USS Cherokee 
Normal Anomaly, Risky Business, Part 14, Interlude
11610.02

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

Absent
None
Ship's Log, Stardate 11610.02, Tio Ayidee recording.  With the ship on restock and resupply leave I have taken the opportunity to invite the senior staff to a kind of dinner party to try and welcome our new crew members.

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CMO-McIntyre says:
::looking around the promenade, she spots the Emille restaurant:::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In Emille’ s, waiting for the crew to arrive and trying to ensure that nothing pressing will interfere.::

CMO-McIntyre says:
::looks fairly nice, hoping they are good at making roast veggie::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::checks the time on his PADD:: Self: Time to get going... ::looks for the directions to the Restaurant::

CMO-McIntyre says:
::walking through the doors, she spots Tio and waves to him::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Arrives at Pet Haven to pick up S'rel::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Waves back.::  Waiter: I think they are starting to arrive.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::walking over to his table, she asks::  CO:  Any seat?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::stands up and walks towards the restaurant, after having paid for the Vulcan Tea... it was a regular one, nothing special on its flavour::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Has decided to attend the Captain's dinner stag feeling this is too much like a business dinner, which doesn't make for a good first date.  He is sitting at the bar at Emille's waiting for the others to arrive::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Yes, this is just a friendly gathering.  Feel free to do it as you wish.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::enters the restaurant wearing her recently purchased out, a lavender top, with a medium gray toned pants with a purple belt accompanied by lavender open toe shoes,::

CMO-McIntyre says:
::she takes a seat next to Tio::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Sees S'rel come out:: S'rel: tuj HuHtegh.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::arrives at the restaurant doors and enters it, trying to spot the Captain's table::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
<S'rel> ::Smiles at Q'ten:: Q'ten: They're not going to just have human food are they?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Waves the others towards the room at the back set aside for us.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
S'rel: The Captain is usually very good at making sure there is something for everyone.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Spotted the Captain a few minutes ago but, doesn't join him until he spots a fiery red head join him at the table.  He is wearing shorts, sandals and a loud Hawaiian shirt::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she spots the Captain and heads his way.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Takes S'rel's hand to escort her to the restaurant.::

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO: How have things been with you since I saw you last?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: It's been a long time but generally things have gone well enough.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::sees the Captain's table and walks towards it::

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO: Have you found a mate ?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::He approaches the table with a beer bottle in hand.  Looking at the red head but speaks to all:  All: Well this must be the place.  ::Sits in a chair closest to the redhead::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Of course.  I'm a Starfleet Captain, I am happily married.  Her name is Cherokee.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Arrives at Emille's with S'rel and looks for the reserved dining room::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::sees an available seat and sits down::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::nods at the rest of the crew gathered at the CO's table and takes a seat::

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO: I see ::grinning::  Isn’t that always the way?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Hi, I'm Wally.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Hi Wally, I am Randi.  ::smiling at him::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Waiter> All: Just let our wait staff know when you are ready to order.  We started as a Betazoid restaurant but have expanded our menu quite a bit over the years and, for events like this, have a "trade agreement" with other vendors for foods we don't carry.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Approaches the table:: CO: Captain, may I present S'rel, daughter of Mara.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::suddenly he remembers the "casual and informal" style of the dinner... and he is still wearing his SF uniform::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: I heard we were getting a new head doctor.  That must be you.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
S'rel: This is my Captain:  Captain Tio Ayidee of the USS Cherokee.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Tries his best at a Klingon salute, knowing it probably falls short.::  S'rel: Captain Ayidee of the Cherokee, a pleas...an honor to meet you.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
<S'rel> CO: The honor is mine Captain. Q'ten has told me quite a bit about you.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  I thought that was your field Wally!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: I've taken this opportunity to give us all a chance to meet our two newer staff members.  Most of you have met Captain Marek but haven't had much chance to interact with him socially.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Is shocked at who Wally is talking to:: CMO: Randi?  Randy McIntyre?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: And this is Commander McIntyre, Randi McIntyre, formerly of the Huron so I know at least one of you know her besides myself.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Laughs:: CMO: Oh, that was good.  I do like a lady with a sense of humor.  I may just have to get sick more often.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::looking over to who had called her name::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO/Self/CO: Commander?!?  Oh no.

CMO-McIntyre says:
Q'Tor:  That can't be you unless you have found the fountain of youth!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::looks toward the Captain as he speaks than towards the new CMO as she was introduced.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: I'm sorry.  I didn't realize how far you outrank me.  A pleasure to meet you, Ma'am.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Wally there isn’t rank at this table.  ::smiling brightly at him::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::gives a look at the rest of the crew seated, nodding at them::

CMO-McIntyre says:
::looking at the other lady at the table::  OPS:  I believe we met briefly on the bridge.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Puts his hormones in check but, he loves her smile::  CMO: Yes, Ma'am.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CMO: Yes, very briefly. How are the quarters? I hope to your liking

CMO-McIntyre says:
OPS:  Yes, Baby and I are quite comfortable. Thank you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Feel free to mingle and interact, and the food and drink is on me.  As far as our next mission, so far nothing.  Just a brief explanation that our last mission to the Pertel is linked to our next task.  They are just pushing some clearances through for something.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CMO: Excellent.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CMO: Q'ten, son of Q'tor.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Baby?  Is that what you call your husband?

CMO-McIntyre says:
::her jaws drops::  Q'ten?  You can't be... you have grown up since the Huron.  What is your position on the ship?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: The Pertels are already asking us for favors, that didn't take long.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  No Wally, Baby is my Ocelot.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Ocelot?  Another one?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Grins broadly:: CMO: I am the CTO, and what are you doing these days?

CMO-McIntyre says:
::looks at him strangely::  CMO:  Another one?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Baby is chopwI's mother.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Not sure if it's a request from or for them, cargo bays are being prepared for a bit of cargo but no word yet exactly what we'll be carrying.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: I count three on the Cherokee now.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  One of Baby's kitten's are here?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Again, I'm a Cait not an Ocelot.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CMO: chopwI' that you gave to my father.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: Ok.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::oops::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Not you, Sir but, you have one of them big cats too.  Don't you?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: No, just the Vole.  For as long as he survives.  Vets keep telling me he's well past his life span but he keeps on chewing through life.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  You will have to bring her by my quarters.  I have not seen any of her kittens for years!

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CMO: When I left the Huron to join Starfleet he let me bring her with me.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CMO: Your quarters?

CMO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Well you can't have better company than her, and of course I am NOT prejudiced at all::she begins laughing::

CMO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Yes, she lives wherever I live.

CMO-McIntyre says:
ALL:  Does anyone else have pets?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::motions for S'rel to approach:: CMO: I'd like you to meet S'rel. She works at Pet Haven where chopwI' is currently staying.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
ALL:  I miss having a cat of any size. My children have been after me for years to get another cat. Maybe I'll get one here before shore leave is over.

CMO-McIntyre says:
OPS:  I don't know what I would do without Baby...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: No pets.  I'm still working on taking care of myself.

CMO-McIntyre says:
S'rel:  Nice to meet you.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CMO: My previous cat, Menix, died of old age a couple years ago.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
<S'rel> OPS: Perhaps I may be of some assistance in that regard. Pet Haven also serves as a shelter for abandoned animals. We have a few felines available.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
S'rel: That would be great. Thank you.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: Vulcans don't do the pet thing, do they?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
<S’rel>OPS: Most of them are more orphaned than abandoned.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  I was just going to ask him that... great minds think alike!

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CIV: Aren't sehlats popular as pets on Vulcan?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
S'rel: I'm sure. I can't wait to take a look at who is available for adoption.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: If I were going to get a pet, I think I'd get a dog... or maybe a wolf.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Is it alright if we order now?  ::embarrassed that her stomach is growling::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Of course, go right ahead.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::turns to the CNS:: CNS/CTO: Occasionally member of our species do have pets. Many find it a good way to continue their mental discipline training by adopting a life form as a pet. ::raises an eyebrow:: Not my case though.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Waiter> ::Starts moving around and taking orders.::

CMO-McIntyre says:
Waiter:  I would like a plate of grilled veggies and a large fruit juice please.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::orders a light baked chicken meal with asparagus and rice, and a large glass of unsweetened iced tea no lemon.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Waiter> ::Nods and marks down the orders.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Don't tell me.  You're a vegetarian.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS: Yes by choice, but I will occasionally eat chicken or fish.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Have you heard from your father recently?  If not, then the next time you communicate with him please give him my regards.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
waiter: I will have a bowl of pIpyuS and the young lady here...::indicates S'rel::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::grabs the menu and looks for Vulcan dishes options::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CMO: I have not heard from him for a few months now, but I will definitely inform him of your assignment.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Wonders if he should change his mind as to what to order.  Nah::  Waiter: I'll have the prime rib, medium with the baked potato and you can keep the salad.  And another one of these.  ::Picks up the bottle of beer to indicate his meaning::

CMO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  I would love to see him again.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
<S'rel> Waiter: Bregit lung.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Waiter> ::Starts tapping PADD.::  CTO/ S'rel: Those will take a few extra minutes but we can certainly accommodate.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Reading your last mission, what was the mental states of those people when they realized how much time had passed for them?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CMO: I'm not sure what he is up to lately. Last I heard he was serving on the staff of the Federation Ambassador to Qo'noS.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::makes his decision, not base on logic but on a controlled homesickness feeling:: Waiter:  I'll have the Vulcan Jumbo Mollusk, be sure they are prepared with Rhombolian butter. And a cup of Vulcan tea, please.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: They went through a heck of a confusion period but, all in all, they took their situation with grace.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Waiter> CIV: Our Vulcan selection also is a bit limited but we have an exchange set up with a fine place down the corridor and we can get about anything from their menu.  Just takes a few extra minutes but not an issue.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Waiter: Perfect. I can wait the extra minutes.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<Waiter>  ::Turns to go place the orders with the kitchen and nearby restaurants.::

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  I can't imagine sleeping that long, then waking up to our galaxy.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Twelve billion years is a hell of a nap, that is true.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Have you figured out their level of technology?

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Wow!

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CMO/CNS: I still can't help but wonder what their descendants evolved into over that time.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CTO: I've been wondering about that too.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Klingons.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::listens gladly the fluid exchange of words and ideas between the members of the crew::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
S'rel: Wally here is my best friend. And Randi here served with my Father aboard the USS Huron when I was younger.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: That is a long time, it is quite likely if their DNA continues to be passed down it went through a few interstellar exchanges.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS/CO: I wonder...if we were ever to discover who their descendants are would they welcome the Pertel?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
S'rel: Hi S'rel.  We met at your place of employment but, I'm not surprised you don't remember me.  You and Q'ten didn't seem to notice me after you saw each other.  I was half expecting you two to order a plate of spaghetti to share between you.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I can just picture you pushing a meatball towards her with your nose.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
<S'rel> CNS: Spaghetti?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: It is possible, but most species collective memories do not go back that far.  A few thousand years is considered an old species by most accounts after all.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::over hears the conversation with Q'ten and can't help but smile::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
S'rel: An Earth dish from a country called Italy.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: I suppose it would be like Humans discovering a population of australopithecines and trying to blend them in with society.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
<S'rel> CNS: And why would two Klingons share such a dish?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Or a species of dinosaurs.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::fascinated with the nice interaction between the staff.. his first impression on them seems to be confirmed::

CMO-McIntyre says:
OPS:  Do you have any children?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
S'rel: Have Q'ten take you to the movies.  See Lady and the Tramp and you'll understand.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
<S'rel>:: turns to Q'ten:: CTO: What is a 'movie'?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
S'rel: A human form of video storytelling. It can be quite entertaining.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: I spend half my time explainming my sense of humor to aliens, you know that.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CMO: Yes, 3. 15 year old twins, a son and a daughter, and a 13 year old daughter.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS: You'll be fine.

CMO-McIntyre says:
OPS:  Sounds like you have your hands full.  ::grinning::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CMO: Not to mention seeing to the needs of every member of the Cherokee crew.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CMO: At least, I have help, my husband is also aboard the ship.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Yes, definitely!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Receives a message on his PADD.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: As the ship's counselor I would imagine our departments will be working closely together.  I'm looking forward to a healthy working relationship with you, Commander, Ma'am.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::turns to look at the CO::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Just got a message, our next mission will be transporting certain artifacts from the Pertel station to the Weibrand Laboratory branch on Research Station 82.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Tries to hold back his chuckle as he sees right through Wally::

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Where is that Sir?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: By all rights, shouldn't all that go to the Pertels?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Current estimate is two days until they arrive so we should have 2 more days of leave.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Sounds like a routine mission... ::Raises an eyebrow:: Yet we know that routine missions are never like that.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: It's about 19 light years from station, small outpost.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO: So not to the Pertels then?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: They are artifacts that the Pertel deemed irreparable or not useful any longer.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Okay. As long as they gave up possession, it should be okay.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: No, they are building their new home.  This is for research.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::uh huh, I have heard this before, very skeptical::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: It isn't often that a set of artifacts can be found and catalogued and then have their users confirm the analysis.

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