<USS Avalon> An Update for the Commodore

An Update for the Commodore 
by Captain Keith Ketchum and Commodore Sara Crusher

After closing one viewer with Commander Sierra, he opened a secure one to 
Commodore Crusher's office, "Captain Ketchum for Commodore Crusher." 

The young man who sat at the desk out side Crusher’s office nodded and 
patched the call through. When Sara opened the channel, seeing Ketchum’s 
face, she 
hoped he had some good news for her. "I take it you have an update for me, 
Captain?"

He hoped that she would be somewhat pleased with keeping her informed.  It 
was rather only a little information, but something she asked.  To be kept in 
the loop.  "Commodore, I have some news, as I just got off of a call with 
Commander Sierra.  He has tracked Lol to Starbase 33.  However, Mr. Kendricks 
has 
left... for Ferenginar, he believes.  Based on the evidence."

Sara looked at the screen and tried not to look as if she were getting a 
headache. "Ferenginar?" She asked, clearly not pleased at the information but 
glad 
Ketchum was keeping her in the loop. "Well Ferenginar would be the place to 
go if you wanted to get out of the Federation. I take it that your Commander 
Sierra wants permission to enter their space?"

"Correct, I need to see if you can work with the Ferengi Ambassador, to get 
permissions to have our team enter their space.   I'm sure a little persuasion 
would get that granted.  However, I have ordered them to go covert, so that 
they are not delayed."  He hoped the Commodore wouldn't jump him for that.

Her headache was starting just behind her eyes and knew that soon it would 
feel as if a warp core had breeched in her head. "I’m still handling your 
friends and the Council on your behalf, Captain. Now you need me to deal with 
the 
Ferengi Ambassador. Your stretching things a little thin, Captain. I will see 
what I can do, but make sure to tell your commander that if he blows the covert 
entry he’ll be reassigned to babysitting EMH Mark ones in the dilithum mind 
on 
Vergus II." 

Keith let out a slight chuckle at the thought of Sierra guarding holograms, 
"I'm sure that the commander will do just fine, and as for the Ferengi, he 
would rather hear the request from someone higher up, that has a little bit of 
force behind her pips.  But I would talk to him if you want."   He didn't want 
to 
overwork her on this.

Sara waved her hand in the air a little before reaching over to pick up a 
PADD. "I’ll contact your commander as soon as I get the Ambassador’s 
permission. 
He has several contracts with us here at the Academy and if wants to keep 
them he’ll see things my way." 

Keith smiled, "I figured that you had something to persuade him with.  I 
would let you know, that once they go fully covert, they might not be able to 
receive any transmissions.  But he should be in contact with me at some point." 
 
He paused.  "I keep you in the loop, you keep me in the loop.  I also let him 
know that he is to try at all costs to bring Mr. Kendricks home in one piece."

"Admiral McVicker at JAG would appreciate that, Captain. It’s much easier to 
try a man who still alive." Sara told him as she turned her attention back to 
the screen. "Is there anything else Captain?" 

"I believe that is all for the moment.  Let me know if I'm needed to speak to 
the Council." 

Sara nodded. "Of course, Captain. Now if you‘ll excuse me I have a Ferengi to 
find and then an hour of decon to arrange." Sara shuddered at the thought of 
dealing with the little troll.

"Thank you, Commodore."  The comm closed.

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