Host SMDrew says:
ARC 19 - Only the Good Die Young - Mission 22 - SD: 11710.03
Host SMDrew says:
Summary: Commander Damrok and Commander Senn accompanied Advisor Brunn to the Claymore Observation Port for a closer look at the Semilisians' Claymore in orbit.  Meanwhile back at the Capital Building Celebration Hall the rest of the Senior Officers continue to make pleasantries with the never ending hordes of dignitaries.
Host SMDrew says:
**************************** Resume Mission ****************************
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::In the Semilisian shuttle, latching his helmet into place::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
$<TO1_Lt_Kingston> ::In the main armory bay, working on some paperwork::
Host SMDrew says:
@<Advisor_Brunn> ::Waits at the controls pressurizing the docking ring to the Claymore.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@*TO2*:  Damrok to Claymore.  We're preparing to enter the Semilisian Claymore relic.  Do you have us on sensors?
TO2_Ens_Senezem says:
$::Blinks up from watching his console and wondering about the whole Claymore-worshippers-with-second-Claymore thing and responds::  *XO*:  Aye, Sir, you are on sensors.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Picks up her empty glass and moves across the room, hoping not to be stopped by yet another dignitary, and asks for a refill.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@*TO2*:  All right.  Keep a close eye on the three of us.  I'll leave the channel open for monitoring.  ::Double-taps the communications interface on his suit, and heads out toward the docking ring::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Looks around for the doctor wondering where she might have slipped away to.::
Host SMDrew says:
@<Advisor_Brunn> ::Taps the controls and opens the inner docking door.::  Outloud:  Once you and Commander Senn have entered, I will close the door and pressurize the ring to the internal Claymore pressure.  You will be on your own life support from that point on, Commander.
TO2_Ens_Senezem says:
$*XO*:  Aye, Sir.  ::Keeps an eye on readings for the area and the shuttle, setting aside the absurdist second Claymore thoughts that had been running through his head::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods as she takes the filled glass offered.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Turns on his suit's heads-up display and checks the status before proceeding to the airlock, then turns on his external comm::  Brunn:  Thank you, Doctor.  ::Offers a smile and a nod, and proceeds to the airlock door::
Host SMDrew says:
@<Advisor_Brunn> XO: Looking forward to your findings, Commander.  Safe journey.  I'll see you back here when you’re done.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Thinks about giving him a thumbs-up, but without knowing for sure what that would mean to a Semilisian, simply turns to face the door::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Glances up from her table, looking around the room once more, she absently notes that T'Shara has returned from...wherever::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Heads into the airlock chamber with Senn::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Takes out his tricorder and flips it open, setting it for broad sensor sweeps::
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  The door closes and seals behind them.  A slight hiss begins as the pressure inside the tube decreases.  Within a few moments, the docking port is about 0.5g with very little breathable air.  A green light flashes at the end of the docking ring near the Claymore outer hatch.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::As he feels himself grow lighter, taps the control on his wrist to magnetize his boots::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Takes a sip of her drink, stops next to Raeyld.::  CMO: I don't know about you, Doctor, but I think I have had enough celebrating.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Proceeds toward the Claymore hatch, somewhat more slowly as he slogs through the magnetization::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Takes a look at his tricorder before he reaches out to the controls::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Notes the chroniton count is still very high, but he's not getting any of the readings he'd gotten from before, like the lifesign blips or the little indications of power::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Reaches out and taps the controls to open the hatch::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Frowns a bit as the controls don't work...isn't really sure what he expected, but at least hoped that they were powered from this end::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods silently to T'Shara for a moment, a bit hesitant to even break the local relative quiet, then sips her drink::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Takes another drink from her glass, looking around the room.  Sleep beginning to take over.::  CMO: Doctor, I think I am ready to head back to our Claymore and get some rest.  Perhaps we should find the president.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Steps a bit closer and looks the manual controls over, opening the smaller hatch and turning the wheel, which requires a fair bit of elbow grease::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods again:: CO: Sounds good.
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  The manual locks stick for a moment, then turn with a little more effort.  The door mechanism slides the outer hatch open allowing access into the Claymore's airlock.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Sits her glass down on the table and looks around to see if she notices the president.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Steps inside, his footsteps in the magnetized boots promoting a sort of meticulous caution...shines his wrist light inside for a moment to check for any obstacles, then refers to his tricorder as he makes his way inside::
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<President_Absalon> ::Smiles and passes by another group before making her way around to the Claymore table.::
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@SCENE: The airlock is dusty.  There are very old footprints still in the dust from the last visitors of the relic Claymore.  The stale air traps the lingering dust to float throughout the room.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Proceeds through the airlock onto the deck::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CMO: Have you seen Foster or Stevens recently?  I'm sure they could use a break as well.  ::Smiles slightly::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Checks his tricorder for the comparative chroniton levels, now that he's inside, and finds that, as he generally expected, all of the power systems are dead as doornails::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Begins to stand from the table, a little mentally lost in the crowd, starting to feel like her mind isn't even her own anymore...or maybe just not quite fully Betazoid anymore, so long amongst the Semilisians. Shakes her head briskly, and looks back to T'Shara, once more nursing her drink:: CO: Not recently...I think Commander Senn was regretting their absences....
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Looking at Raeyld, it is clear that she needs to get back to the ship.::  CMO: I will see if I can find them.  ::Notices President Absalon coming over to the table.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Looks this way and that, and after a moment, points down the corridor, intending to head for the computer core room::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@*TO2*:  Claymore, the chroniton count seems to be even higher inside.  At these levels, I'm growing concerned that the concentration could be unsafe.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Continues onward, and ends up outside the entrance to computer core control...after a brief look with his light, tucks his tricorder away so he can get at the manual door controls::
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  Lieutenant Davis passes by talking with another crewman then vanishes.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Looks deeply within herself and manages to rummage up something approximating a truly genuine smile as the president approaches. Certainly, everyone is very kind and well-meaning. She's just never actually had a need to extricate herself from actual social situations before::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Frowns suddenly::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Freezes, his breath taken away for a moment as two people, one of whom he belatedly recognizes as a younger-looking Commander Davis, suddenly passes before them::
TO2_Ens_Senezem says:
$*XO*:  Keeping an eye on levels, Sir.  ::Checks to make sure the chroniton levels aren't getting too high, and double-checks the readings on Damrok's suit::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
Absalon:  President Absalon, I wanted to thank you for the celebration on behalf of myself and my crew.  You and the dignitaries have been too gracious.  My crew and I appreciate everything you have done, but I must ask for you to excuse us, as it is time to head back to our ship and get some rest.  It has been a long couple of days, you understand.
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::steps out from behind a crowd of people and over to Raeyld::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@*TO2*:  Claymore, I'm turning on transmission for my helmet's visual feed.  ...I think I just saw something.  My heads-up display reads my vitals are normal, so I don't think I was seeing things.  ::Looks to Senn once, then presses on, reaching into the panel for the manual release handle and pulling::
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  Lights come on and the gravity returns to normal.  The clean corridor looks only slightly different due to the change in carpet color.  As quickly as it came, it returns back to an empty, dark and dirty corridor.
CNS_LtCmdr_Foster says:
::Finally makes it back to the main hall, he'd stepped out to use the facilities and gotten lost, seems like he'd been gone for a long time.::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Turns slightly away from T'Shara and Absalon, scanning the crowd for the face of an individual::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
$<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  ::Shifting his weight from one foot to another at tactical two::
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<President_Absalon> ::Smiles::  CO:  It was our pleasure, Captain.  Before you go, I would like to ask if we could arrange a separate meeting once you have had time to rest.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Notices Stevens arrival next to Raeyld.  She thought well now to find Foster.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Just shakes his head, checking his HUD for his vitals again::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::After a moment, sets his tricorder to record and ties it into his HUD, as well, then puts his fingers alongside the edge of the door and pulls::  *TO2*:  It just happened again.  It seemed as though the deck was running under normal power.  Did you read it?
CNS_LtCmdr_Foster says:
::Begins moving through the room looking for the rest of the crew.::
TO2_Ens_Senezem says:
$::Blinks, glancing to Mornal at the second tactical console, and then back to his own, spotting something as he turns back::  *XO*:  No, Sir, though there was a bit of static in the feed.
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  The door to the computer core slides open with some effort.  A small stagnant dust ball billows out into the corridor.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Glances to Stevens, and whispers:: MO: ...Have you seen Commander Davis...?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
Absalon: ::Nods slightly::  I'm sure that can be arranged.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Grunts a bit as he forces the door open the rest of the way::  *TO2*:  I don't suppose there was a corresponding chroniton spike?  ::Takes the first few steps into the core room::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
Absalon: I will be in touch soon to set up a time for our meeting.
Host SMDrew says:
<President_Absalon> CO:  Wonderful, Captain.  I wish you a safe trip back to your vessel.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
$<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  ::Looks on toward Senezem with interest as he talks to Damrok, convinced that this away team is not at all safe::
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  Captain Torbin talks with several engineers, pointing at the computer core.  Then they vanish.
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::looks over at Raeyld and shakes her head subtly before whispering back:: CMO:I have not, no
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Blinks as he sees the vision of a Bajoran with captain's pips talking with some engineers...he takes a deep breath and shakes his head::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Bows her head slightly to President Absalon.  Turns to her crew.::  CMO/MO: We are free to return to the Claymore and get some rest.  ::Looks around and notices the counselor::
Host SMDrew says:
@SCENE: The dark room seems larger without a computer core.  Only a few torn cables and broken terminal stations are left.  The second floor has fallen in several areas around the room.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Slowly grows incredibly uncomfortable, but does her best to still remain  ̶  and look  ̶  calm, just looking around more::
CNS_LtCmdr_Foster says:
::Spots the captain and the others and heads that way.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Walks over to Foster.::  CNS: Counselor, I have spoken with President Absalon and conveyed our thanks for such a celebration.  If you would like to join us, we are going to head back to the Claymore.
CNS_LtCmdr_Foster says:
CO:  Of course, Captain.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Stays sort of behind-ish T'Shara, incredibly alert now, and still looking around for the source of what she heard...but that name....::
TO2_Ens_Senezem says:
$aTO:  Keep an eye on the team's vitals?  ::Checks on the readings for a moment, shaking his head mostly to himself as he wonders about the wisdom of continuing::  *XO*:  A 0.05% increase, Sir.  Somewhat high for an increase in chronitons.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Looks around, taking all the readings he can, but doesn't really feel like there's much else to see here::  Aloud:  Heading to the flight deck...next major room in line.  ::Heads back into the corridor and looks for the nearest Jefferies tube access::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
$<aTO_Ens_Mornal> ::Quickly looks back to his console::  TO2:  Aye, Sir.  ::Duplicates mission operations on his console::
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::follows behind Raeyld with a smile still painted on her face::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Motions to the others toward the exit::  CMO/MO/CNS: Shall we...?
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Listens carefully as they transition toward the exit::
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  A young Ferengi in a blue uniform strolls past Damrok looking over a PADD.  He, too, vanishes into the darkness.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@*TO2*:  This hasn't been an enjoyable experience, so far.... ::Pops open the JT hatch::  I believe we're seeing brief, intermittent images from the Claymore's past...it's rather  ̶  ::Pauses again as the Ferengi passes before him...it's clearly not Fong::  ̶  disorienting.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Heads for the exit along with the others.  Taking a deep breath as she was ready to get back to the ship::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Freezes slightly mid-step as she hears another familiar voice::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@*TO2*:  I want to find out whether the images have any correlation.  Find out when Davis was a Lieutenant...whether there were any Ferengi in medical or sciences before Fong was aboard, and whether Claymore ever had a Bajoran commanding officer.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Takes a deep, calming breath, and dives into the tube...::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Makes decent time, as the boots don't slow him down while he's crawling using the handholds at the side of the tube...glances over his shoulder to get a visual on Senn as he proceeds toward the junction::
TO2_Ens_Senezem says:
$*XO*:  Aye, Sir.  ::Already glad he gave lifesign monitoring over to Mornal as he begins to check up, first on the easy job of checking when Davis was a Lieutenant, and any Bajoran COs, before moving to the more in-depth check on any Ferengi medical or science members::
CNS_LtCmdr_Foster says:
CMO:  Everything OK, Doctor?
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::turns around to look at Raeyld::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Jumps slightly, but looks back to see that Foster is looking at her, he actually spoke to her. Glances around the room once more:: CNS: It's just.... I thought...I thought I heard Commander Davis...but I don't see him anywhere...
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Once they are clear of the celebration hall she stops, looking at the others.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::looks over at Foster and then back to Raeyld::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
@::Reaches the junction and starts the downward climb::
CNS_LtCmdr_Foster says:
::Frowns.:: CMO:  Davis?  What did he say?  ::Glances back through the door looking for Davis.::
Host SMDrew says:
******************* Pause Mission - Time Lapse = 30 minutes ******************

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