Accusation

Posted on Tue Mar 5th, 2024 @ 1:54pm by Lieutenant Commander Kevin Lance
Edited on on Sat Mar 9th, 2024 @ 8:37pm

Mission: Starbase 364
Location: USS Chuck Norris
Timeline: Current

on:
{Bridge, Deck 1}

Kevin stood at ease in front of the Captain’s conn on the bridge of the Chuck Norris where he was certain to dominate the camera image that was being relayed to the Starbase. The expected call about the revenge prank that had been pulled on the base’s denizens had come towards the end of his watch and he now observed the impotent rage of the Chief of Security with delight as the Caitian male stormed on about the “violation” of his base.

“…and when I find out who amongst your crew is responsible,” the Commander raged, “I will skin and eat them as if they were Betazoids!”

It was an archaic reference, roughly equivalent to the human expression of having one’s guts for garters, and was emblematic of how the prank had gotten under his…fur? Kevin hide his amusement behind a veneer of bored indifference, ensuring that his usually exacting military bearing was sufficiently slovenly to radiate excessive disdain.

“Commander,” he replied in a voice that practically dipped with apathy, “I see nothing in what you have presented that could be considered proof of this crew’s involvement. There is no evidence to suggest our involvement, aside from the circumstantial coincidence that the star of the videos happens to be the source of our ship’s moniker.”

The Caitian onscreen let out a small growl as Kevin scored his point.

“Regardless,” Kevin continued, “Disciplining the ship’s crew is Captain Intermezzo’s purview, not yours. Should you find any hard evidence of involvement it will be his decision on what steps to take.” Not strictly true as crewmembers aboard the base were under the jurisdiction of Admiral Proll but the Captain always had responsibility for determining what punishment would be given.

“So unless you have any of real importance to discuss, I suggest that you look to your own base’s security protocols and stop annoying me. Norris out.”

At Kevin's direction, the communication tech cut the transmission. Kevin allowed a smile to spread across his face. Caitian baiting was an informal hobby of his.

The Assistant Operations Officer entered the bridge to relieve Kevin of the ship’s watch. As he briefed his replacement, Kevin added, “You might want to have Specialist Y’Efrak ensure that our computer is secure from outside intrusion. I think I may have just pour gasoline on the fire.”

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Lieutenant Commander Kevin Lance
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Chuck Norris