Stardate:2406.05.18 (USS Nimitz - Captain's Ready Room - CO - Captain Devan Sash- 1530) Sash was standing by the window looking out. He was already missing Kestra, and feeling guilty about that. They hadn't really had enough time to form a real bond, but he wasn't sure if he wanted to. He was also conflicted with his feelings for nessa. The words of Riven mias still resonated in his mind. ~'She doesn't mean as much to you as she thinks that she does?' How much does she actually mean to me. Was he reading more from me than i thought he was?~ The dooor chime rang, shaking Sash from his reverie. He turned and called out, "Come." The door opened and Nishi Nakamura walked in. The man stood in the middle of the floor, looking very uncomfortable. Sash put his own inner conflict in the back of his mind and smiled. "Come in Lt. commander, come in." He indicated to the chair in front of his desk, and proceeded to sit on the edge of the desk. Nishi sat, fidgeting a little in his seat. "What's on your mind Nishi?" The security chief had paused for a long moment before speaking. "Captain, this is very hard for me, but I need ot know what your plans are for the Nimitz, regarding Admiral LoDona's position with Starfleet." Sash leaned back on his desk and nodded. he should have expected this question from more people than just his security chief. "I believe," Sahs began, "that I am aware of the crews feelings towards Admiral Doenitz. I hold a certain afinity with Admiral LoDona. It is my intention to take the Nimitz into the Beta quadrant with the 52nd fleet." Nakamura frowned and nodded. "That is what I figured. Then it is with great reluctance that I hearby resign my commission in Starfleet, effective immediately" he placed a PADD on the captain's desk and patted it tentatively. Sash was astounded. This was NOT what he had expected. "Excuse me?!" Nishi explained a little more thoroughly. "You see captain, if we ... by all intent purposes, seceed from the UFP, then our self imposed exile into the Beta Quadrant will most likely be permanent. That means we'll be leaving family and loved ones behind, forever. Now, for me that may not seem such a bad idea, but for Eloise, I just can't ask her to do that. i won't ask her to do that. And where she, and my son go, so go I." Nishi stopped and looked up at his CO. Sash nodded and smiled. He stood up . He considered trying to talk the man out of his decision, but he didn't want to bring anyone who was torn about leaving people behind. It was easy for him, there was nobody to leave. Finally he put out his hand. "I completely understand. You go and be with your family. Life is too short to miss anything. But I could simply transfer you to another part of Starfleet." "I thought about that," Nishi replied, "but I also do not approve of what's happening in Starfleet. And I would prefer not to work for Admiral Doenitz. So if it's all the same, I would rather resign and find work in the private sector. If you could drop me and my family off at Geneva, from there we'll find our way back to Earth." "I'm sure that can be arranged, Mr. Nakamura," Sash said reassuringly. Nishi stood up and took the captain's hand. "Thank you, sir. It's been an honor serving with you." "And with you," Sash replied. At that Nakamura pulled off his com badge and plaxced beside the PADD. Once again he tapped the PAADD sadly. At that he walked out the door. Sash put his hands in his face and rubbed. "Damn." (posted by Al Muir) (reply none) Stardate:2406.05.18 (USS Nimitz - Conference Lounge - OPS Ensign Kateb - 1552) She saw the Captain looking at her with a little smile, and almost a hint of relief. Onyx smiled back and return her attention to her padd where the report could be read. After a few minutes, she gave the padd to the Captain and turn her attention to everyone. She wonder what would happen, so many things did and now they were all together. Finally, the meeting happen. Came the presentation of the new crewmembers, and also the promotion. She applauded to each of them but then came the surprise, her name. "Ensign Onyx Kateb, please come forward.? Onyx was very surprise, she was remembering that she did push a few buttons in the last adventure. "Ensign Kateb, in light of your recent efforts, especially in trying to keep your captain on the right path, I hereby promote you to the rank of Ensign Senior Grade, with all of the rights and responsibilities of that rank. Congratulations Ensign." Sash replace her pip and shook her hand. ?I thank you Sir... I will keep going in that direction without fail.? ~Why is this phrase he just said tells me that he will put himself into more trouble?~ Onyx look at him straight in his eyes has she shook his hand. ~Oh yes... he is the type to put himself into trouble alright.~ (Reply from anyone) (Posted by Laurence) Stardate:2406.05.18 (USS Nimitz - Conference room, CEO, Lt(sg) Zzt, 1604) "You forgot those earlier, Fuzzy," Falthgood said, poking Zzt and holding up to him a large pair of sunglasses just like the ones Falthgood himself wore. Zzt was shocked and awed at the unexpected gift. He took the glasses with much excitement, putting them on his snout in front of his eyes and adjusting them with one paw to get them just right. Zzt clapped his paws together happily, before wrapping a large arm around Falthgood and giving him two large licks of appreciation. "Zzt thanks you for gift," Zzt said to Falthgood, before looking around the room smiling widely. His large fangs gleaming in the rooms light. In his over exuberance, Zzt completely missed the exchange between the Captain and Falthgood. Instead he waved merrily at everyone at the table, starting with Commander Winters and moving around the table. Again, Zzt clapped his paws together happily, adjusting his glasses, trying to get them set just like Falthgoods. "...If there is a problem with his being here, then I would expect to hear about it directly, rather than 'through the grape vine.' Am I clear." Zzt heard the Captain saying. Zzt titled his head sideways in confusion. He leaned down close to Falthgood. "Grape vines can talk?" Zzt whispered, not as quietly as he had hoped, into Zach's ear. "What languages they speak?" (Reply Falthgood) The meeting moved along, Captain Sash introducing the new crew members. "Several of you have also had the opportunity to met our new ACMO, Dr BigWill Kincaid." Zzt turned his gaze on the nearly fur less human and sniffed the air to take in the ACMO's scent. Again he tilted his head and leaned down toward Falthgood. "Him not look so big to Zzt," Zzt whispered, again a little too loud. "Kinda scrawny, actually. Needs eat more meat." (Reply Falthgood, Any if they want) "... and Lt. Zzt is our CEO." "THAT ME!!" Zzt exclaimed happily, clapping his paws together again before waving at everyone again from behind his large shades. He bounced up and down on his haunches, sitting on the floor as he always did. (Reply Sash, any ITW) Zzt watched as the Captain moved on to promotions, starting with Tannasg. Zzt's eyes narrowed and he crouched down, like he was getting ready to pounce. His eyes darted behind his shades from Tannasg to Falthgood and back again. "Him Romulan," Zzt whispered matter-of-factly to Falthgood, like he was revealing a big secret. (Reply Falthgood, Sash, any) (Posted by Wes) Stardate:2406.05.18 (USS Nimitz - Conference room- CO- Captain Devan Sash - 1608) Sash introduced Zzt, "... and Lt. Zzt is our CEO." "THAT ME!!" Zzt exclaimed happily, clapping his paws together again before waving at everyone again from behind his large shades. He bounced up and down on his haunches, sitting on the floor as he always did. Sash smiled at the reaction of the CEO and then looked up to notice that he too, was wearing sunglasses. It was a difficult transition for him to go from such a place of humor to one of annoyance so quickly. Just another thing to take care of after the meeting, He was greatful, at least, that the Gerratlian didn't require a chair. He would have broken it in his exhuberance. "Thank you Lt," he said. "Would you stay after the meeting for a moment so that you and I can have a quick word?" (reply Zzt) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.05.18 (USS Nimitz - Conference room - CO- Captain Devan Sash - 1615) "With that done lets have any updates and reports from department heads." Falthgood was the first to jump in with his report. He frowned a little as he noticed that man had put his sunglasses back down over his face. He figured he would have to take care of that after the meeting. He did not relish the idea of taking car of behavioral issues in front of the everyone. "Science is quiet. Some of the sensor grids could use an overhaul, we've abused this ship a lot in the last year, eventually the jury-rigging we've done will fall apart... Rubber bands only last so long, after all." His shades slipped fractionally as he turned his head to look at the CO. He made a point of looking over the shades so the Captain could see his eyes, "Much as I happen to like combat, it beats up on our systems. If you want to continue counting asteroids and gaseous anomalies well into next year, Captain Courageous, we will need a few day overhaul within six months." Sash's eyes narrowed and he took a deep breath. he wasn't even sure if he had heard what he thought he had heard, but seeing the reactions around him, he was pretty certain that he had. "We have a lot to discuss, Mr. Falthgood," was all he said. (other reports) Sash ndded at the repors as they came in. He noticed that the MCO was fidgeting a little. He looked quite uncomfortable, but Sash could understand that, as a man of actionhe probably hated being at staff meetings. "We could use a few replacements in the marines," Lee stated, "both for losses taken previously and for people we had let go just before... The break with Starfleet. We are at three-quarters strength." The Marine shrugged, "But what we have is well trained, highly motivated and ready to kick some more a$$ if need-be." Sash smiled at the comment. It seemed that all eyes turned to Vanyssa. She was the only department head still to report in. "I don't have a report, but I do have a question. What happened to Mr. Stolev and Mr. Nakamura?" Sash took a deep breath before touching that one. He had hoped to put that announcement off, but it looks like he couldn't now. "I had a conversation with Mr. Nakamura before this meeting. he has decided, for his own reasons, to resign from Starfleet. He had his family will be departing the ship at our next stop and heading for Earth. As for Mr. Stolev, he is attending to our ... guests, and will be staying with them ath their new place of residence, here on Betazed. They will be staying with Dr. Mias and his staff at the Clinic of Alura. I felt more comfortable leaving Stolev in charge of them than leaving it to the Betazed officials." (reply any, if you want) "Which takes us to our final item," Sash continued. "Our next stop is Starbase Geneva. There we will get the sensor overhaul that we so desperately need." Sash looked over at Falthgood. "hopefully we will be able to pick up a few more marines, but under the current situation, I'm not certain about that. From there, i am not certain. i have a meeting with Admiral LoDona, whose ship is there at the moment. I'm sure after that we will have a better idea of our future." "I do know that the futue does have us moving to the Beta Quadrant, so I want you all to make sure that your departments are clear on the situation and that we have noone that is ambivilent towards our position. The future is wrought with uncertainty at this time. Howeveer, we can all see the writing on the wall. War is inevitable, and civil war is the worst kind. I had hoped to never see another in my lifetime, but it looks as if that is one wish I will not get." "If we do what we know best," Sash said, "and keep up the work we have been doing, then I am certain that we will survive the experience. You people are the best that I have served with, and I plan for all of us to be here, together, for a long time. Sorry for the speach. I don't usually do that. Thank you all. Dismissed." As everyone turned to leave Sash caught hold of Nessa's arm to hold her in place. He turned to Falthgood and Lee. "Gentlemen, a word if you please." He looked at Dr. Mias. "If you'll excuse us for a moment Dr., we have some ships business to discuss." (reply Mias. Falthgood, Lee, Winters) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.05.18 (USS Nimitz - Conference room - CMO - Ensign (sg) BigWill Kinkaid - 1616) Kinkaid was still adjusting to his new responsibilities as Chief Medical Officer. The pressure was something a maturing Starfleet officer would deal with in strides, but in time Kinkaid had to overcome this to better himself for future opportunities. As Kinkaid was pondering a new procedure on a faster, more efficient way for his medical team to respond to emergencies on and off the ship, the captain concluded by saying, "With that done lets have any updates and reports from the department heads." Lt. Falthgood immediately jumped in with his report. The captain read the PADD report and listened to the over zealous scientist, but did not seem to be impressed. Kinkaid did not want to burden Sash went all his tedious reports and requests, but he had to do. It was his duty. Kinkaid responded next. "Captain, sir?" Kinkaid stood up and went over to Sash's location to hand him his report along with the requests for the medical section. Sash glanced at Kinkaid's report. (Reply CO, Sash) Kinkaid added by saying, "Would it be possible to implement a new procedure for the medical team to react to emergencies in a faster more efficient manner by using small transporter unit, which are about the size of a comm badge that is place on the individual?s right shoulder of the uniform." (Reply CO, FO, Sash, Winters) Kinkaid had this idea on his mind for some time ever since the sickbay free for all brawl which almost cost the life of the ship's doctor, Fickett and the immediate request of the medical team to high critical situations aboard the ship. ~ It?s times like this that I wish I was an engineer. ~ Kinkaid thought for a moment while Sash was still deciding wither or not to go with his idea. (Posted by Nathan M. Williams) Stardate:2406.05.18 (USS Nimitz - Conference room -CO - Captain Devan Sash -1616) Sash looked at the PADD Kincaid had given him. "Thanks Doctor," he said with a smile,"but a quick oral overview whould have been sufficient for this meeting." "Would it be possible." Kincaid added, "to implement a new procedure for the medical team to react to emergencies in a faster more efficient manner by using small transporter unit, which are about the size of a comm badge that is place on the individual's right shoulder of the uniform." "That would be great," Sash replied, "if such a device existed. Unfortunately, transporter technology is not at a stage yet that such a device is possible. However, as long as you are on board, you can always access the ships site to site transporter for such emergencies. It is as immediate a transport as anything else. However, if you want to work with engineering to develop some form of transport enhnacement for off ship that would be a great idea." (reply Kincaid) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.05.18 (USS Nimitz - conference room - Ensign Jason Dema - 1710) As everyone was leaving the room, Jason remembered Vanyssa saying she would love to talk to him after the meeting, so he waited outside till Vanyssa came out. (reply any of you want, Vanyssa) (posted by Anthony Struelens) Stardate:2406.05.18 (USS Nimitz - Conference room - FO- Commander Vanyssa Winters - 1715) Sash grabbed Vanyssa's arm to keep her in the chair. She knew through the contact that he wanted to reprimand Falthgood and Lee. Only a couple of hours out of bed and she was already getting overloaded. "If you'll excuse us for a moment Dr., we have some ships business to discuss." Sash said to Riven. Riven nodded and headed out on the tails of the crowd ::If you need me Blue-Eyes, holler.:: He sent to her, and she flushed and nodded. Vanyssa looked up at Sash and waited for him to begin. (3-way post goes here) After that bit of unpleasant business was concluded, Vanyssa rose wearily from her chair and headed out of the conference room. She saw Dema standing outside. "I hope that you weren't eavesdropping, Ensign." She said, indicating that he should walk with her towards her Office. Her Office. The FO's Office. She walked in for (what to her) was the first time and felt a pang as she looked around at the few things that Sevant had left. Some redecorating was definitely in order. "Have a seat, Ensign." She said, indicating one of the hard chaires. She sat behind the desk and leaned forward a bit, resting her chin on her hands. "Please tell me about your experience in the Academy." She said, choosing a somewhat..unorthodox way to start the conversation. (reply Dema, any) (pb Melinda :-)