Host Rich says:
Prologue: The Apache has been traveling towards Dresdan 4 for the last 2 days with no further incidents or equipment problems. They are now just coming into Long range sensor contact with Dresdan 4.
Host Rich says:
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Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::sitting in his chair on the bridge going thru reports on his console::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::leans back in chair at Operations, updating himself on the ship's status::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::notes for the first time that their destination is within range of the sensors::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
OPS:Anything on the sensors Mr. Davis?
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
CO: Dresdan 4 is now within range. Other than that, just open space and normal traffic.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
OPS:That’s good news. Contact Dresdan 4 and notify them of our ETA.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::nods, again without turning:: CO: Aye, sir.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
<FCO_Ens_Mattingly> OPS: A hair under 30 minutes to Dresdan, Lieutenant.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::turns to the XO:: XO:Something on your mind Commander? You seem a bit distracted.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
FCO: Thank you, Ensign. ::continues putting together a communiqué to Dresdan::
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
::sips her tea and shakes her head:: CO: Just thinking sirrr.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says: 
XO:About what? You are always welcome to speak your mind
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::receives additional information back regarding their passengers, and he begins to sort out quarters and to make arrangements for their guests::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
<FCO_Ens_Mattingly> ::gives her console a quick study, then goes back to staring mindlessly at the viewer - a habit she's acquired over the last few days::
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Just thinking about the childrrren.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::receives confirmation from Dresdan on his last message, and also more instructions regarding their arrival::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
XO:Is something wrong with them? Are they ok?
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::swivels around, waiting for a natural break in the Captain and Executive Officer's conversation::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::can see Lt. Davis out of the corner of his eye:: OPS:Status?
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Oh no....it's just nice to have some time to spend with them....that last mission, I rrreally didn't see them.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::looks at the Captain:: CO: Dresdan IV has instructed us to take a standard orbit once we arrive. There will be upwards of 50 people accompanying the various ambassadors.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
XO:Understandable. Children are a blessing.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
OPS:Say again??? Fifty?!
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::nods:: CO: That's correct, sir.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
<FCO_Ens_Mattingly> ::continues staring....if she shook her head, it would probably make a rattle sound::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
OPS:By the Emissary. Well make sure that the additional quarters are available. Put the Ambassador's individual parties together,
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
CO: I'm making arrangements now for quarters. We're actually a little lighter on staff since we left the Starbase, so we're not too jammed up - or not as bad as we could be.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
OPS:That way they have easy access to their respective Ambassadors
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
::raises an eyebrow::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
CO: Understood. ::swivels around and arranges the staff members by Ambassador::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
OPS:Starfleet felt that we could get away with less crew. So I gave a few of them extended leave
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::silently acknowledges Storal, remembering also that they lost several officers and crewman just two days ago in the Shuttlebay:: 
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::looks over at the XO once again:: XO:I’m sure that you will be able to spend more time with them. After all this is a light mission.
Host Rich says:
Action: The Apache is being hailed from the planet.
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Oh of courrrse sirrr.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::almost startled by the incoming transmission::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::turns head:: CO: Incoming transmission, sir. It's Dresdan IV..
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
OPS:Put it thru Mr. Davis
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::patches the transmission right through to the viewer since it is not encoded specifically for Storal::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::watches the viewer change to reflect the image of what looks to be a Starfleet commander::
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
COM: CO: Captain I am Cmdr Droan I would like to meet with you as soon as we can after you take up orbit. 
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM:Droan:Very well Commander. We will be in orbit shortly. Is everything ok?
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::wonders if Storal is considering a career in counseling - that question seems to be coming up regularly these days::
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
COM: CO: Yes but I would like to inform you of some possible trouble spots to look out for.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::finishes sorting out the quarters for the ambassadors and their respective aids::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM:Droan:That would be appreciated. We have taken steps to make sure that the Ambassadors will have a trouble free trip. But I am more than welcome to get your input.
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
COM: CO: Good lets just hope that it is enough I will see you shortly Droan out; :: closes the COM::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
<FCO_Ens_Mattingly> ::finally snaps out of her mini-coma and looks back to her console::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
<FCO_Ens_Mattingly> CO: A-approaching Dresdan V...IV....sir..
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
All:Well hopefully its just a minor matter that the Commander is bringing up.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
FCO:Take us out of warp and establish a standard orbit.
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
::takes a sip of her tea::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
<FCO_Ens_Mattingly> ::despite her lack of confidence in speaking, she expertly guides the Apache out of warp and into a standard orbit::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
<FCO_Ens_Mattingly> CO: Standard orbit, aye sir.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
OPS:Contact Cmdr. Droan and ask him if he wishes to beam to the ship or would like us to beam down.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::keeps an eye out for any communications from the surface, waiting to begin transporting the dignitaries::
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
Action: The Apache take up a standard orbit with no problems.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::sends a brief, but formal message to Droan to see how he wants to conduct the transport::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
XO:If he wants me to beam down. I want you to meet with the Ambassadors.
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
::nods:: CO: Of courrrse sirrr.
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
Action: The Apache receives a request for a transport to the ship.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::notes message:: CO: Sir, it looks like they just want to beam up rather than have any of us beam down. 
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::alerts the Transporter Room::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
OPS:Very well.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
OPS/XO:Both of you come with me. We will meet our guests.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::gets up and heads towards the transporter room::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
<EO_Avery> ::receives Davis's message and inputs the coordinates into the computer::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::signals for a junior officer to take his station, then follows Storal::
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
::stands up and follows the Captain::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
<EO_Avery> ::informs the planet that they are only waiting for orders, and he stands by::
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
Action: The planet inform the Apache that they are ready for transport any time.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::wonders why he has to come; he hasn't had to really interact with this sort of person or people in some time::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::Arrives at the transporter room:: EO:Begin the transport..
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
<EO_Avery> ::snaps to:: CO: Aye, sir!!!! ::energizes::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::Follows in behind the XO::
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
Action: Cmdr Droan is transported aboard the Apache.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Droan:Welcome aboard Commander. This is my Executive Officer, Cmdr. Rr'Vellan and my OPS officer Lt. Davis.
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
::nods to the Commander::
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
:: shocked to see so many people in the transporter room:; CO: captain this is nice but you didn't have to roll out the red carpet for me.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Droan:I apologize. I thought the Ambassadors would be beaming up as well.
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
CO: I am sorry Captain but I thought you were aware that the Ambassadors won't start arriving till tomorrow.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::folds hands behind back::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::doesn't remember that tid-bit in the information that the planet sent to the Apache, but figures he could have missed it::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Droan:Ah yes. I apologize. My mistake. If you will follow me to the Conference room, we can discuss pressing matters.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
<EO_Avery> ::runs routine diagnostics on the Transporter sub-systems, part of the scheduled maintenance for the system::
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
CO: Thank you Captain if you will lead the way.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Droan:Will you be traveling with the Ambassadors as well?
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::heads to the main conference lounge::
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
CO: No I have enough to do on the planet just hosting this dog and pony show.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::takes a deep breath, and winks at Avery before he exhales::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
<EO_Avery> ::snickers, then returns to his diagnostics::
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
::follows the CO, holding her paws together behind her back::
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
::follows the CO::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::follows the group, keeping up with Rr'Vellan::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Droan:From your previous message, I hope that the situation is ok. Is there something that we should know?
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::enters the conference room and motions for everyone to take a seat, then takes his own at the head of the table::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::sits towards the Captain's left::
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
CO: Mostly that there is some tension between some of the Ambassadors and their staffs.
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
::twitches tail as she sits down::
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
::Takes a seat off to the side of the CO::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Droan:How serious?
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::folds hands in lap, hoping it's not serious!::
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
CO: From what I have been told it is nothing more than the usual tensions between the races that have had some troubles before. However no one knows what the Ferengi have planned during this meeting.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Droan:Have they made any threats out of the ordinary?
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::figures it was probably wise of Storal to suggest having the delegates and ambassadors grouped together; not only is it easier access for each respective group, but it might limit their access to each other as well:: 
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
CO: None that have been substantiated but there have been some rumors of threats on individual lives.
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
::makes a mental note to inform security::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::makes that same mental note::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Droan:Well I have made a plan to isolate each delegation. Hopefully that will ease some troubles.
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
OPS: Lt you were informed just how many staff personal that will be with the Ambassadors?
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
Droan: Yes, sir, that was mentioned in the data that was sent about a half hour ago. The preparations have been based of this.
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
CO: I assumed as much Captain I was informed that you have done something like this before. 
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
OPS: I will try and get you their names as well.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Droan:Yes we have had experiences ferrying ambassadors. But nothing on this scale. But we have the staff and the space. So I don’t foresee any troubles.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::nods to Droan, noting that things will be simplified with names assigned to the particular quarters::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::asks himself if the security department is going to be adequate, given the losses they took::
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::figures he shouldn't bring it up in front of Droan; no need to cause panic for him and grief for the Captain and XO::
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
CO: Good Captain. Now as for the rundown on when the Ambassadors will be arriving. The Cardassian and the Vulcan group will arriving tomorrow. The Cardassians in the morning and the Vulcans in the afternoon. Exact times we don’t know. 
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Droan:We will also be beaming them up from different transporter rooms. That way each delegation won’t be fighting over who gets to beam up first.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::uses the small, functional console in the table to note the approximate times Droan is mentioning so they are all not caught off-guard::
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
CO: A good precaution but as they are all arriving at different times it may not be necessary.
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
CO: I had hoped that we would be given exact time on the arrivals but Starfleet told us for security reason they couldn't give us that information.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Droan:I’m sure that they will let us know well ahead of time so that we can coordinate the transport.
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
CO: The Klingons, Andorians, and Ferengi will arrive the day after that.
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
CO: we can only hope.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::notes this as well::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Droan:Is there any questions that we can answer?
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
CO: If there is nothing else I really need to get back to the planet and make the necessary arrangements.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Droan:No we don’t have anything unless any of my staff do. OPS/XO:Any questions or comments?
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
CO: None that I can think of I will leave you ship preparations to you.
OPS_Lt_Davis says:
::shakes head::
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says: 
::shakes her head::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
All:Very well then. This meeting is concluded. Droan:I will have Cmdr. Rr'Vellan escort you to the transporter room.
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
CO: Very well Captain and thanks for meeting with me.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Droan:Its my pleasure Commander.Until tomorrow them.
Host Cmdr_Droan says:
:: Follows the XO out of the room::
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
::walks the Commander down the hall to the TR::
Host Rich says:
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