Getting to Know You

Posted on Tue Apr 21st, 2020 @ 12:24pm by Lieutenant Sapphire Morgan [Lalor] & Lieutenant Scott Gregory [Taylor]

Mission: Season 3: Episode 4: Cause and Effect
Location: Mess Hall
Timeline: After Meet and Greet
713 words - 1.4 OF Standard Post Measure

Scott arrived in the mess hall and found it not too crowded. He went to the replicator and got a roast beef sandwich,
some potato chips and a bottle of water. Looking around his eyes fell on a Lieutenant also in a gold tunic seated at a
table away from the rest. He swallowed and walked over to her, "Um hi, do you mind if I join you?" He asked holding
his tray expectantly.

Sapphire looked up from her meal of Chicken Cesar salad and nodded. "Oh of course Lieutenant."

"Thanks." Scott answered and sat down across from her. "I'm Scott Gregory I'm in Ops and I see you wear gold as
well. What department are you in?"

"Operations." Sapphire smiled. "I am Sapphire Morgan." she held out a hand.

"Wow! Isn't something? That is great." He took her hand and gave it a shake. "It is a pleasure to meet you Sapphire.
What is your specialty?"

"Administration and communications." Sapphire said as they settled back into their chairs. "Yours?"

"Power distribution and load management. I transferred in from the Valley Forge, what about you?" Scott inquired.

"Been here for about 3 months now, but I came from the USS Relentless." Sapphire replied."This is a way better assignment,"

"That's great to hear. The Forge was an old Excelsior class ship and something was always breaking down. Nothing major but
always something. It was great as it gave you experience in repairs but it got old after awhile." He paused and took a bite of his sandwich. "Have you met our chief? If so what are they like?"

"Commander Norris? Oh she is good. Engineer by trade though. So she will be relying on Operations trained officers. When do you meet her?"

"An Engineer you say? That is interesting. Um tomorrow at 1400 hours." Scott answered. "How did she end up in Ops? That's if you know."

Sapphire shrugged. "I had heard that the Captain transferred her when the then Chief of Operations moved into the diplomatic team. The Captain herself was chief of operations of this ship at one time."

"I didn't know that." Scott admitted, "I guess I should have read up more on the Elysium's command team. Though with the Captain being a former Ops officer, I guess there is hope after all that i could end up a captain some day." He said with a grin

"Probably." She gave a small smile back. "They say Operations is a good stepping stone."

"I hope they are right." Scott said with a laugh, "What are your aspirations Sapphire?"

"Well when I was a young and impressionable ensign, the centre chair was my goal. Now, I think I would like to get the chief position."

"I think that is a very worthwhile goal to shoot for." Scott admitted. "I think you would be a great chief."

Sapphire raised an eyebrow. "Some would disagree"

Scott smiled at her reaction, "And they would be wrong Sapphire."

"Well, we shall see" she brushed it off as she placed her cutlery down on the tray. "What shift are you assigned?"

"Alpha. What about you?" he questioned, hoping they were on the same shift.

"Beta. I am assigned to the bridge for that shift, and then to the Operations centre for Gamma."

Scott's smile dropped as Sapphire announced her duty shifts. "Well I'm in the Ops center for Gamma and then go to the bridge."

"then I shall see you in the Ops centre."

"Yes you will. I look forward to that."

Sapphire gave another smile, and stood. "I need to head off. I will see you then Lieutenant"

"Um wait a second Sapphire, Can I ask you a question?" Then without waiting for an answer he plunged forward. "Not being forward but would you like to go to dinner with me sometime? No pressure, just as friends so we don't have to eat one meal alone."

Sapphire considered him and then nodded. "Sure, that would be nice."

Really? Great! Thank you! I'll let you know when I'm off and we can schedule a time. Sound good?"

"Yes, good" She smiled again and turned "Have a nice evening." And she headed off to return her tray.

He watched her walk away. "I will now." He whispered to himself.

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