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Fix'in on Risa

Posted on Tue Jul 7th, 2020 @ 5:20pm by Commander Jamie O'Connell
Edited on on Tue Jul 7th, 2020 @ 5:50pm

Mission: Shore Leave
Location: Quarters - Risa

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Jamie was at his desk looking at the PADD going over the specs to Kira's propulsion system when his Comm went off. "Lt O'Connell you have a message from Risa coming in Sir" was the voice of the Comm Officer. "Patch it through to my Quarters" was Jamie's reply.

Who could be possibly calling from Risa; unless someone had too much shore leave and needed help. Then an image appeared on his view-screen which was a total surprise.

"Hi Jamie.... it"s Kira, how are you"

Jamie was just sitting there for a moment not believing his eyes; then he managed to get the words out "Fine... how are you". He really hoped that he hadn't come off as a total 'school boy' with his awkwardness.

"Well I would be a lot better if my Ship wasn't having problems. I left Risa only to get past the Impulse Power Marker and went to go to Warp...but no warp! The Computer gave me a warning that the Warp Nacelles were misaligned. I'm not sure how that even happened; so I turned around and went back to the Docking Bay. It would have taken me forever to get home on Impulse Power."

"That really sucks; I know how badly that you want to get back home. Is there anything that I can do to help" Jamie was really hoping that she would say yes.

"I hate to ask; but if you don't mind I could really use your help. These mechanics around here charge a fortune and I'm not sure how reliable there work is. I'd rather have someone do the work that I can trust."

"I'd be happy to; let me clear it with the acting XO and grab some test equipment. Are you back at Docking Bay #35? I'll see you soon. O'Connell out."

"Yes I am at #35. Thanks Jamie I'll see you soon."

Jamie got his clearance from the acting XO and grabbed some test equipment and headed for the Transporter Room. "Beam me down to Risa Docking Bay #35 if you please."

"Aye Lieutenant" and instantly Jamie was gone.

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Risa

After a moment Jamie looked around and saw Kira by her ship looking as gorgeous as ever. "Focus on the task at hand" was his thought as he made his way to her ship.

"Gotta sick ship? he asked as Kira turned around with a big smile on her face.

"I'm afraid so" she stated, being glad to see him again "I'm sure glad that your here to help".

"Let me remove the covers from the Nacelles and do a visual inspection first to rule out any noticeable problems before I get into any diagnostics."

"Alright, I can open them up from the cockpit. I'll be right back." and off she went. As he watched the covers opened up remotely from inside. "Nice feature" he thought as he grabbed a rolling ladder and began his inspection.

After a few minutes Jamie heard a voice " Any problems up there that you can see ?"

"No, everything looks good. Let me come aboard and I'll start running some diagnostics and get your ship back in proper working order" Jamie replied as he rolled the ladder back to where he got it from. Hopefully it would be that easy.

The two of them went aboard Kira's ship and as Jamie looked around, he couldn't help saying "Wow, nice ship and obviously well maintained. I'll need access to your ship's diagnostic routines."

The ship was about 4 times the size of a shuttle craft and was very well laid out. The controls were laid out with easy access in mind. Although not as sleek as the Independence; for a private craft it wasn't too bad.

"Thanks. I bought it used and fixed a bunch of things and cleaned it; the previous owner was a pig!" she answered back. "Computer allow Jamie O'Connell access to all of the ship's diagnostics until further notice."

"Jamie O'Connell now has access to all ship's diagnostics until further notice" the Computer answered.

"Computer, Jamie O'Connell, run diagnostics on the warp nacelles for misalignment" he ordered; knowing that the computer would make a 'voice print' of him for future use.

After several minutes came the response " Warp nacelles misaligned by 12.8 Cochrans; unable to go to warp without damage to the warp nacelles."

Jamie plugged in his equipment and fiddled with the settings. Now he would have to wait for several minutes to hopefully get the information that he was looking for.

"I don't mean to pry ...but why are you in such a hurry to get back home" Jamie asked not really expecting an answer.

"Remember the history lesson that I gave you about my culture? Well the gene therapy was given so long ago that now my sex has to have it redone once in our lives in order to keep it working. The more generations that are born , the more times that it will have to be done and I'm due for mine."

"Oh I see, well I guess that is an important thing to have done. I hope that you don't think that I was prying; I was just curious that's all."

"No, that's quite alright. I don't mind at all." Kara answered with a grin.

"Looks like the readings are ready..... just what I expected the balancing coil is shot. Do you have a replicator on board?"

"Yes it's over there. Please help yourself."

Jamie walked over to the replicator "Balancing coil number G7-819384- Z7W" After a few minutes the brand new coil was ready for installation.

"Wow, that was quick!" she said in total surprise.

" Yes it doesn't take long when you know what your doing; not to toot my own horn." Jamie said with a half laugh. "I'll have it installed in no time."

After about 30 minutes he had the new coil installed and ready for testing.

"Computer, realign the Warp Nacelles to maximum efficiency." was Jamie's command.

"Realigning now; expected time thirty minutes."

Kira and Jamie exchanged small talk for the next 30 minutes until the realignment process was completed.

"Computer, run diagnostics on the Warp Nacelles for misalignment" was the request.

"Misalignment of the Warp Nacelles is at 0.0007 Cochrans; well within ships parameters. Warp capability is now possible."

Kira just looked at Jamie with a hopeful look "I would feel much better if we actually tested the warp drive to make sure that everything is ok. Maybe we could just do a quick 'out and back' just to be sure."

"Sure, whatever makes you feel at ease with your ship" he retorted.

Soon they were in space running on impulse power until they reached the marker.

"Well shall we?" Kira asked as she was starring at Jamie and with a nod he answered her. "Here we go then; warp 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 5.0, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.9, 6.0. Wow warp 6.0...that's a first" she could hardly believe her eyes.

"Thank-you so much, I really appreciate it" she said with as much sincereness as anyone could muster.

"You're welcome, I'm just glad that it was that easy"

After a few awkward moments of silence Kira turned to Jamie "You know if you ever want to leave Star Fleet, I could sure use your talents on my ship and the company would be nice too."

Jamie couldn't believe what he was hearing; under other circumstances this would be a dream come true. He knew that she was serious and not just kidding. After starring straight ahead into space for a few moments, he turned towards Kira "Well, if I ever decide to leave Star Fleet you'll be the second to know; but right now I have a duty to uphold."

"I completely understand; but if you ever change your mind here is the frequency that you can contact me on" Kira said being a little disappointed but understood.

"Thanks, I'll put it away for safe keeping; besides you never know" Jamie replied trying to make Kira feel better.

She just turned and smiled as they were entering the Docking Bay. When they were docked they both got up out of their seats and were moving towards the door.

"Wait, can I at least give you a kiss goodbye before you leave for your ship?" Kira asked.

"Of course." So she planted a kiss on him that was one for the record books.

Jamie was flustered and was wishing that things could be different. "Well I should probably get back to my ship before they send out a search party looking for me."

"Yes, I guess you should" Kira replied sadly.

"Transporter room, this Lt. O'Connell, one to beam up." With that he was gone and Kira just starred into the emptiness of the Docking Bay.

::OFF::

 

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