Stardate: 60430:2230
Title: Priceless Gems
Author: Godron Owbron
Time: After “Making A Run for it”
Scene: USS Relentless


Everything was aligned at right angles on the desk, the padds were stacked with all the edges neatly lined up, his cup sat on a coaster and his various awards hung on the wall in a straight line.

Even with everything in order Godron was still highly stressed as with every passing minute it meant that more light years were stretching between Star base 9 and the now renegade USS Relentless.

Several times the Administrator had left his office and started to head for the bridge. He was determined to give the Captain a piece of his mind about this ‘shabby’ conduct, but every time he had got close to the confrontation he was reminded of the time the Captain had ripped a strip off him for being disrespectful to the XO.

If things were different perhaps he could have persuaded the Executive Officer to force Khavok into custody but he knew that his words would have been wasted as she was obviously besotted with the Captain with his handsome dark good looks and Neanderthal charm. Godron couldn’t keep the jealous bitter feelings from invading his mind. Not that he was particularly attracted to Abby; she was tolerable but from her record history she was blighted by misfortune. However, the successful young Captain was a reminder to Owbron of everything he was not.

Godron couldn’t sit in his office any more worrying about what was happening - he had to marshal support against the Captain. Swallowing two antacids he headed to the science department. He cautiously left his office on deck one trying to avoid bumping into Abby or Alex. He then made his way to the CSO’s office only to find it empty, and so rested against the door and wiped the beads of perspiration that had gathered on his brow. Godron was an overweight man from overeating and drinking and a particular weakness for donuts. He was also quite proud of the fact that he rarely exercised.

With a weary sigh he headed to the science laboratories on deck six. By the time he made it his legs were slightly achy and his bad mood from earlier had now escalated into a foul smothering fury. It was then that it happened; he saw her for the first time, heard the soft authoritative tone of her voice and watched the way she moved around the lab commanding her staff.

“Something I can help you with?” Maxine asked him.

“I erm.. I was just erm.” He swallowed loudly. It was like he couldn’t think around her.

“I wanted to see what you thought about this whole situation” It was hard to talk and suck his stomach in at the same time.

“Well it is obvious that Captain Khavok was being falsely held and that we need to uncover who is behind it. Wouldn’t you agree, Mr. Owbron?” Maxine’s hazel eyes pinned Godron to the spot.

“Well I erm..” How could he go against this priceless gem, surely sent from the Divine Treasury upon high? “Well, I completely agree.” He shuffled from one foot to the other.

“That’s good to know.” Maxine smiled. “Well, if you will excuse me I have pressing matters to tend to.”

With that Maxine turned and left. Godron smiled after her and slowly made his way back to his office. He settled into his chair and instead of the toxic thoughts of Khavok that had been consuming him of late he thought of Maxine’s smile and her soft brown hair and beautiful hazel eyes.


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Administrator Godron Owbron
NPC
Chief Pain In The Backside
USS Relentless
NCC-11966
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Lt. Commander Abigail Winters
Executive Officer
USS Relentless
NCC-11966
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