Coffee and Paperwork

Posted on Tue Aug 18th, 2020 @ 7:15am by Captain Rhenora Kaylen & Chief Petty Officer Ronson Mitchell

Mission: Welcome Aboard!
Location: USS Liberty

" Captain on Deck!" Crewman Ronson Mitchell announced with what he hoped was an authoritative tone as the middle aged Bajoran strode onto what was about to become her bridge. He picked up the small mountain of padds awaiting the CO's approval and paused for a moment.

" At ease... and please, no need for such formality" The Captain replied with a wry smile as she surveyed the bridge with a critical eye. It was functional and efficient, not overly aesthetically pleasing but looks weren't everything. The skeleton crew that shot upright from their stations now returned to their posts, the boring role of stationkeeping whilst the Liberty was docked.

" Report" Rhenora requested as she located the single door to her readyroom. Now that was one room she could add her personal touches to - not that she had many said touches.

" All systems reading normal Sir.. Ma'am..." the crewman manning ops stammered, her face blushing with the confusion.

" Very good Crewman, carry on" Rhenora smiled reassuringly at the nervous crewman before heading to her readyroom. The small space was again functional and efficient. A desk sat against one wall with two chairs opposing a comfortable high backed one. A small sofa nestled underneath a viewport and a replicator graced the far wall. Just as she approached the replicator the doorchime rang.

" Already?" She murmured to herself before calling"Come in" and turning to grace the newcomer.

Crewman Mitchell grappled with a number of padds all awaiting the CO's approval, nearly dropping them as he pressed the indicator panel outside the ready room. He was still fumbling as the doors opened revealing a bemused Captain Kaylen.

" Here, let me guess - all for me" She grumbled in good nature as she took in the crewman's rank and struggled to find a match for his face in the crew manifest in her mind. Oh - her Yeoman!

" Yeoman Mitchell?" Rhenora queried with only the slightest hesitation. Getting to know new faces was never her strong suit.

" At your service Captain Kaylen. These...are indeed for you. I understand we are still awaiting a First Officer" Ronson commented, gladly handing over the small mountain of work that was no longer his to carry.

" You are correct - Starfleet has yet to assign us one, despite my numerous requests" Rhenora replied sagely, regarding the padds now on her desk. " I need a coffee"

Ronson headed to the replicator and began programming it "Specifics?"

" Coffee, milk, no sugar. Extra strong, extra hot" Kaylen replied almost without thinking. She hadn't had the services of a Yeoman for a very long time. An extra hand when it came to the administrative side of running a Starship was going to be very welcome.

Ronson deftly manipulated the controls, the replicator storing the required information and producing the appropriate beverage. He handed the steaming mug to his boss.

" Thank You. Now what's the priority in this pile?" The Bajoran started to rifle through the stack.

" This one is due by 1800 hours today, this one and this one by 0600 tomorrow morning and that one by 1200 tomorrow. " Ronson organised the disheveled mess into a series of neat piles based on priority. " If there's nothing else Captain, I'll get back to my duties"

" Very good Crewman, and Thank You" Kaylen smiled as the Yeoman turned on his heal and headed out of the readyroom. A flutter in her stomach reminded her of the pending excitement of space exploration. Soon, very soon.