Post #24 - Engineering - A Fact Finding

Posted on Wed Feb 17th, 2021 @ 9:32pm by Commodore Cyndi Song & Lieutenant Damien Saunders

Mission: Planet Savai
Location: Captain's Ready Room
Timeline: Current

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Damien was in engineering, keeping a check on the Amandora engines. As it were, things were quiet for the time being, and turning to Lieutenant JG Clinton “Clinton, bud. I’m heading up to the bridge. I want to run over some things with the Commodore. Keep an eye on the LCAR tags on assembly unit nine. I just initiated their recumbent systems.” He had notified the exemplary officer.

“Will do, Sir.” Clinton had nodded.

As Damien had left for the bridge, he had wanted to check and give a heads up to Commodore Song he was on his way. It was a friendly courtesy that he prided himself.

=^= Lieutenant Saunders to Commodore Song. Do you have time for a quick visit? I have a few questions regarding the Iwa Jima. =^=

"I have the time please come on up," Cyndi responded "I'm in my ready room."

=^= Thank you, Commodore. I’m on my way, Saunders out =^=

Having exited the turbo lift, Saunders had brought with him a pairing of his baking of chocolate chip cookies in a brown bag, along with a few take away silver mugs of coffee, one just the way the Commodore had taken hers.

Noticing the bridge crew, Damien had given them all an off the cuff one-off sharp salute. “Ladies, gentlemen.” He addressed.

Standing outside the Commodore’s Ready Room, Saunders had tagged her door chime. From inside, he had heard the familiar come from within.

Entering, Damien stood tall and given the Commodore a salute herself, “Ma’am. Commodore Song. Thank you for seeing me on short notice.” He had held up the bag of cookies. “I hope you don’t mind. I have brought some cookies for you and coffee.” Damien winked. “It’s becoming a trend to bring baked goods to one another on the Amandora. He enjoyed that. The Amandora crew was undoubtedly full of good-hearted officers.

"Coffee, your a life saver. And cookies, it's been a while since I've had home made ones, thank you," Cyndi said "What can I do for you?"

“Ma’am.” He had begun. “I had a few questions regarding the Iwa Jima. I’ve not had a full brief of the mission. But we are to seek out the Marine vessel?” He had begun his fact-finding.

"Please have a seat," Cyndi said "As for the ship, it was presumed lost with all hands until it showed up. A beacon was activated and according to the major it's one that has not been broken."

“I assume, if the ship is salvageable, will Engineering be working on getting her up and running?” Saunders had asked.

"There is no way to know if she can be salvaged until we get there. The major wants to go over first and deactivate any traps that could be there," Cyndi commented "I'm sure he'll want you along as he's mentioned damage control."

Saunders's eyes had lit up... "Really? I.. Engineering. Well I can see that would be advisable. We have number of expertise in defaulting systems, and spotting mal-operation practices."

"I am happy to come along. When should we expect to be ready Ma'am. I have not heard from him?"

"That I'm not sure of, the major is going to have to call a meeting and see who he's planning on taking. I'll get with him and see what his plans are as once the away team is on the planet we'll leave orbit and proceed to the location of the Iwo Jima," Cyndi replied

"Excellent. Commodore." Damien had nodded. "Well..." He had looked around her desk, seeing as there was a lot of padds on it, and she had a lot going on with the ship being torn between two different missions at the moment.

"Well. I thank you for your time!" He smiled. "Perhaps sometime I could cook for you, when your free?" He had thought about inviting the Commodore for dinner, as a chance to show his appreciation and get to know her more. He might even invite Ellie Klees, someone he was beginning to know more himself, and maybe the Engineering staff.

"I'd like that," Cyndi said "When this is over will be good, right now these two away teams will take my time."

"I look forward to it. I know it is busy right now. But it will be something to look forward to. Glad to have you coming!" Saunders had nodded.

"I will see you later, and check in on the Iwa Jima details after I have conferred with Major Hurd." Damien replied



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