Ayg of the Pathfinders has been forever considered loyal and true.

Since he was young, he followed the word of his father Arko every moment. Even following his mother's death - an incident his father does not even acknowledge, he stayed by his side.

When the others of their kind called the Pathfinders fools for breaching the walls of reality to seek new worlds and civilizations ... called them dangerous for their journey, he stood by his father's side.

Sitting here now ... in this strange room on this strange vessel ... having just breached a whole new realm in their journey of learning, he still stands by his father's side.

He can tell his father does not regard this leader ... this woman, Gomes, very well. But he will stand by his side. No matter the justification.

And no matter the worries he has for his daughter ... and his wife ... or the rest of the family.

No matter what this place will do to them.

USS SELEYA STARDATE 10704.15

WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSE - PART THE THIRD

"Reasons"

=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= RESUME MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::sits back in her chair looking at her guests, making one of those meaningful moments of silence::::

ACTION: Arko and Ayg of the Pathfinders sit before CO Gomes in the Ready Room.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::stood to the one side and slightly behind the COs desk, keeping an eye on the intruders; Whispers:: CO: We should get you a bigger ready room...maybe install a futon...widescreen TV... ::trying to relax the stressed-looking CO::

CSO LtJG Axin says: 
::stands, hunched over the freestanding bridge science console::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Sitting on the bridge, monitoring all communication frequencies::

EO Ens Tana says: 
::in the Deuterium Injector Assembly on Deck 10 with Ensign Hume and EMMA::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Taking Oliva and her daughter into sickbay, she takes the pair into one of the side rooms for privacy and quiet.::  Oliva: What is your daughter’s name?  ::motions her to one of the biolab tables.::

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::brings the ship to a full stop just outside the danger area of Charnok::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
::Crouched beside Ensign Tana trying to make sense of tricorder readings::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CTO: I will consider your suggestions ::looks back at the Pathfinders::

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::stays in the Turbolift and makes her way to the bridge, flicking some of her blonde hair out of her eyes.::

Arko says: 
CO: You are of the Federation.

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Watches the MO enter sickbay with a strange woman and a child::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Leaves the TL and moves down the corridor towards the DIA. :: CEO:  Alright what’s going on?

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::listens carefully::

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::is still fuming over the way the CMO acted, but will leave that till later::

Oliva says: 
::Gently brushes her daughter's face:: MO: Her name is Lii.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Arko: Yes, we are a part of the United Federation of planets and we have the authority to speak in its name on some matters. You want to start diplomatic relations with the Federation?

EO Ens Tana says: 
::turns to look as Aan enters the assembly, Emma faithfully shining her lights on the device as instructed::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
Self: Good start.

Jackie says: 
::Coughs a little cough::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
XO: Ensign Tana came across an unknown device here. We've run some scans but we haven't much information.

ACTION: The children in Sickbay ooh and aah at the strange figures who enter with the MO.

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
Self: Good thing she's aboard, I won't have to deal with the kiddies any more.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Glances at the Ready Room data, seeing no significant changes::

Arko says: 
::Head raises:: CO: Perhaps.

CEO Ens Hume says: 
XO: One thing's for sure, it definitely isn't federation technology Sir.

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
CSO:  If need be, are there any safe places down on Charnok to transport an AT?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Arko: What was the purpose of your breaking into this ship, the USS Seleya?

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Activates the computer and turns to the woman::  Oliva: I need from you the physiology of your people as well as your daughters stats before she entered the last realm.  I will compare them with the now stats; now that you have left the previous realm where she became unconscious.

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::steps out of the TL and glances round the bridge::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Stands behind the Captain's chair, watching the guests with suspicion::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Looks over the CEO's shoulder at the device. ::  CEO:  Definitely not.  Are you getting anything from it?  Energy readings, transmissions?

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Walks over to the children and their teacher:: Belinda: It's Belinda isn't it? Are you and the kids having fun?

Belinda Honey says: 
CMO: We're doing okay. Doctor ... are you all right? ::Gestures to his torn and bloodied tunic::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Taps a few buttons, adjusting the search parameters on the communications array::

EO Ens Tana says: 
::watches the exchange but says nothing, just keeping his distance::

Oli:via says: 
:Is quiet momentarily, staring over at the CMO::

Arko says: 
::Makes a snorting noise::

CSO LtJG Axin says: 
::slowly exhales as he reads through the data before him:: FCO: Uh.... ::inclines his head:: Prob-ably....

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::activates the chime on the RR door and waits, settling her tunic and sorting her hair out a little bit::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::looks over into the CIVs direction for a moment, not focusing on her but just surveying the room::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::wonders if the counselor will be able to read them::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
XO: Nothing Sir, it’s almost as though it doesn't exist, The Tricorder is barely registering anything.

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Looks down at his uniform:: Belinda: I've never felt better, but I should probably get changed.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Patiently waits, fully understanding what she has requested.::

Ayg says: 
::Speaks up:: CO: My father meant no ill, sometimes upon arrival in a new realm ... his space faring does not go well, and there are ... impacts.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::hopes no one else turns up, its crowded enough that it'll feel like a New York subway soon::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::raises her eyebrows:: Arko: You see this in our culture is considered very rude and often an act of war. Tell me something else then. Do you know what is causing the subspace distortions and the war on Charnok?

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::tries the Ready Room chimes again::

CSO LtJG Axin says: 
::shakes his head slowly to himself as he thinks:: FCO: We could probably transport a team to the capital city... the subspace radiation could be an issue, but we should be able to compensate...

Arko says: 
CO: Themselves.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Ayg: I see. That is why you are now welcome in my ready room

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Pulls up the sensor data from the moment they entered orbit, to see whether there's anything he can find on there that was missed at first::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CIV: Will you please see who it is. If it’s the counselor let her in

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
CSO:  Understood.  Keep the coordinates standing by just in case.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Arko: You did not provide them with any technology?

Oliva says: 
::Turns back to the MO:: MO: That man out there. He was stabbed by Arko upon his arrival ...

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Sees that one of the children is disturbed by the bloody hole in his tunic and decides it's best to get changed in his office and walks over to it:: Self: Good thing I keep a spare one there in case Sam...Where is she anyway?

Ayg says: 
CO: We were actually under the impression that they gained their travel technology from you.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: nods. ::  CEO:  Alright, I don’t want this thing left unguarded until we know what the hell it is.  Given the indifference our guest are showing towards us and our well-being, I doubt they would warn us if this is one of they're devices.  Keep trying to discern what this thing is, I'll get a security team down here as soon as possible.  Let me know when you think

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Nods slowly, still keeping her eyes on their guests. Grunting softly she removes her grip on the Captain's chair and slowly starts moving towards the entrance, making sure to keep her eyes focused on them to avoid an unforeseen holes in her body::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
XO: Scans picked up something that could've been a brief transmission but now it’s dead.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Slowly nods her head::  Oliva:  And thankfully he is fully... healed?

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
Cont:  it’s safe to move it somewhere more secure.

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::continues researching information on Charnok::

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
:: tapes her foot, getting a little nervous with all this waiting::

Oliva says: 
::Frowns:: MO: That's impossible.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Arko: Yes, that was a mistake we do not wish to do again. Now we must talk to their leaders and find out what is happening. In the mean time, if not diplomacy, then what is your purpose aboard the Seleya?

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::takes a deep breath and folds her arms::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
XO: Understood, I'll deal with it Sir.

Arko says: 
CO: We are here to learn.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Hits the door control:: CNS: Captain's Gomes RR, who's this please?

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Her eyes narrow a moment:: Oliva:  Why is that impossible?

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Takes his tunic off, folding it neatly before throwing it into a corner of the office and finding his spare in one of the many cupboards::

Oliva says: 
MO: No one who is struck by the sword of Arko lives.

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::frowns at the CIV's method:: CIV: Open the door, Ivanova.

Jackie says: 
::Sniffles and coughs::

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
*MO*:  How are things going down there Sierra?

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: taps his combadge. :: *Security* :  this is the XO, I want a security detail assigned to the device Ensign Hume discovered in the DIA.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
Oliva: Tell me more about this realm you just left.

CEO Ens Hume says: 
EO: Ensign, I want you to take the device down to engineering, run every available diagnostic, I want to know what this is.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
*FCO*: Curiously... but we are fine.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Goes to the moment just before the ship was attacked, when they noticed the other ship trying to break orbit::

EO Ens Tana says: 
::wonders how they're going to 'deal with' inscrutable technology of indeterminate origin and unknown purpose:: CEO: Are you certain we can even remove it?

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::hears the XO but doesn’t know the voice yet:: *XO*: Aye Sir, right away.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Arko: If you wish to learn about the Federation's history you are welcome to consult our databanks. But I believe you are better off in one of our planets. I will contact my superiors to take you into another ship more suitable

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
CNS: I'm sorry, I do not know any "Open the door".. However, you sound awfully familiar... Is it EMMA? ::Grins as she chuckles and turns her attention back to the CO:: CO: The Counselor, Captain. Want me to shoo her away?

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
*SEC*: Security team to Engineering.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CIV: No Ivanova, bring her in please

Oliva says: 
::Waves her hand::

SEC says: 
*CTO*: Yes, Sir. ::heads down to Engineering with one other::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Finishes, gets back out and walks over to the children::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
EO: There’s nothing securing it to the deck plating, wait until the security detail gets here and then proceed.

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::bites her lip, trying to hide how annoyed her is with the CIV. As CNS, she can't be seen to be out of control...can't be seen to want to beat someone to a pulp.::

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::brings up information provided by the Merrimac::

Arko says: 
CO: There is no need. We are more than capable of travelling on our own, and will do so. We ... ::Pauses, as if he's not used to saying the word:: ... appreciate your offer, but will decline.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Hearing the computer become active, she looks down at the data scrolling across the screen.::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Frowns:: CO: Drats! ::She turns back to the door, taking a deep breath she finally opens the door:: CNS: You're late. ::Hurries back to her previous spot behind the Captain::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Turns back to the CEO. :: CEO:  Keep me informed on whatever you find, and let me know if you need anything else.  I don’t want to take any chances with these unknowns on board.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Arko: Then what are your immediate plans?

Jackie says: 
CMO: Doctor Addreedeees ... are you a zombie?

CEO Ens Hume says: 
XO: Yes Sir.

SEC says: 
::arrives one deck above the Deuterium assembly::

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::narrows her eyes momentarily at the CIV, her dislike for her growing more after her 'boyfriend's' attitude moments earlier:: CO: Captain. ::nods to the CO and takes a look at her two guests::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::sees the CNS come in, still not sure of her name::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
Jackie: No, I only eat brains on special occasions, why do you ask?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CNS: I am glad you could join us Commander. This is Arko and the Pathfinders :: points:: Arko: Commander Suder is our expert in psychology and can help us make a bridge between our cultures

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Heads out into the corridor and to the turbolift. ::  TL:  bridge.

Ayg says: 
 CNS: You are a mind reader.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Gently prods as she turns to activate the monitor now that she and the computer has data they can work with.::  Oliva: The realm you left...

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Frowns at the readings he is seeing now, wondering whether the speed at which all of it happened had caused them to miss what he saw now::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
EO: In the meantime I'm going to see what I can do about sealing the hull breach, keep me informed Mr Tana.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::moves a step and carries on listening::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Ayg: We have many telepatical species in the Federation

EO Ens Tana says: 
::frowns at the unusual device:: CEO: Aye sir.

Jackie says: 
::In her real nervous fast child-speak:: CMO: WelldannysaidheheardapersonsayyouwerestabbedandkilledandyouredeadbutyourenotreallydeadyourehereandIthoughtyoumightbeazombielikeCap'nGomesbecausesomeonesaidshediedandcamebacktolife .... like a zombie.

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
OPS:  Lt., something wrong?

Oliva says: 
::Lost in thought:: MO: ... hmmm?

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
Ayg: My abilities are limited. ::smiles, knowing never to show all your cards at once::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Steps off the TL and onto the bridge, moves over the captain’s chair and sits. :: ALL:  Report.

Arko says: 
::Abruptly stands:: ALL: We have learned what we need to. We now return to Charnok. There is still much to be learned there.

CEO Ens Hume says: 
::Heads out of Deuterium Containment and towards the TL::

Ayg says: 
::Frowns and looks up at his father::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::gets up:: Arko: Charnok?? Did you or did you not interfere in the war there?

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
Jackie: I didn't die; I was just badly injured... As for the Captain, she isn't a zombie we were able to get her back, also star fleet doesn't allow zombies on star ships! Only Vampires.

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::eyes Ayg, the younger of the two, wondering at that look::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Edit last to Xo's chair. :;

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Looks around slowly:: FCO: Well... Sir, just before the ship was attacked by these... Things... It looks like they floated along with that ship breaking orbit... But when they saw us, they turned for us and rammed straight through the other ship... Which caused it to explode...

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
::slightly distracted as she goes over the readings mentally:: Oliva: You were about to tell me about the realm you just came from... ::reaches up to make a minor adjustment.::

EO Ens Tana says: 
::watches Hume go and then retrieves his tricorder again, crouching down next to Emma to conduct a full-resolution scan of the device, not confident of the results::

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::stands up from the CO's chair and nods to the Commander::  XO:  Sir, the Captain is still in her RR with our "guests".  We have determined a safe place to transport an AT if needed.

EMMA says: 
::links into the signal coming from Tana's tricorder::

Jackie says: 
::Eyes open wide at the CMO's mention of Vampires::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::looks at the counselor wondering if perhaps she has the answer to her question::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Smiles at the little girl::

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::frowns herself, feeling a little queasy trying to get any information from these two. Keeps trying nonetheless, despite the splitting headache that she seems to get as a result::

Arko says: 
::Moves to exit the RR:: Ayg: Come, son. We have much work to do.

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::heads to his station::  OPS:  Hmmm, I wonder what would have caused them to do that.

EO Ens Tana says: 
::doesn't get anything more useful and looks up again as he hears some clamouring outside and a security detail crawls through the hatchway:: SEC: You're here for the device?

CEO Ens Hume says: 
::Ben stands in the Turbolift enroute to hull breach area::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::grunts::Arko: I asked you a question, you could at least answer. And please, don't add any more breaches to my hull

SEC says: 
EO: Yes, we are.

Arko says: 
::Ignores the CO and exits::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Tilts her head to the side a moment.  All readings were normal but... Turns to the computer console and taps in a few commands.::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Nods at the CO and moves to the Captains chair. ::  CSO:  Team with the CEO and see if you can provide some assistance from there regarding the device they discovered.

Ayg says: 
CO: I am sorry, Ms. Gomes ... my father ... ::Sighs, and stands up tall, trying to show strength:: We did not start the current crisis there. They themselves did.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Ayg: If you are sorry then...do you have my answers?

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::tired of beating around the bush::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::follows them to the bridge::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Stands as Arko enters the Bridge. ::

EO Ens Tana says: 
::slowly stands:: SEC: I don't know what this is or what it does. I don't even know if it can be moved safely. I think, for precaution's sake, we should get someone to bring a stasis generator down from the science labs.

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::turns briefly to see the CO and others enter the bridge::

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::tries to catch Ayg's eye before he leaves, hoping to make...some...sort of connection with him, since it appears that father is completely impossible to turn::

Arko says: 
Yamas: Prepare to leave.

SEC says: 
EO: Be my guest.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Shrugs, shaking his head:: FCO: I don't know.. I am as puzzled as you.... ::Looks around at the CO::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Hurries behind the Captain:: CO: Should I get security, Captain?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CIV: There is no point CTO: Monitor where they are going

Yamas says: 
Sayora: Open a portal back to Charnok ...

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::leans over::  OPS:  Hopefully the Captain received further information.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Moves over to the CO. :: CO:  The device is definitely not of Federation origin Captain, I have to believe its "With them".  :: nods towards the visitors. ::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
CO: Aye Sir...and if they start causing trouble?

Ayg says: 
Arko: Father ... I must stay.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Gently places her fingers along the child’s face for a moment.::  Oliva:  Oliva... ::pauses a moment as she turns to the woman::  Your daughter's mind... her katra... her...  soul, is not here.

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
Self: I'm not cut out to entertain kids, I should employ more nurses.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
Ayg: Oh no that’s okay, don't stay on our account

Sayora says: 
Round and round and round we go ..... ::Begins to wave her arms in the air::

Ay says: 
CTO: My daughter is in your care.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::nods at the XO::Arko: what did you leave aboard the ship? ::knows that’s pointless::

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::steps towards Ayg:: Ayg: I am sure we all have a lot of questions that can be answered with a little time. ::hopes he will hang on::

Oliva says: 
MO: What do you mean? Where is it?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
OPS: If they try to break out hull again, is there anything we can do?

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Turns to Arko. :: Arko:  You damage our ship, deposit some kind of device and then just think you’re going to skirt out of here without answering some questions?

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
Ayg: Yes thanks for that

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::realizes their meeting didn't go as well as he'd hoped::

Ayg says: 
::A flash of anger enters him at the CTO statements, but ignores it::

EO Ens Tana says: 
*CSO*: Engineering to Science. We need someone to bring a Medium stasis generator down from the science labs. Do you have anyone available? We need it in the Deuterium Injector Assembly, Deck 10, Section 6.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::hopes they will at least use the same exit point as the entry was::

Arko says: 
Ayg: Gather your family, and bring them along. We do not need their care.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
CO: Your orders?

CEO Ens Hume says: 
::Hume arrives on Deck 10, walks along the corridor and takes a patch kit from a storage locker::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Does nothing to disguise his displeasure with the visitors. :;

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::looks at the CTO and shakes her head once, hoping he'll get the message::

ACTION: The air on the bridge becomes energized as Sayora waves her arms, and a subspace fold opens in the midst of the bridge. Some of the consoles flutter as the EPS conduits are affected by the sudden surge.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Arko: But we would much appreciate understanding and help

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::sees the CNS nodding and wonders if she needs a neck massage::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::moves back against one of the bulkheads::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
All: Gather as much information as you can about this

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::rolls her eyes, hearing the CTO's thoughts loud and clear::

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::looks down at his console as the lights flicker::

Ayg says: 
Arko: No. Coming here is what caused my daughter to ... they might be able to help her. I will remain. We will join you soon.

CSO LtJG Axin says: 
::takes a step back from his screen as it flickers before him::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Taps his console between flickers, hoping all his commands register as he orders the computer to keep a continuous record of current events::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Watches the interesting vortex with curiosity:: CO: That's a neat trick, do you think she can teach me?

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
Oliva: That is what we need to find out.  So I need to ask again about the realm you just came from.  Only this time, I also need to ask you what happened while you were there.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::hopes someone has a tricorder somewhere::

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
:: takes out a tricorder and scans the vortex with curiosity::

EO Ens Tana says: 
*CSO*: This is Assistant Engineering Officer Ensign Tana. Is anyone there?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::is relieved someone does::

Arko says: 
::Stares hard at his son, then says nothing, and walks through the subspace fold::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: takes a step towards Arko. :: Arko:  You Owe Us An Explanation, Damnit!

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Suddenly remembers why the little girl was bothering him and gets his tricorder out to check whether the medicine he gave her before his attack has started to work::

ACTION: The rest of the Pathfinders say nothing to Ayg, and walk through the fold as well. Soon it closes ... leaving Ayg alone on the bridge.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::takes a deep breath::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::walks over to the CIV:: CIV: You seem so tense? ::puts his hands on her neck:: Need a massage?

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::keeps scanning, as Arko disappears::

Jackie says: 
::Isn't sniffling as much::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
CIV: I doubt it

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::can sense the XO's anger without him even saying a word::

Ayg says: 
CO: I would like to see my wife and daughter. I believe they are in your medical bay.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Ayg: Thank you for staying, I think we still have much to learn from each other

CEO Ens Hume says: 
::Takes a look at the affected area, where the pathfinders penetrated the Seleya and sighs:: Self: This is going to be a lot of work.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
Ayg: Yes CNS: Counselor, please take Ayg to sickbay and stay close to them in case something goes wrong. I will join you briefly

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::touches XO's arm very slightly, hoping it'll remind him that such outbursts are hardly befitting an XO::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
Jackie: You feeling better?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
OPS: What is the status of charnok?

Jackie says: 
CMO: Yes, Doc'ta.

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::lets her hand drop and nods to the CO:: CO: Of course, Captain. ::turns to Ayg:: Ayg: If you would like to come with me? ::smiles gently and motions to the Turbollift at the back of the bridge::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::wants the Pathfinder to leave before making plans, but they’re already defined in her head::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Looks up from the console again:: CO: Uhm.. Unchanged, captain... I found something else that is... Interesting.... I think you should see this...

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Yelps in surprise as she feels the hands against her shoulder, growling she grabs the CTO's hands and pulls him effectively flipping him around and crashing him on the bridge floor::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::nods at the CNS::

Oliva says: 
MO: It was a realm where there was more energy than atmosphere. It's hard to ... explain by the standards of living you maintain here. The beings in that realm had evolved to deal with their surroundings. They actually lived off the energy.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
CIV: Don't be so vain, it’s simply a Gallamite custom. ::obviously offended::

Ayg says: 
::Nods and follows the CNS::

ACTION: THUD! The CTO hits the ground.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::waits for the CNS and Ayg to be on the turbo lift and turns to the XO::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
Jackie: Wonderful, means the medicine is working and your body's own defences are having a chance to kick in! um... What do I usually do now? ::Hasn't had a child in sickbay for quite some time now:: Oh yes! Would you like a sweetie? The rest of the class can have one too!

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::looks suddenly at the CTO::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
Out Loud: Damn.. She’s even uglier from this angle.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
Oliva: Could those beings or would those beings want to keep your daughter?  Or... ::gently:: is there a reason your daughter might have preferred to stay there?

CEO Ens Hume says: 
::Hume starts repairing the breach::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: looks over at Kesh, Nods as if answering a question and takes a deep breath. ::  CO:  The FCO believes he has a safe LZ for an away party if needed.  The CEO is still trying to find out what the device is.

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::turns to see the CTO on the floor of the bridge::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::thinks Ivanova had obviously something to do with that and turns again to the XO::

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::steps into the TL first and waits for Ayg to join her:: Ayg: I have to admit, your being here is a great curiosity to me.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
XO: I want you to take an away team to Charnok and see what is happening there. Do not interfere in the war in any way; just gather information as to what started it

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::watches two security officers go with the CIV::

Oliva says: 
MO: No, she didn't want to stay there. She only wanted to go home. ::Gets visibly upset:: But that bijargled man Arko ... his quest for knowledge. It destroys everything in his path, and his own family. ::More and more upset:: And he doesn't care!

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
CO: Captain...

PO2 Galar says: 
::pokes her head through the hatchway in the DIA, obviously disliking the cramped space and smells of working machinery:: EO/Sec: Someone called for a stasis generator?

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::gets up::

ACTION: The children cheer at the CMO's offer of candy. The teacher smiles.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
OPS: Yes Mr Pandora. You mentioned something interesting?

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
CO: Worrying is more accurate... ::Motions at his console::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Gasps in surprise, she bends down and covers her mouth with her hands:: CTO: I'm so sorry.. Are you okay? ::Slowly stands with the CTO:: You startled me!

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: nods. ::  CO:  Aye Captain.

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::wonders if the CO will say anything to the CIV::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Gets a jar from a cupboard on the other side of sickbay and returns with it holding it out to the children:: All: And remember only take one each, otherwise you'll have to go and see the evil dentist man.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::obviously very offended, simply moves away::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
XO: Make your team diverse. Your purpose is to gather information in a war zone. Take science and security personnel with you.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::goes over to OPS :: OPS: What is it?

EO Ens Tana says: 
::looks up in relief:: Galar: Yes, I did. Does that model have the micro-tractors?

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Looks over at the CTO and CSO. :: CTO/CSO:  You’re with me, let’s go.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Moves into the TL. ::

Ayg says: 
::Not sure what to say to the CNS:: CNS: ... I'm sorry if this has been troublesome for your crew.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Follows the CTO around:: CTO: Come on, it's not like I did it on purpose! ::Sounds sincerely apologetic::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Lets the recording run:: CO: This, captain... These beings.. We first spotted them floating next to the ship breaking orbit.. Then they shot towards it... It now seems they not only came speeding our way, but in the process, they destroyed that other ship...

PO2 Galar says: 
EO: No sir. ::squeezes into the cramped room with the others, looking curiously at the robot before returning her attention to the ensign:: We'll need to do whatever you need doing manually. But that robot isn't going to fit in this field. I'll need to get a large.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
XO: Just a moment Commander, hear Mr Pandora first

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: With so little data, tries to feel her way through a myriad of possibilities.::  Oliva: Could it be possible, in a realm where the mind can be freed, her body came here but her mind went home?

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Puts the recording on the main viewscreen::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
OPS: Do you believe they intended to destroy the ship?

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::breaks into a smile:: CIV: I guess it was funny. Never mind, just next time, if I risk it, just don't flip me again.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Taps his combadge. :: *MO/EO: Dr. Knight-Sky, Ensign Tana, please join me in Shuttlebay 1.

Oliva says: 
MO: It's ... possible. I don't know.

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::looks toward the CTO::  CTO:  You okay Ensign?

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Stops and Waits. ::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Happy that all the children have taken the sweets and locks them away in the hope he didn't give them the strychnine laced ones by mistake::

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
TL: Sickbay. ::flips a bit of hair out of her eyes and smiles at her odd guest:: Ayg: You can see why this has put us all on the defensive... ::tries to read Ayg again and winces, the sharp pain in her head forcing her to stop, though she does gets a sense through the pain that he isn't dangerous:: ...it's all very new to us.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
All on the bridge: These being are arrogant above anything. They do not care about lives other than their own but so far I have not seem any intent to harm. But they will harm anyone standing in their way

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
FCO: Yes, thank you. ::smiles:: XO: Aye Sir. ::walks with the XO to the TL::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
*XO*: Commander, while I am one that enjoys away missions, I am currently occupied with a patient.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Nods slowly:: CO: They could have avoided the ship... Personally, I don't trust them one bit, whatever they claim.. They willingly destroyed that ship.. And they willingly came our way and crashed into our ship... It's not like we just happened to be on their route, no.. They made a conscious change of course to us...

EO Ens Tana says: 
Galar: It's not for her... the robot. It's for the device. ::indicates it:: We need to move that into one of your labs upstairs with the better sca... ::hears the comm::

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::nods his head and smiles briefly back and returns to his console::

EO Ens Tana says: 
*XO*: Tana here, sir. We're about to move the device. Do you need me to come?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
OPS: And now they are on Charnok XO: Proceed with the upmost caution Commander

Ayg says: 
CNS: We have a mission of discovery. Sometimes ... my father's methodologies don't work too well.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
CTO: Next time give warn me first, okay? ::Smiles sweetly, titling her head in curiosity::  CTO: Say.. What race are you? I don't think I've ever seen your type.. ::Follows the CTO to the doors of the TL::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
*MO*:  Then turn them over to Dr. Atreides Ensign, and met us in Shuttlebay 1.  XO out.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
CIV: Like I said, Gallamite. I am surprised; usually people don't like transparent skulls.

CSO LtJG Axin says: 
::had followed the XO when ordered::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Nods to the CO. :: Co:  Understood.  ALL:  Lets go.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Opens her mouth in shock:: CTO: You've got a transparent skull? That's so cool!

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
Oliva: Please bear with me.  I know so little of your species.  If she went home, where would she have gone?  And can you... retrieve her fairly simple?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::taps her badge::*Engineering*: What is your status?

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
CIV: What...you can't see it...::smiles::

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
Ayg: So I noticed. He seems to be.. ::stops:: I apologise. I'm sure criticising your father is not something you want to hear. ::watches the turbolift doors open:: and mentions Ayg out::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Waves her hand as the TL doors close, chuckling she turns back to the bridge::

Ayg says: 
::Crosses his arms:: CNS: Not something I want to ... ::Takes a breath:: ... but maybe something I need to hear. ::Exits the TL::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::nods to the CIV as the doors close::

Oliva says: 
::Smiles, thinking of home:: MO: The Gardens of Forever.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Steps into the TL. :: TL:  Shuttlebay 1

CEO Ens Hume says: 
::Finishing up on deck 10::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
*XO*: Commander, my duty is to the children of the ship.  I believe I can help these people and possibly create a bridge with them.  But I am needed here.

EO Ens Tana says: 
::turning the move over to Galar and Security and instructing Emma to help before returning to her station:: *CO*: Ensign Tana here, ma'am. We're about to move the devic to one of the science labs. I'm on my way up to Shuttlebay 1 to join Commander Aan.

EO Ens Tana says: 
*CO*: And Ensign Hume is seeing to the breaches.

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Hears the MO raise her voice slightly and decides to take a look:: MO: Something wrong?

Ayg says: 
::Enters Sickbay, and notes the damage to the main floor:: CNS: I have abilities of matter manipulation. Due to the fact we are responsible for this ... I could perhaps help with repairs at some point.

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::lightens the situation with a small chuckle, sure that she has at least set Ayg on a path of seeing more of his father's faults. Knows that breaking up tight groups is the key to winning against any opposition:: Ayg: How old is your daughter? ::starts towards SB::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
*EO*: Very well. Gomes out

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
Oliva: I am thinking of two ways to make your daughter whole.  One, retrieve her katra and take both it and your child back to the realm you just came from.  Or... you can bring her katra back here and I... ::pauses slightly uncertain::  I believe I can reunite the two.

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
CO:  One of the last updates reported by the Merrimac states that those on Charnok were well into rebuilding after the war.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
FCO/OPS: So something made them change their minds

EO Ens Tana says: 
:;squeezing through the cramped repair spaces and practically falls into the corridor, relishing the cooler air as the line closes:: ::orients himself and then heads for the turbolift::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
*CO*: Hume to Commander Gomes.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Does nothing to hide the growing anger in his voice. :: *MO*: then tell him to meet me in shuttlebay one.  XO out.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
*CEO*: Gomes here

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Looks up at the doctor:: CMO: I am being requested by... ::pauses:: No sir, there is not.  You are being requested to meet with the first officer in shuttle bay one.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Turns back to the sensor data to see whether there are more odd things to be found::

Oliva says: 
MO: I have great abilities when it comes to physically healing ... I'm not sure if I'm capable of retrieving her mind.

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
MO: Ok, any idea why?

CEO Ens Hume says: 
*CO*: I've sealed the breach on deck 10 Commander, it’s only a temporary measure though, we will need to return to a starbase to repair the hull more fully.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
XO: Our purpose on this mission, Sir?

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
CMO: No sir, you will need to ask him.  I can only make a guess.

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
MO: I'll let you get back to your work then. 

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
*CEO* I understand, let’s hope it won't happen again. Mr Tana was called on away team duty, I would like you to supervise the analysis on those devices found in engineering. They were transported to one of the science labs

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Turns back to the woman thinking her husband might have words with her later.:: Oliva: What would you suggest?

Oliva says: 
MO: If you have such powers, if you would be willing to help ...

EO Ens Tana says: 
::gets off the lift two decks above and then looks around the immense shuttlebay for one being prepped for departure - sees it and starts across the deck toward it::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
*CO*: Understood. I'll get right on it.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Sighs and takes a few deep breaths, trying not to let the madness get to him. :; All:  I'm about to take a team into a warzone and I have to argue with a damned doctor over what her duty is?

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Looks down at the child, no true thought on that question::  Oliva: I will do whatever I can to assist.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
OPS: I have further work to you; coordinate with the CEO and the science department to understand what the purpose of those devices is

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Moves out of the TL and down the corridor to the Shuttlebay. ::  CTO:  procure sidearms for everyone.

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::enters Sickbay with Ayg, sensing XO's tension:: ~~~XO: deep breaths, love~~~

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::finally finds the time to seat back in her chair::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
XO: Aye Sir ::wonders what got into the XOs pants to make him this angry::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Gets a medkit and a hand phaser before jogging to the nearest TL:: TL: Shuttle bay one.

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
FCO: Monitor the shuttle and help them navigate if needed

Shuttle Team says: 
::Prepping the shuttle Avetino for departure::

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
~~~MO:  I'm afraid you didn't exactly make a good impression with the XO.~~~

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Nods slowly:: CO: Yes sir... Just add it to the pile.... ::Grins, as he taps away on his console::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::gets hand phasers and takes a phaser rifle for himself, having his phaser on his side::

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
CO:  Aye Captain, I'm on it.

CSO LtJG Axin says: 
::follows A'an towards the shuttlebay::

EO Ens Tana says: 
::waiting outside the shuttle with the repair kit he picked up on the way slung over his shoulder::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::taps her badge:: *CNS*: Gomes to Suder. How is our guest doing?

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
*CIV*: Sam, are you there? ::Makes his way towards the Shuittlebay at a somewhat leisurely pace::

Ayg says: 
::Enters Sickbay with the CNS::

Oliva says: 
::Looks away for a moment, sensing her husband nearby::

Oliva says: 
MO: Thank you.

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::hands over the phaser:: XO: Here's yours Sir. ::walks over to the CSO: Don't kill anyone if you can help it ::smiles and carries on giving out phasers:: CMO: Do you also wish to carry one?

Ayg says: 
::Moves to where he senses his family::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Looks up:: Oliva: We need to retrieve her katra.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
*CMO*: The voice sounds familiar, but it can't be who I think it is. He wouldn't dare to contact me after he didn't for the past week.. So who is it?

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
*XO*:  Commander, I'm sending you a set of coordinates that should take you around most of the subspace disturbances.  Unfortunately, since you don't have a fully experienced flight officer, it might get rough.

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::spots MO and moves over to her, keeping a close eye on Ayg:: MO: How's his daughter?

CSO LtJG Axin says: 
::uneasily takes a proffered weapon, far from keen to put the instruction to the test::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Enters the shuttle and takes the pilots seat. ::  ALL:  everyone strap in. :: Toggles the com. :: *Bridge*:  XO to bridge, requesting permission to depart.

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
::Points at the already holstered phaser:: *CIV*: I'm sorry we haven't seen much of each other lately but I was stabbed by one of the guys who came to meet the captain...

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::sits next to the XO where the tactical systems are::

CEO Ens Hume says: 
::Heads down to the Main Engineering::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::is the first Doctor he saw that holds a phaser::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
*CMO*: Did you get stabbed a week ago too, hmm?

EO Ens Tana says: 
::climbs into the shuttle with the rest of them, sitting on the far end of the flight couch, away from everyone else::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
OPS: Give them permission to depart and Good Luck

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Snorts slightly at the FCO's comment. :: *FCO*:  Many thanks Commander, but I think I can manage.

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
*CIV*: A week ago? I'm sure I saw you a few days ago.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Nods and taps the console, informing the flight deck of the departure:: *XO*: Permission granted... Godspeed..

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::senses the XO's arrogance and just shakes his head::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
FCO/OPS: And so we resume

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::wonders who Godspeed is::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
*CMO*: Where are you anyway? The Computer said you're heading to the shuttle bay..

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
*CIV*: Anyway I just wanted to tell you we'll probably have to cancel dinner tonight because I'm about to leave the ship, I'll make it up to you some time?

EO Ens Tana says: 
::hopes someone will tell him why he's there::

CSO LtJG Axin says: 
::takes a seat in the shuttle and logs onto the screen before him::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
:: Quietly:: CNS: Their daughter is not here.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Sits and waits....and waits.......::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::accesses tactical systems::

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
::wonders at the MO's answer. Looks at her and raises an eyebrow::

Ayg says: 
::Holds his wife, and looks down at their child::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::Mumbles something inaudible:: *CMO*: Fine! Prepare to grovel. A lot.  ::Cuts the channel:: 

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
XO: Shall we get underway Sir?

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
OPS: Keep track of the counselor and Ayg as well as the other 2 pathfinders

CNS LtCmdr Suder says: 
~~~MO: Where is she?~~~ ::looks at the child on the biobed::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
*CIV*: So dinner at m...::gets interrupted:: Fine then.

ACTION: The shuttlebay doors open, beckoning the Avetino to depart.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
CTO:  As soon as the doctor graces us with his presence, I'm more than ready to oblige.

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Rolls eyes:: CO: Should I just keep track of everyone? Saves us all a lot of trouble... ::Turns around to give the CO a weak smile::

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::makes an indicative nod to behind the XO towards the CMO::

CO Cmdr Gomes says: 
::chuckles:: OPS: Almost. I leave the away team to the FCO, at least while they are navigating

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
All: Please keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Pulls the shuttle off the deck and out into space, swoops around past the bridge and towards the planet. :;

FCO Cmdr Knight says: 
::grins::  OPS:  I'm more than happy to share.

CEO Ens Hume says: 
::Arrives in Main Engineering, scans deck 16 for Ensign Ydren::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
::In an afterthought:: *CMO*: Hm. Be careful, okay?

CTO Ens Redwood says: 
::scans the surface for weapons fire near the landing site::

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Nods, turning back to his own console:: FCO: That's very generous of you.. Commander.. ::Winks at his colleague next to him::

EO Ens Tana says: 
::acutely aware of the thinness of the hull separating them from space, but tries to put it out of his mind as he looks out the hanger door at the cold black outside::

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
XO: Hi there, oh and by the way Dr Knight-Sky was assigned here to act primarily as a paediatrician. *CIV*: I always am.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says: 
::Looks at the counselor curiously, then takes a deep breath as she looks at the parents:: Oliva: I will need to go where your daughter is.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says: 
*CMO*: Extra careful, okay?

CMO Dr Atreides says: 
*CIV*: If you'll cook for me.

ACTION: The shuttle departs the Seleya, manoeuvring past the slowly being repaired hole in the hull, and moving back through the star system ... their destination - Charnok.

Oliva says: 
MO: Okay ...

=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= PAUSE MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lília Perfeito is Commander Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
Robert Wright is Lieutenant Commander A'an Selzah (XO – Executive Officer)
Jim Koeller is Commander Ethan Knight (FCO – Flight Control Officer)
Tim Schols is Lieutenant Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
Andrew James is Ensign Oday Redwood (TO – Tactical officer)
Greg Lowis is Lieutenant Junior Grade Jozel Axin (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Jonathan Duggan is Ensign Benjamin Lucas Hume (CEO – Chief Engineering Officer)
Kurt Goring is Ensign Kavli Sudar Tana (EO – Engineering Officer)
Andreas Habeland is Lieutenant Paul Atreides (CMO – Chief Medical Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti is Lieutenant Sierra Knight-Sky (MO – Medical officer)
Aoibhe O'Sullivan is Lieutenant Commander Kesh' Suder (CNS – Counselor)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Yeoman, First Class Samantha Ivanova (CIV – Yeoman)

Mike Jones is Oliva, Jackie, Belinda Honey, Ayg, Arko, Yamas, Sayora & the Shuttle Team.
Kurt Goring is EMMA & PO2 Galar.
Andrew James is SEC

Stardate: 10704.15
Arc Title: “Welcome to the Universe”
Part: Three / “Reasons”
Ship Manager: Mike Jones
Arc Creator: Mike Jones

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