The Enterprise didn't take damage, due to the fact that the shields were up. "Fire full spread of photon torpedoes and phasers. Time phasers on impact...with torpedoes. Fire when ready."The Enterprise fired 10 photon torpedoes and unleashed its phasers against the strange ship."Damage on the alien?"Negative. Hostile's shields are down to 45%."Damn. Computer, transfer command to battlebridge. Set a course to the outer perimeter of the solar system. Maximum warp. Engage on my command."Daphnix. Then the words coming from the screen caught her attention once more and the thought was lost.On Wednesday she waited on ninety-seven customers and gained one hundred and seventeen dollars and fifty-five cents in tips. These were turned in to be deposited along with her paycheck, then to be drawn out automatically to pay for her rent and groceries."... Two eggs over easy, crisp bacon, hash browns, wheat toast - dry, and one cup of decaf." The request was a simple one, number eleven on her. " I hope Kelli spending the night and then not staying for breakfast didn't cause you too much trouble." Oh not at all," the way she said it made it sound like it was no surprise to her that Kelli stayed, or that she wouldn't stay for breakfast. I wonder how much behind the scenes prearranging might have occurred. Better not to ask, I think.With Mrs. Trinh supposedly on her day off, I gathered my bedding and towels together and started a load of laundry. With the washer going I slipped into the. That could be a generational millennium for some members of my species but in my case, due to weather conditions, physical locations and (I like to believe) genetics, it was less than two handfuls. When I refer to my esteemed ancestor as Gramps you should realize that in fact he was likely only my Great x 4 Grandfather.Enough of history. In Gramps' day it was normal and natural for members of my family to reside on humans. They were a reliable source of nutrition (mainly blood) and they usually.