An Aquatic Second Contact - Part 3

T’Lyn watched Mariner leave. “She didn’t waste time.”

“So?” Tendi asked.

“She wanted to get out of here.”

“That’s true.”

T’Lyn turned back to the screen. “Now, these seas have been heavily settled for centuries…”


Boimler was curious about the planet, but he had to wait until the end of his shift. He was also concerned about the report of the rogue Klingons. “What do you think is going to happen?” he asked Barnes.

“I’m not sure. Hopefully they won’t want to fight with the Che’Ta here,” Barnes responded. She looked at her board. “The probes haven’t found anything yet, but most of them are still moving to their positions.”


Eali Toromi Station
Having changed into a wetsuit uniform, Mariner entered the station. She found an assistant and raft waiting.

“Please step onto the raft,” assistant said.

“Don’t worry. I can swim,” Mariner said as she took out a pair of goggles.

“You don’t need to,” the assistant objected.

“But I want to,” Mariner said as she put on the goggles. She then dived from the airlock into the water.


( As soon as she dived into the water... )