Posted by Ensign Rand Farquharson (Yeoman First Class) in Two Steps Forward, Five Steps Back
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 expected with the extra work. She didn’t show up for the evening reports either.

Rand

Roman wasn’t worried when she didn’t show up for lunch. Sometimes she was too busy. But as the end of the day came and went, and she never showed for evening reports? Then he started to worry. He had to finish his own reports, CSO and XO, on his own before he could go looking for her. It was another two hours. Then he started checking all her usual places: her office, the conference room, their quarters, Randy’s quarters, he even asked the Captain if she’d seen her. Then he checked the galley, the rec room, other common areas. Where was she?

~ Roman