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I’ve seen a lotta weird stuff in my time on Enterprise, but the Barge might just take the cake. This isn’t really anything like I’d expected it to be. Of course, I’m not really sure what I did expect it to be, but this sure isn’t it. It’s definitely gonna take some gettin’ used to, but I guess I don’t have a lotta choice or anything. I’m not sure the Admiral’d appreciate me chickening out only a coupla days in, and I’m definitely not plannin’ on throwin’ in the towel anyways. I’ve got a deal ta follow through on.

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Funny thing is, now that I think about it, I don’t really remember actually makin’ the deal. Or more like, I don’t remember meetin’ the Admiral. I know why I’m here, I’m just not quite sure how it happened. Is that normal?

Anyways. I'm Commander Charles Tucker, former Chief Engineer on board the starship Enterprise. Everyone calls me Trip.

... I don't suppose there's any chance of getting to check out the engines on this thing?

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[He kind of is. :| T'Pol tilts her head to the side, locking her hands behind her back so she doesn't start wringing them.]

We're here to redeem inmates. I've found it's easier to consider them the reason we're here, than the Admiral.

Makes sense. What's yours like?

[Sob.] Do you recall, in 2152, when Starfleet Command sent us after the transport vessel carrying the science team working in the Arctic circle? The drones we pursued.

Yeahhhh... [Why doesn't he like where this is going? :|]

[Because occasionally he's smart. :|] My inmate is their queen. They're called the Borg.

There's more of them? I was kinda hopin' we'd taken care of that problem.

No. There is an entire Collective; apparently, the message they sent had a great impact on later centuries. [And she almost feels guilt about that one.]

Great.

So you two must get along real well, huh?

She decided, in one of our earliest conversations, that she was the closest thing on board to another Vulcan. The number of Vulcans she's assimilated is...substantial. [Seriously that was not a number she needed.] Fortunately, she's incapable of that here.

How long have you been working with her?

Roughly three months. Not long at all.

But you said you've been here for sixteen.

[Pace pace pace]

I've had several other inmates. The Borg Queen is my fifth.

What happened to the rest of 'em?

My first graduated. [She's almost convinced this is why Trip's alive. :c] The next three did not remain on board long enough for me to properly work with.

So they just... leave? Seems kinda like a counterproductive attempt at redeeming someone, to bring 'em here and let them get off without making much progress.

It is. It happens with enough frequency not to be irregular; but most seem to stay. This is the longest I've had a single inmate in quite some time.

You think you're makin' progress?

No. Not yet. I've been...uncertain in how to approach her. [She's creepy. :c]

Can't say that I blame you, from what I remember of her friends.

[She nods a little, then finally stops pacing to turn toward him.] there are other Starfleet officers on board who have experience with her, I intend to ask their advice.

Trip, it can be dangerous here. The inmates vary from those who made mistakes in their lives to those who have murdered and tortured countless people. [She's worried. :c]

[D'aww. It's sweet when you worry. c:]

Nobody said it would be a cakewalk. [Trip ain't 'fraid of no ghost.]

[Just don't go spreading it around.]

It isn't a piece of pie, either. [Look, she tries. :c]

[That gets her a smile and an amused chuckle, but it's a moment before he says anything else.]

I'm glad you're here.

[Aaand she'll take a step back toward him, head tilted. Seriously if he thinks he's getting a lot of alone time today he is so wrong.] I am...pleased you've returned.

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