Checking Up On Our Esteemed Guest

Posted on Sun Feb 12th, 2017 @ 4:22am by Commander Andrew Knight & Lady Catherine Waddington

Mission: Another Day in Paradise
Location: Deck One, Officers' Country - Lady Catherine's Quarters
Timeline: 15 minutes after What the Hell is the Sanctuary Protocol

Drew had busy over the last hour dealing with Three of Eight, the Borg drone now in custody and being held in Sickbay. He now had a free moment and went to check up on the other individual that had transported aboard during the battle. He came to the door of the quarters his PADD said was assigned to Lady Catherine Waddington and depressed the chime.

Bilbo hearing the chime barked as he had been programmed to do. "Oh hush Bilbo you make a frightful noise." She hushed the large dog. "Who is it?" She called.

Drew scanned the upper door frame. "My name is Lieutenant Knight. Acting XO for the Zumwalt."

"Come in." she called "Bilbo be nice or I'll check your programming." she warned the Droid who gave a Little growl. "Sorry about that Lieutenant Knight I think that they programmed defiance into him." she smiled as she held out her hand.

Drew took Lady Catherine's hand and bowed slightly. "Ambassador."

"Interesting that you know who I am. I did not make my job title known in my SOS

Drew offered a gentle smile and nod of his head as he explained how he knew her identity. "I'm with Starfleet Special Warfare Command. I receive reports whenever a dignitary enters our Area of Operation." The holoimage on the reports don't do her justice, he thought to himself.

"Catherine please." She smiled. "Would you care for tea or coffee? Don't mind Bilbo his a good lad. Just a little protective." She explained with a gentle smile.

Drew momentarily appeared apprehensive in addressing her in the familiar, but as she was a Federation Ambassador and he a lowly Lieutenant, he acquiesced to her wishes...somewhat. "Nothing for me. Thank you though Lady Catherine. I'm Andrew Knight, but my family and close friends call me Drew." He spared a glance at the massive robotic dog, a somewhat dubious look on his face. "Greetings Bilbo." He turned back to Lady Catherine, an askance expression on his face as he gestured to Bilbo. "Named after the Tolkien character?"

"Those I work with call me Catherine. Close friends call me Cat and as to my companion I rather named him after a famous Newfoundland dog who saved the lives of seven fishermen off the coast of Cornwall. Father was hoping I would call him Clitheroe; after our family seat in Yorkshire." She smiled.

Drew blinked tiredly. He was going on nearly 24 hours with no sleep and her smile wasn't helping him keep a clear a head. He took a deep breath and tried to focus. "I really stopped by to see if there was anything you needed. There is a commercial grade replicator in ship stores that can produce items your cabin's replicator cannot."

"You seem tired. Go rest. Bilbo and I will be fine. Let me know how I can be of assistance." She said kindly.

"Most generous of you." Drew looked about the austere quarters and shrugged. "I am sorry about the accommodations. Defiant-class vessels are the most spartan of all Starfleet vessels." He gestured to the set of bunk beds inset to the wall with a tired smile on his face. "At least you don't have a roommate." He glanced at Bilbo. "Well, maybe you do at that."

"Bilbo and I will manage just fine. We've slept in less comfortable surrounds and recently so do not worry. You get some rest and we can talk again later when you are rested." She smiled. "In the meantime I am sure you've seen my file. If I can be of assistance do let me know" She assured him.

Drew gave a nod of his head as he attempted to stifle a yawn. He gave her and Bilbo a reassuring wave of the hand. "I'll check up on you in a few hours. There is a mess hall on deck two, if you don't wish to eat in your quarters." He exited her quarters and continued the short journey to his own. He flopped down on the bunk, not even bothering to take off his boots. He was asleep before his head even hit the pillow.