The naval officer scowled a bit, but nodded.  "Very well.  But I'd like to get my team aboard, 'Katie'."  He gestured at several naval officers and NCOs nearby, as he said her name with a bit of a snide tone.  "The sooner we can get settled in, the sooner I can brief them about their roles."<br/><br/>One of the junior officers (a tall, lanky human male with a slightly tanned complexion and sandy hair) in the group gave Katie a lopsided smile, and a nod, then went back to reading from a tablet computer.  A senior NCO sighed softly and shook his head without looking up.  The more senior officer gave them both an odd look, then turned back to Katie.  "Weren't you going to check on us boarding?"