Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Cherokee NCC 61333 SD 10401.11

Produced by Trish Yarborough 

Steve Weller as CO Tio Ayidee
Brandon Mitcham as XO Trent Worthington
Scott Dorsey as CSO Kevin Nash
Dawn Freeman as OPS Kyleigh Nash
Mark Haslam as CTO Mark Hazzard
Linda Baus as MO T’Lin
Cana as TO Kendra Gia Maylin

Absent
Robb Dunphy as FCO Robb O’Neill
Alexander Vulkis as CMO Jovan Brabas 

Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10401.11 Cavern Adventure Part 7

Host SM-Trish says:
The CO and FCO are still several meters under the earth.  The others are doing their best to get to their location...  Mysterious incidents keep happening, leading most of them to believe the planet has conscious awareness.

Host SM-Trish says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host SM-Trish says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@::Looking about the cavern, wondering where the planet is leading us.::

CSO_Nash says:
::Continues to scan the area with his tricorder and concentrates on the area of the wall where the glow came from.::

MO-T`Lin says:
::using a scanner to scan for life forms::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::watching the CSO:: CSO: We really must be moving along, if you are finished with whatever it is that you are doing.

CTO_Hazzard says:
::Keeping one eye on his crewmates and the other on the cavern floor, weary for more groping attempts by the vines.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: Until our swimming friend returns, keep scanning the chamber.  Let's try and figure out where this place is taking us.  ::Turns and starts scanning the water flow.::

TO_Maylin says:
::For not the first time is wondering why she gave up a security job on Risa for this.::

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Ready when you are sir. Everything I'm getting is contingent upon us moving.

Host XO_Worthington says:
ALL: Then let's move out. ::continues down the path::

OPS_Nash says:
::looking around and her feelings that she is sensing about the planet has remained the same::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The CTO begins to feel a slight itching beginning at his ankles and moving upward.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: looks down at his leg ::

OPS_Nash says:
::starts walking again down the path laid out ahead::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Out of nowhere, a small rodent-like creature scurries out of the thick copse of shrubs, runs up to the CTO and bites him on the ankle, then hurries back into the shrubs.

CSO_Nash says:
::Continues to scan as they move.::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::continues to be amazed by the amounts of jewels and plantlife surrounding him, becoming more dense as they move::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@::Scans the water, comparing it to the other water sources we've scanned to look for a pattern.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
Self: OUCH!!  Rodent: Get back you varmint! ::points his phaser at the shrub where the rodent scampered off to.::

MO-T`Lin says:
::looks at the beautiful green and pink gems::

TO_Maylin says:
::hearing the commotion going on behind her, shakes her head, a small smile on her face::

MO-T`Lin says:
CTO: Perhaps I should look at that bite and make sure everything is okay.  Is that a rash I see?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Four small puncture wounds begin seeping blood.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Tricorder: Continue Log on the planet.  The further into the planet we go, the warmer it seems to be getting.  Especially the water.

MO-T`Lin says:
::cleans the puncture wounds with antiseptic::

CTO_Hazzard says:
::winces as he kneels down.  Rolling up the sleeve of his pants and examining the bite...:: MO: Little bugger bit me good and proper.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::looks behind him as everyone seems to be looking at something:: CTO: What is the matter Ensign? Why are you slowing us down?

MO-T`Lin says:
CTO: Hold still, this may sting a bit.  ::uses the tricorder and notices new bacteria in the CTO's blood::

TO_Maylin says:
XO: Um maybe the medical officer might give a clue to the situation ::rolls her eyes, officious.....::

CTO_Hazzard says:
XO: Sorry Sir.  I guess one of the planet's lifeforms thought I was too tasty to pass up and took a bite outta me.

MO-T`Lin says:
CTO: Hazzard, I've discovered some new bacteria in your blood.  It appears as though it is creating this rash on your leg.  I'm going to have to give you a shot to counteract the bacteria ::injects the CTO with an antihistamine::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Tricorder <continued>: For the first time, there are smaller fish in the water way.  Rather vicious looking fish, likely carnivorous and I'd guess dangerous if provoked.  Too bad, I could go for a nice fish dinner.  But considering what we've seen so far, I'll call these things "Whities".

MO-T`Lin says:
CTO: You'll be fine.  Try not to scratch too much.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Did you get a good look at it?

OPS_Nash says:
::can't help to wonder if this planet has some sort of vendetta out for the CTO::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: winces at the shot and looks at the TO:: TO: Ain't Away Team Missions grand?  MO: Thanks Doc, appreciate the TLC.

MO-T`Lin says:
CTO: Any time.

TO_Maylin says:
CTO: So very grand....hey maybe you'll get the purple heart for being wounded in combat.... ::grins and gives him s quick wink::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@::Takes pant leg, unties end, and drops it into the water.::  Tricorder: I'm testing now to see if these things are some sort of defense for the life form theory, like white blood cells.  There are other creatures in the water, plants, small creatures.

CTO_Hazzard says:
XO: Not much of one.  Rodent sized, like a chipmunk with more attitude then it has a right to have.  TO: Yeah, I can just see my Pa braggin to his poker buddies about this one.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO/MO: Well, if it is nothing serious we need to move out. No more stopping unless someone is dead or we find the Captain.

MO-T`Lin says:
XO: He'll be fine. Just a little itchy.

MO-T`Lin says:
CTO: The antihistamine may make you a little tired, so just be careful.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The fish come up, curious at the object in the water.  Then after realizing it is no threat, return to their hunting for food.

CSO_Nash says:
::Continues to scan preparing to move out again.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
::grimaces as he stands up, ignoring the slight itching as he resumes his pace. ::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::continues on, shaking his head::

MO-T`Lin says:
::wonders what other creatures they're about to meet::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@ Tricorder: Mollusks seem to be picking up debris along the water tunnel.  They are rather large, which is understandable considering the size of the area they have to clean.  The fish don't seem to think much of the pant leg.  For now, I'll not test it with a limb.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: Can you estimate how much further til we get to the CO's last known location?

OPS_Nash says:
::just when Kyleigh feels sort of tired, something around her urges her to continue forward::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Several feet in front of the XO, a creature appears, it looks like a rabbit.  It sits there staring at Trent, twitching its small nose as if to say, "Who are you"?  Then 4 babies appear, sitting and watching their mother.

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Scanning now. :: Adjusts the tricorder for Caitian lifesigns.::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::holds up his hand to indicate to stop:: ALL: It appears we have some more friends.

CTO_Hazzard says:
::his eyes dart to the new life forms and raises his phaser.:: XO: Sir, careful!

TO_Maylin says:
::hands tight around phaser, but she doesn't raise it yet::

OPS_Nash says:
::stops and looks around everyone near her to see the new lifeforms that have appeared::

CSO_Nash says:
::Stops and scans the creatures.::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The mother comes up to the XO and makes a whining sound, as if it wants Trent to pet it.

MO-T`Lin says:
::looks to see the new creatures::

OPS_Nash says:
XO:  Looks like you have a new friend, Commander.  ::smiles::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Put down that phaser, Ensign! ::reaches down and pets the mother rabbit:: Rabbit: Hey there, where did you come from?

MO-T`Lin says:
ALL: I'm sensing they are friendly.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The animals fur is multi-colored, as if a human child had colored it instead of nature.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: lowers his phaser reluctantly, not ready to trust a strange creature as the last one left quite a bite mark on his leg. ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Tricorder: Plants are an interesting color pattern, reds, blues, greens, tans, all mixed in.  The lack of sunlight obviously has reduced the need for chlorophyll.  I wonder what role these play?  ::Adjusts Tricorder to scan for electric impulses.::

MO-T`Lin says:
::looks at the cute rabbit-like creature and smiles::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Several of them appear, coming up to each of the AT wanting attention.

OPS_Nash says:
::looks at the beautiful markings on the animals as the come up to them, she reaches down to pet a couple of them::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::continues to pet the animals:: CSO: What do you make of them?

TO_Maylin says:
Self: Cute furry rodents...not my thing…

CTO_Hazzard says:
XO: Ummm sir, were surrounded.  I don't like this.

MO-T`Lin says:
::picks up one of the little rabbit creatures and falls in love with it!::

CSO_Nash says:
::Sees one of the rabbit-like creatures approaching and reaches down to scratch between its ears.::

Host XO_Worthington says:
ALL: Everyone, just act natural. MO/OPS: Still sensing positive feelings?

TO_Maylin says:
CTO: What is it with some people...

MO-T`Lin says:
ALL: Very friendly, sir.

CTO_Hazzard says:
::mutters as he looks down at the bunny in front of him. :: TO: You didn't get bit by one of these critters.  Tends to sour you on the cute and cuddly quick when they start samplin on your leg.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The rodent tries to return but one of the rabbits turns and snarls, chasing it back into the shrubbery.

OPS_Nash says:
::the animals fur is pleasant to the touch::  XO:  Very much so, Sir. In fact, even more so now that we are interacting more with the indigenous inhabitants.

CTO_Hazzard says:
::raises an eyebrow and grins. :: Self : Then again, they could have some good points to them too.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Several surround the CTO as if to protect him.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Tricorder: The plants seem to be transmitting low level electrical impulses.  Perhaps they act as nerve endings?  If so, the dolphin has been taking us in the right direction.

TO_Maylin says:
CTO: Must be your animal personality...

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: I can't believe that you are scared of cute, friendly bunnies.

MO-T`Lin says:
CTO: Do you think the rodent bit you because you brushed up against the wall of that cave?

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: shrugs and grins :: XO: Sir, it’s my job to be weary of everything.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Self: At least I hope that it's the right direction.  Impulses have to go out and back.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: No, it is your job to be cautious and observant, not frightened of bunnies.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: leans down and scratches one of the bunnies gently:: Bunny: Hey buddy, we're lookin for a friend of ours, can ya help us find him?

OPS_Nash says:
::one of the bunny like creatures wanted her to pick one up and cradle it, so she did just that::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  With the CTO's question, the rabbits come to alert, and begin to march down the path, as if leading the AT.

CTO_Hazzard says:
Self: I can't believe that worked!

CSO_Nash says:
::Moves following the creatures scanning all the while.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
XO: Sir, I think the bun...I mean the rabbits might lead us to the Captain.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::sees the rabbit army form into columns:: ALL: I guess we will follow them, unless anyone is too scared?

OPS_Nash says:
::the one she held in her arms, wanted down so she let go, and it joined the others::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Self: Next trip through the tubes, I'll have to scan the plants.  In this chamber, I can't detect any difference.  But right now we can only go step by step.

OPS_Nash says:
XO:  Let's go.

TO_Maylin says:
XO: Isn't it your job to make decisions…sir?

MO-T`Lin says:
::Puts her rabbit friend down to follow the group::

CTO_Hazzard says:
::sighs and grins :: XO: I was being cautious...not scared.  There is a difference.

Host XO_Worthington says:
TO: Yes it is, just like it is yours to follow my orders, so let's move out.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: Ready for the next leg?  ::Watches as Ensign O'Neil nods.::  Dolphin: Ready for the next journey, if you can hear me.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The rabbits that like the women stay by their side, as if they are their guardians.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Whatever Mr. Hazzard, I just don't know who you are trying to convince. ::smiles::

OPS_Nash says:
::she moves on with the others, with her new friend staying near her::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: Chuckles and moves out. :: XO: Better safe then sorry.

MO-T`Lin says:
::follows the AT down the path::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::follows the rabbits, hoping to find the CO::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Two hours later, the team comes to a wall, large enough for the rabbits to enter, but not a human.  The path has lead downward the entire time.  The CO in the mean time has swum to another cavern.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Tricorder: the impulses seem stronger in this direction, leading me to believe that we are indeed headed the right way.  That is if the nerve center is indeed our destination.

Host XO_Worthington says:
ALL: Well, that's great. Looks like we will have to find another way. CSO: Can you scan anything past this wall?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The CSO's rabbit inhibits his movements.

CTO_Hazzard says:
::sighs and leans against the wall.  Looking at each of the AT members as if checking on their safety. ::

OPS_Nash says:
::her new friend goes through the small hole, so she stops and welcomes the rest::

MO-T`Lin says:
::wonders what's on the other side of the wall::

CSO_Nash says:
::Looks around at their new surroundings. Feels a tugging at his pantleg and looks down at the rabbit. Rabbit what is it? ::Looks up and sees a hole.::

CSO_Nash says:
XO: I suggest you look up here sir. :: Points at the hole 6 feet up on the wall.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: slowly walks up to OPS and smiles. :: OPS: How are ya holdin up, ma'am?

OPS_Nash says:
::looks at the CTO::  CTO: Doing real good, thanks.

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Correction, it’s about 13 feet off the ground.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: nods :: OPS: Good to hear.  You need anything let either me or Ensign Maylin know.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: looks over to TO Maylin and grins, nodding his head for her to come over to where he was. ::

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  I'll be fine now that we have stopped to rest a little.

Host XO_Worthington says:
ALL: Let's take a couple of minutes to rest.

TO_Maylin says:
::Makes her way so she is standing next to Hazzard::

MO-T`Lin says:
::Pulls out a ration bar and offers it to OPS Nash::

CTO_Hazzard says:
TO: How you holding up?

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Aye Commander. I need to rest before we continue.

Host XO_Worthington says:
OPS: Pass out the rations to anyone who wants them, then please rest for a while.

OPS_Nash says:
::looks for a spot to sit down::  MO: No thanks, I have my own stash.  ::takes a bar out of her bag::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As the AT takes a rest, the rabbits on the other side of the wall come to the hole that is large enough for the AT to squeeze through.

TO_Maylin says:
CTO: We just spent two hour following rabbits...I'm fair enough, just wondering if we can get off on the excuse that we were just following orders when we get questioned over this. ::grins::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Tricorder: Perhaps the impulses could be scanned, mapped, and interpreted?  There has to be some way to communicate with the world.

MO-T`Lin says:
::offers a piece of her ration bar to her rabbit friend.  It graciously accepts::

CSO_Nash says:
::Eats the ration bar and gets some water for himself and OPS.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
::gives the TO a lopsided grin as he sits down, opening a ration bar. Pointing to the XO:: TO: That’s what the XO is for.  He answers the tough questions that keeps the Q'Thu'la from rolling down hill.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The rabbit tastes the bar, then spits it out, running to a shrub and eating a leaf from it.

TO_Maylin says:
CTO: Oh you mean he actually is useful for something? ::grins again::

OPS_Nash says:
::she eats her bar, just as she notices the rabbits coming out of another hole, hopefully that hole is large enough for everyone  then she realizes that the CSO is offering her a drink::  CSO: Thank you ::smiles, then takes a drink::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: shakes his head and grins, speaking softer now. :: TO: Actually, I read his service record.  He's pretty capable, if not a little hard to read sometimes.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::overhears the TO:: TO: I sure am, like double shifting Ensign with bad attitudes. ::grinning::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Self: It's time to try again.  *XO*: Can you hear me yet?

CSO_Nash says:
OPS: You're welcome. :: Looks where she is looking.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: takes a bite out of his ration bar, letting his mind wander a little bit.  Staring a bit at the new MO and grinning.::

TO_Maylin says:
XO: Poor form Commander...I get into more trouble on duty than off, next time research your punishment ::smiles:: Self: Hey, it's true.

CTO_Hazzard says:
TO: Do I have to keep an eye on you to keep you outta trouble?

OPS_Nash says:
::looks around and notices that the hole up there is the only way out::  ALL: Looks like that hole up there is our only option.

OPS_Nash says:
::points to the hole::

MO-T`Lin says:
::looks at the hole and thinks, that's impossible::

TO_Maylin says:
CTO: I'd suggest two...and maybe more....

Host XO_Worthington says:
TO: Excuse me Ensign? I did not just arrive from Starbase Naive yesterday. I believe my service record speaks for my effectiveness. Perhaps someday down the road yours will do the same.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As the CO follows further into the cavern, around a bend, it opens into a large area, the size of a small city.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: Looking forward to helping us through the hole?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Looks up.:: OPS: That it is. Well, I guess I'm going to have to elevate someone with a rope up there to get us moving again.

CTO_Hazzard says:
CSO/XO: Sirs. I volunteer for that job!

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Wouldn't have it any other way sir.

TO_Maylin says:
::looks from XO to Hazzard:: CTO: Letting himself get drawn into an argument with a  subordinate...he's rough around the edges but at least he has a little spark, maybe he'll shape up one day.

OPS_Nash says:
CSO:  Looks like.

CSO_Nash says:
XO/CTO: Ready when you are.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: This area is huge.  If this isn't some kind of life form, it houses some.  Camps all about the area.  Time for the next survey, Archeology 101.

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Suggestions of whom goes up?

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: chuckles at the TO and grins :: And here I though you liked my shape better. :: Turns to the CSO and XO :: XO: Sir, I would prefer to go first, make sure its safe.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: Is there a way to widen the hole? Perhaps we can make this easier on you.

TO_Maylin says:
::muttered just loud enough to hear :: CTO: You wish....

CSO_Nash says:
XO: I resist using phasers, but one of the women would be light enough for me to lift.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@::Starts walking into the very large cavern, heading for the first signs of life ahead.::

OPS_Nash says:
::suddenly feels a little extra heavier::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: seems to reluctant to let someone else risk the peril..but nods in agreement. Looking over at the TO. :: TO: Feel like some cave crawling?

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO/CTO: Look, we are not going to rush into anything.

TO_Maylin says:
CTO: I have no issues with it but if height and weights a concern well...::gestures to her far from waifish body::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Tricorder: This is an interesting find.  Large as a city, but no buildings.  Nests, if that's the right word, spread as far as I can see.  For now, they appear empty.  That could indicate that this is some sort of headquarters or some sort of gathering place.

MO-T`Lin says:
CTO: I'd like to volunteer for this, sir.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: turns his gaze to the new MO.:: CSO: What about Ensign T'Lin? :: actually pronouncing the name correctly.::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The rabbits begin chattering at the AT, as if they are taking too much time.

CSO_Nash says:
TO: You have nothing to worry about. I used to toss grain sacks bigger than you on the farm. :: Flexes a bicep.::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: If you can boost someone to the hole, we can use the rope to help them down the other side, if they encounter danger, we will just pull them back.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: mutters :: CSO: Also remembered how lousy your aim was...that sack was heavy.

TO_Maylin says:
CSO: Please sir...I'm trying to keep down a ration bar and that flexing isn't helping.... ::grins::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@::Scans around the room with the hand lamp, while walking about and looking at the "nests".::

CTO_Hazzard says:
CSO: You take one foot...I get the other and we can give her a boost up.

CSO_Nash says:
TO: Reservations noted. MO: Are you up for this?

MO-T`Lin says:
CSO: Ready when you are.

CTO_Hazzard says:
::Cups his hands together and stands opposite of the CSO.::

MO-T`Lin says:
::A knot forms in her stomach as she prepares to be hoisted up 13 feet in the air::

CSO_Nash says:
CTO: Let's get her up there then.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: These things look rather clean, cleaner than any nest I've ever seen.  Perhaps nest is the wrong term.  Maybe these are semi sentient beings?  Using the stream for waste extraction or something?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Hands the MO a rope as she nears his shoulders.::

Host XO_Worthington says:
MO: Make sure you attach the rope securely to you, tug on it if we need to pull you back.

MO-T`Lin says:
::ties the rope around her waist::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Cups his hands and lifts her up.::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The two men, each take a foot then like a sling, throw her towards the opening.  The MO catches the ledge, and begins to crawl in, scratching her palms in the attempt, but she is there and safe.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::holds on to the rope::

CTO_Hazzard says:
CSO: Nicely done, Sir.

MO-T`Lin says:
ALL: I'm okay. I made it.

Host XO_Worthington says:
MO: Good work, Doctor!

CSO_Nash says:
CTO: Well done yourself.

MO-T`Lin says:
::Looks around the interior of the hole.  It gets bigger and slopes gently slopes downward.::

OPS_Nash says:
::slightly applauses the MO efforts::

CSO_Nash says:
MO: Excellent Ensign.

MO-T`Lin says:
ALL: I'm going to tie the rope to a large rock up here and have a look around.

CTO_Hazzard says:
MO: Be careful up there.  No telling what kind of weird stuff we've yet to see here.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The rabbits crowd around the MO as if to say they are glad she is there.

MO-T`Lin says:
::The cave is dark and damp.  Uses a flashlight to look around.  Pets the rabbits.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@::Continues to move about the area, heading for the edge to walk the perimeter.::

MO-T`Lin says:
ALL: It appears to be safe.

OPS_Nash says:
ALL:  Since its safe, I'll go next.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The MO's voice carries out to the AT.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: looks over at OPS and frowns. :: XO: Sir, no offense to the OPS, but I would prefer a Security Officer up there next.

Host XO_Worthington says:
ALL: OK, everyone. Let's do this one at a time. CTO: Agreed. Ensign Maylin will be next.

CSO_Nash says:
ALL: Let's get up there. Next.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: Grins as he nods to the TO::  TO: Need a lift?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Cups his hands and prepares for the TO.::

TO_Maylin says:
CTO: Yeah...just remember, I know where you live so watch it ... ::grins and gets ready to climb up::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@*XO*: Can you hear me yet?  ::Repeats every few meters, hoping to find a good signal reception.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
::Does the same. :: TO: Oh, I will watch it.

CSO_Nash says:
::Boosts her up to the rope.::

TO_Maylin says:
CTO: I did say that didn't I? ::grabs the rope and hauls herself up::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: helps the CSO boost up the TO :: TO: Yes you did.  Now up you go.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: OK, I want Lt. Nash to go next, followed by you.

MO-T`Lin says:
::looks around the cave, and sees an opening to another cavern that is brightly lit, but can't tell where the light is coming from::

CTO_Hazzard says:
XO: Understood, Sir!

MO-T`Lin says:
::the walls have precious gems that glow of every color imaginable::

TO_Maylin says:
::crawls up and in:: MO: Fancy meeting you here....

OPS_Nash says:
::at the XO's suggestion, she prepares to go up next::

MO-T`Lin says:
::the plant life is abundant here, and it's very warm::

CSO_Nash says:
CTO: If I may. ::Bends down on his knees and offers OPS his hands.:: OPS: On my shoulders you go. :: Hangs on to her hands.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: looks to the OPS :: OPS: All aboard the Nash-Hazzard Express to Bunnyhole Central.

MO-T`Lin says:
TO: I'm down this pathway.  You've gotta see all these plants in here.

MO-T`Lin says:
ALL: It's a little warm, but it's beautiful.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Tricorder: I am leaning towards a gathering place.  Perhaps this is neutral ground, perhaps breeding ground, but I guess it may be an area where none live permanently.

OPS_Nash says:
CSO/CTO:  Thanks.  ::goes up and as she moves up, she quickly kisses the CSO then steps onto his shoulders then climbs the rest of the way into the hole::

MO-T`Lin says:
::everywhere she turns there are rabbits scurrying around, in and out of little holes, as if excited to have company::

TO_Maylin says:
::walks towards the MO direction:: MO: You shouldn't go wandering off....::smiles:: without a big strong tactical officer to protect you.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Stands up and effortlessly lifts OPS into the hole.::

MO-T`Lin says:
ALL: I smell all kinds of herbs - thyme, rosemary, basil::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: Once the CTO and myself are through, we will pull you up with the rope.

MO-T`Lin says:
ALL: I think I found out what these little critters eat.  ::smiles::

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Understood Commander. Next. :: Lifts the CTO up.::

TO_Maylin says:
::Thought the pointy ears weren't supposed to smile...::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::helps push the CTO toward the cavern hole::

OPS_Nash says:
::follows the path and catches up to the others::

CTO_Hazzard says:
CSO: Now just remember, I aint no grain sack. :: stands on the CSO's shoulders and leaps for the hole.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: At least next break, we have comfortable seats.

CSO_Nash says:
::Launches the CTO to keep from getting kicked.::

MO-T`Lin says:
::Surveys the grounds.  Finds sources of potatoes and tomatoes on vines.::  ALL: It's like a food store in here.

CTO_Hazzard says:
::grabs a hold of the lip of the entrance and pulls himself up::

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Your turn sir.

OPS_Nash says:
::catches up to the MO and TO::  MO/TO:  I made it.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: That looks like fun, I will try to make it easy on you.

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Just remember not to kick down or if you use my shoulders as a springboard.

MO-T`Lin says:
::Observes fields of mushrooms, asparagus, eggplant, beans, peas, carrots.  Just about any vegetable you imagine is here.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@*AT*: Can anyone hear me yet?  Are you deep enough?

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: starts crawling after the others. :: Self : Wouldn't ya know this planet would have me crawlin on my hands and knees to the women around here.

TO_Maylin says:
MO: Ok, now where's the magic chocolate tree.....

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: Don't worry.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Gets the XO on his shoulders.:: XO: Up you go, sir.

MO-T`Lin says:
TO: Well believe it or not, there are cocoa beans here.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::reaches up and grabs the lip of the hole and pulls his way through::

TO_Maylin says:
::grins:: MO: Excellent work

CSO_Nash says:
:: Stands up.::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The patterns of the fresh vegetables almost appears as if it were planned by something or some one.

CTO_Hazzard says:
::Follows the tunnel down until he catches up with the girls.::

MO-T`Lin says:
CTO: You made it.  Look at this place.  ::smiles::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::starts crawling down until he reaches the cave with the others::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: At least we know this planet is worth investigating, no matter what caused these things to be.

CSO_Nash says:
::With the XO in the hole he jumps and grabs the rope and starts pulling up.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
MO/TO/OPS: Everybody still in one piece?

CSO_Nash says:
::Climbs up quickly and gets into the hole and moves toward the others.::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::follows the CTO:: CTO: Help me with this rope, we got to pull the CSO through. ::grabs the rope and starts to pull::

OPS_Nash says:
::Kyleigh suddenly realizes that she hasn't felt nauseous for some time now, must be something in the air that has soothed it.::  CTO: I'm fine.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: Let's take a break.  Might as well take advantage of the makeshift beds in the room.  ::Stretches and sits on the mattings.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: takes the rope and gives the XO a hand bringing up the CSO ::  XO: Gotcha Sir.

TO_Maylin says:
CTO: Couldn't be better....ok that's not true, but not bad. ::grins::

MO-T`Lin says:
OPS: I brought you some chamomile tea.  I thought you might like it.

OPS_Nash says:
MO: I don't need it.

MO-T`Lin says:
OPS: I'll put some in a container if you change your mind.

CSO_Nash says:
::Feels the rope being pulled as he is halfway up. Enters the hole.:: XO/CTO: Thanks for the assist, gentlemen.

OPS_Nash says:
MO: No thanks.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::seeing the CSO emerge:: CSO: Ok, glad that you made it. ALL: Let's take another short break.

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