USS Cherokee 11307.07  Diplomacy Part 1

Starring
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer and Adm-Alexander
 Steve Weller as Captain Ayidee  
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
 Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora
Jon Benson as CEO_Lt_Salor
 Bruce Oriani as CSO_LtCmdr_Starr

Absent
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
John Easten as FCO_Fischer

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11307.07, Captain Ayidee recording.  We have been ordered to Neuvena 4 to return a recalled Council rep and attempt to place a population with some seemingly legitimate concerns.

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Host Adm-Alexander says:
<aFCO> CO:  Approaching docking berth Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge.::  aFCO: We have clearance, bring us in under thrusters.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Standing on the bridge watching the proceedings::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::on the bridge, preparing ship to go to station power::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
<aFCO> CO: Aye Sir ::taps her console and brings the Cherokee in on thrusters, feels the slight bump, and hits the docking clamps::

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
::Leaves the bridge to go to his quarters and change into his "fancy gotomeetins" uniform::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::In his office after just finishing a session with a patient, making notes in the patient's file::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
<aFCO> CO:  We are docked Sir.  
CEO can now go to station power.

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
::contacts the security office to have an honor guard detail gather at the docking port::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::sees the connection take and shuts down the warp core::  CO: We are on station power, the ship is secured.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::puts Science at station-keeping::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO/ CEO: Good work, let's get ourselves to the Admiral's office.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
<aFCO> CO:  Sir, with your permission, I will head down to the flight deck and make final inspections.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
*Mister Plotz*: I'll be leaving my office now.  I think I'm supposed to attend a briefing with the Admiral now.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Plotz> *CNS*: I'll alert the media.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Permission granted.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
<aFCO> CO:   Thanks Sir!  ::gets up and leaves her station::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
*Keller*: Have the supplies secured and tested. We should be taking on the equipment soon.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Shrugs his shoulders and ends COM.  Checks his hair in the mirror and exits his office.::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller> *CEO*: Tibbits is seeing to the transfer. Any problems I’ll take care of it.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@<Tibbits>  ::makes it to the station cargo hold and checks in with the station CEO to get the colony's equipment to the Cherokee::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Senior Staff*: All department heads are requested at the Admiral's Office for the briefing ASAP.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
<Keller>  ::In cargo bay 1, making final preparations for the equipment storage and testing::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::locks down the engineering console and steps  into the TL with the others::

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
::Hears the announcement and changes course for the Admirals office::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Goes to the Turbolift and enters:: TL Computer: Nearest exit, please.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
*Smith*:  When the crew gets here, show them into my office please.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Exits the Cherokee and makes his way to the Admiral's office, using directions he had put on a PADD earlier::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
<Smith> Adm:  Yes Ma'am!

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Moves over to the TL and waits for the CO:: CO: Coming, sir? ::Smiles::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@<Station CEO> Tibbits: Ahh Tibbits, nice to see you again.  Got the stuff ready for you here.  ::hands him a PADD.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Stands up and walks to the Turbolift, then enters.::  CMO: I think I have to.  It's a very long walk.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
CMO: Doctor.  ::Nods to her as he steps into the lift.::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::speeds off in a "blue blur" so as not to be late to the meeting with the Admiral::

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
::Steps into a TL:: TL: Admiral Alexander’s office.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Strolls through the Promenade to the section of the Starbase where the big shot's offices are::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@<Tibbits>  ::takes the PADD::  Station CEO: Can you believe it?  We are taxiing some VIP to some new colony?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Stands in the TL with the others::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
TL: Starbase, Admiral Alexander's office.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
CO: Captain, is this mission supposed to be a calm from all the troubles we have been through as of late?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Finds the Admiral's office and enters the outer reception area.  Sees a nice looking guy behind a desk:: Smith: I'm Ensign Daniels, Cherokee Counselor.  I think I'm supposed to be here now.

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
::Steps off the TL and looks around:: Self: I don't want to be the first to arrive.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: It seems to be from what I've seen.  A bit of diplomacy sounds like a long way off.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
<Smith> CNS:  Yes Sir,  do you want to wait for the others or go right in?

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@<Station CEO>    Tibbits: I thought the colony was already up and running?  ::takes back the PADD after Tibbits signs off::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Smith: Why?  Am I the first to arrive?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
<Smith> CNS:  Yes Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Feels the TL slow and stop on the Starbase.:: All: Last stop, for us at least, Admiral's Office.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Smith: I'll wait.  ::Couldn't possibly sit in a room with an Admiral by himself::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
<Smith> ::nods::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@<Tibbits>  Station CEO: I don't know.  All I know is our own engineering department has been put in charge of Replicators,  gees.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Takes a seat and picks up a copy of Starfleet Weekly on PADD off an end table::

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
::Peeks into the reception area and sees Wally:: CNS: Wally! How long has it been? An hour? You're looking good!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps off TL and walks to the office.::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
CO/CMO:  After you captain,  doctor.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
:;goes to slide to a stop at the Admiral's Office at the end of the hall, but due to his speed, slides just past the office door, which opens and shuts as he slides by and slams into the wall with a loud THUD::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Hey, Q'ten, old boy.  What's new?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: CEO: Thank you ::Smiles and follows the CO off the TL::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::follows behind the CMO to the office::

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
CNS: Not a lot.  Same old same old.

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
CNS: Any new gossip yet?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I didn't mean to get here so early.  I think Mister Plotz gave me an earlier time for this appointment.  I thought I'd be late.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Wonders if the CNS is already there::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@<Station CEO> Tibbits: Have fun with that. ::laughs::  The stuff is all ready for transport.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: None that I've heard.  I seem to be out of the loop.  My junior counselor has all the real good dirt.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@<Tibbits>  ::watches as the Station CEO walks away::  *Keller*: The equipment is ready for transport when you are ready.  I’ll be back aboard in a few minutes.

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
CNS: I was on my way to my quarters to put on my fancy duds for the honor guard, when I got the summons.  NOT something I'm looking forward to.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Admirals make me more nervous than Captains and lady Doctors.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
@<Keller>  *Tibbits*: All right, but don’t be too long.  You know how the Vulcan gets when things don't go on schedule.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Steps into the office, behind the CO::

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
CNS: That's only because their rank insignia is heavier.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::steps into the Admiral’s office with the CO and CMO.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Enters the office, then pauses.::  CSO: Are you all right, Commander?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
<Smith>  ALL:  Please go right in, the Admiral is expecting you.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sees the others arrive::  CTO: I guess we can't avoid it any longer.  I was going to suggest we bug out of here but, too late now.

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
CNS:  ::takes deep breath:: Once more unto the brink!

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::muffled, and hardly audible,  as his face is implanted in the wall, not knowing who's there:: Voice: I'm fine.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::as he walks in he nods to the Adm:: Adm; Admiral.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Keeps walking and stands next to the CNS:: CNS: Hi there. ::Smiles at him::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Um, that's good, right?  We're expected in the office.  I'll see you in there.  ::Shrugs, turns and enters the office.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  Before you take a seat  ::points to the buffet table::  Please help yourself to food.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Follows in behind the others, being sure to give the CMO a friendly nod as she approaches him::  CMO: Doctor.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::peels himself literally out of the wall, where there is now an imprint of him::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
ADM: Food?  Well, now, this is nice.  What's the occasion?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  This is your first time here isn't it?  I always have a "little something" prepared for the best crew I am privileged to command.

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
ADM: Certainly makes up for yesterdays late lunch.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Adm: Greetings Admiral, how are things going?

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::turns around, sees no one there, shrugs, and enters the Admiral's office still knocking plaster dust off of him from crashing into the wall::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
ADM: Nice!  ::Goes to check out the buffet::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Wonderful Captain.  Please get something to eat.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: This ain't so bad, huh?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CMO:  Glad to see you again.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::has a seat in a chair and crosses his legs.::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: ADM: It's good to see you too.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CTO:  I believe I have some authentic Klingon food for you as well.  ::smiles::

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
:: Piling pork rinds on a plate:: CNS: Except everything is already dead, not bad at all.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CSO:  Please help yourself.  I have a step stool for you.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Sometimes dead is a good thing.

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
::Spies an actual rokheg blood pie on the far end of the table:: ALL: DIBS!!!

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CEO:  I have real Vulcan food for you as well, since I am part Vulcan it will be a nice change.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Filling his plate with deserts and anything with sugar in it::  CTO: It's all yours, buddy.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Can't help but smile as she walks over and picks a couple of small things to put on her plate::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  I will be eating as well, so don't be shy anyone.  We have plenty!  I understand you didn't get to eat much from the last mission.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Hands the CMO a set of eating utensils and a linen napkin::  CMO: Hello, again.

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
CNS: You should try some.

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
ADM: Well seeing as lunchtime was an eternity away.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
ADM: We starved for a whole two minutes.  ::Said after shoving a cookie in his mouth straight from the buffet table::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Smiles:: CNS: Hello, hello. How's the department? ::Takes the napkin and utensils:: Thank you.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  Actually, how long was it "normal" time?

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::stands up and goes to the buffet, takes a plate and fork and looks to see what is there::  Adm: Thank you Adm. it is not often I have any other then replicated.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: The counseling department is A-okay.  How's Sickbay treating you?

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
ADM: Not really sure, but definitely long enough to build up an appetite.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::low voice:: CTO: If shes wasn't an Admiralage, I'da knocks hers on her ass for that commental…steps stools indeeds.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
ADM: I don't know, but well past lunchtime, Ma'am.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  Captain?  Aren't you hungry?  I have some nice room temp milk for you.

Host CO_Ayidee_ says:
::Grabs a few items from the table.::  Adm: I'm getting some admiral.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
::takes some grilled veggies and returns to her desk::

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
CSO: I'm sure she was just trying to make sure you could reach everything.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::Sees jumbo Vulcan mollusk bathed in Rhombolian butter and takes some with his fork::  Adm: I am impressed Admiral.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CNS: Pretty well. People are either being much more careful when they're working...or avoiding sickbay. I do hope it’s the first one.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CTO: Yea, so I supposeds I gottas be nices, huh?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CEO:  Nothing is too good for my crew.  :;grins::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::With his plate full of pastries, cookies, cakes and tarts, he finds a quiet place in a corner to make an absolute pig of himself::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CSO:  I meant no insult.  I am short myself compared to others.  I wanted you to be comfortable.

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
CSO: It would definitely go a long way towards keeping out of trouble.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::putting on a politeness:: Admiral: Understoods Admiralage.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Hopes the CMO sits with him, but hope he's done eating before she does.  Eats faster::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::still troubled by her smiling and takes some Fori and a  cup of Theris-masu.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  I want to commend everyone for the fine job you have done on this last mission and your encounter with Vroa.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Moves and sits next to the CNS and nibbles at her food::

Host CO_Ayidee_ says:
::Finishes grabbing a few items and takes a seat.::

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::takes a seat again, placing his plate on the table and carefully stabs the veggie and begins to eat.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Nearly shoots milk out his nose at the mention of the Vroa::
CMO: I hate the Vroa.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL: I can see by your expressions that the Vroa did not make a good impression on anyone.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods and gets a glint in her eye upon hearing "Vroa"::

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
CNS: I don't think they're on anybody’s  favorite best buddies list.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Puts his plate down, having finished most of its contents::

Host CO_Ayidee_ says:
Adm: They made an impression, that much was fairly clear.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  That is what this meeting is about today.  You will be going to a planet that feels as if the Federation deserted them and did very little to help them.  I need all of you to become ambassadors.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::gently lifts a spoonful of mollusk and puts it in his mouth and looks up to the Adm.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
ADM: That's not fair.  I may be new to this, but I thought we did a lot.  A lot of our people even died.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CNS:  Yes that is true, but they didn't see that.  We have to change their impressions of us and what really happened all over the quadrants.

Host CO_Ayidee_ says:
CNS: No one in this room is questioning that, Counselor.  Nor would the citizens of Betazed...or Vulcan for that matter.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: CNS: Well, everyone needs a scapegoat I suppose.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: We'll set these folk straight, won't we?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: If not, we'll send in Mister Q'ten to convince them.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
CNS: That would escalate the matter.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CNS: Probably make things worse...

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
::Grins with smeared blood pie around his mouth at CNS’s comment::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I'm just doing some healthy venting, Sir. I'll be quite diplomatic when the time comes.  You'll see.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  I know there are still very raw feelings concerning the Vroa, so can you imagine how these people are feeling?  Disappointed and deserted at the same time.

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
CNS: Yes, Klingons are not exactly known for our nurturing instincts.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
ADM: How was this planet affected by the Vroa?

Host CO_Ayidee_ says:
CNS: I didn't doubt it for a minute.  I just wanted to make sure you know where you stand.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I'm a good actor.  I can fake it.
CO: Yes, Sir.  Don't worry. I'll be good.

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
CO: If we can't be good, then we'll be good at it ::grins.::

Host Adm-Alexander says:
ALL:  All that will be covered by Representative Albert Finney when he boards the Cherokee.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Smiles over CTO's comment::

Host CO_Ayidee_ says:
Adm: That's the recalled representative we're returning to...what was that name, Neuvena?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  That is correct.

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
CO: Perhaps we could convince them just how bad it COULD have been had we actually abandoned them.

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CO:  As soon as you are finished here, you will return to the Cherokee and escort him back to Neuvena 4.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: The Doctor is right.  We will have to find out from them what it is we could have improved on.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
Adm: But are we authorized to make promises on behalf of the Federation?

Host Adm-Alexander says:
CEO:  Yes, you are.  To do whatever you can to change their opinions.

ACTION:   The crew has enjoyed a lavish lunch put out by the Admiral.  They are now returning to the ship to prepare for the arrival of Representative Albert Finney.

CEO_Lt_Salor says:
::In Cargo Bay 1 with Keller, checking on the Replicators for the colony.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Enters the bridge, off the Turbolift, and takes his chair::

CTO_ENS_Q`tor says:
::Standing by the docking port with his honor guard awaiting the arrival of Representative Finney::

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