Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11104.18

Starring:
Christina Doane as Station Commander Captain Paige Harker
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

Ship Manager Keith LaHue

Also Starring:
Christopher Dickinson as Security Officer Ensign Gren
Keith LaHue as Commander Tom Knight
Keith LaHue as Amelia Knight
Keith LaHue as Sally Knight
Mitch Travis as Medical Officer Lieutenant JG Eric J. Hall
Mitch Travis as Executive Officer Commander Rothgar

Absent:
None

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: Ten Minutes

“Terrapin Station, Part 5: Lady With a Fan": Last time on Arcadia...Commander Knight has admitted being to visit the Terrapin, and his daughter, who may or may not have 'healing' powers, has been summoned to sickbay...

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XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::lies in his make-shift bed...and mumbles incoherently about interspecies mating...::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::still working on making the antidote stable for administering without killing anybody::
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
:: Stands looking at the vitals of Sulek::
Sec_Ens_Gren says:
:: Having led the Knight woman and child to Sickbay, she now stands off to the side, watching ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As another patient dies, she is tempted to run a hand through her hair in frustration.  :: Turns toward the pair who have arrived with a gentle smile.::  Knight:  Welcome.
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
Azhure: The Captain's vitals are becoming erratic at best.  Don't know how much longer we can keep him in this condition.
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
Azhure: If he doesn't enter into the Vulcan healing comma, we may want to consider inducing one.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks at Hall::  MO:  It is not as if we have a choice.  As a last resort, we can put him in stasis.
Amelia_Knight says:
CNS: Thank you.. although I'm not sure I want to be here ::puts an arm around her daughter::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: shakes her head::  MO:  I had not thought of that.  Do we have someone capable of doing that?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Comes from around a corner, where she'd been working at a station with ops via comm link.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Amelia:  I do not blame you.  However, it is necessary and I thank you for coming.  What is your daughters name?
Amelia_Knight says:
::pulls her a little closer:: CNS: Sally.
Commander_Knight says:
CSec: We'll were all here now. What do you expect to accomplish?
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
Azhure: I saw it done once.  It is risky...but if you lower the heart rate and then slowly put the rest into stasis, the natural trance may kick in.
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
Azhure: I could see what the data base has.  Difficult saying what might happen since he isn't pure blooded.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Quietly observes the Knight family and others for a moment, breathing deep to settle her rolling stomach::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: considers::  Hall: See if there is anyone on the station capable of doing it first.   Us doing it will be a last resort.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*SC*: So far nothing new to report...the bigger "dose" of my "self-healing" DNA I inject into the plague enzyme, the faster it dies, but what I can't seem to figure out is why it won't stabilize for administration. In it's current state, it'll still kill the patient as well as the problem.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Kneels down toward the child:: Sally:  Hello.  My name is Azhure.  And I am very curious about you.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Silently watches Azhure interact with the child, and prepares himself for another round of questions later about them having offspring ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*SC*: I can only heal myself so much before I need to rest, I don't know how much longer that'll be
Sally_Knight says:
CNS: Why?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*CSO*: I understand, please send your findings to sickbay. Do you have any other possible leads or is this a dead end? ::She asks moving away from the others for privacy.::
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
Azhure: Will do.  ::moves to the computer data base::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: nods as Hall steps away::  Sally:  Because when you touched your father, you helped him.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*SC*: Sending. ::taps keys:: and just for the record...I don't like a Kobiyashi Maru...
Sally_Knight says:
::quietly:: CNS: I did? I didn't know I did it. ::looks down:: Am I in trouble?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*CSO*: Neither do I Lt. Commander...Keep at this as long as you think you can find a lead.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: smiles::  Sally:  Not at all.  But if we can figure out what you did or how you did it, we might be able to help a lot of people.  Would you mind helping me do that?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*SC* Acknowledged. Starr out.
Sally_Knight says:
CNS: No...it's not going to hurt is it?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*CSO*: Good Luck, Harker out.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::continues to work::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Sally:  When you helped your father, did it hurt?
Sally_Knight says:
::shakes her head::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::She turns and heads back to where the CNS is, listening quietly.::
Commander_Knight says:
CNS: You know, we're not entirely sure if she actually did anything.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Sally:  When your father fell ill, and you touched him?  :: glances at her husband and back at the child::  What were you thinking?
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
Azhure: Well we have one exobiologist who has written a paper on the matter and then participated in a ...never mind.  ::Points to a bed at the far end of the row:: and that would be her. I'll keep looking.
Sally_Knight says:
CNS: I was scared. He looked bad.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Glances up:: Knight:  I understand... but we are looking at all possibilities.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks over at Hall and lifts a brow with a nod::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Sally: I bet you were.  Would you mind holding my hand?
Sally_Knight says:
CNS: No.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
SC: Captain... would you mind keeping a scan on us?
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
:: begins contacting Vulcans and the station::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Waits until the captain is ready::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Starting to leave but stops nodding.::CNS: Certainly
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Pulls a medical tricorder from a nearby rack and begins to scan.::CNS: Ready.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::wipes at her forehead.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::With a nod, she reaches out her hands to the child.::

ACTION: As Azhure holds Sally's hand, the image of Terrapin appears to everyone in the room, although no alarm has sounded. He watches for a moment, and then vanishes.

SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Distracted for a moment refocuses on the tricorder.:: CNS: Sally shows as clear...::She says her voice even and her voice is even more even as she continues.::"No change in your condition however...."
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Her voice total deadpan.::
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
Azhure: I just had a Vulcan in Science Lab 3... a Lt Terek... ::he pauses and stares at the turtle:: What the heck was that?
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::waves::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Her attention fully on the child, drawing her in.  After a moment, she lets the child's hands go.::  Sally:  Thank you.  You are very kind.
Sally_Knight says:
CNS: Can I go now?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Glances around the room, wondering if he actually saw that.  He makes eye contact with Gren, who looks curiously at him, and he knows she saw it too ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Sally:  Soon.  I am going to have Doctor Hall here run a few scans and then you can go.  I bet he has a treat for you too.
Sally_Knight says:
::smiles:: CNS: Okay!
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: smiling she stands::  MO: I need you to run a few tests and then give our special patient something special.
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
::not sure anyone is going to answer:: Azhure: Terek said he might be able to guide the Captain to the trance via mind meld, but it would be a forced meld and well... you know Vulcans think it's pretty rude and a little dangerous.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
MO Hall:  At this rate, I would be the better person to assist.  Let me finish here.
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
Azhure: Sure.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::presses a few buttons to monitor everything happening in medical....scans of the daughter...scans of other patients...etc. ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: turns to Harker::  SC:  My readings showed that her father should be... gone.  I did not know if I should expect a change or not.  The question is was there any changes in energy?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Hands the tricorder to the CNS and looks vaguely puzzled.::
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
Sally: Hi, Sally.  I'm Eric.  Could I get you to sit real tall and pretty in this chair?  ::he leads the child to a chair near the wall::
Sally_Knight says:
MO: Sure, I can sit for you 
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: That's just it. No there wasn't though I'm not a medical officer but everything seemed steady.::
Amelia_Knight says:
::worried::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: closes her eyes for a moment and searches inward.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Glances at the mother.::Amelia: You're daughter is fine, we can't figure out how but she's fine.
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
::taking a medical scanner:: Sally: I am going to run this up and down and sideways.  It's going to make a bunch of noise, but it won't hurt a bit.  It might tickle...kinda like when you go on a transporter. I need you to be real still.
Amelia_Knight says:
SC: I hope so. I'm not really sure what she did to Tom.
Sally_Knight says:
::stands still::
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
::runs several tests, calibrating the scanner with each pass::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::watching the monitors of medical::
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
::finishing, uploads the data:: Sally: Thanks.  What's your favorite flavor of lollipop?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Amelia: Neither are we but its worked so let's be happy about that for now while we sort out the rest.:: Gives a small smile.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: After a bit of time, she opens her eyes:: SC:  I sense no change.  The problem with something like this, is there are so many variables.
Sally_Knight says:
MO: Black. Lico...licorisious
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
::goes to the replicator and orders up a sucker and hands it to Sally:: Sally: You can have this but you need to ask dad when it's okay to eat it.
Sally_Knight says:
::looks at her dad::
Commander_Knight says:
Sally: You can eat it honey.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: I would say ask Starfleet to send another ship to the area where where in when we met the entity but I'm concerned over what would happen....
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
Azhure: Data upload complete.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::runs a simulated test, using a simulation of the girl's DNA instead of his own::
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
::Brings the scan results up on the panel on one wall::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
MO Hall:  Thank you doctor.  How long do we have before I need to act with Captain Sulek?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::watches results:: Self: Son of a hamster
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Turns to the screen:: SC:  Let us see what we have.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*CNS*: Starr to Azhure
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
Azhure: Unless conditions have turned for the worse, a couple of hours on the outside.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
MO:  Alright.  I will need a very very quiet place, no interruptions.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CSO*:  Commander, are you with us still?
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
Azhure: We can put him in the office...best we have.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*CNS*: I have finally been able to determine that a stabilized cure safe for administering without killing the patient can be synthesized using the young girl's DNA.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Ears perk up at those words.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: looks up at the captain::  *CSO*:  Alright... why?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::His eyes open:: Azhure...::he whisper::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Turns her head toward Sulek before moving to join him.:: CO:  I am right here.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*CNS* I don't know what it is yet, but she is the proverbial "key to the lock"
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Return to terrapin...must return...::he struggles slightly as an orderly makes ready to move his bed to the medical office::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CSO*:  Can we synthesize her DNA?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO:  Are you sure?  ::motions Harker over toward them.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS:
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: We need to look into this cure of the CSO's...what?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Comes over...::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*CNS*: Her DNA has a genetic makeup similar to mine, which is why my DNA kills the enzyme but she has a nucleonic rhizome that I don't which is why with her DNA it stabilized and not with mine
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: I've seen it...here...Terrapin station...go...  ::he seems to drop out and his eyes close::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
SC: Sulek believes we need to return to terrapin.
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
::running a quick scan:: Azhure: Well how about that...he's in the trance.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*CNS*: It can be synthesized just like anybody else
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CSO*:  But can we synthesis it?  What you are suggesting means we would have to... :: glances at the family and stops.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
MO Hall:  Good, now prepare him to go to the ship.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*CNS* I know what I'm suggesting.....but it's the ONLY way out of this mess
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: We can't return we're under a severe medical quarantine.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
SC: And yet I believe he is correct... something about it seems... right.  All of us that were there before need to go back.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::overhears Harker through the combadge:: *SC*: Then we all die
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*CSO*: Explain.
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
Azhure: The Q? You want him to go to the Quirinus?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Turns away from the others, her voice very low.::  *CSO*:  If that were my child, there is no way in all the hells that I would let you kill her... none.  However, there might be another way.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: turns back::  MO Hall:  Yes.
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::slightly laughing:: All: Should go see that turtle thing.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: Explain to me what's going on please. ::She whispers.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks with a lifted brow and a slight smile::  All:  Another vote for.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::The 100 plus temp. making it hard to focus.::
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
Azhure: Aye.  ::grabs an orderly and tells him to requisition a stasis anti-grav stretcher::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*CNS*: It's a matter of the needs of the many outweighing the needs of the one. *SC*: Medical quarantine or not, we need to return to that planet
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Takes the captains arm and guides her away so that only she and the CSO can hear.::  *CSO*/SC:  In order to use Sally's DNA, we would have to kill her so we can basically harvest her.   I cannot go there.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: Wait there's no other way?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Is stunned.::
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
:: Hall and the orderly load Sulek onto the stretcher and then Hall turns on the stasis. ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*CNS*: No. not kill her. Not if she can heal herself like I can
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CSO*/SC:  What you are suggesting, Commander... there is no other way.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*CNS* or similar to the way I can
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CSO*/SC:  Your idea is valid... and might work, but it will still kill the child.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*CNS/SC* Either way...we have to go back to where it all began....The planet.. It started there....it has to end there
Sally_Knight says:
::afraid::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Sensing the child's fear, she turns toward the family with a smile.:: Sally:  It is all right.  We are just concerned about a lot of people.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
SC:  The sooner we are gone, the better.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*CNS/CSO*: We're not harming the child. Find another way. ::She says when she has their attention again.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: nods::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Waits for the command to gather the rest of the crew and head out.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::leans against the wall wondering if they dare break quarantine.::
MO_LtJG_Hall says:
Azhure: We will be moving Captain Sulek now.  ::he and the orderly start to head out the door::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: nods::  MO:  I will be there shortly.
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::waves as the captain leaves::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*SC*: ::just as adamant:: Finding another way is possible, but I must do it there. There's something about this girl and the atmosphere of that planet...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
SC: Captain... it is time to go.

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