Sorripto's Morning

Sorripto glanced one more time at the mirror looking his uniform over before beginning the days work. Rubbing his right hand with his left Sorripto still felt the cramping pain from his exploits during the McKenzie's last mission.

"I swear Sorripto not yet fifty and you are getting old on me faster then I care to think" Sorripto said to his tired and worn reflection.

The final encounter with his old friend Joey still weighed heavily on Sorripto's mind as did the investigation into the events that unfolded. The investigation went no where and Sorripto was not suspected of any wrongdoings or misdeeds, but the stress of the questions and lingering doubts still took their toll on the Cardassian. As Sorritpo splashed water and his face and rubbed it off with a towel he took a deep breath and looked back up and the worn figure before him.

"He is still alive, and I will find him."

Shaking the distracting thoughts from his head Sorripto hung the wet towel and headed out the door towards Engineering.

Upon entering Engineering Sorripto walked to his desk and thumbing through a PADD allotted the daily tasking to the engineering team Sorripto got the attention of a passing crewman.

"Chen! Come here for a moment."


Walking over the crewman nodded to his Cardassian Chief Engineer.

"Crewman here are the assignments for the day. It has been a rough week for all of us, so assignments are pretty light. I want you to make sure ACE gets these and distributes them. Once everything is done get some rest and let everyone know to relax. Everyone has been walking on eggshells around me I am fine."

"Yes Sir. But Sir if I may."

Realizing the seriousness of the tone of Crewman Chen Sorripto put down the PADD and nodded.

"Sir stories have gotten out about what you did on the mission. Some of us were questioned. There are still a lot of bad feelings among some in Starfleet sir towards Cardassians, and now we are working for one who is good at killing people."

Laughing Sorripto spoke.

"Chen I am not going to kill anyone if that is what you guys are worried about."

"No Sir. It is just…"

Patting Crewman Chen on the shoulder Sorripto calmed him.

"Just what? If there is a worry you can tell me."

"It is just that you never talk about your past and now you acted like some spy soldier something. It is the first time that any of us have ever seen you…"

"Seen me what?"

"Well Sir. The first time any of us have seen you… act Cardassian."

Taken aback slightly Sorripto's shock quickly turned to humor.

"I guess that's because I am Cardassian Chen".

Patting the Crewman on the arm as he walked out of the space Sorripto laughed.

"But you knew that when you married me."

Crewman Chen could not help but laugh as Sorripto walked away. Tapping his combadge Sorripto spoke.

"Sorripto to Captain Crist. Sir Engineering is manned and ready. I apologize Sir but I forgot where you said to meet. Where is your location so I can give you my further reports?"