Host Bafii says:
Prologue:  The Arondight continues on course with her new passenger.  The ship is still 2 days out from the Yreva system.  The trip has been uneventful since the pick up.

Host Bafii says:
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CSO_Taliza says:
::sends a message to Starfleet Command and the Federation Civilian Space Agency for any flight plans on the SS Gemini::

XO_McDuggle says:
::walks in to sick bay:: CMO: Doc, how is our passenger?

CTO_Williams says:
::Stands at tactical, inputting information, and doing tactical-like things::

FCO_Chottu says:
::stretches his fingers just a bit, sitting at flight control::

Host Mel_Himes says:
::stretches out on the padded biobed, both dying to get up and moving but at the same time enjoying a bit of luxury and sloth::

CMO_Madson says:
::Looking at the XO::  XO:  She seems to be fine.  Had a slight concussion.

CO_Loran says:
::sits in his quarters going over messages and logs of interest::

XO_McDuggle says:
CMO: Then there is no reason I can't see her?

CMO_Madson says:
XO:  That's not a problem.  I'm sure you have a lot to find out.

CSO_Taliza says:
FCO/CTO: Patton, Ryan, I hope you both are not sore at me when we had that little otherworldly adventure.

CMO_Madson says:
::Motions for the XO to follow::

XO_McDuggle says:
CMO: That's true, Lead the way.

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: Wouldn't dream of it... ::Smiles, and inputs more tactical information::

CO_Loran says:
::decides its time to do some redecorating to put things back the way he likes it::

Host Mel_Himes says:
::hearing someone coming, she sits up on the bio bed and brushes absent mindedly at her hair::

FCO_Chottu says:
::stretches his fingers just a bit again::

CMO_Madson says:
::Walks over to Himes and smiles at her::  Himes:  Well, mystery patient...we have a few questions.

XO_McDuggle says:
::follows the doctor::

CSO_Taliza says:
FCO: What's our ETA at Yreva?

Host Mel_Himes says:
::smiles at the Doc:: CMO: Thanks Doctor.  You've been so nice to me since I've been here.

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: Now Patton on the other hand... ::Smiles slightly, as if he has brushed it off, but has not forgotten the event::

FCO_Chottu says:
::looks at the console in front of him::

CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: Let Patton speak for himself.

XO_McDuggle says:
::steps up to Captain Himes:: Himes: Captain, I am Cmdr. McDuggle

CMO_Madson says:
Himes:  Just courtesy of the Arondight.

FCO_Chottu says:
CSO: Sir, 2 days sir.

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: I meant Patton bugging us... or me rather.

Host Mel_Himes says:
::stands up and offers her hand to the XO:: XO: Captain Melanie Himes of the SS Gem.... well, formerly of the SS Gemini.  ::she is troubled::

CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: Oh.

CSO_Taliza says:
FCO: Two days, eh?  CTO: Anything on those sensors?

FCO_Chottu says:
::smirks::

XO_McDuggle says:
::takes Captain Himes's hand:: Himes: It is good to meet you I have a lot of question to ask

CMO_Madson says:
::Wonders what she is upset about, but that would be why she was adrift::

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: No, I'm not picking up anything right now.

Host Mel_Himes says:
XO: I don't suppose we could do it somewhere else.  ::looks around::  Not that I don't like the accommodations ::smiles at the CMO:: but this is all I have seen in the last 4 days.

CMO_Madson says:
XO:  Sir, Captain ::Nods at both:: if you don't mind, I need to speak with Captain Loran.  Please use my office.  I will be back as quickly as possible.

XO_McDuggle says:
Himes: Sure. CMO: Thanks :: shows Captain Himes to the Doctor's office::

CSO_Taliza says:
::receives a message from the FCSA:: *XO*: Bridge to McDuggle.

XO_McDuggle says:
*CSO*: Go ahead Cmdr.

CMO_Madson says:
::Shows the two into her office::  XO/Himes: I will be back ASAP.

Host Mel_Himes says:
::looks a little non-plussed::  XO: You all sure know how to make a girl feel welcomed around here.  

CMO_Madson says:
::Smiles at the captain and points to a corner;:  Himes: The replicator is over there if you would like a little refreshment.

CSO_Taliza says:
*XO*: Sir, I'd better bring this up with you first, since you should be with Capt. Himes.  Her flight plan was from Morena to the Kel Tas system.  That flight plan was logged with the Federation Civilian Space Authority.  She's not affiliated with Starfleet.

Host Mel_Himes says:
::nods and walks over to explore the replicator::

XO_McDuggle says:
*CSO: Thank you for that information Cmdr.

CMO_Madson says:
::Takes her leave and walks out of sickbay quickly:: *CO*:  Sir, I need to speak with you if you have a minute.

CSO_Taliza says:
*XO*: Yes, sir.  Bridge out.

Host Mel_Himes says:
::turns around, a cup of hot tea in her hands, she is blowing on the cup to cool it down, the steam flowing off::

CO_Loran says:
::grumbles at hearing a comm beep::  *CMO*:  I'm in my quarters right now.

Host Mel_Himes says:
ACTION: The sword the CO was hanging falls to the ground as he loses his concentration and lands heavily on his toe, not piercing, just smashing ever so slightly

XO_McDuggle says:
Himes: Sorry about the Office I was going to take you to 5 Forward before the doctor offered the office.

CMO_Madson says:
::Shakes her head at the captain's tone and is SO happy to hear he is in such a good mood::  *CO*:  I really need to discuss this.  I'm on my way.

Host Mel_Himes says:
::leans against the desk as she tentatively sips at the tea::  XO: That's okay.  I'm starting to think this is pretty much the whole ship. 

Host Mel_Himes says:
ACTION:  The FCO's console blacks out.

XO_McDuggle says:
::chuckles:: Himes: I think we can get you to see more of the ship later.

CMO_Madson says:
::Arrives at the captain's quarters and rings his chimes::

Host Mel_Himes says:
::smiles and nods::

CO_Loran says:
::hobbles a little bit around his quarters trying to get the pain to subside::

FCO_Chottu says:
::frowns::

CTO_Williams says:
::Taps away at his console, everything seemingly well::

CO_Loran says:
::picks up the sword and goes to rehang it on the wall::  CMO:  Enter.

XO_McDuggle says:
Himes: Now Captain my first question is can you tell me what started you problems?

Host Mel_Himes says:
::takes a deep breath:: XO: Well, I was born on a small mining colony on the outskirts on the Federation... ::pauses and waits to see the man's reaction::

CMO_Madson says:
::Enters and looks puzzled at the captain's actions and takes a seat::  CO:  Drop something?

CSO_Taliza says:
::sees FCO's tail droop:: FCO: Something wrong, lieutenant?

XO_McDuggle says:
::chuckles:: Himes: I think we can just stick to the past shuttle affair.

CO_Loran says:
CMO:  Just the sword is all.  What can I do for you, Doctor?

Host Mel_Himes says:
::her smile widens::  XO: Well then...  I was just on a run from Morena to the Kel Tas system to pick up some passengers when out of nowhere I start getting shot at.

XO_McDuggle says:
Himes: Any ideal who it was?

CMO_Madson says:
::Shifts in her seat, not knowing exactly how to explain::  CO: Well, after our little adventure in Valhalla and one other complication I need to make a change.

CMO_Madson says:
::Watches the captain carefully::

FCO_Chottu says:
*ME*: Flight Control on the bridge just went out, any idea what's going on?

Host Mel_Himes says:
XO: No, I never got a look.  First pass they took out my sensors.   I looked out the view port but couldn't really see anything.

CSO_Taliza says:
::hears the FCO's page, then gets up to take a look::

XO_McDuggle says:
Himes: Who were the passengers that you were to pick up?

CO_Loran says:
::steps back from the wall and looks at the sword hanging there, a Samurai sword from ancient Japan on Earth to see if it is hanging correctly::  CMO:  And what would that be, Doctor?

CTO_Williams says:
::Stands at tactical, and pulls down his uniform, also noting how nice a chair would be for his position::

Host Mel_Himes says:
::makes a dismissive wave with her hand after setting her cup down:: XO: Oh, just an elderly couple, frequent customers.  They wanted me to take them to see their grandchildren.

CMO_Madson says:
::Shifts again::  CO:  Well, sir, I've... ::pauses::  I'm giving you my resignation.  I have decided to return to Betazed for a number of reasons.

XO_McDuggle says:
Himes: So there would have been no reason for anyone not to have you pick up these people?

CO_Loran says:
::pauses for a few seconds to make sure the words he heard was the correct ones, then asks again::  CMO:  Could you repeat that, Doctor.

Host Mel_Himes says:
XO: If there was, I'd be floored.

CSO_Taliza says:
::opens a panel and sees a loose wire:: FCO: Patton, I think I see your problem.

Host Mel_Himes says:
ACTION: The CSO gets a medium shock, making him back away.

XO_McDuggle says:
Himes: OK then. Now about the shields on your shuttle, how were you able to get that much power to them?

FCO_Chottu says:
<Master Chief> *FCO*: No sir, not yet, but we're on it.

CSO_Taliza says:
::falls down onto his butt::

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  Yes sir, but I think you did hear me correctly, judging from your reaction.  I have decided to leave the Arondight.  My resignation will be in your message queue.

CO_Loran says:
::turns around and faces the doctor:  CMO:  Any reasons that I should know about why you are leaving?

FCO_Chottu says:
::gets up from his chair and takes two steps away from it::

FCO_Chottu says:
CSO: Yeah, that could be it sir.

CSO_Taliza says:
::shakily hits his comm badge:: *Sickbay*: Bridge to si-si-si-sickbay.  Med-med-med-::slaps himself:: Medical emergency on the bridge.

CTO_Williams says:
::Notices the CSO getting shocked, and moves over to him, monitoring him::

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  I think you know I've had marital problems recently.  My divorce is imminent and my two youngest girls are now on Betazed.  I don't want to waste any more time being away from them.  And there's something else that's come up.

CO_Loran says:
CMO:  What would that be, Doctor?

Host Mel_Himes says:
XO: I directly dumped all the shuttles power into them.  Had to break just about every safety measure on the ol' gal to do it too.  Figured that would be enough to keep those... whoever they were from toasting me.

FCO_Chottu says:
::walks over to engineering 2 and has it run limited helm control:: *ME*: Well I suggest you just send someone up here, before more people get their hands on it.

XO_McDuggle says:
Himes: It just about toasted you in the process.

CMO_Madson says:
::Looks worried::  CO:  I've noticed my mother lately and I'm afraid she is going to need to help shortly.  If my suspicions are correct...it will be a very bad situation.

Host Mel_Himes says:
::looks concerned:: XO: How so?

FCO_Chottu says:
<Master Chief> *FCO*: Get their hands on it?

CO_Loran says:
CMO:  I am sorry to hear that, Doctor.  Is there nothing that your other family members can do to help her?  I really hate to lose such a great doctor as yourself.

FCO_Chottu says:
*ME*: Well someone already tried to fix it and ended up getting shocked, don't worry about it, just send someone up.

CSO_Taliza says:
::shakes his head and gets up::

XO_McDuggle says:
Himes: It seem that when you when you put that much power to the shields it caused a loop that kept adding power to the shields and if we had been able to drain some off you would have been blown up with the shuttle.

Host Mel_Himes says:
::considers this for a moment::  XO: I guess that is why all those safeties were in place.

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  My two twin sisters have recently left the Jakiel mansion and are now on the Dublin and Scorpius.  Since I am a physician, she will be needing my expertise.  And I must be with my girls.  I've lost too much time with them.  There is a more personal matter I will be dealing with too, but I'd rather not go into it.

CSO_Taliza says:
::makes way back to center chair and sits right back down::

FCO_Chottu says:
<Master Chief> *FCO*: Very well, I'll get someone there.

XO_McDuggle says:
::chuckles:: Himes: True but as an engineer I have done away with some safeties myself.

Host Mel_Himes says:
::smiles:: XO: Guess I should have paid for more of those engineering extension courses.

XO_McDuggle says:
::smiles: Himes: might have been a good ideal.

Host Mel_Himes says:
::chuckles:: XO: Next time around I guess.

XO_McDuggle says:
Himes: Anything else that you can think of?

CO_Loran says:
CMO:  I'll have a look at your resignation when I get back to my console.  Really wish you could stay on board.

CMO_Madson says:
::Smiles sadly::  CO:  I wish I could too, but you never know what the future holds... ::sighs thoughtfully::  I would like to recommend someone to replace me.

CTO_Williams says:
::Walks back to the tactical panel, and taps away reports::

CO_Loran says:
CMO:  Who would that be?  Doctor Bird?  Doctor York?  or Doctor Desai?

Host Mel_Himes says:
XO: Nope, not really.  They fired another volley at me that rocked the whole place.  I must have gotten knocked out then.

XO_McDuggle says:
Himes: The people that you were to pick up, any ideal what they do?

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  Well, there's a new doctor on board that you might not be aware of.  Doctor Bird would have been my first choice, but she will also be resigning and accompanying me home.  Her husband is not doing well and I will be needing her help.

FCO_Chottu says:
<PO_Macxa> ::walks onto the bridge:: bridge: You called?

CSO_Taliza says:
Macxa: There's some loose wiring inside the helm console.

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  I spoke with Dr. Desai and she has turned down the position.  She does not feel that she is emotionally suited.  I would like to recommend Dr. Madson.

FCO_Chottu says:
::looks at the Caitian PO and lets the CSO do the talking::

Host Mel_Himes says:
::thinks, tapping her nose with one of her fingers as she does such::  XO: Well, she is an artist, watercolors.  Makes wonderful landscapes.  He was a farmer I believe.

FCO_Chottu says:
<PO_Macxa> CSO: Very well sir, shouldn't take long.

FCO_Chottu says:
<PO_Macxa> ::walks over to the helm, tools in hand::

CO_Loran says:
CMO:  Dr. Madson?  Another relative on your husband's side?  I don't remember seeing a Dr. Madson already on board.  Why not Dr. York?

CSO_Taliza says:
Macxa: I hope you're better equipped than I was.  I found myself in a shocking experience.

XO_McDuggle says:
Himes: What about children, do you know if they have any?

FCO_Chottu says:
<PO_Macxa> ::smiles:: CSO: No worries there sir, I'm loaded. ::briefly shows the tools she's carrying::

Host Mel_Himes says:
::smiles:: XO: Well I hope so since they were always visiting the grandchildren.    No, I really don't know what they did.

XO_McDuggle says:
Himes: If you could give me their names and we can check into it.

FCO_Chottu says:
<PO_Macxa> Self: This shouldn't take long. ::puts the unneeded tools on the chair and goes to work::

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  Dr. York has some past history that would make her a little unsuitable.  Yes, Dr. Madson is a relative...Dr. Joanna Madson to be precise.  She just received her license.  Made the highest grades on record for final exams.  She's as dedicated and hard-working as I've seen...and I can be very critical

CSO_Taliza says:
::takes a look at recent events messages on board and sees something interesting:: CTO: Hey, Ryan...

Host Mel_Himes says:
XO: I guess that would be okay.  They are logged in my flight plans already.

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: What? ::Looks up::

CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: There's a little update in the crew roster.  Joanna's an MD now.

FCO_Chottu says:
<PO_Macxa> ::puts the panel back on and walks over to the CSO:: CSO: All done sir.

CO_Loran says:
CMO:  Yes, parents are usually very critical about their own children.

CSO_Taliza says:
Macxa: I'll have Lt. Chottu be the judge of that.  FCO: Patton?

FCO_Chottu says:
<PO_Macxa> CSO: I assume that's all I can help you with here?

XO_McDuggle says:
Himes: Great. :: makes some notations on his PADD:: That is all I have for now and since the Doctor hasn't gotten back I will show you to the guest quarters.

FCO_Chottu says:
<PO_Macxa> CSO: Oh, very well.

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  I've also spoken to SF-Med. and they are critically short on MD's.

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: What?!  ::Looks up roster info::

Host Mel_Himes says:
XO: That would be appreciated, Commander.

FCO_Chottu says:
::walks over to the helm::

XO_McDuggle says:
::gets up and escorts Captain to the door :: Himes: If you will accompany me.

Host Mel_Himes says:
::follows the XO::

FCO_Chottu says:
::sees lights blinking, avoids eye contact with the others:: CSO: Aye sir.

CSO_Taliza says:
::continues talking a look at science sensors routed through the Big Chair (tm)::

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: Weird... I guess I was around for another physical, about now... ::Grins at the CSO::

CO_Loran says:
CMO:  Well, since it is coming from you, I will take the recommendation on her position highly.

XO_McDuggle says:
::heads out of sick bay and takes the Captain to the guest quarters::

CSO_Taliza says:
::chuckles at the CTO:: CTO: Now we're BOTH dating doctors.

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  Thank you.  She won't let you down.

FCO_Chottu says:
<PO_Macxa> CSO: Ok, I'll head back then. ::walks into the TL and goes to ME::

FCO_Chottu says:
::looks at his chair full of tools::

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