Down to the Surface

Posted on Sun Apr 19th, 2020 @ 6:41pm by Commander Samantha Howard & Commander Jonathan Grayson & Lieutenant Commander N'Sachzny P'Glosho & Lieutenant Commander Estella Stratton

Mission: Unto Darkness, Light
Location: Transporter Room/Ivor Prime
Timeline: TBD

Jon entered the transporter room and saw Samantha already there, "Well aren't you the eager one?" He said with a smile. Even as he double checked to make sure his phaser was inside his waistband. He didn't want any surprises nor did he want to be taken by surprise. This whole visit was to see the progress the colony had made since being wiped out by the Borg a decade ago.

"Ready to go down and see what we can see Samantha?"

" Sure am Sir" Sam replied with a quip, concealing her excitement with a professional tone. It'd been a while since she'd been on an away mission and she was looking forward to seeing the rebuilding efforts.

Sachzny entered next and listened as Jon and Samantha talk, "I trust we are prepared for unintentional surprises?" She adjusted her tricorder and then her Ojnas Phase pistol, a weapon she knew she could handle.

The counselor followed a few minutes after Sachzny. Phaser at her waist, Estella hoped there would be no need for it. Though there was no denying she harbored some curiosity in regards to the the colony's progress as well. The Borg had a way of leaving a mark on people. Much like the Romulans had on her. Some that while unseen, never quite healed.

Jon turned as Sachzny spoke. "I believe we are Sachzny, here's hoping in any event."

He stopped and his smile grew as Essie came into the transporter room. He always felt better just seeing her and her quiet, confidant way. "Hiya Essie, you ready to beam down and see what the colony has been up in this last decade?"

Turning to Face Estella, Sachzny now bowed and smiled. "Welcome my sister, I trust you are well. Blessings on your house, and happiness in your mind".

Estella offered Jon and Sachzny a small smile. "It is good to see you again, Sachzny. Blessings on you as well." Then she met Jon's gaze and gave a small nod. "Ready when you are."

Sam watched the interchange with fascination - humanoid behavioral and interaction traits was a hobby she had long had. She waited for a suitable lull in the conversation

" So.. we ready?"

Jon chuckled at Sam's eagerness. "Yes Sam, we're ready. Everyone take your places on the pads." He said as he stepped up and onto the pad. He watched as Essie and the others did the same. he leaned over to Essie and whispered, "You okay Essie?"

Estella went to take her place on the pad. "I'm fine, Jon." The counselor answered in a hushed tone.

On seeing her sister, Sachzny moved forwards and gave her a hug. "Blessings upon you sister of mine, are you well? I have missed you, I hope we can talk later".

The counselor embraced her sister gently. Her words were just as soft as they had been with Jon and spoken with a slight pause. "I have missed you too," Estella said with a small smile while closing her eyes and taking a deep breath. It was no lie. She had missed Sachzny and had worried that she might have lost her friend. "Of course, we have much to talk about."

Jon was glad, no overjoyed to see Essie and Sachzny talking, getting along, being sisters. Not that he didn't think they wouldn't but Essie had told him previously she was jealous of Sachzny and that was the last thing Jon wanted was a rift between his love (Essie) and best friend (Sachzny).

"Are we ready to beam down ladies?" He asked with a grin.

Estella nodded. "Ready when you are."