USS Cherokee  
"Infinity's Child" Part 1
11406.08

Ship's Log, Stardate 11406.08, Captain Ayidee recording.  The Cherokee has returned to Starbase 33 with the refugees we were able to rescue from the Tarix system before the star went nova.  Now the real work begins, finding long term solutions.

Starring_
Lea as Guest Producer, Starbase_33_OPS, CO_Capt_Reynolds, Ruby, and Argile
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels 
Topper Loghry as CTO_Ens_Q’ten
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
James Young as CEO_Ens_Oldman
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora

Absent
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer
Bruce Oriani as CSO_LtCmdr_Starr

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Host Starbase_33_OPS says:
COM: USS Cherokee: OPS: Please notify Captain Ayidee that Captain Reynolds needs to meet with him at his earliest convenience.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: in engineering reviewing the list of the remaining items needing repairs ::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Standing on the bridge, looking around.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:   SB33OPS:  Understood.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In Ready Room, gathering a few things before heading to Starbase.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Just finishing up a group session with a couple dozen of the Tarix refugees and is returning to the bridge.  Turbolift doors open, he steps out on the bridge and sees no Captain.  Goes to CMO::  CMO: Where is he?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*:  Sir, Captain Reynolds has requested you to meet with you at your earliest convenience.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*OPS*: Understood Commander, I will contact him and get that set up.  ::Grabs PADD and steps back onto Bridge.::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Blinks:: CNS: He? Oh the CO. I think he's in the Ready Room.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: That's okay, I don't need to see him. I'd much rather find out how you're doing.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: hands the PADD back to Fleece :: Fleece: Good work. Keep me apprised..  I'm going to take a look at these lingering issues on Deck 16.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Are we docked yet?

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
<Ens_Fleece> CEO: Sir? Environmental Support..?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Just completed the final connections, about to lock my console.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
Fleece: Yep. I see there's also a small discrepancy with long-range sensors... probably just a power issue. I’d like to check things out and get in the weeds, so to speak.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
<Fleece> CEO: oookay...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: SB 33: Captain Reynolds: Ayidee to Reynolds, I understand you wanted to see me?  Where are you currently, I can be right there.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
Fleece: Hold the fort down, Ensign! :: heads over to a Jeffries tube access room ::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Tries not to blush:: CNS: I'm doing....well I suppose. I'm tired, really.

Host CO_Capt_Reynolds says:
COM: Cherokee: CO: In my office, Level 3.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: climbs into the Jeffries tube and crawls along ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sees CO enter:: CMO: I could use a day or two off myself.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: CNS: We've all been a bit stressed out over all this.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Yes, it's been a long ordeal for everyone, especially the colonists.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: SB33: Reynolds: I'll be there shortly.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*All*: this is the Captain.  Get the ship settled and then do what we need to find long term solutions to where the Refugees can be taken care of.  I have to go see Captain Reynolds on the Starbase, contact me if you need anything.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CNS: Speaking of the refugees...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: I'll be back when this meeting is over.  Do any of you need anything before I go?

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: stops to listen to the Captain's communique...  thinks there are going to be some issues that need to be dealt with because of the opened cargo containers ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Where do they go from here?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CO: I'd like to talk with you about Ruby and River when you have the time, sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: No, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Yes, of course.  That is an issue that may take some more work than even the numerous refugees.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: continues along the tube until he gets to an access junction off to the side ::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods quietly::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Short answer, do you think you can help them?

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: grabs hold of the ladder rungs and climbs down ::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks straight into the CO's eyes:: CO: Yes.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: That's one of the best pieces of news in the last few days.  Thanks for that.  I'll talk to you when I get back.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::continues to work with her staff to get the Refugees ready for relocation to the Starbase.  To her surprise, several had already arranged transport from the Starbase to other permanent destinations.::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CO: I'll be here, sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Someone on the station should be held accountable for the refugees, help them carry on with their lives.  Isn't there Starfleet people who do that kind of thing?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: You have the Bridge until ship is secure, then Manuel can take over.
All: As you were then.  ::Turns and heads to the Turbolift for the Trip to Starbase 33 Deck 3.::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: climbs into one of the Jeffries tubes for Deck 16.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Understood.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Watches CO go::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she began the final sequence to secure her station.::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CNS: I'm hoping so. Problem is, the colony was not a Federation colony. We're only able to do so much.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: crawls down the Jeffries tube towards the first power relay for long-range sensors ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: They're going to need lodging on the station.  We can start with that, can't we?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@::Pulls out PADD as Turbolift makes the long trip, reviewing initial plans for the refugees.  Exits Turbolift on base and walks to Captain Reynolds’s office.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: Gee, Commander, can you make a hotel reservation for five hundred plus weary travelers?

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: arrives at the first power relay, pulls out Tricorder and scans the power flow ::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
Self: hmm... everything good here... :: snaps Tricorder shut ::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: CNS: Start small. Maybe if we show our compassion for those in need, they'll join us.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  I don't have to, several of them had already took that upon themselves while we were en route.  So, that left me free of that task.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: proceeds down the tube to the next power relay ::

Host SMLea says:
@<Ens_Marris>::Sitting at a desk outside the Captain's office, overseeing some paperwork::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Ens Marris: Captain Ayidee reporting as ordered, Ensign.  Captain Reynolds asked to see me.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
OPS: Lucky you. ::Smiles weakly:: If only I could get them to fix up their own scrapes and bruises.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::smiles at the CMO::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: So, everyone has a place to go when they leave the ship?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  You got it. Don't know how they managed it but they did.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: arrives at the next power relay conduit and scans the power flow ::

Host SMLea says:
@<Ens_Marris>::Looks up and smiles:: CO: Of course. He's expecting you. You can head right in.  ::Nods, then looks back immediately to her paperwork::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Well, I guess all there is to do is say a fond farewell to them.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Ens Marris: thank you.  ::Turns and steps into the office.::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: snaps the Tricorder shut :: Self: Everything good here, too.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Manuel:  You have the Bridge, have fun.  ::after her station was confirmed locked, she got up and headed for the Starbase.::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: continues crawling through the tube to the next power relay ::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CNS: I don't really know them at all. I had no interactions with the colonists, just the ISF and Ruby and River. The only ones I saw were either in pain or unconscious.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Manuel> OPS: Aye Commander, I have the Bridge.  ::Steps from Mission OPS to the center of the Bridge.::

Host CO_Capt_Reynolds says:
@::As he hears the doors slide open, he looks up, then stands, smiling, and holds a hand out to Ayidee over the desk:: CO: Captain!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: So, what do you want to do?  I guess we have some freedom there.  No one is here to tell us 'no'.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@::Reaches out to take his hand.::  CO Reynolds: Captain, good to see you.  You asked to see me?

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: arrives at the next power relay and scans the power flow ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Manuel> CNS: I could tell you no.  Wouldn't carry any weight, but I could tell you.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CNS: I'd like to still have that dinner that we talked about...but I don't feel like I can relax until I’ve helped both Ruby and River out of this situation...

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
Self: Bingo! :: sees a slight variation in the power flow at this relay ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Manuel: I appreciate your attention to detail.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: puts the Tricorder down and pulls off the access panel ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Need any help with them?  I'd like to help.

Host CO_Capt_Reynolds says:
@::Gestures to a chair across the desk:: CO: Yes.  ::Sits as well:: I know you have a lot to do, so I'll make this brief.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: leans in to see where the problem is.  Spots it pretty quickly ::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@::she made her way through the ships' corridors until she was able to step onto the Starbase itself.  She headed the closest food kiosk and ordered something to eat.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@::Takes a seat.::  CO Reynolds: We're Captains, neither of us has much time, so obviously this is important.  What can I do for you?

Host CO_Capt_Reynolds says:
@CO: I've been reading up on your reports from the Tarix System. There are two issues we need to deal with before you move on to Korin Prime.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
*Fleece* Fleece, can you reroute power away from Power Relay 16LRS...3?  Shut it right down.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
<Fleece> *CEO* Can do.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@CO_Capt_Reynolds: Which two are you referring to?  A lot happened there, and in a zero sum summary more bad than good.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: CNS: They're condition is very similar to PTSD. That falls more into your field. But it's triggered and caused by background ionizing radiation.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
<Fleece> :: reroutes power to the long-range sensors to bypass 16LRS3 ::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
<Fleece> :: verifies 16LRS3 has no power ::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: sees the power relay power down ::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
<Fleece> *CEO* The relay is shut down, sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: You want we should go see them now?  I have the time.

Host CO_Capt_Reynolds says:
@CO: Well, the first is the issue of the two Interstellar Federation associates you have onboard. Do you plan to keep them on Cherokee, or will you turn them over to Starfleet for support? We would, of course, do everything we could to find a way to return them to their people.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
*Fleece* Thanks! I'm going to make a quick adjustment and we should be good for the LRS repairs.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: unhooks the conduit and scans the connector with the Tricorder ::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: CNS: Let's. You work better with them than I do. They've communicated with you, but barely even acknowledged me. It's difficult when they can't talk.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@CO_Capt_Reynolds: I'd like to speak with my Chief Medical Officer first.  If they need more support we need to discuss how they are best given that support, on ship or Starbase.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: pulls out a hyper spanner to adjust the conduit's connector ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Let's go. It will be our project.  ::Ushers her to the Turbolift::  Then we can grab some dinner later.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Smiles lightly and moves to the TL::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: finishes the repair and re-connects the power conduit ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Enters after Talora:: Computer: Deck eight, please.

Host CO_Capt_Reynolds says:
@::Nods:: CO: Very well. Get back to me with your decision within four hours, so that we can make the appropriate arrangements if necessary. ::Picks up a PADD, his face growing slightly more surely:: The second issue is that of Captain Ganter Sher and his diplomatic companion, Lennart.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: scans the conduit connection to make sure the repair is safe enough to try with power restored ::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: Tricorder says everything looks good ::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@::she ate her meal and strolled around some more, making sure she didn't stray too far from the entrance to board the Cherokee should the need present itself.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@CO_Capt_Reynolds: Not surprising, although the fact that they insisted on smuggling dilithium ore out during the destruction of a star system makes things...complicated.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
*Computer* Reroute minimal power to power relay 16LRS3.

Host CO_Capt_Reynolds says:
@CO: Well, they've already been screaming bloody murder in my ears...demanding to get their cargo back, insisting their outrage. I doubt I'm the only one of the receiving end of this. But you were the one there, not me. I'm leaving this to your discretion: Do we release them, and their cargo to them? Or would you prefer to remand them to Starbase 33 custody, along with the cargo, pending an investigation?

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
<Computer> CEO: Minimal power has been restored.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: watches the power relay come back to life ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Refrains from turning the Turbolift ride into a make-out session.  Arrives on Deck eight near Sickbay::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Steps out and walks with the CNS into Sickbay::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: takes another reading of the power flow through the relay ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Follows CMO into Sickbay:: CMO: So, where do we begin?

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: sees the readings returning nominal power flow ::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Frowns:: CNS: I'm going to run a couple more tests, so see what else I have for options to help them. If you talked with them, that would help...Oh, try to find a food they like please if you can...my ideas haven't turned out so well so far.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
*Fleece* Please restore power through 16LRS3.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
<Fleece> ::does as the CEO asks::  *CEO* Done!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: I'll try where are they?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@CO_Capt_Reynolds: Not sure if there is enough to hold them on, but in my quick look into it, the Tarix colony had claims to both worlds on record.  If that ore came from the Tarix system, ownership is "contested" at the least.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: keeping an eye on the Tricorder scans while the power flow increases ::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::She leads him right to the room where they two Meenans are::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Enters room where River and Ruby are::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@CO_Capt_Reynolds: In fact, this might fall to the jurisdiction of the Tarix colony, and its ranking leader Chief Trin.

@ACTION: A somewhat dignified looking elderly man wanders through the Starbase 33 docking area confusedly, clearly looking for something, and yet, disoriented.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: power flow continues to read nominal ::

Host CO_Capt_Reynolds says:
@::Shakes his head:: CO: If you remand authority to the Tarix colony administration, then we have no rights to hold them at all. Tarix isn't a Federation system.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: satisfied the long-range sensor repairs are finished, he replaces the access panel ::

Host CO_Capt_Reynolds says:
@CO: We could theoretically turn them over to Chief Trin, but I'm not sure if she has the capacity to hold a crew of forty pending investigation, right now.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@::she looks around and she spots an elderly man wandering around in a confused state.  She cautiously approaches the gentleman::  Argile:  Sir, are you okay?  Can I assist you somehow?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::He offers his hand for Ruby to take:: Ruby: How are you?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@CO_Capt_Reynolds: It is a difficult situation either way.  The entire mission went south so fast.  I still do not know how the Interstellar Federation ship did that.

Host Argile says:
@::His attention arrested by Nash, he moves forward towards her, narrowing his eyes, peering at him:: OPS: You? Are you the one?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@Argile:  The one what, Sir?

Host Ruby says:
::Matches Daniels' gesture, clasping his hand in hers a moment, looking up at his face curiously::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@CO_Capt_Reynolds: As for jurisdiction, the investigation would be a problem even if we found them a place to stay.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Ruby: Are you and your brother hungry?

Host CO_Capt_Reynolds says:
@CO: I agree. And we're disseminating as much information on the event as we can, to keep the rest of Starfleet on alert for future encounters...at least until we can determine whether this was an actual weapon, or a tragic accident.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: grabs his gear and crawls back through the Jeffries tubes to the nearest exit point on deck 16 ::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Watches as the CNS interacts with the two of them::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: What foods have you tried?

Host Ruby says:
::Blinks a few times, still staring at Daniels::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@CO_Capt_Reynolds: Either way, if they can do this, we need to be very cautious in our future attempts to make contact.  Making a stable star go nova is no small trick.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Thinking about food::

Host CO_Capt_Reynolds says:
@CO: Indeed. What is your recommendation on the Ilese crew, then? Captain Sher and Lennart?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Shakes head:: CNS: Some soup, mostly liquids.

Host Argile says:
@OPS: The one! Do you have it? Do you?!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@CO_Capt_Reynolds: We contact Chief Trin about the ore, other than that I suggest we drop it.  With diplomatic immunity there is little we can do anyway.

Host Ruby says:
::Wearily releases Daniels hand, and turns back to pat her brother's shoulder gently::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@Argile:  I do not understand.  May I ask your name?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Lets try a vegetarian approach.  Replicate a garden salad and maybe and assortment of fruits, apples and bananas, that kind of thing.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods and goes to get it from the Replicator::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: crawls out of the Jeffries tube and goes to a console ::

Host Argile says:
@::Jumps back remarkably agile for his considerable age:: OPS: No! Not the one! You're not the one! You don't have it!  ::Back away rapidly down the corridor::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Ruby: River sleeps.  He'll be okay as will you.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@::stands there with a highly perplexed expression on her face::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: pulls up a schematic of the power flow for long-range sensors ::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Holds Ruby's hand gently:: Ruby: We're getting you something to eat.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@CO_Capt_Reynolds: Honestly I don't like that, but even if they did cost the lives of refugees, our hands are tied as far as I can see.

Host Argile says:
@::Turns away from Nash, content that she's not giving chase, and continues to shake his head as he retreats, muttering loudly to himself:: Self:...not the one...not the one...

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
@::wonders what she should do now, should she follow or leave the situation alone.::

Host CO_Capt_Reynolds says:
@::Sighs:: CO: Sometimes there are no easy solutions, Captain. But you did good work out there.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Brings some fruit and vegetables into the room.::

Host CO_Capt_Reynolds says:
@CO: I'll let you get back to your people.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@CO_Capt_Reynolds: Thank you Captain.  But I still wish we could have done more.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Thank you. ::Takes his hand away and takes the food from Talora.  He offers it to Ruby::  Ruby: Try this.

Host CO_Capt_Reynolds says:
@CO: We always do.  ::Stands from his desk:: 

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: sees the power flow has been restored, performs a level 5 diagnostic on the long-range sensors ::

Host Ruby says:
::Looks up at the variety of foods displayed...picks through a few, tossing them aside to the bed beside her with some familiarity...leaving Daniels with only a few items left on his hands. Tentatively, she takes one, and tries a bite::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@::Stands up.::  CO_Capt_Reynolds: I'm sure we'll speak again, until then good luck Captain.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
:: smiles at seeing long-range sensors is operating at 99.9% ::

Host CO_Capt_Reynolds says:
@::Nods:: CO: Captain.

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
*Fleece* Cross off the long-range sensors from the list, Ensign.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: At least she's interested.  That's a good sign.  ::Watches what Ruby will do::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@::Turns to leave and return to the Cherokee.::

CEO_Ens_Oldman says:
<Fleece> *CEO* Aye, sir.

Host Argile says:
@::Disappears around the corner, still muttering, until he's lost into the crowd beyond::

Host CO_Capt_Reynolds says:
@::Sits again at his desk, resuming his duties, with a brief shake of his head::

Host Ruby says:
::Slowly chews the bite of red fruit carefully...then cautiously swallows it::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Ruby: It's good, huh?

Host Ruby says:
::A moment later, she wretches it back up, managing to turn her head to the side to avoid chucking the chewed food into his lap::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Self: Oh bother.  
CMO: I thought veggies were a dietary staple.  You know they stole a replicator.  They must know how to work one.  Let's let Ruby see if she can work our Replicator and order what she likes.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@::Steps into Turbolift.::TL: USS Cherokee, deck 8, sickbay.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: She must be a carnivore.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CNS: I really have no idea. It's the same reaction I had last time I tried. I've been giving small doses, which has the basic staples of life, but it's not a filling meal.

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