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PreSIM: Checking In with the CSO

Posted April 30, 2021, 12:54 p.m. by Lieutenant Kiama Naim (Chief Science Officer) (Silke Fahl)

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Namid Argimeau (Scientific Intelligence Officer) in PreSIM: Checking In with the CSO

Posted by Lieutenant Kiama Naim (Chief Science Officer) in PreSIM: Checking In with the CSO

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Namid Argimeau (Scientific Intelligence Officer) in PreSIM: Checking In with the CSO
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(snip)

“Sounds like a plan..” Namid considered their words “…what title do you prefer?”

“I’ve been going by rank since I enrolled at the Academy. So that’s perfectly fine,” Kiama replied with a smile.

They appreciated Naim’s integrity and collaborative mindset as a leader. Her methods severed as a stark contrast to the aloof, unyielding command they were used to on Outpost 57. Although the phrasing eluded them, they found it was a nice change to work with someone and not for them. It made it a whole lot easier to respect Lt. Naim as their superior.. and a person.

Rules of profession conduct aside,” Namid’s smile persisted, “is there anything pressing you’d like to discuss before I get out of your hair?”

– Namid Argimeau, Scientific Intelligence

Kiama shook her head. “Not from my end,” she replied and then chewed on her lower lip for a moment before asking, “At least not work-wise, but I was wondering if maybe you’d like to meet off duty some time? Maybe for lunch or something?” There was something about Namid she had taken an instant liking to and while she wasn’t sure if it was okay from a professional point of view, she wanted to get to them a little a better. If they were comfortable with that as well, of course.

~Lt. j.g. Naim, aCSO

Genuine enthusiasm erupted across their features. Namid thought to deny it, brush it off as a knee-jerk reaction, but they knew better than to devalue their excitement. “Sure,” they nodded, “I’d love to.” They didn’t understand professionalism well enough to determine whether lunch violated some unspoken code. But they would rest their case that lunch meant building trust and that had to be somewhat professional. “Are you free next week?”

– Namid Argimeau, professionally un-inclined

Kiama couldn’t help but beam at Namid. Their excitement was not only visible on their face but very palpable for the Betazoid scientist. “I’m glad,” she replied as enthusiastically. After quickly recalling her schedule for the next week she continued, “Next week would work well. Is there a day in particular that would work for you?”

~Lt.j.g. Naim, aCSO

Namid drummed their fingers against their knee, lips pursued in thought. “Fridays are fun,” they said without much deliberation. “How does 1300 at the lounge sound?” And with an equally razzing and curious tone, they added “Unless you prefer a holographic venue, say.. a picnic by the Opal Sea or a hike along the Umpqua.” Namid enjoyed both the simple and the adventure-ish, so they left it to Kiama to decide which she was most comfortable with.

— Namid Argimeau, Scientific Intel

There was a brief moment of hesitation as Kiama contemplated all options. Not because she was concerned that going to the holodeck together was inappropriate, but because of what had happened the last time she had set a foot in there. As she replied it was with a wide smile. “Either the lounge or the holodeck are fine with me and I’ve never been to the Opal Sea or the Umpqua. How about you pick the location you like best?” she suggested.

~Lt.j.g. Naim, aCSO


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