Ratings: MC, MHS
Set During: Season 1 Episode 7 “Q-Less”
“Doctor, are you alright?” Garak had come across the young man staggering through the halls of the habitat ring.
“Hum? Oh, Garak!” Julian looked drunk.
“I asked if you are okay.” Garak caught the man under his arm as he stumbled and nearly fell.
“I’m just ve…” he yawned massively, “very tired.”
Julian leaned into Garak’s sturdy body. He laid his head onto the shoulder, closed his eyes, and smiled. He could fall asleep right here.
“I think we should get you to your quarters.” Garak was a bit unnerved by the doctor’s actions. “Come on. Let’s get you home.”
“I’m comfortable right here.” Julian smiled soppily at Garak.
“This is no place to go to sleep, Doctor.” Garak put his arm around Julian’s lower back and directed him firmly.
Garak was rather concerned by the doctor’s behavior. It wasn’t normal for humans to be this exhausted. Something very strange seemed to be happening.
They arrived in front of Julian’s quarters. The man tried a few times to input his entry code. In the end, Julian had to tell Garak the code so the he could input it instead.
“Doctor, I hope you won’t be to angry with me for asking, but just how much have you drank? And, why?” It seemed the only explanation for Julian’s current state.
“None. And, I haven’t.” Julian smiled widely and giggled.
Garak maneuvered him into the bedroom. He attempted to sit Julian on the side of the bed, but Julian fell back. He pulled Garak down on top of himself in the process.
“Are you going to be my blanket then?” Julian started giggling again.
Garak was feeling more and more awkward by the minute. He was glad that Julian couldn’t tell he was blushing. He rather liked the idea of curling up next to the beautiful Doctor, but knew better. He disentangled himself quickly and stood up.
It was a little trying to get the man tucked into the bed. He seemed unable to keep from breaking out into fits of giggles. Eventually, Julian fell asleep.
Garak retrieved a tricorder and ran it over the sleeping form. It turned out that Julian wasn’t drunk; he was amazed. The man certainly seemed drunk. In fact, as far as Garak could tell the man was perfectly healthy. There was no reason for him to be so tired. Something very strange going on here, he would have to investigate further.
…
Garak checked on Julian via the computer from time to time. He had discovered a few more strange things happening around the station since beginning his investigation. It all seemed to center around on of two entities.
The first was a being known as Q. The being was extremely powerful and very mischievous. Starfleet had quite a file on him. But, his focus seemed to be on the second entity.
As far as Garak could tell the second one was only a human female. But, Q’s interest in her meant that strange things happened around her. Garak suspected that Q had done something to Julian. He just couldn’t figure out why until one of his Bajoran customers came by for a fitting.
It turned out that Julian had arranged a date with the female. Not on the whole a wise decision as Q was clearly smitten with her. Apparently putting the dear Doctor into a deep sleep was Q’s way of getting rid of competition.
Garak decided that the only thing he could do was keep a check on the young man and wait. It didn’t appear that Q had caused any harm. Really Garak would almost like to thank the entity for causing such a wonderful experience. He wouldn’t soon forget the fawning looks Julian had given him in his sleepy state.
“You’re welcome.” Q appeared in front of Garak’s worktable. He promptly vanished.
What a strange day, Garak thought and then continued his work.
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I acknowledge that Elim Garak, Julian Bashir, Cardassia, etc. are the property of either Paramount or CBS, not entirely sure which due to the changes in 2006. The story is however mine, and done solely for entertainment purposes.
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