OOC- Sorry I haven't been around lately.

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After the meeting had broke, Corvette and Parker exited the room together going over a few ideas that both had for their department. As they rounded the corner, an Ensign nearly bumped into them.

"Sirs, I was just coming down to report that we have new thoron emission readings.", the Ensign said.

"Why didn't you just use the com system Ensign?" Corvette asked.

"With the saboteur running around the ship, I didn't want to risk the chance of him over hearing that we can track him sir." the Ensign said a little hesitantly.

"Very good Ensign, that was of course the most logical thing to do. Do you have locations for the new readings?" Parker said cutting off the response from his senior officer.

"Yes sir, It is all contained in this PADD. I have marked the earlier readings in blue, and the newer ones in red. It is also programmed to accept new readings from the internal sensors, and update the display according." he said.

"Very good Ensign, keep us informed. Dismissed.", Parker said.

The Ensign just stood there looking between the two men. Looking more towards their rank pips than there faces. He wasn't sure what to do. He was receiving an order from a superior officer, but his commanding officer was standing there as well. He had yet to say anything.

"You have your orders, Dismissed Ensign." Corvette said. "May I have a word with you Lt. Hawkins."

"Yes sir, although I already know what you are going to say. My behavior as a junior officer to your self was unacceptable. He was reporting ultimately to you, but I took charge of the situation. As you are aware Sir, my history in Starfleet isn't exactly a matter of record. And as you may also be aware, since you have seen my records, I have held the rank of Lt. Commander, and was second officer on a starship. It was my place to give orders and take charge of situations. It was, or should I say is, still my duty in Special OPS as well. I do sometimes forget that since my demotion that there are others above me that are in charge of such matters now. It will not happen again. But let me assure you, that I will not let anything interfere with my mission here. I have seen your records as well, and they indicate you would not either." Parker said rather matter of factly.

"How could you have seen my records Lt.?" he asked.

"Lets just say that You are not the only member of special OPS that has special connections with the admiralty. Like I said, it will not happen again.", Parker said more than a little hatefully.

"See that it doesn't Lt. Hawkins. Now I believe we have an intruder to track down.

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Jeremy Delaney

Lt(jg) John Parker

Asst. Chief OPS

Chief damage Control