Lieutenant JG Charlotte Brexis - I'm going to need more coffee
Charlotte Brexis
((The corridor outside the Brew Continuum, Deck 3-USS Artemis))
The interrogation meeting commenced. It wasn’t surprising that her new Commanding Officer had questions and concerns about her admittedly strange last year as an officer. She tended to look at it as extra credit of sorts.
Charlotte uncrossed her leg from the other and sat forward, clasping her hands on the sides of her cup.
Brexis: I feel that my skills and growing knowledge of the area already make me an asset to the Artemis. As I was previously a security officer and along with the extra skills I learned while I was interloping around the Academy I know I can put all of that to good use. Fill in where I am needed, along with learning anything new that’s asked of me.
MacKenzie: Interloping. ::smiling:: Indeed. Well, tell me what you know already, and I’ll try to fill in the gaps.
Brexis: I have already spoken with Commander del Rio on the Chesapeake and coordinated with multiple divisions on 224 to get a grasp on our current conflicts in the area. ::Realizing her hands were getting too warm and letting go of the cup:: I have also begun to check on the status of the Artemis’ emergency readiness and meeting with department heads when they’ve been available.
She felt like she had been talking almost non-stop, but if that’s what she needed to do to prove herself, she would talk the Captain's ear off– and then move to the other ear and proceed.
MacKenzie: That’s a good place to start. Many of them have been serving on board for quite a while, so they’ll be able to give you some helpful insight. I’m happy to reinforce whatever you’re able to glean from them, or answer whatever questions you have after that.
Charlotte gave a grateful nod.
Brexis: Now, if it’s okay with you. I would like to go over some of the expectations I have for you as my Commanding Officer.
Charlotte held her posture, upright but not aggressive as she downed some more of her Espresso. MacKenzie sat back in her chair and let her clasped hands rest in her lap.
MacKenzie: This should be good.
Brexis: As someone who constantly strives to do better, to be better. I do expect to know if I am not meeting your standards. I expect to be treated as an equal to my fellow officers, to be listened to when problems arise. Most importantly, I expect to be trusted. There is no point in me being here if I don’t have your trust. ::relaxing her shoulders a bit:: From what I have seen and heard about you, ::smirking:: I don’t foresee any of that being a problem.
Once again, she sat back into her chair and crossed one leg over the other. Her usual sign of self comfort after saying what others might find as bold or assuming.
MacKenzie: Well, trust is earned. I trust that you can do your job, but I make no assumptions. And you must not have heard enough if you think anyone on this ship manages to slip by with a substandard progress report.
Brexis: I want to be clear I make no assumptions based on what I’ve heard. Your reputation is something I admire. ::giving a half smirk and a shrug:: I just hope you’ll let me sign my name in glitter on the airlock if you find a good reason to send me through it.
The captain offered a reassuring, yet firm smile.
MacKenzie: Rest assured, Lieutenant, if you’re not meeting the bar, we’ll either make sure you do, or you’ll be reassigned. It’s that simple.
Brexis: I expect nothing less.
MacKenzie: Very good then, I’m glad we’re in agreement. So, what questions can I answer for you at this point? No doubt you’re just getting the lay of the land right now…
Swallowing the last bit of her Espresso, Charlotte nodded.
Brexis: I was curious if there was anything specific you wanted me to accomplish before we leave Ferenginar. ::Chuckling:: I don’t like being idle for too long. It makes me think too much.
MacKenzie: Response
With a cautious smile, Charlotte raised her eyebrow.
Brexis: I can absolutely do that.
MacKenzie: Response
Charlotte looked into her empty cup and then back up to MacKenzie.
Brexis: Well if that’s the case I’m going to need more coffee. You fancy a refill too?
MacKenzie: Response
TAG/TBC!
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Lieutenant JG Charlotte Brexis
Strategic Operations