08-02-2024, 02:41 PM
After the young CTO asked his question about changes, Jaein was glad to hear that Captain Givens' approach appeared to mirror his own in that regard - namely, don't fix what's not broken. He'd been planning on doing the same in engineering - once he actually got a chance to figure out what the current system was, actually; he'd scheduled a meeting with his shift leaders right after this briefing broke up to do exactly that - and knowing he didn't need to bring down any other potential changes from On High was a relief. The Prophets' will may be accepted easily, but a new captain rushing in and breaking things rarely went over well.
Quickly closing the Q&A portion after that, she made a quick turn he hadn't expected, and neither had anyone else apparently. "Commander Coleman, Lieutenant Commander Mayfair, Lieutenant Commander Miller, Lieutenant Calleja, Lieutenant Harriman, JG Devereaux and Midshipman Star: I am pleased to present each one of you with the Gold Star, presented for actions above and beyond and bravery in the face of unspeakable odds," she said with a smile to her voice, and slid black boxes down the table to each of the named officers. "I understand that there are likely mixed feelings that accompany these and that's understandable. However, I'd ask that you consider them in the spirit they were intended, as a show of appreciation for the risks taken. While it might feel like everyone has unfairly judged you all for your actions, decisions and willingness to do what was needed, they're only a faction in a sea of opinions."
For a moment, Jaein wondered why no one from Engineering had been given an award, before remembering that Ensign Han, like himself, was newly appointed to the crew. He didn't know much about the previous mission, but assumed that each of the recipients were on the strike team; since Elias was in prison, he obviously wouldn't be handed a medal at this juncture either. The Bajoran did notice a pair of other boxes that had been palmed to Coleman, and wondered what they contained.
Despite the ominous beginnings, this briefing was turning out to be entertaining. He almost wished he'd brought snacks.
Quickly closing the Q&A portion after that, she made a quick turn he hadn't expected, and neither had anyone else apparently. "Commander Coleman, Lieutenant Commander Mayfair, Lieutenant Commander Miller, Lieutenant Calleja, Lieutenant Harriman, JG Devereaux and Midshipman Star: I am pleased to present each one of you with the Gold Star, presented for actions above and beyond and bravery in the face of unspeakable odds," she said with a smile to her voice, and slid black boxes down the table to each of the named officers. "I understand that there are likely mixed feelings that accompany these and that's understandable. However, I'd ask that you consider them in the spirit they were intended, as a show of appreciation for the risks taken. While it might feel like everyone has unfairly judged you all for your actions, decisions and willingness to do what was needed, they're only a faction in a sea of opinions."
For a moment, Jaein wondered why no one from Engineering had been given an award, before remembering that Ensign Han, like himself, was newly appointed to the crew. He didn't know much about the previous mission, but assumed that each of the recipients were on the strike team; since Elias was in prison, he obviously wouldn't be handed a medal at this juncture either. The Bajoran did notice a pair of other boxes that had been palmed to Coleman, and wondered what they contained.
Despite the ominous beginnings, this briefing was turning out to be entertaining. He almost wished he'd brought snacks.