USS Cherokee 10903.01 Nice & Slow, part 3

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer and Adm-Alexander
Mark Haslam as aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard 
Steve Weller as Producer Amb_Merlot and XO_Ayidee
Zach Farland as CNS_Cmdr_Wells 
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash 
Rob Bindels as FCO_LtJG_Zdunowski and Amb_W_Dunken_III

Absent
None

Host XO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 10903.01, talks between the Ambassadors continue as the ship goes through normal maintenance.  At this time there is still no word as to progress, but it is still early.

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Host Amb_Merlot says:
::In Conference room after lunch, looking forward to continuing these talks.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  It looks like this is about to wind down.  What do you think of Amb Merlot?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: begins to make his way out of the small office where he's just spent the better part of forever speaking with paper pushers ..::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::after being reassured that Liam is fine, she makes her way to the Conference Room.  She arrives and she enters the room.::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
*XO*: Tio, I'm on my way to the conference room now.  And thanks for warning me what fun the C.T.S would be.

CNS_Wells says:
ADM: I think he a very capable man.  As for winding down, these things go on for weeks usually.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  Yes, and you and the crew will get to leave shortly.  I will issuing orders later today.  Send me strength, I have to be in all the meetings.  ::sighs::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
@*CO*: I did tell you to have fun and bring a snack.  How much warning do you need?

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Sitting in the conference room. Listening in.::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: passes by several crewmen in the passageway :: *XO*: Bring a Phaser and shoot to kill would have been better.  Have I missed anything important?

CNS_Wells says:
ADM: I'll do my darndest.  ::Smiles::

Amb_W_Dunken_III says:
::Looking into some papers.::

Host XO_Ayidee says:
@*CO*: Phasers can't be set past setting 3 on a Federation vessel or station without commander's authorization.  And nothing new, maintenance and floor polishing proceed on schedule.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she sits down at the table, looking exhausted.::

CNS_Wells says:
FCO: Did you have a nice lunch, Konrad?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: chuckles and shakes his head as he turns a corner :: *XO*: Very well, I'll be at the conference room shortly unless terrorists try to take over the station or something.

Amb_W_Dunken_III says:
Self: Huh... Huh... huh... hu-ahum. Yes. Yes. I understand.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  Before you leave, what is the update on crew psych evals?

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Looks at the counselor.:: CNS: I had a good lunch. You?

Amb_W_Dunken_III says:
::Looks up from the papers and looks around.::

CNS_Wells says:
::Looks at the Admiral, straight-faced:: ADM: They’re all nuts, including me ::Grins like the Cheshire cat::

Amb_W_Dunken_III says:
All: Well... how was your lunch?

CNS_Wells says:
FCO: I should of had a cocktail or two, instead I had lettuce.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  Other than that?  :;chuckling with him::  Aren't they about due?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
Amb Dunken:  I had a wonderful veggie spread Ambassador.  And you?

CNS_Wells says:
ADM: They are always due, Ma'am.  And yes, I think we should meet the deadline.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
CNS: Lettuce? I had mashed potatoes. But the plate looked like it was smashed potatoes.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
::reaches the door and taps the chime, smoothing over his uniform and taking a deep breath.::

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb Dunken: Enjoyable, thank you.  Tried something from the Tellarite restaurant, and it was an...interesting mix.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
Amb Dunken: Well I had better Lunches here.

CNS_Wells says:
FCO: Isn't vodka potatoes?  I should’a had potatoes.

Amb_W_Dunken_III says:
FCO: Huhm. Me to. But you do not hear me complain.

Amb_W_Dunken_III says:
All: Anyway, shall we continue? Admiral?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: waits another moment then enters, putting his "PR Face" on as he makes a visual record over who is in attendance. ::

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb Dunken: Yes, that would be good.
CO: Ah, Captain Hazzard, good to see you again.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
Amb D:  Yes, please continue.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Amb. Merlot: The pleasure is all mine.  I regret that other duties pulled me away from the talks but what can you do.  Administration can be a taskmaster.

CNS_Wells says:
::Gives up his seat next to Merlot for CO. Goes sits other side of FCO::

Amb_W_Dunken_III says:
::Looks up at the new person entering the room, a bit off track.:: CO: you seem to be a captain. But the question is, from which ship?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: walks over to Ambassador Dunken and puts his hand forward. :; Amb Dunken: I'm Commander Mark W. Hazzard, Acting Captain of the USS Cherokee.

Amb_W_Dunken_III says:
::Stands up, and accepts the hand.:: CO: Good to know. I am ambassador William Dunken III.
aCO: Please, do join us. Any extra input is welcome.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: gestures to the seat the Ambassador just vacated. :: Amb Dunken: Well, lets get down to business as my Ma would say.

Amb_W_Dunken_III says:
aCO: Take it easy I would say. Just another one turned into hospital by rushing.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Rough few days Mark?  ::grinning at him::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: arches an eyebrow at the Admiral :: Adm:  You could say that.  Ask Tio what my thoughts are on proper preparation for such events.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  I can only imagine, but seeing as how you are broadcasting it very vividly in your mind ::grins::  I get the picture.

Amb_W_Dunken_III says:
::Raises an eyebrow.::

CNS_Wells says:
::Takes out his PADDs with notes about meeting on them::

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb Dunken: Are you ready to get back to business?  I have a few more questions about what we should expect from a friendship treaty in terms of our responsibilities.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: rolls his eyes and pictures a certain Admiral in a slinky red dress and the thoughts that followed afterwards to teach her a lesson about peeking. ::  Amb Merlot. : Sounds like a good idea to me.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
@*FCO*: Sorry to Interrupt Lieutenant, but we need you back on the ship.  There's an issue with the Console Interfaces we want to get cleared up.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
*XO*:Well, I'll be on my way

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
All: Sorry, but I have to go to the ship. My attention is needed there.

CNS_Wells says:
FCO: Bye.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
FCO: Make sure they don't break anything that we might need later, Lieutenant.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
FCO:  Have a good day Lieutenant.

Amb_W_Dunken_III says:
Amb_Merlot: Do you have something new to discuss?

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb Dunken: Specifically, many of my people wondered whether or not the Federation would build an embassy on one of our worlds, and if we would be encouraged to send a representative to your space.  The second is the one of more concern to us, though.

Amb_W_Dunken_III says:
::Makes notes. Embassy.::

CNS_Wells says:
::Listening intently to Merlot::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: takes a sip from the glass of water in front of him as he listens. ::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Walks through the hallways towards the Lift.::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Exits the turbo lift on the level of the bridge.::

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb Dunken: If we were to need an Ambassador, what would be the possibilities of making it at a world near to our own borders?

Amb_W_Dunken_III says:
Amb_Merlot.: I am not sure about when to build an Embassy or not. I have to look that up.  Perhaps the Admiral is more up into that?

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb Dunken: I understand, these are still early stage talks, details to be hammered out later.

CNS_Wells says:
::Looks to Dunken to see how he will answer::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
::Walks over to the station of the XO.:: XO: Well, what is up?

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Cherokee crew: If we are to send and receive Ambassadors, can the trick you did to help me through be easily repeated?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
Amb M:  We will open an embassy when you decide you want to join the Federation.  At that point, it can be decided by your people where it will be located.

CNS_Wells says:
::Looks to OPS:: OPS: I think so.  Kyleigh?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Merlot:  It should.  Now that we all know how to do it, it should be an easy task to perform.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: remembers reading the summary of the said event and nods. :: Amb Merlot: You can be certain that my crew will do anything and everything they can to assist you, Ambassador.

CNS_Wells says:
OPS/Merlot: That's what I thought.

Host XO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: The Control Interfaces seem a bit off to the technicians, but they realize some pilots have "different" tastes in how things are set up.

CNS_Wells says:
Merlot: I don't think no one will build anything unless all parties agree.  And I don’t see a problem with making things close to home for you.

Host Amb_Merlot says:
CO: Oh, of that I have no worries.  I am more worried that others may not be able to follow what you did.  Outside of yourselves and a few I've met on the Station, I don't know a lot of Starfleet crew.

Amb_W_Dunken_III says:
Adm Merlot: Ok, you are better informed then I am. In this case I mean.  Well, I have found it. A smaller embassy should be build as soon as possible.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Amb:  Well, here's the part where I brag about why my crew is the best in Starfleet.  But to be honest, there are not a lot of slouches to begin with.  I'm sure we can pull that through without much of a hassle.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
@XO: Is it that late again? ::Walks over to his station, sits down and checks.::

CNS_Wells says:
Merlot: The Federation has embassies, space stations, and dozens of other type facilities everywhere.  It not a big deal to put them up.  It's more important the people who go into them.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  Well said Gary.

Host Amb_Merlot says:
CO/ CNS: Yes, of course.  Equipment is just a tool, those using it are what make it what it is.  And I do hope that once things are set up that we can have you join us for some time, receive our hospitality in return for what you gave us.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
Amb M:  Does this mean you are close to a decision about joining us?

CNS_Wells says:
Merlot: I'm there.  Thank you, Ambassador.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: a soft buzz is heard from his PADD as he glances at it, picking it up to read the new message and frowning in thought. ::

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
@XO: Technicians already moved away?

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Adm: That is a bit down the line, as they say.  Doesn't it take years for a society to be truly joined?  We are looking for making an opening towards friendly relations, which is the first step, yes?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: puts the PADD back down and shakes his head at what some people consider important and returns his attention to the meeting. ::

CNS_Wells says:
Merlot: Exactly.  I've been trying to tell everyone, the Berlangi/Federation relationship will take time to evolve, and we have that time.  So, relax. ::Smiles::

Amb_W_Dunken_III says:
Amb Merlot: Next point?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: grins and looks over to the CNS, giving him an encouraging nod. ::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  If you will excuse me, I must leave for a short time.  
Ambassadors:  I will see both of you tomorrow. ::stands up and leaves the room::

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Adm: May your signals remain clear.

CNS_Wells says:
ADM: Bye, and thanks for being here.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
Adm: Bye, and thanks for all the fish.

Amb_W_Dunken_III says:
::Looks up to admiral. Thinking this is a mad house. Everybody walking in and out.::
Adm: Bye Admiral.

CNS_Wells says:
Dunken: What if both sides wrote up a proposal, detailing what each side wishes to see happen, a time frame and what each side has to offer and what they need?  That way you have a starting point.

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb Dunken: Not that we expect to need it, but if someone were to "pressure" us, an outside power, would we be able to ask for assistance?  Back up perhaps?
CNS: That may be best, we had a start here, but going point by point will be potentially problematic for keeping things in proper order.

CNS_Wells says:
Merlot: I'd have your back, and I'd bring friends.

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: fights the urge to answer immediately in the positive, knowing that such a enthusiastic answer might not be good ::

Host Amb_Merlot says:
CNS: Friends are always good.  Make enough of them, and you don't have to worry about your back, ever.

CNS_Wells says:
Merlot: I like that.  Mind if I steal it?  ::Smiles::

Host Amb_Merlot says:
CNS: Use it as you like, I can make no claim to it.

CNS_Wells says:
Merlot: I can.  ::Laughs::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: takes another sip of his water and shakes his head. :: CNS: Like you ever need any help making with the witty repartee.

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb Dunken: Shall we take a few hours to plan out our needs and wants then?  Start again fresh in the morning with a new direction, as Counselor Wells explained?

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Can I help it if the universe is an easy target?

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: Just be careful when it starts firing back.  It tends to have a bigger gun then you do when it feels like it.

Amb_W_Dunken_III says:
Amb_Merlot: I think you are pretty right.

CNS_Wells says:
Merlot: I usually am ::Looks at CO and grins::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: stands up and looks over to the Ambassador :: Amb Merlot: And this is why I try not to encourage him too much.  He already has way too much dirt on me as it is.

CNS_Wells says:
All: So, until tomorrow.  Get those proposals ready Ambassadors and we shall compare then.

Host Amb_Merlot says:
CO: Dirt?  Bah, I thought all Starfleet were paragons of virtue.  ::Smiles.

CNS_Wells says:
Merlot: Not all.  ::Evil grin::

Host aCO_Cmdr_Hazzard says:
:: grins :: Amb Merlot:  I'm just like everyone else, I have my faults

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::smiles at that last remark from the aCO::

CNS_Wells says:
::Resists a good comeback to Hazzard’s last words and it ain't easy but, it would be to easy, if you know what I mean::

Host Amb_Merlot says:
CO: Faults are why we need each other, they make us strive to improve.

Amb_W_Dunken_III says:
Amb_Merlot: I am not sure... but it can be the food, but we had more progression this morning. Perhaps continue on another day? With more speed in it?

CNS_Wells says:
Merlot: I think I'll steal that one too.

Host Amb_Merlot says:
Amb Dunken: Yes, of course.  That would be best.

FCO_LtJg_Zdunovski says:
@XO: Can I talk to you about a program I want to try out?

CNS_Wells says:
Dunken: Time to get organized, Sir.  ::Gets up from table ready to head out elsewhere::

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