Cast of Characters:

XO    LtCmdr. Joshua Grey-feather                         played by     Ted Wharton
CIV  Commander Mrlr                                               played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
FCO Commander Hope Lane                                   played by     Pam Bruyere
CTO Lieutenant Wolf                                                 played by     John Flory

NPCs:
Various                                                                       played by     Rich Robbins 

Prologue: The Apache is still being towed by Krom's ship. So far Section 31 believes that the Apache's Crew plans on joining them. Will they figure out that they are just pulling their leg or will the Apache actually pull it off. We shall see.
 
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XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: on the bridge wishing he had not been so generous with the single malt :: CIV: Report commander :: rubs forehead ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
@::looks at the FCO::
 
Action: The Apache is being hailed by Krom.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
@:: sits at the helm watching the Apache being towed behind them and giving the CTO a half smile ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::on the bridge gathering the reports that the runners are handing to her:: XO: It seems that repairs are moving right along. ::sees him rub his temple:: I told you that you should have switched to milk.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
@::smiles and resumes his stoic stance::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: We are being hailed by Krom

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Oh yeah mix hair of the dog with food of the kitty, you trying to kill me?

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: stands straighter :: CIV: Open a channel

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: Your wish is my command oh hung-over one. ::opens a channel::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
@::Hand resting on his Da’tahk::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
@ :: glances over at Krom and then looks back down at the screen in front of her ::

Krom says:
@COM: XO: Cmdr it is good to see you again.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
@ :: looks up at the view screen and raises an eyebrow at the sight of the Apache Commander ::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
COM: Krom: Nice to be seen, apparently the repairs to the comm. systems are holding.  Shame I think we lost some data during the fry, but it beats flashing the nav lights :: forces a grin ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
@::narrows his eyes as he looks at the image on the screen::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::notices that Krom doesn't look hung-over and makes a mental note to bring that up to Joshua...just for conversation::

Krom says:
@COM: XO: True I am sending over 2 of my finest officer to man you Flight and Tactical controls as I know that you are a little short on personal since that little squabble from before. These 2 are good fine officer and will make a good addition to you crew and maybe we can even make it permanent in time. :: nods to Wolf and Lane::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
@:: nods in turn to Krom ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
@::nods in reply to Krom::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
@:: Waits for Lane::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
COM: Krom: Very generous of you.  Yes it is amazing how phasering your subordinates reduces your crew. ::smirks ::  They will be a welcomed addition to the crew.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
@:: motions to someone else to take the helm and walks over to Wolf ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
@::raises an eyebrow at the comment::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
@FCO: ready when you are commander

Krom says:
@CTO/FCO: You two know your order make sure that they aren't planning something

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
@::nods to Krom::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
@Krom: We'll gain their confidence and find out all their secrets. :: grins ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sighs and walks around the bridge to make certain that there isn't anything that screams out "We are Starfleet" that the two new strangers could see::

Krom says:
@: grins back and un-mutes the COM:: COM: XO: We will talk later Krom out.
 
XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: makes sure the comm. is closed :: CIV: Just what we didn’t need, visitors

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
@CTO: Well, looks like we have some work to do.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
@FCO: It would seem that way

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
@ :: heads for the transporter room :: CTO: Coming?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: Well look on the bright side.  If they find out anything and the ship is destroyed, you won't notice your hangover anymore.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
@FCO: Yep ::follows the FCO::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Very funny.  You cover OPS I want all internal comm. traffic routed through you, keep them in the dark as much as possible

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Remember the ship gets blown up and I wont take you on holiday to your home planet, oh did I give away the surprise :: makes sure he is out of scratching or biting range ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: As you wish, Oh Grumpy One. ::slaves OPS into her console and locks it out from flight::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
@FCO: This should be fun

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
@ :: enters the transporter room and waits for Wolf to step onto the pad :: CTO: This should be fun indeed.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: What? ::growls at him:: And when were you going to divulge this little secret?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
@::stands onto the pad and nods his readiness::
 
Action: The CTO and FCO are transported over to the Apache.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: I was thinking perhaps over dinner at my quarters :: smiles dashingly then winces from his headache ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::steps off the transporter pad::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: steps off the pad like she's used to it and looks at the transporter chief :: TC: Where's your commanding officer?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sighs and reaches into the med-kit for a hypo.  Tosses it over to him:: XO: Here....you are lucky you are so charming...or I would have killed you long before this.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sees the report:: XO; We've got two transported...a Klingon and a Humanoid.

Transporter Chief says:
FCO: On the bridge Ma'am.
 
CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::stands slightly behind Lane::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: uses the hypo and disposes of it :: CIV: This headache doesn’t go away and I may ask you to kill me.  Well ready to play host to our new 'friends'?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: whispers :: CTO: Better keep a hand on that weapon of yours. I don't trust these people if they have really gone over to the other side.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
TC: Thanks. :: heads for the doorway ::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
Aloud : Klingon...why is it never easy?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::whispers:: FCO: Understood

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: As we ever will.  Although I don't know how we're going to pull this off.  But I guess if they figure it out...we'll just have to kill them.  I don't think that will make Krom very happy.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::follows Lane::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: checks his Bowie knife before the guests arrive ::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: And them killing us wont make me very happy.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: steps into a lift :: CTO: See anything unusual?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
FCO: Only what I’m supposed to see

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::chuckles and goes back to reading the reports from the runners::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::watches the two on internal sensors:: XO: They are in the lift.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::begins taking mental notes::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Its show time then.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: smiles :: CTO: Understood. Computer: Bridge.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sees a report and smiles:: XO: Warp engines are working and ready to go back online.  At least we now have the power to escape.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: We might just make that vacation after all.  Have engineering be ready to go online at any time.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::stands waiting for the TL to stop::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CTO: You take the lead and get the ball rolling.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::nods at the FCO:: FCO: As you wish commander

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::writes up the command and hands it to the runner and watches them scurry off::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: watches as the doors open ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::steps out of the TL and looks around the bridge::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: turns and faces the two being stepping out of the lift ::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: follows behind the Klingon ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::walks up to the XO:: XO: Lieutenant Wolf and Commander Lane reporting for duty sir ::snaps off a crisp salute::
 
Action: As the door open the CTO and FCO can see a lot of people scurrying around to different spots on the ship.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: nods to the XO and then catches a glimpse of the CIV ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::doesn't even flick an ear towards the new arrivals but has every sense tuned into them as she goes over the reports::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: returns the salute :: CTO/FCO: Welcome to the Apache.  This is my CIV Commander Mrlr.:: points to the Caitian :: Any questions before manning your posts?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Weapons status sir?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: No questions sir. We're here to serve. :: heads directly for the helm ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::glances up non-chalantly and stares at both of them with that direct kitty stare before going back to her reports::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Under repair, partial weapons and shields useless due to the nebula

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Thank you sir

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::turns and heads to tactical::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::hides a smile at one report that states that shields will be at full strength in about 20 minutes and that weapons are now at 100%.  Quickly jots down for the EO's to try and hide that fact from the bridge and hands it to a runner::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: takes a seat at the helm and begins her own diagnostic ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::begins reviewing the Tactical systems::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: Commander....take a look at this.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: runs over the thruster and impulse numbers ::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: moves next to Mrlr and looks at what she is offering :: CIV: Yes Mrlr?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::holds up the report:: XO: I'm afraid that repairs are still not going well.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: taps a few controls and notices the power readings for the warp systems, and smiles ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::opens the security logs and begins to go over them::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: taps her on the side with his hand where it cannot be seen to acknowledge her :: CIV: Well the ship took a beating, I still want the head of the engineer that did that upgrade.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::looks up and around the bridge::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::nods and yawns, stretching her full length:: XO: I'm going to get a drink...would you like me to get you a coffee?

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Yes a large one.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::looks over the XO and CIV::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: notices the yawn from Mrlr and raises an eyebrow :: Self: Bet she was prowling all night.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: Moves closer to the CTO :: CTO: Everything in order lieutenant? :: wonders how many ribs his will get broke if he has to fight this Klingon hand to hand ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::returns to the logs::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::looks up at the XO:: XO: Yes sir everything is fine

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Commander, your thruster and impulse systems seem to be operating to normal parameters. I see your warp systems are still down though.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::slips off the stool and saunters over to the replicator taking the route that will bring her close to the flight and then tactical console.  Takes note of the build of each of them and figures that she could at least take out the pilot quickly enough...but the Klingon...she hated fighting Klingons.::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::notices something odd::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: is really trying to fake the XO out knowing that he must see the power indicators ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::digs a tad deeper and thinks that whoever hid this was good, very good indeed::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: I will leave you to it. :: in Klingon without a Terran accent :: De-lak DOH!

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::raises an eyebrow at the XO::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: All systems are to remain off line as repaired, that or we get destroyed.  Orders from your boss.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: continues her diagnostics and makes her mental notes :: XO: Understood Commander, and might I say that is a wise choice at this time.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::gets her milk and the large coffee.  Turns towards tactical:: CTO: So Lt...would you like something to drink?
 
CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CIV: No thank you commander

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::continues to move through the files and then hits pay dirt::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::eyes him up and down and then smiles, showing her canines:: CTO: As you wish.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: It would seem your former tactical officer was a tad hot headed

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::looks over at flight:: FCO: And how about you, Commander?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: turns slightly :: CIV: Do you have lemonade?

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: moves closer to the FCO:: FCO: Choices are made for us sometimes.  :: pinches his nose feigning stress :: I need to start a database to keep all these contacts straight.  We have the whole alphabet from a Krom to a Jay.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::smiles again and says silkily:: FCO: Of course. ::orders one and then takes it and the other drinks with her towards flight::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Given the situation one would wonder about her loyalties

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: No my former tactical officer was insubordinate bordering on mutinous.  That is how your current job opening came to be.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: shifts in her seat :: XO: Well I think I've run across a few Jay's myself. :: takes the drink :: CIV: Thank you.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Her loyalties were to herself, not to this ship or its crew.
 
Action: The FCO's drink tastes like vinegar.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Ones loyalties are often tested. But that wasn’t loyalty it was ambition

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::looks over at the FCO::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: To die is honorable, to disobey is not.  Am I correct lieutenant

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: It is commander

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: sips the drink noticing the flavor :: CIV: I believe you need to have your engineer repair your replicator as well.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: And you are

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
FCO: You are quite welcome.  ::saunters over and hands the XO his coffee before walking over to tactical and looking under his shoulder:: CTO: Did you find anything odd that would make you ask that question?  Or did Krom regal you with the story of our rather spirited bridge politics?

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: There was a Jay mentioned earlier, but he was probably compromised by now :: watches for her reaction ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
FCO: I'm very sorry.  ::wonders what happened:: I'll have someone look at it right away.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:; places her drink down :: XO: Unfortunately, we all need compromise now and then. :: nods ::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: takes a drink of his coffee ::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::looks at the XO::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: True but when it is done for us, or to us...then compromised can be a terrible thing
 
Action: the XO's coffee has the taste of soap in it.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: You are aware the Traitorous Arondight escaped aren’t you

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: spits the coffee back in the cup and sets it down ::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: looks down at the screen and notices something :: CTO: Lieutenant, we are falling behind . Is the tractor locked on securely?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::checks the beam::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Between the nebula and our system damage we have heard little comm. traffic at all.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::notices the CIV standing beside him but is a tad too slow hiding the info on it::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Commander, perhaps it is best that we remain just slightly back? No need to worry Krom about it for the moment. I'm sure it is just a small glitch in the tractor system.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::looks around the bridge at the placement of the personnel::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Is our position degrading or have we just slipped back then matched velocity again

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::steps back out of the way and draws her phaser and points it at Wolf, saying in a calm, deadly voice:: XO: I do believe we have a situation here, Commander.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::turns to face the CIV::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: notices the CIV and pulls his phaser pointing it at the FCO:: CIV: Do tell Mrlr.  What have you found?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::holds his hands out to show he is unarmed::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Take your hands from the controls and just relax lady

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::looks at Lane:: FCO: I believe this is what you would call a Mexican standoff

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: Our friends here have a secure comm. channel to the Arondight.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CTO: ::points her phaser directly at Wolf's head:: Now why would you have that?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: We're holding on a slightly degraded position Commander, but I can inform Krom to re enforce the beam if you wish?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO/CIV: The channel was yours not ours

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Yeah it was always there we just never noticed it.  Captain Hung must be very proud of your actions.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: turns and stands :: All: I think we need to talk.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
ALL: I think so
 
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