Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Bridge - FO Commander Vanyssa Winters - 0900) Vanyssa sat in the Captain's chair going over the reports from the previous night. She frowned at the number of requests for shore leave that were being requested, knowing that she couldn't fulfill them all. She got an idea, and went to the Captain's Ready Room. (USS Nimitz - Ready Room, 0910) Vanyssa stood in front of Captain Sash and outlined her request for the crew to take a stop at Betazed for a few days, while they took on essential supplies to continue the repairs. She pointed out Engineering's needs, and well as the alarming number of reports that had come to her and to Lt. Fickett - domestic disturbances, the one lone suicide attempt by a teenager, the morale low after what had happened with Captain Rivers and all the changes that were being made, and waited for his answer. (reply Sash) (USs Nimitz - Bridge - FO Commander Vanyssa Winters, - 0930) Vanyssa strode out onto the Bridge, smiling at the crew. "Helm, what is our ETA to Betazed?" (reply Helm/Conn) "Change course to Betazed, Warp 2." She spoke with authority. She walked over to the console and began to prepare a mandatory shore leave policy for the senior staff, as well as those who were the most stressed, encouraging others in non-essential positions to take the time off to explore Betazed for the 4 days it would take to get the supplies on board that medical and Engineering both desperately needed. She just wish that Sevant was still here, to come along, but he had been promoted to his own ship, the Boudicca. "Ensign Kateb, you have the bridge." Vanyssa spoke, walking to her office and preparing a message to be sent to her grandmother, as well as the Federation Embassy on Betazed, appraising them of the Nimitz's arrival. She then sat back and thought about the decision that she had just made, to leave her youngest daughter with her grandmother on Betazed. Vanyssa got the confirmation of both, as well as the fact that the Embassy had the supplies the Nimitz desperately needed. She sent the confirmation to the Captain's terminal, and sent her mind around the ship, just sensing the general mood - and was happy to see that it had improved several notches in the last half an hour as people made plans to spend time with their loved ones. Vanyssa headed back up to the Bridge, for they would be there in a few hours. (Bridge, 1320) "Take us into orbit around Betazed, close enough to have the supplies transported aboard, and Ops, please begin to transport the crew down for the shore leave." She spoke. She hit the button to send her message to the entire. "We are now in orbit around Betazed. Please enjoy your stay. Ops has arranged a schedule to transport the crew down and back up, as well as a schedule for the essential crew to rotate so that everyone gets at least a day on Betazed. Enjoy your stay." Vanyssa finished, closing the connection. (reply ALL! and yes this means you. Go have some fun) (pb melinda :-) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Ready Room- CO- Captain Sash- 0910) When Vanyssa entered the room Sash looked up and smiled. then he out his guard up. It was still a little hard to believe that he was going to be Captain of this ship. Having a personal relationship with a command officer was totally inapprpriate. Still, he could not help how he felt. Vanyssa stood in front of Captain Sash and outlined her request for the crew to take a stop at Betazed for a few days, while they took on essential supplies to continue the repairs. She pointed out Engineering's needs, and well as the alarming number of reports that had come to her and to Lt. Fickett - domestic disturbances, the one lone suicide attempt by a teenager, the morale low after what had happened with Captain Rivers and all the changes that were being made, and waited for his answer. Sash threw up his arms and laughed. "Whoa there Nessa, you had me at we need shore leave. I completely agree. I will leave the arrangements up to you. Some of the staff still need to seek treatment, perhaps from a Betazoid healer." (reply Winters, if you want) "I do have one request though," Sash added. "I want you to make sure that you are one that planet within two hours of our arrival." He could see that she was going to object. "Ah," he said raising his hand to end the discussion, "that is not a request. And I don't want to see you again, for one whole day." (reply Winters) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Ready Room- FO - Commander Vanyssa Winters - 0913) "After that day is over, would you like to get together and spend some time?" She asked, a tad bit hopefully. "If you would like that is." She looked down at her hands. "As for some of the other senior staff, who desperately need to get off this ship, you might have to order them off. Ensign Kateb in particular." She finished with a smile. "She doesn't seem to be the 'go out and have fun' sort." Sash chuckled a little. "She does seem to have a bit of an attitude. I'll have a chat with her. And when you come back, I'd enjoy spendng a little time together. We really haven't had much of it lately. It's a date. Let me know when you're back on board." (reply Winters, if you want) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Bridge - OPS Ensign Kateb - 0930) "Ensign Kateb, you have the bridge." Onyx got up and took the seat in silence. ~Betazed what in the damn blazes will I do there... all telepaths who will just.... Don't start there. They are going to have to drag me kicking and screaming before I get down here.~ After that thought, she calm down a bit and continued to monitor things. Then, the first officer came back, she got up and took her Ops seat again. (USS Nimitz - Bridge - 1320) "Take us into orbit around Betazed, close enough to have the supplies transported aboard, and Ops, please begin to transport the crew down for the shore leave." She spoke. She hit the button to send her message to the entire. "We are now in orbit around Betazed. Please enjoy your stay. Ops has arranged a schedule to transport the crew down and back up, as well as a schedule for the essential crew to rotate so that everyone gets at least a day on Betazed. Enjoy your stay." Vanyssa finished, closing the connection. "Yes Sir, people are ready to go down right now." (Reply from Winters, anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Security Offices - TAC/ASC Lt. Stolev - 0935) Sasha looked up from the pile of reports on his desk at the sound of his office doors opening. His smile broadened as Mara bounded excitedly into the room. "Did you hear? Winters just announced shore leave for all on Betazed! Isn't that great?" Sasha smiled. "Really? I've been so buried in paperwork I haven't checked my messages." He tapped a few keys at his console and the shore leave notice popped up on his screen. "Fabulous!" he proclaimed, walking around the desk and taking her in his arms. "It will be great to have a chance to relax for a bit after what we've all been through, especially for Nishi." Mara took a step back and looked up at Sasha, her arms still draped loosely around his. "Yeah, Louis has been pretty distracted too it seems. I stopped by sickbay a few days ago and he wasn't his usual bubbly self. Whatever happened to him must have been pretty awful." A corner of Sasha's mouth twitched up. Bubbly wasn't exactly the word he would have chosen to describe Louis. Outgoing and friendly to be sure, but not bubbly. "Well, what do you say we check in on Nishi and Louis and see what they have planned? Maybe we can all do something together on the planet." Mara smiled. "That'd be great! Nishi's kids are adorable, and I'd like to get to know Eloise better. She seems really nice." Sasha nodded. "Ok, well, let's get going then!" He tossed the PADD he had been reviewing onto his desk with a flourish, to emphasize that he was done with that task for now. The twain stopped by the door to Nishi's office, where he was sitting at his desk studying something on his computer console. "Hey, Nishi," called Sasha. "You have any plans yet for the shore leave?" (reply Nishi) Sasha nodded. "Ok, I'll keep my ear out. I'm going to head to my quarters and get changed and such. Call me there, will you?" (reply Nishi) As they walked out of security, Mara tugged at Sasha's arm. "Let's go and see if Louis wants to join us." "Good idea. Computer, where is Doctor Fickett?" [Doctor Fickett is in Sickbay.] "Sickbay," intoned Sasha as the turbolift doors closed behind them. (USS Nimitz - Sickbay - CMO Lt. Fickett - 0945) Louis watched Kestra warily out of the corner of his eye as she moved around sickbay, checking on various systems and putting things on standby in preparation for the mass exodus for the shore leave. He was getting the necessary paperwork in order on the computer in his office, which provided him an excuse not to be working in close promixity to her. His session with Counsellor Winters had been very helpful, in that he at least wasn't filled with terror at the mere sight of Kestra, but he still had issues with being around her. Ironically enough, it had seemed to Louis that his session was nearly as much therapy for Winters as it had been for him, since she had gone through many of the same ordeals that he himself had. He knew it must be hard for Kestra too, as she had surely heard what her counterpart in the mirror universe had done, and what terror she had inflicted on members of the crew -- people she worked closely with and cared about. When he thought of Kestra, he tried to focus on this aspect of her, to force himself to sympathize with her, to force himself to realize that this was not the same Kestra who had mentally tortured him in the mirror universe. It was a technique suggested by Winters, and while it was certainly helpful, it was no panacea. The door chime startled Louis, causing his head to jerk up suddenly. He took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, and tried to force himself to relax. "Come," he called. Sasha and Mara strode in. "Hey Louis!" said Mara. "Sasha and I were wondering if you had plans for your shore leave?" Louis smiled wanly. "Not yet. I've been focusing on getting sickbay shut down so I haven't really had time to make plans for myself. Why, what are you two doing for yours?" "Well, we weren't sure yet either, but we wanted to ask if you'd like to spend it with us, and we could all find something to do together!" she suggested happily. Louis leaned back in his chair. "That sounds good to me. I'm not sure it'd be much of a vacation if I spent it alone with my thoughts... if you know what I mean." Mara nodded solemnly, her big brown eyes full of sympathy. "I can only imagine... which is exactly why we wanted to invite you along! We all can put this business behind us, at least for a few days." Louis looked up at her warily. "We all? Who else is coming?" If Kestra was going to be along with this group relaxation, he was quite sure he wanted no part of it. Sasha shrugged. "Probably just Nishi Nakamura and his family. He'll be calling us soon to let us know what's going on." As if on cue, they heard Nishi's voice echo through the comm system. =^= Nakamura to all senior staff, unless you've already made shore leave plans, I'd like to see you in cargo bay 5, in an hour. =^= Sasha raised his eyebrows at the questioning glances he received from his two companions. "I have no idea what he's up to. If it's security related, it's news to me." Mara looked at him skeptically. Louis just shrugged. "I guess we'll find out what it is in an hour then." He glanced at the chronometer. "I ought to be done here in plenty of time. I guess I'll stop by my quarters and get changed and meet you there?" Sasha nodded. "We'll be doing the same. If you're finished a lot ahead of time, feel free to stop by, we can head down there together." He had noticed that Louis had gotten an uneasy look at the mention of all senior staff, and figured it must have something to do with Kestra. He had heard the rumors of what the mirror-Kestra had been like, and could understand why those who had been subjected to her might be a bit skittish around their own Kestra. Sasha knew his instincts had been correct as Louis relaxed noticably. "I might just take you up on that," replied Louis gratefully. "Thanks." Sasha smiled at his friend. "No sweat. Just ring the chime, we'll be there." (USS Nimitz - Cargo Bay 5 - CMO, TAC/ASC, SPC - 1110) Sasha, Mara, and Louis all entered the cargo bay together and let out a collective gasp at the sight which greeted them. Zzt was just putting the finishing touches on a massive sailing vessel. Sasha speculated that it was modelled after something from 18th century Earth. He glanced around and noticed most of the senior staff had already assembled, with the notable exception of their new CO. He saw Nishi poke his head over the side of the boat, with a boy that Sasha didn't immediately recognize climbing among the rigging. "Hey," he shouted with a wave and a smile. "What's this all about? We going sailing somewhere?" (reply Nishi, anyone else going sailing, any) (posted by Aaron Scifres) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Security Offices - TAC/SC - Lt. Cmdr. Nakamura - 10:07) Nishi was sitting at his desk, inspecting the catalogue of large items that the ship's replicators could build, he was looking for something specific, and there didn't seem to be much of a choice, in fact 3, they were possibly the largest times that the replicators could manage. Since returning to duty, Nishi had made himself busy, trying to burry himself in work, it helped keep him from thinking about that had happened to him, although, the nightmares continued. The alternate Crew members were still in the brig, and would be until they arrived at Geneva, there Starfleet would take custody of them and figure out what to do with them. He had heard a couple of theories; some were saying that they should be sent back to their reality, while others were talking about locking them up, Nishi was leaning toward the "send them back" side, the idea of having a twisted version of himself around didn't sit very well. He had been to the brig once, to make sure that they were being treated properly, it was a thing he didn't want to do again, seeing hatred in the eyes of his friends faces, seeing himself and not liking who he was seeing. Since then, Nishi had had the brig sealed off, duty security personnel were allowed near them without an clearance from the captain, or himself. Shore leave on Betazed, Nishi wasn't a counsellor, but he felt that the crew needed it, he knew that he needed it. Counsellor Winters had suggested that he visit a Betazoid healer, that maybe it would help with his nightmares, Nishi had agreed that it might, but something had come up, something that he felt he had to do. 4 days ago a young man had attempted to kill himself, he was a 14 year old Bajoran boy named Klin, Nishi hadn't seen him but had looked into his file; his parents were science staff, and his father had been killed in the Romulan invasion of the Nimitz. Nishi examined the three vessels on the screen, trying to decide which one would be most suitable, finally he settled on the larger of the three, although it would take a little assembling. "Nakamura to Lt. Zzt, if you have a moment, I have a small project for you, can you meet me in cargo bay 5, in 15 minutes?" [Reply; Zzt] Nishi sat back in his chair for a moment, he had invited Eloise to join him on this little expedition, but she had said she would rather enjoy a less vigorous vacation, so she and Ryuichi would find a comfortable beachside resort of some kind. With a small smile he instructed the computer to replicate the items he had selected, then got to his feet and walked from his office. "Nakamura to all senior staff, unless you've already made shore leave plans, I'd like to see you in cargo bay 5, in an hour" He said into his comm.. badge as he exited security, not wanting to give away too much of what he had planned. [Reply: any] (USS Nimitz - Corridors- Tac/SC - Lt. Cmdr. Nakamura - 10:18) Nishi found the right door, and sounded the door chime. a few moments latter the door slide open and a middle aged Bajoran woman greeted him, there was a smile on her lips, at the secret that she and Nishi shared, but she managed to suppress it enough to play along. "Chief Nakamura, can I help you?" she asked. "Hello, Mrs M'same, I'd like to speak with you son, if I can?" "Umm, sure" she replied, before calling out; "Klin, Mr Nakamura is here to see you" Klin emerged from another part of the quarters, he was small for his age, sandy blond hair and gave the impression that he was shy, he looked frightened at having to speak to the security chief. "Don't worry Klin, I just want to talk with you>" Nishi reassured the boy, then taking a step back, beckoned him into the corridor "Come for a walk with me." Klin, glanced at his mother, who gave him a reassuring smile, then stepped out side "Um, alright. Um, Sir" he said, without making eyes contact. Nishi walked with the boy for a while, it was clear that he was nervous, and didn't know what to say. Nishi ushered him into a turbo lift and instructed it to take them to deck 13. "Tell me something Klin, have you ever considered joining starfleet?" asked Nishi, as the lift doors slid shut. "Um, no sir. I'm not not sure what I want to do, sir, but um, I know that I don't want to join starfleet, sir" he said, still avoiding making eye contact. "One "Sir" per sentence, is enough" smiled Nishi. "um, yes Sir" The turbo lift doors slid open, and they stepped out, Nishi pointed to the left, and they walked down the corridor in silence. "So it doesn't interest you, exploring, maybe having a command of your own, some day?" he asked as they approached the doors to cargo bay 5. "No, sir, not really." "That's a pity" said Nishi as the doors to Cargo bay 5 opened for them, revealing the parts Nishi had requested, they looked bigger than he had expected, "Because once Lt. Zzt, and the two of us put this thing together, you're going to be the first officer of this boat" [Reply, Zzt, any who want to sail the seas of Betazed] [Posted; A] Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Security Offices - TAC/SC - Lt. Cmdr. Nakamura - 10:07) Nishi was sitting at his desk, inspecting the catalogue of large items that the ship's replicators could build, he was looking for something specific, and there didn't seem to be much of a choice, in fact 3, they were possibly the largest times that the replicators could manage. Since returning to duty, Nishi had made himself busy, trying to burry himself in work, it helped keep him from thinking about that had happened to him, although, the nightmares continued. The alternate Crew members were still in the brig, and would be until they arrived at Geneva, there Starfleet would take custody of them and figure out what to do with them. He had heard a couple of theories; some were saying that they should be sent back to their reality, while others were talking about locking them up, Nishi was leaning toward the "send them back" side, the idea of having a twisted version of himself around didn't sit very well. He had been to the brig once, to make sure that they were being treated properly, it was a thing he didn't want to do again, seeing hatred in the eyes of his friends faces, seeing himself and not liking who he was seeing. Since then, Nishi had had the brig sealed off, duty security personnel were allowed near them without an clearance from the captain, or himself. Shore leave on Betazed, Nishi wasn't a counsellor, but he felt that the crew needed it, he knew that he needed it. Counsellor Winters had suggested that he visit a Betazoid healer, that maybe it would help with his nightmares, Nishi had agreed that it might, but something had come up, something that he felt he had to do. 4 days ago a young man had attempted to kill himself, he was a 14 year old Bajoran boy named Klin, Nishi hadn't seen him but had looked into his file; his parents were science staff, and his father had been killed in the Romulan invasion of the Nimitz. Nishi examined the three vessels on the screen, trying to decide which one would be most suitable, finally he settled on the larger of the three, although it would take a little assembling. "Nakamura to Lt. Zzt, if you have a moment, I have a small project for you, can you meet me in cargo bay 5, in 15 minutes?" [Reply; Zzt] Nishi sat back in his chair for a moment, he had invited Eloise to join him on this little expedition, but she had said she would rather enjoy a less vigorous vacation, so she and Ryuichi would find a comfortable beachside resort of some kind. With a small smile he instructed the computer to replicate the items he had selected, then got to his feet and walked from his office. "Nakamura to all senior staff, unless you've already made shore leave plans, I'd like to see you in cargo bay 5, in an hour" He said into his comm.. badge as he exited security, not wanting to give away too much of what he had planned. [Reply: any] (USS Nimitz - Corridors- Tac/SC - Lt. Cmdr. Nakamura - 10:18) Nishi found the right door, and sounded the door chime. a few moments latter the door slide open and a middle aged Bajoran woman greeted him, there was a smile on her lips, at the secret that she and Nishi shared, but she managed to suppress it enough to play along. "Chief Nakamura, can I help you?" she asked. "Hello, Mrs M'same, I'd like to speak with you son, if I can?" "Umm, sure" she replied, before calling out; "Klin, Mr Nakamura is here to see you" Klin emerged from another part of the quarters, he was small for his age, sandy blond hair and gave the impression that he was shy, he looked frightened at having to speak to the security chief. "Don't worry Klin, I just want to talk with you>" Nishi reassured the boy, then taking a step back, beckoned him into the corridor "Come for a walk with me." Klin, glanced at his mother, who gave him a reassuring smile, then stepped out side "Um, alright. Um, Sir" he said, without making eyes contact. Nishi walked with the boy for a while, it was clear that he was nervous, and didn't know what to say. Nishi ushered him into a turbo lift and instructed it to take them to deck 13. "Tell me something Klin, have you ever considered joining starfleet?" asked Nishi, as the lift doors slid shut. "Um, no sir. I'm not not sure what I want to do, sir, but um, I know that I don't want to join starfleet, sir" he said, still avoiding making eye contact. "One "Sir" per sentence, is enough" smiled Nishi. "um, yes Sir" The turbo lift doors slid open, and they stepped out, Nishi pointed to the left, and they walked down the corridor in silence. "So it doesn't interest you, exploring, maybe having a command of your own, some day?" he asked as they approached the doors to cargo bay 5. "No, sir, not really." "That's a pity" said Nishi as the doors to Cargo bay 5 opened for them, revealing the parts Nishi had requested, they looked bigger than he had expected, "Because once Lt. Zzt, and the two of us put this thing together, you're going to be the first officer of this boat" (Reply, Zzt, any who want to sail the seas of Betazed) (Posted; A) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz, Cargo Bay 5, CEO, Lt,(sg) Zzt, 10:24) Zzt entered the cargo bay his large tool kit in paw. Nishi's request to meet him here had raised Zzt's curiosity. ~What could possibly be here that he needs me for?~ Zzt looked around nervously, not knowing what to expect, sniffing the air anxiously. It seemed that the only people in the large room was Commander Nakamura and a young male cub who Zzt didn't know. Zzt approached the two, careful not to get too close to the young cub. He didn't want an enraged female to come charging out of nowhere and attack him for getting too close to her young. "You want see Zzt?" Zzt asked, looking at Nishi and the unknown cub. Then his eyes moved to the various bits and pieces of something strewn about the cargo bay. "What all that?" (Reply Nishi, Any) (Posted by Wes) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Cargo Bay 5 - SC - Lt. Cmdr. Nakamura - 10:25) Nishi heard the cargo bay door slide open and turned to see Lt. Zzt loping into the room. Nishi heard Klin gasp in awe as the 10 foot tall engineer crossed the room. "You want see Zzt?" Zzt asked, coming to a stop in front of them. "What all that?" "Lieutenant Zzt, this is Klin" He said introducing the obviously frightened young boy to the enormous engineer. "And all of this, is the pieces of an old fashioned sailing boat, we kind of need an engineer to help us put it together, if you've got the time?" (Reply; Zzt]) We're going to take some time and do some sailing on Betazed, I've invited any of the crew who don't already have plans to join us, you're welcome to come along, if you'd like?" (Reply; Zzt) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Bridge - OPS Ensign Kateb - 1322) "Yes Sir, people are ready to go down right now." Vanyssa nodded. "Then, I'm heading off. Ensign Kateb, there are some hot springs in the mountains of Betazed that you might like to try." Vanyssa said with a wink as she left. Onyx understood the hidden message loud and clear, and she wasn't happy at all. ~They are going in a world full of telepath and there maybe agent of Doenitz there just going to pick there brains out and his the crew aware of this... NOOOOooooo! And she just insist that I go." Onyx got up and walk up to the CO's office. She push the door shime, waited, and walked in when the door open. She walk up to the desk of the captain and said directly. "I don't know why anyone said nothing, but I will, it's dangerous to go down there. It's full of telepath and there could be Doenitz agent there just waiting to pick are brains. I know the crew needs some time out, I know I do but I'm not willing to go down there for that reason Captain!" Onyx felt much better now that she had said her peace. (Reply from Sash, anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz -Ready Room - CO- Captain Sash - 1325) Sash was sitting behind a pile of reports. He had beenout of touch for such a long time, it was hard to believe everything he waded thrugh. Most distressing was what seemed to be going on at Starfleet Command. Things could not keep going the way they were. Aragorn and Doenitz seemed to hve drawn a line in the sand that Sash could not understand. Suddenly his reverie was disturbed by the door chime. "Come," he said, and the door opened. In walked, more like stormed Ensign Kateb, the Acamarian Ops officer. "I don't know why anyone said nothing, but I will, it's dangerous to go down there. It's full of telepaths and there could be Doenitz agent there just waiting to pick are brains. I know the crew needs some time out, I know I do but I'm not willing to go down there for that reason Captain!" Sash could see that Kateb was pleased with herself, having come in to say what she did. He smiled at her and sat back in his seat. He opened his arms and said, "Please, Ensign, come in and tell me what's on your mind." The ensign looked a little surprised at his reaction. As she came around to the seat Sash leaned forward in his seat agin and the smile faded from his face. "First of all, Ensign, I believe that ADMIRAL Doenitz is still and admiral in Starfleet, and you are still an ensign. As such, you will speak in a more respectful manner of his rank, no matter what your opinion of the man is. He has earned his place. Do you read me?" (reply Kateb) "Now let's get down to the meat of your objection. You seem to feel that there are some kind of spies- telepathic spies- here on Betazed, just waiting for us to make an unscheduled pit stop? Have I assessed your concerns correcctly? So I'm wondering why anyone would want to spy on us? Do we have some hidden knowledge that nobody else does? Because I've got to tell you, I've been pouring over these reports, and I must be the most lost manin the galaxy. They could probe my mind from now to the end of time, and I'm sure that all I know, is already known." He looked at Keteb who maintained her silence. "It seems to me, that you have a slight problem with telepaths- picking your brain. What exactly would they be looking for?" (reply Kateb) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.05.15 (Betazed - Federation Starport - Passenger waiting area - Ensign Simbel Asoru - 1325) Simbel, the first Cairn to ever apply and complete Starfleet Academy training, sat in the passenger waiting area of the starport for what seemed like days. He had recently graduated from Starfleet academy and command school to be assigned to the USS Nimitz. The USS Arcadia that was suppose to deliver him had orders to report to Betazed. He had not known the reason they were diverted, but, he just had to come since it was the only transport that would have taken him even close to the last known position of the USS Nimitz. They had arrived Betazed, which, he had never been able to visit, but, he had teachers while on Cairn that helped him learn to speak Federation standard and learn Federation History. Even while at the academy he had a Betazoid tutor that helped him where he had trouble understanding. Now that he was on Betazed, he really had no zeal to explore the planet in the time he had. He decided that he would just wait and watch the many diverse species that arrived the starport and departed. He also listed to what they said as he wanted more experience in the Federation standard language he was still new at. During this time, some new personnel arrived in Starfleet Uniforms, as he listened to them he found out that they were from the USS Nimitz. This surprised him as he was suppose to meet the ship somewhere else. Simbel was suppose to be assigned to the USS Nimitz, since he was here and the Nimitz was here, he did not see any reason why he should not just go there now. He stood up and walked over to the porter that was looking over the passenger section. "Sir, ... I .. have orders .. USS Nimitz, may I .. go." Simbel was still having a bit of trouble making the right words instead of just sending his thoughts over to the person. Simbel handed the porter the PADD that he was given at the academy by Admiral Jopek so that he could verify what he had told him. "Report to pad 3 and hand this to the dock master there." The Porter, Ensign Johnson said after he had reviewed the PADD that had been handed him. "Thank you" Simbel replied after the porter had handed the PADD back to him and then turned heading to the pad that he had been told to go to. He really did not have much and everything he had he cared with him. He felt that the Gods where favoring him as he would have had to wait the next vessel that could transport him to the USS Nimitz. He had no idea how long that would have been and the porter had no idea also. (Betazed - Federation Starport - Transporter Pad 3 - Ensign Simbel Asoru - 1345) Simbel arrived and immediately headed up to the one that looked like he was the Chief Transporter. He handed his PADD over so that the Chief could read what he was asking. "Sir, I was told ... come here .. Maybe .. Transport to USS Nimitz, .. My orders .. Take me there, can I?" Simbel asked the Chief. "Well Son it do say you be assigned to the Nimitz, yer be welcome and I be transporting ya up. Please stand on yonder pad." Chief Garbaldie said to him. Simbel understood the part of standing on the pad, but, had a hard time reading what was said before that. "Excuse me Sir, what speech you make?" Simbel asked curiously as he stepped on the pad. "I be from Old Ireland lad on Earth, good luck lad." Garbaldie smiled as he set the transporter in motion. (USS Nimitz - Transporter Room 1 - Ensign Simbel Asoru - 1350) As Garabaldie faded away, he was replaced by another behind the controls in the uniform of a Starfleet person. Simbel had not noticed the pips when he fully materialized on the pad of, what he had hoped was, the USS Nimitz. "Permission to come aboard" He asked as it had been trained to him that he was to always ask permission to board a ship. "Permission granted Ensign" Was the reply from the person behind the transporter controls. "Welcome to the USS Nimitz, I am Lt. Costello. May I see your PADD so as to be able to instruct you as to where your Superior will be." "I am Ensign Simbel Asoru, Sir." Simbel replied as he stepped over to Costello and handed his PADD over. "Ensign Asoru, your current supervisor will be Ensign Onyx Kateb. I am not sure if she is on board, but, if you do not find her on the bridge, Captain Sash is." Costello informed him. "Thank you, Lieutenant" Simbel said as he retrieved his PADD and headed out of the transporter room. As he stepped out of the room he noticed a display screen of the ship on the wall across the corridor. Stepping over to it and touching a few spots he found that he was on deck 6 then located the nearest turbolift to him, which he promptly headed for. He entered the turbolift and after the doors had closed, "Bridge please" he said then felt the smooth start of the lift. Only moments later the doors opened and he had never felt the lift stop it had been so smooth. (USS Nimitz - Bridge - Ensign Simbel Asoru - 1400) "Permission to enter the bridge" Simbel asked as she stepped just out of the lift standing at attention. (Reply any on the bridge) "I am Ensign Simbel Asoru, being assigned to the USS Nimitz. I was told to report to Ensign Onyx Kateb or Captain Sash, whichever is available. May I inquire as to the location of either please." Simbel asked still standing at attention. (Reply any on the bridge) (Reply Sash, Onyx, any) (posted by Frank) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Ready Room - OPS Ensign Kateb - 1326) "I don't know why anyone said nothing, but I will, it's dangerous to go down there. It's full of telepath and there could be Doenitz agent there just waiting to pick are brains. I know the crew needs some time out, I know I do but I'm not willing to go down there for that reason Captain!" Onyx felt much better now that she had said her peace. "Please, Ensign, come in and tell me what's on your mind." Onyx looked a little surprised at his reaction. As she came around to the seat Sash leaned forward in his seat agin and the smile faded from his face. "First of all, Ensign, I believe that ADMIRAL Doenitz is still and admiral in Starfleet, and you are still an ensign. As such, you will speak in a more respectful manner of his rank, no matter what your opinion of the manis. He has earned his place. Do you read me?" "I understand Sir!" Onyx didn't show any emotions yet, she wasn't finish with this subject and obviously Sash didn't know what happen. "Now let's get down to the meat of your objection. You seem to feel that there are some kind of spies- telepathic spies- here on Betazed, just waiting for us to make an unscheduled pit stop? Have I assessed your concerns correcctly? So I'm wondering why anyone would want to spy on us? Do we have some hidden knowledge that nobody else does? Because I've got to tell you, I've been pouring over these reports, and I must be the most lost manin the galaxy. They could probe my mind from now to the end of time, and I'm sure that all I know, is already known." He looked at Keteb who maintained her silence. "It seems to me, that you have a slight problem with telepaths- picking your brain. What exactly would they be looking for?" Onyx voice shake for 2 reasons, one she didn't like to be talk so, she had very good reason, and second what she was about to tell him was going to be painful. "I have just realised that you didn't read the right report yet, the one which Captain Rivers kept and the file has well. Has for telepathic spies, they need a vacation too and to have pass 6 months on a klingon warship, I would take the opportunity in a second seeing that a federation ship, even more the Nimitz arrived on Betazed." Onyx got up and took a few step beside the replicator and open it up a safe was there. "Captain Sash, you are the only one who could open this safe, there you will find 2 padds. One is the reports of the mission done with Admiral Aragorn and the crew of the Nimitz with a statement from the Gulorian guardian, the other the statement that was done by Admiral LoDona and Admiral Aragorn against Admiral Doenitz. When the mission was done and for are protection, Admiral Aragorn ordered Captain Rivers a complete memory wipe out of the Nimitz of this incident for are safety. I'm just a by standart, my klingon adopted father, Klingon High Councillor G?Rhor, was murder by orders, and it came from a federation individual that he couldn't name. That is as far as I could go to learn about what happen to him and this came from my step brother." Onyx could feel that tears were coming but she didn't want to face the Captain feeling or looking like this. Her hand was shaking was she wipe her eyes before they fell. (Reply from Sash, anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Bridge - OPS Ensign Kateb - 1326) Somehow Onyx felt that maybe she went to strongly but it was too late to turn back. "I usually follow a simple rule. Aware of a danger, careful and alive warrior. I just thought that you should know what really happen. I didn't make a decision to go or not to go down on Betazed yet." "That is usually a good philosophy to live by Ensign," Sash said, "but you have to temper awareness with common sense, otherwise we border on the paranoid. I can understand your feelings, but to denny yourself an opportunity for relaxation on the possibility that there might be a spy, trying to find out some unknown information, to me that's riding that line. However, I'm glad you haven't made any final decisons. Go with some ship mates and have some fun. Everyone needs to relax, except the Captain." He winked at kateb and smiled. He was only half joking. There would be no R and R for himself. Onyx was going to leave but just before the door would close she turn her head to look at him and decided to leave the office. She returned to her station and she knew that in an hour or so her R and R time would starts. She would study her option has she would see the progression of the crew going down. Half an hour later, has she look at the picture of the hot water springs someone walked in, from the looks of him, it was a Cairn. He presented himself to the captain, but she did hear her name mentioned. She wanted to laugh has she overheard the conversation, but she refrain from doing so, it would be really impolite and who ever at one time mumbled words. She return her sight to her screen. After a moment, she heard the Captain asking for her and she turn around. "Ensign Simbel Asoru right... Welcome on board... How are you?" (Reply from Asoru) "Glade, I was just watching a few places on where I could go and it seem like the hot springs are great and quiet... Do you want to come? After a long trip and also the excitment you must be tired." (Reply from Asoru) "You have plenty of time, I'm off duty in only 2 hrs, it will give you time to get settled do you want me to escort you to your quarters. They are not far from mine and I have a few things to get ready there." (Reply from Asoru) "Let's go then!" Onyx cut a glimpse of the captain who gave her a wink again and chuckled. (Reply from Sash, Asoru, anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Ready Room - CO- Captain Sash- 1330) "I have just realised that you didn't read the right report yet, the one which Captain Rivers kept and the file has well. As for telepathic spies, they need a vacation too and to have passed 6 months on a klingon warship, I would take the opportunity in a second seeing that a federation ship, even more the Nimitz arrived on Betazed." Onyx got up and took a few step beside the replicator and open it up a safe was there. "Captain Sash, you are the only one who could open this safe, there you will find 2 padds. One is the reports of the mission done with Admiral Aragorn and the crew of the Nimitz with a statement from the Gulorian guardian, the other the statement that was done by Admiral LoDona and Admiral Aragorn against Admiral Doenitz. When the mission was done and for are protection, Admiral Aragorn ordered Captain Rivers a complete memory wipe out of the Nimitz of this incident for are safety. I'm just a bystandard, my klingon adopted father, Klingon High Councillor G'Rhor, was murdered by orders, and it came from a federation individual that he couldn't name. That is as far as I could go to learn about what happen to him and this came from my step brother." Sash leaned back and took a deep breath. He could see the tears begin to roll down the ensign's cheek. He was surprised that she knew the location of a hidden safe, but let that one go. If there was one thing that Kateb was right about, it was that he did not know what had gone on with Susan Rivers and the Nimitz, beforehand. That was what he was trying to find out. He got up and went over to the safe. Putting his hand on the locking mechanism, it opened to his DNA impression. Inside were several PADDS. He pulled the PADDs out and took them back to his desk. "I'm sorry to hear about your adopted father. I only hope he died as a warrior. As far as our shore leave, I can see why you would not get much R and R here, and as such I will not order you to leave the ship. However, during our stay here, I will expect you to take some down time, and perhaps seek some counsel." "I already had some counsel. That's why I perform on my own some investigation and had that info. What I need more is to know the truth, know who is responsible and even more so, know why he had to be killed." Onyx calm down taking a deep breath in. "And now, it looks as if I have some more reading to do, and see what has happened with this ship B.S.-before Sash. Is there anything else you think I should Ensign?" Somehow Onyx felt that maybe she went to strongly but it was too late to turn back. "I usually follow a simple rule. Aware of a danger, careful and alive warrior. I just thought that you should know what really happen. I didn't took a decision to go or not to go down on Betazed yet." (reply Onyx) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Bridge - CONN Simbel Asoru - 1330) "Ensign Simbel Asoru right... Welcome on board... How are you?" "As I am .. not .. in sickbay .. I am .. good" Simbel replied not understanding why she would ask something that was obvious. "Thank you ... may I ask .. what are you doing." "Glad, I was just watching a few places on where I could go and it seem like the hot springs are great and quiet... Do you want to come? After a long trip and also the excitment you must be tired." "I have not .. commodations .. not tired .. long rest ..not time?" Simbel responded as best he could. One day he hoped he would be able to speak federation standard as easy as this species was. "You have plenty of time, I'm off duty in only 2 hrs, it will give you time to get settled do you want me to escort you to your quarters. They are not far from mine and I have a few things to get ready there." "Please .. not .. know ship yet, but.. can find .. if busy." Replied Simbel slowly "Let's go then!" Onyx cut a glimpse of the captain who gave her a wink again and chuckled. (reply from Sash, Onyx, any) (posted by Frank) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Ready Room - CO- Captain Sash- 1330) "I have just realised that you didn't read the right report yet, the one which Captain Rivers kept and the file has well. As for telepathic spies, they need a vacation too and to have passed 6 months on a klingon warship, I would take the opportunity in a second seeing that a federation ship, even more the Nimitz arrived on Betazed." Onyx got up and took a few step beside the replicator and open it up a safe was there. "Captain Sash, you are the only one who could open this safe, there you will find 2 padds. One is the reports of the mission done with Admiral Aragorn and the crew of the Nimitz with a statement from the Gulorian guardian, the other the statement that was done by Admiral LoDona and Admiral Aragorn against Admiral Doenitz. When the mission was done and for are protection, Admiral Aragorn ordered Captain Rivers a complete memory wipe out of the Nimitz of this incident for are safety. I'm just a bystandard, my klingon adopted father, Klingon High Councillor G'Rhor, was murdered by orders, and it came from a federation individual that he couldn't name. That is as far as I could go to learn about what happen to him and this came from my step brother." Sash leaned back and took a deep breath. He could see the tears begin to roll down the ensign's cheek. He was surprised that she knew the location of a hidden safe, but let that one go. If there was one thing that Kateb was right about, it was that he did not know what had gone on with Susan Rivers and the Nimitz, beforehand. That was what he was trying to find out. He got up and went over to the safe. Putting his hand on the locking mechanism, it opened to his DNA impression. Inside were several PADDS. He pulled the PADDs out and took them back to his desk. "I'm sorry to hear about your adopted father. I only hope he died as a warrior. As far as our shore leave, I can see why you would not get much R and R here, and as such I will not order you to leave the ship. However, during our stay here, I will expect you to take some down time, and perhaps seek some counsel." "I already had some counsel. That's why I perform on my own some investigation and had that info. What I need more is to know the truth, know who is responsible and even more so, know why he had to be killed." Onyx calm down taking a deep breath in. "And now, it looks as if I have some more reading to do, and see what has happened with this ship B.S.-before Sash. Is there anything else you think I should know Ensign?" Somehow Onyx felt that maybe she went to strongly but it was too late to turn back. "I usually follow a simple rule. Aware of a danger, careful and alive warrior. I just thought that you should know what really happen. I didn't make a decision to go or not to go down on Betazed yet." "That is usually a good philosophy to live by Ensign," Sash said, "but you have to temper awareness with common sense, otherwise we border on the paranoid. I can understand your feelings, but to denny yourself an opportunity for relaxation on the possibility that there might be a spy, trying to find out some unknown information, to me that's riding that line. However, I'm glad you haven't made any final decisons. Go wth some ship mates and have some fun. Everyone needs to relax, except the Captain." He winked at kateb and smiled. He was only half joking. Thee would be no R and R for himself. (reply Kateb, if you want) (posted by Al Muir and Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Kestra Troi's Quarters - ACMO Lt. Kestra Troi & FO Commander Vanyssa Winters- 1340) "I need some moral support, would you do something with me?" Vanyssa asked. "I know you probably have plans to see your mother and kids, but please, just for half an hour. " Kestra had not really planned on going down to the planet that she was born on. She was just going to work to get things caught up. She was just not in the mood to have her kids and especially her mother ask a lot of questions. But, she was still trying to get back on Vanyssa's good side once again, so, she had to go whether she wanted to or not. "Sure, I guess I could spare a little while." Kestra replied trying to bring up a happy smile. "Great, would you meet me at my Grandmother's house in an hour?" She asked. "Sure just tell me where to go." Kestra finished. Vanyssa nodded and gave her directions, then went off to her quarters, to collect her daughters and Katie Troi...then went down to the planet. (Betazed - Vanyssa's Grandmothers - ACMO Lt. Kestra Troi & FO Commander Vanyssa Winters - 1435) It had been good to be back on the planet that she was raised on, but, she had not really wanted to come. She only came to accomplish a favor for Vanyssa and she owed her a lot for what she had put her through. Also, it may help with what Vanyssa had been through during her stay in the alternate universe. Kestra had beamed down to the local starport and then rode in a hover craft most of the way. As they got close, she decided that she wanted to walk the rest of the way. She wanted to take in the sights, sounds, and smell of her home world once more. She strode up the path that Vanyssa had told her about and when she was getting close she saw Vanyssa and Katie standing outside of the house. Vanyssa stood outside of her grandmother's house almost an hour later, and turned to see Kestra coming down the path. "Vanyssa, Katie" Kestra said as she got close to them. "Hello, Kestra." Vanyssa spoke, hitting the chime on the door. Her grandmother's man servant opened it and bowed low to those assembled outside. Jennah was ecstatic at the chance to see her beloved Grandmere again, as Vanyssa said to the man servant that they were expected. The group was shown into the parlor, and Vanyssa bowed to her Grandmother. "Grandmother, may I re-introduce Katharynne Troi and Kestra Troi of the Fifth House?" Vanyssa spoke very formally. Her grandmother acknowledged the introduction, and motioned for them to sit. Kestra gave her the traditional greetings that Betazoids give to each other. She also gave her a gift that she had picked up on one of her stops during the years she had been in starfleet. "So what brings you here to see me, Vanyssa? I can hope that you have come to your senses and have decided to leave Starfleet?" Vanyssa shook her head and said, "Of course not, Grandmother. I'm as stubborn as my father is." Kestra hoped that Vanyssa had not brought her there to try and curb some of her grandmother's temper as she had her own problems with her own mother. Vanyssa considered how much to tell her Grandmother, then erred on the side of caution. "The Nimitz is going to be going on an exploratory mission to the beta quadrant, and with David dead..." And with that Vanyssa's voice cracked. She took a deep breath and continued. "It would honor me if you keep Kat here for me, and raise her as befits a daughter of the House, Grandmother." Kestra's telepathic abilities had not recovered fully from the incident with the Rogue or she would have been able to read what Vanyssa had been about to say. As it was, it came as a surprise to her also, but, she agreed with her. Where they were going and what was happening, Katie did not need to be there. She was also going to do the same with her children. Vanyssa's grandmother looked surprised. "You would leave your daughter here? What of the other one?" She asked, pointedly not looking at Jennah. "Well." And Vanyssa took a deep breath. "Jennah and I had a long talk, and she decided she wants to stay with me, on board the Nimitz. She likes the life that she has built there." Vanyssa finished. "Therefore, Katharynne has also decided to remain aboard the Nimitz, Grandmother." Vanyssa spoke, looking her grandmother in the eye. Grandmother then laughed, and shook her head. "You are a good girl, Vanyssa of House Moriani. And you have good friends. It would be my priveledge to raise young Kat as befits a daughter of this ancient House." Vanyssa nodded and rose, handing over her daughter to her grandmother, then she turned and ran away, outside the house. She looked up as footsteps approached and attempted to dry her tears. "Vanyssa, you did the right thing." Kestra said as she came up behind her. "That is why I have not went to see mine as I don't think I would be able to leave once I see them again." Vanyssa looked up at kestra, and tried to smile. "I take it Katie is inside with Jennah so that she can say goodbye to her sister?" Kestra nodded. "It is selfish of me to keep Jennah on board, and my Grandmother agrees. But I can't give them both up, and in some ways I can't bear to have little Kat around... she looks too much like David and I miss him." She whispered very softly. "Being in a command position means that you have to give up what you love most." Kestra answered her and then she was reminded about her incident. "When I made captain, just after I had twins, my husband got orders to be first officer of another ship. It was very hard but we knew that would happen. I was going to a quadrant that would make it very hard for us to see each other at all and he was taking one of my kids with him. I did not want him to but it would have made it easier on me being the captain, so I had to let him go with one of my children. We have to make the hard decisions or not be in command." Vanyssa sniffled. "You are leaving your kids here and all you are doing is going to the Boudicca." She whispered. "Why can't you take yours with you? Am I being selfish, Kestra? I need Jennah. She's been with me through everything, and I can't leave her behind." "I might be "only" going to the Boudicca, but, she is more a fighting vessel than what the Nimitz is. The Boudicca's mission is to fight and the Nimitz is not. So, don't stand there and tell me I am only going to the Boudicca. The Nimitz and the Boudicca are both going into the fire as we change locations." Kestra was just a bit hot at what Vanyssa said, "My kids not only had to endure their dad dieing but their granddad also and now I am forced to leave them behind to try and keep them safe. Yes you are being selfish, Vanyssa. Think of them for once not yourself." Kestra hoped that what she said would bring Vanyssa out of her hurting. Vanyssa looked at Kestra in horror. "You are telling me I should leave Jennah here against her will, for her safe keeping?" "I left mine against their will as it would be safer for them and they would be in good hands. They would get better schooling while they are here and that is important to me. The main thing is that they are safe here." Kestra then softened and continued, "You have to do what you think is best for them with all things being considered. You are a good mother, you make the decision even if they don't like it." Vanyssa nodded, thinking of all the bad things that had happened on the Nimitz over the last couple of years. She choked on the tears that sprung to her eyes of her precocious, precious Jennah huddling in the closet scared that the Romulans would find her, huddling from Vanyssa's alter... She hugged her hands around her arms. "You are right." Vanyssa spoke quietly. "I don't have to like it, but you are right." She turned away, tears on her face, and asked Kestra "How do I tell her this? Jennah I mean. Without her hating me." "Explain to her that it is the best for her and that you will come back for them when you can. Reinforce the fact that you love her and that is why you have to do something that you and her don't like. Plus she is at the age that school is important and she needs a good foundation of family your grandmother can give her. Tell her she could also go and see my kids if she wants." Kestra was trying to hold herself together for Vanyssa as it was tearing her apart talking about this and not going to see her own. Vanyssa knew the pain that she was inflicting on Kestra by this conversation, and was somewhat ashamed that part of her seemed to like it. "Then why aren't you going to see your own?" She asked. "Don't you think they will feel betrayed if they find out that you are here?" "They will get over it. I don?t say that the best thing is the easiest thing to do. I had the strength to do it once," Kestra smiled a weak smile, "but to do it again, I might not." Vanyssa nodded. She saw Jennah and Katie come out. She looked into Katie's eyes and sent a wordless burst of emotion over what she was about to do. Katie would remain aboard the Nimitz because there were other children there. Vanyssa knelt beside Jennah and looked into her daughter's face. "I know how hard it must be for you to leave Kat." Vanyssa began. "Not so hard, Mummy, cuz I'll be with you." Jennah spoke and hugged her Mum, then got a sense of what was going on. "That's what I wanted to tell you. It would be better for you to remain here, with Kat and Grandma, than to come back to the Nimitz with me." And then the promised tears did come and so did a temper tantrum. "I won't!" Jennah cried, projecting at the top of her mental voice. ::AND YOU CAN'T MAKE ME STAY!:: She finished. Kestra walked a bit away as she was reliving what her own children did when Jennah started her tirade at the news Vanyssa gave her. It was the best thing for her but it is hard to understand at the age she was at. She would later understand and the grandmother would be there to help her understand. Kestra could not stop the tears that ran down her face as she knew how Vanyssa's own heart was breaking having to do it. ::Jennah, such anger.:: Katie admonished. Jennah looked up at her beloved Auntie Katie and sniffled. ::I don't wanna go. Mummy said I didn't have to. I lost Daddy and now I'm gonna lose you and Mummy tooo. I don't wanna stay with Grandma.:: Jennah clung to Katie's legs. Katie looked up at Kestra and Vanyssa. ::Just go. I'll take care of it. It'll be easier without you here, Vanyssa.:: Katie finished, smoothing down Jennah's brown curls and whispering to her, and also controlling her telepathic ability, preventing her from projecting and further spreading this disturbance. Vanyssa kissed Jennah on the top of her head and turned to leave, walking away without a backward glance. Kestra wrapped her arms around Vanyssa to help her to continue walking away knowing well how hard it was to not turn and go back. Kestra also tried to send soothing thoughts to Vanyssa but was not sure they even got out to her. Once they were out of earshot and viewing range, Vanyssa leaned against a stone fence and fell to the ground, crying. "I think that was the hardest thing I've ever done, Kestra." Vanyssa spoke looking up at her. "Thank you for coming with me. I needed someone to tell me what I should do." "I am glad I could help," Kestra then thought of the times she was the acting Captain when they went against the gulorain base station that the cardassians had control of. "Vanyssa, this is not the hardest thing that you will ever do. Well if you are lucky it will be, but, being in command I am afraid it wont be especially in light of what is going on." Kestra was hoping that Vanyssa would not ask her to elaborate on what she meant. Vanyssa looked up at Kestra and sighed. "I know. Susan told me some of the things she had to do during command training. " Vanyssa stated, somewhat blandly. "I... I have been ordered off the Nimitz for the next 24 hours, by Sash, to do something 'fun'. Somehow I don't think this qualifies, so..." And Vanyssa dried her tears and blew her nose on a hanky. "Would you come do something fun with me?" She asked, hoping that Kestra would say yes. "Vanyssa, command training is one thing, reality is a very different case." Kestra remembered her times and then seeing the dead that she had to let happen to save more lives. "Yes, I would like to do something fun as long as it does not have to do with my kids." Kestra wanted to go to them but it would not be fun as she would have to leave them once more. Vanyssa nodded. "Nishi is going sailing, would you like to come too?" She asked, smiling. Vanyssa held out her hand to Kestra. (reply Kestra) Vanyssa hit her comm badge. "Commander Winters to Lt. Nakamura, where should Lt. Troi and I meet you to go sailing too?" She asked a bit wistfully, still dabbing at the tears which mostly hadn't stopped. (reply Nishi, Kestra, any) (pb melinda and Frank) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Bridge - Ensign Simbel Asoru - 1401) Sash was wandering around the bridge trying todigest some of the information he had just read. It was quite disturbing to thnk that the people he believed to be in command of Starfleet were working at crossed purposes. He moved from station to station just ooking over the displays. He could feel Kateb's eyes on his back, but chose to ignore it. The door to the turbolift opened and, of all things, a Cairn walked out. Sash didn't even think there were any Cairn's in Starfleet. "Permission to enter the bridge," he said as he stepped just out of the lift standing at attention. "Permission granted," Sash replied and the Cairn walked over to him. "I am Ensign Simbel Asoru, being assigned to the USS Nimitz. I was told to report to Ensign Onyx Kateb or Captain Sash, whichever is available. May I inquire as to the location of either please." Simbel asked still standing at attention. Sash looked over at Kateb who just stared at Asoru. He fought the urge to laugh, and gave the Cairn a flat affected look. "I am Captain Sash, do you have your orders?" Asoru handed his PADD over to Sash with the utmost efficiency. Sash would have swornthat he had a military background, but didn't see any sign of that in his information. "I was not expecting a new Conn office, but I suppose Captain rivers had made the request. Welcome aboard the Nimitz Mr. Asoru." Sash held out his hand in greeting. (reply Asoru) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz- Transporter Room- Ensign Tannasg- 1600) Tannasg rematerialized on the USS Nimitz, a Sovereign class starhip, the most powerful vessel in Starfleet up to date. For year Romulan secret agents had been trying to get their hands on blueprints of this vessel, or just a little bit of info on the specifications. And now, Tannasg was actually standing on one... He looked around for a moment, noticing the transporter chief was looking at him, probably wondering why Tannasg didn't get of the transporter pad. "This is the first time I've ever been on a Federation starship. So I'm just a bit curious." He said to the chief, who only nodded. Tannasg picked up his bags and walked off the transporter pad. "I've been ordered to report to the FO, Captain Sash... But I'd like to get rid of my bags first. Do you know where I can store them?" The transporter chief thought for a second before replying. "I guess you could dump 'em in the lounge or somewhere." "Thank you," Tannasg replied as he left the transporter room. ~Now I just got to find this lounge. I didn?t really had time to study the deck schematics just yet...~ he thought to himself. He wandered through the corridors for a few minutes, before finding a turbolift. "Lounge," Tannasg said as the lift got into motion. A few minutes later the lift came to a stop. The Romulan walked out, immediately noticing there was a lot more activity on this deck. He walked through the corridors, and finally found the lounge. He walked into the lounge, and headed for the bar. The woman behind it, noticed him. "What can I do for you?" "Is there a place I can store my bags for a while? I just got on board and haven't reported in yet..." Before he could say anything else the woman interrupted him. "So you're the Romulan chief operations we were getting? Sure you can drop your bags of here. I'll look after them for you. You should hurry though, Sash doesn't like waiting." Tannasg raised an eyebrow. "Very well, I'll be back for these in a few hours," he said, "Thank you." He didn't wait for her to reply, but just turned around and left the lounge, back to the turbolift, planning to go to the bridge. Then the Romulan realized he wasn't sure if Sash would be on the bridge. "Computer, locate captain Sash." [CAPTAIN SASH IS ON THE BRIDGE] "Bridge level." He could feel the turbolift accelerating as it was heading up to deck 1. ~Here we go~ Tannasg thought as the lift came to an halt. He took a deep breath and walked onto the bridge. It was an impressive sight, but he didn?t want to be impressed by it. He could check out all the little gadgets later, now he had to report to this Sash fellow... ~If only I knew how he looked...That would make things a little easier...~ Tannasg sighed, looking around, as he tried to remember what he read somewhere about this Sash. ~Angosian, wasn?t it?~ He saw only one Angosian on the bridge. Tannasg walked towards him, not sure how to present himself. "Captain Sash?" (Reply Sash) (Posted by Maik de Bresser) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz- Bridge- CO- Captain Sash- 1605) Sash sat in the command chair looking oput the view screen at Betazed. The PADD he had been reviewing was in his left hand, but he wasn't really looking at it. It was a report on certain command activities that was making hm understand more of his conversation with Kateb. He heard the turbolift open but paid it no heed. "Captain Sash?" The voice snapped him out of his reverie. Sash looked up to see a Romulan in a Starfleet uniform handing him something. Instinctively he took the PADD from the Ensign and stood up. He looked from the Ensign to the PADD and then back again. "Ensign Tannasg?" he asked. (reply Tannasg) "Welcome abord the Nimitz Ensign. You'll have to excuse my distractedness, I've been a little busy. I have just taken over command of the Nimitz." (reply Tannasg) "Well, let's get you settled in. A great deal of the crew is on Betazed for shore leave. But you are our new Conn/Ops officer, so I will introduce you to Ensign Kateb. She is our current Chief of Ops." He turned to see Kateb, still working at her station. "Ensign Kateb, I'd like to introduce some one to you." (reply Kateb) "Ensign Kateb," Sash said, "I'd like you to meet Ensign Tannasg. He will be your new assistant Ops/Conn. Once he is settled I'd like you to show him around and get him settled into the position." (reply Kateb, Tannasg) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Bridge - OPS Ensign Kateb - 1605) "It's a long trip to this area of space. I was just going to leave for my R and R time with another Ensign. Do you want to come with us? I just need to go change and second send a message to invite everyone to the hot spring." Tannasg thought of this for a moment. Even though he did not really enjoy these get togethers, it might be a good opportunity to meet some other crewmembers. "Very well then." "Great... I just have one report to give Captain Sash... a medical report about someone stressed out who should rest and there's 2 invitations where who ever could go because I know one thing, work will still be there in 12 hrs and everyone should rest. At least that's what the nurse said." Onyx gave the report to Captain Sash with a mysterious smile and then left with Tannasg. She wasn't sure it was a medical report about the captain, it could be from anyone of the crew but she hope that he would understand the message which was for his health. (USS Nimitz - Turbolift - 1608) "I barely had time to look at your file... we have been busy. So where are you from? still have family?" (Reply from Tannasg) "I have a few aunts, but my parents are dead, it's been a while now." Then she saw Asoru, waiting outside her door. She turn to Tannasg. "I will do the presentation I guess. Asoru, meet Tannasg... Tannasg, Asoru. Come inside, I will not be long to change. Keep forgetting." Onyx laugh a little. "Tannasg, your quarters are 4 doors to the right from mine... I had sent your stuff there." (reply from Tannasg) "Ok... we will meet each other in Transporter room 4 in 10 minutes." Tannasg left leaving Asoru in her quarters. He felt a bit ackward she smiled. Nice shirt you got there." He was wearing a big floral shirt, in the shade of blue and purple and blue bermuda. Onyx vanished behind the curtain of her bedroom, she quickly changed and put on a summer dress, one of 2 she had, deep green and silky. She walked out of the bedroom with her sandles in her hand and was jumping on one foot to put one on. The strap didn't want to get behind her heel, she waddle until she grab Asoru's shoulder and finaly succeeded, she did the same with the other sandle. They were comfortable and they were the only pair that look good with those 2 dresses she had. "Thank you! I will need furniture here. I will have chairs next week." (Reply from Asoru) "Well, I'm ready, so lets get out of here." (Reply from Tannasg, Asoru, Sash, anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Bridge - OPS Ensign Kateb - 1605) Onyx had return to the bridge an hour or so ago after having a long talk with Ensign Asoru. She said nothing, just returned to her position and kept at her work now someone else was announced. Onyx observed the new arrival. "Captain Sash?" The voice snapped him out of his reverie. Sash looked up to see a Romulan in a Starfleet uniform handing him something. Instinctively he took the PADD from the Ensign and stood up. He looked from the Ensign to the PADD and then back again. "Ensign Tannasg?" he asked. "Yes sir" Tannasg said as he looked at Sash. "Welcome abord the Nimitz Ensign. You'll have to excuse my distractedness, I've been a little busy. I have just taken over command of the Nimitz." Tannasg raised an eyebrow. "Yes sir." he simply said. "Well, let's get you settled in. A great deal of the crew is on Betazed for shore leave. But you are our new Conn/Ops officer, so I will introduce you to Ensign Kateb. She is our current Chief of Ops." He turned to see Kateb, still working at her station. "Ensign Kateb, I'd like to introduce some one to you." "Yes Sir!" "Ensign Kateb," Sash said, "I'd like you to meet Ensign Tannasg. He will be your new assistant Ops/Conn. Once he is settled I'd like you to show him around and get him settled into the position." Tannasg offered the Ensign his hand, as humans do. "Greetings ensign." "Hello... how was your trip?" (Reply from Tannasg) "It's a long trip to this area of space. I was just going to leave for my R and R time with another Ensign. Do you want to come with us? I just need to go change and second send a message to invite everyone to the hot spring." (Reply from Tannasg, anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Bridge - OPS Ensign Tannasg - 1605) Onyx had return to the bridge an hour or so ago after having a long talk with Ensign Asoru. She said nothing, just returned to her position and kept at her work now someone else was announced. Onyx observed the new arrival. "Captain Sash?" The voice snapped him out of his reverie. Sash looked up to see a Romulan in a Starfleet uniform handing him something. Instinctively he took he PADD from the Ensign and stood up. He looked from the Ensign to the PADD and then back again. "Ensign Tannasg?" he asked. "Yes sir" Tannasg said as he looked at Sash, almost studying him. "Welcome abord the Nimitz Ensign. You'll have to excuse my distractedness, I've been a little busy. I have just taken over command of the Nimitz." Tannasg raised an eyebrow. "Yes sir." he simply said. "Well, let's get you settled in. A great deal of the crew is on Betazed for shore leave. But you are ur new Conn/Ops officer, so I will introduce you to Ensign Kateb. She is our current Chief of Ops."> He turned to see Kateb, still working at her station. "Ensign Kateb, I'd like to introduce some one to you." "Yes Sir!" "Ensign Kateb," Sash said, "I'd like you to meet Ensign Tannasg. He will be your new assistant Ops/Conn. Once he is settled I'd like you to show him around and get him settled into the position." Tannasg offered the Ensign his hand, as humans do. "Greetings ensign." "Hello... how was your trip?" "The journey here was ... fine. No difficulties." ~at least none that are important~ he added in his mind. "It's a long trip to this area of space. I was just going to leave for my R and R time with another Ensign. Do you want to come with us? I just need to go change and second send a message to invite everyone to the hot spring." Tannasg thought of this for a moment. Even though he did not really enjoy these get togethers, it might be a good opportunity to meet some other crewmembers. "Very well then." (Posted by Maik de Bresser) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz- Bridge- CO- Captain Sash- 1610) Sash listened in momentarily and then stepped away as Kateb and Tannasg introduced themselves to each other. He was gratified to hear that the young Acamarian had decided to take his advice and take a little rest break on Betazed. He couldn't help himself but like her. She was head strong and a little irreverant, but she was well intentioned and would settle down with age and experience. In a way she reminded him of himself when he was younger and at war with everyone. When they left the bridge he took the opportunity to scan all of the stations again. He realized that all of the stations were being manned by the relief crew. Some of them he had only seen in passing. This was probably a good opportunity to get to know these crew members. He noticed a Trill sitting at the science station. Stepping over to the station he cleared his throat, "Ensign... Orkney, isn't it?" (reply Orkney) Looking over the Ensign's shoulder he could see that he was running a planetary scan. "Finding anything of interest down there Ensign?" (reply Orkney) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Bridge - SO Ensign Richard Orkney, 1611) Richard had plan to go see the green houses down on Betazed and maybe talking to the botanist there. He wanted a few plants for his collection and for the recreational park he had recreated. Even if he was stuck on bridge duty he continued his research there in a few hours, he would go down on Betazed with his canoe, camping gear and enjoy a night sleeping under the stars. He didn't noticed the Captain looking at him and even walking toward him, so it came to a surprise when he heard a voice calling for him. This one cleared his throat, "Ensign... Orkney, isn't it?" "Yes, that's me... what can I do for you?" he ask but kept an eye on what he was looking. Which was a fascinating plant, at night, during a few days in a year that plant became luminescent electric blue, the flower was beautiful. Looking over the Ensign's shoulder he could see that he was running a planetary scan. "Finding anything of interest down there Ensign?" "Actually I just did, this plant would be a great asset for the botanic guarden and my own collection. I have to regarnish the parc, the incident with the doubles and what the engineers did floaded the guarden. I had to destroy a lot of them and have to do sections of it all over again. Tomorrow morning, I'm going down and get all that I need." (Reply from Sash) "I'm an exobiologist, exoarchaoelogy, right now, I'm the botanist which reminds me... do you want a plant in your office or quarters. I have tested a prototype of flower pot, link to the replicator which gives the plant the nutrience it needs... you don't even have to take care of the plant just enjoy it." (Reply from Sash) "You're right, it doesn't give anyone an excuse for not having a plant in their quarters." He started to laugh. "The energy consumption is nearly nothing. The system use on a grand scale does use energy but for a single plant, depending on the species it's nothing." Richard showed the research he had done and the various model of pots. "It can be adapted to any type of existent pots." (Reply from Sash) "After that, I finish at 1800. I will take my camping gear, my canoe and sleep under the stars. Do you want to join me, nothing like nature to forget about problems momentarily." (Reply from Sash, anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.05.15 (USS Nimitz - Bridge - CO -Captain Devan Sash- 1614) "Finding anything of interest down there Ensign?" "Actually I just did," Orkney replied, "this plant would be a great asset for the botanic guarden and my own collection. I have to regarnish the parc, the incident with the doubles and what the engineers did floaded the guarden. I had to destroy a lot of them and have to do sections of it all over again. Tomorrow morning, I'm going down and get all that I need." "Yes," Sahs nodded sadly, "I saw your report. A sad time. Way back when, I wa once a budding agrocuturist." "I'm an exobiologist, exoarchaoelogy, right now, I'm the botanist which reminds me... do you want a plant in your office or quarters. I have tested a prototype of flower pot, link to the replicator which gives the plant the nutrience it needs... you don't even have to take care of the plant just enjoy it." "I'd love a plant," sash replied happily. "That's very thoughtful. Just because someone is busy though, does not mean that there's not enough time to sit back and enjoy the simplicity of a plant. And taking care of it is not that much trouble." "You're right, it doesn't give anyone an excuse for not having a plant in their quarters." He started to laugh. "The energy consumption is nearly nothing. The system use on a grand scale does use energy but for a single plant, depending on the species it's nothing." Richard showed the research he had done and the various model of pots. "It can be adapted to any type of existent pots." Tthat's quite extraordinary Ensign. I will go with your recomendation of something for my office. My one request, no cacti." Sash paused for a moment remembering his garden on the colony. It was the one thing that gave him pleasure after his family had been killed. It helped him stay alive. Maybe he could get a little plot in agro for a personal garden. "What are you're plans for R and R after your finished here?" Sash asked. "After that, I finish at 1800. I will take my camping gear, my canoe and sleep under the stars. Do you want to join me, nothing like nature to forget about problems momentarily." The tall Angosian stood up and stretched, a big smile spread across his face. he would love to take the science officer up on his request, but there was still so much to do. "I appreciate your offer, but I believe I have too much work to do." Then he stopped and thought a little bit and smiled again. "Contact me when you're ready to go. I may have changed my mind by then." (reply Orkney) "I look forward to seeing what you've selected for my office," Sash said as he stepped away. (reply Orkney) (posted by Al Muir)