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Where Have all the Marbles Gone? - Mission 38 - 11204.03
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Summary:  The crew has had 15 hours onboard the Claymore while in orbit around Crontium IV.  Some try to sleep, some try to grasp what happened, but all know that Commander Davis has fallen in battle.  Today the officers gather to bid farewell to one of their own….
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*********************** Resume Mission ***********************
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::In the lounge, standing near the replicators, hands folded behind his back, head lowered in thought::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Seated in her office in sickbay, head lowered in her arms on the desk, only half-awake as various scan results scroll across her desktop computer display::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: In the lounge, she leaned back against the hull of the ship, lost in memories of Commander Davis.::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Rouses as an alarm rings on her computer, and wipes at her eyes, brushing a bit of hair out of her eyes::
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
::Enters the lounge, grateful not to be in choker whites.  Quietly moves to the back of the room, in the shadows.  While here to pay his respects, he realized he was the outsider here.  Most of these people truly knew and mourned Davis.::
CNS_Ens_Foster says:
::Walking the corridors of the Claymore he checks the time and heads toward the lounge.::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: A familiar presence had her looking up to see Sky.  She nodded a greeting to him.::
TO_Ens_Kytides says:
::Stands outside the lounge, pausing for a moment to rub at his eyes in an effort to get his face to look more awake and neutral, before going in::
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
::Gives Eris a quick smile of greeting::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Pauses outside the door to the lounge, straightening her uniform and taking a breath before entering::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Enters the lounge quietly heading towards the back of the bar::
CNS_Ens_Foster says:
::Reaches the lounge and heads inside.::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: She really did not have anything to say.  Exhaustion and disbelief still wayed on her.  At least gamma shift had been quiet.  It had been years since that had been one of her primary duties.  But it had all come back to her.::
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::looks up as a chime rings and hisses quietly as he turns back to the pool table in engineering and checks the power systems again, grumbling to himself about strangers playing with his power settings.  He glanced at his somewhat disheveled appearance.  His uniform hanging baggy in the middle and the arms longer then he remembered.::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks up, nodding once to Senn and Hawk in turn, but otherwise looking hesitant to speak::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::At the quiet beeping, she taps a button on her console, deactivating the alarm, and stands from her chair, striding immediately for the exit directly out of sickbay, and runs her fingers through her scalp, tucking loose bits of the refreshingly clean hair back into place as she steps within the turbolift:: TL: Main Lounge.
TO_Ens_Kytides says:
::Takes up a spot along an empty wall, glancing to the others already there but wanting to make sure those who knew Davis better have relative privacy with their thoughts::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: She smiled.  Damrok looked worse then she felt... and with good reason.::
CNS_Ens_Foster says:
::Enters the lounge and finds a spot to stand out of the way.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Opens a small cabinet underneath the bar pulling out several old bottles of red merlot and placing them on the bar.::
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::looks at the PADD in his hand and set it on the console, it isn't like anyone will bother it while he is gone, he heads for the turbolift::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Walks toward the bar::  CO:  Captain...is there anything I can do to assist you?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Brings up enough wine glasses and sets them on the bar for the officers.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CTO: Yes I'll let you open and pour.  ::Hands Damrok a wine opener.::
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::keys the button for deck 5 in silence.::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: It does not take her long to note Theron joining the group... a hell of a way to join a new ship.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Composes her thoughts while Damrok starts to open the wine bottles::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Casually smoothes out a few wrinkles from her uniform and brushes a bit of lint from a sleeve, before stepping out of the turbolift and making her way down the hall::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Manages a small smile, though it is only token, and lacks his usual cheeriness::  CO:  Thank you.  ::Takes the corkscrew and opens a bottle, filling up several of the glasses::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Strides in through the lounge doors smoothly and glides directly to the bar, without much of a glance around::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods to Raeyld as she arrives::
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::waits as the lift pauses, then arrives, he tries to straighten his uniform, only managing to make its ill fitting nature more apparent.  He enters the lounge and stops, dead his nose twitching::
CNS_Ens_Foster says:
::Feels someone looking at him and turns to see Senn not far away and manages a weak smile. Wishing they had had a chance to talk before now.::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Realizing she is staring, she blushes.  Then with a sigh, she nods a greeting before turning to Sky::  SO:  You are unusually quiet.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Takes one of the filled glasses from the bar and moves out from behind the bar::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods with a light smile to T'Shara as she sidles up to the bar, sliding up onto one of the bar stools:: CTO: Commander. ::Nods friendlily::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks up as he pours out the second bottle, and sees the doctor::  CMO:  Doctor.  ::Nods cordially::
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::eyes the red merlot near the captain and second officer, and takes an unconscious step towards it, then he steps back quickly into the hall over his shoulder he says:: Aloud: I'll take bridge watch.
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
CMO:  Please...help yourself, if you wish.  ::Tucks the second empty bottle away behind the counter::
TO_Ens_Kytides says:
::Notes Theron, Raeyld, and Fong entering before looking away from everyone again, resting against the wall without trying to look like he is, the occasion and lack of something to do making him doubly uncomfortable in addition to everything else::
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
::nods::  CSO:  Yeah...  kind of the outsider here.  For once, think I'll just stay out the way and out of sight.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
SO:  You are not an outsider here.  You just have not been around as long.
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
::gives a short, humorless laugh::  CSO:  Exactly.  One thing I've learned, one does not just join the Claymore crew.  It is a position earned over a long period.  ::Gestures around::  Many of these people knew Davis for years...  I knew him for weeks.  ::shrugs::  Like I said....  outsider.
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks up as Fong makes his presence known, though he was too preoccupied to have noticed what he'd said::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Stands near the middle of the room holding the glass of merlot::  All: I want to thank you all for being here today.  ::pauses looking for the right words::  We've gathered here to honor Commander William Davis.
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Picks up a glass of wine and walks out from behind the bar::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
SO:  I did not know that time was a factor in being part of a family.  :: Gently lays a hand on his arm and then backs off on the topic, returning to leaning against the bulk::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Shrugs and moves around behind the bar to fix herself a drink::
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::makes it to the turbolift before his hands start shaking.  He manages to press the bridge button before the shakes get too bad. He clasps his hands behind his back as the lift carries him upward.::
TO_Ens_Kytides says:
::Stops leaning against the wall altogether and hopes he managed to get the look of exhaustion off his face::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
All: Commander Davis joined us on stardate 10610.07 as Flight Control Officer at the time I was the Claymore's Operations Officer.  Commander Davis transferred to the Claymores engineering department shortly after and distinguished himself by keeping the Claymore in one piece.
CNS_Ens_Foster says:
::Turns toward the captain and she begins to speak to everyone.  But keeps an eye on the others in the room to try and gauge how they were handling the loss.::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Stares into his wine glass...though he's keyed into T'Shara's words, he doesn't look up::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
All: On stardate 10703.28 Commander Davis took over Operations from me when I moved into the Executive Officer position.  As Operations Officer once again Commander Davis went above and beyond for the Claymore and his department.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::As a final touch, she sprinkles a bit of powder into the glass, causing the sparkling liquid half-filling it to fizz up the sloping sides of the fancy glass she chose, then leans forward on the work-surface of the bar to listen to the Captain as she leisurely sips her beverage::
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::arrives on the bridge, and avoids the big chair, moving towards the operations chair.::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Considers the time line.  She had been here before that.  Had it really been that long ago?::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
All: On stardate 10809.03 I happily promoted Commander William Davis as Executive Officer aboard the USS Claymore.  He served that post with tireless efficiency....  ::pauses::
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::thinks to himself that one drink wouldn't hurt, that he could go back down, apologize, and get a glass.::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks up, regarding T'Shara with sympathy::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
All: Commander Davis received numerous commendations and awards during his service aboard the Claymore.  While at times it would seem like the two of us were at odds with each other.  It was just the opposite.  Commander Davis was a fine officer and a strong part of the Claymore family.  I will open the floor now to anyone who has any memories or would like to comment about Commander Davis.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Steps back toward the bar::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Not one to speak up unless bidden, she stays where she is.::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Waits just a moment, then takes a step forward::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks at each of those present just a moment, then lowers his head to gather his thoughts before looking back up again to speak::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
All:  Commander Davis was one of the finest officers with whom I have had the pleasure to serve.  He carried out his duty to the Claymore and the Federation with diligence, gravity, and discernment, to the very end.
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
All:  In my view, he was an excellent first officer, and the Claymore and Starfleet as a whole is diminished for his loss.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Stops next to the bar, looks down at her wine glass a moment, takes a sip and then looks back up at Damrok::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
All:  But beyond his duty, and beyond his dedication to his career and service, I truly believe that he possessed a loyalty to the individuals of this crew...all of them, from the lowest ranking crewman, to the captain herself.  ::Looks once to T'Shara, knowing their relationship was...complex::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
All:  It was foremost in his mind at all times to keep this ship -- but more importantly, her staff -- safe...and to always get us back home.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Takes a long sip of her drink, allowing the fluid to play over her tongue, brightly burning the interior of her mouth, as she watches Damrok speak, nodding once at his words::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Catches the look from Damrok and then looks down for a moment::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
All:  He was a good officer...and I think a better man he'd dare let any of us know.  ::Cracks a small smile, at that::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Raises his glass::  All:  To Commander Davis.  May we always honor him by pursuing the same vigilance in duty that he displayed...every shift, of every day.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Raises her glass::  Outloud: To Commander Davis. ::takes another sip of her wine::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Takes a sip of his wine, then takes his step back to his previous place, inhaling deeply and exhaling silently and very slowly::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Not having a drink, she simply bows her head in acknowledgement.::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Raises her glass a bit, then steps forward from around the corner::
TO_Ens_Kytides says:
::Nods once, a bit sharply, at the toast since he didn't get a drink, agreeing with the words completely despite not having known Davis long::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Steps to the center of the room, cradling her glass in both her hands and she looks about the others in the room in a moment of silence::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks to Raeyld, somewhat more at ease now for having said his piece::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::For a brief moment, does a poor job of suppressing a highly nostalgic smile, then drops one hand, lifting her glass lightly with the other, any longer thoughts she might summarized in but one statement:: All: I...I have always known where I stood with Commander Davis.  To a forthright man: William Davis  ::Raises her glass a moment::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Raises her glass again and puts the glass to her lips taking a drink::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Raises his glass, smiling genuinely and echoing the sentiment::  All/CMO:  To William Davis.  ::Takes another sip::
CNS_Ens_Foster says:
::Listens silently at what the others have to say about Davis, not having anything to say himself having never met Davis himself.::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Slips back to the bar, sliding up onto a stool there and lightly nursing her drink a bit more::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
All: Once again thank you all for being here.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: With all said that was to be said, she looks around::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
Outloud: Commander Damrok, I'm moving you to Acting Executive Officer.  You have the bridge.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
Outloud: Commander Raeyld you will take Beta shift watch as Acting Second Officer.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Looks toward Damrok with empathy::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Turns back in her chair to glance casually over Damrok, then looks for focusedly to T'Shara, nodding once firmly::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Stands at attention, his half-empty glass at his side::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
Outloud: Commander Senn, you will take Gamma shift watch.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
Outloud: Ensign Kytides and Ensign Hawk you will take over as Acting Chief Tactical Officer and Acting Chief Science Officer until we return to DS3.
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
::Nods in acknowledgement...  then smiles slightly.  Like Eris will let go of the science department just because she has bridge duty.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
Outloud: Commander Davis.....  ::pauses, shakes her head::  sorry Commander Damrok have us leave orbit.  Set a course for DS3 warp 6.  Once the ships ready you may depart the system.
TO_Ens_Kytides says:
::Resists the urge to pull at his collar with that, feeling more uncomfortable, but takes solace in the fact that without a tactical department, being acting CTO is a moot thing::  CO:  Aye, Captain.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Takes one last drink of her wine and sets it on the bar::  Outloud: If you will all excuse me.  ::Nods and exits the lounge::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  ::Rounds the bar and pours out the rest of his drink...not appropriate for an acting executive officer to be drinking while on duty, after all...watches T'Shara exit, and decides leaving her be will be the best thing for her, for the time being::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods once as T'Shara exits the room, then looks back to her sweetly caustic drink, tilting it toward her and watching the beautiful sparkles there::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Walks back toward the other doors, then spots someone he remembers seeing before...but doesn't recognize them as a member of the Claymore crew::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Lifts a brow as she realizes she will not be working Alpha shift as well.  It had been a long time since that had happened.  She turned to Sky::  SO:  You will do fine... as long as you do not alter my favorite sensor settings.
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
::Gives the CSO innocent eyes::  CSO:  Me?
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Finally looks up, sliding from her chair,  she locates and approaches Counselor Foster::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Walks up to Foster::  CNS:  I'm Commander Damrok.  ::Extends his hand::  CNS:  You are...the officer who gave me the isomagnetic disintegrator during the ground battle.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Walks down the corridor and enters the TL::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
CNS: Counselor.  ::Smiles with a slight bow/nod, then glances to Damrok as well::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
SO:  No, the guy behind you.  :: Shakes her head::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::taps the button for her quarters::
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
CSO:  Oh...  and as a point of fact...  they are my settings until we get to DS3, bridge girl.
CNS_Ens_Foster says:
CTO:  Sorry sir, haven't really had a chance to meet everyone yet.  I'm Ensign Theron Foster, your new ships counselor.  Yeah that was me, figured you could get more use out of it than me.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
SO:  Warning little brother...  and to add to that, remember, I know my sensors well.  ::suddenly sighs as she looks away::
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
::frowns::  CSO:  What's wrong?  All the sudden you look like your favorite puppy died.
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Smiles cordially::  CNS:  Thank you for your assistance;  I'm pleased to make your acquaintance.  If you are up to it, you are welcome to come to the bridge -- I hope to talk to you again sometime soon, but I must prepare the ship for departure.  Please excuse me.  ::Nods once politely and makes his way out of the lounge::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Exits the turbolift and walks down the corridor, stopping outside of her quarters then enters.::  Outloud: Lights 12%.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Looks suddenly back at him.::  SO:  It is just... :: after a moment of silence she just shakes her head.::  It is nothing.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
SO:  I guess I get to call it an evening.  Make sure everything has me cc'd on it. Other then that, you will do fine.  :: smiles::  You always do... but I did not say that.
CNS_Ens_Foster says:
::Nods to Damrok,::  CTO:  I'm sure I will make it up there soon.  ::Turns to Raeyld.::  CMO:  Doctor.
SO_Ens_Hawk says:
::frowns at the sudden change, but nods::  CSO:  Understood.
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Gets into a turbolift::  Turbolift:  Bridge, please.  ::Leans against the rail as the car kicks into gear...not much of a wait time, what with a skeleton crew::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Pushing away from the wall, she starts to head out, pausing next to Theron::
TO_Ens_Kytides says:
::Glances toward Foster as he leaves the lounge, mind sharpening and making note at the news that he's the new counselor::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
CNS: Counselor.   ::Smiles::  I realize you likely have your hands full, but I'd really appreciate some time with you when you get the chance.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
CNS: I will, apparently, be busy on the bridge as of 16:00, but anything before that I could make work, if it works for you.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Hearing the doc and realizing Theron will have his hands full, she just smiles and moves on.  They would talk later.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Walks across the room, takes her uniform shirt off leaving the t-shirt on underneath.  She takes a seat on a chair.  Looking out at the planet through the windows.::
Host CTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Walks onto the bridge, seeing only Fong, and pauses, staring at the second chair for a moment::
CNS_Ens_Foster says:
CMO:  I think we can find some time to talk before the, I will let you know., but if you will excuse me there is someone I'd like to talk to.  ::Heads out the door following Senn out.::
Host SMDrew says:
**************** End Mission - Where Have all the Marbles Gone? ******************

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