Act 6: Shop Of Goodies
Posted on Sunday March 29th, 2026 @ 9:00pm by John Eagle & Lieutenant Beatrix
Edited on on Sunday March 29th, 2026 @ 9:00pm
1,471 words; about a 7 minute read
Mission:
VFY S1, E6: The Drax Empire
Location: Port Royale, Eagle Antique Shop
Location: Port Royale, Eagle Antique Shop
JJ was making the finally preoperative of the lobby of their little ship, it was clean and welcome. He had requested the entire place would be fitted with holographic projectors so their goods could be seen and projected on to the random displays. He pressed the PADD and nothing happened. "Hmm... Strange..."
Nicole was having a well earned rest with her feet up when she heard her husband’s statement. “Problem my love?” She looked in JJ’s direction.
"Just that I can't get the display to work." he stroked his beard as he thought. "I suppose we can put the 'special' item in the center of the room while I look into this issue. You want to come and give your imput where to put it."
“Of course” Nicole smiled warmly. “I’m not getting much rest anyway, these two seem to think that my stomach makes a good football. Either that or they’re simply stuck for room in here!” She gently massaged her growing stomach.
"I wish I could help you. I don't think you should take drugs... What if you sing to them? Or play some music."
“It’s not that bad but it does seem to calm them listening to you!” She smiled. “They’re quieter now I’m up and about and nearer to you. I think they just want your company.” She grinned.
He arched an eyebrow at that. "Do betazoid children have powers early on?"
"Not normally" Nicole shook her head. "We normally develop our abilities at puberty. Although it has been said that babies in the womb sometimes connect on a mental level with their mother. Maybe they're picking up on you via me."
"Facinating. So where should we put this beauty?"
"Hmmm..." She looked around. "How's about centre of the room? Plenty of room then for anyone who wants to look around it and it may draw interest if it's placed in a spot that's on show from the door."
Having only recently arrived aboard the station, Doctor Beatrix stepped in to the shop and took a quick look around. Normally she would have formally reported in, but she had already faced more challenges than expected with this assignment and needed a moment or two to herself. She never expected to see him on the transport.
Looking around the shop she hoped to find that one special thing to help her feel better.
JJ managed to see that they had new costumer. He tapped a few buttons on the PADD and the transporter buffer with the special item placed it in the middle of the room. After just a moment there stood an antique Boss 429 Mustang, JJ loved her mat black color. He kissed his wives cheek before walking past her. "Welcome. Welcome." he put on his best smile.
"Hello," the El-Aurian doctor answered politely as she looked at an antique vase. It was interesting looking, but she wasn't quite sure it was what she was looking for. She noticed the proprietor was still nearby. "I'm Doctor Beatrix," she introduced as she moved on to the next antique.
“You’re a Doctor” Nicole smiled as she looked at JJ then at Beatrix. “In that case I’ll probably be seeing you regularly between now and the birth of our twins. There’s only a handful of months left before they’re due.”
"Ah. Glad to see you here. As you can see we have a miracle happening here." he gestured to his wife. "We both will be down later. But enough about that. Is there something in particular you are looking for?"
"I'm not actually sure what I'm looking for," she answered honestly as she kept looking around and tried not to be rude. "I was looking for something unique for my quarters."
"Unique huh. we have plenty of that. Though not here. As you probably can understand, having rare and unique items would be risky. But..." JJ handed her the padd after adding a command to show the goods they had as if it was a digital catalog. "Sadly, I haven't managed to get the holographic projectors to work properly just yet so you can actually pick up an item and get a feel for it."
"Might I suggest pages two and three of the catalogue" Nicole smiled as she looked across from where she was sitting relaxing. "There are some nice pieces on there although everything we have is unique in its own way."
"Ah yes. Very good idea." JJ looked at the woman. "You like to read?" for some reason she looked like a woman who liked curling up and read a good book.
Beatrix nodded, "I do like to read. I actually love to read when I have the time to." She looked at the data on the PADD. The whole experience from the Rutledge was fresh in her mind, it had only been a very short while ago that it had happened and it still felt fresh. "I was wondering more about antiques to help decorate my room. Most of my personal belongings I left behind to decorate my husband's quarters on the Odyssey." She saw a hobnailed, milky white basket that looked like it would be good on her table.
"That's great. We actually have a few of the real books. For example, Gentleman Bastards is a recommended one. But if you want something to decorate the room with, how about this leather nice sofa. Page fourteen."
Nicole was doing her best not to mentally eavesdrop but she could feel that Beatrix was bothered by something, not that she was going to pry into what it was. Nicole’s pregnancy was a strain on her Betazoid abilities, it made her abilities awkward to control when she was tired. She massaged her temples as she sat at the desk waiting to see if JJ would need her for anything.
Beatrix stopped and noticed the other in the shop was massaging her temples. Instinctively she reached for her tricorder, but had forgotten it in the desolate cabin. "Are you alright miss?"
“Oh...I’m sorry” Nicole smiled. “I’m fine thank you. I’m afraid carrying these two around...” She rested her hand on her bump. “Has the effect of wearing down my mental walls after a while. Being tired doesn’t help either.” She offered JJ a smile to reassure him she was okay.
Even with a smile John was concerned. "You should rest, not be out here."
“That I can do” She smiled warmly getting up to head into the office. “I’ll be in the office if you need me for anything.” She nodded politely to Beatrix on her way across the shop.
"I hope you don't mind if I escort her to the sofa." JJ said to Beatrix, he swooped Nicole up in his arms and carried her towards the office.
“JJ I’m fine!” Nicole smiled as she looked apologetically at Beatrix. As they reached the office she gave JJ a reassuring kiss on the cheek. “I was just a little overwhelmed by some emotions I picked up on that’s all, I’m perfectly fine.”
"Come on, I know you love this." he smiled and placed her in the sofa. "I'll be back once the business is concluded. We have a part to go to soon as well." he kissed her and left. He was soon back out. "Sorry for keeping you waiting. Was there anything else you were interested in?"
Beatrix had been momentarily taken aback by her emotions having been read by the young Betazoid woman. She knew that it wasn't something she could easily control at the moment, but it was a little unsettling. Not because of what had happened though, because she was broadcasting more than she realized. It was a bit unnerving that she had been this upset by something so benign.
"Actually I have to go report in to the Admiral," she answered. "Go ahead and let that nice young lady select a few objects for my quarters. I think that she'll do a great job. If she has any other problems too tell her to come see me." She looked at the exit, "I am later than I thought..."
"Do not fret my lady. I believe it is the prerogative of a woman to be late. I believe the term is; Fashionably late. I will let her know and we will contact you when we have a selection of items."
"Thanks," she answered with a nervous smile. "And don't forget to visit Medical for a checkup!"
“We’ll be there!” Nicole’s voice reverberated from the office. “Thank you!”
Lieutenant Beatrix
Chief Medical Officer
John Eagle
Eagle Antique Shop Owner
Nicole Eagle
Eagle Antique Shop Owner
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