But it comes at a time of great uncertainty about the agency's ability to handle its current tasks, let alone take on a new one.

Then he abandoned that indulgence and went back to his current tasks.

This means a team cannot obtain a new mission unless the current task is complete.

"You need to be properly reprogrammed for your current task."

They tend to focus on the final product rather than the current task.

Finished with his current task, he turned to face Crusher.

When I've finished my current task, you must tell me what happened.

He ordered a full diagnostic of the system, then returned to his current task.

Quickly dispensing with her current tasks, she moved to their table at first opportunity.

This might also include the character's current task or quest.