Dawn of the Federation Book II Darkness on the Edge of SpaceChapter 16 In Search Of Help
As the turbo-lift came to a stop Trip and Hoshi let go of each other's hand. They had used the short ride to reassure each other, but as soon as the door opened they had to leave their friendship behind – at least in the public eye. The crew needed two experienced leaders and that meant they had to hide their own insecurities and fears to be dealt with in the privacy of their cabins after duty hours. As they stepped out of the lift they walked into a beehive. Engineers and bridge personnel...