<Lt. Commander Max Mortimer, Main Bridge>

[OK, I forgot to post the message where Mortimer left the bridge. He is currently in the Officer's Lounge, but Lt. Cmdr. Storm has just spoken to him. Therefore, let's assume that the bridge time is currently 1915, while the 'officers lounge' thread is set 15 minutes in the future, starting at 1930]

(Storm)"Mr. Mortimer,  Get me a complete rundown of  each sections operational status"

A weary Mortimer looks at Storm with bloodshot eyes. It's been a long day....

"My shift has just finished, sir. I'm handing over to Ensign Jones"
[I'll run Ensign Jones as a 'temporary' PC. When Lt. MacDougall turns up, he can kick Jones off the console and take over]

"Ensign, get Lt. Cmdr. Storm a rundown of each sections operational status"

"Yes, Sir", replies Jones, "Ops to all departments. Please report your status"
[I suggest that each department head replies to me via e-mail, then I can compile a report for Ensign Jones to reply]