USS Cherokee 
Pleasant View, by Zach Farland, Part 34
11805.20

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
JR Klein as CEO_LtJG_Truus
Zach Farland as CNS_LtJG_Daniels, Earhart_XO_Price, and Arc Writer
Absent
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Leave of Absence
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre

Ship's Log, Stardate 11806.03, Captain Tio Ayidee recording.  We are underway from Magnus Six station towards Zolarian Prime where the Earhart will deliver the medicine they were sent with.  We are in escort postion to contiue our mission, bringing them home.

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Host CO_Ayidee says: 
::On Bridge, monitoring departure procedures.::  *All*: Status update.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::On the bridge watching the departure and relaxing a bit, after seeing to the aliens::

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::on the bridge, at the science console:: CO: All sensor readings are normal.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::checks his monitor:: Nothing to report on my side. So far so good...

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: All the aliens have been taken care of, even the mentally ill.  They'll get the care they need.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::at OPS::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: That is good news.  That facility was rather lacking in care.
CEO: Good to hear Lieutenant.  Are you settling in?

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: Still a little troubled by what happened... but otherwise I'm fine.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Nods.:: CEO: Understandable.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CEO: Now that you're officially part of the crew, I could set up a session with you, if you'd like.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Let the Earhart know that they are setting the pace.  We will maintain a cover position until we reach Deep Space Nine.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO: Can't remember if I ever really thanked you for the rescue. So, thank you.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::does as asked::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: You wouldn't be the only one.  My schedule is full.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::looks at CNS and gives a "why not" shrug::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Your welcome, it was part of rescuing ourselves so not much of a choice their even if we didn't want to.
CIV: One has to wonder what this contact will mean for the Intelligence Circles.  Figuring out means around the threat and figuring out the origin of the Rabidus process could take years.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Indeed a long intellectual exercise. However our unfortunate experience will provide a valuable input for the analytics department. Expect lots of questioning when we return to Federation Space.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CO/CIV: I just wonder -why- they were doing all that.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO/ CEO: Maybe a future mission will have that objective. Contact then again and get that answer.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO/CEO: But I seriously doubt that mission will be assigned to us... having in mind our way of getting out of there...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: I get the impression it was a processing for one of the oldest reasons for abduction in history.  They view sentients as little more than labor.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: You never know Captain. After all, we didn't dig enough on their computer banks.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: I would also guess any future contact would be in the form of "force recon".  At least a few ships to keep them from temptation.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: The circus made them a lot of money.  Something tells me there's all kinds of evil activities going on, on Rabidus.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::frowns and returns to his sensor scans::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: The circus was just one form of their "labor".  It may have been the main one even, but I doubt it was the only one.  There is always a need for strong bodies, no matter how far technology advances.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Hopefully they will be in a better position to understand the Rabidus actions.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Makes himself a memo on his PADD, a reminder, set up appointment with CEO for a private session::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Trying to get our minds back into normal operation, how many new species did we make contact with?  That should provide a great deal of more pleasant Starfleet work.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
OPS: I'd like to set up an appointment with Liam, just to see how he's coping with his abduction.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: And a lot of paperwork as well ::smirks:: Lots of reports.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  Sure, I'll let him know.  He'll be there even if I have to drag him there myself.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: I counted roughly sixty different species amongst the two hundred we had on board.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
OPS: Hopefully it won't come to that.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: The reports are the cost for getting to explore.  Not that high a price, really.
CNS: Sixty.  If just a few of those use this as a reason to make official contact it may come close to being worth it.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS: You never know with him, after all, he is a teenager now.  ::smiles::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: One confession... ::softens his tone of voice:: If were human I would be in the position of saying that I ... let's say... reports and paperwork were not of my preference during my whole career...

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
OPS: I'm not that much older than he is.  Hopefully he'll see me as someone he can relate to and talk to.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CNS:  We'll see.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Depends on the report though.  The exploration and science reports let you sort your thoughts on what you did.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: So, how long until we get to Zolarian Prime?

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
CNS: In other words, "are we there yet?" ::grin::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I rather put my trust on my meditation than in my writing...

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Smiles::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: We're looking at about 2 days.  The Cherokee could make it a bit quicker but there is no need to push us or the Earhart.

ACTION: It is two days later and the ships are entering the Zolarian Prime system.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge.::  *All*: We are entering the Zolarian Prime system, prepare to make orbit.

CEO_LtJG_Truus says:
::is in main engineering but hears the announcement through his comm badge::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Arrives on bridge after a morning of therapy sessions::  All: Oh, good, we're here.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::On Bridge, at OPS::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::at his quarters making some... reports... .. Hears the CO on the comm and heads out to the Bridge::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Confirm orbit with Zolarian Flight control, inform them we are here if the Earhart needs help so we do not need any special orbital clearance.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::does as asked::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Yes we are.  So far this has gone smooth since Magnus Six, but not ready to let our guard down yet.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::enters a Turbolift and directs it to the Bridge::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
#<Zolarian Prime Flight Control>: COM: Cherokee: Understood, Cherokee.  We've been expecting Starfleet for some time.  Welcome to Zolarian Prime.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::arrives to the Bridge, nods at the officers there and goes to his usual station::

Earhart_XO_Price says:
@COM: Zolarian Prime Department of Medical Science: If you'll give us the coordinates, we'll teleport down to the planet with the vaccine.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CIV: Good day.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
#<Doctor Swinn>: COM: Earhart: Understood, Earhart.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: If there is to be any trouble on this leg of the mission, this will be it.  We concentrate on making things secure and let the Earhart deal with the important part.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Captain. sir. ::nods::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Please send the Zolarian Prime government apologies for the late delivery.  Let them know we ran into a little trouble with the delivery but hope there wasn't too much trouble for the delay.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::links his console with tactical to assist the CTO::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  Will do.  ::does as asked, hoping for the best::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Wheelhouse, prepare a course to bring us back to the Bajoran Wormhole at Earhart's best cruising speed.

Earhart_XO_Price says:
COM: CO: We have completed our delivery, Captain.  As they didn't need any further assistance, we decided it was best to leave to avoid possible contamination.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
COM: Price: Acknowledged Captain Price.  We have a course laid in for the Wormhole.  Let's get home.

Earhart_XO_Price says:
COM: CO: We'll be right behind you, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Engage the course.  Let's get home.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::watches the main screen, as the Cherokee jumps into warp::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: I guess I'm buying drinks at Deep Space 9, when we get there so, I might even spring for appetizers.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: And a nice drink to wash them down I guess...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: If you want to buy first round that is fine, but I'll cover the food.  Not even sure you need to cover the first round.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CIV: Have you ever had a Long Island Ice Tea, Captain?  ::Smiles, remembering another time he got a Vulcan drunk with that drink::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: Q'ten said I had to buy.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Then we can leave it at one round. I've got the rest covered, the crew earned it.

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