Disclaimer: I do not own Dredd or Star Trek.

Introduction

"Good morning, Dredd," Judge Anderson greeted Judge Dredd cheerfully as they pasted each other in the hallway.

Dredd didn't even acknowledge her and Anderson's smile fell. A laugh from beside her, caused her to jump and she almost stopped walking. She turned her head to the side to see Judge Uhura had fallen into step beside her.

"I wouldn't worry about it, Anderson," Uhura said. "He treats everyone like that, don't take it personally."

Anderson forced herself to smile as she and Uhura entered the mess hall.

"Has he always been so…" Anderson began to question, but trailed off.

"Antisocial?" Uhura guessed, with a slight laugh. "Would you believe me if I said no?"

Anderson just stared at her and Uhura's smile turned sad.

"It was a few years ago when it happened," Uhura said, with a sad shake of her. "We were responding to a call for back up…"

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Hey, I hope you enjoyed the start of this story. Until next time,

Blessed be,

TreeOfLife1997.