Arcadia Station SB-101 — Stardate 11310.28 Episode #641
“Hot and Cold Running Wars” — Episode I — “Busted”

Starring (in order of appearance):
•	Nick Moline 
•	CO Capt Bodine (Michael Johnson)
•	CEO LtJg Takor (Christina Doane)
•	FCO Ens Doole (Bruce Oriani)
•	CTO Ens Cadarn (Michael Hiles)
•	OPS Baten (Nick Moline) 
•	Capt Yan (Nick Moline)
Absences:
•	Barbara Moline

Mission Transcript
Time Lapse: 2 weeks
Coming up Next on Arcadia:
The U.S.S. Anderson is being dispatched to investigate some strange readings near the star Regulus.
As the closest station to the area, Arcadia will be the base of operations during the Anderson's investigation.
The Anderson will be arriving shortly and Arcadia is preparing for its arrival.
CO Capt Bodine says:
Captain's Log, Stardate 11310.28. Life on the station seems to be getting back to normal now that the time line has been restored. It also does not appear that we will have to deal with Temporal Investigations for now. I have the crew making preparations to supply the U.S.S. Anderson. I have of course extended an invitation to their Captain in the hopes he might join me for Dinner while his ship is getting prepared for their mission.

Begin "Hot and Cold Running Wars" - Episode I - "Busted"
CO Capt Bodine says:
::in his ready room::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::On TL heading to the Captain::
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO: Docking Ring 3 has been cleared and is awaiting the arrival of the Anderson
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Arrives in Ops and taps RR door Chime.::
::Her Deputy talks to Anderson Engineering to determine if there's anything they need from the Arcadia's Engineering department.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: Did they stay how long the Anderson was saying?
Door: Enter

CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Walks in::CO: To report on your requests Sir no correlation between us and their mission. Also my Deputy is working with their staff to determine Engineering needs.
::She begins immediately, referencing a PADD::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: Aw, well that is a bit of good news then isn't it? For a change it's not our fault.
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO: No. I reckon that they'll be hanging around long 'nuff to deal with this here investigation of the readings near the Regulus star and they they'll be moseing on their way.
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::At the tactical station in OPS::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Smiles relieved::CO: Actually yes.
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: Give the Anderson whatever they ask for. Don't worry about our own stores Lorin says we get fresh shipments soon.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Understood Sir. We're a little overstocked at the moment anyway..::Grins conspiratorially a little:: CO: I tend to request a bit more than we need....just in case...
CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: Okay, well I am still waiting to hear from Captain Yan to see if he is going to accept my dinner invitation. He may need an escort if he does decide to come. If there is nothing else Ensign you are dismissed.
CEO: I need to talk to you privately. Please stay. ::waits for Doole to leave::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Nods to the FCO a little apologetically since in her rush she didn't acknowledge him before.::
CO: Aye Sir.
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO: Yes sir. I'd be happy to escort him ::snaps to attention gives a slight bow, turns on his heel, and walks out::
:;nods to the CEO as he leaves::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::After Doole leaves::CO: Sir?

FCO Ens Doole says:
:;heads for Docking Ring 3 to await the arrival of the Anderson::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::after the doors close he peers at Takor a question on his face::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Brings up the sensor data to see how far out the Anderson is.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: What ... is ... Spanners?
OPS Baten (NickMoline) says:
@COM: Arcadia: Anderson to Arcadia, we will be arriving in 15 minutes, requesting permission to dock and begin restocking supplies.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Her face is totally blank:: CO: Sir?
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
COM: Anderson: OPS_Baten: Anderson this is Arcadia, you are cleared to dock on ring three. Please forward on any supply request so we can begin getting supplies together.
FCO Ens Doole says:
::arrives at Docking Ring 3::
OPS Baten (NickMoline) says:
@COM: Cadarn: Acknowledged Arcadia, transmitting our requisition requests now, see ya'll in a few minutes.
CO Capt Bodine says:
::slides a PADD across the table containing an inventory of unregistered supplies most noteworthy real alcohol.:: CEO: I asked around scuttle has it you know something about this .. Spanners?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Quietly runs her thumb over the PADD in a natural motion, activation an app labeled 'Analysis 564gh' which sent a hidden message to the Bartender at Spanners, a pre-arranged message that simply said 'Busted'.::
::At spanners preparations go under way to protect themselves from official response in a well ordered drill:: CO: Sir I... ::stops at his hand::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::puts a hand up to forestall any explanation::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: You know, I am not sure I want to know to tell you the truth...
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Blinks::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Receives the inventory transmission:: COMM: Anderson: Baten: Inventory request received, see you in a few. ::Cuts the comm and transfers the inventory requests to operations to begin preparing.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: I have a guess but guesses don't lead to inquiries. So, I will leave it at this ... as long as there are no drunken drawls at least that I know of or as long as people don't come into work drunk I suppose it's unimportant how the crew spends their personal time.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Stands here hands behind her back::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: We are agreed on at least those two points then?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::Hiding most of her relief, behind her back double taps the app to give the 'All Clear' signal'. With a relieved sigh the staff of Spanners begins to set things to rights again.::
CO: Yes Sir.
CO: Makes sense.
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: That will be all, was there anything else Lieutenant?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: No Sir, I better make sure the Anderson is all set. ::Wonders if she should invite the CO to Spanners, he was an Engineer once upon a time but he's the CO. She wasn't entirely sure that could work. So she leaves it for now.::
ACTION: The Anderson comes to all stop and then starts using Maneuvering Thrusters to dock with the station.
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: Oh and Chief, very few people slip things past a formal SFI agent. You might consider a job in intel someday. ::smiles::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::CEO grins a secret smile.::CO: I'll remember that Sir.
FCO Ens Doole says:
*CO*: Ensign Doole to Captain Bodine
CO Capt Bodine says:
::follows Takor into Operations:: ALL: Have we heard from the Anderson yet?
FCO: Yes Mr. Doole?
FCO Ens Doole says:
*CO*: The Anderson has arrived and is finishing docking maneuvers now, sir.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Takes her station in Ops to check over readouts and confer with her Deputy. After putting away the PADD in a cargo pocket.::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Monitors the sensors as the Anderson maneuvers into position looking up as Bodine enters operations.:: CO: They've sent their requests and are currently maneuvering into position to dock.
CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO/CTO: If you guys need to go down to docking you are free I can take Operations.
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Nods to the captain, logging off his station and heading for the Turbolift.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: Oh! Wait did Captain Yann send any messages in their hail to us?
ACTION: The Anderson completes docking with the station
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Stops turning back to the captain:: CO: Not that I'm aware of.
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: Oh .. Okay .. ::hides his disappointment:: Carry on then.
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
CO: Yes sir. ::Steps the rest of the way into the Turbolift ordering it to docking ring three.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Continues to work from her station coordinating Engineering::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Exits the lift as it comes to a stop making his way toward the docking hatch.::
Capt Yan says:
::walks down the docking corridor to enter the station::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Arrives at the docking station spotting the FCO:: FCO: Hello Ensign.
Capt Yan says:
ACTION: The docking port door opens revealing Captain Yan
FCO Ens Doole says:
CTO: Hey Cadarn
:;snaps to attention:: CO_Yan: Welcome aboard Arcadia Station, Captain.
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Turns quickly standing at attention::
Capt Yan says:
FCO: At ease Ensign. Where is Captain Bodine? He invited me to dinner. There is much I must discuss with him.
CO Capt Bodine says:
::still monitoring Operations mildly browsing small ship specs kind of like window shopping::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Catches what the CO is looking at::CO: You know we could build better than that, get a basic frame and we're in...Sir...
CO Capt Bodine says:
::turns and raises an eyebrow:: CEO: Build our own ship .. Do you really think we could?
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO_Yan: In his ready room, last I left him. If you'll pardon my forwardness, but Captain Bodine was slightly disappointed that you did not answer his invitation to dinner before your arrival
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Well the raw framework would be a hardest but we've got advanced repair facilities if we can get the frame we want we could assemble on site. Specialized....:: She replies after a few moments of thought.::
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO_Yan: I'm half Betazoid, thus an empath. He tried well to hide it, but I could still sense it.
Capt Yan says:
FCO: I beg your pardon Ensign, are you accusing a senior officer of having poor manners?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: But yes we could. Even a frame but that would take a bit but we have the ability.....
Capt Yan says:
::pulls up a PADD and reads:: FCO: You would be ensign... Doole I believe?
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Stands silently as Doole and Yan talk.::
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO: No, sir. Just an observation. Not that you didn't answer him, it's just I don't think he got the answer before your arrival, and yes. Doole would be correct. James Thomas. Most folks call me J.T.
Capt Yan says:
FCO: Well Mister Doole, James Thomas. If you must know, I was under strict orders not to have any non-essential subspace communications during this mission and therefore I kept silent running other than to request permission to dock. If Captain Bodine has made other plans for dinner that is fine, but I do need to speak with him privately immediately.
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: I like it! Course it can't interfere with regular duty shifts you understand? I would also very much like to help. I will ask Starfleet personally for the materials if it will help?
Capt Yan says:
FCO: So if you would be so kind as to lead me to him, I might just forget to mention your impropriety to him.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::She grins happily::CO: It might Sir, the hard part will be making sure people get sleep, you know how engineers can get. First we'll need a design. If you'd like I can call an off duty meeting of my senior engineers to discuss this further? You'd be welcomed of course...
::Usually they'd meet in Spanners but she'd figure out something if she hadn't cleared him by then.::
::Course he was intel at one point too so maybe not so strict on the rules, she'd have to think on this more...::
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO_Yan: Right this way.
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: You got it! I would love to.
Capt Yan says:
::follows the FCO::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: I'll set it up. ::Already making plans in her head.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks at his chronometer:: CEO: Alpha shift ends in 2 minutes. ::begins to wrap things up::
FCO Ens Doole says:
::lowers voice so only the CTO can hear him:: CTO: Non-essential communications....translation: He's not really here.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Yes Sir. ::Does the same at her own station, quietly putting the word out about the ship design group they are forming.::
FCO Ens Doole says:
::enters the nearest TL and waits for CO_Yan and the CTO::
Capt Yan says:
::enters the turbolift::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Grins at the FCO as they enter the turbolift.::
FCO Ens Doole says:
TL: OPS
PAUSE