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Deck 13 - Checking in with Da Boss

Posted Oct. 30, 2020, 11:48 a.m. by Lieutenant Junior Grade Sharah Fayth (Chief Science Officer) (Jennifer Ward)

Posted by Ensign Claude Seguin Genard (Science Officer) in Deck 13 - Checking in with Da Boss

Ensign Genard finally found time in his initial schedule to check in with his supervisor. He knew he had a duty shift coming and wanted to get a feel for the the Chief Science Officer he would be working with. All he knew was she was a Lieutenant Fayth, and that she was a Betazoid.

Walking the corridors of Deck 13 it didn’t take much to notice the entrance to the main science area. Large expanse of rooms, separated with many work stations and various machines. ‘Remember, Claude. Whatever you do don’t embarrass yourself. As a Betazoid she can read minds so keep things light.”

Entering the main doorway he looked around and saw the a second story that seemed to hold offices. He would start there first. He found a floating staircase and ran his hand along the handrail just to ensure he didn’t trip. Upon arriving he noticed a person coming out of one of the offices.

“Excuse me, Can you tell me where I can Find Lieutenant Fayth?”
- Ens. Genard

Sharah looked up and smiled, “You’ve found her. What can I do for you?” She took in the science blue uniform and turned back around and headed into her office. “
“I am one of the new Officers assigned to your section. Ensign Claude Genard.”

“Come in Ensign, have a seat.”

“Thank you Lieutenant. I believe with the size of the Ark Angel, I will be on my feet quite a bit.” He added with a smile. Looking around the office he quickly found a seat across from her desk and sat. Eyes scanned the room making note of several things, but her main console attracted most of his attention.

Her office was all glass panels allowing her to see the entirety of the science labs, but also allow anyone else to see into the office and make her more accessible. The office was rectangular in shape following the outer curve of the hull. The right side of the office was a minute science lab where it appeared Lt Fayth was working on some personal project. Her desk was to the left side. There was a large monitor that listed all the labs and the progress of whatever project was going on. It was updated by each person in the department as they worked. It also, more importantly, it showed the safety status of each lab. Directly in front of the door was a large window and in front of that window as a flower bed at an early stage of growth, the seedlings currently unidentifiable unless you knew what to look for. “Would you care for a drink Ensign?”
Lt. jg Fayth, CSO

“Actually I would. The replicator in my quarters has yet to be activated.” he added, “Coffee, black with creamer.”
Sharah ordered the coffee and brought it to him and then took a seat, turning her chair away from the desk to face him.

When Lieutenant Fayth turned to hand him his drink he stood, and remained standing until she took a seat. “Seems you will always know what I’m doing with a display like that. I came from a smaller assignment before this, mainly working independently. We were doing some cultural research on a pre-warp society in the Mutara Sector.”

Ens. Genard.

Sharah glanced back at the display. “A left over of my predecessor, but it has its usefulness. What I like about it is that it monitors the safety and security systems of the labs. We cover two decks here and three more across the ship. Ark Angel is huge and getting to each lab to everyday is a daunting task. This display is actually available to every science officer. You can pull it up on your screen at anytime. As for the status of your work that is optional unless it’s ship’s business. I’m told that some of the hold over officers like it to help them coordinate with other labs.” She took a sip of her water. “I have no desire to manage your individual projects. There is plenty of time for that, and I encourage you to do so. So tell me Claude, what is your area of focus?”
Lt jg Fayth, CSO

“I appreciate that…” Claude hesitated a moment of two before he continued. He let his response end that way due to the nature of his next question. “How do you wish to be addressed? Lieutenant?..Miss?..Ma’am?..Mister?”

“Any of the above is fine, Ens. Though I prefer not to be called mister, our new XO calls everyone mister so I’m learning to answer to that as well.”

“I have worked in several assignments, and they have all used variations of the names and title. I also came up thought the enlisted ranks, so I have a different experience than the typical Academy graduate.”

“Nothing wrong with being enlisted. Sometimes our enlisted officers are more experienced and knowledgeable than those of us who attended the academy. When I was in medical, before I transferred to science, some of the best doctors and nurses I worked with were enlisted. They were certainly more able to adapt and adjust on the fly better than academy graduates.” Sharah, was suddenly very grateful for her ‘gift.’ When others judged based on rank and commission vs enlisted status her empathy allowed her to recognize the skills of each person based on themselves rather than on inconsequential things like rank. “How are you adjusting to being a commissioned officer now, En Genard?” She asked because she remembered her uncle telling her about what it was like making the transition. He was too sure of himself for it to bother him, but he had told her that several people that moved up with him, those that were already commissioned and those that stayed enlisted, had problems with it. She wanted to make sure Genard wasn’t experiencing the same problems.

“Also, while I like to think of myself as a generalist, my focus so far has been on cultural analysis.”
- Ens. Genard.

Sharah nodded, “Well then, would you prefer to work in the general science labs, planetary sciences, or perhaps exobiology? General sciences will allow you to delve into lots of different areas, including cultural analysis, archeology, paleontology, and similar areas. As well as many others.”
Lt. jg Fayth, CSO

“Thank you, Lieutenant. I will work hard not to disappoint you. If I find myself drawn to a project, I will let you know.” Claude replied, taking the naming option he was most comfortable with. Being an enlisted Non-Com he grew up addressing his superiors using their rank.

Sharah listened to what he was saying. He hadn’t exactly answered her question. “My specialty is biological and ecological sciences. En Riley has a specialty in astrometrics and astrophysics. I prefer to place my science staff where they are comfortable and experienced. That’s not to say that you won’t work in other areas. I encourage you to do so. So you would prefer to work in the general science labs then? General labs 1-3 are on this deck with 4-6 on deck 14 below us. General labs 7-10 are focused on computer sciences and anything that compliments engineering and is on deck 26. When we are done here, why don’t you go look around and then come back and tell me which labs you want to work in. I need a lead in labs 4-6.” She’d glanced at his records and he was very good at what he did. With his experience as an enlisted officer she would like him to take lead there if he was willing to step up and take it.

“As for being an officer…” he paused for a moment to gather his thoughts before he spoke, “I believe the best way I have adapted was to be in a new assignment. Once I received my commission, I was reassigned. I have yet to build that ‘detachment’ that I have seen in my previous commanders and team leads. I find myself wanting to be part of the group, to spend time after a shift. I feel that is something I will need to work on,” He gave Fayth a glance in inquisition, “Unless that is part of your Command style. Do you want the officers to be fraternizing with the enlisted crew?

  • Ens. Genard

Sharah laughed a little. “By all means Ensign make friends with whomever you feel like making friends with. Our department is unique in that our crew is not just Star Fleet, enlisted or officers, we also have a third of our staff being civilian. In this department we are scientists, all of us. We all have a job to do and we all will do it, together. I don’t believe in ‘detachment.’ I rely more on experience and expertise than on rank within this department, when it comes to the work.”
Lt jg Fayth, CSO

Claude thought about it carefully before he replied, “Thank you Lieutenant. I was hoping to be able to expand my social circle while on this assignment.” He straightened his tunic as he continued, “I would be honored to be the lead on the labs you suggested. Thank you for placing your trust in me. I have no plans on letting you down.”

Ens. Genard.

“I think you’ll find it a good section of the labs, with a lot of different projects to keep you busy.” She made a note on her computer listing him as lead for labs 4-6. “Now, is there anything I can do for you? Anything, even outside of the department, I can help you with. Ark Angel is a big ship and there is a lot here. Are you quarters in order? Oh and by the way, speaking of quarters, the crew gets extra credits to use in designing your space. There is actually a section of engineering for that, so make use of it. The command staff wants everyone to be comfortable here, we’ll be here for awhile.”
Lt jg Fayth, CSO

“I’m sure you will send my official duties to my PaDD. Staff meeting schedules, report dues dates, etc. As to our quarters, I’m billeted with Ensign Riley. You have him leading the Astrometric lab.” Claude replied with a smile.

Sharah tapped a couple keys on her console and then nodded to his PaDD, “Already there. Now once you get in the labs if you see something that needs adjusting with the rest of the team, tell me. You aren’t cleared to make shift changes but if you see that someone would work better in a different shift or works best with someone else let me know. I want your labs to run well, and you are the one who will know what needs doing.”

“Our replicator has yet to be activated, but I’m not truly worried yet. I’m sure I will spend an inordinate amount of time programing it to make make sure that the French Onion and Split Pea soups are up to the standards of a French Canadian.”

Sharah made note to have engineering go check the replicator. She remembered on Challenger and again on Europa she’d been hesitant to put in the request, assuming that engineering already knew and hadn’t had time to get to it. The truth was, they probably didn’t know.

“Maam, How is the computers library? Ensign Riley and Myself are avid readers, and I find that ending the day between the pages a good book is the best way to unwind.”

-Ens. Genard

Sharah laughed then, “We should start a book club. I’m also an avid reader. And so far I haven’t given it more than a cursory glance, but the sheer number of books in the library gives me great hope for the content.”
Lt. jg Fayth, CSO


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