Host Rich says:
Prologue: The Runabout that the Apache's crew is in has been towed to what appears to be a conglomerate of ship that have been linked together making what appears to be a station of sort that can be quickly disassembled and moved if nee be. Will this be where they finely get to meet Mr. Likkan or is this just another way station?
Host Rich says:
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Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::waiting to be contacted by either another middleman or Mr. Likkan::
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::monitoring the situation carefully, almost to the point of refusing to look up from his console::
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
::counting microtorpedos::
CEO_Ens_Tyler says:
::sitting next to the CTO, watching her::
Host Rich says:
Action: The runabout is being hailed.
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
::mumbles:: Self: "This was a lot more productive on the Apache..."
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::responds to chime::  CO: Incoming message, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
All: Here we go... CIV: Put it thru..
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::nods and patches the message through::
Host Rich says:
<Station Duty OPS> COM: CO: Mr. Ky we will be locking a tractor beam on you and bringing you into docking port C. Don’t do any thing to hinder this beam or we will destroy you.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM: Station OPS: Acknowledged control...
Host Rich says:
Action: Another tractor beam locks on to the runabout.
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
Self:  Well, that was quaint.
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
CO: They are not kidding about the destroying part...
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::half-turns::  CO: The tractor beam has locked on - they are drawing us in.
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
CO: ... and they can do it, too. They've got enough armament to... uh... cook our ostrich.
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
::looks at the CTO:: CTO: Our what?
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
All: No doubt. This is going to be fun. ::grins::
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
CNS: Ostrich.
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
CTO: Never mind...
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
::still not sure what an  ostrich' is...::
Host Rich says:
Action: The Runabout is docked with the station.
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
CNS: You know. Largish bird. Flightless. Apparently, a family's ostrich gets cooked whenever said family is in very deep trouble or is dead. See, people say it when they're guaranteed to get killed... since it's a guarantee, their ostrich will be cooked.
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
CNS: Don't you feel better knowing that?
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
::gestures at the sensor console:: CNS: And, frankly, our ostrich is fit for cooking.
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
CTO: Oh... that's an obscure reference...
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
:;confirms the shifting sensation they crew just felt as the runabout docked:: CO: We are docked at port C.
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
CNS: I learned it from the Terrans. They're fond of them. Lots of obscure little sayings. I think they call them clichés?
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
::nods::
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
::mutters:: Self: Or maybe they're just parables...
Host Rich says:
Action: The ship is being hailed again.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::nods to the CIV:: All: Well lets go meet our proverbial "Ostrich cookers" shall we ::chuckles::
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
CO: Another incoming message, sir... ::gets ready to put it through::
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
::downloads pertinent bits of the sensor log to her PADD::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
CIV: Lets hear it Mr. Davis
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::again lets the message through for the captain to hear;:
Host Rich says:
<Station OPS> COM: CO: Mr. Ky there will be some one to meet you soon so just sit tight till they get there.
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
CO: So what are they going to do when they find that we're not Ferengi, or Andorian?
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM: Station OPS: Acknowledged. Ky out.
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
CNS: That's the wrong question, counselor.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
CNS: They already know we aren’t who we say we are. I presumed we have already been scanned.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
CNS: As far as life signs go.
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
CO: One can only hope...
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
CNS: Hope for the best and prepare for the worse Counselor.
Host Rich says:
Action: The crew can hear a pounding on the hatch of the runabout.
CEO_Ens_Tyler says:
::turns, eyeing the hatch::
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
All: Gun time?
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
CTO: Open the hatch.
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
::nods:: Self: Gun time. CO: Got it, sir. ::walks over, and, well, opens the hatch::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
CTO: Stay your weapon. Lieutenant.
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
::starts 'feeling around' with her mind, probing::
Host Rich says:
Action: As the hatch opens there are 2 guards standing at the opening with weapons leveled at the crew.
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
Guards: Hieeee.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::stands up and looks at the guards:: Guards: I am Ky. I look forward to speaking with Mr. Likkan.
Host Rich says:
<Guard 1> CO: You are the funniest looking Ferengi that I have ever seen.
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
::fights the urge to roll her eyes::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Guard 1:And you are the dumbest guard I have ever seen... Can we move this along. Mr. Likkan awaits.
Host Rich says:
<Guard 2> All; Ok  everyone out.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::exits the runabout::
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
::sticks close to the Captain::
CEO_Ens_Tyler says:
::follows::
Host Rich says:
<Guard 1> :: hits the Captain square between the shoulder causing him to stumble::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::stumbles forward and regains his balance:: Guard: That is strike one.
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
Guard: We did not come here to be molested! 
Host Rich says:
<Guard1> CO: Feel like making any more wise cracks?
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Guard: I may have a few more up my sleeve.
Host Rich says:
<Guard 2> Guard1: Can it Dormo. Likkan said that he wanted them alive for now.
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
::eyeballs the nearest guard, and sizes him up a bit::
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
::gives Guard 1 a very menacing stare, looking more than a little crazy with her weird eye:: 
Host Rich says:
<Guard 2> CO: You had better have something good to offer Mr. Likkan.
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::floats to the back of the group gradually, trying to get an idea of what the guards are equipped with, and what way they can go should they have to take cover::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Guard: Tell me something I don’t know. Now you are wasting valuable time. Can we see Mr. Likkan now?
Host Rich says:
<Guard 1> :: sticks his weapon into the CIV's ribs:: CIV: I suggest you keep up with the rest of this group Likkan said that the only one that we have to bring in alive is the one called KY.
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::brings his hands to the spot he was struck in, really not expecting that at all::

CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::pauses for a second, trying to catch his breath again::
Host Rich says:
Action: The group is lead along a few corridors and up to a door.
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::starts walking again::  Guard 1: That's interesting..
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
::marches along. Stays in formation. keeps track of where the group is going.::
Host Rich says:
<Guard 2> CO: You and your group will wait here till I call you.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Guard 2: Very well.
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
CO: Ky... you need me as well, you know. 
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
CNS:I need all of you. I don’t think we can pull this off without one another
Host Rich says:
<Guard 2> :: enters the room::
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::holds ribs::  CO: Hopefully you are willing to expend a few of those guards, cause I'm not going to hesitate to take a shot at one of them.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
CNS: Besides.. you are an integral part of my plan. ::chuckles::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
CIV: You will get your chance Mr. Davis
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
::nods:: 
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::nods, and realizes he hasn't really been in this kind of situation since the mutiny::
Host Rich says:
<Guard 1> All: Quiet there will be no talking  or I start shooting.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Self: I just wish that you had a slave girl outfit. ::chuckles knowing that the CNS can read his thoughts::
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::is absolutely ready to kill the guard without any question::
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
::gives him a look and sighs::
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
::tries to remember pressure points training::
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
CIV: Stop it, Davis.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
CNS: Just kidding Counselor. ::chuckles::
Host Rich says:
<Guard 2> :: returns from the room:: All: If you will follow me. :: Indicates to Guard 1 to stay outside the door::
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
::gives him a 'you're going to get us killed if you do that' look::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::follows the guard in::
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::ignores Niventra altogether, not even observing her 'you're going to get us killed if you do that look'::
Host Rich says:
Action: The Group is lead into a large room with what appears to be a throne at one end.

CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::still holding his ribs - he's beginning to wonder if one is broken::
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::follows along with the group, finally letting some of the anger go - the counselor was of course right; he hadn't had to deal with these situations much, and he wasn't surprised by his reaction::
Host Rich says:
Action: Large bright light next to the throne comes on shining on the group.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::shields his eyes a moment before they adjust::
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
::squints until her eyes adjust:: All: I always wanted to be on stage.
Host Likkan says:
CO: Ok just who are you and what have you to offer me that I couldn't have gotten from Bollo?
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
::keeps her hand down, but nudges the CEO and jerks her thumb at the counselor::
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::doesn't bother trying to see anything - just listens::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Likkan: Thank you for seeing me. I can give you a second chance from making a huge mistake.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Likkan: Bollo was playing you.
Host Likkan says:
CO: The only mistake that is being made here is by you if you haven't got something better to offer me.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Likkan: He got a better offer from the Metron Consortium. They wanna cash you out. Mr. Likkan.
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::shoots the counselor a look, wondering if she can convey something meaningful about Likkan with an expression or two::
Host Likkan says:
CO: So tell me something that I don't already know.
CEO_Ens_Tyler says:
:: glances over at the CNS, and whispers to the CTO:: CTO: What?
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Likkan: That they have been in contact with the Ferengi Alliance. Bollo is an operative. He was coming here to kill you.
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
::Murmurs back:: CEO: I'll... explain later.
Host Likkan says:
CO: That would be kind of hard for him to do as he has never seen me.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Likkan: Neither have I. But I am here.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Likkan: I know that my life is forfeit. Why would I risk it.
Host Likkan says:
CO; You are here Captain because I already know just who you are and why you have come here.
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::folds hands behind back, figuring the end is near for all of them at this point::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Likkan: Well enlighten me then...

Host Likkan says:
CO; You are Captain Storal of the USS Apache and you are the ones working with the consortium to not only kill me but destroy this station.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Likkan: Don’t be ridicules, Mr. Likkan. Why would I do that. We aren’t exactly equipped to do so.
Host Likkan says:
CO: Don’t toy with me captain we have already been through the runabout and know what armament you have brought.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Likkan: Who is toying?
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
Likkan: Do you really think the kind of mission you are suggesting would be conducted in this manner?  How would we complete any of our objectives, given this situation?  ::gestures to guards, and to the crew members::
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
::rubs her head:: Self: This is dumb. Can we ask him to get to the point?
Host Likkan says:
CO: Well captain I have something else to offer you.
CNS_LtJG_Niventra says:
::whispers:: CTO: He's trying to catch us in a trap, that's why he's not getting to the point.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Likkan: I’m listening
CTO_LtJG_Solita says:
::murmurs back:: CNS: He's toying with us, you mean- look around a bit. If you can see past the bright light, there's enough weaponry aimed right -here- to cause a singularity.
Host Likkan says:
CO: Captain I am offering myself and the people in this room alive if you want them?
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Likkan: For??
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::folds arms, wondering what the price tag will be::
Host Likkan says:
CO: The information on the real people in charge of this little rebellion.
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::eyes Solita, Niventra, and Tyler quickly - maybe they are getting somewhere with all this::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Likkan: Who are the other people you speak of?
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
Likkan, CO: How do we know that you aren't the one behind all this? And if you aren't, why would you be so willing to give them up?
Host Likkan says:
CO: Sorry Captain that info will only be given when my people here and myself are clear of this station.
CIV_Lt_Davis says:
::paces behind Storal::  CO: ::quietly:: How can we trust them...he may be trying to design his escape here...
Host Rich says:
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