From: Morrandir@aol.com
Date: Mon, 24 Mar 1997 22:40:18 -0500 (EST)
Subject: USS CHESAPEAKE: Ens Gann climbs aboard

SD 90324.2200
MD 03.1630
Scene: USS CHESAPEAKE: Transporter Room
Ens Jareth Gann slowly materialized in a swirl of sparkling light that seemed
to set his pale skin and white hair afire. He stood with well-concealed
excitement on the transporter pad. He paused for a moment, savoring his
arrival. This was his first post aboard a starship. Sure, he had been on
several training cruises during his time at the Academy, but this was
different. There was no going back to the classroom when he was finished for
the day. The sound of a throat clearing brought his thoughts back to reality.
Standing behind the transporter console was a young brown-haired man with
Chief Petty Officer pips on his collar. He was waiting for Jareth to quickly
finish his reverie so he could attend to some other task. "Permission to come
aboard," Jareth requested.
"Permission granted," the officer said. "Welcome aboard." 
Jareth stepped off the pad and, rather than walk straight out the door, went
to the man and extended his hand to him. "Thank you. My name is Gann. Jareth
Gann."
"John Mayberry," he replied, hesitating a moment before shaking Gann's hand.
Jareth quickly got the impression that this man was not one just for idle
chitchat. *Perhaps, if I take a different tact,* the Trill mused.
"Do you know if SB Delta has transmitted my biodata into the manframe? I'd
hate to get locked in a turbo because I wasn't recognized as an authorized
entity." He knew the proper procedure, but played ignorance to see how the
man would respond.
The man's face brightened somewhat as his fingers danced across the console.
He seemed to come alive as he accessed the computer system. "Automatically
done prior to transport. Data is secured, command access only. You're safe.
So, what are you in for?"
"Chief Engineer," Jareth answered. "Life sentence, but I hear I may get out
sooner for good behavior." 
"If they don't promote you first," the man chuckled slightly. "Well, at any
rate, we're almost fully staffed," Mayberry said. "I thought we'd never be
leaving spacedock. You better check in with the Bridge."
"That's my next stop," the engineer said as he turned for the door. "Be
seeing you." The doors closed softly behind him. 
Ens Gann couldn't help noticing the pristine interior of the rooms and
corridors. *Never been on a starship this new! Nice to know we have something
in common, Ches,* he patted a bulkhead as he walked by. *I'd love to run down
to her engine room real quick.* Jareth could almost feel the thrumming of the
Hood-class vessel's warpcore, calling to him. *But, there'll be plenty of
time for that later. First things first.*
He hopped into the nearest turbolift and headed for the Bridge. *Even the
turbocabs smell new. Sheesh,* He shook his head as the doors suddenly oped at
his destination. It appeared quite busier than he'd expected. *No doubt,
everyone is anxious at leaving dock.* He stepped out of the lift and looked
to see if the Captain or XO was here. If not, he thought, the deck officer n
charge would do.*
Respectfully submitted by,
Ens Jareth Gann
USS Chesapeake, CEO
Michael Stevens
Morrandir@aol.com

Amy:  CEO reporting for duty, sir! :) 
Takako: My bio's on its way!
Lynnaea: Thanks for the welcome. I hope you don't mind my borrowing Mr
Mayberry for my post.
Christine: After I check in, does that means (gulp) I'll probably have to go
for a physical too...yipe!
Fabian: Good to see you again...it's been ages...or at least a week or so :)

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