USS Cherokee 11109.11 Discovery Part 14

Starring
Trish Yarborough as Atlanta and Executive Producer 
Steve Weller as Captain CO_Ayidee
Zach Farland as Guest Star SO_MaryAnn_Bright and Calife
Linda Baus as CSO_LtJG_Logan 

Absent
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_LtJg_Talora
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Blake Harris as CTO_Ens_Nolsen

Host CO_Ayidee says:
We would like to dedicate today's mission on September 11, 2011 to the families who are surviving the loss of their loved ones at the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and Flight 93 in Pennsylvania, and not least of all, to our soldiers who are fighting to keep us free.  God bless America and God help to bring peace to the world.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Following the fish people, hoping that we do actually understand what is happening now.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Following the others to wherever they are being taken, observing things along the way.::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  We need to be careful around this area.  There are too many military types near here.~~~

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Thinks to self:  We should have come up with a code to signal each other; one for danger; one for safe.::

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: We'll really have problems the closer we get to the marshal's HQ~~~

ACTION:  A large group of the sea creatures are heading in their direction.  Atlanta waves to them to go behind a building.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Thinks to self:  No sense fretting about it now.  We'll have to trust them.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Following behind CSO::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Swims behind the indicated building.::

Host Atlanta says:
::swims hurriedly behind a building::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Swims quickly behind the building.::

Host Atlanta says:
::sends a mental image to the land creatures to be still until the danger passes::

Calife says:
::Envisions - The Cherokee crew staying close to him and Atlanta::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Receives the image and waits patiently, her heart beating with anticipation.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Flattens against the wall, waiting for the others to pass.::

Host Atlanta says:
::sees there are some military personnel in the group and sends a mental image to the Cherokee crew so they will know what to hide from.  Focuses on their uniforms, which are quite distinct::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Takes note of the images and the warning, memorizing the images in her head.::

ACTION:  The group clears the Cherokee crew and passes on their way.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Notices those who do see them, give curious looks::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Her heart throbs as the military personnel clear past them, waiting for them to be prodded onward.::

Host Atlanta says:
::she peeks around the corner and one of the Pica's turns back and swims towards them::

Calife says:
::In a passage way that takes them from one floor to several floors above them (like a stairwell with no stairs)::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Feels a bit of irony, usually waits in hiding to pounce on a target once it reaches a certain point.  Weapons are so comforting.::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~<Shandra> Atlanta:  What are you doing in a drysuit?~~~

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Observes we are being followed.  Taps CSO on shoulder and points to some female Pica who's turned around and wants to bug us::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Attempts to conceal any fear she may have, and nearly jumps out of her suit with the SO tapping her on the shoulder from behind.  Nods to her that she sees her.::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Shandra:  Calife and I are performing some experiments.  Would you like to stay and help us?~~~

Calife says:
::Stops dead in his tracks at the thought of Shandra's thought::  ~~~Shandra:  Since when do I need to answer to a clerical worker?  I am Doctor Calife, a scientist, can't you guess what I'd be doing with my associates here?~~~

Host Atlanta says:
~~~<Shandra> Atlanta/Calife:  No thank you!  I have plenty of work to do!~~~  ::she swims off in a hurry::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  You have no tact.  Hopefully we will have no more encounters.  If we do, let ME take care of it.~~~

Calife says:
::Envisions - Clubbing a nosy Pica on the head and stuffing them under a desk or something, if needed again.  Suggesting, its okay if we need to to get away::
~~~Atlanta: What?  Okay, fine but, let's hurry.~~~

Host Atlanta says:
::sends back the mental image that no one needs to get hurt.::
~~~Calife:  Lead the way.~~~
::motions to the Cherokee crew to follow Calife::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Thinks- The two Picas disagree on how to handle the curious.  Has to agree with the female.  We try to avoid violence when possible::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Understands the motion from Atlanta, and follows Calife once again.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Swim's after Calife, attempting to mimic the body movement of the native beings.::

Calife says:
::Swims up the passageway leading up to a higher level.  Remembers he has to swim slower for the land creatures to keep up::

ACTION:  Calife swims slowly making sure they do not run into other Pica's.  More of the city is being shown to them, which as it turns out is quite extensive.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Didn't think a Caitian could move like that, but understands what he is doing and attempts to follow his lead.::

Host Atlanta says:
::takes up the rear and keeps watching for others of her kind, just in case::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Finds the Caitian Captain swimming quite amusing::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Uses the walls to push off while going up the passage.  Muscle memory feels like Jeffries tube climbing.  Stops and turns back, motioning CSO to slow down a second.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Notices the mixture of city apartments and several office buildings.  Also sees some moss covering the open areas that appeared to be windows or doors.::

Calife says:
::Swimming out of the passageway on the military level of the government compound::  ~~~Atlanta: Make sure you guys stay close with those extra wetsuits.  Maybe they can surround the land creatures and block the sight of them.  It’s feeble, but it’s all we got.~~~

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Notices the Captain hanging back, and waits.::

Host Atlanta says:
::sends the mental images to her helpers to surround the crew so their suits cannot be seen by others::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Puts face mask of suit close to CSO, speaking loud and slow with exaggerated mouth movements.::  CSO: Can...You...Hear...Me?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Sees the Captain trying to speak to her, but it is muffled.::  CO:  What??
::Wishes she had her communication badge at this point.  It would be a lot easier.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Slower this time.::  CSO: Can you hear me?

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Sees many offices, and, on this level, the marshal's barracks, training area, mess hall and armory.  Glad they have escorts, easy to get lost inside this cliff, so many ways to go::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Nods to him.::  CO:  Yes, it's hard to hear, but I can make it out.

ACTION:  As the Captain places his head next tothe CSO,, he doesn't realize his suit has snagged on hers.  It begins to leak.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Sees the bubbles coming out of the Captain's suit, and points to it.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Gives her a thumbs up, nods, then turns to resume the journey before seeing the bubbles.::

Calife says:
::See the furry one trying to talk to a female one.  He passes the furry one a special pad and marker that can be used to write hand written messages::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Slaps a paw over the opening to try and slow the leak, then points it out to Calife as the pad is passed.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Points to Calife at the bubbles in the Captain's suit.::

Calife says:
::He notices, air bubbles coming from the furry ones suit::  ~~~Atlanta: Trouble!!!~~~  ::Points to air bubbles::
~~~Atlanta: If any one sees those bubbles we are finished.~~~

Host Atlanta says:
::she sees the bubbles begins to rise:  Motions to one of her workers to bring a new suit to the Captain::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Knows the Captain will need to change but, how?::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  Swim over and cut off his air.~~~

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Hopes there is a way to patch the suit, then realizes one of the workers are bringing a new suit.::

Host Atlanta says:
::sends a mental image to the Captain that he will need to change suits quickly::

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: If we got him into a closet, I might be able to patch the hole!~~~

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods, then takes a deep breath and starts pulling off the suit.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Worries about her Captain, hoping he can hold his breath long enough to change the suit.::

Calife says:
::Searching in his traveling science kit to see if he thought to bring a patch kit::

ACTION:  One of the helpers holds the suit, while the Captain struggles to get out of it and into the new one.  The helmet is removed, the rest is up to the Captain.

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Wondering how long a Caitian can hold his breath::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Pulls the old suit off, trying to move as quickly as possible.  Not as urgent as a failed EVA suit, but close.::

Host Atlanta says:
::she watches as the Captain, with the help of one of her workers struggles out of the leaking suit and into the new one::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Wonders how hard it would be to share air.  Also worries about having to perform mouth to mouth on a Caitian, and really doesn't like that idea, but would do it for her Captain, if it was at all possible.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Gets the old suit off, then reaches for the new.  Wondering why it's so much tougher than doing it in micro G.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Hoping the Captain will make it::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Drives the legs into the new suit, then draws up the suit and attempts to secure it fast.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Keeps her thoughts focused on the Captain.::  Out loud:  Keep at it Captain.  ::Realizes no one can probably understand her.  Also wonders what the Captain was trying to tell her.::

Host Atlanta says:
::wonders how much longer the furry one can hold its breath::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Gets the suit on, looks about in near panic for the helmet.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Wished he's hurry.  Has the pad and marker Calife had for the Captain.  Writes - hurry! on it::

ACTION:  The helper puts the helmet on the Captain's head and turns it into place.  Then turns on a valve to pull out the water.  As the water escapes, the air valve is turned on.

Calife says:
::Once the furry one has his helmet in place, he pulls a lever on the back which purges the helmet and suit of water so that the air valve can operate properly::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Realizes she was holding her own breath and takes a gasp of air.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Lets out the held breath just before the water fully exits, luckily only gets a bit of water and coughs it out without much loss of time.  Pants heavily for more than a few seconds.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Pats the Captain on the back lightly, and motions for him to respond if okay.::

Host Atlanta says:
::swims in front of the Captain to see if he is breathing::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Reaches up a paw and puts a thumb up.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
Silently to self:  He's okay.  ::Breathes a sigh of relief.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Draws a smiley face on the pad and shows it to CO::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods and motions we should move on, having almost caught my breath.::

Host Atlanta says:
::sends a mental image that they need to move on.::

Calife says:
::Emergency over, starts swimming again.  Envisions - Many marshals, guarding a door::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Stays close to the Captain, and hands him the pad with a note on it.  "What were you trying to tell me?"::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Takes the pad, wipes the other messages off, and writes "Asking if you could hear me through the mask.  Wondering if you can tell where they are taking us."::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Sees the image that Calife just sent her with marshals guarding the door.  Hopes they will not have any further trouble, even though trouble seemed to follow her wherever she went.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::After CSO grabs the pad away from her, she follows Calife again::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Continues to swim and write.  "I have no idea, but they are definitely trying to help us."::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  How are we going to get past the guards?~~~

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Concentrates on the image of the guards, trying to figure out a plan without stun settings available.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Thinks they are going to be at a disadvantage in the water if they have to fight off those guards they are receiving images of.::

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: Do we have to think of everything for these worthless land creatures?  How do they survive?  If they have no better ideas, I do have means of rendering the guards unconscious but, I'm not administering it~~~

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Thinks Atlanta is going to have to do some female fishy stunts to get them past.::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~~Calife:  They are not from here.   You are being too hard on them.~~~

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Sends an image of the Picans making some noise or calling for help telepathically, luring the guards around the nearest corner.  Then motions the CTO up to the front, and has the CSO and SO assist me, CMO and OPS help CTO.::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  They are used to doing things in air, not the water.~~~

Calife says:
::Fishes around in his science kit to find a small tank, about ten inches tall.  He hands it to the furry one as he seems to be their leader::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods in thanks, then examines the tank to see how it works.::

Calife says:
::Envisions - Pulling a pin on tank near guards and seeing them all fall asleep::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Looks around the area to see if there is any kind of warning system that could be triggered for military personnel if this goes badly.::

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: I think the other creatures are passed those guards, one of those doors on the right, down that corridor~~~

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods, finds the pin, then takes the pad back from CSO.  Writes "Be ready.  Wait here." to the others, shows it to them, then gets ready to move forward.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Sees CO writing her to stay put and be ready::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Nods to the Captain, wondering if someone else should do it, but trusts him.::

ACTION:  Down the corridor where Calife is leading the Captain, two guards are by a door.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Gets close to the wall, then pushes off, bouncing around the corner and bounding off the wall, redirecting towards the door.::

Calife says:
::Staying back, just in case guards attack.  I'm a scientist not a marshal, dang it!::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Watches from a distance and waits.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Just before reaching the guards, draws the pin and holds it in front.::

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: You didn't say these creatures would need so much hand holding, what a bunch of guppies~~~

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Drops the tank after ramming into the door.  Never figured out how to stop that fast, should have taken Swimming 2 for the Phys Ed requirement at the Academy.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Thinks if this goes bad, Captain will need some back-up, and waits for the signal.::

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: You know, our next step is finding transport for these things to the surface.  I'm thinking, one of your bird carriers...~~~

ACTION:  The solution spreads to the guards before they can move.  They slowly sink to the floor, unconscious.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Rolls about and pushes off lightly, getting clear of the solution before motioning the others that the guards are down.::

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Motions to the others the okay to proceed, that the guards appear to be down.  Swims cautiously toward the Captain, keeping her eyes open.::

Host Atlanta says:
~~~Calife:  I have one waiting already.  We just have to get to the West side of the city where it won't be seen.~~~

Calife says:
~~~Atlanta: City?  I hope you mean the west side of the compound because I'm not traipsing through the city with these neon lights.  We'll never make it~~~

ACTION::  One of the guards is not out and tries to swim away.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Wonders why I stopped changing exercise methods after leaving the Huron.  Swimming would have helped a lot this mission.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Sees the guard moving, spins about to grab his legs and keep him from sounding alarm.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Points to guard trying to escape.  Knows it needs stopping.  Goes after it.  Catches it and holds on to its toe not knowing what to do next.  Hadn't thought that far ahead:;

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::Attempts to grab the guard as he tries to swim away.  Sees the Captain has him.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Holding guards leg, reaches down for the tank and uses it like a club, clunking him in back of the head.::

SO_MaryAnn_Bright says:
::Glad the CO was there, the Picas are slippery::

ACTION:  The guard is knocked unconscious.

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