07-30-2024, 10:45 PM
== Apologies for the delay ==
"I'm sure they heard the announcement as well," Niels stated from behind his desk, "and I'm sure that many in the department have opinions regarding this distress call. But, our mission in engineering remains the same, making sure this ship continues to run at peak performance. Where we are going and what we are doing is irrelevant if the ship is not functioning as it should be."
Niels glanced down at the records displayed on his screen, made a few quick selections, then transferred the information to a nearby PADD. Standing, he retrieved the device and looked over the details a second time.
"Since you're here and seem to have at least some knowledge of Cardassian symbology, I'm going to put you in charge of putting together one of the away teams," Niels said.
Niels handed the PADD to Kalli.
"This is a list of engineers who appear to have some familiarity with the Cardassians and their tech," Niels explained, "Assemble a team and prepare to be called for any away mission we might undertake. Dismissed"
As he turned to walk back to his desk, Niels heard Commander Velaul's voice over the shipwide comms. He quickly spun around, then paused in his tracks. A faint look of frustration appeared on his face as he realized that all of his plans had just fallen apart, overruled by rank.
"Hold on a second, Lieutenant," Niels called out.
Holding up a finger to indicate that Kalli should wait, Niels took a deep breath. As he exhaled, he closed his eyes and his other hand began massaging his temples with his other hand. Taking a series of deep, controlled breaths, he rethought his initial plan, changing up all of the variables, going through multiple permutations, all to find the optimal solution. Exhaling sharply, he opened his eyes and began speaking quickly.
"Change of plans," Niels stated as he approached Kalli, "Put together a support team from the same list I gave you. We'll no doubt need your assistance at some point."
Moving past Kalli, Niels went to a storage locker and retrieved an engineering kit. He quickly slung the strap over his shoulder and let the kit dangle to free up his hands.
"The translation program sounds handy" Niels said as he pulled transporter enhancers out of the storage locker, "But I doubt we have enough time to integrate it into the away team's equipment before transport."
Turning to look at Kalli as he walked toward the exit, Niels added. "You're in charge while I'm gone, Lieutenant."
== Tag ==
"I'm sure they heard the announcement as well," Niels stated from behind his desk, "and I'm sure that many in the department have opinions regarding this distress call. But, our mission in engineering remains the same, making sure this ship continues to run at peak performance. Where we are going and what we are doing is irrelevant if the ship is not functioning as it should be."
Niels glanced down at the records displayed on his screen, made a few quick selections, then transferred the information to a nearby PADD. Standing, he retrieved the device and looked over the details a second time.
"Since you're here and seem to have at least some knowledge of Cardassian symbology, I'm going to put you in charge of putting together one of the away teams," Niels said.
Niels handed the PADD to Kalli.
"This is a list of engineers who appear to have some familiarity with the Cardassians and their tech," Niels explained, "Assemble a team and prepare to be called for any away mission we might undertake. Dismissed"
As he turned to walk back to his desk, Niels heard Commander Velaul's voice over the shipwide comms. He quickly spun around, then paused in his tracks. A faint look of frustration appeared on his face as he realized that all of his plans had just fallen apart, overruled by rank.
"Hold on a second, Lieutenant," Niels called out.
Holding up a finger to indicate that Kalli should wait, Niels took a deep breath. As he exhaled, he closed his eyes and his other hand began massaging his temples with his other hand. Taking a series of deep, controlled breaths, he rethought his initial plan, changing up all of the variables, going through multiple permutations, all to find the optimal solution. Exhaling sharply, he opened his eyes and began speaking quickly.
"Change of plans," Niels stated as he approached Kalli, "Put together a support team from the same list I gave you. We'll no doubt need your assistance at some point."
Moving past Kalli, Niels went to a storage locker and retrieved an engineering kit. He quickly slung the strap over his shoulder and let the kit dangle to free up his hands.
"The translation program sounds handy" Niels said as he pulled transporter enhancers out of the storage locker, "But I doubt we have enough time to integrate it into the away team's equipment before transport."
Turning to look at Kalli as he walked toward the exit, Niels added. "You're in charge while I'm gone, Lieutenant."
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