*** Guest Quarters * SB Bragg *** Rangi was comfortable, warm and relaxed and only vaguely aware of waking life, choosing to stay in the dreamworld where she had happily been for the last nine and a half hours. She was aware of Shane saying something like.. "Milacik...my dear....welcome on board....want to come with me?" but it was too much trouble to listen to him properly and she had merely murmured something, turning her head when his whiskery morning face pressed close to hers. She had smiled sleepily when she felt his kiss and had snuggled further into the soft blanket and drifted fathoms deep into sleep. Now she became aware that it was quiet...too quiet. She opened her eyes and blinked a few times, focusing on a semi naked couple who seemed to be arguing over a basket a fruit. A motley group of would be cherubs played an assortment of unknown musical instruments around them.Luxuriant undergrowth partly hid a number of animals of various shapes and sizes one of which eyed the nearest cherub with speculatively. The choice of art work was not to Rangis taste, particularly at that time of day and she turned her head to find the bed beside her was empty, the rumpled blanket half off the bed. She sat up. "Shane?" she called,squeezing her eyes shut and then opening them wide in an effort to wake fully. There was no reply.One of the wardrobe doors hung open and realization began to dawn. "Shaaaane?" she called suspiciously then said "Ohhhh" as reality kicked in. She fell back against the pillows with a gentle thud, lifted her hand and pushed back her hair. {We were meant to meet the General...} "Computer...the time?" [The time is 10.07 a m] replied a disembodied voice. Rangi groaned. {10.07!...we were meant to be there two hours ago.....geeeez!} She sat up, looked around and leapt out of bed. { Why didnt he wake me up?.....mmm....creeping out without saying a word!! } she thought darkly, grabbing at her robe. Her foot caught in the blanket. She did a desperate hopping, shuffling series of steps and collapsed onto the bed. "For heavens sakes!" Kicking the blanket away, Rangi ran into the bathroom, where someone had obviously been before her. {Whats so hard about hanging up a towel?} she asked herself, picking up the one Shane had dropped in his haste. Five minutes later, she was out of the bathroom and dressing. Straightening a twisted strap, she sat at the dressing table and began to brush her hair with short hurried strokes. "Computer...put me through to a transporter room" Rangi laid the brush carelessly aside and headed over towards the wardrobe. "Ensign Barker here..transporter room 5." The voice was business like. " Lieutenant Commander Summers.... " Rangi replied, reaching for her own uniform. ".... CMO USS Chimera." "Yes commander...how may I help you?" "I need to return to my ship 'quickly'" Rangi said, stepping into her trousers and pulling them up her slim legs. "You mean a transportation ma'am?" the ensign quieried. "Exactly" Rangi replied. "Ah...I'm afraid you dont have clerarance for that Ma'am.... sorry...." Rangi fastened the zip and eased the waistband." I know that ensign...thats why I'm calling you. I need to be on Chimera as soon as possible." "There's a medical emergency?" he asked doubtfully. "Sort of..." Rangi replied, picking up her undershirt and pushing her arms into the sleeves. " My commanding officer has returned to the ship unexpectedly." The shirt was pulled over her head and Rangi straightened it. "I need to see him as soon as I can." "Without clearance ma'am..its not possible for me to......" "I 'do' realize that." Rangi interrupted and reaching for her tunic added. "...but it ' is' important that I check the Generals welfare at once." "I see.." the ensign replied uncertainly. Rangi closed her eyes and willed him to believe her. "A case of unguis incarnatus. " she said lowering her voice as though speaking confidentially. "..but I'm sure you understand that I cant go into details of a medical history with you." "Ofcourse Commander." Ensign Barker replied hastily. " A moment please." Rangi smoothed her uniform, peering into the mirror critically. She picked up the hairbrush and gave a few more strokes to her shining hair.Satisfied that she looked acceptable, she glanced around the room, hands clasped in front of her nervously. "Commander....I have authorisation. Are you ready for immediate transport?" Rangi punched the air with a clenched fist. "Yessss" she whispered to herself. "Thankyou ensign..I am." she replied pleasantly. "Sickbay on Deck 5 Ma'am?" he asked. "No!!...no...Deck 1...the Bridge please." She moved to pick up her shoulder bag, smiling to herself at her success....and at the Generals imaginary ingrowing toenail. "Deck One..Bridge..USS Chimera.." Ensign Barker repeated. "Initializing" **Bridge * USS Chimera ** The blue haze disolved and Rangi met Lt Fosters faintly surprised expression. "Lieutenant." she said. "Ma'am." he replied, acknowledging her. "Has Commander Guzman arrived?" she asked. "Yes Ma'am...about a minute ago....he's with the General." "Thankyou." Rangi smiled and walked to the door. She stopped, tossed her head and ran a hand over her hair.She pressed the chime and heard a familiar voice call "Come" "Lieutenant Commander Summers. " she said and walked towards the seated figures at the desk."It's good to see you Sir." she said smiling at the General. Her eyes moved to Shane and his surprised expression. A dimple appeared in her cheek as she suppressed her laughter. *** End Log *** LtCmdr Rangi Summers CMO USS Chimera & Ens Barker (npc) Rangi