Host Queen_Tranya says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CNS_Anusia says:
@::has finally found her way to the Amb and company::

CMO_Fielding says:
@::trots her way toward the peds wards.  April WUVS kiddies, maybe because she THINKS like them! ...or maybe not::

OPS_Webster says:
CO: 5 mins from Torvald, sir.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::replicates some hot chocolate in his chair's mini-replicator::

CNS_Anusia says:
@Amb: Sorry for the delay. ::smiles and nods::

Host Captain_Grift says:
OPS: Very good. Hail the Ambassador and check on his parties’ progress.

Amb_John_Sea says:
@CNS: welcome, let me introduce you to the King

OPS_Webster says:
CO: Aye, sir.

OPS_Webster says:
::taps her console:: *Amb*: Ambassador Sea, this is the Don Johnson.  The captain is requesting a progress check.

CMO_Fielding says:
@::looks around appreciatively::

CNS_Anusia says:
@::nods at Amb and looks at King::

Amb_John_Sea says:
@*OPS*: We are proceeding with the diplomatic interview in a very positive light

CTO_Grayson says:
::once again at tactical, going over the testing results::

CMO_Fielding says:
@Queen: Well, this is a Very Nice Facility you've got here, no question, Your Majesty...::wonders if they should go back to the others now (but doesn't really waaaanna...)::

King_Traylor says:
@:: Nods with a smile to the CNS.::

OPS_Webster says:
*Amb*: Excellent.  Do you have an estimate of when you will conclude your meetings?

Amb_John_Sea says:
@CNS: ~~~Please passively scan the King for deceit or deception~~~

TO_Brad says:
::Comes to the bridge for his first time as an Ensign. Approaches the CTO:: CTO_Grayson: Sir, I'm your new TO.

Amb_John_Sea says:
@*OPS*: Soon I believe

CNS_Anusia says:
@King: Your majesty. A pleasure to meet you. ::smiles and nods::

Host Queen_Tranya says:
@CMO: Thank you. Shall we head back to the castle now? ::smiles::

CNS_Anusia says:
@AMB:~~~ Nothing sinister, so far. Just happy, genuine thoughts.~~~

OPS_Webster says:
*Amb*: Understood, sir.  We will be arriving at Torvald in 3 minutes.

CMO_Fielding says:
@::smiles back at the Queen:: Queen: Yes, Your Majesty.   I hope I have the opportunity to visit here again...

CTO_Grayson says:
::turns and looks at the new arrival:: TO: Huh?  Oh!  Right, yeah.  Welcome aboard, Ensign.  I'm Lieutenant Grayson.

OPS_Webster says:
CO: Sir, the ambassador reports things are going well and they are almost finished with their meetings.

Host Captain_Grift says:
::Stands and turns towards the TAC station::

King_Traylor says:
::Smiles and bows slightly.:: CNS: It's a pleasure indeed.

Host Captain_Grift says:
TO: Welcome aboard the Don, Ensign.

Amb_John_Sea says:
@King: This is our CNS, she is a Ullian and a skilled Counselor

Host Captain_Grift says:
OPS: Excellent. Please inform him we will be arriving shortly.

CMO_Fielding says:
@::doesn't trot, but does head back toward the castle::

TO_Brad says:
CTO: Good to meet you, Ensign Julius. So, what's my first assignment? ::Then turns to the Captain:: CO: Thank you sir.

Host Queen_Tranya says:
@CMO: I am glad you are pleased. ::heads back to the palace with CMO::

King_Traylor says:
@::Looks to the Ambassador with a renewed smile and nods to the Counselor.::

OPS_Webster says:
CO: Aye, sir, already done.  Standard orbit when we arrive, sir?

Host Captain_Grift says:
OPS: Indeed.

Amb_John_Sea says:
@King: After extensive review, I will recommend that your world be accepted for Federation membership

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::sits in his chair, doing his mannequin impression...::

Host Captain_Grift says:
TO: Lt. Grayson will inform you of your duties.

Amb_John_Sea says:
@*Sea to Don Johnson*: I have decided to recommend the world for admission, my mission here is concluded

CNS_Anusia says:
@~~~still passively scanning for anything out of the ordinary~~~

Host Captain_Grift says:
::returns to his command chair::

TO_Brad says:
::nods:: CO: Thank you sir ::Turns to the CTO awaiting any orders::

King_Traylor says:
@ ::Smiles greatly and bows with a sweeping flourish to Ambassador Sea.:: Ambassador: Thank you.

OPS_Webster says:
CO: Sir, the ambassador has concluded his meeting.

OPS_Webster says:
*Amb*: Understood, ambassador.  Please let me know when you are ready to transport back aboard.

Amb_John_Sea says:
@King: My pleasure, I wish your world every success and opportunity it deserves

Host Captain_Grift says:
OPS: We haven't been given any orders from the Fleet yet. Check with the Ambassador and see if he is ready to depart or if he wishes to spend more time down below.

King_Traylor says:
@:CNS/Amb: I'm sure both of our peoples will benefit this joining of peoples in many ways.

OPS_Webster says:
CO: Aye, sir.

CNS_Anusia says:
@King: I'm certain the relationship will be mutually beneficial. ::smiles:: Your planet has much to offer.

CMO_Fielding says:
@::follows the Queen toward the castle, almost wishing she could apply for citizenship here::

Amb_John_Sea says:
@*Sea to CMO*: I have concluded our interview please return to the conference room for beam out

Host Queen_Tranya says:
@::arrives at palace with the CMO and enters the Great Hall::

Host Captain_Grift says:
XO:I hope Ambassador Sea has found some new friends on Torvald II.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CO:  For the Federation's sake, I hope so too.

OPS_Webster says:
*Amb*: Ambassador, since we have no new orders yet, Captain Grift would like to know if you would like to spend more time on planet.

CMO_Fielding says:
@*Amb*: Acknowledged, on my way now, sir.

King_Traylor says:
@CNS: Thank you.  Yes, we can help the Federation some.  But your more advanced than us in many respects.  I hope you all will come back and visit.

Amb_John_Sea says:
@*Don Johnson* I will ask the King for permission to authorize shore leave for the crew if the CO consents

CNS_Anusia says:
@::smiles:: King: I certainly hope  that will be possible.

OPS_Webster says:
*Amb*: Yes, sir.  ::smiles::  That sounds like a good idea.  Stand by, please.

Amb_John_Sea says:
@King: Starfleet will be pleased to accept applications from your people for admission to the Academy

OPS_Webster says:
CO: Sir, the ambassador is suggesting shore leave, with your and the King's consent.

King_Traylor says:
@::Smiles sweetly.:: CNS: I know and understand that you all have a great deal to do.  But if you can come back, your presence will be honored among my people and me. ::Turns to the Ambassador.::

Host Captain_Grift says:
::nods towards Lt. Webster:: sounds good to me.

CTO_Grayson says:
::stares at the TO for a second, wondering why he's just standing there::  TO: Um...why don't you go check on the shields system.  I'm still going over the results from some tests we just recently finished.

CTO_Grayson says:
::turns back to his console::

Host Captain_Grift says:
::turns towards Torgh:: XO: Some bonus leave should be good for the crew.

King_Traylor says:
@::Reaches over and shakes the Ambassadors hand.:: Amb: I know many of them will want to apply immediately.

CNS_Anusia says:
@~~~::still not picking up anything rotten and evil from these people.... sighs...::~~~

OPS_Webster says:
CO: Me, too, sir

Amb_John_Sea says:
@King: With your permission, the crew of the Don Johnson would like to request shore leave on this world

Eden_One says:
#::gets some last minute information that the conference is concluding and waits patiently::

CMO_Fielding says:
@::thinks some rotten and evil thoughts and sees if Anusia notices::

Amb_John_Sea says:
@CNS:~~~They seem to be very genuine~~~

TO_Brad says:
::Nods and gets to work checking the shields system::

OPS_Webster says:
::sees a light flashing on her console, presses it, and reads...frowning::

Host Captain_Grift says:
OPS: Are we working you too hard? ::grins::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CO:  I don't know... I think they've been slacking off, sir.  ::grins teasingly at OPS::

OPS_Webster says:
::turns to the Captain:: CO: Not at all, sir, but it looks like shore leave is out. We just received a comm. from HQ, ordering us back to the Starbase.

King_Traylor says:
@Amb: One moment please.  Let me check some records.  ::Heads over to a console and brings up some data.::

Host Captain_Grift says:
OPS: For what reason?

CNS_Anusia says:
@::nods slightly:: ~~~Indeed, they do. It makes me uneasy. ::adds a mental smile to that::~~~

Eden_One says:
#::looks to her aide and smiles::

CTO_Grayson says:
::whistles quietly as he pores over the tests and reaches into the bowl resting on the corner of his console, only to find it empty.  His whistling is cut off by a surprised gasp.::  Where are my pretzels???

OPS_Webster says:
CO: They didn't say, sir.  They just want the DJ And her crew back immediately.

Amb_John_Sea says:
@CNS: ~~~I'm cynical as well ~~~

Host Captain_Grift says:
::sighs:: OPS: Recall our personnel, please.

CMO_Fielding says:
<Pretzel> *CTO*: Hey-hey, sir.  Sorry the pretzels are a bit late today... I'm making the rounds, and Happy wouldn’t give me the map...

Host Captain_Grift says:
XO: Looks like leave will have to wait.

OPS_Webster says:
::sighs with the CO:: CO: Aye, sir.

OPS_Webster says:
*Amb*: Ambassador, I'm sorry to cut the trip short, but HQ wants us back home.

King_Traylor says:
@::Taps on more controls on his console and frowns as he does so.  Kicks the console and heads to another one::

Amb_John_Sea says:
@*OPS* Acknowledged, standby to recall away team

CTO_Grayson says:
*Pretzel*: Ensign, all you have to do is step into a turbolift and say the word 'bridge.'  It's really not that complicated...

CNS_Anusia says:
@AMB:~~~Not very reassuring... ::snorts::~~~

OPS_Webster says:
*Amb*: Yes, sir, standing by.

Amb_John_Sea says:
@King: It appears we will be unable to stay.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CO:  That's okay... I didn't want to leave my chair anyway.

CMO_Fielding says:
<Pretzel>*CTO*: Oh.  I see, sir.  Well, the way The Boss used to go on about it, sir, I figured it was rocket science or something, sir.

CNS_Anusia says:
@::sighs::

OPS_Webster says:
::chuckles as she overhears the XO::

Host Queen_Tranya says:
@::looks to the others:: All: I must return to my own castle. ::swirls and leaves......snapping her fingers to her two guards::

Host Captain_Grift says:
XO: They are quite comfortable...

CTO_Grayson says:
*Pretzel:* Wait wait wait...I thought you were supposed to be some kind of genius?

King_Traylor says:
@::Turns back with a greater frown.:: Amb: I'm sorry to hear that.  I was just trying to make arrangements. ::Sighs.:: Off to another planet?

Amb_John_Sea says:
@*OPS* Energize

Eden_One says:
#::nods to her aide to initiate the disrupter beam::

CMO_Fielding says:
<Pretzel> *CTO*: I am.  Bow before me, o ye of little intel... I mean, sir.

Amb_John_Sea says:
@King: I honestly don’t know, fare well

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CO:  Yes indeed... In fact, I think I'll pull a double shift today...  ::grins::

OPS_Webster says:
*Amb*: Energizing ::presses console and energizes::

OPS_Webster says:
CO: The away team is returning now, sir.

CTO_Grayson says:
*Pretzel*: Uh...right.  I've always wanted to ask you something, Ensign.

King_Traylor says:
@Amb: Take care and pleasant journeys. ::Bows to the CNS.::

CMO_Fielding says:
@::smiles and bows at the departing Queen as she dematerializes::

CNS_Anusia says:
@::nods and smiles at King:: King: Same to you...

Host Captain_Grift says:
XO: I don't think Beta shift will want to miss out on the opportunity to sit in our chairs.

CMO_Fielding says:
<Pretzel> *CTO*: Yes, sir, and that's that?

Eden_One says:
#::signals to her aide to stand by::

King_Traylor says:
@::Smiles.:: AMB/CNS: Don't forget.  If you come back you'll be highly honored here.

CTO_Grayson says:
*Pretzel*: What the heck kind of name is Saltzberg???

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CO:  They can wait.  We outrank them.

CNS_Anusia says:
@::grins at the thought of being highly honored::

OPS_Webster says:
CO: Sir, I'm having trouble with the transport ::puts more resources towards the transporter:: I've lost their signal, sir, mid-transport!

CMO_Fielding says:
<Pretzel> *CTO*: I think it's German or something, sir.  Or maybe my parents were out of Saltines.  Either way, I'm still mad at them.

Host Captain_Grift says:
XO: Indeed we do.

OPS_Webster says:
::fingers fly over her console as she tries to find out what happened::

Host Captain_Grift says:
::attentions quickly turns to OPS:: OPS: Are they back on the planet?

CTO_Grayson says:
*Pretzel*: Well, do you have a middle name?

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::looks at OPS for an answer to the captain's question::

OPS_Webster says:
::quickly scans the planet:: CO: No, sir, I'm not reading their life signs or comm. badges on the planet.

CMO_Fielding says:
<Pretzel> *CTO*: No, sir.  But almost everyone calls me "Salty."

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
OPS:  Then where are they?

OPS_Webster says:
COM: King T: Sir, are out people with you?

Host Captain_Grift says:
OPS: They have to be somewhere!

OPS_Webster says:
XO: Checking, sir CO: Understood, sir.

CTO_Grayson says:
*Pretzel*: ...Can I still call you Ensign?

Amb_John_Sea says:
@::insubstantial ::

King_Traylor says:
@::Heads back to his chair.:: COM: DJ: OPS: No.. They left a few moments ago. ::Sounds a bit puzzled.::

CMO_Fielding says:
<Pretzel> *CTO*: Sure, sir.

Host Captain_Grift says:
CTO: Run diagnostics on all transporter systems, immediately.

Amb_John_Sea says:
@::a collection of swirling atoms::

Eden_One says:
#::watches as the Ambassador and the CMO materialize in front of her:: AMB/CMO/CNS: Welcome to Eden. :;bows::

OPS_Webster says:
CO: Sir, King Traylor says they left a few minutes ago.

CMO_Fielding says:
@::is totally enjoying this transporter experience.  Wonders if she could disturb her matrix, but is too insubstanti... oh, shoot... wait wait... oh, dang it, now she's material again...!!!::

CTO_Grayson says:
::mutters something about no pretzels and complies with CO's orders, running a quick diagnostic on the transporters::

Host Queen_Tranya says:
@::in her palace getting a manicure::

Host Captain_Grift says:
CTO: Initiate long range scans for their bio-signs

Amb_John_Sea says:
@Eden: Who are you? What is the meaning of this abduction?

OPS_Webster says:
COM: KT: Thank you, sir

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
OPS:  Check the pattern buffers.  Maybe they’re trapped.

CTO_Grayson says:
::mumbles something else and initiates a long range scan::  CO: Scanning, sir.

Eden_One says:
#::smiles sweetly at the trio::

CMO_Fielding says:
#::dematerializes and Stares at the Person who Unceremoniously Rematerialized Them:: Eden: And where is Eden?

King_Traylor says:
@::Goes about performing his duties and then sees his assistant come up to him.  Talks with him a few long moments and then goes back to his duties.::

OPS_Webster says:
::tries to trace the transporter beam:: XO: Sir, our buffers are clear.  I'm trying to trace the signal now, but I'm getting nothing.  It is as though they vanished mid-beam.

Amb_John_Sea says:
@::looks around for a method of escape::

Host Captain_Grift says:
OPS: Has our transport been rerouted?

CMO_Fielding says:
#::Stares again at Eden::

Eden_One says:
#Amb: Ambassador, please do not be alarmed. I am Eden One and you are on Eden

OPS_Webster says:
::shakes her head:: CO: Negative, sir.  At least, not that our equipment can detect.  It's as if they vanished mid-beam, sir.

TO_Brad says:
::Takes over the CTO's diagnostics on the transporter systems::

Amb_John_Sea says:
#Eden: I am an emissary of the Federation council, where are we and what are your intentions?

CMO_Fielding says:
#::resists the urge to Poke the Eden one::

Host Captain_Grift says:
XO: Please inform Starfleet of our situation. We will be remaining here will we figure out what happened.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.

Eden_One says:
#All: Please, I will not harm you. Come with me please. :;motions to the door::

CMO_Fielding says:
#::wonders if now would be the time to ask if they would be allowed to be honored with a quick and painless death, and decides it probably isn't...::

Host Captain_Grift says:
OPS: I won't believe that. They have to be somewhere. Find out where.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::sends a message to SFHQ, informing them that three crew members are missing and the DJ will not be returning to the Starbase::

Amb_John_Sea says:
#Eden: After you?

CMO_Fielding says:
#Eden: Okay, but I'd still like to know what Eden's all about.

OPS_Webster says:
::nods:: CO: Understood, sir.  ::frowns as she thinks of her next step::

Eden_One says:
#AMB: Of course, if you wish.

Amb_John_Sea says:
#CNS: ~~~Mental scan please~~~

Host Captain_Grift says:
::agitated:: CTO: Anything on sensors?

Eden_One says:
#CMO: That is why I have brought you all here, to tell you of Eden.

CTO_Grayson says:
CO: Nothing, Captain.

CMO_Fielding says:
#Eden: Cool bananas.  I'm all ears, O ye of Eden.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CO:  Message has been sent, sir.

Eden_One says:
#::ushers them into a large room with plush chairs:: All: Be seated please.

Host Captain_Grift says:
XO: They couldn't be too far. All transporters have some type of range.

King_Traylor says:
@::Walks around and continues to do his duties as king.::

Amb_John_Sea says:
#::suppresses urge to wrestle Eden to the ground and search her for weapons::

CMO_Fielding says:
#::sits down and looks at Eden::

Eden_One says:
#All: I am unarmed as you can see. ::raises her arms::

CMO_Fielding says:
#Eden: I see.  And do we call you... Eden?  Or what do we call you?

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CO:  Not if it was a subspace transporter...  ::looks worriedly at the viewscreen, as if there was a solution in the stars::

Host Captain_Grift says:
XO: I'm open for suggestions.

CNS_Anusia says:
#~~~::scanning Eden for weaknesses::~~~

Eden_One says:
#CMO: My people here call me Eden and you may as well.

Amb_John_Sea says:
#::frustrated that he isn’t in command of the team anymore::

OPS_Webster says:
XO: We should be able to detect the use of a subspace transporter, shouldn't we?

OPS_Webster says:
XO: Sir ::coughs and turns back to her console::

CMO_Fielding says:
#Eden: Thank you, Eden.  So... what is it you wished to tell us about this place?  ::looks around:: Eden: ...and nice chairs, by the way.

Host Captain_Grift says:
OPS: Try to raise them on their comms.

CNS_Anusia says:
#::stifles a grin at CMO's comment about the chairs::

Eden_One says:
#All: My friends here and I wish to speak to you of Torvald II and this place.

Amb_John_Sea says:
#::surveys the room for listening devices::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
OPS:  Not everything is traceable, Lieutenant Commander.

CMO_Fielding says:
#Eden: Like I said before, I'm all ears... but you have information about Torvald II?  Fascinating.

OPS_Webster says:
CO: Aye, sir, but I'm getting no signal from their comms.

Amb_John_Sea says:
#CMO <w> : Our knowledge of Torvald 2 is secret

OPS_Webster says:
*Amb*: Ambassador, this is the Don Johnson, please come in.

Eden_One says:
#::smiles at the Ambassador:: AMB: You will find none your excellency.

Host Captain_Grift says:
TO: See if you can see anything on the sensor logs during the transport. Power spikes, strange fields... anything.

CMO_Fielding says:
#Amb: Understood, sir.

Amb_John_Sea says:
#::very curious about the aliens ::

OPS_Webster says:
*CMO*: Doctor Fielding, this is the Don Johnson, please come respond.

TO_Brad says:
CO: Yes sir ::Watches the sensor logs for power spikes, strange fields, etc. Basically anything abnormal::

CNS_Anusia says:
#::listening with renewed interest::

Eden_One says:
#All: Your ship will not find us until I wish it.

Host Captain_Grift says:
XO: I want you to personally oversee a level one diagnostic on all transporter systems.

Amb_John_Sea says:
#::then we are captives::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CO:  Aye sir...

CMO_Fielding says:
#Eden: Why is that, Eden?  And what about Torvald II?  Why do you want to tell us about it?

OPS_Webster says:
*CNS*: Doctor Anusia, this is the Don Johnson, please respond.

CNS_Anusia says:
#::thinks Eden's a little jaunty::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::coordinates with engineering for the diagnostic::

Eden_One says:
#AMB: Your grace, you are my guests, please, would you like some refreshments? ::summons her aide::

Amb_John_Sea says:
#::our species does not tolerate captivity::

Host Captain_Grift says:
::awaits any response to Webster's hails...::

CNS_Anusia says:
#AMB: ~~~Any ideas on how to get out of this?~~~

Amb_John_Sea says:
#Eden: none for me thank you

CMO_Fielding says:
#Eden: I might, if I'm not allergic to it... these aren't pretzels, by any chance, are they?

OPS_Webster says:
CO: Sir, no response.  I've tried to hail each of them, but no response. ::sounds dismayed::

Amb_John_Sea says:
#CNS: ~~~I am concerned that they will try to elicit information from us about Torvald 2 for unknown reasons~~~

CNS_Anusia says:
#::narrows eyes and simply listens::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::begins a level one diagnostic  of the transporter systems::

Host Captain_Grift says:
OPS: Please hail Torvald II.

OPS_Webster says:
::does a scan for energy signatures, since a transport is impossible without it::

CMO_Fielding says:
#::wonders what Eden has to say::

Eden_One says:
#::smiles sweetly again:: All: Let me tell you about us.

OPS_Webster says:
::pauses:: CO: Aye, sir.

OPS_Webster says:
COM: KT: King Traylor, this is the Don Johnson.

Amb_John_Sea says:
#::a pretty cage, is still a cage::

CNS_Anusia says:
#AMB: ~~~I'm not so certain. They seem to want to inform US of something. But whatever it is, it could've been better accomplished with candor...::sighs::~~~

CMO_Fielding says:
#::nods at Eden in a "go ahead," manner, looking as friendly as possible::

King_Traylor says:
@COM: DJ: OPS: Yes? ::Pauses as he's still working.::  Is there something wrong?

OPS_Webster says:
COM: KT: One moment, sir.

OPS_Webster says:
CO: Captain, King Traylor is on speakers ::presses her console as she says the last::

Amb_John_Sea says:
#CNS ~~~Agreed~~~

Eden_One says:
#All: I have brought you here deep inside this moon to show you why you must not allow Torvald II into your Federation.

Host Captain_Grift says:
COM: Traylor: Our people never arrived back at our ship. Something happened during transport. I was wondering if you had any sensor logs that might be useful in determining where they ended up.

CMO_Fielding says:
#Eden: Oh, is that where we are, in a moon?

Host Captain_Grift says:
::stands and approaches the viewer::

King_Traylor says:
@::Sits back in his throne and waits.:: COM: DJ: CO: Hello Captain. Let me check. ::Sits up and taps away at his console.:: Checking now.

Amb_John_Sea says:
#::curious if the aliens have a hidden purpose::

Eden_One says:
#CMO: Yes you are deep inside the second moon of the third planet. We call this Eden.

CNS_Anusia says:
#::wonders if she can get a message out to someone on the DJ::

CMO_Fielding says:
#Eden: I see... and who are... 'we'?

Host Captain_Grift says:
COM: KT: There is no evidence of a transporter failure, so it is logical to assume the beam has been diverted.

OPS_Webster says:
::checks her scan, but nothing out of the ordinary so far.  As it runs, she tries to comm. the AT on emergency channels:: *CMO*: Doctor Fielding, this is the Don Johnson.

Eden_One says:
#CNS: You cannot reach anyone outside this room Counselor.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CO:  Captain.  Level one diagnostic is complete.  The transporters are running at peak efficiency.

Amb_John_Sea says:
#::wonders if they should rush the alien::

CNS_Anusia says:
#Eden: So you ARE a telepath...

Eden_One says:
#CMO: We are the colonists here.

Host Captain_Grift says:
XO: Good work. I hope the King has some information for us.

CMO_Fielding says:
#Eden: The colonists... from...?

King_Traylor says:
@::Frowns as he taps away at his console.  Then orders his people to do a search.:: COM: DJ: CO: I'm not finding anything Captain.  I've ordered a search too.  Still looking.

Eden_One says:
#AMB: I would not attempt that.

Eden_One says:
#::smiles at the CNS:: CNS: Perhaps.

Host Captain_Grift says:
COM: KT: Do you have any reason to believe that anyone who may oppose your planet joining the Federation would abduct our crew?

Eden_One says:
#CMO: We are from Torvald II doctor.

CMO_Fielding says:
#::wonders if she should tell the others to stop thinking and listen for a while, but decides that it would be totally useless, as *she* is thinking already...::

Amb_John_Sea says:
#::fills his mind with random chaotic thoughts to attempt to block reading surface thoughts::

OPS_Webster says:
::hears her console beep and looks at the results of her scan::

CNS_Anusia says:
#AMB: ~~~She's heard everything we've... said. She's either a telepath or in possession of some device that can read our thought patterns.~~~

CMO_Fielding says:
#Eden: You are?  I see... why don't you tell us a bit about yourselves?

OPS_Webster says:
::turns to the CO but sees he is still in conversation with the King::

Amb_John_Sea says:
#CNS: ~~~I suggest thinking random thoughts~~~

King_Traylor says:
@COM: CO: No sir...  I do not.  ::Sighs.:: I still haven't found anything yet.  My people are looking all over the planet for them as we speak.

CNS_Anusia says:
#::nods:: AMB: ~~~Agreed.~~~

OPS_Webster says:
XO: Sir, I've found a strange energy reading.  It surged just as our people disappeared.

Eden_One says:
#AMB: Your attempts are futile. Please let me ease your mind.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
OPS:  What do you make of it?

CMO_Fielding says:
#Eden: ::coughs:: er, I hope you meant that metaphorically.

Eden_One says:
#::takes a glass from her aide and sips::

CNS_Anusia says:
#::still listening, her mind becomes a blank slate... a calm pool... a sheen of stars over a black field...::

Amb_John_Sea says:
#::combines random thoughts with intense emotions::

OPS_Webster says:
::frowns as she shakes her head::  XO: My guess would be that someone transported our AT using that energy signal.

Host Captain_Grift says:
COM: KT: I sincerely hope you are not holding anything back from us.

Eden_One says:
#All: Now, let me begin.

CMO_Fielding says:
#::is Eden's captive audience, no pun intended::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
OPS:  Can you trace its origin?

CNS_Anusia says:
#::thinks Eden needs to talk faster::

King_Traylor says:
@::Shakes his head.:: CO: No, I am not.  There's no one that I know of that wouldn't want us to join the Federation.

OPS_Webster says:
XO: Not yet, sir, but I'm working on it.  ::turns back to her console::

Amb_John_Sea says:
#::realizes his mind contains secrets and slumps to the floor in a trance::

Eden_One says:
#All: I know that you met with King Traylor and Queen Tranya. Did they mention Eden to you and talk of the people here?

CMO_Fielding says:
#::glances briefly at the Ambassador, notes that he's breathing, and turns back to Eden::

Host Captain_Grift says:
COM:KT: Then we thank you for your help. But the Don Johnson will remain in orbit until we solve this mystery.

CNS_Anusia says:
#::arches an eyebrow at Sea::

CMO_Fielding says:
#Eden: What would you tell us if we said either yes or no?

King_Traylor says:
@COM: DJ: CO: I'll get back to you if I find out anything more Captain.

Eden_One says:
#CMO: Your thoughts betray you doctor.

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CO:  How convenient that our two resident telepaths are both missing.  We can't even find them through telepathy.

CMO_Fielding says:
#Eden: Okay, then.  I'll concede everything and we can get on with things.

King_Traylor says:
@::Orders his people to find out exactly where the Ambassador and his people when.::

OPS_Webster says:
::boosts more power to the sensors, trying to find the origin of the signal::

CNS_Anusia says:
#::narrows eyes, wishing she could silence Eden with a swift kick to the.... something... and hopes Eden was paying attention to THAT thought::

Host Captain_Grift says:
XO: Indeed. My instincts tell me our people are close by...

CMO_Fielding says:
#::wonders if she could sneak some pretzels... no, didn't beam any down... shooooot...::

Amb_John_Sea says:
#::unconscious, total retreat into his mind in self defense::

XO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CO:  I hope your instincts are correct.

CNS_Anusia says:
#::wants to shake the Ambassador awake so he can suffer through this as well:: ::smirks::

CMO_Fielding says:
#::looks at Eden and awaits the Big Information Floodgate, whenever it's coming::

Eden_One says:
#All: Very well. Torvald's rulers have rejected us for many years now. They rule us and demand our precious resource and give us no power over ourselves. We want the right to govern ourselves and use our resources for trade.

OPS_Webster says:
CO/XO: Sir, I haven't found the origin of the signal.  The only thing I can tell so far is that it didn’t come from the planet.

King_Traylor says:
@::Paces around as he thinks.::

CMO_Fielding says:
#Eden: Why have they rejected you, and how did you end up on this moon?

Host Captain_Grift says:
OPS: Oh?  ::looks towards OPS for more information::

CNS_Anusia says:
#Eden: Your plea to us would've been better made were we not being held captive.

Eden_One says:
#CMO: We came here to mine Maernite.

CMO_Fielding says:
#Eden: Then what happened?

Eden_One says:
#CNS: Do you think the rulers of Torvald would allow us to speak with you?

CNS_Anusia says:
#Eden: Perhaps not. But you're speaking with us now... and we're still captives.

CMO_Fielding says:
#::waits patiently for Eden to get undistracted and hurry up with telling the story::

Eden_One says:
#All: They took the Maernite and gave us nothing.

CMO_Fielding says:
#Eden: I see... did they explain why they were taking the Maernite?  For that matter, did they even know you were here?

Host Queen_Tranya says:
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