Chapter 3: Back to work

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"So you're telling me you don't have anything in the way of …ya know actual food?" Vanessa began leaning over a countertop and eyeing a older Bajoran officer whom was tapping at a computer terminal. "As of right now no. I have right now 5 cases of standard federation field rations but nothing more at this time." He answered receiving a groan.  "Seriously? Field rations? I might as well rejoin starfleet if I wanna eat that bland block of cement! C'mon there has to be something!  Our ship has one working food replicator and half the time it only makes Mac n cheese! " She said slamming her hands down.  "Then might I interest you in a variety of spices and cardassia yamok sauce?" The Quartermaster smirked  "oh you think you're funny? I'd have better luck with Quark .. fine just do you have everything else I requested?" She said finally caving in.

"I do believe so yes.  You asked for 2 anti gravity units, 4 basic first aide kits, one new standard chair fitted for helm console forward cause yours quote squeaks to much, and you also asked for three standard phaser rifles and I see an approval from Commander Davidson for that requisition he's authorized the recently decomissioned models due to be returned to starfleet. I shall have these supplies delivered to your vessel shortly please present your thumbprint for payment verification the bill will be deducted from your payment from the Bajoran government"

Rolling her eyes she pressed her thumb against the terminal interface before turning and exiting out to Sato and Felix waiting in the corridor.  "Uh oh I know that face" Sato said. "Yes I'm pissed drop it.  An entire fucking station and they can't find food?... C'mon were going to quark's otherwise we'll have to visit a marketplace on bajor before we depart for the Gamma Quadrant"

Meanwhile up in Ops Tadashi stepped out of the lift and took a brief look around before he saw Xall and Thrall talking with a starfleet engineer. Approaching them he began overhearing their conversation

"Unfortunately my crews are busy with repairs to the USS Edwards as well as a Bajoran frieghter and a Klingon battle cruiser. I won't be able to fit you in this week " the Officer said. "My good sir if only you could spare just a few. Our port nacelle is experiencing fluctuations that could inhibit our means of achieving warp as well as I've recently had issues keeping the plasma flow in alignment.  " Xall pleaded and the officer sighed taking apadd from Xall and looking it over

"Miranda huh? Ain't seen one of those in a minute heard they're getting retired in mass in favor of new modern vessels… tell you what Xall since I still owe you a favor I'll be by my self later and I'll see what I can do on my own. As for these requested parts and equipment I'll have to get the Colonel's approval first I'll let you know after the end of my shift 2100. " Xall gave a nod. "Thank you Jeffery I look forward to working with you."

Xall turned to find Tadashi standing off by a wall.  "I guess they're busy huh".  "It appears so captain but never fear I've secured us some help I shall have our ship ready to go mind not of it". Tadashi smirked "I don't doubt you Xall you've done alot. I got us a extra day if it helps?"

"That should do yes as long as I can correct the issues with the nacelle and plasma flow then the other items can wait till we have more downtime. Perhaps asking for a short break after this trip would be helpful" Xall suggested.  "I'll see about it I think we could use a good break after this" he started before the chirping of his communicator interrupted them

"Tadashi go ahead?" He said. "Mr Ito this is Jal Tahir with the Bajoran commerce ministry. In regards to your upcoming contract the delivery to New Bajor has been delayed due to a medical quarantine. Instead we will continue with the export shipment to Earth and follow with the return and reload." Jal said

"Understood thank you we will be ready to go by the third day " Tadashi said.

"Very good Mr Ito goodbye" the communicator chirped again signaling the end and Tadashi letting out a breath of relief. "Well that's one destination off the list honestly I'm glad the wormhole makes me space sick" he laughed. "I'll see you aboard Xall I'm gonna find the others

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