USS Arondight – NCC 80477
Stardate 10506.12
Episode #106 “Revelations”

Starring
CO K’Beth	Beth
FCO Chottu	Martijn
OPS Ko’Bil	Rich
CTO Grey-Feather	Ted
TO Kizlev	Delon

Featuring
Ashlynn	Erin
Pilot	Bafii
Rafi	Erin
Little Tom	Erin

Prologue: The Arondight continues its investigation into the disappearance of DiDomnia and Adrienne.  Questions abound, suspicions grow, but answers are slim.  Will the crew find the answers in time, or will they lose both women?

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Ashlynn
 ::in the bar, anxious as Rafi still hasn't gotten back from giong to muscle some more cooperation out of her informants:: Little Tom: How long ago did he leave?
 
CO K’Beth
 ::walking to the station brig with the CTO::

CTO Grey-Feather
 ::following the CO to the brig to have a little discussion with some prisoners::

OPS Ko’Bil
 @::at post going over the data that they gathered from the scans of the area where the freighters came up missing::

FCO Chottu
 @::leaning against the wall on the flightdeck, watching as the patrols rotate::

Little Tom
 ::writes on a padd since he cannot speak:: "Five Minutes - have patience."

CTO Grey-Feather
 CO: Must not be a Klingon interrogation captain, you forgot your bat'leth ::grins::

OPS Ko’Bil
 @::hopes that the computer can identify the strange radiation signature that he found.::
 
CO K’Beth
 ::gives the CTO a look before turning a corner towards the Black Widow:: CTO: We need to stop in here for a moment first, I want to see if they found anything.  I also want you to see if you can see anything that was missed in the initial investigation.

CTO Grey-Feather
 CO: Aye ma'am

Ashlynn
 ::not amused:: Little Tom: Cute.  ::pacing, speaking as much to the empty room as to Little Tom:: It's not even like I'm going to be surprised with what they find, assuming they have something - which they should, with what I'm paying them enough for their cooperation...  ::trails off as Rafi enters with an uncharacteristic grin on his face::

Ashlynn
 Rafi:  What did they tell you?  ::nearly attacking him::

FCO Chottu
 @::sighs, shaking his head a little looking at the schedule:: Self: Well no one has to wonder what to do with their time..

Rafi
Ashlynn: I told you handling things my way was better than letting Starfleet do all their not-so-dirty work...  ::very smug::

CO K’Beth
 ::sees the Black Widow up ahead:: CTO: The patron has a few thugs that work for her...I want you to get to know them.  They seem the sort of thugs that can be useful to us.
     
Pilot
 @ ::walks up to the boss:: FCO: This is ridiculous, this patrol.  Why do we have to keep doing this?

CTO Grey-Feather
 CO: You mean you want me to get friends in low places ::: smiles ::

Ashlynn
 Rafi:  You can say "I told you so" all you want when my daughter is back home.  Now what do you have? ::if she didn't know any better, she'd swear Rafi was playing with her anxieties by dragging this out longer than it needed to be::

OPS Ko’Bil
 @::has the computer cross reference the radiation with anything that it has in the data banks::

FCO Chottu
 @::rolls eyes:: Pilot: Yes, we pretty much have to until all the commotion is over, I just got back from a flight myself, I know it's exhausting to keep focused so long, but we just have to hang in there.
 
CO K’Beth
 ::chuckles as they enter the bar:: CTO: Exactly. ::looks around for Ashlynn::
     
Pilot
 @ FCO: But there isn't anything out there?  And all the ships are locked down.  What's the point?

Rafi
 ::looks out toward the promenade and sees the CO and CTO coming their way:: Ashlynn/Little Tom:  And speaking of Starfleet...  ::eyes them warily, as does Little Tom::

Ashlynn
 ::sees K'Beth enter and is instantly a little uneasy, wondering how far her "secret" that the CMO unearthed has traveled up the chain of command:: CO: Captain, what can we do for you?

FCO Chottu
 @Pilot: I don't need to tell you how these things work for us, it's burst workload, we have a lot to do right now, but before you know it, we'll be lounging getting coffee stains all over the fighters again. If there isn't something out there right now, it might come the moment we're not ready for it.

CTO Grey-Feather
 ::follows the CO into the bar and looks around as ordered ::

Ashlynn
 ::Rafi and Little Tom are almost instantly on either side of Ashlynn, exaggerating her small size and their largeness as they stare at the two newcomers::
     
Pilot
 @ FCO: Aye, sir.  ::hangs his head and heads back to the changing room to get out of his flight suit::
 
CO K’Beth
 ::moves over and sits at a barstool by Ashlynn and stretches her leg out a little as it has stiffened up with all of this running around:: Ashlynn: Since you know a lot about this area....I was wondering if you could think of a reason for a Starfleet Commander to end up in the nether regions owning an establishment....very similar to this.

OPS Ko’Bil
 @:: decides to go over the Cargo manifest for the Breen ship again hoping that he will find something more interesting there::

FCO Chottu
 @::walks up to a replicator and gets 2 cups of coffee, then heads towards the changing room::

CTO Grey-Feather
 :: walks over and stands next to the CO in much the same way as the two thugs protect the bar owner ::

Ashlynn
 ::for the moment, she forgets about Rafi's possible information and stares at the CO.  Rafi and Little Tom look down at her questioningly, as if asking if they should "take care" of the situation::

Ashlynn
 Rafi/Little Tom: It's cool, boys.  CO: There could be... interesting reasons....
     
Pilot
 @ ::putting away his flight suit and putting back on his uniform jacket::

CTO Grey-Feather
 Rafi/Little Tom: Relax guys, let the ladies talk

FCO Chottu
 @::walks into the changing room and walks up towards the Pilot holding out the coffee for him, giving him a nod::

Ashlynn
 CO: I don't see what this has to do with my daughter and your counselor though ::attempting to change the subject although she's pretty sure that is just delaying the inevitable::
     
Pilot
 @ ::looks at the FCO and then smiles, taking the coffee::  FCO: Thank you, sir.  

Rafi
 ::looks at the CTO thinking "I'll show you relaxed" but says nothing::

CO K’Beth
 ::leans back a little:: Ashlynn: Just came across some information that could very well have something to do with this. ::looks at her and her two thugs:: Why don't you let your people go have a drink with my CTO.  That way we can have a nice little chat, eh?

OPS Ko’Bil
 @::call up the rest of the cargo manifests for the other ships and see that only the Cardassians and the Ferengi have taken on cargo since they have been docked at the station.::

Ashlynn
 ::isn't so sure how "nice" their chat will end up, but complies anyways:: Rafi/ Little Tom: Play nicely, guys.  ::nods her head over to the far side of the bar and they depart, Rafi leaving a padd on the table before going::

CO K’Beth
 ::nods to the CTO to follow the men and then looks back at Ashlynn waiting for her to speak first::

Ashlynn
 CO: And what is it that you've come across?

FCO Chottu
 @::nods again:: Pilot: Drink, then get some rest.

CTO Grey-Feather
 :: Moves over with the two thugs :: Rafi/Little Tom: Lets go guys, I promise not to kick any holes in your sandbox if you play nice  :: smirks ::
     
Pilot
 @ FCO: Hmm... leaded mud  before sleep.  ::raises an eyebrow::  However, there is a holoprogram I wanted to try.
 
CO K’Beth
 Ashlynn: Look...niether you nor I have time to play games.  I know who you are...and I know the basis of what happened.  Not the why's or wherefores, but enough to wonder if this has anything to do with he disappearances?

FCO Chottu
 @::was hoping an inspirational silence would do the trick here, no such luck:: Pilot: A new program?

OPS Ko’Bil
 @::calls up the manifest for the Cardassian and Ferengi ships to see what they have taken on::

Ashlynn
 ::sighs:: CO: I really don't think so...  there may be people who aren't happy with the way I left Starfleet but not unhappy enough to attack me by taking my daughter.  And it certainly wouldn't involve your counselor
     
Pilot
 @ FCO: Yea.  ::gets excited::  You get to play like on of those ol' comic book heroes from the ol days... Spiderman he's called.  Its sweet!

Rafi
 CTO: ::looks him up and down:: I doubt you could kick a hole in much around here, but we'll be nice to you anyways.
 
CO K’Beth
 Ashlynn: Damn...I was hoping there might be some connection. ::sees the expression on Ashlynn's face:: Don't worry....since Starfleet obviously doesn't want to find you...and you obviously don't want to be found, I really don't care who you really are or why you are here, as long as it doesn't affect my crew or ship.

CTO Grey-Feather
 Rafi: Well we could try and see.  But the ladies ask us to be nice...besides you aren't covered by medical on your job

FCO Chottu
 @Pilot: Eeeeh, spiders aren't for me, I don't see the attraction.

Ashlynn
 ::is a little more relieved, at least K'Beth isn't here to try and turn her in:: CO: That may not be a connection, but I think my highly-paid "associates" may have earned their GPL for the day.  ::grins and takes the padd that Rafi left:: Rafi was just about to tell me what was on this...
     
Pilot
 @ FCO: No, its cool.  You get to swing from building to building on a web... and you are really strong.  You get to fight all sorts of bad guys... an octopus guy...a rhino... a scorpion

Rafi
 ::glares at the man's cockiness:: CTO: And who says I'm the one needing it?  You forget, Starfleet... there's one of you and two of us. ::nods at Little Tom::

FCO Chottu
 @::frowns:: Pilot: Any evil cats?

Ashlynn
 ::pulls the information on the Padd up, scans it over and her eyes go wide:: CO: :Listen to this....
     
Pilot
 @ ::thinks:: FCO: No.  ::smiles:: But there is this really hot woman called "Black Cat".  ::winks::

CTO Grey-Feather
 Rafi: That is what I meant, you need more friends or it will be over too soon
 
CO K’Beth
 ::glances over at the boys to make certain they are still playing nice and then looks back at Ashlynn::

CTO Grey-Feather
 :: tightens his grasp on his rifle ::

OPS Ko’Bil
 @::sees that the manifest for the Ferengi has some questionable descriptions of the cargo that they are loading and decides to see if he can inspect it.:: *CO* : Captain would it be possible for me to inspect the cargo that the Ferengi are taking on?

Ashlynn
 CO: You remember Revok, the son of the Gul who was after DiDomnia?  The one who was spending so much time here?  Turns out that he wasn't planning to be on the station much longer...

Ashlynn
 CO: About a week before the kidnappings, according to the source, he had notified the station that he had planned to go back to Cardassia... sounds to me like he was planning on making an escape.
 
CO K’Beth
 *OPS*: Try and gain access.  Do it with an authoritative air, if there are any problems have the Daimon call me.

OPS Ko’Bil
 @*CO*: Aye Captain and thanks.
 
CO K’Beth
 Ashlynn: Or just returning home.  He is already at the top of the list but we need more than that to make any accusation worth detention.

OPS Ko’Bil
 @::gets up and heads for the Airlock::

Rafi
 ::laughs out loud:: Out here, Starfleet, everyone needs friends.... you'd be wise to remember that.

Ashlynn
 CO: He's the only one who is linked to both Adrienne and DiDomnia though, and now suddenly he decides to leave?  From what this says, his decision to leave was a sudden one...

OPS Ko’Bil
 ::enters the station from the air lock and heads for the Ferengi ship::

Ashlynn
 ::anxious:: CO: Have you talked to him yet?

CTO Grey-Feather
 Rafi: Seems to be the case wherever someone goes in the universe.  Never have too many friends

FCO Chottu
 @::frowns and ponders a minute:: Pilot: Think I found my kitty already, though at least we're represented I guess!
 
CO K’Beth
 ::shakes her head:: Ashlynn: Without evidence, we can't even get to him.  And let's say the Gul was less than amiable.

Ashlynn
 CO: Give Rafi and Little Tom 3 hours, they'll get to him.  ::not exaggerating::
     
Pilot
 @ ::spits coffee:: FCO: You... you found a kitty??   
 
CO K’Beth
 Ashlynn: And are you prepared for what could happen to your daughter and the counselor in those 3 hours, if he does have them?

Rafi
 CTO: In that case, you and your officers had better start making some ::raises one eyebrow::

FCO Chottu
 @::shakes head:: Pilot: Oh dear, I think you've been out there too much, go go, get some rest. ::laughs a little and turns towards the flightdeck again::
     
Pilot
 @ ::calls after the FCO::  FCO: That means I lost the pilot's pool... dangit!

FCO Chottu
 @::freezes:: Pilot: What?

CTO Grey-Feather
 Rafi: I guess around here friends do favors for each other right?  Just what favors would you two need to consider me a friend?

OPS Ko’Bil
 ::avoids the Promenade while heading to where the Ferengi ship is docked::

Ashlynn
 ::shakes her head:: CO:  The boys are rubbing off on me again... ::nods at her goons:: Everyone here is a little overanxious to have her back.  So what is it that we can do?  If we can't go to him, how do we draw him out to us?
     
Pilot
 @::realizes what he said:: FCO: Um... um.. nothing sir.  Um, I should get going.

TO Kizlev
 ::turns a corner in the corridors in the docking ring and thinks he sees the OPS, then decides to follow::
 
CO K’Beth
 ::leans forward and speaks quietly:: Ashlynn: You and I both know what can happen to them if the Cardassians have them..and feel cornered.   For right now, no one can go leave this station by any means and no one has left since the disappearances.  Time is on our side.

Little Tom
 ::has not contributed up to this point, but takes his padd out and writes, then shows it to the CTO: "Find Adrienne - that's favor enough."
 
TO Kizlev
 ::calls out:: OPS: Ensign! I've been looking for you...

OPS Ko’Bil
 ::sees the TO ::TO: Ensign I am glad that I ran into you maybe you can help me with getting on the Ferengi ship to inspect the cargo.

CTO Grey-Feather
 :: reads the padd:: Little Tom : I will do my best

FCO Chottu
 @::glares at the door a little then walks onto the deck::

Ashlynn
 ::sighs:: CO: I'm more worried about what's happening to them as time passes...  your officer is an adult, no doubt trained in proper hostage protocols, she knows how not to make her captors angry.  My sixteen year old, on the other hand...  let's just say that she is willful.  She won't respond well to being anyone's prisoner, and that could get her into just as much trouble as cornering her captors could.
 
TO Kizlev
 OPS: Cargo inspection? Yes, of course. I think that ship is in the next airlock just ahead.

CTO Grey-Feather
 Rafi/Little Tom: I will do everything that I can from Starfleet side, the rest I will leave to you.  Deal?

OPS Ko’Bil
 TO: Yes there is some question about some of the cargo that is being loaded on the ship.

Rafi
 ::skeptical:: CTO:  We'll see if your best is enough, but yes, for now we have a deal.

TO Kizlev
 OPS: I've been meaning to investigate those Ferengi further myself. Let's go. ::leads the way::

OPS Ko’Bil
 ::follows the TO::

CTO Grey-Feather
 Rafi: Good.
 
CO K’Beth
 Ashlynn: My CSO contacted me just as we entered that she had traced the transport of the two of them to a section of unused quarters.  I have her and a security team heading there now.  ::holds up her hand:: But you and I need to stay here in case we are being watched.  No one will pay much attention to a CSO.

FCO Chottu
 @::ponders the pilots comments, tempted to schedule him for a double shift, but hoping to figure out a more fitting revenge::

Ashlynn
 CO: Much as I hate to admit it, you're right...  if they have Adrienne, they know who I am, and no one on this station doesn't know you.  But now that you know who I am, you know why I'm so anxious about leaving this to anyone else...  I'm used to being the one who jumps into these things with both feet, not being the civilian who sits and watches

CTO Grey-Feather
 :: waits for the CO to get ready to leave ::
 
CO K’Beth
 Ashlynn: ::grimly:: Unfortunately...that is what we both have to do for now.
     
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