Host TO-Weller says:
USS Cherokee 11011.14 Curious Part 12

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 11011.14, Captain Ayidee recording.  We are about to enter the next stage of this mission, and with any luck, it will let us get to know our...visitors?  Opponents?  Guests?  Still not sure which word is the right one here, but that's part of what we're looking for, and what I am confident we will find.

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Host TO-Weller says:
CO:  Sir, they seems to be drifting closer to us.  I say drifting because I do not detect their engines are moving them.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
TO:  Perhaps maybe it's an effect of the wormhole?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Sitting behind his desk. Checking items, and escape routes.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
TO:  Gravitational forces may be pushing it toward us, with that wormhole starting to close up.

Host TO-Weller says:
CSO:  You could be right.  I didn't take that into account.  :;taps her console::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, looking over the data we have on the beings so far, hoping for some clue on what to expect.::  
TO: Noted.
FCO: Keep us at this distance using thrusters.  Better safe than sorry.

XO_Wells says:
::On the bridge, preparing to continue talks with the alien insectoid's Queen::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on Bridge::

Host TO-Weller says:
OPS:  Any chatter from the bugs to each other?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Captain, I'd like to know whether the bug creatures have attempted to utilize their own area of space; in other words, is the radiation too strong for them to adapt in their own world?  I mean, why did they choose here, and not their own world?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: The Entomologists in Starfleet are going to be jealous of us, if we can make any progress here.  Might be worth front page in several journals.  And we can ask them when we start.

XO_Wells says:
CSO: I don't think the radiation is a problem for them, it’s the over population that made them leave home.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CO: Aye-aye sir.

XO_Wells says:
CSO: Their entire galaxy was over run with this one species.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
TO:  Not too sure, however, there seems to be some kind a static between them.  That could indicate them communicating.

XO_Wells says:
CSO: I think they discovered the wormhole quite by accident and ended up over the rainbow.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: We can get some answers soon.  Let's hand the Bridge to the lucky ones and move on to the Observation lounge.

Host TO-Weller says:
CO:  Aye Sir.  :;calls her replacement to the bridge::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  I was hoping there was something more to all of this.  ::Turns her science station over to the relief, and gets up to head for the observation lounge.::

XO_Wells says:
::Stands and follows the rest into the Observation Lounge::

Host TO-Weller says:
::leaves her station and moves towards the Observation Lounge::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OOD Orkin: You have the Bridge, keep us at this distance unless we let you know otherwise.  ::Heads to the Observation Lounge.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Takes a seat in the observation lounge, noticing the seats are much more cushy than she remembered.::

XO_Wells says:
CSO: Like what?  We have a first contact, not much to look at but, neither are we to some.

Host TO-Weller says:
::enters the room and finds a seat next to the CSO::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::turns over her station to her relief and she heads to the observation lounge and takes her seat::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Enters the Lounge and moves to the View Screen.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  Well, we don't have proof either of what they're telling us.  How do we know they're not feeding us what we want hear?  They were connected with our Captain's mind and thoughts.  They may be just telling us what we want to hear.  ::Leans over and whispers to the TO.::  TO:  For all we know, the Captain may even be under their control.

XO_Wells says:
::Takes a seat for himself::

Host TO-Weller says:
CSO:  That is a scary idea.  ::whispers::  Aren't you telepathic?  Does he seem different to you?

XO_Wells says:
CSO: We know because they have no concept of the word deception, its not in their nature.  I believe what they say is true.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
TO:  I am telepathic, but I just got here.  I'm not sure what would be different.  He seems normal ::talking lower:: for a Caitian.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: To be fair, they also had no concept of the word "word" when they arrived.

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  Now that is bad... how do you hide something like a birthday present?  ::grins::

XO_Wells says:
CSO: Let's not get paranoid, Logan. I know the Captain quite well, I'd know if he was bugged.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Are we ready to start this?

Host TO-Weller says:
:;grimaces at the bad pun::
CO:  Aye Sir!

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  I mean it not as a disrespect, but merely as a word of caution.  We have no information on these bugs.  
CO:  Aye, Captain.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Well, that's what I'm saying Sir.  This is all new to them.  They have no idea how to relate or communicate, they are just learning.  I'm trying to be patient.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Computer: Establish Comm link between Observation Lounge View Screen and Alien Queen ship.
XO: I know, trust is hard to build, and easy to slash.

XO_Wells says:
CSO: We need to be open minded, Mrs. Nash was right, they just want a home.  we can help them with that, we've done it before for other new species and some not so new.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  And that may be all that is happening here.  I'd much rather err on the side of caution than to be caught off guard with something we did not see coming.

ACTION: The View Screen comes alive with a vision of the Alien Queen.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::fights urge to say "I told you so." to the XO::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Queen: Greetings, this is Captain Ayidee.  Are you ready to continue?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Stares at the view screen for a moment and then jots down some thoughts on the Queen on her PADD.::

Host TO-Weller says:
:;turns her head to the view screen and thinks that is one BIG BUG!::

XO_Wells says:
CSO: You surprise me.  Are you sure you didn't miss your calling?  You might be happier as a TAC officer, you aren't the least bit curious about this species?  You just want them gone?  Not very scientific, or nice, for that matter.
Host Alien says:
@COM: All: We are ready.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  I'm not saying not to be curious.  I think you are misunderstanding me.  I think we need to be cautious.  And yes, I would love the opportunity to take some scans of the creatures.  I even volunteer to go over there and offer any assistance they need.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Queen: We have one thing that may make moving forward easier.  What should we call you?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  I'm just not a very trusting person right away, Commander.  It may be because of skeletons in my closet that keep coming back to haunt me.

Host Alien says:
@COM: Ayidee: Call us?

XO_Wells says:
CSO: It's fine. I'm just trying to assure you, we have less to be cautious about than we thought before our dialogue with them.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Queen: A name, like I am called Tio Ayidee, my first officer here is Garrison Wells.  Names let us know who we are referring to.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  I understand, and from a scientific point of view, I am very curious.  But I have a hard time with letting my guard down for a species I know very little about.

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  Why is that Sir?  Unless we believe everything we have been told, which I do not.
:;turns and grins at the CSO::

XO_Wells says:
COM: Queen: A name can be used as a way of identification.

Host Alien says:
@COM: All: What not to believe?  We know were in wrong, want to move past.

Host TO-Weller says:
::crap, she heard me::

XO_Wells says:
TO: Well, sometimes you just gotta believe, take people on faith, go with your instincts.  Mine say its all going to be fine.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Queen: Forgive us, with so many individuals, sometimes it takes time to get to know and trust.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Cringes at the Captain's words of "trust"::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Captain, if we knew more about them, perhaps we might be able to help them better.  I would love the opportunity to visit them, if the need would arise.

Host Alien says:
@COM: Ayidee: That must be horrible.  Name?  Not sure on, we take form new here.  Need learn.

XO_Wells says:
COM: Queen: Answered questions would help us relax, our first impression of you were as killers and thieves so, please understand. We would like to know how you came to be in this space with us.   Could we just call you Queen.  It is a title of honor.

Host Alien says:
@COM: XO: We left last queen world, looking for next, when space looked like puddle when stepped in.  Then flash of light, and stars changed, and so did world.

Host TO-Weller says:
:;glad she isn't the one who is going to make any decisions::

XO_Wells says:
All: See, they took a wrong turn.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Seems that is so.

Host Alien says:
<Queen> @COM: All: This space is colder, surprised us with the change.  Never knew space got this cold.

Host TO-Weller says:
::zips her lips and refuses to get into this conversation::

ACTION:  The Cherokee receives a COM stating the taskforce is 12 hours away.

XO_Wells says:
COM: Queen: Yes, the weather here can be quite harsh.

Host TO-Weller says:
FCO: Are they still keeping their distance?

Host Alien says:
@ COM: XO: Just cooler, but less stellar wind.  Not bad once adjustments are made.

XO_Wells says:
COM: Queen: Did you ever know there were other life forms, other than your own?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
TO:  As far as I can see, yes.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Listens intently and continues to jot down notes about the queen and her colonists.::

Host TO-Weller says:
FCO:  They were closer earlier, was that due to the wormhole?

Host Alien says:
@ COM:XO: No, in our space, we only intelligent species.  Other species are wild.

Host TO-Weller says:
CO:  One thing for sure, they seem to learn extremely fast, wouldn't you say?

ACTION: An image of a six legged creature strapped into a yoke, pulling a plow appears in the minds of the crew, followed by other more wild insectoids in quick succession.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
TO:  It seems they do, which leads me to wonder how they could not be more technologically advanced.

XO_Wells says:
COM: Queen: So, what did you think when you encountered the others, like us, on the planet and on our outpost station?

Host TO-Weller says:
ALL:  Wow!  Did anyone else just see what I saw?

XO_Wells says:
All: What was that?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
TO: Distance is the same sir.

Host Alien says:
@ COM: XO: Thought they were a new type of creature, but could not make contact.

XO_Wells says:
ALL: Those must be other animals in their world.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: I think that was their way of showing what other species they knew.

XO_Wells says:
COM: Queen: So, when you can't communicate with a living being, your first idea is to kill it?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
TO:  Yes, I saw it. I thought I was imagining it.

XO_Wells says:
FCO: You should get one of those six legged beasts to plow your family's potato patch.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
<Tehya_Ashworth>  ::at OPS, she gets a com from Starfleet stating that the taskforce is 12 hours away.  She forwards the message to Cmdr Nash in the Observation Lounge::

Host Alien says:
@ COM: XO: To us, the ability to touch minds is what sets apart the intelligent.  Never comprehended others may not.  Your Ayidee was closer in mind than others.  Let us adapt quicker.

XO_Wells says:
CO: I'm not being rude or nothing, just I think we all need to understand their thinking process that lead to the unpleasantness.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she gets the message from Tehya::  CO:  Sir, just got a message from my relief, she got a COM from Starfleet stating that the taskforce is 12 hours away.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Understood, so we have the time line set.

XO_Wells says:
COM: Queen: Please understand, you caused us great loss.  The others like us were valued and loved.  We are upset you took them from us by killing them.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
OPS:  That's it?  No message of what they want us to do?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
XO: Six legged beast to plow the land? Hehe. Never thought of that one.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CSO:  That's all.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: We do what we always do.  Learn, and adapt.

Host Alien says:
@ COM: XO: We understand now.  Never imaged we not alone, nor that others would be so...strange.

XO_Wells says:
FCO: Probably not practical, I'd be afraid to know what a six legged beast from an insectoid galaxy would eat.

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  It might eat all the product!

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
CO:  Then if that is the case, we have twelve hours, Captain.  Perhaps we can visit our new friends and get some better biological readings of them?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
XO: But it is a good joke. Is it?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
TO:  Or maybe eat the bugs.

Host Alien says:
@ COM: CSO: Visit?  You trust that?

XO_Wells says:
COM: Queen: There may be consequences to your actions, it is not for us to judge.  We wish to help you find a new home so, we are prepared to trust you and have good relations with your species.
CSO: The radiation levels on their ship's may be unsafe, even with an EVA suit.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
COM: Queen:  I would love the opportunity to assist with finding you a home.  And the best way to do so would be to have more biological information on your species.  And yes, I would trust enough to visit because I am a scientist, and that is what we do.

XO_Wells says:
FCO: Send a picture to your parents, ask them how many they want.  That'd be funny.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  Depending on the levels of radiation on the Queens vessel, there is a shot that I can inject myself with for temporary protection of the radiation.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Or we can do it on neutral ground.
COM: Queen: What if we did get together, on the surface.  No "home turf" advantage for either.

Host TO-Weller says:
CO:  How about beaming the Queen over here since she can adapt to any climate?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Laughs loud. Copies an image from the databank.::

XO_Wells says:
TO: I like the planet idea, let's keep the ship bug free.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
ALL:  I am in agreement to the planet as well.

Host Alien says:
@ COM: All: That is intriguing.  We could be on surface in 1/56th of the planet's rotation.

XO_Wells says:
All: Colonist were living on it so, its okay for us, and they're down their building so, the planet is inhabitable by both and it keeps everyone on all ships feeling safe.
FCO: Look for a spot to land a shuttle.  I think a shuttle would be better than transporters.  Somewhere near the hives they are building down there.

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  I do want to be with the Away Team.

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Checks his console, and looks for the best landing spot.:: XO: I have the spot.

XO_Wells says:
TO: Hold the phone, trigger. Let's not rush off just yet.  But, put together a small, group for security detail. and then stand by.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Queen: Then we will meet in 1/28th of the planet's rotation, we'll forward you the coordinates to let you confirm they are good.

XO_Wells says:
FCO: Send the Queen ship the coordinates.

Host Alien says:
@ COM: We look forward to seeing you then.

XO_Wells says:
FCO: Or, get them from her.  Bossy bug, always her coordinates, your majesty says.  Must be a woman, huh?

FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
XO: Aye-aye. ::Sends the location coordinates to the Queens ship.:: Coordinates sent, sir.

XO_Wells says:
CO: So, are we going to the bug lady's tea party?

ACTION: The Screen goes dead as the Queen begins the journey to the planet.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Better bring the crumpets.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Okay, you stay here.  Hopefully I'll be back.  Get the delouse-er ready.
TO: Have your people meet us in the shuttle bay.
FCO: I want you to fly us down there, please.

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  Aye Sir!  ::calls her people with the news::

XO_Wells says:
CSO: And I suppose you wanna go too, right?
All: Let's get this show on the road.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
XO:  I was hoping you asked.  ::Smiles.::

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