THE CAPTAIN MAKES A SHIP-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENT
KIRK
Now hear this. This is the Captain speaking. We have been given important new orders
to orbit planet 711 for the next 2 weeks. We must all be vigilant. Let the eyes of
vigilance never be closed. The corruption of the best things gives rise to the
worst. When good people in any situation cease their vigilance and struggle,
then evil men prevail. That is all.
KIRK LOOKS AROUND THE BRIDGE PROUDLY.
SPOCK
Captain, I must say, it seems you have become carried away with vigilance.
KIRK
Mr. Spock, I intend to obey our orders! We must do our best to defend 711 against all
alien life forms or other loitering beings.
SPOCK
Why is there an issue on 711?
KIRK
Mr. Spock, I am not pretending to know what this all about, but I am going to make
sure nothing goes sideways down there. We WILL obey our orders!
We must begin to post guards on the surface at the hearts of population.
THE CAPTAIN MAKES ANOTHER SHIP-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENT
KIRK
Now hears this. Starting immediately, we will begin to accept volunteers for
guard duty on 711. Please see Mr. Spock to sign up. That is all. Again.
SPOCK
Am I supposed to vet the volunteers? And, what are the needed qualifications?
KIRK
Mr. Spock. If they volunteer, they are qualified. Besides, I hear that the
benefits of being on 711 include being able to partake of their delicacies.
SPOCK
Delicacies? I don't believe I am familiar with those.
KIRK
Big Gulps, Big Bites and, most importantly, Slurpees. Never underestimate the 711
goodies, Mr. Spock.
In fact, put my name first on the volunteer list. I have talked myself into
being hungry and somewhat thirsty.
SPOCK
Hmmm. I, too, am in need of nourishment.
Perhaps I ought to have one of those Bite units beamed up as soon as possible.
KIRK
When I get there, I will first look around for loiterers, next, satiate myself and, then,
secure your Bite.
SPOCK
And, Captain, if they have some of that sauce from Planet Pl43, please apply a generous
portion to the Bite before beaming it up.
KIRK
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