Mosaic

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Author: Jeri Taylor
Tags: Fiction, General, Science-Fiction
suggested Tuvok.
    "We may be able to follow a trail of such markers until we
    arrive at a sacred site."
    "If we find that's the case, it would be the first
    documented evidence of such behavior in the Delta
    Quadrant," said Ensign Greta Kale, a young woman with blond
    hair, dark brown eyes, and a sprinkling of the spots humans
    called "freckles" across her nose. "What does that kind of
    commonalty say about the origin of all species?"
    It was an insightful question, but Tuvok didn't look
    forward to answering it. There was a great deal of contro
    versy about that very matter. Why were there more simi
    larities than differences among most species? It argued for
    some original link, a commonalty of origin among the
    galaxy's species that had never been satisfactorily ad
    dressed. Many believed that an alien group from another
    galaxy had "seeded"
    the primordial soup of all the planets at the point when
    the building blocks that would produce life first began to
    develop. Others believed that a powerful, unseen supreme
    being had created life, full blown, in an instant.
    Tuvok himself preferred a more scientific explanation:
    basic matter-the elements and their various molecular
    combinations-from which the galaxy was formed was common.
    These building blocks would have been distributed
    throughout the galaxy as stars and planets were formed. Why
    would it not follow, then, that the stuff from which life
    developed had many common qualities, and that the
    development of humanoids along similar lines was to be
    expected, rather than questioned? "I will let you make your
    own judgment about that, Ensign, based on your individual
    beliefs." Kale smiled at him; apparently it was the answer
    she had expected.
    "Can we do it, Lieutenant? Follow the marker, see if
    there's a trail?" Kim looked at him with what could only be
    described as eagerness. The young man was clearly caught up
    in this mystery and wanted to pursue it. "I see no reason
    not to,"
    answered Tuvok evenly. But Neelix jumped in. "I must remind
    you that our primary mission is to gather food supplies.
    This paleontological stuff is very interesting, of course-I
    myself am an amateur archaeologist of some experience-but
    let us not lose sight of our priorities."
    "Quite right, Mr. Neelix. I suggest you detail a group of
    ten and scout the area for foodstuffs. I will take the
    others on a scientific investigation." "Fine. Kes, you're
    with me-was "Oh, no. I'm going with Tuvok." Tuvok, like
    Neelix, noted her tone of voice and knew she was
    determined. Neelix nodded and quickly counted out the ten
    who would be with him. Tuvok was aware that they all seemed
    disappointed, but unlike Kes, they were too steeped in
    Starfleet discipline to refuse.
    Neelix led his small band away from the mound and began
    scanning for edible plant forms. Harry Kim led the others,
    eagerly marching toward the second spire, eyes scanning
    upward as though he might suddenly spot one of the soaring
    creatures who had once sailed these skies.
    Tuvok continued to check his tricorder frequently.
    There was no inkling of the real danger that would come
    from those skies.
    It could not have been more sudden or unexpected. One
    minute Janeway was in her ready room, relaxing with
    vegetable bouillon while reviewing personnel reports.
    Strictly speaking, that wasn't her responsibility; the
    first officer's review was all that was officially
    required. But Janeway enjoyed the process, finding that it
    drew her closer to her crew. If a junior officer in quantum
    mechanics was having a rough week, she wanted to know about
    it. Lunch with the captain, or a private chat over
    afternoon tea, could work wonders in reviving flagging
    confidence or dispelling a touch of homesickness.
    A dull ache had burrowed its way just behind her eyes. She
    hadn't slept well last night, having revisited the house
    with many rooms and finding, inevitably, the closed door.
    After that, she had tossed restlessly, trying to find
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