Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 23, 2020 20:42:09 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Ens. Mabel Henriksen - Commanding Officer's Office]Judy smiled at Thea's pointing out her six-month anniversary. "Six months turn into 20 years before you know it," she said, happily referencing her upcoming wedding anniversary. On the topic of the sufganiyot, she was all practical. "Mabel, can you get us a box?" she asked her assistant, raising her voice to be heard in the antechamber. "Yes, ma'am," Mabel answered, and brought a box. "Take as many as you'd like," Judy instructed Thea, all smiles. "In fact, as my doctor, you should probably take most of them away from me."
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Thea Baker
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Post by Thea Baker on Dec 23, 2020 20:54:40 GMT
[CO's Office - Front Ear]
" I can't speak for Isaiah but that's definitely something to aim for" Thea replied aware of the upcoming big anniversary. As Judy then asked Mabel to get a box so Thea could take some of the sufganiyot. The CMO smiled as Mabel appeared before Judy instructed Thea to take as many as she wanted.
That's until she made a reference to her health and Thea being her Doctor, as she encouraged her to most of them away. " That's very true, we wouldn't want you to get into trouble with Max".
Thea then filled the box and sealed it and with important decisions to make as well as a shift to get through, she then bid farewell to Judy and Mabel.
" I'll see you both soon".
The Doctor then left and made her way to Sickbay.
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 29, 2020 0:48:51 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) - Commanding Officer's Office]Chuckling in the happy spirit that had taken hold in the room, Judy waved Thea goodbye, and then returned to her own work. The business of a Captain - like a First Officer - was never finished. The next day - mid-afternoon[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Ens. Mabel Henriksen - Commanding Officer's Office]Mabel had scheduled a meeting, yet again, between the new CO and the prospective XO. Once again, Mabel manned the antechamber, while Judy perused PADD after PADD of memos. The job came with its own paperwork, some of which had been on ice since Perry's injury. The load would stabilize, just as soon as she caught up on the classified info and worked through the backload. She was eager to take a breather from the catch-up work, and hoped for good news from Thea.
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Post by Thea Baker on Dec 29, 2020 10:41:15 GMT
[CO's Office - The Next Day] Having spent the previous evening celebrating both accepting her double promotion and the next step in their relationship. Thea was definitely in a very good mood as she approached Judy's office, particularly pleased with herself at what was hidden behind her doctors coat. Now that she had made her decision and to also surprise Judy. Thea had replaced her teal tunic with a command red one after leaving Sickbay and commended herself for being able to disguise what she had done. Arriving outside the office, Thea took a deep breath then entered once her chime had been acknowledged. Seeing Mabel in the antechamber, Thea smiled as she addressed her. " Hey Mabel, I have good news" she stated as she opened her doctors coat and made a don't say anything gesture. Leaving Mabel and the surprise to sink in, Thea continued towards Judy and stopped so Judy would see as she looked up. " Hey Judy, I'm here as arranged".
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 29, 2020 17:13:59 GMT
[Cmdr. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Ens. Mabel Henriksen - Commanding Officer's Office]Mabel looked at Thea with slight puzzlement. The way the CMO wrapped the coat around herself was evocative to the young woman of a would-be flasher, which just made no sense. Then, she saw the red collar, and everything made sense. She nodded, acknowledging the order to silence. Judy, for her part, looked up from the paperwork, saw the red collar, and quickly put two and two together. "The red suits you, Number One," she complimented, as she motioned for Thea to take the seat at the conference table across from her own.
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Post by Thea Baker on Dec 29, 2020 18:53:26 GMT
[CO's Office - Front Ear] Seeing Mabel's reaction alone was enough to know that she did the right thing. However when Judy looked up and realised before calling her Number One and telling her how it suited her, made Thea smile as she sat down as requested. " Thank you and I must admit, that it does and it only seemed fitting to wear this, now that I've made my decision".The new XO paused for a moment then continued. " Isaiah was supportive of it and he's also agreed to move in with me. Although there is one thing I would like to ask and that is for him to be the one to give me my new pip".
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 29, 2020 20:27:07 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) - Commanding Officer's Office]Judy smiled. It was good to see Thea embracing her new role, and the signs of the blossoming romance the young woman had with the science officer. "Well, Max pinned on my Commander pip, so it's only fair to let Isaiah do yours," she granted that request without hesitation. "As for moving in, that's something we need to discuss. You see, I'd rather stay in my current digs, if you and Isaiah wouldn't mind taking over what used to be the Captain's quarters."The two suites - the CO's and the XO's - were fundamentally very similar, other than personal mods that Judy and Max had made to their quarters, like the kitchen and the walk-in tub, so it just seemed more logical to send Thea into the suite previously occupied by Perry, and by Felicity before him.
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Post by Thea Baker on Dec 29, 2020 21:03:03 GMT
[CO's Office - Front Ear] " Thank you, it just felt fitting for him to do so as I got to do the same for him" Thea replied happily as Judy smiled and granted her only real request. Of course Isaiah didn't know anything about this just yet but still she looked forward to sharing that moment with him. When Judy then mentioned that they needed to discuss the subject of moving in. Thea listened as she explained why she'd rather stay in her existing quarters, if Thea and Isaiah wouldn't mind taking over the former Captain's quarters. Thea understood why Judy didn't want to move having visited her quarters before and didn't see a problem as they were essentially the same. " I understand completely and we can do that".
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 29, 2020 22:00:44 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) - Commanding Officer's Office]Judy nodded, clearly pleased that her relationship with her new First Officer was starting off well. It would take work to keep it that way, as with all personal and professional relationships, but it was always better to have a good starting point. "So that brings us to our first official order of business, which is letting the crew know that we're taking these positions. Do you have any thoughts?"Judy had every intention to make Thea a full partner in decision-making, starting with this small one.
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Post by Thea Baker on Dec 30, 2020 10:41:14 GMT
[CO's Office - Front Ear] Telling Isaiah that they would be moving into Perry's old quarters was likely to be very interesting. However in the grand scheme of things, it was only a minor detail as she was sure that they would settle there regardless, especially once she told him the reasons why. Still she looked forward to his reaction and showing him their new home later as Judy nodded and brought up their first official order of business. Thea appreciated why Judy wanted her input on this and when it came to the crew, she could also view it from a medical perspective. " I think we should make the announcement together, but make it more personal than simply sending it out via everyone's PADDs. Maybe some kind of meeting or better yet a celebration to thank everyone for all of their hard work and include any other promotions that are due?". Hearing the news in person did seem like the most logical step to take but at least she had shared her thoughts on the matter.
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 30, 2020 21:33:49 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) - Commanding Officer's Office]This was something Judy had to think about. It ran against her own nature to make a big spectacle with the promotion itself, and yet it was probably right for the crew, having gone through so much turbulence, to be made to feel included. "Yeah, you're right. Let's do that," she accepted, after a moment's pause. "We could hold the event in the park, bring out some catering from local businesses."With a graceful motion, she grabbed a PADD, and pulled up a list of pending promotions. "As for promotions, here's everyone who's coming up now. I think it'd be good to check with each of them that they're comfortable being honored publicly," she presented the PADD. The list contained three names: Baker, Thea (LCDR -> CMDR) Som, Kaya (PO1 -> CPO) Velal, Jovireh (CRWM -> PO3)
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Post by Thea Baker on Dec 31, 2020 11:25:00 GMT
[CO's Office - Front Ear] Having now shared her thoughts on how to announce the changes as well as acknowledging upcoming promotions. Thea knew that it likely wasn't the normal thing to do but if anyone deserved the chance to celebrate everything that had been achieved, it was this crew. When Judy then accepted the idea and suggested that they use the park and enlist the help of local businesses. Thea smiled and immediately thought of Peggy, Brooke and Leanna. " The park would be a great place to hold it and definitely we can. In fact I'll speak to Leanna and the others about it" Thea replied as Judy then pulled up the list of those due a promotion aside from herself. At the mention of speaking to them first rather than just surprise them. Thea agreed as the last thing she wanted was for anyone to be uncomfortable. " Good idea".
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 31, 2020 18:16:59 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) - Commanding Officer's Office]A broad smile came across Judy's aging features. "Well, that leaves just one thing to discuss, and that's what the invites will look like. I very deeply hate keeping secrets, even for however short a time, so what I'd like to do is let the crew know that we're the new command team, and invite them to celebrate their own accomplishments, in the same message. That way, we give them the personal touch in the form of the party in the park, and we're as direct with them as can be."After the confusion that had ensued from Captain Ellis's mysterious transfer, and Perry's arrival, even a few days of keeping a secret was too much for Judy's taste. "And, as a bonus, because our promotions will already be known, the others will get the attention they deserve."
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Post by Thea Baker on Jan 1, 2021 11:29:41 GMT
[CO's Office - Front Ear] Now that they had a plan of action and how they were going to go about it. Thea was certainly looking forward to not only organising it but also celebrating the crew as a whole. This party would likely be a great morale booster which would be good for all of them as well as involving those who also helped keep the station running. This was shaping up to be one hell of a celebration as Judy smiled and brought up the topic of the invitations. They were definitely an important aspect in all of this and Thea agreed with what Judy wanted to include in them. She was of the same belief when it came to keeping secrets depending on the circumstances but this way, the crew knew everything and the focus would be on them and not Thea or Judy. " I agree, it'll be better that way and exactly, I'd rather give them that attention rather than it be on us".
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jan 1, 2021 19:28:50 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) - Commanding Officer's Office]"Sounds like we have a plan. I'll have Mabel reach out to Som and Velal, you deal with the catering, and we'll make this thing happen," Judy said, with clear enthusiasm. "Now, off you go. You've got two jobs to do."Judy made a mental note to keep an eye on Thea, to make sure the young woman wasn't biting off more than she could chew. There were qualified people, both Judy herself and many medical personnel, who could help Thea shoulder the double load, if the new XO started to show signs of chafing under it.
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