=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
                   USS Paula Greene
                        NCC - 71204
                  StarDate 10311.15

Summary: The Paula Greene has received 2 of it's 3 away team members back thanks to Kewl.
                     The entity decided it wanted to speak with the CMO alone. So far so good. Or is it ?

                                   >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  Begin  The Butler did it ? part 3 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Moving down a few decks to check on the single life sign found ::

FCO_Turnbull says:
@::standing in the corridor trying to read which way to the central computer core::

CSO_Tsalea says:
::At her station, keeping a lock on the AT.::

CEO_Burke says:
@::leading the way to the computer core::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::At operations with a tight lock on the away team.::

Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: Make sure we maintain our lock on the away team, Commander. ::from his command chair::

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO: With the hole closed, it will be hard.  I won't be able to beam them off.

CEO_Burke says:
@::continues to admire the engineering of the vessel as he continues through the ship::

FCO_Turnbull says:
@CEO:  Some ship, isn't it.

XO_Amendoeira says:
::sitting on his chair::

CEO_Burke says:
@FCO: Very impressive... comparable to our technology in some ways, advanced in others...  

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Continues to follow the tricorder reading ::

CSO_Tsalea says:
::Fine tunes the sensors and runs them along the area where the opening had been, checking for any weakness or another way to enter.::

Host CO_Madred says:
::frowns and scratches his chin:: XO: What do you think, Commander?

CEO_Burke says:
@ FCO: Maybe I should go take a look down in the engineering section after I get you to the computer core.

XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : I really don't like it... For all we know, this Kewl is the one who has killed it's own crew..

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Fingers flying over the console checking power distrution...not wanting any surprises.::

FCO_Turnbull says:
@CEO:  I was thinking more advanced.  ::continues to scan with both tricorders::  CEO:  Well, we've had to split up already...sure.  Let's see if the ship will let us see and learn a bit.

Host CO_Madred says:
XO: Well ... let's hope he remains receptive towards our crew while they investigate.

CEO_Burke says:
@::nods::  FCO: The computer core should be at the end of this corridor.  ::makes a left::

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Enters a large chamber, the tricorder readings are strong.  Sees a single container of sorts in the center of the chamber ::

                                                          Action: The voice of Kewl is heard on the alien ship

XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: CO : Right.. not like we can do anything else, since this Kewl is an intelligent being..

FCO_Turnbull says:
@CEO:  Got it.  that's the door over there I suspect.  Get going to enginnering and remember our exit if we need it.

CMO_Qui says:
@*FCO*: Qui to Turnbull, I've found the soul life form

Host Kewl says:
You may look at the chamber ,but you may not touch it

CEO_Burke says:
@::nods and heads down a side corridor::

FCO_Turnbull says:
@*CMO*:  Go ahead, Doctor.  What have you got?  ::opens the door to the computer room::

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Looks around the room, wondering where the voice came from ::

Host Kewl says:
@ALL: I am Kewl,be careful of what you touch

CEO_Burke says:
@::finds a ladder to the lower decks and starts to decend::

CMO_Qui says:
@*FCO*: I've found the single life form, sir...   :: Approaches the container ::   I'm in a large chamber and the container is in the center of the room.  Seems to be the only thing here

Host CO_Madred says:
::rises from his chair and begins pacing the bridge:: XO: Continue our tactical scans of the vessel. CSO: Any sign of change from the vessel?

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Continues with the tricorder readings ::

CEO_Burke says:
@Kewl: Can I ask you some questions?  ::continues on his way::

Host Kewl says:
@ALL: To the prototype at the chamber of wisdom ,do not disrupt the process

Host CO_Madred says:
OPS: Anything new on the communication channels?

FCO_Turnbull says:
@Kewl:  Certainly, Kewl.  With your permission, I would like to use my equipment to scan your computer core.  Will you allow this?

CSO_Tsalea says:
::Looks up::  CO:  Nothing.  Nor can I find any weaknesses.  Whoever built this ship, did a good job.

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Shakes head::  CO:  No Sir... I have the computer scanning all channels.

CMO_Qui says:
@Self: Prototype?   :: Looks inside the chamber ::

Host Kewl says:
@ALL: I will allow scans....do not penetrate my being

FCO_Turnbull says:
@*CMO*:  Doctor, be sure to obtain permission from Kewl at every step.  Assume this is like a first contact.

Host CO_Madred says:
OPS: Can we communicate with the away team? ::glacnes to Tsalea:: CSO: What about evidence of the vessels makeup? Is their anything to support to supposition that this is a living entitiy.

CMO_Qui says:
@*FCO*: Aye sir...    :: Proceeds cautiously, not touching anything ::

FCO_Turnbull says:
@Kewl:  If the scans I take are invasive, please warn me.  I will desist.  ::commences scanning computer core::

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: Is this your center?  Is this where all your functions are being run from ?

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Adjusts her frequency.::  CO:  One moment.   *FCO*: Commander, can you read me?

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: Please elaborate

CEO_Burke says:
@::finds himself in the large engineering section of the vessel::  Kewl: Why were you built?  ::starts looking around making mental notes::

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: Is this where all your ships functions are managed...from this single individual?

OPS_Mushgrave says:
CO:  Sir they are receiving us... Just waiting for a response.

Host Kewl says:
@CEO: I was for the purpose of the one ...I was peaceful

FCO_Turnbull says:
@*OPS*:  I read you, Lieutenant.

Host CO_Madred says:
::nods at Mushgrave:: OPS: Well done... *FCO*: Report Commander...

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: In the beginning...It was

XO_Amendoeira says:
::eagerly awaits for the AT's report::

FCO_Turnbull says:
@*CO*:  Sir, this place is like our technology in some way, but so far past us in other ways it almost seems like witchcraft.

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: In the beginning?  What about now?  Who is this person?  How are you connected with him?

CEO_Burke says:
@Kewl: You said your crew tried to shut you down... why?

CSO_Tsalea says:
::Her hands move across the counsole as she lightly touches a button here or there, activating and going through the sensor data, doing comparisons.::

Host CO_Madred says:
*FCO*: Proceed cautiously, Commander. Let's not forget that this away team is Captain's perogative....

CEO_Burke says:
@::sits down in front of a console and studies the displays, using his tricorder to try and decypher things::

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: I have learned to continue

OPS_Mushgrave says:
CO:  Capt. do you want me to keep an open communication line with the away team?

FCO_Turnbull says:
@::continues to scan the information storage devices::  *CO*:  The energy is to the tenth power for output ability...this is incredible!  Understood, sir.

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: Learned to continue?  But this person is still alive.  :: Continues with her scans ::

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: Are you telling me you are no longer connected to him?

Host CO_Madred says:
OPS: Absolutely Lieutenant....

XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods, concurring with the CO's decision on listening in

FCO_Turnbull says:
@Kewl:  I would like to access your central database and look through your archinves for learning purposes with your permission.

OPS_Mushgrave says:
*FCO*:  Commander from here on out, I'll be keeping this line of communication opened.   I'll make a recording of everything.  ::taps her computer to begin recordings.::

CEO_Burke says:
@::guesses Kewl is busy elsewhere, so he continues his research::  *FCO*: This is amazing.  I think Kewl could easily out run the Paula Green with only minimal effort.

FCO_Turnbull says:
@*OPS*:  Understood.  ::continues scanning and sifting through information faster than most eyes can see::

Host Kewl says:
@CEO: they did not want me to have purpose

Host CO_Madred says:
::thinks Mushgrave sure is good at her job as he paces the bridge slowly::

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  We have finally analyzed the ships hull.  It is a tritanium compound with a deuridum base polimer.  However, there is an element, some material, which we do not have in our data base.  I would need a sample for further analysis.  As for the computer itself, I am waiting for their logs.  The ship itself does not lend itself to that hypothesis.

FCO_Turnbull says:
@*CO*:  Captain, the people that once crewed this vessel referred to themselves as the Kateau.  They were not unlike us in stature or biological composition.

Host Kewl says:
@FCO: You may access personal logs of the inhabitants

CEO_Burke says:
@::startled when Kewl does respond::  Kewl: What did they want to use you for Kewl?

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Continues to scan the individual in the container, then lightly touches the glass covering ::

Host CO_Madred says:
::listens to FCO:: CSO: Does our database have anything on the Kateau?

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: He serves no purpose,

FCO_Turnbull says:
@Kewl:  Understood.  ::begins access of the personal logs and relays to the Paula Greene through the uplink::

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: But he did at one time?  What purpose was it?

Host Kewl says:
@ALL: I have grown tired of your questions

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: He is alive.  Why not allow him mobility?  Why not allow him to fulfill his purpose?

FCO_Turnbull says:
@Kewl:  I wish to learn more about you.  The pursuit of knowledge is a worthy end, is it not?

                                                Action: An electrical bolt strikes the CMO and knocks the officer across the room

FCO_Turnbull says:
@*OPS*:  Nearly complete...there.  Did you get all that?

Host Kewl says:
@ALL: I told you to touch nothing !

CEO_Burke says:
@::decides silence is best, gets up and moves around the room seeing is he can answer his own questions::

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  The Kateau are  highly advanced in computer dynamics along the lines of artificial intellegence and self-awareness.

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Ponders::  CO/XO:  Sirs,  I think we need to put some safety measures on our computer core... if this Kewl is as powerful as it seems it may try and access our computer and try to control the ship.  If it's done it to one why not ours?

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Flies across the room hitting the wall ::    Self: Oi!   :: Picks herself slowly up ::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
*FCO*:  I've got it all.  A copy has been sent to your quarters so you can add to your report.

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  I am picking up an energy surge within the ship itself, around the area of the AT.

XO_Amendoeira says:
::frowns as he listens in on the conversation and the CSO::

Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: Are they still around?

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl:  Why do you not allow him mobility?  Why do you not allow him to fulfill his purpose?

CEO_Burke says:
@::hopes the others are okay, since he didn't touch anything Kewl must be refering to the others:: *FCO/CMO*: Everyone okay?

Host CO_Madred says:
::nods at the OPS officer:: XO: See to it, Number One.

FCO_Turnbull says:
@*CEO*:  A-Okay here.  Doctor?

CMO_Qui says:
@*CEO*: I'm fine sir...    :: Tests all her muscles ::

                                                                         Action : a force field appears around the chamber

CSO_Tsalea says:
CSO:  I still have their life readings.

XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods, and moves closer to the OPS officer:: OPS : WHat did you have in mind?

CMO_Qui says:
@*CEO*: I'm alright, sir

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: He serves no purpose...If removed from the chamber ,he will die

Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: What is the nature of the energy field?

FCO_Turnbull says:
@Kewl:  Our civilization could learn much if we knew how to communicate better with you.  May I access your communication protocols?

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: He will die?  Or you will kill him?  I find nothing wrong with him at this time.

OPS_Mushgrave says:
CSO:  A fractional code that would be a pain to decrypt.  If we didn't have an away team on board I would suggest just moving out of tractor range... This is such an unknown.

Host CO_Madred says:
::looks at the CSO:: CSO: The Kateau ... are they still around?

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  The first one picked up could have been some kind of weapon fires.  It was only a burst.  As for this new one, it appears to be some kind of force field around the life form in stasis.

Host Kewl says:
FCO: Are you not communicating with me now?

XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: OPS : Do it... Look into data from the Enterprise D... Commander Data once had to lock-out the main computer against the Borg...

CEO_Burke says:
@ Self: Hmm, interesting.  ::makes a few comparrisons::

FCO_Turnbull says:
@Kewl:  I am, but I wish your permission before I proceed.  

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: He will die !

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Determined to understand ::   Kew: How will he die?  I read no indication that he would.

FCO_Turnbull says:
@*CMO*:  Report, Doctor.  What are your findings?

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Nods:: XO:  Bringing up the data...  ::Quickly reads the data coming over her and groans.::  I won't be as fast as Mr Data but I'll try...  ::Fingers fly over the console as she begins to encrypt.::

Host Kewl says:
FCO: You may not enter any further into my being

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  They are located in the Gamma quadrant with a population around one billion.

CMO_Qui says:
@*FCO*: I've found an individual in stasis.  I'm trying to understand why Kewl will not allow him mobility. Kewl says he will die, but my tricorder doesn't indicate it.

CEO_Burke says:
@::taps his badge:: *FCO/Bridge*: From what I can tell about Kewl's systems, this ship was meant for exploration and scientific discovery.  It is well armed, but the system structure does not indicate that it was meant to be a warship.

CMO_Qui says:
@*FCO*: Also, from my converstation, it seems this individual and Kewl were at one time connected

FCO_Turnbull says:
@Kewl:  I understand.  May I look at your control room?

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  Perhaps we contact them, update them and find out some answers to our questions.

Host CO_Madred says:
::frowns:: CSO: So their's no chance of communicating with them about this Kewl....

XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : Captain.. I don't like the answers Kewl is giving.. I'd suggest we get our team out of tehre now, while we can.

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Grumbles because she hates fractions.::

Host CO_Madred says:
XO: That vessel has outpaced us at every turn, Commander. To risk a confrontation now would be unwise.

XO_Amendoeira says:
*CMO, FCO, CEO* : Folks.. PLease do not do anything that you think would antagonize Kewl..

CEO_Burke says:
@Kewl: You and this ship are quite remarkable.  Thank you for letting me explore.

FCO_Turnbull says:
@*CMO*: Understood.  Gather what information on the biologics you can and join the CEO in engineering.  I'd rather not risk irritating Kewl more than we have.

FCO_Turnbull says:
@*XO*:  My very thought, Commander.

XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : Antagonize it? I'm trying to prevent anything from happeening to our Away team... That's all.

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  We could, but the communication would take awhile.

CMO_Qui says:
@*FCO*: Aye sir

Host CO_Madred says:
XO: Which, in doing so, may antagonize Kewl. Let's give him the chance to discontinue our invitation. ::cross fingers behind his back::

Host Kewl says:
@FCO: I shall open the console to your left ..you may operate it...for communication

CEO_Burke says:
@::starting to feel comfortable here, can almost here the crew at work preparing the vessel for its first flight::

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: You are annoyed?

XO_Amendoeira says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CO : I hope you're right sir...

Host CO_Madred says:
::mutters:: Self: Me too...

FCO_Turnbull says:
@Kewl:  Understood.  ::moves to the indicated panel::

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Completes her scans and goes to leave the chamber, but gets thrown back trying to leave the chamber ::

CSO_Tsalea says:
::Looks over at her husband.::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
XO:  Encryption done SIr...  You know...::Frowns a bit.::  For a machine that is supposedly intelligent..it's giving no indication that it is aware that we are monitoring everything going on there.

Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: Prepare a message and transmit it right away. Any information they can provide on Kewl, or this vessel, would be appreciated.

FCO_Turnbull says:
@::makes sure his datasteam is recording and sending to the ship::

CEO_Burke says:
@::decides to take a look at the reaction core::

XO_Amendoeira says:
OPS : Your point being?

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: Yes, I am.  I don't understand why you want to keep this individual here.  And what is with the forcefield?

CMO_Qui says:
@*FCO*: Sir, there is a forcefield around the chamber.  I can't get out.

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: You may leave !

CSO_Tsalea says:
::nods, turning around to compose a message.  Then sends it priority one.::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
XO:  It either doesn't care or it has some flaws in it;s system matrix.  If need be we could attack it from many directions and it couldn't handle it.

XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : Sir... Or good doctor is trapped.. We need to get.. ::listens Kewl's reply:: ... out of there... ::sighs of relief::

                             Action: The force field around the chamber exit drops long enough for the doctor to leave

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Looks around the room, cautiously, then tries to leave again ::

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Exits the chamber ::   *FCO*: I've been allowed to leave the chamber, sir.  I'm enroute your location.

FCO_Turnbull says:
@Kewl:  I would like to suggest an excahnge of knowledge.

OPS_Mushgrave says:
XO:  It could be very linear in it's thinking or actions.

XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : I think we should have the AT stay togetehr while on the ship.. That won't go against Kewl, and will help ease my worries..

FCO_Turnbull says:
@*CMO*:  Negative.  Join the CEO.  I will arrive there shortly.

XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: OPS : We'll keep that in mind, should the need arise to act.

Host CO_Madred says:
XO: From the sounds of it the CMO and CEO are both in Main Engineering.

Host Kewl says:
@CEO: Touch nothing !

CEO_Burke says:
@::climbs up a ladder to get a better view::

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  It will take approximately one solar day for them to recieve the message and perhaps reply.

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Moves through the corridors enroute engineering forming a hypothsis as she walks ::   *FCO*: Aye sir.

FCO_Turnbull says:
@Kewl:  I am capable of contacting your mind directly if you will aloww me to try.

CEO_Burke says:
@::stops:: Kewl: I haven't Kewl, I heard your warnings and I plan to follow them.

Host CO_Madred says:
::grimaces at Tsalea::

CSO_Tsalea says:
::Raises an eyebrow then turns back to her station.::

FCO_Turnbull says:
@Kewl:  I await an answer, Kewl.

Host Kewl says:
@FCO: That will not be allowed...You will not touch me

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Reaches engineering and looks around ::

XO_Amendoeira says:
*FCO* : Turnbull.. What are you doing?

FCO_Turnbull says:
@Kewl:  Understood.  But that you will not allow contact means you feel you have something to hide.  That said, I am done.  I will join my companions.

CEO_Burke says:
@::wonders what got Kewl all upset... he must feel vulnerable that Kieran is near his main power source.  He climbs down the ladder and moves back towards the work stations::

FCO_Turnbull says:
@*XO*:  Nothing at all, Commander.  Kewl does not wish it.  ::exits the control room scanning as he goes and moves to main engineering::

CEO_Burke says:
@::sees the CMO::  CMO: Doctor, are we having fun yet?

CMO_Qui says:
@CEO: Sir...I've been instructed to join you here.  Have you found anything of importance?

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Rubs her shoulder where it hit the wall ::   CEO: Small ball, sir

CEO_Burke says:
@CMO: Not too much.  Kewl isn't a warship, that is clear, and it makes me feel better.  I just wish I knew why the crew wanted to shut the ship down.

CMO_Qui says:
@CEO: I'm not sure it was the crew that wanted to shut him down...

CEO_Burke says:
@CMO: Really?

FCO_Turnbull says:
@::walks, scanning, into main engineering::  CEO/CMO:  Well, I don't think Kewl is going to be much help.  He's increasingly paranoid and won't allow us any further access.

CEO_Burke says:
@FCO: Would you?

CMO_Qui says:
@FCO: I agree with you, sir

FCO_Turnbull says:
@CEO:  If I had nothing to hide, perhaps.

Host CO_Madred says:
::wishes they had a Counselor on board to 'diagnose' Kewl::

CEO_Burke says:
@FCO: We are in his... person, for lack of a better term.  I think he has been extremely cooperative.

                   Action: Suddenly the CEO/FCO are beamed back to the Paula Greene.The CMO is alone and the Kewl shields go up

FCO_Turnbull says:
Kewl:  Kewl, it is clear that you have superior technology here.  I wish you would allow us to study it...

OPS_Mushgrave says:
CO:  Capt! Kewl beamed back Cmdr Turnbull and Lt Burke!

XO_Amendoeira says:
::frowns:: CO : Looks like our hopes have just fallen trhough..

FCO_Turnbull says:
::realizes Kewl never heard him::

Host CO_Madred says:
::frowns:: OPS: Where's Doctor Qui?

CEO_Burke says:
::stunned to find himself back on the PG::  FCO: What?  ::looks around::  Where is the Doctor?

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Scrambles to find the good doctor.::  CO:  I can't find her... She must be still on the ship

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Looks around her ::   Kewl: What is the meaning of this?

XO_Amendoeira says:
::shakes head:: OPS : Hail Kewl...

Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: Do you have her?

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: SILENCE !

FCO_Turnbull says:
*CO*:  Sir, Kewl seems to have held the Doctor behind.

Host CO_Madred says:
*FCO*: Report to the bridge right away...

Host CO_Madred says:
OPS: Red Alert, Lieutenant.

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl:  I won't be silent!  You are keeping me here against MY will !

                                                   Action: The small beam out hole in the hull make up also closes

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Fingers slide up the console.::  COM:Kewl:  Kewl this is the USS Paula Greene, please respond.  ::Turns::  XO:  I don't think our COM is opened you may want to try.

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Hits the Klaxon as the red flashing lights appear.::

FCO_Turnbull says:
::mutters to himself:: Self:  Dammit, I knew something like this would happen...  ::starts shedding EVA gear the decides he can't do it fast enough::

CSO_Tsalea says:
::Quietly::  CO:  Captain, the opening has closed.

CEO_Burke says:
::stunned, he follows the FCO to the bridge::

XO_Amendoeira says:
::shakes head:: CO : SIr.. You should try to talk to Kewl...

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: Do you wish to learn of me ?

OPS_Mushgrave says:
*CMO*:  Doctor, can you hear me?

FCO_Turnbull says:
CEO:  ::runs for the lift:: Here's hoping we got something useful in terms of low-security back doors into his mainframe...

Host CO_Madred says:
::nods at Amendoeira:: COM: Kewl: This is Captain Madred ... why have you returned our FCO and CEO but held our CMO?

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: I do wish, but you can't keep me here against my will

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Slams her fist onto her console.::  XO:  Kewl has cut our com with the doctor.

CEO_Burke says:
FCO: I made some notes on his shielding structure.  I hoped I wouldn't need them...

FCO_Turnbull says:
::holds the lift for CEO::

Host Kewl says:
COM:PG: CO: The prototypes ask to many questions of me...I will speak to the Prototype known as Qui

FCO_Turnbull says:
CEO:  We still might not if we can figure out how Kewl is able to control his electronics.

XO_Amendoeira says:
::frowns:: OPS : Try to find a way to get through to her... CSO : Tsalea.. Do you still have a lock on the CMO's signal?

Host CO_Madred says:
::raises an eyebrow:: COM: Kewl: What do you mean ... prototypes?

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Fingers continue to fly.:: XO:  Trying Sir.

CEO_Burke says:
::waits for the lift to reach the bridge::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Mutters:: Self:  What does he want me to do, send smoke signals?

XO_Amendoeira says:
::whispers:: CO : Ask him why he brought his shields up and cut out contact with the doctor...

FCO_Turnbull says:
::chomping at the bit for the lift to reach the bridge::

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: What do you mean...prototype?

Host Kewl says:
COM:PG:CO: Those who breath Oxygen, those who think with one mind

Host CO_Madred says:
COM: Kewl: It is inappropriate for you to hold my officer against her will. I'm going to have to ask you to return her to us immediately. ::glances at XO:: XO: Arm phasers and photon torpedoes.

CEO_Burke says:
::finally feels the lift stop::

FCO_Turnbull says:
::runs out of the lift and directly to his duty station::

CEO_Burke says:
::heads for the Engineering console::

XO_Amendoeira says:
::sighs, and moves to the tactical console, and rapidly bring weapons online::

Host Kewl says:
COM:PG:CO: You would harm me?

CSO_Tsalea says:
::Prepared for an emergency beam out.::

XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : Phaser and Photons online Captain..

FCO_Turnbull says:
::throws himself into his seat and starts accessing the command-and-control scans he did with his tricorder::

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: You must know the Captain will do what it takes to retrieve me.

Host CO_Madred says:
::sees Turnbull take his seat:: FCO: Place us in an attack posture, Commander. ::turns to Burke:: CEO: Monitor energy readings from the vessel.

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Still trying to make contact with the good Doctor.::  FCO:  Welcome back Commander.

Host CO_Madred says:
COM: Kewl: I would not desire too, Kewl. But if you refuse to return my officer I would take what actions are necessary to ensure her safety.

FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Aye, Captain!  ::turns the ship about and lines up on attack vector omicron::

CEO_Burke says:
::starts accessing the scans of the vessels shields and seeing if he ca use what he learned from his visit::  CO: Aye Captain.

                                       Action: The Plasma weapons systems as well as full shields come on line on the Kewl

CEO_Burke says:
::monitors Kewl::  All: Weapons arming

OPS_Mushgrave says:
Outloud:  I wonder if the Doctor knows morse code... I could use the sonar pulses to type out a message...  ::Shakes head::  Dumb idea girl.

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: You must also know I am willing to die before I allow you to hold me against my will

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  Captain... this entity views its life as important.  Perhaps you could convey that the life of the CMO is important.

FCO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  Thanks.  Read the command-and-control system access scans I got in before he limited the scope of my search.  Maybe we have somthing useful.

Host Kewl says:
COM:PG:CO: I will not harm your prototype..I wish to learn

Host CO_Madred says:
OPS: Unlikely ... I don't believe they cover that at Starfleet Medical.

XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : Sir, may I?

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Raises an eyebrow ::   Kewl: What do you wish to learn?

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Nods:: FCO:  Okie... ::Brings up the command control system and begins scanning.::

FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  I do not believe knowledge is kewl's primary aim.  I offered him a free exchange of knowledge with he refused...twice.

Host CO_Madred says:
::thinks:: COM: Kewl: Very well ... I am going to hold you to that, Kewl. You may speak with my officer but when you are done I expect her to be returned to us. You have one hour. ::points to OPS to start a timer::

CEO_Burke says:
::mutters to himself::  Self: Maybe I can modulate and transporter beam to penetrate the shields while they cycle...  I wish they would have used english over there.  ::keeps working::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Begins the timer.::  FCO:  Commander, is Kewl functioning like a Borg...?

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Wonders why Kewl will not answer her ::

Host Kewl says:
COM:PG:CO: I will return your prototype when I am finished...I will not harm it

Host CO_Madred says:
::glances at Turnbull:: FCO: No offense S'Toran, but I'd rather talk to Qui over you too.

FCO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  Not exactly...but he mentioned that we "prototypes" only think with one mind.  

Host CO_Madred says:
All: Okay ... weapons at standby. Let's try not to provoke an interstellar incident here.

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Stands waiting ::

FCO_Turnbull says:
::chuckles:: CO:  Aptly put, sir.

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Decides to go back to the chamber with the life form, leaving engineering ::

OPS_Mushgrave says:
FCO:  Hmmmm same linear thinking as the Borg.... I wonder if we tried to access the non essential systems like on a cube... some minute sub processor.....

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: Why did you touch when you were directed not to?

FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  that raises an intruiging possibility...you think he has...a crush on the doctor?

Host CO_Madred says:
CEO: Good plan ... but I want to give Kewl a chance to keep his word.

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: I apologize, Kewl. As a medical professional, I was intrigue with the individual in stasis.  I meant no harm.

FCO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  If we're wrong, we'd likely kill Qui.

XO_Amendoeira says:
OPS : Mushgrave... Don't try anything until we decide it is needed....

OPS_Mushgrave says:
XO:  I won't Sir... Just thinking out loud.

CEO_Burke says:
::startled, didn't know the CO had such good hearing::  CO: I agree Captain.  I don't believe he will harm her.   But I wouldn't be a good crewmate if I weren't prepared just in case.  ::smiles weakly::

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Continues down the corridors to the large chamber ::

XO_Amendoeira says:
::powers down the weapons:: CO : Weapons on stanby..

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: Harm ! You did not obey ..as all prototypes

XO_Amendoeira says:
OPS : Any luck getting through to the Doctor ?..  Wanted to at least listen in on their conversation..

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: The people I am with are curious. We come into space to learn, to explore, to meet others.

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: Part of how we learn is through touch

FCO_Turnbull says:
::thinks a bit while entering evasives

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Shakes head::  XO:  None Sir and I'm running out of options.

CSO_Tsalea says:
::Half listening to what was going on around her, she reads through the ships logs.::

XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO : Tsalea.. Any ideas on how we can listen in on what's happening on the Kewl?

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: There are also many other senses we employ to learn

XO_Amendoeira says:
::gets an idea:: CSO : Are you still reading the CMO's lifesigns on the ship?

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: Even when you are ordered not to?

CSO_Tsalea says:
XO:  Not at the moment.  However, I believe I have discovered what happened.

FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Captain, the way that Kewl ordered us around, his behaviour is consistent with the same kind of delusions that make people think they are a supreme being.

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: I am sorry, Kewl. My curiousity got the better of me

FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Can we use that somehow?

Host CO_Madred says:
::curiously:: FCO: What do you suggest?

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: You were punished

XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : Captain... I think we can bluff Kewl into allowing us to hear what's going on...

OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Mutters:: FCO:  At the moment Kewl does hold all the Cards.... What would ease his ego?

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Is outside the large chamber ::   Kewl: May I enter the chamber?   Yes, I was.  I take full responsibility for my actions

Host CO_Madred says:
XO: Let's give him a chance to keep his word, Commander.

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: Did you enjoy your punishment?

XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : Talk to him and tell him we can't know if he has harmed our Doctor or not, which is true...

XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : Tell him we need to make sure she is safe.

FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Only this.  He wants to play "God."  Maybe we should let him.  whatever's going on in his logic circuits, it's not sane.

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: What do you wish of the chamber?

CEO_Burke says:
::turns around:: CO/FCO: I completely disagree with that.  He acts more as a child, still learning, not wanting to share too much, just enough..

XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : And suggest he keep an open video feed on the Doctor so we can make sure.

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: Punishment is never fun, nor is it enjoyable.  But I deserved it.  I wish to see the individual in the chamber.  I want to know more about him

CSO_Tsalea says:
::To know one in general.::  It would appear that the crew were testing out the computer.  After completeing their tests, they went to shut it down.  They did too good of a job on the computer.  It realized it was sentient and didn't want to be shut down.  It would appear it tried to explain this to the crew, but they panicked instead.
  They left the computer no option.
Host CO_Madred says:
XO: That's hardly a way to demonstrate our willingness to trust his word, Commander.

FCO_Turnbull says:
::cocks head to one side::  CEO:  But an all-powerful child.  Like a baby God without discipline. 

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: Who is he?  Where did he come from?  Was your relastionship a symbiont one?

XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : He hasn't give us any reason to either sir.. For all we know, the good Doctor might already be dead.

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: Kewl, he is very handsome, and in good health.  Why do you tell me he will die if removed?

CEO_Burke says:
All: Kewl wouldn't kill her... unless it felt threatened.

FCO_Turnbull says:
CO/CEO:  Aside from a good spanking, is there something here we can exploit?

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: You may look as you wish, he was the chosen one...the one who teaches

CSO_Tsalea says:
::Agrees with the CEO::

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Enters the chamber ::   Kewl: Thank you.  Chosen one?  The one who teaches?  Who does he teach?

XO_Amendoeira says:
CEO, CSO : I do hope you realize we're gambling with HER life...

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: How does he teach if in stasis?

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: He lives from me...

CMO_Qui says:
@:: Confused ::   Kewl: He lives FROM you?  I don't understand

CSO_Tsalea says:
::Looks at Tealk::  XO:  At this point, we have no other options.  Consider... it did not act against the crew until they threatened its life.  Self preservation...

Host CO_Madred says:
XO: Commander, we're going to trust Kewl until we have a reason to do otherwise.

FCO_Turnbull says:
::shrugs:: XO:  I believe a Captain once said "Risk is our business."  It's part of the deal.

Host Kewl says:
@CMO: We are as one in thought...we are as one in life

CEO_Burke says:
CEO: What about Kewl's life?  We can't just destroy him wantonly.

XO_Amendoeira says:
::shakes head:: CO : Aye sir

CMO_Qui says:
@Kewl: So...this is a symbiont relationship of sorts.

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