USS Arondight – NCC 80477
Stardate 10511.06
Episode #122 “Tracking the Quarry.”

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

Guest Stars
OPS NoDuz	Rich

Prologue: The crew continues the search for one of their own, a scene becoming all to familiar with the Arondight. A team is about to investigate the next step in Ko'Bil's day, the meeting with the travel agent, while the rest of the crew compares notes.

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OPS NoDuz
 @::at station going over the departing ships rooster::
 
CO K’Beth
 @::on the ship pacing while waiting for reports::

IO Jakiel
 @ ::sitting at science, entering the lack of data and looking over any new reports::

CTO Grey-Feather
 @:: at the tactical station running checks on the ships that the freighter had contact with recently ::
 
CO K’Beth
 @::decides to head down to the station herself:: IO: Lt...you're with me.  We're going to talk to the travel agent.
 
CO K’Beth
 @CTO: Lt...you have the bridge. ::heads to the turbo lift without checking that the IO is behind her::
 
IO Jakiel
 @  ::stops what she is doing to turn and rise::  CO:  Yes ma'am.

CTO Grey-Feather
 @CO: Aye ma'am

OPS NoDuz
 @:: watches the Captain leave thinking good all that pacing was making him nervous::

CTO Grey-Feather
 @:: returns to his search of vessel contacts ::
 
CO K’Beth
 @::waits for the IO to enter the turbo lift and before the doors shut:: CTO: Lt...find out where those ships went.  I want a couple of destinations when I get back.

CTO Grey-Feather
 @CO: I will put me best man on it captain :: grins ::
 
IO Jakiel
 @ CO:  I am sorry we did not have any more luck with the freighter.  The commbadge that was left was very much like the other kidnapping.
 
CO K’Beth
 @::gives the TL the order to TR1:: IO: It was obviously a ruse to throw us off track.  Let's hope the travel agency has more answers. ::exits the TL and limps rapidly towards the TR wanting to get some answers fast as time is running out::
 
IO Jakiel
 @ ::strides out behind the Captain, keeping pace::  CO: Perhaps...but I am inclined to think that perhaps Ko'Bil may have had presence of mind enough to leave a hint.
 
IO Jakiel
 @ CO: Or there might have been a struggle...many possibilities.
 
OPS NoDuz
 @CTO: Lt. I have gotten responses from 2 of the departing ships and can confirm their flight plan. However none of the others have responded yet.
 
CO K’Beth
 @::steps up onto the pad and gives the travel agency as the destination to the TR Chief:: IO: Possibly....right now...we only know that he ended up at the travel agency. ::waits for the transport::

@ ACTION: The pair beam over to the station.

CTO Grey-Feather
 @OPS: What registry are the other ships, what races own and pilot them?
 
OPS NoDuz
 @CTO; I am still working on that Sir.
 
CO K’Beth
 ::materializes and looks around for the TO having sent the CNS off to talk to her cohorts and see if they knew anything::
 
TO Kizlev
 ::is heading over to the travel agency as indicated by the bolian he spoke with earlier, but does so cautiously::
 
IO Jakiel
 ::feels herself coalesce facing the travel agency, looking around and sensing Kizlev::

CTO Grey-Feather
 @OPS: Send the flight plans of the two that have responded to my console I will have our sensors track them to see if they make any deviations
 
CO K’Beth
 ::sees the TO approaching and calls him over:: TO: Lt....over here.
 
TO Kizlev
 ::looks over his shoulder to spot K'Beth and heads over:: CO: Captain? Is this a change of plans? I haven't investigated the travel agency yet.
 
OPS NoDuz
 @CTO: The 2 that have answered one is Vidoli and the other is Cardassian. Here are the flight plans. :: sends the flight plans to the tactical console::
 
TO Kizlev
 ::glances at Rhianna, noticing the change in department color of her uniform, nods to her, and returns attention to CO::

CTO Grey-Feather
 @OPS: Well they are both holding course so far, let me know when you get the other ships.
 
CO K’Beth
 ::smiles grimly:: TO: I wanted to see for myself.  It's obvious that Lt Ko'Bil did not leave voluntarily and I want to know why. ::her anger is almost palatable for a moment and then she becomes compley composed.:: So shall we? ::indicats the travel agency and heads into it::
     
ACTION: The door to the travel agency does not open.
 
OPS NoDuz
 @ CTO: I have just gotten the races of the other 2 ships. It seems that one of them is also Vidoli and one is Federation.
 
IO Jakiel
 ::stands quietly after acknowledging Kizlev, then moves over to the door of the travel agency, but finds it locked:: CO:  Captain, they seem not to want business...

TO Kizlev
 CO: Yes, of course. ::notices the door does not budge on approach:: CO/IO: Sealed...
 
CO K’Beth
 ::stops short and looks around:: TO/IO: Now what sort of travel agency is closed in the middle of the day? ::bangs on the door to see if anyone answers::

CTO Grey-Feather
 @OPS: Better send me both so I can verify course...stranger things have happend.
 
CO K’Beth
 IO: Scan the area and see if you can find anything or anyone in the shop.
     
ACTION: There is no response except a passer-by who quickly decides to give the mean looking woman banging on some door a wide berth
 
TO Kizlev
 CO: Permission to attempt a breach on the lock servo?
 
IO Jakiel
 CO:  Ma'am, do we have the authority to open the door?  ::begins an initial scan for life signs, tries tapping the chime::
 
OPS NoDuz
 @CTO; I do not have a flight plan for either one of them yet.

CTO Grey-Feather
 @OPS: Get on them tell them we are in an investigation and time is of the essence.
 
CO K’Beth
 ::sighs:: IO/TO: No...unfortunately we don't have enough evidence to force our way in. ::under her breath:: Much as I would like to...
     
ACTION: When the IO pressed the door chime a recording plays.   "Good day and thank you for stopping at Ke'Po Vor Adventures.  Unfortunately I am current out on an expedition with a group.  Please use the station computer system to confirm an appointment and we can start planning your greatest getaway ever."
 
IO Jakiel
 CO/TO:  Perhaps the neighboring establishments have seen or know about the owner's whereabouts?
 
OPS NoDuz
 @CTO: I have just gotten the flight plans for the last 2 ships sending them to you now. :: sends the flight plans to the CTO::
 
CO K’Beth
 ::nods:: IO: Check out the establishment on the left.

CTO Grey-Feather
 @OPS: Thank you :: inputs them and verifies course ::
 
IO Jakiel
 CO: Scans do not show life signs.
 
IO Jakiel
 CO: Yes Ma'am.  ::walks over to the store on the left and into it, looking for the owner::
 
CO K’Beth
 TO: Lt...you go right.  Let's see if anyone saw Lt Ko'Bil  A Tarakan is not all that common...surely someone saw something
     
ACTION: The IO finds herself in a show store of the most bizarre kind while the TO finds himself in a dating service.
 
TO Kizlev
 ::nods to CO and goes into a dating service office, and tries to appear casual::

CTO Grey-Feather
 @:: links with the stations computer and has it attempt to track the movements of all Takaran lifeforms no matter size ::

CTO Grey-Feather
 @:: having trouble verifying the flight path of the non federation ship, tries again ::
     
Bafii
 <Diep>  IO: Welcome miss... oh do I have the most wonderful boots for those feet.  ::quickly ushers her towards a display::
     
Bafii
 <Woll-a-Ree> TO: Welcome. welcome.  I was wondering how long it would be before one of you Fed types would seek our services.
 
IO Jakiel
 Diep: I have no time to shop.  ::attempts to be courteous::  But I may be able to return later.  However, you might be able to help me.
 
TO Kizlev
 ::looks around the reception room and sees all sorts of pictures of oddly dressed couples performing lewd acts together:: Ree: Yes, anything is possible. Tell me, seen any Takarans close by lately?
 
CO K’Beth
 ::looks around and sees a man by a booth selling hot drinks to passer-bys. Almost trips over Dog as she turns to walk towards him and looks down:: Dog: Snuck on the transporter pad with me again...eh?  Well keep close. ::walks over to the vender and stops as she smells fresh roasted coffee::
     
Bafii
 <Diep> IO: Oh, but you MUST have these shoes.  They are simply calling you.  They are made of a bio-sensitive material and will actually change color and shape based on your emotional state.  They are ALL the rage.

CTO Grey-Feather
 @::keeps trying to verify the flight path of the last ship as he waits for the report from the  stations computer::
     
Bafii
 <Woll-a-Ree> TO: Oh I see, we have a very specific taste do we... ::types at a computer::  Were you interested in a male or female?
 
CO K’Beth
 ::steps up and sniffs at the aroma and orders an extra large coffee...black::
 
OPS NoDuz
 @::goes over some reports of last minutes items that have been requested for the ship::
 
IO Jakiel
 ::moves close to the salesman and takes one of the shoes, pretending interest::  Diep:  This is most interesting, but... would you be the owner?  I seem to have lost a companion and I was looking for him, an unusual fellow, a Takaran.  He had wanted to make some travel plans and I was supposed to meet him there, but the shop is closed.
     
ACTION: Dog sniffs at the ground and pays little heed to the Captain at the moment.
 
TO Kizlev
 Ree: Hmm... ::tries to recall Ko'Bil's bio:: ...almost 2 meters in height, large build, brown hair...can't think of the eye color. He's a Starfleet officer. I hope you realize this is serious.
 
CO K’Beth
 ::looks back as she waits for her coffee and a chance to speak to the vender when no one else is around:: Dog: Dog...get over here.  You'll get stepped on.
     
Bafii
 <Diep> IO: Oh... oh I see.  Well... Takaran.. takaran... hmm.  Can't say that i have.  ::sees another customer enter and attempts to leave the free loader::
     
Bafii
 <Woll-a-Ree> TO: Oh, you already have the lucky gentleman picked out.  Well then, I can arrange a meeting local for you then.  Perhaps something a bit primal...
 
IO Jakiel
 Diep:  Then I suppose you would not be interested in remuneration for your help?
     
ACTION: Dog slowly makes his way towards the shops.
     
Bafii
 <Diep> IO: I sell shoes honey, nothing else.  If you want that stuff, try down two doors.

CTO Grey-Feather
 @:: gets a negative report back from station sensors, slams fist on console :: Mumbles: Why don't these people use sensors?...no wonder they have security problems
 
CO K’Beth
 ::gets irritated and leaves the vender:: Dog:  What is your problem.  I swear this is the last time I take you anywhere.  Now get over here...all I need is for you to go missing too.
     
ACTION: Suddenly, as if finding what he was looking for, Dog trots off towards the door to the travel agency and begins to paw the door.
 
TO Kizlev
 ::aims his antennae at Ree showing an impatient look on his face:: Ree: I don't need a date. I need to find a Takaran officer who has been kidnapped. Have you seen one that fits the description I gave? Perhaps in that travel agency next door?

IO Jakiel
 ::jots down a number to communicate with her and hands it to the salesman::  Diep: Contact me if you hear anything.  ::
 
CO K’Beth
 ::follows Dog and watches her for a moment:: *TO/IO*: Have either of you found anything?  Because if not...I think Dog just did.
     
Bafii
 <Woll-a-Ree>  TO: Oh you.. you don't.  ::can't help but laugh loudly::  Oh thank goodness.  The idea of you and a tall Takaran.. together.. I was ready to burst!  I've seen some odd things, but that would just take the cake.
 
IO Jakiel
 ::steps back outside and begins to scan for the same radiation residues as were found from the previous kidnapping::
 
TO Kizlev
 *CO*: Standby. I will be there shortly. ::maintains his glare at Ree, waiting for a real answer::
     
Bafii
 <Woll-a-Ree>  ::finishes laughing:: TO: No.. no I don't remember anyone like that.
 
CO K’Beth
 ::sees the IO:: IO: Lt...scan this area again.  ::still watching Dog::
 
OPS NoDuz
 @::tries to pull up the cargo manifest on the departing ship::
     
ACTION: Dog whimpers a bit when the door won't open.
 
CO K’Beth
 Outloud: That decides it.
 
IO Jakiel
 *CO*:  Holding position, Captain.  Radiation scans were negative.  ::scans for transporter signs and life signs again::
 
TO Kizlev
 Ree: Fine...try to stay out of trouble then and thanks. ::walks out and goes over to the agency again:: CO/IO: What's bothering the canine?
 
CO K’Beth
 ::walks up to the door and waves them both over:: TO: What ever it is...I have reasonable cause to get into that shop.  ::steps back:: Lt...if you would be so kind as to open the door.
 
IO Jakiel
 CO:  Captain, detecting faint transporter signals, but we did transport over.  ::looks across the way::
 
TO Kizlev
 ::wonders what the reasonable cause is and pulls out a palm sized servo decoupler and works the lock::
 
IO Jakiel
 CO:  Yes, ma'am.  ::attempts to open the door normally::
 
CO K’Beth
 IO: See if you can isolate the signals. ::waits for the TO to open the door::
     
ACTION: The lock gives way to the TO and as it does an alarm sounds, red lights spark to life and everyone stops and looks.
 
CO K’Beth
 ::ignores the alarms and steps into the office and looks down at Dog, watching her intently:: IO: Scan the interior please, Lt Jakiel.  I have a feeling you'll find something in here.
 
IO Jakiel
 ::turns to takes the scans from a different angle, triangulating for direction, then looks back quickly as the alarm goes off::
     
ACTION: Dog rushes into the room as soon as the IO pushes open the door and starts barking.
 
IO Jakiel
 ::moves into the shop towards the center and scans again for radiation, life signs, transporter signal, minimizing the scan to the shop location only::
 
OPS NoDuz
 @::see that the Cardassian ship had scientific supplies for a research facility and the one Vidoli ship had basic colony supplies and the Federation ship is more of a traveling museum with a bunch of artifacts in it. while the last Vidoli ship had survival gear aboard.::
 
TO Kizlev
 ::follow in beside the captain, hand close to his phaser, gazing around the agency office::
     
ACTION: A Vidoli security team quickly arrives, beaming in, weapons raised and pointed at the three officers.
 
IO Jakiel
 ::nods emphatically and gives a hint of a smile::  CO/TO:  I have found traces...Mr Ko'Bil was here.  ::tilts the tricorder down to show them the results::
 
CO K’Beth
 ::looks around the office:: TO/IO: He was in here at some point.  See if you can find anything that would tell us....::sees the security team and raises her hand to them to hold off::
 
IO Jakiel
 :: walks over to the back of the store and scans in the same way again::

CTO Grey-Feather
 @OPS: Who would have use for a Takaran?  Not like you can sell them on the market, well unless you are a Ferengi
 
TO Kizlev
 ::turns around and tries to make no sudden moves upon seeing the security arrive::
     
Bafii
 <Sec> All: Stop right that.. what  are you do..  ::stops short seeing who the people are.. gets confused::
 
CO K’Beth
 SecGuy: It's all right.  I'm Captain K'Beth of the USS Arondight.  We're investigating the disappearance and apparent kidnapping of one of my officers.
 
IO Jakiel
 ::completely ignores the interfering security as she walks back to the Captain::  CO/TO: Captain...there is more...
 
OPS NoDuz
 @CTO: sir I resent that remark. As a Ferengi I can tell you that we don't deal in the selling of people.
 
CO K’Beth
 ::looks over at the IO:: IO: What is it?
     
Bafii
 <Sec> ::they lower their weapons:: CO: Ma'am, I'd really appreciate it if next time you would let us know.  ::shakes his head and walks out with the rest of the team, reporting in as they go.
 
TO Kizlev
 ::flexes his antennae with annoyance at the Sec people and looks over at Rhianna's tricorder for the results::

CO K’Beth
 SecGuy: ::calls after them:: Next time we break into a travel agency I'll be sure to inform you before hand. ::turns back to the IO::

CTO Grey-Feather
 @OPS: Your mommy didn't tell you much about the real world did she?  The Takarans have been captured and sold by the Ferengi for fighting and slaves for centuries

IO Jakiel
 ::waits until the security leaves to answer::  CO/TO: There were transporter signals in this shop also.  But they were difficult to pick up after those security came in.
 
OPS NoDuz
 @CTO; Lt that was many years ago. We gave that up when it became unprofitable.
 
CO K’Beth
 IO: Are you able to isolate them enough to detect their origins?
 
IO Jakiel
 CO:  I tried to find direction, but they were too degraded.
 
TO Kizlev
 IO: Try to filter out Vidoli and Federation transporter frequencies and see if that clears up your sensor readings.

CTO Grey-Feather
 @OPS: Old habits seldom die, and old profits to Ferengi never die
 
IO Jakiel
 ::rescans:: CO/TO:  The lack of blood would hopefully suggest the lack of violence.
 
IO Jakiel
 CO:  I would surmise that Mister Ko'Bil was transported to the freighter, where he may have dropped his commbadge.

CTO Grey-Feather
 @OPS: Everything is worth something to somebody.  Isn't that what you people say?  The 49th rule of acquisition I believe
 
OPS NoDuz
 @CTO: Well I can't speak for all Ferengi however the fines if you get caught are very severe and most Ferengi would rather be shot dead rather than be caught dealing in people.
 
CO K’Beth
 IO: Or to another ship...we need to find that travel agent...where he is, we'll probably find Ko'Bil.  He must be on one of those ships that left already.
 
IO Jakiel
 CO/TO: Captain Ekaf of that freighter acted ignorant, but someone knows about our crewmember being there.  The commbadge was found with the crate and we have the bill of lading.

CTO Grey-Feather
 @OPS: Maybe you are right, maybe you just don't have the 'lobes' for business.
 
CO K’Beth
 ::looks around the office:: TO/IO: Finish up your scans and lets head back to the ship.  We'll not find him here...::limps out of the agency::
 
OPS NoDuz
 @CTO; Lt. I have just noticed something unusaul. It seem the name of the Vidoli freighter is the same name as the owner of the travel agency.
 
TO Kizlev
 ::starts to leave, but gives the CO a few paces of lead as he does, then stops and looks at Rhianna again, eyeing her uniform shirt again and exits::
 
IO Jakiel
 TO: This is most frustrating!  Everyone on this station is so blind when questioned.  ::speaks quietly but with emphasis::

CTO Grey-Feather
 @OPS: Check his flight plans, that might be the answer we have been looking for
 
CO K’Beth
 ::looks down at Dog who keeps looking back at the agency and whining.  Quietly:: Dog: It's all right...we'll find him....I promise.
 
OPS NoDuz
 @ CTO: That is the one that hasn't called in sir.
 
TO Kizlev
 IO: You are wearing the color of operations, Rhianna. I see you have been transferred to new responsibility.

CTO Grey-Feather
 @*CO*: Captain we have a freighter outbound that has the same name as the travel agency

CO K’Beth
 *CTO:* Do you have a course for him?
 
OPS NoDuz
 @CTO: Sir I believe the destination is a planet called Henthut.

CTO Grey-Feather
 *CO*: Tracking it on sensors and OPS is verifying filed flight plans now, a planet called Henthut
 
IO Jakiel
 ::her eyes fire up, but she tries to keep her body language from showing her anger::  TO: I have!  And I will speaking to those who are responsible.  I cannot believe they did this!
 
CO K’Beth
 *CTO*: Have the Duty FCO plot a course.  ANd transport us back immediately.  Don't forget to get the CNS also.

CTO Grey-Feather
 *CO*: Captain the ship is out of range now but we can plot on previous heading
 
TO Kizlev
 IO: It does not matter who is responsible. ::is more than a little displeased:: Your mother will be most unhappy... ::makes a note to have Vidoli security search the agency further later::

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