S3:E4 ASSASSIN'S CREED

[Stryker]

[Conference Room 1 - Innominatum]

"Petting Zoo in one corner as far away from food and the bar as possible, no spiders, I'll allow if it keeps you two quiet."  Ruth said rolling her eyes.  "Can we please get back on track.  If no one has anything further to say we'll adjourn Mr. Dradis and Mr. Litt, girls - you may go off to prepare for the party, anyone else that doesn't have anything to do or is off duty can go to help if you wish.  Mr Aune, I think you wanted to check the Mjolnir if you're feeling ok..."

Ruth had noticed that Stryker looked a little fatigued, and hoped that he was fine.

[Conference Room 1 - Innominatum]

Sven nodded, "Ya, I'll be okay." he said as he stood taking Eurus' harness by the handle. His first order of duty was to put together a small team of people and begin the tedious task of combing the station, the ship, and whatever else for devices that shouldn't belong.

As an engineer that was moved to security, this work was right up his alley. He had a engineer's kit and tricorder in one hand as he made his way to the shuttle bay.

There, was Captain Sigurdsdottir's pride and joy. The Mjolnir. A delta flyer class shuttle.

He began his scans on the outside of the ship, paying attention the nacelles and intake manifolds. Once he had cleared those, he moved to the inside. He had decided to start with the cargo section. Most likely if something was planted, it would be there. As he worked he heard a slight whining sound. But what really grabbed his attention was Eurus was beginning to act up. And that wasn't like her. She barked, would nuzzle a section of hull plating then placed her head in the large man's lap.

Sven turned his tricorder to the plate and noticed that it was slightly out of place. Popping it open with a a hyperspanner as ball of fluff greeted him.

"Well now. Not exactly a bomb. But what are you doing here?" he asked it. He noticed that the little space was comfortable for the puppy, with potty pads, a bowl of water, with little bits of floating kibble from the bowl that was knocked over at one point.

He took the puppy over to a console. "Computer, access security footage of main shuttle bay for the last 48 hours, include that of inside cargo hold of the Mjolnir. Play at ten times speed."

he watched the footage zip through until something caught his surprise.

"Hold. Playback time index 4221." his eyes narrowed.

If someone could smuggle a puppy this easily... This constituted a serious breach in security and he was going to have some words and he suspected who exactly the culprit was. Or rather, were. In the plural

"Site to site transport, Transport me, Eurus and this puppy to the brig on Challenger."

A moment later he was in the brig. He tapped his com-badge.

"Katya and Arya Sigurdsdottir. Report to the Brig immediately." 

[Ruth Sigurdsdottir]

[Conference Room 1 - Innominatum]

Sven nodded, "Ya, I'll be okay." he said as he stood taking Eurus' harness by the handle. His first order of duty was to put together a small team of people and begin the tedious task of combing the station, the ship, and whatever else for devices that shouldn't belong.

As an engineer that was moved to security, this work was right up his alley. He had a engineer's kit and tricorder in one hand as he made his way to the shuttle bay.

There, was Captain Sigurdsdottir's pride and joy. The Mjolnir. A delta flyer class shuttle.

He began his scans on the outside of the ship, paying attention the nacelles and intake manifolds. Once he had cleared those, he moved to the inside. He had decided to start with the cargo section. Most likely if something was planted, it would be there. As he worked he heard a slight whining sound. But what really grabbed his attention was Eurus was beginning to act up. And that wasn't like her. She barked, would nuzzle a section of hull plating then placed her head in the large man's lap.

Sven turned his tricorder to the plate and noticed that it was slightly out of place. Popping it open with a a hyperspanner as ball of fluff greeted him.

"Well now. Not exactly a bomb. But what are you doing here?" he asked it. He noticed that the little space was comfortable for the puppy, with potty pads, a bowl of water, with little bits of floating kibble from the bowl that was knocked over at one point.

He took the puppy over to a console. "Computer, access security footage of main shuttle bay for the last 48 hours, include that of inside cargo hold of the Mjolnir. Play at ten times speed."

he watched the footage zip through until something caught his surprise.

"Hold. Playback time index 4221." his eyes narrowed.

If someone could smuggle a puppy this easily... This constituted a serious breach in security and he was going to have some words and he suspected who exactly the culprit was. Or rather, were. In the plural

"Site to site transport, Transport me, Eurus and this puppy to the brig on Challenger."

A moment later he was in the brig. He tapped his com-badge.

"Katya and Arya Sigurdsdottir. Report to the Brig immediately." 

[Holosuite 2 - Party Preparations]

[As Arya|Katya]

"That's Uncle Sven..." Arya said a little nonplussed. "Erm Chief, Mr. Litt you've got the list of what we wanted, you can be inventive just don't go too over the top.  Ruth's liberal but please not the strippers or pole-dancers you were threatening, she'd have a fit!"

Katya mouthed "Do it! Dare ya to do it!" then looked too overly innocent with wide eyes at her sister who just burst out giggling, but then gave Katya a worried look.

"I wonder what he can want...should we change into uniform?" she asked.

"He said 'Immediately' so, best not.  If a Chief of Security says 'Immediately' they meant 'Yesterday'! If he's a friend of Ruth's they've probably cooked up some pre-Academy prank for us knowing her!" Katya advised.  She hit her commbadge.

On our way, Sir.  We can't site to site so will be about 5 mins as we'll have to come the long-legged way via the airlock.  Be with you shortly, Cadet Apprentice Katya Sigurdsdottir out.  turning to her sister she said "You know I'm gonna marry someone called Smith I swear!"

Calling over her shoulder but dragging her sister she set off at a run  "See you later guys, we'll come and inspect your handiwork!" she said with a giggle.

[USS Challenger - Brig]

The twins came in at a run and screeched to a standstill.  Stryker didn't look like the affable guy he had in Minchella's.

Arya cleared her throat and said "Um... ah... I mean, you wanted to see us, immediately, Sir?" she asked stressing the 'immediately' to emphasise that they'd been off duty but come as quickly as they could and not stopped to change.

[Stryker]

[Holosuite 2 - Party Preparations]

[As Arya|Katya]

"That's Uncle Sven..." Arya said a little nonplussed. "Erm Chief, Mr. Litt you've got the list of what we wanted, you can be inventive just don't go too over the top.  Ruth's liberal but please not the strippers or pole-dancers you were threatening, she'd have a fit!"

Katya mouthed "Do it! Dare ya to do it!" then looked too overly innocent with wide eyes at her sister who just burst out giggling, but then gave Katya a worried look.

"I wonder what he can want...should we change into uniform?" she asked.

"He said 'Immediately' so, best not.  If a Chief of Security says 'Immediately' they meant 'Yesterday'! If he's a friend of Ruth's they've probably cooked up some pre-Academy prank for us knowing her!" Katya advised.  She hit her commbadge.

On our way, Sir.  We can't site to site so will be about 5 mins as we'll have to come the long-legged way via the airlock.  Be with you shortly, Cadet Apprentice Katya Sigurdsdottir out.  turning to her sister she said "You know I'm gonna marry someone called Smith I swear!"

Calling over her shoulder but dragging her sister she set off at a run  "See you later guys, we'll come and inspect your handiwork!" she said with a giggle.

[USS Challenger - Brig]

The twins came in at a run and screeched to a standstill.  Stryker didn't look like the affable guy he had in Minchella's.

Arya cleared her throat and said "Um... ah... I mean, you wanted to see us, immediately, Sir?" she asked stressing the 'immediately' to emphasise that they'd been off duty but come as quickly as they could and not stopped to change.

Brig || USS Challenger

Sven stood, his hands behind his back. The puppy was well hidden in a spot that only he knew of.

Cadet Sigurdsdottir, Cadet Sigurdsdottir," looking at each twin in turn. "I was tasked with an interesting job here on the Challenger. As you know there is a great deal of security and precautions being taken due to the conference that is due to start soon. Now, your aunt had asked me to do some investigation work and locate any devices, bombs or listening devices that may have been planted. And with that naturally root out any security vulnerabilities. Of course the Mjolnir would be a target due to the high profile of its occupants."

"Now, I was thinking, who should I assign to my team to work this out and it dawned on me. There is a perfect security in training officer, and the prefect science officer in training right here and I decided to utilize them. In return I will write both of you a letter of recommendation. I know it won't mean much compared to the captains, but another won't hurt.

He turned to the display on the wall. "Computer, pull up the schematics of the Challenger's main shuttle-bay, and the Mjolnir."

The screen flickered to life with a top down view of both.

"Your job," he addressed the cadets, "Is to help me think of ways to infiltrate the shuttle-bay and the Mjolnir to plant a device. How would you go about circumventing or breaching security to plant something on that shuttle that doesn't belong? You see I'm too close to the situation to get a realistic view of any security vulnerabilities. Forest from the trees sort of thing."

[ShranLahr ch'Verret]

PO2 ShranLahr ch'Verret
[USS Challenger - Shuttle Bay -  Shuttle Mjolnir]

[Shuttle Mjolnir]

Lek thought a couple moments before he replied with growing suspicion.

"A full inspection would take a couple hours, a pre-flight, about twenty minutes, but as we both know, we were sent her for something other than looking at the shuttle, thus I'm done with what I need to do, so we can go at any time."

Lahr looked at the Chief skeptically, but gave a shrug at the Ferengi's words.

"Alright then.  So what do you suggest next?" Lahr asked a conspiratorial tone as he headed out of the shuttle with the satchel.  He felt very conspicuous wearing it with his usual uniform.

"I think a change of clothes is in order and maybe a drink or two to set the tone and  get into character a little." Lahr suggested.  "You want to meet up at The Pickled Pakled in say... twenty? I need to stash the majority of this someplace it won't be found during regular ship and outpost security drug sweeps.  Do you want a portion for safe-keeping or do you trust me?"  the Andorian asked with a waggle of his still slightly swollen and skewed antenna.

[Richard James Litt]

[Conference Room 1 - Innominatum]

[AS Dradis]

"I think we can manage that Ma'am, girls..." Dradis said with a wink to the twins.  "So pole-dancers, no strippers unless certain members of the crew become more intoxicated than normal..."  he trailed off with a laugh and held up a hand.  "It's ok, we won't make it a Risian pleasure den, and I hope neither of you are wanting pink.  I don't do pink..."

[AS Arya]

"Are kittens ok?  I wanted some kittens to cuddle..." Arya piped up.

[As Katya]

"Snakes!"

"Petting Zoo in one corner as far away from food and the bar as possible, no spiders, I'll allow if it keeps you two quiet."  Ruth said rolling her eyes.  "Can we please get back on track.  If no one has anything further to say we'll adjourn Mr. Dradis and Mr. Litt, girls - you may go off to prepare for the party, anyone else that doesn't have anything to do or is off duty can go to help if you wish.  Mr Aune, I think you wanted to check the Mjolnir if you're feeling ok..."

[Innominatum Outpost · Conference Room 1]

Litt was having a good time seeing they talk about the party and everything. And, in the moment that Captain Ruth said them to go out and prepare everything Litt nodded his head and walked with Chief Dradis and the Twins.

[Holosuite 2 - Party Preparations]

[As Arya|Katya]

"That's Uncle Sven..." Arya said a little nonplussed. "Erm Chief, Mr. Litt you've got the list of what we wanted, you can be inventive just don't go too over the top.  Ruth's liberal but please not the strippers or pole-dancers you were threatening, she'd have a fit!"

Katya mouthed "Do it! Dare ya to do it!" then looked too overly innocent with wide eyes at her sister who just burst out giggling, but then gave Katya a worried look.

"I wonder what he can want...should we change into uniform?" she asked.

"He said 'Immediately' so, best not.  If a Chief of Security says 'Immediately' they meant 'Yesterday'! If he's a friend of Ruth's they've probably cooked up some pre-Academy prank for us knowing her!" Katya advised.  She hit her commbadge.

On our way, Sir.  We can't site to site so will be about 5 mins as we'll have to come the long-legged way via the airlock.  Be with you shortly, Cadet Apprentice Katya Sigurdsdottir out.  turning to her sister she said "You know I'm gonna marry someone called Smith I swear!"

Calling over her shoulder but dragging her sister she set off at a run  "See you later guys, we'll come and inspect your handiwork!" she said with a giggle.

[Holosuite 2]

Litt and Dradis was taking notes about what the girls wanted to their party until the moment that they got called by Lt. Aune. They left the Holosuite and the guys stayed there alone.

"So... How we are going to do this and..." He pause for a little bit. "Why you don't do pink?" He asked with a curious expression in his face.

[Ruth Sigurdsdottir]

Brig || USS Challenger

Sven stood, his hands behind his back. The puppy was well hidden in a spot that only he knew of.

Cadet Sigurdsdottir, Cadet Sigurdsdottir," looking at each twin in turn. "I was tasked with an interesting job here on the Challenger. As you know there is a great deal of security and precautions being taken due to the conference that is due to start soon. Now, your aunt had asked me to do some investigation work and locate any devices, bombs or listening devices that may have been planted. And with that naturally root out any security vulnerabilities. Of course the Mjolnir would be a target due to the high profile of its occupants."

"Now, I was thinking, who should I assign to my team to work this out and it dawned on me. There is a perfect security in training officer, and the prefect science officer in training right here and I decided to utilize them. In return I will write both of you a letter of recommendation. I know it won't mean much compared to the captains, but another won't hurt.

He turned to the display on the wall. "Computer, pull up the schematics of the Challenger's main shuttle-bay, and the Mjolnir."

The screen flickered to life with a top down view of both.

"Your job," he addressed the cadets, "Is to help me think of ways to infiltrate the shuttle-bay and the Mjolnir to plant a device. How would you go about circumventing or breaching security to plant something on that shuttle that doesn't belong? You see I'm too close to the situation to get a realistic view of any security vulnerabilities. Forest from the trees sort of thing."

[Brig - Challenger]

[As Arya|Katya]

The twins looked at each other and then back at Stryker.  "Ah... us, Sir?  Um... well... wouldn't it just be simpler to stick a locator tag on stuff and beam it in?" Katya said trying to put on a nonchalant demeanour.

Arya wasn't so sure she could brave it out.  "Erm... we found some more stuff that we needed to put in the Mjolnir... but I'm not sure if anyone could bypass the systems, after all they have cameras in there and at the moment the transporters are locked down so I don't think you could site to site something and just leave it there... " she did her best imitation of Ruth when she was contemplating a scientific conundrum.

"We're not in trouble are we, Ruth told us to pack our gear in the Mjolnir, we have been known to leave it to the last minute and well she's got enough on her plate at the moment so we decided to do it early.  We had permission to be there."

[Innominatum Outpost · Conference Room 1]

Litt was having a good time seeing they talk about the party and everything. And, in the moment that Captain Ruth said them to go out and prepare everything Litt nodded his head and walked with Chief Dradis and the Twins.

[Holosuite 2]

Litt and Dradis was taking notes about what the girls wanted to their party until the moment that they got called by Lt. Aune. They left the Holosuite and the guys stayed there alone.

"So... How we are going to do this and..." He pause for a little bit. "Why you don't do pink?" He asked with a curious expression in his face.

[Holosuite 2 - Innominatum]

[As Hoshi Dradis]

"Well, we rope in a few others, I'm sure half of the Flight Department are dying for something more interesting to do.  That's the manpower side of it.  I'm thinking Teal and Gold... they go together quite well, it's not pink, and bonus - it's the colours they'll end up wearing when they graduate Academy... they may as well get used to seeing a fair bit of it." the Chief stated matter-of-factly.

He chuckled.  "Which do you think says more 'dangerous' gold or teal?  I'm thinking have the cute and cuddly petting animals in one corner and the snakes and lizards and things in a different one, in case the snakes think the kittens are the party nibbles.  Mentioning which I happen to know that the twins are fond of Minchellas so we could hop up and see the manager, see if they could provide lots of pizzas and ice cream, then the Outpost Mess Manager can probably sort other finger food and Pickle could be persuaded to loan us a bar maid or three for an advertising deal! So there's the food and drink sorted."  Dradis grinned.

"And the pink... don't tell a soul.  My mother wanted a girl, I was an only child.  I was made to wear pink and dress up in frilly dresses..." the Flight Chief went as red-faced as his uniform.  "...so not exactly my favourite colour you might say.  Had the twins wanted pink I would have roped in some female crew, and replicated shades to wear tomorrow night!"

[Stryker]

[Brig - Challenger]

[As Arya|Katya]

The twins looked at each other and then back at Stryker.  "Ah... us, Sir?  Um... well... wouldn't it just be simpler to stick a locator tag on stuff and beam it in?" Katya said trying to put on a nonchalant demeanour.

Arya wasn't so sure she could brave it out.  "Erm... we found some more stuff that we needed to put in the Mjolnir... but I'm not sure if anyone could bypass the systems, after all they have cameras in there and at the moment the transporters are locked down so I don't think you could site to site something and just leave it there... " she did her best imitation of Ruth when she was contemplating a scientific conundrum.

"We're not in trouble are we, Ruth told us to pack our gear in the Mjolnir, we have been known to leave it to the last minute and well she's got enough on her plate at the moment so we decided to do it early.  We had permission to be there."

Brig || USS Challenger

Sven cocked his head slightly. "Yes, I suppose you could. But then you would need access to the transporter systems. Which brings me to another thought. What if, say, someone had legitimate access to the shuttle like another Star Fleet personnel. An insider so to say, putting things where they don't belong.

He paused for a moment, "You do realize that smuggling livestock is an offence? I'm not mad you. I am both, entertained, and worried. What worries me is that you could slip a puppy of all things past security and get on board that ship. I'm amused that you could, well slip a puppy past security and on board that ship. So, tell me. Once you get it to the Academy, then what? No pets allowed in the dorms. They should have told you that."

He paused again. "I'm also in a pickle. Star Fleet regulations requires me to write up these findings. But doing so wouldn't look good on your files. So, I think we need to come up with a creative solution."

[Ruth Sigurdsdottir]

Brig || USS Challenger

Sven cocked his head slightly. "Yes, I suppose you could. But then you would need access to the transporter systems. Which brings me to another thought. What if, say, someone had legitimate access to the shuttle like another Star Fleet personnel. An insider so to say, putting things where they don't belong.

He paused for a moment, "You do realize that smuggling livestock is an offence? I'm not mad you. I am both, entertained, and worried. What worries me is that you could slip a puppy of all things past security and get on board that ship. I'm amused that you could, well slip a puppy past security and on board that ship. So, tell me. Once you get it to the Academy, then what? No pets allowed in the dorms. They should have told you that."

He paused again. "I'm also in a pickle. Star Fleet regulations requires me to write up these findings. But doing so wouldn't look good on your files. So, I think we need to come up with a creative solution."

[Brig - Challenger]

[As Arya|Katya]

Arya started crying. "Oh my Gods, Skye is she ok?! I mean..."

Katya shot her a look that clearly said that she disapproved of her sister incriminating them both, but since the deed was done she shrugged and said "OK we'll do whatever you want us to do but may we ask two things.  Firstly, see Skye, otherwise I think Arya will cry from here to the ends of the Universe if she thinks anything's happened to our puppy and secondly, let us tell you why we did it?  Then you might understand why we've broken rules and what we've gone through to make sure that puppy lives.  We have her papers, we could have gone through normal channels but... we didn't think anyone would let us keep her, our guardian..." she almost spat the name.  The woman was not a favourite exactly to either of the girls being overly strict and not allowing any fun despite what she told Ruth in her reports, "... hates animals full stop, we asked if it was fur that she was allergic to or something but we were told no birds, reptiles, fish, insects, scales or fur of any description.  Skye was the only thing on DS9 that we had that gave us any love.  Please, can we tell you why?  Then we'll take any punishment or arrangement you might want to give us.  Oh and no, no one told us... about the dorms I mean.  I think they kinda assumed we wouldn't bring pets unless they are like Eurus and training to be service dogs."  Katya said.  Even for her and her normally brash attitude, she looked like she was defeated.

"She would have died, her Mummy died! They would've killed her...." Arya snivelled trying not to sniff too much.  "You-you'll have to tell Ruth won't you?!"

[Richard James Litt]

[Holosuite 2 - Innominatum]

[As Hoshi Dradis]

"Well, we rope in a few others, I'm sure half of the Flight Department are dying for something more interesting to do.  That's the manpower side of it.  I'm thinking Teal and Gold... they go together quite well, it's not pink, and bonus - it's the colours they'll end up wearing when they graduate Academy... they may as well get used to seeing a fair bit of it." the Chief stated matter-of-factly.

He chuckled.  "Which do you think says more 'dangerous' gold or teal?  I'm thinking have the cute and cuddly petting animals in one corner and the snakes and lizards and things in a different one, in case the snakes think the kittens are the party nibbles.  Mentioning which I happen to know that the twins are fond of Minchellas so we could hop up and see the manager, see if they could provide lots of pizzas and ice cream, then the Outpost Mess Manager can probably sort other finger food and Pickle could be persuaded to loan us a bar maid or three for an advertising deal! So there's the food and drink sorted."  Dradis grinned.

"And the pink... don't tell a soul.  My mother wanted a girl, I was an only child.  I was made to wear pink and dress up in frilly dresses..." the Flight Chief went as red-faced as his uniform.  "...so not exactly my favourite colour you might say.  Had the twins wanted pink I would have roped in some female crew, and replicated shades to wear tomorrow night!"

Litt nodded his head when the Chief said about the colors. "Yeah... That's an excellent choice... Will be really more interesting than punk." He said and thought a little bit about which of those colors sound more dangerous. "I guess gold... You know, they're the badass guys with huge phasers." He said with a little smile in his face.

"I'm not sure if I like the idea of having such dangerous animals around during the party. But... If it's for the girls I can make this effort." Litt thought a little bit about the food, which, in his opinion, was the best things at parties. "Excellent choice Chief. Pizza and ice cream is the best choice for the girls... For me as well." He added.

Once Mr. Dradis told him about his past Litt make an effort to not laugh, and had success in that. "Alright sir... I'll keep my mouth shut." He said to Chief trying to make him comfortable again. "So... No pink." He said finally.

[Sukal]

Holosuite - Twins' Party

Sukal had come in looking a bit more tired than he normally was, but this was not unexpected considering the amount of extra duties he had taken on since the beginning of forming the new Conference.  He had high hopes for it, but there was an ever nagging sense of it ending in tragedy.  Perhaps it came from the simple fact that half of those attending had grudges or worse against the other half.  The other part he still couldn't get out of his head was the presence of the Special Federation Envoy.  It was true that such a presence was not unusual, but there was just something strange about her sudden arrival without warning.  Still, he had come to the holosuite to enjoy the party for the twin sisters of his Captain - who referred to him affectionately as Uncle Sukal.  Thus, it was time to put the matters of the uniform aside...for now.

In his arms, he carried four presents...two for each of the girls.  They were not overly large, but he hoped they would enjoy them immensely.  Chief Dradis and Ensign Litt were already present, and he had no doubt others would soon be on the way.  There was a petting zoo forming which included kittens in one section and in another were snakes...far enough away to keep the kittens safe.  Sukal actually smiled as he looked things over and brought the presents over to the table.  No matter how tired he was - this was their moment, and he enjoyed seeing them smile.

Despite wanting to focus on the party; Sukal's mind refused to leave business alone.  He wandered away from the table without saying a word to Dradis or Litt.  The arrival of Lady Gril'ka had made things interesting as she had arrived in the new Norgh-class Bird of Prey.  He had never seen one before, but the ship was more elegant than the traditional Birds of Prey produced by the Klingon Defense Force.  So far as he knew - such ships were still in limited production.  That Gril'ka had one showed indeed how much her House had prospered in the intervening years since she had taken over as the Head Matriarch.  Yet, even the arrival of her ship was not something to make Sukal concerned.  Between the CHALLENGER and JANARAN - they could handle her if need be.  His hands were folded behind his back as the First Officer closed his eyes and tried to relax.

So much could go wrong.  This was going to be his first test at command without his Captain, and he had only just returned to duty a couple of months ago.  He had heard rumors in the upper echelons of Command that he had been moved up too fast, but Sukal had tried not to let such rumors get to him.  They had needed officers with command experience, and he had that which they had needed.  It was just a matter of time to see if the rumors were correct...or if he actually knew what he was doing.

Three things kept nagging at him despite his attempt to clear his mind:  Ambassador Veshaa Sh'araonner, the Security of the Conference, and Lieutenant Commander D'leha Amoreen.  The Ambassador had seemed more like an investigator than a true diplomat.  The Security of the Conference was taxing at best even with the help of staff from the JANARAN and CHALLENGER.  And then, there was D'leha.  Something about the Betazoid woman did not set well at all with the First Officer.  She moved with a natural deadly grace...one trained in martial arts extensively.  There was a sense of danger about her in ever move she made...every look she gave.  It was as if she were actually Death incarnate, but such things were too mystical for the Vulcan/Betazoid officer to accept.  Descriptive as it was...it would not have been truly accurate.

Part of it had been when he was reviewing D'leha's file only to find three of her missions were completely sealed.  That did not put his mind at ease in the slightest.  And, so, instead of helping prepare for the party for which he had come; the young First Officer had his eyes closed and back to the rest of those present...his mind working hard on the mysteries around him.

[Ruth Sigurdsdottir]

Holosuite - Twins' Party

Ruth walked in chatting to Dr. York  "So it seems that Dr. Chang got offered that research opening.  Good for him.  I'm sad to see him go so quickly but these things happen and in the name of medical science I can't really begrudge the guy the opportunity!" she chuckled.

She looked around and spotted Dradis and Litt "Well done gentlemen! Consider yourselves my new party planners!" she grinned "You're officially off duty and go enjoy yourselves.  The Pizza and Ice Cream was inspired!"

"See you later Maggie, I'd best circulate." the Captain smiled and grabbed herself a strawberry milkshake off the bar.  Alcohol was being served but not until later when Pickle's girls arrived.  She sauntered up to Sukal.

"Any idea how we can reward Dradis and Litt for this.  Time off isn't something we can really offer at the moment.  And do tell me, what have you got the girls... I mean before they get here.  I think they're doing a little job for Stryker, that or trying to sneak extra cuddles of Eurus!" Ruth said with a small grin.

[ShranLahr ch'Verret]

NPC Lt Taray
[USS Challenger - Deck Nine - Chief Tactical Officers office]

Following the two meetings on Innominatum, Taray was glad to get back to her office.  She didn't like the disruption to her routine that the Conference was causing.  But Lena's request for aid in securing the conference area couldn't be ignored.  Now add on top of that the Captain wanting a security member to 'tag' along on her journey to drop off her siblings.  Ugh!  Like her staff didn't babysit enough.

She looked over the the roster for the next two weeks trying to determine who to send.  The Captain herself had suggested either one of two individuals... Taray wondered why one of them?  Was it because both were rather new and wouldn't be fully booked on the roster?

Taray called up the first file.  Zavrol Gohun - the new El-Aurian Crewman.  It still amazed her that the Captain as busy as she was still knew every single crewman by name.

Well it was time she did got to know this crewman.  From her computer console she opening a comm.

"Lt Taray to Crewman Gohun.  Please report to the Chief Tactical Officers office on Deck Nine."

Taray didn't immediately close the channel in case the man had a question or two.

The moment however that the comm closed, Taray started a timer.

[Sukal]

Holosuite - Twins' Party

Ruth walked in chatting to Dr. York  "So it seems that Dr. Chang got offered that research opening.  Good for him.  I'm sad to see him go so quickly but these things happen and in the name of medical science I can't really begrudge the guy the opportunity!" she chuckled.

She looked around and spotted Dradis and Litt "Well done gentlemen! Consider yourselves my new party planners!" she grinned "You're officially off duty and go enjoy yourselves.  The Pizza and Ice Cream was inspired!"

"See you later Maggie, I'd best circulate." the Captain smiled and grabbed herself a strawberry milkshake off the bar.  Alcohol was being served but not until later when Pickle's girls arrived.  She sauntered up to Sukal.

"Any idea how we can reward Dradis and Litt for this.  Time off isn't something we can really offer at the moment.  And do tell me, what have you got the girls... I mean before they get here.  I think they're doing a little job for Stryker, that or trying to sneak extra cuddles of Eurus!" Ruth said with a small grin.

Sukal had been so busy with his own thoughts; that for change he never even heard Ruth walk up next to him.  That alone showed how focused he was when he should have been relaxing.  He turned to his Captain trying to hide his weariness, and knowing he was only partially successful.

"They did a good job, Ruth," he said informally.  "Perhaps a little memento to commemorate their aid in doing this that they can display in their quarters," he suggested, but it was clear he was having trouble clearing his mind of the issues he faced.  "As for the gifts - well, you know...just a little bit of something for them to enjoy while away and something useful.  I got them each a rare book containing useful information on their respective fields.  Both are not required reading at the Academy, but they will do wonders for those research projects or tactical problems such as they might face.  The one for Katya is a necklace she can wear under her uniform.  It is an artifact made in gold depicting Mjolnir surrounded in lightning.  Archaeologists place the creation of the amulet around 791AD.  The one for Arya is also an ancient artifact necklace made in gold from around 736AD depicting Yggdrasil:  The Tree of Life.  I believe these reflect the paths the twins have selected.  It shall remind them of where they come from, the path they have chosen, and never let them falter."

A warm smile came to Sukal's tired features as he told Ruth of what her sisters were getting from him.  Even in his tired state - the gifts he selected for them made him relax.

[Lek]

PO2 ShranLahr ch'Verret
[USS Challenger - Shuttle Bay -  Shuttle Mjolnir]

Lahr looked at the Chief skeptically, but gave a shrug at the Ferengi's words.

"Alright then.  So what do you suggest next?" Lahr asked a conspiratorial tone as he headed out of the shuttle with the satchel.  He felt very conspicuous wearing it with his usual uniform.

"I think a change of clothes is in order and maybe a drink or two to set the tone and  get into character a little." Lahr suggested.  "You want to meet up at The Pickled Pakled in say... twenty? I need to stash the majority of this someplace it won't be found during regular ship and outpost security drug sweeps.  Do you want a portion for safe-keeping or do you trust me?"  the Andorian asked with a waggle of his still slightly swollen and skewed antenna.

[USS Challenger - Shuttle Bay -  Shuttle Mjolnir]

Lek listened to Lahr and as the Andorian spoke, he wondered how he got roped into this half-baked smuggling scheme.

"This is what I get for pointing out the obvious when it comes to criminal enterprise. Hyoomons."

Lek realized Lahr was waiting for a reply and he sighed.

"You can keep the stash, but the change of clothes is a good idea. I will meet you at the Pakled to get this operation started."

Lek had deep misgivings about attempting to become drug runners as he smelled too much 'if' coming off this plan to have any confidence of success. Even if they succeeded, they set themselves up for being murdered.

[Richard James Litt]

[Innominatum · Holosuite 2 · Party Time]

Litt and Dradis made their best efforts to prepare everything the best way they could so that at the party time the place was all setted up.

I didn't take so long after their finally decided where to put the animals, the food, the drinks, and the dance floor.

After everything setted up, Litt looked around and the smiled to Chief Dradis. "It looks like we did a good job sir. Do you think the girls will appreciate that?" He asked with hope.

Not long after they finish the guests started to arrive. Litt noted Mr. Sukal arriving and gave him a smile, but the looked like he had his mind full and didn't have any word to them.

The Captain was the second one there.

She looked around and spotted Dradis and Litt "Well done gentlemen! Consider yourselves my new party planners!" she grinned "You're officially off duty and go enjoy yourselves.  The Pizza and Ice Cream was inspired!"

"Thank you ma'am, I hope the girls like the party. And... As we are off duty now, I think I'll try some snacks... Grab something to drink, maybe try to dance..." He gave a huge smile to the Captain and back to Chief Dradis. "See you soon Chief..."

Then, Richard wave his hand to the Captain and Mr. Dradis and left.