Meeting the First Officer

Posted on Fri Apr 7th, 2017 @ 4:01am by

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Mission: Unknown Life, Unknown Dangers
Location: Dreadnought
Timeline: a few minutes after meeting the Security Officer

Ayla returned to the ship after being cleared to return to duty. With position changed and such. Her mate now on tactical with bridge duty. Miracle having adjusted again to being the only daughter to her and her mate. Life was looking good.

She was wearing what could pass for a sundress, except it was in the pattern and color scheme of a fleet uniform. Her combadge and rank pips was displayed in their proper locations. Her authorized fleet sandals on her feet.

She had entered the Bridge in the process of meeting up with the new Ship Captain. Just as she rang the announcer chime to alert the Captain of the ship that someone wanted to see him. She felt the embracing hug from her Mate. She turned and returned the hug with a full body press and passionate kiss as the door to the ready room open...

When the doors opened William saw what he recognised to be his First Officer. It was hard not to recognise her, her service jacket image stood out very clearly as unique and different. The gentleman she was embracing he saw as her Husband, or Mate as it was entered in the records even though they were married.

"Number One." William spoke waving her in. He let this instance of fraternisation slide this time, the Admiral's report and that of Havrelli indicated a very strong attraction and affection between the two of them but...she was to be his First Officer, he'd have to draw the line somewhere. He stood up to greet her.

Both of them broke apart like teenager getting caught doing something they wasn't suppose to be doing, as it more obvious on Marks part since he was furless. She acted like a schoolgirl as she turned and entered the CO's Offices, smoothing out her authorized uniform, accenting her feminine physique as she recovered. "Iz seez yooz settled in just fine while Iz was away from the ship on errands." She came to stop several feet from his desk. "Welcome to the Dreadnought.... Commodore." After a brief glance at his rank pips. She gave him a polite curtsy.

"Commander, please. Take a seat." William was not going to dwell much on what he appeared to interrupt however he did want to make a point. "While I'm all for love and affection Commander I hope that you remember that while on the Bridge you conduct yourselves accordingly. I know Admiral S'iraa may have given a broader latitude in such things but as First Officer I need you to pull it in a little." That was all he was going to say on the matter. "As for the ship, I am still finding my way around."

"Iz could give yooz the tour of the ship. Only kind to have transporters dedicated for internal ship use. But are not programmed to access the bridge." Ayla nodded at the chastisement for such displays of affection as she took the offered seat. "There is a lift system in place if needed, but it takes longer to get to where yooz going."

Ayla did a quick glance around to take in the scenery to get the feel of Commodore Hood and a little insight on the man across from her. "Anything Iz need to know? Yooz have any questions of mez?"

"The crew have recently undergone two new CO's, Admiral S'iraa and Captain Havrelli, the latter after a somewhat controversial mission. How have they taken it?" William asked as he studied Ayla.

"The crew is very professional and will perform as directed, regardless of whom is the Captain of the Dreadnought. There are bets to see how long yooz going to last. " Ayla gave him a cheeky smile, then grew serious. "Itz too early to make that type of judgement. Iz will keep mez ears open and alert for signs of dissension amongst the crew. At the moment. Theyz will be reserved till yooz become more known to them."

Ayla openly studied Hood with interest. "Did yooz request this assignment as CO of the Dreadnought?" She sat at attention with her hand on her lap as she steadily stared at him almost becoming statue-still, except for tail which weaved slow curves behind her as she didn't sit all the way back in the chair she sat on.

"Actually no, I was handed it." William spoke. "Apparently what happened during the last mission ruffled some feathers at command and I was just handed the ship. Captain Havrelli was removed and I was called in to see Admiral Mitsue. She briefed me on the situation and ordered me here."

"Squeee.." In a pleasant soft voice as Ayla gave thought to what he had informed her. She nodded as she continued to speak. "Yooz probably read the ship's history. The core group of Senior Officers have been with the Dreadnought linage through several ships of various designs. Iz am sure you'll be given the same professionalism as all the other captains had received regardless how wez feel personally. It is too bad that Captain Havrelli and his wife was replaced so soon because of a SNAFU back Fleet."

She shifted back into the seat getting more comfortable and her tail snaked around her waist and she tucked in the tip absentmindedly. "Iz liked them."

"Whotz on the agenda? The Dreadnought, by shipboard time at 1800 hours, will be finished in getting resupplied, re-crewed with replacements." Ayla was all business like as she spoke, meeting his eye head on. "Iz will be making mez rounds. I'll not likely be on the bridge if yooz decide to leave port shortly after 1800 hours. Playing catch-up." She gave him a soft smile with a tilt of her head.

"I thought the crew might need some downtime in light of what happened, records show it's been some time since the crew had the opportunity to even get off ship socially." William answered. "In terns of a mission it will be routine, system assessment and performance evaluation, seems Command is having second thoughts about these Ascension Classes and so they want reviews but in the meantime you and your Husband should enjoy some time off."

"Iz will get on the Department Chiefs if theyz haven't cycled their people through to getting shore leave or time off the ship to themselves." Ayla softly growled then lightened up. "As for mez husband and Iz, wez had our turn to recuperate and right now wez need to return to duty and into the flow of things. Iz will be leaving the ship to get mez Daughter before wez ship out. Shez staying with her Uncle at the moment."

"You should enjoy yourself Commander, take your husband for a night on the planet. We wont be leaving just yet so enjoy it." William smiled offering a chance to get off the ship and unwind.

Ayla stood up and gave a quick curtsy, "Iz will be seeing yooz in a few days then, alongh with me mate. Will be there anything else?" Giving the new ship's CO a warm smile.

"Nothing at all Commander, enjoy yourself." William smiled and watched her leave noting the pleasant and friendly attitude of his First Officer.

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