USS Cherokee episode 855
Grand Theft Artifact, by Steve Weller, Part 12
12206.15

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, Travis, Grogan and SO_Lt_Trix 
Zach Farland as CO_Capt_Daniels and OPS_Ens_Granger 
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull, and TO_Lt_Lvor
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado

Absent
None
The crew of the USS Cherokee are currently investigating a suspect from the theft at the Avandar museum, a bartender at Grog's Ale House on Beta Rigel V.

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Host Travis says:
::Filling the drink order for the Starfleet crew that just came in.:: 

Grogan says:
::Wondering how that dolt can just go from the conversation we were having to complete customer focus in that short of time.  Shakes his head and goes to his portable computer to look for contractors.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::At the table by the window::  All: Travis is kind of slow filling our order, it's been five minutes.  It's not like this place is that busy.

Host Travis says:
::Grabs the drinks and brings them over.:: All: Here you are, can I get you anything else?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Travis: I guess we're okay for now.  How long have you been working here?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Travis: Do you happen to have some snacks? ... Oucc.... CO: sorry Captain, my apologies.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV: No worries, snack away.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::At the table across from the captain, at the window::

Host Travis says:
CO: Oh, I've been here a short time.  About 7 years.
CIV: We have pretzels...Chips...Ice cubes...Crackers...Steak, Ham, Fish fries...What kind of snacks would you like?  Probably easier to ask that way.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::At the far end of the table, with his chair catty-cornered away from the table, in case he needs to act::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Travis: Pizza slices?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Travis:  Pretzels for me please.

Host Travis says:
::Smiles.:: CIV: We have that.
CEO: And that.  Anyone for anything else?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Travis: That'll do it. Thanks.

Host Travis says:
::Turns and goes to get the food orders placed.::

Grogan says:
Self: This is going to cost more than he makes in a year.  I don't even want to know what he was doing.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Excuse me a minute.  Go a head and order more drinks if you need to, there on me. ::Get's up and approaches bar owner::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Grogan: Hi there.  I'm Wally Daniels.  Can I talk to you a minute?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Sips her ale.::  Self: You're lucky, this isn't bad.

Grogan says:
CO: Oh, hi Captain.  Welcome to Grogs.  What can I do for you?  ::Pushing his frustration away for the moment.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Grogan: I was wondering something about your barman.  Is he your only employee?

Host Travis says:
::Brings over pizza slices topped with pretzels.::  All: Enjoy. These are my favorite. Well, after the ale, of course.

Grogan says:
CO: No, he handles the day shift.  I've got another bartender and cook for the night, him and Benny handle the day shift.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Travis: Thank you very much.

Grogan says:
::Gets a weird look.:: CO: You aren't looking to hire him away, are you? I mean Starfleet can't be that desperate, right?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Travis:  Awesome, thank you!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Grogan: How long has he been here?

Grogan says:
CO: Six, no, gotta be seven years now.  He's a good guy, really tries hard. Just wish he made a bit better use of his choices.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Grogan: I couldn't help overhear when we came in, it sounded like some pipes were broken.  How did that happen?

Grogan says:
::Shakes head.:: CO: I wish I knew.  Came back from a trip, my entire office was flooded. Like 2 inches deep.  Went upstairs to see what was up and his room was trashed.  Like Major damage, floor gone, light fixtures cut in half.  No idea how he did all that in a week.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Grogan: Would you mind if some of my people take a look?  Maybe we can figure it out.

Grogan says:
CO: That would be great, honestly. If I knew what he did it would be easier to find someone to fix it.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Grogan: One more thing.  Travis.  How is his attendance?  Does he miss a lot of work?

Host Travis says:
CEO/ CIV/ TO/ SO: Did you all want me to turn the music on?  We have a ni...well, we have a selection.

Grogan says:
::Shakes his head.:: CO: No, he lives right upstairs.  I think he missed one day in the time he's been here, day after he broke his foot when he dropped a keg on it. He is really good in that regard. And ask him to do anything and you can consider it done. With a chance of misunderstanding the goal.  From time to time.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO/TO/SO: So what do you prefer, regarding our friend here’s suggestion?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Grogan: Yeah, he misunderstands sometime, get's words backward when he speaks?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CIV: I have a rather varied taste in music.  Like 5 tastes, jammed into one head at times.  I can go with anything.

Grogan says:
CO: A little bit, he's not the brightest guy, but he does try hard.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Grogan: Well, thanks.  I'll get my people to come take a look at your upstairs right away.  ::Goes back to table::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, it may be circumstance, but it all fits, times, damages, etc.  A scan of his room will be the final proof of his involvement.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
SO: Well, I am not very fond of music.. So it is up to you... ::munches his pizza::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Sir, I would agree with Commander Hull, it seems to all fit the timeline and reported damage.  Scan will confirm.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Looks at the food:: All: Pizza with pretzel topping?  That's a new one.

Host Travis says:
::Looks confused, shrugs and goes to start the music.  Starts with a really strange lounge song.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: Send for a security team real quiet.  Have them come for a drink.  Have them sit at the exits.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Yeah sir, Captain Marek asked for Pizza, Commander Hull for pretzels.  I think Travis mixed them up a tad.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Have some of the crime scene team sent down.  I want them to check out some damages here.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Aye Sir! :: Gets up and feigns a need to use the restroom::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CEO:  Aye Sir!

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Try it, sir... indeed a tempting combination... ::forgets his logic and embraces gluttony::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV: Mmm, no thanks.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: I've tried worse. A lot worse, honestly, and that's just on last shore leave.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: The damage upstairs was most likely caused by an Elway device.  You should take a look with the team when they get here.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::COMS the ship, calling Mr. Granger, arranging for a crime scene team to be sent down when he calls for them shortly::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Yes sir. He said it was right upstairs?  Tricorder might be able to reach from here, unless you think that'd be too noticeable?

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::COMS the duty TO on the bridge, arranging for 2 L/E TO's to be beamed down to the transporter hub, and arrive at the Ale House for drinks and food, and await further direction from the AT::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  ::Nods at the CO, confirming the forensic team will be available when needed::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Wait until the TAC guys get here.  In case Travis has objections to us looking at his quarters.

Host Grogan says:
Travis: Wait, Riegel was here? I thought we agreed he wasn't a good influence, who booked him?

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  ::returning from the restroom, he nods that the L/E TOs would arrive shortly from the hub once they beam down::

Host Travis says:
Grogan: I asked Bob if he could sing that night. He was in system and he's great with the crowds. People love to hear him.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Okay.  We'll wait for the TO's to arrive to move but, they can come down for drinks anytime.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  The TO's are on the way Sir!, even as we speak, it is the forensic team that will beam down when we call; directly.
::Looking at TO LVor to confirm his statement::

Host Travis says:
Travis: I guess then I know when the floor fell in at least. You and he went back to your room, didn't you? No, don't even answer that one.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Yes Sir!  The TO's are on their way.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Overhearing Grogan:: CIV: It looks like the singer just got knocked up to prime suspect.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::munches:: Sir, come again?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Circumstantial, but building the likelihood for sure.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV: The singer, on our DNA list.  He was here with Strongjaw upstairs.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Oh, yes.. I fully concur. That evidence cannot be ignored.

ACTION: The Tactical Teams arrive and take seats by the main exit and kitchen door, nodding to the Away Team that they are ready.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Do you want me to take care of checking that lead, sir?

Host Travis says:
::Shakes off the downward look from Grogan's talk, puts on a smile and moves to take the Tactical Team's orders.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV: I want you here when Strongjaw gets nervous about all the Starfleet people suddenly showing up.  If he goes for the exit, he's to be stopped and restrained.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Roger that, sir. ::nods::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Takes a bite of the pizza with pretzel topping:: 

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