Posted Oct. 4, 2020, 10:49 a.m. by Lieutenant Priscilla Simms (Chief Science Officer) (Melissa Aragon)
Posted by Ensign James Mason (Engineer) in Main Sim - Engineering - Poparazzi Please! (Tag Engineering)
Posted by Gamemaster Alias Smith N. Jones, Esq. (GMT) in Main Sim - Engineering - Poparazzi Please! (Tag Engineering)
Posted by Ensign James Mason (Engineer) in Main Sim - Engineering - Poparazzi Please! (Tag Engineering)
SNIP
James paused and tried not to wince as he realized that he’d seriously misstepped. The issue was still raw with Ra, and going any further down the path of questioning her would only serve to make things awkward, strained, or both. He also took a chance to compose himself, before focusing on the issue at hand. A former fellow cadet wanted to ask questions for her network, and that was a situation that simply screamed of OPSEC and Public Affairs landmines for parsecs. However, Ra was a solid person and answering a few questions could be simple if he watched himself.
“I might have to no comment or refer you to Public Affairs depending on the question, but I’m willing to take a shot at it,” He answered. The worst that could happen is that Starfleet would get egg on its face, and he wouldn’t lose any sleep over that.
Ensign Mason, Engineering
Ra smiled, although it was a bit forced. “Thanks, James. I appreciate that. Okay…” She paused for a moment and looked down and said “So my sources tell me that the Dresden has been transferred from the Main Fleet. What section of Star Fleet is she with now? I mean, the Dresden is one of the largest war-ships in the fleet. Why take it from its placement?”
GMT
“To be honest Ra I haven’t the slightest clue at the moment,” James said apologetically. “I’ve been stuck down in Engineering getting used to have the Dresden runs and what the Chief Engineer wants done to keep her ship shape.”
He paused for a moment before continuing. “However, what I can do for you is ask around and see what people say. Catch some of that prime galley scuttlebutt to figure out what’s going on. Would that be alright?”
Ensign Mason, Engineering
(OOC: Honestly don’t know what Mason would know as an new Engineering ensign, but he’s definitely not averse to helping Ra out by looking around even if it might break a few regulations)
OOC: You played that perfectly. Well done.
IC: Ra smiled and said “Yeah… yeah, that’d be great. Thanks, James. My editor is really on me to get this. You’d be doing a huge favor.” and she looked around and then leaned in to the screen slightly and half-whispered “I’ll owe you a dinner or something.” and she winked and the acreen went dark.
Once Mason had closed the comm link with Ra, she would call him over “Ensign, why is she wanting to know what division we’ve been moved to?” Ellie asked as she turned to face him.
CE
Mason took a moment to formulate his answer before answering. “It sounds like a slow news cycle boss. If they’re trying to fish what the Dresden is moving to the newsies have nothing better going on,” he said with a wry grin. “The next thing they’re going to want to know is what the crew is replicating for breakfast.”
Ensign Mason, Engineering
GMT
Turning away from the screen the new engineer grinned. An old acquaintance who needed a favor and a chance to embarrass Starfleet while he was at it? It sounded like his lucky day. The only thing better would be hearing that the Cardassians and Starfleet finally decided to have a intergalactic hoe down with starship grade weaponry. A man could dream.
Well, that or if he could get a few more materials, he’d just make it happen himself. Audentes fortuna iuvat after all.
Ensign Mason, Engineering
(OOC: Glad to hear it! He’s definitely going to try and figure out whats going on)
Just then Priscilla walked in with Drillek beside her. Looking around for the Chief, she smiled at the few NEs who nodded her way with greetings as they went about keeping the ship running.
Lt Priscilla Simms
CSO
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