Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee Curious Part 10
Host SM-Trish says:
11010.31 <please add>
Starring 
Trish Yarborough as TO-Weller, and Executive Producer 
Steve Weller as Captain Tio Ayidee and Alien
Zach Farland as Commander Garrison Wells 
Dawn Freeman as Commander Kyleigh Nash 
Rob Bindels as Lieutenant Konrad Zdunowski 
Linda Baus as CSO_LtJG_Logan

Absent
Cory Friess as CNS_LtJG_Selar

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11010.31, Captain Ayidee recording.  We have made a break through with the aliens, although it is limited in it's level.  But through the efforts of our new Counselor, we have the aliens in a conversation.  Hopefully, we can use this to come to some sort of peaceful answer to this situation.

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CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::At her station attempting to figure out a way to communicate with the bugs.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on bridge::

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  The bugs are still keeping their distance.  Do you confirm FCO?

XO_Wells says:
::In the CO's chair on the bridge, watching the view screen and wondering what is going on in Sickbay::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In Sickbay.::  Computer: Open up a visual line to the Bridge from this screen.

ACTION: A line of communication opens up between the Captain in Sickbay and the Bridge.

XO_Wells says:
TO: Good, no news is good news. Let me know if their status changes.

Host TO-Weller says:
FCO:  Do you confirm?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*: Commander, I'm back in what's as close to normal mode as any of us get.  Any change in status up there?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Is behind his console. Looking around. Feels a bit weird. No one screaming at him what to do. No wet feet. The fields were full of water, and now a few days later he is back at the Cherokee. But for how long? Looks again at his feet.:: XO: No wet feet sir.

XO_Wells says:
*CO*: You're awake!

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
TO: Sorry, what did you say? Thought of home and wet feet.

Host TO-Weller says:
::sees the split screen with the Captain's face on one side::

XO_Wells says:
*CO*: No, Sir.  We are still, they are still.  We are still getting to know them but, it is going slowly.

Host TO-Weller says:
*CO*:  Welcome back to the real world Sir!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*: Yes, the bugs seem to have taken a liking to the new Counselor.  I am hoping this lets us into their reasoning some, but there is still work to be done.

Host TO-Weller says:
FCO:  Do you confirm they are still keeping their distance from us?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Looks up at the screen and stares at the Caitian.::

XO_Wells says:
FCO: Always dry your feet, Lieutenant.

Host TO-Weller says:
::has a sudden craving for pizza::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
TO: Who? Ahhh, the bugs. Well had too many lately, but these you mean, are at a good distance. And I want to keep them there.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
FCO:  Especially if you're around anything electric, unless if you want to go with the frizzed look.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*OPS*: Commander Nash, the large ship is where I am guessing their "queen" lives, concentrate your efforts on that ship.  See if you can focus on the signals coming from there towards us.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*:  Yes, Sir.

XO_Wells says:
*CO*: Do you have new orders for us? I hope you have orders for us because Starfleet is still a ways off and these bugs are giving me a rash.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
Self: Hmm.

Host TO-Weller says:
:;turns quickly so the XO cannot see her smile::

XO_Wells says:
*CO*: So, they let your mind go and took hold of the Counselor's?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*:  The task hasn't changed.  We need to find a way to communicate with them on an easier basis.

Host TO-Weller says:
*CO*:  We would be glad to if you could give us a clue...

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
OPS:  I think I've gotten a pretty good picture of what they eat - they're omnivores.  Maybe we should send them a veggie platter.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*: Not really took hold.  I think the Counselor used me as a Bridge, but now they seem in a more traditional Telepathic conversation, if there is one.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CSO: Well, you do not know me. And came on this ship while I was away. Helping my people save all we could, because of the flood. So do not make a joke about my wet feet will you. ::Smiles:: If you want vodka? Talk to me.

XO_Wells says:
*CO*: Having the insight, do you have any suggestions on how best to reach them because short of a two by four, we've tried everything.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Turns around.:: CSO: Nice to meet you. My name is Konrad Zdunovski, I am from south-eastern Poland. And I help my folks when I have vacation.

Host TO-Weller says:
:;chuckles to herself, wishing she had the two x four::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she focuses her priorities to concentrate her focus on the signal going into Sickbay, which has properties similar to communications.  She is routing the universal translator to that signal::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CSO: And not to forget, I am the best helmsman around.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*: I don't think they had a language until about 2 generations ago, so it is going slow.  They have started to send word thoughts, although it is simple at this point.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CSO: So and now.... work, I guess. ::Opens a panel in the socket of his console, looks inside and smiles. Closes the console.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
FCO:  Sydney Logan, and nice to meet you as well.  Sorry to hear about the flood.  I hope everything is okay.  Too bad you weren't around for the flight from my previous enlistment.  I think the shuttle FCO could use some tips.  ::Smiles.::  Vodka, maybe later.  ::Smiles.::

Host TO-Weller says:
*CO*:  Sir, we sent them a child’s primer with pictures and the words... maybe that is helping?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CSO:  Okay, sounds like a plan, meanwhile I'm going to wait to see if my current line of strategy works with communications.

XO_Wells says:
*CO*: Yes, words, they don't understand they say, but I suppose that's progress.  Are you coming to the bridge, Sir?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*All*: It's a good start.  I think they were looking for something they understood, and I was it.  Not yet, both because the Doctors still want to run tests and make sure everything is all right and because I want to be close if the Counselor finds a way in.  Even if it was just the first though the Doctors are hard to get past.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
OPS:  What are you using to attempt to communicate, if you don't mind my asking?

Host TO-Weller says:
:;wonders if the CO means he has a simple mind::

XO_Wells says:
FCO: You had a flood?
*CO*: Understood, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
XO: Well not me, but the village, where I grew up. All fields blank. Too much rain. Had to help my folks, bring things to a higher level.

Host TO-Weller says:
FCO:  Will that ruin any crops?  The flood I mean.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CSO:  I managed to isolate what appears to be a stronger signal going to Sickbay from the main ship.  That signal has properties of communication capability.  I hooked the Universal Translator to that signal hoping that will work so we can talk to these guys.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*: They are a hive culture, or a collection of hives.  Biologists will have a field day with them I think.  But they are a she, all part of one mind.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
OPS: Clever .. Hopefully it will be enough to interpret.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CSO:  Exactly.

XO_Wells says:
FCO: Wow, that's too bad.  I hope everything will be all right.  Nice to see you back.

Host TO-Weller says:
CSO:  If nothing else, the UT will need a good headache remedy after all this!  ::grinning::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
TO: Most crops where in. Only some potatoes on the field. I guess, they will not make it to the table.

XO_Wells says:
*CO*: So, we target the Queen?  Reach her, I mean.

Host TO-Weller says:
:;ears prick up at the word "target::
XO:  You almost had my hopes up!

XO_Wells says:
TO: Down, boy.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*: That's correct.  All the drones are like a part of her mind.  Like multiple lines of thought from your mind being seen as individual beings.

Host TO-Weller says:
::looks down at her chest::  XO:  Sir?  ::looking puzzled::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
FCO:  That's really sad.  Sorry to hear.  I know there are some good agencies out there that have resources to assist, if you or your family need them of course.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::noticing that the universal translator is working, A few words have been recognized via the radio frequencies used by the main ship. She will wait until a few more words are known before letting everyone else know.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*: I think that's why they "took hold" of me, or part of it.  They looked to see where people were focused on and passing things to.  They just didn't realize those doing the passing could think just as much.

XO_Wells says:
TO: Sorry, at ease.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CSO: Thank you for the idea. But considering my dad... he has the money already claimed, or does not want a penny either. They will survive. It is not the first flood, neither the last one, I guess.

Host TO-Weller says:
FCO:  I am glad none of your family was caught in it.  All are okay right?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
FCO:  If there is anything that I can do to help, I'd be happy to.

XO_Wells says:
All: We focus on the big ladybug in the lead ship.
OPS/CSO: Concentrate on talking to her, directly.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Pulls up an image of the lead ship on her console.::  XO:  Aye, Sir!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
TO: Yes. Bugs are still at distance. CSO: I will let you know.

XO_Wells says:
TO: You can keep an eye on the drone ships, as well as the planet activity and the queen's ship.

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  If worse comes to worse, one good Phaser shot can disable them.  I would hate to waste a photon torpedo when it isn't necessary.

XO_Wells says:
FCO: Be ready, in case we need to bug out or put up a defense.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
::Clicks a few times on his console.::

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
XO: Aye-aye sir.
::Clicks again on his console. Finds a few escape routes.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*: How many are out there now?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
XO:  I've picked up something significant being sent to the CNS.  Here's the message:  "We look for home. Had to form colony."

XO_Wells says:
TO: We aren't even thinking about attacking.  If they are empathic and can read the Captain like a Doctor Seuss book, they may pick up on our hostile intents.  So let's all be careful with what we are thinking.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
All: I have beamed some new refreshments in every bodies rooms. The cat has a few bottles of fresh milk from our dairy.

Host TO-Weller says:
ALL:  Some success at last!

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Listen to OPS and wonders if the bugs knew they were hurting living beings when they attacked the outpost.::

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  Sir, they have more ships now.  I count 187.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
TO:  Are they coming from the wormhole, or from the planet's surface?

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  Plus the mother ship.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*OPS*: That's the kind of thing they were saying before I "backed off" from the Counselor.  Can you retransmit words back to them?

Host TO-Weller says:
CSO:  The planet's surface using our materials.

XO_Wells says:
*CO*: Too many.  They are multiplying rapidly, I don't know how many generations, so far.  They are building on the planet, looking like they are planning on staying awhile.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
TO:  That is not good.  Does that mean they have our technology or just our material?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
XO: I have been away for quite some time. What are we up against? I read the messages, but fresh from a mouth said, sounds better then dry text.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*:  The only thing they said that we understood was that they were trying understand what we were trying to say to them.

XO_Wells says:
OPS: So, you were right, Mrs. Nash.  They want to go home.  That's good news, we'd be glad to help, I should think.

Host TO-Weller says:
CSO:  I am assuming just our material.  I not picking up anything that shows our technology on their ships.

XO_Wells says:
TO: Report that to the Captain, the numbers.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*: They thought they found an unpopulated world.  They didn't recognize what the colony was.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
XO:  See, I told you to be patient.  You know patience is a virtue.  ::smiles::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  Wait, are they saying they want to go home, and make this their home?  Because why build a colony if you want to go home, right?

XO_Wells says:
FCO: Nasty bugs, need to send them back through the closing wormhole they crawled out of.

Host TO-Weller says:
*CO*:  Sir, I am counting 187 ships now, plus the mother ship.  They are using our materials to build, but not our weapons technology.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
XO: Thank you sir.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  And they killed the people here on the outpost.  Question is, did they know what they were doing?

XO_Wells says:
*CO*: So, we need to figure a way to send them on their way someplace else?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
XO:  Gary!! you didn't say what I thought you just said.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*TO*: Like stone age beings finding Phaser.  Just shiny rocks that break easy to them.

XO_Wells says:
CSO: Doesn't matter if they knew or not, in our society ignorance of the law is no defense.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*: I think somewhere else, unless the Federation decides to let them build on this world.

XO_Wells says:
OPS: I dunno, what did I say?

Host TO-Weller says:
*CO*:  I am praying not.  Not the way they multiply!

XO_Wells says:
*CO*: Somewhere else is fine.  Maybe the Federation can find them a world.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*OPS*: Using the frequency they are using, send a message back saying "Do you hear this?"  Let's see if we can use familiar technology again.

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  Sir, this could be worse than the Borg!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
XO:  I could sworn I heard you say that you wanted to force them back through the wormhole because you called them nasty bugs.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Wonders what Starfleet will recommend in this case.::

XO_Wells says:
TO: Don't mention them, they make folk nervous.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*:  Understood.  ::sends the message "Do you hear this?" via the main frequency::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*TO*: Plus the Borg want to absorb us.  I get nothing like that from these beings yet.

Host TO-Weller says:
OPS:  In this case, I fully agree with the XO.

XO_Wells says:
OPS: Not force but, they can't stay in our world, the breed too fast.
Host Alien says:
#COM: Cherokee: We hear.  We understand.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Looks up startled by the return COM.::
OPS:  You did it!

XO_Wells says:
OPS: They destroyed their home world because they don't know about population control.  We can't risk our world or its residents for this species.  It’s cold but, they need to find a home elsewhere.  But we can help.
All: They still need to answer for their crimes regardless.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CSO:  We all did it.  This took teamwork.  And we really should thank our CNS because she was the key.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*OPS*: Good work, we have an opening.

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  Aren't you being naive?  When that planet is full, where do you think they will go?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*: Their home world is still there, but I think they can only have one queen for each world.

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  They remind me of the locust.  Ravaging then leaving for better feeding grounds.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
Out loud:  Maybe we should be focusing on a means of birth control for them.

Host TO-Weller says:
CSO:  I have an answer to that.  ::pats the weapon's console::

XO_Wells says:
TO: Its still a sentient species.  As much as they disgust me, they have a right to exist.  Just not here.
CSO: We can't tell them what to do.
Host Alien says:
#COM: Cherokee: You hear us?  All of you?

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  I agree. They need to go back to their galaxy.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
TO:  And even if we can make them understand ::snickers at the TO's response:: they still have to be aware that they hurt the people on this planet and the outpost.  If they have even the slightest bit of technology that they do, they have to be aware of other living beings and organisms.

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  Who is going to answer their COM?

XO_Wells says:
::Listening to the bugs amazed they are talking:: All: By George, I think they have it!

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
FCO:  Maybe you can show them some good flight plans outta here.  ::Smiles.::

XO_Wells says:
TO: Me I'd guess.

Host TO-Weller says:
FCO:  Yeah, right to the wormhole they came through.

XO_Wells says:
COM: Alien: Yes, we hear you.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CSO: Well... that depends, if I should fly ahead, or send them the flight plan alone.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
FCO:  I'm sure we don't want to lose our pilot.  You just got here.  Maybe send them the flight path.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
TO: I do not want to go into the wormhole. Had been there before. Don't want it back.

Host Alien says:
#Com: Cherokee: All of you?  This strange.  More than one queen on ship, how manage?

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
CSO: Well, if that is decided... :: Fiddles on his console.:: I have it ready.

Host TO-Weller says:
FCO:  I meant the coordinates to it, not for us to go through it!

XO_Wells says:
COM: Alien: We "manage" just fine.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
TO: Sorry, I still have water in my head, where brains should be.

Host TO-Weller says:
FCO:  That's okay, with all this going on with the bugs, I am surprised any of us are still sane!

Host Alien says:
#COM: Cherokee: How work together?

XO_Wells says:
COM: Alien: As individuals, through cooperation, communication and proper socialization.

XO_Wells says:
COM: Alien: My turn.  Why do you kill us and steal from us?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
Whispers to OPS:  He's blunt, isn't he?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::whispers back::  CSO:  Always.

Host TO-Weller says:
CSO/OPS:  About time someone is blunt.

Host Alien says:
#COM: XO: We did not recognize, not knew alive.

Host TO-Weller says:
::hrumph!  some excuse::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Wonders if doesn't know equals doesn't care in the bugs' eyes.  Wonders how many other homes they've done this on.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*: Like the Horta.

XO_Wells says:
*CO*: Are you saying we should just excuse the little mass murder indiscretion and move on to being good neighbors?

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  Just my opinion Sir, but you need to tell them OUR galaxy is taken by many beings and we don't have room for them!
::likes this XO more and more::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*: That's not what I am saying, I am just saying that for them First Contact took new meaning.

XO_Wells says:
TO: This isn't about that.  Let's not be rude.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  Sir, if that probe showed only these aliens existing on the worlds beyond that wormhole, how do we know they are not just feeding us lies?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
XO/TO:  Enough already.  What if the roles were reversed?  How would you react in a similar situation if you were them?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  Maybe they are the only ones on those planets because they killed everything else.

Host TO-Weller says:
OPS:  I sure as blue blazes wouldn't kill until I found out the facts!

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
OPS:  I don't believe it's about being rude or nice.  It's about maintaining control, and what we are going to do to establish that control.  Of course just my opinion.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
XO: I would say, give them my vodka bottles and they are getting so easy.

XO_Wells says:
CSO: We don't, but I can't see they know our language well enough to know how to use it to lie.  They bugged out of their troubled home world looking for a better life like any immigrant,  They agree this world is not suitable.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  They may not know our language, but do they know the ability to tell right from wrong?  That's all I'm asking.

Host TO-Weller says:
CSO:  Amen.

XO_Wells says:
OPS: I appreciate your sentiment and compassion for these creatures, Mrs. Nash.  But even you have to see it as impractical to have them any where near here.  They upset the natural balance of the universe just by them taking a wrong turn.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ALL:  Not if they are just drones following their queen.

XO_Wells says:
FCO: Vodka would probably kill them, burn their little insides all up from the inside out.  Not nice.  Do bugs even have a liver to pickle?

XO_Wells says:
CSO: I agree with you.  Killing is killing, it is universal.

FCO_Lt_Zdunovski says:
XO: Hehe. Well, I am not aware of that. Could try it out. I better not. I they like it, they might visit us strait away.

Host Alien says:
#COM: Cherokee: How do you keep each other apart?  Two queens talk easy enough, but 200?

XO_Wells says:
OPS: So, we ask them to understand they can't stay here but we will help them find a home but, no more killing.

Host TO-Weller says:
:;grumbles that we should just show them the wormhole and tell them to go home::

XO_Wells says:
COM: Alien: There's only one Queen here, that's me.  You had our King in check in our Sickbay.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Listens and wonders if the bugs will understand they need to go home.::

Host Alien says:
#COM: XO: Understand that now.  But how others know, outside of queen and "king"?

XO_Wells says:
FCO: Right, you've had flood you don’t need an infestation of non musical beetles.

XO_Wells says:
COM: Alien: They can hear you, all on their own.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*XO*: I don't think they grasp the concept of names.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
All:  Maybe we should put a No Admittance Sign at the gate.

XO_Wells says:
COM: Alien: We communicate by using vocal audio sounds originating in vocal cords in our throats and projecting them from our mouths, using teeth lips and tongue to form a large variety of sounds, put together in correct order form words the foundation of any spoken language.

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