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Mission Summary: A Stitch in Time Episode Two

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The Winds of Change

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The Crew has begun studying the strange device.

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Yanaj and the CEO have found themselves at odds over how this will proceed.

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In the midst of the argument an accident causes a panel on this device to open

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This panel in an odd sort of way looks like a power hookup.

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And what of Azhure and the rainstorm.

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All these and other questions will have to play out.............

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XO_Azhure says:
@ :: Walking along a barely discernable animal path, Iu by her side.::

CEO_Burke says:
::in the lab watching as the artifact comes to life, he takes a giant step backwards:: Computer: Raise a level 3 containment field around the specimen.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::continues to pace in operations:: *CEO*: Report?

CEO_Burke says:
*CO*: Sorry the CEO is busy at the moment making sure the station doesn't implode... please leave a message and I'll get right back to you.

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Continues to watch M'Tor pace, amused somewhat, but disliking this strange thing aboard the station... why do they insist on doing these things?::

CEO_Burke says:
::heads over to a nearby console and checks the energy readings coming off the artifact to check for anything harmful::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::growls::

XO_Azhure says:
@ ::Looks over at Iu questioningly::

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Action: There are no readings from the artifact::

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Iu> XO: All plants have purposes, medicinal and otherwise.  Without beauty, there is no happiness.

CEO_Burke says:
Aloud: Well, it doesn't look like we are all about to die.  ::shrugs::

Russ is now known as Yanaj.

XO_Azhure says:
@ Iu:  Yet without ugliness, we would not know beauty.  And as everything has a purpose, some purposes are more readily better then others.

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: We need to run a test on that port!!!

CEO_Burke says:
::turns around and looks at the now awake artifact::  *CO*: Captain, well looks like we're gonna have to pay those property rental fees for another...  there was an accident and it seemed to have the effect of waking up our little artifact down here.

CEO_Burke says:
Yanaj: Run any remote scans you can.  Let's make sure this thing isn't going to zap someone to the end of the rainbow when we drop the containment field.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::grunts:: *CEO*: Keep the field on... and evacuate the area if you even hint at danger.

CEO_Burke says:
*CO*: You're the boss.  I'll let you know as soon as we figure out exactly what is going on.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*CEO*: I would hate to attempt to break in a new CEO

Host Yanaj says:
::Starts running scans::

CEO_Burke says:
*CO*: Aw, you'd miss me... that’s sweet but my heart belongs to someone else.   Burke out.  ::walks over to Yanaj and looks over her shoulder::

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Iu> XO: Why are you out in this rain?

XO_Azhure says:
@ Iu:  Enjoying the moment.

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Iu> XO: Is the station in danger?

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::grunts and continues to pace::

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: All these scans are negative, but they do indicate, that this device will power up.

CEO_Burke says:
Yanaj: Now that the device opened, can we get any interior scans to try and figure out what it does?

XO_Azhure says:
@ :: Stopping for a moment to observe a flower, she shook her head.::  Iu: Not at the moment.

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CO: Captain?

CEO_Burke says:
::motions to one the of the techs in the lab and sends him on an errand::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::looks over to Powers:: CSEC: I hate waiting. What?

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CO: Would you like to be stunned so you would stop worrying?

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
CSEC: It is my nature to act. and if you stun me... I shall be... irritated  ::grins::

Host Yanaj says:
::Finds a power supply and starts to configure it to match the device::

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CO: You're already 'irritated' Captain.

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CO: Why don't you go get a drink with Ranuck or something?

CEO_Burke says:
Yanaj: Ahem... you didn't answer my question.

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: All the scans indicate that this device will power up.

CEO_Burke says:
Yanaj: That isn't what I asked.  You can't really expect us to power up something when we don't know what it does.  It could be a weapon for all we know.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
CO: No... I am not irratated... people die when I am irratated.

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: I have never seen a weapon with a power port.

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: If that was ever to be done my people would have done

CEO_Burke says:
Yanaj: I bet there are lots of things you haven't seen... doesn't mean we are putting power to this thing until we have some clue of what it is.

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Thinks the Captain needs a hobby::

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: Go start a detailed internal scan, see if you can get any reading

XO_Azhure says:
@::Dashing the rain from her hood, she looks over at him.::  Iu:  Would you mind coming to the station with me?  Or meeting me there?

CEO_Burke says:
Yanaj: I have an entire station of people here to look after and unless we can demonstrate there is no risk to them, no dice.

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Iu> XO: I believe I can do that.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
<@ for Karri>

CEO_Burke says:
Yanaj: Now that is what I just asked you for... could have just said you didn't do it yet.  ::smiles and heads to a console facing the artifact and starts the scan::

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: You are Starfleet are you not?

CEO_Burke says:
::talks over his shoulder:: Yanaj: That's what the uniform means... the figured I get to wear one.

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: I remember reading in you history somewhere a Quote from one of your rather famous captains........

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: I believe it was that risk is part of wearing this uniform.

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: Without risk there is no advancement!

CEO_Burke says:
Yanaj: And taking unnecessary risks will make sure you never take off the uniform again...   if you don't like the rules you can go see the Captain, until then...

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: If you cant take risks then you do not belong out here in space.

CEO_Burke says:
::thinks its a wonder Yanaj hasn't gotten herself killed a long time ago... but some people are just lucky::

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: Now are you gonna start that scan or do I have to do all the work?

XO_Azhure says:
@ ::With a glance up at the skies, she figures she had best head back to the ATWV::

CEO_Burke says:
Yanaj: We aren't in space, now either help with the scans or take a walk and enjoy the fine station... and if you haven't noticed the scans have been running for quite some time now.

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: Do I need remind you that Starfleet ordered you people to assist me and my people in every way.

XO_Azhure says:
@ :: With a nod to Iu, turns back, the wet leaves silencing their steps.::

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: All you have been is a hindrance.

CEO_Burke says:
::turns around and stares at the "scientist":: Yanaj: If you don't like it go file a complaint...I'm done arguing with you.  ::returns to his work::

Host Yanaj says:
Action: The device starts to glow.

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Iu> ::Follows along, his footsteps not making noise, despite the leaves::

CEO_Burke says:
::sees the glow:: Aloud: What the..  ::checks the scans::

Host Yanaj says:
::Face lights up::

CEO_Burke says:
*CO*: Something is happening down here... I don't know what yet though... this thing is glowing

Host Yanaj says:
Action: The devices power port is absorbing energy from the containment field,

XO_Azhure says:
@ :: All too soon, she makes her way back to the vehicle.   With a gesture of her hand, she motions to the passenger’s side, she herself moving around to the driver’s side.::

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
@<Iu> ::Bows his head to take his seat::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*CSEC*: Record everything... keep a safe distance.

CEO_Burke says:
::swears under his breath and considers his options...  dampening field... beam the thing somewhere safe...:: 

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
<*CEO*>

CEO_Burke says:
Aloud: Everyone except Yanaj, out now... evacuate the immediate area.

CEO_Burke says:
::pipes the video feed up to C&C::

Host Yanaj says:
Action: Suddenly the device opens and quits glowing

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::looks at the monitor::

CEO_Burke says:
Yanaj: Are you getting any energy output from it?

XO_Azhure says:
@ ::Starting up the engine, she carefully turns the vehicle around and heads back to the station.::

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: It is done I believe.

CEO_Burke says:
::looks at the new opening closely:: Aloud: Hmm, an interface... control panel maybe... 

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*CEO*: Sensor readings?  I mean... we can see it... sensors should say something.

CEO_Burke says:
*CO*: So far our scans are coming up short... it pulled power out of the containment field to do that little trick.  I'm going to seal the lab and drop the field Captain.

XO_Azhure says:
@ ::Not disturbing either Iu's peace or the area, she settles back for the trip back.::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.

CEO_Burke says:
Yanaj: Ready for that risk you wanted so bad.   ::seals the lab as a safety precaution and then drops the field::

Host Yanaj says:
::walks up to the device::

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: This is interesting.

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: Do you recognize any of these symbols?

CEO_Burke says:
::walks over to Yanaj:: Yanaj: I feel like I should, but no I can't say that I do... they seem to remind me of something but I can't put my finger on it.

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: They are strangely familiar but not like any I have ever seen.

CEO_Burke says:
::opens his tricorder and passively scans the device:: Yanaj: Let's stick with passive modes at the moment, I don't want to feed it more energy if we can help it... at least until we have a clue.

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: This appears to be some sort of monitor, maybe it keeps readouts as to what this device is doing at any given time.

XO_Azhure says:
@ ::Reaches up to comm badge.::  *CO* :  Thought you might like to know we are on our way back.  We should be there in less then an hour.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*XO*: Acknowledged Commander.

Host Yanaj says:
Action: The engine on the XO's vehicle stalls

CEO_Burke says:
Yanaj: I wish we could read it.  ::studies the information he is getting::

Host Yanaj says:
::Sees a switch off to the side and flips it::

Host Yanaj says:
Action: The devices monitor comes to life.

XO_Azhure says:
@ :: As the engine stops, she reaches over to restart the ATWV::

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: Whatever this is it still works.

CEO_Burke says:
::glares at Yanaj:: Yanaj: That isn't passive... do something like that again without consulting me and I'll have you beamed out of the lab... 

CEO_Burke says:
::made sure the CO heard that::

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: Your scans cannot tell us what this device does

Host Yanaj says:
Action: The engine acts like it is about to start and then dies out.

CEO_Burke says:
Yanaj: As I said, no more arguing.. that was it.  I don't have a problem having you removed, understand... you want to find out what this does, we do it together and relatively safely or we don't do it.

CEO_Burke says:
::turns his attention to the monitor::

XO_Azhure says:
Computer, diagnostic.

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: Your scientific mind has you as curious as I am.

CEO_Burke says:
Yanaj: Yes, but luckily not reckless and without regard for the hundreds of lives in my care.

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: Apparently this is no weapon

CEO_Burke says:
::records the info coming off the monitor::

CEO_Burke says:
Yanaj: And how did you "scientifically" come to that conclusion?

Host Yanaj says:
::Touches the device and is surrounded by an energy field::

Host Yanaj says:
CEO: What is happening, can you get a reading?

CEO_Burke says:
::considers pulling her back, but really doesn't seem to care very much what happens... she seems safe enough:: Yanaj: I'm checking

XO_Azhure says:
@::Listens to the computer incredulously.::

XO_Azhure says:
@ *CO*:  The ATWV has stalled.  Diagnostics says it is out of power.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
CSEC: Can you transport her the rest of the way?

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*XO*:  We'll see what we can do Commander.

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Moves to the tactical console::  CO: Let's see...

Host Yanaj says:
::Turns a knob on the device::

Host Yanaj says:
Action: The CEO and the XO disappear.

Host Yanaj says:
Action: The XO finds herself alone on the planet but the planet seems different.

XO_Azhure says:
@ :: As she starts to turn toward Iu, an unusual sensation passes through her.::

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CO: Um, Captain... I lost the lock on Azhure.  ::Taps his commbadge::  *XO*: Powers to Azhure, come in...

Host Yanaj says:
Action: The CEO finds himself in the lab but alone and there is no power.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
CSEC: What? How can you "LOSE" her?  Where is she?

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
<Iu> ::Appears next to the Captain::  CO: He is not responsible.

XO_Azhure says:
@ :: The feeling vanishes and she notes that she is alone, Iu was nowhere there.  And yet... while he oftened just 'vanished' he would not have done so once he gave his word.::

Host Yanaj says:
Action: The computer starts to decipher the ancient symbols of the device.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::turns around and growls at Iu and clenches his fist drawing it back... then relaxes:: Iu: Who is responsible for what?

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
<Iu> She was there one moment, then not.  Much like me, except she is not of the mountain.

XO_Azhure says:
@ *CO* : Captain, we maybe later then planned.  I seem to have misplaced Iu.

Host Yanaj says:
Action: Yanaj turns another knob and the CSEC disappears.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Iu: Do you have a theory who is responsible?

CSec_LtCmdr_Powers says:
<Iu> ::Shakes his head::  CO: This is not of the Mountain

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::rolls eyes::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*CEO*: What in the name of Kahless is going on down there?

Host Yanaj says:
Self: Amazing.

XO_Azhure says:
@ ::Frowns as she gets no reply, then tries again.  With still nothing, she climbs out of the vehicle only to pause.  Where the ground should be wet, it was dry.  Where the place had been heavily forested, now it was sparse.  Her eyes narrow.::

Host Yanaj says:
::Turns and looks around::

Host Yanaj says:
::Wonders where the CEO went::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*CEO/Yanaj*: Anyone respond.. what is happening?

Host Yanaj says:
*CO*: Yanaj here Captain.

Host Yanaj says:
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Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*Yanaj*: Get away from that thing .... NOW !

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