A tour on the Zion "
By: Teilani Dane, Chief Medical Officer, [PC]
Dr. Alyssa Caitlin Northrop, Intel Officer, [PST]

Stardate: 58204.17 1300

==Messhall==

Teilani had have a wonderful day, did some shopping, had had some nice conversation with Riaan and Misty but now it was time to get a bit to eat. She was really hungry. As she entered the messhall, hardly anybody was present, not even Miranda this was odd cause she was always there. Teilani walked to the replicator and ordered "Chicken Noodlesoup and crackers

Alyssa stared out the large window, admiring the stars...and the curve of Bajor. She wondered what was out there.....not only astronomical things...but other civilizations as well....more specifically, dead civilizations. They were almost always more interesting than live civilizations. Except for the Makites....those people had been so dull that they made watching Paint dry seem fun.

Northrop thought about her parents....and her brothers. She wondered where Robert was right now...wondered what he'd think of his Baby Sister joining the Maquis. It had been a while since she'd seen him. Then she came to James.....poor James. Locked up by the Federation.....kept away from Mother and Father.

She shook her head, trying to banish the tears from her eyes. She sniffled a bit....then rested her forehead on her arms on the table.

Carefully carrying the bowl of soup Teilani checked out the mess hall, she actually did not want to eat alone. She spotted a new crewmember, it was a woman sitting alone at a corner table, her head rested on her arms. Teilani recognised the body language, it looked as if she was crying, looking a bit lost. Teilani walked over "Hello”, she said. “Are you alright?”

The dark haired woman's head shot up and fixed on the intruder.....this very beautiful intruder. "I...yes," she sniffed, "I'm fine."

Teilani placed the bowl on the table. Her eyes filled with compassion, looked at the young woman “Your new here, aren’t you. Teilani stuck out her hand, I’m Dr Teilani Dane, Zion’s CMO, do you mind if I sit here”?

Alyssa used her sleeve to dry her eyes, "If you want to." She stood up, "I was just about to go anyway. It was nice meeting you, Dr. Dane."

"Please don't go away on my account, you didn’t even tell me your name. “Please stay, I hate eating alone", Teilani smiled. "If you want you can even tell me what is troubling you".

She sank back into her chair, not really feeling like chatting at the moment but not finding that she had any other choice at the moment. "Alyssa....Dr. Alyssa Northrop." She looked down, then slapped her legs a little, "I guess that's Warrant Officer Alyssa Northrop now."

Remembering that little tidbit was going to be a pain in the arse. It had only been a few days.....so she was sure that she'd get used to it sooner or later. "I'm sorry you saw me like this...I'm not usually like that. You can ask any of my Grad students...well, former Grad students." Sighing, she continued, "The Federation has my family....they're under constant observation. My brother and I tried to get my parents and my other brother out, but it was too late. My brother James is in R&D you see....so they're making extra sure that he stays put. That's why I joined the Maquis...after my older brother Robert told me what happened. I've....been out of the loop one might say."

"Everybody has a bad day sometimes, believe me I know". "I'm sorry to hear about your family, but you know that they are still alive even though they are in Federation custody". Teilani played with her food, her Appetite was gone.

"I don't even know if mine are still alive, they went missing a long time ago". Teilani sighed thinking about her parents and her baby brother. Her face hardened, it was no time to get all mushy over it. Teilani gazed out of the window, feeling lost. They were probably dead, she suppressed the thought.

She turned her gaze back at Dr Northrop. "Well maybe the Zion can make a difference in this war and one day help you free your family.”

"Anyway glad to have you on board.” Teilani placed her napkin on the table and stood up, it was obvious this new addition to the crew had her own sorrows and was reluctant to talk. "I'm sorry if I have bothered you, Dr Northrop, it was nice meeting you.”

"You didn't bother me.....don't go." Now it looked as if Dr. Dane could use a friend of her own. "I'm sorry to hear about your family."

Reaching across the table, she took Telani's hand. "Please...sit....we can make each other feel better." She smiled and hoped that her words kept this gorgeous woman here.

Teilani hesitated, she bit her lower lip as she looked at Dr Northrop. Then she smiled and sat back down again. “So tell me have you had the grand tour of the Zion already?.” “If you want I can show you around.”

"No....I've only seen my quarters...the Mess Hall...and the holodeck." She blushed lightly, "I'm not even sure how to get back to my quarters from here.....though I could probably figure it out." She smiled. "I'd love a tour."

“Right then”, Teilani said amused. “Follow me”. She stood up and walked to the door. Looking backwards to see if Dr Northrop was following her.

Alyssa followed her tourguide, intent on learning the layout of the ship. She hadn't really had time to study the layout...but this sort of learning was always the most fun. Especially when your guide was a looker. Her face broke out into a sly smile as she watched the Doctor walk in front of her.

“As you know we are now at deck ten, leaving the messhall”. With long confident steps Teilani lead Dr Northrop along Deck 10. “Here we have Miranda’s”, Teilani pointed at the door. “This is a great place to relax if the crew messhall is getting too crowded. And besided Miranda makes some mean drinks”.

“Of course we have the pool, the gymnasium and the holodecks 1-3 if you are interested in a good workout or play some holo programs.

Northrop took in all of what was being said, "Ok....I'll keep that in mind." She preferred swimming at the beach, though if necessary she could swim in a pool. It was good exercise, even if there was no sun and no waves.

Teilani walked over to the turbo lift. “Next stop deck 16, Main engineering. It did not take them long before reaching deck 16.

Teilani pointed to the right, “here we are, main engineering”. Teilani walked through the doors, looking to see if the Chief Silvio was present. Unfortunately he wasn’t but Ensign Witmore was there.

“Hello ladies”, he said with a big smile on his face. “What brings you to here, we do not get many visitors here”.

“I’m just giving Dr Northrop a tour of the Zion”, Teilani said.

Craig got a big smile on his face. “Welcome onboard, if you need any info about the engines just gimme a buzz”.

Looking around the large room, Alyssa found herself staring in awe. The ships that she'd been on previously hadn't been very big and thusly hadn't had an engine room quite this big. She could feel the power from the Warp Core thrumming through the deck plating, even as she stood several meters away.

“Are you ready to continue”, Teilani asked. “Good then we go further to deck 8”. Both girls walked to the turbo lift again. And it did not take long before they reached deck 8.

“Welcome to my domain”, Teilani said, pointing to sickbay. “If you ever need medical attention here’s the place to be. Further we have here Stellar Cartography, the science labs, etc. Not much to see as most of the crew is on the station”.

"You'll pardon me if I say that I don't ever have to see you in your official capacity, Doctor Dane." She gave the other woman a small wink and followed her movements.

Teilani smiled and lead the way back to the corridors to yet another turbolift. “Are your feet holding out,” she asked. “If you have had enough just let me know.”

"Oh...walk through enough jungles...and your feet get tough. I'm fine. As they used to say, 'Lead on, MacDuff.'"

Good just two more decks. “Deck 5, please.

“Ah here we are at deck 5, Security and intell offices and a place you never want to be in namely the brig. Teilani laughed. I believe you have to report to Lt. Atwood right?”.

Alyssa nodded, "Yes....Lt. Atwood is my new boss." She took a good look, getting the impression that this was where she'd be working quite a bit. Her impression was solidified a moment later.

"Than this is his office," Teilani pointed to the left. “He is a decent guy, you will like him.”

"I hope so." She chuckled a bit, "I've had plenty of Professors and colleges tell me that I was both a pleasure and a pain in the ass to work with."

Teilani smiled, she had already figured that mucht. So she said, as they entered yet another turbolift again. “Deck 1”. “Let me tell you, Dr, Teilani spoke softly, even I have never been to the bridge”.

"I've not been the Zion's bridge, but I have been on starship bridges before." She found the redhead's confession slightly perplexing. "You're the CMO and haven't ever been on the bridge of your own ship?"

Teilani shook her head, “No, work has kept me so busy of late and I do not even know if the Captain would allow it”. Both Teilani and Alyssa stepped from the turbolift into the chaos on the bridge. They dodged two technicians working nearby beneath a console. There were repairs going on but the sight of the bridge and the view screen was absolutely breathtaking. As they both were standing there, Teilani turned to Dr Northrop and chuckled. “Dr, I believe this concludes our tour. Donations can be left at the box near the door.”

Alyssa smiled, "Thank you Doctor....I've enjoyed this thouroughly." She took in the site of the bridge, wondering if she would end up like the good Doctor and never end up here again. Somehow she doubted that. "Well...I need to get back to my quarters and get changed into my uniform. I have to report in to Lt. Atwood."

That being said, she stepped back into the Turbolift with the Doctor and commanded it down.