USS Cherokee 
Pleasant View, by Zach Farland, Part 17
11711.19

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, Earhart_XO_Cmdr_Price, Earhart_OPS_Cash, and Arc Writer
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Absent
None
Leave of Absence
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
Captain's Log, Stardate 11711.19, Captain Ayidee reporting.  The crew is moving about trying to make sense of our situation and, with any luck, find a way to finish our mission and return home with the Earhart crew.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In Common Room, trying to formulate a plan as we move forward.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Perhaps our first order of business id to determine our limits.  Where can we go and where can't we go?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::feeling a bit useless for not being able to figure this situation out::

Earhart_XO_Cmdr_Price says:
CO: Since you are a Captain, you'll take charge of operation get the f#@k out of this place.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Starts slowly wandering around the common room looking over the other people that are there with them::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Agreed, but for now we need to find your Captain as well as the rest of the crew.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: The nurse said we had to stay on Ring B but, I'd sure like a closer look at those elevators.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Then why don't begin to "mosey" over there.

Earhart_XO_Cmdr_Price says:
CO: Agreed, Sir.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: We would have to exit Ring B go down the straight corridor ahead to the elevators without being seen.  Can we do that?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All; For now recon is the name of the game.  Daniels and Q'ten have the right idea.  Also, for now the use of rank or position indications is over.  No sense letting them know who we are as we try to figure out who they are.

INFO: A male alien patient is seen facing a blank wall.  He appears to be picking something off the wallpaper and placing it into his mouth.  This action is repeated over and over.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: I'm sure we can.  We're new and don't know any better.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
E_XO: You said O'Rourke was here until recently, correct?  Have any other members of your crew been moved?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: We would need a diversion.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Let's see what we can come up with.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: look at that strange behavior.. ::points discreetly to the alien patient eating something from the wall::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Starts looking around and sees the alien eating the wallpaper.

Earhart_XO_Cmdr_Price says:
CO: There were originally seven of the Earhart crew on the seventh floor, Ring B.  Now, only Cash and myself remain,

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Approaches the wallpaper picking Alien:: Alien: Good crop this year?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
E_XO: Have you noticed much movement of other "guests" in that time?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CIV: I wonder what he thinks he's eating.

Earhart_XO_Cmdr_Price says:
CO: There seems to be a large turn-around here.  Patients are coming and going all the time, mostly going.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Let's find out. I find it real strange...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Not good to hear that.::  E_XO: Then we have to move fast to find a way out.

Earhart_XO_Cmdr_Price says:
<Alien male>:: Doesn't seem responsive or aware of the CTO's presence::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
:: approaches the alien, with a frown expression in his face::

Earhart_OPS_Cash says:
OPS: How many children do you have?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Starts mimicking the Alien and pretending to pick the wall paper and eat it.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Alien:  mmmmm extra crispy!   I like 'em when they're extra crispy.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sees CTO mimicking the alien male:: CTO: What are you doing?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Moves along, trying to get a good take on the asylum staff and how they operate.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Why I'm enjoying a fine meal with my friend here. It's a wonderful 'diversion'.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: You want me to try and get to the elevators now?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO/CNS: Curious attitude...

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
E_OPS: 3.

Earhart_OPS_Cash says:
OPS: How old are they?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
E_OPS: 15 year old twins, son and daughter then a 12 year old daughter.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: That or you could join us, maybe we could get others to join in this gastric phenomenon.

ACTION: A bell rings.  And everyone leaves the common room.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: QIvatlh! Now what?

Earhart_OPS_Cash says:
OPS: Twins, that's great.  ::Hears bell:: OPS: That would be the call to dinner, oh joy.  Will you join me?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
E_XO: I take it that is some sort of alert?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
E_OPS: I guess.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Some sort of curfew I assume.

Earhart_XO_Cmdr_Price says:
CO: It is.  It's dinner time.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: With everyone leaving maybe now is our chance.

Earhart_XO_Cmdr_Price says:
All: Let's go to the dining room, if you can call it that.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Go during dinner?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods and moves to the dining room.::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Starts mingling with the exit crowd always staying close to the fringes::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Starts separating from the rest of the crowd to wander aimlessly toward the elevators::

Earhart_OPS_Cash says:
OPS: I don't think I can eat.  I'm too upset about my kids and yours, believe it or not.  Unfortunately, eating is a rule.  You must eat it all.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::follows everyone to the dining area::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
:: goes with the group::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
E_OPS: I understand what you mean but you'd be surprised what you can do when you're feeling low.

INFO: The small dining room, seats fifty.  There are long picnic style tables and a food line.  The dining room is next door to the common room.

Earhart_OPS_Cash says:
OPS: I'm most motivated to get them and all of us off this wacky planet.  ::Gets into the food line::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Stands by the elevators innocently looking at the walls and ceiling around him as he waits for Wally to join him.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Takes a look around the room, looking for exits and to see what sort of utensils and such are provided.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::follows in behind OPS Cash::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Automated Orderly>: CTO: You are not authorized to be here.  Patients Six four eight one two seven and Three one one one seven six you will each receive one demerit.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::overhears the Orderly::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Automated Orderly>::Grabs CTO and CNS by the arm and escorts them to the dining room::

INFO: Those in the food line are presented with a bowl and spoon.  In the bowl is a substance that resembles wet cement.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Gets a bowl of the food from the line and goes to find a seat and start eating.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Getting dragged to the dining room by his arm:: CTO: We got in trouble.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::gets the bowl of nourishment and heads for an empty seat.::

INFO: A female patient is sitting nearby not eating.  She is talking to someone named Tony who doesn't appear to be there.  It is unclear what “Tony” is doing to her but, she is repeatedly telling him to “stop it”.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: How were we supposed to know we weren't allowed? I didn't see any signs that said don't come over here.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Nurse Ratched told us that rule during orientation but, you were too angry to hear her.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
E_XO: I've noticed a few of the "guests" seem to act a bit...let's say seeing things that are not there.  Have any showing those signs been moved out of the section?

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
CNS: Hey, it’s a big place.  It wouldn't hurt them to put up some reminders.

Earhart_XO_Cmdr_Price says:
CO: Actually, now that I think on it, they are the ones that are usually left alone.  Like Tony's friend over there.  She's not eating.  They won't say anything about it.  You try not eating and see what happens to you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
E_XO: Not time for that kind of test yet, but the "alternate observation" may be a learned response.  Assuming those moved on are moved for having something the directors want.

Earhart_XO_Cmdr_Price says:
<Automated Orderlies>::Deposits CTO and CNS in to the common room.  CTO/CNS: You will eat now.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Stands in the food line to get his bowl::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Starts eating the food, hoping it tastes a bit better than it looks.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Old Alien Female Patient> ::Approaches OPS Nash and tugs on her sleeve:: OPS: Are you going to the circus tonight?  ::Then, she walks away without waiting for an answer::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
:: puts the spoon on the plate and grabs a bit of that gooey cement alike food::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Picks up his bowl of wet cement and looks around the room:: ALL What is this?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Looks at what's for dinner:: CTO: I don't want to eat that.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
:: Still looking around the room:: ALL: I can't eat this!

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
Old Alien Female:  Maybe next time,

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: For now you have to try and force it.  Discipline aside you will need your strength.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: This is inedible for a Klingon!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sits with the CO and others::  All: I'm not eating this.  I can't identify it.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: I physically cannot eat this!!!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Same answer, unless you have a pack of rations to keep your strength up you have to make it work.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All This place is nuts.  ::Looks around at the other patients in the room::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS/CTO:  Just eat it.  It's not that bad.  I've eaten worse,  ::as she shovels some food in her mouth.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::eats the gooey stuff... stoically as a Vulcan::

Earhart_XO_Cmdr_Price says:
CTO/CNS: If you don't eat it, the orderlies will force feed you.  You don't want that and you'll receive a demerit.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Or at least the key to surviving this place it to appear nuts, but we will come to that.

INFO: The CIV learns the gray gruel actually has very little flavor.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Sniffs the bowls contents:: ALL: You do not understand! This is not something that I can just "suffer through" like the rest of you.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
All: Not that bad... but also not that good...

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
ALL: For a Klingon this is indigestible.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: It looks like some of these people actually need to be in a psychiatric hospital.  However, I don't see any one being treated.  Where are the therapists?  During our orientation, Nurse Ratched never mentioned anything about therapy sessions or even medication.  That's very odd for this kind of hospital.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: If it is a hospital.  I have my doubts there.
CTO: I understand but you have to try.  There is no other option to go to unfortunately.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Places the bowl back on the counter and tries to smile at the server:: Server:  No thank you, I am not hungry.

Earhart_XO_Cmdr_Price says:
<Automated Orderly>: CTO: Sit down and finish your meal.

Earhart_XO_Cmdr_Price says:
CO: I suggest you order your CTO to eat.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she finishes her meal::

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Orderly: You do not understand. I am unable to finish my meal, or even start it.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Lieutenant, please refrain your emotions for a while, until they are needed.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Q'ten, you have to try.  We need you, and it is the only way.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Orderly: I am a Klingon.  My dietary needs are different from these others.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Hears what CTO is saying and after hearing CIV's comment about it not being terrible he tastes it.  Then he eats the whole bowl hoping he wasn't seen.  He swaps his empty bowl for CTO's bowl and eats that too::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Now you don't have to.  and... Yuck!

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Automated Orderly>: Patient Three one one one seven six.  You have received a demerit.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
::Holds out his empty bowl:: See it is gone.  There is nothing left.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
Self: Damn.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Orderly: Don't give him my demerit.  It's mine, I earned it.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Enough for now, it isn't ripe yet.  We will find a way through.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
<Automated Orderly>: CTO: Patient Six four eight one two seven you have received a demerit.

CTO_LTJG_Q`ten says:
Orderly: the name is Q'ten.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Relax, let it go.  That is an order.

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