USS Cherokee episode 860
Grand Theft Artifact, by Steve Weller, Part 16
12207.13

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, Scanlan_Reigel, Waiter and SO_Lt_Trix 
Zach Farland as CO_Capt_Daniels and OPS_Ens_Granger 
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull, and TO_Lt_Lvor
Absent
None
Leave of Absence
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado
The crew of the Cherokee is entering the Lil' Montreal Theater on New France settlement, looking to locate Scanlan Reigel. Reigel, a lounge singer suspected of taking part in the theft of the original engine from the Avandar museum, is performing there tonight.

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OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: Sir, I'm glad to be here but, why?  ::Standing in line to get in::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: I just thought you could use a night out.  Besides you need away team experience.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Standing at the theater, travel satchel on hip, looking about at a lot of "local money" moving about this part of town.:: OPS: I think he's trying to get the Bridge crew a bit of culture.  Probably saw me snacking on frozen pizza in the lab.  Replicated frozen pizza, mind you.  ::Smiles.::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Standing in line with his shipmates, waiting to get in as well, trying to be nonchalant in doing so::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
SO: What's wrong with frozen replicated pizza?  Anyway, I'm glad to be here.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  At least you had something to eat from the ship, no telling what they are going to serve us when we sit down!

INFO: The theater has a decent crowd outside, waiting to get in.  The billboards outside all have a close up image of Reigel's face, so close you can barely see anything else.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Shrugs.:: OPS: I heard a few of the Crime Lab folks talking about almost living on it at the Academy.  Apparently it becomes a lot less popular when you can Replicate almost anything you want at any time you want.

ACTION: At 1900 hours sharp the doors open and the crowd starts making their way inside.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  How about replicated Ramen noodles? ::grins::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: I never thought to make a reservation.  I hope they let us in.  Sometimes these uniforms can open doors.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Great, now there's another food I have to look up... ::Grins.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: Quick go grab us a table.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
ALL:  Or shut them, I've suffered through both outcomes

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Goes an acquires the table, one big enough for all::

INFO: As the crowd, including the crew, make their way inside very generic music can be heard playing softly in the background.  Waiters move about and start taking orders.  A large sign on each of the two side walls states that the minimum order is 200 Lyra per table.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Grabs a chair from the table and adjusts it so he can watch the stage::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Follows the CEO and takes a chair::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Sits at the table, waiting for the others to be seated::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Takes a seat and looks about the room.  Noting a mixed crowd, a few really comfortable groups dressed very ostentatiously and a few others, more somber, trying to not appear too excited.::

Host Waiter says:
::Approaches the table.:: All: Ah, Starfleet, always glad to see those in uniform grace our establishment.  Can I get you a round of drinks?  Some snacks perhaps?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Lets the others order first::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Waiter:  I'll have a scotch, tall and neat.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
Waiter:  I'll have Saurian Brandy.
 
SO_Lt_Trix says:
Waiter: I'll take a wine, please. Surprise me on the origin of it, I'm looking to broaden my tastes a bit tonight.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
Waiter: I'll have a gin and tonic, please.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Waiter: Irish coffee for me, please.

ACTION: A small band enters and sits around a raised stage at the center of the room and begin setting up.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Waiter: Bring some munchies too, will you?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Good idea Sir!

Host Waiter says:
CO: Anything in particular? Simple things like chips and pretzels or something with a bit more flair?  Perhaps some cheesy renatta legs?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Waiter: Something normal will be fine.

Host Waiter says:
::Nods and goes to collect the order.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: The last thing we need is more pretzels.

Host Scanlan_Reigel says:
::Walks down and onto the stage as the band prepares.  He is a very short human, about 4'10" with very dark brown hair.  He wears a purple suit with a black ribbon wrapping from his boots, up each leg before crisscrossing his body and continuing down each arm.  He looks out and waves to a few of the tables.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  There is the star of OUR show! ::looks up at the stage::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: He doesn't exactly dress like I'd expect from...someone in his suspected business.

ACTION: Within a few minutes, the waiters have delivered most of the orders, including the crews.  The house lights then turn down and spotlights light the center stage.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
Self: Oh boy.  ::Looks into the candle flame in the red glass jar in the center of the table, not too excited to see the "star"::

Host Scanlan_Reigel says:
Crowd: Good evening all, and thank you all for coming.  But how could you resist coming to Lil' Montreal and experiencing their famous cheesy renatta legs? Don't let them run away with your self control!

Host Scanlan_Reigel says:
Crowd: I hope at least a few of you came for the entertainment, and that I can attest to the fact that it is top notch, worthy of galactic notoriety. And I'll demonstrate why, now.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Smiles slightly at the entertainers humor.::

Host Scanlan_Reigel says:
::Bows his head as the band starts playing a tune that is almost familiar, just a hair off a very popular song from about 5 years ago.  Then he starts singing and again, the tune and feel of the song is familiar but the words are just off the song you know.::

Host Scanlan_Reigel says:
::Singing.:: Crowd: ...and then she was gone...
All: Thank you all, that's my take on a song you may know, but hopefully you recognize it as a new, greater rendition.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Finding it hard to like a guy you know you got to arrest pretty soon::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Assessing access to the stage for when the show is over::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Applauds politely at the end of the song::

ACTION: After about an hour, Scanlan's portion of the show comes to an end. The songs were all, apart from one or two in the middle, rehashes of popular tunes with well practiced plugs for the theater and its sponsors mixed in with smooth ease.

Host Scanlan_Reigel says:
All: Thank you, my music is available for download if anyone is interested.  And I'll be at a table right over there if anyone wants to...get to know me better.  ::Gives a sly smile and leaves the stage for a table just a few away from the Away Team.::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Claps for the end of the show as he pops a boneless BBQ chicken wing in his mouth, at least he hopes it was chicken.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Isaac just eyes the food on the table, waiting to get to the ship to eat, takes a sip of his scotch::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Claps, wondering if that line ever works for the lounge singer. Watches the singer nod and smile to the tables as he passes by.::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Reaches over the table for one of the "chicken wings" that Mr. Granger just had, and takes a sip of his Saurian Brandy, while watching the Scanlan table::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: I was hoping he'd go back stage.  I don't think having the conversation we need to have out in public is a good idea.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  I would agree Sir!  We should wait till he goes back stage, we can do a wide spread transport as we move with him, and arrest him onboard the ship, nice and neat.  

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Might as well order another round.  At least with Irish coffee I'll be able to tolerate this boorish fellow, the coffee will keep me from punching him in the face.

Host Scanlan_Reigel says:
::After a few minutes, grabs his drink, drains it, and heads for his dressing room to start packing his stuff to head to the next show.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
ALL: That's our cue.  Let's go visit the star backstage.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Flipping through the digital menu, sees what the "cheesy renetta legs" pushed by the waiter were and is glad we went with that chicken like alternative.  Gets up and readies to go back stage.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Stands up, looks over at Lt. LVor, who seems to realize the time has come to move as well::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Drains his glass and gets up to follow the Captain backstage.::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::LVor quickly follows Scanlan to his dressing room, ahead of the Away Team::

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