===== Martin Guzman's (jail) quarters ===== Martin and Oriana sat now on a large sofa in his quarters and he had to think about the conversation he had with his brother lately. Martin and Shane had almost never a strong relationship ... maily thanks to their parents and the way they choosed for theor children. Shane was the oldest and he went his own way (against the wishes of his parents) quite soon. Martin was not that stubborn and he choosed the (maybe) easier way ... he accepted the path his father choosed for him ... a diplomatic career. Well, Martin had to admit that his career was a wide easy road for a certain time. With his father beeing the Head Ambassador on Cardassia ... the dipomatic corps wellcomed Martin with open arms. Since this time the two brothers were at quite neutral terms. Martin thought about Shane as a peace disturber and the cause of many of their parents headaches. Shane thought about Martin like a weakling who was not able and willing to take his own path through the life. Both hardly spoke to each other for several years. As life wanted ... Martin eventually made his own mind, left the diplmatic corps and joined Starfleet as an NCO. It lasted not very long and Martin resigned from SF and took up the freelancer's way. For three years he explored the galaxy as an hired crew on various trade vessels. And now ... who would guess ... he was arrested on an SSF explorer ship that was (even if temporary only) under the command of his brother Shane. {Dammed!} he thought. It was actually General Bretam, the ship's real CO, who arrested him after an accident in the mess hall, but Shane (now in command) refused to relieve him from the house arrest. In Martin's mind there was no reason for the custody to still last ... but his brother had obvious an another opinion. < 1 day ago > "You cant have me under arrest for that long Shane" Martin said in an angry tone. He was fed up with this room and the lack of free movement aboard the ship. Shane, sitting in a soft chair gave him a hard stare: "Cant I?" he asked, "dont forget ... you were arrested by General Bretam for attacking officers in duty" Martin angrily waved with his hand: "Yes, yes ... but that was an accident, I was under the pollen effect ... like everyone else!" He walked around the room like a tiger in a cage. "Thats true. And that is your luck, then we wont charge you of that deed. You know you could spend 6 months in a penal colony. But dont worry, in 2 days we will reach Tetris II and there you will leave teh ship." Shane replied, annoyed by his brother and his reactions. Martin shook his head violently and looked at his brother: "Dammed Shane, why cant i leave this room? I am a citizen of the Federation and not a criminal" Shane holded the eye contact to his brother: "But you are a civilian on board an SSF ship, you will stay in non secured area ... and that is only this very guest quarters" "Who said that?" Martin asked ready to proove that the one who said that was VERY wrong. "I said that Martin" Shane replied. "With what right and authority?" Martin asked angrily. He was the same fed up with Shane's fleeter ego. "Jezus Martin, are that foolish or you only do so?" Shane replied in the same tone: "I currently am in charge of this ship, I have the highest authority on the ship. The soon you get that, the soon better for you" "Nah" Martin said with disgust, "pulling up rank and fleet stuff, arent you BROTHER?" "Exactly, BROTHER" Shane replied with an ice cold tone. "What do you fear, BROTHER ... that I could get a date with your girl, that little Summers?" Martin asked quizzical. Shane's face went a bit red. He knew that Martin was considered beeing a playboy and he could sure do that ... or at least try. Shane knew that in an contest of appearance and charisma he was on loose ... a thing Martin knew as well ... and rarely forgot to mention ... "That some poor woman might get a broken heart, BROTHER ... you think I let you play with my Chief Science?" "I didnt knew that the love life of Oriana is of any concern of yours ... or you are attentive to all woman on board?" Martin asked quizzicaly againto produce his brother. "Everything affecting the crew's efficience is my concern. And you are rigth BROTHER, I dont want Orian to scorch on you ... I know you are just playing with her ..." Martin looked at Shane for a while before replying in an somewhat calmer tone: "Dont you think Its only on Oriana to decide that ... ?" Shane didnt reply. "The winter ball tomorrow, I doubt she will go there alone. Consider that Shane ..." Shane raised his hand, turned back and left the room. < Present time > Martin smiled at Oriana and looked in her deep eyes. He had to admit that for a vulcan ... she was VERY attractive. He opened his mouth when the door's chime announced someone to come in. Both of them looked at the door not daring to guess who would come. {Maybe?} Martin asked himself. A green uniformed Marine corporal entered the room. He looked at Martin and noded: "Mr. Guzman" noding at Oriana he said: "Ma'am" Truning back to Martin he said: "Captain Walsh informed me that you are no longer under arrest Mr. Guzman. You are free to move around teh ship, except sentitive areas like Engineering, Armoury and the Bridge" He turned to Oriana, saluted her and left the room. "Erm ..." Martin said confused about the unexpected news. Oriana was faster to react and asked in a fact-only tone: "Will you come with me to the winter ball? There is still time, it began only an hour ago ..." Martin took a deep breath and replied: "Gladly" ===== End of log ===== Martin Guzman (NPC by Mumacik) Civilian USS Chimera