Captain Mitchell found the very simple mission turning more complex by the minute. Computer malfunctions? Shielding issues? In the Neutral Zone? Not a good combination. He didn’t exactly find the fact that the ship’s computer relay systems seemed to be annoyed with the requests from the Chief Engineer.<br/><br/>=/\= We appreciate the shielding Lieutenant McGalleon. We’ll remain at yellow alert pending the results of diagnostics. Bridge out. =/\=<br/><br/>Airik looked to Lieutenant Teel with concern when requested to be relieved. “Permission granted, Lieutenant.” He turned to the Risan. “Commander Osiel, please take over Tactical.” They were in a rather sticky situation with shielding recently affected and not having a Chief Tactical Officer. “Continue to monitor the shielding.”<br/><br/>Airik moved back over to the command chair. As he sat, he rubbed his fingers on his right hand. His knuckles began to feel stiff and achy. Not a time for him to feel the results of living 215 years.<br/>