10502.24  Home Fires…  Part II

FADE IN:  The Don Johnson is parked in orbit above earth.  Our hero's have been ordered to avail themselves of this rare opportunity to take shore leave here.  For some it is the first time at Earth, for others, they are coming home.  

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CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::in quarters with feet on his desk petting Riverwind while reading and thinking its good to be off::

CO_Santoni says:
::at her desk reading reviews Capt. Adrel wrote on the staff::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::exits TL and goes over to the captains ready room::

Lt_Moore says:
[At Starbase One]:: on the station at a restaurant eating lunch::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::After sending her "homecoming" messages and awaiting a determination of where she will go first on Earth decides now is an opportune moment to speak with the Captain.::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::press door chime to captains ready room::

CO_Santoni says:
CEO: Come!

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::doors open and I step in:: CO: Captain do you have a moment?

CO_Santoni says:
CEO: Yes, yes. Come in, Mr. Arca. ::turns off the padd::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
::Taps comm. badge::  *CSO*:  MacLeod to Commander Sea.

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
Computer: Computer Locate Captain Santoni.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::lights pipe with mint tobacco, and sticks a pipe in Riverwind's mouth:: *Puff*

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::takes a seat:: CO: Sir I just want to let you know that engineering is now secure and also I would like to have promission to take one of the shuttlecrafts

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
<Computer>CNS: Captain Santoni is in the Ready Room.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::rolls eyes:: *Adm* Sea here ::puff:: what can I do for you?

CO_Santoni says:
CEO: Good to hear. And where do you want to that one of the shuttlecrafts?

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
*CSO*:  Commander, I’m ready to depart for the starbase, I'm afraid I didn't arrange for a shuttle to take me over, would it be possible to get one on short notice.  I was hoping I could convince you to pilot me over.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
<Riverwind>::puff turns page on sports section::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
Computer: Is anyone with her at this time?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*Adm* You smoke?

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<Sarah>  ::grabs some gear and stand by the door::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
*CSO*:  No.  Why'd you ask?
Sarah:  Where  do you think you're going?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*Adm* Have a nice pipe here.  Is this formal attire or casual?

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<Sarah>  MacLeod:  With you.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CO: I was planning on visiting my father and brother on Mars then swing back to Earth to see my Mother and sister

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
*CSO*  If you're off duty, casual is fine.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*Adm* Meet you in Shuttle Bay One with my dog

CO_Santoni says:
::ponders for a few seconds the CEO's request::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
Sarah:  Like hell.  The last think old man Hanwright needs to see is you.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
*CSO*:  I'll be there.  MacLeod out.

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
<Computer>CNS: CEO Arca is presently with her.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<Sarah>  MacLeod:  Why did you bring me along.  I could have just as easily stayed at 279.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
River: Ok buddy lets go ::leaves quarters with 240 pound Husky in tow::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
Computer: Send a message to the Captain requesting a conversation with her when she has a few moments.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::clears his throat:: CO: Captain?

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
<Computer> CNS: Message sent. ::Beeps confirmation.::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
::stands and moves to the door, easing Sarah aside::  Sarah:  Yeah, but here I can keep my eye on you.  ::leans over and gives Sarah a kiss, then exits the room::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<Sarah>  ::sticks her tongue out at MacLeod

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::puff, trailing smoke rings with mint scent all the way to SB1::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
::moves through corridors, gets into TL::

Lt_Moore says:
[At Starbase One]::waitress Bill please::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Her computer console beeps in her quarters with several return messages inviting her to drop in on some of her "relatives" while she is there on no particular time table.::

CO_Santoni says:
CEO: Sorry, I doing the math of how long you had to go there. You have a day, Lt. You can leave now and be back in 24 hours. Make sure you keep your commbadge and to secure the shuttle.

Lt_Moore says:
[At Starbase One]::pays the bill and leaves::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
::rounds a corner and gets a whiff of something foul::  Self:  Mmm, must be Sea.  What the devil is he smoking?

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::stands up:: CO: Aye sir also are you going to need the XO under our stay here I was think about asking her to join me

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::waiting next to shuttle with Riverwind, in sandals::

CO_Santoni says:
CEO: The XO is entitled to her shore leave as well.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CO: Thank you captain ::turns and head toward the door::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
<Riverwind> ::sporting 2 pairs of new running sneakers::

CO_Santoni says:
CEO: Have a great and safe trip, Lt.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
::enters the Shuttle bay, and spots Sea and the... he assumes is a dog, moves over to them::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::turns back:: CO: Thank you sir:: steps out of her office and into a TL::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
Adm: Good to see you, need a taxi?

CO_Santoni says:
::sees that she has a message::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Plots out a visiting grid of friends and "relatives" to maximize her time on Earth.::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
*Computer*: Send  a message to the XO telling her to back a day bag and meet me onboard the Iwo Jima

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Commander.  Indeed I do.  Best not keep Hanwright waiting too long.  He can be a bit touchy when he's made to wait.

CO_Santoni says:
*CNS*: Santoni to Pino. You wanted to have a chat, Lt.?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
Adm: Let us be off ::opens door, sits in pilots chair, jingle single of River's dog tags in the background::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::exits the lift and enters his quarters and quickly packs a bag::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
*CO*: Yes Captain.  Location is at your choosing.

CO_Santoni says:
*CNS*: My ready room when you are ready.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]::gets into the co-pilot seat::  CSO:  All-righty  
:: leans back in the chair, gets comfy::  

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]::files flight plan as “maintenance shuttle” to hide fact he is carrying a flag officer::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam] CSO:  So, why did you decide to come back to Starfleet anyway?
CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:

*CO*: Aye Captain.  I will be up momentarily.  ::Decides to stay in her civvies and heads to the CO's RR::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]Adm: Beats retirement, going from command to retirement is anticlimactic

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::zips up the bag and exits his quarters::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]CSO:  Yeah, I know. But now that your wife has returned, sorry, did she finally retire or did she take a ground posting?

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Enters the nearest TL and orders it to the bridge, when it arrives she steps out of it noticing the skeleton bridge staff at work mostly the juniorest of junior officers at the stations and walks over the RR and rings the chime.::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]<Riverwind> ::in back monitoring sensor readouts and power:

CO_Santoni says:
CNS: Come!

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::enters the TL::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
*TL*: Shuttle bay

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]Adm: She is retired on the ship, I think the family prefers space life  ::engages thrusters::

Lt_Moore says:
[At Starbase One]::heads for the station shuttle bay::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]::lifts off deck::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]CSO:  Oh I see.  Well at least you're still together.
Those long separations can be a challenge.

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Enters the RR where the Captain is wearing a pair of white gi pants and a pair of running shoes that are black and white with a sport jacket that has "Sempai Pino" embroidered on the front worn over a casual shirt.::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::exits the lift and walks toward the shuttle bay::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]Adm: Absolutely , I wouldn’t have it any other way, I don’t think we've ever been separated its just not worth it

CO_Santoni says:
::gets up:: CNS: What can I do for you, counselor? Anything you want to drink?

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: Captain, Thank-you for seeing me.  ::Smiles warmly.::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]::putts along towards SB::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: Whipped chocolate milk please.

CO_Santoni says:
::nods and orders a whipped chocolate milk from the replicator::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]CSO:  I never had the courage to find a women as well as a command career in Starfleet.  Starfleet is a demanding mistress

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: I just wanted to continue our conversation from earlier if possible.  I understand you have had an extensive background in my chosen profession.

Lt_Moore says:
[At Starbase One]*Security Team*: meet me at the docking bay Moore out.

CO_Santoni says:
::takes the mug that appeared, gives it to the CNS and sits on the couch:: CNS: Please, sit.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::enters the shuttle bay and climbs aboard the Iwo Jima ::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]Adm:  I think one has to look in the Fleet for a woman usually of similar rank, its not impossible

CO_Santoni says:
::nods::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: Thank-you. ::Takes the frosty mug and sits down on the couch relaxed facing the Captain.::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Iwo Jima]::slides in bag under the bench in the back and slides into the pilot chair:: Self: I missed doing this for real

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]CSO:  That would make sense.  Its hard for a civilian to acclimate to the demands of their partners job. 

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]Adm: The key is making your mistress your wife

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: Captain, I am interested to know what your thoughts were to the crews response to the events back on the Starbase.::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]Adm: Birds of a feather flock together as they say

CO_Santoni says:
CNS: The events back on the Starbase, you mean what happened with Capt. Adrel?

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]CSO:  IS that the same as making your wife your mistress?  ::smiles::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Iwo Jima]::start to do a prelaunch check::

Lt_Moore says:
[At Starbase One]::heads for the shuttle bay::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]Adm: Only with redheads ::evil grin::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: No Captain.  With the explosion shortly after the command transfer ceremony.
Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]::looking out through the view port::  CSO:  busy skies today.  What's going on, on that Starbase.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]Adm:  Knowing Starbase Number One something is always going on, diplomatic relations with the Gorn have collapsed I wouldn’t be surprised if we are arming for war.  ::pauses::  So when are Orion Woman being allowed to enter the fleet...speaking of mistresses

Lt_Moore says:
[At Starbase One]::Arrives at docking bay::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]CSO:  There’s a happy thought.

CO_Santoni says:
CNS: Crew's response was top notch. Senior staff blazed quickly to their stations. Maybe they dug a bit too much in something that wasn't our concern since it happened on the station. What we needed to know was if the ship was okay and if the SB needed our help. But I guess we can't keep people from doing some investigation. We are curious by nature

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]CSO:  I meant about the Gorn, not the Orion Women.  Although, they do give happy thoughts as well.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]Adm: I learned as a CO to watch the Utopia Planitia budget, when it went up by more than 10 percent we were gearing for action  ::circling around::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]CSO:  Well, we are still rebuilding from the Dominion war.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Iwo Jima]::runs system check and warms up the thrusters::

Lt_Moore says:
[At Starbase One]::waits at docking bay with a security team::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Nods in agreement with the CO.:: CO: Captain, this crew has learned much in the way of being prepared even over to an extent in their responses.  Recent events have only enforced those planning and preparedness activities necessity.

CO_Santoni says:
CNS: That's what the XO told me. I can't hold it against them. As long as they follow the rules and regulations, and security levels, they can dig up more than expected
CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Iwo Jima]::hears a noise behind him and see T'Ponga load her bag next to his and closing the door::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]Adm:  If we are constructing frigates we are rebuilding, if we are constructing capital ships we are on the move, in my humble opinion

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]CSO:  Indeed.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
ACTION:  The CSO gets landing instructions from the Starbase flight operations center

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam] Comm.: Don Johnson: Iwo Jima requesting promission to disembark

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]Adm: Personally I think some ships should be designated warships and keep families off them

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: Of course.  Now Captain,  would you tell me a little about what you expect from me.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]::follows glide path::  Adm: I think I need a yeoman

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
<DJ_FOC>  Comm. CEO:  Iwo Jima, you are cleared for departure.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]::looks at River::  CSO:  What about him?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
<River> Adm: What are you looking at ?

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam] COMM.: DJ_FOC: Roger that DJ see you tomorrow

CO_Santoni says:
CNS: I expect from you what every captain expect from their CNS, to be a friend to the crew, get them to open up to you, for you to listen and try to help them, to report to me situations where you think people need more attention, are in distress, etc. Well, when they are a danger to themselves or the crew. Other than that, I'm sure you'll be able to help them out

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]::snap looks at the CSO, then River, then back at the CSO::  CSO:  What the...  It talks.

CO_Santoni says:
CNS: I need to know about the well-being of my crew. You are the person who can let me know about it

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Iwo Jima]::lines the shuttlecraft up with the door and activated the doors::
CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: Yes Captain.  The usual.  How can I best serve you as you Captain?  ::Smiles gently yet serious about her question.::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]<River> ::sticks tongue at Adm:: Admiral: Frankly, your holo gram was rude to me and I think she should go get stuck in a prism, and "it" I might add speaks the Kings English better than most thank you very much

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Iwo Jima]::when the doors are completely open I switch to impluse engines and engage at quarter impluse::

CO_Santoni says:
CNS: If I ever need to talk, rest assured that I'll either talk to you or my XO.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]::looks forward::  Self:  WOW.  Is life support working right?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]Adm: Well he's opinionated you know and um well different

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]1::exits the shuttle bay and increase speed to 3/4 impulse and set course for Mars::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]CSO:  So.  I'm not imagining then?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]  ::flying along:: Adm: No, and he said Sarah was rude to him

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
ACTION:  The CSO maneuvers the shuttle towards the shuttle deck of the Starbase, final approach

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]CSO:  Sarah?  ::looks to River::  River:  When did you talk to Sarah?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]Adm: He's an alien species who is actually observing us he gets around

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: Captain your well being is the most important one on this vessel.  Everyone is in my charge and that includes you when it comes to good mental health.  Now what are you going to do for relaxation over the next 24 hours?
CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]<River>:Adm: Well, I came over to introduce myself because she didn’t have a scent and she called me uncivilized and wouldn’t invite me in, ::folds paws:: I mean the nerve I was just trying to make friends

CO_Santoni says:
CNS: I already did my almost daily Yoga hour a few hours ago, CNS. Don't worry I have methods to relax and will try to adapt if the CO's job gets more stressful.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]CSO:  Alien...  That's just  down right unsettling

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]River: Adm: To the rest of the galaxy humans are alien and down right unsettling, chew on that thought

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: Well Captain.  I am pleased to hear that.  Now if you will excuse me I am going to go see to my own good Mental Health.  I have some friends and "relatives" to visit on Earth.

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]River:  I'd like to know more about your species...  When there's time

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Smiles with the anticipation.::

Host Radm_MacLeod says:
ACTION:  The CSO's shuttle lands on the station.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
[Onboard Type 9 Shuttle: Guam]<River>Adm: You guys got kicked off the Organia home world, and they're nice people

CO_Santoni says:
CNS: Have a nice time, Lt.

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