Posted by Lieutenant Mike Stone (Chief Engineer) in Main Sim - Engineering

Posted by Ensign Kristiana O’Larria (Engineer) in Main Sim - Engineering

Posted by Lieutenant Mike Stone (Chief Engineer) in Main Sim - Engineering
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((seemed good to get a thread started for the rest of us… hoping the main sim spills to us here))

Unaware of what exactly was happening on the bridge, Kristi moved around Engineering helping out here and there as they team got used to their new ship. It was weird to actually be on a ship that wasn’t falling apart so bad it barely was livable. The entire crew was busy getting used to actual specs and not ‘at least its running’ specs. And being so well maintained, this ship was a bit boring for some. There wasn’t a constant need to keep folks stationed around just to keep things functioning.

Kristi had just finished with her last round and knocked on the wall, peeking into the Chief’s office to see if he was there for an update. “Chief?” She was smiling. That, in and of itself, was something rare lately. To come to the Engineering office without a frown of doom that more bad news was coming.

Ensign Kristi O’Larria
Engineer

“Ensign O’Larria, you come right on time.” He said with a slight smile. Although there was no big secret on the ship, that they were a couple, Mike still tried to call her by her formal title, while others were around. And the engineering was packing with engineers.

“Here, I got a PADD with the list of urgent repairs that we need to do, and I’d like your opinion on what to prioritise.”

He handed her the PADD then waited to see her expression. As soon as she lifted her head he said:

“Yup, there’s no urgent repairs needed,” and smiled, ” I got a full crew of engineers, and don’t know what to give them to work if this keeps up. Right now we’re still double checking everything, just in case anything was missed.”

With a slight pause he added: “How are you adjusting to the ship?”

On the previous derelict of a ship, he found her crucial. At one point he even considered if cloning her a few times might be a solution.
He hoped the lack of any real issues might not make her think she’s not useful. If anything, he was sure this won’t last forever.

Lt. Mike Stone, CE

She took the padd with a concerned look then cocked her head and glanced up. “A blank PaDD, seriously?” She laughed and set it back on his desk. Settling on the edge of one of the chairs across from him, she shrugged. “I guess, like everyone else, I’m getting on ok. It’s still hard to believe the food tastes like what is should, the water is hot when it should be and no lights are off lending a tension to know when life support will fail as well.”

“I guess, like everyone, we will actually start wondering what to do with ourselves.” She laughed then. “I’m waiting to see who will be the first to brave more than a simple gym or dojo program on the holodeck. The few folks I’ve talked to said they were wary of the holodecks for so long, they are still a bit nervous about using them here.” She moved to sit on the edge of his desk with a large grin. “Soooo… I was wondering if perhaps we wouldn’t avail ourselves of them. Maybe a nice mini vacation or date after work one night?” She smiled at him, grateful the door was behind her as her eyes lit up just for him. “I think we could do it and not feel guilty. What do you think?”

As they chatted, they were still oblivious to the ship that was bearing down on them with the whole bridge crew steeped in curiosity.

Kristi
Engineer
(wondering in anticipation what we’ll be needed for… and knowing I’ll kick myself for bringing engineering to anyone’s attention heheheehe)

“You know, I didn’t even think about that yet. The holodecks will finally be a bit more useful. We can have a bit more adventure now. Perhaps go sky diving or paraglide? With safeguards on, we can do more then just have a picnic. Not that I didn’t enjoy that with you.” He grinned. “You know, the safeguards should be tested, to make sure no accident does happen. What do you say?” He had a bit of a mischievous expression on his face. Then again, the day started slow with not much to worry about.

Lt, Mike Stone, CE

Kristi laughed. “It would need testing, of course. And who better than engineering, right?” She smiled at his grin. Since they had come to the new ship, he had been a lot less tense. “You know, we can also work on other things.” She leaned on the wall and grinned. “Like perhaps getting you through the rest of the main engineering test so you feel better in your position? And maybe tell me a bit more of your real background. Maybe I can learn a thing or two to help you out as well.”

While the subject had been broached once or twice, she only really knew that he wasn’t stationed here as a Chief Engineer because of his mechanical prowess. He had come on orders from… someone… and she was determined to help him find a place where, till now, he seemed lost. She really had come to care deeply for him.

Kristi
Engineer