El Sal: A Proper Shakedown

[Deis Irae]

*Deis looks up from having rested her face down in her hands. She rubs her face briskly and takes a deep breath before raising to her feet again and walking to the door. She hopes her physical strength will bounce back quickly...shes always been a quick healer. now she needs that little talent. The chiming from the door rings through again...it must be Savot. She approaches the door and presses the inner chime. The door beeps and wooshes open* Commander *she says in uncertain greeting...at least the face is a trusted familiar one*


Though the visage that greets him behind the opening doors is a drastic improvement over the comatose sight he'd seen in sickbay, Savot was still inwardly concerned at his Captain's current, almost frail appearance. He quickly reigned his concerns in though and resumed his standard official posture. "Commander Savot reporting as ordered Captain." He said no more at this point, unsure of how much of her memory she retained. Having the presence of mind to 'escape' from sickbay without being noticed it was possible she merely accessed the ship's roster to determine his name and position, without actually remembering the vulcan herself. Savot would proceed carefully through the next few minutes.


*Deis steps back from the door and walks into her quarters, unaware that a hiding emh is right outside. She sits down in one of the few chairs in here and looks up to her Commander and asks the inevitable question* How long 'ave i been out Savot? Th' last thin i remember was...did somethin explode? *her fingers work in small circles at her temples* Why th bleedin 'ell do i feel this weak?? *the last question in a faintly raised voice, though its not anger...rather its slight alarm*

The vulcan followed Deis into her quarters, stopping just inside the doors himself for the moment. "You have been unconscious for approximately 3.81 days, Captain. An explosion in the medical storage compartment caused a power surge through a number of ship systems. You were found in turboshaft 3 amidst the burnt out circuitry of the turbolift controls and the diagnosis of the EMH is that you suffered cerebral trauma resulting from an energy discharge to your temples. All ship systems have been repaired and Engineer Sandage is completing a diagnostic on the primary computer core at this time. Are you experiencing any other difficulties besides weakness, Captain?"

*She listens to her First and blinks hearing a lil over 3 days. Inside her head it feels longer...but to her memory it seems shorter. She shakes her head hearing of the damage to her noggin. at least the ship is nice and fixed. She stands up and walks herself...quickest way to feel better is to be moving and doing things. she grumbles only half sarcastic* wha...did i 'ave me head in th bulkhead again. *giving a little sigh, then a slight smile* nae Savot..i think i be arrigh. Me brain 'as taken too many knocks o'er th past few months. *she steps over to the closet area and pulls out a uniform, speaking to the commander as she dresses in the little bathroom alcove. she emerges with her hair twisted up out of the way, and putting pips on her red* me memory may be a bit spotty but ill live. Ye better get me up t speed Commander. *fully intending to go back to work right this minute*

Without conscious thought the vulcan turns away from the Captain's alcove as she changes, though she was fully shielded by the bulkheads anyway, and turns back to face her as she exits in full duty regalia. "I am pleased to hear you feel well Captain. Unfortunately, I must insist that you accompany the EMH to sickbay to undergo a full examination to ensure your health. Upon his clearance I will gladly relinquish command back to you and provide a full synopsis of our current status."

*She tilts her head and lets out a big sigh* Ach Savot...th EMH? A' least i be a LIVE Doctor. *basically just complaining about it. she only argues that one line cause she knows the protocols as well. She closes her eyes and breathes for a moment getting her bearings and virtigo under control* Aye, arrigh. T th sickbay i go then. But iffen tha hologram tells ye tha i be nae fit, ill put me head in another wall o circuitry an see if i can give HIM a lil memory loss. *grumbling almost petulantly though chuckling when she sees the EMH in question right outside her door. She looks back over her shoulder at savot with a questioning brow lifted...was the EMH afraid to go in there or something? in any case she motions to the EMH* T th sickbay if ye please Bob. Savot...ill see ye on th bridge. *adamant about going back to work*

((Greetings Counselor. Someone will be meeting you soon))

[zimmerman]

=/\=Commander, Something appeared on our sensors and then just as quickly disappeared. Can you check the ships sensor logs?=/\=

"Affirmative," replied Kevin, nodding to Ethan. A second message reached his ears seconds later. "We'll be right back with you, Mini-Sal."

=^= This is Lt. Paul hailing the Uss El Salvador, requesting permission to dock. =^=

"One moment, Lieutenant," said Kevin. As Ethan was busy reviewing the recent sensor logs, Kevin cleared the shuttle's arrival with the docking bay himself. "Lt. Paul, you are cleared for docking in Bay One. El Salvador out." Kevin terminated the conversation and looked at Roberts. "Lt. Roberts, seeing as how we're a little short handed at the moment, could you go and meet the shuttle? It appears we've got a new counselor." He looked back at Ethan. "What have you got on the sensor logs?" Kevin asked.

(Ethan)

[juddsandage]

Judd stood the Bridge Engineering console, watching the progress of the diagnostic on the primary computer core. It wouldn't be much longer, he noted. So far, so good. He looked back at the PADD in his left hand, which detailed an idea he had for improving security on the computer cores. It included installing bio-signature access/denial sensors, and pickups for audio and video, which would be automatically activated when the area was accessed, and recorded with a date/time stamp, along with an identifier for the crew member accessing the compartment. He intended to run it by Savot when the Vulcan returned to the Bridge.

The console bleeped for his attention. He looked , and saw that the diagnostic was, finally, complete, with the expected results.
He turned to Ethan. "Commander, diagnostic is complete on the primary core, and shows all core functions in proper workin' order. She's tickin' along like a Swiss watch, sir," Judd concluded with just a hint of pride.

[Deleted]

John nodded, he left his security console and enterd the turbolift. "Shuttle Bay" John said, The turbolift began to move swiftly. A few minutes later John was in the shuttle bay, the shuttle was still a few minutes away, but the shuttle bay doors where already open to greet the new counselor.

The shuttle docked, not long after a familier face emerged, Cmdr 1st Class Tiffani Rylka, John reconised her from the Vic, she was the first officer. "Welcome aboard Commander, its good to serve with you again" John said.

John escorted The commander up to the bridge, then waited with her for Savot to arrive. While waiting John and the commander began to talk, "So how is every one on the Vic?"

(TAG Cmdr 1st Class Tiffani Rylka, and welcome aboard)

[tiffani]

*Tiffani was standing there awaiting to be welcome aboard she noticed a familar face enter the shuttle bay, she smiled*

John *she said* it's good to see you again. *she smiled as amilea watched upwards at her mother.*

*they walked silently to the bridge with Amilea fidgeting along the way, she would be glad when she received her quarters so she could install the Holo Nanny and not have to worry about Amilea doing anything inappropriate.*

*as they arrived on the bridge she noticed a few officers look her direction as she brought a child on the bridge, she shrugged it off. it wasn't has if she had a nursery to take her too before reporting for duty. she nodded to a few of them and waited with John*

John escorted The commander up to the bridge, then waited with her for Savot to arrive. While waiting John and the commander began to talk, "So how is every one on the Vic?"

Everyone on the vic is good *She replied* although most the old crew is gone. How have you liked serving on the El Sav? *she asked*

<Tag Roberts and Savot>

[Deleted]

"Its been good fun I must say" John replied, "I must warn you, the fun never seems to stop" John said laughing, "Execuse me a secconed, I will contact Savot and see if he wants me to take you down to your quaters, that way you can install you Holo Nanny" John sid smiling.

Tapping his comm badge John said =(^)= Roberts to Savot, should I escort our new counselor to her quaters, she need to install the holo nanny, and unpack etc =(^)=

(TAG Savot)

=^= Yes, Take her down Lt. =^=
=^= Aye sir =^=

"If you would like to follow me, they enterd the turbolift, "Officers quaters" John said, the Turoblift began to move, and only a few minutes later they where outside Tiffani's new quaters. "Well, if you need any help with anything, just give me a call" John said winking.

(TAG Tiffani)

John then went back up to the bridge and walked over to Kevin, "Sorry about that, I was hoping Savot may have been back" he apoligised.

(Tag Kevin)

[tiffani]

"If you would like to follow me, they entered the turbolift, "Officers quaters" John said, the Turoblift began to move, and only a few minutes later they where outside Tiffani's new quarters.

*Tiffani followed him into the turbo lift with Amilea in toe, she was looking at everything in awe. she was probably one of the youngest to see the bridge of starship so young. they stood silently as they turbo lift moved taking them to Tiffani's Quarters, they stepped off the turbolift and That was when John Finally spoke again*

"Well, if you need any help with anything, just give me a call" John said winking.

Thanks *she said* i think i can handle it from her, perhaps we can catch something to eat later and talk about the old days and you can fill me on the happenings around here *She questioned*

<tag John>

Oh okay well perhaps some other time. *she smiled and turned to head inside as john walked off. she looked around. it wasn't as big as her quarters on the victory but then again the quarters she had on the victory were meant for a married couple she hadn't bothered requesting new quarters as she needed plenty of room for Amilea to play around in, she smiled at Amilea* Well it's not like the victory but i'm sure we'll both come to love *she said with a smile as she walked over to the replicate*

Computer two plates of spaghetti and a pitcher of tea *she requested*

*she watched as it materlized and then she put the food on the table and told Amilea it was time to eat. she begin eating and watched amilea in silence taking only a few bites as she realized she wasn't as hungry as she thought she was she she picked up her bowl and put it back by the replicator and watched it disappear, she then went to her stuff and pulled out the holo emitter device, she activated it.*

Good day Marissa *She said with a smile* Amilea is eating, and i need to report into the bridge, so i shall return shortly, please make sure Amilea doesn't unpack everything before i return her toys are in that box over there *She pointed to a box sitting in the corner* I should be back before bed time. *She turned to amilea and bent down and gave her a kiss on the forehead* mommy be back before bed time you be a good girl and Mind Marissa *she said and patted her on the head as she walked out*

----Later on the bridge---

*Tiffani Arrived on the bridge and was sitting near the captain's chair basically just observing everyone and waiting to meet either the FIrst officer or The Cpatain*

<tag Captain or First officer or anyone who wants to meet the new counselor>

[zimmerman]

Kevin frowned at the child when Roberts reappeared with the El Salv's newest occupants. He didn't like small children as a rule, mostly due to the amazing amount of noise they created. The one that accompanied Rylka and Roberts seemed quiet enough, though, and Kevin ignored her. The two officers and the child soon left, presumably to Rylka's quarters, and then Roberts reappeared minutes later.

John walked over to Kevin, "Sorry about that, I was hoping Savot may have been back" he apoligised.

Kevin shrugged. "No problem. I guess the Captain must have been in serious trouble for Savot to be gone for so long..." He sat for a moment, musing, until he suddenly realised Roberts was still standing near him. "Sorry, trailed off there. Thanks for welcoming Commander Rylka, Lieutenant."

Roberts nodded and resumed his station. Commander Rylka arrived moments later and took her place in the seat left of Kevin, which had remained vacant for nearly the entire time Kevin had been on the El Salv.

"Welcome to the El Salvador, Commander," said Kevin, offering his hand. "I'm Commander Zimmerman, chief science officer. Normally Captain Irae or Commander Savot would be here, but the Captain was recently injured and both are unavailable at the moment. We are currently investigating the derelict mining vessel on the main viewer, and should have a complete analysis within the hour, I hope. If there's anything you need to know, I'll probably be able to help until Commander Savot returns."

(Rylka)

[tiffani]

"Welcome to the El Salvador, Commander," said Kevin, offering his hand. "I'm Commander Zimmerman, chief science officer. Normally Captain Irae or Commander Savot would be here, but the Captain was recently injured and both are unavailable at the moment. We are currently investigating the derelict mining vessel on the main viewer, and should have a complete analysis within the hour, I hope. If there's anything you need to know, I'll probably be able to help until Commander Savot returns."

Tiffani had just sit down when Commander ZImmerman turned and introduce himself, she smiled back at him *Nice to meet you, I'm Commander 1st class Tiffani Rylka* She replied, tiffani frowned slightly and wondered what had happened to the Captain *How badly was the captain wounded? and perhaps i should go to sickbay and check on things?* She questioned

<Tag ZImmerman>

*oh, i see* She replied *In that case i'll wait for her to recover fully before speaking with her. besides i still have to schedule appoints to meet with each of the crewmembers, its a policy of mine when i transfer to a new ship* she said reassuringly as she seen him get self conscious about it a bit, she wondered if any of the crew new she was half telepath yet, none of them seem to know yet except for ofcourse john as she served with him before she smiled briefly then it quickly faded *If you could show me where my office is later i'd appreciate it. i've yet to be shown it.* She asked.

<Tag ZImmerman>

[zimmerman]

(OOC: Time to move the storyline along...)

"How badly was the captain wounded? and perhaps i should go to sickbay and check on things?" She questioned

"I'm not sure how badly she was injured," admitted Kevin. "It was serious, but I think she's well on her way to recovery. She's also trained in the medical field herself, so I think she'll be all right for the moment."

*oh, i see* She replied *In that case i'll wait for her to recover fully before speaking with her. besides i still have to schedule appoints to meet with each of the crewmembers, its a policy of mine when i transfer to a new ship* she said reassuringly as she seen him get self conscious about it a bit, she wondered if any of the crew new she was half telepath yet, none of them seem to know yet except for ofcourse john as she served with him before she smiled briefly then it quickly faded *If you could show me where my office is later i'd appreciate it. i've yet to be shown it.* She asked.

It occured to Kevin that he wasn't entirely sure where Rylka's office was. He hadn't really had a psychological evaluation since the Academy. There was no reason for him to divulge his ignorance, though. He called up the schematics of the ship and located Rylka's office while he spoke. "I'd be happy to after my shift ends. And it should end as soon as we've finished up with this thing." He indicated the mining vessel.

Minutes later, Lt. Spiller and Ensign Whitcomb arrived on the Bridge, their analysis complete. Kevin called a senior staff meeting, which was realtively easy because everyone, with the exception of Gonto, Captain Irae, and Savot were on the Bridge. Zimmerman debated momentarily about inviting Savot, but the Vulcan was occupied with the Captain's health, and that was certainly more important than the analysis of mining drone videos. Gonto was unavailable at the moment, so Kevin decided not to bother him either, leaving instructions for the Ops officer replacing Ethan to call Gonto to the briefing room if he should return while the meeting was still in progress.

Once Roberts, Hope, Rylka, and the science officers were all inside the briefing room, Kevin nodded to Spiller. "Let's get this over with quickly."

"Aye, sire," replied Spiller. He tapped a button and the viewscreen to his left showed a black and while image of the mining vessel. It was undamaged. "This spectrum of light failed to give us a good idea of what happened. Something inside exploded, but we had already inferred that from the away team's findings." He played the video, and within moments the hull errupted. Pieces of the hull and what had been inside the ship near the rupture were thrown violently into space. The screen went blank moments later.

"We found a more interesting item in the drones' videos, though," said Whicomb. "From another angle, we were better able to see an energy buildup inside the ship. There isn't a visual image - it was mostly charts and graphs. What we found indicates an unstable chemical compound, or something with similar properties, was fired on. If we magnified the video you were just shown, you could see part of a body. Our theory is that there was a conflict aboard the ship and that energy weapons were fired. Either intentionally or accidentally, someone hit the unstable chemical compound and blew up a small part of the ship. To support our hypothesis, we point out that it is possible the ship, with minimal power, was unable to soon restore atmosphere and pressure inside the ship. The survivors, who could not have been close to the skirmish, placed themselves inside the transporter buffer in the hopes that someone such as ourselves would hear their distress call."

"We also analysed the gas that the away team... discovered," added Spiller. "It is a refined compound used in the process of the contruction of EPS conduits. The refined compound is relatively stable, but in nature, where it is unrefined, it typically is located with much more unstable compounds."

The two scientists fell silent, leaving the others to contemplate the new information. "Do we have any way to identify this ship?" asked Kevin.

Whitcomb shook his head. "No, sir. If it had any markings to designate it, they were destroyed, and it isn't transmitting any sort of electronic signature. Because it appears to have Cardassian features, I would guess we could search mining companies located or with branches near the Cardassian-UFP boarder."

(Tag: anyone)

[Savot]

Commander Savot, after ensuring the Captain's arrival in sickbay with the EMH, returned to the bridge. It was true the vulcan held the Captain's health as a high priority, but it was still improper for him to have been away from his supervising duties for so long. The whoosh of the opening turbolift doors announced the vulcan's return to a bridge currently containing none of the senior staff.

It seemed the officer at Ops had been primed to give a report, as she began speaking before Savot could inquire as to the other officers' absence. "Oh, it's you Commander. Commander Zimmerman's currently holding a conference with the other bridge officers except Commander Gonto. I was to send him into the briefing room if he returned before the conference was over."

Savot raised an eyebrow slightly but nodded. Until the Captain's official return to duty Kevin's authority as acting First Officer was perfectly sufficient to call his own mission conference, and inwardly the vulcan applauded the young Commander's efficient acceptance of responsibility. Likewise, if his presence had been required in the conference Savot would have been notified, so he saw no reason to interpose himself at this time. Instead, he called up the logs from during his bridge absence.

He noted without surprise that Commander Gonto was continuing to run shuttle tests, satisfied to see that there was constant contact between the shuttle and the El Salvador. Unexpected; however, was the arrival of a Commander Rylka, assigned to the El Salvador as their Counselor. After raising a high eyebrow at the report of a 5 year old girl accompanying the Commander aboard, the vulcan called up the Counselor's Starfleet dossier to review as he awaited the completion of Zimmerman's conference.

[Ethan Hope]

"I could search our database and see if there are any familiarties," Ethan said as the room became silent. He and the others had realized what the two men meant and it wasn't pleasant. "Commander if there isn't anything else, I would like to begin with my task."

"Yes, of course," Commander Zimmerman responded which prompted Ethan to get up and head to the bridge where he was surprised to see Commander Savot. "Commander, is something wrong?"

<Tag Savot>

Ethan would have guessed that the commander would have liked to be briefed as well, but he realized that at the moment his thoughts were about the health of the captain. Ethan realized that he could give the commander summarized version of the meeting they were having.

<Tag Savot>

[travorgonto]

Having not recieved a reply from the El Salvador, Travor decided to return to the ship and check the sensor logs himself. As the Mini-Sal was returning to the ship, Travor recieved a message from the Bridge Officer stating that the El-Sal's sensors didn't see anything at the coordinates and time that the Mini-Sal did. Travor put into the repair log that the sensors needed to be checked.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~A short while later~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

After the Mini-Sal had docked, Travor went to the bridge. Once he got there, he noticed that Commander Savot was in the center seat.

"How is the Captain?" He asked.

<Savot>

"I see, I hope to formally meet her as soon as she is ready," Travor said. Then the Ops officer informed him that he was to report in at the Senior Staff metting. Travor nodded and headed that way. Before he got to the door, Kaath appeared out of nowhere and landed on his shoulder. Travor patted his head and went through the door.

He entered the room and nodded to Commander Zimmerman before taking his seat. After he sat down, he looked at the rest of the Senior Staff. He saw that there was another new face, other than himself. He recognized Tiffani from the Victory-C, where she was the XO. He decided to ask her how she's been since he left after the meeting.

[zimmerman]

The meeting seemed to have come to a close, although it took Kevin a little longer to notice it than it would have taken Captain Irae or Commander Savot.

"All right. Roberts, I need you to talk with our guests. Commander Rylka, your services would be helpful in that endeavor. Spiller, make sure this report is in a format acceptable for the Captain. I think what happened is fairly evident, but hold off on a final analysis until the survivors have been questioned. Commander Gonto, I think we'll end up towing the ship to the nearest commercial shipyards. I don't know if it is too massive for our tractor beam to move it efficiently. If it is, coordinate with Mr. Hope to get a tug here as quickly as possible. Let's get to it," finished Kevin in a less than inspiring voice.

The meeting disbanded swiftly. Commander Savot occupied the center chair, apparently finished speaking with the Captain. Kevin hesitated, debating between taking his typical station and the first officer's chair. Spiller had already taken a seat at the science station, however, and Kevin decided he didn't have much of a choice. He sat down by Savot, calling up the video analysis for review.

[tiffani]

Tiffani sit listening to the meeting she had noticed a few familar faces and was pleased that she wouldn't be so alone on th El Sal. She heard her name mentioned and snapped back to reality.

*Yes Of course.. I would be pleased to be of assistance. My Telepathic skills could be rather useful at this point in time* She stated observing the people around her as she stated something about herself that she didn't like sharing normally.

<Tag whoever>

[Deleted]

John listened carefully "All right. Roberts, I need you to talk with our guests. Commander Rylka, your services would be helpful in that endeavor." Commander Zimmerman said, John just nodded in reply.

Everyone began to leave the briefing room, John folowed Tiffani down to where the peple who had been found on board the mineng ship where.

(I have extened this post, but I again cant do much more at this moment in time, I sould how ever be able to legthen it later, if not, take it away Tiffani)

[Savot]

Shortly after Savot had seated himself in the center chair, Commander Gonto came onto the bridge from the turbolift. "How is the Captain?" He asked.

"She appears to be in good health, and is currently undergoing confirmation exams in sickbay under the EMH's supervision", the vulcan replied, giving a nod to the Commander in gratitude for his inquiry of concern for the Captain.

"I see, I hope to formally meet her as soon as she is ready," Travor said. Then the Ops officer informed him that he was to report in at the Senior Staff metting. Travor nodded and headed that way. Before he got to the door, Kaath appeared out of nowhere and landed on his shoulder. Travor patted his head and went through the door.

Before long, Ethan Hope came back onto the bridge from the conference room and took his post, speaking to the vulcan as he sat, "Commander, is something wrong?"

Savot blinked his focus back off of the mission logs and Commander Rylka's dossier to look up at the Ops chief, "Fortunately not, Mr. Hope. The Captain appears to have recovered from her ordeal, though she is currently undergoing a full series of examinations to confirm this. The mystery surrounding the mining vessel appears to be decreasing according to the briefing logs."

Ethan took that opening to give the vulcan a summary of the conference Kevin had led. Upon its completion Savot nodded, "A logical delegation of duties. The Captain will be pleased to see her crew conducted themselves so efficiently with limited command supervision."

Just then Kevin returned to the bridge and took the First Officer's chair after a moment's hesitation. "I have reviewed the logs for the duration of this mission", Savot began. "Your efficiency and judgement have been most satisfactory throughout. The Captain appears to have recovered successfully from her injury, though I suspect that news of your recent performance will do much to raise her spirits."

A longer speech than usual for the vulcan, Savot nodded to the Science Chief and went back to reading ship reports.

[Deis Irae]

*Deis sits atop one of the examining tables, arms crossed over her chest looking annoyed as all getout. The scowl is quite unnatural to her face and one can tell that shes not exactly happy about having had a cerebral event...AGAIN. After a solid hour and a half examination by our resident Dr. Hologram, Bob gives her the go ahead. She didnt complain during the exam. She knows the protocol and she...really dosent like talking to the EMH when she IS a doctor herself. So she endures and learns that save for a bit of exaustion and soreness, a little weight loss and temporary weakness that shes perfectly fit for duty provided that she takes it easy and dosent put her head near anything thats going to explode again for a while*

*while Bob rattles on about what shes to do and not to do for the next day or two Deis dresses and puts her pips back in place. Theres nothing she can do about the slight haggardness to her face. the shadows beneath her eyes will fade. She coils up her hair and then pins it in place with little magnetic pips that hold the hair in place as though pinned through. Gotta love suspensor technology. After the rattle subsides to an annoyed..."Captain, are you listening to me?", Deis turns around and nods to Dr Bob Hologram* Aye Dr i 'ave been listenin t ever word. Now, if tha be all, can i please go back t work now?

*The Dr scowls and says* your not taking me seriously Captain. You may return to duty, but you need to rest when you can.

I 'ave rested enough Sor. *tilts a little smile that takes a good several hours of coma off her face as she pats the last strand of hair into place and then heads out of sick bay with the pleasant woosh of doors.*

*It dosent take her long to get to the bridge. regardless of her illness, she actually DOES remember where it is. She realizes that shes going to have a short briefing. And not for the crew this time, for HER. She strides onto the bridge and takes a quick look around, a relieved smile on her face seeing her faithful First in place. Noone else could have done as well, indeed with indefatigable excellence. Someone pipes up* Captain on the bridge! *Deis smiles and walks over to the command chair and speaks to Savot for the first time in what seems like a damn long while* I be 'ere t relieve ye Commander. Yer free t go off-duty now.

[zimmerman]

"Your efficiency and judgement have been most satisfactory throughout. The Captain appears to have recovered successfully from her injury, though I suspect that news of your recent performance will do much to raise her spirits," said Savot.

"Oh, I was-" Kevin's reply was interrupted by the unexpected arrival of the Captain. He stood up and moved to the side of the first officer's chair as Irae came closer, anticipating the exchange of seats about to take place.

[Deis Irae]

*She looks at her Vulcan First and thinks...lets pull rank. The man wont just go off because his shift is over and hes obviously been pulling a load of overtime. She opens her mouth to speak but Savot speaks before her* I stand relieved, Captain. It is most agreeable to have you back in your rightful place.

Thank ye Mr. Savot. Take a load off aye? Go an do sommat vulcan fer a while. *giving him the flash of a smile, as though all weariness had dropped from her. She dosent bother to take her seat, she looks around and gives a smile and a nod to all on the bridge, especially Zimmerman. She is struck suddenly looking at him, as though she hadnt seen him in ages. She remembers when silly mistakes had put him grounded over a holiday. But he impressd her by saving the ship from thieves and brigging them. Hes grown into a fine officer. Most of the others she barely recognizes, but for a different reason*

*She looks about the bridge members. The officers are also the target of her sudden words to all of the ship*

=/\=All officers on an offship presently be expected t report t th observation lounge fer a briefin in 3 hours time. *then curling a lil smile and saying, "Th Capn needs a bit o briefin"=/\=

((OOC: that will prolly be the end of this particular mission and ill set us up for another on the way home.))