Settling In...

His first few hours onboard the Nike were actually spent righting what was supposed to be his office. There were so many priority areas onboard the Nike that small offices and rooms were going to be a long way down on the to-do list.

Looking around the bare, yet neater space, Joe knew that he needed to add some personal touches to the room. It always made him feel a bit more homey and he was sure it helped those who came to visit feel the same way, or so he liked to think. There would definitely be time for that soon. First, he needed to see where he was needed first. He had already 'logged' in his arrival when he transported onboard and knew that if any of the senior staff wanted to speak with him, they would let him know. Considering how things looked, he knew the senior staff would be extremely busy at the moment.

Sitting down on the newly righted chair, Joe began to scan the messages that were already been filtered in his direction. Requests to schedule appointments, orders by some senior officers to seek counseling. He had his work cut out for him, that much was for sure. After setting up a few appointments for the next few days, Joe leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes and allowed himself to remember.

He could still see the fiery explosions as though they had happened yesterday. He had hardly imagined what devestation he would find when he had arrived to help on the mining planet. Seeing all the destruction on the Nike was like re-opening an old wound. Joe's heart ached for the brother he had lost all those years ago. With a sigh he opened his eyes and looked up at the ceiling.

"What a day," he whispered. "Please let me find the words to help these people," it was a whispered prayer to the cosmos. He only hoped he would be able to make a difference. So much loss. So much hurt. Joe knew that he could never be prepared for what was likely to come, but to help ease his own mind, he entered into a few moments of quiet, meditative reflection. It wouldn't surprise him if someone came 'knocking' on his door so soon.

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