USS Apache - 10507.01 - "In the Shadows", Part IX

The Apache is currently headed for the Trade Station, some distance away from Dessica, in an attempt to desert the Apache to elude their Starfleet pursuers...

... Who will go? Who will stay? How will they get to Dessica safely, without anyone... questioning them?

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CSO_Marsland says:
::lets go of hugging the CNS:: CNS: It'll be okay.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::sitting at Ops on the bridge, wondering who will be staying along with him::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::walks into Transporter Room 1 and greets the Captain::

CEO_Derryth says:
:: Looking over engineering duty rosters::

ACTION: The USS Apache is currently five minutes away from the trading station... a relatively large station, equipped both with docking ports, as well as a perimeter for orbiting vessels... with living areas, as well as commercial areas... a private used shipyards nearby...

MO_Turok says:
::Standing on the bridge wondering who will take command of the Apache::

CO_Storal says:
::finishing checking his equipment and buttons his civilian jacket::

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: I hope so, Tom...

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: You're going with us, right?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Well, I'm changed and ready, sir.

CO_Storal says:
*FCO*:Bring us to a stop so that we can beam out. OPS:Set transporter coordinates for the main promenade of the station.

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Going... where? If you mean after John, then yes.

OPS_Ryushi says:
*CO*: Aye, captain.  Coordinates set.

CO_Storal says:
XO:Good. ::grins:: At least you are going with me.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: I don't know about my husband, or anyone else though.

SO_Antropov says:
MO/OPS: Well comrades, I will be leaving now. Enjoy your time in charge here.

CSO_Marsland says:
::takes her hand and places his type 2 phaser in it, and picks back up his phaser rifle, slinging it over his back:: CNS: Let's go then.

ACTION: The Apache receives a standard hail from the trade station.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::walks down to the FCO console and slaves Ops and Sci into it::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::brings the ship to a stop::

CSO_Marsland says:
*MO*: Turok, I know you feel devoted to the Captain, or torn, or whatever... but just so you know, I'm going too.  There isn't much else of a choice.

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Right. ::stands up and walks out of her door::

SO_Antropov says:
::enters the TL:: TL: TR1.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::opens the channel:: COM: Station: This is Lieutenant Ryushi of the Federation Starship Apache.

CO_Storal says:
XO:Hopefully we will get a few more. I will give them a couple of minutes.

Station OPS says:
COM: Apache: Please state your business.

CSO_Marsland says:
::follows the CNS to the TL:: TL: Transporter Room 1.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: I hope so, too, sir.  I'd hate for us to have to go it alone.

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Are we going to hijack a ship?

SO_Antropov says:
::exits the TL and enters TR1::

OPS_Ryushi says:
COM: Station: We are transporting members of our crew aboard your station.  they wish to book passage on a vessel.

CO_Storal says:
*OPS*:Mr. Ryushi, since you are staying. You have the con. You are to dock at the station, and await the Federation ships that are pursuing the Apache.

OPS_Ryushi says:
*CO*: Yes, sir... we will dock at the station...

SO_Antropov says:
CO/XO: Just the two of you then?

CO_Storal says:
*OPS*:Good luck to you.

MO_Turok says:
*CSO*:  To start a new life away from Starfleet and avoid a court martial?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
SO: So far.

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: We'd better hurry. I don't know what the CO has planned. ::enters TR1::

CO_Storal says:
SO:I thought you were going to stay?

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Sir... I'm here.

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Hey... I want the rifle. ::puts her hands on her hips and pouts::

CIV_Davis says:
::wanders around in his quarters, unsure of what to do::

SO_Antropov says:
CO: The CMO lost to me in a game of cards and I'm going to get what's owed to me.

Station OPS says:
COM: Apache: Acknowledged, USS Apache. Will you require a docking port?

OPS_Ryushi says:
*CO*: Captain Storal, it has been an honor.  ::y|\/|:

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: I'm glad to see you here, Tom.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: I need to say one last thing to the crew though before we leave... ::grabs a second rifle from the wall locker and hands it to Rynia::

OPS_Ryushi says:
COM: Station: Yes, thank you.

CNS_Solaa says:
::receives her rifle and grins with glee:: Self: Yay!

CO_Storal says:
CSO:No rifles....

ACTION: All around, ships of all classes, most private, can be seen, either docked or in orbit.

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Our weapons need to be concealed. We can’t hide a rifle very well.

Station OPS says:
OPS: Acknowledged. Please proceed to docking port 15. Please transmit a list of all passengers immediately.

CIV_Davis says:
::exits quarters, his mind made up; he enters the nearest turbolift, having completely forgotten his earlier incident::

CIV_Davis says:
Turbolift: Bridge!

CNS_Solaa says:
Self: Aw, damn...

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Of course you may address the crew.

OPS_Ryushi says:
COM: Station: Acknowledged.  Thank you for your cooperation.  ::gently guides the Apache in and docks smoothly in port 15::

CSO_Marsland says:
*ALL*: All hands, this is Lieutenant Marsland. For those of you considering staying, I would let you know there are subspace logs showing Admiral Woo is operating under the influence of the Qa’Mata Imperium, and that returning to Starfleet without proof will be ill-advised. I encourage all senior staff to help us find out the real truth.

MO_Turok says:
::Enters TR1::

CIV_Davis says:
::taps hand on leg, anxious::

CO_Storal says:
::puts his phaser inside his jacket and steps up onto the transporter pad::

CNS_Solaa says:
::puts her rifle back in the locker and pulls out her puny hand-phaser::

CSO_Marsland says:
::takes his rifle and puts it back, grabbing 2 type 2 phasers for himself, hiding them inside his jacket along with his combadge and tricorder::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::steps up on a transporter pad:: CO: No turning back now, sir.

CIV_Davis says:
::steps out on to the Bridge as the doors swish open and looks around for the captain::

CNS_Solaa says:
XO/CO: Hey wait for me! ::jumps onto the transporter pad::

CSO_Marsland says:
::smiles at the CO, XO, and CNS:: ALL: Well, here goes.. everything, I guess.

SO_Antropov says:
::steps up onto a transporter pad::

CIV_Davis says:
::only sees the Operations Chief, and eyes him with more than a little distrust::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CIV: Good evening, Mr. Davis.

CIV_Davis says:
::nods:: OPS: What's the plan here?

MO_Turok says:
CSO: If you are to go I would suggest procuring weapons at the station, showing those phasers will mark you as Starfleet rather quickly.

Transporter Chief says:
CO: Ready, sir?

CO_Storal says:
::nods to the XO:: All: Before we leave, I want you to know that I don’t plan on being taken alive if we get caught. This is to the end for me. I don’t expect the rest of you to take that same risk. If it gets thick. I don’t blame any of you for running and getting out of there.

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: I'm not running unless it’s at that stupid Romulan woman!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: We signed on to give our lives for the Federation, sir.

CSO_Marsland says:
::nods to the MO, and then to the CO::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CIV: We are transporting the Captain and most of the rest of the senior officers aboard that station.  ::gestures::  Then we are ordered to await the arrival of the pursuing Federation vessels.

CO_Storal says:
TR Chief:Engergize...

CIV_Davis says:
OPS: And you volunteered to stay and wait?

SO_Antropov says:
CO: I'm not giving my life for this... but anything up to that I'll consider.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CIV: You may be assured, we are not waiting.

ACTION: The entire team dematerializes... and rematerializes on the station's main promenade... seedy, but somehow with a touch of class as well... obviously, a place for business, but it looks like a slum as well...

CIV_Davis says:
OPS: What's our destination, then?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::looks around as she rematerializes::

CNS_Solaa says:
ALL: Oh, God... I think we all just caught some horrible disease...

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV: Take tactical, if you will... we will set course for Earth, and hope we are not apprehended before our arrival there.

MO_Turok says:
::Stands looking at the empty transporter pad and wondering if he has done the right thing::

CIV_Davis says:
@::nods, knowing Ryushi isn't going to complete this mission alone::

CSO_Marsland says:
::stands on the promenade, hoping this will turn out okay.::

ACTION: There are people of all species all around... many well-dressed, a few in poor clothing... everyone going about their own business, a few tourists' traps, a few souvenir hawkers... "Direct from Romulus!" and all that jazz...

MO_Turok says:
@*OPS*: How long until we leave transporter range Ryushi?

CSO_Marsland says:
*Apache*: Good luck, Apache, see you here when we get back.

CO_Storal says:
::All:Ok, let’s get our ship and get this thing done. ::walks towards the docking ring::

CNS_Solaa says:
ALL: Uh-oh... I think we shouldn't be wearing Starfleet uniforms...

CSO_Marsland says:
::follows the CO::

SO_Antropov says:
CNS: Umm... we're not.

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks down at her own and then back up as the rest of the team is leaving her behind::

OPS_Ryushi says:
@*MO*: You're staying, Turok?  Good.  Transporter range... I am unsure.  why?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::follows the CO:: CO: I'll do whatever it takes for you, Captain.

CIV_Davis says:
::takes post at the Engineering station on the Bridge, reconfiguring part of it for tactical functions just in case::

CNS_Solaa says:
Self: Damn... I knew I forgot something...

SO_Antropov says:
CNS: You could always take all your clothes off and pretend that you're from Ferenginar.

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: Ryn, come here!  We'll go into a shop.. I have a bit of latinum on me.

ACTION: A few people nearby, walk past the group, glancing warily at the CNS...

CNS_Solaa says:
SO: I'd bet you'd enjoy that, wouldn't you, Antropov... ::narrows her eyes at him::

CO_Storal says:
XO:Thanks Janet. I know I can count on you. We started our careers together...We might as well end them together as well. ::chuckles::

MO_Turok says:
@*OPS*: Just curious. ::Still looking at the empty pad::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: Didn't you and she spend enough time together? ::grins to let him know she's not serious::

SO_Antropov says:
CNS: Well, yes actually. ::grins::

OPS_Ryushi says:
@*MO*: We'll be leaving shortly, perhaps you would like to be on the bridge?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: May as well, sir.  And ending it rescuing the other of our merry band of misfits from close to the original launch of the Apache just seems fitting, somehow.

CNS_Solaa says:
::sighs exasperatedly and wonders who ELSE on the ship would love to see her take her clothes off...::

CIV_Davis says:
@::runs a level four diagnostic on the ship's engines, in preparation  for tweaking the engines for all their worth::

ACTION: All around the promenade are monitors of all sorts, a few of them listing departure times, others listing arrivals, some listing merchandise, etc...

CSO_Marsland says:
::smiles at the XO and at the Counselor::

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Buy me a cloak or something...

CO_Storal says:
::walks over a monitor to see what ship is leaving::

SO_Antropov says:
CNS: I think most of the crew would be quite happy to see you do that... though I'm sure John would be rather upset.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO/XO: We'll catch up, Sir, one  minute!

CSO_Marsland says:
::grabs the CNS and pulls her to a monitor, handing her the latinum::

CNS_Solaa says:
::takes off her combadge and puts it in her pocket and takes off her jacket and stuffs it down a trash receptacle::

CO_Storal says:
CSO:No problem Tom, I’m just checking a ship, We will meet here in 15 minutes.

ACTION: On the monitor, are listings of all the passenger flights to all sorts of places... the next flight for Dessica leaves in 8 hours.

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Oi! Not so rough now!

SO_Antropov says:
::hangs back and waits for the CSO and CNS::

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: Well, it all looks a bit on the skimpy side... but there's one I can afford...

CIV_Davis says:
@OPS: Are there any rocky patches of space around here that might offer us some sort of cover?  A large nebula, a pulsar....?

OPS_Ryushi says:
@COM: Station: Trade Station, this is the USS Apache.  Request clearance to depart.

CIV_Davis says:
@::shrugs:: OPS: Or at least help mask our warp signature..

Station OPS says:
COM: Apache: Already? You just got here Apache.

ACTION: As the CO and XO check the times, an elderly man walks past and accidentally bumps into the CO.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV: I do not know... scanning.

CO_Storal says:
::quickly checks his pockets after getting bumped:: Elderly man: Excuse me ol timer!

MO_Turok says:
@::Exits TR1 and heads for the bridge::

Elderly Man says:
::he grumbles softly to himself, looks up at the CO, and then hobbles away...::

OPS_Ryushi says:
@COM: Station: We have transported our crew aboard and forwarded a list of those arriving into your database.  We are in a bit of a rush, if you don't mind.  Request clearance to depart immediately.

SO_Antropov says:
CSO/CNS: I've got a bit of latinum as well. Maybe we could afford something that covers most of the lovely CNS.

CIV_Davis says:
@::nods, hoping there is something; he doesn't believe they really have much of a chance to cover that kind of distance without playing hide and seek just a little::

Station OPS says:
COM: Apache: As you wish. You are cleared for departure.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@COM: Station: Thank you for your cooperation.

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks around the shop:: CSO: Oh, gods, Tom! We're in a dabo outfit store! ::tries to find something a little less revealing::

CSO_Marsland says:
::points to a little cute red suit:: CNS: There.. get that one.

ACTION: As the elderly man walks away, the CO can feel his pockets a little lighter... he's missing three strips of latinum...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Did he take anything?

CO_Storal says:
::goes after the old man::

SO_Antropov says:
::hands Ryn 1 strip of latinum:: CNS: That might buy you a hat or something.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@::disengages the docking clamps and maneuvers the Apache away from the station::

MO_Turok says:
@::Enters the bridge::

CIV_Davis says:
@::looks at the console as it beeps at him; his low level diagnostic has ended, revealing no real problems::

ACTION: The CO looks around, but the Promenade is full of people... in the far distance, he can see the old man walking away and out of the promenade...

CNS_Solaa says:
SO: Thanks... CSO: Ew... that's ugly. ::chooses a short red dress instead::

CO_Storal says:
::runs after him:: XO: Follow me.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@MO: Evening, Mr. Turok.  If you would take the tactical station, just in case of an encounter...

MO_Turok says:
@OPS: Ryushi, can you give me a few minutes before we leave?

ACTION: The Apache pulls away from the station... and clears the markers of the docking port...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Sure thing.  ::starts running after the CO::

CIV_Davis says:
@::releases control of tactical back to its home station::

CNS_Solaa says:
::goes to the counter and pays for the dress::

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: Well, that's cute too.. we'd better trash that uniform too... Here, I'll put it in a trash compactor.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@MO:  For... what, exactly, Turok?

CO_Storal says:
XO:I'll keep track of him. Be on the look out for others. I don’t think he is alone...

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Tom! I just trashed my jacket! I can't undress right here! Antropov and you would enjoy it too much.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::nods:: CO: Right. ::looks around for others::

MO_Turok says:
@OPS: I need to collect a few things from my quarters before we depart and beam them to the away team.

CSO_Marsland says:
::points to a changing room:: CNS: Go in there, you dork!

CIV_Davis says:
@MO/OPS: We don't exactly have a lot of time here..

CNS_Solaa says:
::walks to the dressing room and puts on the tiny dress::

SO_Antropov says:
::sees an old Soviet greatcoat going cheap and decides to take advantage of the shopkeeper's stupidity and buys it::

CO_Storal says:
::follows the old man thru the port::

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV: Agreed.

ACTION: As the CO steps through the port, he sees a long corridor in front of him, a few people here and there...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::keeps guard at the port:: CO: I'll cover your back.

MO_Turok says:
@OPS: I'll hurry. It will be fine as long as we are still within transporter range.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@MO: Turok... It would be inadvisable to transport anything aboard the station without their knowledge.

CNS_Solaa says:
::comes out pulling on the skirt to make it longer to no avail:: CSO/SO: Dammit... I can't breathe...

CSO_Marsland says:
::looks out a window as he waits for the CNS and sees no Apache at the docking ring...::

SO_Antropov says:
::looks around:: CNS/CSO: The CO wouldn't leave without us would he?

MO_Turok says:
::Departs the bridge and heads for his quarters::

CSO_Marsland says:
SO: No, he said to meet us back at the departure monitors in 15 minutes.

ACTION: The Apache clears the outer markers of the station.

CIV_Davis says:
@:;looks at Turok, then Ryushi, not really sure if he can trust either of them, but really his goal is separate from their personal loyalties, wherever they may lie::

CO_Storal says:
::picks up his speed so that he doesn’t lose him::

CSO_Marsland says:
::points out the window:: SO: The Apache left!

CNS_Solaa says:
::stuffs her uniform in Tom's arms:: CSO: Chunk it, will ya?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::walks through the port keeping her eyes open::

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Well, of course! What did you expect it to stay?

CSO_Marsland says:
::blinks several times as the CNS comes out of the Ready Room, but takes her uniform::

SO_Antropov says:
CSO: I'm not surprised. That's what I would have done if I had stayed behind. Staying there would give away what the rest of us are doing.

ACTION: As the CO reaches the end of the corridor, he can see the elderly man, perhaps just a few meters ahead of him, leaning against the bulkhead, but as he sees the CO, he starts running again...

CO_Storal says:
::breaks into a dead sprint::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::keeps track of the Captain as he's tailing the old man::

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV: Can you do a long range scan for me... see if you can pick up a vessel with a Starfleet registry... the USS Kenora.

CNS_Solaa says:
::pulls up her hair to look more dabo girl-y:: CSO/SO: Okay, nobody looks past my neck, got it?

CIV_Davis says:
@::initiates scan::

SO_Antropov says:
::Eye's up the CNS.:: CNS: You know I'm always here if you need comforting in this tough time don't you?

MO_Turok says:
@::Enter his quarters and begins gather a few personal items including his daggers and vibro knucklers::

CIV_Davis says:
@OPS: Scanning..

CSO_Marsland says:
SO: Oh cut it, Antropov. She's engaged.

CO_Storal says:
::grabs the old timer:: Elderly man: Hey there, you move pretty fast for an old man.

CSO_Marsland says:
::trashes the uniform in a trash compactor::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::begins running after the captain as he catches the old man::

CNS_Solaa says:
SO: I was going to smack you, but I'll let John do it.

MO_Turok says:
@::Places his uniform on his bed and takes one long last look at it before leaving::

CSO_Marsland says:
*CO/XO*: Sirs... the Apache left.

CO_Storal says:
*CSO*:What?!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::catches up to the captain and helps him corner the old guy.::

SO_Antropov says:
CSO/CNS: I was just trying to be understanding and sensitive.

Elderly Man says:
::he turns around as the CO grabs him, and his hood falls off - he's really a young Bolian, a look of terror on his face...:: CO: Don't hurt me!

CIV_Davis says:
@::gazes at the display as it shows a Starfleet logo within a grid, which scrolls to the left as the Apache's location relative to it is also displayed::

CO_Storal says:
Bolian:I won’t if you tell me what I want to know.

MO_Turok says:
@::Enters TR1::

SO_Antropov says:
*CO*: It makes sense to, sir. Staying would give away our plan.

CSO_Marsland says:
::rolls his eyes at the SO as he replies:: *CO/XO*: Sir, they're gone... they took off.

CIV_Davis says:
@OPS: They aren't in pursuit.  In fact, based on our movements, it doesn't really look like they've went anywhere.

CIV_Davis says:
@OPS: Not in pursuit...yet....anyway..

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV: How close are they to being under way?

CNS_Solaa says:
SO: Maybe if you cleaned up a little, I'd consider it... ::folds her arms across her chest to hide her too-exposed chest::

CSO_Marsland says:
*Apache*: Marsland to Apache, come in please.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CO: I guess we really do need to get on with what we came here for now, right?

Bolian says:
CO: Please... just let go... and I'll give you what I took...

CSO_Marsland says:
::grins at the CNS:: CNS: It's okay, I'm here for you...

OPS_Ryushi says:
@::hears the comm and motions to the CIV::  CIV: Do not answer it!

SO_Antropov says:
CNS: What? You not like Russian beards?

CNS_Solaa says:
SO: Not particularly, no.

MO_Turok says:
@: TR Chief: Chief beam me down to the coordinates the away team beamed down to and please notify Lt> Ryushi of my departure after I have left and please give him my regards and wish him luck.

CO_Storal says:
XO:Agreed. Bolian:I need to get to Dessica. Unnoticed....

CIV_Davis says:
@::quickly examines the Apache's sensor logs to see if he can ascertain the damage that the Kenora sustained, then tries to scan the Kenora for any emissions or anything of the sort::

Transporter Chief says:
@::nods:: MO: Energizing...

CNS_Solaa says:
::waggles a finger at Tom:: CSO: Ooh, your wife is going to kill you...

SO_Antropov says:
CNS: Beard is a sign of masculinity. Only big powerful men can grow beards like this.

Bolian says:
CO: To Dessica? ... But... that's in the Neutral Zone...

OPS_Ryushi says:
@::picks up a transport in progress:: Computer: computer, who just beamed off the ship??

SO_Antropov says:
::strokes his manly beard::

CNS_Solaa says:
SO: Well then, its a good thing I'm not going to you for comfort and support!

MO_Turok says:
@::Disappears in a flash of translucent light::

CIV_Davis says:
@::looks at Ryushi with a frown::

ACTION: Suddenly, around the corner at the far end of the corridor, a group of people turn... a Romulan centurion, with what appears to be an Orion man, flanked by a contingent of Romulan guards...

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV: very well... perhaps we will.

SO_Antropov says:
CNS: Maybe you come to me for other things then, yes?

Computer says:
@OPS: Ens. Turok.

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: I didn't mean it like that.... I mean, you do look pretty... like that.. but I just meant I'm here for you if you need to talk.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@*CSO*: Yes, Lieutenant?

CO_Storal says:
*CSO*: I had a feeling that he was going to do something stupid. That cant be helped now. I think I have found a way to Dessica, We are a few meters east of your position.

MO_Turok says:
::Arrives at the coordinates and begins looking for any member of the away team::

CO_Storal says:
::grabs the Bolian and ducks around the corner::

CIV_Davis says:
@OPS: I can't really tell what their status is.

CSO_Marsland says:
*Apache*: God dammit Ryushi, answer me!

CNS_Solaa says:
::smirks mischievously:: CSO: Uh-huh... suuurrrre... ::loves giving him a hard time::

CIV_Davis says:
@OPS: If I had to guess, they've got a few more hours....but that's a shot in the dark really.

CSO_Marsland says:
*CO*: On my way, Captain.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV: Very well.  As LtJG Turok has beamed off... I believe we should proceed.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::ducks around the corner with the captain and the Bolian:: CO: Great! Romulans!

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS/SO: Let's go. Now.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@*CSO*: ... yes, Lieutenant?

CIV_Davis says:
@::without looking up:: OPS: I could have told you that ten minutes ago...

CSO_Marsland says:
::heads for the Captain's position::

CSO_Marsland says:
*OPS*: What the hell do you think you're doing?

CNS_Solaa says:
::resumes pulling at her dress:: Self: God, this is so... small.... grrr!

CO_Storal says:
Bolian:Keep your voice down. We know its in the neutral zone. I am confident that you know a backdoor. Otherwise I will be really disappointed and have to hurt you.

CSO_Marsland says:
*OPS*: We know Admiral Woo is corrupt... if he is, who knows who else might be!

ACTION: The contingent continues walking down the corridor, not noticing the CO and Bolian who just ducked around the corner... they turn before reaching their position, but the CO can hear certain phrases... "... Change of plans..." ... "We'll have to pick up speed..." and, noticeably, the name Korata...

OPS_Ryushi says:
@*CSO*: Keeping the Apache docked at the station with a skeleton crew may raise suspicion.

CNS_Solaa says:
::follows Tom::

CO_Storal says:
XO:This will make things interesting.

CSO_Marsland says:
*OPS*: So where are you going?

SO_Antropov says:
::Pulls the coat on and looks at himself in a mirror as he passes:: Self: All I'm missing is big hat.

CSO_Marsland says:
::steps out into the first corridor off the promenade::

OPS_Ryushi says:
@*CSO*: Away from the station.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::nods in agreement as the contingent go by::

CSO_Marsland says:
*OPS*: Lieutenant Junior Grade, you are still a SF Officer, and I am still outranking you. Where are you going?

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV: Are warp engines functional?

MO_Turok says:
::Continues searching for the away team::

CSO_Marsland says:
::stops as he sees Romulans.. and backs up with the group::

CIV_Davis says:
@::cuts the comm channel OPS is on:: OPS: Yes, let's go.

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: It's no use Tom... you've been shouting at him for the past five minutes and its done nothing.

CO_Storal says:
::waits for the contingent to pass by::*CSO*:Tom, there is a group of Romulans walking with an Orion coming your way. Tail them.

CSO_Marsland says:
::whispers as Apache cuts the channel:: *CO*: I see them, aye Sir.

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS/SO: Go meet up with the Captain.

CSO_Marsland says:
::heads off slowly tailing the group::

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: No way! I heard that comm! I'm coming with you.

SO_Antropov says:
CNS: Don't worry, I'll escort you to CO.

CO_Storal says:
*CSO*:I heard them talking about Korata. I don’t think that is a coincidence.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV: Agreed.  ::turns the Apache in a graceful arc and engages warp engines in a course for SB366::

CIV_Davis says:
@OPS: We need to get some distance from here, but do you think going back far into Federation space is the best idea?  

ACTION: The contingent walks down the corridor, towards the promenade... they quickly step through... they don't seem to be attracting any attention at all...

CO_Storal says:
::pushes the Bolian up against the wall:: Bolian: Out with it. I am losing my patience.

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: Fine... SO: To the Captain, now Lieutenant.

CNS_Solaa says:
SO: Don't think so... you go tell the Captain that we're on it. ::goes off on the opposite side of the promenade, keeping up with Tom.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::blocks the way so if the Bolian wiggles free, he can't get far::

CIV_Davis says:
@OPS: The crew might need our support...I don't mean enter the neutral zone, but..

CSO_Marsland says:
::follows mere steps behind the Romulans, trying to listen to their conversations::

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV: The crew... has made a terrible decision.

Bolian says:
CO/XO: Why are you doing this? Why are we whispering?

MO_Turok says:
::Thinks he may have seen someone from the away team and heads in that direction::

CIV_Davis says:
@OPS: You may be making one that is even worse if you go back to Starbase 366.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV: You may be right.  What do you suggest?

CO_Storal says:
Bolian: Like I said...I need to get to Dessica unnoticed.

SO_Antropov says:
::heads to the captain, smiling with pride in his new coat::

Bolian says:
CO/XO: ... There might be a few ways... I might know of a way or two... ::smiles::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Bolian: Let's just say there are people who we'd rather not hear us.  Now tell us what we need to know.  Or I won't be responsible for what he does.

CIV_Davis says:
@OPS: We need to buy some time and get on the run.  The longer we can elude any Starfleet ships, the more of a chance we're giving the captain and the others.

CO_Storal says:
::puts his phaser against the Bolian's rib cage:: Bolian: Don’t play me Smurf! Imp not in the mood.

CSO_Marsland says:
::whispers to the CNS to follow his lead, and taps on a Romulan's shoulder::

CIV_Davis says:
@::;looks at display:: OPS: There's a pocket of gas....formations of toh-maire gas to be precise...they aren't too far.  We may be able to set a course parallel to the neutral zone, but near them.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV: Why are you concerned with their safety?

ACTION: As the CSO follows the Romulans, he can't really hear much, the clamor is far too great... "Korata still doesn't know..." "... She's still operating according to plan..."

CIV_Davis says:
@OPS: Because they are Starfleet officers, and they are doing the right thing.  We don’t' leave people behind.

CNS_Solaa says:
::nods, seeing Tom's signal and saunters up to the nearest Romulan:: Romulan: Hey there, stranger... Haven't seen you around her for a while... ::gives a seductive look::

CIV_Davis says:
@OPS: Your 'noble' act here won't be forgotten...do you think anyone will ever forget that you are the one officer who abandoned his crewmates?

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV: I do not believe their actions are justified.

Bolian says:
::he gasps, in shock and pain...:: CO: Alright... alright... there are regular cargo ships that trade regularly between this station, and colonies all along the RNZ... you could stow away on one of those ships... or, for a price, I could tell you where you might be able to acquire... a ship or so?

CIV_Davis says:
@::Looks OPS right in the eyes:: OPS: This is going to follow you around no matter what.  Your career may not be over if you do this, but it'll have a stink on it that you'll never escape.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@::changes course for the gas field parallel to the neutral zone::

Romulan says:
::he looks at the CNS quickly, and hits her in the face with his rifle::

CSO_Marsland says:
::steps at the Romulan, and swings his fist at the guy's face::

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV: We shall wait and see.  There are much more important things right now than a renegade Starfleet captain.

CIV_Davis says:
@::scans for any freighters or any ships that are going to pass their course::

CO_Storal says:
::activates the phaser's power so that a noticeable hum is heard:: Bolain:You already have three latinum...

ACTION: Suddenly, as fast as the CSO could swing his fist, the Romulan guards all turn to face him, rifles in the CSO's face.

SO_Antropov says:
::notices the fight breaking out and rushes over::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO/Bolian: Ah, come on, now. you can do better than that.

CIV_Davis says:
@::nods:: OPS: That's all any of us can ask for right now.  We've got to give them a little time...obviously if we encounter resistance we won't have many options, but we've got to hold out for a little while.

Bolian says:
CO: Okay... okay... There are probably hundreds of shuttles stationed here right now... security isn't exactly... top of the line here. I could... show you how to disable certain... security subroutines here and there...

CSO_Marsland says:
Romulan: Excuse me... but you don't hit my friend and get away with it.. nor do you ignore me when I tap you on the shoulder. ::steps between the CNS and the group, standing firm::

SO_Antropov says:
::skids to a halt by the CSO:: Romulans: Don't mind these two. They're no good with alcohol. I'll make sure they get rest.

SO_Antropov says:
::tries to drag the CSO and CNS away::

CNS_Solaa says:
::hits the floor hard and blinks away the tears of pain forming in her eyes:: Self: Wrong response to that one, buddy...

Romulan Centurion says:
CSO: Be gone unless you wish to die. ::he gestures, and the Romulan guards step closer with their disruptor rifles still aimed at the CSO::

CO_Storal says:
Bolian:Very well. Here is another two strips to ensure no holdups.

CSO_Marsland says:
Romulan: I'm Agent 391, Korata's assistant.  I was told to find you here to arrange transport to meet her.

CNS_Solaa says:
Self: Maybe I should have tried the Orion... ::clutches her cheek::

SO_Antropov says:
CSO: Hey! You're not my friend... I apologize for the mistake. ::starts walking off::

Bolian says:
::gasping, he looks at the latinum the CO's offering him...:: CO: Oh... oh my... how generous... ::he looks around, and from his bag, he pulls out a small padd...:: CO: Give these a try... although I have to say... you're pretty stupid for venturing into the RNZ... 

CNS_Solaa says:
::stands up wearily:: Romulan: And you obviously didn't remember the pass code!

CIV_Davis says:
@::examines the engines, trying to think of a way to obscure their warp signature::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Bolian: We'll take our chances.

CNS_Solaa says:
Romulan: Korata will have your head for being foolish and not reading her memos!

CSO_Marsland says:
::stays between the CNS and the Rommies::

CSO_Marsland says:
Romulan: Well?

CO_Storal says:
Bolian:Very well these better be good. If not...I will find you.

Romulan Centurion says:
::laughing, he turns to the Orion:: Orion: It is obvious that we are speaking a little too loud. ::he turns back to the CSO:: CSO: Go away, fool. ::gesturing, he continues moving down the promenade.::

CO_Storal says:
::takes the PADD:: *All*:Lets go...I have a way in.

Bolian says:
CO: They are... they are! You will see...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::follows the CO::

SO_Antropov says:
Self:: This can only go badly... ::heads towards where the CO should be to inform him of the CSO's foolishness::

CIV_Davis says:
@::brings up a star chart of their course on the main viewer::  OPS: It looks like there are two or three ships that we are going to come within close proximity of that have recently been in Romulan space.

CNS_Solaa says:
::under her breath:: CSO: Ooh, let me shoot him... he's vulnerable...

CSO_Marsland says:
::quickly taps his badge to silence it:: Romulan: Korata will have your head for delaying our mission like this.. ::looks at the CNS:: CNS: Let's go.

MO_Turok says:
::Wondering if he should risk contacting the away team::

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV: And what do you suggest, we stop and ask them for information?

CIV_Davis says:
@OPS: Perhaps we can ask around...a Starfleet prisoner is the kind of story that might travel around.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV: This depends... Are the ships of the Romulan military?

SO_Antropov says:
::waits at where the AT were meant to come back together::

CIV_Davis says:
@OPS: Probably not, but who knows what they've encountered on the other side of the neutral zone.

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: What are we going to do now?

Bolian says:
::watches as the CO moves off slightly... as he grabs his bag and runs away...::

CO_Storal says:
XO: Do you think I was a bit harsh...?

CIV_Davis says:
@OPS: Odds are they aren't going to cause us a problem.  They don't want us to hold them up, and if they know what's going on they don't want anything to do with our situation.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Actually, I think you were too easy on him, Ky. ::grins::

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV: Are we close enough to determine for sure?  I do not want to stop to interrogate a ship like a war bird.

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: Let's get to the Captain. ::heads off in that direction::

CNS_Solaa says:
::feels the side of her face start to swell:: CSO: Good idea...

CIV_Davis says:
@::scans, wondering why a War bird would be straying on this side of the border anyway, but wants to satisfy the OPS so he doesn't turn around again::

CO_Storal says:
XO:Well I hope that these codes are worth it. ::looks the PADD over and cross references the departure times to find a right ship::

CSO_Marsland says:
::looks at her cheek as they walk:: CNS: You gonna be okay?

ACTION: The contingent continues moving down the promenade... and they move into a private shoppe at the end... a Ferengi antiques shop.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Me too.  I just don't know if we should trust that guy.

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: No.

CSO_Marsland says:
*ALL*: Anyone bring a medikit?

CO_Storal says:
XO:Well we shouldn’t. Thats why I want to leave now::chuckles::

CIV_Davis says:
@::nods, figuring something is finally going right here::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::grins:: CO: Agreed.  I hope the rest of the crew catches up soon.

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: I just need some make-up...

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: Oh, sure you will.. we'll pay them back, don't worry. ::arrives by the CO and XO::

CIV_Davis says:
@OPS: One is unaffiliated...the other appears....well, it's registry is Benzar....they are as good as any place to start.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@::readjusts course:: CIV: I am setting an intercept course for the first Benzar freighter.

CO_Storal says:
::hears the CSO:: *CSO*:MedKit?! What happened?

CIV_Davis says:
@::nods:: OPS: We're doing the right thing here...let's see what we can dredge up.

MO_Turok says:
*CSO*: Turok here sir, I happen to have one.

OPS_Ryushi says:
@::nods:: CIV: We should intercept them in about twenty minutes.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: We tried.. extracting information... the CNS doing it her usual skimpy-clothed way.. the Romulan butted her in the face with his rifle..

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV:  Glad we can agree, Lieutenant.

CSO_Marsland says:
*MO*: Turok, meet us at the docking displays.... glad to have you aboard.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: Subtlety was never Ryn's strong point.

CO_Storal says:
*CSO*:Is she ok?

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Yes, sir.. she will be okay.

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Hey!

MO_Turok says:
*CSO*: Meet you there sir.

CIV_Davis says:
@::nods in reply and gets up::  OPS:  Think I should put a uniform on before we get there?  I don't know if they'd react in a weird way if they saw a civilian on the Bridge, and only a few crew members around..

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: I'm wearing this get-up, I might as well milk it for all it's worth!

CSO_Marsland says:
::grins at the CNS:: CNS: Just trying to make the best of a bad situation...

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Good, I have found a backdoor. We leave in 8 hours...

MO_Turok says:
::Walks towards the docking displays::

CNS_Solaa says:
::grumbles:: CSO: Maybe if you had more latinum... I would have found a better outfit...

OPS_Ryushi says:
@CIV: Excellent idea.  I will assign more junior officers to the bridge, as well.

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