Jez stood there waiting, then the Captain smiled to put her at ease and said, "Please take a seat Lieutenant, this is nothing to worry about."
Oh that smile.
Jez knew that the Captain hailed from the British Isles on Earth, She could help but wonder if all British men are so charming?
Jez took a seat, she was slightly less nervous than before. She sat there wondering what this meeting was about.
"I have been looking at your service record and where Lieutenant Commander Kurasa has moved on to other things. It has made a vacancy for one of my department heads. This position isn't an easy one for anyone who accepts this as department heads are the first line in crew issues and resolving any problems or concerns. Being one of them means the person offered the role should work closely with the First Officer to keep the ship running smoothly. They are also the First Officer's eyes and ears to each department and are an integral part of the ship's operation along with being a senior advisor to myself in certain situations."
He paused to let it sink in before adding,
Jez was a bit surprised when the Captain mentioned Commander Kurasa moved on to other things, was she transferred or was she asked to stop down, or was there some other reason. Jez was truly baffled, Commander Kurasa always seemed so happy on the Aquila. She must have had her reasons thought Jez.
"Having looked at your service record, I would like you to be one of my department heads. I would like to offer you the role as Commander Kurasa successor as Acting Chief of Security of the USS Aquila. Would you be willing to accept?"
He asked his icy blue eyes studied Mala carefully for an answer.
Jez sat there for a moment her brain couldn’t quite process what Brooks had just said,
Me???!!!!..Acting Security Chief am I worthy of that position? This is a huge responsibility. You can do it, You are capable. He wouldn’t have asked you if he didn’t think you could do it, Relax.
“Captain, I am honored to fill the vacancy that was caused by Commander Kurasa’s departure. I will do my best to live up to the standards set by Commander Kurasa.” Stated Mala, her voice filled with confidence, “ Oh Captain, on a personal note have you made up your mind about being a godfather to my baby? My Legal Advocate feels having a high ranking officer in my corner would straighten my position in the custody battle, and I would feel assured that if anything happened to me, that my child, if not raised by you would at least have your influence in their life,” Inquired Jez. “No pressure, you can refuse, I'll understand.” She added.
With this promotion Jez began to feel as if her life was starting to come into focus.
== Tag Brooks.==
Oh that smile.
Jez knew that the Captain hailed from the British Isles on Earth, She could help but wonder if all British men are so charming?
Jez took a seat, she was slightly less nervous than before. She sat there wondering what this meeting was about.
"I have been looking at your service record and where Lieutenant Commander Kurasa has moved on to other things. It has made a vacancy for one of my department heads. This position isn't an easy one for anyone who accepts this as department heads are the first line in crew issues and resolving any problems or concerns. Being one of them means the person offered the role should work closely with the First Officer to keep the ship running smoothly. They are also the First Officer's eyes and ears to each department and are an integral part of the ship's operation along with being a senior advisor to myself in certain situations."
He paused to let it sink in before adding,
Jez was a bit surprised when the Captain mentioned Commander Kurasa moved on to other things, was she transferred or was she asked to stop down, or was there some other reason. Jez was truly baffled, Commander Kurasa always seemed so happy on the Aquila. She must have had her reasons thought Jez.
"Having looked at your service record, I would like you to be one of my department heads. I would like to offer you the role as Commander Kurasa successor as Acting Chief of Security of the USS Aquila. Would you be willing to accept?"
He asked his icy blue eyes studied Mala carefully for an answer.
Jez sat there for a moment her brain couldn’t quite process what Brooks had just said,
Me???!!!!..Acting Security Chief am I worthy of that position? This is a huge responsibility. You can do it, You are capable. He wouldn’t have asked you if he didn’t think you could do it, Relax.
“Captain, I am honored to fill the vacancy that was caused by Commander Kurasa’s departure. I will do my best to live up to the standards set by Commander Kurasa.” Stated Mala, her voice filled with confidence, “ Oh Captain, on a personal note have you made up your mind about being a godfather to my baby? My Legal Advocate feels having a high ranking officer in my corner would straighten my position in the custody battle, and I would feel assured that if anything happened to me, that my child, if not raised by you would at least have your influence in their life,” Inquired Jez. “No pressure, you can refuse, I'll understand.” She added.
With this promotion Jez began to feel as if her life was starting to come into focus.
== Tag Brooks.==