USS Cherokee episode 873
Grand Theft Artifact, by Steve Weller, Part 29
12210.19

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, Vex`ihlai 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, continuing their investigation of the theft of several historical artifacts, has returned to the ship after an investigation and arrest of a Trill "collector".

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CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::On the Bridge, logging in to Eng1 Console, looking at the Master Display Board Remote checking the status of the ship, ready for departure::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::arriving on the Bridge, being relieved from standing guard with the twins in the Brig Conference Room, logging onto the Sec/Tac Console.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
@::Visiting her parents in Chekawa, glad for the chance but knowing time is limited.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
<Tech Rewana> ::Performing the random reviews of the Twins activity as Lieutenant Trix requested. Switching back and forth between which stream of keystrokes he is watching.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::On the bridge:: CEO: I'm going to go pay a visit to the Bolians, see how they're coming along.  You want to tag along?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Yes Sir! ::Logs out of the Eng1 Console, follows the Captain::

Host Vex`ihlai says:
::In the workspace provided by the Cherokee, tracking down information on Seskaloth while other inquiries wait for responses.::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::At his station::  Can I go too, Sir?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: No, I think you should stay at your station.  Next time.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Heads to the Turbolift::  CEO: They've had enough time.  They had better have something.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Disappointed::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
<SO Late> ::Once the Turbolift leaves.:: OPS: if it helps, he could have let you come along and just had you get coffee or something. At least here you have control over, what, 98% of the ship's systems?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO: One would think that they found all that there is to be found out there on subspace, I expect we will be "wow'd" by what they have accumulated.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:...then on the other hand, they have found nothing, and just enjoyed their time outside of their brig cell.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
SO Late: Yeah, I guess so. It's just I get so bored sitting here doing my boring job.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: If that's the case you have my permission to beat them about the face and neck.  ::Smiles, so he knows he's kidding.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
<SO Late> OPS: I hear you. Lieutenant Trix has me cataloging stellar flares on the Trill star. For the record, the star is in a low activity phase and I've detected like 3 in the last hour. All minor.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
SO Late: Yes, I control the ship but I do the same thing everyday time after time day after day after day.  I need some action.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO: Yes Sir!  The "Beatings" will commence ::smiles in return::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
<SO Late> OPS: I could redirect power flow to the lateral sensor array, just to give you something new to do. Or maybe run it through the main sensor dish?

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
SO Late: Don't you dare.  No one messes with this ship but me and I keep it perfect.  ::Smiles::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Arrives - The brig conference room.  Opens door and enters::  All: Somebody give me some good news.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Follows the Captain into the Brig.::

Host Vex`ihlai says:
CO: Ah, there you are, darling. We've been awaiting your return. Anxiously! Did you bring me a gift I hope?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: A gift?  Why?  Is it your birthday or something?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex/Vax: What have you found out about Seskaloth?  I need a location.

Host Vex`ihlai says:
::Smiles.:: CO: Gifts should come often, as a sign of your devotion. How are we going to establish a lasting relationship if you haven't bought my love?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Takes a seat at the conference table, looking over at the DeskPadd screen::

Host Vex`ihlai says:
CO: So I guess I'll have to give you one, and let you reciprocate tomorrow. But tell me, what all do you want to know about this Seskaloth worm?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: Buy your love?  Yeah, right.  Not interested.  But I'll throw you back in your cell if you don't give me a lead.  A location, where did he go after leaving Frentha U on Bajor?

Host Vex`ihlai says:
CO: Hrmph. Fine. That one is easy, he has a little dump of a shop on a rogue planetoid just outside the Betraka nebula. Been there for years. Just for a long part of it he was only there part time while he worked at "University". But that's all you want? Do you know how many fingers he has in projects? If he had any more, he'd need a fifth hand!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: What else have you got?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Leans back in his chair as he listens intently to Vex's findings::

Host Vex`ihlai says:
CO: Oh lots, darling. He has been in business since before we started. I even have some you wouldn't need a warrant to look into. But for the ones you do, I can give directions on what you want to look in to.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
-VEx: Okay, go on.

Host Vex`ihlai says:
CO: Anyone who ever pulled an art job in this section of the Federation either knows him first hand or by one or two extensions. No job too big, no fee too big is his motto.

Host Vex`ihlai says:
CEO: Can we loosen the controls on our access here? Can my screen go up on a bigger monitor so your Captain can see it all at once?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Sir!  That is an easy feature to approve.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Do it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Reaches over to the DeskPadd, keys in his authorization code, and shares the screen with the conference room's main screen::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: You're racking up brownie points by being so helpful.  Don't do anything to wipe it all away.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Done Sir! ::Looks up at the Conference Room's main screen::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Thank you.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Yes Sir!

ACTION: The main display comes up showing numerous sales from hidden accounts to one single account. Each seller can be traced back to individuals with records of art theft, and the buyer can be traced, through many stages, back to Seskaloth.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  ::Looking at the display and reading the information:: Very, very interesting Sir!  

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Reads what he's seeing on the screen:: Vex: Very nice. You did well, you and your brother.

Host Vex`ihlai says:
CO: If you track through any of these steps you will find evidence that could lead to a lot of recoveries of stolen items. And this one...::she highlights a specific trail.:: is from that Bardhaven tool. Now imagine what we could do for you with full access! I'd bet we could find his source.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex/Vax: You two are rotting away in a prison?  You two should be working for Starfleet.  ::Continues to review data on screen::

Host Vex`ihlai says:
CO: Exactly! Imagine what we could do for your ship!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: Sounds good but...  There's the matter of trust.  I'm not sure I could.

Host Vex`ihlai says:
::Smiles broadly.:: CO: Can you tell me one time I've lied to you? Even a lie of omission?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: It's not the lying it's the stealing.  I'd always be worried you'd steal my ship.

Host Vex`ihlai says:
CO: Well said, my dear Captain. But we could do so much for you while we earn your trust. Think about it and let me know when you are ready for more. For all we have to offer.

Host Vex`ihlai says:
<Vax> ::Shakes his head and mutters.:: Self: Incorrigible...

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: I'll think about it.

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