Post Number 33 Meeting The New Boss

Posted on Thu Feb 25th, 2021 @ 7:30pm by Lieutenant Tara Herculoid PhD & Lieutenant James McTavish

Mission: Planet Savai
Location: Tara's Office
Timeline: Current

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Tara had read up on the new science chief and figured she needed to meet her new boss, she'd stepped aside as his qualifications were far better than hers. Sending a message off to McTavish that she'd like to meet him and that she was in her office if he was free. Once the message was sent Tara resumed her research she'd been working on.

Now that breakfast was over and Heather was off doing her thing, James had received a message that Lt. Herculoid wanted to meet with him in her office. James grabbed his pad and was off to meet his assistant. When he arrived at her office the door was open so James knocked and walked in. "Hello, I'm Lt. James McTavish the new Science Chief" he announced.

Tara cleaned the slide she'd been studying and jotted down a few notes, tossed a cover over her micro-scope and turned to face him "Lieutenant Tara Herculoid your assistant, please have a seat. I hope you weren't busy as I'm also sure you must be full of questions."

James sat down "First off let me apologize for not seeing you sooner; I've been quite busy with other meetings, along with trying to get settled, and yesterday I was unexpectedly tied up. Yes I do have a some questions; firstly am I reading the Ship's layout correctly which shows there being Science Labs on four different decks; of course besides the two Science Stations on the Bridge?"

"Don't worry about not meeting me sooner, I fully understand what it's like to be new on a ship and getting settled," Tara said "And you are correct there are two science stations on the bridge and four different science labs on different decks. This is the main lab,"

"Wow that's a lot of Labs, that will take some getting used to but I think I'll manage. I assume that the Labs are equipped with all the latest equipment?" James inquired "Also while I think about it, my wife Heather has come aboard and she will be our new Biologist. Since I'm her boss, I'll have her meet with you shortly so you two can get to know each other."

"The labs are well equipped and fully operational. The commodore is an accomplished scientist in her own right and has space in one of the other labs where she does research and things when her busy schedule permits it. As for your wife I'm sure we'll get along fine. You'll find I'm easy to get along with," Tara replied smiling

James sat and thought for a moment "That's nice to hear as I'm pretty easy going as well. It's my understanding that there is an away team on Savai collecting samples; when they return I would like to get them processed as soon as possible, with your supervision of course" he said wanting to start a good working relationship with the Lieutenant.

"My cousin Doctor Kristian Long is on the away team and is collecting samples as well. There is an Anthropologist, Archeologist on the away team too. I'll have the samples processed as soon as they are back aboard," Tara replied

"Excellent Lieutenant; we'll write up the findings then I can sign off on them and send them to the appropriate Departments" James responded "I think that's all I have for the time being unless you have any questions for me?"

"Non that I can think of," Tara said "Unless you have questions for me."

"No I think we've covered everything that I had any questions about. I see your busy so I think that I'm going to poke around the Labs and introduce myself; unless you wish to accompany me" James replied.

"I'm not busy currently, the work I was doing was for my home planet. One of our moons is in early stages of development and is off limits to most of my people. We've discovered something unusual and my parents asked me to look into it and see what it is," Tara replied "I'd go with you but I have to wonder if they'd rather meet you with me not along. I've informed them that I've stepped aside as your qualifications out weigh mine. I'll let you make the call."

James sat and thought for a moment "Perhaps your right, it might be better if I went alone; not to say your not welcome of course. Also if at anytime, anything comes along and you feel the need to contact me please do not hesitate to do so." As he stood up "It was very nice meeting you and I look forward to a successful working relationship." he stated.

With that being said James turned and made his way to the Lift and decided that he would start on Deck 31 and work his up visiting the Labs on Decks 15 and 12 respectively; leaving the Main Lab for last which was on Deck 5.

After visiting the Labs James was very pleased with what he had seen. All of the Labs had the latest equipment and the layouts were well thought out. The personal that he had met seemed very capable and quite nice. Now his last stop....the Deck 5 Lab.

When James walked into the Lab he noticed that it was primarily Biology. He noticed one of the Techs and went over to him "Good afternoon" James said "I'm Lt. James McTavish the new Science Chief." The Tech saw his collar and quickly called the room to attention being that a lot of them were of lesser rank.

"As you were and for future reference; you don't need to snap to attention when I enter the room." James replied and turning to the Tech "This is a really nice Bio Lab; how long have you working here."

The Tech looked at James "About three years Sir" he stated and looking for something else to say "We're supposed to be getting a new head of Biology soon."

James just smiled "Yes, I know we are. Do you know who she is" he asked.

The Tech responded "No I don't Sir".

James thought that he would have a little fun "Well I do; her name is Lieutenant Heather McTavish" then James waited for the Tech to connect the dots.

After a few moments the light came on"Oh....she's your wife Sir" the Tech asked.

At that James laughed "Yes, she's my wife. But not to worry, Lt. McTavish is a pretty nice person once you get to know her. I'll let you get back to work" and with that left the Lab and returned to their Quarters.

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