Arrival

It was early morning and Tureb Acten was tired. He had just flown in a runabout to Deep Space Nine to where he was told the Leviathan would pick him up. As he exited the runabout, he rubbed his eyes and yawned. He staggered toward the turbolift, pausing to ask a passing officer where he could get a drink.

He made his way to a small bar on the Promenade, owned and operated by a Ferengi named Quark. He sat down and asked the Ferengi what hot, non-alcoholic drinks he had.

"Well sir, might I interest you in some Falavian Berry Tea ?"

"Sounds expensive. How about some normal, mint tea ?."

The Ferengi looked crestfallen. Tureb had managed to choose one of the cheapest items on the menu.

"But..." The Ferengi tried to say, but was cut off by the grumpy young ensign in front of him.

"Look. I've been warned about Ferengi businessmen."

"But....."

"And I just want plain, mint tea, with milk and two spoons of sugar. Got it ? Or should I leave ?"

The Ferengi muttered something under his breath.

"And don't think I don't know those handy phrases in Andorian."

The Ferengi was quiet and brought him a cup. Just when Tureb thought he had shut the Ferengi up: "Perhaps you'd be interested in..."

"Oh shut up !" He nearly exploded at the Ferengi.

He quickly gulped down his tea and left. He didn't have much time until the Leviathan arrived. He walked toward the turbolift and stopped another officer to ask where the Constable’s office was. The officer directed him toward the correct room.

Turben walked in and approached the man behind the desk. "Is this...."

The man behind the desk was irate. "Yes, this is the Constable's office. Yes the Leviathan is arriving in two hours."

"Ah. I assume you've had some other people come here for that purpose."

"Yeah. Fourth person in two days. Someone named Texes, someone named Tony and a Tania something. And know, I don't know where you can find them."

"Gee...thanks..." Tureb walked away and thought about how to kill a few hours. Maybe lunch would be a good idea. He staked out toward the mess hall. Hopefully there would be no Ferengi.