Jez was waiting for an answer to her question, she was a little surprised when Cindy answered her, "At the moment, we're not doing anything with the dead. We will focus on the living. If leadership finds the need for us to search one of the dead for something, then they could call me as I can do so without violating their cultural requirements. If you must move a body to get access to the living, then do so with as much respect as possible, but priority still goes to the living. The Cardassians may have strict rules on the matter, but they still value life over death."
Jez watched as Cindy looked at Kurasa and the FO, Cindy asked, "If this is acceptable to the commanders, I think we have lives to save...and every second might count."
Jez agreed with Cindy to a point, but Condy kind of contradicted herself, if they were supposed to focus on the living and every second counted, but had to retrieve something from the dead, we have to summon Cindy to the respective location, thus causing delays, meaning that every second doesn’t seem to count in this instance. Jez was confused, but knew that she had to do the best she could even if she didn’t agree or understand.
Commander Velaul then spoke, "One more thing Ensign, if you want to honor the dead here save their friends that are still alive."
Jez looked at Commander Velaul and nodded her head, “ Yes Commander. I will. “ Her tone was respectful.
Jez then turned to face Commander Kurasa, "You heard the First Officer, Ensign, we need to keep up with the Chief Medical Officer. Our priority is to save and protect the living first." Said Kurasa.
Jez started heading in the direction that Commander Kurasa had indicated, the Commander then spoke, "Do not ever countermand my orders during an away team again Ensign."
Jez walked along for a little while, to say that Jez was a little put out by Commander Kurasa’s tone was an understatement. She had asked the same question of everyone back in the Transporter room before they beamed over, but in typical Superior officer fashion, everyone ignored the junior officer. She was tired of people dismissing her out of hand, just because she was young.
Let it go, Jez, let it go. It’s not worth it. You know more about Death rituals and cultural observances than anyone on this mission. It’s your fault for having Archeologists as parents but this has to stop.
Jez was getting a little fed up with people treating her like she was stupid, she did notice that her superiors tended to rush in blindly without listening to all opinions, or viewpoints their attitudes were like, I’m right, you’re wrong. I’m right because I’m the senior officer, end of discussion. If Jez had to describe her feelings at this moment they would be frustrated, annoyed, and humiliated. She felt as if everyone was treating her as a first-year cadet, even though she graduated at the top of her class, she received many outstanding reviews from her professors, as well as her former Supervisor, Commander Said. As Jez walked along with Commander Kurasa, her feelings were tumbling over and over in her head. She was angry, she wanted to scream. However, she was an Academy Graduate and remained calm and collected. Jez admired Commander Kurasa and didn’t want a rift to form with her Superior.
“Excuse me, Commander with all due respect, if you had answered my question back in the Transporter room when I first asked it. I wouldn’t have had to counter your order in front of a group. My intention wasn’t to embarrass or challenge you in front of others. I just didn’t want us to escalate an already tense situation with the Cardassians and I do apologize .” Said Jez, her tone low, but very respectful. “ Oh and just for clarification, how would you prefer me to broach these kinds of subjects should they arise in the future.” Added Jez.
== Tag Kurasa. ==
Jez watched as Cindy looked at Kurasa and the FO, Cindy asked, "If this is acceptable to the commanders, I think we have lives to save...and every second might count."
Jez agreed with Cindy to a point, but Condy kind of contradicted herself, if they were supposed to focus on the living and every second counted, but had to retrieve something from the dead, we have to summon Cindy to the respective location, thus causing delays, meaning that every second doesn’t seem to count in this instance. Jez was confused, but knew that she had to do the best she could even if she didn’t agree or understand.
Commander Velaul then spoke, "One more thing Ensign, if you want to honor the dead here save their friends that are still alive."
Jez looked at Commander Velaul and nodded her head, “ Yes Commander. I will. “ Her tone was respectful.
Jez then turned to face Commander Kurasa, "You heard the First Officer, Ensign, we need to keep up with the Chief Medical Officer. Our priority is to save and protect the living first." Said Kurasa.
Jez started heading in the direction that Commander Kurasa had indicated, the Commander then spoke, "Do not ever countermand my orders during an away team again Ensign."
Jez walked along for a little while, to say that Jez was a little put out by Commander Kurasa’s tone was an understatement. She had asked the same question of everyone back in the Transporter room before they beamed over, but in typical Superior officer fashion, everyone ignored the junior officer. She was tired of people dismissing her out of hand, just because she was young.
Let it go, Jez, let it go. It’s not worth it. You know more about Death rituals and cultural observances than anyone on this mission. It’s your fault for having Archeologists as parents but this has to stop.
Jez was getting a little fed up with people treating her like she was stupid, she did notice that her superiors tended to rush in blindly without listening to all opinions, or viewpoints their attitudes were like, I’m right, you’re wrong. I’m right because I’m the senior officer, end of discussion. If Jez had to describe her feelings at this moment they would be frustrated, annoyed, and humiliated. She felt as if everyone was treating her as a first-year cadet, even though she graduated at the top of her class, she received many outstanding reviews from her professors, as well as her former Supervisor, Commander Said. As Jez walked along with Commander Kurasa, her feelings were tumbling over and over in her head. She was angry, she wanted to scream. However, she was an Academy Graduate and remained calm and collected. Jez admired Commander Kurasa and didn’t want a rift to form with her Superior.
“Excuse me, Commander with all due respect, if you had answered my question back in the Transporter room when I first asked it. I wouldn’t have had to counter your order in front of a group. My intention wasn’t to embarrass or challenge you in front of others. I just didn’t want us to escalate an already tense situation with the Cardassians and I do apologize .” Said Jez, her tone low, but very respectful. “ Oh and just for clarification, how would you prefer me to broach these kinds of subjects should they arise in the future.” Added Jez.
== Tag Kurasa. ==