Introductions and Fulfillment

Posted on Wed Aug 24th, 2022 @ 8:27am by Captain Shran dh'Klar & Commander Samantha Howard & Lieutenant JG Tarja zh'Rhun

Mission: A Trip to Middle Earth
Location: USS Washington

Shran entered transporter room 2 and saw that only the transporter chief was there. He had been the first to arrive, and that was perhaps for the best. He had summoned Sam to meet him there, though he hadn't told her why.

"Captain, the Akagi is signalling that they are ready to transport" said the Chief.

"Ask them to wait for a moment. You can transport the belongings over to quarters while we await Dr. Howard's arrival."

"Aye sir."

Sam trotted towards the transporter room, curious as to why the Captain had called her there without explanation, to that end she medical kit bumped gently against her hip as she jogged, it's contents ready to any medical emergency that should arrive. Life on the Washington had taught her to be prepared - always.

" Sorry Sir, was just dealing with a sprained finger...what's going on?" She asked as she saw no medical emergency, and nothing out of the ordinary within the transporter room.

Shran gave a small grin. "This isn't a medical emergency Sam. Well, not exactly. I have a surprise for you." Shran looked to the chief, "Now chief."

The transporter came to life, and a blue hue began to form around a humanoid. The transporter finished cycling and an Andorian female StarFleet officer stepped off the platform. "Captain, I wasn't expecting to be greeted by you. Lt jg Tarja zh'Rhun, reporting for duty."

"Welcome aboard. Let me introduce you to your direct superior, Dr. Samantha Howard." Shran looked to Sam, "Sam, meet your newest medical officer."

" You requisitioned me more staff?" Sam looked at the Captain with wide eyes. They'd been running lean for so long it had become the status quo. She quickly recovered her decorum and extended her hand towards the new medical officer. "Welcome aboard Lt zh'Rhun, is that how you'd prefer to be addressed? Dr zh'Rhun..." She stammered, blushing a little at the awkwardness of it all.

"I am fine with however you wish to address me doctor. You are my senior, so I will abide however you wish." She looked to Shran, "A'lizh noc zh'Sort."

Shran smiled. "Yes, well you are welcome here. I am sure you will be of great service." He looked over at Sam, "I made it clear to StarFleet Medical that the short staff was untenable. They saw things from my view, and now you have a new doctor for you staff, albeit a young doctor."

Sam smiled warmly, knowing an Andorian medic was unique. " Welcome to the team, I'm sure you'll be a wonderful addition to the team." She turned to the Captain. "Thank you Sir, my requests had been falling on deaf ears - mainly because somehow we were still getting the job done. I appreciate it"

"No thanks required Sam. This should have happened some time ago. I think I will allow you ladies to get acquainted. I'm sure you can escort your new doctor to her quarters." Shran gave a smile to them both and then departed.