USS Arondight – NCC 80477
Stardate 10510.30
Episode #121 “Where Oh Where Could Our Little OPS Be?”

Starring
CO K’Beth	Beth
CTO Grey-Feather	Ted
TO Kizlev	Delon
CNS Kostandinos	Erin
IO Jakiel	Theresa

Guest Stars
Shop Owner	Rich
Hoolan	Rich
Dreasan	Rich

Guest Director	Beth

Summary: The valiant crew of the Arondight are searching for their missing crew mate.  Is Ko'Bil all right?  Or has some dastardly, devious devil done damage to our missing OPS?  Join the crew of the USS Arondight in another action packed episode - "Where Oh Where Could Our Little OPS Be?"

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Shop_Owner says:
::putters around the pet shop as he watches the passersby::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
@::on the bridge pacing slowly as she waits for some word on what the crew finds::

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::materializes on the station and looks around at the familiar sights and people::

TO_Kizlev says:
::beams in with the counselor and pulls his tricorder, bringing up the comm badge trail leading to the docking ring::

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::gestures to the pet shop:: TO: This is as good a place to start as any... ::walks in and looks around for the owner::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
#<Ekaf> ::in the cargo bay of his ship berating his poor cargo handler about how the comm badge got on board::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#:: materialized on the freighter with hand on his phaser, looks to see if the CIV made it safely ::

TO_Kizlev says:
::looks ahead then at the CNS and follows her to the shop::

Shop_Owner says:
::sees some more Starfleet personnel come in and thinks this has been a good business:: CNS: May I help you?

CIV_Jakiel says:
#::materializes near the large tactical officer, phaser on her hip::  CTO:  That Captain will not enjoy our visit I think.

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::looks up and smiles:: Owner:  Hopefully you can.  We're trying to locate a friend of ours, a Takaran, and we think that he may have been here sometime over the past few days.

TO_Kizlev says:
::feels the sinus cavities in his nose and antennae start to feel irritated from all the animal dander that seems to be in the air of the shop::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#CIV: If he is innocent then he has nothing to worry about, if not he will tell us where Ko'Bil is  :: said with certainty::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
#<freighter crewman> ::sees the two beam in and stops with a squeak:: CTO/CIV: Wha...wha...what are you doing here?!?  ::runs off through the corridor shouting :: Intruders!  Intruders!  We're being boarded!!  Run for your lives!!

Shop_Owner says:
CNS; A Takaran. Yes, yes I had a Takaran in here a couple of days ago and then again yesterday. He bought a collar for his cat I believe.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#CIV: Oh this can't be good

CIV_Jakiel says:
#::narrows her eyes at Grey-Feather, remembering all too well Romulan techniques for handling information gathering::  CTO: From what I sensed of him, he was not unduly nervous, just disliking all the questioning.

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::looks over at the TO, and then back at the shop owner - so far things were adding up:: Owner:  Was he much of a conversationalist while he was here?  You didn't speak of anything unusual with him, did you?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
#<Ekaf> ::hears the shout and marches over to the doorway and is almost run over by the galloping crewman.  Sees the CIV and CTO standing there.  Gruffly:: CTO: Oh...you're from that Feddy ship.  Come on in over here. ::gestures for them to enter the cargo area::

Shop_Owner says:
CNS: No he just wanted a collar even though I tried to sell him another pet. He really didn't say much.

TO_Kizlev says:
::returns the CNS's glance and lightly rubs the tip of his nose, trying to keep from having a sneezing fit::

CIV_Jakiel says:
#::glances at Grey-Feather and then follows the captain to see where he will lead::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#:: keeping his hand on his phaser, walks closer:: Ekaf: Kind of you to take the time to help us out, Captain.

CNS_Kostandinos says:
Owner: Nothing about any of the other shops he'd visited here, or any plans he had of going anywhere?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
#<Ekaf> CTO: Don't have much choice now do I?  I was just questioning my cargo master to find out how this got onto my ship. ::hands the CTO the comm badge and sidesteps as the frantic crewman goes running by again still screaming.  Shakes his head:: Never mind him ::indicates the crewman::...bit soft in the noggin...my sister must have dropped him when he was a baby.

Shop_Owner says:
CNS: No he just bought the collar and then left. I seen him a little later though talking with a Ferengi down the hall. :: points at a Ferengi just out side:: as a matter of fact I believe that was the man.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#Ekaf: Not the sharpest tool in the shed as my father used to say.  Have you found any trace of transporter activity near where the badge was found?

CIV_Jakiel says:
#::watches the lunatic crewman and hopes he is not the pilot of the vessel::  Ekaf: Captain, do you have any records on the transport scans?

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::raises both eyebrows briefly - the Ferengi he was pointing out looked similar to the shop owner she'd seen close up his store in the middle of the day - on the other hand, they all looked alike to her:: Owner:  Hmmm...  all right then.  If you remember anything else, you know where to find us.

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::looks over at Kizlev and speaks quietly:: TO: I think we need to go pay the Ferengi a visit...

TO_Kizlev says:
::nods to the shop owner and starts to make his exit:: CNS: We'd best head to the docking ring, counselor. Perhaps I could go there and you can talk to the Ferengi?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
#<Ekaf> CTO/CIV: Nothing....in fact it looks like it was just tossed in amongst the cargo.  But go see for yourself.  The cargo master will help you.  ::sighs:: I gotta go calm Junior down...I swear...he calls for a red alert every time a Klingon farts because he thinks that they are firing disruptors at us.  If it wasn't for my sister....::shakes head again::

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::shakes her head:: TO: You heard the Captain - no one goes anywhere alone.  We don't need more missing personnel.  Besides, I have a feeling that this may turn out to be a very fruitful conversation...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#Ekaf: Try Kava root, might help.  :: walks over to the cargo master ::

CIV_Jakiel says:
#CTO:  Lieutenant, remember the last kidnappings?  A combadge was all that was left at the bar.  That matches the MO of the last one.

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::eyes the Ferengi's shop and lowers her voice:: TO: I saw this same one yesterday, I think.  He was behaving strangely, even for a Ferengi... it may not be related, but you never know.

TO_Kizlev says:
CNS: Very well. ::starts to set the walking pace towards the Ferengi's direction:: By the way, it's agreeable to finally work with you in an official capacity, Ms. Kostandinos.

Hoolan says:
::sees the CNS and To headed towards him and starts walking a little faster in the opposite direction::

CIV_Jakiel says:
#CTO:  They used an unusual method to move around unseen.  Perhaps the same method was employed.

TO_Kizlev says:
::clears his throat in mistake upon glancing at the CNS's rank pips and corrects himself:: CNS: I mean...ma'am.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#CIV: I noticed, but I am trying not to think that there is another cloaked Breen ship out there stealing crewman

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::smiles:: TO: Thank you... ::starts to say something else then notices the Ferengi quicken his pace:: TO: I think we were just noticed.

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::quickens to try and catch up with the Ferengi::

Hoolan says:
::makes a quick turn down one of the halls::

TO_Kizlev says:
::follows in stride towards the Ferengi, ready to launch into a fast sprint::

CIV_Jakiel says:
#::shakes her head:: CTO: We cannot know for sure that it was the Breen who originally used that equipment.  But we do know how to catch traces of it.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#CIV: Perhaps but last time we had to wait until fired upon, lets hope we don't have to get shot to find out

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::turns down the hallway, following him:: Hoolan: We need a word with you, sir.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#CIV: Try emitting a Tachyon beam with your tricorder

Host CO_K`Beth says:
#<Cargomaster>:: gulps as he sees the big burly CTO walk over and then stares at the CIV.  Blurts out:: CIV: You...you're...when did they let Romulans into Starfleet?

TO_Kizlev says:
Hoolan: And don't you dare make us run after you.

Hoolan says:
::looks back and sees the CNS and TO gaining on him and runs into the end of the hall:: CNS: Ok I will talk just keep those 2 brutes of your away from me.

CIV_Jakiel says:
#CTO: Right.  ::begins realigning the tricorder to set it, then stops momentarily.  Glances calmly at the crewman:: Cargomaster: Romulan?  And how would you know the difference between that and Vulcan?  ::goes back to the settings and then starts scanning::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#:: looks over at the CIV and then back to the cargo master :: Cargo master: For interrogation and investigative purposes, she is here just in case we think anyone knows what happened :: grins mischievously ::

TO_Kizlev says:
Hoolan: What two brutes? Explain yourself!

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::smiles:: Hoolan: That can be arranged...  but before I ask you anything that I'd originally wanted to talk about, why don't you tell me why you were in such a hurry to get away from us?  I mean, I don't know about you but, personally, I don't think Mr. Kizlev and I seem like really scary people...

Hoolan says:
TO : She knows what 2 brutes I am talking about.:: points to the CNS::

CNS_Kostandinos says:
TO: He means Rafi and Little Tom... they have a ::pauses:: reputation around here, especially among the Ferengi ::trying to hide a smile::

TO_Kizlev says:
::eyes the CNS as if to say to her "Speak for yourself"::

CNS_Kostandinos says:
Hoolan:  But you still didn't answer my question

Hoolan says:
CNS: The 2 of you may not be scary but where ever you are those 2 brutes are not far behind.

TO_Kizlev says:
::nods in understanding about Rafi and Tom::

CIV_Jakiel says:
#::begins to casually walk about the area in a concentrically larger circle as she scans::

CNS_Kostandinos says:
Hoolan: They'll keep their distance as long as I tell them to... and I'll tell them to do so as long as you keep cooperating.  Now...  it seems a  little interesting to me, that our Takaran friend was talking to you yesterday, and now today you're terrified of the two of us.  Want to fill us in?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
#<Cargomaster> ::hears the CTO as he continues to stare at the CIV and gulps again:: CTO: Aye ....I'll tell you anything you need to know.  ::leans in and whispers:: She sure is a looker...eh?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#Cargomaster: You would not believe how efficient it is, now instead of trying to think up ways to get information.  She just tells me what part of the body to apply pressure :: grins again ::

TO_Kizlev says:
::looks over his shoulder, not wanting to be taken by surprise again by unwanted company then glares at Hoolan again::

Hoolan says:
CNS: Ko`Bil is missing? :: seeming genuinely shocked::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
#<Cargomaster> ::watches her move around in circles:: CIV: Pardon me Miss, but what exactly are you looking for?  I got the manifest right here. ::holds it up to her::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#Cargomaster: She sure is :: whispers :: but she has killed more men that talusian flu, nods are he stands back up straight ::

CIV_Jakiel says:
# ::smirks from where her sensitive ears can hear but continues on glad her reputation can help this time::

TO_Kizlev says:
Hoolan: Playing coy will get you nowhere with us, mister.

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::eyes narrow:: Hoolan:  And that seems even more interesting... that you know him by name, when allegedly he was just another customer to you.

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::leans down and looks him square in the eye:: Hoolan:  Why don't you tell me exactly what happened when he came into your store.

Hoolan says:
TO: I am not playing coy as you say. Ko`Bil is a good friend of mine we have done a lot of trading together.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
#<Cargomaster> ::grins in that man-to-man guffaw way:: CTO: But what a way to go.  ::straightens up and gets to business as she speaks to him::

CIV_Jakiel says:
#::stops and takes the information, nodding respectfully::  Cargomaster:  I am sure that will be most useful.  And I am searching for traces that would show that you had an uninvited guest...or would you rather not know?

Hoolan says:
CNS: he was there to discuss a trade for some Bloodwine for his Captain.

TO_Kizlev says:
::steps up dangerously closer to Hoolan:: Hoolan: And?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
#<Cargomaster> CIV: Darn right I want to know...this is my domain and I'm not happy about the Captain busting my butt because someone tossed unauthorized merchandise into my cargo.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#Cargomaster: Yeah in the beginning, but the vivisection that comes at the end...naw I would rather read a book  :: watches as the CIV continues to investigate ::

Hoolan says:
TO: And nothing we made the arrangements and I am suppose to deliver the blood wine in a week when I get it in. After that he left and headed in the direction of her bar.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
#<Cargomaster> ::looks at the CTO and shudders slightly before pointing to a crate:: CTO: The badge was found in the amongst the boxes over there.

CIV_Jakiel says:
# Cargomaster:  I thought you would find the information helpful also.  So I will resume the search.  ::finishes in that room and steps through into the next corridor::

CNS_Kostandinos says:
Hoolan:  That's very interesting... now I have another question for you.  You say you're a great trader, no?  You're wise in the ways of profit?

TO_Kizlev says:
::glances at CNS upon mention of the bar::

Hoolan says:
CNS: I make a living.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#:: moves closer to the crates to see if anything catches his eye ::

CNS_Kostandinos says:
Hoolan:  As do I... and I know it's pretty hard to make a living when you close your shop in the middle of the day, when the Promenade is at it's busiest.  Yet you did that... right after Ko’Bil came to "trade" with you...  why would someone trying to "make a living" make such an uninformed business decision?

CIV_Jakiel says:
#::continues scans to each side making sure to catch inside the rooms, moving quickly.  Finally returns back to the cargo area to report::  CTO: Nothing unusual to report, Sir.

Hoolan says:
CNS: Because I had other traders that I had to deal with besides our friend Dresan was talking to him shortly after he left me.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#Cargomaster: What’s in these boxes any way, can you open one for me?

TO_Kizlev says:
::steps away and looks about the corridor, hand close to his phaser holster::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#CIV: Thank you lieutenant, we will be heading out shortly.

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::looks over at the TO::  TO: I don't know if I find his story too believable... do you?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
#<Cargomaster> ::eyes go big:: CTO: Are you kidding?  Open those?  The Captain would skin me alive!  That there is the finest, freshest freeze-dried Kobashu fish ever to be found in this quadrant.  It costs a fortune and we'll make a killing on it.  Besides...the seals are all still intact from the original packer.

TO_Kizlev says:
::nods and draws his phaser, secretly setting it to a higher stun setting, but giving the grim impression that he has deadly intent:: CNS: Yes, I think he is lying.

Hoolan says:
CNS: If you don’t believe me ask your 2 brutes they were in the area also.

CNS_Kostandinos says:
Hoolan:  And here I thought you wanted me to keep them out of it...  I can bring them here right now in fact, if you wish to see them ::smiles::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#Cargomaster: Then you won't mind if my Romulan friend here scans one, just to make sure you were not cheated

Hoolan says:
CNS: If it is the only way that you can get the truth then bring them here.

TO_Kizlev says:
CNS: No need counselor. I can handle the deed quite adequately myself. ::points the phaser at the Ferengi::

Hoolan says:
::tries to squeeze in to the wall::

CIV_Jakiel says:
# Cargomaster:  This is an investigation of a Star Fleet officer, Sir.   How do you know some of your cargo was not removed or tampered with if someone could leave a combadge without your knowledge?

CNS_Kostandinos says:
Hoolan:  And this other fellow, Dreasan - I suppose he'll corroborate your "story" also?  ::stil finding it a bit incredulous::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
#<Cargomaster> :: oogling the CIV as she moves around:: CTO: She can scan anything her little heart desires.  But I'm telling you...I've been through this cargo in detail...and this crate was waiting outside where anyone could have tossed that badge into it from the promenade.

TO_Kizlev says:
Hoolan: You have 10 seconds to explain what really happened, or I will be writing paperwork tonight explaining why we had to....dispatch you for various criminal charges.

Hoolan says:
CNS: Yes he should, him and Ko’Bil have talked to each other often.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#:: Waits for the CIV to complete her scans.  Looks over at the Cargomaster and makes a scissor clipping motion with his fingers, mouths the word 'vivisection' to the cargo master ::

CIV_Jakiel says:
#::scans the crate and takes a look at the findings, then without looking at the crewman::  Cargomaster:  Sir...you said the crate was on the promenade?  Where did this particular one originate?  ::carefully senses his emotions as he answers::

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::decides she's had just about enough of this runaround:: Hoolan:  This is ridiculous - I have no time for your lies.  Mr. Kizlev is right - if you can't bring yourself to tell the truth in the next ten seconds, you'd best use them to make peace with your maker.

Hoolan says:
CNS: I have told you the truth if you don't believe me then shoot.

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::looks at the TO and raises one eyebrow - if there was one thing she'd never seen before, it was a Ferengi who appeared to be unafraid of death::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
#<Cargomaster> ::looks at the CTO and then gulps and takes a step backward quietly:: CIV: That was brought in from the Tellek Sector...you can still see the packing labels that are intact.  Everything scans perfectly.

TO_Kizlev says:
::is not in the mood for torture at all and crooks an eyebrow at the CNS, a bit impressed with the Ferengi's confidence::

CIV_Jakiel says:
#::stops abruptly and lowers the tricorder, then steps close to the Cargomaster, asking quietly::  Cargomaster:  The Tellek Sector...tell us more.  What species and ship did you commission this pickup from?

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::shakes her head:: Hoolan: Fine then... if you're so convinced that you're telling the truth, then produce Dreasan - right now.  We'll see for ourselves what he has to say.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#:: Walks up behind the CIV and just sort of flexes his massive arms for effect::

Hoolan says:
::walks out to the end of the hall:: CNS: There he is ::point to a Bolian across the promenade::

CNS_Kostandinos says:
TO: Make sure Mr. Hoolan doesn't leave our sight, and let's go talk with his friend.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
#<Cargomaster> CIV: It was from a vendor...I don't know where.  Look...it is all here on the manifest.  See...you can trace each one of these crates from the origin to the destination.  ::proudly:: My paperwork is always in order.

TO_Kizlev says:
::holsters his phaser securely and puts a hand on Hoolan's shoulder:: Hoolan:: Well don't just stand there, keep walking.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#Cargomaster: Then you would have no trouble making a copy of your manifests, all of them for each box on this trip as well as the two previous ones

Dreasan says:
<Hoolan>::follows the TO::

CIV_Jakiel says:
#::turns to face the tactical officer and shrugs::  CTO:  He is telling the truth.  I find no particular dishonesty 'in' him.  I would like to follow up on the information he has provided.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
#<Cargomaster> CTO: Well...I'd have to get the okay from my captain.  I doubt you can get it from the last two trips but seeings as how your officer’s badge got into this one and all....I'm sure he'll okay it for this trip.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#CIV: Agreed, as well as seeing if there is a pattern in their supply runs as to where and what they are getting

CNS_Kostandinos says:
::catches up to the Bolian:: Dreasan: We need to ask you a few questions ::running out of patience, and it starts to show in her voice::

Dreasan says:
CNS: yes how can I help you. :: looks around like he is looking for someone or some thing::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#Cargomaster: You would be amazed at the thought of having your vessel detained...indefinitely, and strip searched will do to a captain's compliance.

TO_Kizlev says:
::tries to keep a pleasant look on his face, happy to let the counselor drive this interrogation, and decides to set some of his attention on Hoolan, just in case he decides to run::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
#<Cargomaster> ::clears it with Ekaf and hands a copy of the manifest over to the CIV:: CTO: He said this one only.  Here you go.

CNS_Kostandinos says:
Dreasan: A friend of ours is missing... and apparently, you were the last person who spoke to him.

Dreasan says:
CNS; And who might that be?

CIV_Jakiel says:
# ::wonders why the Captain is not answering the questions and only this Cargomaster::  CTO: Shall we speak with Captain Ekaf further?

CNS_Kostandinos says:
Dreasan: A Takaran... he's difficult to forget.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#CIV: No it will just become a shoving match if we do, better to let the higher ups argue it out

CIV_Jakiel says:
#::nods::  Cargomaster:  Good day then, Sir.  Contact us if you hear or remember anything else.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#:: takes the manifest :: Cargomaster: You mean ‘one’ for now, tell your captain not to get too comfortable...our captain will be calling soon enough

Dreasan says:
::shocked:: CNS: Ko’Bil is missing? I just talked to him yesterday he was looking for something for a crewmember which I didn't have and the last time I saw him that new travel agent on the station was talking to him.

CIV_Jakiel says:
#::wonders if Kizlev has had more luck than they and is becoming more worried as the minutes tick by without finding their crewmate::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
#<Cargomaster>::gulps::  CTO: You mean that  captain that is a Klingon woman - 4 meters tall and eats Gorn babies for breakfast? ::shudders::

TO_Kizlev says:
Dreasan: Travel agent?

Dreasan says:
CNS: Last I heard he had a shop over by the docking ring.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
#::grins evilly:: Cargomaster: No she is only 3 meters tall and eats full grown Gorns, the babies just don't have enough meat on them for her

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