Act One, Scene One

[Nightmares Echo]

Quietly, lost in the depths of his work...even forsaken those on the ship, except those underlings who have been working diligently on the projects they are assigned, even helping with the issues of the ship...Increase missed everything it would seem, that's what he gets for not paying attention to his PADD and Comms. Then again, that's his story, always missing whats important to work on projects that require tireless and careful attention....even going without sleep for days to ensure his projects go well. Increase went to open a sealed project to check on the progress when...on of these underlings came in. Startled, Increase shifted the wrong way and knock the case off the stand. It crashed against the floor, the items inside were a danger when they mixed together...but are inert when separate. However, as it started to fall...all you can hear from the ensign who came in is "AHHHHHHH!!!!!" as he was mounted on Increase's shoulder, then he made for the door. As they hit the hallway Increase slammed against the wall first, so the ensign would not be harmed. A subtle huff came from Increase as he shouts "Computer...seal the science lab and vent, do not open until all toxin's are clear of the room. Only senior staff may open the Lab before this quarantine is complete." The computer complied. It was nothing of Yellow or Red alert, but still can be dangerous if not taken care of.

As the ensign stood, he began to apologize for what happened...but, before he could finish Increase spoke up, a soft chuckle in his voice "Worry not Ensign, it's all good. This is a normal for the Science department. That and I am the who jumped and knocked it over" It took him a few more minutes to stand and look the ensign in the eye, his calm and reserved tone taken "Now, what is that you wanted?" the ensign spoke, a bit more calm about the situation "Sir, there is a gathering in the Holo-deck for all crew members. It a memorial as well." An eye brow slowly rose over his right eye, you know Spock style "Why wasn't I invited?", "Sir, everyone was sent invites." the ensign responded and continued "All the science department has already been by, we didn't see you, so we came to tell you." Actually, the ensign was voted to come get Increase, as there is always something that happens when they go to him for things "Thank you Ensign, your dismissed."

So, as the ensign left, Increase turn on heel and headed to the Holo-deck to check out what was going on. Since he left his PADD in the Science Lab, he was unaware of the theme. So, with a military like charge he came into the Holo-deck...those eyes moved over the landscape...after a few steps, the winter like feel set in. A frown took over his face, Trills are not much for extreme tempatures. He stopped to notice the snow around, and just stood there and starred for a moment.

Well, he has arrived...the least seen figure on the ship.