On Sat, 19 Jun 1999 11:55:31 -0700 (PDT), Katrina Hinson

<cerywyn@yahoo.com>; writes to USS Galileo <galileo@ucip.org>;:



The Galileo had been towed without further incidence by the Allentown

to DSE.  Ktryna had kept to herself, but now that they were docking at

a space station she left her quarters.  The Galileo crew was met by

LtCmdrDolan, a security officer.

"I must apologize for the informality of the greeting, but it could not

be helped.  The XO has taken a good many of the crew out on an urgent

mission....the CO has been detained..."

The LtCmdrs voice betrayed his unease. He was not being completely

honest.  Ktryna was immediately on gaurd, however she said nothing. 

The last few weeks had been quite hectic, she could simply be

overreacting.  But as she and the others followed the LtCmdr across the

promenade, Ktryna noticed the shifting gazes of passerbys and other

officers.  The tension was palpable in the air.  The LtCmdr was wary to

say the least.  He led them to quarters and then quickly disappeared. 

Ktryna stepped into her quarters and looked around. It was typically

sparse. But hopefully they wouldn't be here long.  She stayed but

briefly in her room before heading out for a look around.  Curious by

nature she had to see what was around her.  Everywhere she went, she

got odd glances.  She checked her appearance to see if all was in

place...puzzled by the demeanor exhibited.  It was most unusual.

Everywhere she went people stepped warily out of her way, or looked

askanc at her.  And she picked up something unusal . . . a sense of

apprehension ...not quite fear but surely no trust. Something was

definitley wrong.  She made her way around the Promenade one more time,

more certain than ever. When she spotted the SEC officer following her

discreetly from behind she made her way back to her quartes. 

++taps++Ktryna to LtCmdr Davis.

++taps++Davis here...what is it?

++taps++I need to speak with you.

++taps++ acknowledged. Im on my way.

Davis arrived a short time later. She could tell he was tired. The last

few weeks had taken their toll on all involved. That was clearly

evident.

"What did you need me for Ktryna?"asked Davis as he stepped

inside.



"Well, I have been out on the promenade for some time...I wanted to

test the accuracy of my suspcions."



"And?"The tone in his voice was troubled.



"Something is definitely wrong here. I suspected it when I realized

LtCmdr Dolan had not been completely honest with us.  But it was

confirmed when I went out. The crew here, as are the civillians..are on

edge. There is a tension and apprehension in the air. I was unable to

discern why."



"This is a most puzzling situation" commented Davis. "Anything

else?"



"I was followed by a SEC detail. They were discreet, but...I sensed

them right away," stated Ktryna flatly.



"I see," said Davis.  "I've tried to contact the CO but each

time I've

been turned away by ltCmdr Dolan.  That is unusal. Ok Ktryna keep your

gaurd up, until we know what this is all about. If you see anything

suspicious before then, contact me immediately."



Ktryna nodded. "Aye sir." 

Davis left after that, leaving Ktryna to query her thoughts alone.  She

was always alone. She would never understand the solids. At least that

is how she felt. She would forever be different...the outsider. She

belonged neither to the changlings either....her make up as part bio

creature denied her acceptance even there.  The only thing she'd ever

connected with on any level had been Beldin-Father..but her subspace

transmission to him had been denied on the recieving in. She could not

even contact him to tell him where she was.  The only thing that came

close to being like her was LtCmdr' Davis' gel.  She wondered....then

stood and made her way to where the Galileo was docked to undergo

repairs. Little was being done on it.  Another puzzling event and one

that would no please Davis at all.  She blended herself with the hull

to enter unnoticed by the guards and headed for main engineering.  She

wondered if the gel would be receptive of her prescence at all.

 

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