**"Listen, Lt. Slick... I'm not really that good at couching things, so here's this...

When I leave the ship, weird as it is, you are the next in line for command. Now as the Tactical Officer of this ship I think that is a big mistake, considering your pansy nature and all... so I'm suspending your command authority, effective immediately, which leaves Lt. Trickowski in charge while I'm away.

Now... when I get back I'm going to check the ship's logs and if I see even a hint of disrespect for Trick, or any glumness or sourpuss-type activity, I will fill your helmet with pain the likes of which you have never known or dared to imagine.

Am I making myself clear, lieutenant?"**

**"yes, uh... copy that."**