Host SM_Arlene says:
Summary:  The Valiant crew of Avalon Station have reached the gates of the Saphire City.  What awaits them there... answers?  More questions or.......

Host SM_Arlene says:
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CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::Cowering behind the CO::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
ALL:  Okay I'm going to give it a good pull.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Steps back away from the door about 20 feet::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CO:  Just be ready to run

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::gets a good grip on the robe and pulls with most of her weight.::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::takes a big step back::

Host SM_Arlene says:
ACTION:  The rope snaps back and a loud ring could be heard.   Capt Dorothy flies up and down with the rope.

Dobes says:
::opens a little door in the big door:: All Who just rang that bell?

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Dobes: I did!

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::watches the CO go up and down::

Dobes says:
CO: And who are you to be ringing the bell?

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::paces about a bit, jittery::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Dobes:  I am Dorothy, need I say more?

Dobes says:
CO: Dorothy. And I am supposed to know who that is.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Dobes:  We landed our ship on your Wicked Witch of West, I now have on her sister's ruby platform shoes, Glenda sent us here to see the Wizard of Id to hopefully get us home.

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
Dobes:  Yeah, home

Fiffle says:
::comes running down the walkway and trips over Dobes::  Dobes what the horn toads are you doing here???  ::looks and sees the strangers::

Fiffle says:
Out loud:  Who are you and where did you come from???  The powerful Id sees no one.  ::pushes Dobes::

Dobes says:
CO: So you want to see the wizard. Well, let me think about it.

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
::gives a throaty growl::

Dobes says:
Fiffle: Easy I haven't let them in yet.

Host SM_Arlene says:
ACTION:  A small yellow bird lands on the top of Putty Tat's head.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Fiffle:  I am Dorothy and we have come from the USS Phoenix.

Fiffle says:
Dobes: See to it you don't.  You want to get him mad at us again???

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
::tries to swat the birdy off::  Bird:  Get outta here bird, or I'll eat yeah.

Host SM_Arlene says:
<Bird>  ::Chirps a merry tune as he evades the hand.::

Dobes says:
Fiffle: Of course I don't :: trembles as he remember the last time he was mad::

Fiffle says:
CO: Oh if you had seen just how angry he got at us the last time.

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
::jumps trying to connect with the bird::

Fiffle says:
::trembles in his boots::

Host SM_Arlene says:
<Bird> ::Flies in circles around Putty Tat's head::

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
Aloud:  This is getting aggravating.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Dobes:  We'll take the blame for his anger but we need to see him.

Host SM_Arlene says:
ACTION:  A horse drawn carriage comes up behind the small group.  The horses are at least 25 hands high... majestic blue in appearance.  A sight to behold.  The occupants wait patiently for the doors to open.

Dobes says:
CO: Sorry but it doesn't work that way if we let you in  he gets mad at us.

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
::stops jumping after the bird, and looks at the horses::  Self:  Them is some big horses.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Dobes:  Who is this carriage for?

Fiffle says:
CSO:  Oh I wouldn't do that if I were you.  The powerful Id doesn't like it when you mistreat his animals.

XO_Cmdr_Scarecrow says:
::Walks up to the little door::

Fiffle says:
::looks at Dobes::   Dobes: Don't you say a word.

XO_Cmdr_Scarecrow says:
Dobes: I suggest you let us in!

Dobes says:
CO: it is for visitors to the Wizard.

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
Fiffle:  A bird isn't an animal, it’s a snack.

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
::looks to see where the bird went::

Host SM_Arlene says:
ACTION:  One of the horses begins to nibble at Scarecrow's neck.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
XO/CSO:  Ready to take this thing for a spin?

Fiffle says:
::smacks Dobes in the head::  Dobes: I told yu to keep your mouth shut.  Now we are really in big trouble with da boss.

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
CO:  After you.

XO_Cmdr_Scarecrow says:
::Smacks the horse::

Host SM_Arlene says:
<Horse> ::Snaps back and licks Scarecrows face.::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::steps up to the carriage and reaches for the door.::

Dobes says:
Fiffle: They aren't visitors they said that they are here to see the Wizard not visit him.

XO_Cmdr_Scarecrow says:
::Grabs Dobes by the nose and lifts upwards causing him extreme pain:: Dobes: Open the door. NOW!!!

Fiffle says:
::paces back and forth::  Self: Now what are we going to do...........

Fiffle says:
CO: No you can’t get into that carriage.  It wasn't sent here for you>

Dobes says:
::pick up a match and light it:: XO: you want me to use this?

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Fiffle:  But, we are visitors to see the wizard and that is what it is for.

Fiffle says:
::looks in horror at Dobes with the match::

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
::growls at Dobes::

Fiffle says:
CO: That carriage is for VIP and not for you.

XO_Cmdr_Scarecrow says:
::Uses his other hand and pulls out the water pistol and extinguishes the match:: Dobes as I was saying open the door!!!!!

Dobes says:
XO: Well sorry I can't I don't have the key.

Fiffle says:
CO/XO: And I don't either so don't bother looking.

XO_Cmdr_Scarecrow says:
::Lifts Dobes nose even higher increasing the pain::

Fiffle says:
::begins to sweat a little::

Host SM_Arlene says:
ACTION:  As Dorothy looks in she sees many cushions... very comfortable....  Nobody inside as expected...

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Dobes:  And how are you going to stop us from getting into that carriage?

Dobes says:
Fiffle: Please go get the key this is hurting too much now.

XO_Cmdr_Scarecrow says:
Dobes: That's more like it.

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
Dobes:  Yeah, how are you going to stop us?

Host SM_Arlene says:
<Horse> ::Eats the Scarecrows hat.::

XO_Cmdr_Scarecrow says:
CO: Could you please do something with this horse?

Dobes says:
CSO: I haven't tried to stop you I just can't open the door yet.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::steps between the XO and the horse.::

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
::growls at Dobes::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Horse:  Now leave my XO alone.

Host SM_Arlene says:
<Horse>  ::Lets out a loud neigh::

XO_Cmdr_Scarecrow says:
Dobes: You have 30 seconds, if this door is not open I will break that nose.

Dobes says:
Fiffle: have you got that key yet?

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
CO:  Do you expect a horse to understand you...  That's like expecting a cat to....  Never mind

Host SM_Arlene says:
<Horse> ::Nibbles at the CO.::

Fiffle says:
Dobes: You coward.

Dobes says:
Fiffle: I am sorry but this hurts very badly.

XO_Cmdr_Scarecrow says:
Dobes: Your friend must not like you very much

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
:: reaches over to the carriage door and tries to open it.::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
ALL:  It's open, let's get in.

Dobes says:
XO: No it's that everyone is afraid of the wizard.

Dobes says:
::gets in the carriage with the others::

XO_Cmdr_Scarecrow says:
Dobes: Well I am not. Now let me and my friends in.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::settles in a seat in the carriage.::

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
::hops up onto the carriage and grabs a window seat, sticks head out the window::

Host SM_Arlene says:
ACTION:  The little yellow bird settles on the Putty Tat's window.

Dobes says:
Fiffle: You need to get in too so that we can explain this to the wizard.

Fiffle says:
::shaking his head gets into the carriage with the others::

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
::snaps at the bird::

Fiffle says:
Dobes: You realize what you have done don't you?

Dobes says:
CSO: Please leave that bird alone.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Dobes/Fiffle:  Get this thing going.

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
Dobes:  But he's so, tasty looking.

Dobes says:
Fiffle: Yes that is why we have to explain.

Fiffle says:
::glares at Dobes and then at the captain::

Host SM_Arlene says:
ACTION:  As the passengers settle into the carriage, the doors of the gate open wide as if by magic.   Inside a blue glow could be seen.

Dobes says:
CSO: If you hurt him the wizard will never see you.

Fiffle says:
::lifts the reins and gently hits them with the reins and they begin to move::

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
Dobes:  Can I lick him?

Fiffle says:
CSO: No you can't!!!!

Dobes says:
CSO: No that would ruffle his feather and make it hard for him to fly.

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
::frowns and gives the bird a little shove off the window ledge::

Fiffle says:
CSO: If you hurt him the wizard will never see you and both Dobes and I will be next to dead.

Host SM_Arlene says:
Scenery:  The road before them is paved in saphires.   Majestic buildings flow into the air as if they are floating.  People hurry about their business ignoring the visitors in the carriage.  Slowly the horses move ahead.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
CSO:  Why don't you hug him and squeeze him and call him George?

Dobes says:
::looks questionly at the CO::

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
CO:  George?

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
CO:  I'll call him late for dinner if I don't get some food soon.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
CSO:  Oh, it's just from some old Earth Cartoon that I saw once.  I thought it was funny.

XO_Cmdr_Scarecrow says:
::Lets goes of Dobes nose:: That's more like it

Dobes says:
CSO: Well if it is food you want we can help with that.

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
CO:  Ahh, well I still need some food.

Host SM_Arlene says:
ACTION:  In the far off distance the crew can see turrets where the wizard is.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Dobes:  Any chance we can get a bite to eat?

Dobes says:
::motions for Fiffle to take them to a place to eat::

Fiffle says:
::still mumbling as he guides the carriage ::

Fiffle says:
Dobes: And you expect me to stop off to eat as well????   Are you thinking that a final meal is ordained???  ::frowns::

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
::look off in the distance::  All:  Ohhh look...  Turrets.

Dobes says:
Fiffle: No that place over there should be fine:: points to a rundown tavern::

Fiffle says:
:: turns the carriage into a small enclosure::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
CSO:  Okay if we get us fed before heading off to the Wizard.

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
CO:  oh yes yes yes yes

Fiffle says:
Dobes: I am still not happy with what you have done.  :: reluctantly follows the rest::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
XO: Are you famished as well?

Dobes says:
::Whisper to Fiffle:: Fiffle: As soon as they are in the tavern you can take the carriage away and we can leave them here and they will never see the wizard that way.

XO_Cmdr_Scarecrow says:
CO: Normally I would be, but how can I eat I am all straw

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
XO:  Well, we need to get CSO fed before he angers the Wizard.

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
XO:  You're soft, could we use you as a cushion?

XO_Cmdr_Scarecrow says:
CSO: Don't try me right now!!!

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
::frowns::

Fiffle says:
Dobes:   Are you mad!!!!!!!!  These strangers are determined to see da boss!!  You most certainly will get us killed.

Fiffle says:
Dobes: This is what we are going to do.  We are going to take them on a sight seeing tour the long way to da boss.

Dobes says:
Fiffle: And if they don't have a way to get there then how will they see the wizard.

Fiffle says:
Dobes: That is exactly the point.  There are many places to get lost in.

Dobes says:
Fiffle: Well alright we will do it your way.

Host SM_Arlene says:
ACTION:  The carriage stops in front of the Tavern.

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
::hops out onto the ground::  Self:  Gonna get some f-o-o-d food.  

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
All::  Let's make this quick.  I want us all to get back to ourselves.

Dobes says:
CO: Here we are I hope it is to your liking.

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
::walks into the tavern and roars::  Aloud:  Somebody feed me!

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Dobes:  It should do fine.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::follows along with the others into the Tavern.::

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
::moves to a  table and sits down, tail wagging::

Dobes says:
::watches as the strangers enter the tavern:: Fiffle: So do you have a planned route?

Host SM_Arlene says:
ACTION:  The airless Tavern is small.  Wooden tables everywhere....a surly old man is the waiter... he slaps food on the table for the patrons.  As soon as the crew walks in... ale is shoved into their hands.

Host SM_Arlene says:
<Waiter> ::Absently scratches Putty Tat behind the ears.::

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
::laps up the ale::

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
Waiter:  Hey!!!!  Got menus?

Host SM_Arlene says:
<Waiter>  ::Drops a plate of mutton before the cat.::

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Waiter:  Have any salads?

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
Waiter:  Ohhhhh read my mind.  ::digs into the food::

Host SM_Arlene says:
<Waiter> ::Drops another plate of Mutton before the CO.::  CO:  What is a salad?

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Waiter:  ::sighs::  This will be fine.

Host SM_Arlene says:
<Waiter> ::Looks at the Scarecrow::  XO:  And you fine Sir?

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::pokes at the Mutton.::

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
::while chewing food::  CO:  Try it, its not bad.

XO_Cmdr_Scarecrow says:
Waiter: I'm Good

Dobes says:
Fiffle: I still say that we should take off and leave them here.

Host SM_Arlene says:
<Waiter> All:  And who will be paying for this fine feast?

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
::takes a few bites.::  I've had better.

Fiffle says:
::raises up his head::  Waiter: Dobes here is going to pay.

Fiffle says:
::looks at Dobes::

Host SM_Arlene says:
<Waiter>  Fiffle:  That is fine... it's been a long time since you and Dobes have been in here.  What brings you by today?

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
CO:  Its warm and its rare, who could ask for more.

Dobes says:
::looks a Fiffle:: Fiffle: Why me they are the ones eating.

Fiffle says:
Dobes:  The fact of the matter is that I don't have any currency on me.  Did you honestly think that we were going to get into this miserable situation???

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Dobes:  My clothing has no pockets therefore I carry no form of currency.

Host SM_Arlene says:
<Waiter> ::Shrugs as Fiffle ignores him.::

Dobes says:
Fiffle: Well alright but you owe me one. :: pays the waiter:: Waiter: Keep the change.

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Waiter:  How about something to drink, water?

Host SM_Arlene says:
<Waiter> CO:  Well.... We have ale, will that do?

Host CO_Capt_Dorothy says:
Waiter:  Just a small one, please.

Fiffle says:
Dobes: No one told yu to get us into this mess.  The bill is on you!!!!  Had you listened to me in the first place we wouldn't be in the mess we are in now!!!!

CSO_Putty_Tat says:
Waiter:  Oh, and another plate, please.  ::holds up empty plate and flashes big putty tat eyes::

Dobes says:
Fiffle: I cant help it this one ::points to the scarecrow :: put me in extreme pain.

Host SM_Arlene says:
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