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

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Theodore Knox (Chief Medical Officer) in Starbase 237 Promenade deck - Leviathan medics summoned to meet Captain Cobb

Posted by Captain Zachariah Cobb (Commanding Officer) in Starbase 237 Promenade deck - Leviathan medics 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 medical 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

Theodore had been waiting for this call, being ex ‘research and development’ had some advantages still, some ears to the ground when needed and a casual ability to make things vanish when conventional means failed. That sort of thing. So I exactly one hour later, Theodore presented himself as requested.

He held his hands clasped behind his back, his uniform deep teal and jet black as required and impeccable to the last crease. His hair gelled properly back and his facial hair neatly trimmed. He waited at attention for acknowledgment.

“Doctor Theodore Knox reporting as ordered.”

Dr Knox

Cobb stiffened at the sight of the Leviathan’s Chief Medic. Almost imperceptibly…but not quite. Still, it was fleeting and then the Captain was on his feet and extending a hand to the other.

The Doctor watched the captain carefully, still at attention. Just as imperceptibly as the stiffened spine came a slight curl of the medics mouth. One corner turned up but then it was gone. A trick of the light perhaps. He took the hand and shook it firmly.

“Doctor Knox, good to see you still around. At least someone made it back from the Alini system in one piece! I…”

“And you captain. I trust you are well.” He asked giving the man an appraising look.

Right behind him was Ashir, with also a perfectly ironed uniform along with polished pips and combadge. He had waited in front of the ship for Theodore to come out before following him to the Rendez Vous.

To give a bit of rhythm, Ashir waited for his superior to get to attention before doing the same right after Theodore gave his name. He also copied his sentence to give a better impression of the group.

“Lieutenant Ashir th’Qiaqir reporting as ordered.”

Lieutenant Ashir th’Qiaqir

“Ah,” Zachariah nodded towards the Andorian, cerulean eyes remaining fixed on his CMO “It seems you have yourself a shadow, Dr Knox.”

Theo gave a charming smile as if this was good news.

Ashir stayed formal, although he squinted his eyes a bit, not sure about the Captain’s attitude. Could be humor…

Then to th’Qiaqir directly, he added, “Captain Zachariah Cobb. Welcome to the crew of the Leviathan, Lieutenant. Or, should I say, to my Leviathan.”
His sentence punctuated with a wink, the old man turned to survey the refreshment table.
“Can I offer either of you gentlemen a drink? The Aldebaran whiskey is a particularly fine vintage. Or so I’ve been told.”

• Captain Zachariah Cobb

“Tea, perhaps captain.” Knox said calmly.

Dr Knox

“Tea,” Zachariah echoed quietly, eyes scanning the variations on offer before procuring a cup of Vulcan spiced with a sense that it would please the good Doctor most. Hot beverage delivered with care, he remained proximate to the refreshments whilst awaiting the Andorian’s order; the arm’s length distance to the large bowl of strawberries mere coincidence.

Ashir smiled at the Captain and said : “Let’s try your whiskey, Captain. With salt, if you have.” The Andorian deliberately talked in a more eased manner to see Cobb’s reaction. He wanted to see what type of person he was.

“So,” he launched with customary ineptness into chatter, “how have you all fared in my absence, eh? Anything of importance that I’ve missed?”

• Captain Zachariah Cobb

Lieutenant JG Ashir th’Qiaqir