Knight and the Dragon

Posted on Fri Jul 24th, 2026 @ 4:33am by Lieutenant Stormy Knight & Lieutenant Tatiana Dragos

1,349 words; about a 7 minute read

Mission: Friends and Traitors
Location: Ten Forward

Being rather new to this ship, and only knowing a mere, three individuals so far, Caitlyn, Erik and Baas was all that she knew. Tatiana shook her head at failing in her finding out about the crew. This definitely had to be rectified. Right now, she was needing a drink, and a chance to do some more observing of those on the ship.

Tatiana chose to be in civilian clothing, her preferred attire for observation. This was more for her comfort and also, she felt others would be more comfortable in talking to her, if they didn't see the colors of Intelligence. It was a simple outfit, dark blue blouse, black pants and simple slide on shoes.

She sat at a table near the view port, drinking a glass of blackberry juice and observing those who came in. Who will catch her attention? Tatiana will keep watch.

Stormy was done for the day, but Tyler was still busy, so she decided to go to the lounge to get some food and then spend the evening reading. She was dressed comfortably in a pair of faded jeans and a bright blue blouse, which meant she'd either stand out, or go unnoticed. She preferred the latter. Catching someone's attention usually meant a problem that needed to be fixed.

As she walked in, she looked around casually to see if there was anyone she knew and where the empty tables were.

There was something about the woman who stepped inside the lounge, it might have been the blue of her blouse, which was beautiful, the color looked good with her complexion as well as her hair. Then again the lady was beautiful. Tatiana wasn't afraid to admit that to herself, not feeling any jealousy.

It took a moment for Tatiana to realize who the woman was. Stormy Knight, Chief Science officer. One of the ones who had been injured by the attack on others. She half stood from her table, waving her hand towards her, inviting her to come sit at the table with her.

Stormy saw the hand and nodded to indicate that she saw her, then got herself a chef salad and pomegranate lemonade before heading over to the woman. "Hi." She set her food on the table and sat down. "How are you?"

"I am doing well, how are you doing? Have your injuries healed from that attack?" Tatiana greeting her. She took a sip from her glass, as Stormy sat down.

"I'm fine, fortunately. I was just rendered unconscious." She was lucky. She also remembered what the person who attacked her said. That made her shudder a little. "Still, it was hard knowing a member of the crew would..." She shook her head. "How are you doing?"

Tatiana observed Stormy's shudder, she wondered about it. "I'm not doing too badly though I am finding myself quite a bit aware of just how many people I don't know on this ship. I only know three. Well then I could say I am on the road to getting to know one other person. And that is you." giving a grin.

"It takes time. There are a lot of us, and we're not around at the same time." Stormy smiled. "But you'll quickly get to know the senior staff. The rest will come in time." She still didn't know everyone on the ship herself.

"I am hoping that we both will be able to get to know most of them. Unless they find out what I do on the ship and they end up running away from me." a wry smile, plus a laugh.

"If they realize they are talking to a very nosy person, They could or would give me a look of they want me to just walk the short end of a pier." Tatiana having a twinkle in her eyes.

"I doubt that. They're more likely to just tell you no." Shrugging, she added, "But most are polite enough they won't tell you where to go as well. The question is, are you nosy because you're in intelligence, or are you nosy because it's in your nature to ask lots of questions?"

"I am naturally a curious person, so I do ask questions. i do like to get to know people. Nothing wrong with developing hopeful friendships. It can get a bit lonely when out in space." a bright smile appearing. "And well, I am hoping that there is a chance of doing so with you." Tatiana added.

That made Stormy laugh. "Always a possibility. So, if I may ask, where are you from?"

A small smile appeared, when asked that question. "I am from Transylvania." Tatiana stated, with a twinkle in her eyes. "Beautiful country, where the mountains rise tall to touch the sky."

"Where are you from?" Tatiana was rather interested, and also hoped to find out more of the woman whom she sat across from.

"A small town in Montana. Transylvania sounds like a lovely place to grow up. I've seen pictures, but I've never been there."

"if we get the chance.." Tatiana paused. "You know, you could come to the holodeck and I can show you. It might not be exactly experiencing in real life. Still though, it would be fun. I hope."

"Sure. It sounds interesting." She turned to her food for a minute before asking another question. "What sort of things do you like to do?"

"I do like to watch old movies, I also love to play music on a piano as well as the violin. I also like to do outdoor activities. Have you ever done archery or gone snow shoeing?" Tatiana answered, then asked two of her own.

"No, I haven't. I do like camping and music. Mostly folk and square dancing," Stormy said.

Tatiana's eyes lit up at that. "That is something I do love as well Seems that we have some similar tastes in interests."

Looking down Tatiana moved her food around on her plate not exactly taking a bite as a question came to mind.

Looking up from her plate Tatiana asked "Has this ship been this busy? Or maybe a little discombobulated probably umm.. due to the ship having had a counselor ending up killing someone?"

"The ship's had its busy moments, and not just because of that. No one knew she was a double agent. But we're getting back to normal now." Which was true. And, fortunately, that counselor was after one person. Stormy wasn't going to bring up some of the other things that had gone on since she came on board.

A slight nod from Tatiana. "And what could be classified as normal?" giving a half smile. She put her fork down, and pushed her plate to one side. "For some reason that just isn't taste right. Maybe it’s the replicator being off?"

"Mine tastes fine. I hope you aren't getting sick," Stormy said, looking carefully at Tatiana. "If you still feel off in an hour, go to sickbay." She took one last bite of her salad and washed it down with the rest of her lemonade. "I haven't heard of anything going around the ship, but it wouldn't hurt to get checked out."

"You know something you're right. I will do just that." in the back of her mind she hadn't thought to go have herself checked out after she and Baas had looked into the former counselor and her office. "And better do that very soon." a worried expression in her eyes.

"Thank you, Stormy, and I will head off to see the CMO," clearing off her dishes, and giving her a friendly nod and wave.

"You're welcome," Stormy replied. "It was nice meeting you." She took her dishes to the replicator to recycle, then headed back to work to deal with a new batch of stellar maps that needed to be added to astrometrics.

"And it was lovely meeting you as well." Tatiana giving a beaming smile.

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Lieutenant Tatiana Dragos
Chief of Intelligence
USS Thunderbird

Lieutenant Stormy Knight
Chief Science Officer
USS Thunderbird

 

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