USS Cherokee 10810.26 Good Will Part 4

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer, Admiral-Alexander, Anon, and SBCMO-Starr
Mark Haslam as aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard 
Steve Weller as XO_Ayidee
Zach Farland as CNS_Wells
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash 
Rob Bindles as FCO_LtJG_Zdunowski
Chris Wakelin as CMO_Ens_Downer

Absent
None

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Acting Captains Log, Stardate : 10810.26.  Things appear to have calmed down and we are looking forward to a nice, normal arrival to Ambassador Merlot's home world where we will pick him up.  I look forward to the cultural exchange this opportunity has to offer.

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Host XO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, reviewing final checklist before breaking orbit.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::at OPS on the Bridge::

Host SBCMO-Starr says:
::walking onto the bridge, she takes a good look, remembering her days on different ships.::

CMO_Ens_Downer says:
::In CMO's office in sickbay::

CNS_Wells says:
::Returning to the bridge after completing a double session::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: leans back in the command chair as his eyes roll over the armrest displays, tapping one finger and bringing its details to the screen. :: ALL: All stations, report readiness to depart.

Host SBCMO-Starr says:
::quietly she walks up and stands behind the Captain::

CNS_Wells says:
::Arrives on the bridge, exits Turbolift and takes his place::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: Pre departure checklist nearly complete.  Just need word from Security that the SAS has been completed.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
aCO:  All is a go, waiting on your word, Sir.

Host SBCMO-Starr says:
CO:  Captain, all the new officers are aboard.  OPS has been wonderful is getting them assigned quarters and codes.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: nods to the XO to let him know he heard, then looks behind to speak to Dr. Starr. :: SBCMO: Looks like we'll be leaving without further incident, much to my relief.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> CO: Course laid in, just waiting on permission to depart from Starbase.  Course set for Berlangi.

Host SBCMO-Starr says:
CO:  Thanks for having me Captain.  If you would have me beamed directly to the Starbase sickbay, I will not delay your departure.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
<TO> XO: ASA?  Not familiar with that term, sir.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
OPS: Would you be so kind as to give Dr. Starr a quick lift to her office?  Last thing we want to do is deprive them of a stellar doctor.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
TO: Anti- Stow- Away, it's just an older, unofficial term for it.  Showing my age it seems.

Host SBCMO-Starr says:
CO:  Captain, the Admiral did say you must have kissed the blarney stone a few times!  ::chuckling and waiting for the transport.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
aCO:  Sure thing.  ::beams CMO Starr back home.::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: looks a bit flustered.:: ALL: You know...next rumor about me kissing anything is definitely going to put me in a rather foul mood.
XO: Commander, contact Starbase 33 and request permission to depart.  I want to get this show on the road so to speak.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Commander, request permission to depart at your leisure.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM: SBOPS:  USS Cherokee requesting permission to depart.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
<TO> XO/ CO: Security reports no unexpected passengers, cargo, or anomalies.

Host Admiral-Alexander says:
@COM: Cherokee:  This is Admiral Alexander.  Permission is granted.  Stay in touch every 24 hours.  Alexander out!

ACTION:  The starbase releases their energy lines.

CNS_Wells says:
::Going over new crew personnel files and playing with department's schedule, coordinating new crew evaluations::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: grins :: XO: Every 24 hours huh?  Seems like the Admiral is missing us already.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Walks to his station and takes over the console.::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Checks the protocols for releasing the docking clamps. Releases them.:: All: Docking clamps released.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: This is an important mission, and one where we should have no problem making such contact.  Better overly safe than overly sorry.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: sighs and nods. :: XO: I guess you’re right.  Just seems a bit of a waste for a fine ship of the line to conduct inter-galactic taxi service like this.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Ship drifts off a bit.::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Lieutenant, are the mooring lines detached?

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
aCO: Yes Sir!

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: It's more than that.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Does do a quick check for the mooring lines..:: Self: Pffffui, they are detached.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
aCO: This is what built the Federation.  We aren't an empire built on war, or conquest, even of the economic variety.  We're built of willing members pooling the resources we have to offer.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: I know, just...I would feel a heck of a lot more comfortable dealing with a rogue Klingon or Romulan than...diplomatic services.  :: shivers::

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: Just because we aren't going into battle doesn't make this mission not important.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: See that they are detached and are free and clear of the ship, then engage maneuvering thrusters, one quarter thrust.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Turns around.:: aCO: Yes sir.

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: If we do this mission right today, we may be avoiding a battle tomorrow.  Do you see how important diplomatic missions can be?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: I'm not saying its not important.  I'm just wondering if they didn't have anyone that was more...suited to greeting a diplomat.  But I do see where your going with this Counselor.  Good thing I'll have you at my side to keep me from making too much of a mess of this.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Checks all is clear, then fires up the thrusters.:: aCO: Sir? We are floating.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Maneuvering Thrusters to one half, take us away from the Starbase.

CNS_Wells says:
aCO: Diplomatic missions are a specialty for me.  It's one of the many things a Counselor does.  Just keep me close and you won't have to much trouble.  And remember, a wise man knows when to speak and when to remain silent.  ::Goes back to his schedule::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
aCO: Thrusters to ½, leaving the base. :: Does do some entries on the console, the thrusters are fired up once more. The ship shakes a bit and moves away from the station.::
aCO: We are away from the Starbase sir.

ACTION:  The Cherokee moves away at half thrusters.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
OPS: We have a team set up to ensure a good line of contact between the Ambassador and his people?

CMO_Ens_Downer says:
::Sit silently at his desk, sipping a warm hot chocolate, digesting the words in his PADD as he commits them to his personal log.::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Once we have achieved a safe distance from normal traffic lanes around the Starbase, engage the warp engines, Warp Factor 4.  Course is already plotted.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
XO:  Being finalized as we speak.  Lieutenant  Tiernan is in charge of rallying the troops so to speak.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Excellent, if they need anything, let me know.

Host anon says:
::crawling through a Jeffries tube, moving like a shadow::

CMO_Ens_Downer says:
::Lets out a sigh as he finishes his paperwork he arises from his desk and throws on his lab coat.  He takes one last sip from his mug and heads out of the sickbay steering towards a Turbolift.::

CNS_Wells says:
*CMO*: When you get some time, we can go over our exams of the cousins from operations.  I don't know their last names but, you know the two, I'm sure.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Thrusters move the ship further and further away from the base.:: aCO: Ready to jump to impulse.

CNS_Wells says:
Self: Everybody knows those two.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
XO:  Will do.

CMO_Ens_Downer says:
*CNS* Aye Commander.  I am on my way to the bridge, we can chat then.

CNS_Wells says:
*CMO*: Great.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: shakes his head, inwardly slapping himself for making such an error. :: FCO: Engage Impulse engines, Lieutenant.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: Mrs. Nash, I'd like you to sit in on this conference with the Doctor and I, I think we will need your help and input.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Lays in impulse speed. Makes a gentle corner and is en-route:: aCO: Impulse laid in.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: brings up the suggested coursework on one armrest and nods. :: FCO: Maintain this speed till we reach navigation plot point Romeo, then engage Warp Engines.  Warp Factor 4 if you would.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
aCO: Copy that, maintaining impulse till Romeo, then engaging Warp 4.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Sure.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Gets to Romeo intersection.:: aCO: Intersection Romeo. Shifting to Warp 4.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Engage.  :; grins, unable to resist the smile that hits his lips at finally being the one to say that. ::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
::Moves back to Tactical, reviewing scans of local traffic.::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Changes to Warp 4.:: aCO: Yes sir. Warp 4 is active. Gently speeding up.

CMO_Ens_Downer says:
::Exits the Turbolift and enters the bridge.  He stops and takes a moment to take in the sights of a starship bridge in operation.  Downer raises his eyebrows slightly::  Self:  Hmm, sometimes I wonder if I should have been a pilot.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Welcome to the Bridge, Doctor.

CMO_Ens_Downer says:
XO:  Thank you sir.  Its always a fun trip.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Commander, you have the bridge.  I'll be in my ready room if anyone needs me.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
aCO: Warp 4, reached.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CO: Aye Captain, I have the Bridge.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: stands up and nods to the FCO. :: FCO: Good Work, Lieutenant.  I would have hated to have to send you out there in a space suit to paint over any scratches. :: says it with a straight face as he walks through the Ready Room's doors. ::

CNS_Wells says:
::Watches aCO go:: XO: Could we use the briefing room for a few moments, Sir?  I'd like to discuss the Clampets with the Doctor and Commander Nash.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Turns around.:: aCO: What? What?  What?

Host XO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Of course, Commander.  This is a good time for it.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS/CMO: Shall we?
XO: Thank you, Sir.  We won't be long.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Is the ship handling all right?

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Straitens his face.:: XO: Ahem, yes sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Sure thing.  ::stands up and watches her relief assume OPS, then she follows the CNS and CMO to the Briefing Room.::

CMO_Ens_Downer says:
::Nods and moves towards the briefing room::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: slowly he walks over to sit down at his desk, pulling up a few files of his own that he had made subtle inquires about. ::

CNS_Wells says:
::Follows the CMO and OPS to the conference/briefing room::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Very good.  Any issues with your department or any of the equipment that we need to know about?

CNS_Wells says:
::Enters and takes a seat::  CMO/OPS: I just wanted us all to get up to speed on the Clampet cousins.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
XO: Sigh, no sir. All is fine.

CNS_Wells says:
CMO: Have you complete physical exams on them, including the brain scans I ordered?

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Fine is good.  Any Stellar phenomena we'll be passing close to on our route?  Just something to turn our sensors on to keep them "active"?

CMO_Ens_Downer says:
::Takes a seat across from the CNS.  The one closest to the Replicator and one of the floor to ceiling windows, quickly becoming his favorite seat::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
Self: What  questions. Next time, I'll try to shut up.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::sits down near the others.::

CMO_Ens_Downer says:
CNS:  Yes, and aside from the fact my tests have yet to be sophisticated enough to detect idiocy, they seem to be in good health.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
XO: Stellar phenomena? Well, have to look in to that.

CNS_Wells says:
CMO: I suspected as much.

CMO_Ens_Downer says:
::Sighs::  ALL:  Well, there is one thing...

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: They've been returned to duty, I hear.  Where have you got them working?
CMO: Oh?

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Presses some switches. Actives some sensors.:: XO: Well I have activated some sensors. I will let you know if there is something strange going on.::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Sorry, old habits, so old I'm almost done with them.  At least until I look into a stellar nursery and watch the universe's version of "urban renewal".

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ALL:  In a remote area where hardly no one goes unless there is an emergency.

CMO_Ens_Downer says:
::Grins::  ALL:  One of them has a... venereal disease.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
XO: No problem sir.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: Best keep them off the decks where the Ambassador might be, huh?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  You guessed it.
CMO:  What?

CNS_Wells says:
CMO: Oh my, really? Eeeewww.  Did you give him something for that?

CMO_Ens_Downer says:
::Laughs.::  ALL:  Yes, and a Ferengi strain at that.  God only knows how much Latinum that cost but he will be fine.  I gave him some penicillin.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Should be interesting, escorting the first of the Berlangi to leave their home system.  Have to wonder how their society will react.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: I understand you and the Command staff have given them two months probation?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  That is correct.

CNS_Wells says:
CMO: I may have to add a sex talk to my treatment plan with him.  He's even careless in that department.  Imagine getting an STD in this day and age?

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Raises an eyebrow.:: XO: Sir? Asking me that question? At first I thought you would ask that our Counselor. But now that you ask me... I do not know. Are they used to travel?

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: I guess two months is the fair thing to do.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: continues to peruse several of the file reports left over from their time at Starbase 33, groaning as it looks like the most dreaded of all duties facing a Captain is before him, paperwork. ::

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: I'd like your active participation in the rehabilitation plans I've designed for their treatment.  Can I count on you?

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: The Counselor is our expert, but not the only one with an opinion.  And no, they aren't used to travel.  They are the first species I know of to develop Subspace Communication before Warp speed.  Seems they have a very "integrated" society.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Depends, and does it involve an airlock?  ::smiles::  Sorry couldn't resist.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
XO: Well I meant travel as a general thing. Let’s say travel over their planet. One side to another side?

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: Perhaps, a few in-services from leaders in your department?  It is very important they know you, of all people, are in their corner.  You are very important to them, they want your approval most of all. And, we will save the airlock method of therapy as a last resort.  ::Smiles::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Ah, yes.  They have gone beyond the planetary sphere even.  But they have stayed within the range of nearly instantaneous communications.  Seems they don't like to be out of touch...with anyone in their society.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  If you insist.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
XO: It seems they hate it to loose communication. Nevertheless, I think, that some will not be happy with them leaving the system.

CNS_Wells says:
CMO: I think a treatment of medications may help too.  Something for nerves.  Mine, not theirs. ::Laughs:: just kidding. But, I was thinking something to help them focus, and to help with their high anxieties?

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: On the flip side of that, they are the second largest pure Democracy known to the Federation.
FCO: Every decision, every question, they all have a say in.  At least all the adults.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS: Well, I know it is hard to believe in them.  I'm not sure I even do. But, it’s my job to try and I'm going to give it my all.  I need your help to do that.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
XO: Yes. Did the democracy approve this flight?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  I'll do what I can.

CMO_Ens_Downer says:
CNS:  Certainly doctor, if you feel their inability to focus requires a chemical solution I will defer to your diagnosis and prescribe them something.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Yes, they did.  They understand that there are advantages to being part of a larger society, or at least friendly with those around them.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
XO: Do they have warp speed?

CNS_Wells says:
CMO: Thank you.  I do believe some psychological drugs will help.  I'll leave it to you to find the right cocktail.

CMO_Ens_Downer says:
::grins:: CNS:  A cocktail would be lovely.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*XO*: Commander, before I forget, coordinate with Lt. Miller on a suitable drill schedule for our time before arrival on Bi..Bilabangibang.  I want security to be at their best.  Use whatever means necessary to keep them on their toes.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: With communications only.  Subspace communications, Impulse propulsion.  Some argue that this doesn't qualify them for First Contact, but the Federation Council has ruled they are an exceptional case.  They know there are others out there, and have initiated the contact.

CNS_Wells says:
CMO/OPS: Okay, that's all I got.  Mrs. Nash, I'll send you some ideas and a few scheduling suggestions.  Until then I guess we are done.  Any thing to add anybody?  Questions?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Nothing from me.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
*CO*: Understood Captain.  I'll concentrate on VIP protection drills and so forth, as that's something they don't do often, at least for real.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
XO: Yes that is what I thought was the general opinion. No Warp No Contact. But I am open to all.

CNS_Wells says:
CMO: Yeah, I hear your running a bar in Sickbay now, I may stop by sometime.  ::Stands up to go and heads back to the bridge::

CMO_Ens_Downer says:
::Laughs::  CNS:  Well, closing time is 2am so be sure to stop in before last call.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Yes, but they have kept away from it by choice, and have other technology that usually follows the discovery of Warp Theory.  We'll see.

CNS_Wells says:
CMO: Wouldn't be the first bar I've closed.  ::Walking out the door::

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