Exploring new opportunities Part 2

Posted on 02/05/2020 @ 6:39pm by Captain Cian D'Anvers & Lieutenant JG Jasmine Langtree
Edited on on 02/28/2020 @ 7:05pm

Mission: S1E1: Out of the Barn
Location: Captains Ready Room
Timeline: Day 2 at 1000

Jasmine stood at the Starbase side of the gangway leading to the USS Crazy Horse . Her things aboard the passenger freighter would be beamed aboard to whatever birth she was assigned too. All she had was a small bag slung over her shoulder containing some personal items, her ID, qualifications jacket and her orders. The gangway itself was about 30 meters long and seemed fairly well travelled. At the other end was a burly Bolian security officer who seemed to be guarding the entrance.

The new science officer took a deep breath both calming her and fully committing to this course of action. She knew that this opportunity would allow her to grow both as a person and a scientist. It was after all the opportunity of a lifetime. Why did she have so many butterflies in her stomach. She was a Starfleet Officer not some Junior high school girl on her first date with a boy.

It’s now or never Jazzy she thought.

The young brunette took a few tentative steps onto the gangway her confidence building with each step she took. She was the only one on the gangway and it was exactly 54 steps to the other side. She looked up at the Bolian security officer an enlisted man rated petty officer 2nd class.

“Hello I’m Lieutenant (jg) Jasmine Langtree, I’ve been assigned to the Crazy Horse”. Jasmine said amiably.

“Orders Ma’am?” The Bolian requested.

Jasmine reached into her bag producing her orders. The Bolian scanned her orders with a security device and verified she had authorized access.

“Welcome aboard Lieutenant, I’m Security officers mate 2nd class Bowles” He said smiling as warmly as a Bolian could. “The captain is expecting you. She is in her ready room on deck 1.” He continued.

“Thank you! Carry on.” Jasmine said pleasantly.

Jasmine strode down the corridor admiring the sleek and ultra-modern décor and interfaces.

“Computer show me where the turbo-lift is.” Jazzy ordered.

The wall panel lit up showing her the way. Jasmine followed the blinking lights to the turbo-lift.

When she entered the turbo lift she simply said “Bridge” and was whisked away. She straightened her tunic. It would do to look slovenly.

The turbo lift doors opened to the bridge. There were only a few officers on duty. She strode over to the officer sitting in the center seat.

“Hello, I’m Lieutenant (jg) Jasmine Langtree, and I’m here to report to the Captain”. She said.

The duty officer informed her that the captain was in her ready room and pointed to the door.

Jasmine pressed the doorbell.

"Enter," Sidonie called out. They're coming quicker, she thought, didn't have time to open the next report. She finished the last of her tea and set the cup down gently, replicator or not, she could still hear her mother's strident remember to have a care for nice things. She looked up as the door opened and waited for the individual to enter.

Jasmine went into the Captains ready room.

"Hello Captain, I am Lt. Jasmine Langtree and I am reporting for duty." Jasmine said.

She passed her orders and certifications jacket to the Captain.

The brunette woman waited until the captain checked her documents.

Sidonie scanned through the documents quickly, nodding as she did so, and then looked up at the woman waiting before her. "Please, Lieutenant, have a seat. So, you're to be my Chief Science Officer. It seems that everything is in order."

"Yes Captain, it looks like you just got here too. I would like permission to get organized and check over the computers, sensors and labs." Jazzy replied.

Jasmine took a seat. I am very excited that you chose me among the other candidates, Thank you." Jasmine added.

"Well, I won't keep you long then," Sidonie said. "There's a lot to do before we depart, I know. I think you'll find that the Science team we've assembled is fairly well-rounded, a necessity given that our primary mission is exploration though I'm certain Starfleet will have other sorts of things for us to do as well. As I understand it, you are not involved in any sort of on-going research, is that correct?"

"That is correct Captain, I am a free agent. My new research will be exploring wherever we go. I'm rather excited about our exploratory mission. it is an extraordinary opportunity for any scientist. Is there anything you expect of me personally while in your service, Captain? Jasmine asked.

"Just that you do your best," Sidonie said, "and that you keep me informed. If there's a problem, I want to know about it." She looked at her Chief Science Officer for a moment, weighing past experiences against the present and finally said, "I'm sure we'll get along fine. Not every science officer I've known has been ... shall we say ... forthcoming with pertinent information?"

"You will find me to be a very competent and proactive science officer, Captain." Jasmine said.

"Proactive," Sidonie mused. "I like direct .. Starfleet says that you're competent indeed. I prefer to see for myself but I'd say we're off to a good start. Did you have any questions for me?"

"Not at this time Captain, but I am sure we will collaborate very closely in the near future. I would like your leave to settle in then". Jasmine said.

"You're dismissed then, Lieutenant. Welcome to the Crazy Horse."

"Thank you Captain Ysayne".

Jasmine turned and headed out she had a lot to do.

A Post by

Cmdr Sidone Ysayne
Commanding Officer
USS Crazy Horse

and

Lt JG Jasmine Langtree
Chief Science Officer
USS Crazy Horse