After returning to Deep Space Nine, I had some time granted for personal leave. I decided that I would go to the academy on Bajor and do some study on warp theories. I arrived at the academy and threw myself into studying and practicing for the contest, should I make it back in time. I created as many different problems that I could think up that would come about in the Badlands area. Between study and practice, I didn't sleep much...
As I was taking a lunch break, I noticed someone familiar coming up to me.... After a second glance, it was Ian Brooks, from my first years at the academy in San Francisco! We talked for hours.....He was impressed with some of the piloting I have done, but he also wondered about the incident that led to my dismissal. It was this that he expressed a lot of concern with my drinking. I switched the subject quickly to my studies of warp theory, astrophysics, and practicing at the helm.... Ian kept trying to get me to talk about my dismissal and such, but I never did go back to that... It's not something I want to think about.
I found out that Ian is also a Lt Commander, but was hopeful to be a Commander soon. He still was an incredible pilot and he helped me on my studies...Just like old times. He was pretty hard on me, giving me tests about what I was studying. It reminded me of the teachers back at San Francisco. He even helped me with learning my duties while being on the bridge. With this time spent with Ian, I found myself attracted to him more than ever, but had a guilty feeling anytime I was with him.... I wonder if I just miss Darby?
After spending this time with Ian and "rededicating" myself to my skills, I feel invigorated to get back to the ship and my friends....Heck, I even miss Captain Albright!
Diplomatic Mission to Empok Nor
The USS Challenger was sent to the New Dominion Front. Captain Redding, Lt Stout and Lt Ro from the USS Yorktown were aboard our ship, with Captain Redding in-charge. We were sent to Empok Nor on a diplomatic mission. Great.... I spent 1000 credits for the race to the Badlands and back...I would have competed against Tom Paris... and now, not only do I not get to compete against Paris, but my 1000 credits are gone!!!
I'm not too sure of Captain Redding at this point. He seems like he's a very "by-the-book" captain. Lt Ro seems to be a little like Foster, probably a good pilot, just in need of more experience. Perhaps the holodeck programs that I had designed in helping me train for the contest would allow me to see if he's as good as he says he is. Foster did design them with Paris in mind...HMMM I'm not sure about Lt Stout, as he's pretty quiet. He seems to carry a very serious face all the time and doesn't stray far from Captain Redding.
I am continuing to serve on the bridge, but not at helm. Lt Ro was assigned the helm by Captain Redding. Lt Ro determined that the helm was set up inefficiently and proceeded to rearrange things. I really don't mind Lt Ro changing things to suit his taste or needs, pilots do have their ways of doing things. But when he continued to mock how it was set up...I had a problem with it. Both Captain Albright and Captain Redding were on the bridge at this time. Captain Redding advised Captain Albright that I attend counseling and Captain
Albright did NOT support me in anyway. I'm not sure who I'm more upset with, if it's Captain Redding, Lt Ro, or ACTING Captain Albright.
Once arriving at the Pathways Station, Captain Redding assigned Captain Albright, Commander Gav, Commander Saunders, Lt Ro, Lt Stout, and myself to board the station with him. We were greeted and shown the station. We met Mr Damon Melk, who continued to stare at
me, and I questioned him on this. He explained that women are rare here and when they are here, they usually do not have clothes on. I was stunned and then continued on with the tour.....but a little closer to my group.
Mr Ro is persistent on challenging me, even during our diplomatic talks. I suppose he wants to show off.... HMMMMMMM, I kinda like that. I'll have to see what he can do at the helm, see if he can handle the Picard Manuever... Confidence is good to have at the helm
though...I'm glad to see he has some balls.
We met with Tara Albright, Namin Bell, Weyoun, Mr Glin, and Mr Stone during out diplomatic talks. Captain Redding seemed to be good at this. I liked the way he asked for our input. He assigned Mr Stout and I to stay on the station, posing as "honeymooners." I will do
this, but I'm not entirely pleased with leaving the Challenger in the hands of Lt Ro, until I've had a chance to evaluate his skills. Unfortunately, I'm not in a position to defer.
I asked Mr Stout if he would like to return to the Challenger to get some things for our stay, and he refused. I returned, to get a few things as well as to report to Captain Redding and find out exactly what he wanted us to do... I knew he wanted us to keep an eye out, but if there were any specifics... Mr Stout had a confrontation while I was gone and found an individual planting a demolition of some sort on the station. Mr Stout detained the individual and reported to Capt Redding. The device was finally transported out to
space. The individual was taken to security on the station, with Mr Stout present during questioning.
Through the diplomatic talks, a treaty was agreed upon by the end of the week. It'll be good to return to the station. I need to figure out how to get out of these "counseling sessions." I'm anxious for Captain Redding and his crew to leave... I think I'll go visit
Darby. I wonder if he's ready to take our relationship to the next level....
I'm not too sure of Captain Redding at this point. He seems like he's a very "by-the-book" captain. Lt Ro seems to be a little like Foster, probably a good pilot, just in need of more experience. Perhaps the holodeck programs that I had designed in helping me train for the contest would allow me to see if he's as good as he says he is. Foster did design them with Paris in mind...HMMM I'm not sure about Lt Stout, as he's pretty quiet. He seems to carry a very serious face all the time and doesn't stray far from Captain Redding.
I am continuing to serve on the bridge, but not at helm. Lt Ro was assigned the helm by Captain Redding. Lt Ro determined that the helm was set up inefficiently and proceeded to rearrange things. I really don't mind Lt Ro changing things to suit his taste or needs, pilots do have their ways of doing things. But when he continued to mock how it was set up...I had a problem with it. Both Captain Albright and Captain Redding were on the bridge at this time. Captain Redding advised Captain Albright that I attend counseling and Captain
Albright did NOT support me in anyway. I'm not sure who I'm more upset with, if it's Captain Redding, Lt Ro, or ACTING Captain Albright.
Once arriving at the Pathways Station, Captain Redding assigned Captain Albright, Commander Gav, Commander Saunders, Lt Ro, Lt Stout, and myself to board the station with him. We were greeted and shown the station. We met Mr Damon Melk, who continued to stare at
me, and I questioned him on this. He explained that women are rare here and when they are here, they usually do not have clothes on. I was stunned and then continued on with the tour.....but a little closer to my group.
Mr Ro is persistent on challenging me, even during our diplomatic talks. I suppose he wants to show off.... HMMMMMMM, I kinda like that. I'll have to see what he can do at the helm, see if he can handle the Picard Manuever... Confidence is good to have at the helm
though...I'm glad to see he has some balls.
We met with Tara Albright, Namin Bell, Weyoun, Mr Glin, and Mr Stone during out diplomatic talks. Captain Redding seemed to be good at this. I liked the way he asked for our input. He assigned Mr Stout and I to stay on the station, posing as "honeymooners." I will do
this, but I'm not entirely pleased with leaving the Challenger in the hands of Lt Ro, until I've had a chance to evaluate his skills. Unfortunately, I'm not in a position to defer.
I asked Mr Stout if he would like to return to the Challenger to get some things for our stay, and he refused. I returned, to get a few things as well as to report to Captain Redding and find out exactly what he wanted us to do... I knew he wanted us to keep an eye out, but if there were any specifics... Mr Stout had a confrontation while I was gone and found an individual planting a demolition of some sort on the station. Mr Stout detained the individual and reported to Capt Redding. The device was finally transported out to
space. The individual was taken to security on the station, with Mr Stout present during questioning.
Through the diplomatic talks, a treaty was agreed upon by the end of the week. It'll be good to return to the station. I need to figure out how to get out of these "counseling sessions." I'm anxious for Captain Redding and his crew to leave... I think I'll go visit
Darby. I wonder if he's ready to take our relationship to the next level....
Lt Cmdr Harriman Personal Log
3/8010.04
I went on the station to have a drink and relax... I overheard someguys talking about different piloting manuevers...pretty easy onesfor me. I commented that we could try some out on the holodeck, buthad to report to the ship. I came back later to the station and wetried out some on the holodeck. Apparently Capt. Hikaru Sulu hasscored as high as level 77. Tom Paris managed level 70. I didn'tfare as well, only getting to level 30. I am rather disappointed inmyself. Only getting a 30 is not good enough...not at all! I mustpush myself more; do more work and practice. I have to be ready foranything. I want to be the best pilot around, and a 30 isn't goingto cut it.
Capt Forrest has changed my shift to Gamma Watch while LtCmdr Daroosis on leave. I took breakfast to Darby, first time I've reallyvisited with him since I've been back from being kicked out. I hopethat there is still hope for us. We became so close, that is, untilI messed things up. I hope I haven't wrecked things between us.
We went to DS9. Darby and I met up and went to Quark's for dinner.We had a good dinner. Capt Forrest gave some good "captain" adviceto me when he saw me in there. I found that there was a race comingup next week. It would be to race around the badlands, but thecourse would not be given until that day. Cost is 1000 credits.Perhaps Azala will be my co-pilot, since we mapped the badlands awhile back. Capt Forest gave me permission for us to sign up, evensaid he'd requistion a fighter for us! Foster is helping me toprepare and train me. I've heard that Tom Paris may be competing.*gulp* How am I going to beat him? *sigh*
All senior officers had dinner with Capt Kira. We were asked to goto the bad lands and do some investigations. Capt Forrest will begone, as he is escorting Farek to Ferenginar to deal with Farek andanother Farek... Quite a mess! But if anyone can deal with it,it's Capt Forrest. I'd love to be a fly on the wall when bothFarek's meet...Upon arriving in the Badlands, we went to the planet New Altos andtook some samples from it. The planet was smooth.. We read somelife signs under the surface... The samples were some type of metal-like substance. I finally realized that it was the same substancethat was put into containment when we were on the Volga.....It's alittle unnerving with this substance around.
Until next time...
I went on the station to have a drink and relax... I overheard someguys talking about different piloting manuevers...pretty easy onesfor me. I commented that we could try some out on the holodeck, buthad to report to the ship. I came back later to the station and wetried out some on the holodeck. Apparently Capt. Hikaru Sulu hasscored as high as level 77. Tom Paris managed level 70. I didn'tfare as well, only getting to level 30. I am rather disappointed inmyself. Only getting a 30 is not good enough...not at all! I mustpush myself more; do more work and practice. I have to be ready foranything. I want to be the best pilot around, and a 30 isn't goingto cut it.
Capt Forrest has changed my shift to Gamma Watch while LtCmdr Daroosis on leave. I took breakfast to Darby, first time I've reallyvisited with him since I've been back from being kicked out. I hopethat there is still hope for us. We became so close, that is, untilI messed things up. I hope I haven't wrecked things between us.
We went to DS9. Darby and I met up and went to Quark's for dinner.We had a good dinner. Capt Forrest gave some good "captain" adviceto me when he saw me in there. I found that there was a race comingup next week. It would be to race around the badlands, but thecourse would not be given until that day. Cost is 1000 credits.Perhaps Azala will be my co-pilot, since we mapped the badlands awhile back. Capt Forest gave me permission for us to sign up, evensaid he'd requistion a fighter for us! Foster is helping me toprepare and train me. I've heard that Tom Paris may be competing.*gulp* How am I going to beat him? *sigh*
All senior officers had dinner with Capt Kira. We were asked to goto the bad lands and do some investigations. Capt Forrest will begone, as he is escorting Farek to Ferenginar to deal with Farek andanother Farek... Quite a mess! But if anyone can deal with it,it's Capt Forrest. I'd love to be a fly on the wall when bothFarek's meet...Upon arriving in the Badlands, we went to the planet New Altos andtook some samples from it. The planet was smooth.. We read somelife signs under the surface... The samples were some type of metal-like substance. I finally realized that it was the same substancethat was put into containment when we were on the Volga.....It's alittle unnerving with this substance around.
Until next time...
Lt Cmdr Harriman Personal Log
I had another blackout incident......
I wanted to meet with Darby so I sent him a message to meet me for dinner. While waiting for him (yes, I arrived 30 minutes early so not to miss him) a waitress had hit me in the head with her tray... I can sort of remember what happened next, but it's still a little foggy. Darby did arrive, but I didn't recognize him anymore than LtJG Fisher and I couldn't remember much... I left the dining area and found myself in my quarters. I know things that D'Kar knows (his family, engineering, et) and things that I, Carol, know. It seems that the counselor was right... Lt D'Kar's traits, personality, etc has been transferred to me when we were transported.
Capt Forest briefed us on a new mission, which would take us back to where Kon, Decius, D'Kar, and I had gone. After the Captain had mentioned that I may be on the away team, I recommended that its not logical that I be on the away team, as I may be recognized and put the mission and others in jeopardy. The Captain seemed taken aback with this recommendation. I found out later that it wasn't the recommendation, but my use of vocabulary that confused him. It seems that he thought I had "switched" to D'Kar's personality. Later, Commander Albright removed me from duty until a personality transference could be completed. I didn't make matters any better as I left the meeting with Commander Albright at that time, returning to the helm on the bridge. Commander Albright had me escorted to the brig. I was placed in the bridge for insubordination. I requested the counselor's prescence and she arrived. She spoke to me slightly and then spoke to Commander Albright and LtCmdr Pren. Finally, I was released, however I was not returned to duty. My questions regarding the transference were not answered as well.
Capt Forest visited me in my quarters. He agreed with removing me from active duty, citing concerns for the Yorktown and crew. If I were to switch personalities during my duty at the helm, it would put the crew at risk. He did ask me to report to the bridge during red alert status to assist the helm.
While the away team was gone, I assisted on the bridge as requested. I found this quite difficult, as I feel that my ability is in question. I am also concerned about this personality transference. What if something goes wrong and my ability to pilot is lost? However, I also have to think about D'Kar. I'm quite sure this is not how he wanted to live... but his abilities could help Starfleet even more, making me more well rounded for Starfleet matters. I wonder what his father would want done? Perhaps that is who should have the decision... Although I'm not sure I'd abide by it. I am still concerned that I would be effected negatively.
All this has happened, and I haven't had time to try to explain it to Darby. I'm quite sure he has given up on me, but I have to hold out hope.
I wanted to meet with Darby so I sent him a message to meet me for dinner. While waiting for him (yes, I arrived 30 minutes early so not to miss him) a waitress had hit me in the head with her tray... I can sort of remember what happened next, but it's still a little foggy. Darby did arrive, but I didn't recognize him anymore than LtJG Fisher and I couldn't remember much... I left the dining area and found myself in my quarters. I know things that D'Kar knows (his family, engineering, et) and things that I, Carol, know. It seems that the counselor was right... Lt D'Kar's traits, personality, etc has been transferred to me when we were transported.
Capt Forest briefed us on a new mission, which would take us back to where Kon, Decius, D'Kar, and I had gone. After the Captain had mentioned that I may be on the away team, I recommended that its not logical that I be on the away team, as I may be recognized and put the mission and others in jeopardy. The Captain seemed taken aback with this recommendation. I found out later that it wasn't the recommendation, but my use of vocabulary that confused him. It seems that he thought I had "switched" to D'Kar's personality. Later, Commander Albright removed me from duty until a personality transference could be completed. I didn't make matters any better as I left the meeting with Commander Albright at that time, returning to the helm on the bridge. Commander Albright had me escorted to the brig. I was placed in the bridge for insubordination. I requested the counselor's prescence and she arrived. She spoke to me slightly and then spoke to Commander Albright and LtCmdr Pren. Finally, I was released, however I was not returned to duty. My questions regarding the transference were not answered as well.
Capt Forest visited me in my quarters. He agreed with removing me from active duty, citing concerns for the Yorktown and crew. If I were to switch personalities during my duty at the helm, it would put the crew at risk. He did ask me to report to the bridge during red alert status to assist the helm.
While the away team was gone, I assisted on the bridge as requested. I found this quite difficult, as I feel that my ability is in question. I am also concerned about this personality transference. What if something goes wrong and my ability to pilot is lost? However, I also have to think about D'Kar. I'm quite sure this is not how he wanted to live... but his abilities could help Starfleet even more, making me more well rounded for Starfleet matters. I wonder what his father would want done? Perhaps that is who should have the decision... Although I'm not sure I'd abide by it. I am still concerned that I would be effected negatively.
All this has happened, and I haven't had time to try to explain it to Darby. I'm quite sure he has given up on me, but I have to hold out hope.
Lt D'Kar Personal Log 1
For some reason I found myself on the floor of a holodeck, covered with some type of alcoholic beverage. Not that I'm opposed to drinking, but what am I doing in a holodeck of a bar on the station, when I'm sure there is work to be done on the ship? I left the holodeck and saw LtCmdr Pren. She was sitting with an officer. She seemed to want me to stay, why I do not know. I excused myself from the station so that I could get back to engineering on the ship. For some reason, Cmdr Gav acted a little odd when I told him that I was reporting for duty, but he assigned me duties, muttering something about needing extra hands. Am I just an "extra pair of hands?" Lt. Km'tar watched me quite closely. Perhaps I was not being detailed enough in my repair tasks. I will have to work harder.
A little while later, I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned and found my mother standing beside me. I was rather shocked, since she has been dead for some time now. I spoke to Cmdr Gav about this. It seems that his father had shown up too. This is quite odd. Mother made small talk as I continued my work. The Challenger went under a Red Alert and Cmdr Gav looked at me oddly and asked why I wasn't on the bridge, due to the red alert status. I wasn't not sure why I would report there and told him that I should finish what I had started. I again asked about my mother's presence. Cmdr Gav requested a security team. My mother was taken to a cargo bay with others that had awoken from being dead and I was taken to the brig. I am quite disturbed by this action. I have not been to the brig before, and I do not see the reason for it.
As I sat in the brig, pondering possible reasons, I noticed that I was wearing a command shirt, although I do not know why. I noticed some physical changes too... I am not sure what it is going on! To make matters worse, I did not have any tools with me and a loose plate in the brig was bothering me.
After some time, I was transported to the bridge. The Ship's Counselor asked me a few questions, mentioning LtCmdr Harriman's name and then spoke to Captain Forrest. Afterwards, I saw her fist come quickly towards my face and smack me in the nose!
A little while later, I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned and found my mother standing beside me. I was rather shocked, since she has been dead for some time now. I spoke to Cmdr Gav about this. It seems that his father had shown up too. This is quite odd. Mother made small talk as I continued my work. The Challenger went under a Red Alert and Cmdr Gav looked at me oddly and asked why I wasn't on the bridge, due to the red alert status. I wasn't not sure why I would report there and told him that I should finish what I had started. I again asked about my mother's presence. Cmdr Gav requested a security team. My mother was taken to a cargo bay with others that had awoken from being dead and I was taken to the brig. I am quite disturbed by this action. I have not been to the brig before, and I do not see the reason for it.
As I sat in the brig, pondering possible reasons, I noticed that I was wearing a command shirt, although I do not know why. I noticed some physical changes too... I am not sure what it is going on! To make matters worse, I did not have any tools with me and a loose plate in the brig was bothering me.
After some time, I was transported to the bridge. The Ship's Counselor asked me a few questions, mentioning LtCmdr Harriman's name and then spoke to Captain Forrest. Afterwards, I saw her fist come quickly towards my face and smack me in the nose!
LtCmdr Harriman Personal Log 1
After repairing the helm on the Valiant and with permission for leave, I went to Guynan's Place for her "Grand Opening." I saw Azala (and the Captain from the Valiant) there. We chatted for a bit, but I felt like a third wheel so I took my drink and tried out the holodeck programs. After a while I got up to change programs for something more challenging and lost my balance, to what I have no idea since I had only had a few sips of my drink.............Next thing I know, I'm waking up on the floor of the bridge and having to stop my nose from bleeding! I'm not sure how long I was out, if I was knocked out, or what happened inbetween, but I'm a little worried about, since I can't remember anything. I don't think I was drunk...I don't remember drinking that much last night! I also flew well, no ill effects of any alcohol that I may have drunk. No headaches, nothing!
As I was stopping my nose from bleeding, I noticed some of the crew smiling at the counselor...one member even giving a thumb's up to her after nodding to me. What is that about???
We finished our mission and after my shift, I went to get cleaned up and changed my clothes. As I did, I noticed that my hands had some dirt and grease on it. Where this came from, I have NO idea. This leads me to thinking that something is definately wrong....does this mean the counselor was right about D'Kar and me???
As I was stopping my nose from bleeding, I noticed some of the crew smiling at the counselor...one member even giving a thumb's up to her after nodding to me. What is that about???
We finished our mission and after my shift, I went to get cleaned up and changed my clothes. As I did, I noticed that my hands had some dirt and grease on it. Where this came from, I have NO idea. This leads me to thinking that something is definately wrong....does this mean the counselor was right about D'Kar and me???
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