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Starbase 237 Promenade deck - Leviathan scientists summoned to meet Captain Cobb

Posted June 22, 2022, 8:37 a.m. by Lieutenant Junior Grade T'Mara Michaels (Chief Science Officer) (S. Kimmel)

Posted by Ensign Jackson Pryce (Scientist) in Starbase 237 Promenade deck - Leviathan scientists summoned to meet Captain Cobb

Posted by Captain Zachariah Cobb (Commanding Officer) in Starbase 237 Promenade deck - Leviathan scientists summoned to meet Captain Cobb

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade T’Mara Michaels (Chief Science Officer) in Starbase 237 Promenade deck - Leviathan scientists summoned to meet Captain Cobb
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OOC: I’ll be repeating this thread for each department in turn, so feel free to jump in to any that apply to you

IC: Deep blue liquor scorched a trail down the old man’s throat, the tumbler’s contents swallowed rapidly in a singular, desperate gulp, as of one crawling the burning sands of the Sahara to quench thirst with the last water on Earth. Six months since anything more than weak tea had graced Cobb’s lips, the ARU’s reputation for prisoner welfare egregious. But as trembling hands procured a second measure, thoughts turned to the captain’s mandatory plans for the day. And in that moment Zachariah found himself beset by a longing for the solitude of his former cell.

The location of ARU headquarters, official designation Starbase 237 or ‘Hades’ for those who dwelled within, was classified. For decades had they transmitted warnings of unstable conditions around the Bardeezi nebula to keep all other travellers at bay. But draw back those curtains of ionized gas and a true marvel of engineering would be seen, recalling for Cobb his mother’s favourite lillies, three ‘petals’ forming detachable containment districts around a gargantuan, central stem. And coiled like a serpent at the middle of the stem, the most breathtaking place on the station - the promenade deck.

No individual was permitted at the starbase without sufficient clearance, still compartmentalisation was what the ARU did best. So when Cobb suggested meeting the crew of the Leviathan on the ‘outdoor’ promenade - an imperceptible forcefield the only barrier between its occupants and deep space - Admiral Roebuck sequestered an entire quadrant of the popular, circular deck. And it was here, with large desk and chair replacing the usual recreational seating, that Captain Zachariah Cobb would hold court, as one by one the Leviathan’s department members submitted to his inquisitive glare.

“If I didn’t know you better”, the Admiral laughed as he sampled the refreshment platter’s red strawberries, “I would say that you, Zachariah Cobb, are nervous.”
The captain snorted, draining his glass before refilling again to the brim. “You’re damned right I’m nervous. The last crew I commanded are still in mandatory counselling. And that’s just the ones who managed to make it back.”
Roebuck shrugged a warm smile to reassure his troubled friend. “You have a good crew, Zachariah. I think you’ll be impressed.”
“It’s not them that concerns me.”

The denouement of his statement remained unspoken, Roebuck stepping in to propel events forward in the captain’s hesitant stead.

=^= Leviathan science team, this is Admiral Roebuck. Please present yourself at the north-west quadrant of the promenade deck in one hour, to meet your new commanding officer, Captain Cobb. =^=

  • Captain Zachariah Cobb

T’Mara was still chatting with Ensign Pryce about his experiments with cockroaches when they heard the announcement. She took a deep breath.

“We can continue our conversation another time,” she said to Pryce. “At the moment, we need to secure our work in a safe condition and prepare to meet the new Captain. My expectation is that I will not find any insects outside of your work area.”

She glanced over at Lt. Kane.

“Secure your work Lieutenant and prepare to transport to Starbase 237 for a meeting.”

LtJg T’Mara Michaels, CSO

OOC: I’m not sure from your post whether you’re here already or still on your way, so I’ll reply as if you’re here but feel free to insert more above if you wish :)

IC: “Lieutenant Michaels,” the Captain roared in enthusiastic greeting, the blue-green glow of the surrounding nebula accentuating his silvering ponytail and beard, “welcome to my crew. I always enjoy having Vulcans onboard. Your sense of logic provides a nice counterbalance to the often illogical nature of anomalies.”

A small chuckle as he turned to the refreshment table and began pouring himself another drink. “Can I get you anything, Lieutenant? The spice tea is freshly brewed if you fancy a cup.”

  • Captain Zachariah Cobb

“Thank you, Captain. A spice tea would be… nice,” T’Mara said pausing a beat. In that moment she decided that the most logical course was to eliminate any confusion he might have. “Although I am Vulcan, I was raised by Humans. The Human influence may or may not be obvious at times.”

She accepted the tea and, deciding to reinforce the point, nodded with a slight smile on her face.

Jackson arrived not long after T’Mara, having made his way to the promenade from his quarters. He presented himself to his new Captain with a stiff, attentive stance, eyes not leaving Zachariah’s face. Older, weathered with time and experience, he thought. Must be familiar with his surroundings and his commander to have us meet here. Unknown origin, but not his first time here, Pryce’s thoughts continued, forming an idea of Cobb’s past, however vague his personal info packet.

OOC: Apologies to Kimmel, but I started the Science Lab side-sim saying it was in the middle of the ship’s night, as the lab was pretty much deserted. I don’t want to have Jackson coming from that sim because of that - I just don’t like the timing of it. You can keep to that if you want, but Jackson’s not going to.

OOC: No apology necessary. It was my mistake for not reading your post carefully enough. We’ll just disconnect the side-sim from this one.

Also, very much looking forward to writing with you, Sharon!

~ Ensign Pryce - Scientist

“And allow me to introduce Mr. Pryce, one of our scientists,” T’Mara said turning to Pryce.

LtJg T’Mara Michaels, CSO


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