USS Cherokee 11310.27 
Diplomacy Part 14

Starring
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer 
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee and Mortanna
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
 Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora
Bruce Oriani as CSO_LtCmdr_Starr
Topper Loghry as CTO_Q’ten

Absent
Trent Worthington as FCO_Ltjg_Worthington

Ship's Log, Stardate 11310.27, Officer of the Deck Manuel recording.  The search for the Captain and his apparent abductors continues on the planet, and work up here moves slowly as we try to assist the ground teams.

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CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Stands at the entrance to the cave:: All: Ready?

Host Mortanna says:
@::In her hiding place, waiting for Starfleet to meet her demands.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CMO/CNS: Without knowing where they transported to I have no way of tracking them any further.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::at the entrance to the cave::  CMO:  If it's the same to you, I prefer to play relay to the ship be remaining here.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: OPS: That's perfectly alright. ::Smiles:: I'm glad to have you here with us. It really does help.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CMO:  Thank you, Doctor.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks:: CTO/CNS: You both ready?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CMO: As ready as I can be.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: I'm ready.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: CTO/CNS: Alright then. Let's go. Keep quiet though, let's not let on we know where they are. ::Starts walking carefully into the cave::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CMO: Let's kick this targh!

ACTION: About 10 meters in, the cave turns to the right.  A light source can be seen around this corner.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Follows quietly behind CMO::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Quietly draws his Phaser making sure it is set on HEAVY stun::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Slowly starts moving towards the light::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Gets out of CTO's line of fire::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Sniffs the air trying to smell the Captain::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Thinking of what he'll say to Mortanna::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
:: Thinking of what he'll DO to Mortanna::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks over and sees the CTO's Phaser drawn:: CTO: Not until I give a signal. We're going to try to do this peacefully...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Whispers:: CMO: I might be able to talk her down.  Or at least keep her calm, maybe.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
:: Motions for CMO and CNS to stop:: CMO: ::Whispers:: The Captain is inside.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Keeping to the shadows as he tries to get in a position where he can see the Captain::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods to CNS:: CNS: Batter up. ::Smiles::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: You want I should enter the space first?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: CNS: You know her the best. This situation was pretty much made for you. If I went in first, I'd be firing my Phaser everywhere.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: I'll have your back.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CNS: I'll be right behind you.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: That wouldn't help.  Just give me the word and I'll go in and make first contact with the First Citizen.  ::Smiles::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks to the CTO:: CTO: I'd like you to be hidden back up, if possible. If we go down, it's up to you.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CMO: jIyaj.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: CTO: Good...  ::Turns:: CNS: Let's go then.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Takes a PADD out to hold in his hands so that she sees he doesn't have a Phaser in his hands::  CTO/CMO: Here we go.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Walks cautiously but, with confidence into the space in the cave where the light was coming from.  Once inside he quickly looks around to see what there is to be seen, in the light.

ACTION: As the team round the corner, they see a small wall made of bits and pieces.  Behind the wall stand two men.  As they see the Away Team they reach down and pick up chemical explosive projectile rifles.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Carefully walks a few paces behind and to the right of the CNS::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Two Men: Wait, I'm only the Counselor.  I've come to continue our talks with the First Citizen.  I am Wally Daniels and I am representing the Federation.

Host Mortanna says:
<Man> Away Team: She thought you'd find your way here.  This is as far as you go, by order of this planet's duly elected head of state.
::Shouts back.::  Mortanna: They're here!

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Staying in the shadows, sees the two men pick up weapons of some sort and aims his Phaser::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Two Men: I have papers I need her to sign.  May I be permitted to see her?

Host Mortanna says:
::Walks towards the front.::  CNS: I am right here, Counselor.  Daniels, right?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: Yes, Ma'am I am Wally Daniels, the Counselor of the Cherokee.

Host Mortanna says:
CNS: Nice to meet you.  Now that the fake pleasantries are over, what do you want?  Until we get our support, we've got no business.  Unless Starfleet already agreed?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: Forgive the intrusion, but you had to know we'd be curious about our Captain.  I'm hoping we can come to a peaceable resolution and put this conflict at rest.

Host Mortanna says:
CNS: Of course we can.  Get us a legitimate defense system against further attacks and this ends very peacefully.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Keeps quiet and listens::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: You've backed Starfleet into a corner by 'taking' a Starfleet officer.  We have a no negotiating policy about acts like this.  However, you're demands are being considered.

Host Mortanna says:
CNS: It's an even exchange.  They backed us into a corner by letting half our population be sacrificed to save the precious core worlds!  Half of our people, gone.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: If I may be so bold as offer a solution, I think I may see a way out of this where everybody wins.  But we are going to need a show of good faith.

Host Mortanna says:
CNS: What kind of good faith?  You know we can't give up our last remaining advantage, so what are you thinking?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: First, you can not possibly think that Starfleet "let" any one do anything to a Federation colony.  That was unfair.  Second, if you want to continue discussing your needs, we can do that in a more safe environment for all parties.

Host Mortanna says:
CNS: It is perfectly safe here.  Your Captain is comfortable, in a nice chair with anything he needs to eat or drink.  The air is filtered, if not up to your ship based standards.  And if we leave, what is to keep you from "demolecularizing" us into bits and pieces?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: If you are going to use our Captain as a pawn, then I think it reasonable to request that we be allowed to see he is alright by letting our Doctor examine him.  Until then, we cannot continue talking.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna:  We are not in the habit of demoleculairzing people we disagree with, Madame.  You really don't know much about the Federation and what it stands for.

Host Mortanna says:
::Thinks for a minute.::  CNS: That would be acceptable.  That is the one next to you?  Or someone else?  ::Looks CMO up and down, sizing up her threat level.::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods and holds up a Tricorder::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Indicates the CMO::  Mortanna: Yes, this little lady is a doctor.

Host Mortanna says:
CNS/ CMO: Fine, that is a reasonable request.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: Now, perhaps you and I could go over you needs?  But again, you are going to have to meet us half way.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Feels his trigger finger getting twitchy::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods and steps forward, waiting quietly to either be led or allowed in::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: Could someone show the Doctor to Captain Ayidee, please?

Host Mortanna says:
::Nods to one of the men, who then pushes back a section of the wall.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: Now, can you and I sit and talk?  If we have to do it here, I'll concede.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Slowly walks into the next room, looking around carefully::

Host Mortanna says:
::Walks back with CMO.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Steps forward into the light, lowering his Phaser:: Mortanna: I'm afraid I cannot allow two of my crewmates to be taken into a separate room.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Follows Mortanna, hoping she would have stayed with him::

Host Mortanna says:
CTO: Which will it be, Ensign?  You want the Captain inspected, this is where it will happen.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Mortanna: I only meant that I will be accompanying the Doctor.  As CTO their safety is my responsibility.

Host Mortanna says:
All: I can't let three of you in there at one time.  Even if one of you weren't a Klingon it would be foolish on my part.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Knows he can't distract her from watching the doctor but, will be persistent::  Mortanna:  We should continue our talks.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Finally speaks up:: Mortanna: I'll go in myself. I'm just a doctor, so everyone is safe. ::Looks to the CTO:: I'm sure I'll be fine.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Mortanna: We have done nothing to earn your mistrust.  You on the other hand have given us no reason to trust you!

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CMO: As you wish Lieutenant.

Host Mortanna says:
<Mortanna> CTO: Honestly, if I try to take her, how long would this barricade hold back your Phaser?  ::Turns and walks back with the CMO.::
CTO: What if it's your Counselor and Doctor?  Does that give you more favorable numbers?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: She's a very competent medic, I assure you, First Citizen.  I really want to discuss what I have in mind for Neuvena IV's future security.

Host Mortanna says:
CNS: To make this world all it can be, of course.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: Then you, me and the Federation want the same thing.  There's much to do on this planet, Terraforming, growing, repopulating, Why shouldn't you have better security?  And now with the discovery of Kelbonite, you are assured more of everything.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Sitting in a chair, latched to one of the arms by a pair of hand cuffs.::  CMO/ CNS: Doctor, Counselor, good to see you.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Smiles hearing the CO's words.::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: CO: It's very nice to see you again sir. I'm glad to see that you are...well?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: Are those handcuffs really necessary?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Glares at Mortanna's  two henchmen::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: I am fine, Lieutenant.  I have been treated as well as to be expected.  It's a gilded cage, at the least.

Host Mortanna says:
CNS: You ever see him move, Counselor?  Yes, it is necessary.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Mortanna: So, you are getting what you want, more security.  Can we end this and every body goes home?  You can't stay in this cave indefinitely.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Whistles to the CTO, hoping he gets the signal. She turns and pulls her Phaser on Mortanna:: Mortanna: And now we're done. Mortanna, you are under arrest.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Henchmen:: You do realize that regardless of how this ends, all three of you are going to my personal guests on board the Cherokee?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Hears the whistle and pulls his Phaser:: Henchmen: On the ground!

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