The Captain's Dog House
Disclaimer: Just borrowing Paramount's characters to power my story.
~Tom~
I have been really good for the past couple of weeks. Since my run-in with Captain
Janeway, I have kept a low profile. It's not as if she's torturing me, in fact she hasn't paid
much attention to me. Of course, it's all Chakotay's fault. He could have just paid up but
no… he had to kiss her on the Bridge and wipe out my business..*almost*.
Harry Captain, we're approaching a system with two M-Class planets
Janeway ETA?
Harry 6 hours
Janeway set a course, Mr. Paris
Tom aye, aye Captain
~Tom~
We traded with the merchants on Tokun. It was really a beautiful planet on which
Capitalism is God. I would do really well if I lived here *grins. It was more than a little
surprise when our three days of shore-leave were extended to a full week. The only
person who didn't leave the ship was Captain Janeway...even the Doctor visited.
Captain's Ready Room/Senior Staff Meeting.
Janeway over the next couple of weeks, we will be doing a full assessment on Voyager
She handed out PADDs with the new duty roster and specific assignments.
Beta shift…thank God! She's on Alpha, thought Tom.
Janeway Tom, you'll assist Harry in running a complete Ops diagnostic. Tuvok will be
carrying out a tactical refresher course with security personnel, and Chakotay will
oversee the work being done on decks 8 thru 12 I'll be in Engineering with B'Elanna.
Any questions?
Tuvok no Captain
Harry ok Captain, I estimate we'll have a full report in 4 weeks
Janeway you have 2 weeks and I expect an update every 3 days
Tom but Captain, it will take at least 10 people to do a diagnostic in 2 weeks
Janeway so, what are you waiting for?
She stopped behind her chair anything else?…ok, dismissed
Mess Hall
Tom and Harry enter and spot Joe sulking. They join him.
Tom what's up Joe?
Joe nothing much
Harry I must be tired because I'm actually enjoying Neelix's cooking
Chakotay enters and joins the guys.
Chakotay how's the diagnostic going?
Tom all things considered…pretty good
Harry since you're so enthusiastic, you get to do the report due tomorrow
Tom how are things at your end?
Chakotay slow and painful...after-lunch, I'll grab a tool box and help the process along
Harry so Joe, what's the Captain have you doing?
Joe nothing
Tom what?? You get off scot-free?
Harry then why do you look like you haven't slept in days?
Joe Janeway drops by Engineering very often and just hovers...she doesn't say anything
to me except 'hi Joe' but it's totally de-nerving. When I do get some sleep, I dream about
her!
The guys start laughing and Joe makes a face.
Chakotay I'm sure there's insubordination in there somewhere…dreaming about the
Captain. *grins.
Joe easy for you to say, besides it's all your fault
Chakotay how so?
Joe you could have just thrown the bet
Chakotay I never welsh on a bet Lt. Carey, and you guys needed to be taught a
lesson…the one about minding your own business
Naomi enters and talks to Neelix, then walks over to their table.
Naomi hello everyone
Chakotay hey Naomi, how are you?
Naomi good. I'm getting lunch for the Captain and me, we're eating in her ready room
*beaming*
Harry I should take pointers from you, Naomi Naomi giggles
Tom is the Captain in a bad mood Naomi?
Naomi no, I've been having lots of fun with her over the past few days
Joe fun!
Naomi yeah… I better go get the food. See ya
Tom then why do I feel like we're in Janeway's doghouse?
Chakotay your imagination Tom. I'll talk to her if it'll make you feel better
Harry no thank you. We're in deep enough already
Joe if you could keep her out of Engineering, I'll be able to finally sleep
Chakotay well, I guess it's time to get back to the grindstone
Ready Room
Naomi Captain, can I ask you something?
Janeway May I, Naomi
Naomi May I ask you something?
Janeway yes
Naomi do you have pets on board?
Janeway no…What made you think that? with a slightly raised eyebrow
Naomi well, Tom, Joe, Harry and the Commander were in the mess hall when I went to
get our lunch, and he asked me if you're in a bad mood, and I said "no, we've been
having lots of fun." Then Joe said 'fun' like he's real surprised. As I was going to pick up
the food Tom said that it feels like they're in your doghouse, so I was wondering if you
did have a pet
Janeway had to laugh at the innocence of the child.
Janeway no sweetheart, I don't have a pet. It's just Tom's new assignment
Naomi what did he do Captain?
Janeway the bet
Naomi oh… giggling uncontrollably. are you punishing him, Captain?
Janeway of course not…I don't have a malicious bone in my body the sarcasm was
lost on little Naomi.
Naomi what's malicious?
Janeway mean
Naomi I know that Captain, and so does everyone else
Janeway thank you, Naomi
Captain's Quarters
Chak Kath, the guys are convinced that you're punishing them
Kath do you think that
Chak doesn't matter...you're always punishing me
Kath really? hitting him on the head with a cushion and flashing the death glare.
Chak at least they don't have to put up with your violence
Kath don't I always pay your medical bills?
Chak you're impossible
Kath and that's why you like me so much
Chak that confirms it!…we need a psychiatrist on this ship: a maniac Captain, insane
Commander and generally disturbed crew
~After the laughter subsided.~
Chak would you please stay out of Engineering?
Kath why?
Chak you're scaring Joe Carey
Kath when has he not been scared of me? Besides, I hardly said two words to the guy
Chak well, your hovering is distracting him
Kath I've been crawling thru Jeffrey's tubes replacing burnt-out circuits. Tell Carey not
to flatter himself
Chak he's also losing sleep because of you
Kath come again
Chak claims he dreams about you
Kath ~laughing~ have you pointed out to him that he's bordering on insubordination,
and ordered him to stop?
Chak you obviously don't know the full power of your charms, Kath
Kath you're really enjoying this while they suffer
Chak oh yeah…I'm totally immune to your methods Janeway…been there, done that…I
only wish you'd confine me to the brig. Then maybe, I'll finally get some rest
Kath I have bigger plans for you smiling sweetly
Chak will you please lay off the guys? full dimples alert!
Kath it's your fault, but ok
Chak that's the consensus, but I'd do it again if only for Paris' priceless expression
Kath how many more reports we have left?
Chak five
Kath ~groans~ ok, let's get to it
Ready Room
Captain Janeway reviews the reports and congratulates the senior staff on a job well
done.
Janeway Tom, Harry, Neelix, stay awhile
They gingerly take their seats.
Tom ~whispering~ Chakotay, what did you do to her this time?
Chakotay smiles as Joe Carey enters, eyes darting.
Janeway Joe, have a seat
Joe thank you Captain
She paces and occasionally stops behind someone. It seems like hours when she finally
speaks.
Janeway gentlemen, it has come to my attention that you think I'm punishing you
Tom Cap…it's well…I...we
Janeway Tom, shut up…good…I can give as good as I get and it may come as a
surprise…but I do have a sense of humor
Chakotay chuckles and she stares at him and continues
keep it in mind so you'll never pull a stunt like that again…get out of my
ready room
The guys bolted for the door.
Janeway Commander
Harry good luck
Joe better you than me
Tom dinner's on me…if you're still alive patting Chakotay on the shoulder as they
left.
Kath I hope that you'll get the full admiration of your troops again
Chak of course…my wish is your command
Kath ~shaking her head~ what will I do with you?
Chak it's what you don't do with me..
Kath get out Chakotay…out…now!
Chakotay blows her a kiss and sees her grin as the door closes!
The End.
1/14/2001
A2
Disclaimer: Just borrowing Paramount's characters to power my story.
~Tom~
I have been really good for the past couple of weeks. Since my run-in with Captain
Janeway, I have kept a low profile. It's not as if she's torturing me, in fact she hasn't paid
much attention to me. Of course, it's all Chakotay's fault. He could have just paid up but
no… he had to kiss her on the Bridge and wipe out my business..*almost*.
Harry Captain, we're approaching a system with two M-Class planets
Janeway ETA?
Harry 6 hours
Janeway set a course, Mr. Paris
Tom aye, aye Captain
~Tom~
We traded with the merchants on Tokun. It was really a beautiful planet on which
Capitalism is God. I would do really well if I lived here *grins. It was more than a little
surprise when our three days of shore-leave were extended to a full week. The only
person who didn't leave the ship was Captain Janeway...even the Doctor visited.
Captain's Ready Room/Senior Staff Meeting.
Janeway over the next couple of weeks, we will be doing a full assessment on Voyager
She handed out PADDs with the new duty roster and specific assignments.
Beta shift…thank God! She's on Alpha, thought Tom.
Janeway Tom, you'll assist Harry in running a complete Ops diagnostic. Tuvok will be
carrying out a tactical refresher course with security personnel, and Chakotay will
oversee the work being done on decks 8 thru 12 I'll be in Engineering with B'Elanna.
Any questions?
Tuvok no Captain
Harry ok Captain, I estimate we'll have a full report in 4 weeks
Janeway you have 2 weeks and I expect an update every 3 days
Tom but Captain, it will take at least 10 people to do a diagnostic in 2 weeks
Janeway so, what are you waiting for?
She stopped behind her chair anything else?…ok, dismissed
Mess Hall
Tom and Harry enter and spot Joe sulking. They join him.
Tom what's up Joe?
Joe nothing much
Harry I must be tired because I'm actually enjoying Neelix's cooking
Chakotay enters and joins the guys.
Chakotay how's the diagnostic going?
Tom all things considered…pretty good
Harry since you're so enthusiastic, you get to do the report due tomorrow
Tom how are things at your end?
Chakotay slow and painful...after-lunch, I'll grab a tool box and help the process along
Harry so Joe, what's the Captain have you doing?
Joe nothing
Tom what?? You get off scot-free?
Harry then why do you look like you haven't slept in days?
Joe Janeway drops by Engineering very often and just hovers...she doesn't say anything
to me except 'hi Joe' but it's totally de-nerving. When I do get some sleep, I dream about
her!
The guys start laughing and Joe makes a face.
Chakotay I'm sure there's insubordination in there somewhere…dreaming about the
Captain. *grins.
Joe easy for you to say, besides it's all your fault
Chakotay how so?
Joe you could have just thrown the bet
Chakotay I never welsh on a bet Lt. Carey, and you guys needed to be taught a
lesson…the one about minding your own business
Naomi enters and talks to Neelix, then walks over to their table.
Naomi hello everyone
Chakotay hey Naomi, how are you?
Naomi good. I'm getting lunch for the Captain and me, we're eating in her ready room
*beaming*
Harry I should take pointers from you, Naomi Naomi giggles
Tom is the Captain in a bad mood Naomi?
Naomi no, I've been having lots of fun with her over the past few days
Joe fun!
Naomi yeah… I better go get the food. See ya
Tom then why do I feel like we're in Janeway's doghouse?
Chakotay your imagination Tom. I'll talk to her if it'll make you feel better
Harry no thank you. We're in deep enough already
Joe if you could keep her out of Engineering, I'll be able to finally sleep
Chakotay well, I guess it's time to get back to the grindstone
Ready Room
Naomi Captain, can I ask you something?
Janeway May I, Naomi
Naomi May I ask you something?
Janeway yes
Naomi do you have pets on board?
Janeway no…What made you think that? with a slightly raised eyebrow
Naomi well, Tom, Joe, Harry and the Commander were in the mess hall when I went to
get our lunch, and he asked me if you're in a bad mood, and I said "no, we've been
having lots of fun." Then Joe said 'fun' like he's real surprised. As I was going to pick up
the food Tom said that it feels like they're in your doghouse, so I was wondering if you
did have a pet
Janeway had to laugh at the innocence of the child.
Janeway no sweetheart, I don't have a pet. It's just Tom's new assignment
Naomi what did he do Captain?
Janeway the bet
Naomi oh… giggling uncontrollably. are you punishing him, Captain?
Janeway of course not…I don't have a malicious bone in my body the sarcasm was
lost on little Naomi.
Naomi what's malicious?
Janeway mean
Naomi I know that Captain, and so does everyone else
Janeway thank you, Naomi
Captain's Quarters
Chak Kath, the guys are convinced that you're punishing them
Kath do you think that
Chak doesn't matter...you're always punishing me
Kath really? hitting him on the head with a cushion and flashing the death glare.
Chak at least they don't have to put up with your violence
Kath don't I always pay your medical bills?
Chak you're impossible
Kath and that's why you like me so much
Chak that confirms it!…we need a psychiatrist on this ship: a maniac Captain, insane
Commander and generally disturbed crew
~After the laughter subsided.~
Chak would you please stay out of Engineering?
Kath why?
Chak you're scaring Joe Carey
Kath when has he not been scared of me? Besides, I hardly said two words to the guy
Chak well, your hovering is distracting him
Kath I've been crawling thru Jeffrey's tubes replacing burnt-out circuits. Tell Carey not
to flatter himself
Chak he's also losing sleep because of you
Kath come again
Chak claims he dreams about you
Kath ~laughing~ have you pointed out to him that he's bordering on insubordination,
and ordered him to stop?
Chak you obviously don't know the full power of your charms, Kath
Kath you're really enjoying this while they suffer
Chak oh yeah…I'm totally immune to your methods Janeway…been there, done that…I
only wish you'd confine me to the brig. Then maybe, I'll finally get some rest
Kath I have bigger plans for you smiling sweetly
Chak will you please lay off the guys? full dimples alert!
Kath it's your fault, but ok
Chak that's the consensus, but I'd do it again if only for Paris' priceless expression
Kath how many more reports we have left?
Chak five
Kath ~groans~ ok, let's get to it
Ready Room
Captain Janeway reviews the reports and congratulates the senior staff on a job well
done.
Janeway Tom, Harry, Neelix, stay awhile
They gingerly take their seats.
Tom ~whispering~ Chakotay, what did you do to her this time?
Chakotay smiles as Joe Carey enters, eyes darting.
Janeway Joe, have a seat
Joe thank you Captain
She paces and occasionally stops behind someone. It seems like hours when she finally
speaks.
Janeway gentlemen, it has come to my attention that you think I'm punishing you
Tom Cap…it's well…I...we
Janeway Tom, shut up…good…I can give as good as I get and it may come as a
surprise…but I do have a sense of humor
Chakotay chuckles and she stares at him and continues
keep it in mind so you'll never pull a stunt like that again…get out of my
ready room
The guys bolted for the door.
Janeway Commander
Harry good luck
Joe better you than me
Tom dinner's on me…if you're still alive patting Chakotay on the shoulder as they
left.
Kath I hope that you'll get the full admiration of your troops again
Chak of course…my wish is your command
Kath ~shaking her head~ what will I do with you?
Chak it's what you don't do with me..
Kath get out Chakotay…out…now!
Chakotay blows her a kiss and sees her grin as the door closes!
The End.
1/14/2001
A2