[h3][color=9e0b0f][b]Lieutenant Gavi[/b][/color][/h3]
Lieutenant Junior Grade Gavi, formerly of Tellar Prime, the homeworld for Tellarites was now a crewmember of the USS Tricyion, a Science Exploration ship of the United Federation of Planets. Gavi was confident of his skills as an Engineer and thoroughly believed he would be of value to this crew.

He observed the crew assembled in the ship’s mess and listened to the Ship’s Captain, Tetra McCoy. [i]’She prefers us to be social,’[/i] Gavi thought to himself. [i]’OK, I can play that game.’[/i] He searched for other Engineering members, believing it best to acquaint himself with people in his department first. He’d already met Ensign Nabiyev and Chief Petrovich. Then he spied a young woman with dark hair wearing the rank of a Lieutenant Commander.

He approached the dark haired human woman, extended his right hand and in a supercilious tone, Gavi spoke, “Hello, Commander. I am Lieutenant Junior Grade Gavi, graduate of the Vulcan Science Academy. I believe we will be working together, ma’am.”

[h3][color=ff6347][b]CE Robin[/b][/color][/h3]
Rachel was actually in an improving state of mind when she received a reminder that the Captain had called a staff meeting in the mess and that it was important that she attend. She could have found an excuse easily because of the coming launch and the preparation of the ship.

She hadn't taken any extraordinary steps in her uniform or hair thinking that as long as this wasn't a diplomatic gathering why bother.
She had never really cared for dress uniforms enjoying a technician's coveralls instead for their utility and their meaning. 

Once at the gathering she found a quiet corner and was content with waiting the approximate amount of time till she dropped by the Captain and made her greetings and excused herself to continue her work.

It was while waiting that she was approached by a Tellarite Engineer who introduced himself in a surprisingly polite manner.

[color=ff0033]"As I am the Chief of Engineering Commander Robin and I wouldn't be at all surprised that we will be required to work together,"[/color] she answered in playful banter.

[h3][color=9e0b0f][b]Lieutenant Gavi[/b][/color][/h3]
Gavi feigned a smile in response to his superior's banter, "Yes, of course, ma'am." Without pause, he continued with, "I did want to inform you that Chief Petrovich is currently working on the Antideuterium sublimators on deck eight at the moment. He will not be attending the Captain's meeting," Lieutenant Gavi felt it necessary to inform the Chief Engineer of this. He assumed she knew, but now she knew, he knew there was someone working on the problem. Being ready to leave when the Captain ordered it so, would be appropriate. "I trust you would want him to continue to work?"

[h3][color=ff6347][b]CE Robin[/b][/color][/h3]
Rachel smiled broadly her eyes sparkling with contained amusement when Lt. Gavi told her about Chief  Petrovich then in a breathy tone as if she's recovering from laughing says
[color=ff0033]"This is my first cruise with the ship's Engineering staff and know that I as yet have only reports and reviews to show me everyone's strengths and weaknesses; consider this a shake down cruise.

I am also aware that the Staff has only rumor and conjecture to know my command style. I am not prone to hover, look over or micro manage. I give commands and spare the details so I can focus on the larger picture. It's up to my subordinates to focus on the details."[/color]

She paused and caught her breath and suppressed her urge to laugh

[color=ff0033]"Sorry Lieutenant Gavi but you remind me of my Godfather, Hav when he was a young engineer.

Back to the Subject the simple answer is I've given orders and expect to see them done as I have laid my own and the engineering staff's Honor on their timely completion.

I do not enjoy disappointment."[/color] She finished with a soft tilt of her head as she openly studied his features with a gentle smile

[h3][color=9e0b0f][b]Lieutenant Gavi[/b][/color][/h3]
'Right', Lt. Gavi thought to himself. He somehow felt very uncomfortable around his commanding officer. This next chapter in his Starfleet career would be an awkward one. He did not know how to respond to such cavalier notions. He would have to pay close attention.

"Thank you, ma'am," Gavi at last spoke to Commander Robin. "If you could excuse me," He finished and then quickly turned about to find someone else to speak with.
[hr][right][i]Collaboration: Gunther - RumikoOhara[/i][/right]