Shakedown #149"
By: Sarik, Chief Science Officer, [PST]
Miranda, Lounge Manager, [RNPC]
Ian Hunter, Commanding Officer, [PC]

Stardate: 58204.07 1700

=Qul Tuq Station=

Sarik just exited his runabout. He had been visiting Vulcan, it wasn’t a pleasure. The dead of a family member is never a pleasure, but it was logical to go. He just hoped his duties were covered well during his absence. If there was one thing he didn't like, it were negligence of duties. The Cardassian station seemed odd to him. He left from the Zion, while it was under way, but being at the station was different. The architecture was darker, less functional more intimidating. Sarik was not impressed, he was merely fascinated.

"Welcome sir."

Sarik nodded. "Where are my quarters, crewman?"

"The habitat ring at level 6 en then number 2567. Just follow the red lights, sir."

"Thank you."

While following the lights he looked at the many people. It was a large station. The apartment was small, not too comfortable, but adequate. He put his stuff where it was functional, including his candles and meditation stones. After a while he sat down in the middle. He grabbed the blocks of meditation and build a Kal To. The tower was large this time. He felt balanced.

After a while it was time to inspect the science station on the Zion. And to see his captain. He looked up where the ship was, and walked to the docking rings. He saluted the guards before the ship and walked through after hand ID. He went to the bridge. Hunter would probably be there inspecting the ship himself. He got to know his captain well, he was very close to his ship.

The doors slid open and the Vulcan entered with his hands at his back as usual. A frown was in his eyebrown while he was looking at the repairmen.

Hunter was stepping out of the ready room when he spotted Sarik looking about the bridge. Hunter smiled, "Sarik," he said, "Why don't you join me in Quarks, I was just going for a bite to eat.

Thank you sir, that would be satisfactory." He looked at the captain and then at the crew." I was unaware of repairs at the current time. Where there systems inappropriate working, Mr Hunter?"

As the turbo lift wisked them down to the transporter room, Hunter explained the situation.

It seems too coincidental, I have a feeling somehow Jenkins is behind this.... but I don't know," said Hunter.

"Jenkins, I see the logic in your explanation, however as you stated its just a feeling. Logic dictates, that considered hypothetically, it’s a slight possibility. But there are many other possibilities. Do not rule them out so quickly." Sarik said warrently.

Hunter padded Sarik on the back, "of course, you are right," by this time they were standing on the Transporter pad, "Quark's, energize."

Hunter continued, "I'm still going to have Saounis check it out though." he said with a sigh.

As they walked in to Quarks, sorry to hear about your uncle. How was the burial?"

"Appropriate." He kept it as small in words as possible, Vulcans didn't speak a lot about their funerals. "Sorry, Mr Hunter, we don't speak a lot about our funeral ceremonies."

Sarik looked around at the bar, he found the Ferengi...annoying. But he didn't say anything.

"Of course," said Hunter apologetically.

Hunter gestured for Sarik to have a seat.

Sarik sat down. After Hunter ordered a drink Sarik started talking about Vulcan. He told him about how it had changed since he was gone. But he mentioned little about the funeral.

After a few minutes Hunter spotted Miranda, he invited her to join them at the table. As she walked over to the table, Hunter leaned to Sarik, "I hope you don't mind..." As she approached the table Hunter introduced Miranda to Sarik.

"Pleasure to meet you, milady." Sarik responded. Miranda smiled at the Vulcan. She liked his formal behavior. Sarik rose an eyebrow.

The three sat down and bolian waiter came and took their order. The three engaged in some small talk