USS Cherokee 11311.10 
Diplomacy Part 16

Starring
Lea as Guest Producer, Ens_Shells, and Proconsule_Jareth
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee and Mortanna 
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Trent Worthington as FCO_Ltjg_Worthington
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels 
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora
Topper Loghry as CTO_Q’ten
Bruce Oriani as CSO_LtCmdr_Starr

Absent
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer

Ship's Log, Stardate 11311.10, Captain Ayidee recording.  The ship is returning to Starbase 33 after the...completion of the mission to Neuvena 4.  Honestly, I wish it was completely finished, but I will deal with the fallout and move forward.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, looking over reports and trying to keep focused on the job.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::exiting the Turbolift onto the Bridge, she is in a decent mood for a change.::

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
::in my quarters, unpacking after checking all navigational systems upon returning::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Keeps quiet in her office, going over paperwork::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Looks up as OPS enters.::  OPS: Good day, Commander.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::In the brig watching over our "guest"::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Good Day, Captain.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Crewman_Payne>: CNS: Well, thank you Counselor.  I feel ever so much better now.  ::Gets up to leave, having completed a regular routine session with CNS::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Payne: Well, I think next time, we will discuss some techniques you can use in time of stress.  ::Gets up to escort his patient to the door::

Host Mortanna says:
CTO: Can't find anyone else to pawn watching us on?

Host Ens_Shells says:
::Limps into sickbay, heavily favoring her right leg, biting back a whimper::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Mortanna: It's not that I can't find someone to baby-sit you, it's trusting them not to shoot you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Any issues to report during the last few hours?

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
::finishes settling in and makes his way to the bridge::

Host Mortanna says:
CTO: Ah, I see.  So it's not a lack of help, it's a lack of discipline.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  None that I know about, Sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Crewman Payne>: CNS: I'll see you next week.  ::Exits Counselor's Office::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> ::Walks into the CMO's office and puts her hands on her hips.:: CMO: You done sulking? You've got a patient out here.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Rolls her eyes and walks past the MO:: MO: We'll have words later...::Turns her attention on the new arrival:: Shells: Yes? What's wrong?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Payne: So long.  ::Waves at Payne going down the hall and then, returns to his office, going to his desk to record some progress notes in the patient's file::

Host Ens_Shells says:
::Looks around a bit miserably, and just begins limping toward the nearest Bio-bed...when she sees the Doctor:: CMO: My...my knee... ::Groans slightly, as she tries to drag herself up onto the Bio-bed::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Mortanna: No, it's frustration. Fighting off the urge to vaporize someone who so desperately needs it.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Frowns, but remembers something the CNS said about bedside manner, before wincing slightly.:: Shells: Here.... let me help you...::She assists Shells getting onto the Bio-bed before taking out her Tricorder and starts scanning the knee::

Host Mortanna says:
::Nods.::  CTO: That's what I said, plus a bit of vigilante urges.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::in his office working on an experiment that would allow control of a plasma beam that could be turned on and off, that could cut through anything but another plasma beam::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
<MO Rhapsody> ::Shakes her head and stands in the doorway of the CMO's office, watching her work with a patient::

Host Ens_Shells says:
::Sighs a bit as she's helped onto the Bio-bed, still holding her leg near the knee::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Mortanna: Now it's time for you to...what's the Earth saying?;;; shut your pie hole.

Host Mortanna says:
CTO: As you wish.  I have a few things to think about any how.

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
::exits the Turbolift on to the bridge:: CO: Lieutenant Worthington reporting for duty, sir.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Blinks at the results:: Shells: It's a surprise you made it here at all.  Looks like a heavy strike from the side. Completely shattered your patella and the joint beneath it.  You're going to need surgery before you'll fully recover. Lay back. ::Puts her hand on Shells's forehead forcing the ensign to lay down.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Mortanna: Well don't hurt yourself.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*CO*: Captain this Commander Starr.  Just wanted to let you know I am in my workshop running an experiment on plasma if you need me for anything.

Host Ens_Shells says:
::Turns sickly green at the description of the pain she already barely held back to get here. As she lies back in the relative safety of the Bio-bed, tears start to stream down her face, while she keeps biting her lips closed::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::after taking over at OPS, she looks over the events that happened during the night.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
File Recorder: ... and, in conclusion, I recommend a minimum of six additional sessions.  ::Closes Crewman Payne's file.  He checks his appointment schedule and sees he is due on the bridge.  Decided to get a second glass of apple juice from the Replicator::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Stands up, favoring his right leg a bit.::  FCO: Lieutenant, I had heard you had returned.  Also heard you were down a few pips?  That's...unusual.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CSO*: Understood, Commander.  Keep me informed.

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
CO: Can't speak to that, sir. I just report where I am ordered. Permission to assume my duty station?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Computer: Computer, what is the current location of Doctor Stradiot?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Pauses a second.::  FCO: Um, understood.  Permission granted.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Ship's Computer> CNS: Doctor Stradiot is in Sickbay.

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
::sits at the Flight console, feeling uneasy about the Captain's comments.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
TO Drake: I'm going to check in on the bridge. Make sure she stays in one piece.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::After a second continues.::  FCO: Is it something I should be concerned about?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
<TO-Drake> CTO: Aye sir.

Host Ens_Shells says:
::Barely holding back the tears in her voice:: CMO: Is it...is it...   ::Squeaks:: --Surgery--?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Thinks - With my luck, I'd go to the bridge and she'd show up::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Heads out into the hallway and makes his way to the bridge::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Leans over:: Shells: Everything will be okay. I'm going to give you a sedative. You'll be up and about in no time.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sits at his desk and drowns his sorrows in apple juice::

Host Ens_Shells says:
::Sniffles a few times, slightly mollified by Talora's reassurances, but still in incredible pain::

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
::runs Level 2 diagnostic on Navigational systems::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Gives her 20 c.c.s of Ambrazine::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Enters the bridge and takes over TAC 1::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
*CO*: Sir, if you don't need me on the bridge for anything, I do have some neglected paper work here I could be doing.  If you don't need me there, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CNS*: That is fine, Counselor.  Although I will probably be paying you a visit shortly, not that it should be a surprise.

Host Ens_Shells says:
::Draws one deep breath...then another...her breathing becoming normalized as the pain begins to fade:: CMO: Th--thank you...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
*CO*: Yes, Sir.  I think that may be wise.  I'll be here working when you have the time.
Self: Yes!  ::Very glad he doesn't have to go to the bridge::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Our guest is resting quietly in her cell thinking sir.  I can only hope she doesn't injure herself in doing so.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Watches and waits for Shells to fall unconscious, allowing her to work freely.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I don't...I will refrain comment on that for the moment.  Just ensure that all rules are followed in this case.  We will have a lot of attention on how we handle this case I'm afraid.

Host Ens_Shells says:
::Growing increasingly relaxed:: CMO: I..don't want...to....::Fades off as she loses consciousness, falling back entirely::

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
::diagnostics progressing and on course to SB 33, nice for some peace and quiet for a change::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Takes out the anabolic protoplases and begins working on the damaged knee::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Reading reports made by Hayley while he was away, on Neuvena IV::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Self: this is gonna be one hell of a n invention if I can get it work.

ACTION: Starr's plasma field flickers twice, as the latest parameters and specifications click into place...then clicks into place, the greenish-plasma humming silently in a line.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: I'm heading to see the Counselor, Commander.  You have the Bridge, inform me if there is anything that comes up.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: Understood, Captain.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Self:: Wicked!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Heads to the Turbolift, a bit slower than normal.::
Turbolift: Deck 9, Counselor's office.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Self: Now to try to control the length of the beam at will with this knob here ::begins adjusting the knob, turning it clockwise to make it longer and counter-clockwise to make it shorter::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Brings his empty glass to the recycler::

ACTION: At Starr's adjustment, the length of the plasma beam begins to shorten...then suddenly flickers and fails. The plasma dissipates in a brief flash.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Self: nuts.

ACTION: Lights on the OPS console indicate an incoming communication.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::After the lift ride, exits the Turbolift and walks into the Counselor's waiting room.::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
:;resets the beam to last working configuration::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::notices a communication incoming::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
:;tries again with the length adjustment knob after some adjustments.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Plotz>:: Sees CO enter::  Self: Well, look what the cat dragged...  ::Remembers who he is talking to and stops himself::  CO: Sir, can I help you?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Glares.::  Plotz: I would like to see Counselor Daniels.  Is he in?

ACTION: Starr's plasma beam gradually shortens in response to the knob turn.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Starts finishing up the procedure::

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
::continues the diagnostics and sends a message to Engineering for a systems update::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*CO*: I got the beam working Captain, you gotta come see this, when you got a moment.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Incoming Hail: This is the USS Cherokee responding to your hails,

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CSO*: Excellent Commander, I'll be there when I get a chance.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Plotz>: CO: For you?  I'm sure he is.  He's in his office across the hall.  Go on over.  I'll tell him your coming.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Turns and heads to the Counselor's Office, wondering what Plotz's issue is at the moment.::

ACTION: The viewscreen flickers to life, displaying a young man in coarse attire, sitting in an apparently cramped office.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Plotz>::Watches the CO get his tail out of the clerk's office and buzzes the CNS about the CO's impending arrival::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Gets Plotz's memo and greets the CO at the door to his office::  CO: Sir, welcome.  Please, won't you come in?

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::adjust the knob back and forth lengthening and shortening the beam:; Self: Excellent. Now to try to encase it so I can carry it.

ACTION: As Starr attempts to lengthen the beam, the hum grows high-pitched, then the plasma dissipates in another flash, this time catching his lab coat ablaze.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Thank you, Counselor.  Given recent events, even if regs didn't demand it, I believe a...visit is in order.

Host Proconsule_Jareth says:
@COM: Cherokee: OPS: This is Proconsule Jareth of the Tarix III colony.   

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
:;feels the heat:: Computer: Adjust thermal control. It's getting hot in here.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Jareth:  What can we do for you?

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
<Computer>: The room temperature in nominal.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: I'm very glad you were sensible enough to recognize that fact, Sir.  It saved me from having to suggest it, sort of insistently, I'm afraid.  ::Steps out of the way, allowing the CO to pass through the doorway::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Computer: Then why is it so bloody hot in here?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps inside.::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
<Computer: The increase in heat is due to a fire

Host Proconsule_Jareth says:
@COM: Cherokee: OPS: I'm sorry to disturb you, Cherokee, but we have a bit of trouble. We're a small, young colony, but we've been getting by.  But in the last few days, we've experienced an increasing frequency of...well...disappearing supplies.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Computer: Fire. What Fire?

Host Proconsule_Jareth says:
@COM: Cherokee: OPS: Most recently, a lot of our medical supplies went missing, as well as one of our food Replicators. Things are tight here as is...I don't think we can last much longer if goods continue to go missing.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Shall we sit down?  ::Makes a gesture that suggests they sit on the couch in the office::

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
<Computer>: You are the fire, or rather on fire. Activating fire suppression system ::buries him in foam:;

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Thank you.  ::Sits in the couch, straightening out sore leg.::

FCO_Ltjg_Worthington says:
::finishes diagnostics and reads through recent activity logs::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: How are you feeling physically, Sir.  I noticed you favoring your leg.  Did the Doctor tend to it?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  I see.  I need to discuss your situation with my superiors.  We'll get back to you in a little while.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Outloud: Whoo! I knew I was hot stuff, but that was a wee bit too much

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
OPS: I could lead an investigative team to assist them Commander.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Self: Talk about having a hot time.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Yes, the doctor treated it, it's just a bit sore.  Not exactly sure when it was hurt, but if a slight limp for a day or two is all I suffer, I can live with that aspect.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CTO:  Let's talk to the Captain, First.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
:;shakes off the foam::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Was I right in my assumption that your recent ordeal may have stirred up some old memories for you, Sir?  I've read a bit about your history in your psychological files, left over from former Counselors.

Host Proconsule_Jareth says:
@::Kinds of catches a breath, frowning a little discouraged, but nods resignedly:: COM: Cherokee: OPS: Un--understood. Thank you.   Tarix III Colony out.  ::Closes the comm::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*:  Captain, we just got a comm from the Tarix system.  They are having supply issues for such a small upcoming colony.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Self: Ok. reset the parameters, adjust the beam, and now let's encase it.

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