Cast of Characters:

CO     Cmdr. Joshua Grey-feather                             played by     Ted Wharton
CIV   Commander Mrlr                                       played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
FCO  Commander Hope Lane                                 played by     Pam Bruyere
CTO  Lt. Cmdr. Wolf                                          played by     John Flory
OPS  Lieutenant Salor                                         played by     Jon Benson
CNS  Ensign Aries Marie Wharton                            played by     Andrew Cotterly

NPCs:
Various                                                      played by     Rich Robbins 

Prologue: The Apache has been ordered to Deep Space 4  to take up a patrol route near the Romulan border. Will this turn out to be trouble or just a normal patrol route.
 
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OPS_Ltjg_Salor says:
::at station monitoring the approach to the station::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: at her station :: CO: On normal approach to DS 4. Moving to docking position as soon as we are cleared.

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
::Walks up to the OPS desk on DS4:: OPS: Umm...srry, to interupt, but i was sent here to join the crew of the Apache?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::trying to get two overly excited twins to class and herself to work before getting to the bridge too late::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: in his chair on the bridge :: FCO: Easy as she goes Hope, denting the station will not leave a good impression on our new sector commander :: grins ::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Lieutenant see if they are going to clear us to dock or if we have to walk from here

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: smiles :: CO: Trying not to sir, after all my pay check won't handle it.

Station OPS says:
@CNS: Yes they are on their approach now so if you will go to docking port 4  they should be there shortly.

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
@::Gives a slight bow:: OPS: Thank you very much. ::With a bright smile heads towards Docking port 4::

OPS_Ltjg_Salor says:
COM: Station OPS: USS Apache on final approach, requesting clearance to dock.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::drops the twins off with a sigh and hurries onto a turbo lift, trying to straighten out her fur and uniform before the doors open on the bridge:: Mutters: One of these days someone is going to invent something to get children moving faster in the mornings...and I'm having three more? ::shakes her head::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: laughs in acknowledgement to the FCO ::

Station OPS says:
@COM : Apache: Roger you are cleared to dock at docking port 4.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::exits onto the bridge and hurries to her station::

OPS_Ltjg_Salor says:
CO: we are cleared for docking port 4.

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
@::Arrives at Docking Port 4 and sits down in one of the benches, waiting patiently::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Very good

OPS_Ltjg_Salor says:
COM: Station OPS: Received and acknowledged.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Hope it’s all yours

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Mrlr just in time to meet the admiralty:: smiles at her ::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Aye sir, moving to thrusters only. Docking port 4 on viewer.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::smiles back, looks up at the ceiling and shakes her head with a 'don't ask' expression on her face::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: knows that look too well, wonders how long it will be before Cal starts making the same look from babysitting the twins ::
 
Action: As the Apache comes up to the docking port one of the docking clamp come out a little fast leaving a large scratch in the Apache's paint.

OPS_Ltjg_Salor says:
::lights goes off on his console::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: slowly moves the Apache into position :: CO: Docking sir, thrusters to station keeping. :: hears the rubbing on the hull :: Sorry Captain, clamp failure.

OPS_Ltjg_Salor says:
FCO: One of the docking clamps is out of alignment.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: cringes at the scraping sound reverberating through the hull plates :: FCO: So I heard

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::hears the screech of metal against metal and automatically wonders what her twins destroyed now::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
OPS: I heard it scrape the hull.  Better let the station engineers know.

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
@::Hears the screech and cringes::

OPS_Ltjg_Salor says:
FCO: Do not worry Cmdr, they will be notified.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: You were saying something about your paycheck
 
Action: As the Apache docks it is being hailed from the station.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Time for a raise sir? :: smiles ::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
OPS: I thing they already know
 
CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: You will need one to pay for that hull work

OPS_Ltjg_Salor says:
CO: We are being hailed form the station.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: just nods at the Captain ::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Oh boy...on screen Mr. Salor

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
FCO: Think of it this way, Hope...now we can get those flames that the twins have been wanting to paint on the hull.

OPS_Ltjg_Salor says:
::opens hails and puts it on the main viewer::

OPS_Ltjg_Salor says:
CO: Channel open.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: laughs at Mrlr's comment :: CIV: They'd love that.

Cmdr_Drizzle says:
COM: CO: Cmdr Grey-Feather welcome to DS 4.

OPS_Ltjg_Salor says:
FCO: What is the purpose of having flames painted on the hull?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: whispers to OPS :: OPS: Makes us look really fast.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
COM: DS4: Thank you commander.  Seems you have an alignment issue on one of the docking arms

OPS_Ltjg_Salor says:
FCO: I do not see the relevance of looking faster since no one will be seeing the ship travel through the vacuum of space.

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
@::Stands up and brushes off her uniform, straightening it out for her first impression::

Cmdr_Drizzle says:
@COM: CO: Thank you for letting me know. We have just gotten a bunch of new recruits from the Academy and they haven't been able to get anything right on this station since.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::mutters under her breath when she hears the word 'recruits'::

Cmdr_Drizzle says:
@COM: CO: Cmdr once you and your crew are settled in please report to me.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
OPS: But think of the conversation there will be when we dock at a station. Everyone will want them.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
COM: DS4: Well look at the bright side, now you can train them in hull repair as well :: laughs ::.  Thank you commander, see you shortly.

OPS_Ltjg_Salor says:
Self/FCO: So illogical.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: smiles at Salor :: OPS: It's a human thing.

Cmdr_Drizzle says:
@COM: CO: I would Cmdr but I suggest you have your people do it if you want it done right. :: chuckles:: I will see you later then . :: Closes the COM::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
All : Great, we have to do our own repairs too.  Nothing like being well supported

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Moving to station power sir. Docking complete.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
FCO: I do hope to better understand the human way of thinking, but it is so difficult trying to understand their way of thinking.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::walks over and hands Joshua a PADD:: CO: Here's the crew rotation for shore leave.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: We are under station power. Ships power is at rest.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Well done.  Secure all stations.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
OPS: Don't try to understand us. Just think of it as something you can't understand.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: takes the padd and looks it over :: CIV: Thank you Mrlr...looks doable.  Post it to the departments

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
FCO: I'll take that under advisement. Thank you commander.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Secure the main computer core.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Aye sir. Securing stations.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS: Main computer core is being secured.  :: pushes some buttons::

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
@::Looks around thinking "This is such a rundown place..."::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: begins securing the helm ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::inputs the schedule and uploads it to all departments:: All: I wonder what sort of entertainment they have on board the station?  And what quarters?  ::sniffs daintily:: From what I've seen so far...I think I might just stay on the ship.
 
Action: The Air lock from the station has been secured to the Apache with no trouble.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: the airlock is secured, awaiting your order to open to station proper.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: We have to meet with the station commander.  Didn’t say we had to stay on the station.  :: smiles :: Besides the station is not ready for the twins...they need notice

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Engineering reports all secured. Helm secured.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Check pressures and open the airlock

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
All: Then we should go meet the landlord and check out our new neighborhood

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::chuckles:: CO: They need a fleet of security.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::double checks the seals and pressure and opens the airlock and notifies all transporters rooms to begin shore leave rotation::
 
Action: As the Airlock pressurizes the door on the station side suddenly blows open.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: And that is just for now, if their siblings take after them:: mockingly shudders ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::grins and unconsciously puts her paw on her stomach::

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
@::Looks directly at the door:: Self: Here we go...okay, please don't mess up...

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::an alarm goes off:: CO: the station airlock doors have been blown by the pressure in the ships airlock.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Damage report to the apache

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::getting a report:: CO: None sir, only damage was to station airlock door.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Contact station OPS and apprise them of the situation so they can dispatch a repair team
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: I take it back...I don't think the twins could do any more damage to this station
 
Action: As the repair crew runs past the CNS one of them trips falling in front of the CNS.

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
@::Jumps back shocked::

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Yes sir, I believe we will not be able to disengage until repairs are made.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Station just informed that repairs are in route.

Crewman says:
@CNS: Sorry ma'am this station is nothing but trouble.

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
@::Shakes head: Crewman: No no...I’m sorry...I got in your way...

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Very good

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
All: Who is brave enough to go with me to meet the station commander? Seeing this station it will take bravery

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: gets up and walks over to Salor :: OPS: Here's my requisition list. Sorry it's so late. :: hands the padd to him ::

Crewman says:
@:: get back to his feet:: CNS: No Ma'am it is this station I think it is haunted.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Hmmmm...go onto the station or get the twins their lunch...I'll go on the station.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::stands up:: FCO: thank you Cmdr. I'll add this to the ships requisition lists and make sure you'll get it.

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
@::Puts her hands on her hips:: Crewman: Haunted? Don't give me that malarkey. Only hard work with fix this place.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: laughs at Mrlr's comment :: CIV: Well I have one..any others?

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: If you don't mind, I would like to make sure ships supplies are handled properly.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Very well, make sure your department gets its shore leave rotation

Crewman says:
@CNS: you can believe what you want but I have been here for 2 weeks and nothing on this station will do what it is suppose to do and there are a lot of strange sound around here.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: They will sir.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Well Hope you going to brave the station or see the commander?

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
@::Sighs:: Crewman: Sorry...I’ll get out of your way now. Be safe.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: I think I'll check things out sir. Might be fun to look around.

Crewman says:
@:: nods at the CNS and continues on his way::
 
CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Very well make sure your department takes shore leave as well.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: smiles really big :: CIV: Looks like it’s just you and me commander

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Will do sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: moves back to her station to pick up several padds before completing the lockdown ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Maybe we’ll finish early and can grab a bite to eat.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::picks up padds with all the ships supply requisite from each department, and heads to the TL after turning over his console to the duty OPS::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: checks ships status one more time before locking his console and then stands :: CIV: That sounds good, as long as you are carefully who you bite to eat.  No Romulans...I bet they would keep you up all night with indigestion:: smiles and motions for her to join him in the turbo lift ::
 
Crewman says:
@CNS: Ma'am are you waiting to go aboard the Apache?

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
@::Timidly nods::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::joins him in the turbo lift:: CO: They cannot taste worse than Cardassians.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::standing in the TL while the CO and CIV joins him::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: True or as bad as Pakleds

Crewman says:
@CNS: Well we have the door repaired so you can enter any time.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::listing to them talk while he goes over what’s on the padd::

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
@::Nods:: Crewman: Umm...thank you. Will the Captain be coming out here?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
OPS: So Lt, what are you going to do on your shore leave?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: chats for a moment with another bridge crew member ::

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::never taking his eyes off the padd::  CIV: I do not require shore leave Cmdr. I will see to these requests.

Crewman says:
@CNS: I am not sure ma'am. You can never tell with officers. :: grins::

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
@::Nods:: Crewman: I'll wait for a few more minutes then.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::teasingly:: OPS: Now Lt...All work and no play makes a Vulcan a very dull boy.  You should let your hair down and have fun.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Yeah shore leave is only for every 7 years for Vulcans right?

Crewman says:
@CNS: That is up to you ma'am :: heads back on the station::

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::looks at  the CIV: CIV: My hair is down, and i do not have fun.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: finishes her chat and heads for the turbo lift ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::with a straight face:: OPS: Then maybe you should put your hair up.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: You must be referring to the Pon Far; that is a time of which I would rather not discuss.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
CIV: I don't see the reason for having ones hair UP.  Unless you are of the female and it is required by regulations.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: jokingly :: OPS: And I am sure we are eternally grateful for that

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: heads for her quarters to drop off the padds ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::laughs:: OPS: Lt...don't ever change....you are perfect the way you are. ::steps out of the turbo lift when it reaches the airlock deck::

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
@::Starts walking towards the ship::

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: If you must know captain, I have not yet experienced the Pon-Far, and do not look forward to the day it takes me.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::steps out: CIV: Thank you Cmdr.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::leans in and whispers loudly with a naughty glance at the captain:: OPS: Don't knock it until you tried it.  It can be a lot of fun if you let it.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: steps out after the other two :: OPS: Takes you...am I glad I'm not the one that had to give you the talk about the birds and the bees

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: What do birds and bees have any relevance, sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: walks towards the airlock with several other of the Apache crew heading for shore leave ::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Ah...you know they never explained that :: grins and sneakingly runs his hand gently down Mrlr's back :: Well Lieutenant we will be meeting with the station commander, contact me if you have any troubles
 
Action: The light on the station suddenly start blinking on and off and disco music starts playing over the intercom system.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Yes sir. ::leaves them and goes to look up the station quarter master::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::steps out off the airlock and flattens her ears against her skull at the noise, loudly:: CO: Do you think this is their way of welcoming us?

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
@::Walks forward looking down and crashes right into the CO:: CO: Oh my goodness! I'm so sorry, sir.

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Well its not working.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
Self: What a repulsive sound. :: trying to ignore it::
 
CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: looks down at the female officer :: CNS: That’s alright ensign with this sound and light show it’s no wonder you didn’t see me, do you have business on the Apache?
 
Action: The music quits and the lights return to normal just as suddenly as it started.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::looks curiously at the ensign that crashed into the CO::

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
@::Still keeping her head down:: CO: I'm the new CNS, sir.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
::wonders what all that was about::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
@:: steps through the airlock :: Self: Ok, which way now?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::ears prick forward at hearing that and wonders why the girl is busy looking at her shoes::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CNS: Very well, you have your orders with you? :: pauses :: Let me introduce Commander Mrlr our CIV and :: points at Salor :: Lieutenant Salor our Operations officer

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: notice the FCO:: CNS: Oh and Commander Lane the FCO.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CNS: Hello Ensign.

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
::Slowly looks up and around at the crew:: All: Aries. My name is Aries Wharton. Pleasure to meet you all.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: walks over and extends a hand to the new Counselor :: CNS: A pleasure to meet you Aries. I'm Hope Lane.

OPS_LtJg_Salor says:
CNS: Welcome aboard ensign.  ::wiping sweat off his brow::

CO_Cmdr_Grey-feather says:
CNS: Welcome aboard ensign.  Report to medical, check your shore leave rotation, if you have any questions contact Mr. Salor of myself

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
::Smiles brightly and shakes Lane's hand:: FCO: Thank you very much.

CNS_Ens_Wharton says:
::Gives a weird look to the OPS but looks back at the CO:: CO: Yes sir. Right away. Umm...I’m sorry about earlier.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CNS: I'm sure I'll run into you again.
 
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