USS Cherokee 
Normal Anomaly, Risky Business, Part 12
11609.18

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee, and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek

Absent
None
Ship's Log, Stardate 11609.18, Captain Ayidee recording.  The Senior staff have returned to the ship and are ready to resume the debriefing of the captain of the ship that attacked us.  The USS Cordoba is approaching with a team to assess the damage done to their culture now.

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CMO-McIntyre says:
$::packing her things in her quarters and making sure Baby is comfortable before reporting to the Cherokee::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In Observation Lounge, looking at the captain of the alien ship.::  Alien CO: Are you satisfied your crew is..."Settled"?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::sitting in the Observation Lounge::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::In Observation Lounge once again::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::enters the Observation Lounge, his left shoulder still sore from the recent wound::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Captain, Captain Marek reporting back to duty. Hope I didn't miss anything relevant.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Is your wound healed, Captain?  Welcome back.  We are just wrapping up with our guest here.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Almost. The doctor performed an excellent job on treating it... But at my age, the body start to be less resilient to injuries.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Understandable.  Take a seat and if you have anything you think needs to be asked join in.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CIV: I thought you were young, for a Vulcan.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::nods and takes a seat::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Looks can be deceiving, Lieutenant. ::smiles::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::shocked to see Marek SMILE::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<Relief OPS officer> ::working at a secondary console, detects an unusual amount of data traffic on the main computer. But only for a fraction of a second::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Alien Captain: Are you ready to continue?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<Relief OPS officer> ::moves to main OPS station, when he now detects a power fluctuation, very minor but big enough to raise some alarms::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<Relief OPS officer> ::notices that some of his commands are not accepted by the computer::

ACTION: Lights on all decks flicker for a second.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: Forget to pay the light bill?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Looks about..::  *Bridge*: We just had a power disruption, what's going on out there?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  No, we are good several months in advance even,  ::smiles::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<Relief FCO officer> OPS: Something is way wrong.. I am no longer in control of the ship...

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Moves to the Alien Captain, DaqtaH drawn:: Alien CO: You wanted time for you and your crew to 'recover', and instead you have sabotaged our ship!

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<Relief OPS officer> ::sounds yellow alert:: *Senior Staff*: Senior Staff, report to the Bridge. We have a situation developing here.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Relief OPS:  We are on our way.

Action: All systems are locked down

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<Alien Captain> Self: It is happening.... ::sighs::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Stands and heads to the Bridge.::  Security: Get him back to the brig.

Action: An Admiral face appears on the Screen of the Observation Lounge

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Pushes the point of his blade against the Aliens chin:: Alien CO: What is happening?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Stops and looks at the Admiral.::  Admiral: This is Captain Ayidee.  Who am I looking at?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<Admiral Smith> CO: Well, Captain Ayidee, I'm Admiral Smith. I sincerely wish we had met on a more relaxed situation.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Admiral Smith: We can meet for tea soon enough.  Where should we bring the tea pot to?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Turns to look at the view screen, but keeping his blade to the Alien's throat::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<Alien Captain> ::feels the coldness of the blade:: Things beyond our control... relaxed and embrace your destiny.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::after returning to the Bridge, she returns to her station in hopes of finding out what is going on.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<Admiral Smith> CO: I'm afraid we won't be able to enjoy that cup of tea, Captain. I was reluctant to take things on my own hands, but the combination of some incompetent crew and even more useless pirates, forced me to do it.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Admiral Smith: Let's keep it simple, Sir.  What is "it"?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<Admiral Smith> CO: I just wanted to express my admiration on how you and your crew dealt with this situation, but unfortunately, you crossed a threshold that you shouldn't have on the first place....

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Calls through the door.::  OPS: Look into this if you can, Commander.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  We are working on it, Captain.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: The fifth Smith is a dirty traitor.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Smith: We did what needed to be done.  We were given orders and carried them out.  If lines were crossed it was long before we got here.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<Admiral Smith> ::looks at his desktop terminal screen and enters some commands:: CO: My best wishes for the future... well at least for the short one that awaits you. Smith out.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
<Admiral Smith> Self: When you need things properly done... you should it yourself... ::presses a button::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Get to the bridge and get the ship secured, fast.  Security can get him to the brig.  ::Turns and heads onto the Bridge himself.::  CNS: Accurate observation, hoping you get a chance to look into him further very soon.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: vorSaqyab!

ACTION:  A blast... a brilliant light... a loud sound muted by the space vacuum ....

ACTION: Lieutenant Q'ten wakes up violently on his room... all sweated and shocked by the nightmare he just had....

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir ::makes a dash out the door for the bridge::

ACTION: USS Cherokee is on its route to Starbase 33 at normal cruise speed.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Hits his com panel:: *Bridge*:  Q'ten to bridge!  Is everything alright?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
*CTO*: All normal Lieutenant, approaching Starbase 33 now.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: He sounds upset.

CMO-McIntyre says:
$::waiting for the arrival of the Cherokee::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Clear us for docking.  And once we are in range have the Transporter crews start on the crew transfers.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
*CNS*: Q'ten to Counselor Daniels.  Could I meet you in your office?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That he does.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
*CTO*: Of course.  I'm on my way.

CMO-McIntyre says:
$::the transporter chief tells her get on the pad and prepare for transport::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Permission to attend to Q'ten, Sir?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Of course, permission granted.

CMO-McIntyre ::Randi beams into the Cherokee:: (Transporter.wav)

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Almost smiles.::  CNS: Just don't get too caught up in it.  You both earned a break don't want you to spend it in your office.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Thank you, Sir.  ::Gets up and exits the bridge.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Aye, Sir. ::Enters the Turbolift::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Once the ship is docked have the Leave rotation start.  I'm going to go oversee a few of the transfers and welcome some of the newcomers.

CMO-McIntyre says:
TL Chief:: Commander Randi McIntyre reporting for duty.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Turbolift: Deck nine, please.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Chief>  CMO: Welcome aboard Commander.  Captain is on the Bridge, and Sickbay is deck 8 if you wanted to report in there first.

CMO-McIntyre says:
TR Chief:  I will go to the bridge first and report in, then hopefully get my quarters assignment.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Chief> CMO: Very good commander.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::leaves the TR and goes to the TL and steps inside to order the Bridge::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Arrives at his office and waits for CTO to arrive::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Locks down Command Chair and stands up to start a quick run of the ship before leave starts.::

CMO-McIntyre says:
::the TL doors open and she steps onto the bridge::  
CO:  Commander McIntyre reporting for duty Sir!

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Tries to maintain his composure as he reaches the CNS office and hits the door chime::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she begins the process of locking OPS after announcing a Leave Rotation Schedule::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Commander, welcome back aboard the Cherokee.  It's been too long.  ::walks towards her.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Enter.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::notices the CMO reporting to duty::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Steps inside and looks round only seeing Wally, and finally relaxes:: CNS: Everything is alright? How's your leg?

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Good to see you again Sir.  Is it permitted to call you Tio as in the old days?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Hey, Bud, what's wrong?  You sounded shaken, not stirred.  My legs are fine.  How's yours?  ::Isn't sure why we're talking about legs::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: When off duty certainly, and in...casual conversation I believe is the correct term.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::grins::  CO:  Of course Sir!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Where have you been?  It's been so long.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Are my quarters ready?  By the way, I still have Baby and the programs you designed for us.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: It all seemed so real. You were wounded in the leg by the lizard pirates, and I was.... ::pulls up his tunic to show off his non-existent scar::

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO: I was out of Star Fleet for a while, then decided I missed it.  Had a lot of personal things to take care of.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looks at Q'ten's side, sees nothing::  CTO: Why don't you start at the beginning and when you're finished, stop.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Commander, do we have our new CMO's quarters assigned?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: But, that's not possible. I was shot. The medics patched us all up. The Smiths had all died, and we had captured the lizard pirate crew.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  My assistant had arranged that and gave me this PADD and it has all the pertinent information that our new CMO needs. ::she hands the PADD over to the CMO::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Smiths? Lizard pirates?  Did you have a nightmare or something?

CMO-McIntyre says:
OPS: Thank you.  I know right where to go since I last served on a New Orleans class ship.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: there was a battle in orbit over...I can't remember the planet, but it had an ore that the Smiths were after.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: they violated the Prime Directive.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Go on.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO: Captain, if I may be excused I will go and unpack myself and Baby.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: The ship is going to be here a few days for resupply and R&R.  Is there too many ands in that line?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::smiles at the CMO in acknowledgement::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Certainly, I will catch up with you soon, we have a few days before I expect our next set of orders.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: You, me, and Captain Marek beamed down to the planet to find and stop the Smiths.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: What's a 'Smith'?

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO: Thank you Sir.  ::turns and walks to the TL where she enters and requests deck 8::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I don't know. It was four renegade undercover Starfleet officers, all named Smith.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Whoa.  Okay, so go on and don't leave out the details.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: We had located their 'duck blind' and were investigating when the lizard pirates showed up unexpectedly. There was a fight. All three of us were wounded.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: But then we were all beamed back to the Cherokee, and the remaining Smiths killed each other rather than answer our questions.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Going to give the ship a once over, if anything comes up give me a call.  ::Walks to the Turbolift and heads to start the tour at Main Engineering.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Goes to his office's replicator and replicates the CTO a large brandy and sets it before him:: CTO: This should help you relax.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS:  We were trying to get answers from the Lizard pirates when suddenly the ship lost power, and an Admiral Smith showed up on the view screen.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Another Smith?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Suddenly there was a flash of light and I woke up in my quarters.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: And now here we are. ::Takes the brandy as swallows it down.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Wait.  There was gun fire and we didn't win?  There's your first clue it was a dream.  We never miss!

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I didn't say we didn't win... but come to think of it you did kind of suck with your targeting skills.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: You taught me better than that.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: It just seemed so real, not like any dream I've ever had before.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: So am I going maw'?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: We'll have some shore leave.  That'll do you good.  No, I don't think you're and crazier than normal.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Straightens up a bit and smiles:: CNS: Well then I think we should go see what awaits us out there.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Drinks and babes, here we come.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: QaplaH'

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