USS Cherokee 
The Dating Game, Part 2
11610.30

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 11610.30, Tio Ayidee recording.  The ship is preparing to depart Starbase 33 for it's mission to the Weibrand institute located at Starfleet Research Station 82.  While the delivery of the artifacts is the primary mission, the chance for the archeologists and anthropologists to speak with the discoverers of the survivors cannot be downplayed.

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CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::On the bridge at his tactical station::

CMO-McIntyre says:
::taking another check of the stores in Sickbay making sure nothing else is needed::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, reviewing the latest status reports.::  *Senior Staff*: Readiness updates, are all stations prepared to depart?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::on the Bridge, standing by a secondary console::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: tactical is green sir.

CMO-McIntyre says:
*CO*:  Sickbay is ready Sir.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Flexes his left shoulder trying to relieve some of the stiffness.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Having just seen his "friend" to the Cherokee's exit, he is running through the corridor towards the nearest Turbolift.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::waiting for the right moment after departure maneuvers are complete, to ask the CTO about the shield modulation of the ship::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Operations ready, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> CO: Course laid in, Captain.  Ready for departure on your word.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Enters the Turbolift:: Computer: Bridge, please.  ::He hopes no one will notice how late for shift he is.  Hoping they'll just think he had early morning appointments instead of accidentally sleeping too late::

CMO-McIntyre says:
Nurse:  I am going up to the bridge.  Let me know if I am needed please.

CMO-McIntyre says:
<Nurse>  CMO:  Yes Ma’am!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Clear us for departure with the Starbase if you would.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::leaves sickbay and turns down the hall to the TL::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: I'd like to have a guard posted at the cargo bay on the artifacts until we have the transfer complete.  More to keep it formal than for any concern of a threat.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::watches as the TL doors open::  TL:  Bridge.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Arrives on the bridge and exits Turbolift::  All: Good morning, everyone, beautiful day, isn't it?  ::Smiling he takes his place, seated left of CO::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods:: COM: SB33OPS:  This is the USS Cherokee requesting permission for departure.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Good day, Counselor.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: ::Smiling:: I hope she was worth it.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<SB 33 OPS> COM: OPS: This is Starbase 33 control, Cherokee.  You are cleared for departure.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::the TL doors open and she stands to look out to take in the bridge, and remembers it from the old days::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looks at CTO, says nothing but continues smiling::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods:: COM: SB33OPS: Thank you.  Have a nice day.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: We have been cleared for departure.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Is glad he didn't miss the take-off::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO/ CNS: Don't forget, Dr El'Do'Er is hoping for a report from you both on the discovery.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::taking her time, she steps onto the bridge and walks over to the CO::  
CO:  CMO reporting for duty Sir.  ::grinning::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Very good.
aFCO: Back us out and get us underway.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  We'll do our best to answer his questions.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Welcome to the Bridge, Doctor.  We are just getting underway.
CNS: I think it's her questions, but I just wanted to give you both a chance to think it over before you are asked for details.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: It's a her?  Oh, that's good.

ACTION: The Cherokee departs Starbase 33 on thrusters, maneuvering to the travel lanes.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I'll let you do all the talking.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Half Andorian, so not sure if the male/ female situation remains the same.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: If there's any punching to be done, that's all you.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Just be sure you don't scratch the paint on the hull...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Half Andorian?  Which half?  ::Smiles::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I believe her father, El'Do'Er sounds Andorian, Evelyn not much so.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  My, you are feisty this morning!  ::grinning at him::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: Sorry, let me know if I become too obnoxious.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Agreed.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Not at all.  Good to see happy moods on the bridge.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: You ever been to a Starfleet Research Station before?  From what I've seen they just threw a few hundred labs together and called it a Research station.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Indeed. Most of them are just standard modular designed.  Not much amenities there, if you ask me.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: By design, just like why they are out in the middle of nowhere.  If something goes wrong, damage is limited.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CIV Amenities would only serve to distract them from researching.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Kinda like redheads huh Q’ten?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Well, I should agreed on that.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> CO: Not quite middle of nowhere, Sir.  This one is located near the Abyss, one of the largest stellar graveyards in the quadrant.  And there are at least 7 major trade routes passing close by and...well, I thought I had more here...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
aFCO: We're going to a graveyard?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Also, resources are limited. So this type of remote lab facilities should be manage with care.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Starts to turn slightly lavender around the ears::  CMO: I would not refer to S'rel as a distraction, but rather the goal.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Uh huh... whatever you say.  ::loves playing with him..::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> CNS: Stellar graveyard, a large area of dead stars, neutron stars, dust clouds, black holes.  Material waiting for the galaxy's recycling team to reclaim all that material.  Makes flight difficult but not much of a threat otherwise.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: A Space desert.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
aFCO: Okay, that kind of graveyard I can handle.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CTO:  That's a great goal to achieve.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
OPS: Yes, she is....Magnificent!!!

CMO-McIntyre says:
::looks over at OPS and winks at her::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: So, did you get anywhere with the Klingon girl or did your cat keep getting in the way?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CTO:  I've achieved my goal and I've been quite happy.  I can't ever imagine my life with my family.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Let's just say I needed to go to sickbay afterwards.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Which for Klingons is a good omen.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Why did she fix you a batch of bad gagh?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> All: Going to impulse.  Estimate ten minutes to Warp speed clear space.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Looks sheepishly at the CMO:: CNS: I needed the good doctor here to make sure I was fit for duty.  ::again flexes his shoulder::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Going to Sickbay, a good omen?  I wouldn't ever go to Sickbay for my morning after ailments.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: So you were down to a few backup systems?

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  You just might if you had a broken clavicle and 3 broken ribs.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looks at CTO:: CTO: You animal.  ::Smiles::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Turns away as he goes into full blush mode::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I take it your R&R went just as well?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Oh yeah.  Aside from a little minor chafing, my time was well spent.  ::Smiles::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: So it seems.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: You all need to learn to relax.  You put your life in danger daily and then you see how rough you can make your leave time?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: Believe me sir, I was extremely relaxed afterwards.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Shore leave time is always so short.  You gotta cram as much into the time as you can because you never know when another shore leave is coming.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Relaxed or incapacitated?

CMO-McIntyre says:
::almost chokes and has to turn away::

CMO-McIntyre says:
OPS:  How are the kittens?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Personally, I cannot complain on this late R&R. ::raises an eyebrow and touch his stomach:: Apart from some gastronomic excess, I found it most relaxing.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CO: For Klingons there is no difference sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CMO:  They are a rambunctious lot.  Believe it or not, they have already formed a tight bond with each other.  My children are totally in love with them.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: Kittens?  You brought more cats on board?  The Cherokee is turning into one big cathouse and not the good kind.  I'm going to have to get a dog to balance things out.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Just 3 kittens,

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: You would find them... cute.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS/All: Just three she says.

CMO-McIntyre says:
OPS:  Great!  Bring them over any time and let's see what they think of a bigger cousin!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::chuckles at the CNS comment::  CMO: We'll see.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Cute?  I don't think they're cute when they scratch up the furniture and poop everywhere.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: That is the sign of an experienced officer.  A bit too much food, and a lot of relaxation.

CMO-McIntyre says:
::hears the CNS and the hackles on the back of her neck rise::
CNS:  Cats use litter boxes, dogs poop everywhere.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I haven't scratched your couch in years, for the record.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CMO: Thank you, Doctor.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  All right Captain!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  That's not the way to ask for a promotion, Counselor.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Not you, Sir.  You are the exception.  You can scratch my couch anytime.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Looks like you stepped in it this time.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
OPS: We better stock up on air freshener.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Snickers as the attention suddenly shifts from his injuries, to Wally defending himself from the cat comments::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: I know when I'm out-numbered.  The cats win.  I'll start knitting the kittens some mittens right away.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  I've got children who can handle the litter box clean up.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::overhears the lively conversation between the Staff::

CMO-McIntyre says:
CNS:  Baby could use a nice scarf.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> All: Going to Warp 4 now, if anyone is paying attention.  ::Reaches down and brings the ship to Warp 4.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: A scarf she says.  ::Changing the subject:: CTO: So, she broke your collar bone, huh?  So then, you both had a good time.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Since your knitting chopwI' could use a nice pillow cover.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
<aFCO> All: ETA is 7 and a half days.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
aFCO:  Acknowledged.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Loves going to warp::  CTO: I guess I'll have to learn how first.

CMO-McIntyre says:
aFCO:  Thank you, I need that time.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Captain, if you don't need me up here, I would like to go to sickbay and check out the rotations for my staff.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I believe Mister Marek would phrase it as:  we were both 'mutually satisfied'.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Of course, Doctor.  Take what you ned to get things set up.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CTO:  I would like to see you later to check on your progress please.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Yeah but, he'd only say it every seven years.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CMO: very well.

CMO-McIntyre says:
CO:  Thank you Captain.  :: turns to leave and heads to the TL::
::enters the TL and asks for sickbay::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: We have a long trip ahead of us, take the time to work with your staff on getting everything in shape.  If you want to run any drills or so forth, just let me know so we don't get any surprises.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: if any department needs my assistance, I gladly offer it.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: So, we're expecting trouble?  Because, we usually find it.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Expecting?  No, but making sure we are ready for it.

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