Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11110.31
Starring:

Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	[CIV] Commander Thalev Idrani (NPC)
			and	Naava (NPC)

Einar Sigurðsson		as 	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome

Cathy Knights		as	[XO] Commander Ren Ro'kar

Lilia Perfeito		as 	[OPS] Lieutenant Junior Grade Saprin

Anna Menser		as	[CMO] Ensign Adah Jeq

CJ Short			as	[CNS] Ensign Sara Natalie Sumner

Absent:
Kirk Powers		as	[CSO] Lieutenant John Powers

<<<<<<<Begin Mission -  Recovery – Part 1>>>>>>>
XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::in his quarters, looking over his letter to his brother::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::in her quarters, staring at the mirror. After several hours in meditation, she is ready to face the ship again. She puts the usual half-smile on her face, puts on her black gloves and exits the room::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::sits in his ready room, dressed in plain jeans and a lose navy shirt as he slowly flips through the pages of Dante, but his mind keeps wandering back to the woman in his brig...who yet had to budge::

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::rings the chime on the ready room door::

CO Capt. Rome says:
Aloud: Enter.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::enters the lift, ordering it to take her to the messhall. Instinctively she straightens her skirt and makes sure her blouse is covering what it should::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::puts the book away as the doors open::

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::walks into the ready room:: CO: Well, after your shenanigans back in the day where you nearly died saving our lives, I never thought I'd end up  retiring before you.

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
Self: This is not working... how do I get it into words? :: grimaces, takes another sip of coffee:: Computer: Computer, save and store in personal folder

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::enters the messhall, looking around at the still un-familiar faces and finds a seat at the bar::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::offers his friend a seat on the sofa::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: Well, you do have about a hundred years on me, old man.

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::rises from his chair, straightening his shirt and walks out the room::

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::stretches his arms as he enters the Turbolift for the messhall::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::orders a scotch::

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::takes a seat on the sofa:: CO: I wish I had a witty comeback for you.

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::enters the messhall, ignoring the looks from the enlisted men as he walks to the replicator::

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
::sitting at a table playing 3D chess in the messhall::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::Stands up and walks over to the small bar beneath his bookshelf:: CIV: I'll enjoy the peace and quiet then. ::grins and pours them both a glass of Scotch::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::bites her lip as she checks her eyeliner in the mirror in her quarters:: Self: Whatever, it'll do.

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
MO: Look, Ray you won't beat me with that move because I can just do this. ::knocks a piece from the board::

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO: That'd be the day. I'm surprised you don't need a break, after Rinak and now... Shinra. ::the name rolls off his tongue, full of hate::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::as she spots the XO entering the room, she empties her glass and asks for another one. Does she want to talk to him ... or not?::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::strolls out of her room and makes her way to the lounge with a noticeable spring in her step::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::sighs as he almost falls into the soft couch next to Idrani and hands him one of the tumblers::

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
:: sits down at the bar:: Barman: Andorian ale, from the crate I had in storage

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: I do.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::finally she decides and moves towards Ro'kar:: XO: May I join you Commander?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::takes a large sip of his glass and lets the contents burn its way down his throat::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: I'm so tired.

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::Takes the ale and pauses mid-pour as he looks at the OPS:: OPS: I... ::manages a smile:: Of course, I could do with some company ::gestures to the seat next to him::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::takes the seat, setting the scotch on the table:: XO: Earlier, in the brig ... my behaviour was not appropriate. I am not like that ... for the most part.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::takes the drink and tastes it, savouring it:: CO: How about taking a break then?

Naava says:
::serves someone in the lounge::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::leans forward, resting his hands on his knees, the tumbler resting on his lower lip::

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::sips the ale:: OPS: I will have to take your word on that, Lieutenant. ::hesitates, wanting to say something else but pauses, sipping his ale again instead::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::enters the lounge in style, dressed to the nines in a black tank top with the word "Misfits" on it, some kind of cross between a utility belt and a mini skirt, fishnets, and knee-high combat boots::

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::lets out a laugh:: CO: Stubborn as MacAllister ever was!

CO Capt. Rome says:
::laughs::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::notices the silence, as if in mid-sentence and sips her drink too:: XO: You mentioned you needed company. Do you want to talk about it?

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
::notices that Ens. Sumner has put on yet another ridiculous outfit and rolls her eyes:: Self: Young people these days MO: Check mate.

Naava says:
::approaches the CMOs table, gestures quietly if the Doctor would like a drink::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: I can't just leave now.

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::her eyes travel immediately to the bar area, looking for the girl with the spots::

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
OPS: I should not be left alone with my thoughts sometimes :: keeps the smile on his face:: It has been a long few months, even though it has been merely days to some

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO: Leave? I think Starfleet owes your whole ship a break. You think they will give you one?

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
XO: I know what you mean ::finishes her drink and asks for a third:: XO: Time travel is almost as complicated as mind travel. And I guess we will not even be able to talk about it.

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
::shakes her head at the barmaid:: Naava: No, thank you.

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
::wonders where that damn stubborn ginger of a captain got off too::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::keeping her eyes on the Kriosian, she makes her way to a barstool::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: I'm not really on the top of Starfleet's top ten Captain's this year. After Runak, it's been tough.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::stands up and fetches the bottle and refills the two tumblers before sitting back down::

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::sips his ale again:: OPS: Exceptionally complicated it seems, still, I can see it in the crew's eyes - there is so much more they want to say but don't know how ::winks:: And I don't even have your 'gifts'

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: I put in a request for a few weeks shore leave for the crew last night, let's see.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::takes the glass:: CO: I think I'll miss you, old friend.

Naava says:
::nods and moves on, noticing the CNS has arrived::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: Ugh, stop being so sentimental.

MO Ray says:
CMO: Another round? 

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::Keeps her eyes on Naava's, a mysterious smile on her face::

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
MO: No, I've got an appointment to keep. ::stands up and pushes her chair in:: You need to practice anyway.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: So what are you gonna do now? Gardening ?

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
::finishes her drink and walks out of mess hall, noticing the other Bridge officers along the way::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
XO: Some call it a gift, others call it a curse. I think all good Commanding officers are empathic to some extent. You feel their pain ... our pain. The trick is to block it, or pretend that you do. Then all you are left with are your own doubts and your own pain. Which is better though? To deal with someone else's thoughts, or your own?

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
TL: Bridge. 

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
::skips up to the Bridge and rings the chime on the Ready Room door:: 

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO: Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Okay, well maybe read a book or two. But just spend time with Khethiwe.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks up::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: That sounds extremely boring. ::grins::

CO Capt. Rome says:
Aloud: Come in.

Naava says:
::walks up to the CNS:: CNS: What can I get you to drink?

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::looks her eye squarely:: OPS: Both are equally difficult, but at least with your own thoughts you can control them through effort, control and mediation - moving or stationary. I do not envy the control you need to exert on your own your thoughts but, in truth, it is no different from a command officer's own efforts

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
CO: I had an inkling that you'd be loafing around in here when you should be meeting up with me, Jonathan. 

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
Naava: A stout. Go out with me.

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
::nods to Idrani:: CIV: Idrani. 

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks at Adah with a puzzling look on his face::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Did we have a date?

Naava says:
CNS: How long did you practice that line?

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::nods back to the CMO::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::looks back at him for a moment, before staring at her glass again:: XO: Do you enjoy it? To be a commanding officer?

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
::laughs out loud:: CO: I guess you can say that. You were supposed to meet me in the mess hall. Have you finished that book I gave you?

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
Naava: Literally 30 seconds.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::smiles:: CMO: Working on it. It's quite long, you know. Sit down, grab a glass.

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
CIV: I hope you weren't discussing anything important 

Naava says:
CNS: One stout coming up. ::walks back to the bar::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO/CIV: Nothing top secret.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CMO: Oh, just how stubborn he is. Any excuse to drink his scotch.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::smiles at his two friends::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::folds her hands and smiles, tapping her feet as she waits::

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
CIV/CO: Not that I care if it was top secret or not you know I'm nosy.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::grins and pours her a drink::

Naava says:
::goes back to the CNS and hands over the drink:: CNS: I have to work at the bar, but there are plenty of stools nearby. ::walks back to the bar, placing the tray on it::

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::pauses in thought, taking a long drink from his ale:: OPS: To say one enjoys being a commanding officer is a gross generalization... I take no enjoyment from leading others into dangerous situations but, I do take enjoyment in succeeding in those trying times... ::sips his ale...again::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::takes a drink and follows Naava around the bar, not taking her eyes off her:: Naava: I take it that means you come here often. I'll scratch that line off the list.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO/CIV: We were just discussing long deserved breaks, and Idrani's love of gardening.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::finishes her drink, ordering another one:: XO: That was a very diplomatic answer Commander. There were times I thought I wanted to be one. Why else join Starfleet Academy? But now I don't know. It seems more trouble than it is worth. Too many difficult decisions.

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
::takes the drink and sits down:: CIV: Gardening? Where'd you learn that, Idrani? I thought that plants didn't grow on Andoria? 

CO Capt. Rome says:
::almost spits out his scotch laughing::

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::chuckles:: CMO: No gardening for me... not a chance!

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
CIV: I'm not much of a gardener myself well, I used to be. But then again, we have plants on my home planet so it was easy. 

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
OPS: It takes a strong person to be a CO. Strength to carry the weight of others on your shoulders without breaking, courage to say Yes when others say No and faith to move forward when others refuse to budge. The challenges are great but the rewards are greater to still. There is no greater glory than to know that you are the second in command of a starship

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO/CMO: So how far back do you two go?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::leans back and smiles::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: Arcadia.

Naava says:
CNS: Yes, I'm here a lot. ::smiles, unsure of where it's going, being hit on a lot in a bar::

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO/CMO: Ah, yes, the promotion for being an idiot.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: Excuse me? You’re alive because of me.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO: Details... anyone can become a Captain for jumping in without thinking, apparently.

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
CO/CIV: He was a gimp with no face, I was a girl fresh from the busy life on a super starship the romance just sparkled. ::laughs sarcastically::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
Naava: When do you get off? I have a lot planned for our date, and the timing needs to be precise. ::takes a sip of her drink::

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO: Not much changed then...

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
CIV: Yes, well that had to do something since he miraculously survived it.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::raises an eyebrow thinking "what about being first in command?", but she realizes Ro'kar is not being cynical and he actually believe what he is saying. She respects him more for that::XO: I think the Scimitar is in excellent hands. So, do we know what our next assignment is yet?

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
CIV: Otherwise they would have just sent his mother a medal and called it a day.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: First off, you're welcome

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Second, romance? I'd rather date a nausicaan.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::laughs:: CO: It can be arranged...

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
CO: Same here!

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
CO: That Nausican, that is. ::laughs::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::grins and refills all three tumblers::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: It's just that I don't date older women.

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
OPS: I believe so too, despite Rome's stubbornness and ignorance of cold facts when faced with an officer from the future, he does have the power to lead us to greater things. ::drinks his ale, almost finished:: I am unsure what our next mission is... ::winces, lowering his voice:: Hopefully it will be less taxing

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::happily takes a refill:: CO: I'd start running if I were you... I'm pretty sure that's going to have consequences far worse than what Shinra managed.

Naava says:
CNS: Well, not any time soon... ::looks awkward::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
XO: I will be honest, I don't know what to make of Captain Rome yet. I still don't have the feel for him. Don't know what to expect. I hope our orders arrive soon. I wan...I need to see the Universe. That is why I signed up for the Academy.

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::grins at the OPS' eagerness:: OPS: Definitely, you will see the universe, lots of it I hope. Did you see much when you were a child?

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
Naava: That's ok, I don't actually have anything planned. Still, we should do something when your shift is over; remember, life's too short to say no. ::Gives a goofy grin before taking another drink, her wide eyes scanning Naava's features::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: So, when are you leaving?

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO: Tonight, actually. ::goes serious again::

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
CIV: Leaving? Why?

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
XO: I was a child of two worlds. I saw a lot of Vulcan and Betazed. And believe me, you could spend several lifetimes exploring just those two. But there is something special about travelling the stars with a  purpose that is more than travelling.  You actually make a difference wherever you go. You will be remembered. It is as close to immortality as I dare to hope.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::lowers his glass:: CIV: Tonight?

Naava says:
CNS: I need a drink.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CMO/CO: I've been on duty for over a hundred years... time for a rest.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::manages a weak smile::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::without missing a beat:: Naava: What'll you have? I'm sure I can find it behind this here bar thingy.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: Well, I guess we better finish this bottle then before you do go.

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
OPS: I do agree, to travel with purpose is much better than just travelling. The desire to make a difference in this place is one goal I think many Starfleet officers aspire to

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO: I'll make sure of it. ::holds out his glass for a refill::

Naava says:
CNS: No, no, you'd break something. I'll do it!

CO Capt. Rome says:
::fills his glass up to the brim::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: Well, before you do go....it was an honour to serve one last mission with you, Thalev. 
We'll miss you.

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::wears a mock expression of offense:: Naava: You wound me, madam; I've been handling bottles since my first days at the Academy of Flying Things. Surely a Starfleet lounge shouldn't be trouble for the likes of me.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::looks at the XO in the eyes and smiles::XO: And we did save the Universe just a few hours ago. ::lifts her fourth ... or is it fifth? scotch in a toast::

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::raises his almost finished glass:: OPS: Per ardua, ad astra ::clinks it with her own with a small smile on his face::

<<<<<<<<<<Pause Mission>>>>>>>>>>

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