LCDR Aine Sherlock - The Final Stretch

[Aine Sherlock]

((First Officers Office, Deck 3, USS Octavia E. Butler))

Aine almost couldn't believe this was the same person who backed her up on the bridge of the 'Oumuamua. She had no issues with officers disagreeing with her or any other superior. She felt it was good to question things. It helped to build discussions and open up other possibilities. But it had to be done respectfully.

Sherlock: Captain Winters!

Michele had made her point. This decision was going to be all or nothing, there was no compromise. But that decision wasn't going to be made right then and there. Aine was sure Avander would be willing to shut it all down, but it was evident that there was more they had to discuss and they couldn't do that with Michele in the room.

Sherlock: Stand at ease. ::setting her PADD on the desk and standing next to Winters, she spoke in an affirmative manner:: We hear what you're saying, Captain. But you will maintain your bearing, is that understood?

Winters: (in a flat matter of fact tone) Yes sir.

Promontory: Once more, we will take everything you’ve said under advisement.

Aine stayed standing at Michele's side, facing her like a drill instructor.

Sherlock: We will make a decision. That decision will be final and it WILL be respected. And regardless of that decision, we will not allow it to affect other departments negatively and cause systemic issues throughout this ship.

It wasn't just a goal, it was a warning. They couldn't have officers moved around causing discord through the ranks. What started as something simple suddenly grew into something complex.

Winters: (looking to Sherlock) Understood.

Sherlock: Now if there's nothing else ::beat:: you're dismissed.

Winters: (not saying a word, but eyeing Promontory)

Promontory: The Commander said you were dismissed.

Sherlock: You'll have our decision in due time.

Aine spoke calmly and turned as Michele nearly raced out of the XO's office. As she sat back down and grabbed her PADD from the desk she let out an audible sigh.

Promontory: I hope that’s not indicative of a typical day for the command team.

Sherlock: This clearly got out of hand quickly. I think we need to sit on it for a minute.

Promontory: Agreed. Let’s take up the issue tomorrow, after we get the med, psych, and intel reports.

Sherlock: That sounds good to me.

Aine reactivated her PADD and looked at the glowing screen. Like she'd thought about Jack, getting back to work was the best thing one could do. And right now, she needed to clear her head.

End Scene For Sherlock

LCDR Aine Sherlock

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U.S.S. Octavia E. Butler

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