USS Cherokee episode 863
Grand Theft Artifact, by Steve Weller, Part 19
12208.10

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, M_Minxie 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 are at Beta Rigel to look into one Marisha Minxie and learn if she had anything to do with the theft at the Avandar museum.

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SO_Lt_Trix says:
::In Shuttlebay, working from a remote station to double check the scanning network was installed as specified and wasn't "adjusted to fit" other plans.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::In the Transporter Room in civilian clothes holding Fred's leash with Fred on the other end::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::In the Shuttlebay, watching as the bay technicians are placing Riegel’s shuttle into storage::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::On the bridge at Tactical, monitoring sensors::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::With the CO and Fred wearing civilian clothes::  CO: Our appointment is in fifteen minutes, Sir.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Well, not that he left us much doubt but at least it appears Mr. Riegel is indeed a part of this.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Yes, there is no doubt that he was a player, involved up to his neck in it! 

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Any guesses on whether any of our "guests" are the brains yet?  Guessing not Strongjaw, he seems almost a patsy, but anything stand out about the others?  ::Closes up the network connection.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Hmm, I would think probability wise, the least likely suspect is the brains of the operation, sort of the exception that proves the rule.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Chief Otis: You've received the coordinates from Ensign Granger, Chief.  Please, energize.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: What, you mean the Strongjaw guy is just faking it?  Or one of the other three?

ACTION: Chief Otis Transports the Captain and Ensign Granger down to Beta Rigel.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Well, the criminal pool only has 3 in the Brig so far, I think it is too early to tell.  

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: I know the way.  I studied the town map.  It's this way.  ::Heads down the street::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Four, the twins try to make us think they are just one at times but as tricky as they are, they are two.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
<Fred> ::Was scratching behind his left ear when a tug of the leash meant we were on the move::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Oh yeah, the twins...I had put it out of my mind we had a total of 4 in the Brig.  Could the brains be a cohort of the twins?  

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: You remember our plan.  You and Fred distract her and I'll scan.

ACTION: A large sign with a neon Targ sitting proud with a large, pink ribbon on his head announces Keyleth's Cuties shop.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Could be.  Let's be honest, neither I nor any of the worm brains have much experience in the circles groups like this run in. Closest we got is old school military.
Self: It is too old school, pipe down.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Sees the neon sign::  CO: There it is. :: Leads the CO to the grooming shop::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Opens the door for the CO and canine:: CO: After you, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: Thank you.  ::Allows Fred to enter first::

Host M_Minxie says:
::Sees the two newcomers enter with a beautiful dog in tow.:: CO/ OPS: Oh please tell me this is Fred?  I'm so looking forward to meeting him.  You are my appointment, right?  I'm Marisha, Marisha Minxie.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Minxie: Yes. this is Fred.  And you're right, he is beautiful.  I'm Wally, and this is my little brother, Bodi.  Are we on time?

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
Minxie: Hi.

Host M_Minxie says:
CO: Oh yes sir.  Five minutes early by my watch.  Welcome to both of you.  ::Holds out her hand to let Fred smell it.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  So the Captain and Mr. Granger have gone planet side, wonder how they are faring with that Away Mission?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
<Fred>: Sniffs the hand, pauses a bit, and decides it’s okay::

Host M_Minxie says:
Fred: Are you ready?  Come on boy, right this way.  ::Leads him to a small area partially isolated from the other grooming areas.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: It's a dog groomer.  Sounds like an easy mission. But things are seldom so easy in this line of work, right?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Follows Fred and Minxie into the back::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Follows::

Host M_Minxie says:
CO/ OPS: Anything in particular you are looking for with Fred's styling?  ::Reaches down and pets him, looking at his lines and imagining.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO: It's those types of missions that turn out to be the ones to watch out for. Complacency leads to disaster, I hope they have their heads on swivels down there!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Minxie: I'm not sure.  What do you suggest?

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Kinda likes Fred the way he is::

Host M_Minxie says:
::Pauses, looking a bit sideways.:: CO: I'd like to do a nice fluff out of the head, a slick down of his sides, and on top a...I think he's a nice bright red bow.  Plus the usual, shampoo, nail cleaning, all that stuff of course.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: I heard Tactical has 3 guys focusing on the mission.  Captain wanted to be inconspicuous but they don't want to leave it to chance.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Cringes at the pic in his head of poor Fred with a fluffed head and a red bow.  Knows he will owe his roommate a huge apology later::  Minxie: Sounds good.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Excellent!  I hope their focus isn’t myopic ::grins::

Host M_Minxie says:
CO: Wally, if you want to get what YOU want you have to tell me if you disagree.  That was my vision, if you want something different just say so.  I could just give him a clean up and pampering if that would be more to your liking?

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Jaw drops at the CO's words.  Thinks - Poor Fred::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
Minxie: Yeah, let's do that.  Maybe trim his nails::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  I should probably get up to the Bridge, with the Captain is off-ship, let me know if those scans reveal anything we didn't know ::heads for the corridor::

Host M_Minxie says:
::Smiles broadly and leads Fred to the cleaning area, starting a shampoo that's almost a massage for the beautiful boy.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Yes sir.  If a scan is detected it will alert the Bridge automatically.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Nods to OPS::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Exits the main hangar bay, and heads for the nearest TL::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Moves to put Minxie and Fred between himself and the CO::  Minxie: His skin is a little dry.  Have you got something for that?

Host M_Minxie says:
::Still focusing on Fred.:: OPS: Of course, and I see that.  After the shampoo I'll throw in some conditioner rinse.  I'll also give you a care package with some suggestions on foods and additives that can help with that.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::With her back to the CO and her attention on OPS, he takes the scanner from his pocket and runs the scan from behind Minxie::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Arrives on the Bridge, looking over at the Eng1 Console, Isaac heads over to the center chair, takes a seat, looking over the Bridge, seeing who is where::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
TO:  Lieutenant LVor, Status report.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::With the Riegel shuttle secured, leaves the Shuttlebay and heads to the Crime Lab designated area.::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CEO:  Sir! Captain is planet side, Mr. Granger is with him, as well as Fred, I have 3 Tactical Officers on the planet keeping the Captain's party under surveillance, sensors are clear.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
TO: Thank you 

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Thinks - Allassomorph?  You don't meet one of those everyday.  Is relieved her Dimensional shift test results are negative.  The rest is her business::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
FCO:  Maintain the ship in stationary orbit over the Captain's position on our next orbit, I want to keep within transporter range at all times.

Host M_Minxie says:
::Starts humming as she starts the conditioning of Fred.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
<FCO> CEO:  Aye Sir!  making orbit path adjustments

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
FCO:  Very well...

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Smiles at OPS to let him know all is well.  He puts the tricorder away and rejoins the others::  Minxie/OPS: He's tolerating this well.  I didn't know how he'd react.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
ALL: I think he's enjoying it.  ::Glad Minxie is innocent.  He likes her::

Host M_Minxie says:
CO/ OPS: I'm a practiced hand, but he's also a very good dog. He seems to trust me, which helps a lot.

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