The transporter hummed and buzzed for a moment longer and finally released it's occupant.  The padd in her hand beeped almost as she stepped off the platform. Looking down she found that she'd had a message waiting for her arrival....informing her that there was a senior staff meeting in the Observation Lounge.....now.  Alyssa huffed out some air, nodded at the Transporter Operator and fairly ran from the room.  The Observation Lounge wasn't terribly far away and she was able to cover the distance fairly quickly, even carrying her duffel bag.<br/><br/>Pausing outside, she dropped her bag on the floor and gathered herself.  She tugged downward on her tunic and stepped up to the door, causing it to swish open.  Hardly an auspicious start to things....but it is was it is.  Northrop stepped inside and came to attention, "Captain Mitchell....I apologize for my late arrival to the meeting.  I only just arrived aboard ship.  Please pardon the interruption."