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After the CMO opened the message it read =/\= To the Doctor of the ship. My name is not important, my species is not well known to the federation, but I believe that if we worked together we would be able to become mans best friend, plea
Gong’Da, came into his office and saw an medical doctor in there. “Evening. Are you the acting CMO? I’m Gong’Da. The ships new CMO. Pleased to meet you.” The small Ferengi said.

Gong’da CMO

The young red haired ensign looked around at the voice.

“No sir, I’m just the duty doctor,” he replied, “Dr Simons.”

He paused for a moment regarding the Ferengi with some suspicion. Harry had not been aware of a new CMO and hadn’t seen Gong’Da before.

“Have you got your ID and transfer documentation?” Harry asked tentatively.

-Harry

Gong’da smiled showing his razor sharp teeth. “Hew-Mon..I mean Ensign Simmons. I do have those things ans before I show them to you, I would like to propose a question of my own”

“Why would a lone Ferengi try to either take over the ship or try stealing valuable ship secrets and or engineering secrets dressed as a doctor and how could I do any of that from sickbay?”

“But if it will satisfy your suspicion, here you go” Sitting a briefcase on the desk he opened it and pulled out the transfer papers and his ID. Handing them over. “Here you go. Also you can just ask the ships computer. If I could hack that thing, I wouldn’t need to be here. “

Gong’da

“The easiest way into a computer is through it’s operators and you would be surprised what people tell their doctors,” Harry replied as he inspected the documentation, “That aside, were you an intruder, you may appear alone here, but that does not mean that you were alone in your mission.”

-Harry

Gong’da ‘s smile increased 10 fold. “Very, very good! You are correct in your assumptions. A doctor is just as good as getting information over time say like your barbers and beauticians of your Earth. And we Ferengis really don’t do missions alone as your....our Federation has found out. We also have cloaking devices unlike the Federation. So others like me could be here now. Even in this room. ” He gestured all around to sickbay. “But I’m not part of the Alliance anymore. I’m a Starfleet officer that although I was offered to forego the Academy and have a higher rank, I chose to go through the whole process in order to learn more and share in your experiences. I want no free handouts. But I’ll leave you with a couple pieces of wisdom from my people. Rule 194: It’s always good business to know your customers before they walk in the door. So you should have known a new Department Head was coming. We always did. And to the questions you just purposed is Rule 208: Sometimes the only thing more dangerous than a question is an answer. So if your done scrutinizing my papers. I’ll need them back doctor. ” With that he held out his little hand and stared at the doctor with a deadpan look and a sly smile that was showing a little bit of his razor sharp teeth.

Gong’da CMO

Harry handed Gong’da has padd whilst wonderring what profit the short man infront of him saw in being a doctor in Starfleet. “I’m sure you’ll appreciate my caution considerring Rule 190,” Harry replied.

He turned back to the monitor. “We have visitors of a first contact nature. The Caninians have asked for help. They report being trapped on a ship. The ship that we are currently docked with.”

-Harry

“Ah. Hear all and trust nothing. Very wise. I’m very interested in learning how you know The Rules of Acquisition but first we shall help those trapped. Let is go and rescue them…ah. have we got payment up front for the rescue by chance?”

Gong’da CMO

“You do know there’s no profit in Starfleet?” Harry asked as he turned his attention back to the console and began typing a message to the caninians.

=/\=We think we know where you are and are making our way to you. Here is a picture of me. Are you able to send me a picture of yourself?=/\= Harry then attached an image of himself to the message and sent it…

-Harry

“Ah. Yes. Forgive that. Old habits and all that. What are the extent of their injuries?”

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