<div class="floatleft">(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab153/karenJ1968/7f2f332d-2794-4d50-99eb-f0216e360058_zpsd2d36f6b.jpg)</div><br/><strong>Name:</strong>Captain Elena Williams<br/><strong>Location:</strong>Bridge<br/><strong>Time:</strong>Day 1, between 0915 and 0930<br/><br/>The quiet swish of the doors alerted the CO that she was not alone on the bridge.  She didnt turn, she knew who ever it was was meant to be here.  Security was tight getting on the ship, the crew would have to pass through a variety of checks before they stepped foot on the Zhukov.<br/><br/>When a deep male voice spoke she smiled a little,  “it's the best sight out there Commander” she said, turning to look at her XO.<br/><br/>“Welcome on board Commander, its a pleasure to have you with us.” She said, holding out her hand in a formal greeting.<br/><br/>A third soon joined them, a young ensign with long blonde hair, when she introduced herself Elena nodded at her, “Ensign, its a pleasure to have you here.” She began, remembering that this young woman was part android, she would be an interesting officer to watch.<br/><br/>The discussion turned back to Earth, floating in the view screen, “there are some amazing sights beyond our planet, but I never seem to grow tired of this one.” She said to the young Ensign.<br/><br/>Another officer joined them, it seemed only natural that they report to the bridge, all keen and eager<br/>to see where they would spend a majority of their time.  This officer had an air of arrogance with him, there was something about him that instantly put the CO's back up.  She would have to get to know him a bit more to see if his arrogance was a front or if it ran deep.<br/><br/>The way he spoke to the young Ensign did not put him in the Captain's favour either.  The young ensign had to be finding this hard without being bought up short in front of the CO and XO.  She would not say anything, but she would speak to Commander Kirk about it, it seemed they knew each other.<br/><br/>“Commander, welcome aboard” she said, her greeting slightly cooler than  it had been towards the other two.   She was about to speak once more when the Ensign spoke up.  Elena wanted to smile, but she contained her pleasure at the Ensign's words, she obviously knew her mind and herslef well.  The way she replied to the Commander made Elena think this young woman would be one to watch, she had a good future ahead of her.<br/><br/>“I do not think it is my place to give permission regarding the Ensign, she is her own person and knows what she wishes to do.  She is very capable of deciding this for herself.  If she wishes for your help then she will ask for it.” She said, glancing at Ensign Lister and the Chief of Operations, hoping he wasnt this...eager all the time.<br/><br/>“I would suggest you take this up later” she said to them both.  The doors swished and another Officer stepped out.  Elena smile at the Chief Engineer, taking the padd and glancing over its contents.  She nodded to herslef as she tapped some commands, signing off the work and authorising anything else the Lieutenant might need.<br/><br/>“Thank you Lieutenant and nice work.  We are expecting the rest of the crew by 1400.  We have a departure time of 1800.  I would like the ship ready to leave then, standard shake down.  I will expect all Senior staff in the meeting room at 1700 to discuss any problems, until that time I suggest you all get to know your departments and make sure they are ready for a 1800 departure” she said to them, “until then, dismissed.” She looked at Leta and gave her a wink, “the Chief of Science isnt on board yet Ensign, if you could check out the science department and begin to check the systems.  If you have any problems before his arrival, please don't hesitate to contact either myself or the XO.” She said, “thank you ladies and gentlemen” she dismissed them, moving to her Ready room.<br/><br/>“Number One, please join me.” She said over her shoulder to Commander Kirk.