92.0410 - One Tellarian Lizard...Or Two

[Zhukarak Hrisvalar]

.:Ready Room:.

Zhukarak had been given the final report that he had been waiting for. It signified that the resupplying of the Jefferson was finally completed. She had passed all of her systems checks with flying colors, and even received a few minor computer upgrades.

Something else that was of great news to Zhuk was the addition of new crew members. He had already run into 3LT Leo Potter, for whom he unfortunately didn't have much time for, as he had been on his way to Admiral Lin for their orders of the new mission. He seemed like a sharp individual. Zhukarak would have to get with MSG Jason Carrera after a while to see what he thought of his new CO. Zhuk was remembering the days when he and Jason served on the Nevada together. He was glad that he was able to follow along to Zhuk's first command. He trusted Jason's intellect as a marine above all else.

A new CTSO was coming aboard as well, a Josh Reo. His files indicated that he was very well versed in ship-to-ship combat. Zhuk hoped that they wouldn't have to find that out too soon. As head security officer he was also going to be in charge of ships security, but he would have to integrate the marines as well. Zhuk remembered the run ins he had with Rex Bonar, on-board the Nevada. It had finally come to the point for Cpt Jira to step in. Overall, respect had been earned on both sides, and they ultimately had worked well together. Zhuk would soon see how it was going to be here, on the Jefferson.

A new Counselor was joining them as well. Zhuk was real curious about this individual for he was another Andorian. The name had been familiar, but not from Andor, rather from the circles here at Section 47. It did seem quite unusual, even to Zhuk, for an Andorian to be a counselor. He, admittedly, knew that Andorians by nature could be quite volatile.

The last piece of news that was of much excitement was his new First Officer. It was his former counselor from the Nevada, Grace Mitchell. Zhuk wondered how she was doing with her sometimes unexpected visions. Nonetheless, she was going to be a great asset as his Number One! As the Nevada was still currently on mission, they were going to have to rendezvous with her in order to pick up Grace.

It was time for Zhuk to conduct his briefing. Tapping his comm badge, he alerted all senior staff members to meet in the Observation Lounge in one hour.


.:Observation Lounge:.

Everyone had finally filed into the Observation Lounge. Zhuk took in all of the new faces as everyone was busy making their 'Hello's' and such. After they had all taken a seat and appeared to be done with general conversation, Zhuk went ahead and began with his briefing.

"I trust everyone that was along for the last mission was able to relax and enjoy themselves while the Jefferson was being resupplied. As you can see, we have been joined by some new crew members. Let's welcome aboard Cmndr1C Sam K'Vada, Counselor, 3Lt Leo Potter, Senior Marine Officer, and LtJG Josh Reo, who will be our Chief Tactical/Security Officer." Once again a round of welcomes went around the table.

"Also, we will be rendezvousing with the Nevada to pick up our new First Officer, Cmndr1C Grace Mitchell. Those of you who were here when I transferred over know that I served with her during my tenure on the Nevada. I have nothing but confidence that she will be a fine First Officer for the Jefferson, and I'm asking each and everyone here to give her all of your support."

The new officers, of course didn't know Grace and had no preconceptions as to her abilities. It was the others that Zhuk was addressing, and hoping that they would welcome Grace as they had welcomed him.

"Commander Johnson, as soon as we are done here, set in a course for Tammeron. That is where the Nevada is in orbit."

"Yes sir!"

"One more thing, before I get to our mission...LtCmndr Reynolds, as of today you have been reinstated as Full Commander and have been given all rights and privileges as such. You have earned it based on your performance during our last mission." Everyone had put their hands together in congratulations.

Zhuk knew that there was one person in the room that was probably wondering if by chance the same would happen to her. He didn't want to keep her wondering any longer. "Acting Ensign Eviston, you are no longer on a probationary period I am not withholding your promotion any more. In fact, I have been given permission to promote you passed the rank of Ensign to the rank of LtJG. Your performance during the last mission warranted it." Again, everyone gave a round of applause. Everyone was happy for the two promotees.

"Now, as to our current mission...we are to locate and return with what is called a Tellarian Lizard. It is a new species that Starfleet has become interested in. The Orions have been selling these lizards with non UFP members for quite some time now, and it seems to becoming more and more prolific. As you all know, UFP has to give it's seal of approval to any new animal species before it can be imported and sold among UFP planets." Everyone nodded their heads in agreement.

"We are to locate Tellarus, an uncharted planet and presumably the home of this creature. In order to do that, we will be making another rendezvous with an Orion trade vessel for information. Then we are to find one or two of these lizards on this planet, untouched by anyone, therefor ensuring its genetic makeup is unaltered, and bring it back to S47. Scientists will take over from there, doing their various testing and all that they do to make sure this lizard will pose no threats to us, us being the United federation Of Planets."

Looks of interest and curiosity went from face to face. There were always new things to be discovered and to help in such a venture was gratifying to Zhuk. There was no telling of the knowledge that would be gained from this lizard. Its blood could have medicinal qualities for various species, or help in curing any of the various incurable diseases that were still around.

"Everyone, dismissed. Let's get this ship out of port."

[ajohnson]

All the officers were gathered in the observation lounge, minus, of course, their first officer whom they would be picking up next.

There were a lot of new faces and Captain Hrisvalar introduced them all. Alex welcomed them with the others and then realised with a jolt that all of the senior staff who had been on board when he had first arrived on Jefferson had gone. Alex had never really thought of himself as the Jefferson veteran but, with the departure of Commander Matthew, Alex had been here longer than anyone else in the room.

After all the business had been delt with, the crew took their stations.

Alex began the departure procedure that had, by now, become second nature.

He opened a channel to Assailant, "Starbase Ops, this is USS Jefferson requesting clearance to depart."

"This is ops, you're cleared for departure Jefferson, good luck."

"Acknowledged." Returned Alex as he activated the engines and took them out of the space doors.

Once they were out, he laid in the course as ordered.

"Course laid in for Tammeron, Captain." He reported.

"Warp 6, engage." Ordered Hrisvalar from the centre chair.

Johnson did as ordered, and soon, the ship was speeding to rendez-vous with her first officer.

[Deleted]

--Before the briefing--
Sam had just arrived and was unpacking his belongings. His wife Lt. Julliet de Boer was buzzy decorating the room.
"Honey, you'd better hurry. The staff meeting is in 5 minutes. You're nor the CO anymore so you should be on time." Julliet said
"Yes I'm almost done." Sam replied
**mmm a counselor position again. That was a long time ago** Sam thought. ** And yet I'm liking it already.
"Love I go to go. See you tonight." Sam yelled.
"Bey" Julliet replied.

--After the briefing--
The briefing was short and yet good. A new kind of animal. I like it.
"I've read somethings about this species." Sam said to Lt. Eviston "I'd like to do research on them. How about you?"

<Tag: Eviston>

"Good. You could do the medical side and I'll map the habits of the animal. If we get the Chance that is?" Sam replied "If you need help with that you can always ask. I'm quite an expert on xenomedicine. My wife is even better."

<Tag: Eviston>

"Well I need to inspect my office. So I see you later." Sam said and the 2 officers left.

[Matthew Reynolds]

Scene: Observation Lounge, Deck 1, USS JEFFERSON

Matt had looked forward to the briefing for a couple of days now. He had enjoyed his time on Assailant, but he was itching to get back out there. Matt already knew that the Jefferson had still not been assigned a science officer, so for the time being he would be pulling double duty again, which Matt liked of course.

As he sat down watching everyone he noticed that the room was filled with new people. He had already met Lt. Potter, but there were two new faces with him. A Commander 1st Class and what Matt could only guess as a recent graduate from the academy. Matt was pleased to know that the Commander was a counselor. He had promised Caleb he would see one, but somehow he never got to it.

~I will have to set up an appointment with him soon, before Caleb finds out~ Matt told himself as Zhuk began talking.

Matt picked up on a few things like the names of the new crew members and the name of the Jefferson's new first office, Grace Mitchell. Matt had read up on her when Zhuk first came to the Jefferson, but Matt would hold out judgment.

What happened next took Matt by surprise, he had never thought it would happen. When Zhuk had finished, Matt almost had to pinch himself to make sure it wasn't a dream. Matt of course was very happy when Zhuk also announced that Billi's probation time was over and she had been promoted to Lt. Junior Grade.

Matt spent the rest of the briefing paying as close attention as possible, hoping that he wouldn't miss anything.

After the briefing had ended, Matt took his place at the science console and started to work. He knew the Jefferson had been checked and some minor upgrades had been done, but he felt better when he did this and knew for a fact that the ship was good to go.

"Captain we are in the clear and ready to go," Matt reported and soon the Jefferson engaged warp.

[Deleted]

"Computer begin recording to the USS Jefferson," Ezdreiana said as she sat down in her new office. She was still not accustomed to the new job, but she would work none the less.

Lt. Colonel Zhukarak Hrisvalar, Captain of the USS Jefferson

Colonel Hrisvalar as you know Ambassador of Tedak will be staying on Starbase Assailant this time around. His expertise are needed here. That being said I'm ordering Ambassador Rin Damis to the Jefferson to continue her training. I know that she is still new at this, but first hand experience is a must in our line of work. I have met with Admiral Lin and he has informed me that you will be meeting up with some Orions and might even come across a new civilization on Tellarus. That being said I think that Ambassador Rin could be very useful in your mission. This of course is your decision alone to make, I await your reply on Assailant.

Office of the Chief Deputy of the Diplomatic Corp

Ambassador Ezdreiana

"Computer send message," Ezdreiana ordered and went back to work on some of her other duties.

[Zhukarak Hrisvalar]

The Jefferson had been underway for almost fourteen hours at Warp 6. Zhuk had retired into his Ready Room where he was re-reading the message that had been sent a few hours before their departure from the Diplomatic Corps. It had been a request for Ambassador Damis to accompany the Jefferson once more. Zhukarak replied in the affirmative as he agreed...she might be needed if they encountered a new civilization.

Tapping on a few buttons, Zhuk archived the message. Now he needed to speak with his former Captain. Zhukarak had just sent out a request to communicate with Harrias. He sat there with the Starfleet insignia hovering on the screen until it disappeared when the visage of a face appeared.

"Zhuk, how are you? It's good to see you."

"Commodore, I am well, thank you!"

"Relax, it's just the two of us. I understand you're on your way for your next mission...some new animal species as I understand it?"

"Yes, indeed. Starfleet wants to ensure it is safe to be integrated among the UFP planets. They seem to have become quite popular with non-alligned worlds, and before they are smuggled in...well, you know the rest. Harrias, you know that's not why I'm calling on you. I'm sure you have seen the transfer orders of Grace, as I'm also sure that you gave your blessings before it could even happen...we're on our way to your location to pick her up."

"You're right, I did give my blessings...reluctantly however. But I know she'll make a good First Officer, especially being at your side. I don't think I would have given her up so easily if she was to go elsewhere. I wasn't sure when she would actually transfer, with our mission and all, so I haven't told her yet. Let's wait until you arrive. How much longer is that?"

"We left SBA almost 14 hours ago and are currently cruising at Warp 6. At current speed we'll be there in 11 days, 12 hours and thirty minutes."

"Well, I don't know how much longer I can keep things pleasant here on this end. I want you here in five days."

"Understood. We'll go to Warp 8, and Harrias...it's good to see you. Signing off!"

Harrias signed off as well and Zhuk went directly to the bridge to not waste any more time.

[leopotter]

Leo stepped out of the of the Lounge after the briefing. He stood there for a moment and looked at his padd. He still didn't know where everything was. He wanted to see the marines he would be commanding. He clicked his padd a few times and found what he was looking for.

He went to the turbolift and ran into a Marine Master Sergeant already in the turbolift. He saluted when he saw that he was a marine officer. He saluted back.

" You must be 3rd Lt Leo Potter aren't you?" he asked." I'm M.S Jason Carrera, the Senior Marine NCO."

"Yes, I'm your new commanding officer. I was heading down to the Marine traing area to get 'Aqauinted' with the marines on board. Its on deck 5 right?"

"No, Deck 8. Computer, Deck 8."

"Complying." the computers pleasent voice replyed.

" The marines are currently all there. I suspected that you would want to meet them." he smiled.

" Thank you." The turbolift stopped and opened its doors. They walked and to the end of the hallway and turned into the Marine training area. Leo looked around admirerably. The room was bigger than the cargo bay. It had enough room for the Marines for target practice, hand to had combat and a small track that went around the ring in the middle.The Marines were currently doing all of these things when Jason shouted.

"Attention! Marine Officer on deck!" All the Marines dropped what they were doing and formed ranks on the track.He nodded at there Proficency.

" At ease Marines. I'm 3rd Lt. Leo Potter, your new commanding officer. This will be my first assingment, so I probably won't be as good as Master Sargent Carrera here. But in a few days, I'll be in full swing. I want this detachment to be the best there is." He smiled." Thats all,dissmised." The Marines Saluted him and Leo Saluted back.

"Sargent Carrera, will you come with me please."

"Yes sir." Leo went down to his office. They walked in and sat down."So sargent, is there anybody in this detachment that could be potentell trouble makers?"

"Well there are a cuouple that could be trouble, but they havn't acted up yet. I'll keep you informed of them if you want sir?"

"Yes, thank you. That will be fine. Thats all Sargent. Your Dissmissed." Jason stood up and saluted him.Leo saluted back and started to look throught the Marine manifest.

[ajohnson]

The colonel appeared on the bridge again and instructed Alex to increase to Warp 8.

"Commodore Jira getting impatient?" said Alex as he complied.

"That's one way of putting it." said Hrisvalar.

Soon the bridge fell into the chatter between the senior officers that sometimes occurs when you don't have anything better to do. Noting all the new officers, an idea occurred to Alex.

"You know what we should do?" He said to his fellow senior officers.

"What?" Asked Matt.

"We should organise some weekly poker games, it'd help us to get to know all the new faces." Said Alex. He knew that this was a practice taken up by many senior officers in the fleet.

<Tag Any>

"You know our new first officer, don't you Captain? Does she play poker?" Johnson asked Hrisvalar.

<Tag Zhuk>

[Matthew Reynolds]

Scene: Bridge, Deck 1, USS JEFFERSON

The tingle of a ship going to warp never got old. It was an incredabile feeling that always seemed that it was your very first time. Matt checked the bridge and knew that the Jefferson of old was no longer here. Loskene had left, so had William, T'Val, and now James. The crew that he had loved had left the Jefferson for better and newer things. Matt knew that he would come to love this crew as well. Alex was still here, he loved Billi but as a friend, and then there was Rin and Caleb who he would do anything for.

Yes this was a new phase of the USS Jefferson, but Matt knew that it would perpel it into Federation history.

"Commander Reynolds now that you have attained your Commander rank, I'm happy to say that you have the bridge," Colonel Hrisvalar said standing up from his center seat and walked into his ready room.

"Thank you Colonel," Matt said as he took the seat. It wasn't more than five minutes when the Captain came back onto the bridge and ordered them to increase there speed.

Matt got up from the chair and headed back to his station, where to be honest he liked to be. After a few minutes of silence, Alex brought up a great idea.

"You know what we should do?" He said to his fellow senior officers.

"What?" Asked Matt.

"We should organise some weekly poker games, it'd help us to get to know all the new faces." Said Alex.

"POKER what is that?" Matt said lying through his teeth, he of course knew what poker was. His parents had monthly poker tournaments on the Hood. He also knew that it would be very hard for them to know he was lying, he had developed a great poker face.

"Plus I thought we would have to bet something and the only thing that we can bet I suppose are duty shifts and holodeck time," Matt said still acting like he knew nothing at all.

<Tag all>

[billi]

Billi had finished shore leave on the Jefferson with Malthen`rin in her quarters. Once Tedak left she really had no reason to stay on the Starbase. Malthen`rin, Rin for short was adjusting to life on board the ship and meeting new people quite well, already fast friends with Matt and Rin.

The small fire lizard kept out of the way lurking in the shadows listening to the gossip of the ship, usually telling Billi later. When the order came for the staff meeting she had to smile, Malthen`rin would have a lot to gossip about after that.

[After the meeting

She was still recovering from the promotion, the words of the Lt. Col. Still ringing in her ears as she left the Observation Lounge.

"Acting Ensign Eviston, you are no longer on a probationary period I am not withholding your promotion any more. In fact, I have been given permission to promote you passed the rank of Ensign to the rank of LtJG. Your performance during the last mission warranted it."

Billi found herself walking out of the lounge with Cmdr K'Vada the new counselor, the two chatted about the meeting and the new species.

"I've read some things about this species." Sam said "I'd like to do research on them. How about you?"[/I][/color]

“I’m sure I will have lots to learn about them.” Billi replied.

"Good. You could do the medical side and I'll map the habits of the animal. If we get the Chance that is?" Sam replied "If you need help with that you can always ask. I'm quite an expert on xenomedicine. My wife is even better."

“Of course.“ Billi nodded as the two parted ways.

[Deleted]

"We should organize some weekly poker games, it'd help us to get to know all the new faces." Said Alex.

--Bridge--
"POKER what is that?" Matt said lying through his teeth, he of course knew what poker was. His parents had monthly poker tournaments on the Hood. He also knew that it would be very hard for them to know he was lying, he had developed a great poker face.

"Plus I thought we would have to bet something and the only thing that we can bet I suppose are duty shifts and holodeck time," Matt said still acting like he knew nothing at all.

Sam could sens that Cmdr. Reynolds was lying, but that would only make it more interesting.
"It some times comes in handy when you're half betazoid." Sam said just loud enough for Cmdr. Reynolds to hear.
The Cmdr. looked a bit odd.
"I'll join you when you'll be playing poker." Sam said with a grin on his face "I also have an other thing we could do with each other. It's called golf great game."
<TAG: all>

"Well I need to get acquainted with my offices. If you are going to play poker call me. I'll be there." Sam said and left.

--Counselor Office--
Sam entered and looked around.
"My god, what a hideous place. I have to replicate some curtains, flowers an paintings." Sam said.
"Computer" Sam said to the computer "Replicate 14 meters of light blue curtains, a replica of van Gogh's sunflowers and Monet's painting number Sam 112 and replicate some flowers."
"Please specify the curtains and the flowers." The computer bleeped.
Sam looked at the interface and chose curtain number 12 and one bouquet of Dutch tulips (his favorite) and one bouquet of roses.
"Computer music. Open file Sam 17." Sam ordered and the room was filled with the sounds of Prokofiev's Romeo and Julliet.

--1 hour later--
"So that's much better" Sam said to himself.
==^== Cmdr. Reynolds to Cmdr. K'Vada==^==
==^==K'Vada here.==^==
==^==Cmdr. We're going to play poker in my quarters tonight at 2000 hours. Would you like to join us?==^==
==^==I'd love to. Sorry for the cut of remark, but my first patient is waiting. K'Vada out.==^==
The chime went.
"Enter" Sam replied and a crewman walked in.
"I'm Cmdr. K'Vada the new counselor." Sam said
"I'm glad you could see me on your first day. I'm CPO Souhami." The crewman replied.
"Well why not. It's my job and what better way to get acquainted with your work by beginning ASAP. So what can I do for you." Sam asked.

[joshreo]

After the Briefing Josh went to his station on the bridge. When the Ship went to Warp, he was glad to finally be assigned a good ship with a good CO. He was doing a diagnostic on the Weapon systems when the Colonel came out of his ready room and gave the order to increase speed.

I wonder why he wants to get there faster. I know I do, but that is because I want to do something that will be remembered for years to come. He thought to himself.

"You know what we should do?" He said to his fellow senior officers.

"What?" Asked Matt.

"We should organize some weekly poker games, it'd help us to get to know all the new faces." Said Alex.

"POKER what is that?" Matt said.

"Plus I thought we would have to bet something and the only thing that we can bet I suppose are duty shifts and holodeck time," Matt said.

"That sounds like fun, sirs. I would very much like to learn. I never really played before. My parents try to teach me when I was young, but I never got any good at it," Josh said.

[Zhukarak Hrisvalar]

After giving the command to increase speed, Zhukarak had taken his seat in the command chair. The bridge officers indulged themselves with some light-hearted conversation. The subject of poker came up.

"You know our new first officer, don't you Captain? Does she play poker?" Johnson asked Hrisvalar.

Zhuk thought for a few minutes. Yes, he did know Grace, but he didn't know if she indulged in this human game called poker.

"To be honest, I have never seen her partake of this game. I, myself have only tried it a few times."

Alex gave a nod along with a huge grin, as if he had just seen an easy mark for this game. If Zhuk remembered this game correctly, it wasn't just about having the right cards, but it was about lieing your way through when you didn't have the right cards. He wondered how that would fare playing with telepaths and empaths.

[cptjeff]

Jeff had walked abourd cradling his new kitten, and dropped her off in his quarters before attending the brifing.

romulans again... Jeff thought, and went to his sation when it was over. there realy wasn't much to do so far, and perhaps that was jsut as good. The systems read out normal, and well... there wasn't even much to think about today.

well, perhaps the new officers. most of them look prety experinced to me, but who knows?

He glanced over at the console, wehre a data solid was resting. How'ed that get there? It was the holodeck program Max Smith, the Ceif engineer on the Oceanus: the ship they had rescued a few missions back, had given him. He still hadn't tried it out.
"perhaps now's the time..." he mumbled, and headed to the turbolift.

[Matthew Reynolds]

Scene: Bridge, Deck 1, USS JEFFEERSON

Matt knew that Alex would not be able to tell that hew as lying. In fact the only person that could tell that he was lying would be a telepath.

"It some times comes in handy when you're half Betazoid." Sam said just loud enough for Cmdr. Reynolds to hear.

Matt turned around and faced the new counselor. Why hadn't he thought of him. His Andorian features overpowered those of his Betazoid nature which caused Matt to totally forget. He would have to work extra hard to keep unwanted telepaths out of his head. To be honest there was only one telepath that he would want in his head.

~Why Commander I don't know what you mean?~ Matt said connecting to the man. Matt was not born with heightened telepathic abilities, but with some few mental enhancers and a lot of practice he was able to maintain a minimal telepathic connection to any person.

"I'll join you when you'll be playing poker." Sam said with a grin on his face "I also have an other thing we could do with each other. It's called golf, great game."

~Golf, isn't golf the most boring Earth game ever devised, Matt thought to himself. What is so fun of swinging a, what do you call them, club to drive a ball?~

The thoughts of games and pleasantries stayed in his mind for a couple of minutes, but soon enough Matt got back to work. Which in itself was not much.

Matt was contemplating going to his office where he could finish some of the work, but decided not too. It would be a couple of hours until his shift was over.

<Alex/Zhuk want to talk?>

[billi]

Matt was now really, really bored, it might have been a good idea to go to his office and work. He was about to do so when his sensors told him that there was a ship coming closer to the Jefferson.

“Col. Hrisvalar, the Federation shuttle Artemis is hailing, they request permission to dock,” Matt reported trying to stay as professional as possible,” its Ambassador Damis sir”

“Ah yes Ambassador Ezdreiana contacted me that Miss Damis would be joining us,” Col Hrisvalar said looking at Matt awkwardly. “Tell her to dock, and you can go welcome her on board Commander.”

“Thank you sir,” Matt said smiling broadly and almost immediately ran in the turbolift. Matt wasn’t sure, but he thought he had heard a few officers laughing.

Rin had just missed the Jefferson when it left space dock after finding out she was going to be assigned to the ship for yet another mission. The ride on the shuttle too long. She was anxious to be back on board with her friends.

As the shuttle received permission to dock and she disembarked she looked around wondering if she was going to be met and by whom.

Matt ran as fast as he could, wanting to be there when she Rin once again came back on board. He was sad when he discovered that Rin was not onboard when the Jefferson had left dock, but now he was as happy as ever.

When he entered the dock bay, he saw her there looking around. Matt ran towards where Rin was and stopped inches away from her.

“Hi,” Matt said breathing a bit heavily.

Rin laughed sensing his thoughts immediately. “You’ll have to stop that you know. If you can’t handle being away from me like that.” she said out loud, her thoughts reaching him clearly at the same time ~~ Maybe we should ask the Colonel if I can be stationed here permanently?~~

She glanced around the shuttle bay and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. “I should go pay my respects to the Colonel, shouldn’t I?”

~~I wouldn’t mind that~~ Matt replied still catching his breath. Matt blushed red when Rin gave him a quick kiss, he wasn’t use to it while they were on duty.

“You can go pay respect to the Colonel later,” Matt said as he helped her with her bags,” I’m suppose to take you to your office and quarters.” Matt found this amusing since it would be the exact same rooms that she had three days ago.

Rin smiled “If that’s what you have been told to do, then that’s fine with me.” she said slipping her duffle over her shoulder. It didn’t matter what they did, even on duty as long as they were able to spend time together.

“I was surprised to find myself heading back here. But it was a welcome surprise.”

“Why were you surprised?” Matt asked,” I think Ambassador Ezdreiana decision was the right one.” Maybe it was that Matt didn’t think he could live without her for a very long time, but Matt was 100% positive that Rin was ready to work as a full Ambassador. ~~Plus, I love having you here~~

Rin flushed at his thoughts. ~~I love being here with you too~~ she said as he led her from the shuttle bay and through the corridors, which she knew so well. Almost able to find her way in her sleep.

“I hope I’ll get to be on the bridge some this mission.” she said, pausing for a short time before continuing. “What’s the mission about anyway?”

“Well right now we are heading towards the USS Nevada,” Matt responded,” James left and so we’re going to pick up our new first officer. After that we are heading towards Tellarus, an uncharted planet, where were supposed to find some kind of reptiles. We are suppose to get in contact with the Orions, which is where you come in. Plus there might be a new civilization on Tellarus and having an Ambassador would help out.”

“That sounds interesting. I can’t wait to read the briefing on it.” she said as they continued their trek, finally stopping before the door to her quarters.

“Hopefully we won’t fight anyone, or find any traitors this time around,” Matt said stopping at her door. ~~Maybe we can have more time for us, too~~

Rin opened the door and waited for him to enter before she did. “Just put the bags down anywhere, I will unpack later.” She smiled seeing that the few other things she’d brought with her had been transported already. ~~I hope we get time too Matt. It’s good to be here.~~

Matt placed the bags on the desk and walked up behind Rin and put his arms around her waist. ~~So do I, but if we do find ourselves busy, we can always talk this way~~ Matt said as he held Rin.

Rin leaned lightly against Matt, allowing him to hold her weight briefly. ~~We’re never apart Matt. No matter how many light years are between us.~~ Talking telepathically with him was almost more natural than talking verbally.


~~I know, but I love feeling you in my arms, that will never change ~~Matt said as he tightened around Rin. He agreed with her in that talking this way was now as natural as verbally talking, but Matt’s abilities were not yet advance enough to deepened there telepathic bond. Right now Matt would not worry about that, he was content where they were right now.

~~Rin I don’t want this to end, but if we don’t report back to the Colonel I think I’m going to get demoted again~~ Matt said as he lightly kissed Rin’s neck and shoulder.

Rin smiled as she pulled away, and turned towards him. “You better get back to work, those pips look too nice on you to see them disappear again. I have to unpack anyway.” she motioned towards her bags. “I’ll be up as soon as I’ve unpacked. I promise.”

“Ah, but your so much prettier than them,” Matt said smiling at Rin,” but I do have to get back to work, but if your not there in at least two hours I’m going to call you.”

Rin laughed as he walked towards the door. “Yes Sir.” she gave him a mock salute before giggling.

"Ambassador it has been a pleasure talking with you," Matt said snapping to attention and returning the salute," If you require anything just let me know." Matt then left her quarters, but he could clearly hear Rin laughing in her quarters.

(Joint Post between Rin and Matt)

[cptjeff]

.:Holodeck One:.

An ocean port materialized around Jeff when he put in the solid. the smell of the air was salted but soft somehow, and right nearby was a shipyard. The not on the program said that the program was a continuation program of the high seas and tall ships, but it didn't suggest this.

"sir, could you take a look at these drawings? they're of the schooner proper Kingstar." a man in a sailor's suit asked.

Jeff looked at the drawings, and pulled out a pencil. "decent, but add another yoke support here and double the weight of the cross supports back here. i also want to redesign the mast settings, but if you could start on the basic frame."

"right, we're getting the keel into position now."

"very good. I would like brass plating on the bottom, but that might take time to make."

"indeed it will. expensive too, and you could retrofit it on later if you want to afford more ten one set of sails and food."

Jeff had forgotten about that point.
"alright, we'll save on that for a while. but I would like a copper sheath in the meantime."

"sir, If you don't mind me saying, a copper sheath will do you the same amount of good for a better price. it'll rust a little, sure, but most stays underwater."

"Alright, we'll stick with teh copper. and let me draw the new mast supports." jeff drew them out and handed them back to the dockyard designer.
"computer, accelerate build, slow to normal speed for any problems."

The computer sped for a second, then the designer came back.

"what kinda wood? forgot to ask that."

"live oak. pine masts and yew spars."

"Are you sure pine masts can support that kinda weight?"

"yes. but they'd not hold oak, but yew should do the trick"

"pine crow's nests too then?"

"No, those should match the hull. live oak."

"alright."
the computer sped up again, and the rest of the build went off without a hitch. the program slowed down again and a slightly older version of the man approached him.

"time to pick a name sir."

"I've had one in mind. The Grey Dawn."

"Good name. Sounds like it came out of a peom."

"it did."

"where? I don't remeber that one."

"Obscure. you wouldn't know it."

"If you say so. We'll paint it on there and fit her out for launching. The masts are here, and they need her ready."

[Zhukarak Hrisvalar]

"Captain! I have the Nevada on long-range sensors now." Matt Reynolds had reported as he was asked when they were in range. Zhukarak was still not used to being called 'Captain', as it was customary for the Commanding Officer of a vessel, regardless of rank. A quick smile ran across his face before he replied back.

"Acknowledged, Commander Reynolds. Send them a message that Commander K'Vada and myself will beam over when we are in range. Commander Johnson, bring us to within 1000 meters, matching their orbit."

Zhukarak noticed the questioning look on Sam, his new counselor, wondering why he was offered to board the Nevada along with him. "Counselor, I thought that you might want to meet a fellow counselor right away, and possibly some old friends of yours. I understand that you have quite a history in S47."

Sam appreciated the gesture, and together they waited until the Jefferson was in a parallel orbit with the Nevada.

[gracemitchell]

On the Nevada:

Grace was in her quarters, finishing up her packing when Theel'zhiin appeared from 'between', but Grace had know he was coming from his tickling her mind. Grace reached on up to lift Theel'zhiin off her shoulder in order to give him a welcoming hug. Theel'zhiin cooed at her caresses and settled calmly into her arms. "Yes, it's great to see you as well. Are you going to stay here with me while I finish?"

Theel'zhiin responded in his usual manner with a resounding yes. He perched himself on Grace's shoulder again, while she continued the last of her packing. Finally everything was ready to go, it was time to go to the bridge.

Grace had said a very tearful goodbye to Lani, they both hoped to connect at SBA at a future time, same with Cyle and a number of other crew, with promises of keeping in touch via letters. There was just the remaining bridge personnel left for Grace to say goodbye to. Grace started to feel really sad about leaving. Theel'zhiin was picking up her sadness and begun to have sad feelings too, but Grace assured him it is okay for her to be sad to leave but happy to start a new adventure.

Grace stepped on the bridge, Harrias and Steve both saw Theel'zhiin on her shoulder. Harrias said with a smile "I see we have a visitor. That must mean that the Jefferson isn't very far away."

"Yes, the Jefferson is very close. I think I have everything ready. You never realize how much stuff you have until you have to pack it." Grace said with a sigh.

[Deleted]

Sam felt happy to go to the USS Nevada. His office was now decorated and there was non of the crew members who were scheduled for an appointment so going away from the Jefferson sounded good.

"Counselor, I thought that you might want to meet a fellow counselor right away, and possibly some old friends of yours. I understand that you have quite a history in S47."

"Yes I've served in this section for almost 4 years. I'm not sure I know her. I've been on many missions so we didn't had much time at starbases." Sam replied "I'm looking forward to getting acquainted with her."
Sam his combadge beeped and Sam was quietly talking to it.
"Oh yeah I almost forgot. My wife and I want you all to come to dinner with us. This should be a good chance to get to know each other." Sam said.

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"Cmdr. K'Vada it is time to go to the Nevada." Hrisvalar announced
"Coming." Sam replied.

[Zhukarak Hrisvalar]

Zhukarak knew that Theel'zhiin had taken the opportunity to go on ahead and see Grace. He had grown quite fond of her while aboard the Nevada. He was one happy firelizard, now that he would be rejoined with Grace again.

Sam was more than willing to come along to the Nevada.

"We'll be in transporter range in five minutes, Captain." Alex was slowing down the ship as they were getting closer.

"Good. Inform the Nevada that we are on our way. Counselor, that dinner invitation sounds...well inviting. I'm sure Commander Mitchell would very much enjoy a home cooked meal her first day here. It is time to go to the Nevada." Zhuk led the way to the turbolift, en-route to the transporter room. Within minutes they would be on their sister ship in the fleet, the Nevada.

[billi]

Billi had spent most of the time since the staff meeting making sure that sickbay was stocked and ready for anything to come. She chuckled as she listened to Malthen`rin chatter away about the meeting and the things that the small fire lizard had picked up. Life would never be dull with her around.

Billi was glad to be back to work, she’d had fun on shoreleave but work was what mattered to her and usually unless Tedak was around she spent most of it studying up on something medical.

Now she had the small fire lizard to worry about which enhanced her life somewhat, but it also meant she had to now have a routine for almost everything.

Malthen`rin flitted between Billi and the young medic which stood at her side, helping to unpack some of the crates which had been stacked in the medlab for easy access.

“If she bothers you just tell her to go away.” Billi commented as Lisa looked up at Rin as she settled on the shelf above them.

“She’s not bothering me ma’am. I’ve just never seen one before is all.” Lisa said smiling at Billi. The two continued to chat while they worked, making the time seem to fly. Shortly Billi found herself heading back to the bridge, leaving Lisa in charge of sickbay.

[Matthew Reynolds]

Scene: Bridge, Deck1, USS JEFFERSON

Matt had of course heard of the Nevada, it was almost impossible not to. The fact that they were lost in another galaxy not withstanding, her crew was known throughout the sector. Her captain Commodore Harrias Jira was well known by all who came through the academy. His personal file was a required read and of course Matt read it.

The Jefferson sensor's where now picking up the Nevada on long range sensors. Matt reported this to the Captain and shortly thereafter contacted the Nevada's operation officer telling them that Colonel Hrisvalar and Commander K'Vada would be transporting over there shortly.

"Oh yeah I almost forgot. My wife and I want you all to come to dinner with us. This should be a good chance to get to know each other." Sam said.

Matt was not really listening until he could feel him staring at him. It must of been obvious that Matt's mind was elsewhere.

"Can I bring a date?" Matt asked smiling, but the Captain cut him off telling the Commander that it was time for them to get to the Nevada.

<Tag Sam>

Once the two senior officer's left the bridge, Matt took the first officer chair and just tapped his fingers. Matt wanted Rin to be there on the bridge there with him and he thought of the perfect reason. The Captain had informed them that they would be looking for some Orion traders after picking up Commander Michelle. Matt surveyed the room and saw an auxiliary station that Rin could use for her work.

~~Hey Rin, would you want to work on the bridge this mission? I have a station ready for you, if you want.~~ Matt asked Rin silently.

<Tag Rin>

While Matt waited for Rin's answer he didn't see any problem with a little talking while on duty.

"Hey Alex have you heard from your grandfather lately, I heard that he was telling some incredible stories on Assailant while we were there," Matt said smiling.

<Tag Alex>

[ajohnson]

"Oh yeah I almost forgot. My wife and I want you all to come to dinner with us. This should be a good chance to get to know each other." Sam said.

"Wow, poker, free dinners, I think I'm gonna like this crew." said Alex, jokingly.

Once Colonel Hrisvalar and Commander K'Vada had left the bridge, Alex took the command chair and Matt took the first officer's.

Matt called Rin up to the bridge and then said, "Hey Alex, have you heard from your grandfather lately? I heard that he was telling some incredible stories on Assailant while we were there."

"I haven't heard from him since we left. It's amazing how many people know him, there was quite a group there when I left, and he did tell some amazing stories. His ship was in the front line at the Battle of Cheron, can you believe that? And he was telling us all about James Kirk. Can you believe that? My grandfather knew James Kirk!" Said Alex.

<Matt>

[Matthew Reynolds]

Scene: Bridge, Deck 1, USS JEFFERSON

"I haven't heard from him since we left. It's amazing how many people know him, there was quite a group there when I left, and he did tell some amazing stories. His ship was in the front line at the Battle of Cheron, can you believe that? And he was telling us all about James Kirk. Can you believe that? My grandfather knew James Kirk!" Said Alex.

"I can believe that, he has served the Federation for over two hundred years," Matt said thinking about the past." Hey do you think that your grandfather knew my great, great, great, grandmother. Her name was Lt. Ana Hess-Reynolds, she served on the NX-01 Enterprise?"

<Tag Alex >

Matt was very proud of his families tradition of serving the Federation. It had all started with her and had continued ever since. Very few people in the Reynolds blood line didn't serve in Starfleet, but those few still made there marks on history.

Alex was about to respond when they recieved word from the Nevada. The Colonel and Commanders would be a little while. They would visit with there former crewmates a bit longer.

"Alex how old are you?" Matt asked wondering," your grandfather must be ancient compared to us, but I have a feeling your older than you appear."

<Tag Alex and Rin if you choose to join us>