Star Trek: Maverick_ RPG *Positions always open!*

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*Crew Quarters - Lower Decks*

A very drunk Tigan is woken by a personal message. He crawls out of bed to read the message on his personal LCARS.

[B]
Computer, please notify PO Tigan that we await his presence.

Tigan curses under his breath, the timing couldn't be worse. He takes a sonic shower and some medicine to sober up (he always had some, never know when it comes in handy). He puts on his uniform and reports to duty.

((ooc: I'm constantly getting a message that their are URL's in my posts and then it refuses to submit them, anyone else having that problem?))

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*Holo-Lab*

In the center of the room there is a chair. Metallic, plain, simple. It has manual controls on either side, ergomatic in design, with silicon like coverings and bright activation lights in purple and green. The chair has a headrest of simple metal and a polymer padding with a piece that fits over the eyes much like large, opaque swimming goggles. A small device at the neck of the headrest, secures into the throat of throat of the user, directly through the skin, into the spinal cord. On the wall, appears a large bank of monitors to keep track of the users vital sign. They must be monitored at all times, for the risk of overloading an organic beings neural pathways with the unspeakable amounts of stored information is great.

Sharpp sits in the chair, he delicate, bony hands fasten the device to his head and neck and then are draped over the controls. He sits there silently for a moment, in his clean, starched uniform and uncombed hair, wondering what exactly it is that he is about to get himself into. But he must get the job done, and that androids positronic brain holds secrets that could possibly lead to the demise of the federation as they know it.

He finally lets out a deep sigh and is overcome with a sick, electrical feeling as he feels the tiny needles pricking into his spinal cord. His vision is only a pale indigo, all encompassing him in, his eyes obscured by the goggles. He looks to where Lt. Woods was last standing and manages a weak smile.

Sharpp: I'm g-g-going to begin n-n-now. Wish me luck.

[MooreSpino]

(((OOC: Not I, said the Spino.)))

*Lancaster's Quarters*

Ensign Lancaster: *snifling* Oh my... How horrible...

Dr. Kerrik: *over comm* Yes. I must request you keep your emotions in check, Ensign. I will send the counslor on-duty to speak with the boy when he is ready.

Ensign Lancaster: All right... Lancaster out.

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(((OOC me neither but that's the same problem I had the other day. It must be a site problem - again!!)))

*Crew Quarters, Lower Decks*

Ens. Milton Dammers has come off shift. He goes into his quarters and throws off his uniform, changing into a work-out suit. As he's preparing to go to the holodeck for an exercise program, his cabinmate, Alf Dudemeister, enters.

Milton: Hey, what up, man! I'm going to the holodeck. Wanna join me?

Dudemeister: (angrily) I need more than an exercise program. I need to bash someone in the head. How about boxing?

Milton (jokingly): Nah, don't need no black eyes to spoil my pretty face! What's up?

Dudemeister: I just had to spend a couple of hours hauling cargo like I'm some kind of peon. I'm an engineer and the sooner these people get the idea, the better!

Milton: Yeah, I had to "escort" cargo containers on to the ship. That's not what I consider security work...but you do what you're told in Starfleet...

Dudemeister: Nuts to that! Like I said, I'm an engineer and a damned good one! When are these bigwigs going to realize that? And then those Lts. Doe and Smith - like those are real names - treat me like some lower life form. They'll be sorry!!

Milton: Hey, calm down, man! Don't have a stroke.

Dudemeister answered by punching his hand into the wall. He wailed in pain when the bone in his index finger cracked. "It's all their fault!!" he raged.

Milton: I'm outta here!!

Dudemeister sulked as he nursed his injured hand. He would show them!! His mind twirled as he concocted various revenge scenarios. Finally, he decided he had to go do Sickbay to get his finger set.

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*Holodeck*

Lt. Woods begins to doubt the wisdom of this procedure, a human mind isn't acquitted to handle information this way. Maybe they should try a more conservative approach.

Lt. Woods: Are you sure this is wise Lieutenant? Isn't safer to download the information into a computer unit?

*Engineering, Cargo Hold*

PO Tigan enters the cargo hold, he is a little surprised by what he sees. Biobeds and all other sort of stuff that suggest the cargo hold is being transfered into living quarters, finally he spots two unknown officers.

PO Tigan: PO Tigan reporting for duty *with slight slur*

((ooc: It's damned annoying, I have to make me responds in chunks *cursing in native tongue: godverdomme*

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*Engineering, Cargo Bay*

PO Tigan reports to duty. Lt. Smith looks at him doubtfully. He looked drunk. Was this who Starfleet had assigned for this most important and delicate mission? He hoped Tigan's engineering ability warranted that judgment.

Smith: Hello, Mr. Tigan. He introduces Lt. Doe. We will be with you and the Maverick during the breaking in period of the new transwarp system. You have been fully briefed on your part of this project, Starfleet command and research have placed their full confidence in your ability to implement these bioengineered systems. Let me introduce you to the Bynars.

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*Engineering, Cargo Bay*

PO Tigan is completely dumbfounded, he wasn't briefed at all about this mission.

PO Tigan: Excuse me Sir but nobody has bothered to inform me about any of this. So what is it exactly what I'm supposed to do? Did you say Bynars?

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*Sickbay*

Dr. Kerrik: Yes, Mr. Dudemeister, your finger is broken. He picks up a medical tricorder and runs it over the finger for a few minutes. There, that should take care of it! Be a little careful for the next day or two but you should be fine!!

Dudemeister: Thanks. Do I need to take sick leave, he asked cajolingly.

Kerrik: No, I said you'll be fine. Report to duty as scheduled!

Dudemeister resentfully: Fine!

He got up to leave and noticed a cute blond getting ready to go off shift.
Dudemeister: Hey, good looking, what's your name?

She looked at him coyly. Candy Wyatt, if you please...and yours?

Dudemeister: Just call me Alf! You work here? He fell into step with her and they walked out together.

Candy: I'm a nurse...(whispering) in this hellhole! As soon as I can, I'm getting off...ha ha...I thought it would be fun to be on a starship but everyone's so crabby and there's nothing but one disaster after another!

Dudemeister: Tell me about it! I'm sick of it too! He recounted his tale of woe. They treat me like a nobody and I'm the best damn engineer on this ship...no one appreciates that!

Candy: Yeah, I know what you mean. My bosses are crabs too. They can't even take a joke!

Dudemeister: Yeah, you're right. Hey, what do you say we play a joke on all of them?

Candy: What do you have in mind?

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*Engineering Cargo Bay*

Lt. Smith: What do you mean? My orders say that you have been granted a level 7 security clearance and you were fully trained and able to complete the installation of the new nav system. Are these orders incorrect?

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*Engineering Cargo Bay*

It takes a moment for Tigan to take all this information in. He hasn't a level 7 security clearance, that's almost unheard for a noncom. He had indeed experience in installing navigational systems with biological components, that's why he was stationed on the Maverick.

PO Tigan: No disrespect Sir but you do realize I'm a noncom, it's not exactly common for noncoms to have such a high security clearance and to my knowledge none has be granted to my thus far. I'm well versed in installing navigational systems with biological components. I've have received several awards for my work on this mater. May I ask you what's this all about.

((ooc: I suspect somebody has misplaced the orders))

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*Sickbay*

Dr. Kerrik reviews the tricorder findings on Counsellor D'ar.

Kerrik: Thank you, Mr. Mar'qet, for suggesting further tests. These findings are puzzling...Computer, send a message to the morgue asking if they've completed the autopsy on Lt. Shittu's remains as yet.

Computer: Yes, doctor...

Kerrik: Well, while I await their response, I'm going to give D'ar an antitoxin to counteract the chemical agent in her system...I'm wondering if she was contaminated by Mr. Shittus' blood contact, he mutters to himself.

Kerrik: Meanwhile, Counsellor Mar'qet, why don't you go review the Counsellor's schedule and contact her appointments, etc.?

Mar'qet: Of course, Dr., I'm looking forward to practicing my specialty.

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*Engineering, Cargo Bay*

Lt. Smith: Your noncomm status doesn't matter, Tigan. If you're selected by Starfleet for this assignment, you have the knowlege and capability needed. I assumed you'd be given a field commission after completion. But your claim not to know about this assignment is very troubling. I must investigate this further. I'll contact Starfleet immediately. In the meantime, why don't you and Lt. Doe get acquainted.

Lt. Smith goes into his private "bedroom" and sends a secure transmission to Section 31 at Starfleet Command. He is told to hold Tigan until the matter is clarified. He returns to the cargo bay outer room.

Smith: Well, Tigan, we are investigating this matter. In the mean time we will have to ask you to remain here until further notice.

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((ooc: Mar'qet has all ready reviewed her charts, and he's a little apprehensive about informing Hakeem about what happened with his parents. see post #1624))

*Hakeem's dream*

Hakeem is playing with his toy star ship when he hears his mother talking on the comsystem. He doesn't recognize the woman she is talking to, an elderly Cardassian woman. She looks like a witch with a mane of white hair. His mother's face isn't pretty anymore but scary as she forces him to drink something very nasty. Sickbay people around him and his father stands there next to him but without his head. The boy doesn't wake up but tosses and turns, mumbling in his sleep.

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*Crew Quarters, Lower Deck*

Alf Dudemeister and Candy Wyatt enter his cabin after having a few Whiskey Sours in 10-Forward. Alf looks around.

Dudemeister: Good, my roomie is still at the holodeck. Come on in. I have an idea! He goes to the LCAR console and starts tapping in code. Candy walks around aimlessly while this goes on for fifteen minutes or so.

Candy: Come on, I'm bored. I thought we were going to do something!

Dudemeister: Wait! I'm almost done!! He continues typing in orders for a few more minutes. There, it's done!! Wait til you hear about this! Candy comes over and listens eagerly. I've programmed a "smoke bomb" to go off in sickbay and in that cargo bay where Smith and Doe had me working like a dog. It's harmless! A smokey, misty air will come out of the vents for a few minutes. No one will be hurt but it'll surprise the hell out of those starched collars!! I'll show them what a good engineer can do!

Candy: Ha...ha...I can just see that Vulcan, Kerrik, turning around in circles going, "It's illogical..."

Dudemeister enters the final command code and they sit back and wait for the excitement.

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*Engineering, Cargo Bay*

PO Tigan: Yessir.

PO Tigan is studying the cargo bay and wonders what is going on. He doesn't trust this two new officers, they seemed to be hiding something. He wishes he could contact his superior officer but he does what he's been told and sits and waits for clarification. He never had met a Bynar before, he was curious about them, they had some Borglike quality about them but without the cruel disregard for life

((ooc: Goodnight))

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(((OOC - goodnight!!))

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*Starbase Infirmary*

Lennox: *highly irritated* Listen, Q. I have things to do, so lets not waste time with your weird, wannabe god sugar coating. Get to the point!

*Holo Lab*

Sharpps hands move across the controls like some mad, pecking scorpion. He grits his teeth and tries to brace himself as the information begins to be fed into his senses. In his last moment of coherency, he barks out at the engineer at the top of his lungs.

Sharpp: But we need these answers! The computer only gives us cold numbers, these are memories!

As the speed of the sensory input is increased, Sharpp slips deeper and deeper into the mind of the android, Lenore. Memories of sights, sounds, feelings. Hatred, fear, rage, disgust. Could she feel nothing else? He felt the extasy of choking the life out of another being, of torturing that unfortunate ship of Bolians, waterboarding, hot metal to their skin, strangulation, electrocution. Torture, fear, hatred.

He lived out her memories of petting a small rodent and gutting children as an example in front of their village. So much information, so many memories and only the emotions of hate and greed. He lived through what seemed like years, but on a conscious level he knew to be a few moments. Fleeting minutes, ten, twenty thirty, in this bizarre world of Droid A6Z4.

In the real world, Sharpps body begins to go into shock and he starts having a seizure and foaming at the mouth. He makes a flailing attempt to disconnect himself before losing consciousness. At which point, the machines safety mechanism disconnects him immediately.

[MooreSpino]

*Starbase Infirmary*

Quentin: The point? The point is you are gong to help me with a little project for Katian... A wedding gift, of sorts. *raises an eyebrow* Interested?

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*Starbase Infirmary*

Lennox raises an eyebrow and wonders if he really has any choice other than to comply with Q's wishes. He realizes that if he doesn't cooperate, that he will probably be turned into a toaster and Q would attempt once again to manipulate Kati into leaving with him. He decides to hear him out.

Lennox: I am listening, Q.

[MooreSpino]

*Starbase Infimary*

Quentin: Good. *sighs* And no... I'm not going to turn you into a toaster. Kati would have my omnipotent head on a platter.

Before Lennox can respond, Quentin snaps his fingers and milliseconds later they found themselves in a completly different location.

*Unknown Location*

Lennox and Quentin reappeared in a lush, green field surrounded by flowering trees and shrubs. The sun was warm and a light breeze rustled the foliage. No more than ten meters from their location the was a small, cottage-like house with large windows to allow for the plentiful sunlight.

Outside the abode, a woman was planting seedlings in a flowerbed while three children scampered nearby. Two were boys, somewhere in their early teens, and the youngest was a girl no older than twelve. They appeared to be engaged in a game of tag.

Quentin: *takes a deep breath* Ah! What an improvement from those artifical environments. Wouldn't you say, Android...?

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*Unknown Location*


Lennox is startled by the sudden change of environment. "Of course" he thinks, "I'm dealing with a Q, I've read about this before:

Lennox: Is this really necessary? What do you want?

[MooreSpino]

*Unknown Location*

Quentin continued to watch the children play.

Quentin: You have perfect memory recall, correct? Well, start remembering. *smirks* We'll start simple; would you care to hazard a guess as to where we are? I'll give you a hint. It's the past...

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*Private Quarters, Engineering Cargo Bay*

Kessel Braxx, AKA Lt. John Smith, sits at the LCARs at his station. He has left PO Tigan in the custody of his wife, Hamira, AKA Lt. Jane Doe, and is communicating on a scrambled secure line with his contacts in Unit 31. He exits to the outer room.

Smith: Lt. Doe, please lock PO Tigan in the storage closet and come in here.

Doe: All right. PO Tigan, please get into the closet. We will not keep you here long but we have a security problem right now.

As they enter their quarters, they close the door behind them.

Kessel: Section 31 is ready to pull the plug on this operation but Starfleet Command wants to launch the transwarp program as soon as possible.

Hamira: Well, let them argue it out! We take our orders from Section 31. Starfleet Research assured us that security around this project was water tight but there are so many leaks...ha..ha..I made a joke.

Kessel rolled his eyes. He and his wife were used to subterfuge, betrayal, double dealing, conspiracy and all the trappings of the spatial political wars going on the sector for decades. They personally had no interest in the success or failure of any mission other than how it reflected on their abilities. They would be more than willing to end the mission in whatever way they were commanded to do so. PO Tigan's life and the Bynars' meant nothing to them.

Kessel: Well, I guess it all depends on how Starfleet reacts to the death of Adm. Jorgensen. He was deeply involved in the project from the beginning and I don't know who they would send to replace him.

Hamira: Well, I'll go let Tigan out. We might as well try to keep him as pacified as possible until we know what our next move is.

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*Unknown Location*

Lennox: Well... I have no memory engrams matching this location. *looks around* I am sure, however, that this has something to do with Katian.

[MooreSpino]

*El-Auria, 84 Years Ago*

Quentin: Well I told you that before we got here! *sighs* You're leaps of logic leaves a lot to be desired, Android, so I'll cut to the chase. We are currently in the Delta Quadrent, on El-Auria, eighty-four years ago. That... *points to the house* Is the Ryoux residence. Which means they... *points to the children* are Kati and her brothers. With me so far, or have I blown a circuit?

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*El-Auria, 84 Years Ago*

Lennox: Again, Q, get to the point already.

[MooreSpino]

*El-Auria, 84 Years Ago*

Quentin: Wait for it...

The girl, Kati, is dodging her brothers' attempted tags. She runs in a zig-zag motion until she notices the two stranges on her front lawn. She stops short and looks up. Her hair is the same, light brown and wavy, and her grey eyes sparkle with curiosity.

Young Kati: *tilts her head to the side* Hello... Who are you?

Gean: *stops running, yells* Kati! What are you doing?!

Young Kati: *to her brother* I'm just talking, Gean. Don't be so bossy! *sticks her tounge out* Hmph!

Quentin: *whispers to Lennox* Cute, isn't she?

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*El-Auria, 84 Years Ago*

Lennox looks down at the young girl and boy. She looked very much like Katian. But, should he respond to her? This seemed to go against the Prime Directive in more way than one.

Lennox: Umm.... *whispers to Q* Damn it? What do you expect me to do here?

[MooreSpino]

*El-Auria, 84 Years Ago*

Quentin: You can start by saying hello... *crouches down to Kati's level* Hiya, Kati! We're friends of your Father's. Is he home?

Young Kati: *shakes her head* No. Daddy's still at work.

By now both of the young boys had come to Kati's side.

Jole: *whining* Kati! Dad said not to talk to strangers!

Young Kati: It's all right. There Daddy's friends. *looks up at Lennox* You look pale... Are you sick? Do you need medicine? I'm a good nurse...

Illyana: *walking up* Katian, dear... Hello. Can I help you gentlemen?

Quentin: *smiling* We were just looking for your husband, but your darling daughter here informs us that he is not home yet...

Illyana: Yes, sometimes Kalan can forget what time it is at the observetory. He should be home soon, would you care to wait inside? I can bring you some tea, if you'd like.

Quentin: Thank you. That is very gracious of you.

Illyana nods and walks back to the house, followed by the three children. Quentin leans over to Lennox.

Quentin: *whispers* Time to use that memory of yours again, but don't damage yourself... What happened eighty-four years ago to the day on El-Auria?

(((OOC: Good night)))

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*El Auria*

Lennox looks around, taking in every single detail and terrified to say anything. Could this have been? Was this the day of the borg invasion? He follows the Q inside and waits, as it seems that he has little choice to do otherwise. It was becoming quite apparent that he was in a time, seventy one years prior to his own activation, on a distant, and long dead planet. Was this Q's idea of teaching him a lesson? Was all of this really necessary? Lennox finds it best not to speculate in these situations, but only to observe.

Lennox: Well Q, I wont be activated for another seventy one years, and federation knowledge of El Auria is quite limited. So forgive me if I am not clear on your intentions, because my memory does not exactly cover this sort of information.... But, I assume you will enlighten me in any case.

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*Starbase Infirmary*

Lennox: *highly irritated* Listen, Q. I have things to do, so lets not waste time with your weird, wannabe god sugar coating. Get to the point!

*Holo Lab*

Sharpps hands move across the controls like some mad, pecking scorpion. He grits his teeth and tries to brace himself as the information begins to be fed into his senses. In his last moment of coherency, he barks out at the engineer at the top of his lungs.

Sharpp: But we need these answers! The computer only gives us cold numbers, these are memories!

As the speed of the sensory input is increased, Sharpp slips deeper and deeper into the mind of the android, Lenore. Memories of sights, sounds, feelings. Hatred, fear, rage, disgust. Could she feel nothing else? He felt the extasy of choking the life out of another being, of torturing that unfortunate ship of Bolians, waterboarding, hot metal to their skin, strangulation, electrocution. Torture, fear, hatred.

He lived out her memories of petting a small rodent and gutting children as an example in front of their village. So much information, so many memories and only the emotions of hate and greed. He lived through what seemed like years, but on a conscious level he knew to be a few moments. Fleeting minutes, ten, twenty thirty, in this bizarre world of Droid A6Z4.

In the real world, Sharpps body begins to go into shock and he starts having a seizure and foaming at the mouth. He makes a flailing attempt to disconnect himself before losing consciousness. At which point, the machines safety mechanism disconnects him immediately.

Lt Woods rushes at Lt. jg Sharpp's side to administer first aid at the same time he punches his combadge.

Lt. Woods: Two to beam directly to sickbay, medical emergency.

As they beam to sickbay Lt. Woods curses himself that he had allowed this to happen. He didn't bother to test the thing because he wanted answers and ignored the possibility that attempting to upload memories in one owns brain is a danger undertaking. He lifts the limb body of lieutenant Sharpp and lays it on a biobed.

Lt. Woods: I need a doctor ASAP

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*Sickbay*

Nurse Verrik and a Bolian doctor named Niskis rush to Sharpps side and administer synaptizine to stabilize his vital signs. About fifteen minutes later he regains consciousness and grins at Lt. Woods, still dazed, laying in the biobed.

Sharpp: I... I d-d-did it. I know... everything n-now. I just made a f-f****** scientific b-breakthrough!

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*Sickbay*

Lt Woods: *annoyed but relieved* Well next time you want to do something like that, first we use more conservative methods. So what did you learn?

Lt. Woods is glad to see that mister Sharpp doesn't appear to have permanent damage. He smiles at him and gives him a glass of water.

Lt. Woods: *as he sees the reluctant look on Sharpp's face* Just drink it, your body had a severe shock.

*Cargo locker*

PO Tigan is shocked and quite angry about his treatment. First they call him on, on some half brain notion about a mission he never heard of. And now they locked him up in a locker, what the hell is going on, this isn't what he signed up for. After what seems hours one of the lieutenants lets him out Tigan shoots her a dirty look but doesn't say anything, somehow he feels it's wise not to get on their wrong side.

((OOC: Lt. Woods didn't have the time to debrief Tigan, so he's at fault. Let him have it LOL))

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*Sickbay*

Sharpp sits up and hesitantly downs the glass of water. His mind is spinning with millions of new memory engrams and he is trying desperately to sort them, to understand where to begin.

Sharpp: Well I am... she, was evil, hateful, p-p-power hungry. I umm... feel s-s-sort of sick, could I p-p-please p-p-put th-th-this into a written r-r-report. Speech is difficult for m-m-me. Especially right now, I can b-b-barely think straight enough t-t-to form a s-sentence.

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*NPC*

Name: Clarissa Jones
Race/Homeworld: human, earth
Age: 19
Rank: ensign
Position: nurse

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*NPC*

Name: Sylvia Glover
Race/Homeworld: human/earth
Age: 27
Rank: ensign
Position: doctor

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*NPC*

Name: Tegan Rii
Race/Homeworld: cardassian/Cardassia Prime
Age: 25
Rank: ensign
Position: doctor

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*Sickbay*

Lt. Woods: A written report will be fine. Just don't overexerted yourself mister Sharpp, I don't think your body can handle anymore shocks.

Lt. Woods is worried about Lt. jg. Sharpp, he wasn't exactly a picture of perfect health before, but now he looks even worse. Lt. Woods walks towards one of the junior doctors, a young Cardassian.

Lt. Woods: Doctor, please monitor Lt. Sharpp closely, he has had a severe shock to his system.
Ensign Rii: Yessir, is there anything else I can help you with.
Lt. Woods: Not that I can think of. Thank you doctor.

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*Secure Cargo Hold, Engineering*

Tessath Braxx, AKA Lt. Smith, walks into the outer room of the cargo suite and closes the door to his room behind him.

Smith: PO Tigan, we have orders from Starfleet. Since there has been some mix-up in your orders and training, we will relieve you of this assignment for the present time. We will call you back for duty when this is clarified. Let me show you out.

He walks over to PO Tigan and as the crewman rises, stuns him with a phaser.

Smith: OK, Hamira we've been ordered to do a mind wipe on Tigan. Starfleet Research and Section 31 wil let us know of their follow-up actions. The Bynar Ambassadors are very angry at this turn of event and Admiral Picard is working with them not to withdraw their cooperation.

Hamira and Kessel Braxx go over to PO Tigan and perform a mind-wipe with a technique that is considered illegal and unethical according to "official" Starfleet policy but which is used frequently by Section 31 operatives. They also gave him false memories to fill in the time gap. He had been sleeping off his "drunk" in a empty and inactive holosuite.

They place Tigan on one of the modified biobeds in the chamber and let him recover. As he awakes and is still groggy, they escort him to the corridor and let him wander away. They re-enter the secure cargo bay and lock the doors behind them.

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*Secure Cargo Hold, Engineering*

In their private suite, the Bynars are chattering back and forth to each other and to the home computer/their commanders. The commanders have informed them that they may be recalled to the Bynar homeworld due to the many problems associated with this mission. They are currently conferring with Admiral Picard and Commander Riker to whom they owe the very lives of their race. After a long exchange of thoughts, the Bynars are told to await further orders. If negotations with Picard and Riker do no go well, a cloaked ship will be sent to extract them safely. They are also told to be wary of their "keepers," the Braxxes.

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*Corridors*

Tigan wakes up in a strange environment, how the hell did I end up here he murmurs to himself. The last thing he remembered was downing a whole bottle of Romulan ale with his roommate Tahlandi. He had the strangest dream about Bynars. He gets up and decides to go back to his quarters, he experiences strange flashes about a mission and two officers he never seen before. Tigan falls to the ground, his mind flooded with a flurry of real and modified memories. The Braxxes hadn't done a proper job, they hadn't calculated that his mind was quite unique seeing his Romulan, Trill and Bajoran heritage. After a while the tumult in his head subsides. Tigan is dazed and confused as he enters his quarters. he's unable to sort out the real memories from the false ones. Because he doesn't know what happened earlier, he assumes he's having a very strong reaction to the Ale.

PO Tigan: Computer, please contact sickbay.

((OOC: I'm building on the fact that Vulcans can rebuild their brain. Seeing he's 1/4 Romulan his brain has that same regenerative quality to a certain degree. Hope you don't mind.))

[MooreSpino]

*El-Auria, 84 Years Ago*

Illyana: You gentlemen can make yourselves at home. I'll fetch some tea.

Illyana and the two boys exit the living room for the kitchen. Quentin chooses a plush chair by the fireplace and flops down into it.

Quentin: Actually, Android, you hit the proverbial nail on the head with your mental speculation. It is 'that' day...

Kati, who had decided it would be more interesting to stay in the living room, sits beside Lennox on the couch.

Young Kati: What day is it? Is it your birthday?

Quentin: Not quite, Little One... *grins* You see, my friend here is really a toaster, and toasters don't have birthdays.

Young Kati: *crinkles her brow, frowns* He's not a toaster! He's a person!

Quentin: *smirks, to Lennox* Some things never change, do they...?

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*Character Applications*

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Names: Captain Wm. T. Riker and Adm. Jean-Luc Picard
Race/World: Earth/Human
Mission: Attend installation of Praetor Donatra on Romulus

Admiral Picard and Captain Riker are busy with their new assignments, but, being key players in the rise of Commander Donatra to the position of Praetor-elect of Romulus, they took time out from their schedules to attend her installation and the installation of the new Romulan senate.

[edejan]

*Character Applications*

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Names: Dr. Jendra Ramesh, Dr. Seren
Ages: 68, 188
Races/Worlds: Human/Earth, Vulcan/Vulcan
Assignments: Lead Scientists/Bioengineers, Starfleet Transwarp Research Tream

Character Descriptions: Both Dr. Seren and Dr. Ramesh have devoted decades of their lives to the development of transwarp biotechnology. Their lives are devoted to this work and they have little perspective on anything outside their work.

[edejan]

*Commander Spencer's Office, Starbase 194*

Comm. Spencer: Welcome, gentlemen. It is my privilege to welcome you to Starbase 194. He waved Admiral Picard and Commander Riker to large, comfortable leather chairs.

Picard: Thank you, Joshua. The pleasure is ours. We plan to stay here for a day or two before taking a shuttle to the Romulan capitol for the installation of the new Senate and Praetor Donatra. Thank you for your invitation, by the way.

Spencer: It's a good excuse to have a chance to catch up with my old friends!! Would either of you care for a drink?

Picard: I'll have tea, thank you.

Rikard: Romulan ale for me!

Picard: Now, tell me, Joshua. What about all the rumors I heard on the way over? What's been going on here?

Spencer filled the two officers in on the many tragic occurrences of the last few days, including the bombing on the starbase and on the Maverick, the resulting suicide of a Maverick officer and, lastly, the death of Admiral Jorgensen. - "not to mention my chef," he concluded.

Both Picard and Riker were shocked. The news of the admiral's death had not become common knowledge as yet.

Riker: What does this mean for the Romulan ascension?

Spencer: You tell me! Admiral Jorgensen and Lt. Li were investigating several leads to the Romulan/Cardassian underground alliance. With Nils' death....the investigation has come to a halt.

Riker: Well, Jean-Luc and I have already been contacted by the Bynar Ambassadors regarding problems with the installation of the bionavigational system on the Maverick. We've really had to work with them not to pull their designees from the program. We came here for Donatra's ceremonies but it looks like we'll spend most of our time working on the Maverick.

Spencer: How many conspiracies can we have at once? Are the incidents of sabotage related to the Romulan political situation or the transwarp project - or both? The transwarp system was supposed to be known only to a very few in Starfleet Command and the research team. But I've just received a report from our Section 31 agents that the bioengineer reportedly assigned to install the system claimed to be completely unaware of his assignment! Now that has to be investigated too...and without Adm. Jorgensen's knowledge and experience...I must rely on Starfleet Command to pitch in.

Picard: (looking over to Rikard) Why don't we take a "tour" of the Maverick and consult with her captain and the agents assisting the Bynars. We'd like to visit our old allies too - but of course that must be done secretly.

Spencer: Great! Whatever assistance you can lend...or rather whatever I can do to assit you - let me know!

[edejan]

*Utopia Planitia Bioengineering Research Facility*

Drs. Ramesh and Seren read the Level 9 secure report on the installation of the biological component of the transwarp nav system on the USS Maverick. An addenda just received indicated that there had been a glitch in the process. The petty officer selected and trained for the project claimed no knowledge of it when asked to initiate installation. Section 31 agents had performed a mind-wipe on him while awaiting further instructions. The project was currently at a standstill and the Bynar ambassadors were threatening to pull their support.

Ramesh: That's not our worry. Let our ambassadors handle them. But what about this Tigan? Has he been "gotten to?" Or has he been replaced by an imposter?

Seren: I can make no logical assessment without further information.

Ramesh: I don't trust those Section 31 people. They'd just as soon kill our Bynars as protect them. Should we go to the Maverick and install the system ourselves?

Seren: Perhaps. It's less than a day away. Let us consult with the Federation Council.

Ramesh: All right, but let's do it quickly. If we're going to get this project going, we should do it right away - or pull it from the Maverick and await a more secure opportunity.

Seren: I will contact the Council Adjutant immediately.

[MooreSpino]

(((OOC: Yay! It's Picard and Riker to the rescue! If only Data wasn't dead... :( )))

[edejan]

(((LOL- well, maybe B4 has developed!!)))

[MooreSpino]

(((OOC: One can only hope... Muhahahaha! *opens up Bodyshop*)))

*Captain's Quarters*

Alex had fallen asleep once more, and Sara was begining to feel more like herself. They had spent part of the day practicing old Vulcan mental shielding techniques. The rest of the time they were... Occupied with other things.

A message had came in moments ago announcing the arrival of Admiral Picard and Captain Riker. Such established guests would only be here for important reasons. Patton guessed it had something to do with the rotten luck in the misson so far. And Vulcan mating rituals or not, the captain of the Maverick would meet the Admiral and Captain in person.

She donned a fresh uniform and left a PADD for Alex before leaving to meet with Picard and Riker.

Dear Alex,

Duty calls. We have a pair of important guests that I cannot ignore. I'll explain later. If you need me for anything, don't hesitate to page me.

-Sara

[spiderviveka_SC]

*El Auria*


Lennox looks down at the young El Aurian girl and smiles.

Lennox: *to Kati* You should really stay away from men like him *motions to Q* They are bad news.

As Lennox looks around the room he can see pictures of family members on shelves, drop cloths on the furniture. Indeed, it looks very much like a family home.

Lennox: So what are you trying to do here, Q? Are you attempting to... whats the phrase, "guilt trip" me? Try to get me to stop my research? Because I do not give a damn about you or what you want Q. Now, if Ka- if she wants me to stop, I will.

*Science Lab*

Milo managed to get out of sickbay while no one was looking and get back to his usual work station, he begins madly typing as fast as he possibly can, pulling up files and constructing the exact plan which Lenore had comitted to memory. The means through which she took over the ship, her plan to take over starfleet. She was working for herself but she wasn't working alone. She had assistance from conmen across the quadrant, many of whom know that a federation starship would make one hell of a bargaining chip.

*Corridor*

Riddle walks through the corridor, feeling somewhat more normal than before he went to sleep. He decides to check on his crew in the science department. In passing, he gets quite a few strange looks from the crew before he remembers the black eye and gashes across his face that he received. For a moment, he wonders if he just spent the past three days with a Klingon.

[motom79]

*PADD - mission orders reassignment PO Tigan*

By orders of Star Fleet Command Lt. Woods is hereby obliged to assign his subordinate PO Tigan to the cargo section. He and his commanding officer will be briefed about the assignment in doe time. PO Tigan is granted a level 7 security entrance for the duration of the mission. All information on this new assignment will be on a need to know basis.

signed by Admiral Jorgensen
cosigned Admiral O'Neill

((OOC: Tigan not knowing about the mission is the unfortunate result of a miscommunication, (and probably a mistake because he never received training LOL) Lt. Woods never came around to give him the assignment and the Admiral is death and unable to debrief him))

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*Science Lab*

Sharpp contunues his work, which is quickly becoming one large maze of information. An incredible conspiracy indeed, as well as memories of countless murders, assaults, robberies, torture. It is really quite incredible to the meek young scientist who now embodies all of these memories, how one individual can accomplish such atrocities. He is having more and more difficulty as time wears on, distinguishing his own personility from that of Lenore.

A young science officer by the name of Miller walks in the room. She is tall and quiet with deep skin and large, almost black eyes.

Miller: Lieutenant, do you need any help? They're looking for you in sickbay...
Sharpp: Get away from m-me, you pile of organic filth!

Sharpp feels somewhat embarassed and incredibly confused as this statement escapes his lips and Miller simply stares in disbelief.

Miller: I'm... sorry, sir.
Sharpp: N-n-no, I'm sorry, I d-d-don't know why I said that.

[I]Milo rushes out of the room with the PADD he is currently working on and heads to ten forward. Perhaps he just needs a break from the insanity.

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

A medic escorts Tigan to a biobed. His confused state is going in waves, moments of clarity are followed by moments of complete and utter confusion. Tigan is starting to panic, what's happening to him. Concentrating on his surroundings is getting more and more difficult as his brain is reconstructing his memory engrams. Before he passes out of the severe stress this process is causing to his body, he's vaguely aware that somebody is scanning him with a medical tricorder.

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Sickbay*

Nurse Verrik walks near Tigans bed, his antennae twitching tentatively as if in deep thought.

Verrik: Hello, Tigan, can you understand what I am saying?

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

PO Tigan is aware that somebody is talking to him it takes all his strength to answer.

PO Tigan: *sleepily* Yes, what's wrong, did I catch something on that zombiestation?

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Sickbay*

Verrik finishes taking his readings and puts his hand on the patients shoulder.

Verrik: I don't think so, Mr. Tigan, but we don't know for sure yet. Try to relax, stay calm, and get some rest. Do you need any water or anything?

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

PO Tigan: No, thank you. I just wanna sleep it of.

*Engineering*

Lt. Woods is reading and rereading the PADD. He doesn't understand why Star Fleet command is interfering with his engineers. He is reviewing Tigan's personal file for clues. Tigan had won several awards for his groundbreaking theories on biological navigation systems. So why in the world would Star Fleet Command want him in the cargo section? Another weird thing was his security clearance, why give a noncom such high clearance? It was uncommon but not unheard of, MPO Vado has a security six clearance. But she was considered senior staff, Tigan was not. Also the fact that all information would be on a need to know basis, worries him something is not right here.

Lt. Woods: Computer, send a message to Admiral Jorgensen
Computer: Unable to comply, Admiral Jorgensen is no longer active

Lt .Woods is surprised by the answer, what in the world is going on. This last few days have been very trying. He decides it's time to get to know Admiral O'Niell so he walks towards Lt. Ivanova.

LT. Woods: Lieutenant I need to speak to your father

[MooreSpino]

*El-Auria, 84 Years Ago*

Quentin: Of course not! I don't care if you stop your poking and prodding at things to see how they work. We are here to do something for... 'You-Know-Who.'

Illyana came back carrying a tray with a simple tea set. Gean and Jole folowed, standing behind their mother shyly.

Illyana: *setting the tray down* How do you know Kalan? From work?

Quentin: Yes. We're... Consultants at the observitory. *smiles* We came by to discuss Kal's new theory on those 'sightings' he had...

Illyana: *frowns* Oh... Well, I'm not sure if those were--

Emergency sirens blare in the distance. Kati jumped off the couch and ran to the window.

Young Kati: *looking outside* Mommy! What's going on?

Illyana: Katian, get away from the window!

The front door throws open, and a man staggers through. He is tall, slightly built, and has the same color hair as Katian. Quentin snapped his fingers, but nothing seemed to happen.

Kalan: Illyana, we need to leave. Now!

Illyana: Kalan? What happened?

Kalan: No time to explain! We have to get to the spaceport before they get here.

Without another word, Illyana and the children follow Kalan back outside. Quentin stood and slowly strode to the door.

Quentin: This should prove interesting... Especially for someone who does research on this sort of thing...

[spiderviveka_SC]

*El Auria*

Lennox: Damn it Q... is this entirely necessary? I have no desire to study the borg themselves and... *whispers* I have seen plenty of people killed, including ones that I care for greatly and you know that. I hardly see what this is going to accomplish! Call me stupid, which you no doubt will, but I can not even begin to imagine what you are trying to do here!

[MooreSpino]

*El-Auria*

Quentin only glanced at Lennox before turning back to the scene outside.

Young Kati: Wait! I have to get my doll!

Kati struggled out of her mother's grasp and ran to retrieve the doll that was sitting next to a tree. Just as she picked it up, a Borg Cube swooped overhead and two forms materilized in front of the girl.

Borg Drone: You will be assilmilated. Resistance is futile.

Young Kati: *falling backwards* Ahhhhhhh!

[spiderviveka_SC]

*El Auria*

A thousand or more thoughts rush through Lennox's mind as he rushes to try to help Katian. The drones are slow and clumsy but surprisingly strong. The android charges them and rips out a the nearest ones eyepiece as well a fist full of wires. He literally tries to tear its head from its body as he feels the others tubules piercing his neck, he turns to try to fight it. He knows he is defenseless against the thousands upon thousands of drones landing on the planet. But he simply can not let them hurt Kati.

[MooreSpino]

*El-Auria*

Quentin sighs as the Android rushes past him to rescue Katian.

Quentin: *mutters* So much for the Prime Directive...

Kati screamed as the pale man attacked the monsters that tried to grab her. Gean ran to her side and hauled her off the ground, pushing her out of the way. The drone missing its eyepiece turned to the boy and plunged its assimilation tubules into his neck.

Young Kati: *sobs* Geeannn! Noooo!

Katian dropped her doll in shock as Kalan grabbed her from behind and ran back to the rest of his family.

Illyana: *screaming* We can't leave Gean! Go back!

Kalan: It's too late! Just go!

The remaining family run to the ground transport and pile inside before speeding away. Quentin shook his head and stepped of the porch. He went to the side of the fallen boy and discarded doll.

Quentin: *quietly* Its worse the second time you watch it...

[spiderviveka_SC]

*El Auria*

Lennox watches in dismay as they run off and then turns back to Q

Lennox: *sarcastically* What, is this some kind of hobby for you or something?

[MooreSpino]

*El-Auria*

Quentin: *serious* No... It isn't...

He bends down and picks up the forgotten toy, offering it to Lennox.

Quentin: Here. For Katian...

[spiderviveka_SC]

*El Auria*

Lennox takes the doll and inspects it briefly. He had seen the toys before, apparently children become sentimental over them.

Lennox: Alright... Tell me Q, have you done that neat trick where you suspend time, or has my crew noticed I am missing yet. For an allegedly all powerful being, you have a terrible tendency of making things far too complicated.

[MooreSpino]

*El-Auria*

Quentin: *forces a smile* Figures you wouldn't understand my reasoning... Is your programming really that dense? *chuckles* I brought you here to see things from Kati's point of view. A better perspective if you will... What a waste of time! This proves that you can't love or feel the same! You just witnessed the most painful thing in Katian's life, and you're worried about whether anybody's noticed your missing?!

Quentin turns away in disgust and walks back into the house.

Quentin: C'mon... There's a few more things I want Katian to have before I take you back to you job...

[edejan]

*Starbase 194, Docking Bay*

Due to Capt. Patton's sick leave, Col. Bijaj is given to task of greeting several important guests wishing to board the Maverick. Admiral Pickard and Capt. Riker are the first group to arrive. She has heard of these legendary officers of course and has great respect for their many services to the Klingon Empire, in particular Adm. Picard who had assisted the Chancellors in several political situations.

Bijaj: (salutes) Welcome aboard the USS Maverick! We are honored by your presence. I am First Officer Lt. Col. Bijaj of the House of Marstoq greeting you due to our Captain's illness. Hopefully she will be able to join you as soon as she recovers.

Picard: The pleasure is ours, Lt. Col. We congratulate you and your crew on your maiden voyage and hope it is as exciting as our voyages always were. Looks over at Rikard and smiles.

Rikard: Col. Bijaj, we would like a tour of your fine ship. Who would you like to assign to that duty?

Bijaj: I will conduct you myself, gentlemen, but first let me show you to your quarters. They are at your disposal as long as you wish. Then we have planned a reception dinner for you in the captain's dining room prepared for you by our ship's chef.

Picard: (laughing) We've heard of some unfortunate experiences with chef's recently!! Perhaps replicator food would be sufficient for us

Bijaj (trying to restrain her scowl): As you wish, gentlemen! Please follow me to the officer's quarters.

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*El Auria*

Lennox:*raises voice* What do you want from me, Q? Do you want me to become distraught? Frightened? Angry? Is it horrific? Yes! Is it tragic? Yes! But all of this happened nearly a century before I even existed. There is nothing I can do to change it. Do you think seeing more people be killed, more piles of corpses is going to traumatize me somehow? Its unlikely, because I have seen plenty of blood and violence and Kati has too! Part of the reason we relate to one another so well, I think, is because we both has a similar past in that way. *sarcastically* So I appreciate your sentiment, but I prefer to live my life in the present, not the past!

[edejan]

*Starbase 194, Docking Bay*

Col. Bijaj also has the duty to greet two scientists sent by Starfleet, Dr. Seren, a Vulcan, and Dr. Jendra Ramesh, a terran. She is much less impressed by these visitors than the last two. She has little regard for scientists and less for mystery representatives from Starfleet.

Two elder men, staring somewhat vaguely arround, approach the docking bay ramp. They are neat and clean, in white crisp lab coats but the look very distracted and uneasy. Commodore Spencer has accompanied them to the ship.

Spencer: Col. Bijaj, I'd like to introduce two renowned scientists from Starfleet Research, Dr. Jendra Ramesh from Earth and Dr. Seren of Vulcan. They are both recipients of the Daystrom Award for Scientific Excellence and are in route to an assignment. They wished to tour your ship - it is one they did some work on at the shipyard on Utopia Planitia.

Bijaj: Welcome, gentlemen. I apologise for our captain not meeting you but she is indisposed at the moment. Perhaps she will recover in time to meet with your before you depart.

Ramesh: Yes, yes, very good......looks at Seren.

Bijaj: (restraining her irritation at his vague manner) Thank you, Commodore Spencer. Now gentlemen, if you'll follow me, I'll show you to our guest quarters where you may "freshen up." After that, I would like to invite you to a ceremonial dinner in the Captain's Dining Room.

Ramesh: Yes, yes, good....looks at Seren.

Seren: Please do not bother with a special dinner for us. We are more interested in touring your engineering sections.

Bijaj: Two Starfleet guests, whom you may know, will also be at the dinner, Adm. Picard and Comm. Riker. I'm sure they would be honored by your presence.

Seren: Yes, we have met both officers. Well, perhaps we should attend this dinner since you invited us so courteously. What do you think, Ramesh?

Ramesh: Fine, fine.....but as soon as we can start on the tour. We can always break for dinner later...

Seren: It's settled then. Please lead on, Col. Bijaj.

Bijaj (turns head and rolls eyes - these scientists were not worth wasting her time on the tour. She would assign someone else to take them to Engineering): Yes sirs, please follow me.

[MooreSpino]

*Starbase 194, Docking Bay*

Patton smoothed out her uniform one last time befoer entering the Bay. She spots her second-in command greeting a pair of scientists.

Capt. Patton: Commander Bijaj! *smiles* I'm glad you were able to hold the fort down in my absence. Have you met Admiral Picard and Captain Riker yet? I'd like to speak with them...

*El-Auria*

Quentin ignores tha Android's angry speech as he gathers various pictures from the shelves. He creates a small box to carry them all.

Quentin: We don't have a lot of time before the other drones come to investigate your handywork outside. Here... *shoves the box into Lennox's hands* Follow me...

Quentin goes into the kitchen and selects a trio of round, red fruit and places them into the box as well.

Quentin: Save the seeds. Kati can plant her own...

He then heads down a narrow hallway and enters a room to the right. The walls are a light blue and various toys are scattered about. On the minature table in the center of the room is another doll and a play medical kit. Apparently the occupant of the bedroom was in the middle of pretending to patch up the toy.

Quentin: *quietly, to Lennox* I bet you didn't know Katian wanted to be a healer before today...

[edejan]

*Docking Bay Entrance, Maverick*



Patton smoothed out her uniform one last time befoer entering the Bay. She spots her second-in command greeting a pair of scientists.

[B]Capt. Patton: Commander Bijaj! *smiles* I'm glad you were able to hold the fort down in my absence. Have you met Admiral Picard and Captain Riker yet? I'd like to speak with them...


Bijaj: Captain, I'm glad to see you have recovered! Welcome back. But to answer your question, yes, I have welcomed the Admiral and Capt. Riker aboard and they are now in the Officer's Guest quarters. Shall I let them know you're coming? Also, for your information, I have arranged for your chef to prepare a dinner for them and two other Starfleet visitors in your Dining Room. I hope that meets with your approval. However, Adm. Picard expressed a preference for replicator food. Ild also like to introduce to you to Drs. Seren and Ramesh from Starfleet...gentlemen (she motions to them) this is our Captain, Sarah Patton.

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*El Auria*

Lennox: No, but I always suspected that she would make an excellent one.

For a moment Lennox considers what a shame it is that the Q can't be killed. He is already getting quite sick of this Quintin, and momentarily entertains the image of him being overcome with some horrible disease like ebola. He also wonders what effect all of these lost artifacts would have on Kati. They might very well cause more pain than joy. Still, he had been dragged into the past for them so he supposes he should hang on to them for the time being. Despite that he has always had very mixed feelings about the idea of time travel to begin with.

*Science Lab*

Riddle looks around the lab, the lights are a bit too bright for his liking, but still, it always feels good to be home. He checks in on the crew currently working there and finally comes to Ltjg. Sharpp.

After inspecting his seemingly endless reports on the information gathered from Lenore's memory banks he decides to request a prompt meeting with the captain.

Riddle: *over comm* Chief science officer to Captain Patton, I would like to request a meeting regarding Ltjg. Sharpp's findings in the recent memory recovery of the android.

[edejan]

*Guest Quarters, Maverick*

Drs. Seren and Ramesh place their bags on the beds in their comfortable guest cabin and wait patients while the crewman assisting them finishes up and leaves.

Ramesh: Well, let's contact the Braxxes immediately. I want to know what's going on.

Seren open scrambled, secure comm link: Mr. and Mrs. Braxx, this is Dr. Seren. Ramesh and I are on board the Maverick and wish to speak with your immediately.

Braxx: You're here? I had no warning you were coming. I can come up to your quarters right away. Hamira will stay here with the Bynars.

Seren: That is acceptable. We are in cabin AA214. Seren out.

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

PO Tigan's mind is still in complete disarray but the mind wipe administer by the Braxxes is almost completely dissolved. The memories of their violation come flooding in like a ragging river. Tigan steers a little and mumbles in his sleep.

[edejan]

*Counselor's Office, Sickbay*

Lt. Mar'qet is sitting in the counselor's office reviewing Counselor's Dar's notes and schedule. He spends several hours arranging appointments and setting up his log book. He finally realizes he can put off his first and most unpleasant task any longer.

Mar'qet: Computer...connect me to Janice Lancaster's room, please.

Computer: Yes, doctor.

Janice: Yes, may I help you?

Mar'qet: I understand you are taking care of young Hakeem Shittu?

Janice: Yes, he is staying in my room with me for the time being...

Mar'qet: Well, we must break this unfortunate news to him and we'd better get it over with. Can you bring him to my office at your convenience?

Janice: Sure, we are just finishing breakfast. We can be there in a half hour. Is that OK?

Mar'qet: That's good. Let me tell you confidentially - I'm not looking forward to this.

Janice: Yes, me neither, but I'll be there for him.

Mar'qet: Good, he's going to need a good friend. See you in a half hour.

Mar'qet sends a message to Dr. Kessel: "Do we have the results of Lt. Shittu's autopsy as yet?

[motom79]

*Nurse Lancaster's quarters*

Hakeem is eating maple syrup pancakes unaware that within a few moments his life will be turned upside down. He notices that nurse Lancaster is looking upset about something.

Nurse Lancaster: Hakeem, sweetie we have to go back to sickbay for a little while.
Hakeem: I don't like that place, I don't wanna go
Nurse Lancaster *takes his hand and smiles* Be a brave boy, it's just for a little while, I'll be with you.

The child gives and eats his pancakes without speaking another word. After he finished he and nurse Lancaster set out for sickbay. Nurse Lancaster tries her best not to cry, that poor child. The enter sickbay and walk into Counselor D'ar's office where they meet ensign Mar'qet

[MooreSpino]

*Starbase 194, Docking Bay*

Capt. Patton: *nods, smiles* Doctors, welcome aboard the Maverick. We'll have someone assigned to give you a tour. *to Bijaj* That all sounds good, Commander. We never got around to a comencment banquet, at any rate. And please do inform them I'll be by shortly...

Her combadge beeps.

Riddle: Chief science officer to Captain Patton, I would like to request a meeting regarding Ltjg. Sharpp's findings in the recent memory recovery of the android.

Capt. Patton: *taps combadge* Of course, Lieutenant. And... There is someting I would like to discuss with you when you get a moment. Patton out. Commander, will you be joining us for dinner tonight?

*El-Auria*

Quentin: She lost all intiative to try... It's a shame she didn't... So much potential... *sighs, turns to Lennox* Your becoming tired of me, are you? And might I add those thoughts are umbecoming of a so-called physican... *snaps his fingers*

*Katian's Quarters*

Everything appeared the same as when Lennox left, except Katian was no longer in the room and Lovecraft had hopped onto the table and was licking the marshmellow pie filling.

Quentin: *disembodied voice* I'll repeat this once more; take care of Katian, Android...

[edejan]

*Guest Quarters*

Kessel Braxx enters the room of the two Starfleet bioengineering scientists, Seren and Ramesh. They greet each as old comrades and acquaintances. Kessel reports on the circumstances regarding PO Tigan's reaction to his assignment, his reported lack of training and his questioning of his security clearance.

Ramesh: We must meet with this Tigan. We trained him ourselves. What is he trying to pull? After all our careful arrangements and security precautions, the projects is falling apart at the moment of installation?

Kessel: Well, unless he is an excellent actor, he seemed completely surprised about the whole situation.

Seren: His superior officer was given instructions regarding Tigan's assignment. We must meet with him also to determine where the problem lies. How are the Bynars reacting?

Kessel: Well, they're chattering back and forth to each other but we really can't tell what they're saying or thinking...

Ramesh: Well, their Ambassador is ready to pull them out...that's why we're here - to determine whether the security of the project has been completely breached or if it is salvageable.

Kessel: Well, I'll track down Tigan and his superior officer whoever that is...by the way, we did a mind-wipe on Tigan but only covering the time he was in the secure docking bay.

Ramesh: WHAT!!! You cannot mess with his mind!!! If he is our trainee, he has all the information on the project stored in his head - if he is not...well, if he is not, we don't care what you do with him...but we have to find the real Tigan, the one we trained.

Seren: Are we now sure we trained the "real" Tigan. Security breaches recently seem to go all the way up and down the command rank in Starfleet.

Ramesh: Oh, dear....he shakes his head.

[motom79]

((ooc: Edejan I like your idea, the two men indeed met PO Tigan, but the man they believed to be Tigan was an impostor a spy of Daro, just let me know what you think))

*Ten Forward*

Lt. Li takes Ensign Tahlandi's hand while they talk about the past when all of a sudden a beeper goes of.

Lt. Li: excuse me Rann, it's important.

He walks to his quarters and opens a secure com link.

Lt. Li: Yes, captain Kira.
Cpt. Kira: I'm sending you some information on recent activities ascribed to the Daro movement.
Lt. Li: Understand

[MooreSpino]

((OOC: Imposter spies? This is getting good!)))

[edejan]

*Starbase 194, Docking Bay*

Capt. Patton: *to Bijaj* That all sounds good, Commander. We never got around to a comenciment banquet, at any rate. And please do inform them I'll be by shortly...Commander, will you be joining us for dinner tonight?

Bijaj: I'd be honored, Captain, and I will tell the chef that replicator food will replace his menu. Taps comm badge: Computer, please notify Adm. Picard and Capt. Rikard that the Captain sends her regards and has recovered. She will come by your quarters shortly to greet you herself. Bijaj out.

Bijaj (turning) to the scientists): Please come with me, gentlemen. I'll show you to your quarters.

(OOC. Motom, I love the idea!!))

[spiderviveka_SC]

((OOC: I'm a fan of spies and conspiracies... this is getting interesting.))

*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox is relieved to be back in his own time period and is still holding the box. He is also glad, for the time being, to be rid of that Q. If ever there were an obnoxious species... He sets down the small package and looks around the room, hesitantly. He peeks into the bedroom cautiously where he finds Kati sleeping. He sits on the edge of her bed and watches her for a moment.

Lennox:*whispers* Kati... Kati, is everything alright here?


*The Bridge*

Lt. Riddle takes over of command on the bridge from Lt. Ellen and waits for the captain to return. Security will need to be notified of Sharpp's findings, no doubt. This only seems to have strengthened the Romulan threat.

[edejan]

*Guest Quarters, Maverick*

Kessel Braxx: Doctors, this PO Tigan is currently in Sickbay and is not quite himself. Do you wish to speak with him right away?

Ramesh: Yes, yes, we'll meet with him in Sickbay. Get us a secure room!

Braxx: Yessir. Taps comm badge to Medical Officer in charge of Sickbay. Dr. Kessel responds.

Kessel: Yes, of course we can place Tigan in a secure room but he is not coherent at present.

Braxx: That's all right. Our Starfleet visiting doctors wish to examine him; he does not need to be able to talk.

Kessel: All right. Provide me with their credentials and security clearances and I will accommodate your request.

Braxx: Will do. Braxx out. Turns to Ramesh and Seren. Well, gentlement, let's go.

Seren: We can handle the intervie wourselves, Kessel, thank you.

Kessel: Fine. "I can be in the room with you and you'll never know it," he thinks to himself, laughing.

[motom79]

*Counselor D'ar's office*

Hakeem and nurse Lancaster sit down as ensign Mar'qet is passing up and down wondering where to begin. Hakeem is absentmindedly playing with his Sethie. Nurse Lancaster is looking at her feet, the silence before the storm is almost unbearable.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Patton makes her way to the Bridge. She sees Alex has retaken his post as third-in-charge.

Capt. Patton: Lieutenant, report.

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian's eyes fluter open and go wide seeing Lennox alive and well.

Katian: Lennox? My gods! *hugs him tightly around the neck* I'm glad you're all right! I had the worst dream...

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox tilts his head, somewhat concerned that Q was behind it in some way. At times, Lennox gets the feeling that Q will never leave him or those around him alone so long as he is with Kati.

Still, he knows how utterly terrifying dreams can be at times and hugs Kati back.

Lennox: Do you wish to share it, my dearest?

*Sickbay*

Verrik stands near the back of sickbay, speaking with Kezi who was there to pick up lab samples. They both overhear the visiting doctors' request to see the somewhat dismayed Tigan.

Verrik: Terrorist attacks, vulcan suicides, clandestine meetings with visiting starfleet brass and "doctors"... What the hell is going on around here?
Kezi: I wish I knew. I have had to do a few too many autopsies on victims who dies under suspocious circumstances. I am not liking it at all.
Verrik: I know what you mean, you'd think this ship was named Enterprise from all the chaos we've had so far!
Kezi: Lets not forget the zombies.
Verrik:And have you talked to Lt. Sharpp lately? I overheard him earlier today screaming and calling someone "organic filth". It seems like everyone on this damned ship has gone space happy.
Kezi: I know, our Vulcan science officer totally came on to Captain Patton on the bridge the other day, and the two have been MIA ever since.
Verrik: And to think, I thought this would be a boring mission!

[MooreSpino]

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian looked down, trying to shake the horrible sense of dread the dream had left her with.

Katian: I... I was back on El-Auria... When the Borg attacked... Only you were there... *looks up, smiles gently* You sacrificed yourself to save me... *pauses* I love you, Lennox, and I'm sorry about what I said earlier... I do understand, I was just blinded by anger... Don't stop your research. It's important to you, therefore it's important to me.

[motom79]

*Lt. Li's quarters*

The new information send over by captain Kira is disturbing to say the least. Apparently Admiral Gral has been working from the inside to undermine some very important projects. He had sold crucial information to Daro and her minions. Lt. Li decides he first wants to study the new information before presenting it to the Captain and the chief of security. This is bad.

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox: It is fine darling... I love you so much.

The android raises his hand and touches the back of his neck where the tubules had been, hoping he was just dreaming as well. He still felt the two small holes and a strange tingling radiating from that area. He looks up at Kati, somewhat shocked.

Lennox: I do not think you were dreaming....

[MooreSpino]

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian: What do you...? *sees the holes* Lennox! What happened?!

She goes to touch the wound for herself, but stops. What was going on?

[spiderviveka_SC]

*The Bridge*

Riddle: *stands at attention* Sir, there is new information regarding the Romulan threat stemming from the android, Lenore.


*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox's eyes are wide and he himself is having a hard time believing everything that just transpired. Was he just assimilated?

Lennox: *deadpan* Q happened... He took me back... back to the day that El Auria was invaded by the Borg. And I did save you from being assimilated, and was assimilated myself in the process.

[edejan]

*Counselor D'ar's office*

Hakeem and nurse Lancaster sit down as ensign Mar'qet is passing up and down wondering where to begin. Hakeem is absentmindedly playing with his Sethie. Nurse Lancaster is looking at her feet, the silence before the storm is almost unbearable.

Counselor Mar'qet is unsure where to start. He could not fall back on his Klingon culture to guide him - a Klingon child in this situation would be treated very differently. Yet he was unsure how to approach a child of such mixed heritage. Finally, he signed, all he could do was his best.

Mar'qet: (softly) Hakeem, I'm taking Counselor D'ar's place while she is sick. My name is Mar'qet. He sits down next to the child and playfully pats Sethi on the head. I have something to tell you. Are you a very brave young man?

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: Lovely, Mister Riddle. Just peachy... Out with it, then... What kind of threat?

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian covered her mouth in shock. Why would HE do this?! Why couldn't Q just leave Lennox and her alone?

Katian: *tearful* Oh... Lennox... What do we do...?

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

Hakeem looks at the Klingon man, and nods. The talkative child is lost for words. He senses that something is wrong, he takes nurse Lancaster's hand looking scared. finally he finds some words to say to the counselor.

Hakeem: Where are my parents *little voice*?

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox looks down at his hands and in the dim light his skin looks strange and twisted and dead. He felt almost dizzy and could feel the nanites trying to rewrite his systems.

Lennox: I need... I need to get to sickbay, or engineering... or both.

*The Bridge*

Riddle looks around the bridge suspiciously.

Riddle: Is it really such a good idea to discuss this here?

[edejan]

*Sickbay, Secure Room*

Dr. Kessel takes the visiting Starfleet "doctors" into the secure room where he has moved PO Tigan.

Dr. Seren: Thank you, doctor. You may leave now.

Kessel hesitates. He has been given the clearances and authorizations for Drs. Seren and Ramesh but he is still distrustful of these two. They do not seem very "doctor-like". Altho' he is a Vulcan, he appreciated the need for a comforting bedside manner when dealing with patients. He felt uneasy leaving PO Tigan to the mercies of these unknowns. Finally, he decides he can find no excuse for remaining.

Kessel: OK. Call me if you need anything.

[MooreSpino]

*Katian's Quarters*

Kati stands fighting back the wave of fear and and takes Lennox by the arm.

Katian: Come on. I'll get you to Sickbay... *softly* Everything'll be okay...

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: Of course, Lieutenant. My Ready Room it is, then. Lt. shRaazh, you have the Bridge...

[edejan]

*Sickbay*

Counselor Mar'qet looks at the fearful Hakeem holding on to the nurse's hand. He cannot bring himself to tell the child bluntly about his parent's cruel endings and the suspicions surrounding them. He decides to soften the blow.

Mar'qet: Hakeem, you know there have been several crises on the Maverick and on the Starbase in the last few days? He awaits a response from the youngster staring at him. After a moment he goes on. Your parents were very brave. But...unfortunate...they are both gone...

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

PO Tigan is between waking and sleeping, out of the corner of his eyes he sees two unknown men approaching. He reacts like been hit by lighting, he feeble tries to get away. He feels unsafe the last strangers he'd met had violated him in the most vile way.

PO Tigan: feebly Who are you two, don't come any closer or I will call security. Your plan to silence me has failed I remember everything.

((ooc he's referring to the mind wipe))

*Counselor D'ar's office*

Hakeem looks puzzled at the counselor, where have his parents gone to? Why didn't they take him with them. He looks at nurse Lancaster and in a split second the child realizes the horrible truth.

Hakeem: Are they *voice trails of*

It's a horrible moment the child doesn't cry or cause a scene but just sits there hugging his Sethie, his eyes wide. Nurse Lancaster hugs him the child is clinging on tightly, as if he's afraid to let go.

[edejan]

*Officers' Guest Quarters*

Adm. Picard: Will, contact the Bynar Ambassadors and let them know we've arrived on the Maverick.

Capt. Riker: Yessir.

Adm. Picard: I'll contact the Bynars in the secure cargo hold and tell them we're here to see them.

Capt. Riker: Fine, sir. He goes to the LCAR station in the room and carries out his orders.

After both messages are sent, they change into less conspicuous duty uniforms and leave their quarters. They head to the engineering cargo hold. They needed no guide; they were quite familiar with the layout of a galaxy-class starship.

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Sickbay*

Verrik and Kezi watch as the El Aurian bar tender helps the CMO into sickbay.

Lennox: I need help, someone! I was attacked by a borg!

*Ready Room*

Riddle:*nervously* The android was here mainly on a personal mission. Apparently there is a component of Lennox's positronic brain that she was lacking. It was vital for her existence, without it she would have died shortly after her arrival here, which is why she attempted to disassemble him. However, she had been selling information to the Romulans for some time and was helping Romulan secret operatives in exchange for favors and status in Romulan territory. Well Captain, about those operatives... our intelligence states that there are at least two Romulan spies aboard the ship and they are feeding the Romulan intelligence agency information regarding... regarding our unusual ships systems, as well as whatever they can discern from starfleet intelligence using our ships computers.

[edejan]

*Sickbay*

Drs. Ramesh and Seren stare at PO Tigan coldly. If anything could be read their faint expressions, it would be surprise. Tigan's feeble attempts to get off the bed were unsuccessful. Dr. Seren smiled at him in a very frightening manner.

Seren: Young man, security will not help you. And our plans never fail.

The two scientists watch Tigan for a few moments, then turn and whisper to each other. Seren takes out a medical tricorder and walks over to the struggling Tigan.

Seren: Behave or we will restrain you. He continues scanning Tigan while Ramesh looks over his shoulder.

Finally, he completes his scan and looks at Tigan appraisingly and asks,

Seren: Who are you?

[MooreSpino]

*Ready Room*

Patton barely nods as she takes in this information.

Capt. Patton: I'll inform ship security. *watches Riddle* Is something wrong, Alex? You're stumbling over your words...

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

Tigan is loosing his patiences, he's been attacked and violated and they demand answers.

PO Tigan: I'm Petty Officer Tigan registry number 0018551A14. Who the hell are you two.

Suddenly he recognizes the two, he had read several publications by this two men, they were the reason he became a bio-ingeneer. Why would they want to harm him.

PO Tigan: I know you two, I've read every publication by you. I even discredited some of your theories. What do you want, what the hell is going on?

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Ready Room*

Alex is almost in tears by this revelation to Sara.

Riddle: They're going to find out about me, aren't they? That I'm a Romulan? Everything that I've worked for... *trails off* Sara, you don't think its me, do you?

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

The EMH shimmers to life in time to see Verrik and Kezi help Lennox onto a biobed.

EMH: *smugly* Well, well! What can I help you with, Doctor Lennox? Broken processor?

Katian: He was attacked by a Borg.

EMH: Borg? What is this?! The 'I Hate the Federation' convention? *takes a tricorder and scans Lennox* The nanoprobes are attempting to convert your systems but are being hampered by your self-generation feature. *to Verrik* Nurse, do some research into possible treatments. Go for anything that's plausable, since our patient is more well built than most humanoids... *smiles* Heh... I think that was a joke. What were doing to come in conact with a Borg in the first place?

*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: Oh, Alex... Of course I don't. *taps her forehead* I'm up here, remember? You're a decent man. This isn't something you would do. *places a hand on his cheek* And... If they do find out, I promise to back you up one-hundred percent. I won't let them drag a good name through the mud...

[motom79]

*Brig*

Ensign Odan is being escorted to her new living arrangements, she struggles and yells that she's innocent. She makes outrages claims that the captain is the one whose behind the recent events. The security crewmen throw her in the bridge and give her a cold look.

Crewman: As soon commander Bijaj is ready, she will question you. Maybe you should inform her of 'your information' *sarcastically*
Ensign Odan: I'll have your head on a plate

[edejan]

*Corridors*

As they walk to Engineering, a message is put through to Adm. Picard's room which he had programmed to divert to his PADD.

Picard: Will, I have a message that Capt. Patton is feeling better and is on her way to greet us.

Will: Better stop her before she finds out we're not in our room!

Picard: Computer put me through to Capt. Patton. Hello, Sarah! Well, I'm glad to see you are feeling better. Yes, yes. Well, don't bother to come up to our room. We don't have to stand on ceremony. Will is resting and I'm doing some reading. We'll see you at dinner then? Fine. Picard out.

He looks over at Will and smiles. Well, we at least delayed that confrontation!

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Sickbay*

Lennox: I was abducted by a Q and taken to the past, but that is not important right now... and stop laughing you smug bastard!

Lennox sits straight up as he feels several pieces of metal break through the skin on his face, neck, and shoulder. He is startled and looks at Kati.

Lennox: Kati I love you... if I don't survive this there is a box for you on your table... please take care of Lovecraft for me and...*trails off*

Lennox can hear noise fading in and out of his mind, voices. Its deafening and concise all at once and only lasts a moment.

[edejan]

*SickbayCounselor D'ar's office*

Hakeem looks puzzled at the counselor, where have his parents gone to? Why didn't they take him with them. He looks at nurse Lancaster and in a split second the child realizes the horrible truth.

Hakeem: Are they *voice trails of*

It's a horrible moment the child doesn't cry or cause a scene but just sits there hugging his Sethie, his eyes wide. Nurse Lancaster hugs him the child is clinging on tightly, as if he's afraid to let go.

Mar'qet: Be brave, son. Your parents would want that! Remember they died as heroes. He thought, "I'll make sure that's the gossip that goes around if I can help it." He looked at the preliminary reports of the causes of death for Hakeem's parents. They both were probably poisoned and subjected to some kind of mind control. They truly were not "responsible" for their terrible actions. How many more children's lives would be irrevocably destroyed because of these damn continuing wars and petty squabbles in the quadrant!!

Mar'qet: Hakeem, Nurse Lancaster has requested that you stay with her for a while - she would feel much better with you around to protect her! How does that sound?

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Ready Room*

Riddle: Thank you for believing me...

Alex smiles weakly and takes Sara's hand from his face.

Riddle: As for other orders of business. I think we need to perform a mind wipe on Lt. Sharpp. He is beginning to believe that he IS Lenore Fisher, and well, that can create a lot of problems for all of us if it goes too far. I ordered Lt. T'lei to keep an eye on him, but this could get quite serious. Frankly, the procedure he performed was... insane.

[motom79]

*Counselor D'ar's office*

Hakeem just nods and begins to cry softly, he never realizes his death grip from nurse Lancaster. Nurse Lancaster hushes the child and begins to hum an ancient earth lullaby. Slowly the child realizes his grip, and takes the counselors hand squeezing it as to say to him thank you for being honest but the words don't come out. Tears dangle from his eyes.

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Katian slowly nods in understanding as the tears fall.

Katian: Of course... I love you too, Lennox...

EMH: *to Verrik* Nurse, I need that information!

*Ready Room*

Adm. Picard: *over comm* Hello, Sarah! Well, I'm glad to see you are feeling better.

Sara sighs at the intrusion and taps her badge.

Capt. Patton: Hello, Admiral Picard. I was on my way to greet you and Captain Riker personally...

Adm. Picard: *over comm* Yes, yes. Well, don't bother to come up to our room. We don't have to stand on ceremony. Will is resting and I'm doing some reading. We'll see you at dinner then?

Capt. Patton: Very well, then. I shall see both of you there.

Adm. Picard: *over comm* Fine. Picard out.

Capt. Patton: *to Riddle* A mind wipe? That sounds serious...

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Ready Room*

Riddle: Well sir, it seems like the logical thing to do... to dispose of Lenore's memories, that is. he has made an excellent outline of all of his findings and since these memories do not actually belong to him, it seems to be the only way of allieving any psychological side effects of having millions of incredibly detailed and violent android memories.

*Sickbay*

Verrik: Apparently omicron radiation has been known to sucessfully diffuse borg nanites... But I do not know what kind of effect that would have on the doctors internal systems.

Dr. Vieth: *over comm* Sickbay to captain... Sir, the chief medical officer has been infected with borg nanoprobes. I uhhh, just thought someone should tell you.

[MooreSpino]

*Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: All right. Let's--

Dr. Vieth: *over comm* Sickbay to captain... Sir, the chief medical officer has been infected with borg nanoprobes. I uhhh, just thought someone should tell you.

Capt. Patton: Oh, hell! We are geting it today... *taps badge* Mister Riddle and I we be there momentairly...

Patton and Riddle exit into the Bridge and to the turbolift.

Capt. Patton: Doctor Lennox is a friend of yours, isn't he?

*Sickbay*

EMH: It'll have to do. Prepare a hydrobolic chamber to contain the radiation and get the Doctor into it!

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Turbolift*

Riddle: Yes, we're quite close in fact... I can't imagine how he managed to get infected with borg nanoprobes... I know he does research in the field, but he never has actually used real borg probes in the past. And there definately was no intruder alert...

[MooreSpino]

*Turbolift*

Capt. Patton: I'm sure it will be explained in great detail...

The lift stops and both officers stride to Sickbay.

[edejan]

*Sickbay*

Tigan is loosing his patiences, he's been attacked and violated and they demand answers.

PO Tigan: I'm Petty Officer Tigan registry number 0018551A14. Who the hell are you two.

Suddenly he recognizes the two, he had read several publications by this two men, they were the reason he became a bio-ingeneer. Why would they want to harm him.

PO Tigan: I know you two, I've read every publication by you. I even discredited some of your theories. What do you want, what the hell is going on?

Ramesh: (supercilously) How could you discredit our theories? Who the hell are you?

Seren: Don't engage with him, Jendra. He is obviously an imposter. Turns his head. Braxx I know you're here. Please show yourself. Braxx steps away from the wall and materializes into Lt. Smith.

Smith: Yes, doctor.

Seren: This is not PO Tigan. He is an imposter. Please restrain him here in Sickbay if necessary. Make sure you place a containment and a dampening field around this room. We want no communications in or out and no possibility of transporting. Any questions?

Smith: No, that can be done immediately. He fiddles with his PADD, tapping into the ship's security systems and the fields engage.

Seren: We must report to the Federation Council immediately about the imposter in Tigan's place.

Ramesh: Shh...don't let him hear you! Oh, and by the way, Braxx, he says your mind wipe failed.

Braxx: Impossible. Our mind-wipes never fail. Unless.... are his biosigns normal?

Seren: I suppost you could say normal - for whoever or whatever he is.

Braxx: Hmmm.....

Seren: Don't make excuses. Investigate this and report back to us and don't let it happen again.

Braxx: Sure, sir, he said insolently. Whatever you say.

Seren: (smiling) It doesn't matter what he hears. He won't be around to tell anyone.

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Sickbay*

Riddle: androids are good for being detailed...

Riddle and Patton walk into sickbay where they find nurse Verrik, Dr. Vieth, and the EMH assisting the seemingly irritated and disoriented android into a hydrobolic chamber.

[edejan]

*Sickbay and the Engineering Secure Cargo Hold*

In both areas at the same time, smoke starts pouring forth from the air vents. The areas are quickly clouded completely. Warning bells sound.

*Sickbay*

Vieth to Capt. Patton: We have an emergency situation in Sickbay. Capt. Patton walks in just as the smoke is the thickest.

*Engineering Cargo Bay*

Hamira Braxx jumps to her feet and taps her comm badge to Securty. Emergency in the Engineering Cargo bay. The Bynars run out from their room chattering loudly.

*Crew Quarters, Lower Deck*

Ens. Dudemseister and Candy Wyatt laughs uproariously as they hear the alarm bells go off.

[motom79]

((OOC: please don't mind wipe Tigan again, I don't like it, but a little torture is ok by my, just remember he's really Tigan. also no killing him please))

*Sickbay*

PO Tigan: I'm not an impostor, you can find my my papers and theories at the Daystrom institute. I'm a member. *to Braxx* You.

Braxx is completely surprissed by Tigan who quickly takes him out with a Vulcan nerve pinch. Tigan understands he can't trust this men and takes Braxxes phaser and holds them at gunpoint.

PO Tigan: Now everybody sit down and relax. Will somebody please explain what the hell is going on here.

All of a sudden smoke everywhere Tigan takes his chances and escapes his captures not knowing were to go he just runs

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Lennox was fighting all three trying to help him. He came very close to breaking Verrik's nose.

EMH: Dammit, we're trying to help you! Hold still!

Capt. Patton: *coughs from the smoke* What the hell happened here?!

Katian steps up to Lennox's side, despite the danger of a flailing limb.

Katian: Lennox? Lennox, listen to me! You need to calm down... Please, there trying to help...

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

PO Tigan stumbles into sickbay and sees the captain.

PO Tigan: Captain, help. Somebody attacked me, I fear the ship is in danger of this men. *complete panic*

((ooc: complete chaos is to soft a term here))

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Sickbay*

Riddle has to seriously restrain himself from ripping out his hair.

Riddle: Oh, what now! EMH, continue that omicron radiation treatment no matter what, unless you want a ship full of borg drones!

Lennox finally relaxes enough for the treatment to begin

Lennox: What the? What is the smoke!

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Fed up, the EMH accesses his information on the Android and flips the off switch. Still and silent they manage to get Lennox into the chamber despite everyone coughing and blind.

EMH: Computer, access environmental systems and get this smoke out of here!

A soft whirring sound is heard as the smoke is sucked up and vented into space.

EMH: Now... Let's begin the radiation treatment, shall we? *activates the chamber*

Capt. Patton: *groans, to Tigan* You can't be serious, Officer?

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

PO Tigan is still reeling after all that happened but tries his best to stay calm and makes his point.

PO Tigan: *rambling* I was called to engineering cargo bay for some secret assignment, when I said I didn't know what they were talking about, they locked me up and mind wiped me. They didn't take in account my unique physiology and my brain restored the memory engrams. I was in sickbay before, nurse Verik was treating me. It has something to do with Bynars, they were transforming the cargo bay into living quarters.

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Sickbay*

Riddle: Attacked by whom, Mr. Tigan?

Kezi still loiters in sickbay in case they need extra hands or perhaps a forensic scientist.

Kezi: *to no one in paticular* Suicide bombings, genocidal androids, Q interference, borg attacks, now this? How long have we been on this mission?

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Patton resists the urge to bang her skull against the bulkhead. Instead, she takes Tigan by the arm to the other side of the room with Riddle.

Capt. Patton: *harsh whisper* You mean nobody briefed you?!

Katian: *to Kezi* Almost a full week... How is he, Doctor?

EMH: *checks readouts* The nanoprobes seem to be decreasing in number... But some of the implants are being stubborn. A few facial implants and the assimulation tubules. Nothing surgery can't fix, though I'd reccomend a Engineering tech instead of a medical doctor...

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

The young officer turns his head to Lt. Riddle and swallows.

PO Tigan: I believe they named themselves Lt. Smith and Lt. Doe. I disabled one of them in a secure room of sickbay. I gave him a Vulcan nerve pinch. The other men were also there two scientist Dr. Jendra Ramesh and Dr. Seren. I believe they wanted to kill me.

PO Tigan knows this sounds crazy but the arrogance and complete disregard he experienced by this people made him feel a deep hatred. How dare they, treat people like expendable playthings.

PO Tigan: No captain, I was temperately relived of duty by Lt. Woods after what happened on the space station. I got a call to report to duty, *angry* WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE. WHY IS EVERYBODY TREATING ME AS A TRAITOR. MY MOTHER WAS RIGHT A ROMULAN HYBRID WILL NEVER BE ACCEPTED *yelling very loud*

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Sickbay*

Riddle: Try to take it easy, Mr. Tigan.... I think this has all been one misunderstanding. We will get to the bottom of this, I assure you. And I for one, do not regard you as a traitor, you are a valuable officer, whatever your heritage.

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Capt. Patton: Mister Tigan, control yourself! Nobody is accusing you of being a traitor. *sighs* You were assigned to assist the Bynar in adjusting to the ship to act as an expermintal transwarp system. Apparently, no one told you... And allow me to make something clear, Officer. No member of my crew will be accused of anything soley based on family heritage! Do you understand?

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

PO Tigan calms down a little and looks at the ground, he's ashamed of his outburst and begins to blush. At least his commanding officers have an enlightened perspective.

PO Tigan: Thank you, Sir, Ma'am. I'm sorry but I don't think this can be simple be dismissed as a misunderstanding. Those those people violated my in the most vile way, and for what I didn't know anything of value. Bynars Ma'am, so they needed my expertise for a bioneural interface. So why didn't they ask why attack me, it doesn't make sense Ma'am

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*Sickbay*

Riddle's expression changed to one of extreme concern. Had they invaded his mind in some way?

Riddle:*cautiously* Petty Officer... just what did they do to you?

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*Sickbay*

PO Tigan: As I said they looked my up and afterwards they stunned my. They placed false memories and wiped my own. They dropped my in a corridor not caring if I would be ok. They didn't count on the fact that my brain is a mixture of Trill, Romulan and Bajoran and somehow has the ability to restore itself. Just now they questioned me again, I think they are mistaken my with somebody else.

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Capt. Patton: Nothing makes sense today, Mister Tigan...

The EMH deactivates the chamber and accesses the the radiation buffers.

EMH: There... That should have elimanated the remaining 'probes. It'll be a few more moments before it will be safe to open the chamber...

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*Sickbay*

Riddle: It is interesting that they would want to erase your memories, however. I wonder what thats all about.... That was not in the agreement made, was it?

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

PO Tigan feels his temper rising again but manages to keep it down

PO Tigan: You know this people, Sir. You let them run free on the ship? How could you allow such a thing, no disrespect meant Sir. So what is it exactly about, wait is it about that theory of the good doctors that you need a biological component to make Transwarp work?

Something clicked in Tigan's brain. He had read their studies about the subject but never saw any merits in them. He actually had did several studies to prove that their theories were faulty. But he had never met them face to face, until now. (He missed the comments made by the captain, the severe pressure and all)

((ooc: this normal in scientific research))

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Capt. Patton: It wasn't... I want to speak with these agents. I'll see two at dinner tonight, but these Lieutenants... This wasn't supposed to happen. I was assured by Admiral Jorgensen of that...

EMH: Captain, he's ready to come out of the chamber.

Patton nods and goes back to the hydrobolic chambers.

Capt. Patton: Well...?

EMH: His system has been purged, although a few leftovers will have to be physically removed...

Katian: Can you reactivate him?

EMH: I don't see why not... *clicks the switch behind Lennox's ear*

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*Sickbay*

Lennox springs up from where he is laying and the first thing he see's is the EMH smirking at him.

Lennox: You overgrown holographic tricorder! Why the hell did you deactivate me! I'll have you turned into a Ferengi holo-whore for sure now! Do not eve-

He stops in the middle of his rant to see the captain and second officer, among others, staring at him.

Lennox: Oh... I am sorry for that outburst, sir.

Lennox looks down at the tubules in his wrist and outstretched his arm. The two tubes spring forward and end up penetrating a tricorder sitting on a nearby table.

Lennox: Damn... I was hoping that was all just a dream.

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

EMH: *checking readings* You should be sorry. I just saved your program...

Kati sees the tubules come out of Lennox's arm. The memory of her brother's assimlation goes through her mind and she feels woozy.

Capt. Patton: I'm afraid not, Doctor Lennox. Mind informing us how Borg nanoprobes ended up in your system?

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*Sickbay*

PO Tigan stands and looks at the android doctor. He has no idea what's going on here, he hadn't even noticed that something was wrong. To be honest he was to preoccupied with just happened to him. He wonders why security isn't called in to secure his attackers. But the captain and Lt. Riddle seem to have a some idea what's going on so he decides not to question their actions, but all the same he holds the stolen phaser close.

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*Sickby*

Without really thinking about it, Lennox retracts the tubules and stars at the two holes left in the device, somewhat fascinated and somewhat disgusted. He looks back up at Katian and the captain.

Lennox: Q... *hesitantly* he took me back in time to the day El Auria was invaded by the Borg and I got into an altercation with two of the drones...

[edejan]

*Sickbay*

The two Starfleet scientists exit the secure room and head for Capt. Patton. They are followed by a uniformed crewman. The two scientists are extremely angry.

Ramesh: Captain Patton, I presume. We need to speak immediately in private. And I would ask that you take this "officer" he points angrily at PO Tigan, "into secure containment immediately.

"Lt. Smith" suddenly appears behind Tigan and takes his weapon away before Tigan even realises he is there.

Seren: Charges would include evading Federation security and threatening Council members with a weapon. Not to mention espionage.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Lt. Kimble: *console beeps* Tara, there's a security brech in the Engineering deck!

*Sickbay*

Capt. Patton: *rolls her eyes* Of course. Why not? Everything else is going to hell! *sighs* I should've stayed on sick leave... *taps combadge* Patton to Security. Locate and round up Lieutenants Jane Doe and John Smith. *to Tigan* Mister Tigan, I want a full report on your attack, after you've submitted to a medical scan to make sure you're uninjured. The EMH will handle it once her finished with Doctor Lennox. *to Riddle* Alex, get Mister Sharpp in here for that mind wipe. *to Lennox, Katian* You two have a lot of explaining to do... *taps combadge* Patton to Bijaj... Inform Admiral Picard that I may be late for dinner...

Ramesh: Captain Patton, I presume. We need to speak immediately in private. And I would ask that you take this "officer..." *points angrily at PO Tigan* ... Into secure containment immediately.

"Lt. Smith" suddenly appears behind Tigan and takes his weapon away before Tigan even realises he is there.

Seren: Charges would include evading Federation security and threatening Council members with a weapon. Not to mention espionage.

Capt. Patton: Now hold on a second! Mister Tigan just informed me that you attacked him! I want explanations now!

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*Sickbay*

PO Tigan can't believe his ears espionage, he always had been loyal to the Federation and what it stood for. This men were prime examples of how even the best intentions can lead to corruption. He notices that the phaser is gone, but is to angry to think straight as he steps forward.

PO Tigan: It was self defense you arrogant bastards. Maybe if you had treated my with some dignity I wouldn't have pointed a phaser at your head and keep that freak show away from my. I have taken him out once I can easily do it again. *He crabs Lt. Smith and disarms him once again throwing the phaser on a biobed.*


*Bridge*

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh: Security to engineering Intruder alert. Lt. Kimble lock of all aces points. I want whomever is in there locked up.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Lt. Kimble: *smirks* Yes ma'am...

*Sickbay*

Capt. Patton: *taps badge* Security team to Sickbay. Mister Tigan, control yourself!

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*Sickbay*

Lennox jumps to his feet as weapons are pulled, ready for the worst. Kezi ducks into the office to observe them and Verrik and the other medical staff just watch in awe.

Lennox: There will be no violence in my sickbay!
Riddle: *taps comm badge* Security, get to sickbay, ASAP!

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*Sickbay*

PO Tigan: Don't worry doctor the weapon is on your biobed. I have no intention to do any harm *releases Smith* I'm calm Captain.

Tigan's complexion has gone white with controlled fury. He glances at the two doctors and Smith. They had clearly underestimated Tigan, like most people did. He was low key and didn't have an authoritative presence but he was well versed in several martial arts and has a sharp mind. He doesn't know what to expect but decides to give himself over to the captain.

PO Tigan: Captain, I'm willing to be questioned but only in your presence. I don't trust them and neither should you.

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Capt. Patton: Fine... When Security gets here, we'll go to the Observation Lounge. Mister Riddle, stay here and carry out my orders.

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*Sickbay*

T'lei leads a team of security officers into sickbay. All of them are armed, and the non vulcans seem quite nervous.

T'Lei: What is going on here?

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Capt. Patton: Lieutenant T'lei, I need you to stand guard of the Observation Lounge durning a questioning. Come along, Mister Tigan... *exits Sickbay with Tigan, Smith, the doctors, and the security team*

EMH: Well... That was something...

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*Observation lounge*

PO Tigan can't believe his ears, the captain is actually considering a mind wipe on one of her officer has she gone completely bonkers? He's so angry he doesn't even care that his remark is completely and utterly out of line. But still decides to give his opinion in a more private setting

PO Tigan: Are you seriously considering violating Sharpp in such a vile way. What the hell is wrong with you people wiping somebodies mind, this equals rape. This is completely unethical nothing justifies this procedure. *He stops himself but glares angrily at the captain.

((ooc: sorry for the late reaction didn't see at first. (BTW bonkers is British slang for out of her mind)))

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*Sickbay*

Riddle stands next to Lennox and Kati and watches the crowd of people leave the medical bay. Suddenly things were surprisingly quiet.

Riddle: Indeed it was... Lennox, how did you... never mind, the captain is going to question you enough. *taps com badge* Riddle to Sharpp, we need you in sickbay as soon as possible. *to Lennox* Is it going to be possible to sedate Mr. Sharpp before we ask him about undergoing a mind wipe?
Lennox: Mind wipe! I didn't app-
Riddle: Lennox, he thinks he is Lenore Fisher because he downloaded all of her memories into his own brain.
Lennox: What could possibly posses him to do tha-
Riddle: The captain wanted results and he got them. But I am sure you will be briefed on that later, EMH, someone, you need to prep for the procedure.
Lennox: I think the EMH can handle that *to Kati* may I speak with you for a moment?

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*Sickbay*

Seren: Captain, we do not have to explain ourselves. We are from the Federation Council as you have been notified. We have our security officer with us to investigate the reason why PO Tigan was not ready to complete his assigned duties as directed by Starfleet and the Council. This man is not PO Tigan. He is an imposter. We have ourselves personally trained PO Tigan for this assignment His very actions prove that he is not a Federation officer. He attacked us both verbally and physically and has twice attacked and attempted to disarm a Federation security officer. Those are treasonable offenses for a real officer. His manner is disruptive and disrespectful. His attempts to divert attention from the real problem here is obvious. In conclusion, these matters should have been discussed in a private setting, not in front of the entire Sickbay crew and visitors!

Lt. Smith: He physically assaulted a me which is reason enough for immediate arrest and incarceration - a less friendly officer would have disarmed him much more forcibly than I did.

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((ooc: I send some background about Tigan in a PM because I going to log off in half hour or so. So if you want to continue this plot you can. Sorry Edejan I couldn't send it to you))

*Sickbay*

Ensign Tahlandi enters sickbay, he needed a medical tricorder for some research project he's working on. He wonders what just happened here it looks like there has been some sort of crisis. The medical staff all look on edge.

Ensign Tahlandi: Doctor, is there something wrong? Do you need assistance?

[MooreSpino]

*Observation Lounge

Capt. Patton: Mister Tigan, I have it under my CSO's authority that a mind wipe is the only thing that will help Mister Sharpp to recover from a dangerous experiment that went awry. He currently thinks he is 'Lenore,' the Android that tried to take over the ship. It was the only treatment reccomended by Lieutenant Riddle and I approved. *sternly* Any other comments on my judgement before we begin? And as for you... *glares at Smith* I'm going to wait and get all the imformation befor making an arrest. This is still my ship.

*Sickbay*

EMH: Of course I get to perform the unethical treatments on the unrulely patients... *goes off to prepare for Sharpp*

Katian swallows hard and tries not to stare at the remaining Borg implants.

Katian: Of course, Lennox...

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*Observation Lounge*

PO Tigan: Sorry Captain I didn't mean disrespect. .Why would I seek to be trained by you two. I disagree with your theories. I've spent mine entire (granted short) academic career disproving your assumptions. I was never trained by this men. Have you ever read any of my papers? *stares coldly at Lt. Smith* Be glad I didn't break your arm.

At that moment Tigan's biography with his picture at the Daystrom institute is being send to the LCARS system:
Jerrod Tigan born on Promethea. 28 years old. Has been shortlisted for the Daystrom Award three Times. Most notable for his conflicting views on the work of doctors Seren and Ramesh. Has won the Vulcan Academy science award for excellence in the field of Bio-engineering. Has been granted an honorary degree on the Trill symbioses Academy, ...

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*Sickbay*

Lennox knows that he is making Kati uncomfortable and nervously tries to hide himself somehow. He almost becomes tearful.

Lennox: Kati, I... I do not know what to say. This has been a very disturbing experience and... I just do not know what to say. I know I should say something, and I would like to say it to you. But, I suppose I just want to know that everything is going to be alright. At the moment I am thoroughly terrified.

Sharpp walks into the room suspiciously and looks at the medical officers waiting for him. He tries to access the ships systems mentally but is unable. "Damn it" he thinks "I must be malfunctioning... or they know my true identity." He see's the phaser still lying on the bed and jumps for it, screaming "Die inferior organic slime!"

But he is too slow and Riddle uses a vulcan nerve pinch on him.

Riddle: Sorry, Milo... Lets get him on the biobed.

[edejan]

*Secure Cargo Bay, Engineering*

Adm. Picard and Adm. Riker tap on the cargo bay door. Hamira Braxx has been expecting them. As she opens the door, smoke bursts our of the cargo room into the corridor. The Bynars can be heard chattering loudly. Picard and Riker start coughing.

Picard: What's going on, Hamira?

Hamira: I don't know. Smoke just started pouring from the vents.

Pickard does a quick scan of the air in the room.

Pickard: Well, it's harmless, the air is not contaminated. Let's open the vents and air it out.

After a few moments, the air in the room is clear.

Pickard: Well, I wonder what that was all about?

Hamira: So many things have been happening on this ship - who knows. As long as the Bynars are safe...

Pickard and Riker walk over to the Bynars and greet them as old friends. The Bynars switch into English. They express their doubt about the installation of the transwarp program because of the many problems that have occurred. They also inform Picard that their Ambassadors wishes to recall them to the home planet.

Pickard: I know, dear friends. I have spoken with them just moments ago. They are willing to give the experiment another day or two if we can resolve all the mysteries surrounding the occurrences on the Maverick. "Perhaps," he said turning to Riker for confirmation, "it will end up that the Maverick is not the ideal ship to launch this important program? We must be flexible considering the long term importance of this program to the Federation."

The Bynars mentally check in with their Ambassadors and Picard's statement is confirmed. They are satified to cooperate and continue the visit with Picard and Riker on a friendly basis.

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*Sickbay*

Kati opens her mouth to answer when Sharpp yells and Riddle subdues him.

EMH: *smiles sarcastically* Sorry about that. It's under control now. *to Verrik* Nurse, I'll need that cortical stimulator...

Katian: *turns back, places a careful hand on Lennox's arm* Lennox, I'm terrified, too. This is almost too much to take in... But that doesn't change how I feel about you. *kisses him softly* Your still my Kalernia, that hasn't changed. Everything will be fine, Lennox...

[edejan]

*Observation Lounge*

Seren: We are not impressed with the credentials of PO Tigan. We ourselves have many, many honors, degrees, etc., and do not fear to discuss our theories with younger and inexperienced scientists. However, turning to Capt. Patton. I again insist this is not PO Tigan. Tigan himself applied to us for this training and we accepted him based on his understanding of our theories, whether he agreed with them or not, because this program proves them to be valid. He glared at Tigan. That PO Tigan was thoroughly investigated and vetted by Starfleet Command and Security Control. So this man is an imposter. He turned to Tigan. What did you do to the real Tigan?

[MooreSpino]

*Observation Lounge*

Capt. Patton: *grins coyly* Do you have proof other than your word for it? From what I can tell, this man is throughly baffled by the assignment. I'll need more to prove we have an imposter among us...

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*Observation Lounge*

PO Tigan: Have you ever considered for a moment that the man you trained is an impostor? Has it even for a millisecond entered your thick skulls that the reason the Maverick was sabotaged because of your pupil. I never was assigned to you and I have nothing to learn form you two. I only took this assigment because it was required for my tenure as a Academy professor. Take a DNA test that will prove who I am.

((ooc: just a tought was PO Tigan checked out by Admiral Gral, the traitor? It would explain a few things))

[edejan]

*Observation Lounge*

Ramesh: Our word? What do you mean? We are here under specific Federation Council orders. He hands her a envelope with a wax seal closure. This is all the proof you need that we are who we say we are. And as for his being baffled, I'd say his playacting has seriously delayed this project, in fact, put it in dire jeopardy.

[motom79]

*Observation Lounge*

Lt. Li enters the observation lounge and hands over a PADD to cpt. Patton

Lt. Li: *whispering* the mission has been compromised, the good doctors have been training one of Daro's men. Former Admiral Gral has arranged it and those two suckers walked right into it. This are the latest intelligence rapports.

Lt. Li leaves the room without saying a word to the others.

[MooreSpino]

*Observation Lounge*

Patton reads over the credintials offered. Ther were impressive, but impressive enough?

Capt. Patton: I believe you are who you say you are... Its Mister Tigan who's in question. I don't need papers pushed in my face, either! Mister Tigan agreed to consent to a DNA test, that'll tell us all we need...

Patton is interrupted by Lt. Li. She couldn't help the grin on her face at the news.

Capt. Patton: Thank you, Lieutenant. Here we are, gentlemen. *shows the PADD* Your proof...

[motom79]

((OOC: Goodnight all, and please no mind wiping poor Tigan, he could be helpful to the doctors (probably not with full gusto but still)))

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*Sickbay*

Lt. Sharpp lays unconscious in recovery and Riddle grins at the now stoic EMH.

Riddle: *to the EMH* Now that wasn't so bad now was it?

Lennox picks nervously at the implant in his wrist. He was certain that Q was somewhere laughing hysterically at him. This was bound to all be some elaborate revenge plot on his behalf.

Lennox: I... I am so sorry Kati, about all of this. You do not deserve all of this grief.

*Corridor*

T'lei stands outside of the door to the observation lounge, next to Ensign Dammers. She is somewhat curious as to what exactly was going on. Smith and Doe seemed incredibly suspicious, and she considered that they were in fact involved with the Romulans. They were probably working with Lt. Riddle, if that was even his real name.

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

EMH: *frowns* Perhaps... Will you be assisting in the removal of Doctor Lennox's new 'features?' I can't think of anyone else available right now...

Kati sighs and takes both of Lennox's hands.

Katian: Don't pick at it... And you're not at fault. *smiles sadly* Just a bit of a risk proposing to such a dangerous girl, Lenny...

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*Sickbay*

Riddle: Well, cybernetics isn't exactly my strongest area... but I suppose I could assist with one of the engineers.

Lennox struggles to find somewhere to put his hands and finally settles for his pant pockets and laughs a little.

Lennox: Well... I do not regret it for a second, if you can get past my new erm, implants. *smiles* I need to get to engineering and have someone check me out soon.

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Katian: Of course... I'll go with you.

Riddle and the EMH return to the group.

EMH: Good news! Lieutenant Riddle and I believe we can remove your implants. With Engineering's assistance, we can have you as good as new.

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*Sickbay*

Lennox raises an eyebrow at Riddle and the EMH. Alex was no engineer, but anything is better than cardassians with rusty instruments.

Lennox: I am surprised at you doctor, I assumed you would be pleased with the idea of me being assimilated by the borg. Does that not fit with your desire for all artificial beings to be only a sum of their parts? What better for that than to become a mindless autonomous member of the collective? It seems to be right up your alley, as you say. *smirks* Well Mr. Riddle, lets get to engineering, shall we?
Riddle: Yes we shall, *motions to Kati and Lennox* after you.

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Kati smiles at her fiance and together they walk out of Sickbay, with Riddle following behind.

EMH: So that's what I get for being a good physican... *sighs* I hate Androids... *shimmers out of existance*

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*Engineering*

In lieu of the recent scares aboard the Maverick, the only available engineer with expertise in cybernetics is ensign Kitty Gore. She and Lt. Riddle stand over a shirtless and therefore very uncomfortable Lennox. His modesty program is apparently working overtime and it is the first time anyone has seen him in such a state in several years. His skin is pale and smooth, asside from a few scars, mostly at the joints of his arms. On his right forearm a cardassian script is tattoed into his skin, the equilivent of a barcode. There had once been a subdermal tracking device, but it has been long since removed.

Riddle holds a laser scalpel carefully and Lennox tries his best to think about anything but the fact that he is being sliced into to remove alien objects. He has had so many nightmares, both waking and not, about the expirimentation he had once been subjected to and witnessed, it is almost unbarable for him to undergo even the slightest procedure.

So he simply smiles at Kati and does his best to ignore his fight and flight impulses, he white-blue eyes shining under the lights of the room.

Lennox: They say that doctors make the worst patients...

[MooreSpino]

*Engineering*

Katian: *smiles* And bartenders make the worst drinkers... *whispers* You look very nice without the uniform, by the way...

The EMH is practically breathing down Riddle's neck observing the procedure and making comments every so often.

EMH: You should go another half a centimeter downward in order to get under the implant...

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*Engineering*

Riddle stops what he is doing for a minute and glares at the EMH, somewhat irritated. Crewman Gore just giggles.

Gore: You are such a backseat-surgeon!
Riddle: Doctor, am I performing this procedure or would you like to take over? *continues the procedure.*

Once again, if Lennox could blush, he would.

Lennox: *embarassed* well thank you, but I prefer to be fully clothed.

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*Engineering*

Katian: I understand... *grins* Can't have the female crewmembers beating down your door and all...

The EMH gives a loud 'harumph' and crosses his arms over his chest.

EMH: If you want to ignore sound medical advice, then fine! Thanksgiving is over and I'd hardly call an Android a turkey. Don't carve him up like one...

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*Engineering*

Riddle: Well doctor, you did after all volunteer me for this job. Do you want me to do it or not?

Riddle continues to scan and examine Lennox's arm, careful not to accidentally trigger the tubules..

Lennox: Thanksgiving, a celebratory earth holiday celebrated mostly through the seventeenth and twenty second centuries, most notably in the United States of America, Canada, and Grenada. The holiday was used to celebrate sucessful crops, families, or even eventually monetary sucees. The celebration involved the consumption of an elaborate meal, the main course typically being a variety of fowl, usually a turkey. In the twentysecond-
Riddle: Sorry to interrupt you, Lennox but... These assimilation tubules aren't coming out unless we amputate the entire lower arm.
Lennox: I see... well, I am rather attached to my arm.

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*Engineering*

Katian: *frowns* Is... Is there nothing you can do?

EMH: Let me see. *takes out his tricorder* Well... It seems the Lieutenant is correct. Your tubules are entertwined within the mechancis of your arm joints. The only way to get rid of them would be to completly dismantle your arms, and I'm doubtful even all of the king's horses and all of the king's men could put it back together again. *smiles brightly* Hmm, I seem to be getting the hang of telling these jokes...

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*Engineering*

Lennox sighs and glares at the EMH once again. He is not amused, in fact it seems that no one present is but him.

Lennox: *somewhat under his breath* Yes, if you have been taking comedy lessons from a Soong type android... So I would have to have completly new arms, which can not be replicated in their entirity. You know, Q has a terrible tendency of royally f***ing people over! In fact, I am beginning to believe that the Q in fact began the Borg collective simply to torment the members of this universe! Its all a big joke to them, but they have a sense of humor worse than this damned hologram... for the love of science would someone remove the holo-emmitters from somewhere on this ship so there will be one place with peace and quiet? Or better yet, how about we send him to the Herogen hunters of the delta quadrant? How'd you like to be hunted for a few hundred years?
Riddle: Get a hold of yourself Lennox, its gonna be alright....

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*Engineering*

Katian: Lennox, honey, calm down... *glares at the EMH* Isn't there somewhere else you can be right now?

EMH: Yes, I'm sure there is. But if you need my help any further, Doctor... *frowns* Don't bother calling. *fades out*

Katian: Y'know this isn't all... Actually, it is all Q's fault. But he had to have a reason. It's not like him to do something like this...

*Sickbay*

The EMH reappears back in Sickbay and checks on his other recent patient, Milo Sharpp. Mister Sharpp seems to be coming around, so he decides to see it the procedure worked.

EMH: Mister Sharpp? Lieutenant Milo Sharpp?

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*Engineering*

Lennox: At the moment darling, I don't care what his reasons were. I have had plenty go wrong in my life without being harassed constantly by some half witted, wannabe demi god with a sense of humor that rivals a serial killer's... Listen, I am sorry for losing my Q... I meant cool. But, I think it was his bizare idea of getting you an engagement gift. Why he had to take me along, is beyond me. Unless of course, my going back in time and violating the prime directive is the only reason you are here to begin with. But there are plenty of ways that timeline could have worked out. He didn't have to drag me into it....

*Sickbay*

Sharpp rubs his head and sits up on his elbows. He has a horrible headache and doesn't remember why he is in sickbay. He just hopes that he didn't anger another Klingon. He squints and looks at the EMH.

Sharpp: Hmmm? Oh... its you. What do you want?

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*Sickbay*

EMH: Just checking to see if you were yourself, Lieutenant. *reads over a PADD* There was... A complication with the extraction procedure involving the female Android. Her personality asserted itself in your mind... We had to 'remove' it, but there appears to be no ill side effects.

*Engineering*

Katian: Either way, at least we're together... *curious* An engagement present? Was that the box I saw?

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*Sickbay*

Sharpp: W-wait, I did wh-what? I r-r-remember developing th-th-the device, but I don't remember t-t-testing it...

*Engineering*

Lennox: Well... yes, at least that is how he phrased it. It was some items from your childhood.
Riddle: Wait, you're engaged?
Lennox: Yes, Alex, you were invited to the ceremony.
Riddle: When did this happen, I completely missed it!

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

EMH: *checking Sharpp with a tricorder* You most certaintly did. And you pulled a phaser in Sickbay and told all the 'organic scum' to die. Technically it wasn't you, but it was still quite amusing... Except to the patients, nurses, and that woman from Ten-Forward... I'm sure they'll forgive you... Eventually...

*Engineering*

Katian: I'm sorry you did, but they informed us you were ill... Technically, it still isn't over, either... *smiles, to Lennox* Figures you'd be sent back in time before it was over...

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*Sickbay*

Sharpp doesn't exactly believe the hologram, for unlike androids, they are notoriously dishonest. Though he does realize that it does sound like something he would do.

Sharpp: Right... w-w-well, I sh-should really be going now.

*Engineering*

Riddle: Yes... quite ill. *clears throat* I am sorry I missed it.

Lennox pulls his uniform shirt over his undershirt, only to realize that it is inside out and backwards.

Lennox: *tilts head* What else did you have in mind, exactly, my darling?

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

EMH: Not so fast, Lieutenant! Didn't the last time you were released with head tramua you ran into the Captain, crawled your way through the ship, and had delsuisions someone was following you? I'm afraid I can't release you with that kind of history...

*Engineering*

Kati blushed and pretended to find an interesting spot on the wall. This was the last thing she wanted to discuss in front of others.

Katian: Well, Lennox, we never did have that meal and... The last thing...

She looks back at her fiance as he tried to straighten his uniform tunic. All of the facial and torso implants were removed with only minor indentions remaining. His skin was back to that creamy smooth color she'd came to admire and his mezmorizing eyes practically glowed in the light of Engineering. He was the most handsoem man she'd ever remembered seeing...

Katian: Uh, here... *takes the tunic and fixes the sleeves

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*Engineering*

The android struggles for a moment and finally manages to straighten his uniform.

Lennox: Thank you Kati...
Riddle: If you can take it from here Lennox, I am sure the science department looks like a Klingon trade vessel by now...

*Sickbay*

Sharpp looks around nervously, all of the nurses and medics are attending their various duties and for the moment, things are quiet.

Sharpp: Well... y-y-you see doc, its l-like this- Computer! D-deactivate EMH!

Before the hologram has even finished dematerializing, Sharpp has ran out of the room and is heading for the nearest turbolift. Verrik looks up to see the comotion and glances back at Kezi whom he had been speaking to on and off the entire time.

Verrik: Well, at least he doesn't think he's a female android anymore.
Kezi: At least he had the nerve to deactivate that damn hologram.
Verrik: Oh, I know, he's such an ass.
Kezi: And he has a terrible sense of humor.

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*Captain's Dining Room*

Adm. Picard: Sarah, this dinner is wonderful. Thank you for taking the trouble considerng all the excitement on your ship at the moment!!

Rikard: I agree. The food is excellent! Altho' I'm sure your chef could have wowed us with a cooked meal - but his replicator recipes are excellent!!

Drs. Seren and Ramesh ate their meal silently. Food was of little interest to them - eating took time away from their work but they were forced into this social situation.

Picard: Sarah, we've come to a decision. I had been given the authority by Starfleet since Nils Jorgensen's death and after reviewing all the factors, including the questions surrounding the identity of the operative trained in the new experimental navigation system, I have decided that we will not try to implement this system on the Maverick at the present time. Your engineers will be sent specs to retrofit the Maverick for the traditional warp drive system without the biological component. I hope that meets with your approval.

[MooreSpino]

*Captain's Dining Room*

Capt. Patton: It was no trouble, gentlemen. My chef was happy to actually have something to do...

Patton sipped the wine slowly. This evening was getting better than it started out to be...

Capt. Patton: Of course, Admiral. I was a bit doubtful about testing it on a fully manned ship in the first place... Perhaps another vessel can be outfited with the Bynars? I'd hate to have this breakthrough slip away to the backs of the scientific journals...

*Engineering*

Katian: Thank you again, Alex. *to Lennox, smiles softly* Do you have to go back to Sickbay now, or can we continue with our eariler plans?

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*Captain's Dining Room*[/B]

Capt. Patton: Of course, Admiral. I was a bit doubtful about testing it on a fully manned ship in the first place... Perhaps another vessel can be outfited with the Bynars? I'd hate to have this breakthrough slip away to the backs of the scientific journals...


Picard: Oh, no worries about that! If we don't implement it, someone else will! Apparently there are enough informational leaks that it is no longer a tactical advantage. We will have to build transwarp ships just to keep up!

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*Crewquarters - Lower Decks*

A security detail leads PO Tigan to his quarters until further notice he's placed under house arrest. The DNA test confirmed what he had been saying all along that he really was Jerrod Tigan. But there was going to be an investigation none the less, about what happened on the Maverick and about the impostor. So for now Tigan has to sit in his quarters, his future unsure. Tigan wonders why go to the trouble of creating an impostor without eliminating the person whom you are imposing. Surely they must have know that the plan could backfire at any minute.

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*Captain's Ready Room"

Adm. Picard and Capt. Riker have come to say goodby to Capt. Patton.

Picard: Thank you, Sarah, for your hospitality! Since the matter of the biodrive has been, let's say - concluded, we must be going on to the Romulan Praetor's installation. That was our original mission in this sector anyway!!

Riker: The Bynars have been removed by Drs. Suresh and Seren. Unfortunately the good doctors are adamant about making a very negative report to the Federation Council on this incident. I'm afraid it may reflect badly on your PO Tigan. They felt his comportment lost him the chance to make quite a name for himself in the scientific community and also lost him a field commission to Lt. Col.

Picard: Yes, that's unfortunate but we could not dissuade them. And I don't believe PO Tigan needs to be placed in confinement any longer. The only danger might have been to him but since his identity was stolen and he was completely unaware of it, I don't think anyone will be coming for him. I'm also sorry that the Maveriick lost the opportunity to become the flagship of the Federation with the new technology, but...we must go forward.

Both officers shook hands with the Captain and bade her farewell.

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((OOC: Poor Tigan, I'm sure he will recover, somehow. Gotta love a grudge.))

*Crew Quarters - lower decks*

Ensign Amador enters Tigan's quarters with a look of relief on his face.

Ensign Amador: All charges have been cleared Jerrod but you made some powerful enemies. I don't think a cushy job as tenured professor at the Academy is in your future.
PO Tigan: Thank you sir.

PO Tigan is a glad that he can leave his quarters but at the same time he feels robbed. He had a feeling those two doctors will not rest until his name is mud in the scientific community and the sad part is that for now there is nothing he can do about it. He doesn't understand why the doctors seem so hell bent on punishing him for their own mistakes. After all it wasn't his fault the were fooled by an impostor. If they hadn't gone to such drastic measures the situation could have been easily resolved and he wouldn't have acted like well a cornered cat.

PO Tigan: Computer send a message to doctors Seren and Suresh. I want a meeting with those two gentlemen at their earliest convince.

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*Captain's Ready Room*

Capt. Patton: Of course, Admiral. Perhaps the Maverick will just have to make a name for herself the old-fashioned way. *smiles* It was a pleasure meeting you both, and good luck on your trip to Romulus, gentlemen.

*Bridge*

After dinner, Patton feels the need to check up on things on the Bridge before retiring for the night.

Capt. Patton: You're relieved, Miss sh'Raazh. Computer, patch me through to Engineering. Lieutenant Woods, I take it all repairs are completed...?

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*Bridge*

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh: Aye captain. Captain security is currently chasing an intruder in engineering but it seems to be ghost. So far nothing has turned up.

Lt. Woods: *over the com badge* Aye captain the ship is as ready as she's ever going to be.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: Thank you, Mister Woods. Patton out. *to sh'Raazh* This whole ship is full of gremilins, Lieutenant. Maybe we should provide mallets to the enginering team... *smiles, sits in center seat* Your shift is relieved. Enjoy your evening. I know I will...

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*Bridge*

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh isn't sure what to make of the captains comment. She gives Lt. Kimble a knowing look.

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh: Not to question your judgment captain, but shouldn't you take this a little more serious? After all that has happened this could be a potential new threat.

sh'Raazh hopes in her heart of hearts that she is wrong about this.

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*Engineering*

Lennox: Oh, I think things there should be fine... besides, I am beginning to feel like that hologram is correct, wherever I go, destruction surly follows. So, shall we get going?

*Science Lab*

Riddle gets to the lab and finds that it is worst than he had expected. The whole wing is in complete chaos. The Vorta twins follow him in shortly afterwards, going on and on in their native language, an unusual spectacle in itself. He manages to sneak to his office unnoticed and gets a brief moment of silence to wonder how the captains dinner is going.

Reich: Lieutenant, there is a containment leak in one of the stasis units.
Riddle: Then fix it, and if you can't, get someone who can! I'm a chemist, not an engineer!

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*Science Lab*

CPO Saron enters the science lab again to find her work undone. Hours of meticulous storing and filing are lost in complete chaos. Her Klingon temperament rises. She storms into Lt. Riddle's office and is surprissed to see him, she quickly regains her Vulcan calm.

CPO Saron: Sorry Sir, I didn't know you were here. What happened?

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*CSO's Office*

Riddle: Oh... I'm not entirely sure, secret agents, borg attacks, life on this ship is complete havoc. I am afraid to even sit down, because there might be yet another emergency.

[MooreSpino]

*Cooridor*

Katian and Lennox walk out of Engineering and to the turbolift.

Katian: Oh, don't listen to that damn thing. It doesn't know what it's talking about... If anything, you're my good luck charm. You've already saved me three times. Did I ever thank you for that...?

*Bridge*

Richie only raises an eyebrow and smiles at Tara's concern.

Capt. Patton: Actually, Miss sh'Raazh, I already knew about the 'intruder' in Engineering. It's been taken care of, I assure you. *smiles* And the 'gremlin' comment was an old Earth superstition. When someting mechanical wasn't working, they used to say there was a gremlin messing with it. *thoughtful* Though, I'd like to know who released smoke into Sickbay... I'll have Security look into it. Good evening, Lieutenant.

(((OOC: In case someone besides myself wondered where the security alert came from, it was supposed to be the escaping Bynars. Sorry, no more emergencies right now. :) )))

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*CSO Office*

CPO Saron: Sir I don't understand the lab was fine when I left half 'n' hour ago. How can this have happened in such a sort time and nobody noticing it.

CPO Saron looks at her superior officer, he looked tired. CPO Saron takes a PADD and sighs.

CPO Saron: No matter I'll do my inventory again.

*Bridge*

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh nods at the captain and leaves the bridge. She's glad to be off duty and decides to go to her quarters to freshen up and study the navigational logs.

((OOC: that's fine by me, ;) ))

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*CSO's Office*

Riddle leans back in his seat and closes his eyes, he is for the moment, quite exhausted.

Riddle: Thank you, Miss Saron.

For a moment, he wonders just how a Klingon and Vulcan managed to breed. Not that he is against inter-species relationships, it just seems like such an unlikely and difficult pairing.

*Turbolift*

Lennox always feels awkward when someone thanks him for helping people. His function was to save lives, so he always felt that if he did anything less, he would be a failure. It was simply his purpose. But of course, Katian was different, just as Taya had been different before her. He just couldn't quite put his finger on why that difference existed, what its purpose was, or where it came from. So he smiles and looks up at Kati, a childlike quality to his expression.

Lennox: There is no need to thank me...

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*Science Lab*

Ensign Tahlandi enters the labs and is shocked by what he sees. He walks towards the Vorta twins, whom are buzzy talking in their native tongue.

Ensign Tahlandi: Excuse me, what's going on. Is this somebodies idea of a joke.

CPO Saron walks into the room looking angry, furiously typing on her PADD and mumbling something about power circuits gone. She doesn't notice the other science officers. All her work has been ruined, her idea of a separate power unit for the labs is lying in ruins. And some of the biological specimens have been contaminated, again. This is going to take forever to clean up.

((ooc: don't worry I'm not making a new crisis, just a minor announce for the scientist on board))

[MooreSpino]

(((OOC: I'm not worried. Just a few loose ends to tie up before the next Red Alert. :D )))

*Turbolift*

Kati holds up a hand and ticks off each event.

Katian: Well, let's see... You stopped Q from whisking me away to some distant corner of the galaxy, you kept me from dying from a spider bite, and if it wasn't for you, I could've been a Borg drone somewhere. *grins, steps out of the turbolift* Don't short change yourself, Lennox. You are an amazing person... *kisses him on the cheek* Not to mention handsome on top of all that...

*Corridor*

Richie made a detor after his shift to the ship's store to pick up a boque of Bajoran lillies for Tara. He past a few junior officers who gave him funny looks, but he shrugged it off as the stupid grin he was sporting. He felt like a lovesick puppy where he once was the biggest playboy. What a change...

He stopped outside of Tara's quarters and range the door chime, hiding the flowers behind his back...

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: *taps combadge* Patton to Riddle...

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*sh'Raazh quarters*

Tara steps out of the sonic shower and puts on a negligee made of the finest Tholian silk. Just as she is about to start the tedious task of reviewing the navigational logs, her doorbell chimes.

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh: *seductively* Enter Richie

sh'Raazh wonders why this man has such an effect on her. She wasn't the type to fall head over heals and yet with Richie she did. She is changing and maybe that's a good thing.

[MooreSpino]

*sh'Raazh Quarters*

Lt. Kimble: *pulling the flowers from behind his back* Deja'vu, no? There not alcoholic, but they compliment you better than Andorian ale... Espeically with that silk nightie... *grins* Wow...

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*sh'Raazh*

sh'Raazh gently takes the flowers and replicates a vase for them. She walks towards Richie and kisses him softly.

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh: You really know how to flatter a woman. *takes his hand* But before pleasure I've some business to attend to. If you help me the sooner the pleasure can commence *said in a highly suggestive tone*

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*CSO's Office*

Alex jerks to consciousness at the sound of the captains voice over the comm system. He taps his badge sleepily.

Riddle: Riddle here...

*Corridor*

Lennox shrugs after Kati kisses him and follows her down the hall.

Lennox: Well, I am gratified to hear that you find me aesthetically pleasing, but I must argue that neither I, nor anyone in this quadrant or perhaps this galaxy can even come close to rivaling you.

*Science Lab*

Reich and Kezi turn and face Tahlandi, their violet eyes sparkling with amusement at a joke that only they understand, their strange ears pointing upwards, making them resemble mischevious siamese cats.

Kezi: No, there is no joke.
Reich: She is quite right, we were just begining to wonder if we had taken a wrong turn on deck five and entered a warzone.
Kezi: Indeed, haven't you heard all of the alarms going off?
Reich" Lets not forget the smoke...

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*Science Lab*

Ensign Tahlandi looks at the brother and sister, what an odd pair. He's torn between annoyance and amusement. He had indeed heard alarms go of but he was in Ten Forward and he didn't have a clue what's going on.

Ensign Tahlandi: Yes I heard the alarms but on this ship there beginning to become background noise. Did you say smoke, was there a fire?
CPO Saron: *growling* For heaven's sakes

The three officer turn their heads towards CPO Saron one of the glowing rats apparently has escaped and isn't planning to be put back in her cage. The small rodent makes amok as it tries to escape the furious Klingon/Vulcan woman. Tahlandi is reminded of old Earth cartoons and tries very hard not to burst out laughing as CPO Saron franticly tries to catch the creature with an improvised net made out of a labcoat. Finally she catches the rodent only to have it escape through one of the sleeves. Another angry growl escapes her.

Ensign Tahlandi: Maybe we should help her before she explodes

[MooreSpino]

*shRaazh's Quarters*

Lt. Kimble: *exagerated sigh* If I must... *sits on couch and picks out a PADD* Ooh, navagational charts... You know how to have a good time...

*Bridge*

Patton turns and watches as Gamma shift replaces Beta at the Bridge stations.

Capt. Patton: Is your friend from Science Station Escher still being held in our Brig? I think its about time we are informed as to what he was thinking...

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian: *sighs* Gods, you're a wonderful man...

She unlocked her door and activated the lights. On the table were the remains of a marshmellow pie, the mysterious box from the past, Lennox's now cold hasperat and pudding, and a sleeping cat.

Katian: *smiles* I think Lovecraft enjoyed our dinner...

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*sh'Raazh quarters*

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh: *snuggling up against Richie* Sorry Rich but I didn't come around to it yet and I really need to finish this. I promise I make it up to you *kisses him passionately*

((ooc: goodnight to you all))

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*CSO's Office*

Riddle: As far as I know, unless of course he made a jail break on top of things. Should I meet you in the brig?


*Science Lab*

Kezi and Reich stalk the floor quietly in search of the pink rat, when Kezi leaps forward and manages to capture the squirming rodent.

Kezi: *holding the rat* Is this what you were looking for?


*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox: Indeed, I suppose Lovecraft has a liking for marshmallows as well...

Lennox goes silent and stares down at the box, wondering when Kati will open it.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: Very good. See you there, Patton out.

Patton goes back to the 'lift and points at a random lieutenant.

Capt. Patton: You have the Bridge until Commander Bijaj returns. *to computer* Deck Eight, Brig...

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian picks up the box from Q and looks it over, waiting for something to jump out. She isn't sure she wants to see what was in it...

Katian: Lennox... Is there something in here I'll regret seeing...? *frowns* I'm a little nervous...

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*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox: Kati, I honestly can not predict your reaction to its contents.

*The Brig*

Lt. Riddle stands in front of Dr. Klines cell, just staring at him, with Kline staring right back.

Kline: You should take a holo-image, Alex, it will last longer.

[MooreSpino]

*Brig*

Capt. Patton: *striding in* Mister Riddle... How is our guest?

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian takes the box over to the couch and sits. With a deep breath, she opens the box... And nearly drops it. Sitting on the top was something she hadn't seen in almost a century.

Katian: *gasps, pales* My... My doll...

She picks up the long-lost toy. Its hair was made out of some kind of smooth yarn and wore a checkered blue dress with flowers. Its black thread smile mirrors the one Kati now has.

Katian: *fingers the yarn hair down* I always wondered what happened to it...

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*Katians Quarters*

Lennox carefully sits next to Katian and stares down at the small, tattered toy.

Lennox: *softly* You dropped it when you fell....


*The Brig*

Riddle looks up at the captain and smiles.

Riddle: Just as sarcastic and awry as I remember him being when he left starfleet. I would have loved to have seen you again under better circumstances Dr. Kline.
Kline:*scoffs* Who's she? You getting command officers to protect you now? I thought you would get stronger with age Alex, but I see you've become yet another bureaucratic puppet. To think all the time and effort I put into you and you aren't even a second rate scientist!

[MooreSpino]

*The Brig*

Capt. Patton: *standing straight* I'm Captain Sara Patton of the Federation starship Maverick. You were taken into custody after word was given that you were responsible for releasing a dangerous strain of virus. Mister Riddle told me that you were once a respectible scientist, Doctor Kline. Why did you do it?

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian: *nods slowly* When the Borg...

She closes her eyes and sets the doll next to her on the couch. The next thing pulled out was a shiny red piece of fruit.

Katian: *chuckles* Tuku fruit. These were considered a delicacy on El-Auria since they were difficult to grow. Mom had a tree in the back yard... I had one for breakfast everyday when they were in season.

Kati settles the tuku back with the other two and selects one of the photos in the bottom of the box. It was a family portrat, everyone dressed in casual clothing and large smiles. The background was the orchid section of the city floral garden.

Katian: Oh... *caresses the photo, tearfully smiles at Lennox* The one thing I always wanted... Was a picture of us all...

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*The Brig*

Kline: You're screwing this one, aren't ya, Alex? Nicely done... she has so much more spunk than Natasha ever did. Not to mention a nice-
Riddle: Kline! Answer the damn question.
Kline: *laughs* Alright, alright... Why did I do it? Which part? The people working under me had turned against me, they were planning a muntiny. So, I decided to practice some marshall law, one thing led to another and wham! I had a fantastic new biological weapon! There were people who were going to pay dearly for it you know.
Riddle: Like the Romulans?
Kline: Yes! Exactly... speaking of which, how is your cousin, T'lur? I hear he's joined the Imperial Guard... you know, you really should have stayed on Romulus, they are so much more admirable than this bunch of weaklings.

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*Katians Quarters*

Lennox is unsure how to respond to this. So he decides to imitate how most of he crewmates would. He puts a hand on her shoulder and looks at the picture.

Lennox: You have a beautiful family....

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*The Brig*

Patton spares a glance at Riddle. Was their affair that obvious...? No, more likely Kline was only trying to get under their skin. It was working.

Capt. Patton: *shifts her stance* Let's keep this about you and leave Riddle's family out of it. So you experimented on sapient beings and were planning on selling your virus to the Romulans? All the makings of a mad man, if you ask me... Anyone else stand to profit from your 'creation,' Doctor? Rouge Klingons? Breen? Leftover Dominon forces, perhaps?

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian: Thank you. I still miss them... *sighs, replaces the picture in the box* It was... 'Thoughful' of Q to take you and get these things, but I don't think it was entirely appropriate. And dangerous for you... Right now, all I care about is the future. *cuddles up to Lennox* One with you in it...

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*The Brig*

Kline giggles like a child and holds his face. He really finds this whole thing quite amusing and has no intention of staying incarcerated.

Kline: Oh, they all wanted it. I had been contacted by plenty of people, even by a couple of federation representatives... not that you'll believe that, my dearest captain. You are all so very blind to what is right before you. Now the Romulans I can respect. They have morals, and though i might not agree with all of them, they stick by them. *suddenly more hostile* But at the end of the day, I'm on the side of anyone who wants to destroy the federation....

[MooreSpino]

*The Brig*

Capt. Patton: *frowns* Sounds like you have quite the set of morals, yourself... Care to divulge the names of any interested parties? It might give you a more favorible view, maybe you'll only get life in a far off penal colony...

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*The Brig*

Kline: *laughs* Now why on earth would I want to betray them to you? Really, captain, you are far more likable when you keep your mouth shut. I don't know what you see in her Alex, she must be good in bed because her voice is like having shards of glass shoved into my ears!
Riddle: Kline, lets stay on topic shall we? Now, we are going to get those names.
Kline: You'll have to do better than that, Alex. We both know that the chance of extracting that information is quite low... *grins* But, i might be persuaded if you lady friend here was willing spend a few minutes alone with me. Patton, I would find you far more appealing out of that uniform and sitting on my lap.

[MooreSpino]

*The Brig*

Capt. Patton: *angrily, through clenched teeth* Not in your lifetime, you maniac... We're done here.

Patton turns on her heel and storms out of the holding area. She barks at a passing Security Ensign Joran to have Shashar prepare the doctor to be handed over to Starbase personel and continues on without a second glance, not caring if Riddle was following or not. She wouldn't have that bastard Kline on her ship for another day...

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*The Brig*

Fuming, Riddle turns to follow his captian until he hears the voice echo behind him.

Kline: I saw anastasia you know...
Riddle: What!
Kline: I'm quite serious Alex... she is a concubine of a Romulan warbird captain now, apparently she was sold to him by the Orions. She gave me a letter if you don't believe me. *smiles* I told her I had worked with you.
Riddle: *scoffs* You expect me to believe that?
Kline: Yes... she looks just like you, for one thing. And uhhh, the captain let me use her for a night. Talk about being good in bed-
Riddle: Liar! K'ligh t'hur naugh!

Riddle storms out of the room and as soon as the doors hush shut behind him, he punched the bulkhead with all of his strength in a fit of rage. He stares down at the blood now trickling from his knuckles and decides to try to find the captain.

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*Katians Quarters*

Lennox holds Katian close to him and is comforted by her breathing and pulse. It had been a very strange and frightening day and he was glad to back. Lovecraft jumps on the couch and begins to knead into Lennox's leg.

Lennox: I could not agree with you more. I am just so glad to be home.

[MooreSpino]

*Ten-Forward*

Many an officer was startled by Captain Patton's sudden appearence in the lounge. Ensigns nervously glanced in her direction and older officers were just surprised to see their commanding officer there that late. Patton took a seat by the window and glared out it.

Lirra: *walking up* May I get you something, ma'am?

Capt. Patton: Alberian ale... And a slice of coconut cake...

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian nuzzles into his side and relaxes for the first time in the past view days. This was nice, just being here with Lennox. They stay that way for who knows how long, until Kati shifts and streches.

Katian: *stiffling a yawn* One thing about being an Android... You don't become tired easily...

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*Ten Forward*

Riddle drags his feet as he walks into ten forward, still quite angry, his face and ears flushed with green. He see's Patton sitting near a window and walks to where she is.

Riddle: May I join you?

*Katians Quarters*

Lennox: Quite true...

Lennox leans over and kisses Katian deeply and he works to delicately unfasten her smock.

*Science Lab*


Kezi is cleaning the mess from a case of broken petri dishes as she notices Sharpp lurking in the corners of the lab.

Kezi: Can I help you, Mr. Sharpp?
Sharpp: Oh... I'm uhhh... s-s-sort of hiding.
Kezi: *looks around* From who?
Sharpp: I escaped f-f-from sickbay.
Kezi: Oh... *laugs* well I won't tell if you wont.... Since you are in hiding and all, would you care to help me with this broken glass?
Sharpp: Uhh... s-s-sure.

[MooreSpino]

*Ten-Forward*

Patton doesn't look up from her cake as she pushes the chair out with her foot across from her. He sits and she spots the green blood on his hand.

Capt. Patton: *groans* Don't tell me you punched the S.O.B.? All we need is a assult charge...

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian is taken back by Lennox's initiave, but quickly responds in kind. She places one hand behind his neck and uses the other to unfasten his uniform tunic. His abdomen muscles are firm under her touch and well developed. His kisses are passionate and gentle at the same time... She could've died right there in his arms...

Katian: Lennox... *grins, runs a hand through his hair* What's gotten into you?

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*Ten Forward*

Alex takes the seat and stares at a scratch on the table.

Riddle: No... I didn't hit him. I just can't decide whether he was lying or not.


*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox stops in the middle of what he is doing. He stares at Kati quizzically and sort of smirks.

Lennox: Would you like me to stop?

[MooreSpino]

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian: *giggles* Not hardly. You just surprised me taking the lead... *kisses him* And here I thought you were shy...

*Ten-Forward*

Patton snorts as she drinks her ale. The beverage has left her lightheaded, but no less angry.

Capt. Patton: Why would he? A lot of Federation enemies would literally kill to get there hands on that virus...

[MooreSpino]

Name and Rank: Lieutenant Reginald Endicott "Reg" Barclay III

Age: 43

Species/Homeworld: Human/Earth

Position: Senior Diagnostic Engineer

A brief sentence or two describing your personality: Barclay is a highly talented Starfleet engineer. He always appeares to be nervous and lacking in confidence and is known to be reclusive and extremely introverted. As a result of these traits, some crewmembers began to refer to him as "Broccoli." It was Barclay's efforts that led to two way communication being made with Voyager and was one of the first to welcome them home.

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*Ten Forward*

Riddle sinks in his seat and rubs the bridge of his nose.

Riddle: No, I wasn't referring to that. He... he said he spoke to Anastasia, among other things. He says he has a letter from her.

*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox: In that case...

Lennox continues where he had left off. It is subconscious that his romantic subroutines are accessed. he himself was unsure why he had decided to be so dominant... but decides that it simply "felt" like the right thing to do.

[MooreSpino]

*Ten-Forward*

Capt. Patton: *swallowing the mouthful of ale* Who's that?

*Katian's Quarters*

Lovecraft had seen enough of the romantic display and returned to her hiding place behind the couch with an angry meow. Kati moved to Lennox's lap, never leaving his lips. Her lavender dress pooled around her waist leaving her in underclothes. She in return relieves Lennox of his uniform top.

Katian: Mmm... I told you that you looked good without the uniform...

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*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox looks Kati up and down. He is partly shocked and very intrigued, for she resembled a fine marble sculpture of some ancient Greek goddess, far too beautiful to live an breathe. He opens his mouth to speak and then closes it again, silent. He takes her by the hand like some far anachromatic southern gentleman and leads her to the bedroom.

*Ten Forward*

Riddle buries his face in his hands, feeling like an idiot for assuming that Sara knew what he was talking about.

Riddle: Anastasia is my twin sister... damn it, I knew she was alive! If that bastard so much as touched her I will rip his pathetic, red, beating, slime clogged heart from his chest and feed it to him in his last seconds of life!

[MooreSpino]

*Ten-Forward*

A few of the other officers looked in their direction at the outburst.

Capt. Patton: Alex... I don't blame you for feeling that way, but your scaring the ensigns. *pauses* Your twin... The woman from your dream. And Kline said he has information about her? *sighs* He's not gonna talk, you know...

*Starbase 194, Docking Bay*

Barclay gulped and re-checked his orders. He had been assigned to the Maverick by Admiral Picard himself to oversee the retrofit of the warp core. Reg was also to stay aboard as Senior Diagnostic Engineer, due to the recent events, and unoffical informant to the Admiral. Why he was chosen was unclear to the doubtful man. He had served under both Picard and Captain Riker on the Enterprise, but didn't consider himself particuarly capable of such a responsibility.

Reg sighed and went to Science department to get the specifications on what they would need.

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*Ten Forward*

Riddle quiets, but expression becomes very intense and he digs his fingers into the table.

Riddle: I know he won't... But I will torture him if i have to. If there is even a chance that she is alive, I must find her!

*Science Lab*

Sharpp and Kezi are nearly finished cleaning the mess in their area of the lab when a very nervous looking man in an engineering uniform enters the room. Sharpp responds, being the senior science officer present.

Sharpp: M-m-may I help y-you, Lieutenant?

[MooreSpino]

*Science Lab*

Lt. Barclay: Umm, yes, I'm l-looking for the C-chief Science O-officer. I need c-certain specifications in order t-to... Uh... Recalibrate t-the warp core...

All right, so that wasn't the complete truth. But he was told not to discuss the Bynars and the transwarp drive with anyone except a handful of people, the CSO being one of them.

*Ten-Forward*

Capt. Patton: *sternly* I can't let you go that far, Alex... We can start an investigation with the Federation Security Council, but other than that, its outta my hands...

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*Ten Forward*

Riddle: I know Sara... I know. But, I don't have the best faith in Starfleet security at the moment. I am willing to let them try, but if they can not get the job done, then I will have to take matters into my own hands.

*Science Lab*

Kezi snickers to herself at the engineer. His demeanor reminds her of an older Ltjg. Sharpp.

Sharpp: Uhh... well, th-th-th-the CSO isn't here... Th-the l-las I heard, he w-went to the brig... I m-mean, he w-w-wasn't arrested but... *trails off*

[MooreSpino]

*Science Lab*

Lt. Barclay: Ah... W-well then. I'll tr-try to find h-him. Sorry to bother y-you...

Reg gives them an uncertain smile and leaves the way he came. That didn't go as well as planned... Now he had to search the ship for one man.

*Ten-Forward*

Capt. Patton: Alex, your tired. The stress of the past few days is catching up with you. Tomorow we'll begin, but for now get some sleep. You'll be better able to concentrate on the matter...

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*Science Lab*

Kezi watches the lieutenant walk towards the door.

Kezi: *grabs Sharpps arm* Wait, lieutenant! Sharpp and I aren't busy, we'll help you find Mr. Riddle.
Sharpp: We will?
Kezi: Come on!

The three all walk into the hallway and head for the turbolift.

Kezi: I'm ensign Kezi and this is Ltjg. Sharpp, whats your name?

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*Corridor*

Reg remembers what Counselor Troi had told him about meeting new people and gives it a shot.

Lt. Barclay: Uh, I-I'm Lieutenant Barclay. Reginald Barclay. *nervously offers his hand*

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*Turbolift*

Kezi takes his hand and shakes it vigorously, a huge grin spreads across her face, while Sharpp buries his hands in his pockets.

Kezi: Its a pleasure to meet you! I remember reading about you in the academy!
Sharpp: I uhhh... d-don't shake hands. G-g-germs, ya know....

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*Turbolift*

Reg nods and discretly wipes his hand on his pants.

Lt. Barclay: Of c-course... *to Kezi* Yes, I k-know about that... I'm not r-really deserving, though...

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*Corridor to Ten Forward*

Kezi: Nonsense! *pats Barclay on the back* You're a brilliant engineer! And not bad looking I might add, of course you deserve it! You'll go down in federation history for sure! Ahh... this is ten forward, Lt. Riddle should be somewhere around here.

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*Ten-Forward*

Lt. Barclay: *rolls his shoulder* T-thanks...

Did she just say he was good looking?

Lt. Kimble: So... Ah, w-what does Mister R-riddle look l-like?

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*Ten Forward*

Kezi scans the room in search of the often illusive vulcan.

Kezi: Well, hes a Vulcan, skinny, sort of tall, pale skin, short brown hair, blue eyes, *spots Riddle at a table with the captain* and apparently very angry. There he is Mr. Barclay *points to Riddle*

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*Ten-Forward*

Reg gulps at the thought of asking an angry Vulcan for anything. If a Vulcan was angry, who knows what else he would do...

Lt. Barclay: Oh, uh... I-I'll j-j-just come back l-ater...