=^=Aihia to CIC.=^= A comm broke the methodical silence that had previously filled the bridge. =^=Security Alert, condition 3. We have a suspected assailant onboard; standby for further instruction.=^=

Several seconds passed before Lt. Cmdr. Saunders’ personal badge beeped with an additional order:

=^=Lt. Commander, send a transmission to the USS Calypso. Have them know we will have to push back our rendezvous date.=^= There was a pause, indicating brief contemplation. =^=Additionally, attempt to open communications with the Bethrisian Counsel. They’re little meeting is going to have to wait.=^=

Captn. Aihia, CO