OOC: This is a back log... it takes place before Muma's log in which Shane is contacted on the Qashqai by Harker.
= Padassa Trading Station - Quorum Space (Romulan Annexed) =
Martin knelt on the window seat and gazed out but there was nothing to see and he sighed. He was getting bored and climbing down from the seat, he wandered across the room to the computer.
Harker had brought him to the room after their meal was finished, explaining that Martin was to have a room of his own. Harker spoke as though that was an exciting thing and had promised Martin that there was something really good waiting there. It turned out to be nothing more than a computer with a few games.
Harker had seemed very enthusiastic about it and had offered to play a game, challenging Martin. The game was simple and, Martin thought, somewhat childish. He had won every level though he suspected that Harker had allowed him to win for the man had made some silly mistakes and had, Martin thought, feigned surprise that he had been beaten once again and showered the child in praise.
Now Martin sat down at the terminal and switched it on. He ignored the game that Harker had been so keen on and scrolled through the list available. A smile spread across his face and he selected a new one.
A few minutes later Nicolas peered into the room and found Martin sitting at the terminal. "Hello, Martin," he said as he greeted the little boy. "Are you enjoying yourself?"
Martin looked over his shoulder. "I'm playing this." he said, returning his attention to the screen when he saw that Harker was alone.
"What is it that you've found there," Harker asked as he came closer.
Martin paused the game and as Harker leaned down to look closely at the game, Martin saw him frown. "When is mummy coming?" he demanded. " I want to see her."
"Mummy is busy talking with some people at the moment," Nicolas explained. "Maybe she can come visit after she's done." Looking closer at the game, he asked, "Is that the Starship Simulator?"
Martin scowled for this was not the answer he wanted. At home, even when Rangi was very busy, she always had time to see him or speak to him at least, no matter what else demanded her time. He glanced back at the screen where a Starship was frozen in the act of firing an array of photon torpedos.
"That's quite a difficult game," Harker said, rubbing his chin. "I used to love playing it when I was your age." There was an interruption as the door opened and a Romulan entered, wishing
to speak to Nicolas. "I'll be right back," he said to Martin.
The child suffered the indignity of having his head patted by simply hunching his shoulders and when Harker walked away, Martin continued the game, successfully hitting the enemy ship but not enough to destroy it. With great concentration he tapped in a persuit course and was rewarded by getting the ship back in his sight.
A few moments later Nicolas returned and looked at Martin. "How would you like to go for a trip in a real starship? You can sit with me on the bridge," he coaxed.
Martin swivelled round on his chair, forgetting to pause the game. " A real ship?" he asked guardedly. " ..you mean like my Daddys?" he added as sounds of destruction sounded from the game.
"Yes... a real ship," Nicolas said, an eery smile forming in the corners of his mouth.
Martin glanced back at the screen, now full of spinning debris.
"...and I can sit in the XO place?" he asked looking back at Harker who nodded. Martin considered it then slid down off his chair. " Ok" he said.
He held out his hand to Martin. "Come, I'll take you."
= End Log =
Martin Guzman
Civilian
[NPC by Rangi]
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Nicolas Harker
Federation Defector
Romulan Star Empire
[NPC by Bren]
