Voyager had arrived at the planet two hours ago and had taken up a geostationary orbit over a particularly beautiful continent with everything from tall, snow-covered mountains to long sandy beaches. Janeway sat at her desk reading a climate report concerning the planet. 28ºC as an average temperature, no storms, no dangerous gases. Perfect, she thought, at last something has gone our way without a struggle. Since arriving, her crew had been preparing a plan of what they would each be doing on the surface. This was just to keep track in the event of a sudden departure. Her door chimed. She put down the padd.
"Come." She looked up as Lieutenant Torres entered. "B'Elanna what can I do for you?" she asked with a smile. She was extremely fond of her fiery Chief Engineer who had blended with only a few hiccups into her Starfleet crew.
"I understand that you wanted to see everyone's plans before they beamed down to the surface." B'Elanna handed the captain a padd. "This is the list from engineering."
"Ah, excellent. I'm expecting the other departmental lists soon. Dismissed"
After Lieutenant Torres had left, Janeway spent a few minutes examining the crews' plans. It was standard stuff, trips to the beach appeared regularly, along with swimming in the lakes. Janeway had set up a camp with Starfleet temporary shelters so the crew could remain on the planet for the entire duration of their shoreleave.
Half an hour later there was another chime from the door. Chakotay entered and stood to attention in front of her desk. She met his gaze and smiled.
"looking forward to the planet Commander?"
"Yes Captain. I plan to go hiking in the woods for most of my shoreleave. I've studied some beautiful vegetation growing on the planet and would like to observe it further." He paused and looked at Kathryn a serious expression falling on his tanned face. She knew what was coming and held up a slender hand to block his question.
"Honestly, Chakotay. I will be fine here on Voyager, it will give me a chance to go over reports in more detail for Starfleet HQ to analyse when we return home. There often isn't enough time in the heat of battle to include high levels of detail whilst fending off the Kazon, so some reports are short. Besides I won't be alone. Seven will be remaining on the ship too." She couldn't help the smile that appeared at the mention of Seven. Two weeks alone with Seven, I do wonder how you will cope, all that time with that beautiful blonde Borg. She shook her head, silencing her mind.
"Well Captain, I'm sure you will be safe with a member of the Borg Collective on Board." Chakotay smiled. Janeway stood and ushered him out.
"Just don't be assimilated in our absence" he called over his shoulder chuckling.
"Really," she muttered to herself, "she isn't that bad". I think you would rather like to be assimilated by Seven.