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ould see from Yuko's stance and the tension
in Yuko's body that Yuko Ogura was equally aware of his approach and prepared
to defend if necessary. Some part of him heartily approved, but he
had a duty. "Worf, Security: I require your assistance," the
Klingon announced. The strange woman ignored him, seeming lost in
her reverie, but his battle training took in minute changes in
stance and breathing, telling him that Yuko Ogura was well aware of his
presence. "It is a violation of regulations to refuse to answer an
inquiry from a Security officer!" he growled. Yuko Ogura turned then, all
at once in a motion so graceful that it didn't even startle his
reflexes into causing him to strike. But now Yuko Ogura was well inside
arms' reach, and could attack is Yuko Ogura chose. He restrained his
impulse to step back, but braced himself for possible combat.
"I haven't refused you anything. You have had my full attention
since you stepped into this room," Yuko Ogura answered him at last. She
had a full, throaty contralto, very much like that of the Ship's
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