USS Cherokee 11201.27 R & R Refit

Starring
Trish Yarborough as FCO-McIntyre, Alexandra and Executive Producer 
  Steve Weller as Captain Ayidee 
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
Topper Loghry as CTO_Q’ten
 Andrew Cotterly as CMO_LtJg_Talora
Jon Benson as CEO_LtJg_Salor

Absent
None

Ship's Log, Stardate 11301.27, Captain Ayidee recording.  Leave continues, despite the occasional update on the ship systems.  Station is actually peaceful when you take the time to notice, but I am already wondering how long "peaceful" will retain it's luster?

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Station, sitting at a small table over looking one of  the main passageways.  Watching people walk by while reviewing the reports as they start to come in and reading refit details.::

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
::checking her PADD, she sees she is quartered on level 19, section 33, room 66.  Begins walking down the corridor to find her room::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::On his way to the station's Arboretum.  On the way, he sends a message to those it may concern of his address for the duration of our Starbase stay or until the personnel department kicks him out.  Whichever comes first::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::standing at a viewport window overlooking the Cherokee, and reviewing the upgrades again on his PADD::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::after spending time with her family and the new kitten named Leo, Kyleigh went to go check in on how the refit was progressing.::

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
::stopping in front of room 66, she asks the computer to open her door.  As she watches, the door opens and she walks into a beautiful room with lots of space::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
::Enters the station arboretum and lets chopwI' loose to roam::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Sitting down on a bench, watching the people go by.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Finds and enters the Arboretum.  Searches for CTO::

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
*CTO*:  Sir, I am on the base now and when you have the time, I would like to come by and see Chowpl".

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> ::Walks over:: CMO: Finally caught up with you. ::Hands over the CMO's bag before sitting down next to her::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
chopwI':  Go, run, climb, whatever.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
*FCO*: You can find us in the station arboretum.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
*CTO*:  I need to unpack and check with the flight deck.  How long will you be there?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Smiles back:: MO: Thanks, Rhaps. ::Looks back at the people milling around:: I got you a coffee, by the way. ::Hands Rhapsody the coffee::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
*FCO*: Until chopwI' tires himself out.  Could be here for awhile.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::watching as worker bees move in to the underside to begin removal of the Warp Core, knowing it’s going to be some time before any progress starts developing.  He decides to check in on the captain.::  Computer: Locate Captain Ayidee.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> CMO: Mmmm, I love coffee. ::Beams at her::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
:: Watches as chopwI' attacks the nearest tree, using it as a scratching post before beginning to climb::

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
*CTO*:  I will call when I can head that direction.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
*FCO* Roger that.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Likes being amongst the trees and shrubbery.  Hears a deep Klingon voice nearby and goes to investigate.  Sees CTO::  CTO: Ah, there you are, Mr. Q'ten.  ::Looks around:: CTO: I don't see your cat.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Computer> CEO: Captain Ayidee, USS Cherokee, is on Deck 14, section 37, upper balcony.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
chopwI':  You hear that? Someone wants to come and see you! I can't imagine why, but you better behave yourself!

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::getting his reply he heads for the nearest Turbolift and enters:: TL: Deck 14, section 37.   ::He goes over the new power grid layout on his PADD making sure there will be no errors as he rides::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
<chopwI'> ::Climbs higher, disappearing into the leaves of the tree::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> CMO: What do you think of the refit?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Oh, there she is. Kinda sneaks up on ya, huh?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: ...and there she goes again.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS:  Yeah, she's been cooped up in my quarters for too long. Need to let her just get out and do ocelot stuff.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
MO: The refit? Medical didn't really need that much of an update as you know. Although some of the crew could use updating. ::Gives a sly smile::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::the Turbolift stops and he steps out and walks up a rampway to the upper section, looking for the captain::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> ::Suppresses a giggle:: CMO: Like Ensign Norris?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Shrugs:: MO: I can't say anything specific. ::Winks::

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
::puts through a call to her cousin Randy and waits to be connected::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: It's like she has springs in her feet that are wound too tight.  Did you feed her before setting her loose?  Wouldn't want her snacking on a first grader or anything.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: To be honest I'm not quite sure just what doing "ocelot stuff" entails.  What is a grader?

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::walking along and looking over his PADD he spots the captain sitting alone at a table on the edge of the railing and walks over to him::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: You know, a kid in the first grade of school.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: But yes, she has been fed... ahh a young student. She's never attacked a person before, unless you count my father’s first encounter with her. Which is how she got her name.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: What does chopwI' mean?

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: Biter

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::comes up behind the captain, reluctant to speak with him as he looks as to be in deep thought::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: Do you have any pets?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Oh.  ::Smiles::  CTO: No, none.  I've never been bitten before.  I'll just keep my hands in my pockets until she knows me better.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Sets down the PADD and grabs the remains of the glass of milk.::  Self: I drank it that fast?  ::Glances at time.::  Hmm, maybe not.  ::Stands up to get another and sees the CEO.::
CEO: Lieutenant, good to see you.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: When and if she ever comes down it would be better if you held your hand out for her to sniff.  That way she can get your scent and will know who you are.

Host aFCO-McIntyre says:
::the call is put through and she begins to tell Randi all about her time on the Cherokee::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> CMO: Did you find who you were looking for?

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::lowers his PADD::  CO: Yes sir. The refit is underway. The warp core is being removed as we speak. It is good my presence stimulates you sir.

Host Alexandra says:
::looks out of a deserted hallway, wanting to find some place where she can buy food, then hide herself again::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Well, okay, but hopefully she'll find me just as distasteful as the rest of the crew, present company excluded.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Grimaces:: MO: No Rhaps...I might have to have you hunt him down. No one's seen him anywhere and he's yet to turn in a report to me.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: They got a quick start, I saw that in the report.  I am guessing that since it has a lot more associated work, with the conduits and all, that they wanted to get to it right away.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::As she is en route to check in on the refit, Ms Jetmore comms her to tell her that Lieutenant Tiernan has everything under control and had enlisted Ms. Jetmore to assist in the progress.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Did your father and chopwI' get along even after the biting incident?

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
::chuckles:: CNS: I doubt you have much to worry about from her.  Unless she finds you threatening, in which case the most you'd get from her is some nasty scratches.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: That would have been my first move. Do you wish me to stay with the refit crew and oversee the procedure?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: She looks intelligent enough to know I could never be a threat to her or you.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> ::Nods:: CMO: Better have a good reason, then?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: I think they are qualified to handle the minute by minute details.  From the reports they did 4 refits last year without incident.  Daily checks, at most, should suffice.

Host Alexandra says:
::seeing a vendor, she smoothes back her hair, and walks quickly over and purchases food and drink, then turns to leave, walking just as quickly away.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: My father actually taught her to follow commands. He would take her hunting whenever they got a chance, which was not very often.  But the biting incident was when she was just a tiny kitten, and she was merely trying to hold on when he picked her up.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Understood captain. I shall let you return to your activity.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: There was this cat that hung around my grandfather's stables.  It liked to be scratched and played with about the ears and neck.  Maybe she'll like my technique at feline massage.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
MO: He better. He knows far too much otherwise.... ::Ominous sounding:: Sounds good? ::Looks around and sees the same woman from earlier that she crashed into:: 

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Not much to return to.  Mostly just looking at all the reports I read on the trip in, with a few updates on minor, at best, milestones the crews have reached.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: She does like to be scratched behind the ears.  She also likes her belly scratched.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: If my touch doesn't sway her, I'm prepared to buy her anything she wants.  She's female, that usually works.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::Kyleigh can't stop thinking about her new kitten so she decides to got to the local pet store to buy Leo some the essentials that a growing kitten would need, like kitten food, bowls, tons and tons of toys, a few cat trees and so on.::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: If I may be candid sir?

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: I remember back on the Huron, they had somehow been infested with voles on the bridge.  chopwI' would come on duty with my father and spend her days on the bridge.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Frowns:: MO: Did you see her? The pale woman that's walking quickly away?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> CMO: Yeah, why?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Certainly, this is no time to stand on ceremony Lieutenant.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: The vole problem did not last very long. chopwI' proved herself very useful in that regard.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: So, I think I read in your file your father was the Huron's Captain?  So, you're no stranger to life on a starship.  Do you miss your father?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Shakes her head:: MO: I bumped into her earlier and she hurried away quickly.  And now again watching her...seems very skittish, no?

Host Alexandra says:
::looking around, she turns and walks down another corridor, making sure she is not followed and begins to run.  Stopping at a TL, she enters and asks for level 19::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: I have noticed you seem to have slight trouble dealing with others and customs you don't understand. Perhaps you can enlighten me as to how to deal with the diversity and lack of understanding of most things emotional. I simply can not comprehend it, and do not wish to have any animosity to and from the crew.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> CMO: Yeah...you say anything to her?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
MO: I tried, but she said nothing back and ran off. Next time I see her, I'm going to tail her.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: In some ways. But in other ways I'm glad to be out from under his shadow, at least for a little while.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Yeah, I bet it’s good.  And you know where he is should you want to see him.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: It...takes time.  For some more than others.  Myself I was in Starfleet for several years before I even started to try, unfortunately.  I think the biggest thing to remember is you don't need to be more like others, but try to accept them.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> ::Shrugs:: CMO: Oh well....::Looks at a PADD:: Oh! I forgot to mention, we're next door neighbors while we're staying here. I'm in 1346 and you're in 1347.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: MO: We're not having any wild parties you know...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Emotions have a place, don't take offense but to be accurate even Vulcans have a place for them.  That place is under tight control, but it is still there.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: I don't know how much longer my father will be able to remain with Starfleet though.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Why is that?

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: Q'von, my grandfather is getting old.  He sits on the High Council.  When he dies my father will take his place.  I doubt he will be able to retain his position in Starfleet when that day arrives.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Bummer, I mean, it’s a huge honor, but after years of space exploration, how will your father like sitting around in one place forever?

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: And that I am all to familiar with. At my young age the emotions are there.  I struggle for control more than is realized.  But that is my struggle and I have to deal with it. So I do not express liking or distaste for anyone.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: It is not something he is looking forward to, but he knows it is his duty, and so he will do it. As will I when it becomes my time.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: My early struggles were different, so I'm not sure how much I can help.  Or how much good my advice will do you is perhaps a better way to say it.  My issues were more of trust than conflicting ways of viewing the universe and our place in it.  But isn't that what IDIC is all about?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Then you, and your father, should have as much fun now as you can.  ::Looks at the leaves of one particular tree::  Self: I don't think this is from Earth.

Host Alexandra says:
::steps out of the Turbolift and moves down the corridor to room 1350.  Says her name and the door opens::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: Why do you think I'm here?

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
::raises his left eyebrow::  CO: Fascinating, you are familiar with Kol Ut Shan?

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> ::Looks a little dejected:: CMO: Well then... ::Drinks some of her coffee::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she arrives at the pet store and she basically buys out the place of all things related to kittens and cats.  She has the bulk of the items marked for delivery to her quarters on the ship then the basic essentials sent to her quarters on the Starbase.::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
::chopwI' come scrambling down from the tree and saunters over and begins rubbing up around Q'tens and CNS legs::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: That's a coincidence.  That's why I'm here too.  I've seen enough of Earth.  I'd like to see the rest of what there is.  ::Sees the cat and freezes.  He holds his hands slightly out for the cat to inspect::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: To a point.  Starfleet has taken to it almost as strongly as the non-interference policy, so I know of it from the Academy.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Self: Don't make any sudden moves.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
MO: We'll still hang out, don't get me wrong. I'm a senior officer though. It's been a long time since I've been to a "Wild" party.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
chopwI': Nice kitty.  Be cool and we'll both live through this.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> CMO: Don't talk like that...it makes you sound almost...old ::Shudders::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: I would like to visit Earth one day.  ::Watches as chopwI’ sniffs at the CNS hand then licks it before rubbing her face up against it: CNS: It would seem you have a new fan.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Throws a glare in the MO's direction::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Infinite diversity in infinite combinations.  Yes, I have studied it myself on Vulcan.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> CMO: Okay! I give! ::Smiles again:: So, we meeting for drinks tonight then?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Oh, good.  I could use a new friend.  :Begins to scratch around the ocelot's ear::

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Can't help but smile:: MO: Oh, I suppose so. But no dragging me to any bars! We can have a couple drinks a little closer to our rooms.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
::chopwI' leans into the scratching, arching her back and starting to purr::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: You never been to Earth?  Its boring.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: It is a hard concept to accept when one believes a few bad encounters are indicative of an entire species...an entire universe's makeup.  But it makes a lot of sense.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: Have never had the opportunity. I'm sure there is excitement to be had on Earth.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: I do not judge, that is the basis of the teachings. If one took the Klingons at face value, they would never have been allies of the federation. Just an example.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> CMO: Okay. I'll just bring some people to us then. ::Smiles and starts walking off:: Ta!

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Grimaces at the thought of dealing with more social situations:: Self: Maybe I should speak with the Counselor...I'd rather not deal with it, really, but if Rhaps is going to drag me out, might as well learn to live with this...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sits on the lawn to reach better.  Begins to get to know chopwI' by giving her the full treatment, starting with head, face and neck; being sure not to rub her the wrong way::  CTO: Earth is nice, I guess, especially the countries owned by Disney.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: My father has been there when he was assigned to the QIb.  He told me stories of hunting something called a “grizzly bear”, and a game called “ho-kee”.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
::Puts her hands up to her face:: Self: Great...now I’m talking to myself now...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: If they didn't have less hostile traits, they never would have been able to build an empire.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Hockey, yeah, they play it on ice.  I don't hunt, I think it's illegal.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> :: Gets on the nearest TL to head back to her room to get changed.::

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Indeed.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: Illegal to hunt?  How do Earth's warriors test their skills if they cannot hunt?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: They pick up girls instead.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> ::Steps off on the crew quarter's floor and starts walking towards her room::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Do you know how to "hunt" girls?

Host Alexandra says:
::peeks out of her door and sees someone coming down the corridor, then very quickly and silently she slides her door shut:::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
::bellows out a huge laugh:: CNS: Where is the honor in picking up girls?  That would merely be a feat of strength.  Assuming that the girl was sufficiently large.

CMO_LtJg_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> ::Notices the same pale woman as before and makes a note to mention it to Talora tonight.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: In the end, I think we can all learn from each other.  I may be wrong, I often misread these things, but I believe the issues with the rest of the crew are more a perception that you think emotion has no place more than it needs to be controlled.  It will come in time.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Large?  I just thought, if you did know how to talk to girls, you could teach me.  I've already messed things up with half the female crew of the Cherokee.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she returns to her quarters and sets up all the stuff for her new kitten, Leo.::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: I do not know much about human females, but if you're interested in a Klingon female, come see me.

CEO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO:  I see, now that is a better understanding.  Perhaps I will attempt to be more clear on the point.

Host Alexandra says:
::begins pacing her room while she wolfs down her food::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looks at chopwI'::  CTO: At least I'm a hit with one girl.  ::Continues with his heavy petting::

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: She has taken quite a liking to you.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Klingon?  I'd break.

CTO_CDT_Q`ten says:
CNS: You would learn to duck a lot.

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