Arcadia Station Mission #200

Cast and Crew:
Station Manager: Dave Smith
(CO) Captain Jeffery Morgan: John Mitsdarfer
(XO) Commander Jason Claymore: Jason Sharp
(CTO) Commander Christian Danforth: Craig Yoshihara
(CSO) Lieutenant Commander Shu’do Washudoin: Gus Calder
(CNS) Lieutenant Donnie Cook: David Cordle
(CSec) Ensign Billy Powers: Christopher Dickinson
(TO) Ensign Frodo Baggins: Robert Pate

Absent:
(FCO) Lieutenant Commander Jadis Charn: Blanca De Spirito
(CEO) Lieutenant Darian Janarn: Craig Yoshihara
(MO) Ensign Dyani Doylan: Lisa Baldwin

Supporting Cast (NPCs):
Sandra Massad: Trish Bennett
Meredith Shay: Jessica Meltzer
Douglas Welps: Dylan Jenkinson
Studio Exec: Dave Smith

Mission Summary:
The crew of Arcadia Station is returning home after some forced R&R on Bajor.

<<<<<BEGIN MISSION>>>>>
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Glad to be finally almost 'home'::
CTO_Danforth says:
::relaxing in his quarters, studying some of the station upgrades since he's been away::

ACTION: The Bajoran transport ship arrives within the Arcadia System.  The announcement to Arcadia's crew is sounded.

CTO_Danforth says:
::hears the steady thrumming of the transport::
XO_Claymore says:
::shouldering his luggage leaning against a wall in the lounge area::
Host CO_Morgan says:
::waiting irritably to get back to the station, not in a very good mood, not been sleeping well since Bajor::
CSec_Powers says:
::Somewhat anxious to return to the station, he's already packed and waiting for the announcement::
CTO_Danforth says:
::hears the announcement and gets his stuff together, heading toward the docking bay::
Host CO_Morgan says:
::thinking about time...can transports go any slower::
CSec_Powers says:
::Smiles to himself and slings his phaser rifle WITH power pack over his shoulder, glad he got it back from customs on Bajor... picks up his simple bag and heads quickly towards the transporter room::
CTO_Danforth says:
::wonders in the back of his mind about Savar, Arman, Keely, and some of the other crew members he's been with on Arcadia::
Host CO_Morgan says:
::grabs his kit and heads for the transporter room, ready to get off this bucket of bolts::
CNS_Cook says:
::just finished packing his stuff, when he hears the announcement::
TO_Baggins says:
:: pick up his few things and heads for the transporter room ::
XO_Claymore says:
::works his way to the transporter room closest to his locale::
CNS_Cook says:
::picks up his bag, and starts walking towards the Transporter room::
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Waits in the transporter room for the cue to go::
Host CO_Morgan says:
::turns a corner and runs into the XO on his way to the TR::  XO:  Sorry about that, Jason.  Didn't see you there.
CSec_Powers says:
::Sees the CTO walking ahead of him, and catches up:: CTO: Hello, Commander.

ACTION: An announcement of a mild ion storm within the system is sounded through the transport.  They anticipate no trouble as the transport enters transporter range.

CTO_Danforth says:
::heads to the transporter room...wondering what could go wrong::
XO_Claymore says:
::steps back at attention somewhat:: CO: My fault sir, I'm not paying any attention at the moment, something bad is going to happen, fate has declared it.
CNS_Cook says:
::looks up at the speakers, and says out loud:: No, trouble yeah I have heard that before
CNS_Cook says:
::walks up by the CSec:: CSec: Mr. Powers, are you excite about arriving at the station, I am sure you want to get to work
Host CO_Morgan says:
::gives the XO a funny look, alarm briefly passes across his face before he settles himself::  XO:  What make you say that?  ::says a little sharper than he meant to::
CSec_Powers says:
::Nods to the CNS:: CNS: Not excited to be back to work, but ready to get off this liner.
TO_Baggins says:
:: arrives in the transporter room and thinks about any problems and when his family will arrive on the station ::
CNS_Cook says:
::looks confused:: CSec: Oh, I figured you would want to hurry up and get settled into your position on Arcadia

ACTION: The transporter operator motions for everyone to get onto the transporter pads quickly.

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Sees Baggins walk in the room, gives his a nod ::
XO_Claymore says:
CO: Experience, every time we go on R&R something goes wrong at least twice. First the hijacking, something else needs to happen now too ::moves onto the transport pad::
CTO_Danforth says:
::walks into the TR:: CSO: Hello, Mr. Washudoin.
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Hurries to the pad, ready to go::
CSec_Powers says:
::Looks at the still quiet CTO:: CNS: I don't think that I'll have too much trouble settling in.  ::Enters the TR::
Host CO_Morgan says:
::somewhat mollified:: XO:  Yes...I know what you mean...
TO_Baggins says:
:: steps on the transporter pad and looks around smiling happy to be going back to the station ::
CSO_Washudoin says:
CTO: Hello 
Host CO_Morgan says:
::follows XO onto the pad...getting uneasy feeling...almost like something...can't place it...deja vu?::
CTO_Danforth says:
CSec: So you ready to go home?
CSec_Powers says:
CTO: Yes, sir.  ::Settles onto the pad::

ACTION: The transporter tech prepares the system and a hum can be heard.

CNS_Cook says:
::follows behind the CSec and nods to the CTO:: CTO: Couldn't say away could you? (meaning from the station)
XO_Claymore says:
CO: Here we go...
Host CO_Morgan says:
::no...the dream!...eyes widen in alarm...it couldn't be!::  XO:  What did you say?
CTO_Danforth says:
CNS: No...I missed it a lot.  Fate brought me here.  That much is certain.
CTO_Danforth says:
CNS: I wonder if fate will step in today?
XO_Claymore says:
CO: just general paranoid nonsense sir

ACTION: Arcadia's crew is beamed aboard the station's transporter room...except...it's only half completed.  There are no finished walls, there are several bright lights overhead, and many people off in the distance behind different kinds of equipment.

CSec_Powers says:
::Shields his eyes from the light and forces down the reflex of bringing his phaser rifle to the ready::
CTO_Danforth says:
::looks around in astonishment and pulls out his handy phaser::
Meredith_Shay says:
::Drinks her fifth cup of coffee of the day and looks down at her checklist.::
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Looks around thinking that this was all going to be done ::
XO_Claymore says:
::wonders what is going on:: Chief: What happened here?
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: Are we sure we're on the right station, sir?
TO_Baggins says:
:: materializes on the stations half built transporter  pad ::

ACTION: Voices all over can be heard all over, echoing, and one loud female voice yells: "Cut!"

Sandra_Massad says:
::throws her hands up:: All: Oh... that will never work! ::comes out of the darkness::
CNS_Cook says:
::throws his arms up in the air:: Just Great!
CTO_Danforth says:
::checks his tricorder and wonders what the heck has happened::
XO_Claymore says:
Voice: Cut? What is going on here?
Meredith_Shay says:
::Looks up at Sandra's voice and makes a face...not again.::
Douglas_Welps says:
::steps back from the camera, wipes brow with hand::
Host CO_Morgan says:
::looks around somewhat in confusion::  What the...?
CTO_Danforth says:
::realizes that there is no immediate threat and lowers his phaser but keeps it out::
Sandra_Massad says:
::points to the CSO:: CSO: Look you big lunk... you missed your mark... it is right here! ::points to the x on the floor::
TO_Baggins says:
:: looks around alarmed ::
XO_Claymore says:
::steps down off the pad wondering what happened to the station::
Host CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  I don't think we are on the station...
CSO_Washudoin says:
Massad: Excuse me?!  Lunk?!
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: Sir...my tricorder stopped functioning.
Douglas_Welps says:
Sandra: If they keep up like this then I'm going to run out of film!!
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: I recommend extreme caution in this situation, sir.  You never know what will happen next.
Meredith_Shay says:
::Bangs her clipboard to her forehead and walks over towards Massad.:: Sandra: The advertisers are going to have a fit if this show doesn't fulfill ratings expectations. ::Glares at the officers.::
Sandra_Massad says:
::turns to the CNS:: CNS: And you! I told you to face the camera... you were pointed in the wrong direction.... ::sounds frustrated:: Ok... places every one... let's do take ten.... ::sighs:: Douglas: I know... I know....
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: Why are they talking about us and not TO us, sir?
Host CO_Morgan says:
::starting to regain his composure:: CTO:  Truer words never spoken...
Douglas_Welps says:
::readies himself::
Meredith_Shay says:
::Steps back next to Sandra.::
Sandra_Massad says:
::looks over at Meredith:: Actors! Sheesh!
CTO_Danforth says:
::talks to the one who seems to be in charge:: Meredith: If you wish to speak about us, do us the courtesy of speaking TO us.
CSec_Powers says:
::Self:: Actors?
XO_Claymore says:
::moves back towards the group and speaks only to them:: Crew: Anyone recognize the difference in the way things are at the moment?
TO_Baggins says:
CTO : what is going on sir
Host CO_Morgan says:
::turns to Sandra::  Sandra:  Umm...excuse me...you seem to be in charge here, could you tell us where we are?
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Wonders whose head the CO is gonna chew off ::
Douglas_Welps says:
Sandra: Their getting uppity again... cant seem to get any skilled ones theses days... ::sighs::
Meredith_Shay says:
::Nods emphatically in agreement and starts to reply to Sandra and then turns to the CTO.:: CTO: Excuse me? I don't recall having anything to say to you Mr. I need my own trailer with a hot tub.
CTO_Danforth says:
::picks up on the reference to 20th century forms of entertainment:: CSec: Actors were people who played parts in movies, similar to our holonovels but much more primitive.
CTO_Danforth says:
::thinks about the hot tub reference:: Meredith: Ma'am, I don't have this "hot tub".  I have a sonic shower in my quarters.
Sandra_Massad says:
::looks at the CO like he is insane:: CO: You are here... on the set of Star Trek: Arcadia.... you had a few too many martinis at lunch?
CNS_Cook says:
::turns to the CTO in surprise:: CTO: I knew I have heard that word before, but if that is a 20th century reference then why is she using ...t ::looks worried after that::
CSec_Powers says:
::Looks at the equipment around him:: CTO: Hm, primitive.... ::scratches his chin, levels his phaser rifle at the closest person, and pushes the firing stud... but is only met with a couple warbles and a blinky light on the front::
CTO_Danforth says:
Meredith: However, on occasion I do take a bath as all senior officers are allowed to do.
CTO_Danforth says:
CSec: Nothing works Mr. Powers.  I think we stepped through a time portal.
XO_Claymore says:
::hears what is going on around him and walks up behind the CO and pats him on the shoulder:: Sandra: Yeah, you know how this guy is, likes to hit them like it's the end of the world... perhaps a break would be in order?
Douglas_Welps says:
::shakes his head in frustration:: Crew: Have you guys been using drugs or something???
CSec_Powers says:
CTO: You know, I heard about Arcadia's string of... "luck," shall we call it, sir?
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Leaves the pad and begins walking around the 'set' ::
Host CO_Morgan says:
Sandra:  Um...yes.  Arcadia...and no... no martinis.  ::wonders what the hell is going on::
CTO_Danforth says:
CSec: It's all true.
Meredith_Shay says:
::Raises an eyebrow at him.:: CTO: Ah yes, you're a method actor. How could I forget. ::Shakes her head wondering if his fans knew that the writers were the ones who made him sound intelligent.::
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: Sir...I recommend we leave this area immediately.  I think we've stepped through a time portal.
XO_Claymore says:
::leans forward to whisper to the CO's ear:: CO: We aren't where we think we are, play along we need to regroup.
Sandra_Massad says:
::sighs wearily:: XO: yes.. ::Shouts:: All: OK 15 Minute break people... and come back ready to do your jobs!
TO_Baggins says:
:: approaches the CO :: CO : Sir, Do you have any idea what is going on.
Host CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  Just where would you like to go?  Star Trek: Thomas perhaps?
Meredith_Shay says:
::Listens to the actors:: Aloud: Time Portal? That's not in this week's script!
Douglas_Welps says:
::stretches:: Sandra: If their going to keep on like this then I want to take lunch.
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: They're still using minutes sir.  We've got to find a way back.
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Wonders what this silliness is and returns behind the CO ::
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: Minutes....it's an old method of keeping track of time using increments of 6 and 12.
Sandra_Massad says:
Douglas: I just called a 15 minute break... go stretch your legs
Meredith_Shay says:
Sandra: It's our heads on the chopping block if they don't get this right. You do realize that don't you?
Host CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  I am open to suggestions.  Got any ruby slippers?
TO_Baggins says:
:: tries to get the attention of the CO or CTO to find out what is going on ::
CNS_Cook says:
CO: Ruby slippers, sir?
Douglas_Welps says:
Sandra: Cheers... they just got me annoyed... ::smiles, walks off to the food cart::
Sandra_Massad says:
::shakes her head:: Meredith: God! I know! I know!...
XO_Claymore says:
Crew: Ok folks stop giving these folks a hard time. Let's head over here and let them clean up this "set"
Host Studio_Exec says:
::Walks into the studio set and sees all the confusion.  Gets very upset::
CTO_Danforth says:
::scratching his head...."stretch your legs":: CO: Let's all go for a walk.  I think they just gave us permission to leave.
Sandra_Massad says:
::watches the cameraman go::
Host CO_Morgan says:
CNS:  Why is it the one twentieth century allusion I know, nobody understands?
Host CO_Morgan says:
::nods to the CTO, and motions for the rest of the crew to follow him off the 'transporter pad'::
Host Studio_Exec says:
::begins marching towards Meredith with a stern look on his face::
Meredith_Shay says:
::Groans:: Sandra: I have bills to pay. My reputation will be shot if this series fails. ::Realizes the other woman's in the same boat as her and sighs.:: Want a cup of coffee?
Sandra_Massad says:
::sees the Exec come in, nudges Meredith::
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: Tries to think about Ruby Slippers::
CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Sir, That fellow over there seems to be in charge maybe we should ask him. :: Points to the exec ::
CTO_Danforth says:
::follows the CO off the transporter::
CNS_Cook says:
::shrugs shoulders:: CO: We will work on getting the crew accounted with your "allusions" when we get back to Arcadia
Sandra_Massad says:
::shakes her head no as the Exec approaches::
XO_Claymore says:
::begins walking behind the rest of the crew, taking in the sights around him::
Meredith_Shay says:
::Stops short at the Executive's approach and mutters an unkind word about actors under her breath.::
Douglas_Welps says:
::looks ant the exec:: Self: oh, crap... he ain’t going to like this
Host CO_Morgan says:
CSO:  I don't think any of these people...if they in fact such, have any idea what is going on.
TO_Baggins says:
:: remembers a holonovel he came upon when he was back on earth gathering his parents belongings ::
Host Studio_Exec says:
::Stops and stands behind Meredith waiting for her to turn around::
CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Understood :: Chuckles a bit ::
CNS_Cook says:
::looks at the man that the CTO is pointing at:: CTO: I wouldn't talk to him if I were you, he isn't happy and you don't have to be a telepath to know that
Host CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  You seem to be the resident 20th century cultural historian, just what is it that they think is going on.
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: We must've been switched with some counterparts to some television show on this planet.
TO_Baggins says:
CTO : sir
CSec_Powers says:
::Still looking around, trying to gather as much information as possible::
CTO_Danforth says:
CO:  I think we're in a movie or a television show.
Douglas_Welps says:
::picks some food off the table, starts eating, watching the actors... why are they so... hesitant???::
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: It's an old form of holonovel.
Meredith_Shay says:
::Winces and whispers:: Sandra: He's behind me isn't he? ::Stiffens her shoulders and turns around with a bright smile.:: Exec: Good afternoon sir.
TO_Baggins says:
CTO : that would be a correct assumption
Host CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  Good God, and you think these, 'actors' have taken our place on Arcadia?
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: It's where people pretend to be something they are not.
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: Yes, sir.
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: I hope they are doing well.
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: I'm sure they are being treated better than we are.
Sandra_Massad says:
::waits patiently for the ration that the Exec is going to give them::
CNS_Cook says:
CO: Sir, it isn't like they could get into anymore trouble then we do our selves, ::they just better leave his stuff alone::
Host Studio_Exec says:
Meredith: My dear...You promised the studio a finished pilot by the end of the week.  I don't see one yet.
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Hears the CTO’s assumption and is starting to get a little angry thinking of a bizzaro Washudoin ::
Host CO_Morgan says:
ALL:: All right people for the moment we go on the assumption that Danforth is right.  We are holonovel actors, or whatever they have here.  The question is how to we get from here back to Arcadia?
XO_Claymore says:
CO: go back a scene?
Douglas_Welps says:
::continues eating, heads over to the actors:: Crew: hey guys what's up??
CNS_Cook says:
::picks up a "tricorder":: CO: Well, it doesn't look like there technology is going to be much help getting us back
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: I don't know...we have to figure out what happened to the transporter.
Host CO_Morgan says:
XO:  Interesting idea.  Can we get them to redo the scene that cause the accident?
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: And then figure out how to reverse it without our technology.
Meredith_Shay says:
::Makes rapid calculations in her mind as to whether blaming the casting director or lying would be the best course of action.:: Exec: The actors are still struggling a bit. We'll get that pilot for you. It'll be great, better than great. It will be a masterpiece. Right Sandra?
TO_Baggins says:
:: approaches the CO and CTO and asks for a moment to speak to them ::
Host CO_Morgan says:
TO:  Yes?
CSec_Powers says:
::Glances down at the floor and sees a stack of papers... very thick with a modest cover::
XO_Claymore says:
::thinks a moment:: CO: You look a bit tipsy from those drinks, it would be a shame if you knocked over that recording device ::points with one hand while "steadying" the CO with the other::
Sandra_Massad says:
::Nods:: Exec/Meredith: Yes. It will! The fans will love it! ::smiles big::
Meredith_Shay says:
::Smiles confidently at him.:: Exec: All our market research indicates that this show will be a hit with the 18 - 35 year old male population.
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: I have some suggestions, sir.
TO_Baggins says:
CO : sir the last time I was on earth I came across a holonovel my parents had and this is very similar to it
Host Studio_Exec says:
Meredith: You're saying the actors are giving you trouble?
CSec_Powers says:
::Picks it up... the language is similar to Federation Standard, but it doesn't make sense:: XO: Commander... I found this.  It may be important, but I don't understand much of it.
Douglas_Welps says:
::raises eyebrow, walking away:: Self: And I used to get on with them so well...
Meredith_Shay says:
::Looks at them out of the corner of her eye and wonders if she could get the lot of them fired and replaced before the week is out.:: Exec: They're not as professional as we were led to believe.
Sandra_Massad says:
::laughs:: Exec/Meredith: Yeah especially with that Vulcan Flight Control Officer... really popular on the internet right now
XO_Claymore says:
::takes the item from the CSec and looks at it:: CSec: What is it?
Host Studio_Exec says:
::nods at the two women and advances on the "actors"::
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: Actors in the 20th century are notorious for being obnoxious and greedy and very prudish.  We should act that way as well.
Host CO_Morgan says:
::pinches the bridge of his nose, starting to get a pounding headache::
CSec_Powers says:
XO: I don't know, sir.  It's in Federation standard, but it doesn't make sense... "zoom from left," "actors move forward"....
Host CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  Prudish?
Sandra_Massad says:
Self: too bad the red head asked for too much money..... ah well her loss.
Meredith_Shay says:
::Grins at Sandra:: Sandra: Now they're in for it. I will miss the CTO. He's easy to look at.
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: Prudish...it's a word meaning...stuck up.  Snooty.
Host CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  Sounds like some Admirals I know.
CTO_Danforth says:
::laughs::
Douglas_Welps says:
::heads over to Sandra and Meredith:: Sandra/Meredith: what did HE have to say??
CNS_Cook says:
::coughs:: CO/XO: Sir, the Admiral of this operation is coming this way ::motions to the Studio Exec::
XO_Claymore says:
CSec: I'm not certain what it is looks like a story with a bunch of directional orders in it... perhaps for the recording device?
Host Studio_Exec says:
::addresses the actors in a loud, stern, but cold voice::  All: You're all fired!  You'll never work in this town again!  Your checks are waiting for you at the cashier!
Sandra_Massad says:
::laughs:: Meredith: Yea... I could look at the Counselor all the live long day.....
Meredith_Shay says:
::Glances at Douglas:: Douglas: Not much. He's talking to them. ::Sticks a thumb out towards the crew.::
Sandra_Massad says:
::chuckles::
CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Checks Sir?
Meredith_Shay says:
::Eyes the counselor and shrugs:: Sandra: If you like that type. ::Grins:: But then again I know you do.
XO_Claymore says:
Exec: I'm sorry, fired?
Host Studio_Exec says:
::returns to the director and producer::  Get another group in here.  I hear Richard Gere is looking for work.  You have an extra week.  No more.
Sandra_Massad says:
::laughs:: Meredith: Yeah....
Meredith_Shay says:
::Hears the exec's edict and can't help but feel a bit sorry for the actors but they did bring it on themselves.:: Sandra: Maybe you can console him over a beer. They've just been canned.
Host CO_Morgan says:
::wonders what a check is, and who this Gere person is::
Sandra_Massad says:
::straightens up:: Exec: Great idea sir!
Douglas_Welps says:
::a bit surprised:: Sandra/Meredith: That's like the third cast we've been through... how in hell are we going to finish this thing??
TO_Baggins says:
:: gives up trying to talk to the CO and CTO ::
Meredith_Shay says:
::Beams at the exec:: Exec: Excellent sir. We won't let you down!
Host Studio_Exec says:
::stomps off the set::
Sandra_Massad says:
::eyes twinkle:: Meredith: Yeah... good idea.... approaches the Counselor.
Host CO_Morgan says:
All:  What the heck was that all about?
Meredith_Shay says:
Douglas: On a wing and a prayer.
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: It's weird...it's like all these people aren't really talking to us.
Sandra_Massad says:
CNS: May I have a moment of your time?
CNS_Cook says:
::senses Douglas worry, and starts to get the idea of what is going on:: CO: Sir, I believe fired means we no longer are being employed as actors, and a check is if I remember right a form of payment, but ::points to Douglas and Sandra_Massad:: are worried that they wont finish this project in time, since they have to start over
Douglas_Welps says:
Meredith: And I don't believe in god, so we're screwed ::shrugs:: Guess its time for me to start looking for more work
XO_Claymore says:
CO: I don't know but perhaps we should start looking for someone or something which will give us an idea on getting back.
Host CO_Morgan says:
CNS:  That doesn't bode well for us to recreate the accident
TO_Baggins says:
CO : Sir, in the twentieth century the people had to work for money and acting was one of the ways to do that
Meredith_Shay says:
::Walks towards the main group of actors:: CO and company: You heard the boss. Clear out your lockers. Get your checks and turn in your ids.
Sandra_Massad says:
::wants to start to tap her foot impatiently, but waits::
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: The TO has a point.  Maybe we need to work for money to buy the equipment we need.
CNS_Cook says:
Sandra: What can I do for you?
Host CO_Morgan says:
::wishes he had been able to get more sleep, really could use a clear head right now::
Sandra_Massad says:
CNS: I wanted to say... ::puts her arm around his shoulders and attempts to lead him off a bit:: you are a talented actor.... I know today was just a really bad day....
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Wonders with the way these people act how humans got this far in life ::
CSec_Powers says:
::Looks at the ranking officers, waiting for some sort of order::
TO_Baggins says:
CTO : yes sir I believe they had some basic electronics stores that might have some part we can use
Sandra_Massad says:
CNS: Do you think we can get drinks later tonight and discuss it?
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: Sir, it must have been a transporter accident on the other end.  If we just play along and stay on the pad, I'm sure that the crew on the other end will figure it out and find a way to beam us back.
Meredith_Shay says:
::Taps her foot slightly as she waits for the others to begin clearing out...as she does she listens to their conversation.:: CO and others: We've stopped shooting. You've been fired. You can drop the act now.
XO_Claymore says:
::wonders how we are going to explain the Klingon in our group to the 20th century::
Host CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  Well seeing how we've been burned, I guess that is the best we can do.
Douglas_Welps says:
::shakes his head:: Crew: Look guys, if you want I'll show you to a little pub I know, you can drown your sorrows
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: I think we just need to delay and pretend to be these "actors" and stay here.
TO_Baggins says:
:: approaches the CO :: CO : I suggest we start acting and try not to break they prime directive
Meredith_Shay says:
::Shakes her head and speaks to the CO since he seems to be the unspoken leader.:: CO: Listen I don't want to have to call security. You guys need to clear out. ::Looks at Baggins:: TO: You can drop the act now.
Host CO_Morgan says:
Meredith:  Look, I know that the 'boss?' burned us, but I really think we are close to doing this.  Look just give us one more chance to get this right.
CSec_Powers says:
::Perks his head up at the mention of "Security"::
CTO_Danforth says:
Sandra: Yeah, come on Sandra.  It'll be "cool".
Host CO_Morgan says:
Meredith:  I mean where else are you going to get a 'crew' on such short notice?
TO_Baggins says:
:: looks at the CO :: Meredith : okay
CTO_Danforth says:
::trying to sound like a 20th century actor::
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Wonders if this "security" is as primitive as these people ::
Douglas_Welps says:
::buries head in hands... how old are these guys???::
Meredith_Shay says:
::Looks at Douglas and makes a face.::
CTO_Danforth says:
::taps Douglas on the shoulder:: Douglas: Why don't you stop being insulting and talk to us.
Douglas_Welps says:
::Shrugs:: CTO: Look dude, the boss said get out, so just do as he says and get out...
Sandra_Massad says:
::watches the CNS as he contemplates her offer::
CTO_Danforth says:
Douglas: And who's going to make me?  You?
CNS_Cook says:
::Takes her arm off of him:: Sandra: Don't lie to me, it wont work, and as far as getting any kind of emotional or physical pleasure from me you are way mistaken. Now as far as our jobs go, I can tell you guys are worried that you wont finish in time, so wouldn't it be easier to work with us then to start over
Meredith_Shay says:
::Eyes Morgan:: CO: Come on there are more starving actors in this town than you can shake a stick at. ::Studies the group.:: Oh I am going to regret this. You have five minutes to review your scripts. If you don't get the scene right you're on the street.
CTO_Danforth says:
TO: If this guy acts weird, deck him.
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Place a hand on the CTO's shoulder :: CTO: It would be too easy, calm down.
TO_Baggins says:
:: hears Douglas and approaches him :: Douglas : Excuse me sir you do not have to be rude about it
Sandra_Massad says:
::sighs:: CNS: I dunno.... Richard Gere has far more pull in the box office... and... I hear HE is more willing!
TO_Baggins says:
CTO : yes sir :: makes a tough fist ::
Host CO_Morgan says:
Meredith:  Right, you won't regret it...ummm...now where are our ...uh..scripts?
XO_Claymore says:
::looks at the paper again:: Meredith: Perhaps you could go over it with us, the scene is a little confusing, I mean it's taken us this long and we still haven't gotten it right.

ACTION: A Loud humming sound can be heard around the set.

CTO_Danforth says:
Douglas: What was your name again?  Douggie?
Meredith_Shay says:
::Turns to the film crew:: Film Crew: We're going to give this one last try. Places. ::Looks at Morgan and shakes her head.:: CO: You lost them AGAIN? ::Mutters and then tosses him the extra she has attached to her clipboard.::
CNS_Cook says:
::doesn't know who Richard Gere, and doesn't care:: Sandra: Well, if that is how you feel, but I don't think you can pull it off no matter how good Gene is, you don't have time, or that is at least what the rest of your crew, and you are thinking,
Douglas_Welps says:
::laughs:: TO: Rude... you call that rude... You've been screwing up since day one, you got fired, and now your whining... rude. You probably gonna cost me my job... so if I appear a little rude... that's your problem!!
CTO_Danforth says:
Douglas:  Doggie?  Doogie?
CTO_Danforth says:
Douglas: Well, you should be nicer to us then and help us get into character.
CSec_Powers says:
::Wonders who else hears the humming and still looks around for some sort of direction from the command crew::
Meredith_Shay says:
XO: You do have a point. Sandra, want to give them some pointers?
Sandra_Massad says:
::is highly annoyed with the CNS, wonders: Since when did he develop a backbone?, shrugs::
Host CO_Morgan says:
::catches the papers, looks at them in somewhat bewilderment...pan right?  cut scene left...fade?::
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Hears the hum and wonders where it's from::
Sandra_Massad says:
Meredith: Sure. ::sighs:: Why not.
TO_Baggins says:
:: looks at Douglas sternly :: Douglas : and if I sound angry it is because I am and I am controlling my self so i do not lay you out
XO_Claymore says:
Crew: Pay attention everyone.
Meredith_Shay says:
::Looks at the expression on Morgan's face and turns to Douglas.:: Douglas: This won't take long.
CNS_Cook says:
::smiles:: Sandra: I have had a backbone for sometime now, and don't look amazed that I know what you are thinking, I am Betazoid after all
Sandra_Massad says:
::rolls her eyes, knew she never should have suggested those method acting classes to him::
Douglas_Welps says:
CTO: Ain't my job buddy... you said you were good, now you can't even get the right lines out, though will admit, you've looked more the part in the last fifteen minutes than the rest of the week.... just do as the director says and you should be fine... and the name is Douglas... I've told you this to many times
TO_Baggins says:
:: decides Douglas is not worth it and moves into position  but not before he give Douglas a belt in the gob ::
Host CO_Morgan says:
::gets the feeling something just isn't right again::

ACTION: As the "actors" get back into place, the familiar hum of the transporter overtakes them and the set disappears...

CTO_Danforth says:
::please rematerialize in the right century::

ACTION: ....to be replaced by the familiar and complete transporter room of Arcadia Station.  As the materialization completes the station shudders and a puff of smoke erupts from the pad where the CO was to materialize.

CTO_Danforth says:
::thinks....not again::
XO_Claymore says:
::looks around, then to his side:: Crew: Everyone here? Where's the Captain?
CTO_Danforth says:
CO: Sir....I don't know.
CTO_Danforth says:
::looks at his tricorder and notices they are in the correct "time".::
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Notices the smoke :: XO: It's looks like he's turned to smoke sir.
CTO_Danforth says:
XO: At least we're back, sir.
XO_Claymore says:
::moves off the pad and towards the transporter chief: Chief: Where's the CO?

ACTION: The transporter tech scrambles over his board and mumbles something.

CTO_Danforth says:
Transporter Chief Twinkie: Thank goodness for you!
TO_Baggins says:
:: pulls out a tricorder to double check the rime and place ::
CNS_Cook says:
::looks at Washudoin:: CSO: Aren't we Mr. Observant
CTO_Danforth says:
Twinkie: Bring the CO back Twinkie, bring him back now.
TO_Baggins says:
Transporter Chief : what just happened
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Give the CNS a cold look and chuckles a bit :: CNS: Lets be serious.

ACTION: a transporter effect shimmers where Morgan should be and he starts to materialize...

CTO_Danforth says:
Twinkie: Come on Twinkie!
XO_Claymore says:
::hears a sound then looks at the transporter::

ACTION: ...the humanoid form that should be Morgan begins to degrade into a mass of flesh.  What finally materializes is a large lump of flesh and blood that is steaming and smells of charred skin and ozone.

CTO_Danforth says:
Twinkie: You'd better be able to reverse that now, Twinkie!
XO_Claymore says:
Crew: Someone give me a tricorder, NOW!
TO_Baggins says:
: sees the mess on the pad and turns to TC :: Twinkie : what the hell just happened?  Where's the CO?
CTO_Danforth says:
::Hands the XO his tricorder::

ACTION: The transporter tech quickly turns and vomits into the corner.

TO_Baggins says:
:: here the XO and hands him a tricorder :;
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Takes some readings off the pile of mush::
XO_Claymore says:
CTO: Take over the controls of the transporter.... ::moves towards the pad and begins scanning::
CTO_Danforth says:
XO: Aye, sir. ::takes the controls::
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Reaches forward and touches the mush to see if it's real ::
CTO_Danforth says:
::tries to read the panel to see if he can tell what went wrong::
XO_Claymore says:
::kneels to the floor:: CTO: Can you retrieve the CO at all?
CTO_Danforth says:
XO: Sir, it looks like the ion storm scrambled his signal.  One millisecond later and we all would've suffered the same fate.
TO_Baggins says:
:: smacks the CSO hand and asks if he ever knew not to touch something you don't know ::
CTO_Danforth says:
XO: There's nothing I can do sir.  We can try sending him back, but I don't know if that will work.
XO_Claymore says:
::forceful:: CTO: Can you retrieve the CO at all?
CTO_Danforth says:
XO: I'll try....
CNS_Cook says:
::wonders if anyone every taught Baggins never to smack a Klingon::
CTO_Danforth says:
::tries to recreate the scene and rematerialize the CO::
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Wonder if the TO knows the consequences of slapping a higher ranked officer let alone a Klingon ::
XO_Claymore says:
CNS & CSec: Get to Operations and attempt to contact the transport.
TO_Baggins says:
:: looks over at the CTO and shrugs ::
CSO_Washudoin says:
TO: I would watch your self Baggins!
CSec_Powers says:
::Nods and waits for the CNS to lead::
CTO_Danforth says:
TO: Be careful Mr. Baggins.  It's not a good time to leave Hobbiton.
TO_Baggins says:
CSO : sorry
TO_Baggins says:
CSO : if you wish we can settle this on the holodeck later
CNS_Cook says:
CSec: This way
TO_Baggins says:
CTO : I believe it was the right time to leave Hobbiton
CSec_Powers says:
::Follows the CNS, shouldering his rifle and dropping his bag... nothing in there non-replicable anyway::
CNS_Cook says:
::heads to Operations with the CSec::
CTO_Danforth says:
::wonders how the TO knew that obscure 20th C. reference::
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Stands and wonders if this kid is foolish our just not to bright:: TO: Is that a challenge or are you just playing Ensign?!
XO_Claymore says:
::recovers a bit:: CTO: Can you get the CO back?
CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Remember the goo pile and walks away typing a bit on his tricorder::
TO_Baggins says:
:: looks at the CTO's expression and smiles :: CSO : It is only a challenge if you wish it to be
CTO_Danforth says:
XO: Sir....I don't think so.  ::pounds his hand on the wall but not hard enough to break anything::
XO_Claymore says:
CSO & TO: Grow up you two, more important things need our attention
TO_Baggins says:
XO : Yes Sir
XO_Claymore says:
CSO: I can't get this tricorder to scan at a high enough resolution, verify this is the Captain's remains. ::hands him the tricorder::
CSO_Washudoin says:
XO: Acknowledged Sir. :: Whispers to the TO:: TO: You name the time. 
CSec_Powers says:
::Arrives in Operations and motions to the duty ops officer:: DutyOPS: Petty Officer, contact the transport.
CSO_Washudoin says:
XO: Sir my reading say it is the remains of the CO.

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