Star Trek A Call To Duty

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USS Don Johnson

NCC-61701

Starring:

Russell Hinsley as Capt. Russell Horn

Loren Desjardins as FCO Tobias Quinn

Eric Terrell as OPS Stidd

Karriaunna Scotti as CSO So'tsoh

Toros Asadourian as EO Frank Garlingus

Jane Rowley as CNS Mikal Luchena

Story by Susan Brinkman

Mission Summary 11111.17

The USS Don Johnson is currently dead in the water after engine failure.  Nothing is showing up on diagnostics.

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CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::in the main lounge::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::walks through an open doorway and knocks his head on some low hanging equipment:: All: Ow! Did you all hear that gong?!

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
::On the bridge working through different models of what the problems could be::

FCO Ens Quinn says:
::sitting ready at the now useless helm, wondering when engineering is going to make the ship go again::

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: In science, being updated by her people.::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::rubs his noggin and makes his way to the master system display trying to interpret the readouts::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::chatting up an attractive ensign::

ACTION: Garlingus hears a faint chirruping sound above and behind him.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
Self: Cermupins... ::turns and looks above and behind him with a weary look::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::finishes up his coffee as the ensign takes his leave::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
::In his ready room::

ACTION:  A mouse drops from exposed wiring into Garlingus' hair.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::watches the stars outside the window not zipping by::

FCO Ens Quinn says:
::bored, tries playing with all the propulsion controls, hoping something might work::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::grabs the mouse by the tail and picks it up:: Self: What the devil is this? ::takes the tricorder off his belt and scans it::

Host Mouse says:
EO: Let me go! Or else, I'll bite!

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::raises both his eyebrows:: Mouse: Bite me and I throw you in the intermix chamber and crank it up to warp 9.  You promise not to run?

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::contemplates stopping by the bridge before he returns to his office::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::considers setting the mouse down in a box:: Mouse: Well? ::looks for a box:: *Bridge*: Stand by, we're bring the reactor back online, sorry about the trouble.  The helm must've hit the emergency shutdown button, we're on it! ::walks away from the Master Systems Display and a lot of really confused engineers::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::carefully considering the pros and cons of going to the bridge::

Host Mouse says:
EO: Try it, it won't work for you.  It only works for Charlie now

FCO Ens Quinn says:
::brings flight control to neutral, scoffs at the EO's remark::  Self: Like hell.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
Mouse: Now you listen here, who are you, who's Charlie, and what in the world did you do with Sean?

Host Mouse says:
::bites Garlingus' finger and runs up to sit on his shoulder::

Host Mouse says:
EO: I'm Sean

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::yelps:: Self: Ah! Mouse: Well, Sean, are you going to enlighten me as to why you're in the overhead wiring and the reactor has gone cold?  

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::realizes this is a big decision.  Gets another cup of coffee to drink while he thinks about it::

Host Mouse says:
EO: We live in the wiring and Charlie ate the lead to the reactor

ACTION:  A mouse materializes in Luchena's coffee

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: As the last report is given, as a group they review projects and available resources.::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::startled::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::walks over to his office and taps the panel to pull up the results from his EPS grid diagnostic:: Mouse: Listen Sean, If Charlie ate the lead to the reactor, it would show up on this here screen.  ::points::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::reaches his hand in and picks the mouse from the coffee::

Host Mouse says:
EO: Not the way Charlie reprogrammed the system.  It doesn't show anything he does.  

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::looks at the mouse curiously::

ACTION: A mouse runs out of the flight control console and up Quinn's pant leg

FCO Ens Quinn says:
::screams and grabs at his pant leg, jumping to his feet and shaking leg vigorously::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::goes to the replicator and orders a slice of cheesecake setting it on his desk:: Mouse: Keep talking.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
::kicks the mouse out, onto the deck::  Aloud: A mouse!? Seriously!?

ACTION: A mouse chews its way out of the CO's headrest.  <Mouse2>: Finally

Host CO Russ Horn says:
::Jumps::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::wonders what he should do with the little fella::

FCO Ens Quinn says:
::reaches down to pick up the mouse before it gets into more trouble::

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: The last item taken care of, the group disbands to their relative jobs or head off duty.  Standing, she takes her padd and heads for her office.::

Host Charlie says:
CO: You're in me seat. 

Host CO Russ Horn says:
Mouse: Excuse me?

Host Mouse 3 says:
CNS: What room is this?

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
Outloud:  EEeeee!  ::drops the mouse::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
Mouse: Hey Sean, you hungry fella? Tell me about what Charlie did. ::puts both his hands on his desk so he can run down::

Host Charlie says:
CO: This is now my ship, I took the engines offline and they'll stay that way until you pinks are off my ship.

Host Mouse says:
EO: He reprogrammed the computers so that none of the ship's systems will detect us.  He's decided it is time we take over.

Host CO Russ Horn says:
::Shakes his head in disbelief:: Mouse: who are you?

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
Mouse: Ay, okay.  How can I help? ::grabs a padd:: Mouse: You gunna eat the cheese cake?

Host Mouse 3 says:
CNS: Really, was that necessary.  ::stands on his back legs and walks to the door::

Host Mouse says:
EO: I don't like cheese.  You can have it.  

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
*CO*:  This might sound like a strange question, but have there been any reports of talking mice on the s hip?

Host Charlie says:
CO: I'm Charlie and I'm taking over.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::lowers his eyebrows:: Mouse: Can I get you something else? ::sits and takes a bite::

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: Taking her seat, she pulls up some files she has been putting off::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
Mouse: Where did you come from?

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::hits his commbadge again::  *CO*:  Captain?

Host CO Russ Horn says:
*CNS*: Go ahead counselor.

Host Charlie says:
CO: I was born in the science lab.  Once I learned to read, I decided it was time for we mice to take a stand.

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: With a shake of her head, she sighs and reaches over to activate her computer to send a message to the Vulcan Science Academy::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
*CO*:  Any reports about talking mice on the ship?

Host Mouse says:
EO: I do like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.  

Host CO Russ Horn says:
*CNS*:As a matter of fact I am with one now.

Host CO Russ Horn says:
Mouse: Take a stand for what?

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::glares at the mouse in the lounge::  *CO*:  Orders?

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::thinks and gets up to go to the replicator:: Replicator: PB&J please, white bread, no crusts, slightly toasted with mint jelly.

Host CO Russ Horn says:
*CNS*: Counsel your mouse.

Host Mouse 4 says:
::crawls up the science console and taps the controls to bring up sensors:: Charlie, the numbers are worse than we thought.  We might have more trouble than we though.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
*OPS*:  Is there any way to find out how many mice are aboard and where they are?

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::takes the plate and sets it near the mouse and sits taking another bite:: Mouse: So Sean, tell me about Charlie.  You guys need an engineer? I know this ship pretty good.

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: Considers her reply carefully.  While she could not support the decision or give a recommendation, neither did she want to damage potential.::

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
*CNS*: Given that we cannot detect those that we know about at the current time I would say no, but i am working on a solution to that problem.

Host Mouse says:
EO: Charlie decided that we would take over the ship since there are so many of us.  We're going to find someplace to land it and make a settlement for ourselves.  The ship will be our shelter until we get settled.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::surprised::  *OPS*:  They don't show up on internal sensors?

Host Charlie says:
Mouse 4: What do you mean?

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::glares at the mouse even more suspiciously than before::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::gets a coffee:: Mouse: You know, we can build you a better home than this ship. Less dangerous.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
*CNS*: Negative, counselor.

Host Mouse 4 says:
Charlie: There are more than we thought, Nina counted wrong.  Should have put Marilyn on it.  

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
Mouse: Anti-matter doesn't contain well over time.

Host Mouse says:
EO: Coolant is flowing correctly though.  Soon as Charlie gets the pinks off the ship, we'll set everything right.

Host Charlie says:
Mouse 4: Too late to worry about that no.  CO: So, are you ready to take your pinks off on the little ships?

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
Mouse: Did I do something wrong? Have I hurt you my friend? ::orders synthahol::

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: Reading through the message, she makes a minor change and then hits send.::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
Mouse: No, You can have a pod and we can take you to the nearest habitable planet.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::~~~listens~~~::

Host Mouse says:
EO: No, not you, but some of the pinks have.  ::sighs:: Why are we kept in cages?  I like the little house where the little pinks play.  That would be much nicer.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
Mouse: Sean, I'm Frank. ::extends his hand:: Mouse: Why don't we build a house together.

Host Mouse says:
::cocks his head to one side:: EO: Sounds nice, but I have to do what Charlie says.

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: Standing, she leaves the other task for another time and heads out to check on some of her experiments::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::taps his commbadge::  *CO*:  We're being invaded Captain.

Host Charlie says:
CO: A pod might work... You won't put us back in cages?

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
Mouse: You still haven't told me about Charlie, is he nice?

Host Mouse says:
EO: Yes, but he want to be rid of all the pinks.  He doesn't trust you.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
Mouse: He just needs to get to know me, that's all.  Can you get him here? I'll wait.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::puts his cup down and stands up::

Host Mouse says:
EO: He was going to meet your Chaptain

Host CO Russ Horn says:
Mouse: We have kept you in cages because you can get all over the ship and we didn't realize you were sentient.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
Mouse: Are we allowed to go from here and talk to him?

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::decides to stop by the tactical department and ensure they are aware of the situation::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
Mouse: We can provide you a pod and supplies to start your colony and help find you a suitable planet.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::leaves the lounge::

Host Charlie says:
CO: We are all over the ship, and none are in cages now.  I made sure of that, the same way we stopped your engines.  But if you will take us to a safe world, I might release your engines.

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: Arriving in lab used for geosciences, she nods to Brett and heads for the back where they are trying to grow some rare crystals.::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
Mouse: You must return control of my ship back to me.

Host Charlie says:
::squints and studies the CO for a moment, then looks around at all the other pinks.

Host CO Russ Horn says:
Mouse: Its called trust. If you want something you have to give something.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::walking down a corridor taking care not to crush any mice::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
Mouse: We will help you. But you must give me back control of my ship.

Host Charlie says:
Tandy: Leave the pilot alone so he can do as this one directs.  ::crawls down the armrest to the control panel and steps on the comm:: *Sean* Show an engineer what to fix.  CO: If you lie, it all stops again.

Host Mouse says:
EO: That was him.  ::points to the display that the EO had shown him:: The damage is there.

Host CO Russ Horn says:
Mouse: if you are as smart as you seem to be you know we lend aide to those in need.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Mouse: Okie Doke. ::taps away at his console and reroutes the EPS grid to compensate for the sabotaged unit::

Host Mouse 5 says:
::sitting watching the crystals:: Self: So pretty.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::enters the tactical office::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::finds that the mouse infestation is obvious here as well::

Host Charlie says:
CO: No all pinks are true.  I think you will be.

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: Turns toward the quiet voice and lifts an eyebrow.  Politely...::  Mouse 5:  Yes, it is.  I do not believe we have met.

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: Searches her mind for an explanation of what she believes to be a mouse talking to her.::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::discusses the situation with a couple of junior officers::

Host Mouse 5 says:
CSO: You have always been kind to my family.  I am Laina.  The one who cared for us taught Charlie to talk.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::discovers that are working on contingency plans while awaiting orders::

Host Mouse 5 says:
CSO: I especially like the sugar cubes we used to get as a treat.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::leaves the tactical officer and pauses in the corridor to ~~~listen~~~::

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
Mouse 5:  Hello, Liana.  Who cared for you?  :: considers the sugar cubes::

ACTION:  The engines come back online and all power is restored

Host CO Russ Horn says:
Mouse: I need to be on the bridge to start helping you.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::senses a subtle shift in the situation just moments before the engines resume humming::

Host Liana says:
CSO: Tis? Does that sound right?

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
*Bridge*: Power restored.

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: Considers::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
::Enters the bridge::

FCO Ens Quinn says:
::sees his control panel come back to life::  *CO*: Captain, engineering has restored propulsion and main power

Host Charlie says:
::watches the CO leave for the bridge::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
FCO: Yes I know.

Host CO Russ Horn says:
OPS: We are gonna be helping our new friends here.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
::looks back as the CO enters the bridge::  

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CO: Tell me what you need.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
CO: Shall I resume our course,  captain?

Host CO Russ Horn says:
OPS: I want a POD prepared for them and equipped with supplies that they can use to establish a colony.

Host CO Russ Horn says:
FCO: I want to find a uninhabited planet for the mice that they can colonize.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CO: Very well, sir.  Any particular one in mind?

Host Mouse 3 says:
::cheers:: Charlie was wrong, you can be nice!

Host CO Russ Horn says:
OPS: Your discretion.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::returns to his office::

Host CO Russ Horn says:
FCO: Once we have a suitable planet set course and move us out at warp factor 6

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: After a moment of going through various names she would be familiar with, primarily within her department, she nods::  Mouse 5:  Tissit...

FCO Ens Quinn says:
CO:  Very good, sir.  ::looks over at the CSO::  CSO: Commander So'tsoh, any ideas

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