This week with Arlene and Jeff:
...The primary bridge crew was on duty as the Captain walked onto the bridge. The First Officer moved from the command seat to his own.
"We need to talk," the First Officer said as soon as the Captain was seated and had a cup of stim in hand. The Captain glared at the First and grunted.
"I know what is wrong with the warp engines. If you will hold your temper and listen for a few sub-cycles, I will explain what I have found."
The Captain glared at him while making a derisive sound. "Why should I believe anything you say? Despite your constant insistence that you do not, I know that you want my position. The only problem for you is that you will be executed by the High Command if you kill me to obtain it."
The First Officer sighed. "All right. Have it your way, but the fact remains that I have found what is preventing the warp coils from operating properly. Are you willing to listen, or have you decided to sit out here in the middle of nowhere and rot for the rest of our lives?"
"Words. Nothing but words, but the warp engine is not operating."
"And it will never be operating unless - for one time - you listen to me."...
Have a goodun;
Roust