Posted June 2, 2021, 8:21 p.m. by Lieutenant Drake Marshall (Emergency Medicine/Chief of Surgery) (Sage Pennington)
Posted by Commander Dira Myqian (Executive Officer) in Mess Hall - Side Sim
Posted by Lieutenant Drake Marshall (Emergency Medicine/Chief of Surgery) in Sickbay - Side Sim
Posted by Commander Dira Myqian (Executive Officer) in Sickbay - Side Sim
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Drake chuckled. “I’m sure if the brochure for Starfleet mentioned how much time officers spend filling out forms and reports, not nearly so many people would sign up. I’m very content remaining a Lieutenant for the duration of my service, though I have nothing but admiration for those who can tolerate the desk work.”
“Careful, there’s wiggle room for ranks that don’t have quite as much paper work,” Dira said with a grin.
“I know not every first officer has ambitions of being a captain, is that something you one day hope to accomplish?”
-Dr Drake Marshall
As they headed up to Deck Four, Dira nodded. “One day, yes. I think that was always the goal, but I also told myself going into this switch that if I found myself really happy with the job I was doing as a first officer, or maybe the posting was just that good, then I would let myself be happy with that without there having to be more.” She smiled at Drake. “There’s a lot to be said for being happy where you’re at and ready to change things up if needed.”
Commander Myqian, XO
“I agree. I just don’t think I could give up on being a surgeon. Not yet anyway.” Drake hoped she understood what he meant. “Nothing against career progress, or those who choose that path. I just find more fulfillment in sickbay than anywhere.”
“Ohhh, trust me, the debate with myself was a long and hard one. Ask me again in one year how I feel about it all,” she said with a laugh.
When they arrived on deck four, Drake said “I find myself… having no idea where anything is. I’ve never been around here.” He laughed lightly.
-Drake Marshall
She laughed again too. “Well, new ship and definitely much bigger than the last one. That’s why I’ve taken to doing these walkabouts. Each day I’m trying to visit either a deck I have seen yet, or pop into an area I haven’t been recently. I figure after a month or so I should have the ship covered stem to stern. If I get lost after that? There’s no hope for me,” she said with a grin as they found the Mess Hall.
It was a fairly large space, meant to feed a number of people in a more expedient fashion rather than the casual lounge space that was also a part of the recreational facilities. Moving to the bank of replicators, Myqian spun on the ball of her foot and looked back at Marshall. “What are you up for? You grab the tables and I can grab lunch.”
Commander Myqian, XO
“Ah yes. Actually choosing food.” Drake pondered for a second. “Coffee and a chicken salad sandwich. I’ll find a vacant table.” He looked around a mostly full mess hall and wandered towards the large windows, finding a two top table and taking a seat. Quite a view. He quietly wondered if he appreciated fully that he was traveling through space.
-Drake Marshall
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