Effective Immediately (Preflight)

Vas could hear Riley calling over the intercom, the cargo bay door was closed, Yasmina was moved, all other doors locked. Working double time to make sure everything was secure and checking twice he padded past Marisol and Adler on his way to the bridge. They both looked somewhat sullen but it was hard to tell if it was from a chewing out of having their personal spaces up ended.

“Shut the door,” she ordered, once the crew chief had shown his face on the bridge. “Wait -- “ she peered behind him warily. “Where’s Edwards?”

“Helping Yazmina settle into her new accommodations.” Jat said shutting the door.

“Good. Keller won’t be joining us and for reasons I’m not at liberty to discuss I have certain responsibilities, which means I don’t have time to do my job and your job. I need this ship back in order yesterday, am I clear on that?”

“Yes Lieutenant.” Vas said stiffly. Sure he had a billion questions but she did just after all say she wasn’t at liberty to say. Not much he could do about that.

“That means you’re in charge of the crew. No more independent contractors. Well, except for Adler. Chavez will be professional, and you *will be* professional, is *that* clear?”

“Of course Lieutenant.” He said cooly. Sure there had been minor shenanigans but he followed orders and treated everyone equally. He also chewed them out equally when brain cells were in short supply.

“I want the entire crew in the galley 2000 Hours for a staff meeting. Passengers are to stay in their rooms for the duration. We have changes that will be implemented immediately,” she replied, handing him a clipboard containing a typed outline of new procedures. Her expression didn’t change as he read down the list of rules which would be implemented moving forward.

Vas looked down the list. He schooled his face to not frown at Marisol being put back under his authority. That was going to be fun. Most of it was to ensure accountability for everyone's section of the ship. Vas wasn’t questioning it, it was Riley's right to do so. It just could be seen as - well he didn’t know the full story so he couldn’t right say it was excessive or not. “I’ll have this squared and everyone rounded up a 2000 for a staff meeting.” He affirmed.

“I expect blowback, usually there is grumbling when belts are tightened, I don’t care how you keep morale up, but I don’t want it involving parties on the top of this ship where some fool can up and break his neck. Any word on Gil or Haddie?”

“I’ll put a complaint box in the airlock.” Vas said in a humorous tone. “Just showed back up. Put them straight to work. Greenleaf has plenty of places where they can R&R without pinching the purse. Also … I know it’s crazy right now but … am I still cleared for that personal day on Greenleaf? It doesn't matter when.” Not that he thought she would re-neg on it but but if she needed him here, he was here.

She shot him a quick exasperated glance. “Ship comes first.” She told him, tapping the back of the clipboard. “I’m not babysitting. If you can afford the day, take the day. Get familiar with the new rules. We have some cargo being delivered that I want you to see too. You remember what I said about the cargo bay?”

“Until further notice no one except the Crew Chief is allowed in the cargo bay.” Vas repeated. “It’ll be all squared before then.” Vas assured.

“I don’t want you talking about what we’re transporting, is that clear also? It’s on a need to know basis, and right now, no one on this gorram ship needs to know.”

“Yes Lieutenant.” Vas nodded. With the cargo bay restricted it would be easier keeping a lid on anything they would be moving. He just hoped maybe he would hear the full story after the dust settled.

“Why are you still here?” She asked with a dismissive wave of her hand. “Go secure the new cargo, and make sure people are doing what needs done.”

“On it Lieutenant!” Vas said heading out to work out a new schedule.

“And find Valari, tell him his ass should be on the bridge.”