A Simple request "
By: Teilani Dane, Chief Medical Officer, [PC]
Ian Hunter, Commanding Officer, [PC]

Stardate: 58204.28 1000

"Computer located Capt. Hunter." Teilani asked. "Capt. Hunter is in his ready room, "the reply came.

Good, Teilani thought better ask him now. Cleaning some minor things from her desk, she left sick bay and took the turbolift to deck 1. She did not encounter many people only the soft vibration of the ship made her realise that they were still flying, judging from the vibration it was at high speed.

Putting some unwilling strands of hair behind her ear, and tugging her uniform she hit the chime.

"Goodmorning Captain. Sorry to disturb you."

Hunter smiled, "not a problem Doctor." said Hunter reassuringly, gesturing to a chair.

"Thank you Sir, she said, sitting down in the chair. "Hello Chester," Teilani said as the little cat rubbed alongside her ankles.

Hunter shook his head in amusement.

"Sir," I never ask very much but ....... ehm this time I have a small personal favor to ask from you."

Hunter straightened up, "what can I do for you Teilani?" he asked, risking the informality.

Teilani smiled. This was the first time he mentioned her by her first name.

"Well Captain, we are getting closer to Rura Penthe right... " Teilani found it hard to talk about her request, she was tought that the needs of the many outweight the needs of the few. "I was wondering if you could ask the Head warden of the penal facility if he......ehm if he could check his records to see if my baby brother is there.?

A look of grave concern crossed Hunter's face. "You have a brother imprisoned there?"

"I think so Sir, that is what I am trying to find out. I don't have that much contact with my family but I made a promise once, that no matter what I would do my best to find him."

"What happend?" inquired Hunter.

'He got lost during the war. He was working on a communication array when his shuttle was attacked by raiders and the only clue the investigators came up with was some reference to Rura Penthe. But according to the evidence it was not enough to pursue that lead at the time."

"Raiders? I don't understand, is he a Federation officer?"

Teilani shook her head. "No Sir," she said. "I learned from the records he made some wrong friends and appearently he was dealing in contraband. Life on Mars is harsh." Teilani paused for a moment.

"But I know that he got framed for it," Teilani said passionate.

Hunter sympathized with her. "Alright, I know it is important to you. I'll see what we can do."

"I appreciate that Captian," Teilani said while she got up to the door. "Thank you." Hunter nodded and went back reading a pile of padds.