'You Are Relieved'

Posted on Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 @ 7:42pm by Lieutenant Commander Curzon Bennett & Captain Tobias Bishop III & Lieutenant Yuri Koloff

Mission: Jeepers Creepers 2: Creepers In Flight
Location: Deep Space Three Senior Officers' Docking Bay
Timeline: Current

::ON::

Sakaan stood on the shuttlebay floor impatiently. She had been dragged away from a meeting with unexpected news. As she folded her arms and waited for the rest of the senior officers to arrive, and her current junior from the department she reflected this was not a bad thing really. Being moved to the Mission Adviser position would allow her easier access to the Command Crew, and she was retaining her intelligence clearance. With no Strategic Operations Officer, she would be taking the big picture look at the sector.

Now if only she could wrangle an office in the Intelligence Center from the occupant of the shuttle approaching.

Jason had been notified to report too a docking bay, he hated the interruption, but with the base's limited staffing it was becoming the norm, coffee in hand he walked through the door too to see Sakaan. "What's going on?"

'New arrival,' replied Sakaan cryptically, leaning over but not looking at the man. 'I believe it's my replacement.'

Overhearing the conversation as he stepped in to the shuttlebay, Ithahr nodded to himself, then said a little mournfully, 'I'm afraid you're right, Lieutenant. Starfleet has ordered a replacement. We hoped to have discussed it, but your relief has arrived early.'

Sakaan simply continued looking at the shuttle, suppressing an UnVulcan eyeroll.

"Replacement?" Jason just stood there the steam slowly rising from his coffee.

'Starfleet has seen fit to re-jig our positions once more,' Sakaan said impassively as the shuttle entered the bay. 'It seems they wish me to take a step back from the day-to-day running of the mission in order to concentrate on assessing the overall position Deep Space Three finds herself in, and advising the Command Staff on it.'

"Sounds like a promotion in a sense." Jason said trying to put a positive note on the situation.

A short time later, the Shuttle arrived at its location. Onboard was the new Chief of Intelligence and he was eager to stretch his muscles s to speak. He had read up on his assignment as he was arriving. He knew the lay of the land. And as the shuttle doors opened. Yuri stepped out onto the deck.

Regarding the new arrival coolly, Sakaan nevertheless took the first step forward, beating the other senior officers, and protocol, to it. 'Lieutenant Koloff. A pleasure. I believe you are my relief?' she inquired coolly.

"I am Lieutenant." He said with a nod in her direction.

'It's a pleasure,' interjected Ithahr as he stepped ahead of the Vulcan Mission Adviser and extended his hand to the new Chief of Intelligence. 'You come highly recommended.' The Andorian smiled toothily, 'something about being a good luck charm for your crewmates?'

"Thank you Sir," Yuri responded as he shook his hand. "I wouldn't believe it all that much sir some would say it is just superstition while others think it is coincidence." He chuckled.

'Well so long as the coincidence bears out here,' Ithahr chuckled in return. 'Now you've met our former Chief of Intelligence, Lieutenant Sakaan,' he gave her a small glare as they walked past the impassive Vulcan. 'Let me introduce you to our Commanding Officer, Captain Bishop, and your immediate subordinate, Lieutenant Elliot.'

Jason unconsciously snapped too attention when his was called, he resisted the urge to speak until spoken too.

"Welcome to Deep Space Three." the Captain said, formally, but with a hint of a smile on his face.

Ithahr chuckled at Elliot's attention, 'Relax Lieutenant, this isn't a formal review. I'm sure Lieutenant Koloff will be delighted to know your experience.'

"Thank you sir." Jason quietly

"Absolutely." Yuri nodded. "Don't worry Lieutenant I will be making sure you have your uses whilst you are serving in my department." The Chief of Intelligence nodded,

'I'm sure you'll find Lieutenant Elliott an able assistant chief,' Sakaan interjected as she lined up with the Executive Officer as they rejoined the group.

'"If there's nothing else, Sirs, Sakaan stated as she turned her attention to the two senior most officers, 'Lieutenant Elliott and I can take Lieutenant Koloff on a tour of the station.

Ithahr shook his head, "Nothing save welcome aboard, and I hope that you get settled quickly Mister Koloff. Captain?"

"I have nothing else, either, and I will echo the Commander, 'Welcome aboard' Lieutenant."

"It's a pleasure too meet you all, but I'll excuse myself I still have a mountain of files to go through before the diplomats arrive." Jason said as he attempted too exit.

'Dismissed, Mister Elliott,' Ithahr smiled and nodded in the man's direction, before turning to the two remaining Intelligence Officers. 'Well, Lieutenants? Unless either of you have anything pressing we can commence with the tour.'

Sakaan shook her head, 'I have no need to be anywhere at present now our esteemed new arrival has appeared.'

Smiling, Ithahr inclined his head at the Vulcan Mission Adviser. 'Very well, Lieutenant. A pity you won't be accompanying us.' He glanced over at the other officers. 'If that's all then, Lieutenant Koloff and I will take our leave for walkabout of the station.'


::OFF::

Captain Tobias Bishop III
Commanding Officer
Deep Space Three

Lieutenant Commander Ithar th'Shrannok
Executive Officer
Deep Space Three

Lieutenant Yuri Koloff
Chief Intelligence Officer
Deep Space Three

Lt JG Jason Elliot
Assistant Chief Intelligence Officer
Deep Space Three

Lieutenant Sakaan
Mission Adviser
Deep Space Three
[PNPC Lt. Cmdr Ithahr th'Shrannok]