Lt Alex Storm - I'm Glad Today Isn't a Good Day to Die

[Karen Morris]

(( Cockpit of the USS Acheron - Ebers System, Balancar Sector, Alpha Quadrant ))

 

Each in their own way bade Hinkley goodbye.  Alex’s head bobbed once with each items she ticked off of her mental to-do list.  When she reached the last item, she nodded one with finality…

 

Storm:  Unfortunately, we still have the conundrum of who sent the worm to the station.

 

Vailani: Response

 

Cole: And that’s just the tip of the iceberg of questions this whole experience has created.

 

K’Wara: If the upgraded sensors of the tactical upgrades intercepted Mr. Hinkly’s message mid-programming, that may explain a great deal.

 

Cole: Is that a possibility? Also he did say Earth right? That’s kinda … weird isn’t it?

 

Vailani: Response

 

Storm: Yes, but I get the feeling that it’s not OUR Earth.  Jovenan could probably explain it better, but infinite realities or somethign like that.

 

K’Wara: Nat, take us back around to Luxasi. Think the rift should be left alone for a little bit, give it time to settle down. ::to Vailani:: Lieutenant, patch us through to Researcher Zurah.

 

Cole: Setting course, Lieutenant.

 

Vailani: Response

 

Storm: I’m glad to know that today wasn’t a good day to die.

 

Zurah: =/\= It’s good to hear your voice, Lieutenant. Our scans are showing the rift back within normal parameters. =/\=

 

K’Wara: =/\= And it should hopefully stay that way, Zurah. ::beat:: Don’t suppose you’ve got the kettle on? We’ve got a shuttle that could really use some R&R before our trek back to the Artemis. =/\=

 

Zurah: =/\= Of course. ::smile:: I do believe it’s time we meet face-to-face. Luxasi out. =/\=

 

K’Wara: Damn fine job, all of you. If Luxasi’s got a bar, I’m buying.

 

Cole: After this experience, I think we might need it.

Storm:  We’ve been rather traumatized.  You sure you have enough credits, Lieutenant?

 

Vailani: Responses

 

Cole: At this point, my brain feels like it’s on its third cup of coffee trying to process this alternate universe, the station’s defenses deciding to play ‘surprise laser tag,’ and a rift that couldn’t decide if it wanted to inhale us or implode. They're going to think I made half of this up when I file the report on this.

Storm:  Wait…what?  I have to file a report?

 

Vailani: Responses

 

End Scene for Lt Alex Storm

Lt Alex Storm

Tactical Officer

USS Artemis

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