[BACKSIM] Lt Commander T'Ama - Why WOULD I think otherwise?
Melissa Jackson
(( Assembly Bay/Observation Bay, Starbase One ))
(( Overlooking both the USS Chin’toka and the USS Valkyrie-A ))
T’Ama: I wish to inquire if I will be transferred to the Valkyrie too as her first officer.
Polite, Vulcan.
Aleron: ::smiling politely, but genuinely:: Why would you think otherwise?
Because Sherlock was forced into Diplomacy against her will. Because Serala was reassigned to a colony in the ass end of nowhere in the Expanse for no discernible reason. Why should she assume that her job was safe? She couldn’t say that, best to dodge it.
T’Ama: Then perhaps it would be logical if we met.
Aleron: It would be logical, indeed. So, I must admit, Commander, I’ve been waiting to meet you. I understand you were only recently promoted to First Officer, is that correct?
Waiting? Why? Why didn’t she just go ahead and seek her out?
T’Ama: Yes. Twenty-two days ago.
She couldn’t seem to climb out from under the need to hide her emotions. The pressure was too great. She was spinning out of control.
Aleron: And how have you found the role so far?
T’Ama: I have already had to handle one major dispute. In addition to this unexpected announcement, I would characterize it as “challenging”.
The new captain took a bite of her crumpet and then reached for tea. T’Ama trailed along beside her and the food, hands clasped behind her back.
Aleron: There are a few department shifts coming, Commander. Most notably Operations and Science. Do you have any recommendations for shoring up Ops until we can get a few more officers in the department?
T’Ama: It should remain well organized in the interim. Most of the personnel schedules and duties are regular and assigned by the computer according to my priorities. I can always assist in transferring the crew to the Valkyrie.
Aleron: We’re also going to be taking on a Cardassian civilian who will be working in medical. I would like you to ensure she integrates well into the crew.
T’Ama: Of course.
Aleron: I will be holding a meeting of all senior staff once everyone has completely transferred over. I’ll go over the departmental changes at that time.
T’Ama: As you wish. What was your last command like - or is this your first?
Aleron: response
T’Ama: It appears Command wants to focus on diplomacy in the Expanse. First moving Commander Sherlock into diplomacy, now you with your diplomatic background.
Aleron: response
T’Ama: Our last two missions were not particularly successful.
Beaten by Romulans for a cure to a pandemic and summarily kicked off the planet, then a first contact that ended in a nuclear terrorist attack, the destruction of a derelict of historic importance, and her team hadn’t even gotten close to what they were supposed to investigate before being captured.
Aleron: response
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