Posted by Lieutenant Nijix Tavim (Chief of Security) in Security Office- Getting Down to Business (TAG Cadet Starr)

Posted by Cadet Simon Starr (Security Officer) in Security Office- Getting Down to Business (TAG Cadet Starr)

Posted by Lieutenant Nijix Tavim (Chief of Security) in Security Office- Getting Down to Business (TAG Cadet Starr)
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Starr followed the new chief into the once familiar office, now bare of Casen’s previous personal affects. It hadn’t changed much. The replicator still behind the desk, and the view of the brig nearby. “Well, where to start. I guess the first thing that I’m sure your aware of is the previous mission the challenger was assigned with that device? Personally, I didn’t like it. Only because it was starfleet technology I didn’t pay it too much mind, but I hate things kept in the dark. Security’s job after all is to know about things. Apart from that, everything has been relatively quiet. There was need of an engineer on the way here in the brig, one of the security fields went down - you can blame one of the cadets eating a doughnut for that.” he replied to get things going a little bit.

“As for me, I’ve been here a few weeks now. I’ve reported in for my psychological and physical exams so all up to date on that as well. I grew up in southern England, lived on a farm with the rest of my family. Helped keep me fit and all the heavy lifting involved got me ready for security.” he continued, trailing into what he told the previous chief. “It’s almost like reporting in again” he chuckled.

“I joined Starfleet Security as the academy, and I, felt that based on the experience I had with the labour on the farm would fit the role perfectly. I enjoy it, and well, at least in Starfleet the folks know where I am, and I can stay in contact,” he concluded, with a hint that there was more to the contact than he suggested.

• Cadet Simon Starr, Security

Nijix frowned at the mention of the last mission. Her thoughts treaded to the Admiral and his less than professional behavior. Abruptly, her skin flushed with anger over the ill use of authority before she exhaled it out. She felt getting frustrated in front of her cadet wasn’t acceptable.

She sat into the chair behind the desk, letting the sensation of being in charge sink and finally become a reality in her mind. Her shoulder slacked then slid off the bag onto the floor. It stopped with a quiet thump before she absorbed what the Cadet had said.

Raji popped into her mind. His expression told her everything she knew and it collaborated with the telling signs in his body language. There was something hidden in his statement. It didn’t matter as she would figure it out in due time. Casting that thought to the side, Nijix let her smile resume and focused on the present.

“I recall my first class in Engineering. I ended up fusing a bolt into a panel when I was suppose to to remove it. It seems Oyjum’s memories wasn’t as helpful as I originally thought,” she casually mused, commenting on the engineer with the donut.

“ How did you come to feel Security was for you to focus on? From what I recall in the academy, we all take classes for each department and found out which works best for our interests and talents. Few chose Security until they believe it will be an easy service,” She pointed out.

-Lt. Nijix Tavium, CoS

“Firstly, I have not for one minute thought being a member of starfleet, even as a security officer, would be easy.” Starr responded. “I guess I have a habit of needing to know what’s going on, and make sure the rest of the crew are safe.” He thought more deeply for a moment.

“Also, as a sort of… personal project, I guess, I’m trying to find out if someone is ok, and I’ve spent the last five years in the dark on something, and I don’t like it,” he sighed. “Security definitely is the best place to train to look for someone, but it is a big galaxy. On the offchance I can send an update , my mother and father might stop worrying about me in space,” he finished.

Cadet Simon Starr, Security

Nijix leaned back into her chair once more. Her eyes studied the Cadet for a long moment while an internal conversation went on between Raji and herself. She knew this was beyond her own individal experience. So in response to it, she drew upon Raji’s memories and the issues that might come from it.

”I don’t like it. This can lead to serious trouble…” Raji began, his imaginary figure held his arms crossed over his chest and face scrunched up in disapproval.

”What makes you say that?” Nijix shot a brief glance into the air beside her.

” That type of hidden desire can cause a cadet to derail a mission and get himself, or others, killed. There’s hope things are all right, but I have doubts. Things like this rarely turn out well.”

Nijix frowned at the evidence presented by Raji’s life. A job butchered, the culprit disappeared, and three lives lost due to one Trill’s personal agenda. Everyone could easily see that their intentions were good, but the emotion ruined the execution. It was enough to rip anyone apart from the guilt.

The Chief of Security exhaled, then addressed the subject. Her eyes fixed upon the Cadet once more as she finished her inner conversation with herself.

“Who is it that you are worried is not all right and why? You wouldn’t have went through all the trouble to join Starfleet if it was a minor issue,” Nijix pointed out.

She decided the full story was better than assumptions and questions over his main motivation, her expression returned to a neutral one while she waited for his answer.

-Lt. Nijix Tavium, CoS

Starr let out an exhale. “My brother went missing five years ago, we haven’t heard anything from him since he left. He left with a trader so we thought he’d be in contact, but his gone silent. I just want to make sure his OK. For the whole family’s sake, not just my own. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not looking to bring him back, just to know his ok - and that something bad hasn’t happened.” He responded.

“His pretty strong minded, so if his got himself in a situation, he’ll hopefully get out of it - but not hearing anything for five years, especially with the technology that’s around now.” He thought a moment. “I mean if his been captured by pirates, or if his ship is dead in space, finding out what happened may lead to further information; though I’m not going on a personal manhunt, if our paths cross then hopefully I can get some answers,” he concluded

Cadet Simon Starr, Security