Ensign Toryn Raga - File a complaint with the personnel department.

[Ensign Toryn Raga]

((Main Shuttlebay, Mid hanger, Deck 16, USS Athena))

::As he stepped out of the shuttle, Valin Dermont clapped Raga on the back and gave him a quick grin. To which his body swayed slightly from the unexpected contact and he glanced over his shoulder at his fellow Ensign. A seemingly laid back, if a bit grumpy older human. He actually found it incredibly curious and fascinating that he was so much older than the rest of the officers they had traveled with, yet held the same rank as he. ::

Dermont:  So begins ourselves a new chapter, eh?  

Raga:  So it would seem. When I heard I was being posted to the Athena I was ecstatic. To serve on the largest ship Starfleet Corps of Engineers has ever built...this is going to be interesting. 

::Toryn found it odd that they were both told to remain behind for the briefing, rather than being ushered to whomever their knew department head was for an introductory meeting. Not that he was complaining overly. After having spent weeks in a cramped runabout with officers much more seasoned than he was, he honestly didn't have any idea yet how such transfers were supposed to work. They don't tell you much after scooting you out of the Academy apparently.::

Brell: Greetings, I am Commander Brell, some of you know me well, others I look forward to getting to know. I have a message here from starfleet that will do a better job at explaining why I have called you all here today.

::From the PADD in his hand he tapped up the message Renos had given him when they had left the the expanse, sending it to Athena’s ship wide hologrid. The visage of the J’naii, Admiral Renos joined his side. Frozen for the moment until he pressed resume.::

::His gaze was drawn to the image, his brow wore a puzzled furrow.::

Renos: Commander Brell, effective immediately, you are to take command of the USS Atlantis NCC-74682. You will be assigned a crew uninvolved in the ship’s last mission - with a couple of notable exceptions to follow. You will continue its mission of exploration and building relations in the Par’tha Expanse once the trial of Captain S’Ranna and Commander Udro is concluded. Your senior team will include Commander Williams, who will be your first officer. Commander Tel-Ar is the Chief Tactical Officer, Lieutenant Danara the chief of security. There are a few familiar faces joining you including, Lieutenant Lambert a science officer, Dr Pond is your chief medical officer with Lieutenant Cattan as the chief of nursing. Captain McKnight is the marine CO and Mr Logan will be making a switch back to his roots, taking the role of marine officer at the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Last but by no means least, Commander Riel is your intelligence officer. They’re all great officers, I know they will serve you well and do us all proud.

::The message ended and the commander, now Captain of the Atlantis gave everyone a glance.  Toryn knew his confusion was as plain as a supernova in his expression, so his initial orders after graduating had been false? He glanced around at the higher ranking officers and saw similar or even upset reactions from several or all.::

Raga: oO So this isn't a normal occurrence then. Oo

Brell: In addition Ensign Toryn Raga will be joining Lieutenant Danara’s security department, while Ensign Valin Dermont will be joining us as our Engineer. We will depart for the journey back to Federation space and then to the Par’tha expanse, as soon as the USS Victory can join us here to ferry us to our new home.

::Raga stood up straighter when he was mentioned and gave anyone who gave him a glance at least an attempt at a confident nod. Especially the one who held her gaze longer, clearly she was the one he was to be subordinate to.::

::The edge of his ears began to itch and as he looked to the man beside him he could see the grumpy expression on Dermonts face. And he was perhaps grateful that his telepathic gifts only extended to his own species. His brow raised slightly.::

Brell: We have a few hours, I believe until Victory will arrive so please see to your affairs while you can. We will have plenty of time to get to know one another on the trip and once aboard Atlantis. If you end up needing more time, it would be permissible. The sooner we disembark the sooner we will arrive … but I understand this is not an easy, or expected event. I do expect everyone to do their best as officers to accept that Athena will go on strong without us, we can honor your time here by doing well in our next assignment, using the skills you have gained under Captain Faranfey to further the noble goals of the Federation and Starfleet.

::Toryn vaguely recalled the Atlantis, it was an older ship that he thought had been mothballed or even decommissioned a while back. Obviously not the latter then, but still. He felt a twinge of regret that his first duty assignment was not going to be aboard such an illustrious vessel. Still, Intrepid's were capable vessels. They wouldn't be active in the fleet otherwise. Just...smaller.::  

Brell: Everyone is dismissed, to see to whatever you may need to. If anyone has any questions for me, I will be making use of one of your lounges while we wait.

::Dermont turned to Raga as the group went their separate ways. Seeing this he likewise pivoted to face the other Ensign.::

Dermont:  So that new chapter was pretty quick...suppose we get to fly back across the galaxy and begin chapter two...Imma find a bar until the Victory gets here...

Raga: True. Thankfully though it shall not be within the confines of a shuttlecraft. I value other people's privacy as much as they do.

::He commented in regards to the tension between their new Chief Medical Officer and Science Officer.::

Raga: You do that. I do not drink...but I do want to see as much of this ship as I can before we depart.

:: The Engineer had barely gone out of sight when he felt a pair of eyes on him, his ears itching once more and spun on his heel to see Danara approaching him. There were few Romulans in Starfleet and even prior to joining the Academy he'd never meet one in person that he was aware of until now. As she extended her hand towards him he gave her a nod and a brief, firm shake of her offered hand.::

 

Danara: Ensign Raga, I’m Lt Danara. I just wanted to welcome you to security and introduce myself. There will be time to talk more later. I look forward to working with you.

 

Raga: ::Again a curt nod:: Of course Lieutenant. It's a pleasure. I am eager and excited to settle into my first posting. Chaotic and uncertain as it is.

 

Danara: My apologies if I seem a bit rattled. This was not news I was expecting, but then its safe to say a lot of use weren't prepared for it. Take some time to rest of do what you need to do before we board our transport to our new home.

 

Raga: Indeed. I was under the impression that this was where I was to be stationed. No need to apologize sir, from what I could gather no one save for Commander Brell was expecting this. Maybe even the commander. 

 

Danara: Since we’re both headed to a new ship I’ll save the formal department standard operating procedures for later.  Right now I need to go pack and let my husband know we’re being transferred to a new assignment.

 

Raga: Yes, sir. See you aboard the Victory.

::With that he watched her leave until she was well out of sight. Raga's ears itched badly and he glanced towards the Bolian commander he'd spent the last several weeks travelling with conversing with what seemed to be a rather displeased Lt. Commander. Perhaps, their new first officer. He made a mental note to have to study up on the new ship and those who are to become his superiors aboard the Atlantis. Still, the Al-Leyan took a moment to gaze about the shuttlebay. Even it was large by comparison. Eventually he put one boot in front of the other, then again until he found himself wandering through the vast starship. One thing had bothered him however, it was obvious given even the scant conversations he'd overheard this ship and her crew had not had a necessarily pleasant tour of duty.:: 

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Ensign Toryn Raga

Security Officer

USS Athena - NCC-97780

USS Atlantis - NCC-74682

Writer ID: A239410TR0