WO1 Shevon Sherlock - Shock and Awe

[Aine Sherlock]

((Engineer's Table, The Writers' Room, Deck 8 Saucer, USS Octavia E. Butler ))

Shevon had been invited to the awards ceremony, normally something reserved for officers. Being a lowly Warrant Officer, she felt a little out of place. Though, as she looked around, there were more than a few Enlisted there as well so maybe she wasn't completely out of place.

There was one new addition to the crew, sat at the table across from her. Another Orion. But unlike her, he looked fully Orion. She wondered what his story was. Was he born on a freighter like she was? Maybe he was from one of the esteemed pirate families? She wanted to ask, but also knew better. She hated it when others would assume that just because she had green skin, she was from a pirate family.

Herrick: ::looking across the table:: We’re glad to have you on the team Mr. Caras; I think the team would all like to get to know you better. How did you find your time at the academy?

Caras: ::he adjusted his muscular frame in his chair, now being asked a direct question:: It was quite a different experience than what I was used to. Everyone was so helpful and hopeful; all of the time! Except for the professor I had for Nanotechnology 1, I felt like the world stopped in that class. It was like being in an endless, microscopic pit of despair where I was going to die of boredom.

This was something Shevon didn't fully understand. She'd been brought into Starfleet by her sister and made a Petty Officer due to her prior experiences on the Delight. Aine had pressed her to take Academy courses at 118's satellite campus, but she hated it and when she'd accumulated just enough credits, she optioned into Warrant Officer's School.

Johnson(s?) / Cabrillo: Response

Herrick: (chuckling) I had that professor too, I used to play their recorded lectures at night to help me sleep. How someone can take a topic like that and dull it down the way he did will be a mystery. Did you specialize in any particular area?

Caras: I guess systems architecture.(beat) I like taking things apart, and identifying key components. I would say overall I’m more of a reverse engineer than an engineer. ::he let out a light chuckle::

S. Sherlock: ::raising a hand like she was waiting to be called on by a teacher:: I know that one. The ship I was born on, that's how I learned everything I do. It was always falling apart.

Johnson(s?) / Cabrillo: Response

Herrick: I’m a bit of a book worm, so I dabbled around a bit more than the average person — things like replicators, warp systems, holo- and LCARS programming.

Shevon nearly jumped out of her seat when she suddenly heard the Captain's voice. She hadn't noticed the woman approaching. She was silent like a cat. She looked up at the Captain and then to the Captain's giant of a Yeoman. At least she looked giant from where Shevon was. And very Romulan. She'd met a couple Romulans before. They all seemed tall. But the only one she had much interaction with was Talar, that was thanks to her sister. And it was mostly making fun of the two of them. This one did not look like she'd enjoy being made fun of.

Rouiancet: Lieutenant Herrick, chief engineer. (beat) Josh, congratulations again.

Herrick: Thank you again, Captain.

Rouiancet: There's something more, actually.

Herrick: (shocked)

Rouiancet: I was able to benefit firsthand from your knowledge and experience at Cheyd'lang, from your work on the bridge and your observations, to your presence in those first meetings with the UDP, to your actions on the surface when we encountered the King's Path and learned of the Mongar. You acquitted yourself magnificently, and that was part of the reason that I suspected that you were ready for the promotion and leadership of your department -- because you are able to make the best of any situation.

Herrick: ::taking the ribbon while smiling:: Thank you, and it’s been a distinct pleasure serving with you on this mission. ::holding his hand out to shake hers::

Rouiancet: Response

Herrick: Oh yes! Have you two had a chance to meet yet?

Shevon's attention was turned to the new Ensign and she noticed his hesitation when introduced to the Captain. She looked back at the Yeoman who seemed to be noting everything down on her PADD.

Rouiancet: Response

Herrick: I make no promises, but we’ll try to go easy on him ::winking to Caras::

Caras: ::practically stammering:: No need to go easy on me sir. You can go hard on me. I can take it.

Shevon made a face. She wasn't sure if he was kidding or not. It seemed a most unusual request. And having worked with this crew, she knew that definitely wasn't their way.

S. Sherlock: Yeah I don't think they're going to do that. ::looking at the others:: We're pretty laid back.

Rouiancet / Johnson(s?) / Cabrillo: Response

Caras: Pleasure to meet you Commander. er.. Captain. Er….Acting Captain. ::he shook his head a little to shake himself out of his nervous loop:: Ma’am. My hope is to not let you down. ::he turned his gaze to   Lieutenant Herrick:: or you sir.

Herrick / Rouiancet: Response

Caras: Yes, well I will ::he took another nervous pause:: do my best to do so.

Shevon sat there, wide eyed. Her mouth was only slightly open as she fought to keep her jaw from dropping on the floor. The slightest hint of a smile in her cheeks as she marvelled at the fact Caras had just gone through just about every wrong name to call a Captain. She resisted the urge to burst out laughing. Maybe it was an Ensign thing she didn't understand, but she wasn't as enamored by Senior Officers like Ensigns always seemed to be. But then, she did live with her sister, not the best example of "exemplary."

Rouiancet / Johnson(s?) / Cabrillo: reponse

Caras: oO Things are different now, you’re not with pirates anymore. These are people you can respect, that expect things from you. This woman commands a starship in Starfleet, your ship. Oo

She noticed him looking at her, worriedly. The irony of an Ensign who just went through four years of training looking to a Warrant Officer was not lost on her. She wondered what her sister might say to someone in that same situation...it wasn't good what came to mind. So she decided to be helpful.

S. Sherlock: ::leaning towards Caras and whispering across the table:: Hey, you don't have to be nervous. You're at the cool table. ::pointing over to the Sec/Tac table:: Those are the ones you need to worry about.

Caras: response

Johnson(s) / Cabrillo / Herrick: response

S. Sherlock: I mean, most of them are okay. It's just the Chief of Security, she can be a real b...

Herrick: response

S. Sherlock: What? She can be...sometimes.

Shevon loved nothing more than tormenting her sister and the idea of getting an Ensign to act negatively towards her and it frustrating her, well, that sounded fun.

Caras / Johnson(s) / Cabrillo / Herrick: response

WO1 Shevon Sherlock

Repair Technician

U.S.S. Octavia E. Butler

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