Sucked into a black hole

Posted on 02 Jul 2022 @ 7:49pm by Civilian J'Tan & Commander Amelia Fox & Lieutenant Commander Aidan Datari & Lieutenant JG Harper Matthews & Lieutenant JG Rosaline Belikov

Mission: Through the looking glass
Location: MU Blackhole bar
Timeline: MD2
909 words - 1.8 OF Standard Post Measure

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Upon hearing that the idiot Cardinal had returned J'Tan immediately dispatched forces and had them marched to his establishment. He had control of the majority of the station but still preferred to conduct his business in his trusty bar.

"Do not try to convince me that you are our Cardinal," he addressed the spotty one. "I have been advised otherwise. You may be useful. I will muse on that after the initial business is discussed. Hence I will keep you alive.

My dear I appreciate your tip off," he addressed the El Aurian gate keeper. I will not keep you and your new associate from your further business."

Veran nodded. "We may not always see eye to eye, but I will keep our interests protected at all times. Have fun." she grinned and turned to Rashad (Ethan).

Rashad gave a nod and a low bow towards J'Tan and the others, "By your command" he said to V. "I am ready to be off to our next appointment." a rakish smile coming into view.

"Now I know you're not the "she bitch" I'm looking for," he addressed Amelia, "But you are useful. I know you need intel and to get back to your ship which is not from around here. So let's talk. I give you intel, your give me what I want," the purple alien stated firmly.

Aidan had said nothing, letting the purple alien talk away. He considered it wiser to say nothing, and thus not reveal anything he didn't want to be revealed. His gaze travelled to Amelia, given that their blown cover would put her back in charge.

“And what exactly is it you want? Specifics please” Rose said, wanting to be clear on what they were giving up in this exchange.

Amelia watched J'Tan's informant leave with interest, wondering where they had got their information about them from before turning her attention back to J'Tan himself. She dropped the submissive attitude and addressed him directly. "We're looking for the coordinates of a Cardassian space station that exists in our universe. We think it can help us get back there. As my colleague asked, what exactly do you want from us?"

"Intel yes you would need that. I imagine here is very very different. I want you to send a message to some people aligned with your twisted counterpart," he stated simply. "And I want the location of that traitor Iola. Although," his eyes drifted to the spotty one again. "You are likely more useful to help there thinking on it. She is your wife here after all."

Harper could do nothing but watch the exchange. This place had proven rather bizarre already and her head felt fuzzy for some reason. It was confusing, like an itch at the back of her mind telling her this place wasn't her home. She chose to ignore this for the moment and focus on the present.

The Trill froze, then slowly turned to face the alien. "Is she?" Well that was certainly a surprise. "And how did she get to be my wife? What is she, in this universe, that you want her so badly?"

“Could be any number of reasons” Rose thought out loud, “Orion females are very influential within their own people, let alone expert infiltrators and spies”

"Most of us wonder why she decided to be your wife, but it seems to be a business arrangement at best guess. You work in slavery. She is Orion and can acquire slaves. But she's gone rogue and is no longer it seems into slavery. Now the question is, is your counterpart part of this. Are you both plotting against me?" I want to use you somehow to find this out," J'Tan stated in the spotty ones direction.

And Miss Fox. Your going to get me an in with the Cartels," he stated simply. "An introduction. They don't know your counterpart disappeared and I want access to their "red". Do we have a deal?"

"Up until now I didn't even know I had a counterpart," Aidan replied almost casually, "to have one is not exactly a given, is it. And if he is into slavery, then maybe it was status she was after? Who knows...." He looked to Fox. "I do think playing along for now is the best way to go ma'am... if not just for our own safety."

"Then we have an accord?" J'Tan stated looking the red head directly in the eyes.

Amelia considered Aidan’s words for a moment before she turned back to J’Tan. She held out her hand “You got yourself a deal.”

"Excellent. Come then, we have a subspace call to make," the purple alien stated. Rolling his eyes at the spotty one's face, "yes yes, you do not wish her to come with me alone. You may come to perhaps inspiration on how to contact your wayward wife will hit. You two lovely ladies. The VIP section. Wait there and my staff will attend you both while we get to business."

"VIP in a mirror universe?" Harper asked herself. "What could go wrong?" she looked at Rose and gave a shrug and a smile.

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J'Tan NPC Jon Reynolds

Veran (npc Harper)

Ensign Harper Matthews
Chief Security/Tactical Officer
USS Andromeda

Rashad Elgin
NPC Hawkins

Commander Amelia Fox
XO
USS Andromeda

Lieutenant JG Rosaline Belikov
Chief of Intelligence
USS Andromeda

Lt. Commander Aidan Datari
Chief Science Officer
USS Andromeda