Security Troubles
Posted on 06/23/2020 @ 12:35am by
Mission:
S1E3: Visit to Starbase 375
Timeline: Day 2 at 0935
Tahlin regarded the Trill as the other senior staff members left. "Thank you for remaining behind long enough to see me, Lieutenant. I'm sure you've got a lot going on."
The First Officer smiled, his dark eyes were full of life and warmth. "This is my first posting as First Officer," confessed J.J. "Well, kind of. My symbiont and previous host had quite an exciting career, but still. Somewhat new waters" he explained. "There's a lot going on and ahead, but I always have time for the crew."
"Thanks... I dated a Trill briefly once, so have some idea..." Tahlin cleared her throat. "Unfortunately, what I'm about to tell you won't be pleasant... I had to put one of my people on report for fighting... I don't know if you heard about the incident with our new chief engineer and his fellows, but when they were in the brig, Ensign Mendyar decided to pick a fight with the Telarite member of that particular team."
A scuffle with a Tellarite thought J.J. he could not help but blush and chuckle at the problem. "I can speak from experience that Tellarites are not the easiest to get along with, and living with them is quite a nightmare" he replied. "Well, you didn't hear it from me, but Cash is skating on thin ice as it is with the Captain. I was warned he would be problematic."
"Trust me, he's on thin ice with me, too.. Permission to speak freely?"
J.J. nodded "Of course," he replied. "I prefer a more open pathway of conversation."
"What possesses Starfleet officers to make complete asses of themselves?"
The First Officer sighed. "That is a question one tends to ask themselves when you reach or transition into command. I do not believe there is one clear cut answer, but I suspect it could be anything from psychological disorders to substance abuse problems to a general dislike of authority. The other question is truly how does one make it through the Academy with such problems."
"You're right on that... Could it be, at least in Mr. Cash's case, that he's reacting against the fact that his father is an admiral? I've noticed that children of Starfleet families either make fantastic officers, hell on legs for their commanders... or both."
The First Officer nodded "You are not wrong and I wasn't aware that Cash's father was an Admiral. Though now that you have brought that to the surface, it is all I can see" replied J.J. "Starfleet brats can either make for phenomenal officers or disastrous failures. I would imagine there was potential in Cash's case at some point to each the rank and position he has. That, or we have truly been dealt a piss poor hand."
"Regardless, I'm keeping a close eye on him... And his associates... As for Mr. Mendyar, I've restricted him to quarters when not on duty until further notice. Would you like to take further action, Sir?"
J.J. mulled it over for a moment. "I think I will consider it, but for now I will read up on these individuals, study their personnel files, and determine where the hell they went off course."
"Of course, Sir... If you'll excuse me, I have a lot to do."
He nodded "I know the feeling" replied J.J.
Tahlin saluted the first officer, turned and left.
"Dismissed, lieutenant" J.J. said with a small smile. The salute was a nice gesture.
A Post By:
Lieutenant (J.G.) Lae'Or Tahlin
Chief Tactical/Security Officer
USS Crazy Horse
And
Lieutenant Jodon Joral
Executive Officer
USS Crazy Horse
