Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11106.13

Starring:
Christina Doane as Station Commander Captain Paige Harker
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

Ship Manager Keith LaHue

Also Starring:
Christopher Dickinson as Security Officer Ensign Gren
Keith LaHue as Sans Serif

Absent:
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: None

"Terrapin Station, Part 11: In Search of the Lost Chord": Last time on Arcadia...The crew was taken to the depths of what the locals call the "Caves of Altimira" in search of the missing final component to the cure for the disease that has now taken the lives of four percent of Arcadia Station's crew...

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SC_Capt_Harker says:
All: Two options - we climb down then up or bridge it...
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Stares at the chasm :: SC: If we try to bridge it, we'll have to trek back out of the cave, call the ship for supplies, and then haul them down...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looking around her, as much as she can, as she follows behind Bill and the others.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks around for anything to place a rope around to create a swing.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: I think we can bridge it with rope. Do we have a grapple?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
SC: Ummm... :: Glances back towards Gren :: Let me check.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods at Powers, still studying the gap. ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CSec: Bill... up there. You can place a carabineer.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Powers and Gren check their gear bag and pull out a hook device ::
Sec_Ens_Gren says:
:: Glances up at the spot the counselor is indicating :: CNS: Perhaps. Someone would have to climb up there, though, Commander.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
All: Right we'll go with the grapple there's some solid rock formations over there...::points.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: If you would do the honors?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: It's just as safe and a little faster..::She says by way of explanation...::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Takes in a breath and steps closer to the edge. He eyes the target, and starts a swing before letting it launch - it misses the first time and he quickly reels the rope back to keep it from falling to the darkness ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Simply watches as there is little more she can do.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
All: Once more then.... :: Aims again, and tosses with a bit more force, and this time the rope wraps around an outcropping and the hook catches ::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: Excellent I'll go first then you, Gren to bring up the rear.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Grunts in response ::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Grabs the rope, prepares then makes her way over.::

ACTION: A short time later, the entire away team is across the chasm

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As Bill catches her she smiles:: CSec: Thanks...
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Checks to make sure everyone is ok. Seeing they are motions for Powers to take point with her and they move forward.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Keeps his weapons holstered as he begins to pick his way deeper into the cavern ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Follows, glancing down every now and then at the tricorder ::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: If you find anything we'll stop immediately...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: nods::

ACTION: The team is approaching the light. The source appears natural, and there is a smell of fresh air ahead.

SC_Capt_Harker says:
::moves carefully forward..::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Sniffs the air :: All: Smells fresh. If there was a way to just start at the other end....
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: We're almost there as it is..
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Or it could be something very small... still nothing on the tricorder... odd.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Continues to move forward.::

ACTION: As the crew moves into the lighted area, the can see that looking up does indeed lead to the outside. It is several hundred meters. High, but the air is fresh. Communicators now work, and they could possibly beam out of there. The ground is covered in a green moss, and the rocks are covered in the now familiar bio-luminescent lichen

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Appreciates the flow of air::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
All: Wow...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Scanning, she pauses long enough to lean down and take some samples.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Closes eyes for a moment then reopens them::ALL: I know we feel like kids in a candy store but best not to eat anything here....
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks up, tempted to taste it:: CSec: This was what you were talking about earlier?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Looks away, back into the cave, and swallows :: CNS: Don't know what you're talking about.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
ALL: Everyone start scanning stay in teams of two if we get parted.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
SC: We do not need to go much further. This moss is the base we needed to build upon. The other ingredients were the minerals the captain and I found up in the hills and waters and the untreated milk.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::pulls out her tricorder and starts scanning to give her something to do.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: Excellent, lets get what we need here and get back to the ship..
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
: Nods and begins to collect what she can:: SC: I can harvest only so much. It is a shame these compounds cannot be synthesized.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: Can we grow more?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: How much do we need?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
SC: Sorry... I need some items from the ship along with a test person. I have what I need to begin, but others will need to collect more. I could synthesize the items, but it would take more time then we need for the mixture where the natural items will blend quickly.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
SC: I need a place to begin making it... and others can do the harvesting. I have enough to begin.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: Just let the ship know what you need. I volunteer in case it doesn't go well. Unless there's someone on board with an immediate need.
Sec_Ens_Gren says:
:: Suddenly kneels near the lichen, reaching out with his left hand, his tongue licking his lips ::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
ALL: Let's get back to the ship we'll plan a harvesting plan when we get back.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
All: Should make sure this works first.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
SC: I might suggest we stay here.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Gren: Don't.
Sec_Ens_Gren says:
::As his hand touches the lichen, it feels soft, and squishy ::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: I thought you needed a location to make the antidote?
Sec_Ens_Gren says:
SC: But, Captain... it won't kill me.... will it?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
SC: If we leave, our symptoms will hit us... those of you who were bad before will return to that state.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
SC: I do... but we now have the transporter to take us where we need as well as make it easier to collect.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CNS: I understand, it's your show Doc let's do what we need to.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Gren: I'm not sure what it will do best not to risk it until we're sure...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
SC: Go ahead and contact the ship and take us back to the settlement... they probably have something we can use.
Sec_Ens_Gren says:
:: Mutters something about "seeking out new life" under his breath ::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods and has the ship transport them to the settlement.::

ACTION: The crew is transported back to the town, along with the samples

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the beam releases her she looks around for someone to assist them.::
Sec_Ens_Gren says:
:: Still kneeling, he wonders where the rocks went, but looks at his fingers, which still have a bit of the glow on them, then suddenly shoves them in his mouth ::

ACTION: Gren begins hallucinating right away

SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Looks around her mind working on plans.::
Sec_Ens_Gren says:
:: As he straightens up, he wonders what the big deal was anyway. And then he wonders why everything tastes purple ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Notices Sans Serif and calls out to attract his attention::
Sans_Serif says:
:: Comes over, and smiles :: All: You are back. Do you want me to get one of the children?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Glances at Gren::Powers: I think something's wrong with Gren...
Sec_Ens_Gren says:
:: Tilts his head, thinking that's a rather odd flower to be talking ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Sans Serif: Ummm... no. Right now I need a place to create work on the cure. A child will not be necessary.... thank you.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Crosses his arms over his chest :: SC: He did it, didn't he?
Sans_Serif says:
CNS: Certainly. Everything we have is at your disposal
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Sans Serif: Thank you... :: tells him what she needs::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
Powers: I expect so...
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
SC: Don't worry, Captain. The armory could use a good cleaning top to bottom... when he comes out of it.

ACTION: Gren looks at Powers and laughs

SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods::Powers: Best to keep an eye on him....

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TIME LAPSE TO NEXT MISSION: Fourty eight hours (Two days)