City Watch HQ - Coco District

[Dameia Gallagher]

:: Dameia enters the station and shows her ID to the officer at the door ::

Lt. Dameia Gallagher
Badge ID: CCW280967
Chiba District

"I'm here to see Commander Vymes."

[Corporal Nobei Knobs]

The officer squinted to try and read the identification card before it was taken away. Eyes scrunching, Corporal of twenty years Nobei Knobs asked:

“If I may inquire for security purposeswhy exactly would you like to see, Commander Vymes?”

[Dameia Gallagher]

:: Dameia hands Knobs a large folder with the official Coruscant City Watch seal stamped on it ::

"My transfer papers and file."

:: she looks around the station as he inspects it ::

[Corporal Nobei Knobs]

He dabbed his thumb against the tip of his tongue and began to flick through the file. It was a hefty thing, quite a lot of paperwork within.

“Ohhh… Chiba District,” he cooed, almost appreciatively.

Nobei then asked, making idle and perhaps annoying conversation, “What’s it like over there, then?”

[Dameia Gallagher]

"Not to be rude, but Vymes is expecting me. Could you tell him I'm here?"

[Commander Zemil Vymes]

I opened my office door, taking quick strides into the main area as I approached another desk, rifling through assorted datapads.

"Nobbei, Brielle's waiting on the forensics on the Inska case. Get those samples upstairs before she comes down here and raises hell."

I paused, looking behind Nobbei, at the visitor.

"Lieutenant Gallagher?"

[Corporal Nobei Knobs]

“Er-ah… yes sir.”

The Corporal bundled up the things in his arms and edged sideways to get out from behind the desk and move towards the stairs. Before he alighted the steps, he looked back and mouthed a ‘good luck’ at Dameia, then trundled on to find Officer Acaana.

[Dameia Gallagher]

"Yes Sir."

:: Gallagher nods, and places her sidearm on the desk next to the large folder without prompting. It was standard issue in the Chiba District, but would have to be traded in or re-coded for Coco District ::

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[Commander Zemil Vymes]

I snatched up the file I was looking for, gave it a cursory glance, then tucked it under my arm. My eyes traced to Lt. Gallagher's, then to her sidearm, which I picked up. On course of habit, I pulled back the power unit casing, peered inside to confirm it was empty, and eyed the engaged safety interlock before slamming the weapon's breach closed.

"Right. You'll want to speak to Corporal Sanger, in the armory. I'll sign the release."

Walking briskly back to my office, I shifted the cigar held in my teeth.

"Come with me, Lieutenant."

[Dameia Gallagher]

:: follows him into his office ::

[Dan the Man]

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[Commander Zemil Vymes]

"Before I open this file, is there anything you'd like to tell me in advance? Anything I'd like to hear first, instead of waiting to read it later?"

It was standard operating procedure, and designed to keep applicants like Gallagher on her toes. I'd read her file twice through yesterday anyways, but she didn't know that.

[Dameia Gallagher]

:: Dameia looks him straight in the eye, respectfully ::

"No sir."

[Commander Zemil Vymes]

I let my withering stare linger on her for another second or two.

"Alright. Have a seat."

With that, I began to flip through the file.

"You were medically discharged from Chiba district, a year and a half ago. I assume your physical rehab has gone well?"

[Dameia Gallagher]

:: She sits, instinctivley flexing the fingers of her right hand ::

'"I'm alot better now."

[Commander Zemil Vymes]

"Unprovocated assault on an officer...suspect not found...hmm..."

I scanned over reports I'd already read.

"All your evaluations have been positive since, so I'd be inclined to agree."

Continuing to browse, I paused after a few seconds.

"Now you're requesting patrol duty in Coco district?"

[Dameia Gallagher]

"Yes Sir. Coco seems like a good place to start again."

[Commander Zemil Vymes]

I closed the file.

"And not Chiba?"

Leaning back in my chair, I chewed on the end of my cigar a bit.

[Dameia Gallagher]

:: Dameia tries to put on her best poker face, but her tone is somber ::

"My partner died in Chiba, Sir. So did I."

[Commander Zemil Vymes]

I paused, hanging on her words. It was as good an explanation as any.

"Nobody will blame you for that choice."

Puffing my cigar, I leaned forward, tossing the file aside.

"You could've taken the force's disability package and retired early. Instead, you throw yourself back in the mix. I haven't decided if that's dedication or something else. You've got enough credentials so far to earn the benefit of the doubt, but I'll tell you this:

Coco is a rougher rise than Chiba, and I need cops who can keep their heads. I'm assigning you to work the north sector beat. I'll be with you for the first two weeks."

[Dameia Gallagher]

:: Her expression eased into a smile. For a man like Vymes, that was a compliment ::

[Commander Zemil Vymes]

"Unless there's anything else, don't forget to speak to Corporal Sanger. He'll need to either re-reg your sidearm, or you can draw another from the armory."

Extinguishing my cigar, I allowed a nod.

"Get a few hours shut-eye this afternoon. We'll begin patrol at 1900."

[Dameia Gallagher]

"Thanks, Commander."

:: she picks up her sidearm and exits the office ::