Host James says:
=/\=/\=/\= Resume U.S.S. Paula Greene Mission =/\=/\=/\=

CNS_Richardson says:
::On the Bridge, staring at the sight on the view screen::

CSO_Raal says:
::At science station, trying to get sensors operational::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Looks up at the screen, waiting to see what the Vulcan was talking about..::

TO_Ryan says:
::On the Bridge at tactical console II::

CTO_Skyler says:
::On the Bridge at tactical with phasers armed, torpedoes prepared for launch and recovering from the blasted headache and acting as one of the ship's many ping pong balls::

MO_Biishe says:
::On the Bridge watching the approaching creature on the view screen::

CMO-Starr says:
::Sending the last of the patients back to duty after administering a painkiller for their headaches::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Splitting his attention between the view screen and what his boards tell him as if he could will the Inertial Dampening Field back up::

OPS_Telkot says:
::At his console bracing for whatever is going to happen, the Smurf song still racing through his mind::

Host James says:
Action: The huge serpent-creature appears on screen, closing on the Paula Greene quickly.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO: Red alert, please.

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: Already at it, Sir.

CIV_Black says:
::In Main Engineering, helping out best he can for the CEO::

TO_Ryan says:
::Watches the targeting monitor as the creature approaches::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
FCO: Steer us away from that thing.  Let's see if we can out run it.

FCO_Baptiste says:
XO: With the Inertial Dampening Field down, we have limited maneuvering options.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Frowns::

CSO_Raal says:
::Sees if he can get a reference on that creature::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Thinks: "Unless you want to reduce us to mush"::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
*CEO* Chief, how long till we have the Inertial Dampening Field again?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO: Lock your weapons.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Hates the thought of being peanut butter::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Locks phasers and prepares a round of torpedoes::

OPS_Telkot says:
::Racing to try and get the Inertial Dampening Field back up to safe levels::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO: I think we should try and scare it.  Distance?

TO_Ryan says:
::Notices the targeting scanners lock on and gets ready to assist the CTO::

MO_Biishe says:
::Rubs her tempo as various people’s thoughts interrupt her own::

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: 3000 kilometers and closing, Sir.

FCO_Baptiste says:
XO: Perhaps if we feed it hydrogen and ignite it?

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: Fire a shot across its "bow"?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Nods to himself:: CTO: Okay, fire a torpedo and detonate it 20km before it reaches the creature.

MO_Biishe says:
::Steps over to the Counselor::

CSO_Raal says:
XO: Trying to get a reading on the creature.

CTO_Skyler says:
::Sends the programming for the torpedo to be detonated by signal, not by impact:: XO: Aye, Sir.

OPS_Telkot says:
::Shaking his head at the console and smashes it with his fist:: XO: We won't have Inertial Dampening Field back up for at least another couple hours

TO_Ryan says:
CTO: Torpedo ready, Sir.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
<CEO> *XO* Best time, 4 hours.

MO_Biishe says:
CNS: You seem to be experiencing telepathy.  At least you were communicating with the Vulcan.  Would it be possible for you to communicate with our up coming guest?

CSO_Raal says:
XO: That creature has a high intelligence reading.

FCO_Baptiste says:
OPS: What about a partial so we have at least some maneuvering?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO: Yes, please do.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO: Detonate the torpedo.. NOW.

CTO_Skyler says:
::Fires the torpedo and watches it closely.  When it reaches 20 kilometers in front of the creature, he detonates it::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Looks momentarily at Biishe, then returns gaze to the view screen::  Aurora: I could try.

Host James says:
Action: The Serpent-Creature stops as the torpedo detonates in front of it.

CNS_Richardson says:
XO: Shall I attempt to communicate with it?

CSO_Raal says:
XO: Creature has stopped.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
OPS: Open hailing frequencies to that…..creature, please.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Feels a little unused to this::

CMO-Starr says:
::Feels the torpedo leave the ship::

OPS_Telkot says:
::Ignores the FCO for the moment:: XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Opens a hailing frequency::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Wonders if it has a radio strapped to it::

TO_Ryan says:
::Taps console reloading another torpedo::

CSO_Raal says:
XO: I think that thing may not respond to a subspace signal.

CMO-Starr says:
::Taps into the Bridge view screen to see what is happening::

CSO_Raal says:
XO: If you allow me to try to make contact telepathically?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO: Well, what do you suggest?

OPS_Telkot says:
::Tries to open as wide a band as possible::

MO_Biishe says:
::Looks over at the FCO and hides a grin::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Nods::

CNS_Richardson says:
XO: Biishe has suggested that one of us try to contact it telepathically?

CNS_Richardson says:
::Grins slightly::  XO: I’m game to give it a go, see what this is like.

CTO_Skyler says:
::Prepares weapons in case what the serpent has to say isn't "Hello, I'm not here to devour you"::

OPS_Telkot says:
XO: I have as many frequencies open as possible.  Hopefully its sensitive to at least one of them.

CSO_Raal says:
Serpent: ~~~We are the USS Paula Greene.  What kind of creature are you?~~~

CMO-Starr says:
::Looks at the image onscreen and wonders if it is telepathic::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Shrugs:: CNS: As long as one of you gets through, be my guest.

CTO_Skyler says:
::Isn't fond of telepathy, is more afraid of it.  Doesn't like it being used like this::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO/CNS: And do apologize for the torpedo.

CSO_Raal says:
XO: Message sent.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Hears Raal in her head and joins her mental voice to his::  ~~~Hello, we mean you no harm~~~

CMO-Starr says:
::Hears the CTO's thoughts loud and clear::

FCO_Baptiste says:
*CIV* Any news on even partial repairs to the Inertial Dampening Field?

CSO_Raal says:
Serpent: ~~~We are sorry for the torpedo.  We thought you were a threat~~~

Host Serpent says:
All telepathic persons onboard: ~~~ What do you mean, creature? ~~~

MO_Biishe says:
::Looks over at her husband with a smile then steps back up to the medical console and downloads all the data she has to the CMO::

CMO-Starr says:
::Is astounded at the voice in her head::

CSO_Raal says:
Serpent: ~~~Please identify yourself~~~

MO_Biishe says:
::Glances at the screen::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Feels a little like she's mentally knocking on a door::  ~~~Hello?  Do you hear us?~~~  ::Looks a little surprised as the Serpent's voice comes back::

CNS_Richardson says:
XO: I believe we have communication with it, Sir.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CNS: I heard it CNS.

CIV_Black says:
*FCO* Repairs are underway.  Still a couple hours before full initialization.

CTO_Skyler says:
::Looks at the XO then at the CNS and CSO::

CMO-Starr says:
::Keeping her thoughts guarded so the command staff can communicate with the creature::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
All: Let me try.  ::Speaks the words for his officers to hear at the same time as he extends his thoughts outward::  Serpent: ~~~We are truly sorry.  We had no idea who you were~~~

CSO_Raal says:
XO: Maybe that's a ship made like a snake or serpent.

FCO_Baptiste says:
*CIV* I was hoping for even partial efficiency to give us some maneuvering.  Even low speed, but thanks.

Host Serpent says:
All: ~~~ Identify MYSELF??  Well, and here I was about to warn you~~~

CNS_Richardson says:
Serpent: ~~~We mean no harm.  “Creature” in our language is a being, such as, you and us~~~

TO_Ryan says:
::Looks at the CTO and shrugs::

Host James says:
Action: The Serpent-Creature has turned around and is leaving.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Is distracted by the thoughts in his head::

CSO_Raal says:
Serpent: ~~~Wait!~~~

CTO_Skyler says:
CSO: Then it would have received one of our signals and spoken through those channels.  XO: Sir, it's leaving.

CIV_Black says:
*FCO* Partial engagement is not possible at the moment as far as I know.  Just relaying what the CEO told me, sorry, Sir.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Serpent: ~~~Wait!  Warn us about what?~~~

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Serpent: ~~~Please~~~

CMO-Starr says:
::Dittos the XO's question in her mind::

FCO_Baptiste says:
*CIV* Thanks.

CSO_Raal says:
::Looks at the serpent leaving::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Settles back, feeling relief that the XO is communicating::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Keeps a lock on the serpent for now::

CSO_Raal says:
XO: I believe whatever that was became offended by our actions.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO: Stand down to Yellow alert.

OPS_Telkot says:
::looks around wondering what is going on, all he can tell is that they got he snake to turn around... he sighs and looks back down at the his console::

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: Aye, Sir, standing down to yellow alert.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Nods at the CSO::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Hopes it is true about serpents having forked tongues::

MO_Biishe says:
CSO: Not so much perhaps by our actions, but the words used to communicate with him/her.

CSO_Raal says:
MO: We didn't know what it was.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Serpent: ~~~Please, we do not belong here.  We know not the dangers of this place.  If you where going to warn us, please do~~~

CSO_Raal says:
MO: Sometimes lack of knowledge leads to offensive acts.

Host Vulcan says:
::Appears on the Bridge::

MO_Biishe says:
CSO: True, but it would appear to be not only sentient but also sensitive.

CSO_Raal says:
XO: Commander!

MO_Biishe says:
::Looks at the Vulcan::

TO_Ryan says:
::Sees the Vulcan and immediately moves towards him with her phaser drawn::

CMO-Starr says:
::Sees the Vulcan appear::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Looks at the Vulcan, motions for the TO not to take action::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Turns to see the Vulcan::  Vulcan: You are back?

CNS_Richardson says:
::Sighs at the appearance of the Vulcan, thinking to self: What next?::

Host Vulcan says:
::Laughs::  It was probably going to warn you about me.   ::Slaps leg::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Turns to the TO:: TO: Lieutenant, stand down for the moment.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Motions at the TO to stand down::

Host Vulcan says:
XO: Back?  I was never gone.

CSO_Raal says:
Vulcan: What are you exactly?

TO_Ryan says:
CTO: Aye, Sir.  ::Reluctantly holsters her phaser and moves back::

Host Vulcan says:
::Winks at the TO::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the Vulcan's behavior::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Stays calm as he can::

TO_Ryan says:
::Notices the Vulcan wink at her and raises an eyebrow::

CIV_Black says:
::Rewires the Inertial Dampening Field generator, sparks fly as he makes connection:: Self: Shoot, it should have worked!

CMO-Starr says:
::Carefully searches the Vulcan's mind::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Waits for the Vulcan to answer the CSO::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Studies the Vulcan::

Host Vulcan says:
::Rolls eyes::  How many times do I have to tell you?  I am Vulcan.

CSO_Raal says:
::Tries to scan him discretely::

OPS_Telkot says:
::Gets a positive ID that it was the same Vulcan from before::

CSO_Raal says:
Vulcan: You look Vulcan, but you don't ACT Vulcan.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Vulcan: Did you have anything to do with us getting here?  If so, why?

Host Vulcan says:
XO: Now, shall we discuss the terms of my aid?

CSO_Raal says:
::Continues scanning him::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Listens quietly to the exchange::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Thinks for a moment: "Well, he doesn't essentially have to act like the current Vulcans.  The Vulcans of the past had emotions and no doubt acted like this"::

CSO_Raal says:
::Also grabs a tricorder::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Vulcan: You can state them?  It doesn’t mean we are accepting your help, yet.

MO_Biishe says:
::Leans against the back console listening::

Host Vulcan says:
::Looks at Richardson::  Do you realize that you stumbled in here on your own?  And look at the wondrous gifts that you have been given.

CSO_Raal says:
XO: Tricorder says he's Vulcan.  Mental scans are inconclusive.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
FCO: Status of the engines?

OPS_Telkot says:
::Thinks this Smurf song is getting old.  He begins "looking" through his repertoire::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Nods at the CSO::

FCO_Baptiste says:
XO: Engines are okay.  It is the Inertial Dampening Field that is not.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Smiles at the Vulcan:: Vulcan: Indeed, gifts.

CSO_Raal says:
::Steps closer to the Vulcan::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Slightly unsure::  Vulcan: I am not convinced that these "gifts" are beneficial.  I'd prefer my thoughts to stay my own.

CSO_Raal says:
::Stares blankly at the Vulcan::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Vulcan: You call them gifts, some might call them nightmares.  It's all a question of point of view.  Why do we have these new abilities?  Did YOU give them to us?

CMO-Starr says:
::Wonders if anyone has tried to physically touch him::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Agrees with the CNS::

CIV_Black says:
::Pulls out generator relay chips, sees they are fried and looks for some replacements::

MO_Biishe says:
::Wonders if these 'gifts' are reversible::

CSO_Raal says:
::Attempts to enter his mind::

Host Vulcan says:
XO: You gave these abilities to yourself.

CNS_Richardson says:
Vulcan: How did we do that, by entering here?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Vulcan: Excuse me?  ::Looks around::

Host Vulcan says:
::Looks immediately at Raal and raises a hand, sending Raal tumbling into the wall::

FCO_Baptiste says:
Vulcan: So you mean this is like some sort of Never Never Land?

CSO_Raal says:
::Wind escapes him at impact::

TO_Ryan says:
::Watches as the CSO hits the wall::

MO_Biishe says:
::Looks at the Vulcan and unintentionally speaks::  Vulcan: We did?

CTO_Skyler says:
::Motions to the TO to draw her phaser as he does so as well::

MO_Biishe says:
::Heads over to the CSO::

TO_Ryan says:
::Draws her phaser and aims it at the Vulcan::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Steps closer to the Vulcan:: Vulcan: You may be powerful, but you are in MY ship.  You will not harm any of my officers or we will be forced to send you on your way. Understood??

CSO_Raal says:
::Catches breath, stands up and approaches the Vulcan again::

OPS_Telkot says:
::Finds a suitable song.  Another 20th century song that sounds like it belongs in an elevator, something about Impanema.  He begins repeating it in his head and looks back down at his console::

MO_Biishe says:
::Runs a scan on the CSO::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Moves to assist Raal, but sees Biishe is already there and turns back to the Vulcan::

Host Vulcan says:
::Hands up::  Okay, now if you all stop being so rude and STOP trying to enter my mind, I will try to explain to you.

CSO_Raal says:
MO: ~~~No need.  I'm okay~~~

CTO_Skyler says:
::Sets the phaser to heavy stun just in case the Vulcan decides to launch another telekinetic assault against anyone::

Host Vulcan says:
::Sits down in a chair that appears under him::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Vulcan: Please do.

MO_Biishe says:
::Nods to the CSO, closing the medical tricorder::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Exhales:: Whoa.

CSO_Raal says:
::Sees the chair appear::

CSO_Raal says:
Vulcan: Are you a Q?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Slightly surprised, but not showing it::

CMO-Starr says:
::Watching the Bridge in fascination::

Host Vulcan says:
XO: The ship, the S'Trek ran some experiments.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Listens to what he is about to say::

OPS_Telkot says:
::Looks over and listens to the Vulcan wondering what it would take to confine him in a force field, if at all possible::

TO_Ryan says:
::Watches as the CSO comes back for another go around.  Thinks: Hmmm....stubborn fellow::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Curiosity aroused, briefly entertains the notion of testing herself for telekinetic ability::

Host Vulcan says:
::Stops and looks at Raal::  Are you going to let me continue?  Or do you want to meet someone else that lives here?

CNS_Richardson says:
::Stares hard at the chair under the Vulcan::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Makes a motion to the CSO to stop::

CSO_Raal says:
Vulcan: All I want to know is who you are.  I won't enter your mind again.

TO_Ryan says:
CTO: Shall I stun the CSO, Sir?

CTO_Skyler says:
::Chuckles:: TO: No, that hopefully won't be necessary.

CSO_Raal says:
TO: No need.  ::Backs off::

CMO-Starr says:
::The TO's idea sounds good to her::

Host Vulcan says:
Action: The chair under Vulcan moves, dropping Vulcan on his rump.

Host Vulcan says:
::Aloud::  Oop.  ::Looks around, seated on the ground::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Stifles a laugh::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Looks startled::  Oops...

CMO-Starr says:
::Laughs at the Vulcan on his behind::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Offers him a hand up::

TO_Ryan says:
::Looks on as the Vulcan falls on his rump and grins, wanting to laugh::

CSO_Raal says:
Vulcan: You okay?

MO_Biishe says:
::Looks over at the CNS as the Vulcan finds himself seated on the ground::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Stares, just waiting for the Vulcan to do anything::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Looks back at the CNS, quizzical look on his face for a second::

Host Vulcan says:
::Face begins to flush as he gets more and more embarrassed::

CIV_Black says:
::Finds spare generator chips and an extra power cable and replaces them in the Inertial Dampening Field generator.::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Whispers:: XO: Sir, it appears I have some telekinetic ability.  I was just picturing that.

OPS_Telkot says:
::Chuckles a little bit uncontrolled at the Vulcan::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Moves to the Vulcan, offering him a hand up::  Vulcan: My apologies.

FCO_Baptiste says:
Vulcan: So this is Never Never Land where wishes can come true?

Host Vulcan says:
::Hauls himself up::  I warned you.  ::Shaking fists then disappears::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Sighs:: Here we go again.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Grins back at the CNS then turns back to the Vulcan only to see him gone::

CSO_Raal says:
XO: Now what?

TO_Ryan says:
::Holsters her phaser again::

CNS_Richardson says:
All: I might have made matters worse.

MO_Biishe says:
To no one in particular: I really wish everyone would give people a chance to talk around here first.  ::Sighs::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Holsters his phaser, heads back to the console and prepares to go to Red Alert::

CSO_Raal says:
::Mentally scans the area::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CNS: You did that?

FCO_Baptiste says:
CNS: I doubt it.  Seems he has given away much.

CNS_Richardson says:
XO: I was picturing my foot wrapped around the leg of that chair.

TO_Ryan says:
::Walks back to tactical station II and monitors the long-range sensors::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Looks at the CSO just standing there:: CSO: Are you going to start scanning the area?  There might be someone heading this way.

CNS_Richardson says:
XO: Perhaps I did do that.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO: Care to make a similar test?

CSO_Raal says:
XO: Sir?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO: Our CNS seems to have telekinetic powers.

CTO_Skyler says:
::Uses tactical sensors since the CSO isn't using his.  Begins scanning the area for any possible hostiles::

OPS_Telkot says:
::Begins picturing himself activating the Inertial Dampening Field and having it work hoping to have similar results::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO: Care to see if you haven't developed them also?

CSO_Raal says:
XO: I was trying to scan the area mentally for that whachamacallit.

CIV_Black says:
::Applies power to the generator, its power indicator light flickers for a second then comes on::

TO_Ryan says:
CTO: Sir, I am picking up a ship on long-range sensors approaching our coordinates.

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: Sir, we have an incoming vessel, same size as us. Not known at this time what it is.

CTO_Skyler says:
TO: I read it.

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: ETA 10 minutes, Sir.

MO_Biishe says:
XO: He said that we gave our powers to ourselves.

CSO_Raal says:
::Goes to science station I::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Frowns:: CTO: Red Alert.

TO_Ryan says:
::Taps console trying to identify the approaching vessel::

CSO_Raal says:
::Looks at the sensors::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
OPS: On screen.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
FCO: Engine status?

CNS_Richardson says:
::Turns attention to the screen::

FCO_Baptiste says:
XO: The Engines are not the problem, the Inertial Dampening Field is.

Host James says:
Action: View screen shows a dark-red vessel approaching the Paula Greene with haste.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Scans the area of the ship with his mind making a few tests of his own on his capabilities::

OPS_Telkot says:
::Finds that his attempts have failed:: XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Puts the ship on screen::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Prepares a round of normal photons and has phasers ready::

FCO_Baptiste says:
XO: I suggest we go to yellow alert and talk first?

CSO_Raal says:
CTO: Can you read life signs on that ship?

OPS_Telkot says:
XO: Shall I open hailing frequencies again?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
OPS: Please do.

CTO_Skyler says:
CSO/XO: 950 life signs on that vessel.

CSO_Raal says:
::There goes that idea::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Moves closer to the MO::  MO: What do you mean?

OPS_Telkot says:
::Opens hailing frequencies:: XO: You're on. Sir.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
COM: Alien Ship: This is Commander Tealk Amendoeira of the USS Paula Green.  Who are you?

MO_Biishe says:
XO: I am not sure.  Perhaps I am pulling straws out of the air.  But so far we have had two individuals offer to help and we seem to have chased them away.  Perhaps we could wish one back?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: MO: Wish?

MO_Biishe says:
XO: The Vulcan did say we brought our 'gifts' upon ourselves.

CNS_Richardson says:
Biishe: Like, willing them back here?  Moving them from wherever they are to here?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
MO: Are you saying we can do whatever we want?

MO_Biishe says:
::Turns to the CNS:: CNS: Yes.

OPS_Telkot says:
::Wondering if we can go three for three in offending people today::

Host Hmtuk says:
COM: PG: This is Vir Hmtuk of the Hmtuk`ah.

MO_Biishe says:
XO: Your guess is as good as mine.

CSO_Raal says:
XO: I have an idea.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Considers the possibilities::

CSO_Raal says:
::Concentrates on the Inertial Dampening Field::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
COM: HmTuk : Hello.  Are you native to this area? This….space?

CIV_Black says:
FCO: Sir, I have restored power to the Inertial Dampening Field Generators, but for some reason the Inertial Dampening Field still doesn't function.

CSO_Raal says:
::Tries to will them back online::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Doesn't like the conversation going on, much less liking the idea of a lot of being telepathic::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO: Later.

CSO_Raal says:
XO: I'm trying to will the Inertial Dampening Field back online.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Tries a mental test to see if she can contact either the Vulcan or the Serpent.  Feeling a little awkward at this::

FCO_Baptiste says:
*CIV* Understood.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Nods:: CSO: Well, wishful thinking couldn't hurt, especially in this situation.

MO_Biishe says:
::Looks over at the counselor, offering her support to her::

Host Hmtuk says:
COM: PG:  We lay claim to this region as stated in Omuth Principality Law.  State your reasons for violating our claim.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Mentally wonders about Aurora, especially because she didn't use to like telepathy::

FCO_Baptiste says:
XO: Perhaps they could aid us to leave it.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Smiles at Biishe, and whispers::  Aurora: I feel like a klutz at this.  Are there rules for telepathy?  You know, "Emily Post", I think they called it on old Earth?

CMO-Starr says:
::Giggles at the CNS::

CSO_Raal says:
::Overhears the conversation between the CNS and MO::

MO_Biishe says:
CNS: Your guess is as good as mine.  ::Sighs::  That seems to be my saying for the day.

CSO_Raal says:
::Walks to the two ladies::

CTO_Skyler says:
FCO: Uh, not to interrupt, but if we enter warp even if we're not using our own drive, won't we still go... uh... well, splat?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
COM: HmTuk : We have come here by accident.  We are trying to get back to where we came from, but we have no idea how to do this.  We come from an... ::Wonders how to say it::  alternate space than this.  Could you assist us in getting back?  We did not mean to violate any of your claims.

CNS_Richardson says:
Vulcan: ~~~If you can hear me, I didn't mean to offend you and I apologize~~~

MO_Biishe says:
~~~XO: It is not that I did not like telepathy my husband, it is that I had no use for it beyond what we share~~~

CSO_Raal says:
MO/CNS: Yes, there are rules to telepathy.

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: Vessel will reach this space in 3 minutes.

FCO_Baptiste says:
CTO: If they know of our situation and such, there is the possibility they will aid us and be a friend.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Still feeling silly, sends the same telepathic message to the Serpent::

MO_Biishe says:
::Looks up at the CSO::

CMO-Starr says:
~~~CNS: Yes, there are rules CNS.  Would you like my help with this?~~~

CSO_Raal says:
MO/CNS: One is to not to use it to control others.

TO_Ryan says:
::Hears the FCO and thinks: Yeah and an equal possibility of them blowing us to bits too::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
COM: HmTuk: We did not wish to violate your claim.

Host Hmtuk says:
COM: PG: We are surveying the area.  In order to facilitate our decision, please stand down and prepare for a GutMah.

CNS_Richardson says:
~~~Starr: Indeed.  I feel like I'm in quicksand with this~~~

CSO_Raal says:
~~~CMO: Let me know if you need assistance, doctor~~~

CTO_Skyler says:
FCO: I hope you're right because they look like they can equal us in firepower.  ::Frown::

MO_Biishe says:
::Turns around with a smile looking for the CMO, then sighs as she realizes the thoughts are in her head::

FCO_Baptiste says:
Self: Gutmah?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
COM: HmTuk: GutMah?  What exactly is a GutMah?

CMO-Starr says:
~~~CNS: Then join your mental energy to mine and I will do my best to contact this Vulcan~~~

CTO_Skyler says:
::Hears “GutMah” and thinks: "Perfect, that sounds like boarding"::

MO_Biishe says:
~~~CMO: Please~~~

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: ETA one minute, Sir.

OPS_Telkot says:
::Monitors the comm channel and the universal translators hoping not to be killed by a computer glitch changing "Hello" into "Fire weapons" or something::

CMO-Starr says:
~~~CSO/MO:  Assist me please~~~

CSO_Raal says:
~~~CMO/MO/CNS: You ladies want me to join this party?~~~

TO_Ryan says:
::Hears the word "GutMah" and looks at the CTO with a question mark on her face::

CNS_Richardson says:
~~~CMO: I'm continuing to try, though honestly, I almost hope the Serpent responds~~~

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Motions for OPS to close the comm channel:: CTO: Keep weapons ready, but don't fire until I say so.  ::Motions for OPS to re-open the audio channel::

CNS_Richardson says:
~~~CSO: The more the merrier~~~

CTO_Skyler says:
::Looks at the CSO staring off into space, really wishes he would pay attention to the sensors:: XO: Aye, Sir.

Host Hmtuk says:
COM: PG: GutMah.... determination of innocence... is this sufficient?

MO_Biishe says:
::Looks at the group and with a sigh, reaches over and takes the Counselor’s hand::

CMO-Starr says:
~~~Being: We call for your assistance and guidance in this area of space.~~~

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Hears a noise in the periphery of his brain.  Thinks: Annoying, this buzzing::

OPS_Telkot says:
::Closes the comm channel::

Host Hmtuk says:
Action: The Hmtuk`Ah arrives.

CSO_Raal says:
::Joins the other three in the call::

OPS_Telkot says:
::Re-opens the channel::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Whispers to TO:: TO: Have security teams stationed throughout the ship but tell them NOT to perform any hostile actions to any visitors.  Unless they're attacked first.

CMO-Starr says:
::Feels the mental link grow stronger as everyone joins in::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
COM: HmTuk : Well, of course.  How do we proceed with this determination of innocence?

TO_Ryan says:
CTO: ::Nods and whispers:: Aye, Sir.  ::Taps buttons on console sending the orders to Security::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Keeps one ear tuned to the discussion with the Hmtuk::

CMO-Starr says:
~~~ALL: Picture the Vulcan in your mind.~~~

CSO_Raal says:
::Pictures the Vulcan in his mind::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Pictures the Vulcan in his mind::

MO_Biishe says:
::Piece by piece pictures the Vulcan in her mind::

Host Hmtuk says:
COM: PG: Power down the shields and allow GutMah to be performed.

OPS_Telkot says:
::Barely hears the CMO over his tune but begins picturing the Vulcan::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
COM: HmTuk:  What exactly is involved on this GutMah?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
COM: HmTuk: Why do you want our shields down?

OPS_Telkot says:
XO: Communications have been cut, Sir.

FCO_Baptiste says:
XO: It is difficult to use transporters with shields up.

CMO-Starr says:
~~~CNS:  I do not sense the being, can anyone else?~~~

CTO_Skyler says:
::Mumbles a curse:: XO: Sir, they're powering shields and weapons.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Frowns::

TO_Ryan says:
CTO: Security is in place, Sir.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO: Attacking capabilities of that ship?

OPS_Telkot says:
::Transfers all available power to defensive systems::

CSO_Raal says:
~~~CMO: Can't sense him yet~~~

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: I think they wanted to board the ship and see if we posed a threat to the region, sort of see if we were smuggling anything.

FCO_Baptiste says:
XO: Rotating shield frequencies?

MO_Biishe says:
::Slowly shakes her head to the question::

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: They're equal to ours.  Looks like a fair fight. ::Frowns::

CIV_Black says:
::Rechecks all of his connections, the chips and cables and finds no faults::

TO_Ryan says:
::Checks the shield power::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
COM: HmTuk: Please wait!!  If you tell us what we need to do, we will consider your request.  We do not want to bring violence into this meeting.

CMO-Starr says:
~~~CSO: No, but I have an odd feeling that we are creating our own troubles here.~~~

CNS_Richardson says:
::Breaks out of the communication::  XO: I could try telekinetically to disable their weapons.  Not sure of the range.

MO_Biishe says:
::Let’s go of the Counselor’s hand feeling abit silly at their call::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CNS: Go ahead.

Host James says:
Action: The Hmtuk`Ah fires a beam-weapon that begins eating away at the shields.

CTO_Skyler says:
::Thinks: That's a bad idea::

OPS_Telkot says:
::Trying to re-establish communications::

CSO_Raal says:
~~~CNS: Need help with that?~~~

CNS_Richardson says:
::Concentrates and pictures in her mind the weapons failing over there::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Grabs onto tactical:: XO: Shields are being hit hard.  Permission to fire, Sir?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Focuses and joins efforts with the CNS::

CMO-Starr says:
::Lends her mental energies to the CNS::

CSO_Raal says:
::Does the same::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO: Not yet.

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: Shields at 80%. Sir, permission to fire?

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Wonders at something and mentally thinks of  the other ship being tossed away, tumbling into space::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Pictures the beam firing at them bending and diverting away::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Holds onto tactical and frowns::

TO_Ryan says:
::Taps the console trying to maintain shield strength::

Host James says:
Action: The Vulcan pops back onto the Bridge.

OPS_Telkot says:
XO: Do you want me to begin transferring power to the shields, Sir?

CTO_Skyler says:
OPS: We need more power relayed to shields!

MO_Biishe says:
XO: Okay, here is another silly thought.  What if we are creating the opposite response to things?

Host Vulcan says:
::Sighs::  I admire your tenacity.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO: Warn me when they get to 50%.  ::Looks at the Vulcan::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Looks at the Vulcan::

TO_Ryan says:
::Grabs her phaser again and moves towards the Vulcan::

CMO-Starr says:
::Sees the Vulcan return::  ~~~CNS: The Vulcan has returned~~~

CTO_Skyler says:
::Doesn't stop the TO this time::

MO_Biishe says:
::Glances at the Vulcan::

CSO_Raal says:
::Glances at the Vulcan::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Vaguely aware of Vulcan's return, but continues concentrating on breaking the other ship's weapons::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Motions for the TO to stand down::

OPS_Telkot says:
::Waiting for the XO's word knowing that he has a plan::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Vulcan: What are your conditions and what help can you offer?

CSO_Raal says:
Vulcan: I see you answered our call.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Ignores the Vulcan concentrating on his thoughts::

TO_Ryan says:
::Holsters her phaser and stands close to the XO::

CMO-Starr says:
~~~Vulcan: Help us, we are ready to listen~~~

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
~~~Aurora: What do you mean?~~~

CTO_Skyler says:
::Holds onto tactical as they continue firing::

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: Shields at 70%.

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: They're concentrating on trying to take down our shields, Sir.  Seems they're determined to board us.

MO_Biishe says:
~~~XO: Everything we have done seems to be the opposite.  Perhaps it is just your Murphy’s Law but it is a thought~~~

CNS_Richardson says:
::Keeps concentrating, picturing the beams firing at them bending away::

Host Vulcan says:
XO: You all have a bit too much faith in your newfound abilities.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO: Well, we just might let them.  I will not be drawn into a fight for no reason.

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: Sir? ::Gives him a strange look::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Frowns at the Vulcan's words, but keeps trying anyway::

TO_Ryan says:
::Hears the XO and raises an eyebrow::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Looking angry:: Vulcan: Enough of your games.  You said you could help.  What are your conditions?

CSO_Raal says:
Vulcan: We had a few ideas when Richardson mentally pulled that chair from under you.

Host Vulcan says:
::Waves hands and looks around::  I hope you all don't strain something.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Getting a headache from the concentration::

CSO_Raal says:
::Breaks link::

CIV_Black says:
::Begins a complete teardown of the Inertial Dampening Field generator.::

MO_Biishe says:
::Looks over at the CSO and puts a finger to her lips for silence::

Host Vulcan says:
XO: My conditions, if I help you leave here, you must take me with you.

CMO-Starr says:
~~~XO: Perhaps if we stopped all overt action, things might return to normal?~~~

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: Shields at 55%, Sir.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO: If we have indeed violated their territory.  We will not start a war here.

CTO_Skyler says:
::Holds onto the tactical console as more shots are fired::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Keeps concentration::

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: Understood, Sir.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
~~~CMO: What do you mean, Doctor?~~~

MO_Biishe says:
::Lightly touches the CNS’ arm::  CNS: It is not working.  Let it go for a moment.

CMO-Starr says:
~~~XO: Accede to the Vulcan's wishes, Sir~~~

TO_Ryan says:
::Waits and watches::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Looks at the shield percentage dropping at every shot the other ship fires::

CSO_Raal says:
XO: I don't know if we should do that.  We don't know what kind of power this person has.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Feels Aurora's touch::  Biishe: Perhaps.  Let's see what the Vulcan offers.  I'm having no effect here.

Host Vulcan says:
All: I wish you would all stop trying to fry your own brain cells.

OPS_Telkot says:
::Holding his finger over the power transfer button::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Thinks for a moment at the Vulcan's request, then answers::  If you can prove to me you came from our Universe, I will accept your help, if not, no.

CMO-Starr says:
::Shakes her head mentally::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Stops trying to bend the beam away and glares at the Vulcan::

CMO-Starr says:
~~~XO: Sir, all of this is in our minds, not actuality!~~~

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: Sir! Shields are at 45%!

Host Vulcan says:
XO: The GutMah is simply a seizure of the vessel to prove that you mean no harm.

Host Vulcan says:
::Rolls eyes again::  As I was going to tell you, before I was most rudely interrupted.  ::Glares at Richardson::

MO_Biishe says:
::Puts hands to her head, unable to block out thoughts, closes her eyes for a moment::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Sighs, but knows he has no other choice::  Vulcan: Seizure?  For how long? And what will happen to us?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO: Prepare to lower shields.

CTO_Skyler says:
::Is relieved slightly, that nothing else has been damaged.  Weapons are still working::

MO_Biishe says:
CNS:  Could the CMO be correct?  Is this all in our minds?

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: Aye, Sir. ::Prepares to lower shields, but will not do so until they stop firing::

TO_Ryan says:
::Hears the XO's order to lower the shields and frowns::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Stops trying what he had been::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
~~~CMO: How have you come to that conclusion?~~~

Host Vulcan says:
XO: The GutMah has been known to last for extensive lengths of time.  If the S'Trek hadn't been destroyed, my fellows and I would have been there even this moment.

CNS_Richardson says:
Aurora: It's possible.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Vulcan: How can you help us?

MO_Biishe says:
CNS: Or if not specifically from our minds, but some aspect?  I know for one, this is not something I would be wishing.

FCO_Baptiste says:
Vulcan: How was The S'Trek destroyed?

CMO-Starr says:
~~~XO: Sir, it is a gut feeling.  That is all I can tell you.  We are our own worse enemy here~~~

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: Sir, shields are now at 30%.

OPS_Telkot says:
::Wonders if the Vulcan is a ghost somehow trapped by subspace::

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: Two minutes until total collapse.

Host Vulcan says:
XO: I can open the rift between here and there.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
~~~CMO: Doctor, I would gladly believe what you say but what will happen if you are wrong???  I will not take that risk~~~

CMO-Starr says:
~~~XO: Sir, we won't be in any worse shape that we are right now~~~

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Vulcan: Then why don't you just step through on your own?  ::Suspicious::

CTO_Skyler says:
::Is fearful of what happens when the shields fail::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Raises an eyebrow::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
FCO: Engine status?

CTO_Skyler says:
::Watches the percentage of the shields continuing to drop::

FCO_Baptiste says:
FCO: Engines are online Inertial Dampening Field is down.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO: If we come close to loosing the shield generators, shut them down.

Host Vulcan says:
XO: Oh why do you think?  ::Rolls eyes::  I've tried to steal a vessel before, but that didn't quite work out.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Shakes head slightly, trying to define the MO's question in her mind::

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: But, Sir, if we lower shields with them firing.

Host Vulcan says:
XO: You need to pass from here and there *in* something.

FCO_Baptiste says:
XO: I think he destroyed the S'Trek.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO: That weapon is aimed at our shields, not us.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Frowns::

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: Shields at 10%.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
~~ CMO: I am sorry, Doctor.  I cannot take that risk~~~

CMO-Starr says:
~~~XO: Then we may never see home again, Sir~~~

CTO_Skyler says:
TO: Prepare the security forces for hostile boarding.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Hears the FCO:: Vulcan: Was it the S'Trek you tried to steal?

CMO-Starr says:
::Shuts off the view screen to the Bridge and  returns to her office::

TO_Ryan says:
CTO: Aye, Sir.  Security is in place and ready.

MO_Biishe says:
::Shakes her head::  CNS: There is something we are missing here but I can't seem to figure out what it is.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Even more suspicious::  Vulcan: Why do you want to go back?

CNS_Richardson says:
::Wonders to self::  If the Vulcan can open the rift, perhaps we can?

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: Shields are gone, Sir.

CTO_Skyler says:
::Grips onto his phaser::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO: Order your security officers not to open fire and allow access to the ship.

CNS_Richardson says:
Aurora: Agreed.  We're going about this wrong, there's another way.

CMO-Starr says:
~~~CNS: Excellent idea CNS!~~~

Host Vulcan says:
XO: Yes, yes but stealing is the wrong word for it.  Tried to persuade my fellows to return is more proper.

CTO_Skyler says:
::Looks at the XO for a moment, hesitates::

OPS_Telkot says:
::Bracing for whatever is going to happen next::

CSO_Raal says:
::Wonders what is next::

Host Vulcan says:
XO: I want to go home.  I tire of this place and wish to explore elsewhere.

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: Aye, Sir. TO: Order security forces not to fire. I repeat, not to fire. Allow them access to all parts of the ship.

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: They have stopped firing.

MO_Biishe says:
::Looks up at the screen as the ship stops rocking from being fired upon::

TO_Ryan says:
CTO: Aye, Sir.  ::Moves to tactical console II and sends the orders to the security teams::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Frowns:: Vulcan: Are our powers limited to this subspace layer?

CIV_Black says:
::Whistles as he disassembles the generator, oblivious to what is happening around him::

CNS_Richardson says:
XO: Perhaps we can open the rift ourselves.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Sighs of relief::

Host Vulcan says:
XO: I don't know.  Neither did they.  Why do you think they wanted to stay?  Gallivanting around like Gods is all fun and games but it gets boring after a while.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CNS: I doubt it.  We have not been able to control our abilities as much as he seems to.  ::Points to Vulcan::

CNS_Richardson says:
XO: Which begs the question: How does he gain so much control?

FCO_Baptiste says:
XO: It seems he has far more practice.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Shakes his head:: Vulcan: I am not sure I can take that risk.  We do not need another Q in our Universe.

MO_Biishe says:
CNS/XO: And in such a short time.

Host Vulcan says:
Action: Reports begin coming in of armored units beaming in all over the ship.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Thinks::  Perhaps it is his species?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
OPS: How long has the S'Trek been reported missing?

Host Vulcan says:
XO: What is a Q?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Vulcan: Never mind.

FCO_Baptiste says:
XO: That settles it, he is no Vulcan.

TO_Ryan says:
::Begins receiving reports from security teams stationed all over the ship.  Reinforces the orders not to fire on the boarding teams::

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: They're boarding the vessel, Sir.

CSO_Raal says:
Vulcan: An omnipotent race of beings that exist outside of normal space-time.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO: Have they made any attacks? Can we determine their intentions?

Host Vulcan says:
::Rolls eyes::  I was ON the S'Trek, don't you people realize???  I was changed by whatever the galactic barrier did to our warp fields and now I want to go back.

CTO_Skyler says:
XO: I can find out, Sir.  Meet with the leader of the parties onboard?

Host Vulcan says:
::Looks around::  But the GutMah has begun.  I don't think I can help you anymore.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Vulcan: We have another problem, even if you do open a rift, we cannot move to it.  Our Inertial Dampening Field is not working.

Host Vulcan says:
All: Goodbye!

CNS_Richardson says:
Vulcan:  Wait!

Host Vulcan says:
Action: The Vulcan disappears as thirty red-armored humanoids beam onto the Bridge.

OPS_Telkot says:
::Taps a few controls:: XO: I'm having trouble recovering the records.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::Closes his eyes, wondering if he has made the right choice::

MO_Biishe says:
::Watches as the Vulcan vanishes, wondering what it is they are all missing::

Host James says:
=/\=/\=/\= Pause U.S.S. Paula Greene Mission =/\=/\=/\=

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