[Sickbay-->Deck 9 - USS Discovery]
T'Lara blinked once in response to Luby's questions. She had assumed the cadet had received her communication about the away team, but perhaps she was mistaken. As for the "VIPs," there had been mention of Sub-Commander Ralik's entrance and a few minor details about who he was bringing with him, however since she hadn't been tasked to take care of it and had instead been loosely instructed to head the away team, this bit of information was in the far end of her thoughts. She also started her speech in a softened tone.
"My apologies, Cadet, I am not aware of the specifics of the guests, only that they are being escorted by Sub-Commander Ralik. To my knowledge the situation is being handled, whatever it may be. However, I did communicate with you about your assignment to accompany the away team. I apologize once more if you somehow did not receive that correspondence." She paused for just a moment as she felt herself hoping that this would be her last apology, being as the team really needed to be on their way out soon.
"Not to discredit Dr. Thane's authority, but this order from me overrides the order from him, and I will be communicating to him about the reason for your absence. In the meantime, please ask the medical team to provide you with cosmetic alterations and attire and we will continue on to the next part of the plan."
Essentially she was asking the young woman to make haste, as the XO figured they probably needed to do this in a timely manner.
When Luby was finished being outfitted and Romulanized, they headed out into the corridor. Don began a good-natured discussion about their cover story but before she could reply to him a security guard appeared to block their way. She raised an eyebrow at the question, then realized that he was trying to tease her and Nira.
"It is indeed I, Petty Officer. If we were on a mirror universe you would also be in that same universe, and therefore neither of us would be questioning the other. However if you are suggesting that I am actually from a differing universe than the one you inhabit and did not have the sense or foresight to disguise myself, my answer is that it is technically not impossible," she said without so much as a quirk of her lips.
[Shuttle Bay - USS Discovery]
They took a short turbolift trip to the Shuttle Bay and made their way to the Martha. Once they'd all settled in, T'Lara looked over at Don.
"You may proceed, Lieutenant." She didn't know if Addams would wait for her or just assume he could start the process of preliminary system checks so she brought it up just in case. He had the authority now for this part of the away mission.
[USS Discovery - Shuttle Bay]
H’Fran and the kid gang was here. That was something he wanted to be around for. That was going to be something he will miss. Thought Torra would take over and she be there for the set up. He had hope the Captain would be surprise.
Then that was nothing until the surprise party they going to throw for the Captain. The fun part was keeping it a secret. Nira has no idea. That was his little fave part for fun.
And he had noticed Nira acted like she was hit by Cupid’s arrow. Which was little surprising. Maybe that would distract enough when the ball starts rolling for the Captain’s surprise party.
As the entered to the shuttle bay Ensign Sivak came to greet them. “Commander the Martha is prepared,” he stated. “I had assisted Operations to make a history for the crew.” He said looking at each individual as a Romulan. They all indeed looked great as Romulan. He had not mentioned Lek mumbling insults on the old ship.
“Here is the data pad for your reviewing, sir,” Sivak said handing the data pad to Don. He took it. Reviewed it. Then nodded his head. “Excellent.” Sivak was hoping he will gang lieutenant grade rank soon.
Don had spotted Lek. “See. She looks wonderful. Thank you Chief,” he smiled. He was forgetting his appearance when he saw the ancient ship. He had history with her. “Wish you can come along,” he told Lek. That was him being a wise guy.
Then Don had a boyish look as he over look the old craft. To him it felt like ages since he flew her.
As he was walking up the ramp to the Martha. “As I was saying. Simple cover story. One of you could be my mate and the other two are friends. The one who is my mate found my charm unbearable. And the friends had money. I had a ship. The two friends could had connections. You saw me as a easy target to be a business partner. Which I will tell you who they are. Keep it there. Simple. We don’t want to get to fancy cause lying can be hard to keep track of. I been in that situation long time ago.”
Then he gave a quick tour. “The back is the engines, this small area is storage which we can remove our living space for more room. Up ahead is the cockpit. There is no way to get lost on this ship,” he told them.
Then he got to the cockpit. “Hey, old girl, its me,” he told Martha. “Ready for a adventure!” There was a little flicker of lights flashing on and off on the whole ship. Look it was a drain, but to Don that was Martha was saying hi to her missed friend.