USS Cherokee 
11408.17 
"Infinity's Child" Part 7

Ship's Log, Stardate 11408.17, Tio Ayidee recording.  The celebration of past is finished and we have had a few hours to take part in the after celebration.  Now we prepare to return to our assigned quarters to rest in preparation for tomorrow's ceremony of the present.

Starring_
Lea as Guest Producer, and Nadi 
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee
Topper Loghry as CTO_Ens_Q’ten
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora

Absent
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels 
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Standing near the lift that took us to watch the ceremony, waiting for the others to finish their mingling.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::feeling pleased with the recent purchase she made, she made her way to meeting point.::

SCENE: The crowds have mostly dissipated, with only a few vendors left in the square, cleaning up and securing their carts for an early start the next morning. Most building lights have gone dim, although the square itself remains lit up brightly.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Walks back with Nadi towards the rendezvous, trying to regain her composure and straighten her uniform and hair::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Checks his map to see which way back to their quarters::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::realizes the map does not show the way back to their quarters, but rather the point from which they watched the ceremony::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Self: Guess they'll show us the way back from there.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Self: I guess I should try to figure out where Wally got to.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*All*: It's nearly time for the rendezvous, if you aren't here yet you better start making your way...the quicker the better.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Self: He'll turn up at the rendezvous.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
*CO*:  On my way, Captain. Should be there in a couple minutes or so.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Starts following the map to the rendezvous point.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
*CO* Acknowledged. Ensign Q'ten on the way.

Host Nadi says:
::Drawing deep breaths, trying to regain her composure, as she sort of rearranges her robes to try to look presentable again::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Takes a deep breath:: Nadi: See? I told you it'd be fine. ::Smiles lightly::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::spots the captain, and she walks towards him::

Host Nadi says:
::Still wordless, quite shaken from their experience...especially as she thinks about the fact that she'll soon be in that facility herself, if she can't retain her current status.  Looks up, and sees Ayidee, and wordlessly points him out to Talora::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Welcome back, commander.  Did you enjoy your time in the crowds?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Nods:: Nadi: Thank you, Nadi. I've learned a lot about this city from what I've seen tonight. I owe you. Please, contact me if you need a favor. Oh and don't worry. You won’t get into any trouble over this.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  I had a great time. It's amazing one can do when the family isn't around.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Steps into an intersection and sees a small gathering of his crewmates across the way, and starts toward them::

Host Nadi says:
::Nods, but still doesn't say anything...just sort of trace-like follows Talora::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Walks back to the group:: All: Hello all.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Doctor, welcome back.  Enjoy the celebration?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Straight faced:: CO: Quite. It's been a very educational experience.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Approaches the group:: ALL: That was... interesting.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Are we ready to return to our quarters then?  Counselor Daniels called, was dropping off his uniform in room so I told him he might as well wait for us there.

ACTION: The lights in the square slowly begin to fade, as the last individuals disappear down back streets.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Let's be off before it gets too dark, eh?  ::Starts back towards the assigned quarters.::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::follows everyone else::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::follows the captain::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Follows along::

Host Nadi says:
::Quietly moves to the front of the group, beginning to lead the group through the backstreets, still keeping her own counsel, as she pulls her hood further over her head, almost like a protective shield::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Keep close, I don't want to have to mount a search party for any stragglers.

ACTION: The group makes their way through the twisting and narrowing streets that lead through the older part of town, toward the luxurious penthouse they left that evening. 

ACTION: A few stragglers can be seen sharing the streets with them: several Korin, also walking home, split off down other streets and out of sight. A single human, nearly a block ahead of the Starfleet group, trudges quietly along.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Slowly creates a mental list of the people across the galaxy that she knows that owe her favors and those she owes favors too as she walks along:: CO: Whatever happened to the Ambassador?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CMO: Do not speak of her, you will only make her appear!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Drifted off as we did I presume, haven't seen her since the official ceremony ended.

SCENE: A block ahead of them, two other figures, both wearing Andres-style robes and hoods, join the street from a side street, walking along silently behind the human.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CTO: She's hardly a Ha'DlbaH.

ACTION: The two hooded figures are walking slightly faster than the human in front of them, and behind to overtake him and seemingly move ahead.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CTO: I never said she was. That would be unkind to HaDI'baH everywhere.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Another human, here?  Is that one of our crew or perhaps the ambassador ahead?  Walks like a human anyway.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CO: I'd recommend picking up the pace sir...there might be trouble.

ACTION: As the two figures make to pass the human...the human suddenly slumps to the ground. The figures kneel beside him, clearly rifling through his clothes and pockets.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Starts paying closer attention to the figures ahead of them::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Jumps in front of the CO to prevent him from approaching the scene::

Host Nadi says:
::Finally speaks up, crying out as she sees the three ahead:: Hey!

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Calls out:: Shadow figures:: YOU THERE!!!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I am fine, go help!

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Frowns and rushes forward::

ACTION: The two figures look up suddenly, toward the Cherokee team. Their faces are momentarily visible - apparently one human, and one Korin (the two side eyes partially visible), before they look down to quickly finishing going through the pockets, then jump to their feet and starts to run down the street.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Breaks into a run to capture the two robbers::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Doubles his efforts to grab the Korin::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Reaches to belt and draws Type I Phaser, holding at the ready.::  CTO/ CMO: Do not pursue out of sight!

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Torn between chasing after the robbers or following her job as a doctor and helping the victim, she makes a quick decision and falls behind and takes out her Tricorder to scan the victim::

ACTION: At the upcoming intersection, the two assailants split, one running east, the other running west, their hoods falling down against the slight breeze whistling through the streets.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Makes a final last ditch effort to tackle the Korin robber::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she remains with the doctor, hoping she can help with the victim.::

ACTION: Q'ten gets hold of the edge of the Korin's cloak.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Grimaces:: CO: Dead, sir. Looks like a neural disruptor on the back of his neck...died instantly.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Jerks backward on the cloak as hard as he can::

ACTION: The Korin throws back his cloak into Q'ten's face, just as Q'ten yanks on it, and quickly turns another corner.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Falls down onto the ground, tangling himself up in the cloak as the Korin escapes around the corner::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Can we tell who it is?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Frowns:: CO: I've never seen anything like this before though...it has hints of Starfleet tech, but it's not completely ours.

Host Nadi says:
<Nadi>::Stays close to Talora, waiting with her breath held.  Finally speaks up:: CO: We need to let security know...they can stop all vessels to and from the planet, and in and out of the sphere. We—

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
Self QIvatlh!!! ::Pulling the cloak close to his face he starts sniffing it, as he starts to make his way slowly back to the others::

ACTION: Phaser fire erupts from a rooftop on the western side of the street, as someone tries to shoot at the team that remained behind. Nadi is struck in the shoulder, and falls to the ground.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: The Korin p'taH escaped, but he left this behind. I can track him should you wish sir.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Pulls out her Phaser and fires immediately from where the Phaser emanated from::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Points Phaser in the direction of the incoming fire and fires three quick stun bursts.::  All: Find cover, return AIMED fire, stun only!

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Instinctively tries to cover as many of the group as possible, concentrating on the Captain::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::takes cover from the Phaser fire.::

ACTION: The human figure is seen expertly bobbing behind roof-top features for cover, before coming back up for another volley, striking the CMO in the chest.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Drops from the strike::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
:: Looks around desperately for a path to the rooftops::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Self: Blasted Type I, so inaccurate.  ::Aims for where the last shot came from, switching to wide angle stun and firing a sweep.::

ACTION: The human in the west drops down behind a chimney for cover once more, and fire erupts from the east, behind the crew aiming for the human, as the Korin strikes OPS in the back with a Korin stun weapon, also from the rooftop.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Grimaces in pain:: All: Someone's going to get hurt...

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she falls to the ground after getting hit in the back with Phaser fire.::

ACTION: The CO's Phaser sweep swipes the chimney behind which the human is standing, as the Korin in the east continues firing.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Turns at the sounds coming from behind him and instantly goes into a blood rage as he sees Commander Nash collapse::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CO: Sir, get out of here!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*Cherokee Crew*: This is Captain Ayidee to any Cherokee crew not with my team now, we are under attack, please contact the authorities and then provide any assistance you can.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Ducks behind a wall.::  *Shuttlecraft Computer*: Lock onto Commander Nash and Doctor Talora's Comm badges and beam them to the shuttle, then Ensign Q'Ten and myself once reset.  Seal hatch until senior staff resets!

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Pulls a daq'taH from his sash and charges toward the firing coming from the east::

Host SMLea says:
<Security>*CO*: Understood, Captain. Got a bead on your location...on our way.

ACTION: The computer does not respond.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Self: Gods be damned if the pilot did a full shutdown...

ACTION: The human in the west strikes the CO's shoulder.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Roaring, charging at the Korins' location::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Falls, Phaser still in hand but unable to move to respond.::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CO: You alright, sir?

ACTION: Q`ten charges toward the Korin, who is distracted and surprised by the Klingon's roar. Q'Ten's daq'taH strikes true, striking the Korin in the chest, as the human on the rooftop behind strikes Q'ten in the back with his Phaser.  Both fall to the rooftop.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Rolls slowly over wondering what just punched the breath out of him::

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