Zion Cometh #18"
By: Kelly Forrester, Assistant Chief Operations Officer, [RNPC]
Patia Zoei, Chief Counselor, [PC]
Hurj Kaayka , marine co , [NPC]

Stardate: 58202.25 2347

==USS Zion Transporter room #1==

"Welcome aboard," greeted a female officer in a gold uniform, "I'm ensign Forrester, I'll assist you in getting settled in."

"Thank you, Ensign Forrester," replied Zoie. "I am Ensign Zoie. I appreciate you meeting me at this late hour. The transport ship I came in on ran into a little trouble and we were delayed by about half a day."

"Your things will be beamed to your quarters, I'll show you to your office and then to your quarters." Forrester said as they walked out the door and headed towards the turbolift.

"Again, thank you for the assistance. I was afraid no one would be up at this late hour," said Zoie.

"Deck 8" said Forrester as the turbolift door closed."How was your flight here?" asked Forrester making small talk.

"Other than the delay last evening, the flight was uneventful. How many more crew members are we waiting for, prior to departure? And how was the christening of the ship? I was disappointed my flight didn't make it in time to see that," replied Zoie.

"That is a shame," replied Forrester, "I'm sure you can retrieve it from the video archives. It was a nice ceremony"

They entered the spacious Counselor's office, it was divided into 3 areas, a comfortably furnished waiting area, a large private conversation room furnished with a variety of fixtures, tables sofas and other chairs. this room was suitable for meeting with a group, an individual or conferencing. Last their was the counselor's office, both rooms had starboard viewing portals. They entered the office and walked over to the console. "The ships counselor of course has priviledged information about all of the members of this crew." said Forrester smiling, "Computer, transfer authorization and access to Ensign Patia Zoei authorization Forrester, Alpha-Echo-1-1-Alpha." The computer chimed back, "transfer accepted."

"Do you have any questions?" asked Forrester.

"Not at this time," answered Zoie. "I am sure the questions will come but I would like the chance to familiarize myself with this area in the morning. I do not want to keep you any longer tonight, though."

Forrester smiled politely, "thank-you, I'll show you to your quarters."

Returning to the turbolift they headed to Deck 2. "Since you are considered bridge crew, your quarters are located on Deck 2"

They entered the quarters, Zoei's belongings were already sitting in the center of her quarters.

"Your quarters are equipped with a type II replicator suitable for beverages, snacks and small meals. Go ahead and get settled in, if you need anything else just let me know."

"I will be fine. Thank you again, for your time this evening. Rest well."

Forrester bid Zoei good night and left her to unpack

Zoie watched the door close behind Forrester with a gentle swoosh. She crossed to the replicator. "Two peanut butter cookies, warm, and a raspberry ice tea with two fresh raspberries"

Zoie carried her evening snack to her sitting area. She pulled a family picture from her traveling bag and set it on the end table. Her fingers whispered across the glass covering the faces of her mother, her father and her brother. She leaned her head against the back of the chair. Her last conscious thought was she should get unpacked, but it could wait until the morning.