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CTO_Gabel says:
::on the Thomas, at Tactical::

CMO_Cook says:
::with Heather in her quarters::

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Preparing for the assault we're going to do to the Skree on Arcadia. At his station with phaser rifle by his side.:: ACO: Sir all systems good to go here.

FCO_Charn says:
ACO: Flight Control is ready, sir. Engineering confirms.

CTO_Gabel says:
ACO: Tactical is a go

SO_Llewellyn says:
::looks at Donnie moved by his words and the feel of his hand on her cheek:: CMO: I love you. ::moves in to kiss him tenderly on the lips::

Host ACO_Claymore says:
::looks back expecting someone to answer him then remembers we don't have a full time OPS:: CSO: Until another senior officer arrives you are to take over Operations functions as well.

MO_Calahan says:
::left arm is stretched out on the edge of the biobed, her torso is bent over, her head resting on her arm in a light sleep.....her now-empty cup of cappuccino is delicately balanced in her right hand::

CSO_Washudoin says:
ACO: Acknowledged

CMO_Cook says:
::never wants this moment to end, if he had more time things would most likely move past the kissing stage.  Moves back:: SO: There is something I want to ask you, and should have done it long ago

SO_Llewellyn says:
::looks surprised, knows the moment is serious:: CMO: Yes? What is it?

Host ACO_Claymore says:
FCO: Bring us into formation at the coordinates the Reagan provides.

MO_Calahan says:
::the steady beeps of Petty's monitor does not disturb her, but is almost relaxing.....her sleep is light, so she could easily wake up alert....her mind continues to think over what is happening in her life, and the choices she must make::

CTO_Gabel says:
::readies the Thomas for combat::

FCO_Charn says:
::course already plotted in:: ACO: Yes, sir ::brings the Thomas about and gently into formation::

CMO_Cook says:
::pulls a small box out of his pocket, and gets down on one knee.  Really nervous:: SO: Heather Llewellyn will you marry me:: pulls out a golden ring::

SO_Llewellyn says:
::is surprised:: CMO: Donnie... I... I... I don't know what to say. ::knows it is not sudden but still amazed::

CMO_Cook says:
::slips the ring on her wedding finger:: SO: Just say yes

SO_Llewellyn says:
::blushes intensely, wants to get swept away in the moment, hesitantly:: CMO: Yes... ::long pause:: but....

CMO_Cook says:
::doesn’t like this but, looks at her:: SO: But?

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Continues checking the systems and running mild sensor sweeps and such ::

SO_Llewellyn says:
CMO: I'd like to do a Wiccan tradition, before we leap to the legal marriage. ::looks at him softly and hesitantly:: If you don't mind.

CMO_Cook says:
::stands up, starting to get confused and worried::

CMO_Cook says:
SO: I don't know much about Wicca traditions, what is this one you are speaking of?

FCO_Charn says:
::swivels her chair slightly to face the captain, wondering if more orders are forthcoming::

SO_Llewellyn says:
::senses his worry:: CMO: I love you, please don't mistake me.

Host ACO_Claymore says:
::waiting for the word from the Reagan for the task force to move out::  CTO: Are your assault forces geared up and prepared in the cargo bays?

SO_Llewellyn says:
CMO: It is called a handfasting. A Wiccan marriage that lasts a year and a day

SO_Llewellyn says:
CMO: A trial marriage.

CTO_Gabel says:
ACO: Assault forces are armed, ready and willing to go, Sir

CMO_Cook says:
SO: A trial marriage?

ACTION: The entire fleet reports ready for action.

MO_Calahan says:
<Nurse Keavey> ::comes in to see Keely resting...and knows she doesn't sleep well at all.....so she backs out and decides to only wake her if something happens::

SO_Llewellyn says:
CMO: Well, in my tradition -- this is what I have seen happen when people handfasted, it either works and works well or it immediately goes sour. This is why I want one. It is the best way to be sure.

CMO_Cook says:
::wonders if she is implying things will go sour::

SO_Llewellyn says:
CMO: No... no implications... ::thinks: did I just do what I think I did?::

CMO_Cook says:
::looks at her:: SO: Did you just read my mind?

SO_Llewellyn says:
CMO: I think I just might have.... um...

ACTION: The Klingon ships cloak and move off.

FCO_Charn says:
::watches the Klingon ship disappear from sensors:: XO: The Klingons appear to be underway, sir.

CMO_Cook says:
::doesn't know weather to say something about her reading his mind or about the trial marriage::

SO_Llewellyn says:
CMO: Anyway... I want to be one hundred entirely sure. I don't want to suffer from weak knees well when we make it... ::wonders what word to use: formal, legal, binding...?::

CTO_Gabel says:
::Places hands at the top of the Tactical Station awaiting further instructions::

ACTION: Admiral Cromwell orders the fleet to move out.

AXO_Savar says:
FCO: Acknowledged.  Any word for the fleet to move after them?

SO_Llewellyn says:
CMO: Do you understand? ::hopes he does and he knows that this step is important to her::

FCO_Charn says:
AXO: The fleet reports ready. I think they want us to lead the way, sir.

Host ACO_Claymore says:
FCO: Let's get underway then...

AXO_Savar says:
FCO: I think you know the way.

FCO_Charn says:
ACO: Acknowledged. ::engages with the formerly plotted course::

CMO_Cook says:
SO: I think so, but it is rather confusing to me.  I understand why you are doing it, but I have always believed that two people should hope for the best and this trial marriage doesn't sound like we are hoping for the best

FCO_Charn says:
AXO: Indeed I do.

Host ACO_Claymore says:
CTO, CSO: Keep watching the waters for unfriendly sharks

CSO_Washudoin says:
ACO: Understood

AXO_Savar says:
ACO: I would recommend red alert at this point.

CTO_Gabel says:
ACO: Understood ...

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Keeps his eyes on the sensors and power systems

AXO_Savar says:
ACO: We may be intercepted on the way.  We do not want to be caught unprepared

SO_Llewellyn says:
CMO: The tradition of the handfast is not about hoping for the best. It is about being together for as long as love lasts and pledging to do that. Before ourselves and the universe.

CMO_Cook says:
SO: So what does this mean, do we have some kind of ceremony?

SO_Llewellyn says:
CMO: Yes. One that you and I can perform ourselves. Together.

Host ACO_Claymore says:
AXO: I suppose there is no real hope of hiding ourselves within a fleet formation so red alert it is.

FCO_Charn says:
::the main screen is showing the familiar "we're at warp" starry landscape, and Jadis checks the rest of the fleet in sensors::

CMO_Cook says:
SO: So does anyone know ours is a secret thing?

CTO_Gabel says:
ACO: raising shields, sir

SO_Llewellyn says:
CMO: We can have as many people there as we want or we can keep it our thing -- but there will be one person we will need to tell... and that is the OPS officer... ::hears the alert:: Uh oh....

ACTION: The fleet forms up into battle formation.

CSO_Washudoin says:
*SO* I hope I'm not interrupting anything but we're underway towards Arcadia and I wanted you to know to get ready.

CMO_Cook says:
::Hears the Red Alert:: SO: Well I guess that ends our time together for the moment

SO_Llewellyn says:
*CSO* I was on my way to the labs... I will return to the bridge ASAP!

CMO_Cook says:
::gives Heather on last deep Kiss:: SO: We will talk more later

CSO_Washudoin says:
*SO* Very good Shu'Do out.

SO_Llewellyn says:
CMO: Yes. ::kisses him:: Don't forget that no matter what I love you.

MO_Calahan says:
<Nurse Keavey> ::peeks in at Keely, seeing her still softly asleep, and she goes back out to prepare....they know what to do, and Keely needs rest::

SO_Llewellyn says:
::exits quarters and hurries to the lift::

CMO_Cook says:
::exits her quarters, looks back at her:: SO: I love you to, but you are going to have to explain this whole things in more detail later

CTO_Gabel says:
::places his side are upon his left hip, and thinks "Time to rock & roll"::

Host ACO_Claymore says:
FCO: There is no telling how fluid the battle will become, but at some point you'll need to get us within transporter range of the station, and within their shield envelope, preferable in a location where they can't shoot us.

SO_Llewellyn says:
CMO: I will... when we have time. ::smiles:: take care.

CMO_Cook says:
::walks into the TL, smiling back at Heather, still confused but Happy no the less::

SO_Llewellyn says:
::arrives at the lift, when the car arrives enters:: TL: Bridge.

CMO_Cook says:
::arrives on the med deck and heads towards sickbay::

SO_Llewellyn says:
::arrives on the bridge and goes to her station::

FCO_Charn says:
::turns slightly to face Gabel:: CTO: I am open to suggestions about Arcadia's sensor-blind spots. I am sure you're better versed in the subject than I.

MO_Calahan says:
<Nurse Keavey> ::finishes up arranging things for easy access, and sits down on a biobed, sipping a cup of tea.......one good thing, is that preparing for a red alert situation becomes so easy after doing it soooooo many times::

CMO_Cook says:
::arrives in sickbay, and as he walks though the doors a crewman hands him a PADD:: <Crewman> This came in earlier for you

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Nods to the SO:: SO: Help to keep an eye on Operations as well.

MO_Calahan says:
<Nurse Keavey> ::eyes Cook suspiciously....wondering if that PADD is about Keely::

SO_Llewellyn says:
::pushes buttons on SCI II to bring it online:: CSO: I am ready. ::plain tone:: Oh! ::surprised tone:: Alright. ::normal tone::

CMO_Cook says:
::starts reading the PADD:: Keavey: Where is Dr. Calahan?

SO_Llewellyn says:
::starts to open ops windows::

MO_Calahan says:
<Nurse Keavey> ::gets up and walks toward Cook:: CMO: May I ask why sir?

CTO_Gabel says:
FCO: It is simply a matter of changing our shield mutation to match that of the stations and we should be able to pass straight through

CMO_Cook says:
Keavey: She is my Senior Medical Officer, and we are at red alert I do believe I should know where she is ::tries to sound authoritative::

FCO_Charn says:
::listening to Gabel intently, hoping they won't just bounce off Arcadia's shields::

MO_Calahan says:
<Nurse Keavey> ::smirks and walks back to the biobed, pointing to the CICU rooms to their left::

CMO_Cook says:
Keavey: Thank you, ::heads off to the CICU room::

MO_Calahan says:
::still asleep, not bothered by the red alert.....::

FCO_Charn says:
CTO: Are we positive that the Skree have not modified Arcadia's shields at all?

CTO_Gabel says:
FCO: even if they changed the stations shield frequency, there are a number of slightly more complicated ways to skirt around the stations shield array

CMO_Cook says:
::walks into the Petty's CICU room, and sees Keely a sleep::   MO: Dr. Calahan ::also sends the message to her mind::

CTO_Gabel says:
FCO: We will not know what course of action to take, to evade the shields, until we are in close enough proximate to the station to analyze how they are running the shield grid

FCO_Charn says:
CTO: I don't doubt your expertise, but taking into consideration that the Skree might not be basing his stay on Arcadia solely on our technology might be wise.

Host ACO_Claymore says:
::leans over towards AXO:: AXO: You'll be leading our people that board the station, have you decided who will be leading team two?

MO_Calahan says:
::jumps and shoots to a standing position, right hand dropping the cup to the floor, and left shooting back to her dagger at the waistband...her back is to the door::

ACTION: Sensors start to detect the outer edges of the Arcadia System.  The entire outer edge of the system is surrounded by a minefield.

AXO_Savar says:
ACO: I was assuming the CTO would lead the second team.

CMO_Cook says:
(((MO: If you stab me with that knife I will not be happy)))

SO_Llewellyn says:
::keeping an eye on the power allocations, Thinks: good thing there is a basic course on all the stations in that bridge certified course I took on the holodeck all those months ago::

CSO_Washudoin says:
AXO: Sir we've picked up Arcadia system, It's surrounded by mines.

CTO_Gabel says:
FCO: I've had a good deal of experience in dealing with  Skree shield dynamics

FCO_Charn says:
::a beep sounds on her console::

MO_Calahan says:
::is breathing at a quickened, quiet pace which she calms down as she turns, removing her hand from the dagger's handle, and snapping it back into its sheath::

CTO_Gabel says:
FCO: My father taught me alot of tricks to go around their tech

AXO_Savar says:
CSO: Mines?  CTO: Analyze the mines, find a way to destroy them.

MO_Calahan says:
::turns slowing:: CMO: Sorry...you startled me. ::bends down to pick up the cup, still slightly startled::

MO_Calahan says:
::blinks:: CMO: We're at red alert?

Host ACO_Claymore says:
FCO: Can we plot a course around them?

CMO_Cook says:
::holding PADD:: MO: Yes we are at red alert, and is there anything you want to tell me

FCO_Charn says:
ACO: From what I can see they will be attracted to us. No plotted course will be of help.

MO_Calahan says:
::looks at him blankly, eyebrow raised:: CMO: Not that I can think of off hand......why?

CTO_Gabel says:
AXO: The mines are simple gravity mines ... we should be able to disrupt their workability with a simple graviton wave directed toward them

FCO_Charn says:
CTO: Indeed. ::a Gabel, what was she thinking?::

AXO_Savar says:
CTO: Good idea.  How long to set that up?

SO_Llewellyn says:
::from what she can remember, the power grid looks good --- it is when they go into battle that will be the trick because everything will be at a premium then::

CMO_Cook says:
::hands her the PADD:: MO: It seems someone has been looking around for other opportunities it seems

MO_Calahan says:
::winces and takes the PADD, glancing over it, then sighing:: Self: Damn....

Host ACO_Claymore says:
CTO, AXO: Sounds too easy, but we have to. FCO: Bring us to a stop in front of the minefield.

CTO_Gabel says:
AXO: give me 10 min, and I will have the main deflector ready for the graviton burst

SO_Llewellyn says:
::thinks: Everyone is at alert.... so they should be at their posts.... the recreation areas and the holodecks should be powered down.... let's see....::

CMO_Cook says:
MO: I am just confused, is there a specific reason or just career advancement?

AXO_Savar says:
CSO: Have the Skree-modified sensors detected any cloaked ships?

Host ACO_Claymore says:
CSO: Keep an eye on sensors

CTO_Gabel says:
ACO: I recommend keeping an extreme distance from the mines, for if we come to close to them they maybe attracted to the ship's gravitational wake

MO_Calahan says:
::puts a hand to her head and sighs:: CMO: There are reasons Cook.....and yes, I suppose career advancement is one of them.  But please don't think it is you.

Host ACO_Claymore says:
::nods:: FCO: Keep us at a safe distance too.

CTO_Gabel says:
::works on modifying the Main deflector for despersement of graviton waves::

CSO_Washudoin says:
ACO: Acknowledged AXO: Not as of yet Sir.

FCO_Charn says:
::activates reverse thrusters:: ACO: Full stop sir. ::eyes him sideways:: At a safe distance.

AXO_Savar says:
ACO: That's odd, I would have expected them to detect something by now.  Maybe they only have a few ships pulled in very close to Arcadia.

CMO_Cook says:
::figures they have a few minutes to talk, if sickbay gets busy Keavey will hollow:: MO: Well I would really hate to lose you, but I will give a good report if leaving is really what you want to do, but I proposed to Heather just a few minutes ago so you cant leave until we are formally married

CTO_Gabel says:
AXO: The main deflector is ready to emit the graviton wave, sir

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Keeping a look on the sensors for the cloaked Skree ::

CMO_Cook says:
::thinks that since the formal wedding wont be for a year and half, and if she agrees to wait until the wedding which he isn't going to tell her about the year part, then she will have to stay::

MO_Calahan says:
::a small smile creeps onto her face:: CMO: Finally.....::sighs and leans against the wall:: I will try....but it depends on Al'Cora. ::face looks pained just thinking about it....too distracted to notice Cook's devious plan::

SO_Llewellyn says:
::routes power away from any place it is not needed, holodecks, rec areas, some replicators::

ACTION: As the fleet nears the system, sensors detect no signs of any ships or stations.

CSO_Washudoin says:
AXO: Sir no sign of ships or stations on sensors.

Host AXO_Savar says:
CSO: Not even Arcadia?

CSO_Washudoin says:
AXO: Nope

SO_Llewellyn says:
::ears perk up at that, thinks: What the he-?::

CMO_Cook says:
MO: Well actually we are going some kind of test marriage, not sure exactly what that is will let you know when I find out more, the test marriage will be in the very soon future and then after a year and a day we can decide if we want to get formally married or not

Host ACO_Claymore says:
::turns towards the CSO:: CSO: No station? I do not like that... AXO: I think it would be prudent to break comm silence don't you?

MO_Calahan says:
::raises an eyebrow and looks at him funny:: CMO: Test marriage.....

CSO_Washudoin says:
AXO: I'm doing all I can to try and get a reading of something.

Host AXO_Savar says:
ACO: I was going to suggest something similar.  This is highly irregular.

CMO_Cook says:
::raises hands:: MO: Don't ask me, it is a Wicca thing.  I was going to find out more, but we went into red alert

Host AXO_Savar says:
CTO: Hold for the moment.

CTO_Gabel says:
::holds::

CMO_Cook says:
MO: I think she called it Handfasting

MO_Calahan says:
::ah...nods.....:: CMO: My friend Amelia is Wiccan. I think you're referring to....um...yes, that's it.

Host ACO_Claymore says:
::thinks for a moment::

Host AXO_Savar says:
ACO: The station has been moved, or the sensor changes aren't working.  Either way, it changes the plan.

FCO_Charn says:
To self: ::in a normal tone of voice:: They cloaked the station?

Host ACO_Claymore says:
CTO: Open a channel to the Reagan, Priority 1.  Rotate the coding

MO_Calahan says:
CMO: It can be a good thing for couples.....::pauses, and bites her lip:: Does the transfer bother you that much? ::wonders what the nurses will do when she isn't a buffer between Cook and them...not that they're on bad terms or anything...::

CTO_Gabel says:
ACO: Channel to the Reagan opened, sir

FCO_Charn says:
::mentally hails the Skree, always an ace up their... fins::

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Over hears the AXO knowing well enough it's not his sensors to his knowledge::

Host Admiral_Cromwell says:
COM:Thomas: This is Admiral Cromwell.  Go ahead, Commander.

CMO_Cook says:
::was Keely actually going to give some advice on his relationship with Heather, hmm...:: MO: We'll I would really hate to lose you, you know if you become surgeon then you will lose the life that comes with Space Travel

Host ACO_Claymore says:
COMM: Reagan: Admiral sir, the stations are gone.

MO_Calahan says:
::smirks:: CMO: It would actually....well.....probably be temporary....at least I would be there until Cora....wakes up or..::trails off with a sigh and closes her eyes briefly::

Host Admiral_Cromwell says:
COM: ACO: I can see that, Commander.  We are not detecting any cloaked Skree ships, either.

Host Admiral_Cromwell says:
COM: ACO: They either developed a way to cloak the thing, or they moved it completely.

Host ACO_Claymore says:
COM: ADM: But the minefield, why would they leave behind a minefield if they took the station, or even destroyed it.

Host ACO_Claymore says:
::leans over some:: CSO: Scan for a debris field.

CSO_Washudoin says:
ACO: Understood. :: begins scan ::

CMO_Cook says:
::can tell the subject of Al'Cora is really upsetting her:: MO: Do you want to tell me what is wrong with Al'Cora

Host Admiral_Cromwell says:
COM: ACO: The minefield is puzzling, to be sure.  Normally they are used to defend something of great value.

SO_Llewellyn says:
::something catches her eye as her hands move over the keyboard -- the ring that Donnie just put on her finger, pauses a moment:: Self: Wow.... ::a touch in disbelief::

Host AXO_Savar says:
ACO: Perhaps there's something special about the space itself, and not the station?

CTO_Gabel says:
::wonders if the minefield is also doubling as a means to block our scanning abilities::

CSO_Washudoin says:
ACO: Scans are negative Sir.

FCO_Charn says:
::not missing a word said on the bridge, not much to do but stay alert with the ship at full stop::

Host Admiral_Cromwell says:
COM: ACO: ::suddenly something dawns on him:: Minefields have been used in the past to...stop things!  It's a trap!  All ships dispersal pattern Delta 4 now!

Host ACO_Claymore says:
COM: ADM: WHAT?  FCO: Warp 5!

MO_Calahan says:
::crosses her arms, still leaning against the bulkhead:: CMO: When she was coming back from Earth from Cassie and Kretok....they were attacked. ::pauses, swallowing with anger and sadness:: Cassie and Kretok were treated and released....Cora lost too much blood and her injuries were quite severe....she's now in a coma under federation protection at SF Med. Alex is with her, but......but he isn't a surgeon or even a psychiatrist a

ACTION: The Fleet begins to break into individual ships and they scatter in all directions.

FCO_Charn says:
::lays in a course, following Cromwell's decided pattern:: ACO: Yes, sir. ::engages::

SO_Llewellyn says:
::ears perk up at what the Admiral said, Thinks: Uh oh.... here it comes....::

MO_Calahan says:
CMO: They are still repairing some tissue damage ::closes her eyes::

Host ACO_Claymore says:
CTO, CSO: Full scans

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