: "On a professional level, I will remind you that I like to spend a lot of time on the bridge observing people in action. Our new XO might not take to that. On a personal level, I will tell you that I find this completely counter intuitive and, on a deeper level, I wonder what the hell Star Fleet was thinking."

"I'm not sure the ship is ready for this type of command officer, I don't think I am. I don't have time to unravel any doublespeak or hidden agendas"

"On the other hand, I am a supporter of the program and believe that every good offier deserves a chance to prove themselves."