Ensign Radek - Sent back to my room

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((Security Department Conference Room, Deck 7, U.S.S. Octavia E. Butler))

 

 

Radek was starting to not like this Officer. Either she was doing her job too well or just was just cold regardless. Radek by nature was reserved but even his defenses were starting to go up at her questions.

 

Radek: Every prisoner was involved in these studies.

 

Walker: Can you describe the nature of these tests? What did they entail? Were they invasive?

 

Radek: (leaning forward on the table and clasping his hands together) Invasive? No. As far as I could tell, they were detailed analysis scans of each prisoner. For me they seemed to focus more neurological scans as they did with the Vulcan. Others appeared to be full body scans, like they were trying to learn our anatomy. I did not see anything that would lead me to believe they deliberately were hurting any of the prisoners.

 

Walker: Then what do you suppose they wanted from these scans?

 

Radek thought about the question for a moment and then replied.

 

Radek: From what I could tell, the Zet are power hungry. Motivated my standings and who is better than the next. Studies like this to me would ensure a better knowledge of their prisoner’s worth to buyers. (beat) But that is just my observation sir, I honestly don’t know.

 

Walker: I see. ::she replied, jotting down the information on her PADD.::

 

Radek leaned back and looked Walked squarely in the eyes. He had been open and honest with her. He was not hiding anything from her and yet she still pushed as if he had been hiding something. Did she not understand he was being honest? Or did she not care? Was there something more going on that this young Ensign did not understand for foresee?

 

Radek: Commander, you seem to be asking questions as if I am hiding something from you. I am not. Suspicion is well and good, I get it but too much can lead to paranoia and it feels like you are trying to find something that is not here.

 

Walker sat the PADD down on the table, her eyes not moving off Radek and he felt as if he was about to get a scolded. The air in the room seemed to thicken up and Walker’s glare seemed to burn right into him. Maybe she did not understand the easier-going nature of the Rekarian people or maybe she didn’t care. It was not in his nature to be deceitful and he continued to feel as if she thought he was being just that.

 

Walker: I am being thorough. It is my job to be so. :: beat :: I’m curious- did you expect that you could turn up in this ship’s shuttle at and be handed a new assignment without any oversight? :: beat :: You were imprisoned and forced into servitude by a highly dangerous and unpredictable species that we do not a lot about- for over a year. Right now, Ensign Radek, regardless of what I think- you probably know more about the Zet and how they operate than anybody else on this vessel.

 

Radek: (shifting uncomfortably in his chair) Sorry Commander, I meant no disrespect.

 

Radek sat in an uncomfortable silence for a few moments as Walker seemed to stare through him as if she willed some sort of truth to the surface. He honestly did not know where the mistrust came from or if this was just her nature. Maybe her suspicious nature was what made her good at her job and that he could accept, even if it did make him uneasy.

 

Walker: I think we are done here. :: she looked past Radek to the doors behind him. :: Lieutenant Dynevor, to me please.

 

One of the officers that had escorted Radek to the briefing room stepped in and Radek glanced over to the officer and then back to Walker. oO Oh this is not good. Is she mad at me? What did I do wrong? Oo

 

Walker: Take Ensign Radek back to his assigned quarters. :: she then looked back at her quarry. :: I will be in contact if I have any more questions. Good day Ensign.

 

Radek: Am I cleared for duty then?

 

Walker said nothing more and looked down at her PADD, making it clear that the conversation was over. Radek was unsure what was next but he decided that keeping his mouth closed and just leaving was probably for the best. At least for the moment.

 

Standing, he nodded to the Commander and then followed the Lieutenant out of the officer. His entire trip back to his quarters was met with silence and only his own thoughts. Maybe the Commander was right, maybe he thought he was just going to get to pick up where he left off and joy the crew or maybe even get to go back home to see his family. It appeared though that Starfleet Intelligence had more to say about his future and he was simply headed back to his quarters instead.

 

[End of Scene for Ensign Radek]

 

Ensign Radek

Security Officer

USS Caboto

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