Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 11112.04 Questions Part 7
Starring
Trish Yarborough as Alien-CO and Executive Producer 
Steve Weller as Captain Tio Ayidee
Zach Farland as Commander Garrison Wells
Dawn Freeman as Commander Kyleigh Nash
Andrew Cotterly as Doctor Talora
Jon Benson as LtJg_Salor
Blake Harris as Ensign_Nolsen

Absent
None

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11112.04, Captain Ayidee recording.  We have started to make some progress with the alien vessel, or so we think.  No weapons have been fired, so it seems we are both looking for answers.  But the Universal Translator still struggles, so we are going to have to move carefully.

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ACTION:  The Alien ship moves to hard dock with the Cherokee, their docking port extended.  No weapons energy is present, and the repulsor field is down.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, watching the progress of the alien vessel.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Frowns:: CO: You'd think they'd ask to dock before just doing it?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: That is either a docking port, or a strangely placed exhaust port.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::on bridge at OPS::

XO_Wells says:
CO: Are we being boarded?

Host Alien-CO says:
$aFCO:  Gently now.  We don't want them to get the wrong idea.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::activating the Main engineering console, seeing the alien ship coming in for dock::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: If we could communicate, it wouldn't be to this point.
XO: I don't think it's a threat, but I think they want to come aboard.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::at tactical::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Extend our docking port and prepare an escort.  If we're doing this it's going full out.

XO_Wells says:
CO: I don't remember extending the invitation, how rude.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CO: yes sir

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO/ CMO/ CTO: We're going to go greet our guests.  And hopefully breach the communication barrier.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::monitoring the airlock to maintain seal::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: Me sir?

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
*Security Team*: Prepare for a full escort and have every thing on stand by.

ACTION:  A soft thump can be felt by each ship.  The docking is complete.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Yes, Doctor.  I want someone who's seen a lot of unusual things.  I think your back ground qualifies.

XO_Wells says:
CO/CMO: If they had the kids they wouldn’t be being so chummy.  If they're in the same shoes as we then, they know nothing useful and as we cant communicate, aren't we just wasting time with these blokes?

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: The airlock is secure and holding.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::watching as the lights go green::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Smiles lightly:: CO: Aye, sir.

Host Alien-CO says:
$aXO:  I will stay in touch.  If anything goes wrong, get out of here.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: You have the Bridge.  
OPS/ CEO: Keep working on the Universal Translator, we will need it badly.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods::

XO_Wells says:
::Stands ready to follow::

Host Alien-CO says:
$:;walks from the bridge down to the docking door::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: I am setting a direct link with the comm badges to feed the language into the Universal Translator program.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Do you see a better lead?  Right now we're grasping straws, but with luck we might catch one.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
TO: Take over tactical.  I will be with the CO.  Understood?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Very good.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
<TO> CTO: Yes sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO/ CMO/ CTO: Let's go lay out the welcome wagon.  ::Heads for the Turbolift.::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CO: Ready to go, sir.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Sorry, Sir but, I just can't help but think our time here is uncertain.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::continuing to work diligently on getting the Universal Translator ready::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
:follows the CO::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Moves to the TL and waits for everyone else::

XO_Wells says:
::Enters Turbolift::

Host Alien-CO says:
$::opens the door on his side and enters the airlock::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::Enters Turbolift::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS: All it will need are questions and answers from the species.  A few common sounds will begin to start the translation.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: I understand, but we have to take a step into the unknown at times.
TL: Docking port.  ::Feels the card start moving.::

XO_Wells says:
CO: I'm just wondering if we are looking down the right path.

Host Alien-CO says:
$:: is interested in what kind of species he is going to meet::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: It's the only path I've seen.  Next step to the shuttle excursion, isn't it?

XO_Wells says:
CO: Maybe you could put the Vulcan on studying the wave, I still think we need to know more about it.  I know there's no data on it but why.  Someone should at least be trying to figure out the wave.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
*CO* Ask questions that involve typical answers, keep them talking.  I will be assisting the program manually.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CEO*: When the hatch opens, our scans should be able to get inside and give us some idea.  Children life signs is the first thing to look for.  Will do with the questions.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::has the translator program up ready to feed it information::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CEO:  Good work, now we wait.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::has internal sensors at the airlock realigned to scanned into the interior of the alien vessel::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Crosses her arms and patiently waits::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: I agree, but we can't get any kind of actual data on the wave.  Anything we have is just conjecture.  ::Exits the TL as it gets to the docking port.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS: Internal sensors realigned and scanning.  Once it opens we should see the inside of them.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Moves along with the greeting party to the docking port::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Maybe these being have, but don't know what to do with it.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::reroutes to draw extra power to the airlock scanners to intensify the scans::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CEO:  Hopefully some sort of answers will be there, if not, there will be more questions that need to be answered.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  Let's find out.  ::Takes a calming breathe.  Is going to have to fight back the urge to question these aliens, will let CO do the talking::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Walks up to the docking port, punches in the code, and enters.::  CTO: Keep your men outside the hatch, ready if there is a need and prepared as an escort if we can get to that point.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS: There will always be more questions that need answers.

XO_Wells says:
CMO: Be ready with the hypo Doctor, I may need a sedative.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Bumps the XO lightly:: XO: It'll be fine, no worries. ::Smiles at him::

Host Alien-CO says:
$::sees the door open, and raises hands in a sign of openness.  Then turns completely around to show that he is unarmed.::

XO_Wells says:
::Smiles back::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Entering the passage, raises open hands as well.::  Alien CO: I am Ayidee.  Ayidee.  ::Gestures to self.::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS: The airlock is open awaiting results of scans.

XO_Wells says:
::Sees the alien.:: CMO: Doesn't look guilty.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Hatch team: Show them you are unarmed, open hands.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
XO: Innocent until proven guilty. :: Opens her hands and arms and nods her head lightly, to show peaceful intentions::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS: Scans show they are a carbon based, humanoid species.

XO_Wells says:
::Ignoring the alien, not intentionally::  CMO: We don't seem to be able to prove anything one way or another here.  Where ever here is.

Host Alien-CO says:
::points the way into the Cherokee ship, hoping whoever it was that spoke to him first understands::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
XO: Patience. We'll sort this out. ::Watches the alien::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps aside, motioning them to come in.::  Alien: I am Ayidee.  ::Points to self.::  You are?  ::Points to them.::

XO_Wells says:
CMO: I'm doing well, all things considered but, patience is out. I will however try not to appear impatient.

Host Alien-CO says:
::moves to enter the Cherokee, knowing his speech would not be understood::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Contact your honor guard.  No weapons drawn, not even in salute.  ::Backs towards the air lock to re-enter the ship.::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CO: Yes sir.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS:  They need to speak.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Activates the air lock to open this side and return to the ship.::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::seeing the results of the scans coming in::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CEO:  I know, be patient.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Maybe our guests would like some refreshment in a nice non threatening place, Sir.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
*Honor Guards*: enter and no weapons.  Make these aliens feel like home.  Understood?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO/XO: Observation lounge seems appropriate.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Excellent idea.  Nearest conference room.  We'll start with water, an easily identified substance.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS:  Scans showing an explore type vessel, and there are no children on board, known species or their own.

XO_Wells says:
CO/CMO: It seems my nerves aren't the only ones rattled.  They seems a bit freaked out too.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
<HonorGuard>*CTO*:understood sir.

Host Alien-CO says:
::waits to see what is going to happen next::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
CO: they’re ready, sir.

XO_Wells says:
CO: Not much of a cocktail party planner are you?
CMO: Water?  At least make it a proper tea.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps back aboard and waves the other aliens through.::  Aliens: Welcome.  ::Extends arms like an embrace.::  To Cherokee.  ::Points to ship about.::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
XO: Water for starters, perhaps some other bits of food.  Think of it this way, we're seeing what they know and where perhaps they're from.

Host Alien-CO says:
::follows the CO through, not taking his eyes from him::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Water is a universally known substance, about the only one used for sustenance.  I want words they can understand, give the Universal Translator time to work.

XO_Wells says:
CO: We should encourage them to talk, much can be learned just by manner of speaking.  I understand, Sir.  Water is... nice.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: I will, of course, increase the fare as we move along.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
XO: You can have a cup if you want though. It might help you. ::Smiles lightly again::

XO_Wells says:
CMO: Maybe a nice Irish coffee.  Just kidding, not on duty, right?  ::Smiles::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Alien: Follow.  ::Steps towards Conference room, waving them on.::

Host Alien-CO says:
::listening to them speak is very confusing.  Where in the universe did they learn to talk?::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Follows along with everyone:: XO: Irish Coffee...Never heard of it.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::watching the progress waiting for words to be said::

Host Alien-CO says:
::follows the CO, watching every move he makes.  Is fascinated that it is a talking animal of some kind.  The others look more or less normal::

XO_Wells says:
CMO: Coffee with a shot in it, the whipped cream topping and sprinkle of nutmeg is optional.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps into the room, moving to Replicator while waving them in.::  Computer: Water, 20 degrees Celsius, 1 glass.  And a dish of salt.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
XO: Sounds…interesting.  ::Shakes head:: Blood wine though, that's a drink. ::Smiles:: But I digress.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
::stands near were the CO is::

XO_Wells says:
::Hoping aliens will see CMO and self in casual conversation and mellow out.  Will try to figure out what they are meaning::

Host Alien-CO says:
::sees the Replicator and can't believe his eyes.  A container of water appears along with something else.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Takes glass, takes a drink, then hands it up to alien.::  Alien: Water.

Host Alien-CO says:
::reaches out and takes the glass from the CO's hand.  Takes a small sip and then smiles::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO/ CMO/ CTO: What besides water and salt would be universal to carbon based forms, which these appear to be.

Host Alien-CO says:
CO: ager?

XO_Wells says:
::They like the Replicator?::  CO: sugar.

Host Alien-CO says:
::hurts his throat to try and copy the sound the animal makes::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::catches the word and begins work::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Points to glass.::  Alien: Water.
XO: Good answer.

XO_Wells says:
::Goes to wall viewer and puts up on the screen in the conference room images of ZG, the Nask kids and the other missing children::

XO_Wells says:
::Goes to Replicator and retrieves a plate of sugar cookies and then, puts them on the table::

Host Alien-CO says:
::nods that he understands and takes another sip::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Points to self.::  Alien: Ayidee.  ::Points to XO.::  Wells.::  Points to CMO:: Stradiot.  ::Points to CTO:: Nolsen.  ::Points to him.::

XO_Wells says:
CMO: See, now they know we mean no threat to them, like we don’t want to shake them to get some information out of them.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
XO: I hardly think that it would work even if we did...

XO_Wells says:
::Looks back at CTO:: CTO: Oh, you're here too.  You're too quiet.  Work on that.

Host Alien-CO says:
CO:  ::unintelligible sound for his name::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::recording and analyzing::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Tries to pronounce the name, sounding it out as close as possible.::

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
XO: yes sir, but I don’t know what to say.  I am here as security.

Host Alien-CO says:
::grimaces at the sound the CO is making::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Points at screen.:: Alien: Children.

Host Alien-CO says:
::follows the CO's paw as he points at the children, seeing that they do have little ones::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Alien: Children.  Missing.

XO_Wells says:
CTO: We're safe so, you must be doing a good job.  Keep it up.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
XO: smiles yes sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Hits button and turns off picture.::  Alien: Missing.

CTO_Ens_Nolsen says:
XO: we could introduce them to our earth fireworks show.

Host Alien-CO says:
::is startled the children have gone and a blank is in its place::

XO_Wells says:
All: Maybe we should play a game of Pictionary with them?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Repeats the naming cycle, water, self, Crew members, children, missing, saying each slowly to them.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Puts up image of children again, with smile, then takes it away, frowning.  Hoping facial expressions have same meaning to them.::

Host Alien-CO says:
::shakes his head, then rubs his throat.  Gently reaches over and touches the CO's arm::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
CO: I think we should wait for a few minutes and see what they do.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Holds arm out, wondering if this is some sort of touch communication.::

XO_Wells says:
CO: If they don't use verbal language then what, are they telepathic?  Didn't we rule that out?

Host Alien-CO says:
::touching self then he points to the children.  Tears come to his eyes.::

XO_Wells says:
CO: He's crying?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Still looking at Alien face.::  XO: We were unable to establish telepathic communication, but we were not comprehensive in the attempt.  Just tried what we had available.  I think that means he understands, at the least.  Perhaps feels it as well.

Host Alien-CO says:
::he makes a gesture at that the little ones, like a stair step, going from small to large, then looks around like he is trying to find them::

XO_Wells says:
Alien: Gone.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Computer: Translate my words into known sign languages and display on screen.  Let's see if perhaps it's visual communication.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Alien: Children.  Gone.  Missing.

Host Alien-CO says:
::he gets down on both knees, looks up at the CO with a pleading look in his eyes.  Then points at everyone in the room, trying to ask if they have their children?::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Blinks and remembers something:: XO: Whatever happened to First Contact protocol or whatever you call it?

XO_Wells says:
CO: He's in the same boat.  They are missing their young to.  Isn't that what you got out of his actions?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Alien: No.  Not us.  ::Shakes head.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Seems that way to me.

Host Alien-CO says:
::bows his head and begins to cry in earnest::

XO_Wells says:
CMO: We only follow those when its convenient.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO/ CMO: No, not convenient.  These aliens seem to meet the protocol of Warp.  We're now trying to establish communication.

XO_Wells says:
::Gets on the computer console and puts an image of himself with ZG on the screen and then removes ZG.  Gets a tear to fall from his eye too.::

Host Alien-CO says:
::nods at the XO, understanding now that their children are gone as well::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Reaches down to help alien up, showing him XO's action.::  Alien: Gone.

XO_Wells says:
::Next image of the Cherokee on the right side of screen then suddenly move to the left side of the screen::

Host Alien-CO says:
::points at the Cherokee crew then himself and puts his hand to his eyes, looking everywhere::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Looks at the Alien. Without speaking, makes a sign for "Can" followed by "You" then "Speak"?::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods, still trying to figure a way to communicate with them.  They work together, there has to be a way.::

XO_Wells says:
CO: He's missing kids too.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS: We have full navigational function again.

Host Alien-CO says:
::shows a little smile and reaches to grab both arms in the gesture of his people of shaking hands::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Allows the alien to lead them through the gesture.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CEO:  Good, any idea how?

XO_Wells says:
::Gives the alien an understanding look, he feels his pain of loss::

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