Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10202.24 – “The Search Begins” - Part 4

Host SM-Trish says:
The Cherokee are watching their screens as the crew from the Starfish begins to arrive.  Everyone knows his or her jobs.  Since the CNS has been on the Starfish, he is the chosen one to board the Starfish.  He is waiting for the emptying of the ship.

Host SM-Trish says:
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Host CO-Briggs says:
::walks up to the space walk and stops to take a long look at the Paine::

Host XO_Lyon says:
::standing in the reception area, waiting for the Starfish crew to arrive::

OPS_Jones says:
::exiting the TL onto the bridge, traces of her migraine lingers but she can do her duty::

CNS_Siatty says:
@::On Station, waiting for crew to exit, telepathically feeling out the ship.::

Host CO-Briggs says:
::taking a deep breath, he enters, waiting for security to escort him to the party::

MO_Brabas says:
:: Prepares several consoles in the laboratory to ensure that he does not miss anything ::

CTO_Worthington says:
::puts the last security teams in place and leaves to inspect the security at the reception::

Host CO-Briggs says:
::wonders why no one is here to greet him::

CNS_Siatty says:
@::Slips inside the ship, sensing just one mind aboard.::

CTO_Worthington says:
::exits the TL and heads into the reception, scouting the area::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Takes up a position by the doors of the reception area scanning the materials brought on by the crew of the Starfish, and also the crewmen themselves.::

CEO_Terumo says:
:: In Main Engineering, keeping a close eye on the two ships ::

Host XO_Lyon says:
::looks around, wondering why the place seems so empty::

OPS_Jones says:
::reroute controls to make it appear that she is working from the station's OPS::

SEC_Davis  says:
CO_Briggs: This way , Sir. ::motions to CO Briggs::

Host CO-Briggs says:
::nods to the man and follows him::  Security: This is quite a ship you have here son!

SEC_Davis says:
CO_Briggs: Just follow me, sir. ::gets into the TL::

MO_Brabas says:
:: Begins to check residual scans of T’Sara’s perspiration signatures on every Starfish member::

CNS_Siatty says:
::Moves towards the mind felt, in the direction of Sickbay, wondering if they left no guards aboard.::

CTO_Worthington says:
::walks around the reception area, scanning the room with a tricorder discretely::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Takes up the position by the doors and nods to the XO.::

Host XO_Lyon says:
::makes sure everybody is in place and waits for Briggs to arrive::

Host CO-Briggs says:
::feels snubbed as the security man didn't reply to him::

SEC_Davis says:
: ::exits the TL and walks towards the reception:: CO Briggs: Just around the corner.

Host CO-Briggs says:
Security Man: Thanks, I am looking forward to meeting your Captain.

Host XO_Lyon says:
::hears Briggs around the corner and mutters under his breath::

CNS_Siatty says:
@::Enters Starfish Sickbay, scanning with tricorder.::

Host CO-Briggs says:
::follows Davis into the lounge:

Host XO_Lyon says:
::sees Briggs and walks forward:: Briggs: Captain Briggs?

SEC_Davis says:
  ::enters the lounge with CO Briggs:: CO Briggs: Here you are, sir.

Host CO-Briggs says:
XO: Yes son, and you would be?

Host CO-Briggs says:
::looking around to see where the CO is::

CTO_Worthington says:
::notices the Captain's entrance and contacts security to be on stand by alert::

Host XO_Lyon says:
::smiles slightly:: Briggs: I'm Lt. Commander Moranes. I have to apologize for the Captain's absence.

CNS_Siatty says:
@::Walking up to patient.  She's suffering from migraines, hence the needed medication.  She is, however, in her middle 30's, obviously not T'Sara.  Begins to move back towards the Air Lock.::

CSO_Nash says:
 ::Begins scanning.:: CO/ XO: Sorry sirs, just following procedure.

Host CO-Briggs says:
CO: He is not here?  After all the fuss of us coming here and he is not here?  ::very indignant::

CTO_Worthington says:
::walks up slowly to keep the CO and XO in close contact::

Host CO-Briggs says:
@COM: Paine: This is DS 9, I need to speak to the XO.

Host XO_Lyon says:
::keeps a pleasant face:: Briggs: Captain, he was called to the station a short while ago, something about the Commander or an Admiral wanting to talk to him.

MO_Brabas says:
Medical Personnel: I am going to the reception now please keep an eye on this. ::points to the console scanning:: And if I have to activate the system if something goes out of hand, I am an Andorian.  Don’t forget who to wake up.

Host CO-Briggs says:
:: Begins to chuckle:: XO: I understand that one son, SFC has been making me feel like a puppet lately... in fact ::leans over to whisper::

CNS_Siatty says:
@~~~~Ens. Keretta:  The Telepath is not the Admiral's daughter.  Further scans are unlikely to discover more.  Let Commander Lyon know, please.~~~~

Host XO_Lyon says:
::listens to Briggs whispering::

MO_Brabas says:
::He walks from SB and goes to the TL so he could get to the reception room::

CTO_Worthington says:
::sees CO_Briggs leaning towards the XO and grip his phaser, discretely::

Ens_Keretta says:
~~~~CNS: On my way, understood.~~~~  ::Moves to the reception hall, inputting information on a PADD for silent notification.::

Host CO-Briggs says:
XO:  They have us on a secret scientific mission into the Gamma Quadrant.  For once, I would like to know what I am taking my crew into!

Host CO-Briggs says:
XO:  Do they do that to you?

CNS_Siatty says:
@::Exits Starfish, working his way through the crowd as quickly as possible.::

Host CO-Briggs says:
::takes one of the plates of food offered to him by a nice looking ensign::

OPS_Jones says:
COM:   DS9: I will locate him and tell him that you wish to speak with him.

Host CO-Briggs says:
@COM: OPS: Standing by Paine.

Host XO_Lyon says:
::nods:: Briggs: You have no idea how many times we went into a situation blind. I hope you don't end up in something you can't get out of.

CTO_Worthington says:
::watches CO Briggs carefully, waiting to see any sign of hostility::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Begins walking around the reception discretely, scanning everyone and everything.::

Host CO-Briggs says:
XO:  Well, I guess we have been lucky, not many happenings to a science vessel, thank the gods.

MO_Brabas says:
::Walks into "Paine" Reception room::

Ens_Keretta says:
 XO: A message from the Scout teams, sir.  ::Hands him a PADD with message "Target not located, search moving on."::

Host XO_Lyon says:
Briggs: Well, I hope for your part that holds true. ::takes the PADD, reads it quickly, taps another message and hands it to Karetta. Message reads "Tell rest of senior staff to stand down" ::

Ens_Keretta says:
::Nods and moves to the rest of the staff, spreading message.::

CEO_Terumo says:
Main Eng. Crew: I'll be heading of to the reception now. Remember, if necessary, contact me as Lt. Commander Fernandes. :: heads to TL ::

OPS_Jones says:
::before calling the XO, she makes sure that the voice disguise program is still operative::  *XO*: Got a message from the station and they wish to speak with you right away.

Host CO-Briggs says:
XO:  Just before we came over, I receive a message saying we had to depart in an hour.  Now isn't that just like those brass buttons?

Host CO-Briggs says:
:grabs another plate as the crewman walks by::

Host XO_Lyon says:
::shakes his head:: Briggs: They always do that - send you on the next mission. ::holds up his hand to excuse himself:: *OPS*: Put them through.

CTO_Worthington says:
::sees the CNS walk by with a message to stand down:: *SEC*: All teams stand down for the moment. Continue shipwide security status till are guests leave.

Host CO-Briggs says:
::nods at the XO and goes to the bar to get more food, wishing he had this good a fare on the Starfish::

OPS_Jones says:
COM:   DS9: Aye, putting through now.  ::puts the call through::

Host XO_Lyon says:
::moves to a point where Briggs is sure to hear the message:: COM: DS9: Moranes here.

Host CO-Briggs says:
@COM: XO: You are to prepare to leave immediately, and confirmation from your CO is, don't kill him now.

CSO_Nash says:
 :: Sees the Sec teams relax and begins to scan less intently.::

CEO_Terumo says:
:: enters TL and changes his rank to Lt. Commander :: Self: One day, this won't be temporary...

Host XO_Lyon says:
COM: DS9: Understood, DS9. 

CNS_Siatty says:
::Returns to the ship, panting and sweating with all the extra body parts attached.::

Host CO-Briggs says:
@COM: XO:  Also, we have discovered that the Cherokee will be arriving in 3 hours.  Base commander thought you would like to know.

Host XO_Lyon says:
COM: DS9: The Cherokee you say? Wonder what they are doing out here. Thanks DS9.

Host CO-Briggs says:
@COM: XO: DS9 out.

Host XO_Lyon says:
::hits his comm badge again and walks over to Briggs:: Briggs: Well, seems we are heading off as well. Secret missions and such, you know. I'm sorry, but I'll have to cut our reception short.

CEO_Terumo says:
:: enters the reception room ::

CSO_Nash says:
  :: Wonders by just as the report is finished and looks to see if any reaction is present.::

Host CO-Briggs says:
XO:  I understand son, but can I ask a favor?

Host XO_Lyon says:
Briggs: If I can help, sure.

Host CO-Briggs says:
XO:  Can I take some of this good food with me?  ::almost drooling::

Host XO_Lyon says:
::chuckles:: Briggs: By all means. I'll have some packed for you right away. ::motions to the waiters to pack some of the snacks for Briggs::

CTO_Worthington says:
*SEC*: All security recall to the ship. Shipwide security status still in effect.

CNS_Siatty says:
::Relaxes the attitude for the short TL ride to the reception.  Puts chip on shoulder and enters.::

Host CO-Briggs says:
XO: Son, you are a man after my own heart!  Anything you need, just let me know!

Host XO_Lyon says:
Briggs: Thank you Captain. I hope we run into each other again, and good luck in the Gamma Quadrant. ::grins as the snacks are carried off with speed::

CEO_Terumo says:
Self: Now, why do I have the feeling we're about to wrap this up? I always get to these things after the good food is gone...

MO_Brabas says:
::He drinks his juice and looks at everyone in the room::

CTO_Worthington says:
::walks up to the XO:: XO: Security has been recalled from the station. With your permission I will be returning to the bridge.

Host XO_Lyon says:
::after Briggs and his crew leave, taps comm badge again:: *OPS*: Kyleigh, open a shipwide channel as soon as the Starfish crew is off, and tell them to prepare to depart.

Host XO_Lyon says:
CTO: By all means, I'm heading there myself. ::raises his voice slightly:: All: Ok, folks, party is over, we're heading out.

MO_Brabas says:
Self: A decoy?

CNS_Siatty says:
XO: Can we change first?  Once the novelty wears off, all we're left with is itchy prosthetics and an attitude that is horrible on the shoulders and chest.

MO_Brabas says:
Self: This was all a decoy.

CTO_Worthington says:
::leaves the reception, heading for the TL and enters:: TL: Bridge.

OPS_Jones says:
*XO*:  Yes, Sir.  :::waits for the final Starfish crew to depart::

Host XO_Lyon says:
CNS: And there I thought we could have a pet Nausican. ::grins:: Hurry up, and get that stuff off, then get to the bridge. ::walks out the reception area::

CSO_Nash says:
Self: I guess it's to sickbay on the way back to the bridge. I just wish Kyleigh got the chance to see my spots betray me again.

CNS_Siatty says:
::Quickly moves to Sickbay.::

MO_Brabas says:
::Walks toward TL and goes back to SB::

CEO_Terumo says:
:: enters the nearest TL and heads to Main Engineering ::

CTO_Worthington says:
::exits the TL onto the bridge and walks over to tactical:: *SEC*: Once the Starfish crew has departed, have all security report to stations.

MO_Brabas says:
::Enters SB::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Heads out to Sickbay to have the disguise removed.::

Host XO_Lyon says:
::enters the TL:: TL: Bridge. ::removes the prosthetics himself, since it only changed the shape of his nose slightly, and pulls off the wig, leaving the colored contact lenses in his eyes for the time being::

MO_Brabas says:
Medical Personnel: Something from the scans?

Medical Personnel says:
MO_Brabas: I am sorry but nothing appears!

CSO_Nash says:
:: Enters SB .:: MO: Doc, turn me back into myself if you please.

CNS_Siatty says:
MO: Ship had a telepath suffering from migraines related to her telepathy.  Way too old to be the Admiral's daughter and no one else was left aboard.  I think the ship is as it appears.

MO_Brabas says:
CSO: You are in a hurry , I might say!?!

MO_Brabas says:
CNS: A decoy?

Host XO_Lyon says:
::exits onto the bridge and takes the center seat, dropping the fake nose and wig onto his chair:: Self: I think violet eyes look quite nice on me. OPS: Kyleigh, has the Starfish crew left yet?

CSO_Nash says:
MO: The disguise was perfect, but I ready to give up the telltale spots.

MO_Brabas says:
CSO: Please lie down. ::points toward the biobed::

CNS_Siatty says:
MO: No, wrong ship.  They aren't the Ursa, they are as they appeared.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Follows the MO's directions.::

OPS_Jones says:
::looks up at the XO::  XO: Yes, Sir.

Host XO_Lyon says:
OPS: You have the bridge. Tell the crew to prepare for departure. I just need to talk to the Captain. ::gets up and walks to the RR::

CSO_Nash says:
MO: Ready when you are.

OPS_Jones says:
::nods at the XO::

OPS_Jones says:
*Shipwide*:  Prepare for immediate departure.

Host CO_Arconus says:
@Rice:  Thank you for calling me over.  We now have our new orders. ::stands and shakes the man's hand::

MO_Brabas says:
::He takes a hypospray:: CSO: It will be quick. Relax. ::Gives him a tranquilizer::

CEO_Terumo says:
:: arrives at Main Engineering ::All: OK, everyone, lets start our engineering departure checklist.

Host Commander_Rice says:
 CO:  I am sorry this didn't end here, but we will keep our eyes open Captain.

SEC_Alpha says:
 *CTO*: All security teams are at their stations and ready, sir.

CTO_Worthington says:
*SECAlpha*: Understood.

MO_Brabas says:
::Begins to return the CSO to original appearances::

Host CO_Arconus says:
@::leaves the commander's office and walks back to his ship, stopping for a moment to admire her::

MO_Brabas says:
::After a while he wakes up the CSO::

Host XO_Lyon says:
::presses the ready room chime::

Host CO_Arconus says:
::enters the walkway into the Cherokee, nodding to security as he walks by, glad to see they are on their toes::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Awaits revival. Has a blissful dream. Awakens as the procedure is finished.:: MO: That was quicker this time.

MO_Brabas says:
CSO: You have one side of your lips larger by 0.002 mm. I didn’t know that. ::Smiles::

Host CO_Arconus says:
::enters the TL and says bridge::

MO_Brabas says:
CSO: It is easier to take it off than to put it on, trust me.

Host XO_Lyon says:
Self: Not back yet. ::hits comm badge:: *CO*: Lyon to the Captain.

Host CO_Arconus says:
*XO*: Yes Rojer?

CSO_Nash says:
MO: Let me see that. :: grabs the mirror and looks at his mouth.:: MO: They look about right to me

MO_Brabas says:
CSO: But now you are ok for duty.

Host CO_Arconus says:
::exits the TL and stops a moment to look over the bridge::

CNS_Siatty says:
MO: I'm next, please.  Nausican isn't for me.

CSO_Nash says:
MO: I'll be back for a balancing later.

Host XO_Lyon says:
::turns as the TL doors open:: CO: I have some things to tell you, sir.

MO_Brabas says:
CSO: Not to the instruments. ::Smiles::

Host CO_Arconus says:
XO:  What is it? ::walking towards his XO::

MO_Brabas says:
CSO: I wait for your arrival. ::Smiles constantly::

Host XO_Lyon says:
CO: Tach went onto the Starfish, but the telepath is not T'Sara, so our search is still on.

Host CO_Arconus says:
XO:  To the RR, XO. ::turning on his heels and walking into the room::

Host XO_Lyon says:
::nods and walks into the RR::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Leaves heading out for the bridge.:: Self: .0002, my god man, I hope Kyleigh doesn't have a pair of measuring devices to use after a kiss.

MO_Brabas says:
Medical Personnel: Please remove my Andorian alterations.

Medical Personnel says:
MO: I will do that.

Host CO_Arconus says:
XO: Have a seat Rojer.  It seems that jives with what SFC just told me.  We are to pursue the Nova that went into the Gamma quadrant.  We have to get out of here now, and change from the Paine to the Cherokee.

MO_Brabas says:
::He jumps on the biobed and waits for his transformation::

Host XO_Lyon says:
::sits down:: CO: I assumed as much. Do you want me to send the Admiral a message?

Host CO_Arconus says:
XO: Yes, and of course, scrambled, highest priority.

Medical Personnel says:
::Takes hypospray and gives it to the MO to put him to the sleep::

Host CO_Arconus says:
XO:  This just seems to be going from bad to worse.  I have this "itch" that tells me every move we are making is being watched.  What is your opinion?

Host XO_Lyon says:
::smiles slightly:: CO As is all my communications with her. I have the crew prepping for departure, so we should be able to leave soon.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Arrives on the Bridge.:: OPS: I guess I'm reporting. CO and XO are in there I guess? ::points to the RR.::

OPS_Jones says:
::her face lights up when the CSO enters::  CSO: That they are.

Host CO_Arconus says:
XO: Very good, we need to leave as soon as we can.  I have some slight changes to make.

Host XO_Lyon says:
::frowns:: CO: Itch isn't the right word, more like a rampant rash.

Medical Personnel says:
::After some period of time, he brings up Jovan from his sleep and in his original look::

Host CO_Arconus says:
::looks over at his XO and grins:: XO: I guess you are right... I wonder if Michaela has a cream for it?

Host XO_Lyon says:
::laughs:: CO: I'm sure she does. Changes to our orders?

CTO_Worthington says:
::checks on the status of all the weapons systems, satisfied that they are all standing by::

Host CO_Arconus says:
XO:  We are going into the Gamma Quadrant. We are to pursue that ship.  Get the crew ready XO and let's get out of here!

CSO_Nash says:
:: Smiles back at her.:: Kyleigh: I'm glad to be myself again. ::Is glad that those spots won't give him away.::

Host XO_Lyon says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, sir. Will that be all?

OPS_Jones says:
CSO:  But you looked so nice with the spots.  ::smiles::

Host CO_Arconus says:
::nods at the XO, and gets up from his chair and turns to look out the window, wondering what the Gamma Quadrant will bring to the Cherokee::  XO: Dismissed.

OPS_Jones says:
::she wanted to continue saying what she was thinking but she stops before that could happen::

Host XO_Lyon says:
::quietly leaves the RR and enters the bridge:: OPS: I'm back. Get permission for departure, and set a course for the wormhole. We're going to the Gamma Quadrant.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Starts blushing where the spots used to be. Feels his neck getting hot and issues a silent invective.:: Self: I'm gonna have the good Doc fix this too.

Host XO_Lyon says:
CSO: See if you can still pick up that ship's ion trail and set sensors to track it. I want us to follow it once we're on the other side.

OPS_Jones says:
XO:  Right away Sir.     COM:  DS9: This is the Paine requesting permission to depart.

CTO_Worthington says:
XO: Tactical ready and standing by. With your permission I am going to go get rid of these ears.

MO_Brabas says:
::Takes scalpel in his hand::

Host CO_Arconus says:
@COM: OPS: This is DS 9, permission granted Paine, and good luck.

Host XO_Lyon says:
::smiles:: CTO: Sure. Don't take to long.

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Aye sir. :: Sets the sensors as per orders and awaits entry into and through the wormhole.::

OPS_Jones says:
COM:  DS9: Thanks.  Paine out.

CTO_Worthington says:
XO: I will try. ::enters the TL:: TL: Sick Bay.

MO_Brabas says:
::And put that on the one of the tray::

Host XO_Lyon says:
OPS: Take us out 1/4 impulse and head for the wormhole.

OPS_Jones says:
XO:  Aye . ::heads for the wormhole at 1/4 impulse::

CTO_Worthington says:
::exits the TL and enters Sick Bay:: MO: Got a second?

Host XO_Lyon says:
*CEO*: Terumo, once we're through the wormhole, run subroutine Cherokee Main Delta seven four nine. It will set a cascade through the ship to restore us to our real selves.

MO_Brabas says:
CTO: As always, what is the problem?
 
CTO_Worthington says:
MO: I am not a Vulcan.

CEO_Terumo says:
*XO*: Got it, Sir.

MO_Brabas says:
CTO: Please lie on the bed ::Smiles::

Host XO_Lyon says:
::nods in satisfaction and leans back in his chair.:: OPS: ETA to the wormhole?

CTO_Worthington says:
::lays on the biobed::

OPS_Jones says:
XO:  5 minutes at our present speed.

MO_Brabas says:
CTO: I am not so sure why you all want to be back to your selves? You are such a nice crew as it is?!? ::Smiles and puts the CTO out to dream::

CTO_Worthington says:
::falls under, dreaming of home.::

MO_Brabas says:
CNS: Please lie down on the bed. I will be right with you!

Host XO_Lyon says:
::nods:: OPS: Good. Keep the main viewer active. This is a sight I won't miss. CSO: Take all the readings you can on our trip through the wormhole. It will make for a very interesting study later on.

CEO_Terumo says:
Self: OK, time to get blue again ::heads to SB::

CNS_Siatty says:
::Lies down.::  MO: My Targ will appreciate it.

MO_Brabas says:
::After short time he wakes up the CTO:: CTO: Now you can go.

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Their Ion trail is still strong on this side. I hope our luck holds out on the other side.

CTO_Worthington says:
::wakes up and returns to bridge::

MO_Brabas says:
CNS : Now it is you turn!

OPS_Jones says:
::nods at the XO and does as asked, then she looks at Kevin with a smile::

Host XO_Lyon says:
::looks at the main viewscreen:: Self: This data I'm going to study myself as well.

MO_Brabas says:
::He gives a tranquilizer to the CNS and after a while he wakes him up as he used to be::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The Cherokee is sucked into the wormhole and the crew seems to be in a dreamlike state of consciousness.

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