"Scurridae," the Doctor pressed on, "The Medical Staff will be on board the Shuttle that carries the famjilies back from the Exchange, and we were wondering if you could be of assistance?"

"Um," I kick the floor, "If space is limited, I wouldn't want to displace any relatives."

"Scurridae," the Doctor pressed on, "The Medical Staff will be on board the Shuttle that carries the famjilies back from the Exchange, and we were wondering if you could be of assistance?"

Dr. Salik speaks up, "The Family name is Scurridae, correct?"

"You can call him Scurry, everyone else does," Monica answers for me. Lt Athena looks away briefly to contain the laughter in her eyes.

Lt Athena offers her greeting, "Welcome Brevet-Scurry," I could tell she was having a hard time keeping a straight face. In many ways, it was a small ship.

Monica makes the introductions, "Scurry, these are the persons who requested the interveiw. Dr. Salek snt the medical staff, plus Leiutenant Athena who is serving as Bridge liason."

The Various memebers of the Medical Staff offered their greeting.

"Until then, you are Redundant," Monica confirms. She stops and presses a panel. A bulkhead slides open and we step into a brightly lit anteroom.

"After the Exchange, there will be a lot of paperwork," I defend my role.

"After the Exchange, there will be a lot of paperwork," I defend my role.

Monica turns to give me a funny look, "You didn't," she said, "but anyways, at this time, you are redundant."

"You guys don't miss anything," I quip, "Next thing you will be telling me is the name of the young lady I took to my prepatory institute's springtime soiree."