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Mission Summary 10701.25
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The USS Don Johnson is on final approach to Quinor. Ambassador Dloran and his entourage are awaiting transport to Temeklia.
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XO_Acra says:
::takes his seat and waits::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::sitting in her chair patiently waiting for the orbit to be achieved::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::at the helm::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: Captain, I have a couple of last notes on the ambassador's cultural customs if you have a minute.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: We are on final approach, Captain.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: Go a head.
XO_Acra says:
CO: Sir would you like me to meet the ambassador in the transporter room?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Good, good.  Once orbit is achieved Hail the Ambassador and let him know we have arrived.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Aye, Captain.
CNS_Chandra says:
::Awaiting the ambassador in the transporter room::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: I wasn't able to find out anything new about the ambassador himself. However, when you greet him, his people bow from the shoulder like this ::demonstrates:: and maintain eye contact. His people find looking around to be suspect. You should look him in the eye as much as possible.
XO_Acra says:
::gets out of his chair and heads to the TL::
XO_Acra says:
TL: Transporter Room
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::realizes the captain would have probably maintained eye contact anyway, but said it to be safe::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Number One?
XO_Acra says:
::exits the turbolift and heads to the transporter room::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
*CNS* Counselor, have you and the commander seen the files on how to properly greet the ambassador?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
Self: Man he is fast. ::smiles::
XO_Acra says:
::enters the transporter room::CNS: Lieutenant
CNS_Chandra says:
*CSO*: Have you found something else I should know?
CNS_Chandra says:
XO: Sir.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: We have achieved orbit, Captain.  I'll hail the ambassador now.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Proceed.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
*CNS* You should bow from the shoulder when you greet him and maintain eye contact. His people find looking around to be shifty, but then again, I don't think that will be a problem for any of you who will be greeting him.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
COM:Dloran: Ambassador Dloran, this is the USS Don Johnson, awaiting your signal to transport.
XO_Acra says:
::overhears the CSO and takes note of the instructions::
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
COM: Don Johnson: My people and I have been waiting for hours, this delay is uncalled for. Why are you taking so long?
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
COM: Don Johnson: Why the delay in transport?
CNS_Chandra says:
*CSO*: Excellent thank you for your help.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
COM: Dloran: Sorry about that, Ambassador, we will beam you up immediately.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
*Transporter Room*: The Ambassador is ready to be beamed up.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::looks at the FCO:: FCO: Delay? What delay?
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::chides herself, wondering why it took so long to find something that simple::
XO_Acra says:
*FCO*: Thank you lieutenant
XO_Acra says:
CNS: Ready?
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: I don't know, sir.  Maybe he thought we would be here sooner?
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: With your permission, I'd like to contact the surface and find out if there are any particular foods or drinks from the ambassador's homeworld that he prefers.
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
ACTION: The transporter chief activates the controls and the ambassador and his entourage appear.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Knowing Starfleet and how some things can get delayed I wouldn't put it past them.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Agreed, sir.
XO_Acra says:
::looks at the transporter padd at the figure forming::
XO_Acra says:
::bows how the CSO instructed him to while looking up at the party::
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
::steps off the pad and walks toward the officers:: XO/CNS: Ambassador Dloran at your service. ::bows in greeting first with the XO then the CNS::
XO_Acra says:
Ambassador: Welcome aboard ambassador. I'm Commander Arca the XO of the Don Johnson.
XO_Acra says:
Ambassdor: This is Lieutenant Chandra the ship counselor
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: I know this much, he is impatient and has a lot of anxiety.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: So I can see, sir.  Do you think we'll have much trouble with him?
CNS_Chandra says:
::Returns the bow:: Dloran: Welcome ambassador.
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
XO/CNS: Glannen, DVlonin, Wling ::indicates the men with him:: XO: Counselor, Commander. If we could get underway. The delay thus far has resulted in more setbacks than can be counted.
XO_Acra says:
Ambassdor: I'm sure the captain has take the ship out of orbit and is underway as we speak. If you follow me I'll show you your quarters
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Once aboard break orbit and head for Temikla.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
*XO*: Have our guests arrived, Commander?
CTO_Fowler says:
::at her station, checking sensors::
CNS_Chandra says:
Dloran: We will try to make your stay aboard as pleasant as possible and we will try to ensure the success of your mission.
XO_Acra says:
*FCO*: They have Lieutenant
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
::nods:: XO: Lead the way.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Well Lt. I’d say we need to get going.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
*XO*: Aye, Sir.
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
CNS: I do not doubt that, though creature comforts are not important to me.
XO_Acra says:
::exits the transporter room and leads them to the nearest turbolift
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: Get what you need fast.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Roger that, Captain.  Breaking orbit, course set for Temikla.  Speed?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Warp 6.5.
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
CNS: What is your experience with diplomacy....::looks at his collar::...Lieutenant
XO_Acra says:
::holds the turblolift doors open::
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
::steps into the lift the others following close behind::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
COM: Ambassador's offices: Greetings. I am Lieutenant Junior Grade Sojyngra, science officer aboard the Don Johnson. I have been assigned to gather information to make the ambassador more comfortable. Does he have any favorite foods or drinks that we could prepare for him?
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Warp 6.5, Aye. Engaging.
XO_Acra says:
TL: Deck 2
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
<Dloran's Office> COM: Don Johnson: The Ambassador has a wide variety of tastes, however he prefers fresh vegetables and fruits uncooked. And he drinks lots of strong black coffee, nothing replicated.
CNS_Chandra says:
Dloran: Ambassador, in my three hundred plus years I have had the honor of assisting in numerous delegations, but I am sure my experience can not compare to that of one such as you. If I can assist you at please consider me your humble servant.
XO_Acra says:
::looks at the rest of the party and then hears the TL doors open::
XO_Acra says:
::steps out of the TL and leads the way to the VIP guest quarters::
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
::nods impatiently:: CNS: Excellent, then I expect you to go with me to the surface once we arrive at Temeklia.
XO_Acra says:
::looks at the CNS and then to the Ambassador::
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
::follows the Commander:: XO: And which of these are for our use?
CSO_Sojyngra says:
COM: Dloran's Office: Thank you. I'll see what I can find. Don Johnson out.
XO_Acra says:
::moves to a door and presses a button to open it:: Ambassador: After your sir
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
<Dloran's Office> COM: Good luck.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::goes into the ship's database to try to figure out if there's real coffee on board somewhere::
CNS_Chandra says:
Dloran: As you wish.
CTO_Fowler says:
::A beep on her console makes her look down.  She nods and downloads it to a PADD::
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
::steps asside for the others to enter and looks back at the two men:: XO/CNS: Please let us know when we near Temeklia....before you leave, who do we contact should the need arise?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Our guest is still in the Brig?
XO_Acra says:
Ambassdor: Your party has the rooms on both side and the one across from this room
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
XO: Excellent
XO_Acra says:
Ambassador: if you need anything else you can contact either Lieutenant Chandra or myself
CTO_Fowler says:
CO: Yes, and behaving too
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
XO: I expect your Captain and senior staff to join me for the evening repast. Be sure to make those arrangements.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Good lets keep it that way.
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
XO: Excellent
CTO_Fowler says:
CO: Understood
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*XO*: Has our guest and his party been accommodated?
XO_Acra says:
::nods his head:: Ambassador: I'll get right on that ambassador
XO_Acra says:
Ambassador: If there is nothing else the Lieutenant and I will leave you
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
CNS: I will contact you as soon as we are settled to begin discussions concerning the situation on Temeklia.
XO_Acra says:
*CO*: Yes they have sir
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
::nods:: XO/CNS: You may leave.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*XO*: Good let the Ambassador know I will be down to greet him personally as soon as time permits.
XO_Acra says:
::nods again and exits the room::
CNS_Chandra says:
Dloran: I look forward to our discussions.
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
::turns on his heels and joins his assistants as the door slides closed.::
CNS_Chandra says:
::Bows and exits the room::
XO_Acra says:
::heads to the TL:: CNS: SO what do you think of our guests?
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO: Ambassador Dloran's offices reported that he prefers raw fruits and vegetables, which we have in the hydroponics bays. However, he also likes black coffee and nothing replicated. I've been trying to track down the real deal.
CTO_Fowler says:
::Looks up at that:: CSO: I think I might be able to help you there
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CSO: Good luck, Sojyngra!  I haven't seen anything resembling real coffee on this ship. ::chuckles::
CNS_Chandra says:
XO: Very curt but businesslike, I would love to debate that one some time.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: I will have my chef brew up a pot of fresh coffee for you if you would like.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
FCO: ::allows herself to half-smile for a moment, but takes even the smallest task way too seriously::
XO_Acra says:
::nodds::CNS: Acts like the typical diplomat
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO/CTO: Thank you, Sirs. ::turns to the CO directly:: May I send down a crewman with a fruit and vegetable basket?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: Relax please I want my crew to feel relaxed here.  No need to be so tight in your body language. ::smiling at her::
XO_Acra says:
::enters the TL and waits for the CNS::
CNS_Chandra says:
::Follows the XO::
XO_Acra says:
TL: Bridge
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Any news on your scans of the area?
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::thinks, "I am a science officer. Tight is what I do.":: CO: I'll try, Sir. ::awkwardly tries to look relaxed, but since her natural posture is so straight, it just looks fake::
CTO_Fowler says:
CSO: Not a problem.  My husband always insisted I bring coffee with me, just in case.... I'll get it to you after our shift is over
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::makes a note to chef to have hot coffee sent to bridge for her staff::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CSO: I can teach you how to relax, if you need some help, Sojyngra.  I KNOW how to relax.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CSO: I can aid you in that with some very good Vulcan techniques as well.
XO_Acra says:
::steps of the TL and heads over to the CSO:: CSO: Sojyngra: Question for you when the ambassdor invites us to repast does he mean dinner?
CTO_Fowler says:
CO: Nothing yet, Captain.  Just normal traffic right now
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::looks at the XO::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Number One he said what? Repast?
CNS_Chandra says:
XO: I did find it a bit odd that no one else spoke though sir.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
CO/FCO: Thank you, sirs. That's really okay, though. ::this is way too personal::  XO: Yes, sir.
XO_Acra says:
CO: One minute sir
XO_Acra says:
CSO: Thank you
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO/CNS: Your impressions?
XO_Acra says:
CO: Sir the ambassador requested that we inform him when we reach our destination
XO_Acra says:
CO: Also that you and the senior staff join him for dinner tonight
CSO_Sojyngra says:
XO: I didn't see any notes to the contrary, so it seems that the universal translator would have used the correct term. This is not based on any records, however.
XO_Acra says:
CO: Lastly he ask… more of a demand then request we wants Chandra to join him on the surface
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
::taps the communication system several times:: *XO*: Commander, would you have someone bring us a bowl of fruit, I do not trust theses machines.
XO_Acra says:
::taps his combadge:: *Ambassdor*: I'll have someone bring it right away sir
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
*XO*: Thank you Commander
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: OK not a problem but dinner?
CTO_Fowler says:
::Mumbles to herself:: Save us from Ambassadors
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::shakes head::
XO_Acra says:
*Mess hall*: Any available crewmen please bring a bowl of fruit to the ambassador on deck 2
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: Very self absorbed and with a hierarchy of society.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
Chef_Macintyre: Have a fruit basked prepared for our guests please.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
XO: His fruit and vegitable bowl is already on it's way.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Not necessary Number One.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
XO: I sent a crewman a few minutes ago.
XO_Acra says:
CO: Sir I thnk that would be a side of respect to him and his position
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
*XO*: And could you have theme show us where the kitchen utensils and dishes are?
XO_Acra says:
CSO: Good job lieutenant
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::raises eyebrow:: XO: Number One maybe he would like to use my mess hall instead?
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::thinks that's odd:: CO: Maybe they want to cook for us?
XO_Acra says:
*Ambassador*: I'll inform them ambassador
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: I have heard of worse things.
CTO_Fowler says:
::Motions Sid over:: Noseitall: Go to my quarters and get my supply of coffee.  I think it might be needed before our shift is over.
XO_Acra says:
::looks at te CSO:: CSO: Let the person now to bring extra plates and silverware with them
CTO_Fowler says:
<Noseitall> CTO: Understood and on my way  ::grins::
CSO_Sojyngra says:
::a crewman in a blue uniform arrives at the ambassador's door and rings the chime, while holding a basket of fruits and vegetables from the hydroponics bay::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Might be a good thing, to show us they're not ogres, even if they seem a bit high strung.
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
*XO*: Commander, where is the coffee?
CTO_Fowler says:
Noseitall: And Sid, take it to the mess hall
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: I will answer this Number One.
XO_Acra says:
CO: Sir you could request it but they are picky about what they eat
XO_Acra says:
CO: as you can tell
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*Ambassador*: This is the Captain.  I will see to it that my personal chef brings you your coffee.
CTO_Fowler says:
<Noseitall> CTO: On it  ::keeps smiling as the 'lift doors close::
XO_Acra says:
*Ambassdor*: It is coming with the fruit
Host Ambassador_Dloran says:
*XO*: Understood
XO_Acra says:
::looks over at the CSO:: CSO: please add that to the order
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::looks at her XO:  XO: Yes Number One but diplomatic relations is something I am going to have to learn to do.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
*Crewman* We will need extra plates and utensils and probably a few extra fruits and vegetables, enough for the entire senior staff. <Crewman Grewart> ::thinks, "I'm a physicist, not a waiter.":: *CSO*: Yes, ma'am.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
Self: An engineer I am yes, a captain I am yes, but a diplomat is something I have to learn.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::shakes head::
XO_Acra says:
CO: Well sir you could try to go down there now but I would wait till after the food arrives
CNS_Chandra says:
CO: Sir they may be testing us to see of we break, wanting to see if we become irritated at their demands.
CSO_Sojyngra says:
*Crewman Grewart* I hate to ask you this, but could you double check and make sure he gets the coffee from the captain's chef? <Grewart> *CSO* ::muttering:: Yes, ma'am. <CSO> *Grewart* I really am sorry. I got assigned to gather information and then told to have you deliver.
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