<strong>Karen</strong><br/><strong>Room</strong>: Helm, Captain's chair<br/><strong>Tag</strong>: Open<br/><strong>What</strong>: Still checking up and assigning instructions.<br/><hr/><div class="floatright">(http://oi47.tinypic.com/2yu12cm.jpg)</div>As Karen sat in the command chair, the soft leather up against her back and her jean clad legs crossed in a relaxing manner at mid thigh, she turned her head to glance over at the green skinned Dee as the alien addressed her.  Not listening at first, Karen fought back the need to roll her eyes at the attire that Dee was wearing.  It wasn't that the captain thought it was inappropriate or anything, in fact Karen thought Dee looked quite nice in all her 'outfits'.  What Karen was a little jealous about was how feminine the green alien was without trying.  She thought that she herself usually came across too strong and authoritative which would give off a not-so-feminine mood.  The fact that the alien's rather abundant bosom outsized her own was only additional weight on her nerves.  Regardless of her slight jealously, Karen eyed up the woman curiously as she listened.  Waiting for the girl to finish, the captain responded,<strong>"Well good...that ammo should be quite useful.  Think you can show that to Raze after this little adventure is over?  Hopefully one of you can replicate that for us all sooner or later."</strong>The second part of Dee's words made her a little nervous and she rose an eyebrow in speculation,<strong>"Hm...a little white orb with a button and we have no idea what it does...great.  Tell you what, keep it ready for when we board but don't use it unless everyone has cover..I'd hate to see this thing ruin all our preparation.  And somehow I'd doubt it has anything to do with...flatulence."</strong><br/><br/>After sitting and turning her attention to Zoe as the AI woman offered her a bow, Karen simple sighed.  The robot had been doing that bow the entire time she had know it, a little over five years, and despite the fact that she had instructed Zoe to stop it the AI always offered the bow when Karen entered a room.  It wasn't exactly annoying to Karen, but it did make her feel out of place.  Regardless, as Zoe informed her of the condition of the ship, Karen rolled her eyes.  She had known that answer to her own question before asking it, but she had been hoping she'd been wrong.  Once Zoe moved off to speak with Raze, she glanced over to the AI once more,<strong> "..and make sure he's got a plan of action this time in case it's all robots inside that craft.  We don't want a repeat of what happened on the Poseidon.  I need details on who is going aboard and who is staying here for when the time comes."</strong><br/><br/>Regardless as Zoe connected her to Zac, Karen leaned forward in her chair to speak to the engineer through the com built into her chair.  At first as Zac started saying she could start the engines her heart lifted in her chest, but it fell just as quickly as she realized the man was being sarcastic..as he usually was.  She couldn't help but offer a grin between thin lips as she heard the man yelp on the other end of the line, presumably due to something hurting him.<strong>"Just give me the short version...need any help down there too?  I want to be ready to move as soon as possible here."</strong>Already she was betting the man would be too proud to ask for it, but she offered the help anyway.<br/><br/>As she finished speaking with Zac and waited for his response she glanced over momentarily at Carson as the pilot replied to her earlier question.<strong>"Good, I want a path set up to go before Zac finishes with that engine."</strong>From personal experience with the man Karen knew he'd probably already prepared such actions or at the very least was nearly done.  However, the relaxed manner in which he seemed to be sitting while nodding off didn't give her much confidence.<strong>"Oh, and after you finish that see where the best nearby spaceport would be to refill.  I think we're running low."</strong><br/><br/>Finally, noticing Sybella enter, Karen didn't seem to notice her too much.  For the moment she was busy and didn't need to worry about taking care of the medical lab.  And beside, the blue haired girl almost always was on top of that anyway.  Regardless, she let Sybella talk with Carson for now without disturbing her.