USS Cherokee episode 876
Grand Theft Artifact, by Steve Weller, Part 32
12211.30

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, Seskaloth 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 investigating a reported fencing operation in the Betraka Nebula. As they approach, they have been challenged to provide details as to who led them there before they will be allowed access.

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ACTION: Active scans begin from select emitters on the station, focusing on the small craft. A secondary landing bay door begins to open.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Sir, I'm going to throttle up to close distance to the station while they are scanning the shuttle.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  ::Looking out at the opening shuttle bay of the station::  We are about to have company! 
 
Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: That's fine.  Let's just put down somewhere.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  ::Looking for a spot::  Aye Sir!  Prepare for landing!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Okay, we're cool.  We just stick to our story.

Host Seskaloth says:
@COMM: Transport: Your ship appears as it should, but I still need to know how you found this place. It is not like we advertise on the Holo-nets.  So I ask one more time, who sent you here?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Heading directly for the Shuttlebay that just opened, faster than usual.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  Hold on, I'm coming in hot, I hope the retro thruster work on this thing!!!

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Looks back at the Captain and gets a nod:: COM: Transport: A Trill by the name of Bardhaven told my employer about this place.

ACTION: Four small craft exit the secondary shuttle bay. Short range craft that appear to have sacrificed FTL for firepower.

Host Seskaloth says:
@COM: Transport: That little worm...pardon the pun. Fine, bring it in towards the main entrance. Cut all power at one thousand meters and we will guide you in via Tractor Beams.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: They certainly don't seem to have "the customer is always right" instilled into their psyche. I'd give them 1 star simply for attitude.  ::Smiles.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Isaac slows the shuttle down, and then at 1000m away from the Shuttlebay, he cuts impulse::

ACTION: A Tractor beam reaches out and guides the vessel inside the facility and into a landing port. Two of the small escort craft follow you in.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
COM: Transport: Understood.  And my boss says to tell you that he and Bardhaven are only acquaintances.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  We are committed at this point!

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  Even better, we won't be asked specifics about Bardhaven.

INFO: An older Orion exits a control room at the back, walking towards the craft. The two escort craft land and quickly let out a pair of guards each. Heavily armed, but weapons stowed. For now.

Host Seskaloth says:
::Walking forward, looking at the vessel with a mix of curiosity and suspicion. With one hand he waves you to exit your ship, with the other he signals the guards to hold back just a bit.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Powers down the shuttle, and opens the shuttle door:: 

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Stands up, ensuring that her civilian Pad and Tricorder are still secured to hip, and looks towards the door.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Gets up and exits the rental:: All: Shall we?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Not going to find anything we're looking for here. ::Follows the Captain out.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Pushes the pilot seat back and stands to exit with the AT, standing near the Captain::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: You stay with the ship, Bodi.  We won't be long.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
Self: Aaawww man.  CO: I mean, Aye, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: Are you coming?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
OPS:  I'll bring you a souvenir back ::smiles::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Covering the Captain and the rest of the AT from the back of the pack:: CO: Yes Sir, right behind you!

Host Seskaloth says:
::As the Away Team exits the craft.:: 
All: Since you knew where to find my station, you probably know who I am. If not, I am Seskaloth, finder of rare items for select clients. And who might you be?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Putting on an act::  Seskaloth: The name is Walters.  You're Seskaloth?  Just who I wanted to see.

Host Seskaloth says:
CO: Walters is it? Glad you were looking forward to see me, but I don't know if you were told how things operate here. Usually we get word you are interested in something and then we make contact. Unexpected visitors are...worrisome to this operation and to my boss.

Host Seskaloth says:
CO: You don't set an operation in a nebula like this if you are open for people looking to "browse". Understand?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Seskaloth: I've never been one for waiting.  I believe in going right to the source.

Host Seskaloth says:
::Nods while looking the group up and down.:: CO: I can respect that, to a point. But what is it you want from the source? Seeing how we bypassed the normal channels let's jump right into it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Seskaloth:  So, that point in and of itself should speak volumes to you, so how did we know where to find you if it were not for Mr. Bardhaven?  ::shrugs his shoulders::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Seskaloth: Well, what I want is a sensitive matter.  Could we go somewhere less... exposed?

Host Seskaloth says:
CO: Fine. We can give you the benefit of the doubt. With a bit of backup. This way. ::Turns back towards the control room at the back, leading the group inside. Two guards fall in with him, the other two follow the Away Team in.::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Looking over his shoulder while walking with the group, at the two guards following the entourage as they go somewhere else::

Host Seskaloth says:
::Leads the group down a long hallway before entering a mid sized room that could either be a dining room or a meeting room, depending on how it was needed.:: CO: Come in, take a seat. Can I get you or your group anything?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Seskaloth: No thank you.  ::Goes into the room and takes a seat.::

Host Seskaloth says:
CO: Well then, what is it you are here for? Is there something specific you are after or just want to see what we have available?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Follows the group into the room, taking a seat next to the Captain.::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Follows the group, and takes the first chair available.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Seskaloth: Well, I'd love to see what you have.

Host Seskaloth says:
CO: Our stock is fairly limited, but I can show you some of the art pieces. Our main line of business is more along the lines of "custom orders", if you will.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Seskaloth: This is my advisor in these kind of purchases, Trix.  ::Points out the SO::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Nods.:: Seskaloth: Art, as in paintings, sculpture, tapestries? What are we looking at?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Seskaloth: So people tell you what they want and you get it?  That's quite a service you provide.

Host Seskaloth says:
SO: Mostly paintings and such in stock. Nothing really special, just some "high quality copies".

Host Seskaloth says:
CO: Yes it is, but we are, as we say, "specialized".

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Seskaloth: Copies?  No, no, no, that won't do.  Could you get a painting called the Mona Lisa, it's Earth art.

Host Seskaloth says:
CO: Really? Now you have my interest. Give me a few minutes, let me get in touch with a few of my associates and see if it is within reach for such a thing.

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