Judith Eastman
Civilian
Grandma
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Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 3, 2021 21:32:50 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) - Commanding Officer's Office]Judy smiled. She hadn't had a true bureaucratic standoff in almost two years, since she took her last medical leave. She missed this game. "Look, we have a lot to discuss before I sign off on any of this, and I promised my daughter I'd spend today with her, so why don't we meet back up... maybe for lunch on Thursday at 1300, how about that?" she suggested, both as a grizzled paper-pusher and as a devoted mother. "I was just working out with her, as a matter of fact, when you came up here."Among the many pictures in Judy's office, there were several with Anna, her lookalike teenage daughter. The more the young woman had grown, the more she resembled a clone of her mother.
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Sven Aune
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Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief of Security. Combat Engineer
Species: Human
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Post by Sven Aune on Mar 3, 2021 21:41:19 GMT
|Eastman’s Office || Sherry X. |
Judy had the upper hand in this little standoff, and the old bat knew it. She had even picked a day that was far enough away to toss a small wrench into the works. But not so far off as to call in the big guns to move things along. And the offer of lunch was the sucker punch wrapped in the promise of a ham sandwich.
She checked her personal PADD. A formality. If she wanted the signature, she would have to make it work.
“Thursday is fine, but lets forgo lunch.”
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Judith Eastman
Civilian
Grandma
Posts: 2,593 Likes: 84
Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 3, 2021 21:52:23 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) - Commanding Officer's Office]If Judy had been displeased before, now she was truly offended, though she still didn't show it. Lunch was not an offer to be refused. "I do have to insist on lunch. That's the way we do business around here," she insisted. "As a matter of fact, the hubby and I have been teaching several members of my senior staff how to cook."Therein lay one of the great mysteries of Judy's existence: logically, she should've been plump, and yet she was quite slim, and about as fit as any sexagenarian. "I'll whip up something modest. No 12-course meals."That, evidently, was the most Judy would cede on this point.
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Sven Aune
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Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief of Security. Combat Engineer
Species: Human
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Post by Sven Aune on Mar 3, 2021 22:11:01 GMT
|Eastman’s Office || Sherry X.|
Oh, this woman was good. A true bureaucrat. Sherry kept her sugar sweet smile hitched on her face.
“Of course. I’ll have my assistant send you a list of my dietary restrictions. Well, I wouldn’t want to keep you from your daughter.” She stood and offered her hand for a departing shake.
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Sven Aune
Security & Tactical
[TI23]
Posts: 378 Likes: 23
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief of Security. Combat Engineer
Species: Human
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Post by Sven Aune on Mar 3, 2021 22:14:41 GMT
|Eastman’s Office || Sherry X.|
Oh, this woman was good. A true bureaucrat. Sherry kept her sugar sweet smile hitched on her face.
“Of course. I’ll have my assistant send you a list of my dietary restrictions. Well, I wouldn’t want to keep you from your daughter.” She stood and offered her hand for a departing shake.
Later, Captain Eastman would receive the list.
Gluten free Legume free Nightshade free Vegan Certified organic Hydroponic free Certified pesticide and herbicide free. Non-replicated Duty free Fair wage certified.
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Judith Eastman
Civilian
Grandma
Posts: 2,593 Likes: 84
Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 4, 2021 0:13:05 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) - Commanding Officer's Office]Judy gave another firm shake, and then headed home herself. Taking the Jeffries tube home, she got in just a little extra exercise, before hopping into her water shower. And then, she got back to being the good mom she prided herself on being, handily defeating her daughter in a game of Risk, and then allowing the teen to win a rematch. 2 hours later[NPC - PO3 Roland L. Jenkins - Commanding Officer's Office]Normally, Roland would've taken this list at face value, but he had been offended, the smell of cigarette smoke all but raping his nose, and so he intended to put up a little bit of a fight. Dear Sir/Ma'am,
It is my belief that the list you have sent, far from being genuine, is an insult towards my Captain. It is a laundry list of every conceivable dietary restriction, and a number of inconceivable ones - hydroponic free?! - that simply does not pass muster. Based on the food availability on this station, I am led to assume that your boss subsists on deck plating and cane sugar.
Kindly send back an honest list, or I will inform my boss accordingly, and the meeting may be cancelled.
Yours,
PO3 Roland Leeroy Jenkins, Office of Capt. Judy Eastman-Williams, PhD. Roland was absolutely in no mood for games.
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Sven Aune
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Post by Sven Aune on Mar 4, 2021 1:51:32 GMT
A message would return to Mr. Jenkins.
To whom this may concern, please see attached correspondence from Dr. Nmwada Kiryoshi
In the future, do not make assumptions about my employers medical conditions, and needs.
Consultation has been arranged and pending potential legal action based on discrimination.
J. Iwana ———————
Fw: J.Iwana@X.113-enterprise.aawbds Subject: Dietary restrictions.
To whom this may concern, Question may have arisen concerning my patients dietary restrictions. Due to Patient Privacy laws, I cannot go into the specifics of Miss X. Conditions. I have, however, have been given consent to explain the reasons for the dietary restrictions. Per Miss X. We are currently looking into homeopathic treatment options as opposed to synthetic pharmaceuticals. There is evidence that artificially grown and engineered plant materials have an adverse effects as oppose to plants grown in natural soils. Gluten, legumes and nightshades have also been shown to aggravate the condition and should be avoided.
I have developed a nutritional supplement that meets her needs. I was told that she has a stock that she has brought with her.
I however cannot account for her requests on the duty free nor the fair usage. That seems to be of personal preference. However, Please make all attempts to accommodate on the nutritional front. If that cannot be arranged, her assistant is willing to provide you with the supplemental paste.
Kindly,
Nmwanda Kiryoshi. MD. Harbor View Medical. Earth. Sacramento, CA. Ste 4500
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Re: NmwandaK@Harborviewmedical.org Subject: Sherry X. Dietary needs.
Dr. Kiryoshi, Question has arisen concerning my employers dietary needs. It seems that they do not take it seriously. Please provide an explanation.
Thank you.
J. Iwana.
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Judith Eastman
Civilian
Grandma
Posts: 2,593 Likes: 84
Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 4, 2021 3:01:30 GMT
[NPC - PO3 Roland L. Jenkins - Commanding Officer's Office]Homeopathy. Of course this lunatic was into pseudomedicinal nonsense. As a human himself, Roland hated his species' ability to dig up the stupidest ideas from its past and take them for a spin. Resisting the urge to mock it, he instead set it aside for the morning. The next morning [NPCs - Lt. j.g. Mabel Henriksen & PO3 Roland L. Jenkins - Commanding Officer's Office]Mabel was not so amused. In fact, she was quite upset. "You could've gotten us sued, Andy," she scolded, using the nickname only she, his bunkmate, and his mom used. "You're not getting promoted with all that kind of thinking."Roland looked sheepishly out there. "How do I make this right?" he asked. Mabel smirked. "Watch and learn."To whom it may concern,
I've been informed that communications were sent from this office that did not meet our standards of integrity and professionalism, concerning Ms. X's dietary restrictions. The individual responsible for that message has been suitably disciplined.
Sincerely,
Lieutenant j.g. Mabel Henriksen Executive Assistant to Capt. Judy Eastman-Williams She looked at Jenkins and winked. "Now, here's the masterstroke."She typed up another message, time-delayed to send in 4 hours, with the formatting of Judy's letterhead. {Click for Judy's letterhead} Dear Sherry X.
Unfortunately, my daughter Anna has an eye exam over our scheduled meeting. I'll have to delay, at least to Monday morning; I have an 8:30 available.
-J.E.W. The initials and the semicolon were both classic Judy-isms, and Mabel was very proud of herself. "You have the Captain's letterhead?" Roland asked, amazed. "You don't?" Mabel asked, equally amazed.
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Sven Aune
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Post by Sven Aune on Mar 4, 2021 15:17:49 GMT
| Guest quarters || Sherry X. | J. Iwana |
Jaylene held the PADD in her hands as the message came through. Her faced narrowed and she walked over to Sherry. "It appears that we've been snuffed."
Sherry took the PADD and looked at it. "Captain Eastman is a bureaucrat. That makes her highly predictable. She doesn't want anyone walking on her turf without her consent privilege."
"What do we do? The scientist will be here at the station before the meeting?"
"We pay them as usual. And we play Eastman's little game. If it helps the old crone to feel like she has some degree of petty power, then she can have that."
She tapped a reply.
That is completely understandable. Double bookings are bound to happen, especially when staff is improperly trained. I do hope that it is nothing serious.
8:30 sounds perfectly acceptable. I look forward to our meeting.
S.X.
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Judith Eastman
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Grandma
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Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 4, 2021 16:15:02 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) - Commanding Officer's Office]Judy was amused, seeing the correspondence and Mabel's cleverness, but chose not to add a response of her own. Monday would do just fine. That Monday morning[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) - Commanding Officer's Office]Judy was in the office bright and early on Monday, having her usual full docket. Especially with Harmon gone, she had much on her plate, and she adeptly juggled it all with a mother's gift for multitasking. Even as she was so busy, she was eminently presentable, with a crisp uniform (including the Captain's vest, having grown quite fond of it), her shoulder-length blonde locks neatly combed, and her spotless cat-eye bifocals. This was Judy in her classic - some might say iconic - look. In the antechamber, Mabel worked this morning shift as gatekeeper, looking immaculate herself.
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Sven Aune
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Post by Sven Aune on Mar 4, 2021 16:44:52 GMT
|Eastman's office || Sherry X.|
Sherry had arrived, at exactly 8:30 am on the following Monday. Today she wore a sleek pink dress that showed off her thin, fit trim. Matching high heels, and a matching pink clutch bag, adorned with a black silhouette of a poodle. A throwback to the 1950's but with a modern flair. Her black hair was held in place with a wide pink hair headband. Fingernails done in matching pink, yet French manicure style. Ready to do battle.
She smiled at Mable. "Hello, dear. I have an 8:30 with Captain Eastman."
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Judith Eastman
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Grandma
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 4, 2021 17:15:53 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Lt. j.g. Mabel Henriksen - Commanding Officer's Office]"She's waiting for you," Mabel answered cheerily, keeping her bubbly demeanor up even on a Monday morning. With the press of a button, the door to the Captain's office came open. "Good morning!" Judy called out from her desk, just as enthusiastic. Once Sherry was at the desk, Judy went straight for the jugular. "Here's the deal. I've been in the game for a long time, as you can tell. I know questionable shenanigans when I see them, and I'm not one to stand for them. Which means, for you, my dear, there are two ways you can play with: you can level with me, no secrets, no mishegoss, and I'll use my power to help you expedite the process, that's the easy way. The hard way is that you keep up the nonsense, and then I just can't trust you enough to expedite anything. And you know, the way Sh'rylon-Zhao[fn]New worldbuilding: The Virgin Ecospheres Act of 2284, known as the Sh'rylon-Zhao act after sponsors Totta Sh'rylon and Steve Zhao, is a cumbersome Federation law meant to protect the environments of planets with no intelligent life[/fn] works, we could be here for a few years. The choice is yours," she explained, calm, quiet, but deadly. Behind her, framed, were her diplomas for her degrees, indicating that she was a Civil Engineer. No one knew environmental bureaucracy better than that field.
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Sven Aune
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Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief of Security. Combat Engineer
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Post by Sven Aune on Mar 4, 2021 17:26:05 GMT
|Eastman's office || Sherry X. |
Sherry smiled, bright and lovely. "Everything is on the up and up. All the permits pulled, signed and ready to go. I'm an open book. Fire away."
She sat at the table. "I assume you have all the paperwork. I did leave it with you. If you need more time verify the credentials, by all means." She opened up her hand bag and pulled out a cellophane tube.
"I hope you don't mind, it's time for me to take my supplement." A visual reminder that, she could pull legal charges on her secretary. And though very little would come from it, it would eat into much of the Captain's already strained and thin time.
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Judith Eastman
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Grandma
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 4, 2021 17:43:17 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) - Commanding Officer's Office]Judy saw the supplement and read the warning, and yet she couldn't resist a barb. "Homeopathy, right?" she asked rhetorically. "I heard that stuff causes wrinkles."The Captain had relatively few wrinkles for her age, for one who hadn't had any outside tweaking done. She had authority to speak. "Now, I did look at your paperwork, and as you know, since Kerelia is under Starfleet custodianship under Title 5 of Sh'rylon-Zhao, you need me to sign off on a Section 2309(c) expedited review authorization. Otherwise, you need to go through Section 2309(a), which takes ages. Now, for me to sign off on a Section 2309(c) auth, I need to reason to believe that the project is valuable enough, and you and your team prudent enough, that no ill effects will befall the Kerelian ecosphere," Judy prattled off, with the rapid-fire chatter of a Manhattanite. "Let's start with 2309(c)ii, prudent team-members. What background do you have that makes me think you'll act prudently?" she asked.
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Sven Aune
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Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief of Security. Combat Engineer
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Post by Sven Aune on Mar 4, 2021 18:25:18 GMT
Eastman’s office
Sherry kept her smile. It was as predicted, Judy was going to drag this out. Well, if that’s the game she wanted to play, let her.
“Do you mean me, personally? Or the Contract of Expedition and Scientific inquiry?”
She placed the empty tube into her purse. “I’m merely the contract liaison. If you have a personal issue with the preservation of the ecology, I suggest you contact Doctor Herrold White. Director of Star Fleet Scientific Advancements, branch of historical preservation. All that information is, of course, listed in the contract point of contacts.”
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