USS Cherokee 
Pleasant View, by Zach Farland, Part 15
11710.29

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 and Arc Writer
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Absent
None
Leave of Absence
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Ship's Log, Stardate believed to be 11710.29, Captain Ayidee recording.  The senior staff is currently interned in the Pleasant View Asylum, a place dedicated to treating the "mental illness" the Rabidus believe crime to be.  So far we have seen no signs of the Earhart crew but we have barely arrived.

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CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::In Conference Room 7B104 with CO and CIV::  CO/CIV: So what's next?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::in her room, laying on her bed::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In hallway with CNS and CIV.::  CNS/ CIV: I am a bit concerned about our other officers.  Q'ten's anger will need watching and I can't think sitting around thinking of "what if" will help either of them.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::the collar of the jumpsuit is a bit tight for his neck, but his stoically endures it::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Pacing back and forth in his room.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO/CIV: I could talk to Q'ten if someone wants to talk to Commander Nash.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO/CNS: Actually while we try to fully understand the situation, we should start finding out if there is a way out of here...

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: As soon as we put the team back together that's just what we'll do.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Agreed, and the more eyes we have focused on it the better.
CNS: I will talk to her, I think I can convince her of the value of jumping in.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Sounds like a plan.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: That doesn't mean we don't get a head start on it.  If you see an advantage for us, that is a step forward.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Slams his fist down on the small end table next to his bed and roars out in anger::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO/CNS: If you allow me, I will try to start pacing around trying to see how far a prisoner can go without getting a... demerit as the woman called it... ::raises an eyebrow::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Figuring out who else is interned here is another place to start.  Reconnoiter the locals so to speak.  If you want to test the limits, do it cautiously.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Starts taking deep breaths, trying to calm down before joining the rest of the senior staff::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Turns and heads to look for OPS room.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: Be careful and good luck.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Goes to find CTO's room by just listening for the roaring and smashing sounds::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Looks for any sort of markings on the doors.  Even if we can't read the Rabidus language recognizing patterns will help navigation later.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
:: nods to the CO and the CNS and starts walking slowly but firmly::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Finds CTO's room and tries the door to find it unlocked.  He opens the door:: CTO: Is it safe to come in?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she sits up on her bed, she scoots back to the wall and brings her knees to her chest and rests her head on her knees.::

INFO: The doors are marked with a basic number system and one letter you can assume is a B.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Notices an observation window on each door, presumably, and uses them to track down OPS.  Knocks on door.::  OPS: Commander?  May I enter?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::looks up::  CO:  Sure.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS:  You may enter.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Are you okay?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: No I am not! I have been dishonored!  I have dishonored myself, and my House!

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
:: walks with his hands behind her back, like he were taking a stroll in a park... but keeps his eyes focusing on every single thing, memorizing every detail he can in order to make a later analysis::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I don't understand why you feel that way.  We're going to get out of here.  We just have to figure out how.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I have allowed myself, and my crewmates, to be captured.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: I am looking to ensure you are all right.  I understand the difficulty of the situation, but I do not want to have you succumb to the situation when we may be able to do something about it.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I think getting captured was a good thing.  We accomplished our mission.  We've found the Earhart crew, or at least we know where they are.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Besides, this can hardly be blamed on you.  Rabidus is a whacky place.  Did you know that the Latin word for crazy is Rabidus?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Captain, you don't understand my situation.  This has a sense of familiarity to me.  I fear someone is going to be released in my mind that I don't want to resurface.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: You do not understand.  A Klingon warrior does not allow himself, or his comrades to be taken prisoner.  Nor does he dishonor his enemy by making prisoners of them.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods.::  OPS: I do understand how this being familiar is uncomfortable.  Loosing you to "someone" is not an end to this that I am looking for.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Even if it's a means to accomplish a mission?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: To be blunt, I think that keeping you focused is a good way to keep you...well, for lack of a better term you.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: How are we to accomplish our mission while being held against our will in an asylum?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  I'm afraid that it could happen, whether we want it or not.  It's hard staying focused.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: If we are reading this right, the Earhart crew is likely here.  Finding them is our primary task, yes?  Then with them, find a way to get home.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: So, are you giving up?  That would surprise me if you did.  Let's figure a way out of this place with both crews and that will be our redemption.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: They have taken our weapons so I cannot even perform the Heghbat ceremony to regain my honor.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: No I have not given up, I'm just trying to figure out the best place to focus my anger.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: No, don't do any ceremonies.  That would be a bad idea and it won't help.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: You know what was keeping me focused was knowing that my family is nearby.  It's the unknown that is difficult.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Focus your anger on the mission.  We aren't done and we need you.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS:  Explain to me about these demerits that Nurse Wretched spoke of.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Then making returning to them your focus.  Completing the mission means return to your family.  We've faced far worse than this in our careers, and our lives.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: What happens when I collect them?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: She said if you get enough of them they send you to another part of the hospital, a bad place.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: A Bad place?  Is this not already a bad place?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Don't go and get taken away.  We need you and that would be like deserting your post.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  I'm not sure how much use I can be but I'll do my best.  One thing for sure is that we do not want to see Monica Foxx.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Maybe the "bad place" might give us some answers.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: And maybe you getting taken away would just give us another person needing rescuing.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: No, but I would like to find Captain O'Rourke, Commander Price and the rest.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::nods::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I would NEVER need rescuing!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: We should go check out ring B and see if there are any Earhart people here.  See what they know.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
:: so far this prison seems escape proof... but looks can be deceiving::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Very well, I suppose you want me to "behave myself".

ACTION: An Automated Orderly passes by the CIV with a prisoner by the arm.  They head down the hall to the elevators.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Well, not that much but, enough to carry on with the mission.  ::Smiles and pats CTO on the shoulder::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Then let's see if we can find our missing Federation comrades.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO: I guess.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::sees the Orderly... clears his throat and asks:: Orderly: May I know where are you taking him?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
:: Heads out of his room and sees the CIV trying to converse with one of the robots::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Automated Orderly>: CIV: You are not authorized for that information.  ::Moves towards the elevators down the hall::  CIV: Do not follow or you will receive a demerit.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV/CTO: Let's catch up with the Captain.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
:: Looks around for another robot::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Turns and heads back out into the hall.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Orderly: Understand. I am curious. The prisoner seem to be forced. ::raises an eyebrow and turns to the CNS::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Acknowledged.

INFO: It is not hard to find an Automated Orderly, there are many of them.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::follows the CO::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Approaches another orderly and tries to get his attention with a loud "AHEM"::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Automated Orderly>: CTO: Please state your business.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Orderly: Could you tell me where I can find my representative?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Why are you messing with them hovering garbage cans?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I'm asking a simple question.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Automated Orderly>: CTO: Your representative is not available.  Please carry on your daily business.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: We were told we would have representation for our trial. I just thought if we could speak with our representative then perhaps we could find at least some answers.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::studies the answers of the orderly::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: We probably need to make an appointment.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Orderly:  I don't have any daily business. I was told we would have a representative. I want to speak with my representative!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: The system does not seem designed to process us in the manor we have come to expect.  For now we just need to learn what we can through observation and interaction.  The orderly can not help us now.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Automated Orderly>: CTO: Your representative is not available at this time.  Please go about your daily business.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Orderly: Can you at least make the arrangements for me to speak with my representative?

ACTION: Two nurses approach the crew.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Nurse 1>: ::Takes a strand of OPS hair gentle and lets it run off her three fingers::  Nurse 2: What are we going to do with this one's hair?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Come back to it, Lieutenant.  It isn't the time for this yet.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Nurses:  Why are you taking my hair?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Nurse 2>: ::Places a hand on CTO's chest:: CTO: Don't know what you are but you are very impressive.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Nurse 1>: OPS: Nothing for you to worry about now dear.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Nurses:  Huh?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Brushes the nurses hand away:: CTO: Do not presume to touch me!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Nurse 1>: Nurse 2: Yes, he is impressive.  I like the furry one too.  The rest aren't very attractive.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Nurse 2>::Grabs CIV by the ear:: Nurse 1: This one looks deformed.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Nurse 1: I am to attractive!

ACTION: The two nurses walk away.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Looks at the Counselor with a "what the..." look on his face::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: They were rude.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Taste is relative, and their standards are not our own.  Keep your heads about you and we will find a way through.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: They should talk about not very attractive.  OUTLOUD::To departing nurses:: Have you looked in a mirror?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Nurse: Be careful. Those are so sensitive.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: Talk about things that make you say: ugghh.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: She said you were deformed.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: it its logical. She has never seen a Vulcan before.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Again, it is relative.  I suppose that means they have not yet met a Vulcan, and they have already said they never saw a Klingon.  That gives us a few "wild cards" they do not know how to evaluate.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: For the record, Vulcans are a very attractive species.  I've always thought so.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Shakes his head::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: let us go to the lounge or whatever it is called.  See if we can learn a bit about the other in-patients.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS:  I sense certain irony in your words Ensign.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Use to be on ancient Earth, the only time you would see a face like yours was on Halloween.

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