A Quirky Meeting
Posted on Wed Jan 8th, 2025 @ 8:25pm by Lieutenant Vincent 'Ghost' Zandrell & Lieutenant Siadra Molaur
Edited on on Tue Jan 14th, 2025 @ 8:56pm
1,262 words; about a 6 minute read
Mission:
Episode 2 - The Sins of History
Location: Crew Quarters Corridor
Timeline: MD008 1800 hrs
At the urging of one of the voices in her mind, (it was Keema) Siadra hung up her lab coat, made an entry of her findings and headed towards the turbolift. Up she went towards where her quarters are at. The lift doors opened and Siadra stepped out, humming a little tune, a little bit sung by Fagin in Oliver. I'm reviewing, the situation Jomod singing in her mind. After all it was one of his favorite characters he had played in a production of that very musical.
Siadra was smiling as that scene played within her mind, watching as if she were a part of the audience as she strolled along.
Vincent walked down the corridor, hand and hand with his daughter Cassie, on their way back to the quarters. After his shift, he promised her a small tour of the ship and struck to the unrestricted areas. However, he knew where she really wanted to go and she couldn't. At least, for now anyways. With a smile, he looked over to her and asking. "Had fun?"
"Yeah, I guess." She said softly.
"You guess?!" He replied with a slight chuckle. "You saw a lot of interesting things, didn't you? You learned a lot of cool stuff. I know I did."
"Dad." Cassie said with a chuckle. She knew her father was trying to make it into a bigger thing than it was, but she had her heart set on visiting the Bridge. She thought that's where they were going, but her dad said, with everything that was going on it would have to wait.
Vincent sighed a bit, picking up on her disappointment and why, before saying softly. "I know you had your heart set on going to the bridge, and the Captain said it was okay, but now isn't the time. We're not on a regular ship. We catch and contain criminals here. So, it's not going to be open as much as a normal ship would." He looked down to her and asked. "Do you regret coming with me? Would you have preferred I left you with your Grandma?"
"No, Dad." The little girl replied. "I like being with Grandma on Betazed, but I would have missed not seeing you all the time."
Vincent smiled as they continued down the corridor. "How about we head to the holodeck? I know it might not be the real thing but maybe we can get you to see the bridge there. Or we can put on a program we can enjoy together. How about that blue guy you used to like? The one in the forest and the water?"
"You mean Flotter?" Cassie laughed.
"Yeah... that... guy." He laughed slightly. "You used to have a lot of fun with him."
"How about we have a Marauder Mo Adventure?" Cassie asked with a big smile.
"Marauder Mo?!" He stopped in place and shook his head, letting out a laugh, before replying. "I should have never let Loktor introduce you to that."
"Come on, Dad. We can raid a planet or a ship in search for profit. It'll be fun."
Vincent looked at her, a smile still on his face, as he replied. "Why can't you enjoy normal, educational, children's holodeck programs?"
Siadra had paused in her walk down the corridor when she noticed someone new along with a little girl with him. "What could be classified as normal educational holodeck programs?" a quizzical expression in her eyes with a friendly warm smile. "Oh right, my name is Lieutenant Siadra Molaur. And you are?" looking from the little girl to her father and back again.
He stood there for a moment, giving the Lieutenant an odd look before smiling slightly. "Vincent Zandrell. Lieutenant Vincent Zandrell and this is my daughter Cassie James." He replied as he gestured to Cassie.
"Hi." Cassie said in a happy tone before smiling back, giving the Lieutenant a small wave.
"An Educational Holoprogram like Flotter or Sesame Street where they teach the kids lessons." He said, replying to the original question, as he continued in a firm tone. "Not... Marauder Mo."
"I learn stuff from Marauder Mo." Cassie replied quickly with a slight giggle.
"Like what?"
"Rule of Acquisition 75: Home is where the heart is... but the stars are made of latinum." Cassie countered before giggling again.
Vincent shook his head, chuckling slightly, before looking back to Siadra. "Every since her Uncle Loktor introduced her to Marauder Mo, she can't get enough of it. Thankfully, he adjusts the program so he never has to experience anything violent or crazy, but still she enjoys it every chance she can."
"You have a rather intelligent daughter." Siadra remarked, "And Flotter is a fun set of stories." looking from one to the other. "Oh and I may not have stated, I am the Chief Science Officer on the Artemis. I do apologize if I seem to be a bit scatterbrained." looking at Zandrell. "Don't worry my brain will catch up." giving a laugh. "You have an adopted brother, who is, from what I am gathering a Ferengi? I have always considered them great mathematicians."
"Not really." Vincent replied, giving Siadra an odd look, before adding. "He's adopted in a way that I've known hm for a long time and consider him part of the family. He's not officially adopted. I'm pretty sure my mother would disown me if I did that. Loktor is as far removed from a typical Ferengi as he can be. He's grown up in the traditional way, but has no desire for keeping whatever he makes. He prefers to give it all up to those who need it. He can play the typical Ferengi if need be, but he doesn't enjoy it."
"That is the type of adoption I am talking about. Adopting someone unofficially but still adopted as they are family." Siadra did notice Vincent's odd look to her, but it wasn't something that she was worried about. or even disturbed by it either. It happened more often than not. Loktor sounds like a rather interesting fellow and I intend on meeting him sometime in the near future." a momentary pause, then Siadra remarked, "If you are looking to have some other educational venues for Cassie, she can come down to Science and have a look around. Also, if Cassie is interested in learning the art of sewing, weaving, knitting or even crocheting I could set up some classes. That is if you and she would like to do so."
Vincent raised a brow slightly before replying with a smile. "We'll discuss it amongst ourselves and get back to you about that, if that's okay." He looked down at Cassie and gave her a slight look before turning back to face Siadra. "So... where are you headed, Lieutenant?"
"Well, I am headed to my quarters from the Science labs. I hadn't realized how late it was getting until I glanced at the time. I can get a little involved in my research and studies. I shall bid you Adieu." Giving a slight bow of her head, Siadra continued on her way to her quarters.
A Joint Post By
Lieutenant Siadra Molaur
Chief Forensic Science Officer, USS Artemis
Starfleet Criminal Investigations Unit
Lieutenant Vincent Zandrell
Tactical Officer, USS Artemis
Executive Officer, Emergency Services Unit
Starfleet criminal Investigations Unit
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