Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10806.02

Starring:

Andrew James		as	Special Guest SM
			and	[ACO] Lieutenant Commander Thalev Idrani
			and	Klingon Captain K’Vach
			and	Romulan Captain Tumalakastan
			and	Starbase Operations

Scott Knight		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Michael MacAllister 

Einar Sigurðsson                as            [AXO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Anthony Adalberto
			and	EO_Strauss

Mark Validzic		as	[CMO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Balena Antic

Absent:

Julie Léger		as	Ship Manager

USS Scimitar

Stardate 10806.02

Tense Atmosphere Part 3

Summary: After a battle at Starbase 123, the Romulan Warbirds have retreated although into Federation Space. A meeting between a Romulan Commander that assisted in the battle and a Klingon Commander who also just so happened to be around are about to have a meeting with the Scimitar crew.

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Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::stands up on the bridge:: CTO: Are you ready to depart?
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
::puts in a few last commands:: XO: I guess that means I'm in command now, huh.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
XO: Yes sir. I'm putting Lt. Samsung at Tactical in case the Romulans return. ::motions for the man next to him::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::shakes with the idea of the FCO in charge::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: That's what I said, isn't it?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::walks over to the Turbolift:: XO: Feels good being back in Gold I must say.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: Or if you prefer I can put Ensign Microsoft in command?
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
XO: No that’s quite alright. I'll take command.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
Self: This crew are so strange sometimes.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: That's what I thought. ::walks into the turbolift and orders it to the right place::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
XO: Anticipating trouble? Because my team has been training hard lately...they're good in a fight. ::smirks::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: You don't look...AS fat in Gold as you did in Red. ::perks an antenna::
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
::sits in the centre chair and sees the crewmember relieving her at the helm. Self: Watch that one...
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
XO: Thank you sir. You still look short.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: Lieutenant, according to the records I am the tallest crewmember on board... perhaps you can't see well past your bulging cheeks.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::looks at the FCO in the center chair:: FCO: Comfortable?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::grins::
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: Quite, I don't think the captain will get this chair back..
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: I don't think he would want it back

ACTION: The FCO breaks the COs chair.

FCO_Ens_Uax says:
::hits the ground with a thud::
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
Self : Ouch I didn't think I was that heavy.. geeez
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: You weren't kidding when you said he was not getting it back.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: Well I didn't mean it THIS literally…
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::exits the turbolift and heads over to the Starbase with the CTO::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
@XO: So...any word on what the Shoulderpads want?
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: Can you call up the starbase and order a new one, before the XO and all get back so no one knows the difference?
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: I guess you get someone from engineering up here before you get reassigned to waste management.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
*Engineering* I need someone up here quickly; I broke the Captains chair...
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: Hey I didn't break it; you clean up your own mess

<EO_Strauss>*FCO*: Blimey...you did what now ?

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: When your shift is over make sure I take you to sickbay to get a new diet plan
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@CTO: I hope to say sorry and offer to pay for our next vacations.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
*FCO* Oh just broke the captains chair, that’s all...
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: I might have to take you up on that... I don’t know where the extra weight came from..
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
@XO: And a round of drinks. Don't forget to ask for a round of drinks.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: Thats all? That’s not a thing to break.

<EO_Strauss>*FCO*: You broke...Captain MacAllister's chair.....alright, how badly??

FCO_Ens_Uax says:
*EO* Lets just say I landed on my rump on the deckplates...
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: What did you have for breakfast KlingO's?
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: No actually nothing at all. Yet..
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::walks into the meeting room and looks at the people before whispering to the CTO:: CTO: Are we late?

<EO_Strauss>*FCO*: The good news is, I can install a new chair in twenty or so minutes...how ever the bad news is...we don't have an extra Captain's chair available. You will need to get with the Quartermaster...we're busy down here and I really don't want the paperwork.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
@XO: Could be. I don't wear a watch. Too stressing.

@<Tumalakastan> XO: About time. Please sit.

FCO_Ens_Uax says:
*EO* Understood.. COM:SBOPS: I'd like to request a new captains chair. I sorta broke my captains chair, and we don’t have one on hand.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: Ensign please take a seat in the XO’s chair and don't break this one.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@::watches his staff arrive in the meeting room::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
@::nods to Mac and takes a Ready stance by the entrance, his hand hovering close to his phaser::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::takes a seat next to MacAllister and whispers again:: CO: So glad you got out of the pajamas... although those Romulan uniforms do look a bit similar.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
@::Starts thinking back to old Western motion pictures...and wondering if he would be a good quick draw::

@<Krolak> All: Get on with it! I am not a fan of ... talk...

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@XO: Why do you think I changed. ::smiles::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::stares at the broken captain chair and tries to figure out how this small woman broke it::

@<SBOPS> COM: FCO: Chair?

FCO_Ens_Uax says:
COM: SBOPS: Yes a chair..

@<SBOPS> COM: FCO: We're replacing blown out plasma conduits, tending to injured, trying to repair systems after the attack and you want a ...a ....a chair?

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
COM: SBOPS: Yes we need a Akira class captain's chair as soon as possible

<EO_Strauss>::walks around Engineering, going over status reports:: Self: Broke the Captain's chair...::chuckles:: She's so dead..

@<SBOPS> COM: FCO: I'll see what we have in storage.

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: Well it was nice knowing you, pain stick Steph.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
COM: SBOPS: Not urgent, but I'm sure my captain will be quite displeased with me when he finds out lil ol' me broke it..
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: Har har har..
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: Or sits on the broken swivel part of the chair…

@<Tumalakastan> All: I suppose there is no more point in hiding facts... a few days ago a group of renegades stole three warbirds.

@<SBOPS> COM: FCO: We have a chair ready. Prepare for transport. We'll beam it directly to your bridge.

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@Tumalakastan: That would be the warbirds that vapourized a few of my colleagues then.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: Oh it must be your lucky day

ACTION: WIth the familiar hum and flashy lights a chair beams over...only it's not a chair from an Akira... it's an old Constellation type chair.

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: Or not ::starts to laugh::
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: Uhm uhm.. okay this isn't good. Hopefully the captain wont' mind..
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
@::keeps his eyes on the Romulan Commander, ready to open a can of...then looks at the XO giving him the eye and snaps back to attention::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: I'll be right back going to get my medical gear up here.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: Probably a good idea... bring a medical tricorder as well. I think i need  a once over.

@<Tumalakastan> ::nods to the CO:: CO: I regret that very much. This group are not acting under orders from the Star Empire, I must make that clear. We are willing to do whatever possible to help find them.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::looks to the Romulan:: Tumalakastan: So I guess you won't have any problems giving us the signatures of their cloaking device?
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: You never know maybe he won't notice.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@::leans forward on the table:: All: While we're on that point... did anyone actually see which way they went?
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: I hope you're right..
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::leans over and whispers:: CO: Psst...they're invisible.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: I wouldn't bet on it
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
@::raises his hand to point out the window, but then stops himself and returns to standing still::
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: You're probably right. and If I know Ethan like I think I do.. He's going to have my head...
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: Can I give you a suggestion?
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: Sure what’s that.. RUN....
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@XO: Yeah but even I saw them turn before they cloaked... problem was at that point I couldn’t even tell what direction I was facing.

@<Tumalakastan> XO: Usually no, but after what has occurred my superiors have ordered me to cooperate fully. ::hands a padd over to the XO::

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: Awww you stole my line
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: Well I know the captain... he's going to have my head..
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@CO: Indeed. ::takes the padd:: I'll get these back to the ship. ::stands::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: Oh that’s it, wow; imagine if you didn't know him
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@XO: Have the ship made ready for departure as soon as we get back on board.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: Yeah... I'll just go hide in my quarters, you have the bridge...
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::nods to the CO as he leaves and heads back to the Scimitar::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: Maybe you should get the specs of the chair and pass it to the transporter.

@<Krolak> CO: The Klingon Empire offers its assistance in catching these vermin.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::steps back onto the Scimitar and starts humming a tune as he enters the turbolift::
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: Naww. I'll leave it, but before I go hide, I’ll get this chair fixed..
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::walks onto the bridge and immediately stops humming:: FCO: WHAT IN THE NAME OF P'JARRA IS GOING ON IN HERE!?
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@Krolak: And we appreciate it... the Klingons knowledge of cloaking technology for a start would most likely prove very useful.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: Okay Ensign, see you in the morgue
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
XO: Well I sorta sat on the chair.. and well it broke..

@<Krolak> CO: And our battle experience! It will be glorious.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
@::watches the interaction going on...wondering how long it has been since the three major powers met in one room::
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: Just be kind when doing my autopsy.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: Chairs don't break just by sitting on them. Did you think it was a bouncy castle or something? And what is this junk? ::points to the new chair::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@::smiles to the klingon:: Krolak: Ok, how's this... you can take out the backup ships but the lead ship is mine... and I want them alive.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
XO: I'm not sure what exactly happened. I sat looked over at the crewmember at the helm and it just broke and I found myself butt on the ground..
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
*EO*: Idrani to Strauss, report immediately to the bridge to fit a...retro chair. ::looks very sternly at the FCO:: FCO: My ready room. Now.

@<Krolak> CO: Alive?

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
<EO_Strauss>::puts his PADD away and taps his badge:: *XO*: Retro chair, sir ?
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
XO: Yes sir.... ::stumbles and hits the ground unconscious.::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
XO: Sir, Maybe you should take this into the ready room
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@Krolak: Alive! I want to know if the worst is over or if this was just the beginning.

@<Tumalakastan> All: These are criminals under Romulan rule. We demand that when they are caught they are returned to our jurisdiction.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CMO: Didn't I just say that? ::looks at the FCO on the floor:: You have got to be kidding... CMO: Check the incompetent officer out.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
*EO*: Long story.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::puts his feet up on the broke captain chair:: FCO: Your right, this chair is comfortable.

<EO_Strauss>*XO*: I've got time.

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@Tumalakastan: These "Criminals" launched a direct attack on a federation outpost, if we apprehend them in federation space then we have jurisdiction and you can have them when we've finished with them.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
XO: Yes sir I'll get right not it
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::stands up:: FCO: Okay you hear the man lets get going ensign
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::turns to the CMO:: CMO: That's it. I will not tolerate this behaviour. You will act according to your role on this ship or I will take further action.

<EO_Strauss>::grabs his toolkit and walks over to the Turbolift and steps inside:: TL: Bridge.

FCO_Ens_Uax says:
::doesn't respond to the CMO ::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
XO: Aye sir and sorry sir
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
:: blinks her eyes and slowly wakes up :: All: What just happened?
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CMO: I expect better from you, a Senior officer and a person many people trust their lives in. Act it.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: You were on your way to my ready room.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
XO: Yes sir
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
XO: Oh yeah.. I seem to remember that.. CMO: I'll be coming to sickbay after. I want to know why I went down..
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::holds back the comment that is in his head::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::gives the duty FCO some orders to prepare for departure when the CO returns and gives the cloaking frequencies to the tactical officer::

<Lt_Samsung>XO: Thank you sir.

FCO_Ens_Uax says:
::follows the XO into the ready room::

@<Tumalakastan> CO: I appreciate that, but in light of the information we are offering and our cooperation, we would make our request again. We insist.

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
Self: The XO's next physical is going to hurt.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::waits for the doors to close:: FCO: Ensign your behaviour since you joined this ship has been substandard.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
XO: My behaviour? What about the CMO out there? Why isn't it in here with me?
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@Tumalakastan: I'm afraid I have no option, if you want them back you will have to take it up with Starfleet command... in the meantime I have to assume that the three warbirds intend to continue their hostile acts against the federation and act accordingly.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: This chair incident is absurd and maybe innocent but comes at the end of a long line of errors. If the CMO needs talking to, I will do it. We are here to discuss you and I won't have you trying to get out of the blame.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
XO: In what respect? I've been good, tryin to fit in. I haven't let anything get in the way of my duties, so I don't see why you're coming down on me this hard..
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: As it so happens the CMO just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time - a time when I was angered by your complete lack of respect for senior officers and for this ship.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: Your answers are always laced with arrogance, sarcasm and irony. You have flirted with almost every officer I have seen you with and now in a tense situation while some of us are trying to prevent a war, you are fiddling with height adjusters on chairs.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
XO: Lack of respect? Excuse me sir? I have nothing but the utmost respect for the chain of command, especially for captain MacAllister. I just sat in the bloody thing and it went down...
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::calms down a bit:: FCO: I understand you are maybe just trying to fit in, and I understand that, but don't sacrifice your military discipline to accomplish that. It will, as you can see, only cause the opposite effect. And did I give you permission to speak freely?
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
XO: I'm just pointing out the facts that’s all sir.. ::shuts up::

@<Tumalakastan> CO: I will take it up with Starfleet Command. In the meantime, I suggest you begin your search.

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@::nods to the CTO and the Klingon:: All: We leave immediately. Krolak, have your ship take a flanking position at the Scimitar's side so we can split the scanning circle.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: Ensign. All I'm saying is that despite what may be good intentions you have a way of winding people up the wrong way. Be careful. Maybe we can find some middle ground. I don't expect personalities to match, but I do expect professionalism on duty. Am I clear?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
@::takes a step forward to lead the Captain out of the meeting::

@<Krolak> CO: As you wish. ::gets up and leaves in a Klingon way::

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@::contacts SBOPS and requests that the Klingon and human delegates from the meeting be beamed directly to thier respective bridges::

FCO_Ens_Uax says:
XO: Understood....
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::watches as the new captain chair is being installed::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: Thank you. That is all. ::walks past her and out onto the bridge:: EO: Nearly done?
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
:: Steams in the XOs ready room for a minute ::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::looks at the XO and then back at the EO::

@ACTION: The request of the CO is denied due to repairs taking place.

<EO_Strauss>::crouched down next to the old style chair, trying to get the power relays to match:: XO: Almost sir......I had to make a power converter on the spot...this thing isn't actually compatible with the LCARS power distribution network…

FCO_Ens_Uax says:
::then proceeds to head back to the bridge taking back her spot::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
EO: As long as he can sit in it, I don't mind.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@::kicks a chair and heads for the docking ring::

@ACTION: The chair the CO kicks breaks.

<EO_Strauss>::grabs the hydrospanner, turns it around and starts banging the power coupling with the butt of the tool::

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
XO: Sir maybe we should let the EO finish his work so he can make sure that the captain can sit in his chair for a longer period of time then the FCO did.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CMO: Doctor, did you contact Stabase medical?

<EO_Strauss>Self: Fit...you...damn...outdated...piece...of....crap!

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
XO: I'm on it sir. ::turns and heads to one of the console in the back::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::steps through the airlock and marches quickly to a turbolift::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::sighs as the CMO stated the obvious about the chair and stands next to the Turbolift::

<EO_Strauss>::grabs the optronic relay and tries jamming it in place::

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
COM: SBCMO: This is Lieutenant Balena, do you need any help?

@<SBCMO> COM: CMO: Thank you Doctor, but I just received word you'll be departing shortly.

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::waits for the lift to arrive on deck one::

<EO_Strauss>::manages to attack the last relay and stands up:: XO: All done sir....I won't promise it will work 100% with all ship systems, but it should fulfil it's main purpose...being comfortable.

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
COM:SBCMO: Then I wish you luck, Balena out
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::sees the turbolift open and the CO and spreads his hands out wide:: CO: Ah Captain... back so soon...er...um...we're nearly ready...
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::steps out of the lift as the doors open and bumps in to the XO:: XO: What the...
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Just wanted to say..: :peeks back at the EO:: that er...it's great to have you back...

<EO_Strauss>::scuttles over to the opposite Turbolift and steps inside:: TL: Main engineering....quick.

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: I could have sworn I said have us ready to go as soon as we got back here.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::sees the CO stepping onto the bridge and runs into a open turbolift:: Turbolift: Sickbay.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::notices the EO go and steps aside:: CO: Yes Sir, all ready. ::acts as if everything is normal as he watches the CO walk down to his chair::
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
::notices its time for her shift to end and makes a quick escape ::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::takes a couple of steps and pauses as he sees the hard metallic back of his chair where it should be leather:: XO: I don't want to know... Take us out Commander.

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