We have broken orbit from Vulcan and are on course to the Gamma Orianis Sector to begin our new charting assignment. Commander Baxter informs me that she has authorized a request from Cmdr. Nox and Lt. T'ien to test a new method of harmonic distribution during our travel time that may make our shields more effective. I am looking forward to the results. Stellar sciences reports a new protostar developing on our course. I am on my way to consult with Commander Kaa on this new development, and seek his feedback if this discovery warrants a course correction.
Rear Admiral Croft: "Mare, I'd like to speak to you for a moment about the new protostar discovered by Stellar Sciences."
Cmdr Kaa: "Ah yes, I was very excited. I'm looking forward to seeing Lt. Varush's analysis when I get back."
Croft: "Get back?"
Kaa: "Yes Admiral. Counselor Pouget and I are taking the runabout to the Psychology conference on Risa. Lt. Varush will be leading the protostar study. Had you forgotten the conference?"
Croft: ::looking disoriented:: "Um, yes, I must have. My apologies Commander. Serenity has been involved in many back-to-back high profile missions. The stress must be more powerful than I realized."
Kaa: ::nicitating membranes slide rhythmically over his eyes:: "Understandable. ::looks anxiously back at the data streaming by on his sciences console:: "If there's nothing else?"
Croft: "Sure Commander."
::Admiral Croft walks over to talk to Counselor Pouget::
::thoughtfully:: "Counselor, I understand that you and Dr. Kaa will be leaving for Risa soon. Who exactly is speaking at this conference again?"
Counselor Pouget: ::slight Provencale accent:: "Deanna Troi-Riker is keynoting on the rapid acculturation work that is being done with the Federation dual-citizen program."
Croft: "Oh I loved her earlier paper on the Enterprise's encounter with the Tamarians. ::sighs:: I hope you and Kaa have a wonderful time."
Pouget: "There's room on the runabout if you want to join us sir."
Croft: "No, thank you Counselor, there's too much work to be done here."
Pouget: ::folds her arms:: "There's always going to be work to do here sir. Do I really need to tell a former Contact Specialist how important it is to change your routine occassionally? Risa -is- lovely this time of year."
Croft: "You know damn well that Risa is -always- lovely. ::thinking for a moment:: "I suppose you're correct." ::turns to address his First Officer:: "Commander Baxter, you will command The Serenity during this survey mission. I'll be joining our Contact Specialist and Chief Science Officer on Risa."
First Officer Robin Baxter: ::clipped London west-side accent:: "Very good sir."
CAPTAIN'S LOG: SUPPLEMENTAL
Cmdr. Kaa, Lt. Cmdr. Pouget, and I are en route to the Psychology Conference on Risa. I am looking forward to hearing Deanna Troi-Riker speak, as well as a welcome few days of not having to take my pheremone inhibitor injections.
Commander Kaa: "Admiral I'm getting a distress call. It's from the Federation Freighter 'Good Fortune'."
Rear Admiral Croft: ::looks up from his pleasure reading and sits up in his chair:: "Put it through."
"This is Federation Cargo Transport Ship Good Fortune. We have experienced severe navigational problems and have collided with two other vessels in our convoy. Require immediate assistance."
Croft: "Good Fortune this is Admiral Ethan Croft onboard the Federation Runabout Liffey. We are en route to your position."
CAPTAIN'S LOG: STARDATE 87915.08
We have arrived at the Good Fortune's coordinates. This portion of space is frought with subspace eddys left over during the sphere builder's influence in the expanse. It appears several of the stationary navigational beacons in the area have malfunctioned. Counselor Pouget and I will beam over to the freighter convoy while Commander Kaa will take The Liffey to repair the beacons.
Counselor Pouget: "There isn't as much debris as you would expect from this kind of collision. Hopefully that means things aren't too bad over there."
Croft: "We'll find out soon enough. Kaa, beam us over to the Good Fortune's bridge."
Commander Kaa: "Liffey to Admiral Croft. I've repaired the last of the beacons. On my way back now. Liffey out."
CAPTAIN'S LOG: SUPPLEMENTAL
The USS Lantree has responded to the Good Fortune's distress call. With my thanks to Captain Parillo and her crew, Counselor Pouget, Commander Kaa and I will proceed to our original destination of Risa.
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