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Engineering
Chekov smiled as he made his way out of Engineering. The Bridge would always be his favorite place
but he also had a strong interest in engines and loved helping Mr. Scott.
"You'll soon know enough to run Engineering yourself, Laddie!" Scotty had told him.
The Chief Engineer had only been on the Enterprise for a few months but already knew more about
the ship's engines than anyone alive and praise from him was great indeed.
He picked up his pace. He was supposed to meet with Sulu in the Rec Room and was looking forward
to hanging out with his best friend.
"Chekov?"
He looked up and saw Captain Kirk heading toward him. He noticed that he didn't look very happy.
"Chekov, can I talk to you?"
He hesitated.
Earlier today Scotty had told him how the Captain had tried three times to tell him
about his wild shore leave.
'The lad just doesn't know how to take a hint!'
A couple of days ago Sulu had told him how the Captain had tried to regale him as well.
'Doesn't he get that people just aren't interested?'
Only yesterday he had overheard Commander Spock discussing the matter with Lieutenant Uhura.
"All he wants to talk about is that wild shore leave of his. And he's been sulking like a brat when people
tell him they don't want to hear it!"
"The Captain's behavior has been most unprofessional of late."
He hesitated a moment. Then…
"Excuse me, Keptin," he said whispered; "but I have several things to do at ze astrolabs…"