Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10803.09 The Cat House Part 9

Starring 
Trish Yarborough, SM and Executive Producer
Steve Weller as CIV_Ayidee 
Brandon Mitcham as CO_Worthington 
Mark Haslam as XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard 
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash 
Rob Bindles as FCO_ENS_ Zdunovski
Christine Sheed as CEO_Ens_Pasco
Zach Farland as CNS_Wells 

Host CO_Worthington says:
Captain's Log Stardate 10803.09 The Cherokee is coming into the Betazed system, preparing to dock at Starbase 33for repairs. As we await our orders, the crew is attempting to relax before they head out again. Who knows what awaits us next?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
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Host Adm-Alexander says:
$COM: Cherokee:  This is Admiral Alexander.  I would like to speak to the Captain.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: takes a seat in the command chair. ::
CIV_LtCmdr_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, reviewing data on the rift to determine if it will remain a problem for the foreseeable future.::

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::Sitting in her office in main engineering, leans back in her chair and sighs, closing her eyes::

CNS_Wells says:
::Just returning to the bridge after possibly being off somewhere, doing something:: All: Well, I'm caught up on all things neglected.  What's going on? Anything, yet?

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Open a channel to the Admiral for me, would you?

Host CO_Worthington says:
::in his Ready Room, going over the latest reports::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: Sounds like the Admiral wants to have a word with the Captain.  Just soooo glad I'm not in his shoes right now.

CNS_Wells says:
Self: Uh oh, the Admiral. ::Smiles and takes his seat::

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
*CO*:  Adm Alexander wants to talk to you Captain, rerouting to you now, Sir.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
XO:  Hold that thought, she needs to talk with the Captain first.

Host CO_Worthington says:
COM: Adm: Good to see you Admiral. What can I do for you?

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: snaps his fingers and grins. :: OPS:  Well, you can't say I didn't try to take the bullet for him.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::On the bridge checking flight console.::

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
Self: I should see if Zdunovski wants to come for a walk to the arboretum with me when we are docked and have time to ourselves.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
$COM: CO:  Trent, you should be docking shortly.  I need the crew in my office ASAP.  Get her moored and beam everyone here.  Alexander out! ::cuts the transmission::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Ensign, make sure that we have a clear route to Starbase 33's docking berth.  Last thing we need is to do anything to disturb the work the Chief Engineer and her teams did to get us back to Warp Ready status.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
$begins to pace her office.  She holds the communication in her hands and get angry all over again::

CNS_Wells says:
::Checking out the activity on the station, on his console::

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Looks around until his eyes meets the eye of the XO.:: XO: Hehe, sure sir.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::sits up and looks over the console in front of her::

Host CO_Worthington says:
*XO*: Once we dock , all senior staff need to report to the Airlock. The Admiral wants to see us.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CO*: Aye, sir.

CNS_Wells says:
Self: Airlock? Are we in that much trouble?

CIV_LtCmdr_Ayidee says:
XO: Reviewing the data we've got on the rift.  So far can't make much sense of what's causing it, or if we can seal it with any certainty.  No pun intended, but I think time may be the best cure for it.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Checks things again.:: XO: Sir? All is ok. Can steam up without trouble.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
$::how dare they be so, so, abrupt when she had no answers for them, and they knew she didn't::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: taps the shipwide intercom on the command chair.  :: Shipwide:  Attention all Department Heads and Senior Staff, please report to Airlock one as soon as possible as per the Captain's orders. That is all.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::Stands and wanders out to the main engineering work area::  Ens Fixzit: How are things going out here?

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
<Ens Fixzit>: CEO: Fine, like they were five minutes ago. This is the umpteenth time you have asked me that. ::smiles::

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Raises an eyebrow.::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CIV: Oh you just had to throw that time pun in there, didn't you?  Get your relief up here and get yourself to Airlock One before I have you keel hauled for bad humor. :: grins ::

Host CO_Worthington says:
::rises from his chair and heads down to the airlock:: *XO*: Docking procedures completed?

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
COM: Starbase 33:  Starbase 33, This is the USS Cherokee approaching from Starboard system boundaries.  Requesting permission to dock and commence repair and re-supply procedures.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
Ens Fixzit: I know, I am sorry.  I guess I am anxious to get docked and have everything done with.  There are going to be questions asked I am sure.  ::smiles and wanders back to her office::

CNS_Wells says:
::Remembers how things were the last time we were at Starbase 33:: All: I sure hope folks are a bit more pleasant here, this time around

Host Starbase Flight Control says:
%COM: Cherokee:  This is Starbase 33.  You will dock at station 6 level 5.  Welcome home Cherokee.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CEO*: Ensign Pasco, please make your way to Airlock One and meet with the rest of the senior staff.  Captain's orders.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::muddles around in her workspace for a moment:: *XO*: Aye, on my way.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
COM: Starbase 33: Station 6 level 5 acknowledged.  Thank you Starbase.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Heard the communication between the XO and the station.:: XO: I have the coordinates. I will fly to there on your command.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Set course for station 6, level 5.  Standard docking procedures, Ensign.  Once the ship is secured and docked, meet us in airlock one.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::Leaves her office again heading for Airlock One::

CIV_LtCmdr_Ayidee says:
XO: Forwarding the information to so called Qualified Experts on Temporal Anomalies.  Putting the best Temporal minds on board on the analysis as well, but Temporal Specialists don't come along every day.   ::Secures Sci 1 and heads for the Turbo Lift.::

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
XO: Yes sir. Station 6 and level 5.

Host CO_Worthington says:
::exits the TL and makes his way to Airlock 1::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: No kidding.  do me a favor and get to Airlock One to start rounding up our department heads.  I'll be there once were set up.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Thrusters started to flush second for second after impulse engines died out. The Cherokee moves into position.:: XO: Station6 level 5 in front off us and closing.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Bring us in nice and easy, Ensign.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
$COM: CO:  Have you docked yet?

CNS_Wells says:
XO: You got it. I'll head to the airlock now, greet the troops, Sir.  ::Exits bridge::

Host CO_Worthington says:
COM: Adm: Docking procedures are completing. We will be in your office shortly.

CNS_Wells says:
::Soon arrives at the designated airlock::

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
:: The ship floats easy towards the docking area.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
$COM: CO:  Thank you Trent.  Put a rush on it if you will.  Alexander out.

CIV_LtCmdr_Ayidee says:
::Arrives with the CNS.::  CNS: Station should have settled down.  Might be a bit more cross fire in my vicinity, but I'm guessing the next stooge of the month has taken their attention.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: observes the ship is now flush and aligned with the docking clamps. :: FCO: All stop.  Engage Docking clamps on our end and ensure that seals are holding.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Ships floats in very slowly.:: XO: We are in. And yes will stop the engines.

Host Starbase Flight Control says:
%COM: Cherokee:  Turn off internal power and putting you on base power.

Host CO_Worthington says:
*XO*: The Admiral is chomping to meet with us. Get everyone down here as soon as you can.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Stops all engines. He waits for the docking clamps to grab the Cherokee.::

CNS_Wells says:
CIV: Don't worry, I got your back and I'd put my intellect against any bodyguard you could find. ::Smiles::

ACTION:  The docking clamps engage the Cherokee.  She is turned to base power.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
XO: Sir? I think we are docked.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: nods as the ship is now secured at the docking berth. :: *All Hands* : All hands, we are now docked at Starbase 33.  Shift Bravo has the duty watch.  Duty Officer is to report to the bridge.  Security Condition Green is in effect.  Chief of the Watch to set Duty rotation as per order of the day.  Duty Officer now has the command.

CIV_LtCmdr_Ayidee says:
CNS: I'm not worried.  They're still members of Starfleet.  Glares don't cause injuries, unless we've got a Medusan on station now.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*CO*: We're docked and on our way, sir.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::Arrives in the airlock, smiling nervously at everyone there before her::

CNS_Wells says:
CIV: I got a way with the dim-witted, like those who would comment or be rude to you.

CIV_LtCmdr_Ayidee says:
CNS: Any guess as to what we're gathered here for?  Would rather have another reason than the obvious one in my head about now.

CNS_Wells says:
CIV: I don't expect troubles, like you said, people move on to the next scandal pretty quick.

Host CO_Worthington says:
::waits for the crew to arrive, dreading the Admiral's chewing out::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: gathers the OPS and FCO and escorts them to the TL so that they don't keep the others waiting to long. :: OPS/FCO: Come on you two.  I think the Admiral is going to have puppies if we keep her waiting long enough.

CNS_Wells says:
CIV: I dunno, but the Admiral seems agitated.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Shuts down his console.  Stands up, and walks over to the TL, meanwhile nodding towards the XO.::

CNS_Wells says:
CO/CIV: I guess we will face the music together.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: closes the door as the OPS and FCO enter, having the TL take them to the nearest junction close to Airlock One and then ushering them out as he walks with them.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Have no fear sir.  We have arrived.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
XO: Do you think we have done something wrong? Why we where ordered that fast? ::Meanwhile walking into the TL.::

ACTION:  The crew of the Cherokee are beamed directly to the Admiral's office.  Sitting in a chair in her outer office is a Cardassian.

Host Adm-Alexander  (Transporter.wav)

Host CO_Worthington says:
XO: Glad you could make it.

Host CO_Worthington says:
::materializes on the station, inside the Admiral's office::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: immediately notices the Admiral's guest and sighs. :: Self: Its never, ever, easy.

CNS_Wells says:
::Arrives in the Admiral's office::

Host CO_Worthington says:
Adm: Captain Worthington and crew reporting as ordered, ma’am.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
XO:  So what do you think will happen now?

CNS_Wells says:
::Stands at attention::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::nods::  ALL:  Please take a seat.  I need to know what has happened this past month, and I need to know it now.  We have very little time.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
::she sits down::

CNS_Wells says:
::Takes a seat::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Please start and then go down the chain of command.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: takes a seat after helping the OPS sit down. ::

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::finds a chair and sits::

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Raises his eyebrow, as he sees the Ambassador. And is more or the less nailed to the floor.::

Host CO_Worthington says:
::takes a seat:: Adm: We were trapped 25 years in the past, trying to find a way home without affecting the timeline in any way.

CIV_LtCmdr_Ayidee says:
::Takes his seat.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  How did you keep from doing that Trent?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::looking at the PADD in her hand::

Host CO_Worthington says:
Adm: We stayed hidden in the badlands, out of sight of the Cardassians whose space we were in.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  How in the blue blazes did you get sent back in time?

Host CO_Worthington says:
Adm: Anomaly ma’am, opened up like a window and we fell right through, never even knew what hit us. We were accompanied by Caitian merchants whose ship we used to get back home and stay undercover.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Takes very slowly a seat.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  A what? And Who?  You were supposed to be patrolling the Badlands.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: looks confused for a minute. ::

Host CO_Worthington says:
Adm: We were on course when we responded to a distress call from the Caitian merchants who first encountered the anomaly. One minute they were there and then we weren't.

CNS_Wells says:
::Wishes she would just say what's wrong, the suspense is lethal::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::sighs::  CO:  Are you telling me you "fell" into a time distortion of some kind?  ::can't wait for a temporal investigation to boot with this::

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
::the tension in the room is stifling, she shifts uncomfortably in her seat.::

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::sits quietly, chewing her lip::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: obviously wants to say something, but keeps himself calm, knowing getting upset won't help anything. ::

Host CO_Worthington says:
Adm: Admiral, this was all in my report. We have marked the space with a buoy and hopefully no one else will fall into it again.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
::she rubs her abdomen in hopes to soothe her unborn daughter as she feels the tension as well.::

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Thinks the admiral does not believe the Captain. Yet he was telling the real story.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  So a time distortion, just appeared out of nowhere, where one has never been detected before?

Host CO_Worthington says:
Adm: That is correct. As you know, the known universe is rife with instability.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CIV:  Tio, can you give me any better explanation/s of what happened?

CNS_Wells says:
::Nods at CO's statement, looking at the Admiral::

Host CO_Worthington says:
::crosses his arms frustrated, wondering what she is trying to get at::

CIV_LtCmdr_Ayidee says:
Adm: As the Captain said, there was a Temporal Rift caused by an instability interacting with a misaligned civilian Warp drive.  That opened a rift that took a short time to close.  Just long enough to "swallow" us with it.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::takes a deep breath::  CIV:  And we can prove this right?  Please tell me we have sensor readings to verify what you just said.

CIV_LtCmdr_Ayidee says:
Adm: Of course, and a bit of physical evidence to go with it, although the sensor logs are the majority of the evidence.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: waits to see if the CIV's answer has any effect to pacify the admiral. ::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CEO:  Please go over with me, how the Cherokee was able to return home.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Has his own thoughts with what the Admiral asks.::

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
Adm: Commander Nash suggested the use of Borg technology, which he and I altered to be compatible with Starfleet.  This generated chronoton energy, which we used to reopen the rift to allow us to pass back to our time.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
Adm: We built in several devices to buffer and mask the power signals that this would generate.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Smiles at the answer of Pasco.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CEO:  I must commend you on that task.  You and your teams did an excellent job.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: nods with pride at the CEO's answer, knowing that she and the FCO would get the praise they deserve. ::

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
Adm: Thank you.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
XO:  You look like you are sitting on a bed of fire ants.  Is there something you would like to add?

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Adm: Ma'am, everything we've just told you has been in our reports, which we were darn well sure to send out as soon as we had returned to our present time.  I understand that we've been gone for a good amount of time, and that we probably didn't do anyone here favors for disappearing like that, but I don't see how getting angry at us is justified.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::raising her eyebrows she stares at the XO:  XO:  Angry?  You think I am angry?  XO, I am trying to keep everyone of you on the Cherokee.  I want to hear it from your mouths, not some dry report.
ALL:  Is there anything else anyone would like to add?

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Adm: My reports are dry?  Why didn't anyone tell me this?

Host CO_Worthington says:
::raises in eyebrow at the Admiral's last statement::  Adm: Yes Admiral.

CNS_Wells says:
ADM: All I can tell you is that we had no casualties or injuries, the mental health of the crew is... ::Looks at XO:: satisfactory and, on a happy note, Ma'am, we witness the birth of four baby Cait's.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Yes Trent?

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Shuts up. As he thinks, that adding anything, would not make the case any stronger.::

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::stays silent::

CNS_Wells says:
::Shuts up::

Host CO_Worthington says:
Adm: I would just say this is the finest crew in Starfleet, despite her Captain. Please know that they deserve the best we can give them.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::smiles::  CNS:  Yes, I can only imagine what a treat that was.  Are they doing well?

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Nothing wrong with the Captain in my book.

CNS_Wells says:
ADM: Yes, Ma'am.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  As you might have noticed, there is a Cardassian Ambassador sitting in the outer office.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Nods.::

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: holds back a comment concerning Starbase 33's newest pest problem::

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
::gets a strange feeling about hearing about the Cardassian Ambassador.::

CNS_Wells says:
ADM: Ma'am? If I may? The crews efforts over the last month has been... you would have been proud. No one panicked or got weirded out they just did what they had to to get us home and not mess up the time line.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
ADM:  If I may say something?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::she looks around at each of them::  ALL:  Whatever happened in the past, there was an unforeseen incident.  Apparently your little excursion was noted in a Cardassian scout ship log.  A warship was headed your direction, but turned away.  When it turned away, a Cardassian disappeared.  Now we are being asked to explain that disappearance.

CNS_Wells says:
::Thinks - Cardassian? That's never good::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  I believe you Gary.
OPS:  Yes?

CIV_LtCmdr_Ayidee says:
Adm: Warship from our current time, or the time we were just in?

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
ADM:  For us, the last month is actually a few days, so things are still confusing, at least to me.  I am still trying to catch up.

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Loud.:: Self: Huh? They are kidding.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CIV:  In the past Tio.  It is all so confusing... I hate temporal mechanics!

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Adm: Who was this Cardassian that disappeared?  Did they give a name?

Host CO_Worthington says:
Adm: I will have Commander Ayidee send you everything we have on the anomaly.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Of course they haven't given me a name.  We are expected to give all our information to them, but do we get cooperation in return?  Perhaps I should let Commander Hazzard speak to him.  ::grins, knowing what he has been thinking::

CNS_Wells says:
All: Was that the Cardassian ship we first encountered or the one approaching us as we left?

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Adm: Oh I would be glad to help out.  Maybe even take him on a tour of some of our facilities, invite him to dinner.  :: says all of this with dripping sarcasm. ::

CNS_Wells says:
XO: Dinner?  ::Is hungry::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  You know, we cannot give the Cardassians an inch or they will take the whole quadrant.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Adm: Admiral, at no point in time did we interact, speak with, or even come into close sensor range with Cardassian ships.  So they can take this "we made one of their men vanish" theory and eject it right out their airlocks.

OPS_LtCmdr_Nash says:
::wishes things would settle down soon.::

CIV_LtCmdr_Ayidee says:
Adm: I'm hoping you know what I'm talking about, because if you don't we're really in trouble.  How much can they grab after their devastation in the war?  They'll be rebuilding for decades before they get back to the point of challenging anyone.

Host CO_Worthington says:
Adm: How would they have even known we were there, we didn't get that close. I don't see how we can help them. I am not sharing Borg technology with them.

CEO_Ens_Pasco says:
::chews her lip some more::

FCO_Ens_Zdunovski says:
::Looks to the floor.::

CNS_Wells says:
Self: The mystery of the Vanishing Cardassian. Scooby-Do where are You?

CIV_LtCmdr_Ayidee says:
CNS: On the Huron.  I can get you in contact with them if you want?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Apparently the Cherokee was seen by their scout ship, but they thought it was the Cherokee of their time period.  You stated in your logs that the energy signature of the Cherokee had been made to match that time period.

Host XO_Lt_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: stands up slowly and leans against the wall, using a breathing technique that the CNS taught him to help soothe his nerves. ::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
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