Refreshed after a very quick stop in his quarters, Val exited the turbolift.  The Andorian would not usually go to the bridge but given the tragedy that had happened with the CSO, he had to confirm who he was to report to.  Perhaps he would get lucky and they would give him the rest of the day off...  Fat chance, he had done no more or less than anyone else aboard and things still had to get done.<br/><br/>He clasped his hands loosely behind his back and walked calmly down to the command chair, a respectful and professional distance away.  Waiting until the Captain acknowledged him somewhat he started quietly,  "Sir, forgive my interruption.  In all of the excitement I am unaware of who has been elevated to direct the Science department.  I ask because I have not been assigned a regular duty schedule yet, I was being assigned as needed from project to project."