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McKnight walked over to the view screen by Lieutenant Nickels. Nickels was sitting there, leaning back in his chair, eyes closed. Nickels was a good-looking young man, short but thick dark hair, a strong face, in excellent shape. He kept his physical body well-trained. The captain knew that Nickels could see him through the visual equipment on the bridge, that he saw the video screen in his own mind, and did not require and manual communication with the captain. Nevertheless, the captain signaled him silently to open his eyes and to speak aloud. A moment later, Lieutenant Nickels sat upright, swiveled his chair around, and looked at Captain McKnight.
The captained sensed an inward sigh from the lieutenant, which was again quickly suppressed, before the young man opened his mouth and gestured at the view screen in front of his chair. He then spoke with a clear, deep, perfect voice.