The Sentinel was on her way to Risa for a week and a half if shore leave. Cpt Asam had insisted the crew had earned it and so it happened. Rand was running around helping everyone she could in her off time. Why? Because the more that was finished now, the more people who could enjoy their 6 day leave rotation. If an extra pair of hands could help then Rand willingly offered hers.

The sensor arrays were going through diagnostics and a part was needed down in the tube. Rand volunteered to take the parts so the engineers didn’t have to stop working. She knew the tube system as well as the rest of them.

Or she had.

She got to the officers and suddenly had no idea where she was or why. A dark haired man smiled, “Thanks Rand. We appreciate the help.” She didn’t recognize him, but apparently he knew her. He was holding his hand out for what she was holding and she passed it over. She stayed there not sure what she was supposed to be doing. “Hey Rand, you okay? Did you need something?” She looked at another officer and shook her head. “N… no. Bye.” She turned and headed down a random tube to get away from the unfamiliar people. The officers shared a kind smile. They all knew Rand was shy and could be quirky. They thought nothing of it.

Rand did not show up for lunch at the lab, but she wasn’t expwcted with the extra work. She didn’t show up for the evening reports either.

Rand