04-28-2024, 10:12 PM
==LCdr Kurasa's Quarters ==
== Before the day of the change of Command ==
Shione sat in complete silence as Andromeda laid out her reasons for being on the Aquila as well as why they were now both talking. Since the earlier conversation with Alex and Jez she has been wrestling with what she should be doing to address the attitude and behavior of Ensign Mala.
She had given the Ensign a direct order that moving forward she was not to employ her telepathic abilities without express permission from her and as her DH she had every right to give that order; especially after Shione had witnessed a telepathic conversation on the bridge earlier in the day.
But if Tate was involved then there was more to it. It was clear to her that her previous CO and DH had proven to be atrocious examples of what constituted appropriate behaviour and decorum as an officer and now Shione was left to try and pick up the pieces.
But; if Andromeda was here for medical reasons, then there was more involved ; especially as there was no evidence of the actions on the bridge, and Shione had gone over the same mission report and was preparing to work to assist Mala in overcoming her misconceptions.
Andromeda would sense the gears moving in the Security Chief's eyes and posture and once Andromeda finished what she had to say Shione sat up, addressing the Lieutenant directly. Andromeda knew Shione but there was more of an edge to the woman than the Counselor remembered seeing. Shione had obviously had some rough times herself and as Shione gathered herself to speak Tate could actually see the Security chief calm herself.
"I am more aware of this situation than you likely know. I reprimanded Ensign Mala for an observed use of her Telepathy and I gave her a direct order that going forward she was NOT to employ her telepathic talents without my express permission, but if you are here talking to me then it would seem that there is more involved.
I do respect the confidentiality of the Medical profession, BUT."
As she paused Shione directly met Andromeda's gaze, and as she did the Counselor suddenly realized why Shione was such a respected Security Chief. Even without employing her own talents, Andromeda could feel the weight of LCdr Kurasa's personality as their gazes locked.
"Ensign Mala is one of MY officers and given the size and scope of this ship and the likelihood of it being assigned dangerous and difficult missions I need all of my officers on the job. If she cannot perform those duties then serious decisions as to her future need to be made. I respect the privacy rights with regards to medical treatments, but I cannot afford an open-ended investigation and still have my department operating at expected levels; so, either you and or the Command staff need to deal with this quickly. Commander Talion IS involved as well and he is someone you should be talking to as Mala seems to have made a connection to Alex."
Shione took a deep breath and the focus she had just displayed with Tate, relaxed and she gave a tentative smile. "Bottom line; I will be involved in some way and to some degree in this intervention, because as important as it is to respect medical privacy, I will be damned if I am going to put a phaser in Mala's hand and send her on an away team until I Am Certain, that she is fit for duty."
Shione paused, likely for effect; "And I need that determination to be done as swiftly as possible; do you understand, Lieutenant Andromeda Tate?"
==Tag Tate==
== Before the day of the change of Command ==
Shione sat in complete silence as Andromeda laid out her reasons for being on the Aquila as well as why they were now both talking. Since the earlier conversation with Alex and Jez she has been wrestling with what she should be doing to address the attitude and behavior of Ensign Mala.
She had given the Ensign a direct order that moving forward she was not to employ her telepathic abilities without express permission from her and as her DH she had every right to give that order; especially after Shione had witnessed a telepathic conversation on the bridge earlier in the day.
But if Tate was involved then there was more to it. It was clear to her that her previous CO and DH had proven to be atrocious examples of what constituted appropriate behaviour and decorum as an officer and now Shione was left to try and pick up the pieces.
But; if Andromeda was here for medical reasons, then there was more involved ; especially as there was no evidence of the actions on the bridge, and Shione had gone over the same mission report and was preparing to work to assist Mala in overcoming her misconceptions.
Andromeda would sense the gears moving in the Security Chief's eyes and posture and once Andromeda finished what she had to say Shione sat up, addressing the Lieutenant directly. Andromeda knew Shione but there was more of an edge to the woman than the Counselor remembered seeing. Shione had obviously had some rough times herself and as Shione gathered herself to speak Tate could actually see the Security chief calm herself.
"I am more aware of this situation than you likely know. I reprimanded Ensign Mala for an observed use of her Telepathy and I gave her a direct order that going forward she was NOT to employ her telepathic talents without my express permission, but if you are here talking to me then it would seem that there is more involved.
I do respect the confidentiality of the Medical profession, BUT."
As she paused Shione directly met Andromeda's gaze, and as she did the Counselor suddenly realized why Shione was such a respected Security Chief. Even without employing her own talents, Andromeda could feel the weight of LCdr Kurasa's personality as their gazes locked.
"Ensign Mala is one of MY officers and given the size and scope of this ship and the likelihood of it being assigned dangerous and difficult missions I need all of my officers on the job. If she cannot perform those duties then serious decisions as to her future need to be made. I respect the privacy rights with regards to medical treatments, but I cannot afford an open-ended investigation and still have my department operating at expected levels; so, either you and or the Command staff need to deal with this quickly. Commander Talion IS involved as well and he is someone you should be talking to as Mala seems to have made a connection to Alex."
Shione took a deep breath and the focus she had just displayed with Tate, relaxed and she gave a tentative smile. "Bottom line; I will be involved in some way and to some degree in this intervention, because as important as it is to respect medical privacy, I will be damned if I am going to put a phaser in Mala's hand and send her on an away team until I Am Certain, that she is fit for duty."
Shione paused, likely for effect; "And I need that determination to be done as swiftly as possible; do you understand, Lieutenant Andromeda Tate?"
==Tag Tate==