ILLUMINARRPG: (5-1100)- CO -- Captain Sekal and SO-- Skashe (Sky) Winters

[Charles Gatling]

Mission:  Death in the Shadows
Day: 5
Stardate:2446.02.05

(USS Illuminar-- Deck 1 --  Ready Room -- CO -- Captain Sekal and SO-
Skashe (Sky) Winters-- 1100)

Sky had been summoned to the Captain's ready room, he knew not what for.
Whatever it was he was glad to have the Vulcan back on duty. Sky was far
from a powerful empath/telepath but you didn't need to be to read the mood
of the crew. It wasn't necessary for a Captain to be loved in order for
concern to weigh the crew down and Vulcans were not near the top on the
list of loveable races. He was respected however and that counted.

Sekal motioned him to a chair as he finished reading the latest engineering
report. That done he turned his attention to the younger man who looked
Vulcan in every way but temperament.

"Mr. Winters you are aware of the current status of your department head?"

"Yes sir." Sky shot back. "We are all worried about him and hope he pulls
through. What are the plans for his treatment? Are we going to drop him off
at a medical facility?"

"There is no medical facility adjacent to the route to our next objective
that meets or exceeds the standards of our own medical department."

Sky's eyes narrowed. "You mean we aren't going to divert to a facility
where he can get the best care?"

"Do you have such a facility in mind Ensign?"

Skashe didn't catch the change in title immediately, he had gone from
concerned to indignant. "Well no sir but there has to be someplace better
equipped to handle his case like the neural facility on Vulcan was for the
tactical chief."

Sekal shook his head. "There is not one immediately available and the
mission..."

"Damn the mission!" Sky stood to his feet, his face going from normal hue
to scarlet. "The mission can't be more important than a life."

The CO's tone didn't change. "The mission impacts countless lives Mister
Winters and I suggest you return to your seat while I inform you of your
role in it."

It then hit Skashe like a ton of bricks that he had let his temper get out
of control. He closed his eyes for an instant, took a deep breath then
opened them as he sat down. "Yes sir." He didn't apologize though, the
situation was galling.

The Vulcan placed his hands together and formed a "V" with his index
fingers as he continued.

"Our medical department is well qualified to oversee the case until a more
suitable facility is available. In the meanwhile you will be taking bridge
duty in place of Lieutenant Alyl and reporting to me on developments within
the department."

Skashe nodded his head slowly, he was thankful there had been no mention of
a promotion, that would have been chilling. Instead he had been called into
a temporary, expanded role. "Understood sir."

"Bridge duty on alpha shift begins at 0600 tomorrow. I will expect to see
you then."

Sky almost groaned. He wasn't an extreme afternoon person like Commander
Verin but he was no early riser either. "Yes sir."

"Are there any questions?"

"I don't have to use the CSO's office do I?"

"No, the CSRD office is on deck 7 where you typically use the labs. You may
access the computer there to review operations and compile your reports."

Sky stifled another groan. Paperwork! "Yes sir."

"Any questions on your duties may be directed to me."

"Yes sir, thank you sir. Let's hope Lieutenant Alyl is back on his feet
soon." The sooner he was rid of his new duties the better.

"Indeed. That is all."

Skashe got to his feet and left the office as Sekal returned to catching up
on his own backlog of paperwork.

(Reply: Any)

(Posted by Charles G)



Charles Gatling
Commanding Officer
USS Illuminar
NCC 61240


"The light shines brightest amidst the deepest darkness."
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