Andrew sat on the transport vessel, closing his eyes as he waited for them to connect with the Oakland, where he had been recently been assigned. Along with the transfer came a promotion to second officer. He was excited for the new position and his getting the chance to show command what he was made of.

He was tired it had been a long haul getting there he wasn’t in the vicinity but he wasn’t going to complain. Unlike Riata, the female Ferengi, that had been complaining most

Of their ride. When she wasn’t trying to interest him in playing a game of chance. Andrew wasn’t biting, all he wanted was to arrive on the Oakland and begin serving there.

“Where are you going!” Riata asked him, curious as to how far he had to go.

Andrew debated feigning sleep but he didn’t have it in him to be rude or dishonest. “The USS Oakland.” He replied. “I’ll be leaving you before long.” Andrew smiled to himself thinking soon he would be on the starship and settling into his quarters.

“I wouldn’t count on that.” Riata said with humor in her voice. “In fact, I’d bet you a small amount that you will be seeing quite a lot of me.”

Andrew had a bad feeling about this. He stretched his legs and opened his eyes. “Let me guess, you are headed there as well.”

“Yes.” Riata said with a glint in her eyes. “I am assigned there as chief if the boat.”

“Well.” Andrew smiled. He believed in making the best of a bad situation. “Welcome aboard. Andrew Swanson, second officer and logistics” He put out his hand and waited for her to shake his.

Riata shook his hand and grinned. Her mind was already turning as she thought of ways to make a profit. “I am looking forward to this assignment.” She said with a nod. “As I am certain you are.”

“I like change.” Andrew said quietly. “It is a chance to learn new things.” He paused. “And I am pretty good natured as long as the rules are followed.” He paused. “It has been said I am like the human Starfleet rule book.”

“Is that a warning.” Riata stares at him expectantly. She waited to hear his reply.

Andrew smiled widely. “A warning?”

He shook his head. “No, I’m just making friendly conversation.” He had listened to her trying to make bets the entire trip and he wanted her to know he was on to her. She wouldn’t be doing that on board if he could help it.

They both fell silent as they continued their journey. Andrew looked forward to this new journey, he had a feeling Riata was going to make things quite interesting on board the ship. Andrew loved a challenge and to give her credit, her monetary interests could

Be outside the ship. There was the station after all.

Several hours later he stood and followed Riata as they made their way to transfer over to the USS Oakland.