Posted Nov. 29, 2018, 2:49 a.m. by Lieutenant Tiastri Ezial (Chief Engineer) (Melissa Aragon)
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Kord (XO) in Side Sim - Tiastri’s XO Check in
Posted by Lieutenant Tiastri Ezial (Chief Engineer) in Side Sim - Tiastri’s XO Check in
Posted by… suppressed (2) by the Post Ghost! 👻
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Water is fine, thank you, Sir,” she settled into one of the chairs.
“So are all new crewmen baptised by fire, Sir?” She half laughed trying to fill the moment of silence. “I knew I didn’t have any down time, but I have to admit I hadn’t expected to have a bomb in my hands the day I arrived.”
She watched him move about the room with effectiveness. She was still feeling of balance in her quarters and, watching him, looked forward to when she’d be settled in as well.
Tia
CE“Well you did arrive at an interesting time.” Kord said as he retrieved the water for Tia.
The glass was cold as he handed it to her.
“Those bombs, and many other such devices, were my specialty during the Cheron wars. Simple, elegant, effective.”
- Kord, XO
“Thank you, Sir,” she took the water and had a sip. The coolness was refreshing enough that she wasn’t aware it was half gone before she came up for air. “Oh… forgive me.” She laughed slightly in embarrassment. “Well, I have to admit, they ‘were’ an elegant sight to behold.” She was watching him move about as a thought occurred to her. “Sir… you gave me a field promotion to Chief Engineer while we were under duress. I am guessing there is someone coming to actually ‘take’ that slot? Is there anything in particular you want me to do before they arrive?” She had just assumed that she had arrived before the new DH and was given the spot so there was ‘some kind’ of rank structure for the staff to follow in the heat of battle.
Tia
CE (field promo)Kord looked thoughtful for a moment.
“Yes, there is something. How do you feel about making the position official? You’ve gotten to know your way around the ship and you have a repertoire with the engineering staff already. I see no reason to replace you if you’re willing to stay on in the position you currently occupy.”
- Kord, XO
The look on her face wasn’t controlled at all as she almost gaped her jaw. “You want me to be the Chief Engineer? I, ummm… Yes, Sir. I would like that. Thank you.” Realizing her stammering, she bit her lip a moment and composed herself. When she spoke again, the smile was still there but she was under control again. “Yes, Sir. I am willing. And thank you. I hadn’t expected that but I won’t let you down.” She shook her head slightly as the reality set in.
After taking a breath, she put herself back in order. “Is there anything in particular I need to know, Sir? About engineering, the ship’s particular quirks, the crew or anything else?” She was all business and wanted him to know that while blindsided by the offer, she was still capable.
Tia
CE (for real now)Kord smiled, he didn’t often get to give pleasant news such as this.
“I’m sure there are things to discover, after all, a department head doesn’t necessarily report all the minor inconsistencies and inconveniences to the XO and CO, just things that are of critical importance to the operations and functions of the ship. I’ve received no reports recently that are indicative of issues with the ship or crew that should concern you. Now take another deep breath and relax.” he said.
Kord, XO
Tia smiled and she was glad the blush wasn’t as deep as she imaged it was, or at least hoped it wasn’t. “Thank you, Sir… Sorry. Ok,” she took the ordered breath and smiled once more. “I will make sure you are notified if anything serious occurs. Sir can I make you dinner one night?” The last was almost blurted out. She hadn’t meant for it to come out so uneasy, “I don’t want you to think it’s anything untowards, honest. I was merely wanting to thank you.” When she realized he may think it’s for the promotion, she added just as quickly, “For making my first day so … entertaining. It’s not every day someone joins a new assignment and gets to build a bomb on their first day. I mean, if it’s not proper, it’s all right. I mean, I understand. I just thought.” She shook her head realizing she was just blabbering now. “Sorry… was just a thought,” she swallowed nervously wondering if she’d crossed a line she shouldn’t have, “Sir.”
Tia
CEKord looked thoughtful for a moment.
“Just dinner? No ulterior motives? Not an attempt to garner favor or romance me for special consideration?” he asked.
It was hard to tell if he was serious or just giving her a hard time.
- Kord, XO
His response reminded her of ranks and places within those spaces. “Sorry, Sir!” She half stammered as the crimson on her face deepened from embarrassment. “Of course not. I meant.. I mean, no, it’s not to try and garner favor. I swear. I didn’t mean…” She suddenly felt very foolish and wished invisibility was a character trait amongst humans.
Her voice dropped as she realized she was stammering. “Sorry, sir… Forget I mentioned it… Please…” She had flash visions of him and the CO and other Department Heads laughing at her childish behavior. Great way to start your new promotion, Ti, her brain laughed at her.
Lt Tia
CE (hopefully ‘still’ lol)
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