Making the Rounds

Posted on 19 Jan 2026 @ 11:19am by Lieutenant Commander Adrian Sorvak & Lieutenant JG Mira Quinn

302 words; about a 2 minute read

Mission: Lathira Shoreleave
Location: USS Arawyn

=/\= Science Lab =/\=

Sorvak walked slowly through the empty science labs. The lights were dimmed low, all the consoles were cleared out.

It was so quiet, he could hear the sound his boots made as they hit the carpet.

There were no outstanding tasks to take care of, and the whole department was moved to shore leave.

He paused as he entered one of the labs, the door hissing shut behind him. One of the consoles was occupied.

As expected - Lt Quinn was still there, working.

He observed her for a few minutes. Brows furrowed, completely immersed in whatever it was she was doing.

He took a few steps until he was standing behind her. She was reviewing the reports from the away team to the Eirian ship.

"Lt Quinn," he said.

Mira practically jumped.

She spun around and when she saw him, she got to her feet, standing between him and the console.

"Sir. I didn't realize anybody else was here."

"Nobody is supposed to be here."

"I just had a few things to finish before shore leave."

He considered her for a long moment.

Mira's combadge chirped. "Zodeil to Quinn."

Mira smiled tightly.

The hail repeated a few times, before she said, "Excuse me, Sir."

She hit her badge, whispering. "Now is not a good time."

Before she managed to close the connection, Vel's voice sounded. "Where are you? We're waiting."

"I won't make it, start without me." She closed the call, just as Vel started saying something.

"The Science Lab will be here for you next week too."

Mira was about to reply, but then thought better of it. "Yes, sir."

Sorvak watched her leave. And now, the science labs were empty.

=/\=

Lt Cmdr Adrian Sorvak
Chief Science Officer
USS Arawyn

Lt JG Mira Quinn
Science Officer
USS Arawyn

 

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