Rats' Feet Over Broken Glass

[helmsman_hikaru]

It's really late. I may just be hearing things. Pipes and stuff expanding and contracting. I live in a complex piece of machinery, so naturally, there are all kinds of cogs and crap making noise... Except I've never heard this one before. At least not on a starship. It's like something scrambling inside the walls, irregular and frantic. Organic. I

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[lt_cmmdr_scott]

Wouldn't be beyond the realm of possibility. If Mr. Spock can't get to it, I'll send one of the lads around to take a look.

And I've got your aluminum ready; I'll drop if off by the lab after my shift tomorrow.

Oh, and... "all kinds of cogs and crap"? Really, Mr. Sulu, you should know better.

[helmsman_hikaru]

Yes, yes, I'm sorry--I know should I know better...It was late, and the rats noises were starting to unnerve me. I should be in the lab around that time, rat-proofing the plants,so that would be perfect.

[lt_cmmdr_scott]

Just don't let it happen again, aye?

[helmsman_hikaru]

Yes, sir, of course.

[95wictorwictor2]

I think you are just hearing things. But, if you really really want, I can come and hold your hand and keep you safe.

[helmsman_hikaru]

I'll make a bet with you: If there is a creature, you have to help me catch it; if it's nothing, then I'll let you eat at the console.

[goldenpilot]

Whatever it is, I don't want to see it in my room or the bridge.

[rockhammerman]

Hope you figure out whatever it is! And I got those slings made for you. I went ahead and left them up in the lab for you on the shelf.

[helmsman_hikaru]

Thanks-that is my next project after I get these grape-grapefruits taken care of. And the slings look great, by the way! I've already put a few to work.

[rockhammerman]

Glad they're working out for you! Sometimes you use the oddest skills when you least expect it.