USS Cherokee episode 870
Grand Theft Artifact, by Steve Weller, Part 26
12209.28

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, Methel_Bardhaven, FCO, Butler_Thermen 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 USS Cherokee is currently in orbit around the Trill homeworld. The Captain, Chief Engineer and Science Officer are at the home of the shipping magnate Methel Bardhaven, investigating if he had a role in the crimes they are currently investigating.

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Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
::Sitting with the Starfleet guests, still trying to figure out just what Starfleet is interested in.:: CO: So, Captain, if I may be so bold. What is it that I can do for you? I've already made a nice donation to your Academy this year. ::Smiles.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: Thank you for that.  I'll get right to the point.  I hear you're quite the collector, Sir.  I was wondering if you'd be so kind as to show us your collection.

Host Butler_Therman says:
Bardhaven: Actually sir, this year you donated to their retirement fund.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Raises his coffee cup in gratitude to Bardhaven for the donation::

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
Thermen: What? Oh, of course.
CO: Sorry, retirement fund. But you came all this way to see my collection? Now that does make my day. ::Smile grows immensely.:: What part were you interested in? Art? Transportation? History?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: History is nice.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Sitting in a room that makes her comfortable upbringing on Trill seem like living in squalor. Can't believe this guy actually exceeds his reputation for lavishness.::

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
Butler: Thermen, please have the passage unlocked and the lights turned up to viewing levels. ::Stands without waiting for a response from the Butler.:: CO: The history collection is one of my favorites. Much harder to get real pieces, of course, but what's the use of having resources if you don't put them to use, right?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Places his coffee on the side table as he stands with the others::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: Right.  ::Stands up. Knows we have a list of stolen items and hopes to spot one on the tour::

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
CO/ All: I have one of the largest private collections this side of the Federation. There are museums that envy what I have, or so their curators tell me.  ::Still smiling starts walking towards the hallway that led the Away Team in.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Following along:: Bardhaven: We have a particular fondness for historical things and we heard your collection was worth seeing so, being in the neighborhood, we thought we'd pay a visit.  We really appreciate your hospitality.

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
::Once to the end of the hallway, touches a small panel and a previously unseen door slides open to a room primarily lit by spotlights shining on items in glass cases on pedestals.:: CO: Here it is, sir. May I ask who you heard that from? So that I can thank them, of course.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Trying to look over the Captain's shoulder to look into the room::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: A lounge singer actually.  I forgot the fellows name.  Good singer though.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Follows along, glancing into the room in awe.:: Bardhaven: No wonder museums are jealous. All these are authentic? Really?

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
SO: What is the point of collecting copies, young lady?
CO: Lounge singer, not Riegel? Bah, that hack has one or two authentics and calls himself a collector. I have to warn you, anything he told you about my collection is understated as he can't possibly understand the depth of this collection.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Young lady? Even without the Symbiont this guy's at least five years younger than she is.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: I recognize your superiority.  Can you show us around or shall we just browse on our own?

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
::Steps into the room.:: CO: Anything in particular you are interested in, Captain?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: Everything.

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
CO: You can browse if you wish, the items are well preserved and protected. I'm working on getting a Holo-emitter that will allow guests to handle copies, but the manufacturer is taking their sweet time finishing it for me.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: We won't touch anything.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO/SO: Let's look around.  Let me know if you find anything interesting.

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
CO: I know you won't, Captain. You have the air of someone used to the value in such things. And your crew appear well mannered as well.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: I'm sure it is all interesting.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Bardhaven:  That would be a great add-on to the visual experience, to actually hold a item in one's hand, holo-wise that is.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Starts to look around for any item that might be on the stolen list::

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
CEO: I know! But the people setting it up are so slow, keep meeting delays and complications. Blech, no respect from those.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Yes Sir! ::starts looking for items that were on the list of reported items that were stolen::

ACTION: The collection is fairly large, with examples of ancient tools, weapons and other artifacts. There is an entire wall filled with early examples of firearms from several planets.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Bardhaven:  I'm sure they are tweaking their-holo emitters the forcefields have to be just right to give the realistic feel to the guest. ::smiles::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: Do you have separate rooms for transportation and art?

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
CO: For the art, yes. The Transportation items have an entire building. Environmentally controlled for their preservation but they are just too big to store in the house. Besides, they do need their "exercise" from time to time, right? What good is a race pod that sits still?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: Might we look at the rest of your collection.  Mister Hull here has an interest in transportation and Lieutenant Trix loves art.

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
CO: As a Starfleet Officer, you might appreciate this.  ::Walks to the wall of weapons.:: One of the first models of Disruptor used by the Romulan Star Empire, when they were still an empire, of course.

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
Butler: Thermen, can you get Ricksel here so two of our guests can see the motor pool and the gallery? That's a good man, thank you.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: Nice. ::Pretends to admire the thing::

Host Butler_Thermen says:
::Arrives a few seconds later with a woman who must be Ricksel.:: Bardhaven: Of course, sir. the gallery wing is open as is the garage.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Looking at the Romulan Disrupter::  

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Therman: Appreciate the opportunity, friend.

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
CEO: That is authentic, got it from an expert at finding such items. Very rare, possibly the oldest Romulan Disruptor still in existence.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Bardhaven: That is amazing! It looks brand new, right out of the box even! Very impressive Sir!  

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: I don't suppose you'd let me hold it? You know, try it on for size.

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
::Smiles slyly.:: CO: I could, but there is one condition. ::Reaches into a small niche under one of the displays and pulls out a pair of rubber gloves and a clear face mask.:: You need to wear these.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: Of course, no problem.

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
::Hands the Captain a pair of gloves and a mask and dons a set himself. Then moves to the back of the weapons case, enters an access code to open a hatch, then reaches in to bring out the weapon and hand it to the CO.::

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
CO: It is discharged, of course. Too sensitive to give power to it.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Puts on the gloves and mask and takes the item from Bardhaven::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: Good thinking. Pretends to fire it like a kid with a cap gun.::

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
::Tries to hide the cringe.:: CO: It is a thing of beauty, yes?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Looks at it and finds the serial number.  Shows it to CEO/SO: Look at this.  Holds it so they can see the number hoping one of them will remember it.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: It is beautiful.  I'm surprised and impressed that you acquired this for your collection.

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
CO: Nothing but the best here. ::Pauses a minute.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::From what he can remember it looks like the same number::  Bardhaven: So where did you say you got this?

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
::Smiles.:: CO: That is a contact who doesn't like to be discussed. Unless there is a possibility for more business. Are you interested in this sort of "super rare" item? If so, perhaps we should see the "other" room. But that is really, what they call, "off the books." But I think I can trust you.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Realizes that this is a stolen item from the list, smiles at the Captain, and nods his head::

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