Freighter Vana Captain’s Log
Day 364
M. Koril

I never thought I’d be here, again. The Romulan Flotilla. Tovan does not suspect anything, and thinks that we are here to deliver supplies to the new Romulan homeworld. I find it increasingly difficult to lie to him. He has stood by me through so much. It seems really unfair to keep him in the dark like this, but I also know that he has been so much more at peace with himself lately. He has seemed almost happy for the first time since the Jevonite. I don’t want to upset that balance and drag him back into the mess, not until I know that it’s worth it.

A captain does not always have to explain herself, not even to her first officer. Not even to her best friend?

I have contacted the Romulan officer who claims to have detailed information about the Tal Shiar’s attack on the Jevonite. He claims that he will give them to me in exchange for my firsthand account. We have set up a meeting for tomorrow.

My hands are shaking, but I don’t think it’s sunk in yet that I could soon know exactly what happened that night.