Judith Eastman
Civilian
Grandma
Posts: 2,593 Likes: 84
Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
|
Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 7, 2021 15:15:25 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Commanding Officer's Quarters]The suggestion of surgery amused the older couple, who both had experience with surgery (mostly on her). "Honestly, they need a coach transplant," Max opined. "12 years is long enough.""12 years is long enough in any job. At that point, odds are you've run out of motivation and ideas, and it's just about time to let someone else have at it," Judy added. "Much more so when you're not bringing results."
Tag Isaiah Quinn , Thea Baker
|
|
Isaiah Quinn
Science
[TI36]
Posts: 1,153 Likes: 57
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief Science Officer
Species: Human
|
Post by Isaiah Quinn on Jun 8, 2021 5:33:57 GMT
[CO's Quarters, Front Ear Station ] Isaiah listened as the conversation shifted towards the team. He shook his head. "Sounds to me like they'll have a hard time trying to get someone to do either job," he commented in regards to either a doctor or a coach. It was true that after so many seasons of mediocrity or less, it was time to give someone else a go at it. "Of course, I can't think of anyone that would be able to work such a miracle. That is unless you're interested." The scientist's last statement had been directed towards Judy. "I mean... if anyone could turn them around...."
Tag: Thea Baker, Judith Eastman (& Max)
|
|
Thea Baker
Command
[TI12]
Posts: 1,448 Likes: 46
Rank: Captain
Position: Commanding Officer
Species: Human
|
Post by Thea Baker on Jun 8, 2021 6:37:36 GMT
[CO's Quarters - Front Ear] With Thea only being a recent convert to the Knicks and still trying to understand the finer details with the fandom. The Doctor listened with some amusement as Max suggested that the team needed a coach transplant. Although when Judy made her comments, it was easy to make the comparison with their current command roles. That was something she could understand more as Isaiah seemed to be in agreement, before making his own suggestion that Judy be the one to coach the Knicks. Seeing his point, Thea could easily see Judy whipping the team into shape and turning them into winners. " That's not a bad idea and agreed".
Tag Isaiah Quinn Judith Eastman
|
|
Judith Eastman
Civilian
Grandma
Posts: 2,593 Likes: 84
Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
|
Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 8, 2021 20:03:09 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Commanding Officer's Quarters]Judy burst out with very loud laughter at the notion of herself coaching the Knicks. She was clearly immensely amused. "Well, she coached Anna's pee-wee basketball team," Max recalled, sending his wife into another fit of laughter. "They don't keep score at that level, but her kids won every time," he added. She composed herself, adjusting her glasses, which had come askew. "I suppose coaching little four-year-olds is qualification enough for the NBA. It certainly prepared me for this job," she joked, punctuating with another giggle.
Tag Isaiah Quinn, Thea Baker
|
|
Isaiah Quinn
Science
[TI36]
Posts: 1,153 Likes: 57
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief Science Officer
Species: Human
|
Post by Isaiah Quinn on Jun 9, 2021 18:11:09 GMT
[CO's Quarters, Front Ear Station ] Isaiah smiled. He was actually intrigued though not surprised that Judy had actually taken on coaching duties once before, even if it was for her daughter's pee-wee basketball team. "Well, there's precedent," Isaiah said pointing out the history. "And I'd hope that the state of this station shows that you can turn around a tough situation with the best of them." He had been referencing the state of the station when he first came aboard. Sure, there had been quite a bit of turnover at the top spot since that time, but Judy had been a consistent staple sense that time. Undoubtedly she was due a great deal of the credit. "And as you can see, you definitely have two ringing endorsements right here," Isaiah said with a smile, speaking of himself and Thea.
Tag: Thea Baker , Judith Eastman (& Max)
|
|
Thea Baker
Command
[TI12]
Posts: 1,448 Likes: 46
Rank: Captain
Position: Commanding Officer
Species: Human
|
Post by Thea Baker on Jun 9, 2021 18:40:06 GMT
[CO's Quarters - Front Ear] Judging by Judy's response, the CO obviously found the whole idea, extremely amusing and yet it was Max who told them about her previous experience. That wasn't surprising at all, which only made Thea wonder what sort of Mother she would be when her and Isaiah had children. Even when she joked about how it had prepared her for this job. " Exactly there is and you certainly do" she added in agreement with what Isaiah had said. Felicity had started the turnaround with this station and now her and Judy were getting to continue that. So ultimately anything could be achieved, even coaching a basketball team.
Tag Isaiah Quinn Judith Eastman
|
|
Judith Eastman
Civilian
Grandma
Posts: 2,593 Likes: 84
Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
|
Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 9, 2021 22:16:00 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Commanding Officer's Quarters]"She used to be an expert at turning projects around, back in the Corps of Engineers," Max recalled. "The CoE had some projects running years behind schedule, billions of credits over budget, and part of my job was to get them in order. There are a few folks back there who are hoping, now that I've worked my magic here, that I'll come back, but that's not really on the table."Judy acknowledged her reputation in the CoE, but she clearly thought it was overblown in some circles. "At the end of the day, whether you're cleaning up a station or fixing a tunnel that was bored at a slant - I've seen two of those, by the way; whatever it is, you need a good team with you, which is to say, I'll coach the Knicks if you two will join my staff."
Tag Isaiah Quinn, Thea Baker
|
|
Isaiah Quinn
Science
[TI36]
Posts: 1,153 Likes: 57
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief Science Officer
Species: Human
|
Post by Isaiah Quinn on Jun 12, 2021 4:49:21 GMT
[CO's Quarters, Front Ear Station ] Isaiah could see that Judy clearly had a reputation of working miracles and righting ships. It wasn't a mystery why she'd been sent here. As she mentioned that the only way she'd coach the Knicks was if both Thea and Isaiah had come along as part of her staff, the scientist seemed to ponder the proposal. "You know, it'd almost be worth it to see you pull it off and bring the city a championship," he said with a smile. He looked over at Thea. "Of course, this is something I certainly couldn't decide unilaterally. What do you think, Thea?"
Tag: Thea Baker , Judith Eastman (& Max)
|
|
Thea Baker
Command
[TI12]
Posts: 1,448 Likes: 46
Rank: Captain
Position: Commanding Officer
Species: Human
|
Post by Thea Baker on Jun 12, 2021 8:35:44 GMT
[CO's Quarters - Front Ear] Hearing about Judy's Engineering background was no surprise if Thea, really thought about it and her words about having a good team with you was something else that Thea could relate to. She wouldn't of gotten this far without being part of a team, whether leading it or otherwise. So when Judy then told them that she would only coach the Knicks, if Thea and Isaiah helped her. Well again it wasn't a complete shock as Isaiah answered her and then asked Thea's opinion. Of course this might not happen but it was good to have the opportunity to consider it. " I think it would be a good learning experience and certainly worth it like you said, to see how we could pull it off".
Tag Isaiah Quinn Judith Eastman
|
|
Judith Eastman
Civilian
Grandma
Posts: 2,593 Likes: 84
Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
|
Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 14, 2021 3:08:35 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Commanding Officer's Quarters]"Well, I suppose it's settled, then," Judy joked. "Mabel can take over as Captain. She does so much of your work already," Max added, in the usual teasing tone. "That she does."As Judy chomped down on another jalapeño popper, a thought came to Max's head. "Have either of you picked up an assistant?" he asked, knowing just how much mileage Judy got out of Mabel, and now Jenkins.
Tag Isaiah Quinn , Thea Baker
|
|
Isaiah Quinn
Science
[TI36]
Posts: 1,153 Likes: 57
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief Science Officer
Species: Human
|
Post by Isaiah Quinn on Jun 14, 2021 7:04:49 GMT
[CO's Quarters, Front Ear Station ] It seemed they had reached a consensus about their future plans. Isaiah was pretty certain that the station would be in capable hands if they were left in Mabel's hands. Having worked so closely with Judy, she undoubtedly would have picked up a great deal by this time. Max then asked another question, one that Isaiah had to admit, he certainly hadn't considered. He looked over at Thea to see if she had done any thinking in that direction as well. "I can't say that I have," Isaiah confessed. "Lt. Shavan is hands down my number two in the department, but that's hardly the same thing.""What about you, hon?" Isaiah asked Thea. "Have any candidates in mind for an assistant or a yeoman?"
Tag: Thea Baker , Judith Eastman (& Max)
|
|
Thea Baker
Command
[TI12]
Posts: 1,448 Likes: 46
Rank: Captain
Position: Commanding Officer
Species: Human
|
Post by Thea Baker on Jun 14, 2021 7:49:35 GMT
[CO's Quarters - Front Ear] Even though Judy joked about the matter being settled and with Max teasing about Mabel taking over as Captain. The idea itself wasn't completely outside the realm of possibility, even if it was relegated to nights like this. However when Max then asked if either of them had picked up an assistant, it was a question that she could answer both Max and her boyfriend after Isaiah had admitted that he hadn't, before mentioning Shavan and asking her if she had any candidates in mind. " I do, her name is Andila who came highly recommended from Miss Jem Sparkles herself. I'm meeting her tomorrow as she's just returned from Argellia Nine after taking some family time. From what I've read and heard so far, I think she's going to be perfect".
Tag Isaiah Quinn Judith Eastman
|
|
Judith Eastman
Civilian
Grandma
Posts: 2,593 Likes: 84
Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
|
Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 15, 2021 4:54:23 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Commanding Officer's Quarters]"I look forward to meeting her," Max said. With his tendency to visit Judy in her office, he'd met all sorts of people already. "You know, Isaiah, if you do want an assistant, a sidekick, you could look into picking up an intern. The Academy has a lovely program that lets you pick up a little Cadet to put through the paces of real service. I've had... gosh, must be at least a dozen different interns, maybe 20, over the years."She ran a hand through her hair. "I'm so old!"Judy sounded more amused by her advanced years than anything else, as she thought back on all the interns she'd had.
Tag Isaiah Quinn , Thea Baker
|
|
Isaiah Quinn
Science
[TI36]
Posts: 1,153 Likes: 57
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief Science Officer
Species: Human
|
Post by Isaiah Quinn on Jun 15, 2021 18:46:40 GMT
[CO's Quarters, Front Ear Station ] Isaiah listened as Thea mentioned someone named Andila whom Jem had recommended. He searched his mind trying to recall if he'd crossed paths with her before, but nothing immediate seemed to spark his memory. Still, he chuckled a bit. "Be sure that you run them through the paces of telling me that you're going to be working late," Isaiah teased. "There is a skill in delivering such news that shouldn't be taken for granted."He then heard Judy suggest that Isaiah possibly consider taking on an intern. "An cadet as an intern? All the way out here?" he asked. He pondered it for a moment. "I guess I could give it some thought. Whereas the fleet is clearly better off with you having done so, I'm not sure it's wise to pass on all my by habits to those up and coming."
Tag: Thea Baker , Judith Eastman (& Max)
|
|
Thea Baker
Command
[TI12]
Posts: 1,448 Likes: 46
Rank: Captain
Position: Commanding Officer
Species: Human
|
Post by Thea Baker on Jun 15, 2021 19:18:01 GMT
[CO's Quarters - Front Ear] " Me too and she's a Civilian, so it'll be nice to have a different perspective" Thea answered Max, already thinking about meeting Andila and introducing to everyone, especially Isaiah. Although did grin as her boyfriend chuckled and teased her about it. " She used to work for Jem Sparkles, so I think she'll be teaching me skills".Her tone was playful as Judy spoke to Isaiah about the possibility of him taking a Cadet as an assistant. It was her turn to tease him after his response. " I don't know, there's nothing wrong with your habits".
Tag Isaiah Quinn Judith Eastman
|
|