USS Cherokee 
Palingenesis, by Steve Weller, Part 17
12009.20

Starring_
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee and Producer
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull
Zach Farland as CNS_LtJg_Daniels
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek
Absent 
Mike as EO_Ens_Sanosuke
Leave of Absence
Topper Loghry as CTO_LT_Q`ten
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre

Captain's Log, Stardate 12009.20, Captain Ayidee recording.  I've asked the crew to join me on the Academy quad before Chancellor Mosley's presentation to the Council.   Just a chance to try and spend some non professional time together.

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Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On the Academy grounds, sitting on a bench thinking of how different time was here than it is now.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@:.prepares to beam down to the surface in order to meet Captain Ayidee::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@@::exits his quarters and heads towards the nearest Turbolift, enters it and directs it to Transporter Room 1::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Beams into the public transporter pad at Starfleet Academy, just outside the main entrance to the Academy, looking around for his shipmates, he enters the security area to enter the academy grounds and then heads to the Academy Quadrangle::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
@::After stowing his gear in his quarters he rushes to Transporter Room 1::  CIV: Wait for me.  ::Dashes into Turbolift::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@CNS: By all means, Lieutenant ::nods::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
@::Rides the Turbolift to Deck 5 with CIV::  CIV: How was your vacation, Sir?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Looks about the quad, wondering if any of the cadets are prepared to learn just how unprepared they are.::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@CNS: Quite refreshing if you ask me. How was yours?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
@CIV: Very nice, thank you.  A bit short perhaps but, fun.  ::Exits Turbolift and heads for the transporter::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@::goes with the Counsellor::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@::steps on the Transporter Pad::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@CNS: Would you be so kind to give the order, Lieutenant?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
@Transporter Chief Otis: Beam us down to the Captain's location, please.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
@::dematerializes::

ACTION: Captain Marek and Counsellor Daniels materialize on the Academy Quad.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: It is good to be back in one piece... ::starts walking towards Captain Ayidee::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Hears the Transporter hum, rises and sees the CNS and CIV.::  CIV/ CNS: Ah, gentlemen.  Good to see you.  Did your week go well?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Within seconds he finds himself on the Academy's campus, in the quad.  He looks around::  Self: Some places never change.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Walking and looking Isaac searches for Captain Ayidee::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: Yes, Sir, very well.  I hope you had some healthy R&R this week too.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Indeed it was.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Indeed, I don't think I realized how long it has been.  The rest was...overdue.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Sees his shipmates with Captain Ayidee, he picks up his pace and joins them::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Captain ::nods::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
ALL: Good evening Gentlemen!  I hope everyone had a relaxing week!  I certainly have enjoyed my reunion with Mother Earth!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Good to hear, Commander.  I'm glad you all could make it.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Commander, ::nods::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: Agreed.  We must make a point to have every crewman take time off.  It is very important for everyone to get away from the ship for a while.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  Captain, ::nods in return::  Did you survive your leave?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: I just wanted to take a bit of time to relax together.  We've been through a lot together, but haven't had a lot of time to just...what is the term?  Hang out together?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Captain!  A pleasure Sir!  

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS:  Mr. Daniels!  Good to see you!

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
::Is surprised by the Captain's idea, that it came from him:: CO: Excellent idea, Sir.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CEO: Hi, how was your week?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS:  It was amazing!  And yours?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CEO: I played in the snow, the Captain played in the jungle, Mister Marek drank tea and you?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Excellent notion Sir!  My compliments.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS: I've beamed all over the globe, visited with my parents at my childhood home, even went to see First Contact before beaming to San Francisco.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CEO: How are your parents?  Well, I hope.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS:  Yes, they are doing fine, I haven’t seem them personally in 7 years, it was good to be home!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Sits back on the bench.::  All: Relax, everyone.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CEO: It was good to visit home.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::does as Captain ordered, with the usual Vulcan stiff movements::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  As soon as I beamed down to Boston, it started to rain - what a surprise that was! ::laughs::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I've experienced snow on a few worlds.  Never considered "play" as something to do with it.  What sort of games?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: I went skiing, built a snowman and played with my dogs in the snow.  It was great fun.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I guess we saw snow differently then.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: Next vacation we get, you are welcome at my place, Sir.  You all are welcome.  I've got plenty of room for all.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: It is good you had a chance to meet with your family.  I hope the rain wasn't too severe for your visits?
CNS: Hopefully we can get back to Earth sometime soon.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: I hope so.  I didn't know how much I missed the place until it was time to leave it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO: Yes Sir!  Thank you for the leave, it was good to see them, "They" say rain is a blessing! 

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CEO: I can understand that a bit better.  I spent the first few days in a rain forest.  We spend so much time in space dependent on technology it was good to get back to as pure a nature as we can find.  Lets one get back to their roots.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CIV: Did you manage to have any fun at all, Sir?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Of course... I got to performs lots of meditation exercises.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CIV: Ummm, okay, not the fun I was looking for but, if that's what gives you pleasure... I think I'm going to have to give you lessons in the art of the good time.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: How come?

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CIV: To show you how the other half live.  Think of it as research.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CEO: I bet your parents were happy to see you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Interesting concept, learning to have fun?  Would be an excellent research topic.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Well, succumbing to luxuries and unnecessary indulgences, it is not exactly a research.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Aye Sir!  And to actually breath real air is a treat- although you actually didn't hear me say that Sir! I mean as Chief Engineer, nothing is better than ship's generated air ::smiles::

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: Yes, I was going to suggest you join us, Sir.  You could learn a lesson or two, yourself.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS:  They were surprised!  To say the least It was a good reunion - for all of us!  

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CEO: I don't know about you but, I think I gained five pounds.  I was fed well at home.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: I can't say that you are wrong in that...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CNS:  Ha-Ha!  Yes, I've not kept an eye on my weight, but my uniform here is letting me know I've lived life to the fullest for the week!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Perhaps I can return the favor then and get you both in a bit of fitness?  I have a travel route around the ship, a few days of taking it should be a great start to restoring your former weight levels.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
All: I met a girl while cross-country skiing with one of my dogs.  I don't remember the girls name.  I meant to ask her over breakfast the next day but, I guess I was too busy stuffing my face with pancakes and bacon.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Well, my dress uniform collar seems to not want to buckle anymore.

CNS_LtJg_Daniels says:
CO: I'd be up for it, Sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Aye!  I'm up for that Sir!

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  I'll be glad to get back to replicator food once aboard ship!

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