JDL | Cmdr Archer & LtJg Black & Dr Llewellyn & Wouyallath | "The Scorpion and the Fox"

Posted on Sat Apr 4th, 2015 @ 4:52pm by Commander James Archer & Lieutenant JG Teá Black

1,060 words; about a 5 minute read

Mission: A Spot To Kill
Location: Various locations

"How is specimen 806B21 coming along?" Doctor Llewellyn asked walking into Wouyallath's lab where a annelid diagram; the annelid was similar to that of a Trill symbiont. Even though it has been three years since specimen 806A21 was taken away from them they decided to carry on with the second part.

"806B21 is ready for testing. But as you know the problem is we don't have a specimen like 806A21 and even if we started creating a new 806A three years ago the information wouldn't be the same." Wouyallath said looking at Llewellyn, "we need 806A back or all of this would be for nothing." Llewellyn glared at Wouyallath as his mind ran though the possibilities and what he was gonna explain to his superiors.

"I know!" Llewellyn said slamming his fist onto the desk, "but here's the thing I wasn't the one that lost 806A it was your research assistant that stole her and the years of work that was the specimen." Wouyallath's big black eyes stared at Llewellyn unable to be mad or even shocked seeing as it was true what he said. "And not only did you allow the specimen to be stolen but it led her to join Starfleet." Wouyallath just smiled, "wha......why are you smiling?"

"See while you've been trying to keep your job or really just stay alive. I've been using my contacts that I developed during the Dominion War. And well it seems to have paid off as I know where she is." Wouyallath said, "and what she's doing within Starfleet." Shaking his head Llewellyn turned and headed for the door.

"If you had this intel you would've used it to get me fired. So I suggest you pick your next move wisely." Llewellyn said looking at Wouyallath before leaving the lab. Even to this day Llewellyn still struggled reading Wouyallath he could be bluffing but he couldn't take that risk.

= V =

Back in her quarters Teá stepped out of the shower stepping in front of the mirror she slowly pushed her hair out of the way as she looked at her pointy ears that was the only thing that gave away her Ocampo side. Her fingers then slowly traced her spots showing her Trill heritage feeling just as confused as she did in her teens. As she continued to run her fingers along her eyes caught the tattoo that seemed to appear out of nowhere.

Sighing she grabbed her white T-shirt and slipped it on along with some black panties as she walked out into the small living room area looking around not sure what she needed or who she needed. Well that was a lie she knew exactly who she needed but after the mission she wasn't sure he would still want to be with her. But the difference this time around is that she knew she made a mistake and she did behave the rest of the mission.

"Shit screw this!" Teá said to herself as she stood up and pulled out a uniform out of her closet. Pulling on the pants and jacket and finally her boots she did a quick locator check of where Archer was and headed to him.

James layed in his rack trying to rest. The only time he left Rochelles side was to grab food or use the head, and now that she had been release to her quarters, he decided to take some time for himself and get some sleep. Or at least try to.

Hitting the chime Teá stepped back from the door and waited for either the invite or the appearance of the commander.

James had just dozed off when what sounded like a dammed siren going off "You have got to be fucking me! Really?" Dragging himself out of bed, he grabbed his robe, put it on, and opened the door and without looking to see who it was, "What!?"

How can this be she could never catch the man at a good time, "Reporting in like you asked."

"Shit. My appologies, Black. Come in and have a seat," James replied as he walked over to the replicator. "Coffee, black." The replicator whirred as his requested drink appeared.

Stepping in and taking a seat, "and my apologies for disturbing you I should've called ahead." Teá said looking at the commander, "and I want to apologize for how I reacted when my assignment was found out."

James took a drink of his Joe. "No, it's good to see you doing what you were told. So, tell me, Ensign, what have you learned?"

"I can't be a lone wolf, need to trust my team and you'll always find out everything that goes on in your department." Teá said with a smirk.

"Very good." James said, "Except, I can find out everything that goes on everywhere. Not just in this department. For instance, Commander Rinehart, Chief Intel of the Enterprise is preparing a breifing about a race called the Stenellis because the Enterprise will be paying them a visit here shortly and their CO doesn't even know it yet."

Crossing her legs Teá leaned back into the couch, "the Stenellis, Enterprise?" Teá asked, "again sorry I've been out of the loop for far too long."

"That's all you need to know about that situation, Ensign." James said as he walked over to his dresser and pulled something out of one of the drawers. "In the mean time, I need you to work on the railgun project with Barnes." Making his way back to the livingroom area he extends his closed fist offering something to Black. "Don't make me regret this. Next time, it will be a burn. Understood?"

"Crystal clear." Teá said looking at the black pip again for her rank was meaningless but the threat of being burned was terrifying and it should be to anyone in this business. She had way too many enemies to be out in the cold. "I'll meet up with the ensign in the morning and get caught up on the project."

"Very good. Now if you will excuse me. I need some rest," James requested motioning towards the door.

Teá just nodded standing up and headed for the door, "have good night commander."

Lieutenant Junior Grade Teá Black
Intelligence Officer
USS Vindicator

and

Commander James Archer
Chief Intelligence Officer
USS Vindicator

 

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