USS Apache - "Did You Pack Your Umbrella?" Part II

The USS Apache is in orbit of Ferenginar, as the crew gets ready to enjoy all that the planet offers.

Meanwhile, the Apache has become bombarded with all sorts of Ferengi ad ware, including advertisements involving indecently-clothed Ferengi women offering to stroke your lobes (How scandalous!)

Furthermore, an associate of the Admiral has arrived on Ferenginar, hoping to rendezvous with the crew...

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Host Lt_Williams says:
::sitting quietly in a bar, nursing tonic water, with her leg crossed over her knee, looking around at everyone...::

CSO_Marsland says:
@::beams from his transport ship onto the Apache, and quickly takes his things to his quarters::

CEO_Solkar says:
:: Browsing through rows of software titles, using my trusty tricorder to translate the Ferengi titles ::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::walking around the streets of the city on Ferenginar, glad she left Armen in the care of Connie::

MO_Turok says:
::Waiting for his friend to return with the software::

Ferengi Software Merchant says:
::meanders up to the CEO:: CEO: Is there anything I can help you with?

OPS_Ryushi says:
::following the CEO, looking over his shoulder::

ACTION: It is raining extremely hard in the Capital today...

ACTION: ... But what else is new?

CEO_Solkar says:
Merchant: Just looking, thanks.

CSO_Marsland says:
@::sets the stuff down outside and talks to the computer while he walks back to TR1:: Computer: Where is Commander Naegle-Marsland?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::hurries into a shop to dry off::

Computer says:
@::gives the CSO her coordinates::

Ferengi Software Merchant says:
CEO: Just looking? Maybe I can interest you in some programs... say, of the more... pleasurable persuasion? ::winks::

CSO_Marsland says:
@::beams down with a single red rose in hand, just outside the shop the XO is in::

CNS_Solaa says:
@::zipping up her raincoat and putting on her rubber boots in her quarters:: Self: The hell am I supposed to do on Ferenginar....

Host Lt_Williams says:
::she looks up, as she sees the XO stepping into a shop quickly, eager to dry off... with her drink in hand, she runs across the street, and approaches her:: XO: Commander, a word, please.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CEO: I strongly advise against it, ensign.

CEO_Solkar says:
Merchant: Sir I'd rather not... I prefer to shop on my own, thank you.

Host Lt_Williams says:
::looks to her side, a little disgusted as someone beams down almost next to them...::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Williams: Yes, Lieutenant?

CNS_Solaa says:
@::grumbles and turns around to a holographic image of a naked Ferengi woman in front of her and screams shrilly::

CSO_Marsland says:
::bumps into Lt Williams as he materializes:: Williams: Excuse me, Lieutenant.

CNS_Solaa says:
@Aloud: MY GOOOOODDD! ::runs out of her quarters as fast as she can::

Ferengi Software Merchant says:
CEO: Ah, well, if... holographic experiences don't interest you... how about the real thing? ::whispers:: I can get you into a club where the women simply cannot keep their clothes off!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::looks over and sees Tom:: CSO: Tom! What are you doing here?

Host Lt_Williams says:
::steps back, a look of shock over her face:: Self: Well, I never. XO: Ma'am- ::steps back::

CEO_Solkar says:
Merchant: Sir I have no interest in your whores, leave me be.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Williams: Lieutenant, this is my husband, Lieutenant Marsland.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Williams: Now what did you need?

Host Lt_Williams says:
CSO: Charmed. ::turns to the XO:: XO: I have a message from the admiral. He sent me... to chaperone the crew of the Apache.

CSO_Marsland says:
::turns to the Lieutenant:: Williams: Sorry, Lieutenant, but you should look both ways before crossing the street. ::hides the rose behind his back and waits for Janet to finish speaking to 
the Lt.::

CEO_Solkar says:
MO: How's that software coming?

CNS_Solaa says:
@::runs down to the TL, breathless::

MO_Turok says:
CEO: Should be ready any minute.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Williams: Chaperone?  Why does Admiral Woo think we need a chaperone?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: Would you know?

CNS_Solaa says:
@TL: Transporter Room 2.

Host Lt_Williams says:
XO: Actually, it was my idea. I am here to make sure your crew does not squander the Admiral's generosity... and his bank account.

ACTION: Outside, a loud clamor ensues... as a parade of indecently-clothed Ferengi women march down the streets, holding effigies of Ferengi men and tearing off their lobes...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Williams: You can return to Starbase 366, Lieutenant.  You can rest assured that we will not squander anything.  This is a topnotch crew, and frankly I'm insulted you would imply otherwise.

Host Lt_Williams says:
XO: I'm afraid not, Commander.

CSO_Marsland says:
XO: No idea. ::with his arms crossed angrily:: Williams: And just who are you?

CNS_Solaa says:
@::gets to the transporter room and steps on the pad gingerly, keeping a close eye out for more advertisements....

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::crosses her arms:: Williams: Excuse me?

CEO_Solkar says:
:: Peers out the window to see the commotion::

CSO_Marsland says:
Williams: You do understand that Lieutenant is subordinate to a Commander, I take it?

Host Lt_Williams says:
XO: You will find that the Admiral... pays very close attention to his possessions - his, as well as Starfleet's. Be good, and you will not see me. Here's my number. ::slaps a padd on the XO's hand::

CNS_Solaa says:
::is beamed down to the planet in the middle of a Ferengi woman demonstration:: Aloud: What the---?

EO_Running_Horse says:
::sitting in her temporary quarters::

CSO_Marsland says:
::wonders if Williams is ignoring him::

ACTION: The CNS finds herself in the middle of the demonstration... several Ferengi women walk past her, hitting her head hard with a flying Lobe...

CNS_Solaa says:
OWWWWWW! Ferengi: What's the big idea!

Host Lt_Williams says:
CSO: I am the Admiral's First Assistant. And you are?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::drops the PADD on the ground and crunches it beneath her boot:: Williams: No thanks.

Host Lt_Williams says:
::smiles smugly, as she turns around, heading back to the bar::

EO_Running_Horse says:
Self: I hate the rain and the mud and this blasted planet.

CSO_Marsland says:
::looks from his wife to the Lt.:: XO/Williams: New CSO of the Apache. I was XO of Huron under Admiral Woo when he was a Captain.

Ferengi Woman says:
CNS: Join us in our fight for our rights! ::grabs the CNS by her uniform, and hands her a picket sign::

CSO_Marsland says:
::hands the XO his orders with a smile::

CNS_Solaa says:
Ferengi woman: Oh? ::takes the sign and looks at it::

OPS_Ryushi says:
MO: Turok, are we making progress?

Ferengi Merchant says:
::watches the group very closely...::

CNS_Solaa says:
Aloud: Tiny Ferengi woman fighting for their rights??? This is kind of weird...
XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::looks down at the orders:: CSO: Happy to have you back on board, Lieutenant.  Your first order is to enjoy shore leave.

ACTION: Suddenly, EVERY Ferengi woman (with superior hearing, of course) turns to face the CNS...

CSO_Marsland says:
::salutes:: XO: Aye aye, Commander!

MO_Turok says:
::Paying the owner for the software:: OPS: Now we are. We can install this anytime.

OPS_Ryushi says:
MO: I suggest we do it... now.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::can't resist anymore, gives her husband a big hug::

CEO_Solkar says:
MO: I agree

CSO_Marsland says:
::pulls the rose out from behind him, and presents it to her..:: XO: This.. is for you! ::hugs her back::

CNS_Solaa says:
::is blank faced and stunned at their reactions:: Females: Sorry... sorry... I'm just... um... yeah.... ::is now very uncomfortable::

Ferengi Merchant says:
CEO: Have you found everything you're looking for?

MO_Turok says:
CEO/OPS: After you then. ::Motioning to the door::

CEO_Solkar says:
Merchant: Yes, we are all done here.

Ferengi Woman says:
::says nothing, glaring at the CNS, as she grabs the picket sign from the CNS and slams it back into the CNS' arms, in the proper position this time::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::takes the rose:: CSO: Thank you, Tom.  Armen will be so happy to see you.  I left him on the ship with Connie.  I thought he'd get too depressed down here.

CNS_Solaa says:
Female: Thanks... I guess... sorry... ::decides she should be quiet::

CSO_Marsland says:
::looks around:: XO: The environment is kind of depressing, isn't it?

Ferengi Merchant says:
CEO: That will be.... oh, 85 slips GPL please.

CEO_Solkar says:
MO/OPS: Why don't we just beam out from here and avoid the crowd?

CSO_Marsland says:
XO: And what's up with that Lt. Williams? Actually, let me go see if I can find out. ::steps towards the bar::

CNS_Solaa says:
Females: Uh... fight for the right to wear clothes! Yeah!

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks to see if she is doing it right::

Ferengi Woman says:
::pushes the CNS forward, as the crowd marches onwards::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CEO: Indeed, ensign.  ::walks out into the street, looking unemotionally at the Ferengi women:: *Apache*: Three to beam up.

ACTION: The CEO, OPS and MO are beamed back to the ship.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: She's on a power trip or something.  Thinks being Admiral Woo's lackey makes her special.

CSO_Marsland says:
::nods to his wife as he steps into the bar, eyeing the Lieutenant::

CNS_Solaa says:
::can easily see that she is at least a foot taller than the orange crowd around her::

CSO_Marsland says:
::motions as he grabs a drink:: Williams: This seat taken?

CNS_Solaa says:
Ferengi next to her: Glad you're wearing clothes, I see?

Host Lt_Williams says:
::she leans back, turning to the CSO:: CSO: Certainly not.

CEO_Solkar says:
@Aloud: Ah... Good to be back.

EO_Running_Horse says:
::gets up and puts on her rain gear and stomps outside into a puddle of mud::  Out loud:  Augusfratt!!!!!!

ACTION: As the CSO speaks to Lt. Williams, a small Ferengi boy moves a little closer towards the XO, eyeing her pockets... the XO completely oblivious...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::watches from afar, hoping Tom can make some sense of this::

Ferengi Merchant 2 says:
::runs up to the EO:: EO: Oh, let me assist you! :;helps her up::

CSO_Marsland says:
Williams: Good. ::sits:: Williams: So, why the attitude, if you don't mind me asking? I know the Admiral quite well, and this definitely wasn't his idea.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@::materializes on the Transporter Pad, stepping down and motioning to the CEO and MO:: MO/CEO: I believe the best way to install this software would be through the Operations Department.

CSO_Marsland says:
::yells at the boy and Janet:: Janet: Hey, watch out!

EO_Running_Horse says:
::glares at the Ferengi::

EO_Running_Horse says:
::then allows him to help her::

Host Lt_Williams says:
CSO: It was your wife who destroyed the padd containing his written orders. It is not your place to be questioning.

CEO_Solkar says:
@OPS: Aye, let’s get it done, but not too quickly. ::smirks::

ACTION: The Ferengi Boy grabs some money out of the XO's pocket, and RUNS!

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CEO: Pardon, ensign?

MO_Turok says:
@OPS: Well I believe I will let you handle it from here, enjoy the program.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::turns and runs after the boy:: CSO/Williams: Catch that little thief!

CEO_Solkar says:
@OPS: So we don't have to go back too soon sir.

Ferengi Merchant 2 says:
::smiles at the beautiful EO:: EO: ... Your lobes are so delicate, my dear...

CSO_Marsland says:
Williams: Not my place? Excuse me, but you were the one who walked off without being dismissed. I should bring you up on charges... Excuse me a moment. ::pulls his phaser and charges after the boy:: Boy: Stop or you're dead!

OPS_Ryushi says:
@MO: I will, of course, be fully examining the program before installing it, Turok.

ACTION: The Ferengi boy runs down the street, turning into an alleyway...

EO_Running_Horse says:
Merchant 2:  When does the sun shine here??  My what ear lobes???

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CEO: Ah, yes, ensign.  I do not have a particular wish to return to the planet either.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::chases after the boy:: Boy: Stop, or you will get hurt.

CSO_Marsland says:
::turns into the alleyway, and keeps running as hard as he can::

Ferengi Merchant 2 says:
::salivates...:: EO: You are so pretty.... can I interest you in a raincoat?

CNS_Solaa says:
::moves the sign up and down in demonstration style::

CNS_Solaa says:
Aloud: Uh... yeah! Ferengifemalesrights!

Ferengi Boy says:
::turns around, and sees that the CSO is catching up... he turns a corner, grabbing a garbage can lid, and throws it at him...::

CSO_Marsland says:
::sets his phaser to light stun and fires over the can lid as the kid turns to throw it::

EO_Running_Horse says:
Merchant 2:  Another rain coat??? That makes two I have been sold in the last two hours.  Alright.  ::she says in exasperation::

CSO_Marsland says:
::tries to duck as he runs::

Ferengi Woman says:
All: PROFITFORWOMEN! CNS: Wear your uniform with pride!

Ferengi Merchant 2 says:
::grins:: EO: That will be 50 slips of gpl.

CNS_Solaa says:
Ferengi woman: I'm wearing a raincoat though... I left my uniform on the ship...

ACTION: The boy runs out of the alleyway, back into the main street, through the Female Rights Parade...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::continues running, picks up the lid and hurls it in the direction of the boy::

CNS_Solaa says:
::tips her large rain hat lower on her head to shield her eyes from the rain::

SO Howlingwolf says:
::walks up to Lt. Williams:: Williams: Why didn't you go to help the XO, Ma'am?

Ferengi Woman says:
CNS: Nonsense! That is a most stylish uniform - and let no one tell you otherwise!

EO_Running_Horse says:
::looks at the merchant::  Merchant 2:  Excuse me?  50 bars of gpl?????  The last raincoat I bought cost me 45 gpl.

Host Lt_Williams says:
::smiles at the SO, and gets up, moving out of the bar, ignoring him...::

CEO_Solkar says:
@::Exits TR and heads to TL::

CNS_Solaa says:
::nods:: Ferengi woman: Hey... I do happen to like this raincoat... got it from back home... comes in handy! ::smiles and marches on with her sign::

SO Howlingwolf says:
 Williams: Ma'am?

Ferengi Merchant 2 says:
::grins as he notices the EO's mistake...:: EO: You're right, you're right. How about... 100 slips GPL?

CSO_Marsland says:
::happy that he can shoot well with the phaser, runs through the crowd, yelling to get out of the way, and fires again.

EO_Running_Horse says:
Merchant 2: Now you are plain crazy.  Keep your coat.

ACTION: The Boy runs across the street, and opens a large steel door; he jumps through, and slams the door shut, locking it...

SO Howlingwolf says:
::steps in front of the Lieutenant:: Lt. Williams: Excuse me ma'am, but that is kind of rude. I asked you a question.

Ferengi Merchant 2 says:
EO: But.. but...

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CEO: This way...  ::leads the way to the TL:: TL: Main Operations

Host Lt_Williams says:
::smiles:: SO: I believe I gave you my answer.

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: FERENGIWOMENSRIGHTS! CLOTHES NOW!

CEO_Solkar says:
@::Following OPS::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: Well, it's no use, Tom.  He's behind that door.

EO_Running_Horse says:
Merchant 2:  Forget it this coat isn't worth your price.  The tailoring stinks and the material is horrible.

Turbolift says:
@OPS: Acknowledged. Drink Slug-O-Cola! The Slimiest Cola In The Galaxy!

ACTION: A counter-protest of Ferengi men can be seen walking down the street in the opposite direction...

CEO_Solkar says:
@Aloud: Argh... this is ridiculous.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@::stares incredulously around in the TL::

EO_Running_Horse says:
::begins to leave the shoppe::

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: WE WANT CLOTHES! WE WANT RIGHTS!

CNS_Solaa says:
::marches on::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::Notices the CNS in the Women's Parade:: CSO: What is our counselor doing in there?

Turbolift says:
@All: This turbolift will proceed in five seconds.

CEO_Solkar says:
@Aloud: What is this?!

ACTION: The turbolift starts moving, after playing a quick Slug-O-Cola jingle.

EO_Running_Horse says:
::mumbles  something about Ferengi and profit and leaves::

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: FERENGIWOMENSRIGHTS!

ACTION: The counter-protest moves in front of the Female Protest... a large group of well-dressed Ferengi Males...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::hollers:: CNS: Ryn! What are you doing?

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: MALES ARE PIGS!

OPS_Ryushi says:
@TL: Computer, what is the problem with this turbolift?

Ferengi Male Protestors says:
Yells: FEMALES CAN'T KEEP THEIR CLOTHES OFF!

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: MALES ARE STIFLING OUR SEXUALITY! WE WANT CLOTHES!

CSO_Marsland says:
XO: No clue. How much money got taken from you?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::said authoritatively:: CNS: Counselor Solaa!  What is going on?

Turbolift says:
@OPS: This turbolift is operating at peak efficiency.

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: FERENGI WOMENS RIGHTS! RIGHT NOW! CLOTHES FOR US!

CEO_Solkar says:
@OPS: Hoo boy.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: I don't know, not much.  I wasn't planning on getting much.  Just something for you and Armen.

Turbolift says:
@OPS: However, the Ferengi Turbolift Infinity Company can fine-tune your turbolift for maximum comfort!

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks to see the XO yelling at her:: XO: Oh! Hi, Commander! I'm just protesting for Ferengi women’s rights! ::grins::

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Not something you do on shore leave for sure!

Ferengi Male Protestors says:
Yells: FEMALES AND FINANCES DON'T MIX!

EO_Running_Horse says:
::goes back to her temp quarters and gets Lone Wolf and bundles him in the other raincoat and heads for the holosuite place and some relaxation::

CSO_Marsland says:
::fishes some money out of his pockets and gives it to her:: XO: Here, get whatever you need.

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: WE WANT PROFIT TOO! WE ARE NOT OBJECTS!

OPS_Ryushi says:
@::glances at the ridiculously large package in his hand::  CEO: This had... better work.

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: CLOTHES! RIGHTS! FEMALES! RIGHTS FOR US!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: You are in violation of General Order 1, Counselor.  Get out of that protest now!

SO Howlingwolf says:
 Williams: Actually, you didn't answer me at all, Lieutenant.

EO_Running_Horse says:
::Lone Wolf whimpers as he gets some what wet from the rain::

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: I am not, sir!

CEO_Solkar says:
@OPS: I sure hope so.

CSO_Marsland says:
Self: Uh-oh... someone's in trouble.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Besides... I'm on shore leave, right?

Host Lt_Williams says:
::she ignores the SO, walking across the street, and opens a large door, stepping through and sealing it... after giving the SO an enigmatic smile::

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: PROFIT IS FOR EVERYONE!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: It is still unbecoming a Starfleet Officer.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: I'm championing a great cause! What about human women's right, huh?

Ferengi Male Protestor says:
::runs into the Female Protest and faces the CNS:: CNS: FEMALES DO NOT DESERVE TO SPEAK!

EO_Running_Horse says:
::enters the place where you can rent holosuites::

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: Counselor, other world's politics are not our business to interfere with. You represent the UFP, and I'm sure the UFP doesn't want a statement released that we're now backing Ferengi female rights.

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: FEMALES HAVE BEAUTIFUL VOICES!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: Don't take that tone with me, Counselor, now get out of that protest before the lieutenant and I come and drag you out.

EO_Running_Horse says:
::looks for the owner of the place::

Ferengi Male Protestor says:
XO: FEMALES HAVE NO PLACE IN PUBLIC!

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: MALES HAVE SMALL LOBES!

ACTION: A loud collective GASP can be heard throughout the Male Protest.
XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: Shoot him ::indicates the male that just spoke::

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: EMBRACE FEMALE RIGHTS!

CSO_Marsland says:
::steps towards the counselor:: CNS: Let's go, counselor. We can go get a drink or something.

EO_Running_Horse says:
::Lone Wolf shakes the water out of his coat and wags his tail::

Holosuite Owner says:
::steps out from behind a counter:: EO: Welcome to my humble abode!

MO_Turok says:
::Wanders into the protest:: Self: Hmm, this looks interesting.

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Stop Tom! I'm having a great time!

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: We can really do something for these girls!

EO_Running_Horse says:
::hears the wolf growl:: Lone wolf: Stay and be quiet.

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: KEEP YELLING! SHOW THEM WE ARE NOT SUBMISSIVE ANY MORE!

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: Counselor, this is a bad idea. You could get in a lot of trouble. Let's go, now. ::spoken firmly::

EO_Running_Horse says:
H.Owner:  Hello I want to rent a holosuite for an hour.  How much?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::walks up with Tom:: CNS: We'll get you back to the ship after that drink.  Maybe Dr. Powers or Dr. Karl can help you.

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO/XO: I do NOT need a drink!

Holosuite Owner says:
EO: For you... free, my dear, with my compliments.

Ferengi Female Protestor says:
XO: STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS!

OPS_Ryushi says:
@::notices that the TL has not opened its doors, but does not seem to be moving::  TL: Are we... there yet?

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: FERENGIFEMALESRIGHTS!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: Take Counselor Solaa back to the ship, Tom.  I'll follow later.

EO_Running_Horse says:
::raises her eyebrow::

CSO_Marsland says:
::takes the CNS by her arm:: *Apache*: Two to beam up.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: That's right, Commander. Stand up for your rights!

CNS_Solaa says:
::hits Tom:: CSO: Stop!

Turbolift says:
@OPS: Deck Three! We hope you enjoyed your trip. Brought to you by Slug-O-Cola!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::shakes her head:: CNS: I am standing up for them, Counselor.  I hope you know that.

CSO_Marsland says:
::holds on tight as he waits for the Apache to bring them up::

EO_Running_Horse says:
HOwner:  Ok thank you.  ::leads the wolf to the holosuite doors and inserts her program card::

MO_Turok says:
Male Protestor: Why..They have clothes on. What is going on here?

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: FERENGIFEMALESRIGHTS! WEAR CLOTHES WITH PRIDE!

CEO_Solkar says:
@::disembarks quickly:: Aloud: Man, that was awful.

Transporter Chief says:
@*CSO*: No can do, sir... transporter overload, stand by.

Ferengi Male Protestors says:
Yells: FOR SHAME! FOR SHAME!

CNS_Solaa says:
Yell: THE ONLY SHAME IS MALE OPPRESSION!

OPS_Ryushi says:
@::exits the TL shaking his head.  Enters Main Ops.::  OPS Vial: Chief, you're relieved.  ::goes 
into his office::

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: MALE OPPRESSION IS AGAINST THE RULES OF AQUISITION!

Ferengi Male Protestor says:
MO: Shameful, isn't it? Help us! Stand with us! ::slaps a picket sign on the MO's chest::

CEO_Solkar says:
:: Follows OPS::

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: C'mon, Tom! Stand with us!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: Wide angle light stun would work.
CEO_Solkar says:
OPS: So you have a test machine set up in here?

CSO_Marsland says:
::sighs as he hears the statement and pulls the Counselor to the edge of the crowd::

MO_Turok says:
Yelling: NO CLOTHES! ::Waving the sign::

CNS_Solaa says:
::smacks Tom smartly with her sign:: CSO: You can't stop us!

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: OPPRESSION! OPPPRREEEESSSIIIIOOOON!

Ferengi Male Protestors says:
::follows the MO's lead:: Yells: NO CLOTHES! NO CLOTHES! NO CLOTHES!

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: CLOTHES! CLOTHES!

CSO_Marsland says:
::holds the CNS even tighter to him, and presses his phaser into her back. On medium stun, presses the trigger and fires it into her back, catching her if she slumps::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::sits behind his desk, examining the product.  Uses his phaser to open it, setting the small chip on the desk::

CNS_Solaa says:
::gets back into the crowd and sees Turok:: MO: TUROK???

ACTION: The rain gets harder... and the streets are practically dry as every drop of rain is being caught by a Ferengi head...

CSO_Marsland says:
XO: Go get the MO, will you?

CNS_Solaa says:
MO: What the hell are you doing???

OPS_Ryushi says:
CEO: No, but the Operations office is equipped with many of them.

MO_Turok says:
::Yelling:: NO CLOTHES AND NO TALK!

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: CLOTHES! PROFIT!

MO_Turok says:
CNS: Preserving the culture of my home.

ACTION: The phaser goes off, and the CNS collapses into the CSO's arms...

CNS_Solaa says:
Yells: FEMALE VOICES ARE BEAUTIFUL!
ACTION: The male protesters run up to the females and start ripping off their clothing...

EO_Running_Horse says:
::enters the holosuite and lets Lone Wolf loose and watches him bound over the meadow happy to be finally free and dry::

EO_Running_Horse says:
::sits down next to the brook and crosses her legs and begins her chanting::

Holosuite Owner says:
::steps quietly into the holosuite wearing nothing but a Speedo, slowly moving behind the EO::

MO_Turok says:
Yelling: SEE WHAT HAPPENS TO DISOBEDIENT FEMALES. ::Pointing to the CNS::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::grabs the MO:: MO: Turok, let's get out of here.  Tom's already had to stun Ryn.  Don't make me have to deck you.  Let's go.

CSO_Marsland says:
::collects the CNS gently into his arms, and whispers:: CNS: You'll thank me later, I hope, Ryn. ::carries her out of the crowd::

MO_Turok says:
XO: Aye sir. ::Drops the sign::

ACTION: One of the males runs up to the XO and attempts to disrobe her...

CSO_Marsland says:
::turns and shoots at the male after setting the CNS down:: Male: Back off.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::turns around and decks the male Ferengi:: MO: Let's get out of here.

ACTION: The females fight back, tearing at the males' clothing...

CSO_Marsland says:
*Apache*: We kind of need to get beamed out of here sometime today! Mark status of the systems!

MO_Turok says:
XO: Perhaps you should lead the way.. with haste ma’am.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
MO: I agree. ::turns to walk out of the crowd and into a shop for safety reasons::

Transporter Chief says:
@*CSO*: I... I don't understand it... our transporters are being blocked, someone's set up a transporter dispersion field, attempting to compensate...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
*Apache*: We need to beam up, now, Chief.  The situation is deteriorating.  I cannot control the crew much longer.

ACTION: By now, the street is full of naked Ferengi men and women in the rain, trying to kill each other, with the Apache crew caught in the middle...

CSO_Marsland says:
*Apache*: Send us a shuttle then! We don't have time to wait!

OPS_Ryushi says:
@::gets up and goes out into the Operations Center, up to a computer terminal::

CSO_Marsland says:
::picks up Ryn and attempts to carry her into a small cafe where he can get away from the riot::

Transporter Chief says:
@*CSO*: A... a shuttle? Are you sure? *XO*: Ma'am?

ACTION: Suddenly, Ferengi defense forces arrive, firing phasers in all directions...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
*Chief*: You heard me! There's a near riot going on down here.  The crew is somewhat caught in the middle.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CEO: this area offers a unique testing place.  These machines are completely independent from the ship's main computers, enabling us to test new programs, without any risk to the main computer system.

CEO_Solkar says:
@OPS: Excellent. How long until we know is safe?

Transporter Chief says:
@*XO*: Alright... I'll request Flight Ops to send a shuttle down immediately.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
*Chief*: Thank you, Chief.

EO_Running_Horse says:
::feels the presence of another person near her::

CSO_Marsland says:
@*Apache*: Have them hover over the city and beam us up one at a time. We don't have a place for them to land.

Ferengi Defense Forces Chief says:
On a Megaphone: EVERYONE DOWN!

OPS_Ryushi says:
@:: plugs the chip into the terminal ::  CEO: Three hours.

CSO_Marsland says:
::stands off to the sidelines, still in uniform, with Ryn in his arms::

ACTION: Just as the OPS sticks the chip into the terminal, the machines surrounding them start to flicker...

CEO_Solkar says:
@OPS: Well I can't imagine there being a rush.

EO_Running_Horse says:
::whistles softly and Lone Wolf comes racing across the meadow::

ACTION: All of a sudden, something bright goes soaring into the sky... crashing down onto the surface... a fire breaks out, as someone's released a firebomb into the crowd...

Holosuite Merchant says:
::runs up to the EO in his Speedo, and grabs her::

CSO_Marsland says:
::gets his way to the XO:: XO: We need to get out of here. Do you have anything to wake up Ryn?

OPS_Ryushi says:
*TP Chief*: Chief, how long until we may return to the planet?

ACTION: The Ferengi Boy pops open the door, and takes a peek outside, after hearing a loud commotion...

CSO_Marsland says:
::Sees the boy:: Boy: Can we come in?

Transporter Chief says:
@ *OPS*: Fifteen minutes, I'm afraid.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: No, I sure don't.  This was a vacation. MO: Do you have anything, Turok?

Ferengi Boy says:
::looks up suddenly, shocked, as he steps back, tumbling down the stairs, behind the door...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: Isn't that the kid you tried to shoot?

EO_Running_Horse says:
::lone wolf sees the Ferengi grab his master and comes flying through the air with fangs bared::

CSO_Marsland says:
Boy: It's okay.. ::nods to the XO:: .. we need to get out of the fighting... can we come in?

Holosuite Merchant says:
::steps back, protecting his... protectables, as he stands in fear of the dog...::

OPS_Ryushi says:
@*TP Chief*: Very Well, I believe a shuttle would be faster... That's where we'll be headed.  Would you like us to pick up the XO and her party?

EO_Running_Horse says:
Out loud: You bumbling fool put me down or you will get your measly throat chewed out!!!!!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Boy: Boy?  Are you all right?  Talk to us.

MO_Turok says:
XO: Unfortunately I don't.

Transporter Chief says:
@ *OPS*: Alright, a shuttle is being prepped as we speak.

ACTION: Screams can be heard as flesh is burning... the riot has, needless to say, gone completely out of control...

EO_Running_Horse says:
::hits the ground just in time to grab the wolf by the collar::  Lone Wolf: Simmer down boy I am alright.  He only thought I was easy pickings.  ::pets the wolf::

CEO_Solkar says:
@OPS: We should take the Jeffries tubes they'll be quicker

Holosuite Owner says:
::looks up:: EO: Good heavens, woman! Remove that beast!

EO_Running_Horse says:
HOwner:  What in the world were you thinking??????  I would be easy prey??????

MO_Turok says:
CSO: When all else fails. ::Slaps Ryn lightly across the face::

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CEO: yes, indeed.  After you.  ::motions to the tube::

ACTION: There is nothing to be heard behind the door... but it is ajar.

EO_Running_Horse says:
HOwner: You saw me walk in with him and you allowed us to use your holosuite.  You must have thought that by accosting me you might get your payment????

CEO_Solkar says:
@::Opens the portal door to the nearest Jeffries tube and starts heading to the shuttlebay.::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::looks at Tom and the others:: CSO/MO: Let's go.  Keep that phaser handy, in case it's a trap, Tom.

ACTION: The Ferengi Defense Forces rush into the crowd... but they too are wary of getting too close to the fire and the burning flesh...

CSO_Marsland says:
::throw the CNS over his shoulder and crudely carries her with one arm and he brandishes the phaser in the other, hoping he doesn't drop either thing::

EO_Running_Horse says:
::suddenly smells the scent of burning flesh and fire::

EO_Running_Horse says:
HOwner: What is going on outside????

MO_Turok says:
XO: Ma'am I need to check out that fire and see if there are any injuries

Holosuite Owner says:
::is too frightened to move...::

EO_Running_Horse says:
::now hears the loud hollering and screaming::

CSO_Marsland says:
::Starts to walk down the stairs, yelling out to the boy as he goes::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
MO: All right, but be careful.

EO_Running_Horse says:
::puts the leash on Lone Wolf and exits the holosuite shop::

EO_Running_Horse says:
::looks down the street and sees a huge crowd and heads for it with the wolf::

ACTION: As the CSO moves down the dark stairs, he misses a broken step, and he stumbles, rolling down the darkened stairs... until he reaches the bottom, arousing the few people around... all with distinctive Yellow skin.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Exits to the Shuttle bay on deck four.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::climbs out after the CEO::

MO_Turok says:
::Starts working his way through the crowd to look for any injured::

ACTION: Behind the blinds around the decorated wall, hides a familiar woman... obscuring herself, her face, her presence...

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