Cast of Characters:
CO    Captain Torel Kal                              played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
XO    Commander Llynisika                          played by     Nancy Stricker
OPS  Commander Twelk                              played by     Rich Robbins
CTO  LtCmdr. Cassious McQueen                     played by     John Flory
       
NPCs:
Various                                               played by     Ted Wharton
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Summary: The Delphyne has made its way back to SB310.  The ship and crew both in need of down time.
 
The old Bajoran, Llan Bodai, and his wife Kirin have come back with the Delphyne...having nothing left to return to in the badlands.  In one salvo Palmer had destroyed their lives and the memories they had made in that place.  Neither one of them so much as blink when the images and screams of Palmers torturous death came over the comm.
 
Again the Delphyne's contact with the Gorn has ended in a mutual trust between the commanding officers of both ships.  Now if the politicians could only see past their agendas and learn from the warriors in the field.
 
In orbit around the star base is the USS Stronghold, a Federation prisoner transport.  Due to the number of races that Palmer and his crew assaulted with the MK-X, the crew will be taken to a neutral holding area to await trial by tribunal....a tribunal of members of the major races that suffered by Palmer's hand.
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Chapter Fourteen- “What lies ahead...”   The Days after.  Star date 10901.07
 
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CO_Capt_Kal says:
::heads out of the ready room and onto the bridge:: All: Everything locked down? ::grins:: Everyone ready for some shore leave?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::finishes locking down his station and looks up:: CO: All done skipper
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::glances up from a padd:: CO: Just about, Captain
 
Action: Incoming hail from station

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain we have an incoming hail from the station.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::antennae swivel towards Twelk::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::grimaces:: OPS: it had better be directions to the nearest bar...::sighs:: On screen.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Agreed Captain On Screen.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::stretches and look about the bridge::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: finishes up locking down his station and waits to see what the Station idiots want::

Station_OPS says:
COM: Delphyne : CO: Captain welcome back.  Station is standing by to take over power, and your crew has been assigned quarters per the admiral.  The admiral says to tell you "Q'Apla"...whatever that means

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::scrolls through the entries on the padd, signs off on it and waits to hand it off to the CO::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::grins:: COM: Station OPS: it means, 'the bar is open'.  Thank you and send our regards to the admiral.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain tell them that they can take over power any time now.

 Station_OPS says:
COM: Delphyne : CO: Yes ma'am, welcome home.  Station OPS out.  ::cuts comm. ::
 
CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: just hand it over to them, Twelk.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: watches as the station takes over the power:: CO: The have it now captain.
 
Action: The Delphyne goes on station power, the ship is ready to be repaired once the crew is off.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::turns to the XO:: XO:  Sika….make certain that everyone knows where their assigned quarters are.  Skeleton crew only.  And make sure that all crew members get a chance to out on the station at least once a day.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Stands up and hands the padd to Kal:: CO: Aye, Captain

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: You ready to go yet?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::smiles:: OPS: Always

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::takes the PADD and scans it over before signing it and tossing it to the yeoman:: XO: As soon as you are done, give me a shout.  I owe you a drink or two. ::chuckles and heads towards her ready room:: You have the conn, Commander.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain if there is nothing else the CTO and myself are ready to head to the station with your permission.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye, Ma'am.  I'll be sure to do that ::grins and moves over to the center seat::
 
Action: There is a message on the captain’s terminal from the Llans, they are heading back to Bajor.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::stops before the door shuts and turns around:: OPS/CTO: Behave boys...I don't want to have to bail you out of the brig for at least...::pauses:: ...72 hours

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::stands and takes one last look around::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: Sheesh you`d think she didn’t trust us or something

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain I figure we can at least not get caught in that time.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::antennae wiggle:: CO: 72 hours?  I'm sure they'll break that by along ways Ma'am

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: I wonder why :: grins::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::shakes her head and heads into her ready room and sees the message::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::looks all sweet and innocent:: OPS: Geesh, not our fault people pick on us

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: Other people, hmmm  So that’s how it works

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: True however it always seem that although we don't start it we get in trouble for it.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
XO: Skipper the Stronghold is ready to begin prisoner transfers
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::a soft beep from the arm of her chair catches her attention, she sits in the center chair and transfers it.  A small grin starts, then she taps a button and waits::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: waits as the CTO finishes up::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::a faint blush colors her cheeks::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::Sends word to SEC to standby for transport::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
XO: Standing by for your command boss

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: Send them over, Commander ::tries to relax and hopes no one sees her blush::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::nods and complies::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
CTO: I for one will be glad when they're off the ship

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
XO: Amen to that boss

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: Takes the message from the Security officer and thanks him:: XO: It seems that one of the people that helped us with stopping Palmer is in with the  prisoners and has just thanked us for giving him the chance to go home.
 
Action: The prisoners transfer without incident...they are the problem of the USS Stronghold now

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: If you can, send them a message back with our thanks

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
XO: Aye Ma'am I will send it through the security officer that delivered the message.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
OPS: Good

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::turns towards the turbo lift::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: sends the message to the Security officer that had delivered the prisoners message::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: turns towards the CTO:: CTO: Well I guess we are burning daylight what ever that means?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::taps a command on the small screen on the big chair, sends out the rotations for the crew along with crew quarters on the station.  Finishes up with her duties::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: Yep, lets make like shepherds

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::her foot bounces as she finishes up, trying to hurry without looking like she's in a hurry::
 
Action: Message from the docking hatch, the CO has a visitor

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: looks at the CTO a little funny:: CTO: Is that some remark about how I look?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::smiles:: OPS: Nope an ole earth expression for lets get out of here

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: notices a message for the Captain:: *CO*: Captain you have a visitor at the docking hatch.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:;steps into the TL::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::grins and nods at Twelk::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
*XO*: Have security escort them to my ready room, please.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: heads for the TL before anything else comes in::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
*CO*: Aye, Captain

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::messages security then nods at the reply:: *CO*: Security will be up shortly, Ma'am.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: enters the TL::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::orders the TL to head to the airlock::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::sits back in the center chair, waiting for Security to bring the visitor up::

TO_Norris says:
*XO*: Norris to Commander Llynisika

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: So did you get the location of the nearest tavern on this station?

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
*TO_Norris*: Go ahead

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::nods at OPS::

TO_Norris says:
*XO*: The Captain's visitor can't make it to the bridge.  The Captain will have to come down here
 
XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
*TO_Norris*: Why can't the visitor make it?

TO_Norris says:
*XO*: They have a package that won't fit in teh lifts.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
*TO_Norris*: Very well.  I'll inform the Captain.  Llynisika out

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::Heads to the ready room and activates the chime::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: waits for the TL to stop then exits::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:;steps out of the TL ::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: Let’s get some food I’m starving

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::standing in the middle of the room holding a boot that she was putting on and lloking for the other:: XO: It's open!

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::enters:: CO: Captain, security called.  Seems your guest can't come up here.  They've got something that's too big for the lifts

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: I am with you I haven't had a decent meal in a long time.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::looking around:: XO: have you seen a boot that looks like this one? ::waves the one in her hand::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::begins to thread his way through the crowd towards the smell off food::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
@::An eyebrow raises as she looks around::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
@XO: Hmmm...wonder what it is?  Is everything locked down?
 
Info: As Twelk and McQueen exit the hatch onto the station they can both see a very striking Cardassian woman standing there.  She has 3 large containers covered in bright cloth.  One of the containers seems to be moving slightly

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: follows the CTO::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::spots the woman and raises an eyebrow::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
@CO: Aye.  All locked down and crew are heading to the station.  I've sent you a copy of the rotations for the crew

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: I suppose we should uphold the officer and a gentleman tradition

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: sees the woman:: CTO: I wonder if she has a sister for you? :: smiles::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
@::sees the boot and dives towards it:: XO: Ah ha!  there it is.  Good job...now go have some fun. ::grins as she pulls on her boots hopping towards the ready room door as she goes::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::puts his hand on his friends shoulder:: OPS: She`s all yours mate

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: As I said maybe she has a sister.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
@::moves aside for the CO to exit first, then follows:: CO: This will be good for the crew Ma'am

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: walks up to the woman:: Woman: Dear lady can we be of assistance?
 
Narina_Ocett says:
OPS: Why how kind of you.  I must say you are very cute, in a lay at my feet and obey me sort of way :: licks her lips slightly ::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
@XO: Just don't let me catch you in the brig again...at least not until after OPS and CTO are arrested.  the command crew has to set some sort of example. ::walks into the turbo lift:: now I'm off to see what present is so big it won't fit into a turbo lift. ::waves and grins as the doors shut::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::stands beside OPS::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::suppresses a chuckle::
 
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
Ocett: I really don't do well at lay at someone feet thing.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
@CO: As long as the Admiral stays away from me, Captain ::grins::

Narina_Ocett says:
OPS: Pity

CO_Capt_Kal says:
:exits the turbo lift and heads towards the airlock, a little surprised at seeing OPS and the CTO here:: OPS/CTO: I thought you boys were off to have some fun?

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
Ocett: However we could possibly try some thing else. it might be fun.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: We are providing much needed aid

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: sees the CO:: CO: We are just getting started captain.

Narina_Ocett says:
OPS: Perhaps but you will want to bring a friend, for us Cardassians stamina is everything

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
::moves back to the Center Chair and looks at a padd, hurries through the list::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::looks at the striking woman and then back at her two officers and nods::  OPS/CTO: Uh huh...

Narina_Ocett says:
CO: Might you be Captain Kal?

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
Ocett: Oh I think I could keep up but we could always bring this guy just for the fun of it. :: nods towards the CTO::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Actually skipper I have a nice quiet time planned with a Tiger

CO_Capt_Kal says:
Ocett: Guilty as charged.

Narina_Ocett says:
CO: Well then these are yours, :: motions to the 3 boxes :: for you and to share with your crew

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::looks at the boxes curiously:: Ocett: Who are they from?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::looks at the boxes and raises an eyebrow::

Narina_Ocett says:
CO: A very thankful bunch of Gorn

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::lowers his voice:: Self: now I’m worried

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::grins:: Ocett; Ah...thank you for delivering them. ::pulls one cover off and sees a crate filled with live animals that are considered Gorn delicacies::

Narina_Ocett says:
CO: Since Gorn are less then welcome here, a Regent Silass arranged for me to deliver them with his houses gratitude

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: hears the CTO and whispers back:: CTO: I would only be worried it the box over there that is moving is for you.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::looks at Twelk:: OPS: You can have my share

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::chuckles:: OPS: Twelk, this one must be for you.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
Ocett: Again...thank you.  My crew will enjoy this. ::pulls open another box and sees some very fine candy and liquor in it.  Sees something that looks suspiciously like Romulan Ale, grins:: All: maybe we had better get this into the ship before opening anymore.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: I kind of figured that captain after she told us that they were for you and the crew. however we could be wrong.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Uhm… as head of security should confiscate that Romulan Ale

Narina_Ocett says:
CO: Yes captain you must make sure these two are well fed :: motions to OPS and the CTO :: They have promised me a demonstration of their stamina :: licks lips seductively at the two guys ::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::covers the boxes back up:: OPS: have your people transport it to my ready room.. ::looks at the CTO::   But the livestock can go straight to your quarters..all of it.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
Ocett: Ma`am as much as I’d like to partake, I must decline.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Tell you what how about I just transport it all to the Captain's mess?
 
CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::smiles:: OPS: After i nick that Ale

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain :: calls one of the Transporter chiefs and has the boxes transported to their specific locations::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: I am still standing right here,  Ensign...

Narina_Ocett says:
CTO: Pity, I do so enjoy the reactions of other races.  :: smiles ::  During play times like that.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Oh uhm I meant send it all like you said skipper

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO: Uh huh...

Narina_Ocett says:
CO: Captain I do have other clients.  If I could get your thumb scan I will be on my way :: holds out the scanner ::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Cant blame a bloke for trying

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::places her thumb on the scanner:: Ocett: there you go.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: whispers to the CTO:: CTO: I bet I can have a couple of bottles transported some where else and she would never miss them.

Narina_Ocett says:
CO: Thank you captain.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::Whispers back:: OPS: Knowing our luck she will

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
Ocett: Maybe we can catch up with you later then? :: grins::

Narina_Ocett says:
OPS: Maybe next time, you can practice laying at my feet for when we meet again :: moves gracefully away ::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
Ocett: I will do that. :: chuckles::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
CTO/OPS: Boys..take my advice...::looks pointedly at the departing woman:: If you try that cuisine...be prepared to spend time in sickbay. ::chuckles::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
CO: Don’t worry skipper, that dish aint on my menu

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Well now that this is over let find that bar.

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
@::Finally finishes with the padds, calls up the Beta shift commander to take the Conn.  Sends a message to her station quarters - 'Finishing up here, will be there soon.  Don't start without me, Sika' ::

XO_Cmdr_Llynisika says:
@::A grin settles on her face as she waits for her relief::
 
Info:  Over the next 2 days the crew of the Del begins to come off the adrenaline rush they have been running on for weeks.  Now both they and the ship can begin to heal, and the crew can enjoy being people again.
 
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