*** Rangis Quarters * USS Chimera *** Rangi leaned back in her chair and sighed as she looked at the logo on the screen in front of her. {I hope that's good enough} she thought and in a quick movement reached forward and clicked the terminal off as though putting a final end to something unpleasant. Her report had been thorough. Nothing had been ommitted except any mention of Intel. Her suspicions, voiced and shared by Shane and Samantha Palmer, were left exactly as that...suspicions, nothing more. The contents of the underground storage areas had been documented and in that part of her report she had added, as would be expected, her knowledge that some of the chemicals were listed as non obtainable. Rangi had stressed N'et'vors part in their escape, stating truthfully that without his help, her entire awayteam might have perished. She had been sorry to see him return to Einhoften, having been in the transporter room overseeing the scientists departure when he had walked in with a security guard at his side.No words were exchanged but he had noticed her almost at once and with a slight inclination of his head had silently bid her farewell and acknowledged the look she had given him, one that had said simply.'thankyou'. She wondered what would become of him. All the personel from the facility had been treated for the virus and returned without questioning. It was one of the more unpaletable facts of life in SSF..the not knowing how things turned out. Once the transports were done, she had gone to sickbay. Five of the ODA team were kept there for further treatments but Ra'nar had everything well in hand and Okrin, having had a second check on his own state of health had already left before she arrived. Three bodies had been brought back to Chimera and would, in time, be returned to their families.Shane, no doubt, would already have written and sent the standard letters of condolence. So the report had been sent, full and detailed and she hoped, with no follow up. Rangi moved from her chair, pulling the loosened tunic over her head. {R&R) she thought, pushing away the darker side of the mission. {...and Christmas too.} She crossed the room in the direction of her bedroom. {Last year we had all those children on board.} she smiled to herself. { Lt Foster had hidden depths! 'Ho Ho Ho'} She laughed at the memory of the lieutenant who had seemed to thoroughly enjoy his new role and was almost at the door when she slowed and stopped. "Computer...personal message for Commander Guzman" [Record when ready] "The XO requests the pleasure of the COs company in her quarters in...." Rangi checked the wall chrono. "...an hour. Dinner will be served there...dress informal. End message" She continued on into the room as the computer bleeped and told her the message was delivered. {He looks tired and worn out} Rangi thought, opening her wardrobe doors and inspecting the contents. {..and beginning tonight, he's going to relax, no question about it.... ex CMO orders!} "This one" she said lifting out her choice and smiling happily. ***End Log *** Commander Rangi Summers XO USS Chimera