Star Trek: Maverick_ RPG *Positions always open!*

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*Sickbay*

Patton nods slowly and automatically places a protective hand over her abdomen.

Capt. Patton: Yes, Doctor... I'm fine. But Alex... *trails off*

*Barclay's Quarters*

Reg was enjoying some well-deserved snogging with Kezi when his discarded combadge goes.

Engineering: *over comm* Engineering to Lieutenant Barclay, you're needed in Sickbay A.S.A.P.

Lt. Barclay: S-sickbay? Huh... I'd b-better go...

*Sickbay*

Barclay and two other engineers make their way past the injured to Dr. Rii and a prone Android.

Lt. Barclay: Did y-you call for Engineering?

Dr. Rii: Yes, about damn time! Doctor Lennox is losing fluids, and cybernetics are far beyond my expertise...

Reg goes to one knee and runs an Engineering tricorder over Lennox. The pinkish liquid was soaking through the doctor's lab coat but other than that...

Lt. Barclay: It's n-not that serious... No vital systems a-are damaged. I'll need ten kilograms of bio-polymer t-to seal the outer layer... His regenerative systems s-should take care of any internal d-damage. Doctor Lennox is very advanced...

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*Sickbay*

Lennox regains consciousness as Barclay is sealing the wound in his chest. He sits up adbruptly and looks around sickbay, which is still in chaos. He instinctively feels where the hole in his chest had been and then sees Riddle in the biobed next to him.

Lennox: How many injured?
Verrik: Eight total.
Lennox: What is Riddle's condition?
Rii: He lost a lot of blood but should recover just fine.


Kezi enters sickbay a few minutes after Reg in case of corpses or some other need for a forensic scientist. And Lennox springs off the table to help his fallen comrades, even though he himself isn't entirely repaired yet, he feels that his job takes first priority.

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*Sickbay*

Dr. Lennox back on his feet, Barlcay and his Engineers step out of the way. Reg spots Kezi and goes over.

Lt. Barclay: K-kezi... Apparently there was a p-phaser fight in here...

On the other side of Sickbay, Katian was standing near the storage unit to keep out from underfoot. Relief washed over her when Lennox regained consciousness. Watcing him fall under phaser fire was almost too much to take...

A rustling, followed by a soft cooing, startled Kati. The purple creature poked its head out from a shipment of hyposprays. It squeaked when it spotted Kati and ran to her feet.

Katian: *softly* Hello again...

Patton left Riddle in the EMH's photon hands (against her wishes) and began coordinating with Lt. Shashar about the attack.

Capt. Patton: Lieutenant, get your people to contact the 'Base and Starfleet HQ. I want to know all there is to know about this so called 'Doctor.'

Lt. Cmdr. Shashar: Aye, Sir...

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*Sickbay*

Kezi: *to Reg* So I can tell... these are some nasty scorch marks on the walls.

Lennox pushes the EMH out of his way as he finishes closing Riddle's wound. Whatever weapon caused it isn't in the hands of Starfleet security, none the less a group of scientists. It caused extreme hemorrhaging not only in Riddle, but the other four patients. However, thanks to quick thinking on the part of Dr. Glover, an enzyme was used to help the blood coagulate as the tissue was regenerated.

After the patients are stabalized and recovering, Lennox goes to the captain to make an official note of the strange effect of the weapons.

Lennox: Captain, those may look like federation phasers... but their effects are much different... *whispers* Similar to the weapons used by the spies aboard to shoot Lt. Barclay. Except, these weapons have a rather nasty anticoagulation effect, which will cause the victim to bleed to death quickly, as opposed to the other, which infected the victim with a deadly virus.

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*Sickbay*

Capt. Patton: *nods, quietly* I'm aware of a Jem'dar weapon with the same effect... It's possilby another Dominon connection to this 'Ghost Order...' I'll send one of the weapons to the Science Lab to be examined. In the meantime, we need everyone patched up and the ship back on the right track... What about you, Doctor? That was a nasty blow to the chest...

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*Sickbay*

Lennox: I will need some time for my blood and tissue to fully regenerate... but I will be fine. And, Alex will recover as well. May I recommend that Ensign Kezi take a look at the weapon? It is in her area of expertise.

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*Sickbay*

Capt. Patton: Of course, Doctor. I take recommendations when I get them... Is there anything else?

At that moment, Katian walks up to Patton and Lennox carrying the creature.

Katian: Well, Captain, there is this... *creature squeaks at Lennox*

Capt. Patton: *sarcastic* Ah... Puff the Magic Dragon... This animal is important to whatever Belzer and her associates had going, I can almost gurantee that. But why...? *shaking her head, to Lennox* There seems to be speculation going around a lot, lately. I'm hesitant to release it back to 'Base authorities... Would it be possible to keep it in the biology lab, Doctor?

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*Sickbay*

Lennox stares down at the strange, purple creature. Its dangerous, certainly, but what could these scientists possibly want with it?

Lennox: Certainly, I doubt it could do much more damage than it has already... Someone needs to try to talk Sharpp into taking a look at it. Unfortunately, he is our most knowledgeable exo-biologist.

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*Sickbay*

Capt. Patton: I'll handle Mister Sharpp... But Miss Ryoux, can you handle the dragon? It seems tame around you.

Katian: Oh, uh... Yes, Captain. I suppose so.

Capt. Patton: Good. Just keep it from burning Mister Sharpp and the rest of the crew to a crisp until we get answers.

Katian: *scratching the creature behind its head* Yes, ma'am.

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*Sickbay*

A burn victim screams and reaches from his biobed, briefly interrupting the conversation.

Lennox: If that's all captain, Kati... I should get back to work, we have our metaphorical hands quite full at the moment.

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*Sickbay*

Capt. Patton: Of course, Doctor. Update me on anything if need be... Miss Ryoux, if you'll follow me...

*Science Lab*

Patton and Katian enter an almost empty lab, save for Sharpp hunched over his microscope. He didn't seem to notice their entrance.

Capt. Patton: *clears throat* Lieutenant...

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*Science lab*

Ensign Tahlandi is working on his paper about the telepathic attacks when he sees Katian and captain Patton enter with a strange purple creature. He carefully approaches the trio to get a better look. He had never seen anything like it before.

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*Science Lab*

Sharpp looks up from his work, thoroughly annoyed, complete with disheveled hair and and stubble. If anyone belonged working in the underbelly of a starship science center, it was him.

He notices Tahlandi approaching and hopes that the ensign can take care of whatever the captain needs. Especially since that damned animal was with them.

Sharpp:*impatient* Sir?

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*Science Lab*

Capt. Patton: As the ship's exobiologist, I want you to complete a full analsis of this alien...

The creature noticed a Grey Blue One watching it. He was very different from the others it'd had seen so far, with a wide neck and funny looking thing on his forehead. It hopped out of the Kind One's arms and onto a nearby table, cocking its head to one side and returning the curious look with a purring sound.

Capt. Patton: We believe it may have some connection to recent events. Can you do that, Mister Sharpp?

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*Science Lab*

Ensign Tahlandi is fascinated by the strange creature it seems to have some intelligence and possibly communicates through purring sounds. It would be fascinating to study such a creature (not in the sense of a lab specimen of course) He holds out his hand and lets the creature examine it.

Ensign Tahlandi: Hello there little fellow.

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*Science Lab*

Sharpp looks nervously between the captain, Kati, and the animal.

Sharpp: Do I have to?

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*Science Lab*

The creature looked at the Grey Blue One's hand. Was this some form of greeting for them? Deciding to try it, it lifts one of its forelegs and placed in into his hand, then looked up expectingly.

Katian: *laughs softly, to Tahlandi* I think he likes you.

Capt. Patton: *flatly Yes you do, Lieutenant, because that was an order. *kinder* Look, you've done great work so far. You can handle this. And Miss Ryoux will keep the dragon from hurting anyone. Use any resources you see fit, and I'll expect something in at most two days. Longer, if need be. *pauses* I'm neded elsewhere, so I'll leave you to it... *turns and exits*

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*Science Lab*

Sharpp: But-

Before he can finish his objection the captain is gone. He looks back at the animal and wants to wimper.

Sharpp: I... I can't work with this animal! Killer androids, flesh eating diseases, zombie viruses, fine! But not this! *meekly* I can't stand reptiles...

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*Science Lab*

Ensign Tahlandi: *grinning* It seems like it, hello *shaking it's paw carefully*. It would seem that our friend is a fast learner. Dragon? I thought they were a human myth. And it formed an attachment to you Kati, fascinating.

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*Science Lab*

Katian: They are mythical... Or so we all thought. But this little guy isn't from Earth. *stroking the dragon's back, to Sharpp* Its all right, Milo. It won't hurt you. In fact, he seemed to take to you back in Sickbay...

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*Science Lab*

Sharpp: There were literally thousands of rats living in the compound where I grew up... but they weren't the problem. There were also Shib'a lizards... vicious things that would even attack humanoids in their sleep... the scientists who lived there before use wrote logs after logs complaining about them. Apparently a few of them went missing... well one night I was locked down in one of the lower storage bays, and when I found the lights the floor was covered with them... and I found the gnawed petrified skeletal remains of the missing scientists. It was horrible, I managed to get into the light fixture and hide there for the night.

Sharpp stares at the floor and wonders how he managed to become an exo-biologist when he was absolutely terrified of reptiles.

Sharpp: Anyway, I'm sure that sounds ridiculous... but I doubt the captain would be very happy if i delegated this task to Tahlandi here.

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*Sickbay*

Ensign Tahlandi: My sir, I don't have a degree in exobiology, so it would be inappropriate. I can assist you in determining it's cognitive abilities, it's visual acuity and so on but for the biological part I'm seriously lacking in knowledge.

((ooc: Tahlandi isn't Pavlov or B.F. Skinner LOL))

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OOC: I had to look up who B. F. Skinner was!

*Science Lab*

Sharpp: A lucky coincidence...

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(ooc: sorry, well for the others Skinner was the man who basically wrote the book on instrumental condition using a device called a skinner box in which he would place an animal and try to learn it behavior by rewarding certain behaviors, reinforcing them and by not rewarding others or punishing certain behaviors. Pavlov is the man of the salving dogs aka classical conditioning))

*Science Lab*

Ensign Tahlandi: How do you mean a lucky coincidence?

Ensign Tahlandi understands Lt. jg. Sharpp's reluctances to work with a reptile like creature after what happened but seeing he was a psychologist and not a biologist, he viewed the world with a different pair of goggles.

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OOC: I remember studying Pavlov in school, but I don't remember reading about Skinner. I did take the liberty to look him up on wikipedia, his work seems pretty interesting.

*Science Lab*

Sharpp pushes his spectacles back up the bridge of his nose as he moves to face the cardassian ensign, still reluctant to turn his back on the pyrokenetic reptile.

Sharpp: I meant precisely what I said... unless there is something I should know, ensign. You tell me.

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((ooc: also very influential))

*Science Lab*

Ensign Tahlandi: *annoyed* Are you suggesting that I'm not doing my job? I'm just being honest Sir, my specialty is neuropsychology not biology so I suggest you find somebody more suitable for the task. No offense mend Sir.

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*Science Lab*

Sharpp: That is not what I was suggesting. You are an extremely proficient worker and knowledgeable psychologist. But I find your suspicion of a simple statement to be... well, suspicion. What I now find myself questioning, is not the quality of your work, but who are you working for?

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((OOC: Gotta love Sharpp's paranoia))

*Science Lab*

Ensign Tahlandi: Sir? *angry and affronted* I'm working for the Federation and Captain Patton. And I wasn't suspicious of your statement I simply didn't understand what you meant by it. *worried* Maybe you should see a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist because your paranoia isn't helping anybody, Lieutenant. The attack of the Alien had a profound effect on your brain and it's neurotransmitters maybe you are experiencing residual after effects. *strokes the dragon creature gently*

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*Science Lab*

Sharpp: Hah! How would you know? How would you have access to my medical information? I never consented to that, so either the federation is incredibly lax in its medical record keeping, or you have been accessing areas of the computer that you aren't supposed to... though then again, you don't even know the half of it! There's always static! Always crushing, deafening static, but do you know what it means? Hmm? Do you!?

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*Science Lab*

Ensign Tahlandi is extremely worried about Lt. jg. Sharpp, he seems to be having a severe psychotic episode. He tries to talk to talk to him, knowing full well that if he indeed had a psychotic breakdown this will probably be to no avail.

Ensign Tahlandi: Please Sir, calm down. I was in sickbay during the crisis helping to determine the brain damage in the victims. I'm not here to spy on you. *taps combadge* sickbay medical emergency.

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*Science Lab*

Sharpp: Damn it! What are you doing! I am a loyal federation officer! I need to be at my post, not pumped full of poison at the hands of those madmen in that death trap you call an infirmary!

The EMH twinkles into existence.

EMH: *annoyed* Please state the nature of the medical- Oh, its you again. What this time, are the dead amoebas on the slide attacking you again?
Sharpp: Computer, deactivate EMH. Ensign! Listen to me! I am not ill, if anyone should be apprehended here its your or one of these seemingly countless spies that this ship is crawling with, or that disgusting excuse for a human being, nurse Wyatt!

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*Sickbay*

Ensign Tahlandi: Milo settle down, let's go to sickbay together or let me scan you. I promise you, you will not be harmed. Tell me what's going on with you.

Tahlandi notices that Lt. jg. Sharpp doesn't stutter anymore, Tahlandi is unsure what do next if this gets out of hand he has no choice but to sedate his superior officer.

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OOC: Sedation would probably be a good idea at this point. And on that note, I am going to bed.

*Science Lab*

Sharpp: Whats going on with me? Really now, this whole damn universe is falling apart! There are changlings and weird mutants impersonating officers, Q showing up at random, Romulans trying to take the ship, roaches coming out of the walls, the Borg show up at the most inopportune times, and a bunch of idiots acting out petty hate crimes, the red shirted, lazy bastards of command run everthing, like good, honest, hard working officers stay at the bottom ranks. They're all corrupt I tell you, every last one of them and they are putting poison in the food to keep us from noticing, but I don't eat so I'm on to them! But really, all I want is to finish my specimen studies on these nice little microbes we picked up off the hull of that Romulan ship. Because they definitely have us bugged, oh yes, there are eyes EVERYWHERE!

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((ooc: goodnight Spiderviveka))

*Science Lab*

It's clear that Lt. jg. Sharpp has a psychotic meltdown, probably due residual effects of the Alien attack. Most people aren't really danger in such a state but Milo seems agitated and has a history of self inflicted wounds so ensign Tahlandi reaches for a small phaser under one of the desks and stuns his superior officer to prevent any danger to others or himself. The dragon like creature hisses but Tahlandi ignores it as he walks towards Sharpp and scans him with his psychotricorder. The readings are clear without a doubt poor Lt. jg. Sharpp is having a psychotic episode.

Ensign Tahlandi: I'm so sorry Lieutenant. Katian I'm going to transport to sickbay, the creature seems to like you. Could you take care of the critter. *strokes the creature gently before disappearing*

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(((OOC: Awww, I can't believe I missed a conversation on Pavlov and Skinner! They were my topics for that psych paper I wrote! Stupid computer problems... :( )))

*Science Lab*

Milo's meltdown over Ensign Tahlandi had startled Katian. She only nodded to the Ensign before he left in the transporter beam with the unconscious Lieutenant. The dragon had snorted once they disappeared, before nuzzling Kati's arm.

Katian: That was odd... *scratching the dragon's head* Well then, I don't suppose you'd be interested in going with me to Ten-Forward?

The dragon gave another squeak and hopped up on her shoulder.

Katian: *smiles* I'll take that as a yes...

*Bridge*

Lt. Cmdr. Shasar: *noting the Captain's return* Sir. No response from Starfleet HQ, but Commodor Spencer sent everything they knew about Belzer. Also, Matenience has finished cleaning up your Ready Room. I left a PADD with the 'Base information on your desk.

Capt. Patton: Thank you, Lieutenant. That's where I'll be, then...

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*Sickbay*

Ensign Tahlandi and Lt. jg. Sharpp appear in sickbay. The limb figure of Sharpp is being placed in a biobed. Ensign Tahlandi is a little shaken by the fact that he had to shoot his superior officer.

Doctor Rii: What happened?
Ensign Tahlandi: Lieutenant Sharpp is having a psychotic episode, *hands over his psychotricorder* I had to stun him for his own good.

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*Sickbay*

Milo wakes up in sickbay, absolutely seething. He tries to sit up but finds himself restrained.

Sharpp: Damn it, Rann!
Lennox: Just try to calm down, Milo. I'm giving you a sedative.

Riddle is conscious again, but weak. He had to have a blood transfusion, but is still eager to get back to work.

Glover: No.
Riddle: Please?
Glover: Absolutely not. You are in no condition to return to duty.
Riddle: But I am needed on the bridge, I must return to duty!
Glover: And you will... after you have fully recovered.

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*Engineering*

The Chief Engineer was still in Sickbay, which left Barclay with command (per the CEO's last orders). Repair crews were sent to Security and Sickbay. No word yet on the power outtage, so Reg just shifted uncomfortably again in the office chair and waits for more reports.

*Ready Room*

Name: Doctor Leia Belzer; Provisonal rank of Lieutenant

Assignment: Head of Biological Lab; Starbase 194

Nature of Assignment: Classified; Requires Level 7 Security Access Code

Capt. Patton: Computer, access biological assignments of Doctor Belzer, security code Patton-Alpha Seven.

Computer: *beep* Assignment Files Accessed.

Nature of Assignment: Research into biological methods of telepathic resistance/Study of Gamma Quadrent Species 269

Authority Issued: Classified; Requieres Level 10 Security Access Code

Capt. Patton: *leaning back in chair* Dammit...

*Ten-Forward*

With Lirra and a few ensigns as an audience, Kati set out three dishes in front of the creature. One had cooked meat, one raw vegtables, and one fresh fruit. The dragon sniffed each one.

Lirra: ...And this animal snuck on board somehow?

Katian: Apparently. He caused quite the scene in Sickbay... *trails off*

The dragon finally chose a broccoli florette and began nibbling on the top.

Lirra: You're worried about Doctor Lennox. He will be fine. *picks up a tray* You're new friend is cute, by the way. He'll be staying with you?

Katian: *frowns* Oh, no. I don't think keeping him is an option.

Lirra: *smiling* We will see... *walks away*

Finishing the broccoli, it selects a slice of Risian strawberry and munched it.

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*Sickbay*

Ensign Tahlandi: *ignoring Lt. jg Sharpp's anger* Do you think lieutenant Sharpp will be okay?

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*Sickbay*

Lennox: Between you and I, ensign, this is nothing new for him. But, I think he will be alright, he always manages to get it together in time. He's a good man. *sighs* Do you have anything else to report?

Counselor Holly walks into sickbay from the counselors office to speak with Sharpp who is still struggling against his restraints.

Holly: I see that the sedatives aren't working.
Sharpp:*out of breath* Get me out of here!
Holly: I can't do that, you pose a risk to yourself and others.
Sharpp: No, actually I don't! I just... i just need to get out of these restraints before I actually become a threat! Please, get them to release me! Don't poison me anymore! Just let me go!
Holly: I'm sorry, Milo... Doctor, get him another sedative.

*Science Lab*

Kezi analyzes the weapons confinscated from Belzer and her team, with the assistance of Lt. Shrall from security. She has managed to determine that they are in fact, federation in origin. But they were unlike anything officially used by the federation. The pathogen dispersed by the weapon when fired, stopping the coagulation of blood, would make it a chemical biological weapon, which violates federation law.

Kezi: Evidently, one hand isn't talking to the other.
Shrall: Where did these things come from?
Kezi: The men in black.
Shrall: What?
Kezi: Ever hear of section 31?
Shrall: Yeah, but thats just a rumor, isn't it?
Kezi: I don't know, but someone in the federation has blood on their hands, and I am beginning to wonder if it is a myth after all. Biological weapons does seem to fit their motives.
Shrall: Quite true...

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*Sickbay*

Ensign Tahlandi: Expect for his raving on about people that are trying to get him, no not really. Wait when I scanned him all the signs of schizophrenia we observed were back.

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*Sickbay*

Lennox:*quietly* He was diagnosed with schizophrenia about a year after he joined the academy. It wasn't very serious, and he was treated with medication which alleviated all of his symptoms. Whatever changes were put in effect by that alien device have seemed to amplified his mental illness.

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*NPC*

Name: Gillia
Race/Homeworld: Saurian/Sauria
Age: 26
Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade
Position: Engineer

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*Sickbay*

Ensign Tahlandi: *whispering* I see, don't worry doctor I'll be discrete about it. But what if the symptoms spin out of control, people are bound to notices his behavior.

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*NPC*

Name: Nil Kirot
Race/Homeworld: Bolian/Bolarus IX
Age: 30
Rank: Ensign
Position: science officer

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*Sickbay*

Lennox: I am not sure... it is becoming more and more difficult to treat him. He is forming a rapid resistance to pharmacological treatment. There is always surgical intervention, which is dangerous enough in ideal circumstances, and with these changes in his brain function... I consider it a last resort. And... its not just him, I have had several Vulcan hybrids return here, complaining of audial hallucinations. The full vulcans don't seem to have any noticeable side effects, however. But that is likely in part due to their mental discipline and complex neurological structure.

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*Sickbay*

Ensign Tahlandi: I didn't know that was possible with the new adaptive medicines we use to treat people with schizophrenia. By the prophets you mean their brains are still being reshaped? How is that even possible unless their is another one of those aliens or devices here?

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*Sickbay*

Lennox: I do not know. In any case, I sent the captain a memo regarding this. There is either still someone or something aboard that is effecting these crew members, or the initial attack has some kind of profound effect that we were unable to pick up on with out medical scans. The brain is a very sensitive and complex organ in most humanoids, it is almost infinitely more complicated for vulcanoids.

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*Sickbay*

Ensign Tahlandi: Indeed Doctor indeed. What if we scan for specific concentrations of neurotransmitters, all those devices had a very specific brain patron as did the Alien. Theoretically it's possible to pinpoint them that why or at least I think it is.

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*Sickbay*

Lennox: As our Vulcan comrades would say, that sounds quite logical. We should forward the specifications to engineering and work from there.

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*Sickbay*

Ensign Tahlandi: Aye doctor *turns to counselor Holly* How is Lt. Sharpp doing?

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*Sickbay*

Holly: He's never been a very good patient. But, he is sedated, for now at least, thanks in no small part to the restraint field. Don't take it personally, Tahlandi, I don't even think he knows what he's saying.

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*Sickbay*

Ensign Tahlandi: Don't worry, I didn't take his comments personally I understand his condition. Would you like to assist Doctor Lennox and me with a new tracing system?

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*Sickbay*

Holly: I don't know how much use I can be to you guys. I think I will be better off staying here, I have had a lot of patients in the past couple days.

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*Sickbay*

Ensign Tahlandi: Okay counselor, Doctor Lennox shall we get started?

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OOC: Well, it is 6 in the morning here. I'm going to bed, see ya later, motom. Feel free to use Lennox if you need him, but don't do anything crazy!

*Sickbay*

Lennox steps away from his console where he just finished forwarding the necessary information.

Lennox: By all means ensign, lets get started.

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((ooc: goodmorning or goodnight Spiderviveka))

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*Ready Room*

'Hacking' was an old Earth term for someone who was manipluating a computer system for their benefit. Its become outdated with 24th Century technology being what it is, but Patton felt it best described her activites. There had to be some wormhole to allow her to get the necessary information...

Her console beeped. A message from Doctor Lennox. Many of the Vulcan hybrids were still experencing effects similar to what the alien Vulcanoid, or even those devices, were causing amongst the sensitive crew. The Doctor had plans to scan for anything similar to those. Patton sent her approval and a message to Engineering to make this a priority.

*Engineering*

Reg was reviewing the CMO's specifications when another message came from Captain Patton for her approval. These modifications were complicated but doable. What else could one expect from an Android? He'd need Engineering help to get started before Doctor Lennox arrived...

Lt. Barclay: *leaving the office* L-lieutenant Gillia, could I have your a-assistance?

Lt.JG. Gillia: Yes, sir.

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*Engineering*

Ensign Tahlandi and Doctor Lennox enter engineering both men lost in their own thoughts. Ensign Tahlandi has a strong need to do something a small part of him feels responsible for what is happening. After all his darling grandmother has a hand in this. He wonders if the attempt on his life is somehow related to this mess. He checks his diagnostic model and calculations again just in case he or Doctor Lennox missed something.

Ensign Tahlandi: Where can we find Lt. Barclay?
PO Mika: He is over there sir *points at Lt. Barclay*.
Ensign Tahlandi: Thank you, shall we doctor Lennox.

Ensign Tahlandi is surprissed by himself, he was never one to take charge like this but this must stop. He wonders if Anastasia Riddle has more information and if so is she willing to help them? The last time her help resulted in the death of the alien. Tahlandi still has difficulty to see this for the greater good although a part of him knows it was probably their only option. For now he decides it's best not to involve her in the matter but if push comes to shove they maybe have no choice and turn once more to her for help.

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*Engineering*

Lt. Barclay: *accessing LCARS system* Start here... Once we c-choose a submetric processor for the job, we can begin the m-modifications...

Lt.JG. Gillia: Aye, sir. *noticing Lennox and Tahlandi* Sir...

Lt. Barclay: Hm? Oh, Doctor. Ensign. W-we've began work on modifying the scanner to y-your specificatons. This has to do with t-the Vulcanoid?

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*Sickbay*

Ensign Tahlandi: The doctor and I think so. We both agreed that creating a way to scan for this specific brain patrons we could pinpoint the devices (mumbling or alien) and start eliminating them.

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*Engineering*

Lt. Barclay: S-sounds like a plan... Um, it'll be awhile before t-the scanner modifications are complete. If you don't mind waiting around h-here... I may need scientific input...

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*Engineering*

Ensign Tahlandi: Of course I don't mind, lieutenant.

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((ooc: :howdy: goodnight you can use Tahlandi if needed, all though in my experience psychologist and engineers don't really mix that well :lol: ))

*Engineering*

Ensign Tahlandi and doctor Lennox stand back to let the engineers do their work. The young ensign tries to engage the Android doctor in some idle chit chat.

Ensign Tahlandi: So why did you became a doctor mister Lennox?

[MooreSpino]

The following is a transcript of Captain Patton's Log Entry:

The vulcanoid Zamasu has been terminated by the device constructed by Anastasia Riddle. The mental effects have subisded in full Vulcans, but Doctor Lennox has reported Vulcan hybrids are still suffering from audial hallusinations. He has dertmined that another device or vulcanoid remains on Maverick and is working with Engineering to scan for the unique brain patterns.

There has been many cases of racially motivated assults against Romulan crew and civilans due to the circumstances near the Neutral Zone. My Security staff and I are working to deter this immature and immoral behavior. I will not allow such henious acts on my ship.

One such incident led to the apparent death of one Cadet Pjort, only to discover that he had been an imposter and the real Pjort murdered some time before along with another cadet. Both by an old aquantience of mine... Theo Bennet. He apparently has connectins to the 'Ghost Order' and tried to frame Lieutenant Commander Riddle for the murders.

A strange creature has also came into our possesion. It was a supposid test subject of one Doctor Leia Belzer, who, came to the Maverick to retrieve it, was desprite enough to bring her own team with phasers. After an altercation in Sickbay, we have tken them into custody. From my own research, the creature was brought from the Gamma Quadrent for its telepathic resistance. I await more information from Starfleet Headquarters...

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*Engineering*

Lennox looks at Rann as he asks this oh so classic question. He always liked the ensign, though they only met a couple of weeks ago. Before all of the excitement with Romulan spies and attacks aboard the ship, he had asked him to assist him with his borg nanite project. Unfortunately he hasn't had enough time to actually work on it since.

Lennox: I ended up hurting a lot of people, years ago. I don't want that to happen ever again, so now I try to help them.


*Crew Quarters*

Anastasia sits in her temporary quarters, buried in books, trying to catch up on everything she missed in the past eight years. She knows her brother is still in sickbay after being shot. She knows a lot of things, but is doubtful that they would believe her. Still, she must try, even if only for Alex. She stands up and puts on her boots.

Anastasia: Computer, locate captain Patton.
Computer: Captain Patton is in the ready room.

She walks out the door on her way to visit the captain. She seems like a reasonable woman, hopefully she will listen.

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*NPC*

Name: Lurek
Race/Homeworld: Vulcan/Vulcan
Age: 68
Rank: lieutenant
Position: engineer

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*Engineering*

Barclay and Gillia work on the submetric processor for at least an hour, implimenting calculations and modifying componets. The process was complicated by the vagness of the target and the complexity of the given brainwave patterns.

Lt. Barclay: S-sir, I think we have it. But m-may I suggest calling in a bio-engineer? Just to go over t-the modifications... Sir...

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*Engineering*

An bio-engineer was already in engineering, he walks away from a panel where he is preparing ships systems to scan for the alien devices. He approaches Lt. Barclay to make sure that his work is all correct and to see if anything else was needed. The scientist is a rather short man with jet black hair and pale, snow white skin. His ears point elegantly from the bottom of his jaw to the top of his head, his cheeks have a pale hue of violet that match his deep purple eyes.

Reich: Sir, I am finished with my assignment.

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*Engineering*


Reg looks up at his panel at the Ensign.

Lt. Barclay: G-good... *does a double take* Reich? I-I mean... A-re you Ensign Reich? Kezi's brother?

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*Engineering*

Reich: Yes, I am... we're the only vortas on board. You must be Lt. Barclay. Kezi won't stop talking about you.

*Bridge*

Lt. Cmdr. Chase is in command as Anastasia walks on the bridge and heads straight for the captain's ready room.

Chase: Excuse me, Ma'am, you can't be here.
Anastasia: Yes, I can. I already saved this ship once, and unless you let me speak to the captain-
Chase: *taps comm badge* Chase to captain Patton, there is a vulcan woman on the bridge who is demaning to see you.

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*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: *taps combadge* Send her in.

The doors opened and Anastasia walked in and took a seat straight away without invitation.

Capt. Patton: Miss Riddle. I was hoping to speak with you...

*Engineering*

Lt. Barclay: Oh... Really?

Reg notices Doctor Lennox and Ensign Tahlandi watching them.

Lt. Barclay: Uh... *clears throat* W-we can talk later... Doctor, the scanners are ready when y-you are...

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*Engineering*

Reich: Sure, lieutenant *leans in and whispers* but if you hurt my sister, I will gut you like a Tarkalian eel. I know how deviant and violent you terran men can be.

Reich walks away silently and gets back to work, while Lennox and Tahlandi simply give him a strange look. Lennox heard the entire threat, but choses to ignore it for the time being, he has no desire to humiliate the engineer.

Lennox: I am as ready as ever, Mr. Barclay, lets get started.

*Ready Room*

Anastasia crosses her legs as she sinks back into her seat. She absentmindedly inspects her fingernails.

Anastasia: So, captain, what can I help you with? Or should I go first?

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*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: *smiles softly* You came to me, so its only polite if you go first...

*Engineering*

'Gut you like a Tarkalian eel?' 'Deviant and violent?' Oh, dear... But Lennox's reply distracts Reg from the unpleasant comments.

Lt. Barclay: S-sure, D-doctor... *gulps*

He inputs a final command and the scan begins...

Lt. Barclay: It'll be a f-few minutes to s-scan the entire ship.

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*Ready Room*

Anastasia: You haven't found all of the devices on board. And rest assured, the ghost order will sind more spies.... and that woman, the scientist you have locked up, she isn't with the ghost order. No... no she is someone else entirely.

*Engineering*

Lennox: Thats fine, lieutenant... are you alright?

*Sickbay*

Riddle sits on his biobed, completely annoyed to still be in sickbay while Sharpp is on the bed next to him, rambling incoherently. He can't even concentrate enough to review Dr. Lennox and Ensign Tahlandi's progress from engineering with all the screaming about spies and people trying to take over the ship.

Riddle: Milo! Milo, listen to me... no one is going to do anything, its going to be alright!
Sharpp: No no no no... they're coming! they're coming! They're going to kill us all like animals! They're going to slaughter us! Its just like... just like science station 192! I knew we were at risk but no one listened! They killed every last one of them, there was blood in the floor three inches deep and they all died.... just like they will here!

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*Engineering*

Lt. Barclay: Oh, y-yeah... Just fine. W-why do you ask?

Reg cringed inwardly. Talk about inviting trouble...

*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: I'm aware of that. Docotr Lennox has theorized that the continuing effects on Vulcan hybrids are due to the devices and I've ordered Engineering to look for them. But, how do you know about the scientist in custody? Do you have information on her?

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*Ready Room*

Anastasia: No, not any more than what she's given me. I can hear her, but she isn't one of theirs.

*Engineering*

Lennox: Well, you seem sort of nervous, especially since Reich threatened you. Should he be reported to security?

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*Engineering*

Lt. Barclay: No, S-sir. That... That was j-just a misunderstanding, Sir... *chuckles* I'm a-always nervous, anyway.

The LCARS console beep and Reg turned his attention to that.

Lt. Barclay: N-no lifesigns from the results... But there are three m-more alien devices. One n-near Sickbay, one in Astrometrics, a-and one in t-the Crew Mess.

*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: *frowns* You're reading her telepathicaly, then. All right. If Doctor Belzer isn't part of the Ghost Order, then what is she?

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*Ready Room*

Anastasia: That I do not know, but if she was a part of the Ghost Order, I would be able to pick up on her homing signal. You see captain, you can never leave the order, whether you want to or not. They are like what the early borg must have been. They are highly mechanized and use a lot of cybernetics, especially to alter brain and thought patterns... you should see their torture chambers.

*Engineering*

Lennox: Well that explains a lot... I just hope that removing them will stop the negative effects on the crew... I hope that it isn't already too late.

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*Engineering*

Lt. Barclay: I'll send Engineering t-teams to remove them. Lieutenant Gillia, y-you and Ensign Tahlandi can lead one team t-to the Mess. Officer Mika... T-take another Engineer with you to Astrometrics. I'll g-go to Sickbay with you, Doctor. *quickly* If t-that's acceptiable, S-sir...

*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: No, thank you. I'd rather not... Is there any other information you have, Miss Riddle?

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*Ready Room*

Anastasia: Nothing as concrete or detailed as Starfleet brass likes. Just beware, you haven't heard the last from the Ghost Order... and I intend to leave soon, thank you for letting me stay here.


*Engineering*

Lennox: Of course, lieutenant.

The two men leave engineering together and head for sickbay.

*Corridor*

Lennox: It is probably out of line for me to make this observation, but I have never seen Reich so upset before. I am not sure what you did... but it is impressive to incite such a reaction from him.

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*Corridor*

Lt. Barclay: *shrugs* I h-haven't even met him until now... Although... I-I'm dating his sister... *blushes*

*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: It's no problem. Your brother will be sorry to see you go so soon... And I was kind of hoping to get to know you. *smiles* I've become rather fond of Alex.

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*Corridor*

Lennox: Oh, are you? She is an excellent forensic scientist, I have never seen someone perform an autopsy so thoroughly. Though, I am not sure how such a skill would translate into a romantic relationship. She seems to be a very kind and likable young woman.

*Ready Room*

Anastasia: I know you are both quite fond of each other, and you will also both make excellent parents... But i feel strange being here, this is Alex's life, not mine. There is no place for me on this ship. Besides, I have decided to join the MACOs... after returning to Providence to see my parents and other siblings again of course.

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*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: Of couse. That's your choice, but I'd like to ask if you would please postpone your departure. For as least a week. Alex and I... Well, we decided getting married would be best thing for our daughter... And it would make him happy to have his sister at the wedding.

*Turbolift*

Reg moved aside to allow Lennox to enter first, then got in himself.

Lt. Barclay: D-deck Twelve. *to Lennox* Well, if Kezi can h-handle a dead body, s-she can handle me. What I m-ment is... I'm not u-used to this romantic aspect a-and I... Um... Yeah.

Reg shuts up when he realizes he's been rambling about love to an Android.

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*Ready Room*

Anastasia: I see... Well captain, I would be honored to be there. I take it that mother and father wont be able to make it, of course.


*Turbolift*

Lennox: I am no expert on humanity, but from my observation, no one knows anything about romance, because every individual is different. Using the same technique for every individual was like the times on ancient earth where they used the same "cure" for every illness. The nuances of social and romantic interaction are imensely complicated.... but Lt. Barclay, I fail to see how a corpse is anything like you asside from the basic phsyiological components. You are a living, thinking, being.

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*Turbolift*

Lt. Barclay: Oh... T-that was supposed to be a j-joke, Doctor...

The 'lift stops and Reg exits with Lennox.

Lt. Barclay: What I m-meant by it was if Kezi c-can stand to disect a corspe, t-then she c-could put up with me. I'm n-not the most comfortable person t-to be around...

*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: Trust me, if I had my way, both of our entire families would be here... Or we'd be on Earth for the cerimony. My brothers will kill me for not inviting them... But as it stands, we're due to depart not to long from now and its a two week trip to 'Base 194.

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*Readyroom*

Anastasia: If i remember my family correctly, then mother, Thelma, and Seth can't stand weddings anyway, typical Vulcans. But father will be quite sorry to miss it.

*Turbolift*

Lennox: Oh, I have difficulty with humor at times... But I have no problem with being around you. I can not imagine why anyone else would.

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*Sickbay*

Lt. Barclay: Well... It's the s-stuttering, and the nervous body posture, and t-the shyness... But I'm f-fine around artifical lifeforms... F-for the most part...

Reg pulls out a tricorder with the same modifications as the scanners.

Lt. Barclay: Hmm... T-the device is behind that panel. *points* The Sickbay H-hologrid controls...

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*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: Subspace is always an option... But in the meantime, Alex and I still have details to hash out. And a conspiracy to untangle. Thank you for comming forward with your information, Miss Riddle. If there isn't anything else *stands* I think I'll go rescue Alex from Sickbay...

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*Sickbay*

Lennox: The hologrid? I wonder if that is what has been wrong with the EMH. Would you care to remove the device, or should I?

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*Sickbay*

Lt. Barclay: I'll do it, Doctor, but f-first it has to be deactivated... Computer, place a Level Five forcefiled a-around the Hologrid controls.

The field goes up and Reg beings the deactivation sequence they used in Engineering.

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*Sickbay*

Lennox watches as the human carefully inputs the deactivation sequence. He wonders what might happen if this were to be done incorrectly.

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Just before the deactivation code was complete, the EMH appears and shoves Barclay to the floor.

EMH: What the hell do you think your doing?! You can't mess with my programming!

Lt. Barclay: I w-wasn't messing with you, D-doctor!

EMH: *fuming* Stay away from there, do you hear me?!

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*Sickbay*

Lennox: Damn it hologram, we do not have tome for this! I am going to put you on report! No one is tampering with your programing, we are trying to remove an alien device that could potentially kill the entire crew! Back off!

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*Sickbay*

EMH: * dark, calmly* I can't let you do that, Doctor... But you're not really a doctor, are you? No more than I am, at any rate. Like I mentioned before, you are a piece of equipment. A machine...

Barclay slowly reaches for the matience panel next to him on the floor...

EMH: No you don't, Lieutenant!

He produces a holographic phaser and shoots Barclay in the shoulder, then turns the weapon on Lennox.

EMH: Now that I know all about your past, Android, I'm the one that should put you on report. Killing those innocents... *clucking noise* Shame the Cardassians didn't dismantle you. But we'll get to it eventually... Say, how's that bartending slut of yours? Like she could actually love a thing like you... You're probably just an interactive sexual plaything for her...

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*Sickbay*

Lennox steps closer to the EMH, approaching him like a dangerous criminal. If what he thinks has happened has in fact happened, that is precisely what the hologram now is. He tries to ignore the harsh words and stay on topic, all he is trying to do is upset him. Still, a part of Lennox's programming tells him to crush his skull. But logic prevails.

Lennox: You know nothing, hologram, nothing at all... and those words are low, even by your standards... I don't suppose you intend to let us deactivate you, do you? Lets hear it, doctor, what are your demands?

Sickbay is at a standstill. Verrik ducks behind a biobed and tries to call for help. His antennae twitch nervously, why does this always happen in sickbay?

Sharpp is maddened by his restraints, he can tell that his comrades are in trouble, but he lays held to a table, a sitting duck for whatever this insane hologram had in store for them.

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*Sickbay*

EMH: Demands? Don't be stupid! I have no demands... I just can't let you dismantle this device. Orders are orders, after all...

Patton chooses the wrong moment to enter Sickbay. All eyes now go to the open door.

Capt. Patton: What's going on here now?!

EMH: *grinning manically* Captain! how nice of you to join us! I change my mind, Android... *aims phaser at Patton* I want her.

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*Sickbay*

Riddle picks this moment to jump from his bed and tackle the hologram.

Riddle: Don't even think about touching her!
Lennox: Alex, no!

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

The EMH goes intangiable and Riddle sails through him.

EMH: Well, now that you've made you pathetic attempt to save her, I have to shoot her.

He goes to aim for her chest, but an evil thought crosses his progran and moves downward to her stomach.

EMH: Hope you were not getting too attached to the idea of motherhood, Patton...

Capt. Patton: *covering her abdomen with her arms* Deactivate EMH!

EMH: Nice try, but I've thought of that...

While the hologram was distracted, Reg crawled back to the panel. He only need a moment to complete the sequence...

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*Sickbay*

Lennox See's Reg go for the panel and decides to try to distract the hologram.

Lennox: You're going to shoot an unarmed pregnant woman? What, don't you have the nerve to hurt someone who is more capable of defending themselves? Holograms have it easy to begin with, you have to hide behind a weapon and you ability to disappear! How utterly pathetic!

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

EMH: I'm not subject to guilt, so its pick and choose for me... But I don't see you with a phaser, so I guess that puts me in charge of the situation. Just think! With one press of a button, you can be without a command figure to-- *blinks* What was I doing?

Reg sighs in relief and slides back to the floor. The device was rendered unoperationable.

The EMH looks around in confusion before spotting the phaser in hand. He drops it in disgust and it dissappears before even hitting the ground.

EMH: My God! What have I done?!

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*Sickbay*

As soon as the phaser disappears, Lennox runs to where Barclay is to check his injuries.

Lennox:*livid* You shot an innocent, unarmed man and you were about to kill the captain! If i had my way, I would have your program dismantled!

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

EMH: *stuttering* I... I didn't... Oh. *dissappears*

Lt. Barclay: It w-wasn't his fault... *groans* The device was altering his p-programming... Ow...

Sara goes to Alex's side and helps him up.

Capt. Patton: *muttering* And to think I came to save you from bordeom...

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*Mess Hall*

Lt. jg. Gillia: *Taps combadge* Lt. Barclay, the device in the mess hall is disabled. Ensign Tahlandi is scanning it for residual effects.
Ensign Tahlandi: This thing is completely death it's almost like it was never active, strange.
Lt. jg. Gillia: How do you mean?
Ensign Tahlandi: Well the others still had a weak power signal?
but this one doesn't


*Astrometics*

PO Mika: Sir the device in Astrometics is disabled but we encountered a strange shield configuration protecting it.

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*Sickbay*

Riddle: I appreciate the sentiment, Sara. But, I really wish you wouldn't have come. He could have killed you....

Lennox helps Barclay to a biobed to treat his injuries.

Lennox: This is the second time you have been shot since you have come on board, you have a real tendency to draw fire, Mr. Barclay.

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Barclay: Guess t-the Enterprise rubbed off on m-me... *taps combadge* Thank y-you, Lieutenant Gillia, Officer Mika. I'll l-look over the reports... OW! *hisses*

Capt. Patton: How was I supposed to know the EMH lost his photonic mind? *pauses* You took a hard landing, Lieutenant... *grins* Thank you...

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*Sickbay*

Lennox: Just try to relax, Barclay.... that hologram is a security risk.


Alex doesn't say anything for a minute before he hugs and kisses Sara.

Riddle: To hell with protocol! I am so glad that you're alive, Sara! I love you!

A moment later, a security team arrives in sickbay, lead by ensign Dammers.

Dammers: There were reports of phaser fire, is everyone ok?

*Science Lab*

Kezi: So we have a federation built biological weapon here.
Shrall: Yes we do, we should tell the captain.
Kezi: Agreed, computer, locate captain Patton.
*computer* Captain Patton is in sickbay.

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Capt. Patton: I love you, Alex. *to Security team* The situation has resolved itself, Ensign. You're dismissed...

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*Sickbay*

Dammers: Aye, captain.

The security team leaves sickbay just as Kezi and Shrall enter.

Kezi: Captain we need to... Reg? Are you alright? What happened?

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*Sickbay*

Lt. Barclay: Oh... J-just a phaser b-burn... Fr-from a malfunctiong EMH... *cringes* B-but I'm fine...

With a quick peck for Alex, Sara goes over to Shrall and Kezi.

Capt. Patton: Something I can help you with, Ensign?

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*Sickbay*

Kezi: Sorry, yes.
Shrall: We have some very disturbing information captain.
Kezi: Can we go somewhere more private to discuss it?

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Capt. Patton: *nods* My Ready Room. I have a bit more to deal with here so I'll meet you there.

Sara goes back to Alex with a small smile.

Capt. Patton: Sorry, I wanted to talk to you a bit more. But in short, I spoke with your sister. She's sticking around for the wedding... If we ever get to it. Come by my office later and we can start on that... *leaves*

(((OOC: Good night from Redneckville!)))

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OOC: Goodnight from Virginia as well!

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OOC: good morning from Belgium

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*OOC* Sorry I haven't posted in a while but I came down with a bug. Still got it actually but I'll post again as soon as I can. Looks like I missed a lot!

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((ooc: feel better soon))

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*Ready Room*

Kezi and Shrall sits in front of the captains desk. The andorian is nervous, he doesn't like what these weapons could mean. He has always had faith and confidence in the federation, but he knows that a smaller weapon like these modified phasers could lead to much bigger things.

Kezi: Captain, we have reason to believe that the federation is manufacturing chemical biological weapons.

[MooreSpino]

*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: *nods* The weapon we confiscated from Belzer. It was modified with an anticoagulant. And you're both positive it was manufactured by they Federation?

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*Ready Room*

Shrall: Absolutely, beyond a reasonable doubt, captain. Someone in the federation is breaking a lot of laws.
Kezi: As for a scientist getting control of such weapons... my theory is that Belzer is working for section thirty one. So of we continue to hold her, we will only bring more difficulty upon ourselves.
Shrall: But she and her team took several people hostage and they shot the chief science officer and the chief medical officer. If Lt. Cmdr. Riddle hadn't been in sickbay when it happened, he would have died.

[MooreSpino]

*Ready Room*

Patton stood from her seat and looked out the window. The stars twinkled so peacefully... It was a shame that it senerity had to be an illusion. Space was rarely, if never, peaceful...

Capt. Patton: I'm afraid I have to concure with Ensign Kezi... Keeping her locked up will only bring Section 31's wrath. Its doubtful we'll get any information from her...

*Sickbay*

Reg was more calm after the mild sedative given so he wouldn't fidget. Lennox was still patching up the hole in his shoulder.

Lt. Barclay: *sighing* Y'k-know, Doctor... You remind me of an old crewmate o-of mine... He w-was an android, too...

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*Ready Room*

Kezi looks over at the lieutenant who is in his own private, self created turmoil. She wishes they hadn't led the weapon back to the federation.

Kezi: But do we just ignore this?

*Sickbay*

Lennox looks up and smiles at Barclay's reference as he continues to treat his injury.

Lennox: *smiles* You mean Commander Data? I met him once, years ago...

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Barclay: Really? Hm... Its hard to believe t-that's its almost been a year since... W-well, y'know. We wern't what I'd c-call close friends, but we worked together a f-few times. H-how did you meet him, Doctor?

*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: No. I'll file a formal complaint and leave it at that... *smiles* Or at least it'll seem like it. I have no intentions to dropping it completly, but to have that illusion will make things easier. And I trust you two will keep this under your hats...?

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*Sickbay*

Lennox: Since he died? I suppose all life is fragile... We met shortly after I was activated at a cybernetics symposium. He seemed quite fascinated by me from a scientific standpoint, and I had never met another android before. We didn't speak for several minutes, and he looked at my hands and eyes, teeth, everything. He wanted to know all about my schematics and i wanted to know... how it was to be an andoird in starfleet, for one. He just seemed so strange for some reason... *laughs* but we ended up discussing our love for cats, out of all things...

*Ready Room*

Kezi: Of course, captain.
Shrall: Yes sir, is there anything else?

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*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: No... But it you'd forward your reports directly to me, I'd appriciate it. Dissmissed.

*Sickbay*

Lt. Barclay: Yeah, I r-remember Spot. I was cat-sitting for Commander Data when s-she had her kittens... A-and the outbreak of Barclay's P-protomorphosis Syndrome... *shudders* Why'd she name it after m-me...?

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*Sickbay*

Lennox: Because you were the first person to develop it... you like cats, don't you? My cat, Lovecraft just had kittens, are you interested in giving one a home in a couple of weeks?

*Corridor*

Shrall: I better get back to security and start this report.
Kezi: Yeah, I need to write mine as well... but I'm going to stop by sickbay first, let me know if you get anything else.
Shrall: Sure, you too.

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Barclay: Kittens? *smiles* Congratulations! I'd l-love one... But I'm n-not sure how Neelix will take to a new cat... Though Kezi would p-probably like a kitten... C-could I come by and look at them? If its not t-too much of an imposition...

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*Sickbay*

Lennox: By all means... Kati seems to love having company anyway. Anyway, you are free to go now, but that arm will probably be a bit sore for the next day or two.... I better go release Riddle before he kills me.

Lennox goes and talks to Riddle and Kezi enters sickbay, searching for Reg.


*Counselors Office*

Holly and Milo Sharpp sit in opposing chairs in the office. The walls are an ugly pastel blue and there are flowers everywhere. Sharpp finds the whole room to be utterly hideous.

Sharpp: But I was right. They found three more devices! But did they listen to me? No! They put me in restraints and pumped me full of chemicals!
Holly: Well, you were a threat, you frightened your crewmates and they did what was necessary. Dr. Lennox told you that your schizophrenia was having another resurgence-
Sharpp: And what if it was? Why does that make me sick? Why does that make me some kind of a freak? I know whats real and what isn't, I am sick of being poisoned, of feeling fake! Just because my mind doesn't work like yours doesn't mean i am sick!
Holly: Milo, do you remember when you were diagnosed with schizophrenia? When you shot Admiral Thiar?
Sharpp: I don't want to hear his name! Shut up! He has nothing to do with this!
Holly: He hurt you Milo, no one blamed you... but you wouldn't talk about it. Remember? You were sick and you tried to kill him.
Sharpp: It wasn't even about him! I was trying to save the others! I didn't care about him! But again, I was locked up! No one paid attention to him! I was the delusional one and everything I had to say was written off as being the insane rantings of a mentally disturbed cadet!
Holly: Milo, you had a psychotic break, you were hallucinating.
Sharpp: I am NOT insane! I knew what I was talking about then and I knew what I was talking about when they dragged me into sickbay yesterday.
Holly: You are passing the blame again. Just like you did with your stepfather, just like you did with the Admiral. You need medication, and when you take it, you can function normally, but you have to want to be helped.
Sharpp: My step father? You just HAD to go there, didn't you? Tell me, did you get this out of my file, or did you just get Vieth to dig through my subconscious? My step father wasn't a man, he was a monster! A disgusting, vile, monster!
Holly: Now Milo-
Sharpp: He made me do things... things that no child should ever have to do. I still have the scars on my body, and in my mind... But what do they always say? There have been no documented cases of sexual or phsyical abuse of a child in the federation for over one hundred years! So OBVIOUSLY it can happen now. No matter how much someone is bleeding, bruised, and traumatized, the victim MUST be making it up, right? Well I wasn't, but no one wanted to get their hands dirty!
Holly: Listen, you need to calm down.
Sharpp: Calm down? Really? Everywhere I go, everyone says that I am a liar, or insane. That none of the things that I have lived through or seen in my life happened, and that I just want attention. No, I just want to be normal. Everything thinks the federation is such a wonderful, utopian place, but it isn't. There is crime and filth writing under the surface, like nothing you have ever seen, or your lilly pink, spotless mind has ever comprehended. I am not going to sit here and be called a liar by the likes of you, COUNSELOR. Good day!

Milo storms out of the room and out of sickbay while Holly watches, her mouth hanging open. Perhaps he was telling the truth, but if he was, it would almost have to mean some kind of massive coverup of crime. It didn't really make sense to her.

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Barclay: Of c-couse... Thanks again, Doctor...

Reg sits up and cringes at the shooting pain, but it lasts only for a moment. He spots Kezi and waves. That hurt, too. Reg figured a less painful way was to just go over and kiss her... Did he just think that?

Lt. Barclay: H-hey, Kezi... *kisses her gently*

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*Sickbay*

Kezi: Hey, Reg! I'm glad to see you're feeling better. Do you have any plans for dinner?

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Barclay: N-no, not really. Unless you do? I'm up f-for anything you are... Except if it involves m-my shoulder...

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*Sickbay*

Kezi: Oh... I will keep that in mind. I was wondering if you wanted to have dinner in my quarters? My room mate was a Romulan spy and they haven't replaced her yet.

[MooreSpino]

*Cooridors*

Reg offered his good hand and the left Sickbay.

Lt. Barclay: S-she was? I-I mean... Sure. I'd love to.

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*Corridor*

Kezi: So, how did you get shot, exactly?

[MooreSpino]

*Cooridor*

Lt. Barclay: Well, you s-see... The Emergency Medical Hologram's program was t-taken control of by one of those alien devices and--

Reg stops short and pales.

Lt. Barclay: Oh no! I forgot! *runs back into Sickbay*

*Sickbay*

Lt. Barclay: Doctor, t-the device! I forgot to r-remove it!

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*Sickbay*

Kezi follows Reg back to sickbay and watches as he removes the device.

Lennox: You wouldn't happen to want to remove the EMH program while you're at it, would you?
Verrik: It wouldn't be a loss....

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Barclay: *working* I c-could... But I don't think he'll l-like that...

With a final wave of the hydrospanner, the last connection is severed and Reg gingerly removes it. He activates a portible containment field and places the device in it.

Lt. Barclay: There. Let me know if there are any m-more problems, Doctor. I s-should run this to Engineering. *to Kezi* Sorry about t-that...

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*Sickbay*

Lennox: Don't worry about it, it would be unethical anyway...
Kezi: No problem Reg, mind if I tag along?

*Ten Forward*

Milo sits at the bar, swilling his glass of soymilk. He always see's Lt. Cmdr. Riddle drinking it, but to him it tastes like muddy water. Lirra walks up to him as she wipes off the counter.

Lirra: Is there anything else I can get you?
Sharpp: I suppose I am still not allowed to have alcohol.
Lirra: Sorry... Is there anything else?
Sharpp: I would like... a new life with a side of dignity, and an extra large helping of peace of mind.

The Aenar nods sullenly and walks away, leaving the scientist to his own, destructive thoughts.

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Barclay: Of c-course not. You c-could follow me all day if it'd make you happy... *smiles, exits with Kezi*

*Ten-forward*

Kati watches Milo dismiss Lirra sadly. She wasn't one to give unwanted symapthy, and Milo didn't seem like he'd take it, but it never hurt to reach out sometimes.

Katian: Hi, Milo. Listen, about what happened eariler... I apologise for second-guessing your hypothesis. It really didn't help anything, anyway.

*Engineering*

Lt. Barclay: *walking in* Lieutenant Gillia, could you p-put this in a containment field until s-someone needs to look at it.

Lt.JG. Gillia: No problem, Sir. *takes the device and walks away*

Lt. Barclay: Good... *to Kezi* L-lead the way...

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*Ten Forward*

Sharpp: *laughs* Don't worry about it, Miss Ryoux... Starfleet is nothing but a huge bureaucracy anyway. And if anything doesn't fit with the status quo, it simply doesn't exist, or is the insane ramblings of a maniac. You know, I have thought so many times about defecting... leaving the federation, finding some nobler cause. But there isn't any. Its the same everywhere we go. Starfleet and the federation is just as bad as the Romulan empire, or the Dominion, or anyone else... same perpetual power-lust and greed.... there is no way out of any of it.

*Corridor*

Kezi: So... have you run into my brother yet? If you have, he really isn't such a bad guy when you get to know him- hes just protective.

[MooreSpino]

*Corridor*

Reg gulps.

Lt. Barclay: A-actually... I did. In Engineering... He... Um... T-told me n-not to hurt y-you... And I won't! I promise...

*Ten-Forward*

Katian: I know what you're talking about... You would be hard-pressed to find an utopia anywhere in the galaxy. *smiles softly* And its still Kati, Milo. But you don't have to find a way out. Make your own noble causes and fight for them. Anyone disagrees with you... *shrugs* Hey, its there problem. Don't bring yourself to there level, rise above it. You can be better than anyone else out there. Prove it...

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*Corridor*

Kezi: *laughs* He told you not to hurt me? Everyone knows that I'm the dangerous one! But seriously Reg, the thought of you hurting me never crossed my mind.

They stop at a door and Kezi goes on first.

*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi: I'm sorry about the mess... They confiscated most of Jones' stuff, but there is still some of it laying around. Have a seat! Make yourself at home! Would you like something to drink.

*Ten Forward*

Sharpp: It all seems quite futile... I wouldn't even know where to start. They don't even let me work without all these damned chemicals. They treat me like a two year old, and I try to do my job, but they always say I'm delusional, or fabricating information. Why the hell would anyone want to fabricate information? I'm sick of being treated like there is something wrong with me. I just want to do my job, I don't want their medications and I don't want their psychobabble. This ship is swimming with people who need it a lot more than me.

Sharpp downs the rest of the soy milk and stares at the creamy substance draining down the sides of the glass.

Sharpp: Anyway, I should get going, I'm sure the last thing you want to hear is some pathetic half rate scientist bitching and moaning about how horrible his life is.

[MooreSpino]

*Ten-Forward*

Katian: If you want... But my offer still stands if you ever want to talk to someone who won't pump you full of chemcials. *smiles* Except alcohol, of course. Oh! Before you go, have you decided which kitten you'd like to have?

*Kezi's Quarters*

Lt. Barclay: Uh... W-whatever you're having is fine.

He took a seat on the couch and looked around. It was slightly smaller than his, but more cozy. Reg didn't put up any family pictures or memtos, but Kezi's part seemed to overflow with candid shots of her and peopel that bore a striking resemblance. It was... Nice to be around such love, even if it wasn't his own family...

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*Ten Forward*

Milo turns and smiles, animals always sooth him.

Sharpp: The calico, if that's ok. I plan to name her Justine, after someone i once knew.

*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi sits down next to Reg and hands him a glass of a Romulan Ale as she sips from her own.

Kezi: So, aside from being shot, how was your day?

[MooreSpino]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Lt. Barclay: Well... *sips ale* We f-found three more of those devices, including the one in S-sickbay. The rest I spent running Engineering... And I p-probably will until Lt. Woods is returned to d-duty. And your day?

*Ten-Forward*

Katian: *smiles back* Sure, I'll let Lennox know. Good night, Milo.

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*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi: Lt. Shrall and I spent all day studying the weapons we confiscated from Dr. Belzer and her team.

Kezi wants to tell Barclay about the weapons, about the Federations dirty, internal war, but she promised the captain.

*Sharpps Quarters*

Milo sits in his skeleton chair and peers through his headset.

"Who's crawling in bed with you tonight, Candy?"

He watches Candy and some unnamed, generic crewmen crawling all over each other in the darkness like maggots in flesh. She is so superficial, so petty. Yet, no one ever notices her, she gets by with everything and lures half the crew into her bed like some kind of sick, black widow laying her web.

He throws down his headset and goes to his drawer. He takes out the wire wrapped in cloth and looks at it. He remembers it being wrapped around his hands years ago, around that mans throat. He deserved it and worse after what he did to Justine. That was always Milo's game, avenge the death, the torture, the wrongs, but never in time to actually help anyone. Always in vain, always too late.

He shoves the wire back into the drawer and goes for a walk, to where he doesn't know.

[MooreSpino]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Reg didn't hold his liquor that well, and the storng ale didn't change that. He ignores the buzz he's getting and nods. Kezi really did look lovely tonight...

Lt. Barclay: Oh... D-did you find anything?

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*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi: Only that the federation is building biological weapons.

So much for keeping her mouth shut.

Kezi: But I am not in the mood to talk about work... So should we eat or get wasted? At the moment, I favor the latter.

[MooreSpino]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Lt. Barclay: Okay. I could do that... *takes a long sip of ale, looks around* You have a b-beautiful family... All with purple eyes. I t-think purple is my favorite color... But only because it r-reminds me you you. *sighs* I like Romulan Ale... And cats. You like c-cats, right? Doctor Lennox offered m-me a kitten today, but I said I'd g-give it to you. Cats really m-make such wonderful pets and all. You'll enjoy it... *pauses* Did I mention I l-like Romulan Ale?

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*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi almost shoots Romulan Ale out of her nose from laughing.

Kezi: *giggles* You might have mentioned it... And I love cats! We have cats on Vortika, but they look a little different than terran cats.... And I also love human engineers who get so ridiculously giddy and talkative from a glass of Romulan Ale!

Kezi kisses Reg and then falls back in her seat and laughs some more. Her head head is swimming from the alcohol and her fingers and toes all feel so wonderfully warm as she kicks off her boots and pulls off her tunic. She stretches her thin, spindily, white arms over her head and curls her toes, much like a large feline.

Kezi:*slurred* I'm glad you could join me tonight, maybe you can be my new room mate!

[MooreSpino]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Lt. Barclay: *slurred* I'm glad, t-too... But I'll only move in if y-you kiss me... Every day...

Reg follows Kezi's lead and removes his boots and tunic. Then he clumsly tries to lean across her body to kiss her again... He craved her lips against his... But made a bad judgement in foot landings and ended up on the floor beside the couch.

Lt. Barclay: Ow... *giggles* Oops...

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*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi slides down on the floor next to Reg, she sits on his chest and kisses him.

Kezi: Bribery will get you nowhere, lieutenant! We have methods to extract what we need!

[MooreSpino]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Lt. Barclay: *grinning* Do your damndest, Ensign... I c-can take it.

he pulls her down on top of him and kisses her hard.

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*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi: Don't tempt me!

The vorta stumbles to her feet and goes to her dresser, leaving the lieutenant in the floor. She returns with a silk rope, a part of a traditional vortikan outfit.

Kezi: Give me your hands, lieutenant!

He complies and she ties his wrists behind his back.

Kezi: *laughing, with a fake accent* Now... tell me what I want to know or you will regret it!

[MooreSpino]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Reg pretends to struggle against his bindings.

Lt. Barclay: Will I? Oh w-well then... How about I t-tell you how lovely you look in starship lighting? Or h-how I go mad every time I catch a whiff of your perfume? What is t-that, anyway?

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*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi pins Reg's shoulders to the ground and kisses him again before pulling off her under shirt.

Kezi: But flattery will get you everywhere.

*Arboretum*

Milo stands in the darkness of the Arboretum, the crickets sing melodically and the air is cool and dense with water. It almost feels like earth on a warm spring night. A voice rings out somewhere from the darkness.

Voice: Can I help you, sir?
Sharpp: I doubt it.

The human science crewman steps forward from behind a rather large bush, counting her steps, but only to three, than starting over again.

Crewman: Its much prettier in the light.
Sharpp: No, it isn't.

*Ten Forward*

Lennox sits down at the bar in his bloody uniform. His own pink metallic blood, red human blood, green vulcan blood, blue andorian blood. A rainbow of bodily fluids all over his once pristine white coat and well starched Starfleet uniform.

He hopes that Kati will have a moment to speak to him, to find out about the mystery reptile and anything else he may have missed during the chaos in sickbay.

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Woods gains his conscience once again. Sickbay looks to be in disarray and he really just wants to go back to work but when he tries to sit up a horrible pain tells him otherwise he won't be going to work anytime soon. He had been shot before but this feels different somehow.

Lt. Woods: *little groggy* Nurse.

[MooreSpino]

*Ten-Forward*

Kati smiles when she sees Lennox from across the room. She sets down the last dish from her tray and goes to greet him.

Katian: Good evening, love. *noticing his uniform* My gods. I take it you've been busy...

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*Ten Forward*

Lennox: You could say that, there was another shooting in sickbay. The EMH took everyone hostage. I really hate that thing...

*Sickbay*

Verrik sees that Woods is conscious and goes to his side.

Verrik: How are you feeling, lieutenant?

*Arboretum*

Crewman: We haven't had many visitors here lately... You must be the guy with the camera.
Sharpp: Ummm...
Crewman: A bit of a voyeurist, aren't you? Spying on nurse Candy. Do you get off on it or something?
Sharpp: *nervous* I don't know what you're reffering to.
Crewman: Its alright, I'm not here to harass lonely science officers with intimacy issues.
Sharpp: What the hell are you talking about?
Crewman: I have a more important mission. I'm here to watch everyone, so naturally I know about you.
Sharpp: If that were true, why would you tell me?
Crewman: *laughs* Are you serious? No one believes you, or anything you say. The only reason that you haven't been decommissioned is because your superiors all know you would commit suicide. If you said that there was a spy hiding in the bushes in the arboretium, they would all laugh at you.
Sharpp: Sadly, you're probably right.
Crewman: Of course I'm right. Its my job to be right.... you should probably leave now.
Sharpp: Why is that?
Crewman: Do you really want to find out the hard way?

Sharpp takes a moment to think about this. He still couldn't see the woman's face, only the gleaming blue pin on her collar. If she was in fact real, which he was positive that she was, he does not want to end up in some kind of conflict with her. His superiors would never believe him anyway.

Sharpp: No, I suppose I don't.
Crewman: Good choice, Lieutenant Junior Grade Milo Irvin Sharpp of the new Berlin Colony, good choice.

He turns silently and leaves the arboretum. So he was right afterall, there were spies aboard.

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Woods: I feel like somebody dropped a Galaxy Glass Starship on me, ouch. This doesn't feel like a phaser related injury at all.

[MooreSpino]

*Ten-Forward*

Katian: I'm no fan of it, either. Call me irrational, but I don't trust bald men... *shudders* Was everyone all right? If something horrible happened, you wouldn't be here... *pauses* It scared me when you were shot today. I knew you can bleed, but when I saw the pink stain on your clothes... *trails off*

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*Ten Forward*

Lennox: And you thought I was a Klingon? Sorry... I am not good at telling jokes, but they are known to help diffuse tense situations. Luckily, blood loss alone is not enough to kill me. That weapon was designed specifically for organic beings with natural blood clotting agents, not androids. But everyone is going to recover. The EMH shot an engineer, but he is already at home, hopefully resting like i told him to.

Lennox smiles at Kati and looks down at his uniform.

Lennox: But yes, we had a busy day... So, how is our newest guest doing? I take it that it has not burned anyone else.

*Sickbay*

Verrik: Just try to lay back and relax, sir. You were definitely shot... would you like a pain reliever?

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Woods: *annoyed* I know I have been shot but I'm telling you it feels much worse than the other time. And no I don't want pain relief.

[MooreSpino]

*Ten-Forward*

She only raises an eyebrow at the Klingon comment.

Katian: *smirking* We'll work on humor later... No, no one's been roasted yet. He's asleep under the bar. I did learn, though, that he's omnivorus. And that you shouldn't leave half full glasses of Andorian Ale around him... That's how I got him to sleep. Would you care for a mug of the blue stuff?

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*Ten Forward*

Lennox: Sure- but tell Lirra to get it... How did you find out that he was a he?

*Sickbay*

Verrik's antennae lay back against his head, he too is quite irritated.

Verrik: *politely* Yes sir. Just try to stay calm, I'll get a doctor to come take a look.

A moment later, Dr. Glover walks over to woods and takes out her tricorder.

Glover: There seems to be inflammation at the wound site... We need to give you some more antibiotics, ok?

[MooreSpino]

*Ten-Forward*

Kati only glances over at Lirra before the Anear retrieves a mug of Andorian Ale.

Katian: I haven't. It's more of an assumption. And he hasn't responded negativly to being refered to as male... *taking the mug from Lirra* Thank you. Here you are, love... He does seem fairly intelligent for a animal, but I'll leave anything else up to the professionals. Can we get you anything else?

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Woods: *agitated* Great just what I need a prolonged stay in sickbay.

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*Sickbay*

Glover: Mr. Woods, you were attacked with a biological weapon. Complaining about it won't help the situation any. But antibiotics will, if you want to get better, you should let the medical staff treat you.

*Ten Forward*

Lennox: Well, I doubt it understands our language... for all we know it could be from an asexual species. But, at least it has good taste in alcoholic beverages.

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Woods: Since when do the ol' pointies go around attacking people with biological weapons? *cringes* Go ahead I'll be a good little patient.

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*Sickbay*

Glover rolls her eyes as she injects the lieutenant with a hypospray.

Glover: Is there anything else, while I'm over here, Lt. Woods?

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Woods: Well I'd like an update about engineering, who's running the show over there anyway?

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*Sickbay*

Glover: Barclay is, but he is on medical leave at the moment...

Glover presses a code into her PADD.

Glover: Right now, Lt. Lurek is in command of engineering.

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*Sickbay*

Lt. Woods: Thank you doctor can I get a portable workstation *seeing the annoyed look on Doctor Glover's face* I promise I will not overexert myself but I need to do something.

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OOC: Goodnight

*Sickbay*

Glover: Alright, sure.

The doctor sets Woods up with a portable workstation and gets back to her previous assignment.

[motom79]

((ooc: night))

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Name and Rank: "The Crewman"
Age: unknown
Species/Homeworld: human/unknown
Position: unknown

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*The Brig*

T'lei regains consciousness and pushes herself off the floor. Shashar still lays in a lump behind the security console. She tries to shake him awake and then looks up towards the cells.

"Oh no..."

They are empty, Belzer and her men are missing.

T'lei: *hits com badge* T'lei to captain Patton. There was an attack in the brig, the prisoners have escaped.

[MooreSpino]

*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: *taps badge* Scan the ship and see if there still on board. I'm on my way...

*Shuttle Bay 4*

Lieutenant Rigell Xzeerl had finished running matainence checks on the shuttles when a clanking in the empty bay caught his attention.

Lt. Xzeerl: Hello? Who's there?

A phaser bolt was his only answer. Before Xzeerl slumped to the floor, Belzer and her team came out from behind the cargo containers.

Dr. Belzer: You two prepare the shuttle for departure...

Belzer types in a false secuity code to open the bay doors with a timer for ten minutes. One of the men approach her.

Bio Team Member #3: *quietly* What about the specimin?

Dr. Belzer: Leave it. We can get another... There. C'mon...

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*The Brig*

T'lei: Security teams report to shuttle bay 4! Subjects are armed and dangerous, stop them! Captain, there was phaser fire in shuttle bay 4! Belzer and her team are stealing a shuttle craft!
Shashar: I am attempting to overwrite their security codes, but they have bypassed the main computer network.

*Shuttle Bay 4*

Lt. Talia and a security team of five men storm the shuttle bay.

Talia: FREEZE! Put down your weapons!

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*Shuttle Bay 4*

Dr. Belzer: Dammit, get in!

Belzer fires a warning shot only a meter from Talia before ducking behind the shuttle hatch. The Security team returned fire. One of the men took the pilot's seat and began the launch sequence.

Dr. Belzer: Get us the hell ouy of here!

Bio Team Member #2: Begining bay depressurizing...

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*Shuttle Bay 4*

Talia: They're starting the launch sequence! Everyone get out!

The team runs out of the bay while Talia gives them cover fire.

The room depressurizes and the shuttle launches, sucking Talia out into space behind it. The sudden vacuum causes the cells of her body to stretch into oblivion, there is no corpse left for a ceremony.

Dammers:*out of breath, hits comm badge* Ensign Dammers to security! Lt. Talia is dead, the suspects got away!

[MooreSpino]

*Turbolift*

Capt. Patton: *taps combadge* Status report!

*Brig*

Lt.Cmdr. Shashar: Captain, they've gotten away... And Lieutenant Taila is dead...

*Turbolift*

Patton closes her eyes and curses.

Capt. Patton: Meet me at the shuttle bay, then...

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*Shuttle Bay 4*

The shuttle bay is swimming with security officers and medics who are treating the team for minor injuries. Shashar and T'lei anxiously await the captain.

T'lei: This all seemed quite suspicious from the beginning.
Shashar: Indeed, I couldn't feel anything from Belzer or her crew. When we looked into their personnel files, they were blank, almost like they never existed.
T'lei: I wonder if the captain will want the science department to come up here and try to get any kind of readings, they might have just been more "Ghost Order" spies.
Shashar: I doubt it, they seemed like federation spooks to me.

[MooreSpino]

*Shuttle Bay 4*

Patton wastes no time approaching Shashar and T'lei.

Capt. Patton: Lieutenant, report.

Lt.Cmdr. Shasar: Sir, Belzer and her men took the Galieo and depressurized the bay with Lieutenant Tailia still inside. The sudden change in pressure streched her body in to oblivion... There's nothing left...

Capt. Patton: Very well... We'll need sensor readings...

Lt.Cmdr. Shashar: Aye, Sir. We were discussing getting the Science department in here for that.

Capt. Patton: *nods, taps combadge* Patton to Riddle. I need you and a Science team in Bay Four. Bring your sensor equipment.

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*Science Lab*

Riddle: *over the comm* Aye sir.

Alex gets up from his console and looks over at the Bolian ensign organizing sample slides.

Riddle: Kirot, you're with me. *hits comm badge* Riddle to Sharpp, meet me in shuttle bay 4.

*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi and Barclay are cramped together in her lower bunk, the vorta fast asleep dreaming of flying over a vast tundra. Snow leopards run underneath her and the sky is blood red. The wind rushes past her and she dives into a hot spring and can feel the mud and sulfur bubbling around her.

*comm system* Riddle to ensign Kezi- Kezi? Wake up, you're needed in shuttle bay 4.
Kezi: *groggy* Ugh... Yes sir, I'll be right there.

[MooreSpino]

*Shuttle Bay 4*

Patton waited outside the bay for Riddle and his team. Reports from the Bridge stated that the stolen shuttle hit Warp 7 and headed just over the Romulan border. Security forces from the Starbase chased them there and are currently monitering the area.

The turbolift opened with Riddle, Sharpp, Ensign Kezi, and a Bolian officer.

Capt. Patton *nods* Lady and gentlmen, if you'd begin...

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*Shuttle Bay 4*

Riddle: Right away sir, lets get started, people!

Riddle, Sharpp, and Kirot go on into the shuttle bay with their gear but Kezi stays behind.

Kezi: Captain, not to question your authority, but is it really wise to investigate this?

[MooreSpino]

*Shuttle Bay 4*

Patton walked to the side with the Ensign.

Capt. Patton: How so, Ensign?

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*Shuttle Bay 4*

Kezi: These are good officers, as you know, and Belzer didn't make a clean getaway. They will almost definitely find evidence that section 31 won't want them to... well I just don't want them to throw a mind wiping party.

[MooreSpino]

*Shuttle Bay 4*

Capt. Patton: Point taken...

Patton and Kezi head back in the Bay. Riddle and the team were still setting up the equipment.

Capt. Patton: Alex, before you begin we need to speak with you all. Privately.

Capt. Patton:

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*Shuttle Bay Control Room*


The captain, Riddle, Kezi, Sharpp, and Kirot all stand in a circle. Milo shifts weight on his feet nervously while the others seem perfectly calm.

Riddle: What's this about, Sara?

[MooreSpino]

*Shuttle Bay Control Room*

Capt. Patton: We have reason to believe that this ship has been compromised by Section Thirty-One agents. Ensign Kezi was assigned to research the weapons brought on board by Belzer and her team. They are Federation in origin, but with illegal modifications. If they were Section Thirty-One, then anything you find in there could put you all at risk...

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Shuttle Bay Control Room*

Riddle: What do you want us to do?
Kezi: Honestly, I'm afraid to touch anything in there.

The crewman was right and Sharpp knows it. He wants to tell someone, but they would never believe him to begin with. They were probably being eavesdropped on at this very moment. He stares at the ground and hopes they don't notice his silence.

[MooreSpino]

*Shuttle Bay Control Room*

Capt. Patton: The security of my crew outweighs any investigation. *pauses* I'm open to suggestions...

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*Shuttle Bay Control Room*

Sharpp: We can't look to far into this...
Riddle: What do you mean?
Sharpp: They are listening to us right now. We know way too much, if we push any farther, they'll come down on all of us... hard.
Riddle: Milo, I know you've been stressed lately but-
Kezi: No, he's probably right.

[MooreSpino]

*Shuttle Bay Control Room*

Capt. Patton: He most likely is... Normaly, I wouldn't ask anyone of this, but I want you to lie for your own good. Your reports will state that you find nothing except the microscopic remains of Lieutenant Tallia and traces of phaser fire. Nothing else. Understood?

*Outside the Shuttle Bay*

EMH: He's comming to...

Lt. Xzeerl: Ohhh.... What shuttle hit me?

EMH: More like a high stun phaser. We should get you to Sickbay...

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*Shuttle Bay Control Room*

Riddle: Aye sir... is that really necessary? What exactly are we dealing with here?
Sharpp: Something that could undo all of us.
Kezi: We better get this over with.

*Outside Shuttle Bay 4*

Rian kneels above Xzeerl, next to the EMH.

Rian: This looks like the same weapon they shot the CSO with... he's bleeding badly.

[MooreSpino]

*Outside Shuttle Bay 4*

EMH: The only reason it hasn't killed him yet is that resilant Saurian cardiovascular system. *taps combadge* EMH to Transporter, two directly to Sickbay...

*Shuttle Bay Control Room*

Capt. Patton: Dismissed. A word, Alex...

Sara waits for the others to leave before placing a hand on the side of Alex's face.

Capt. Patton: *telepathically* They may monitor spoken words, but I'd like to see them try to get in here... If there is anything significant out there, let me know through the bond... We'll keep it between us, Alex...

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*Shuttle Bay Control Room*

Riddle: Of course. If thats all, captain, I better get to work.

*Shuttle Bay 4*

A silent sense of dread hangs over the science crew. They go through all the investigative motions, but don't actually put any effort into it. Human blood, ignored, the codes used to break into the ships computer, discarded. They all knew that federation personnel were behind it, and it feels immensely wrong to cover it up.

Kezi: Thats the last of the evidence, sir.
Shashar: Find anything worthwhile?
Kezi: No, nothing we can use. We'll take what samples we managed to get back to the lab, but I doubt we will find anything. They made a clean getaway.

Despite her orders, Kezi tucks a sample of the human blood found on the landing pad into her pocket. She has a feeling that it will lead her closer to whatever it was that Belzer was hiding.

[MooreSpino]

*Shuttle Bay 4*

Patton stands in the background as the team completes the 'investigation.' She wanted answers, but not at the risk of others.

Capt. Patton: Lieutenant Shashar. Tallia was under your command, correct?

Lt.Cmdr. Shashar: Yes, Sir... She was one of my best officers.

Capt. Patton: We should organize some memorial... And I need to contact her relatives...

Lt.Cmdr. Shashar: She didn't have any, Sir. That's why she said she joined Starfleet...

Capt. Patton: All the same...

Lt.Cmdr. Shashar: Aye, Sir. I'll start the procedures...

*Ten-Forward*

Katian: *sipping some Andorian Ale* I went by our quarters to check on the kittens... Lovecraft hasn't left their side except to eat and use the litterbox. And I don't think I'm getting my bed back anytime soon...

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*Science Lab*

The science team finishes cataloging the "evidence" and Lt. Cmdr. Riddle calls them all to his office.

Riddle: Alright everyone, good work. Remember, nothing left that office. Kezi and Sharpp, you are dismissed until your next duty shifts, Keriot, go back to what you were working on and finish your shift. Dismissed.

*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi returns to her room to see that Reg is still fast asleep.

"Lucky."

She takes off her uniform and crawls back in bed, exhausted and somewhat hung over, the air draining out of her like a deflated balloon.

Kezi: If anyone else calls for me, tell them I'm dead.

*Ten Forward*

Lennox finishes his glass of Andorian ale, he is thankful for a moment of peace and quiet as he stares at the pendent hanging from Kati's neck.

Lennox: We could always just move them. They are old enough now to be relocated-
*comm* Sickbay to Dr. Lennox, there has been another shooting.
Lennox: *hits comm badge* And I hired a team of highly competant doctors, get one of them to take care of it- and don't call for me again unless we are under attack! I'm off duty!
*comm* Aye sir, sickbay out.
Lennox: Sorry about that... my work is never done.

*Sharpp's Quarters*

Sharpp walks through the darkness of his quarters, carefully avoiding every pile of debris in his floor. He replicates a glass of water and sits in the skeleton metal chair by the window.


the crewman: No voyeurism tonight?
Sharpp: What in the hell are you doing in here?
the crewman: I could ask you the same.

The same figure emerges from a deep, black shadow, her face ever obscurred by darkness.

Sharpp: How do you manage to keep your face covered by the shadows? Is that some kind of lighting trick?
the crewman: You might have saved several of your comrades tonight. Yet, you were the only one who wasn't upset by having to destroy evidence. Curious.
Sharpp: Do you need something?
the crewman: Of course, you never cared much about the laws, or the sanctity of the federation, you were always more concerned with your immediate surrounding. As you have been quoted saying many times "I just want to do my job" and "Science is my life."
Sharpp: Impressive, really. But why are you here?
the crewman: At age sixteen, while studying at starfleet academy, you almost fatally shot Admiral Arit Thiar in his apartment, a misguided attempt on your part to end his torturous abuse not only of you and a select few of his other students, but his own, seven year old daughter-
Sharpp: Enough!
the crewman: While on leave from the academy at age eighteen, you traveled to Irixia V where you befriended an adolescent human prostitute named Justine Wilder. She was later abducted, raped, mutilated, and murdered by a human male known as Olen Mercer. You took it upon yourself to avenge her death, when you strangled Mercer to death with steel conductant wire and incinerated his corpse-
Sharpp: Shut up! Shut up! You know nothing!
the crewman: We know everything about everyone in the federation. It is our job to know. I could tell you that you lost your first tooth when you were six when you fell into a fireplace on the upper floor of your family home on luna. That you are still a virgin due to your severe sexual insecurities, that every time you walked into yur dormitory bathroom at the academy, you had to tap the left side of the door frame plating three times with your left index finger.
Sharpp: Is this what you do? Stalk people?
the crewman: More or less, but then again, so do you.
Sharpp: What in the hell do you want from me?

[MooreSpino]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Reg lazily places an arm around her waist and mumbles something inconheriant before snoring once more.

*Ten-Forward*

Katian: *smiles* It's all right. You're a busy man with an important job and have the expertice everyone wants to call on. Not to mention your dashing good looks and charming personality. *raises and eyebrow, smirks* It must be hard being you...

*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: Casear salad, extra olives, and a glass of tea with ice and lemon.

The tray appears and Patton takes it back to her desk to continue working through the Red Tape.

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*Strategic Ops*

Lt. Li is been realized from sickbay and what everything that happened it's imperative that they decipher the isolinear rod and it's contents. Lt. Li is aware that he is wadding in murky waters and that his investigation could discredit certain high ranking officials.

Lt. Li: Commander M'Ress, Lt. Li reporting for duty. My apologizes for the delay.

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*Ten Forward*

Lennox diverts his vision for a moment, as if in deep thought.

Lennox: I have no idea how difficult it is or is not to be me, because I have never been anyone else.

*Sharpp's Quarters*

the crewman: Only time will tell, Milo Irvin Sharpp.
Sharpp: Computer, lights!

By the time the room is illuminated, the faint figure is already gone. Was he just imagining this? Was this some kind of trick being played by his own imagination? Because surly she couldn't know the things that he is even too terrified to admit to himself.

In a fit of paranoia, he goes to the drawer where he keeps the strand of wire and throws it into the replicator and sets the recycle sequence.

"If there's no evidence, it never happened. But damn it! I'm no murderer! I'm no killer at all- he deserved it, or he would have just killed again and again and again."

He slides down the side of the wall, terrified to close his eyes or to turn the lights off. He can't decide whether he really is losing his mind, if Counselor Holly and the others before her weren't right all along.

*Chief Science Officers Office*

Alex sits at his desk. He wants to record a log but is afraid that he might disclose too much. He can't stand lying about anything, even under order, even for a damn good reason.

Riddle: *hits comm badge* Riddle to Patton... are you busy?

[MooreSpino]

*Stargeic Ops*

Cmdr. M'Ress: Yourr tarrdiness is underrstandable, Lieutenant.

She pulls out a PADD and hands it over.

Cmdr. M'Ress: These thrree Enginerrres all have acceptiable rrecorrds of serrvice. You may choose which to interrview firrst...

*Ten-Forward*

Kati only smiles and pats his hand lovingly.

Katian: Like I said, we'll work on humor later...

A squeaking yawn comes from behind the bar. The dragon was awake and sniffing the air. He hopped on the bar and nudged Kati's arm.

Katian: *scratching behind its head* Did we wake you up?

It purred in response before turning to Lennox. The alien reptile tilted its head in observation. It obvisouly figured something out, because it also nudged the Android's arm as well.

*Ready Room*

Sara swallowed a mouthfull of tea and tapped her badge.

Capt. Patton: Of course not, Alex. Come up at your convinence...

[motom79]

*Strategic Ops*

Lt. Li takes the PADD and skims the names.

Lt. Li: Let's start with Ensign Zen

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*Ten Forward*

Lennox looks down at the creature, confused by its actions. He follows with his obligatory "confused android" expression by tilting his head, almost mimicking the animals movements.

Lennox: What do you think it wants?

*Bridge*

Riddle walks past Lt. Ellen who is once again, command of the bridge. He wonders where the first officer manages to hide all these odd hours of they day, but shrugs it off as the deltan officer nods politely in his direction.

Riddle: Is everything alright, lieutenant?
Ellen: Yes, sir.

He goes to the door of the readyroom and presses the buzzer.

[MooreSpino]

*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: Come in, Alex!

She smiles when he does as she stands to put her dishes back in the replicator slot.

Capt. Patton: Something you need?

*Strategic Ops*

Cmdr. M'Ress: Verry well... *taps combadge* M'Ress to Ensign Zen. Rreport to my office.

*Ten-Forward*

Kati leans against the bar and watches with amusement.

Katian: Well, Lennox... When Lovecraft rubs against your leg, what does she want?

[motom79]

((ooc: I'm flashing forward, hope you don't mind))

*Strategic OPS*

Interviewing the three engineering candidates takes the better part of the day. Lt. Li feels his head spinning all three are qualified candidates with exceptional skill so the decision comes down to personality, with whom would he feel comfortable working. He still prefers Lt. Woods because he knows him but the chief was in no condition to help them. Lt. Li closes his eyes and sighs. He turns towards his Catian superior to announce his decision and get her opinion on it.

Lt. Li: Of the three candidates I prefer Ensign Zan, he looks trustworthy. Who do you prefer Commander?

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Ten Forward*

Lennox: Food? Attention? But in case you have not noticed, it is not a domesticated earth feline.

*Ready Room*

Riddle: To be blunt, I don't like to lie.

Alex puts his hand on Sara's face to initiate a bond.

Riddle:*telepathically* this ignoring evidence seems like a temporary solution to a long term problem.

[spiderviveka_SC]

OOC: goodnight

[MooreSpino]

*Strategic Ops*

M'Ress purrs softly as she cotemplaits the choices.

Cmdr. M'Ress: I concur with you, Lieutenant. Zan meets all the neccesary qulifications. You will inform him of the assignment?

*Ten-Forward*

Katian: *flatly* I did notice that. It doesn't have to be from Earth to be friendly, Lennox.

Kati scoops the dragon into her arms, resulting in a happy cooing from it.

Katian: Come on. Let's get him to the biology lab before he tries to roll over or, gods forbid, plays fetch...

*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: *telepathically* I know, Alex. But we have to or its all our heads. And I had no intention of ignoring it completly, just put up the facade that we are. Sharpp probably wasn't too far off... Think about it. Everyting that has happened since we left dock... Its no conicendence... *pauses* Well, maybe the Q thing was...

[motom79]

*NPC*

Name and Rank: Gul Krel Asar
Age: 40
Species/Homeworld: Cardassian
Position: liaison between Star Fleet and the Cardassian Military
A brief sentence or two describing your personality: Typical Cardassian military man: arrogant, racist and dubious.

[motom79]

*NPC*

Name and Rank: Admiral Selina
Age: 98
Species/Homeworld: Romulan
Position: Liaison officer
A brief sentence or two describing your personality: Admiral Selina is a secret member of Spock's movement on Romulus. She is one of the stoutest supports of an alliance between Romulus and the Federation.

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*Corridor*

Lennox follows Katian out of Ten Forward.

Lennox: All of which are behaviors that earth canines are often trained to exhibit by their masters. Again, this animal is no dog. And if it is anywhere near as intelligent as it has been implied to be, such behavior would likely be insulting to its intelligence. Besides, I do not like canines they are just so.... subservient, spiders and felines think for themselves, which is precisely what I think this organism is capable of But then again, you seem to be the resident expert, since our actual resident expert is too terrified to even go near it.

*Ready Room*

Riddle: I keep wondering what we all did to get assigned to such a doomed mission... but on the bright side, I met you.

[MooreSpino]

*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: The silver lining in the galaxy... We'll get through this, then we can do the boring things. Like supply runs and political ferrying. Once this is over, it'll be the three of us... ...I love you, Alex...

*Corridor*

Katian: Sorry to dissappoint, but I was a history major in university. Not biology.

As Kati entered a turbolift, the dragon crawled up on her shoulder to look back at Lennox and stuck it's forked tounge out at him.

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*Turbolift*

Lennox: I hope you don't plan on trying to keep it. Before you start lecturing me about my cat and spiders, cats do not breathe fire, and my spiders' holding containers are escape proof- granted of course that they aren't thrown into the floor and shattered. Of course, I prepared for that contingency when i rebuilt the shelving unit.

[MooreSpino]

*Turbolift*

Katian: Oh, no I'm not. Somehow six cats and however many spiders seems more than enough for one cabin. A dragon is overkill... And you can lecture enough for the both of us, love.

The dragon growled at Lennox.

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*Corridor*

Lennox: Have I done something wrong, Katian?

Lennox can't help but feel that Katian is for some reason angry with him. Because he didn't want to live with a fire breathing reptile with an attitude problem perhaps? Perhaps her canine analogy was correct, the animal did seem to consume nearly all of her attention, much in the manner that a dog would.


*Barber Shop*

Tameka and Rose Holly sit in the empty chairs in the barber shop. The counselor is on a break from a very busy day of work while her wife is simply killing time.

Holly: Its unbelievable how neurotic a bunch of scientists and engineers can be. everyone's friends are being shot and killed, i have to grief counsel everyone all the time. Then I have one client who is schizophrenic, and so incredibly delusional, I wonder how he is in starfleet at all...
Rose: And no one wants a hair cut, or even a shave. I have not had a single person walk through those doors since this mission started. All of my workers have time off until things pick up.
Holly: Maybe I should start sending my patients to you. If I hear one more grief story, or "gee, i just feel so depressed and anxious" I'm going to shoot someone!
Rose: Feel free, I'm bored out of my mind. I wouldn't mind having a few crazies come my way.

[MooreSpino]

*Turbolift*

Katian: Of couse not, Lennox... I'm just stressed and worn down. Let's just drop this little guy off at the lab and... I don't know, find someting else to do, okay?

The dragon whimpered and nuzzled into Kati's neck. She sighed and pushed his head away.

Katian: Cut that out...

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Science Lab*

Lennox and Kati walk into the lab together and are greeted by a familiar face. Marit Roth, the very mischievous Romulan physicist who Lennox still suspects turned his andorian rats a luminescent pink.

Roth: Hello sir, who's this cute little guy?
Lennox: We are not certain, but we are here to drop him off.
Roth: I take it that Sharpp wouldn't examine it... no matter, I will look after him.
Lennox: Try not to change its biological composition in the process.
Roth: Ensign Garland should be back soon from her break sir, she has expertise in exobiology as well.

[MooreSpino]

*Science Lab*

Kati unwraps the dragon from around her neck and places it into Roth's arms. It whimpered in protest but was shushed.

Katian: *sternly* Behave yourself.

It's wings dropped and let out what sounded very close to a sigh.

Katian: Good. *to Lennox* Anything else, love?

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Science Lab*

There was something almost patronizing in her tone. Still, he is glad to see the creature in the arms of the Romulan instead of Kati. Was this some kind of jealousy? For some reason, the android is annoyed by the presence of this creature. It almost seems arrogant, and he certainly did not appreciate it harrassing his nursing staff.

Lennox: No, thats all.

*Kezi's Quarters*

*computer* This is your wakeup call, Miss Kezi. The time is 0600 hours.
Kezi: *half asleep* Ughhh... tell the computer I'm dead, Reg.

[MooreSpino]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Lt. Barclay: *groggy* Computer, cancel alarm... Good morning, Kezi...

*Science Lab*

Katian: All right, then. C'mon, lets go home... *turns and leaves*

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi: Fine... be that way.

Kezi climbs out of bed and goes to the replicator where she orders a cup of Romulan coffee.

Kezi: I love this stuff, it has enough caffeine to stop your heart, literally. You want some?

*Katian's Quarters*

The rest of the walk back to Kati's quarters was relatively quiet. Upon getting there, Lennox goes to the bedroom to attempt to relocate Lovecraft and the kittens.

The cat hisses at the android and bites his hand as he gently picks up two of the warm little balls of fuzz. "Not you too, Lovecraft" he thinks to himself. They mew loudly and he notices that their eyes have not opened yet as he looks around the room for somewhere safe to put them.

Lennox: Kati, do you have an extra pillow or something where we could put these kittens? Perhaps we should just replicate some towels.

*Arboretum*

Three hours until his next duty shift, Sharpp hasn't slept in days and this issue with the mysterious crewman hasn't helped any. He can't even drink alcohol thanks to his last incident in Ten Forward, which wasn't even his fault.

It is twilight in the arboretum and he has gone to seek out the crewman. There were some questions he wanted answered, especially after her visit to his quarters. He stands where he was when he first encountered her and the room is only slightly less dark.

Sharpp: I know you're here... I need to ask you a few questions.

There is silence, so he continues.

Sharpp: Who do you work for? How do you know so much about me? Why are you watching me? What good could I possibly do you? Are you with section 31? *long pause* Damn it! Answer me you bitch! Answer me and stop hiding in the shadows! What are you afraid of!

Suddenly a voice appears behind him. Not the voice of the crewman at all, but a man....

Sharpp: Kirot? What the hell-
Kirot: Sir, I didn't mean to upset you, I was just pruning the rose bushes... I don't know anything about section 31, I swear! Just don't hurt me!
Sharpp: Hurt you? Oh- sorry... I was just uhhh... rehearsing for a holoplay! Yeah, thats it, a play! Look, ummm, don't mention this to anyone- I have to go!

Before the poor petrified Bolian could respond to Sharpp he had run out the door, back into the corridor.

"That was too damn close" he thinks to himself, "what was I thinking? I must have been imagining this all along."

[MooreSpino]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Reg sits up and rubs the sleep out of his eyes.

Lt. Barclay: S-sure... Black with four sugars, p-please.

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian: Uh, yeah. Hold on...

Kati opens the closet and pulls out a pillow and two large towels. She takes them into the bedroom, where Lennox is trying to gather the kittens from their angry mother.

Katian: Where do you want them?

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi orders Reg's coffee and hands the cup to him.

Kezi: Do you feel hung over? Because I do... they had me searching for evidence in the shuttle bay last night.... sort of.

*Katians Quarters*

Lennox holds the kittens against his chest and looks around the room.

Lennox: I suppose we should put it in the floor... in a corner. It will make them feel more secure. And we should do something to clean the bedspread.

*Corridor*

Sharpp walks towards his quarters, sleep of not he still needs to shave and shower. He runs in to nurse Verrik in the hallway, who seems to be enjoying a jumja stick.

Verrik: You're up early today.
Sharpp: I was looking for someone, but I don't think they exist.
Verrik: Well in Denobulan culture, hallucination is considered to be very healthy.
Sharpp: I know, but unfortunately, I am human... and you are Andorian, so why tell me about Denobulan proverbs?
Verrik: Just saying... even if this person only exists to you, they still exist.
Sharpp: Thanks, but I have a feeling that the repercussions of this individuals existence or lack there of is far more sinister than a simple halucination.
Verrik: Suit yourself.

[MooreSpino]

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian: Don't worry about it. I just replicate a new one...

Kati goes to the only empty corner of the bedroom and sets the pillow down. The she arranges the towels into a rounded nest shape.

Katian: There... That'll keep them warm...

*Kezi's Quarters*

Reg takes the mug and sips the brew appriciativly.

Lt. Barclay: Mmm... Romulan Ale is t-the worst for hangovers... And I d-don't even drink it often... There's a r-reason its illegal... *sips the coffee, sighs* W-what were you looking for?

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox finishes moving the kittens as Lovecraft watches him intently. When he sets down the last one, she goes over to them and sniffs them and licks their foreheads. She gives one, almost appreciative glance to the android before laying down with them.

Lennox: *sighs* A mothers work is never done.

*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi finishes her coffee and continues to talk to Reg from the shower.

Kezi: Its more like what we weren't looking for. We weren't looking for evidence that could tie the escapees to Starfleet command. We weren't looking for federation weapon signatures. And we weren't looking for the blood sample of a potentially genetically altered human. Like I told Lt. Cmdr. Shashar, it was a clean escape.

[MooreSpino]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Reg takes his coffee and stands next to the bathroom door.

Lt. Barclay: 'What you w-weren't looking for?' 'A c-clean getaway?' What are you t-talking about? What happened?

*Katian's Quarters*

Kati strips the bedding and takes it in a bundle to the bedroom door.

Katian: *smiles softly* And you'll make a fine mother, Dolittle...

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi: I'm sworn to secrecy... but its probably too late now, I'm sure they were listening in on the meeting we had with the captain.

Kezi steps out of the shower and puts on her underwear before going to the sink and brushing her hair.

Kezi: Hiding evidence is not what I had in mind when i became a forensic scientist... I shouldn't even be talking about this, but I can't help but feeling like its already too late.

*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox:*sarcastic* And I didn't even know i was pregnant.

Lennox goes to the main living quarters to refill Lovecraft's water and food bowls.

Lennox:*to Kati* Would you like anything to eat or drink, darling?

[MooreSpino]

*Katian's Quarters*

Kati places the folded up sheets and blankets in the replicator and recycles them.

Katian: No thank you, love. I'm... Just tired... *sits on the couch* But I wouldn't mind a little company...

*Kezi's Quarters*

Reg stands behind Kezi at the sink, watcing her brush out the silky black strands. If things sounded like they did, then Section 31 was already here. Admiral Picard need to know... But how much did Kezi know?

Lt. Barclay: I'm s-sure the Captain knows what's going on. And... Well... I'm here... Y-you can talk t-to me...

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox sits down next to Kati on the couch and folds his hands neatly in his lap. He realizes that he never changed out of his bloody uniform, but it seems imappropriate to get up at this specific moment.

Lennox: Is there anything on your mind?

*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi turns to Reg and shakes her head solemnly.

Kezi: You're probably right... I just can't help but wonder if she herself isn't in trouble. To be honest, this whole damned mission has been suspicious and riddled with double meanings and double agents. My own roommate was a Romulan spy! We sat up at night together and ate jumja sticks and had heart to hearts!! Its hard to trust anyone... *smiles* But I feel like I can trust you.

[MooreSpino]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Lt Barclay: I... Appriciate t-that, Kezi...

Reg bites his lip and looks down.

Lt. Barclay: But I... Um... D-don't really deserve that...

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian: Not really... But I can't help but feel there's something on your mind. Some concerns about us...

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi pulls Reg towards herself and kisses him softly.

Kezi: Of course you do.

*Katians Quarters*

Lennox: No... what makes you say that?

[spiderviveka_SC]

Name and Rank: Ensign K'thra, daughter of Gorik
Age: 25
Species/Homeworld: Klingon, Qo'nos
Position: science officer
A brief sentence or two describing your personality: K'thra is a loyal klingon who also happens to be a Starfleet officer. This contrast causes a rather strange complexity in her personality. She considers herself a scientist and warrior.

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[MooreSpino]

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian: Call me paraniod... But it seemed as though you didn't like my being around that alien dragon. And don't say its because you're worried he'll hurt me. Let me guess, you didn't like me showing affection to him. Or was it that he reacted negativily to you and positivly to me? There was something...

*Kezi's Quarters*

Reg took both of Kezi's hands into his own.

Lt. Barclay: R-remember the first time we met? You asked me what I h-had been assigned to do on the Maverick... It w-wasn't what I told you... N-not entirely...

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Katian's Quarters*

Jealous? Of a lizard? Was she serious?

Lennox: No, I do not know what you are referring to. I have no emotion regarding the specimen, negative or positive.

*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi puts her hands by her sides and her smile shrinks away to a furrowed expression.

Kezi: Reg...? What do you mean?

[MooreSpino]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Lt. Barclay: I'm n-not sure if... Er... What I m-mean is... I know about Section 31... A-admiral Picard sent me to keep a watch in c-case they showed up... And they have...

Reg wiped a hand down over his face.

Lt. Barclay: A-and you can't tell anyone about this. I'm n-not even suppose to tell anyone! Oh, God... I've done it this time...

*Katian's Quarters*

Kati smirked inwardly. She may not be able to read minds, but body language and gut feeling were specialties of any good bartender. Dear sweet Lennox was in denial...

Katian: Uh-huh... Well then I just feel silly. Of course you couldn't be jelaous, Androids don't become jelaous, do they? It's probably dismissed by your positronic net as an illogical, organic response... Completely beneath your programming. It's just a simple fact... *pauses* And you know what makes it worse? I feel a little jelaous of Lovecraft...

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi: That does explain a lot... but at least you're not the one carrying some spy's blood around in your pocket.

Kezi goes to the pile of dirty clothes by her bed and digs for yesterday's uniform. When the finds it, she turns back to Reg holding a small specimen vile containing human blood.

Kezi: I took this from the scene earlier.

*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox: I am far more organic by design than my predecessors, so I would not go so far as to say that I am incapable of feeling jealousy. It just seems ridiculous to be jealous over a flying, pyrokenetic reptile. As for Lovecraft... I do not understand your feelings regarding her. She sleeps the vast majority of the time, and I rescued her as a kitten, so naturally we have a close bond.

Lennox blinks in silence. He really doesn't like that reptile at all, he just can't quite figure out why.

[spiderviveka_SC]

*NPC*

Name: Nathan Hernandez
Race/Homeworld: human/earth
Age: 20
Rank: crewman
Position: science officer

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[MooreSpino]

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian: I know... But ever since she gave birth, you've been giving her a lot of attention. As ridiculous as it sounds, just now when you fed her before asking if I wanted anything... It felt like she meant a little more to you than I did.

Katian takes his hand and places it on her lap.

Katian: Its petty of me, I know, but we did promise to be completly honest about everything... *raises an eyebrow slightly* Including how we feel...

*Kezi's Quarters*

Reg pales at the sight of the blood filled vile

Lt. Barclay: *gulps* T-the scene? You m-mean when Belzer and the others escaped... *shakes his head* You-you have to get r-rid of it.

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox: Ok... then to be honest, I do not like that animal, not in the least. I haven't ever since it started attacking my crew in sickbay. I do think that it is an intelligent, higher lifeform, and a very arrogant and mischevious one at that. Its like everything it does is calculated, I would love to know where it comes from so I can send it back to be with its own family. We have enough problems on this ship without it.

*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi:Why? Because I could get hurt for having it, or because I could get hurt if I find out whats in it?

Kezi backs away from Reg, but only slightly. It is more of a subconscious movement on her part.

[spiderviveka_SC]

*NPC*

Name: Janiin Kosar
Race/Homeworld: Betazoid/Betazed
Age: 32
Rank: lieutenant
Position: science officer

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[spiderviveka_SC]

*NPC*

Name: Hariz Flux
Race/Homeworld: Denobulan/Denobula
Age: 26
Rank: lieutenant junior grade
Position: science officer

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[MooreSpino]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Lt. Barclay: Because... I d-don't want you hurt either way... These are dangerous people t-that are not above killing to p-prevent information getting out. Believe me when I say t-that I don't know what you'll find... But They don't w-want you to find it...

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian: I thought so... You asked if I had any plans to keep him. Would it make you feel better if I didn't interact with him anymore and leave it up to the Science department?

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox: *sighs* Kati, it is not my place to tell you what to do.

Still, he hopes that she wont bring it around anymore. He was starting to understand why Milo hated reptiles so much.

*Kezi's Quarters*

Kezi holds the vile up to the light and sighs.

Kezi: I am really beginning to hate this... I came to the federation because I thought it was better than where I came from, a broken world recovering from years of brutal oppression. On the surface, the federation is a nice place, but underneath, what is there? Governments developing biological weapons to be used on their own people? Genetically modifying spies to terrorize the masses?

Kezi stops, realizing that she is beginning to rant. She often feels self conscious for talking so much.

Kezi: Have any suggestions of how I should dispose of it?

[motom79]

*Engineering Lab*

Lt. Li fiddles with his combadge while Ensign Zen is working on the isolinear data rod. Progress is slow and for every new encryption code they break a new one appears, it's like slaying a mythical dragon cut of it's head and two new ones appear. Lt. Li wonders why the data on this rod is so well protected.

[spiderviveka_SC]

*NPC*

Name: Chastity Clark
Race/Homeworld: human/New Providence
Age: 23
Rank: lieutenant junior grade
Position: science officer

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[spiderviveka_SC]

*NPC*

Name: Phillip Winter
Race/Homeworld: 1/4 Vulcan, 3/4 human, earth
Age: 18
Rank: crewman
Position: medic

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[MooreSpino]

*Kezi's Quarters*

Lt. Barclay: N-no... I'll d-dispose of it. You don't n-need to be in this any further.

Reg closes the short distance between them and places a gentle kiss on Kezi's forehead.

Lt. Barclay: I'm s-sorry you didn't find the better place you w-were looking for...

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian: You don't have to tell me to do anything... I won't take care of it anymore because it makes you uncomfortable. And because I love you.

Katian leans across Lennox's lap and kisses him.

Katian: And don't worry about me and Lovecraft... *smiles softly* We can figure out how to share you, female to female. Now, I think I'm ready for bed. You, love?