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"Nothing Unusual"
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Setting: USS HATHOR, Bridge, Ops station
Stardate: 63076.1200
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Ensign Thomas had been keeping an eye on the sensors, making sure that everything was running exactly as expected. He also had to watch and monitor all the ships systems to make sure that the ship was running at optimal performance.  There were the usual running issues, with every ship, but with a quick transfers of data or power and systems were restored to normal. Nothing was unusual with today's shift, except for Elliot having thoughts running through his head about what Aki had said to him. The thought of them being a couple was fantastic, even if it was make believe.

The COO did not let his excitement of being on this mission along with the aCSciO as a couple distract him from his duties on the Ops console.  It was if the tension had been lifted between them, because Ensign Mitshiba was also on the top of her game. Ensign Thomas was monitoring the systems when he was distracted by one of the readings, but as quick as he was distracted he had realised what the system light was for and quickly remedied the issue, there really was nothing unusual about today's travelling.

The CO turned around in his chair to speak to the Chief Of Operations "Ensign Thomas, do you have an ETA for VALLA ROYAL?" he enquired.

Elliot pressed a couple of buttons then run the distance/time algorithm and was produced with a result. "Yes, Sir. We should arrive there around 23:50hrs. However I could speak with the CEO and see if we could perhaps push the engines so we can arrive there earlier," answered the COO confidently.

The Captain looked around the bridge as if he was in thought, then turned back to the Elliot, "Right, do that Ensign and get back to me with the revised ETA".

Ensign Thomas, looked down at the ops console, each part of the display flashing different patterns depending on the process that was running at the time. After pressing a number of buttons, Elliot heard a voice come over his comm panel.

=^= What can I do for you Ensign Thomas, =^= asked the Lieutenant when he had pressed the receive audio button on his engineering station.

"Is it possible to get more power, the Captain would like to be at VALLA ROYAL as soon as possible. At present our ETA is 23:50hrs, do you think you can do something Chief?" ET asked hopefully".

There was a short silence, then the voice came back, "Can a duck float on water?" the CEO stated then continued in a light tone, "if you look at your readings on your ops station now Ensign I believe you can give the Captain a new arrival time".

Elliot looked at the new readings, even just looking at the figures before the conversion algorithm was run ET knew there would be a significant change in time. "That's incredible, I don't know how you do it Chief but this is going to make the Captain happy, thank you very much Lieutenant," ET stated happily.

Ensign Thomas called over to the Captain enthusiastically, "I have a new ETA now Captain Morningstar, we should arrive there now at 21:35hrs".

The CO looked extremely happy with the news, "Thank Engineering for me, and I want you to make sure them sensors are monitored extremely carefully, I don't want any surprises on this mission," insisted Erik.

ET's cover arrived to allow him to go for what would probably be his last break before they would encounter VALLA ROYAL.

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Setting: USS HATHOR, Turbolift
Stardate: 63076.15:45
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Ensign Thomas had noticed that the aCSciO had already gone for a break, as Elliot walked into the turbolift he touched his badge. "Computer can you tell me where Ensign Mitshiba is?" asked the COO.

=^= Ensign Mitshiba is located in the Mess Hall, =^= stated the female computerised voice.

The COO then turned to the turbolift control panel. "Deck 2," stated the Ensign.

ET got out the turbolift then walked through the corridors to the Mess Hall, passing and acknowledging crew members as he did so.

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Setting: USS HATHOR, Mess Hall
Stardate: 63076.15:55
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As Elliot walked into the Mess Hall he felt extremely happy, because things on this mission were actually going according to plan, and that didn't often happen to this crew. He saw Ensign Mitshiba sitting at a table; back towards the door, having a drink of which he believed was her favourite drink sake. Ensign Thomas walked up behind her quietly and bent down and gently kissed her on the neck, before she felt fright she felt excitement, "Oh, ET it's you. You startled me there, but it was a nice startled," she commented cheekily with a big grin on her face.

Elliot smiled at Aki, "I'm sorry I didn't mean to give you a frigh,t" he responded, then smiled naughtily and continue,"maybe we should pick this up later".

You could see the chemistry between them both, fortunately for them the Mess Hall was quiet. Ensign Mitshiba turned to Elliot and informed him she would have to go but before his mood could drop, she softly whispered,"You better believe we'll pick this up later, then winked at him as she brushed her body gently past his to get out from her seat.

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Craig Mitchell
Ensign Elliot Thomas
Chief Operations Officer
USS ANUBIS, NCC-18501