Thursday, August 25, 2005

In Trouble Again

I'm facing an Enquiry again.

It's amazing how often this happens; I seem to leave the Disciplinary Room via a Revolving Door.

As ever, it's Admiral Karchov, 'the screwdriver of Starfleet' who is asking the questions.

That meeting with the Zetek has caused all this.

"Now then, Picard", Karchov asks.

What happened to 'Captain?'

"We want to know know what happened when you and your Officers went to receive the Zetek. Eighteen months had gone into the planning to bring them into the Federation, yet you destroy all that in a few moments. We thought even you wouldn't make a mistake here."

Was there an insult somewhere there?

"Admiral" I say, "This wasn't my fault, but that of the being known as Q."

"So you say, but why is it this Q person always seems to show up on the Enterprise and nowhere else?"

"Errr...I can't really say; he seems to find our crew rather....amusing for some reason."

"I would think you encourage this sort of behaviour from him; instead of being firm, you play along. Let me tell you, your position as Captain is looking very precarious, and I'm recommending you get demoted to...."

Suddenly I notice that Karchov has changed into a frog.

"Rebit, Rebit."

Q again.

Karchov reappears.

"What happened to me?" Karchov shouts.

Q appears in the corner.

"Greetings, mon Capitano!"

"What are you doing, Q?"

"Well, we can't have you demoted, can we Jean-Luc? Where would I be without you to visit?"

He turns to Karchov.

"Remember, Admiral, I can do that anytime in the day, have you turned into a frog or demote you to an Ensign. What happened was my doing, and not Jean-Luc's."

"Errr...yes, I understand" Karchov whines, "Sorry about that, Q. My apologies, Captain Picard."

"Goodbye, mon Capitano...I'll see you soon."

Q vanishes.

For the first time, I don't need a stress pill after a Disciplinary.

15 comments:

xtessa said...

i can't believe it! LOL! Q comes to the rescue! ahahahaha!!!!

well, at least, you're still Mon Capitano... till Q visits you again!;)

R.A. Slater said...

hmm, I was going to volunteer as a character witness...but who am I to compete with Q? He'd turn ME into a frog!!!!!

Chris W. said...

Just one of a few times where you have had to owe Q some begrudging respect. Maybe you can invite him on your Enterprise for some Earl Grey and scones. I'm sure he'd appreciate it!

Anonymous said...

I'd imagine you have really good stress pills out there ;)

Trinity13 said...

Why don't you have the Q take Wesley off your hands?

J Anderson said...

Hey, trinity has a point

Nic said...

It must really kind of chafe to have Q rescue you like that, but at least he made an impression that the Admiral is not likely to forget anytime soon.

cube said...

Have an Romulan ale or three, Captain.

BTW a Q named Michelle sent me.

Jon the Intergalactic Gladiator said...

How come it seems like all of the admirals were installed just to give you grief? Man, at least when you get out into space, warping along, nobody from HQ can bug you.

True Jersey Girl said...

I like this Q guy. He seems like a prankster but lots of fun.

Nic said...

Dear Captain Picard. You have been picked for my youyou. I put my answers up about you on my blog. Hope you can beam down and take a look. :) Not you are not obliged to put it on your blog.

Minerva said...

Captain..erm..
Is Q free?
It is just that I am dating..and I only seem to meet the ones that are frogs...*grin*
Maybe, he could help?

I liked this...

Minerva

R.A. Slater said...

Oh!!!!!! I am soooo impatient! I've been here half a dozen times looking for TWQ!

dddragon said...

Q is SUCH a naughty boy!

Jean-Luc Picard said...

It's a little risky having Q do something good for you; he's not exactly reliable.

Nic, I'll be looking at your blog very soon.

Jon, you have a good point about admirals, although they keep sending messages. I have to switch the link off to have a good rest.

PM, yes it was me; I made a mistake and couldn't identify myself when doing that guestblog.

Minerva, you didn't ask if I was free! Do you prefer Q to me?

Ciera, your wish is granted. In a couple of minutes, the TWQ will be up.