Aye, Aye Captain
Chapter Two
Lying in their bed, after what Nyota had begun to call, 'Desert', she turned over to get a little rest when she felt the mental link between herself and Spock flare. He was presently in the command chair, on the bridge. Her beloved was always professional when on duty sent,
'Captain, one of our 'guest' has left the security of his lodging and his location is presently unknown.'
Just as their link silenced and she was hurrying to make herself presentable to report, Spock sent,
"Captain, you need not trouble yourself, our guest is presently on the bridge requesting an audience with me.'
Moses Abraham nodded at Spock and then asked,
"Sir, would it be possible for us to speak privately. I realize that my presence here goes contrary to our original agreement, but what I have to say, I believe is of primary important."
With that statement, Spock came to realize that the USS Unity's guest was no some uneducated thug with slight command of his language, his curiousity was peaked.
Spock returned the nod,
"Benett, you have the con ."
Spock left the command chair and said to the invader,
"With me."
He sent to Uhura,
"Your presence is required in conference room two as soon as possible. Please bring a concealed weapon with you."
Once in the room, Uhura entered the room and Spock gestured for Abraham Moses to take a seat. The captain nodded at their guest and took her seat at the head of the table.
Realizing that there had to be a problem with security at the site of his rooms she inquired,
"May I inquire how you avoided the security set in place?"
"I replicated a Star Fleet uniform and blended in. The guard had just stepped away to sign a document when I slipped out of the door."
Showing his discomfort with the fit of the replicated uniform, he placed his index finger behind the collar of his replicated regulation uniform and attempted to increase its neck size to accommodate his above average contours.
Uhura eyed her 'guest' and then said,
"How were you able to override the lock on your rooms?"
"Captain, I designed, made and employed the system that brought your ship to our location. I was captain, chief engineer and machinist on my ship, I believe that qualifies me to be able to 'pick a lock'."
Uhura leaned back in her chair and sent,
"What do you think he will be his request?"
"Perhaps, he will request more freedom on the ship. I can imagine that his body would grave exercise and movement. Perhaps time in the fitness center could be allowed. It is logical to listen to what he has to say before returning him to his quarters."
Uhura nodded.
With her hand cupping her chin, Uhura's words mirrored those she had heard her Spock voice many times,
"Speak your mind."
"Captain Uhura, Mr. Spock, I am under the impression that this ship will be used to transport the Borcous V diplomatic team to Terra. Be assured that none of the ruling class or members of that team have ever visited the mining sites. The management of these locations is left to the Catis, a mid-class clan. These government officials might be able to claim ignorance similar to those who were tried hundreds of years ago at the Nuremburg Trials. Since I speak the language of these diplomats perhaps I could act on your security team and be able to record their conversations and be able to translate them for you."
Spock countered, addressing Abraham Moses,
"You are aware of The Federation's Prime Directive."
He nodded.
"No interference, unless there is detriment…"
At this point he pulled his shirt over his head and turned his back to his audience to display the cris-crossed scars with the raised keloids and questioned,
"Is this enough evidence of detriment?"
This visual was a powerful non-verbal statement at its best.
Uhura turned her head and thought of her history. How certain tribes deliberately scared their faces as decorative statements, the keloids raised on otherwise perfect skin. She was repulsed and the emotion bled over to her adun and he nodded.
Spock immediately created a situation that would allow the implementation of Abraham Moses' suggestion. He and two others of his group would form a 'private security team'. As such they would not wear Star Fleet Uniforms. The explanation would be that the visiting dignitaries would not respect the USS Unity's security team comprised entirely of females, a position and status unheard of in the Borcous V world where females were relegated to home and nursery. Space travel for females was forebodden. This special group could easily be explained away as a diplomatic concession.
Their replicated uniforms would include recording instrumentation as part of its constructions. Abraham Moses had tweaked their design. He chose two others in his group to complete his team. Thus they could serve three shifts. After they were measured and once they were clothed the well-tailored replicated grey uniforms were inspected by Uhura and Spock. Then the group was given the go ahead and were assigned to rooms within the regular crews' rooming allotment.
Abraham Moses' direct line of command was Spock. At each of their contacts the recordings would be down loaded into Spock main frame for later translation. This group was also fitted with com units to assist in their sustained safety.
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Another rare evening together sees Spock cradling his aduna as she sleepily moans endearments. The next day would bring the arrival of the Borcaus V diplomatic corp. There were instructions for their 'security' team. Of course they had no contact with that high clan, so certain rules of conduct had to be reviewed. When the group beamed onto The Unity, the 'security team' was present at attention, looking extremely professional and with a non-expressive visage on each of their faces. Spock and Uhura accompanied the group to their housing and after the proper parting expressions, Abraham Moses in the guise of the security was left at the doors of the groups' residence. He increased the sensitivity of the recording unit and was able to have the devise listen to the conversations behind the closed doors…
"Benok, we have now taken the first steps toward great wealth and importance. We are now guest of The Federation, appealing our admission to that great organization. Look, they have provided us with liquid fermented beverage, we will pledge to our success.
The Ambassador, looking at his assistant nods and they drink to their future endeavors.