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[inhistorybooks]

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?

Comments

[inhistorybooks]

Guess that makes sense. Besides, it's not like trial by fire really ever seems to go outta style.

[everylittlegirl]

What do you mean by that?

[inhistorybooks]

I've been through my fair share of scenarios that fit that description.

[everylittlegirl]

No offense? But I doubt anything you've been through is like this.

[inhistorybooks]

Well, I'd hate to think I'm just gonna go through everything I've already done over again. Seems kinda boring.

[everylittlegirl]

You make a good point. Just, be careful.