As the Admiral and the CAG* talked, Allan saw Martha hunkering down in her seat.<br/><br/><em>Never easy being the new guy,</em>he thought, recollecting on his times aboard the<em>Streaker</em>, the<em>Rodger Young</em>, and now the<em>Agronev</em>.  The last change had been the hardest, though - before, he'd only had to answer to the captain of the ship - now, he had at least three people to answer to, as well as a couple extra higher ranking officers.  Sympathizing, he nudged her shoulder and asked:<br/><br/>"Are you okay?"<br/><br/><br/>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`<br/><br/>CAG = Commander Air Group.