LtCmdr Skyfire: The Transitions

[Chythar Skyfire]

((Captain's Ready Room, USS Gorkon))

((Time Index: One week after the Dominion Battle))

::Chythar tugged on his uniform tunic once more before ringing the chime and waited for the answering summons. His hair was brushed and slicked back, he had a bit of a goatee going on but was otherwise clean-shaven. Until instructed otherwise, formal was the way of things.::

Reynolds: Come in.

::He came through the doors, which cycled shut behind him. This setup -- the captain, the ready room and the desk were constant. This conversation probably wouldn't be the same as the last one he had in this room with her, though by the same token he never expected anything to stay the same. Such was Starfleet.::

Skyfire: Morning, Captain. ::This time, it was he who offered the ghost of a smile.::

Reynolds: Good morning. Feel free to grab yourself a drink, then take a seat.

::He once again nodded in thanks and got himself a cup of coffee. This time, there was no bagel with lox. Coffee would suffice. Also, since this time there wasn't a preceding call the day before, he allowed her say the first words.::

Reynolds: How have you been finding your new post?

Skyfire: I admit, I've been finding the transition difficult. With this last mission, my ambition to eventually upgrade my chair to one of those spiffy captain's chairs has decreased by a lot. To be perfectly honest, I miss my teal collar. Working with doctor Vee made me realize how much I miss it.

Reynolds: If I can be honest in return, I think that's where you're at your best. This isn't to say you haven't done a good job as First Officer, but I've noticed that you don't have the same... enthusiasm for it.

::Chythar nodded. He knew that answer all too well, and the brief quip by Alucard when they were trapped on the holodeck that command was about making hard choices rang true in his mind. He briefly recalled the idea he had of stabbing himself with a piece of broken glass to save a man's life. It wasn't his first choice, but it was a unique experience.::

Skyfire: I appreciate the vote of confidence. ::He paused and mulled over his next words with a swig of coffee.:: If it helps, I graduated from the academy as a xenobiologist. Since I was a doctor prior to my joining Starfleet, it seemed a natural transition from one to the other.

Reynolds: Unfortunately, there's not the room in medical to accommodate you as a full time doctor. I know that's not all you're capable of, so I'd like to transfer you to the post of Mission Specialist.

::That was interesting. Keeping him in red, but in a position where he could actually use his skills as a xenobiologist, with only the one non-Terran language in his vocabulary. The look of surprise on his face was quickly alleviated with another swig of coffee as he processed her words.::

Skyfire: Understood. Do you think the commander would mind if I worked in Sickbay at least part time?

Reynolds: I'm sure Commander Vess would be happy to work out a part-time shift schedule for you. I know you'll need some clinical time to keep your skills fresh, and I know he'll appreciate the extra hand.

Skyfire: Good to know. ::He paused again, and made a mental note to go have a chat with Vess, who was now number two on his list of people he needed to talk to.:: Mind if I ask who my replacement is?

::Was that guilt he was sensing from her? More specifically, what was the reason? He kept the questions to himself, partially because he didn't make sense of the emotions he was picking up.::

Reynolds: Commander Blair would be assuming the role of First Officer. ::She paused, and her voice softened, apologetic.:: I meant to speak with you about this much sooner, but things have been… chaotic, to say the least.

Skyfire: So I've noticed. If there's anything I can do to make life easier during this chaotic time, let me know.

Reynolds: Response

::He nodded again and finished his drink, the coffee not nearly as strong as it normally would be due to the power conservation efforts. That meant he was probably going to be drinking a lot of weak coffee in the coming days.::

Skyfire: Will there be anything else, Captain?

Reynolds: Response

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