Ensign Elizabeth Snow - A Day Full of Surprises

[Elizabeth Snow]

((Observation Lounge, Deck 1, USS Atlantis))

{{Time Index - Day 26 of shore leave}}

Elizabeth arrived shortly after Lephi. In all honesty she didn't even want to attend the meeting as today's events weighed heavily on her mind. The shock of the bonding still stung as she thought about it. The meeting began.

Thoran: Before we begin, please help yourself to the refreshments. ::He waited a moment before continuing. Thalas took the opportunity to grab a slice of Coffee and Walnut cake.:: I know you are all in the process of enjoying shoreleave so I won’t take up too much of your time.

Elizabeth pushed her thoughts aside for the time being and listened to what the Captain had to say. Giving him her undivided attention. 

Thoran: I am sure you are all wondering why the Atlantis had been recalled to Earth and sadly it was not for us to enjoy the sights. ::his eyes fell to the table:: The Atlantis is to remain here for the time being for a resupply and minor refit.

oO Longer time to sit around.. Oo As grateful as she was to come in during shore leave. She was ready for it to end. 

Serala: Okay, a refit. That’s fine. Bit of stand-down time for most while the Engineers get to have a bunch of fun. How long are we planning to be here?

Lephi: I didn't sign up for Starfleet to sit in dry dock for ages. Is there anything we can do to speed up our return?

Any: Response

Thoran: A skeleton crew will remain with the ship whilst the majority of us return to the Par’tha Expanse.

oO Return to the Par’tha Expanse. Oo Elizabeth wasn’t exactly thrilled to be returning to the area, but if it meant shore leave was coming to an end, she would be fine with it. But what would they be returning in? oO A loaned ship? Perhaps.. Oo

McKnight: I don't understand, sir. Return in what? The Atlantis is our ship? Are we all being reassigned?

Snow: Are we being loaned a ship while the Atlantis undergoes the refit? 

Any: Response

An Akira-class starship’s MSD was displayed with two taps by Thoran.

Thoran: May I present the USS Chin’toka, an updated Akira class, first of its kind. And our new home.

Lephi: oO Frinx! An Akira class! Oo ::quietly, under her breath:: Wow … 

oO Did he say new home? Oo She wasn’t entirely thrilled, through the ship was beautiful she had to admit. But she had just gotten settled and used to finding her way around this ship. oO I suppose it is to be expected though Oo 

Thoran: Starfleet Command has been following the evolving situation in the Expanse and is assigning the Chin’toka as the Federation’s flagship for the region. It is hoped that such a move will cement the Federation’s place in the region and reassure it’s allies of the commitment. Questions?

th’Koro: After the Atlantis’ refit, will it join us again in the Expanse?

Serala: I have a ton of questions, but for now I will just settle with, what is the time table here?

Raga: The entire crew is being reassigned? That explains the mystery. I..::He looked to Serala, then to the Captain.::

Lephi: When can we expect the manifest for the skeleton crew to be posted, tonknow where we're going?

Any: Response

Thoran: Response

Levinson: How long do we have for packing?

Any: Response

Thoran: The engineers would like to begin work on the Atlantis as soon as possible. As such we will be moving to the Chin’toka within the week, so start packing. To celebrate the commissioning of the Chin’toka, a party is being held tomorrow evening on board the Chin’toka. A number of senior officers are expected to be in attendance so attire will be dress whites.

Serala: By your command, rekkhai.

Raga: Yes, sir. I imagine a lot of the crew, myself included, are going to have a difficult time leaving the ship. This...is our home. Winds know, she’s seen us through a lot, and a lot of good Atlanteans memories will always be a part of her. Those…::He took on a somber tone:: who never left and can never leave her.

A party sounded pretty good. Although she wasn't fond of leaving the Atlantis. She was curious to see the inside of the Chin’toka. Elizabeth felt for those who had been on the ship a lot longer than she had. She knew the news and transition was and would be a lot harder for them than it was and would be for her. She could only imagine what they had been through with the Atlantis and the friends they had lost along the way. 

Any: Response

Raga: ::smiles softly:: Once and Atlantean…::He stated stoically::

McKnight: Always, my friend. ::He pats Raga on the back.::

Any: Response

Rosek: ::clears her throat softly:: Will there be a christening ceremony, sir, or has that already been taken care of?

Thoran: Response

Rosek: ::pauses:: There’s somewhat of a tradition from what I’ve read where on some new ships her Chief Engineer christens the engine room prior to the maiden voyage. With your permission, sir, I’d like to do something similar for my team. It might boost morale and make the transition a little bit easier. Keep the focus on the positive things.

Lephi: I'm more than happy to help out in any way needed, sir.

Thoran: Response

Any: Response

Rosek: ::nods:: I agree. ::glances at the others:: I know some of you have been with the Atlantis for a long time. I’ve been through enough reassignments to have an idea of what you’re feeling. I believe the more we do to build this into a celebration, the less focus there will be on leaving the Atlantis behind.

Thoran: Response

Levinson: Would the celebration be open for the new arrivals as well?

Lephi: A celebration sounds good to me.

Snow: Me too.

Any: Response

Rosek: Response

Any: Response

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Ensign Elizabeth Snow
Medical Officer
USS Atlantis NCC-74682
D238803EH0