05-14-2024, 09:39 AM
Xenara smiled at Commander Velaul. While she had known she was socially popular, she was also responsible as one could be in her condition.
"I've actually met the young man," she said. "Seems eager and willing. Also has a sense of humor, which is always a boon."
Then the Trill commander said something about her race that actually made Xenara slightly blush. "Well, given our unique physiology, we sort of have to be, but thank you, Commander."
It was then the Captain got her attention, affirming what Velaul said and solidified Xenara's position as Chief Tactical Officer with a signature and firm handshake. He motioned for her to take a seat and she did so, almost effortlessly. She had to force herself to not pick her leg up to cross it over the other; she remembered the more she moved the more her nano-exoskeleton would improve. And it almost felt natural when she crossed her legs.
"I like to keep these initial meetings short, just to touch base and make sure all the department heads are happy, ready to go so to speak." said the Captain.
"As First Officer I like to get a feel for people under our Command on a more personable basis, it also gives you the same opportunity. I have also heard good things about you from the Geronimo, as a very responsible officer. You also have a new Midshipman on his first assignment, I am sure you two will get along great. I would like to hear about your experiences with Junior officers, I hear you are very good with them." said Commander Velaul.
"A lady doesn't kiss and tell, Commander," she said, obviously teasing. She wondered if either the Trill or human had a sense of humor, but she was always one to test boundaries, even though sometimes her timing wasn't exactly that great.
"But if you'd like, I can compile a memoir of sorts. Suffice it to say, I don't have any secrets. I just try and figure out what they excel at and try and help them compensate for or overcome their weaknesses."
Captain Brooks nodded, "Yes, with bringing on junior officers it will show how well you are in being a leader of your department, it is a huge responsibility but I am sure you will be able to cope. As Commander Velaul has said, you come with a glowing report from your ex-CO. So, I have high expectations of you along with fellow officers that have come from the Geronimo."
Xenara nodded. She knew what was expected of her and her crewmates that transferred with her. She felt a sort of responisbility to make sure they all succeeded. Even though they were on a bigger ship, they were still lumped together as transfers usually were, socially anyway, so it made sense to try and stay connected.
That reminds me, I haven't seen Jez in a while...
"Aye, Sir. Leave it to Commander Sothrick to put more pressure on me even when he's not here," she teased. "I appreciate the kindness, Captain. And the exaltation. And I will endeavor to ensure it's warranted."
Great, now I sound like a Vulcan...
The Captain let the words sink in before Dan picked up a small black box,
"Speaking of your previous assignment, command have sent this through to you." Sliding the black box across the desk he said,
"Congratulations on receiving SFA medal. Very much deserved, well done." Brooks said with a big smile.
Xenara blinked as Captain Brooks slid a small black box across his desk. The Elaysian uncrossed her legs to lean forward to take the box and open it. She hadn't had a medal in a while, and even an Achievement Medal was gracious. She didn't know what she had done, but she wasn't one to look a gift horse in the mouth.
She returned his smile. "Thank you, Captain," she said. "Have to add this to the collection."
==tag Boss man and boss lady==
"I've actually met the young man," she said. "Seems eager and willing. Also has a sense of humor, which is always a boon."
Then the Trill commander said something about her race that actually made Xenara slightly blush. "Well, given our unique physiology, we sort of have to be, but thank you, Commander."
It was then the Captain got her attention, affirming what Velaul said and solidified Xenara's position as Chief Tactical Officer with a signature and firm handshake. He motioned for her to take a seat and she did so, almost effortlessly. She had to force herself to not pick her leg up to cross it over the other; she remembered the more she moved the more her nano-exoskeleton would improve. And it almost felt natural when she crossed her legs.
"I like to keep these initial meetings short, just to touch base and make sure all the department heads are happy, ready to go so to speak." said the Captain.
"As First Officer I like to get a feel for people under our Command on a more personable basis, it also gives you the same opportunity. I have also heard good things about you from the Geronimo, as a very responsible officer. You also have a new Midshipman on his first assignment, I am sure you two will get along great. I would like to hear about your experiences with Junior officers, I hear you are very good with them." said Commander Velaul.
"A lady doesn't kiss and tell, Commander," she said, obviously teasing. She wondered if either the Trill or human had a sense of humor, but she was always one to test boundaries, even though sometimes her timing wasn't exactly that great.
"But if you'd like, I can compile a memoir of sorts. Suffice it to say, I don't have any secrets. I just try and figure out what they excel at and try and help them compensate for or overcome their weaknesses."
Captain Brooks nodded, "Yes, with bringing on junior officers it will show how well you are in being a leader of your department, it is a huge responsibility but I am sure you will be able to cope. As Commander Velaul has said, you come with a glowing report from your ex-CO. So, I have high expectations of you along with fellow officers that have come from the Geronimo."
Xenara nodded. She knew what was expected of her and her crewmates that transferred with her. She felt a sort of responisbility to make sure they all succeeded. Even though they were on a bigger ship, they were still lumped together as transfers usually were, socially anyway, so it made sense to try and stay connected.
That reminds me, I haven't seen Jez in a while...
"Aye, Sir. Leave it to Commander Sothrick to put more pressure on me even when he's not here," she teased. "I appreciate the kindness, Captain. And the exaltation. And I will endeavor to ensure it's warranted."
Great, now I sound like a Vulcan...
The Captain let the words sink in before Dan picked up a small black box,
"Speaking of your previous assignment, command have sent this through to you." Sliding the black box across the desk he said,
"Congratulations on receiving SFA medal. Very much deserved, well done." Brooks said with a big smile.
Xenara blinked as Captain Brooks slid a small black box across his desk. The Elaysian uncrossed her legs to lean forward to take the box and open it. She hadn't had a medal in a while, and even an Achievement Medal was gracious. She didn't know what she had done, but she wasn't one to look a gift horse in the mouth.
She returned his smile. "Thank you, Captain," she said. "Have to add this to the collection."
==tag Boss man and boss lady==