplated the highly unlikely coincidence that it was her table that was selected for Carley's interjection.
It all 'seemed' too contrived and very few officer of JG rank or higher would have reached the rank without being able to be comfortable around senior officers, so her 'gut' as other Security officer's described intuition, suggested to her that the scenario was planned to test her response.
Before she turned back to address Carley, she murmured quietly for Xenara and Gath's benefit "I believe this was a contrived situation, likely to test my reaction, and it was a clumsy one." The momentary look she gave them both was 'Full on' Security Chief.
But turning to look at Carly her expression was warmer and she kept her voice low enough for only the three of them to overhear,
"I apologize for the harshness of my words, as it appears that I have upset you, and I am sorry for that.
However; having reached the rank of Lieutenant I think it likely that you would have a clear enough understanding of protocols when dealing with Senior Officers, so; I believe that someone may have 'suggested' that you do, as you did, so that they could observe my reactions. And having studied the crew roster, especially the Senior ranks I have a pretty good idea who that likely was, but..."
She paused to look each of the three in the eye before finishing her thought. "As to the motivation that is irrelevant for now, but until I have had the opportunity to speak with this Officer, I consider this topic to be closed, and if needed I WILL make that a direct order. understood?"
Her tone was firm and largely devoid of emotion, but once she was sure she had made her point she returned her gaze to Carly, her voice regaining warmth; "Why don't you join us, I believe you will have a good seat for the festivities that are about to take place?"
Shione sat quietly, engaging in the conversations sparsely, until she glimpsed the arrival of the CO, and spoke up. "It looks as if things are about to get started. Xenara; if you would like to accompany me to meet the Captain, I see he has joined us?"
She stood and waited for a moment to see if Xenara would accompany her.
==Tag Carly Gath and Xenara==
It all 'seemed' too contrived and very few officer of JG rank or higher would have reached the rank without being able to be comfortable around senior officers, so her 'gut' as other Security officer's described intuition, suggested to her that the scenario was planned to test her response.
Before she turned back to address Carley, she murmured quietly for Xenara and Gath's benefit "I believe this was a contrived situation, likely to test my reaction, and it was a clumsy one." The momentary look she gave them both was 'Full on' Security Chief.
But turning to look at Carly her expression was warmer and she kept her voice low enough for only the three of them to overhear,
"I apologize for the harshness of my words, as it appears that I have upset you, and I am sorry for that.
However; having reached the rank of Lieutenant I think it likely that you would have a clear enough understanding of protocols when dealing with Senior Officers, so; I believe that someone may have 'suggested' that you do, as you did, so that they could observe my reactions. And having studied the crew roster, especially the Senior ranks I have a pretty good idea who that likely was, but..."
She paused to look each of the three in the eye before finishing her thought. "As to the motivation that is irrelevant for now, but until I have had the opportunity to speak with this Officer, I consider this topic to be closed, and if needed I WILL make that a direct order. understood?"
Her tone was firm and largely devoid of emotion, but once she was sure she had made her point she returned her gaze to Carly, her voice regaining warmth; "Why don't you join us, I believe you will have a good seat for the festivities that are about to take place?"
Shione sat quietly, engaging in the conversations sparsely, until she glimpsed the arrival of the CO, and spoke up. "It looks as if things are about to get started. Xenara; if you would like to accompany me to meet the Captain, I see he has joined us?"
She stood and waited for a moment to see if Xenara would accompany her.
==Tag Carly Gath and Xenara==