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Office: Chief Science Officer

Posted April 30, 2019, 9:35 a.m. by Lieutenant Junior Grade Bradar Tressex (Chief Science Officer) (James Sinclair)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Amari Brooks (Executive Officer) in Office: Chief Science Officer

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Bradar Tressex (Chief Science Officer) in Office: Chief Science Officer

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Amari Brooks (Executive Officer) in Office: Chief Science Officer
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Winding down her tour in what was quickly becoming a very exhausting first day, she stopped in front of the Chief Science Officer’s office door. She couldn’t wait to meet this one. She activated the chime.

-Lt. Cmdr. Amari Brooks, XO

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The door opened to a somewhat disheveled office in various stages of organization. Seated at the desk was the Antican CSO who looked up as the door opened. Seeing the XO, he immediately came to his feet and said “Oh… oh my… I am so sorry Commander… I have been trying to get organized. Please.. please… sit if you would like. Again… I am sorry for the state of the office, but with the transition and the mission…” and he voice trailed off, obviously embarrassed.

Tressex, CSO

The XO had been waiting in anticipation of meeting the Antican CSO and was not completely caught off guard by the state of the officer or the state of the office. “At ease, Lieutenant,” she said with an amused smile. “And don’t apologize. The most brilliant of minds often keep disorganized work spaces,” she began, “which explains why my office space is neat and tidy.” She hoped a little self-deprecating humor would put the Lieutenant at ease.

-Lt. Cmdr. Brooks, XO

Tressex smiled, his lips parting to show sharp canine teeth. “I will try not to take your tidiness as a comment on your mental faculties, Ma’am.” and he relaxed a bit. Not much, but at least some. “May I get you something to drink, Commander? And if I may ask, what brings you to the lab today?”

Tressex, CSO

It pleased the XO to see the CSO seeming to relax some. She immediately like him, she didn’t know why, but there was something… familiar about him. “Thank you, a lavender tea would be lovely,” she said as though she had been waiting for someone to ask her for ages. “I am merely getting to know the ship and the department heads. No worries. It’s not an official inspection… not yet.” She smiled.

She glanced around the office. “Do you mind if I sit down? Only I feel I have walked every inch of this ship today.”

-Lt. Cmdr. Brooks, XO

Tressex nodded and said “Oh! Of course. Please.” and he indicated the one clear chair in front of the desk. He went to the replicator and retrieved the tea, and a glass of water for himself. Setting the drinks down on the respective sides, he sat down and said “A large ship to cover all in one day, Commander.” while nodding in understanding. Taking a breath, he said “What would you like to know, Ma’am?” and gestured around at the Lab in general.

Tressex, CSO

She sipped the warm fragrant liquid and could feel its calming effects almost immediately. She placed the cup on the saucer and the saucer on the desk. “You, Lieutenant,” she said matter of factly. “I would like to know you. After all, we will most likely be working together for quite some time to come. We should know each other. For instance, you are the first Antican I’ve met. What made you decide to join Starfleet? It doesn’t seem to be a very common career path among your people.”

-Lt. Cmdr. Brooks, XO

Tressex nodded in agreement. “No, Ma’am. It is not. My people are very pack-centric. It is the basis for our society, our government… everything. But there are a few of us whose desire to see and learn is stronger than their pack ties. Well.... not ‘stronger’. But it makes our priorities shift. I am very fortunate. My family, my pack, is very supportive. I was never… aggressive… like some of my cousins and siblings. But they all supported my education and desire to become a scientist. And so I find myself here. Although, I must say I was never planning on becoming Chief Science Officer. That was… unexpected.”

Tressex, CSO

“Perhaps it was unexpected,” she began,” but it was not undeserved. I completely agree with the captain’s assessment and think she made a wonderful choice for Chief science officer. I am here to help you in any way that I can.”

-Lt. Cmdr. Brooks, XO

Tressex stammered a bit and shifted in his seat in obvious embarrassment, slight though it was. “I…I mean… well… um… Thank you, Commander. I do appreciate the support and compliment. As I told the Captain, I will do my best not to let you or the crew down.”

Tressex, CSO

“I know you will, Lieutenant,” she smiled warmly. She had been exactly in the same place before. New, unsure, but very eager. “So, tell me about yourself, Lieutenant.” She sat back eager to hear his story.

-Lt. Cmdr. Brooks, XO

Tressex sat upright and said “Yes. Well… um…” and then he took a deep breath. “Well, Commander. I was born on Antica. I am the third of four siblings. I was, I suppose, a student of some reputation while I attended primary school. I have always had a knack for math and science, and that helped further my academic career. I was the only candidate from Antica on the cycle I applied to the Academy, and I was fortunate enough to make the selection process. I went to Earth, and I spent my four years at the Academy.” and he paused and looked at the XO. “My first few years at the Academy were… difficult. My species is seen as somewhat aggressive, even though I have been told that I do not fit that particular description of my species. I believe that, coupled with my somewhat un-Antican nature, made people somewhat hesitant to deal with me. But, I practiced my social interactions, studied some species-specific psychology, and by the time I was in the Science Department I had made some few friends. I was also much more comfortable in the Science Department, so that made my time there much easier.” and he paused and took a drink.

“When I graduated, I was assigned to the USS Maui for my Cadet cruise, even though that is not an Academy vessel. I assisted in the study of a binary star cluster, and was then promoted to Ensign and assigned here to the Ogawa. I still find the assignment odd, Ma’am, as I am not a biologist but an energy scientist specializing in radiation. I became the Chief Science Officer a few weeks after my arrival when the former Officer had to leave quite suddenly.” he concluded. Looking at her, he waited to see if his response was acceptable.

Tressex, CSO

“Fascinating. I wonder why you would think it odd. We are a medical vessel, yes. But we have plenty of people well versed in biology. Does it not make sense that we should have scientists on board who specialize in other areas in order to make a well-rounded crew?” She was not challenging him at all, but encouraging him to maybe think outside the box.

-Lt. Cmdr. Brooks, XO

“Oh, that was my thought as well, Ma’am. Absolutely. I am very relived that you would think so as well. I even said to a former crew mate on the Maui when he wondered why I would be sent to a Medical vessel that radiation is a very specialized field. That, coupled with it’s effects on biological matter, would make complete sense to have someone well-versed in it’s study on board such a ship. After all, Commander, all energy is a form of radiation in some form or fashion… and vice-versa, of course. Knowing what kind of radiation a patient has been exposed to quickly could make the utmost difference in treatment. Wouldn’t you agree?”

Tressex, CSO


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