USS Cherokee episode 864
Grand Theft Artifact, by Steve Weller, Part 20
12208.17

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 USS Cherokee continue their investigation of suspects from the Avandar Museum theft, currently investigating Marisha Minxie on Beta Rigel.

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CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Sitting in the center chair in the Captain's absence while he is planet side with Mr. Granger and Fred::

Host M_Minxie says:
::Finishing up Fred's pampering, seeing he is unusually clean of normal everyday dirt.:: 
CO/ OPS: The Good Boy is almost done, but he seems rather clean.  You all live on a space cruiser or something?  Not much mud and dirt on him, outside of some fresh stuff on his feet.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
<Fred>::Loving being the center of attention::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Returning to the Bridge after checking the "Chain of Evidence" procedure that's been dominating life in the labs the last few weeks.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Looking at OPS::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Looking at CO::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
SO:  Lieutenant Trix, how is the investigation going?  If you need any assistance, I've a couple of TO's that are unassigned on the duty roster.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Minxie:: Actually, yes, we live in space.

Host M_Minxie says:
::Turning back to Fred and brushing his hair some more.::  
CO/ OPS: I've done some travelling in my time.  Sometimes a blessing, sometimes a curse, but at least it's easy to keep things clean.  Well, of normal dirt.  Been awhile since I've taken a trip.  Kinda like it here.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
TO: I think it is going well. To be honest, the biggest difference is my main job used to be allocating sensor and lab time.  Now it's making sure the chain of evidence is fully logged in.  I miss the days of not being top 'Scope.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Minxie: How long since you lived on Romulus?

Host M_Minxie says:
::Smiles.:: CO: Never have, honestly.  ::Gives the two a long look.:: I am a refugee, but I took this form to cut down the questioning looks from neighbors and passer-byes.  Lots of Romulan refugees around the time I came here, figured it was easier to explain.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Minxie: A refugee from where?

Host M_Minxie says:
CO: I'm what you would call an Allasomorph.  Ever heard of Daled?  That's actually where I'm from. Well, my parents were.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
SO:  I'm well aware of chain-of-evidence ::grins:: I feel your pain, but if you need assistance, at least for the time being, I've TOs that could do something else.  ::Looks back at his console::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
TO: Thanks, if we get a new collection to sort through I might take you up on that.  Now is more about paper pushing, to use an old term for it.  Sorting and analyzing what the stuff we found actually means.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Minxie: I see.  I've never met an Allasomorph.  This is quite the occasion.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Letting the CO do the talking sure if he talked he'd say something wrong::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
SO:  Understood!  "Paper pushing", now it is packet pushing through the ODN and out to sub-space.

Host M_Minxie says:
CO: If I wanted to be funny I'd say "That you know of".  ::Smiles.:: I've only known 2 myself.  My parents left when I was very young, too young to "know" anyone. The problem of being a couple of heroes when the sides stop fighting is now you become something of an embarrassment.

Host M_Minxie says:
CO: I did find my nature makes getting animals to trust me easier.  Lets me subtly alter myself based on their reaction, and lets me see a bit better what their reactions mean.  Animal care is a rewarding way of making a living, but not the most exciting.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
Minxie: You seem happy here.  And you are very skilled with animals.  Fred looks terrific.  He must think he's the king of the universe.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
FCO:  How is our position holding?

Host M_Minxie says:
OPS: But he is.  All of us are, if we look at it right.  Focus on your life and what happens outside seems petty. Animals have mastered that key to happiness.  ::Smiles and pats his head.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
<FCO> CEO:  Sir, We are holding Sir, I've had to maneuver around some orbital satellites passing by on their path, other than that, no issues.

Host M_Minxie says:
CO/ OPS: And he is through his pampering, by the way.  I have a few suggestions for diet on a space craft, to help make up for what he misses from the planetary atmosphere's and less processed foods.  Help keep his coat nice and shiny.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
Minxie: Any advice would be greatly appreciated.  We will follow you instructions to the letter.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CO: Yes, Fred is new to us and we to him.  We're still in an adjustment phase but, coming along very well.

Host M_Minxie says:
CO/ OPS: Just a minor diet change and he should be good.  He looks very healthy, and as I mentioned very clean. The two do go together. If you have Replicators you can make these adjustments to foods with even the most basic programs. If not, then we have supplements for sale that will do the trick.  ::Changes to an almost whisper.:: Just trying to not have you waste your money if you can Replicate them.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
Minxie: Oh, it doesn't cost anything, not us anyway. We... ::Realizes he's aid to much::  Oh never mind.  Fred looks great, huh?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Minxie: He just means, yes, we do have replicators.  ::Smiles at OPS::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Getting an update from the labs, the money samples are still being checked, but about halfway through they aren't finding anything in terms of common DNA or Fingerprints. Whoever put these bags together was really careful it seems.

Host M_Minxie says:
CO: Excellent, good for you.  ::Adds a few notes into the data packet with the food updates and hands it to the CO.::

Host M_Minxie says:
CO/ OPS: It was a pleasure pampering Fred today, and I hope to see you again sometime. If your travels take you back to Beta Rigel. Or if mine take me somewhere that our paths cross.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Hmmmm, interesting! Truly untraceable piece of evidence, if it is evidence at all.  Perhaps the prosecutors could show it as fruits of the GTA, that would be nice.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Minxie: I hope they do cross again.  We better get out of your way.  I'm sure you have other appointments.  Fred and I both thank you.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Theory going around the labs, based on what they've seen in the past, but perhaps this is part of a larger organization with...what was it called, Laundering I think they said? Making money untraceable.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
Minxie: I thank you too.  This was kinda fun.

Host M_Minxie says:
CO/ OPS: Any time, it was a pleasure meeting all three of you.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Yes, problem is that there is no way to trace the coinage, it has no serial numbers, no fingerprints, only thing we can show is that is was on Riegel's shuttle.  

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
Minxie: Well, so long.  If we can, we'll be back.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Minxie: Thanks again.  ::With leash in hand exits the shop::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Carrying the stuff she gave us, following the CO to the beam out point.  :: CO: That was great, huh, Sir?  Thanks for letting me tag along.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Walks down the street and stops when they reach the spot::  *Chief Otis*: Captain to the chief.  We're ready to beam up, Chief.

ACTION: The Captain and OPS feel the Transporter take hold as they materialize on the Cherokee.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: To the bridge, Ensign and was nice having you along.  ::Leads the way to the bridge::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Hmm, getting a report that one of the techs may have something.  Not a big something, but he took the search backwards.  Found 3 known money launder...that can't be the right word, can it?  But 3 individuals known to find "clean" money who's DNA is on at least some of the cash.  Might help us figure out if a group is behind this.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Bridge -All:  Signal from Chief Otis, Captain and Mr. Granger are back aboard.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  That is a good finding!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Arrives on the bridge:: CO: Senior staff, the observation lounge, now, please.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
FCO:  Release our stationary position, return us back to orbital path.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Bridge: Captain on the Bridge! ::Raises up from the center chair::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Yes sir.  ::Secures SCI 1 and heads to the Observation Lounge.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Welcome back Sir! The Ship is yours!

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Follows CO to Observation Lounge::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
<FCO> CEO:  Aye Sir, returning to Orbital path.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Follows the Captain into the Observation Lounge::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: I like to think of her as belonging to all of us who call her home.  ::Smiles, knowing that's not what the CEO meant.  Takes his seat in the Observation Lounge::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
OPS:  ::Smiles in return::  Noted Captain!  Home-Sweet-Home.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Logs out of his console, and joins the other officers in the observation lounge.::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Sits down at the table with the others.  He never thought he'd ever see Fred in the Observation Lounge::

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