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[q_of_continuum]

Flashes onto the Voyager, in the captain's quarters and looks about. He realizes the quarters are, of course, empty for the time being but that doesn't matter to him much.

looks at his wrist as if there's a watch there

My, my, he's late for the show, well, I'll just wait for him, then.

Walks around and sits in the chair behind the desk, and

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[captainchakotay]

::received red flag hail from Vorik just as was preparing to shut down office...an anomaly aboard looking all too familiar::

::briefly wonders if it might be kes_ back with some word, then wonders if such wishful thinking might be wise after all::

::shakes head slightly, jabbing security code into command quarters abandoned not unrecently::

Thanks for ruining the atmosphere, Paris.

::sighs, stepping in::

Lights, up.

[q_of_continuum]

You realize you're late, captain, and not in a fashionable manner.

swivels around to face the captain with an unsettling smirk on his face

But that's quite all right, you are excused of this rude gesture.

[captainchakotay]

::can't help but release another, more weary sigh::

::draws to halt a good couple of meters away from guest, placing hands on hips::

What do you want, Q?

[q_of_continuum]

A look of thought crosses his face and he points at Chakotay

You, sir, would not normally be in this position... perhaps there should be a change in command to someone more suiting.

Please, forgive me for being so selfish, but I need to borrow your rank and ship for a while.

[captainchakotay]

::blinks, taking a moment to let insult register::

...

I've been in this position for a decade successfully enough, Mister!

::takes a step forward, pointing a finger warningly::

Q, whatever it is you're planning...

[katiejaneway]

It seems likely that our journey will not end soon, and I must confess...

::stops mid sentence in dictating log entry, batting lashes at sudden change of scenery::

Well, this certainly isn't my ready room.

::takes a step forward, evaluating::

My quarters. Of course. But how...?

::narrows eyes, hands falling to hips::

Of course.

::spins on heel, striding toward what should well be main living area::

[q_of_continuum]

Smiles at Janeway with arms spread wide in welcome

Greetings and salutations to your return, captain! Your crew will be most astounded to see you, again!

Maybe, in celebration, we could take a small voyage!

Champagne bottle appears in hand and the cork pops, froth pouring from it

[katiejaneway]

...

Q.

::holds up hand, silently refusing beverage::

This isn't the time.

[q_of_continuum]

Oh, quite the time, captain! Couldn't be a better one! You see, I'm here to ask a favor of you. And if you comply, I'll set you back where you belong.

tosses the champagne bottle and it disappears in air

You see, there is something very special for this gift that is given for you.

[sam_wildman]

::feels hairs on back of neck prickle, eyes widening just slightly::

::was still waiting on Ayala's security check results, rather hoping Celes had finally just cracked::

::chides self, exchanging looks with skeleton crew on bridge duty...no assistance there::

::steels self, reaching over to tap comm beside XO's seat::

Ca...Ma'am, requesting permission to enter. We need to...talk.

[katiejaneway]

Sam?

::could waste time recalling how far the science officer is down the chain of command aboard own vessel...but won't::

Fine. Come in.

::leans back against desk again, settling gaze on Q::

::waits::

[q_of_continuum]

Ah, greetings to you, miss. I'm in no hurry, just clarifying a few things with the captain, but go ahead, I can wait.

smiles and watches amused, hand on chin

[sam_wildman]

::stares at him a little askance::

::shakes it off, turning to face...former commanding officer::

::resists urge to...retreat, taking quick breath and plunging into explanation without further ado::

Captain, you've probably already figure out some of what's going on here. This isn't your Voyager.

[q_of_continuum]

So, as you see captain by your own affirmations, it's more than just childsplay here. It's much more serious as far as you're concerned.

creates a plush chair in front of the captain and sits in it.,/i>

So what do you say, then, willing to comply wiht a few things to help things be the way they, in theory, should?

smirk

[katiejaneway]

...

::circles desk again, settling into seat::

::rests hands on chair arms, leaning forward and lowering tone to sheer, unadulterated repugnance::

What do you want, Q?

[q_of_continuum]

Simply put, I would like to have an advocate who could help the continuum see that there is a way to handle that troublemaking child of mine. Since you are already familiar with the situation, then that makes you a rather ideal person for such a task. It would relieve a lot of trouble for everyone all around, so why not set aside difference of opinion to solve a problem?

smiles and leans on desk with chin in hands

And with your overwhelming personality, that should be quite enough to get the attention of any being, be they simple or omnipotent.

[katiejaneway]

::closes eyes briefly::

::reopens them, throwing hands out in disgust::

Fine, Q, I'll advocate for you...but that's all.

I'll expect you to return Chakotay to his ship immediately...and me to mine as soon as possible.