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XO's Office - Am I Shrinking? (Tag Couns)

Posted Feb. 16, 2023, 2:40 a.m. by Lieutenant Sheleah Ruby (Diplomatic Officer / CNS) (Catt Bennett)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Andriss Krex (Executive Officer) in XO’s Office - Am I Shrinking? (Tag Couns)

Posted by Lieutenant Sheleah Ruby (Diplomatic Officer / CNS) in XO’s Office - Am I Shrinking? (Tag Couns)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Andriss Krex (Executive Officer) in XO’s Office - Am I Shrinking? (Tag Couns)
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Andriss Krex had spent the better part of a day attending to his office and getting it just the way he liked it.

Instead of a more formal “sit in front of the vice-principal’s desk” aesthetic that his last boss, the deputy assistant ambassador, had preferred, Andriss went for a library/study sort of look with rich wood paneling, built in bookcases, a funky 70s sectional with a kidney-shaped coffee table, and a roll-top desk and little wooden chair in the corner for his work.

At this point, the walls were bare, and the furniture was mostly empty. The replicator worked, for which he was thankful. The only personal item, for now, was a lovely Star Flower Orion plant that Ensign Jhalae Ynuchaust, the Orion Engineer, had brought to his little welcome party.

Andriss hit his combadge.

=^=XO Krex to Lieutenant Ruby. If you’re free, would you mind dropping by my office for my intake appointment? I also have a great lemon crumb cake recipe.=^=

-XO Andriss Krex

It always made Sheleah when they called her. Luckily she had a pocket fo free time and this would work for her.

=^=I’d absolutely love to do that. I can be there in ten. I’ll even bring my sidekick today if you’re not allergic to Terran felines that is.=^= she said.

  • Sheleah

=^=I am absolutely fascinated by Earth animals! All are welcome.=^= responded Andriss.

While he waited for the counselor and her furry companion to arrive, he worked on some ship’s business, reviewing requests for leave and duty shift swaps, sending choice discipline matters up to the Captain for his review, though both of them trusted the department heads’ discretion.

-XO Andriss Krex

Ten minutes later, Sheleah, with Rex, rang the chime.

She had gotten to the point where she could walk him off leash in familiar territory but, since she hadn’t been tot he XO’s office in quite some time, she still had him on the long lead she had been using while visiting one of the school classes earlier that day. If he was a good boy she would let him off leash when they got inside.

  • Sheleah

Andriss stood and hurried to the door.

“Ah, Counselor, do come in!” he said, looking at the pair. “Please feel feel free to take the desk chair or take a seat on the sectional. I’ll get that lemon crumb cake. And what do you take to drink?

=^= Computer, two slices Zonthar’s Lemon Crumb Sponge, please. One glass of green tea, and…=^=

-XO Andriss Krex

Sheleah walked in and unhooked Rex’s lead. Glancing around, she took a seat on the sectional.

“Green tea, hot, with lemon and Rex dinner 13, large portion please. Ten minutes of that and he’ll be out like a light. I really like what you’ve done with the place.”

Andriss balanced the tea, cakes, cat food, and a dish of spring water on an acacia wood tray and walked their teatime snack to the seating area, watching his feet for signs of Rex.

“Thank you, I’m glad you like it!” he said, setting down Sheleah’s tea and cake, then Rex’s water and meal, then his, tucking the tray to the side of the sectional.

“I prefer a lounge or study to a formal office. They remind me of boarding school and the Academy.” He laughed. “Maybe it’s changed since I’ve been there.”

As Sheleah sat down and made herself comfortable Rex padded around the office sniffing everything as he went. He circled Andriss several times and began to nose his leg like he expected to be pet.

  • Sheleah, CNS/DO

“Curious fellow,” Andriss said, bending to pet the cat. “How are you, little fellow?”

Turning to the Counselor, “I could ask you the same thing! How are you enjoying your tea and cake, Counselor?”

-XO Andriss Krex

Rex knew what dinner smelled like and didn’t waste any time tucking right in. Small humanoids could be so exhausting. He hadn’t met this new one yet but mama was here and that meant everything would be okay.

Sheleah took her cup with both hands and savored a long drink.

“Oh we’re doing very well thank you. I enjoy my long days because it helps with the insomnia. I’ve tried absolutely everything for it but only a few things work and I have to keep cycling them so it’s loads of fun.” she said with a smile.

“So I was thinking, since it’s important for the command staff to get along and work well together, why don’t we just make this a double interview? Get that pesky psyche eval out of the way at the same time?”

  • Sheleah, CNS/DO

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