Host SM_James says:
Summary: Claymore has been docked at DS3 for the past 4 days, while damage--of a crew and ship nature--is repaired. Meanwhile, Claymore's CTO continues her investigation elsewhere, current destination the DMZ. And from chaos comes order, right? ...Right?

Star Trek: A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Claymore in: "Home Front"

Episode 1: "From Chaos, Comes Order" (12209.03)

=/\= BEGIN MISSION =/\=

OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::at operations again.  He fiddles with a small box attached to the underside of his console and considers something::
Host SM_James says:
Scene: Early into alpha, the gamma shift change has just wound down, except for a few stragglers who seem to need to be urged off shift. ...They'll probably just work in their quarters, the workaholics.
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
::Standing at a console in her office having finally recreated all her research that the worm ate.  Now she's ready to make some progress again.::
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<TAC_Lt_Lindsey> :: Back on bridge duty... she had lost the bet with Joy.::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::seated in the waiting room in sickbay::
Host SM_James says:
Info: DS3 has advised Claymore overnight that Europa is completing the final leg of her shakedown and will be duty ready pending exercises.
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
::takes notes as she listens to her visitor, feeling incredibly tired and offended as well, feelings she knows perfectly well don't belong to her::
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
::Having scheduled other people for the bridge so she could do her research.  Being a department head has its perks.::
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
@ ::In her shared quarters while her team helped out loading the newest supplies.::
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<CPO Talya Singh> :: In the tactical office, going through the night reports.::
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
::shakes the alien feelings away before sharing her advice and offering her a few unsettling questions to ponder on during the day::
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
@ :: Looks over at the chronometer.  Then puts a call through::  COMM: OPS: This is Lieutenant Tsela-Yokaze.  If the captain is not busy, I would like to speak with him.  If he is, give a message I called.  It is nothing important.
CMO_Lt_Stevens says:
::slowly steps into sickbay, nose buried in a PADD, trying to avoid others and look busy::
Host SM_James says:
<CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::briefly pokes his head into Iza's office, but sees she's with a patient and just mouths "I'll be back later" before ducking back out again::
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Sitting in the corner of the ready room couch, reading his PADD, one foot (sans boot) propped up on the opposite couch arm::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::listens to the communication:: COMM: Ship?: CTO: Please hold.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
*CO*: Incoming call from Lieutenant Tsela-Yokaze, are you free to take it?
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Makes a stab at reaching his combadge, which is still attached to his jacket, now lying on the coffee table, but after a half-second, realizes he doesn't have to do that, and just clears his throat for address::  *OPS*:  Yes, put her through.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::nods to the captain, then remembers that the captain isn't on the bridge.  He then feeds the communication from the CTO to the CO::
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
::Standing back from her computer console, she switched over to her microscope and made some notations on an old-fashioned piece of paper and then transferred them to her console.  She was determined to never lose her notes again.::
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: CO and CTO are connected after perhaps a slightly longer delay than is usual.
CMO_Lt_Stevens says:
::slinks into her office and slips behind her desk, sliding her PADD into the desktop with a deep breath::
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
::nods at Jervase and stands, signaling the end of the meeting:: Patient: Please take the time to consider what we've talked about. After all, a bird in flight doesn't look back.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::checks that the communication is connected and encrypted then goes back to what he was doing::
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
@ ::As the screen slowly clears, she gives a light smile at what had become a familiar face in a short period of time::  COM: CO:  It is good to see you.
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
::Changes some of the parameters on her controls and sees how that changes things as the computer populates the new extrapolations.::
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
::accepts the embrace from her patient before seeing her to the door, then she looks around to see where Jervase may have wandered to::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::looks down at her chrono and nods trying to parse the CNS's words, hiding the confusion with a somewhat awkward hug:: CNS: Thanks. ::heads out::
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Holds his PADD up a bit more::  COM: CTO:  And good to see you, as well, Lieutenant.  One moment.  ::Stands and walks to his wall monitor, then with a swipe transfers the call from his PADD to the panel::
Host SM_James says:
<CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::just heading into his office on the end of a long sigh, shaking his head as he heads around his desk — a desk stacked perhaps a little too high with PADDs::
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
@ :: reaches over to hit the lock on the door while waiting.::
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
::Gasps as she sees the extrapolation change and realization of why the change occurs dawns on her.  She begins scribbling furiously onto the top paper on the PADD with an old-fashioned clicker pencil.  Then adding the changes to her computer computations, she removed the slide from the microscope and begins to prepare another.::

CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
::waves to Cawney as she leaves down the corridor, then rushes the other way to Jervase's office:: CNS: Hey there. You were looking for me? I wish I could tell you everything, but I can't. ::ponders:: Actually, I can, but I won't. ::smiles brightly:: Were you looking for me...?
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
COM: CTO:  How are you doing?  ::Fusses with his tunic collar for a moment::
Host SM_James says:
<CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::smirks and lowers himself into a seat:: Iza: I can just pull the file anyway. ::he waves it off dismissively, then motions her to a chair across from him:: I was. I have... ::he pauses, as if choosing his words carefully:: ...a project for you.
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
@ :: Leans back slightly in the chair::  CO: At the moment, we are doing fine.  I was hoping to learn something useful from the crew, more rumors mostly, but no luck.  They basically only know what we have shared with them.  They are a few issues that are making them... antsy.
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Folds his arms across his chest::  COM: CTO:  Issues?  What sort of issues?
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::having sat still and not been a problem long enough that the nurses don't think of her as a threat she moves along the wall and slips into the CMO's office::
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
::considers herself invited and sits as well:: Jervase: A project? Not a knitting pattern for sure.
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
@ COMM: CO:  Some would call them practical?  They are on edge about what news they are hearing about what is going on “back home” to start with.  There is a lot being said, but what is fact and what is fiction is a bit hard to weed through with their computer access.
CMO_Lt_Stevens says:
:: jumps with a start as the door opens:: OPS2: Oh! Goodness, sorry. How are you?
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
::Once the new slide is fixed, she slips it onto the microscope and sets a timer for five minutes.  While she's waiting, she goes to the replicator and orders herself an English breakfast tea with honey and lemon while she waits.::
Host SM_James says:
<CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::that smirk widens into a smile:: Iza: I think I like you. ::shifts slightly where he's sitting:: Not knitting, no. But definitely a pattern. Specifically, breaking one.
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
COM: CTO:  Right.  I haven't seen much in the news briefs that would be cause for concern, but.... ::Shakes his head::  I suppose in their line of work, they might have different perspectives or other avenues of information that might not show up in the reports I read.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::closes the door and smiles then looks back at the CMO. The large bit of silver running around the back of her head stands out under her newly shorter hair. Her reply takes a few moments longer than polite conversation should, and her voice is a bit louder than is normal...just a bit:: CMO: Sorry.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> CMO: I didn't have an appointment and they said you were busy...
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
@ COM: CO: There are the official public channels and then there are... yeah, others.  Many others.  And there is no way for me to tell, from here, if they are reliable or not.  Maybe OPS could look into that.  :: shakes her head:: On second thought, that might take a lifetime given the number of planets and sources.

Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Nods in agreement::  COM: CTO:  Do you have any specifics?  Any particular piece of information that you think we ought investigate?
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
::smiles wide as well:: Jervase: Of course you do, and it's nice ::chuckles while she crosses her legs and folds her hands over one knee:: Tell me everything, please. About this pattern, who’s involved, and what you need me to do.
Host SM_James says:
<CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::rifles through one of the stacks, coming up in a moment with a PADD and sliding it across to Iza:: Iza: How familiar are you with... ::he pauses, evaluating:: ...Complex psychological profiles? Clean enough to pass a standard Starfleet exam, but not so that there shouldn't be... concerns.
CMO_Lt_Stevens says:
OPS2: We'll, they...they lied. On my behalf but... still, I'm actually not very busy. ::Stevens looks down at her black PADD screen for a moment before looking back up at Deveraux::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::touches the little box from under his console:: *CIV*: Fong to Raeyld.
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
::Picks up her tea and holds it in both of her hands.  Perches on the edge of her desk as she blows across the hot liquid.  The smell is divine even if it's too hot to drink just yet.::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::smiles and moves to a seat. She makes the polite movements of asking permission to sit before just sitting down regardless of the answer:: CMO: So, work first. This thing. ::she motions to the bit of silver behind her ears:: CMO: There is a lag.  It is driving me up a wall.
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
::takes the PADD and stares at it for a moment before looking up at Jervase:: Jervase: Like mine, you mean? ::smiles self-deprecatingly:: I'd say I entered the profession because of them.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Pauses a moment, her feet dangling centimeters above the floor, while she tries to decide how to handle this. With a small sigh, she lets her feet touch the ground, reaching up to tap her combadge, doing her best to hide the stress from her voice:: *OPS*: Raeyld here... ::Takes a little breath::
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
@COM: CO: Keep in mind, this is one of many items, but perhaps the top theory :: uses fingers to put into quotes:: and it has no actual data I can find to back it, is that the freighter is heading outward for a reason.  And given they are basically living from job to job at the moment, it does make one wonder.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
*CIV*: What is your location?  ::sends a signal to Cawney::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Cringes slightly, and picks up a small towel, wiping her brow:: *OPS*: Deck four, therapy bay.
Host SM_James says:
Iza: ...And now you know why I requested you. ::gestures with a finger at the PADD she now holds, then uses that finger to tap active the privacy shield around his office:: Allow me to introduce to you... one Serena Raeyld.
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
COM: CTO:  Hm.  ::Pauses a moment, looking down at his socks in thought, then looks back up::  All right.  I'll talk to Fong.  Then maybe see what I can find out from some civilian personnel while we're here at DS3.
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
::Finally attempts a small sip of her tea.  It's hot enough to make it flavorful, but cool enough to finally sip.  While it tastes wonderful, it's not the same as the real stuff that T’alin had been able to get her...maybe some playful demands were in order — especially with them being back on DS3.::

CMO_Lt_Stevens says:
Ops2: I ... I can fix that. ::Stevens picks up her PADD and taps a few times:: And it's behind a little, not ahead, right?
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
@ COM: CO:  I should add that the captain does not seem concerned about their current situation, but some of the crew are.  This is not the norm.  Then again, how often do they go to the DMZ?
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
COM: CTO:  One would imagine not very often.  Perhaps we'll try to get a look at traffic reports to see whether there's a discernable pattern over the last year or so.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::nods to Cawney, then furrows his brow, something seemed a bit calmer about her for now, then heads towards the turbolift, the small box in his hand.:: *CIV*: I have a delivery for you.  I can leave it in your quarters.
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
::her mouth opens in a perfect little "oh" before her attention is drawn to the PADD:: Jervase: This is... ::scrolls:: kind of long. Maybe you can share your observations...? So I can keep in mind your concerns while reading... ::keeps scrolling:: today, and tomorrow ::keeps scrolling:: Oh, there's more! ::keeps scrolling:: And well into next week.
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
@ COM: CO:  Other than that, I do not have much to share with you.
CMO_Lt_Stevens says:
:: Stevens taps a few times at her PADD and looks back up at Deveraux:: OPS2: Try this? I might have adjusted it too far though, let me know
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
COM: CTO:  That's sufficient for now.  ::Shifts his weight from one foot to the other in a corresponding subconscious changing-topics reflex::  And how are you holding up?
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::shakes her head:: CMO: If you can rig it so I can hear a few seconds in the future that would be great...but ye.... ::she stops to listen::
CMO_Lt_Stevens says:
OPS2: I mean, it won't be seconds, but I can ring it to be slightly faster than a normal human ear. Don’t ask me how it works though, we didn't cover that in magic doctor school
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Furrows her brows with some...confusion, and perhaps a touch of anxiety:: *OPS*: Oh...okay. You have it with you?
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
::The timer went off and Evie crossed back to the microscope.  She sets her mug down and glances into the scope.  She pulls away and then pauses making a mental note of what she had seen and then her eyes open wide and she goes back in for another look.::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::drums her fingers on the table, watching them and listening she twitches slightly, almost unconsciously:: CMO: That is much better than it was.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::frowns:: *CIV*: I do.
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
@ :: smiles a bit:: COM:  CO:  You may have to bribe the captain to get me off the ship.  I have kind of become their favorite cook.  We have fallen into a basic routine of helping out with normal ship duties.  Which can be seen as good and bad.  Good as it gives the normal crew more time to themselves, bad because they have more time to get into trouble.  I am learning well at least two of my team and we have learned to fight well together... we might yet be a force to reckon with... if we need swords.

Host SM_James says:
<CNS_LtJG_Jervase> Iza: You haven't even gotten to the fun part yet. Which... is why I'm bringing you in. ::he settles back in his chair, considers:: She's gotten quite practiced at saying all the right things, doing all the right things, to pass most tests. The problem... she'd rather let us look through a window than open a door. ::tilts his head a degree, considering his colleague:: And that's assuming she shows you the same door she showed her last counsellor. You'll want to pay special attention to Commander Foster's report. ...When you reach it in about five years.
CMO_Lt_Stevens says:
OPS2: Oh good! I was worried I had dialed it too far. It may take a moment to adjust so we can talk about ....something else, to allow you time to adjust, that is. If you would like.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::A...glimmer of a plan begins to undulate along the edges of her consciousness, as she disposes of the towel, pulls her tunic down, and starts walking:: *OPS*: Oh, okay. Thank you.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::orders the turbolift to deck four::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::shifts back in his chair in the lounge, staring out the window::
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
Jervase: You do know I like to read the last chapter of any book before I start, don't you?
Host SM_James says:
<CNS_LtJG_Jervase> Iza: That's why you're talking to me. For better or worse, I am the last chapter.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::frowns slightly:: CMO: I wanted to make sure that you knew that I know... ::stops:: It is really weird not hearing your own voice.  ::She drums slightly on the desk again:: This... ::motions to the bit of silver:: This isn't your fault.
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
Jervase: All right. So you are concerned about the Commander, because she is... ::considers her words:: careful about what she shares? Does she have friends on the ship?
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Smiles genuinely::  COM: CTO:  As long as you're doing all right.  I'm glad to hear that you're getting along well with the crew.
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
::Steps back from the microscope again.  Her brow furrowed as she tries to understand what it is that she is seeing and how that could be happening given the other results that she had already observed.::
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
@ COM: CO:  Let us hope that stays that way.  Time on a small vessel.... ::shrugs::  Anything new on your end to share or something you would like me to look more into?
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Exits the physical therapy ward, and walks down the corridor of deck four::
Host SM_James says:
<CNS_LtJG_Jervase> Iza: There is a fine line between "careful" and "acting." "Careful" is trying not to have a conversation. "Acting" is pretending there isn't a conversation. My concern... is she's become good enough at the former that she now instinctively does the latter. ::he pauses, then, considers:: She has... what on the surface you would call friendships. I can't be certain how deep they go. ::grins slightly:: And if you can make her tell you, you can keep her.

OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::hums a tune as the lift waits for someone else to clear on the deck four access then steps out and heads down the hall, looking at the little velvet box in his hand::
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
COM: CTO:  We seem to have cleared up the temporal anomaly situation.  ::Reaches up and runs his fingers through his hair in absent thought, idly considering how casually that comes out as a simple bullet point::  I can't think of anything else to relay, at the moment.  We're awaiting new orders, finishing our stop here at the station.
CMO_Lt_Stevens says:
::Stevens glances down at her PADD again and nods:: OPS2: I know. I think. I mean...I know. I feel bad for what happened. I wish it hadn't happened but...I want to support you as best I can. As for not hearing yourself, let me reach out to engineering or maybe science and see if they can help with that. I feel like we should be able to run a...subroutine? I don't know. Some fancy sciencey term.
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
::smiles back:: Jervase: All right, so I have reading to do and people to meet ::uncrosses her legs to stand, but then sits back down:: You're trying to make me go out more.
Host SM_James says:
<CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::smiles a bit:: Iza: Call it a happy coincidence. And if it works... take the commander with you. It'll do you both some good.
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
@ :: nods::  COMM: CO: We still have about four weeks travel time on our end.  If you have any projects we can do, let us know.  ::shrugs::  We did not quite come prepared for a month-long tour.  To be honest, I am not used to have so much time on my hands.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::shakes her head, also not used to the short hair:: CMO: I looked into it. Apparently it results in an input loop that results in the brain refusing the implant. Something to do with actually hearing yourself instead of your internal voice....
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
COM: CTO:  Completely understandable.  I don't know that I'd be handling it as well.  ::Smiles, sympathetically::  If anything comes up, I'll be sure to let you know.  Thank you for taking this on.  I know it's not an easy assignment.
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
::stands:: Jervase: I knew it. You're going to make me pay for the promotion. ::smiles:: But that's all right. ::waves the PADD:: I should remind you I never return books nor PADDs, so I hope this isn't a loan.
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: A Federation News Service alert flashes on any console configured to receive them. "Federation Science Council Advisory: Interstellar Event of Unknown Origin in the Vicinity of the Romulan Homeworld"
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Approaches the doors of her quarters, and stands there, waiting for Fong to arrive::
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
::Taps the eraser of the pencil that she had been writing with against her temple as she mulls over how to understand or explain this new turn of events.:: Self: I'd almost forgotten how much a love a good riddle.
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Hears a ping from his PADD, which he's still holding, but ignores it for the moment::

CMO_Lt_Stevens says:
::Stevens looks at Deveraux again:: OPS2: Oh, that sounds...absolutely terrifying. I'm...I'm sorry. Can...can I at least buy you a drink? It's...it's the least I can do. ::Stevens glances away and awkwardly moves to tuck hair behind her ear, even though everything is still in a tight bun like always::
Host SM_James says:
<CNS_LtJG_Jervase> Iza: Next time we're for coffee it's on you. ::grins a bit:: I will be paid.
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
@ :: lightly chuckles::  CO:  At the moment, I cannot say it is a difficult assignment.  :: reaches over and taps a small wood item partially out of view of the screen.::  I will let you know if anything of importance comes up.  Meanwhile, I guess I will continue practicing my cooking skills.  Good luck on your end.
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
::As an alert scrolls across her console and Evie stops, tapping it to open it up and read more.::
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
COM: CTO:  And good luck to you, Lieutenant.  Let me know if you need anything — or just a chat.  ::Nods lightly a few times::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::continues his second loop of the deck arriving at the CIV's quarters after his slight delay. He opens his mouth, considering how to greet his friend:: CIV: Erm....Comm...Serena.
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
@ COM:  CO:  Thank you... :: reaches over to tap the screen off.::
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Also turns his panel off, then raises his PADD to read it::
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Pauses, reading once, then reading again::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::gives a short bitter laugh, then tucks that side of her away.  Her face acknowledging the sympathy she smiled:: CMO: That was the other reason I came here. I think I owed you a drink.
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
::nods:: Jervase: That's easy. ::heads to the door but looks back before it opens:: You should take some time off, you're stressed and overworked and this ::waves the PADD:: should be the first of many cases to delegate.
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
@ :: slips down the chair a bit to lean her head back.  While short and simple, it had been nice to talk to her captain.  The assignment was not physically hard, but there were unexpected mental challenges.  She closed her eyes, taking deep breaths to relax.::
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Reaches out and stabs the panel controls again, without looking, as he stays focused on his PADD::
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
*SOPS*:  Damrok to K'han.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<SOPS_LtCmdr_K'han> *CO*: K'han here.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Looks up at Fong's arrival, and smiles gently, a certain measure of tension perceptibly melting from her frame:: OPS: Hello, Fong. ::She smiles a little more, still pretty uncertain, but also, in a way, committed to whatever her brain is about to try, whether she knows it or not::
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
*SOPS*:  Has anything come across your desk about this Romulan situation?

CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
::Reads through what little information that was on the bulletin and wants to talk to T'alin but doesn't know what he's currently doing and doesn't want to interrupt.  Tries to set aside her apprehension and goes back to her tea and mulling over her scientific dilemma.::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::looks at the box in his hand:: CIV: Remember that thing I didn't want to make?
Host SM_James says:
<CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::gets up from his desk and moves to the replicator:: Iza: Did no one tell you? That's how you're paying for your promotion. Being stressed and overworked is a requirement.
CMO_Lt_Stevens says:
::Stevens flushes lightly at the offer from Deveraux:: OPS2: Oh, well. ::Stevens regains her composure, for now:: OPS2: How about the first round is on me and we can...go...again. ::The color in Stevens cheeks rises a little again::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
<MO2_LtCmdr_Jennings> ::Strides into the science lab with a small box under his arm::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<SOPS_LtCmdr_K'han>  ::checks his console, which does indeed have a notification he hasn't looked at; he ends up looking at it several times::  *CO*: Yes, Sir — I'm seeing a handful of reports, but I can't make much sense out of them just yet.
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
::shakes her head:: Jervase: If that were so, you'd be at least a full commander, on the way to become master of the universe.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Blinks a little. Can't really be deemed a non sequitur since there was nothing to...sequitur. But...still not any of the extension list of options she might have expected:: OPS: I... ::Sighs, deflating a little, and nods:: I do. I'm sorry for asking that of you.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::looks down, then looks back up.:: CMO: I'm sorry that...I should have come by earlier. Before all this. ::motions to her head::
Host SM_James says:
<CNS_LtJG_Jervase> Iza: I'm still in the tolerance building phase. That will come. ::grins::
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
*SOPS*:  Get together everything you can and stitch together a briefing for Commander Davis and I.  ::Walks back toward the couch as he speaks, grabbing a boot and starting to pull it on::  Thirty minutes, tops.
CTO_LtJG_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<TAC_Lt_Lindsey>  :: Extends sensors for a general sweep to confirm all is quiet::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::extends his arm, the little velvet box in it.:: CIV: This is the prototype. Please don't try to take it apart. it will break. It probably has two shots, maybe three.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<SOPS_LtCmdr_K'han>  *CO*: Aye, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Pulls on his other boot and properly sets his pantlegs and cuffs, then sets his PADD on the table to grab his jacket and slings it over his back, slipping his arms through in one motion::
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
Jervase: You're building momentum, you say? ::smiles:: I'll leave you to enjoy your drink and a moment of peace.
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
*SOPS*:  Very good.  Damrok out.
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
::Removes the slide and opens her stasis chamber to insert it so that nothing changes while she tries to puzzle this out.::
CMO_Lt_Stevens says:
OPS2: Oh, are you having issues aside from the new implant?
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Zips up the jacket and gives it a customary tug, then picks up his PADD and heads for the rear exit to the turbolift, polling his PADD to find Commander Davis' location::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Her frow creases, as she hesitantly reaches for the box:: OPS: ...this...?
Host SM_James says:
<CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::briefly holds up a hand:: Iza: She will block you. And when that doesn't work, she absolutely will work around you. Expect it, and you'll see it coming. That's your best opportunity to contain her.
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
Turbolift:  Deck five.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS2_Ens_Deveraux>::shakes her head:: CMO: No...just, I'm... ::she stops, the words, "I'm sorry I'm damaged now" from coming out of her mouth, and shifts:: CMO: There is a bit of itching around the prosthetic.
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
::feels both his confidence in her abilities and his fear it may not work out... or is that all hers?:: Jervase: Thank you. ::decides not to promise anything, after all, she's to spend the next five years reading a file::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::puts the box in her hand.:: CIV: You are more likely to need it then I will. I'll get something more durable made up now that I've tested that. These are not for duplication.
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
::After closing the chamber, she looks up at Jennings.:: Jennings: Can I help you?
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Exits the 'lift as it stops and dials down the captain-stride to a slightly more casual pace as he enters the lounge::
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: A follow-up alert: "Federation Listening Posts Detect Massive Ship Movement Near the Romulan Homeworld"
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
OPS: Oh... ::Opens the small box, tracing the swirl delicately with one finger:: How...does it work?
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Looks around for a moment, then starts over toward the window and finds a seat adjacent to Davis', stepping just barely into the field of his peripheral vision::  XO:  Commander, do you have a minute?
Host SM_James says:
<CNS_LtJG_Jervase> Iza: Don't thank me yet. You're going to hate me in a week. ::grinning, he decides not to add "and she's going to hate me when she becomes aware who's assigned"::
CMO_Lt_Stevens says:
OPS2: Oh, let me take a look. :: Stevens stands up and gets next to Deveraux, kneeling down next to her and pausing, her hands midway in the air. Stevens takes a breath and looks at Deveraux:: OPS2: I'm sorry...I...I should have asked. Is it okay if I touch you?
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
::Her eyes go to the computer as another alert showed up, but looks back at Jennings trying to keep her curiosity as to what's going on with Romulus at bay.::

CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
<MO2_LtCmdr_Jennings> ::Looks up, somewhat startled by Simmons’ presence:: CSO: Oh, Doc — I mean — ::Glances at her collar to be sure:: — Lieutenant.  ::There's still a tinge of edge to his voice:: How are you?
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
Jervase: At least when I'm with you, I usually feel mostly what you feel. So it will depend a lot on how you feel in a week when I come ready to give you your assignment back. Or to tell you I have a date for merienda.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::takes one step to the right so he isn't in front of the weapon:: CIV: It tracks eyeline and reads intent. Simple DNA coding already locked to you. Targets an area roughly eight meters by five meters and triggers a holographic explosion. Given calculated reaction times that explosion should be inside the target when it goes off.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::swivels reflexively::  CO: Sure.
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
Jennings: I'm. . . . fine . . . and you?
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Sits down, mostly unbidden, and leans back in the chair::  XO:  How are you doing?
Host SM_James says:
<CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::just shakes his head, manually ordering coffee, black and strong:: Iza: If she breaks you in a week you can just close her file. She's officially broken the counselling budget at that point, and we cannot help her. ::pauses, then looks at her more directly:: That's not an option, of course.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::considers:: CMO: Last time you touched me the room exploded. ::she looks at the CMO's expression reflected in a console, then pushed her head back against the doctor's hand::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::offers the slightest of shrugs, as much a direct response as an indicator of his lack of comfort with this small talk::  CO: About the same as always. ::pauses, but briefly::  What's going on?
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Blinks once. Then again. Then the whirring gears in her brain manage to spit something out:: OPS: You — you mean...I can...explode something...with my mind...?
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::looks aghast:: CIV: NO.
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
::in low tones:: Jervase: We rise... we always rise.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
CIV: With a careful use of technology and energy, you can cause an explosion to happen over there by squeezing a button.
Host SM_James says:
<CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::nods, once:: Iza: True. But for some... we do need to fall first.
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
::voice back to normal:: Jervase: And on that encouraging note, enjoy coffee. I may poison yours but not today. :.turns for the door::
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Looks to the side a moment, out the window::  XO:  ...Nothing much, really.  ::Glances to his PADD, then sets it aside, face down::  Wanted to get out of the office.  ::Folds his hands in his lap::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
CIV: You need to touch the circle on top and bottom at the same time. Keep reasonably clear line of sight from it to the target and....
CMO_Lt_Stevens says:
:: Stevens grimaces at Deveraux comment but then take a breath of shock as feels Deveraux 's head. Stevens traces her fingers along the edges of the implant, feeling for anything loose or any edges or bumps. Stevens traces the outline of the implant 5 or 6 times before sliding the panel off and feeling the inner side::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::Stops in the middle of his third sentence in quick succession::
Host SM_James says:
<CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::just watches Iza leave, then sips his coffee:: Self: ...Takes all kinds.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::Stays still as the CMO works with the implant::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods knowing that feeling, although it isn't just confined to a single office here::  CO: The question, then, might be: is this far enough away?
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
OPS: I — ::Her breath catches in her throat and her hands tremble violently, the small box popping up from her shaking fingers and eluding her initial reflex attempts to catch it, the box tumbles from her fingers as she reels backwards, as if trying to run from it, but her feet won't move and she trips on her own heels, crashing toward the deck::
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Thinks about his ship, which is out on a cargo run many light years away with his mostly former Starfleet crew, then after a beat, shakes his head slowly::  XO:  I don't think such a distance exists.  ::Angles himself more toward the window::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
<MO2_LtCmdr_Jennings> ::Smiles self-satisfactorily:: CSO: Oh, quite well, thank you. ::A brief storm crosses his expression:: ...still not sure if Stevens will fulfill Raeyld’s promise, but... ::Takes a breath, shakes it off with a flick of his head, and nods:: Overall, quite good. ::Glances around::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::having spent the last four days putting the box together the Ferengi focuses on the item and not the person.  In an impressive display of athleticism, he neatly dives under it, catching it against his chest as he lands on the hallway floor next to Serena.::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
<MO2_LtCmdr_Jennings> CSO: And I see you run your own department now... ::Glances slightly more:: Eh, such as it is. Congratulations, Lieutenant.  ::A mixture of sincere best wishes, a touch of condescension, still some envy::
CMO_Lt_Stevens says:
::After a few minutes of fiddling with the implant, Stevens slides the cover back on and takes a step back:: OPS2: That should help. I didn't feel much that should bother you but, if it helps, I'd be happy to take another look or two over the coming weeks. I'm sure it can't be the easiest thing adjusting to... I.... ::Stevens' mouth twists as she looks for the words::
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
::feels her curls breaking loose from the tie as she walks back to her office:: Self: So this is what a no win scenario is supposed to look like...? ::looks down at the PADD:: When will they realize that's not how everything works...?
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
::Slowly as if still trying to figure out why Jennings is there.:: Jennings:  Thanks.  I think.  Did you need something that I can help you with?
CMO_Lt_Stevens says:
OPS2: Is there a good time I can speak to you as....as me? Not as a doctor or a medical officer, just...me? I don't want to cross any wires or boundaries so please don't feel like you have to. I understand if you feel like you can't, given everything that's happened recently. 

Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::gestures to the window::  CO: Well, that might be the only direction you can go, but... ::pauses:: ...I wouldn't recommend it.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Still in the initial reaction, she scrambles backwards from Fong and the box, until she backs up against the wall at the other side, regaining just enough awareness to cover her face in her hands...and hope any random passerby might not put together who she is::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::turns in her chair looking up at Kaylee a playful twinkle in her eye:: CMO: If thinks work out you'll have plenty of time to look at it.  But just a drink first, yes.  So...I haven't been technically cleared for duty yet, so...my calendar is clear.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<SOPS_LtCmdr_K'han>  ::bounds into the lounge, uncharacteristically awkward, scanning for Damrok and immediately finding him; he heads towards the table right away::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
<MO2_LtCmdr_Jennings> CSO: Ah...I picked up some unusual specimen from some traders on DS3. They appear to be only partly organic, so I thought the science lab might be able to get some deeper resolution scans than the med bay.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::snaps the box closed he looks at it:: CIV: I'm...I’m sorry I used your DNA coding for it but...I really don't want anyone else getting these or making more of them.
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
XO:  Maybe an EVA suit and a couple of hours floating outside the port airl—  ::Cuts himself off as he sees K'han bounding in::
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
Jennings: Do you want me to help you with it or to set you up in a regular lab so that you can work there instead of in my office?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::tracks Damrok's comment, but then also his pause as he too notices K'han approaching::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::slowly gets to his feet, regretting every bit of that dive. He is reminded as his muscles relax of every time the bridge fell on him, or he was thrown across a shuttle.::
CMO_Lt_Stevens says:
OPS2: Oh! I... ::Stevens turns light red again and smiles:: OPS2: Well, then let's grab a drink. Call it a medical exam. Just, of a different kind, I guess. 
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<SOPS_LtCmdr_K'han>  CO: Excuse me — I thought I should share this with you right away, Captain.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::stands up and whispers something in Kaylee's ear::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::From still behind her hands:: OPS: I'm...I'm sorry...I...shouldn't have...I'll...be okay...with this...I promise. Just... ::Breathing heavily and desperately considering a site-to-site transport to her quarters right about now::
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Steels himself, inwardly:: SOPS:  Go ahead, Commander.
CNS_LtJG_Iza says:
::enters her office and decides to get comfortable on the couch, maybe kick her boots off and do some light reading about a senior crewmember... perhaps some chocolate later::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
<MO2_LtCmdr_Jennings> ::Raises an eyebrow, looking around:: CSO: An entire science lab is your office?  ::Reeeally enunciate those italics::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<SOPS_LtCmdr_K'han>  CO: There's more reports coming in, and an awful lot of conflicting information, but at least one report has indicated that the Romulan star has... ::pauses, looking at Davis and then back to Damrok as he struggles to speak what he would have previously thought was the unthinkable:: ...exploded.  I don't have confirmation yet.
CSO_LtJG_Simmons says:
Jennings: Well, there are perks to being a department head.
Host CO_Capt_Damrok says:
::Feels his breath leave his body almost in slow motion, struggling inwardly to articulate any response, though outwardly, he is frozen in place::
CMO_Lt_Stevens says:
::Stevens turns as red as her hair as she slowly starts to head for the door::
Host SM_James says:
=/\= END MISSION =/\=

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