A Most Unusual Meeting

Posted on 24 Mar 2023 @ 12:26am by Lieutenant Commander Camila Di Pasquale & Senior Chief Petty Officer Layashka & Ensign Shay Mitchell

813 words; about a 4 minute read

Mission: Milk Run
Location: Security
Timeline: Mission Day 1 at 0000

Camilia looked at the new transfer to the Black Hawk's Security department and then at the service record. Not only was the new personnel Ferengi, but a Senior Chief Petty Officer and seemed to bounce between Operations and Security, albeit in the Armory. The Security Chief read on, taking note of the extensive list of languages that Layashka had mastered, then blinked when she saw that Gorn was one of them. How did a humanoid manage to make those sounds? she wondered.

She got up and replicated a Raktajino, then tapped her combadge. "Commander Di Pasquale to Senior Chief Layashka and Ensign Mitchell, please report to Security."

Shay locked her console after she saved what she was working on, then straightened out her uniform. The Chief wanted to see her and someone else she wasn't all too familiar with. "There's only one way to find out what this is about," she said, making her way toward Camila's office. She paused just outside to tap the chime that would make her presence known inside.

Layaska had just gotten on the ship and had one seen the Commander first. She had barely enough time to put her gear in her quarters when she had been called. So decided not to waste time and go see the person she would be working under.

She headed for the lift after seeing where Camila was at. Then she headed that way. It was best to be prompt. It wasn't her first time as a master at arms. But she didn't like to give people the impression she was lazy or procrastinated. Thankfully she had enough time to relieve herself, as she had been stuffed in one shuttle or another for the past day.

Camila pressed the door release and came to her feet as it slid open. "Please, come in and have a seat," she told the two women standing there.

The Ferengi chief stepped in, but not before tugging on her outfit to make sure it looked good. "Ma'am. Senior Chief Layashka reporting as ordered."

The Security Chief gave a nod and motioned to one of the two identical standard chairs in front of her desk before she gave a glance to Shay. "Thank you both for coming so quickly."

"You know I'll always come when you call, Commander," Shay said, offering Camila a smile. She cast a glance toward Layashka, then gave her attention back to the Chief. The Ensign didn't recognize the other woman, but hoped this impromptu meeting would change that. Of course, now, she had a name and a rank, but that was it. "What can I do for you?"

"Right now, pretty much everything, but I'm working on fixing that," Camila told Shay. "I once again don't have an Assistant Chief and I'm asking you to help me with it again. This time, however, it's taking Senior Chief Layashka under your wing if anything arises that requires immediate attention."

"I'll get with her after seeing how the armory is." She gave a toothy smile. "I was informed at my last posting that I could be a bit of a pain when it came to the armory. I'm not. I just like everything in order."

Camila produced a PADD from her desk and handed it to the Senior Chief. "Everything is inventoried, charged, and ready for inspection," she said. "I personally went over every last piece when we got it."

"I understand. I'll still do a quick check. It's nothing personal. It's just habit." Layaska stated.

"It's the best habit to have." The Security Chief entered the new access codes for the Ferengi and gave a nod. "Do you have any questions for me before Ensign Mitchell takes you to the Armory?"

"I was wondering if there is any issues with any of the Enlisted in your department?" Layaska asked her. "As Chief of the boat and master at arms, security will be the team I do see the most."

"Your guess is as good as mine right now, Chief," Camila said honestly. "Most of the crew is as new to me as you are. You can make that your job when you aren't in the armory."

Shay hung back a bit while Camila spoke with their newest crewmember. There wasn't much for her to say or add given that this was mostly between the two of them until she needed to escort Layashka to the Armory.

"That's what the captain said. Well, I'll keep an ear out." Layaska stated with a nod. "Anything else I can help you with, Ma'am?

"That'll be all," Camila said and nodded to Shay. "Get her acquainted with the Armory and carry on, Ensign. Dismissed."

"If you'll come with me, Senior Chief, I'll give you the grand tour," Shay said, sweeping a hand toward the door before she made her way through it.

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