Uncle Brexen "
By: Patia Zoei, Chief Counselor, [PC]
Brexen Refelian , DrDanes uncle , [NPC]

Stardate: 58205.13 1050

=Location USS Tiberius=

Brexen had finished his weekly staff meeting and was about to get someting to eat from the replicator when the computer interrupted him, announcing he had an incoming message.

"Computer display message."

******* Dear Mr Refelian,

My name is Lieutenant Junior Grade Patia Zoei. I am currently serving as the ship's Chief Counselor for the USS Zion. Dr. Teilani Dane is serving on board this ship as well. Dr. Dane is doing well, however, I am trying to reach her family. I understand you may be able to assist me in this process. I would appreciate your assistance at your convenience.

Please contact me directly with any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Lieutenant Junior Grade Patia Zoei USS Zion ********

Brexen read the message again. It had been many months he had heard any news from his little god daughter. He frowned, he wondered what happend that a counselor was seeking his assistence.

Computer record message"

***** to Counselor Patia Zoei USS Zion

Dear Counselor Zoei

Thank you for your message. I am glad to hear that Teilani is doing fine but i guess that is not the reason of your communication. Has my favorite redhead been into trouble? How can I be of any assistance. Feel free to contact me at any time.

Brexen Refelian

**** Computer sent message. A small chirp indicated that the message had been sent. Brexen leant back in his chair. He wondered. What could be wrong, why would this counselor need information about his god daughters family. All he could do now is wait.

***** Location USS Zion

Mere moments after sending the message to Brexen Refelian, Zoei's computer sounded an incoming message. Quickly, she scanned the message.

"Computer, begin dictation.

Dear Mr. Refelian,

Dr. Dane is not in any trouble, nor has any trouble found her. This may be more easily handled by way of a call rather than exchange of written communication. If this is acceptable to you, please advise when it would be convenient for you. I am in the office for the next four hours today. Tomorrow, I have an open schedule. I look forward to hearing from you.

Counselor Zoei

Computer, end dictation."

Patia reviewed the memo. Again, it was in order.

"Computer, send message to Brexen Refelian, USS Tiberius."

*****

Finally Brexen had managed to get his coffee from the replicator and after singing of some padds he again was alarmed by a pending message. Having read it Brexen frowned.

"Computer open a subspace channel to the USS Zion, Counselor Patia Zoei."

As the channel opened, Zoei announced. "Patia Zoei."

"Goodmorning Ms Zoei," Brexen said as she saw Patia's features appear on the console. "How may I help you?"

"You must be Mr. Refelian. Dr. Dane speaks highly of you. She also said you could be trusted and she authorized me to speak with you. I understand you have known her, and her family, for many years. I also understand, she has been estranged from her family for a period of years as well. Dr. Dane is very interested in hearing news of them. She would like to reestablish contact, but fears their rejection. I have offered to act as an intermediary, but she is not sure where her siblings are currently located. She thought you might be able to point us in the right direction to track them down."

Brexen sighed. "Lots of things happened between Lani and her family Counselor, it might be difficult to get contact going. Especially with her older brother he might not want to. Despite the war both her sister and her brother are still on Mars, I will sent you the coordinates shortly."

"Counselor," Brexen said. "How is she holding up? Has she spoken about her younger brother Eric? She was devistated when she heard he was missing, she blamed her self for it. Do you know if she is seeing anybody? Has she got any friends? It is been a long time since I have seen my god daughter Counselor."

"To be frank, right now is a trying time for her. She thinks often of Eric, and it weighs on her. As far as I have know, she is not seeing anyone. At least, she hasn't mentioned anyone. She does have several friends on board. She is on duty today, Sir. She would be easy to get in touch with if you would like."

Brexen smiled. " I would appreciate that Counselor."

"I appreciate the information regarding Dr. Dane's family. They can certainly choose not to renew any involvement with her, but at least she won't be worrying about a lost opportunity." Patia inclined her head slightly.

Brexen chuckled as he leant forward a bit. " I dont know if you have noticed it yet Counselor but Lani can be very stubborn and tenacious as is her older brother. I am sending you the coordinates now Counselor so that you or Lani may contact them when ever you or she pleases.

The old man sighed. " Too many families have been ripped apart during the War, Counselor, the Danes are a small family and I certainly don't want to see any heartship between them. Many things remain unspoken and need to be addressed with a silk glove. Does Lani know that her parents are dead? The news only reached me a couple of months ago, their shuttle was discovered in the Badlands. I dont know if she can handle this news Counselor, you have to judge for your self if she is ready to receive this information.

Suddenly there was a lot of static on the screen. " Counsel............, information.........Rura Penth....Eric will be...............Tell her to forget and forg................. plasmastorm........ bad connection.

Brexen out........

Patia gazed at the screen where moments before Teilani's godfather's face had been. There were some days where being the counselor was not all it was cracked up to be. She had a bad feeling today was one of those day. Now, to find Teilani.