Host Bafii says:
Prologue:  The Arondight sits in space just outside the nebula, its crew still looking for that next clue.  The FCO is strapped down to a biobed in sickbay with the CMO watching over him.

Host Bafii says:
On the bridge, the senior staff go over all the information they have looking for that thread they may have missed.

Host Bafii says:
And below decks, the CTO finishes preparing for the long awaited date.

Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

OPS_McDuggle says:
::at OPS console going over message trying different methods to  clear it up::

CO_Loran says:
::sitting in his RR::  *OPS*:  Can you get anything from that message from the pirates?

CSO_Taliza says:
::doing research at science console::

CTO_Williams says:
:: Just got out of the shower, and begins to get dressed up ::

FCO_Chottu says:
::on a biobed in sickbay, sleeping::

OPS_McDuggle says:
*CO*: Sir I am working on that now and will let you know when I have something.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Looks over Chottu::

CO_Loran says:
*OPS*:  Have you tried running it backwards?

CTO_Williams says:
:: Puts on some nice cologne, and puts his dress uniform on, with his Lt. Pips ::

OPS_McDuggle says:
*CO* : Haven't yet but will try that also.

CSO_Taliza says:
::overhears CO's page::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM> ::Brushing her long hair out and adjusting her outfit::

CTO_Williams says:
:: Decides his dress uniform is too much, and quickly changes into a nice uniform ::

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: Commander, I remember from my studies of ancient Terran history that some people trashed the form of music called "rock and roll" because when played backwards, it had evil messages.  You think this might be the same?

CEO_Syren says:
::groans loudly:: Self: Nothing I try is working 

OPS_McDuggle says:
::tries running the message backwards::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM> ::Looks at the time:: Self:  Should be here soon.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CSO: We will find out soon enough.

CSO_Taliza says:
::walks up to the OPS console to watch::

CEO_Syren says:
::at his desk trying different algorithms:: Self: I hope the others are having better luck

Host ADM_Bafii says:
ACTION: The Captain's console beeps.  There is an incoming message.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
Self: Vitals on the FCO look much better.  Glad he's gotten some rest.

CTO_Williams says:
:: Finishes suiting up, and runs out the door, grabbing the flowers, already a minute late:: Self: Late again...

OPS_McDuggle says:
*CO*: Sir there is an incoming message for you. ::transfers to RR::

CO_Loran says:
::raises his head from thinking after hearing the beeping and presses the button to activate it::  COM: ADM:  Admiral, a pleasure to hear from you.

CEO_Syren says:
::computers beeps an error message:: Self: Ok I give up...I need help here ::heads into a TL::

CTO_Williams says:
::Turns a corner, and realizes he forgot his phaser, but sees one of his Junior officers, leaving his shift:: Ens. Dicarlo: Hey, Mike, give me your phaser, quick.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM> ::Feels excited to finally have time alone with Ryan.  Glances in the mirror one more time, then looks at the clock again. A little late, oh well::

Host ADM_Bafii says:
@ COM:CO: I'm sure my call is just brightening up your day.  How's it going out there?

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: Anything yet on that backwards playback?

OPS_McDuggle says:
CSO: We might try filtering the nebula frequency and see if that helps.

CTO_Williams says:
<Dicarlo>CTO: Uh, sure sir... ::Quickly hands his phaser to the running CTO: Just put it back in the armory when your done!

OPS_McDuggle says:
CSO: Nothing yet.

CEO_Syren says:
::Steps out onto bridge and heads to the OPS console:: OPS: Any progress sir?

CO_Loran says:
COM: ADM:  We found the Salieas, but, the crew has been kidnapped by the pirates.  They tried to make it look like a mass execution.  Outside that, we haven't had much luck on establishing where the pirates are hiding the crew or themselves at.

CTO_Williams says:
::Runs into the Turbolift, with his newly attached phaser::

OPS_McDuggle says:
CEO: On which problem Ensign?

CEO_Syren says:
OPS: The message sir ::hands him a PADD:: OPS: I've tried all these algorithms. no luck

CTO_Williams says:
::Pulls down on his uniform, just reaching Joanna's quarters... 5 minutes late::

Host ADM_Bafii says:
@ COM: CO: What do you think your odds are of finding them?

OPS_McDuggle says:
CEO: We haven't either. Here's what we have tried.

OPS_McDuggle says:
::hands the CEO a PADD in return::

CTO_Williams says:
::Presses the button on the Door::

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: Commander, could you transmit a copy of that message to my console?  I want to try a few things in determining from where the message was sent.

CEO_Syren says:
::reads over their list:: Self: never thought of that.. should have worked...Hmm 

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM>  Door: Open.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM>  Ryan: Ryan, nice to see you decided to come get me!

CO_Loran says:
COM: ADM:  Well, we have one piece of the puzzle that the Senator gave us when we first arrived here that we haven't been able to crack yet.  It is a message from the pirates, but, there seems to be too much interference in the message to get anything from it.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CSO: Sure thing :: transfer message to SCI console and hands him the PADD that the CEO gave him:: and here what the CEO has tried.

Host ADM_Bafii says:
ACTION: The FCO starts to wake up.

CEO_Syren says:
::heads to aft Eng. console and transfers control from ME::

CSO_Taliza says:
::takes PADD:: OPS/CEO: I'll see what I can do.  ::goes back to science console and runs tests::

Host ADM_Bafii says:
@ ::nods::  COM:CO: I hear you had some problems with a crew man on an away team.

FCO_Chottu says:
::looks up at the roof, or more so 5 decks beyond the roof, mentally more asleep then awake::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Sees the FCO stirring.  Watches him closely for signs of agitation::

OPS_McDuggle says:
::tries  separating the frequencies from the nebula out of the message::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
FCO:  Patton, can you hear me?

CTO_Williams says:
JM: Yeah... I was a little tied up, had to talk to a Junior officer... Ens. Dicarlo, if you know him, but I'm here now...  Sorry about that.  ::Smiles, embarrassingly::

FCO_Chottu says:
::doesn't respond::

CO_Loran says:
::wonders how he heard of that already::  COM: ADM:  How did you find that out, Admiral?  And yes, we did have a little problem with one of the away team members.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM> I'm teasing.  ::Smiles sweetly up at Ryan:: Come in for a second.

CEO_Syren says:
::tries to combine one of their plans with his::

CTO_Williams says:
JM: Sheesh, you had me scared for a second there too... ::Smiles, and walks in:: Thank you.

CSO_Taliza says:
::scratches head::

CTO_Williams says:
JM: Oh, and before I forget, these would be for you... ::Removes the hidden flowers from behind his back::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM> ::Many pieces of beautiful statues and watercolor paintings are placed throughout the room::

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: So far, my tests are unsuccessful.  I'm going to try a reverse wavelength discrimination.

Host ADM_Bafii says:
@ COM: CO: I read a report from one to the TR techs.  Nothing drastic but said you beamed over a crewman who was stunned.  I can put one and one together Captain.  ::smiles::  What happened exactly?

CTO_Williams says:
JM: Nice paintings.... I've always been more of an oil on canvas person myself, though.

CEO_Syren says:
::types the last piece of code and initiates the plan:: Self: Come on baby

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM>  ::Takes the flowers and finds a vase, fills it with water:: Ryan:  Ryan, that's so thoughtful, I love them.  ::Smells the blooms::

OPS_McDuggle says:
::finds that the nebula is not the cause of the problem with the message:: CSO: Mine either the nebula hasn't had any effect on the message

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM> Ryan:  The paintings are by my mother.  She's the artist.  I'm just starting to learn from her.

CO_Loran says:
COM: ADM:  Complete information is still incomplete, but, I believe one of the members went a little hysterical and they had to stun him to keep him from doing anything.

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: You think the pirates might have exited on the other end of the nebula?

CEO_Syren says:
::hears another error beep:: CSO/OPS: That was a bomb...there has to be something we're not seeing

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: What'd you try, Ensign?

CTO_Williams says:
JM: Oh really?  Wow... that’s great.  I've tried, but never got the hang of it. ::Admires the paintings:: Oh, I'm glad you like the flowers... I asked your mom about your favorite flowers... ::Smiles::

Host ADM_Bafii says:
@ COM: CO:  I don't envy whomever had to make that decision.  Not an easy one.

OPS_McDuggle says:
::tries running the message through the UT just to trying anything:: CSO: That could be possible.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CEO: Did you say a bomb?

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM>  Ryan:  Okay, I'm ready now.  ::Poses for a second in the violet v-neck::  Like my outfit?

CO_Loran says:
COM: ADM:  No, Sir, it isn't.  Nothing like that is easy, for either the one that made the decision or the one that shot him.

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: Could you send me the communications log from when this message arrived?

CSO_Taliza says:
CSO/OPS: I have an idea.

CTO_Williams says:
JM: It looks great... but what do you have to compare it too? ::Grins::

Host ADM_Bafii says:
@ COM: CO: Very well, Captain.  Good job so far.   Hopefully luck is on our side.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CSO: Sure here :: send the log to the SCI console::

CO_Loran says:
COM: ADM:  Thank you, Admiral.  I hope it is also.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CSO: Cmdr. I have isolated the interference out of the message

Host ADM_Bafii says:
@ COM: CO: If you need anything, let me know.  Bafii out.  :: the screen goes blank::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM>  Ryan:  Thanks!  I'm really starving.  ::Takes Ryan's arm:: Shall we go?

CSO_Taliza says:
::receives communications log and takes information from the transmission to try to backtrack the signal through the nebula::

CTO_Williams says:
JM: Of course, I thought you'd never ask. ::Proceeds out the door::

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: I came up empty.  What do you have?

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM>  Ryan:  So have they found out any more on the pirates?

CO_Loran says:
*OPS*:  Have you come up with anything yet?

CEO_Syren says:
::heads over to OPS console and reads the info:: CSO/OPS: Have you guys noticed the complex theta band pattern in the message

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: Theta band?  ::tries to isolate the theta band patterns::

OPS_McDuggle says:
*CO*: We are gaining on it sir.

CTO_Williams says:
JM: I'm not quite sure... they're working on it now on the bridge. ::Heads into the Turbolift, and up to deck five::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM>  So, where is the ship headed now?

CO_Loran says:
*CMO*:  Doctor, how is our 'deranged' patient coming along?

OPS_McDuggle says:
CEO: Theta bands? ::see what the CEO is doing::

CSO_Taliza says:
::runs the theta bands through the computer:: CEO: Ensign, you're a genius!

CEO_Syren says:
::goes back to his console:: CSO/OPS: If we can isolate the patterns we might be able to.. ::mumbles off the rest to himself as he works 

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
*CO*:  He's awake...well, partially awake.  Still seems to be disoriented.  ::Shakes her head::  I'm really puzzled by him.  His vitals are fine.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CEO: Speak up Ensign

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO/OPS: The theta band patterns match a black hole in this location... ::transmits the coordinates to OPS::

CO_Loran says:
*CMO*:  If time allows, I'll send Commander McDuggle down there to see if he can help any.

CTO_Williams says:
JM: No where, right now we are still trying to figure out what to do, and where to go. ::the TL doors open, and reveal Five forward to the right of the TL exit:: JM: Here we are.

CEO_Syren says:
::spins around:: OPS: Um.. The CSO has the general idea

OPS_McDuggle says:
:: see what the CSO has sent him:: CSO: Yes that could be where the pirates went.

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: If you hadn't mentioned it, we probably would never have located it.

CEO_Syren says:
::smiles:: CSO: Thanks 

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
*CO*:  Thank you!  I could use his help.   I don't know how important it is to find out what is wrong with Chottu, but I could "look" to see if I catch any images.  I don't usually recommend doing that, though.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CEO: Good work Ensign.

CTO_Williams says:
::Walks with Joanna to the door, and lets her through first:: JM: Your first. ::Smiles::

CEO_Syren says:
OPS: Thank you sir. 

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: That black hole is about five days away at warp eight.  It's only a blip on the sensors right now.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CSO: Roger Cmdr. I will let the Captain know.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM>  ::Walks ahead and looks around for a seat:: Ryan:  Can we sit by the window?

CO_Loran says:
*CMO*:  If that is what it boils down to, then, scan his mind.

OPS_McDuggle says:
*CO*: Sir we think that we may have found something I will send the information to you :: transfers the info to the RR::

CEO_Syren says:
*Cowell* Cowell this is Syren, we may need high warp soon. Please make all the necessary preparations

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Sighs:: *CO*:  Yes sir.  In that case, I'd really like McDuggle here.

CTO_Williams says:
JM: Of course... I have special seat...  CIV: Wilson, can you lead the lady and I to our table?

CEO_Syren says:
<Cowell> *CEO* Aye sir, we'll be ready

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM> Ryan:  Oh really?  ::Wonders where this will be::

CTO_Williams says:
<CIV_Wilson>: CTO: Of course sir.  JM: Ma’am? ::Proceeds to a far corner::

CO_Loran says:
*OPS*:  That is good to hear.  ::pushes a button on his console and goes over the information::

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: Those theta waves determined the black hole was nearby.  Very close to it, to be exact, but not from within it.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CSO: Are you saying that the black hole is moving?

CTO_Williams says:
::Ryan and Joanna reach a table with a white table cloth, and a low candle, with some rose petals on it, and two currently empty plates:: <CIV_Wilson>CTO: Sir, your table.  I'll bring the menu in a second.  ::Winks to the CTO, to all the pre-arranged plans::

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: Negative.  The black hole is stationary.  I'm just saying they are near that black hole, not in it.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CSO: Oh I must have misunderstood  thank you.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM> Ryan: Ooooh, Ryan,  it's beautiful. You're so sweet!  ::Squeezes his hand and takes her seat::

Host ADM_Bafii says:
<CIV Norwood>  *CEO*:  Hey Chief, my replicator just went down again and I've got a lot of impatient customers.  Can you come down and take a look?

CTO_Williams says:
::Pulls the chair out for Joanna, beside the huge windows, and takes a seat himself::

CTO_Williams says:
JM: Oh, it's no big deal, just a little something special. ::Smiles, and takes a drink of his glass of water::

CEO_Syren says:
*CIV_Norwood* I'm on my way but it might take awhile

Host ADM_Bafii says:
<CIV Norwood>  *CEO*: In that case maybe I need security for the soon to be riot.  ::chuckles::  Come on chief, last time it only took you five minutes to fix.

CTO_Williams says:
<CIV_Wilson>: Here, sir, ma'am.  The special today is an Earth favorite, roasted salmon, with a lemon sauce.  Replicated of course, though.  Take a look, and I'll be back in a few minutes. ::Smiles, and leaves again::

CEO_Syren says:
::pops the cabinet under his console and grabs the toolkit. then heads into TL:: *CIV_Norwood* Okay, Okay I'll make it snappy

OPS_McDuggle says:
*CMO*: Doctor how is the FCO doing

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM> ::Tenderly moves a few rose petals around::  Ryan:  Well, I think it's very nice.  It was so thoughtful!

Host ADM_Bafii says:
<CIV_Norwood>  *CEO*:  Thanks chief.

CTO_Williams says:
JM: Your welcome, you were my inspiration... ::Smiles:: now.... do you see anything you like on the menu?  ::Pulls up a menu::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
*OPS*:  Chottu's not doing much.  ::Looks at the FCO, tilting her head::  *OPS*:  He's just sort of staring into space and won't answer me.

CEO_Syren says:
::rides the TL to 5 Forward then enters the lounge. the replicator is on the far side::  

OPS_McDuggle says:
CSO: Could you send the coordinates for the black hole to the FCO Console

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: Will do.  ::transmits::

CEO_Syren says:
Self: Hmm.. they got a large crowd tonight ::notices Joanna and Ryan and he is walking::

OPS_McDuggle says:
*CMO* : Is that from exhaustion or from other problems?

CEO_Syren says:
::walks over smiling:: CTO/JM: Well hello you two.. how's it going

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM> ::Looks at the menu and sees a particularly appealing item:: Ryan:  I think I'll have the lamb, please.

CTO_Williams says:
CEO: Oh, hello there, Noel... we're just having a little get together, catch up on times. ::Smiles, openly friendly... of course::

CTO_Williams says:
JM: Oh course.

CEO_Syren says:
::fakes a chuckle:: CTO: Well isn't that sweet...I’ll leave you to it then.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
*OPS*:  No, it shouldn't be from exhaustion now.  He's gotten a lot of sleep.  Slept about 20 hours straight at one point.

CTO_Williams says:
CEO: Excuse me.  CIV: Waiter!  ::Motions to the waiter, who promptly walks over:: CEO: Okay, see you around.... and don't trip on any conduits...

CO_Loran says:
*FCO Haluc *:  Get the coordinates from Commander McDuggle and lay in the safest route to them at warp 8.

OPS_McDuggle says:
*CMO*: Roger keep me informed please.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM>  ::Smiles at Keyser.  Wonders what he's doing here.::

CEO_Syren says:
::smiles at the CTO's statement then heads over to replicator and gives it a cursory glance:: CIV Norwood: Norwood get over here

FCO_Chottu says:
Self: Enough

CTO_Williams says:
:: The waiter ambles over :: <CIV_Wilson>: What will you and the lady behaving tonight?

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
*OPS*:  I will.  Whenever you have time,  please come by sickbay.

Host ADM_Bafii says:
<CIV_Norwood>  CEO: Aw chief, good to see you.  These people are getting down right mean.  ::waves to one of the customers that it will just be a second::

CEO_Syren says:
CIV Norwood: have those two ordered yet ::points at CTO and Joanna::

FCO_Chottu says:
CMO: Enough is enough, I've stayed calm, I rested, now let me go.

OPS_McDuggle says:
*CMO* : I will do the best that I can Doc

Host ADM_Bafii says:
<CIV_Norwood>  ::looks confused::  CEO: I don't think so, why

CEO_Syren says:
CIV Norwood: Pity, cause this is a lost cause could be weeks...years before anything happens

Host ADM_Bafii says:
<CIV_Norwood>  CEO:  What?!?!

FCO_Chottu says:
CMO: I said, let me go.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
FCO:  I'm afraid I can't do that, Patton.  You've been behaving very unpredictably.

CSO_Taliza says:
::notices the replicator problem CEO is trying to fix, wonders why he isn't finished with it yet:: *CEO*: Taliza to Syren...

CEO_Syren says:
::notices the horrified look:: CIV Norwood: Ok but it could take all night 

CO_Loran says:
<FCO Haluc> ::having been on the bridge with all the talking going back and forth::  OPS/CSO:  Ah, Sirs, could you send me the coordinates to this black hole?

CTO_Williams says:
CIV: Yes... The lady will be having the lamb.  And I will have.... hm.... the roasted salmon...  never had it replicated before... ::Grins:: CIV: Yes... that's good.  Oh, a bottle of Port, too please.

FCO_Chottu says:
CMO: I've been here for what... a day now, you know I'm fine.

CEO_Syren says:
*CSO* Syren here

CSO_Taliza says:
FCO Haluc: You have them.

Host ADM_Bafii says:
<CIV_Norwood>  CEO: Oh come on chief, there has to be something you can do?  ::pleading::

CSO_Taliza says:
*CEO*: I noticed you haven't fixed that simple problem with the materialize in the replicator.  I know you have that part in your inventory.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
FCO:  ::Eyes Chottu carefully and contemplates whether to believe him or not::  FCO:  Are you saying that you'll remain calm, now?

CEO_Syren says:
::makes a face and wonders if Norwood heard:: *CSO* Yes I’m working on it now

CTO_Williams says:
<CIV>:CTO: Yes sir... I'll be right on it... Lamb... Salmon.... and a bottle of de-alcoholized Port.

FCO_Chottu says:
CMO: A day, better yet, 24 hours, I haven't moved or even tried, just let me go.

CSO_Taliza says:
*CIV Norwood*: Mr. Norwood, I hope the chief isn't giving you a white lie.

CEO_Syren says:
::opens his toolkit and fixes the problem in a few seconds:: CIV Norwood: There happy

Host ADM_Bafii says:
<CIV_Norwood>  CEO: Very!   I'm gonna send you a bottle of something.  ::pushes past the CEO and starts inputting orders as quick as he can::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
FCO:  Let me ask the captain, first.  *CO*:  Sir, Chottu is very awake now and is asking to be released.  I thought I should get your permission and maybe have security escort him.

CO_Loran says:
<FCO Haluc> OPS/CSO:  Thank you Sirs.  ::plots the coordinates into the computer and lays in a course at Warp 8::  OPS:  Sir, course plotted.

CTO_Williams says:
:: The CIV ambles off again, to get the food ::

CTO_Williams says:
JM: So what’s new in Sickbay?  In the last day?  ::Smiles::

Host ADM_Bafii says:
ACTION:  The Arondight darts off towards the black hole.

OPS_McDuggle says:
Haluc: Very good. *CO*: Sir we are on are way

CSO_Taliza says:
::keeps eye on sensors for the area around the black hole en route::

CEO_Syren says:
::storms by the CTO's table on his way out knocking over their wine:: CTO/JM: did I do that? I'm just ever so sorry ::walks out::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM> The new patient has been sleeping allot.  Mom is very worried about him.  She can't figure out what is wrong and she hates that!

CO_Loran says:
::gets up out of his chair and walks to the bridge::  OPS:  Very good.  While we are on our way there, I want all of Alpha shift to take 24 hours down time and rest up.  Pass that along to everybody.

CTO_Williams says:
JM: Sorry about that.... some crew can be quite immature.

CTO_Williams says:
JM: Here, how about we go to my quarters, I can whip up a good meal there.  ::Smiles::

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: Roger sir. :: sends message::

CSO_Taliza says:
::gives the console to Mike and heads off bridge::

CTO_Williams says:
::Looks at the wine spilled all over the table::

CO_Loran says:
*CMO*:  Have you figured out what is wrong with him yet?

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<JM>  Ryan:  I would love to.  More private there.  ::Blushes::

CTO_Williams says:
JM: Yes, I concur. ::Stands, and the two people proceed out::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
*CO*:  No, not at all!  I don't know if I totally trust him to be loose...but if security tails him for awhile...

CO_Loran says:
*CMO*:  I can have Commander McDuggle come down there and help you out, but, I want him to be treated before being released.  If Commander McDuggle and yourself agree on releasing him, then, that will be fine, but, you both need to be in agreement.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
*CO*:  Yes sir.  I think that's wise.

Host ADM_Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< PAUSE MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

Transcript 6

Mission 5