USS Arondight Mission 10610.08

Cast

SM Bafii……………………………………. Brian
ACO Madson…………………………. Reuben
CNS Jakiel………………………………  Theresa
CSO Axin………………………………….  Greg
OPS Ko`Bil……………………………….  Rich
CTO Winters…………………………….. Mike

NPC

Mad Hatter……………………………..Brian

Host Bafii says:
PROLOGUE: The crew of the Arondight continues their journey through this Wonderland.  They haven't encountered many new characters since running from the toothy flowers.  However, they can hear sounds of something up ahead.  It sounds somewhat like a celebration.
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>
CSO_Axin says:
::becoming exceptionally uncomfortably as they proceed through this horror land, his body not acting in the way it should::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::hears the sound up ahead:: ACO: I guess we better check that out :: point ahead:: before these flower decided to try and eat us again.
CNS_Jakiel says:
::has slowed her pace considerably now that the threatening flora has ceased following them, but isn't sure where to go.  Feels a ridiculous urge to start skipping along the path and then stops momentarily::  All: Do you hear that?  Oh, sorry, can everyone speak?
ACO_Madson says:
::hopping around fighting off a general craving for carrots::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CNS:I know that I can I am not sure about the others.
CSO_Axin says:
::turns to face the counselor::
CNS_Jakiel says:
::watches her nephew bouncing along with the cute little cottontail behind and has to try supremely hard not to laugh::
CSO_Axin says:
::his temper rising, tries to nod as seriously as possible, given the ridiculous pointed ears covered in fur emerging from his head:: CNS: Yes... ma'am...
CNS_Jakiel says:
All:  Well, I hear voices, several, and they sound like they're having fun...
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CNS: As twisted as this place is that may not be a good thing.
ACO_Madson says:
::looks in the direction of where OPS is pointing:: All: Lets go see what is going on.  Proceed with caution.  ::takes small hops, his ears slightly retracted::
CSO_Axin says:
CNS: Ma'am, what we currently are is somebody's idea of 'fun', and those people are more likely to agree with them than us.
CSO_Axin says:
::ambles along after Madson, on his hind legs, resisting the urge and near balancing necessity to get down on all fours::
CNS_Jakiel says:
::is quite relieved to hear Scott can speak and relaxes slightly::  CSO: I have to agree with you this time.  But still we might want to peek in and see what is going on.  Maybe they know something we don't.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The crew cautiously approaches an opening in the forest.  When they look in they see an incredibly long wooden table with many chairs around it.  There is fine china on the surface of the table and many teapots.   Most of the chairs are empty save a few.   In one of the sits the Jack of Hearts.. in another an odd fellow with a tall hat.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::see what is in the clearing:: CNS: If memory serves me right this is a tea party.
Host Mad_Hatter says:
::sipping at a cup of tea and gesturing wildly with the cup when he is not, tea-sloshing everywhere::
CTO_Winters says:
::The Jack of Hearts sits at the long table and sips tea from the fine china cup. There is an axe in his right hand and a puzzled look on his face as he glances to the fellow in the tall hat::
CNS_Jakiel says:
ACO: What do you think?  Should we introduce ourselves?  ::hikes up her skirt a little as she has to step through some taller vegetation to get a better look-see now that she isn't as tall::
ACO_Madson says:
All: Can you recall, what happened next in the story?
CSO_Axin says:
::if this is the horrors he missed, is glad that ancient Earth mythology wasn't a required course at the Academy::
Host Mad_Hatter says:
CTO: Drink!  Drink!  This is some of the best tea ever brewed.  Do you know the secret?  ::doesn't pause to allow the CTO to answer:: Treakle!!  Yes, just a dash.  It makes the tea so much more tea-y.  ::pours more tea into his cup, which he promptly tosses out of the cup while he speaks::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
ACO: This is an old earth story and my foster parents weren’t real fond of Old earth stories so no
CNS_Jakiel says:
ACO:  I think things go awry with the party, but I can't remember exactly in what way.  The guy in the tall hat is...a bit of a nutcase, I hate to say.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: A clock rings from somewhere.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CNS: And who in this insane place that we have met so far is not a nut case.
Host Mad_Hatter says:
::startled::  Aloud:  Oh!!  It's time it's time.  We must all move, one chair down.  ::hops from his seat to the next and gestures for the CTO to do the same::  
ACO_Madson says:
All: Ok, I wish I could say I remember, but I don't.  So lets join them with the tea.  But do not, I repeat, do not drink the tea.  Do you best to fake it.  ::sees the mad hatter start leaving::  Never mind.  Lets follow him for the moment.

CNS_Jakiel says:
OPS: It is rather resembling a free-for-all asylum.  I would be quite over my head trying to help them all.  But we can't just can't...  ::watches the movement::  Musical chairs?  It was a child's game on Earth.
CTO_Winters says:
::starts to answer the Mad Hatter's query but is cut off. He stands up with a start at the sound of the alarm clock. Looking around for the source of the sound, he spots the other strange beings come towards the table::
Host Mad_Hatter says:
::absorbed in pouring himself a cup of tea at his new seat, adding in a large amount of milk and then dropping in a few slices of lemon::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CNS; Then I guess when in Rome :: moves out to the table and take a seat::
CTO_Winters says:
All: Who .. who are you? What is this place?
CNS_Jakiel says:
::sighs::  OPS:  Yes...  ::walks up to the table quietly, then curtsies to the seated guests and swishes her skirts a bit to be able to sit comfortably::  Hello!
CSO_Axin says:
::silently, and angrily follows Jakiel over towards the table, trying to growl, but coming out rather closer to, if not actually, a purr::
Host Mad_Hatter says:
::stops in mid-sip and slowly turns his head towards the newcomers, the cup of tea still held to his lips, and simply regards them for a moment::
CTO_Winters says:
::lowers his axe as the others approach and sit at the table:: ACO: Commander Madson, sir? Is that you?
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
:: picks up a cup of tea and sniffs it before taking a drink::
CNS_Jakiel says:
::sits for a moment with her hands folded politely on her lap, then reaches for a cup of tea and adds cream.  Pretends to take a sip::  Mad:  My dear Sir, what is this party celebrating?
Host Mad_Hatter says:
::tosses the cup of tea in the air and jumps up onto the table:: CNS: Celebrating?  Why this is an unbirthday party of course!!
ACO_Madson says:
::whispers:: CTO: Yes, that is me.  Lets just blend in for now.
ACO_Madson says:
CTO: We have found, resisting the flow of the story is a good way to get killed.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::hears the crazy man and figures that sound just like this place:: Mad: And just whose unbirthday is it?
CNS_Jakiel says:
::shakes her head knowingly, not having a clue what he's talking about::  Mad:  I see!  Then happy unbirthday to you!  ::lifts her cup and pretends to take another drink::
CTO_Winters says:
::stifles a laugh as he looks over Commander Madson, then he nods discreetly and whisper in return:: ACO: Aye, sir.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: A teapot in front of OPS pops open and inside is a mouse, whom states loudly.  "Not mine," before disappearing again inside the teapot.
Host Mad_Hatter says:
CNS: And to you ::tosses a few sugar cubes at the woman as he walks down the length of the table::
CSO_Axin says:
CNS: I would presume... if logic has anything to do with this world... that it's most peoples 'unbirthdays'.....
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::sees the mouse pop up and back down again and starts laughing uncontrollably::
Host Mad_Hatter says:
::spots the CSO and rushes towards him, laying down on the table so that the two are face to face:: CSO: Oh, my dear friend, just where have you been.  These parties are just not the same without you.  You mix the treakle into the tea just so..  
CNS_Jakiel says:
::stifles a squeal of alarm at the little rodent and shakes her head.  This being a little girl business feels odd.  Leans to her left to keep from getting pelted with the little cubes and wonders if she should return the favor::
CSO_Axin says:
::inclines his head to the right, his eyes narrowing as his newfound ears prick up and bristle::
CTO_Winters says:
::He quickly studies the other characters at the table now and recognizes the bridge crew. Unfamiliar with the story they seem to be living out, he remains quiet and follows the lead of the others::
Host Mad_Hatter says:
CSO: Well.. ::gestures with his hand for the Hare to speak::
CSO_Axin says:
::speaks softly, with a distinct edge:: Mad: Please, give me the treakle... I'd love to see how it mixes into other things. Your hat - for example.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
:: regains some control:: Mad: I say you through quite the unbirthday party. :: continues to laugh::
CNS_Jakiel says:
::bites her lip at the sarcasm from the science officer but ironically thinks his 'unique' outlook on life should fit quite well here::
Host Mad_Hatter says:
::sits back up on the table with a sour expression::  CSO: You did that last week.  It took me a week to get my hat down.  ::stands and moves off towards the Jack of Hearts again::
CSO_Axin says:
::glowers as the Hatter-thing moves away::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: A voice speaks from behind the CSO.  "It isn't wise to upset that which is already akilter."
CSO_Axin says:
::jumps - fortunately not literally, or he'd be somewhere fairly high up - at the voice, and turns around trying to spy its source::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::pours some more tea in his cup and see what there is to eat::
CNS_Jakiel says:
::looks around for the new speaker, leaning to see around Axin::
Host Mad_Hatter says:
::drops into a seat next to the CTO:: CTO: These new ones are about as much fun as you are.. stiff as a board.  ::sips at a cup of tea that was probably the CTO's::
CTO_Winters says:
::Watches the Mad Hatter cautiously, unsure of how to react, or IF he should react::
Host Mad_Hatter says:
ACTION: All the CSO can see are a pair of feline eyes floating in the air.
CTO_Winters says:
::instinctively grips the axe as though he is about to act ... but suppresses the urge::
ACO_Madson says:
Mad_Hatter: Well, give the Jack a break.  Really, the best playing cards are supposed to be stiff!  ::laughs hoping that was funny for the Mad Hatter::
Host Mad_Hatter says:
::gestures towards Ko`Bil:: OPS: You there, turtle-thing.   You as joyful as the rest of these people?
CSO_Axin says:
::looks at the eyes, unnerved by the things floating, but remembering that cat that faded in and out of existence earlier, from the tree::
CSO_Axin says:
Eyes: If it's already akilter... an upsettance could restore a balance.
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
Mad: I may be more so I was wondering when you were going to have the entertainment show up?
Host Bafii says:
<Eyes> CSO: Or crumble the whole tower.  ::the eyes vanish::
Host Mad_Hatter says:
::deadly serious, turns to Madson:: ACO: Oh, you know about playing cards do you.  ::slowly gets up and starts to walk around the outside of the table.::
CNS_Jakiel says:
Voice:  Oh, Mr. Cat...Cheshire, isn't it?  You are back.  Could you help us now?
ACO_Madson says:
Mad_Hatter: I do know if you aren't careful they can 'deal' you a wicked paper cut.  ::smiling widely at the Mad Hatter::
Host Mad_Hatter says:
::nods:: ACO: That they can... ::looks at him suspiciously::
Host Bafii says:
<Mouse> ::pops out of the teapot again::  OPS: Entertainment???  At a tea party?!?!?   Are you MAD?!?!?  
CSO_Axin says:
::turns back to the table, to let the Counselor try to deal with the floating feline eyes - and immediately wonders the easiest way to decapitate the rodent in the teapot::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
Mouse: No madder than the rest of the people here. :: smiles broadly at the mouse::
CTO_Winters says:
::::reaches over and picks up the teapot with the mouse in it::
Host Bafii says:
<Mouse>  ::screams as his teapot in picked up::
CSO_Axin says:
::suddenly spins back around to glance at the woods surrounding them::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CTO: You want to be careful with my friend there/
CSO_Axin says:
::mutters:: CNS: Ma'am...
Host Mad_Hatter says:
ACO: So it must have been you...   ::taps a finger on his lip as he looks at the ACO, deep in thought::
CSO_Axin says:
CNS: I thought, I, I... ::squints, trying to see better, not trusting his new ears:: I thought I heard something moving... ::points:: in the woods, over there::....
CTO_Winters says:
You're .... friend? ::looks at OPS and nods, handing him the teapot with he mouse in it::
CTO_Winters says:
<add OPS: to the beginning of my last>
ACO_Madson says:
Mad_Hatter: It must have?  What are you talking about?  I'm just here with my friends, making some light conversation.  Have some more tea with me why don't you?  ::grinning while motioning to the teapot::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
:: takes the pot from the CTO:: Mouse: I think it is getting a bit boring around feel like joining me in a little trek?
Host Mad_Hatter says:
::his eyes go wide as he gestures to everyone.::  All: You heard it.. he confessed, he did!   
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
Mad: Confessed to what? I didn't hear anything.
CSO_Axin says:
CNS: Ma'am?
CTO_Winters says:
Mad: Me neither.
CSO_Axin says:
::elbows her - kind of, with a shortened forearm::
Host Bafii says:
<Mouse> All: He did, he did.  The mad man!  ::hides in his teapot::
ACO_Madson says:
Mad_Hatter: Confessed?  To What?
CNS_Jakiel says:
OPS:  Yes, I thought I saw some eyes, you're fine...
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
:: hears the CNS's comment and thinks this place it starting to get to her::
CSO_Axin says:
CNS: Ma'am, I *heard* something
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Suddenly from all around the table, playing cards emerge.  They have are holding spears and have them pointed at the members of the Arondight crew.  One of the cards, an Ace of Clubs states, "You are all under arrest."
CSO_Axin says:
Self: I told her I heard something...
Host Bafii says:
<10 of Diamonds>  ::takes the CTO's axe::
CNS_Jakiel says:
CSO:  Oh my...  Playing cards:  Please, you wouldn't hurt a little girl would you?
Host Bafii says:
<3 of Spades>  ::grabs the teapot with the mouse::
CTO_Winters says:
::jumps up from his seat, instinctively holding his axe out at the ready ... to be taken away::
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::sees the cards and hears the statement and figures this sounds about normal for this place::
Host Bafii says:
<8 of Clubs> CNS: Silence, prisoner.  The Queen doesn't care if you are a girl or a croquet mallet!
OPS_Ko`Bil says:
ACO: I guess we finely get to meet this Queen that will have your head taken off for point at something.
ACO_Madson says:
::hops onto the table:: All: Alright, lets all stay calm.
CNS_Jakiel says:
::puts on a pout for effect and places her little fists on her hip::
Host  Bafii says:
ACTION: One of the cards hits the ACO hard at the base of the skull and he goes out like a light.
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< PAUSE MISSION >>>>>>>>>