Chapter Three (B): Eric & Alice

[Akirapryde]

Sho Sho Tetsuhara spoke to a communication officer in Japanese along the side of the bridge. He could barely hear the hear what was being said, it was a shame he didn’t speak Japanese. Not that it would matter, Erik was speaking with Jake over the communicator. Even while talking to Jake, Erik could see that there were two very important situations developing.

The crisis with Kimiko was clearly very important to the Sho Sho, but whatever was going on with that warship was either just as important or linked to Kimiko. Being a master of reading people, Erik could tell that this situation was causing the Sho Sho a great deal of stress. Despite how well she was handling her stress, Erik could see its effects on her. Reading the Sho Sho’s emotions didn’t tell him what was being said however.

Alice nudged Erik and showed him her digital recorder that was set to record. She smiled hoping that she did well for Erik. She hid the digital recorder as the Sho Sho walked up to them.

Sho Sho Tetsuhara walked back over to Erik, "your friend will need medical attention. With Kimiko safe, I will need for you and your people to return to the medical bay for the time being. I will have medical personal available for your man."

The communication officer turned and spoke in Japanese. Whatever he said angered the Sho Sho. Erik could see the large warship through the main window, a small shuttle departing from the shuttle. She turned back to Erik. "We will debrief your man when ...." She said then paused glancing over her shoulder. After a moment she continued, "when my other duties are finished."