It was the following morning. Merrick had the shuttle in the bay, waiting for his co-pilot and Fleet Commander Vorik.
During the prep to get the shuttle started, Merrick found a listening device that hadn't been there the previous morning. Commander Vorik arrived first. As he stepped into the shuttle, before he could say anything, Merrick formally greeted his superior officer, then quickly pointed to the listening device.
Fleet Commander Vorik looked at where Pilot Merrick was pointing and understood, nodding. "Where is your co-pilot?" he growled out, making sure he sounded angry.
"He has not yet arrived, sir," Merrick stated formally.
