=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS ARTEMIS NCC-83093
STARDATE 10308.29
Executive Producer:
SM Sergio A

Staring (in order of appearance):
Julien B as CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel
Brian F as OPS Lt Christian Mades
Christopher H as CSO LtJg Tural P'Don K'Tor 
Arlene M as CTO Lt Zoe Peters
Karriaunna S as CMO Lt Cmdr La'I Mea'e
Scott S as Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest

Co Starring (in order of appearance):
Cathy C as Roler
Sergio A as Nickal
Brian F as Shop Keeper
Nicholas M as Minister Bolas
Sergio A as Driver
Sergio A as Enforcer
Sergio A as Mulan

Absent:
Matt B as XO Cmdr Hali Farrell

Present but normal character not used:
Nick M as Lt Victor Scott Regnum
Cathy C as CNS Ens Arielle Dupuis

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
Chief Engineering Officer's log, Stardate 10308.29.  The captain and first officer have been arrested along with the protestors who surrounded us at our exit of the safe house.  The rest of us have managed to make it to another safe house in which to regroup and plan our next move.

"Puzzled" part 15

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OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::having been separated from the others during recent happenings, is now wandering through an open air market somewhere in the city::

Roler:
::looks around the much depleted group with a encouraging smile.::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
::In the second safe house with Roler and part of the AT::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::sits down at the top of the table in the safe house.  Let's out a sigh.::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::In the safe host beating herself up.:: Self:  I knew it, I knew it.... why did I not make the Capt listen....::punches the wall.::

Roler:
CEO: We need to get moving as soon as possible.

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::stops at the first booth, a scent in the air having caught his attention::

Nickal:
::approaches Mades:: OPS : You.. Come with me... Roler is expecting us..

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::nods::  Roler:  Yes...  ALL:  Sit down.  ::indicates the seats around the table.::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::turns and looks at the CEO::  CEO:  What about the Capt and Cmdr Farrel?

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
::Is already sitting::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Slips into the room, and takes a seat::

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::picks up a piece of fruit and looks it over then looks at the shop keeper::  SK: What is this?

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
CTO:  At present, there isn't much we can do for them, but rest assured, I don't intend to leave them behind.  Now, Lt, have a seat.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Nods at him and takes a seat.::

Nickal:
::puts his hand on Mades' shoulder, and gently tugs::

Shop Keeper:
::gives Christian an odd look::  OPS: That's comque of course...  ::trails off wondering why he didn't know something so common::

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::jumps at the touch to his shoulder and resist a strange instinct to bolt, instead he slowly turns around::

Nickal:
OPS : Didn't you hear me?

Roler:
::walks over to the communication device and begins trying to track down the captives.::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
ALL:  We still have a mission to complete, and that is our first objective.  We must go through with the meeting with the council and find out what is going on here.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Sits back in her chair, crosses her left leg over her right. She rests her hands in her lap and waits for Cmdr Russel to continue.::

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
Nickal:  Not really, I was listening to that minstrel signing over there.  It is quite lovely.  I thought I heard someone mention my friend though. ::looks around::

Nickal:
::nods:: OPS : Precisely. Come with me.. You are needed..

Nickal:
$::takes off into a side street::

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
$ ::his ears perk a bit:: Hanthrosian: Oh, okay..  ::wonders if there should have been a password.  Wasn't there always a password::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Rubs a hand across her brow, frowning at the texture.  But refrains from a sigh::

Roler:
::walks back to the group::

Roler:
CEO: My contacts are tracking them down. We need to leave now.

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
$ Nickal:  Where are we going?

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
Roler:  Very well.    ALL:  Let's go.  ::stands::

Roler:
::checks the house one last time and leads the way out::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
Roler/CEO: If I may ask, what is our plan?

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Stands a bit shakely, but hides the fact.::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
::Following along::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Stands::  CEO:  After our last experience with the outside, I don't think we should just walk out their as if nothing is wrong.  They are going to be looking for us.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Is about to become stubborn::

Nickal:
$OPS : Safe house.. Where the rest of your comrades are.. Hopefully.. ::enters a taxi, and gives instructions to the driver::

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
$ ::wonders if he made a big mistake following this guy::

Roler:
::smiles grimly at the CSO:: CSO: We are heading to the Ministry of Science.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
CTO:  I doubt they track down every protestor who gets away, but we should try to keep a low profile.

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
Roler: Let's hope we don't get sidetracked again.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CEO:  That is just it.  These are not normal times.  Who is to say they are not tracking down every protestor.  It's not just protestors though, they were just gunning for the nearest person.

Roler:
CSO: Agreed.

The taxi takes off, and heads swiftly down to the safe house

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
$ ::starting to realize that he is illegally on a planet that might not be too happy to find him here and tries to start thinking like an officer and not a kid... listens to the directions::

Roler:
::looks at the CTO:: CTO: The longer the delay, the less success we will have, I'm afraid.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::Walks to the door of the house, opens it and steps outside.::  CTO: Finding everyone who made it out would take up too much of their resources for what it's worth.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CEO:  We have already lost the Capt and Cmdr Farrell; we can't afford to loose another.  We still don't know where Christian is.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CEO:  You willing to bet our lives on that?

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
$ ::watching from the taxi, he tries to remember landmarks, just incase::

Minister Bolas:
#::in his office going through tons of paperwork::

Just as the At is exiting the building, an air taxi touches down.. From it, exit Nickal and Mades

Roler:
::is becoming impatient with the delays::

Nickal:
::steps out of the vehicle:: Roler : Here.. I found something that got lost...

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::smiles as he sees his crewmates.  He waves::

Roler:
Nickal: Thank you, old friend. ::frowns at OPS but says nothing.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Looks at OPS curiously and smiles::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
::Raises an eyebrow at the "lost" comment::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
CTO:  Yes, I am.

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::walks over by the CMO, still smiling::

Nickal:
::nods, and moves into the building:: Roler : I've held the Air-Taxi for you... You are still going to the ministry, correct?

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Looks at him long and hard.:: CEO:  So you shall.  I agree the mission has to go forward, it won't hurt us to be careful.

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::hands the CMO the comque he is still holding::

Minister Bolas:
#::Scowls that the people he was supposed to meet with are late:: Self: don't they know I'm a busy man, I have things to do.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Takes the odd looking fruit, looking questioningly at Mades::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::moves to face Peters close up.::  CTO:  And what do you propose we do?  Take the sewers to the ministry?  The best way to go unnoticed is to look like we belong, not like we're trying to hide something.

Roler:
::nods:: Nickal: Yes...and thank you.

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::shrugs::  CMO: It smelt good... something called a comque.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
Roler:  Let's get moving.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CEO: Sewers wouldn't be a bad idea.  We already tried the "Look like we belong route” I got the concussion to prove it.

Roler:
::nods at the CEO and leads the way to the taxi::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Her stomach makes a growl::  OPS:  After the bad experience of the change, I am leery of trying anything.  But it looks... tempting.

The driver of the air-taxi yells out "Hey you.. I haven't got all day!!"

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
ALL:  Get in the taxi.

Roler:
::looks around quickly::

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::listening this time, waits for his turn to get back into the taxi::

Minister Bolas:
#::Calls in a young secretary to get the next item on his agenda out of the way:: Secretary: Miss Duvar, I'm sorry, but you are fired! You haven't turned in any report for the past 4 years, don't you ever do anything?

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::Sits down in the taxi, motions for Mades to sit next to him.::

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::slides in::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
::Steps into the taxi behind Mades and sits down::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Waits for everyone to get inside the taxi.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Finds a spot and sits down::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Getting relatively comfortable, takes a nibble of the fruit::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Climbs in the taxi beside the driver.::

Roler:
Driver: The Ministry of Science building.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
OPS:  The captain and first officer got arrested while you were "taking in the sights".  Do not stray from the group again, understand?

As everyone gets in, the taxi lifts off, and heads towards the Ministry

Driver:
::looks behind towards the CEO but then returns his eyes forward::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
Mmmm... ::Finding it tasty, begins to eat the rest of the fruit::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Sees the Drivers motion.::  Driver:  Just keep your eyes on the road.

Driver:
::eyes the CTO:: CTO : Watch it... Or do you want to walk to the Ministry?

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
CEO: Sure thing!  ::watches the CMO eat the comque::

Roler:
::looks at the CEO sharply:: CEO: Enough! ::looks meaningfully at the driver.::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Turns and glares::

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
CMO: What does it taste like?

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Looks up::  OPS:  If I could define word, refreshing, I would call it that.  I am actually feeling much better.  Thank you for the treat.

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::smiles:: CMO: Anytime.  Keep a little bit for when we get ::pauses as he considers his words:: when we get home.  Maybe we can plant a tree.  

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::nods and pockets the small pit from the fruit::  OPS:  I should be able to start it... assuming it is asexual.  If not, we might have a problem getting fruit.

Roler:
::thinks that if they don't all shut up they will all be caught and killed.::

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
CMO: I'm sure we'll find a way.

The air-taxi starts flying over houses that seem more plush than the rest... All around, small trickles of smoke can be seen, all throughout the city.

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::settles back into his seat and tries to look out the window as much as possible::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::looks down at the city and can't help but think they have just shot the prime directive out the window.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Peers out the window::  Mmmm...  OPS:  My kind of place.

Roler:
::keeps a careful eye out::

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::wonders how much further, it is getting warm in this taxi::

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
::lays unconscious in a Hanthrosian jail cell::

The taxi comes up to a majestic building, and touches down in it's parking spaces

Driver:
All : We're here..

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Turns back to look at the group, feeling the tension in the air.  She could almost slice it.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::With a sigh, scurries to be the first out of this group, her empathy running high.::

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::hopes everyone piles out fast::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
::Climbs out of the taxi::

Driver:
All : 7 roepeng..

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
Driver:  Thanks.  Have a good day, ::steps out of the taxi.::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
Driver:  A little bumpy tough. ::Gets out of the transport.::  You know you need some driving lessons.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Making it out, watches the others descend::

Roler:
::quickly pays the driver and steps out of the taxi.::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::glares at Peters.::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
CTO:  Come on, we're late.

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::gets out and stretches, a quiet purr like can be heard::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Coming up to Matt, gently lays a hand on  his arm.::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Shrugs:: CEO:  You ever meet a taxi driver who knew how to drive?

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
CTO:  I never met one who liked being told he didn't.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Chuckles:: CEO:  I tell them all the time.  They expect it.

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
::as Ewan lays unconscious, visions of his wife and daughter run through his dreams::

Roler:
::quickly leads the way up the steps::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
ALL:  Let's not keep them waiting any longer.  ::follows Roler::

After everyone is out, the Air-Taxi takes off and heads away.

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::wonders what they are doing here... follows along::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Eyes the building suspiciously but follows Roler up the steps.::

On the top of the large stairs stand two enforcers, one to each side of the door into the building

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
::Follows Peters up the steps::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Follows along, her eyes roving over the rather luxurious area::

Roler:
::Enters the hushed and noble building::

Enforcer:
::stops Roler before she can enter:: Roler : Where do you thin you're going?

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::stops next to Roler.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Acting if it was normal, she starts to pass between the two enforces until they call Roler to a halt::

Roler:
::smiles at the Enforcers::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
::Stops behind Peters::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Gets up beside Roler, ready to pull him out of trouble.  Keeps her outer shell relaxed trying not to give anything away.::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
Enforcer:  We have an appointment.

Roler:
Enforcer Dudes: We have an appointment with Minister Bolas.

Roler:
::give the CEO "that" look::

Enforcer:
Roler : And you are?

Enforcer:
::Takes out a HAD and looks for the appointments of the day::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Tries not to shift from one foot to another in impatience::

Roler:
Enforcer Dude: Roler and the Rilos 7 Survey Team.

Enforcer:
::checks the list, and then opens the door:: Roler : You are late..

Roler:
::nods:: Enforcer: We were detained. Our apologies.

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::as they all filter pass:: Enforcer: My fault, I was at the market.  ::shrugs::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::follows along::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
::Walks along, looking normal::

The team enters the doors...

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::Steps into the building.::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
:: Inwardly sighs... has never went undercover with a group of chatter boxes before.  Follows Roler in.::

The interior is luxurious... A Male Hanthrosian is waiting for the AT

Roler:
::nods at their escort::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::Joins Roler at the front.::

Mulan:
All : Ahh.. Please.. Follow me.. The Minister is waiting.. He is most anxious to hear your news of Rilos...

Roler:
::motions for the group to be silent::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Quietly follows::

Roler:
::follows Mulan::

Mulan takes them through a series of corridors and spacious rooms decorated luxuriously

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
::Follows along::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::follows Mulan.::

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::not much for big showy buildings, he follows along silently wishing he was still at the market::

Mulan:
::reaches on door after a long corridor, and knocks::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Whispers::  OPS:  Can you imagine the money it took to build this place and what one could do for the people instead?

Minister Bolas:
Mulan: Enter

Mulan:
::opens the doors:: All : After you..

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::looking at the CMO he raises an eyebrow as if to say "I'm sure there were lots of better things to do with the time and resources"::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Enters the room.::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::Enters the Minister's office.::

Minister Bolas:
Mulan: Ahh yes, is this the survey team from Rilos 7?

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::stays towards the back of the room::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
::Files in after Russel::

Mulan:
Bolas: Yes Minister... ::As soon as everyone enters, he closes the doors on his way out::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Plays the lowliest of the group and stays by the door::

Minister Bolas:
All: Now which one of you is Ms Roler?

Roler:
::steps forward and bows her head slightly.::

Roler:
Bolas: I am, Sir.

Minister Bolas:
Roler: A pleasure to meet you, I was expecting you all some time ago, what news do you bring from Rilos?

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::tries to remember what Rilos was again and then remembers they were supposed to be an archeology team or something like that::

Roler:
::hesitates::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Discreetly looks around for hidden cameras and such.::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::looks at Roler, raising an eyebrow.::

Minister Bolas:
Roler: You reported some Starfleet activity did you not?

Roler:
Bolas: We observed several Galaxy Class ships entering the system.

Roler:
::hands the minister a HAD::

Roler:
Bolas: All of the details are here.

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::plays acting, looks at the CMO and makes a face like "Oh my, Starfleet?"::

Minister Bolas:
::picks up the HAD and skims through it::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Shrugs her shoulders as that is beyond this scientist::

Minister Bolas:
Roler: Very well. Well thank you for your information, it will be most valuable to the Council

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::wishes he had any idea what was going on here.  Isn't sure if he should be on guard or relaxed or what::

Minister Bolas:
OPS: Excuse me, Mr. ::looks at the HAD:: What was your name again?

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
Minister:  Celeo, Minister.

Minister Bolas:
OPS: Mr. Celeo, is there something wrong, you seem anxious.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
Bolas:  Minister, sorry to interrupt you, but there was something I wanted to discuss.

Minister Bolas:
CEO: And you are?

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
Minister: I forgot to pick up a few things at the market, not sure when I'll have a chance to get back, that's all.  ::shrugs::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
Bolas:  Timor, Minister.

Minister Bolas:
OPS: Well if meeting with the minister of science is keeping you from your ever important shopping, by all means go.

Roler:
::is getting a bit nervous::

Minister Bolas:
CEO: What can I do for you Mr. Timor?

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::considers it::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
OPS:  Celeo, show some respect.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Frowns as she watches the by play here.  Something was not right.::

Minister Bolas:
::remembers when people used to be honored to meet him, has he sunk that low on the political chain that people would rather be shopping them talking to him?::

OPS Lt Christian Mades:
::considers a few choice words but decides against it and keeps quiet::

Minister Bolas:
CEO: That's ok Mr. Timor, I realize I'm not the most exciting official to meet with, perhaps my days of grandeur are over

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
Bolas:  Science is way underrated, Sir.  Anyway, we were delayed because we got surrounded by those awful protestors.  When we tried to make our way out, some of our fellow researchers went to the enforcers for help, but they were subdued and arrested.  I wanted to know if there was a way we could have them returned, their expertise is necessary to our research.

Minister Bolas:
OPS: Mr. Celeo, If you wish, I can have Mulan escort you to a transport.

Minister Bolas:
CEO: I'm sorry Mr. Timor, but I have little influence in the military, especially as of late, but if you leave their names, I will gladly pass on a request to those who do however.

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