Mission: Swords to Ploughshares, Day 4
Stardate: 2408.05.23

(USS Boudicca, Ready Room, ATT Lt. Commander Zzt, Day 4, 1021)

"I'd like to do the interrogation this afternoon if possible, would that
suit you?"

"Zzt clear schedule," Zzt replied with a nod.  "Zzt be there."

"Thank you again," Susan said. "I'm really most grateful, Zzt."

Zzt smiled and his chest swelled with pride at the Captains words. "Zzt
glad help," He replied nodding his head.  "Them no lay paw on you, Zzt
promise."

(Reply Rivers, Any)
(posted by Wes)

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(/USS Boudicca - /Auxiliary Fabrication Bay - A/CEO Lorimar - 1057)

Bob was genuinely pleased at Matthew's reaction to the data. He had
hoped it would intrigue his friend; anything to help him stay focused
and upbeat.

"Good God, Bob, are you sure we're not looking at some sort of
classified materials here?"

Bob gave his friend a wry smile and replied very quietly, "Well... a
fair question that. Ah did a bit of checking before ah even asked Danny
aboot the files. Tis' mah understanding that since the technology is
still in its incipient phase, and there are several competing lines of
research going on -- the Marines are going through a competitive design
process, seein' which contractor gets the bid -- that its nae
/technically/ classified, though ah suppose it had ought tae be. Science
is supposed tae be neutral... but we've seen it twisted right enough
haven't we?"

"Still, just in case, we should probably keep this data secured.
Especially if it could have some applications concerning the Marine
Armored BDUs"

Bob considered that a moment. It was, a wholly sensible and reasonable
suggestion. "Aye sir... perhaps we should. Ah'll encrypt it 'eyes only'
for the CEO, that'll gie us both access tae it."

"Oh and that brings me to something else."

There was a slight pause before he continued. Matthew brushed a lock of
his hair out of his face as he spoke.

"I'm going to resign my position as CEO of this ship, which means that
you're going to be taking the position full time unless you tell the
captain otherwise."

Lorimar slumped... or more correctly leaned heavily against the
industrial replicator as he measured the impact of his friend's statement.

~CEO? Me? Why? Surely there are other engineers in the fleet....~

He found his voice after a moment. "Uhh... sir... surely ye cannae be
serious? Have ye thought this through? After all, ah'm only temporarily
assigned the spot; tis' yours when ye are ready tae take it back..." He
trailed off, not sure what else he might say to dissuade the man who
seemed quite resolute on the issue.

"I've been offered a unique opportunity, Bob. To initiate my own
projects, pursue my own engineering concepts and to work on special
projects with the Advanced Theoretical Technologies Department."

"Everything considered, I think it would be best for me, and all things
considered for you as well. Your probably the best engineer I've ever
seen, myself included. You have the gift and I would be remiss if I
didn't bring it to the Captain's attention and step aside."

Bob cupped his chin in hand and rubbed his fingers slowly back and forth
as he let Matt's statement sink in. There were implications there that
he didn't even wish to think of... to say nothing of the immense
compliment he had just been paid.

"Commander... Matt. Ah cannae tell ye what the compliment means, comin'
from ye. That is likely the most flattering thing ah've ever been told.
Ah can see the allure o' the ATT position... but are ye sure sir? It'd
be difficult tae go back if ye change yer mind. Chief Engineer of a
starship... that's a more attractive post than bein' in command of one.
Are ye certain about this? An surely there are more capable and senior
engineers available even if ye are? Ah'm nae certain the Captain would
want me as your replacement... ah mean, she doesnae know me at all. Ye
two hae a long history... a Captain has tae trust her CEO, don't ye think?"

(Reply McLaren, Room for more iyw)
(Posted by Russ)

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(USS Boudicca - Auxiliary Fabrication Bay - CEO, Lt. Cmdr. Matthew McLaren- Day
4 - 1058)

"Commander... Matt. Ah cannae tell ye what the compliment means, comin' from
ye. That is likely the most flattering thing ah've ever been told. Ah can see
the allure o' the ATT position... but are ye sure sir? It'd be difficult tae go
back if ye change yer mind. Chief Engineer of a starship... that's a more
attractive post than bein' in command of one. Are ye certain about this? An
surely there are more capable and senior engineers available even if ye are?
Ah'm nae certain the Captain would want me as your replacement... ah mean, she
doesnae know me at all. Ye two hae a long history... a Captain has tae trust
her CEO, don't ye think?"

Matthew gave a slow steady nod. "I am completely certain. I couldn't be any
more certain. There are facts that we've both been ignoring Bob, namely that
the odds of my complete recovery are all but non-existent and as such I can no
longer discharge my duties as Chief Engineer."

"Another fact that we've been ignoring is you. You have the skill ability and
love for this ship and it's crew that a Chief Engineer needs. If I had to
choose between a man with experience and a man who loves his ship, the man who
loves his ship will win every time. I've been a chief engineer on a starbase
and on a Starship, I've met, seen and heard more about or from Chief Engineer
across this fleet than you could probably guess. You're a prodigy Bob.  You
have everything that you need to do this job in Surplus. You deserve the
opportunity to advance if you are the best man for the job."

You'd probably argue that you don't have any experience, but to that I'd say
you'll never get experience if you don't accept the position."

"I've know Susan Rivers a long time now, through two captaincies, she knows
talent and skill when she sees it and she sees it in you. I believe that she
trusts you, or that given some time she will trust you. And besides, do you
think I would give over to you my second most prized possession if I didn't
trust you?"

(reply Lorimar)
(posted by Daniel Greene)

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(USS Boudicca - Deck 7 (Sickbay) - ACMO - Ensign(Jg) Tau Renora - Day 4 - 1150)

The young half-Bajoran doctor looked down at the computer screen Dr. Fickett --
Louis -- had just pulled up. He would read it further in depth this evening,
but wanted to have a rough idea of what it entailed. A planet on the verge of
space travel, this didn’t come around every day.

The survey was, indeed, incomplete in a few areas, no doubt they’d be filled in
with this new, and perhaps subsequent reports. A report on an unknown species.
Renora’s mind started to race thinking of a whole plethora of new herbs,
medicines, folk remedies, rituals that lay just outside the Federation’s realm.
The infusion of these peoples would be of great value to everyone.

"Thank you Louis, I’ll finish this later." Dr. Tau said, closing the file. For
the next twenty minutes or so, Dr. Fickett showed gave him the sickbay grand
tour, showing Renora where everything was kept, as they chatted amicably,
swapping professional trade talk. Afterwards, the Ensign excused himself, and
headed, after lunch, to meet with the Asst. Chief of Operation. As he was
leaving, Renora told Louis he’d like to play on the baseball team.

It had been a brief meeting, though pleasant. Lt. Yalix seemed a nice enough
fellow, one Renora could respect. When asked how he was finding the ship,
Renora responded as "Initially a bit overwhelming, though that’s residing now",
the Efrosian nodded with that look on anyone’s face, indicating a nostalgic
memory.

Renora was quite pleased when the Lieutenant assigned him a solo room. He was a
very social person, just in smaller doses, and enjoyed having a place to be
with his own thoughts. Especially after the non-stop life in the dorms back on
Earth. He took the PADD from the Lt. and, having no pressing questions, left
for the turbolift.

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(USS Boudicca - Captain's Ready Room - Holo-Marine Jose Rameriz &
Captain Hotbuns - 1232 )

[Hologram Jose Rameriz requesting permission to speak to Captain Rivers]

Susan looked a little surprised, but said, "Go ahead, Rameriz." As the
holo-marine appeared on her terminal, she wondered why he wanted to
speak with her.

Jose looked unusually sombre, "Captains, I haves two tings on my mind."
He blinked before Rivers could respond, "Nono, not the *usual* two
tings! Ship tings."

Susan surpressed a smile. "Continue, Mister Rameriz," she urged him,
intrigued.

"One, there's great big holes in yer computer core. I don't have access
like I dids on da Rose, but its like someone ripped outs everything that
could possibly be of interests to someone elses. Your security accesses
are a mess, bunch of backdoors dat I suspect that Science hasn't founds
out yet. I'd tell dem myself.. but I figures you might take my word a
bit more seriously dan dey would.." He didn't even want to try to
explain to a computer scientist that he was a self-aware hologram who
had been uploaded without their knowledge or permission, and oh, by the
way, the Boudicca's main computer was compromised, did you do it?

Susan frowned. It sounded like this could be connected with the Ensign
George kidnapping. She'd be interrogating the kidnappers herself soon,
and she'd find out whether they were responsible or not. If they were,
then it was all of a piece. If not... then things were worse than she'd
suspected.

"I will speak with Commander Sprak and Commander Stolev about this," she
stated grimly. "It will need to be investigated thoroughly."

"Let's just hopes they don't delete errant, handsome holograms." Rameriz
said with his usual cheek.

Susan said nothing. She had an inkling as to how Rameriz had shown up,
and suspected he'd show up again even if deleted.

"I don't likes to be thought of as a snoop or spy.. but, uhm.. You do
know dat your kitty cat hasn't eaten in four days, right? Or at least,
she hasn't accessed a replicator in that time.."

Susan sighed, and felt guilty for not noticing herself before now. Come
to think of it Shadow *had* been looking more tired than usual.

"No, I didn't, Jose. Thank you for telling me. I will schedule an
appointment for her with Sickbay immediately, and let them know the
problem. I will personally make sure she attends. Hopefully they will
know how to deal with it."

"Chains her up and shoves food down her troat." He muttered and then
sighed. "Maybe's you should have a counsellor dig around in dat furry
head and figure outs why she's not takin' as good care of herself as she
insists you does to yourself."

Susan nodded. "I will see to it," she promised.

"Hokay, tank yews for listening Cap'n!" He saluted, "I'll go backs to
snoopin' the computer banks."

Susan snorted. "Just keep away from the women's changing rooms and crew
quarters," she said. "But thank you, Rameriz. You've been very helpful."

When the holomarine had disappeared from her terminal, she tapped her
commbadge. "Rivers to Dr Tau Renora. Please schedule a medical exam for
Yeoman Shadow to-Sretalles as soon as possible. Don't take no for an
answer, I have reason to believe she hasn't been eating properly."

(Reply Tau, room for more)

Once she had finished speaking to the doctor, Susan tapped her commbadge
again. "Rivers to Counsellor cha'Nooras. Dorga, I'd like you to speak
with my yeoman. I have reason to believe she's not eating properly, and
I'd like you to find out why she's neglecting herself. I've requested Dr
Tau to schedule a medical exam for her so perhaps you'd like to liaise
with him on this?"

(Reply Dorga, room for more)

Satisfied that between Dorga and Tau they would sort Shadow out, Susan
tapped her commbadge once more. "Rivers to Commander Sprak and Commander
Stolev. Please come to the Ready Room immediately."

(Reply Tau, Dorga, Sprak, Sasha, Any)
(Posted by Lorna Appleby and Liz Geuken)

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(USS Boudicca - Deck 10 - Ten Forward - ACMO Tau Renora (Ensign Jg) - 1237)

=^=Rivers to Dr Tau Renora. Please schedule a medical exam for Yeoman Shadow
to-Sretalles as soon as possible. Don't take no for an answer, I have reason to
believe she hasn't been eating properly.=^=

The communications system relayed the Captain's voice to him. The dark haired
ensign had just stepped though the doors into what appeared to be a lounge of
sorts. The more typical mess halls tended to be well lit, busy, and full of
life. The exact sort of place that made it difficult for Renora to relax. This
place, lights dimmer than the rest of the ship, more suited to a social drink
than a meal; this was the type of place he enjoyed. He'd have to check this
place out off-duty sometime... not tonight.

Yesterday, in the runabout North Saskatchewan , he and his closest Academy
friend/drinking buddy Dusty had said farewell, now for the first time in years
no longer able to meet after work for a drink. The farewell had lasted hours
upon hours, into the early morning, and now he had a headache. It would be
weird, without Dusty around. Renora knew that, no matter how you cut it, he'd
have to make new friends amongst his peers, a prospect that always made him
slightly uneasy.

"Yes Captain, I will make it a priority." he replied eagerly. His first
official medical mission upon the Boudicca! He turned on is heel, and headed
for the nearest console. He searched for a Yeoman Shadow to-Sretalles. He had
heard of her race before, but only in passing. After reading relevant
information, he signaled his own commbadge.

He kept his tone deliberately unassuming and steady. He was already slightly
concerned with this Yeoman, this girl, after hearing his Captain and then
reading her medical file. The last thing he wanted to was to make her feel
uncomfortable or under watch.

=^=Tau Renora to Shadow to-Sretalles. I'm the new doctor aboard the ship. I'm
beginning to do my first rounds, and to meet the crew, and I'd like it if I
could come by your quarters to meet yourself.=^=

(Reply Shadow to-Sretalles)

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(USS Boudicca - Bridge - FO Commander Aleksander Stolev - Day 4 - 1245 )

Stolev was sitting in the command chair, putting the finishing touches on his
recommendations for an away team, when his comm badge chirped.  =^= Rivers to
Commander Sprak and Commander Stolev. Please come to the Ready Room
immediately. =^=

"Acknowledged," replied Stolev.  He stood up and walked over to the ready room
door, pressed the chime, and walked in through the opened door.  "You rang,
Captain?" he said as he stepped away from the door and waited for Sprak to
arrive.

(reply Sprak, Rivers)
(posted by Aaron)

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(USS Boudicca - Ready Room - CO - Captain Susan Rivers - Day 4 - 1246)

Susan nodded. "I did indeed, Sasha. I was going to wait for Sprak to
arrive but I might as well begin. Either you or I can bring him up to
speed when he gets here but I need this dealt with as soon as possible."

Succinctly she told him what Rameriz had told her about the computer
breach and the backdoors that were apparently undetected.

"I want this thoroughly investigated, Sasha. I also want *all* the
security protocols and accesses changed immediately. Any and all
loopholes are to be closed. It could be that this relates to what
happened to Ensign George; if not then we have a bigger issue on our
hands than we thought. Find out which it is, Number One."

(Reply Sasha, Sprak, any)
(Posted by Liz)

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(USS Boudicca - Deck 10 - ACMO - Ensign(Jg) Tau Renora - Day 4 - 1402)

"Computer, deck 10."

Dr. Tau took a look at the arrival checklist. He’d checked in with Captain
Rivers as soon as he boarded, he met and introduced himself to First Officer
Stolev on the bridge, and he had just come from meeting Dr. Fickett. This only
left the Chief Counselor, Dorga ‘cha Nooras.

Tau Renora walked though the hallways until he reached the door to his cabin.
He confirmed his identity for the computer, and the security seal was broken.
He went in. It wasn’t big but it was bigger than his dorm. A sleeping area, a
kitchenette/replicator, a common area and a bathroom. There was a port which he
would leave open to space. Something about the rush of passing distant stars,
and the light patterns that played on the walls.

He tossed the PADD onto the bed, and had his belongings teleported in. He then
brought up a copy of the CMO’s report, this would make for interesting reading
later.

Finally, he signaled his commbadge.

"Lt. Nooras, this is Ensign Tau Renora, ACMO. I’ve just arrived on board, and
would like to stop by to make your acquaintance. I am currently free, so
whenever is best for you."

(Reply Lt. Nooras)

Renora made a mental note to check Lt. Yalix’s PADD for closer details on crew
activities and holodeck times.

(Reply any)
(Posted by Rori)

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(USS Boudicca - Counseling Dept. - 2O/CCOUNS.Lt. Dorga 'cha Nooras - Day
4 - 1415)

When the meeting in the Obs Lounge had concluded, Dorga had headed
directly to her office where she had grabbed a ham and swiss cheese
sandwich with an iced cappuccino from the replicator, and eaten it at
her desk while catching up on 'paperwork'. Fortunately it hadn't taken
to long since she had been fairly quiet as far as therapy or consult
sessions went.

At 1300 hours she'd had an appointment with a crewman who was having
severe nightmares that subsequently had caused him to be afraid of
falling asleep, which was giving him problems with his work. She had put
him under with hypnosis in order to see if she could get to the
cause(s), and made sure that he'd woken feeling refreshed, as if he'd
slept deeply for many hours. As she was heading back from the therapy
room to her office, her commbadge chirped.

=/\= Lt. Nooras, this is Ensign Tau Renora, ACMO. I’ve just arrived on
board, and would like to stop by to make your acquaintance. I am
currently free, so whenever is best for you. =/\=

~Ensign Tau Renora! I must look his details up.~

Dorga tapped her badge. "I will be free in fifteen minutes, Ensign.
Please come to my office in the Counseling Department, the door will be
open so there will be no need to announce your arrival."

Fifteen minutes would give Dorga plenty of time to look up his files and
records.

Stopping at the replicator for another cappuccino, Dorga was soon at her
desk and reading the information about Tau Renora, noting that he was an
ACMO she was particularly interested in his medical history,
particularly his paternal family history, which showed he had a
possibility of developing a permanent degeneration of brain synapses,
memory and emotive, though it did say it didn't affect humans less than
60 yrs. old. She thought that might mean three things for the young Mr.
Tau. Either he'd succumb to it at age 60+ or, being a hybrid like
herself, he could also get it at an earlier age or, hopefully, he
wouldn't get it at all.

She had just finished reading up on the young man when he walked in to
her office.

"Hello Mister Tau, please take a seat." Dorga told him, "I hope you find
your quarters to be adequate and I'm sure that Dr. Fickett and his
people are glad to have you aboard."

Having finished her coffee she stood up to get another refill. "May I
get you some refreshment?"

(Reply Tau, any)
(Posted by Sal)

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(USS Boudicca - Counseling Dept. - ACMO Tau Renora (Ensign Jg) - 1430)

Tau Renora entered the Second Officer's office. The Klingon-Vulcan counselor
looked up from her monitor.

"Hello Mister Tau, please take a seat. May I get you some refreshment?" she
asked, standing up, heading over to her replicator.

"Yes please, I'd enjoy a Deka tea. And the quarters are better than I had
anticipated." The Ensign replied, sitting down in the chair opposing her own.
She ordered two drinks and handed him the Bajoran tea.

(Reply Dorga)
(Posted by Rori)

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(USS Boudicca - Counseling Dept. - 2O/CCOUNS/Lt. Dorga 'cha Nooras - 1431)

The new ACMO looked like a personable young man with a shock of black
hair and amazing silver eyes, and when Dorga offered him refreshment
from the replicator he asked for some Deka tea, and commented that his
quarters were better than he'd anticipated.

Dorga chuckled as she walked the short distance to the replicator and
ordered their drinks.  When she returned and handed him his Bajoran tea,
she sat down and sucked some of the iced cappuccino through the straw.
It was delicious as always.

"It's always best to expect less, that way you're never disappointed."
She said.  "Are you here on official business or just to get acquainted?"

(reply Tau)

"I know it's early yet, but I'm sure you already have a feeling about
the ship and her crew, especially those you will work with.  Tell me
what you think?"

(reply Tau)
(posted by Sal)

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(USS Boudicca - Counseling Dept. - ACMO Tau Renora Ens.(Jg) - 1431)

"It's always best to expect less, that way you're never disappointed." said
the half-Klingon counselor easily, as she sat back down behind her desk as
they both sipped their drinks.  "Are you here on official business or just
to get acquainted?"

Tau Renora smiled, for two reasons. First, it seemed the replicators were
programmed with Bajoran food. Not overly surprising, considering the
heritage of the Captain, but still a pleasant discovery for himself. Second,
having served alongside a few Klingons during his time with the Maquis
Youth, the half-Vulcan before him was downright friendly and jovial. Renora
was confident however, that with the right 'encouragement', she could be as
brutal as any warrior. This is not a theory he wished to test personally.

"A little of both." Dr. Tau responded, setting down his tea on his knee. "I
will be trying to go around meeting everyone aboard, as my work will be
aided if I can establish a certain comfort level and familiarity before any
medical need arises. Though I must confess, I was directed here by the Asst.
Chief of Operations, as standard new arrival procedure on a ship."

The Second Officer nodded, as if she had expected a similar answer. "I know
it's early yet," she began, "But I'm sure you already have a feeling about
the ship and her crew, especially those you will work with. Tell me what you
think?"

"The ship is impressive. This may be a new top of the line design for
Starfleet, but as far as the Maquis goes, this is above and beyond anything
I could even imagine. I'm sure I shall not be at want for anything while I
am here." Renora added, intending to refer only to supplies and equipment,
though halfway through his sentence he realised that currently, he WAS at
want for something: a buddy to drink with and chat with after work. He
decided he would send Dusty Finnegan, his Academy drinking buddy, a subspace
letter later this night detailing his first day aboard.

"The crew, those of whom I've met, has gone out of their way to help me fit
in, and the commanding staff so far seems quite approachable and forward. I
haven't yet had much time for meeting the crew though, what with introducing
myself to all the COs, in fact, I think in the last five hours, this is the
first time I've had a chance to breathe." He chuckled.

"Though I don't think I'm done running around yet. I still need to find out
about any Junior Officers events, read a survey about a brand new species,
and now write a letter. Plus my quarters."  He took a gulp of his tea, now
slightly cooler. A least his hangover was subsiding.

(Reply any Junior Officer/FO Stolev, Nooras)
(Posted by Rori)

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(USS Boudicca - Counseling Dept. - 2O/CCOUNS/Lt. Dorga 'cha Nooras - 1432)

Dorga listened to Mister Tau answer her question about whether he was
there on official business or just to get acquainted.  She wasn't
surprised when he told her that it was a little of both and was pleased
when he said that he was trying to meet everyone aboard, feeling that it
would aid his work if he had a comfort level and familiarity before any
medical needs arose.  He also confessed that the ACOP had directed him
there as it was standard new arrival procedure on a ship.

The Second Officer nodded, having expected a similar answer. "She then
asked him what his feelings and thoughts were about the ship and her
crew, especially those he would be working with.

"The ship is impressive. This may be a new top of the line design for
Starfleet, but as far as the Maquis goes, this is above and beyond
anything I could even imagine. I'm sure I shall not be at want for
anything while I am here."

Again Dorga nodded her usual curt one nod in agreement, as she felt he
wouldn't want for anything either and enjoyed her cappuccino while he
talked.

"The crew, those of whom I've met, has gone out of their way to help me
fit in, and the commanding staff so far seems quite approachable and
forward. I haven't yet had much time for meeting the crew though, what
with introducing myself to all the COs, in fact, I think in the last
five hours, this is the first time I've had a chance to breathe."

He chuckled and the 2O smiled at him encouragingly as he continued by
telling her that he didn't think he was done running around, as he still
needed to find out about any junior officers' events, read a survey
about a brand new species, write a letter and sort out his quarters.

"Then you may as well relax a little longer, it sounds like you'll be
busy for a couple of days just doing that, and I have an open door
policy, the only time it is closed is if I am in a therapy session.  As
for meeting *everyone* aboard, with 448 souls aboard you may find it
taking you a very long time."  Dorga did a swift calculation as the
Vulcan in her was curious to know.

"In fact if you gave each of them ten minutes of your time, it would
take you 186 days and 16 hours working around the clock.  However, you
will get acquainted with many in approximately one month when annual
physicals are done.  That is always a busy time for the medical
department and for myself as I must do psychological evaluations as well."

Seeing that he had almost finished his drink, Dorga offered him another.

(Reply Tau)

"It is a shame you were not here a couple of days ago Mister Tau.  We
had a very nice, informal get together in one of the holodecks.  A
large number of the crew who were not on duty came to enjoy
themselves."  The Counselor gave him a dimpled grin, "that would have
made it a lot easier for you to meet everyone there."

(Reply Tau)
(Posted by Sal)

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(USS Boudicca - Crewman's Quarters - Crewman Shadow to Sretalles - 1805)

Her tail wasn't *quite* dragging on the floor behind her. She didn't know
why both the Chief Doctor and the Lady Dorga wanted to see her so urgently,
but she had the feeling it was going to end up with her tail tied up in
knots. And not in the fun way!

Her quarter doors didn't open when she approached them. Shadow poked the
door with a claw and it firmly remained closed. Now what? She pushed the
chime and wasn't particularly surprised to see a hostile roommate stick her
face out. "Oh. YOU. You've been assigned new quarters. I shoved your stuff
over there already." The woman withdrew back into the room and told the door
to close.

Shadow considered sticking a body part in the way to prevent the rude
closure, but what would be the point? Better to spend her energy trying to
figure out just where her new quarters were and with whom. Well, they
couldn't be worse than they had been.. could they?

(USS Boudicca - Crewman's Quarters - Crewman Shadow to Sretalles - 1847)

Shadow stood in the middle of the room in awe. She had her own window! She
could hear the thrum of the engines, and bestest of all, instead of where
the bunks should be, there was a hammock! She could lie on it and watch the
stars! She could listen to the heartbeat of the ship AND the song of the
heavens!

There had been an apology from an officer about how they were very sorry,
that it was the best they could do, that space was a premium on the ship.
She could only wonder what better would be? Her own space, her own hammock,
her own view, and songs to sing her to sleep!

She could tell her belongings, those in storage, and those in not, had *not*
been delivered by She-who-was-not-worthy-of-a-name. The instruments had been
to carefully placed, the duffle not slung with venom.

Tail looped in glee, Shadow fished out some oatcakes and munched on one as
she happily retuned her instruments and found places for them in her new
home.

(reply none)
(Posted by Lorna)

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(USS Boudicca - Outside Crew Quarters - A/CEO Lorimar - 1855)

Lorimar had been on his way to dinner when he suddenly remembered something on
his 'to-do' list that was, as yet, undone. He had actually done the work
already, a few stolen moments at a time. Sadly his time was at a premium of
late, and he had nearly forgotten this very important task. He detoured by his
office, picked up a small bunch of nearly assembled parts, a toolkit, and he
was on his way.

He found himself in the crew berthing area... he consulted his PADD quickly to
ensure he was in the right place, then pressed the door chime.

"Yeoman Shadow? Tis' Lieutenant Lorimar. Ah'm sorry tae trouble ye at this late
hour, but may ah come in for a moment?"

(Reply Shadow iyw, assuming yes)

Bob entered the cabin and resisted the urge to look around. Instead, he focused
on the Siaovan occupant before him. He felt a bit awkward calling on her at
this late hour, but he had to use the time he could manage to find, and didn't
wish to put this off any longer. He managed a smile at her and found his voice.

"Again ah apologize for the intrusion, but ah'm on an errand from Captain
Rivers," he began by way of explanation. 'Ah'll nae bother ye any longer than
ah must, if ye hae no objections ah've a quick equipment installation tae take
care of."

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He opened his toolkit and turned to the task at hand. Selecting the appropriate
piece of equipment from what he had brought along, he picked a likely spot high
on the bulkhead and began to attach it. He cast a glance over his shoulder at
Shadow and continued his explanation.

"Captain Rivers has a very high opinion of ye lass... ah'm sure ye know that.
This is a special wee accoutrement that she had me put together for ye. Ah'm
sorry it's taken so long, but ah had tae wait until ye were assigned yer own
quarters a'fore ah could install it. As ah said, it should only take a few
minutes." He turned back to the bulkhead where he had affixed a small piece of
equipment just smaller than a standard tricorder. Reaching into the small pouch
he picked out another very similar appearing piece of equipment and attached it
just under the first. They snapped together quite neatly as though they were
designed to be attached in such a fashion (they had, in fact been built with
just that in mind) One more piece, smaller than the first two, plugged as
neatly into a small data port on top of the main unit. He then opened an access
panel in the bulkhead and tied into the EPS tap there. With a touch of an
activation stud on the main unit, a tiny green telltale illuminated. He scanned
the assembly briefly with his tricorder, replaced the bulkhead panel and turned
back to face Shadow with a smile on his face.

"There, that's done it." He gestured at the computer interface on her desk and
explained. "Tis' a holoemitter unit. It takes its power from the ships' supply,
but also has a self contained backup so it doesnae cut off when the ship goes
tae alert status. Ah've done some basic programming wie it... ye can access the
system either from your interface there, or by voice command keyed tae you. The
Captain tells me yer folk sleep in trees... an' she wished for ye tae feel at
home. Ah've given ye a pretty broad selection of trees from the database; ah
dinnae ken what type o' tree ye'd fancy. Ye can, of course use the setup tae
alter your quarters tae look much different than they are... yer own wee
holodeck, essentially. There are a few limitations of course, based on
processor capacity of the self contained unit. If ye need mair than what it
will dae, just ask... wie the Captain's permission ah can expand the system for
ye. Will ye be needin anything else, or hae any questions aboot it?"

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