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: :Eventually finding his way down to the proper Shuttle bay, after trying two empty ones on the way, Jorran marched in and greeted his new boss.
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: :"Hello Sir! I am Lt. JG Jorran Nell, your new lackey." Jorran smirked at his last little remark, he had found that after fighting off Cardassians and repairing the rebellion's ships, that humor was his next best gift. "I hope you had a pleasant flight where would you like to begin?"
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: :-- Lt. JG Jorran Nell, Engineering
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: Th'hon stared silently at Nell, "Lackey? We will work together and I expect your best as if YOU were Chief. We are fully responsible for this vessel and its crew." He gave him a 'you understand' gesture by raising his head.
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: He eased up and relaxed his tone, "You know, of course, that Engineering is THE most critical department, with propulsion, structural integrity, MCARS and fresh approaches to innovative cutting edge technology." He half smiled, "I think Engineers run Starfleet... shuttling diplomats, exploring ...and providing firepower as necessary."
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: "My flight, yes, quite pleasant, I was able to catch up on some reading and technical updates on the Victorious." The specialized airlock door slid open as they entered the shuttlebay vestibule. As they entered the corridor, the door closed behind them with a clunk and a hiss. Now Th'hon's transition between space and vessel was complete.
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: "Hear that?" Th'hon stood still in the corridor. "I think we're cruising at WARP Factor 4.5 possibly 5." He grinned and then continued to lead.
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: "We should head to Engineering so I can sync my PADD and get an update on engineering systems' status. In my office you could tell a bit of your self and I about ...me."
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: "Here's our waiting turbolift."
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: Th'hon CE

Jorran sighed softly, and thought to himself that his new boss had no sense of humour... "Aye sir" was the only response that Jorran gave, he fiddled with his earring, something he did when he was nervous or simply anxious. Quietly following Th'hon to engineering, Jorran watched just how Th'hon carried himself and his subtle body language, a skill he learned working under the Cardassian's during the occupation.

-- Lt. JG Jorran Nell, Engineering