Episode 55. No Harm Done
Context
- Coordinated Universal Time
- Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 12:12
- Location
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- Space
- Lunar Orbit
- NATO Starbase
- USS Enterprise
- Gym
- Timeline
- Schak'Irra Timeline
- Previously
After her explosive confrontation with Admiral Michaux, Captain Rodriguez discovers that the Apollo missions were a sham concealing a secret base at the lunar South Pole. Consumed by anger and doubt, she lashes out at Tarsi, the Andorian from the future, in a brutal duel that eventually turns into an honest exchange. Through confidences and revelations, the two women discover that they may not be so different: one is fighting to understand, the other to repair a reality altered since 1954.
Characters
| Name | Affiliation / Branch | Title / Rank | Species | Original Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes V. Rodriguez | NATO / Special Fleet | Captain | Human | Schak'Irra Timeline |
| Angie Chen | NATO / Special Fleet | Commander | Human | Schak'Irra Timeline |
| Tarsi | Starfleet / Temporal Division | Commander | Andorian | Prime Timeline |
| Lieutenant Maestria | NATO / Special Fleet | Lieutenant | Human | Schak'Irra Timeline |
Manifest
| USS Enterprise | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | NATO |
| Location | Docked at the NATO Starbase |
| Captain | Agnes V. Rodriguez |
| First Officer | Angie Chen |
| Pilot | Eric Corda |
| Communications | Emilie Flores |
| Operations | Charlene Savea |
| Tactical | Eric Corda Charlene Savea |
| Science | N/A |
| Advanced Weapons | Eros Vitos |
| Sickbay | Victor S. Calpel |
| Counselor/Consultant | Manu |
| Custodian | Manu |
| Passengers | Tarsi (Confidential) |
TL;DR
After their muscular confrontation, Tarsi and Agnes find themselves talking calmly. When Angie bursts in expecting to find a boxing ring on fire, she simply discovers two exhausted women, soaked in sweat, but finally reconciled.
Story
The discussions with Tarsi are going strong. In barely a few hours, I have learned an enormous amount about what our life could have been without the contamination of 1954. She has given me basic explanations about temporal mechanics, though I still do not grasp all of its complexity.
I discover in her an adorable being, both vulnerable and hardened, gifted with rare empathy.
All things considered, that little duel did both of us some good.
But while we chatter away, the security officer assigned to watch the gym entrance starts worrying because we still have not come out...
Lt. Maestria
Hello, Commander Chen, this is Lieutenant Maestria from security...
Cmdr. Angie Chen (Number One)
Yes, Maestria. What is it?
Lt. Maestria
I am calling about Captain Rodriguez.
Cmdr. Angie Chen (Number One)
Has something happened to her?
Lt. Maestria
I do not know, Commander.
She has been locked in the gym with the alien for almost three hours... and she was not in a very good mood when she went in.
Cmdr. Angie Chen (Number One)
Thank you for warning me. I am on my way.
When I am absent, Angie is always the first person the officers turn to if there is a problem. Since I had ordered that no one disturb me under any circumstances, the officer only followed protocol by informing her of my long absence.
Cmdr. Angie Chen (Number One)
All right, I am here.
What exactly is going on?
Lt. Maestria
Captain Rodriguez entered the gym this morning like a fury and ordered everyone to evacuate the area.
At her request, I brought her the alien.
Since then, they have been inside... fighting.
Cmdr. Angie Chen (Number One)
Fighting?!
Lt. Maestria
Yes, Commander.
The captain was wearing combat gloves.
And honestly... I would not have wanted to be in the alien's place.
She was in such a rage that no one would have dared contradict her.
Cmdr. Angie Chen (Number One)
I will see about that.
Open the door.
While Tarsi and I are still lying on the gym floor, exchanging what we know, a mechanical sound rings out. I raise my head and see the entrance unlocking...
Cmdr. Angie Chen (Number One)
Well, well, you two...
I hear there is a boxing match in here!?
Capt. Agnes V. Rodriguez
Ah, Angie...
I thought you were resting.
Why are you here?
Cmdr. Angie Chen (Number One)
I was resting!
Security woke me up to inform me that you were fighting Tarsi!
Care to explain?
Capt. Agnes V. Rodriguez
I invited her to exchange a few blows.
As you can see, we are perfectly fine.
Cmdr. Angie Chen (Number One)
What I mostly see is that you are soaked in sweat.
Capt. Agnes V. Rodriguez
Our little Andorian is tough.
I did not manage to touch her once.
Cmdr. Angie Chen (Number One)
Tarsi, are you all right?
Cmdr. Tarsi
Yes, Angie.
There is no problem. We had a very productive exchange.
Capt. Agnes V. Rodriguez
I confirm.
Productive... but it still needs more thought.
Tarsi, regarding our little matter, I am not making any decision for now about a possible intervention in 1954 to restore the original timeline.
But I will think about it seriously.
Cmdr. Tarsi
Oooh... thank you, Agnes.
Capt. Agnes V. Rodriguez
Officer, please escort our guest back to her quarters.
Officer
Aye, Captain.
Capt. Agnes V. Rodriguez
Well... shall we go, Angie?
I need to take a shower.
Cmdr. Angie Chen (Number One)
You had better take two.
Because right now... you smell like a wild beast.
Capt. Agnes V. Rodriguez
Ha ha...
Thanks for the compliment, my dear...
Cmdr. Angie Chen (Number One)
Yuck...