Host Tim says:
The shuttle Gryphon has landed on the planet near the ancient launch pad.  A small group of amphibians are waiting to meet the Away Team.

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission>>>

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::on the shuttle, grabbing his gear::  CMO:  Well, that's it.  Ready to make history?

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
::on the bridge::

Host Lazdob says:
@::Motions to the small group to stand close together::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::enters the bridge after checking on the dolphins.  Takes her place and double checks the transporter signals::

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
OPS: Do we have good locks on the AT?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Rien>::moves to the shuttle's hatch and waits for the Captain to exit first::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Monitors a little bit of everything as the shuttle confirms it's landing::

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@::smiles:: CO:  Yes sir!  All set.

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::Stands at her station on the bridge. Slightly nervous and eager to do well::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: Aye sir, I've got a lock on them.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::sits at the helm still grumbling about not being able to go on the away team::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::stands and takes a deep breath::  Rien:  Open the hatch.

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
::hears the FCO grumble:: FCO: How are those scans coming?

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Looks over and sees a new face at Tactical:: TO: Welcome Ensign.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::grins over at Cassie:: FCO: Hey...I'd give my eye teeth to be down there also.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@CMO:  Contact the Dublin and tell them "touchdown".  ::smiles::

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
CEO: Thanks Sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Rien> CO: Aye sir. ::pops the hatch open and steps back::

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::She keeps one eye on her stations readouts.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
OPS: I know Mia, but at least you might get to go eventually. Tessa won't let me.

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@CO:  Will do, sir.  *Dublin*:  The Gryphon has landed and we are disembarking the shuttle.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::disembarks the shuttle, stops at the hatch and looks outside::

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::is in engineering still with the dizziness from the intense feelings from the dolphin-like creatures in their tank::

CTO_Ens_Kizlev says:
@::exits the shuttle and looks all around suspiciously::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::shakes her head:: FCO: I wouldn't bet on it.  Not the way I've been getting on report. Oh...one thing...the dolphins seem pretty glum...I think.  I'm not too up on my dolphin facial expressions.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Rien>::grabs her gear and moves out of the hatch and looks around::

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
::turns the captain chair towards the TO and hears an good awful squeak::

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
CEO: I though you fixed this thing?

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::Hears the squeak and looks up.::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::notices a small group of amphibians together and sees Lazdob, walks towards him::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
XO: Sir?

Host Lazdob says:
@::Gestures for his group to move toward the strangers::

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@ ::gets up and waits right behind the captain, whispers quietly:: CO: Sir, I'm going to have my senses open...just in case after what happened with Rou and Tek.,

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::finally shaking off the dizziness and her head cleared she goes back to her work::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
OPS: Maybe we can find out something about why they are so sad when the away team reports in.

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
::points to the chair:: CEO: It still squeaks when it moves.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::nods to Tessa and glances to the CTO, so he can assume a tactical position, just in case::

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::Muffles a grin at the byplay.::

Host Lazdob says:
@::Grins showing sharp row of teeth::

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::Thinks to herself, "Oil Can, Oil Can..."::

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@CO:  I'm not sure if the something distressful happened here.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
XO: I'm sorry sir, but sonic enhancers only picked up a trace, I can relubricate it again later.

CTO_Ens_Kizlev says:
@::sees Cross and Jones exit the shuttle and signals them to keep their distance and their eyes open::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Rien>::sees their hosts and although surprised at their appearance, smiles as she moves forward but well behind the Captain and the others::

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
CEO: Send some one up to do it now.

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
::gets up and walks over to the Tactical station::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Lazdob:  Greetings.  I'm Captain Mauro MacLeod, from the USS Dublin, United Federation of Planets.  ::keeps noticing their appearance::

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::Stands up::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::nods distractedly as she stares at the little blips on her console that represent the away team:: FCO: Wonder what is going on?  I hate waiting.

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
XO: Can I help you Sir?

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@::takes a wary look at the welcoming hosts set of teeth::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
XO: Sir, It really isn't that simple, lower section needs to be dismantled.

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::Still looking at her console from the corner of her eye::

Host Lazdob says:
@::Holds hand out parallel to the ground::

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
TO: Yes, you can sit back down, there no need to jump up just ‘cause I am stretching my legs. ::gives her his famous grin, of a cat that just eat the bird::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
OPS: Same here. I just hope Mackie is alright. I didn't like the idea of him going on this mission you know.

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@::nods to the guests and stands beside the captain::

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
XO: Understood Sir.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::shakes hands to Lazdob::

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
TO: Anything on sensor?

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Sir, do you want me to attempt to "fix" the XO's chair?

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::She sits back down.::

CTO_Ens_Kizlev says:
::watches the hand shake, wary of any sudden moves from their hosts::

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::Runs a check on sensors::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::giggles:: FCO: You know what?  He says that about you when you go and he stays.

Host Lazdob says:
@CO: Welcome Captain.  It has been years since we've had visitors... :: winces at the hand shake; wasn't expecting that::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: If the Commander would like to find another seat for about 30 minutes. ::Looks at the Cmdr::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Rien>::moves closer::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
OPS: Really? How sweet. ::smiles::

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::raises eyebrow:: CEO: Sir?

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
::nods to the CEO::

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@::notices the grimace of their guest and declines to follow the captain's example, a smile sufficing::

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
XO: Normal traffic Sir. No visible threats.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::frowns slightly at Lazdob's comment:: Lazdob:  Oh, so you have had visitors before...  Do you still have contact with "outlanders"?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
OPS: Well time to check on science again. ::stands and heads over to the science station::

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
TO: Good, keep me informed. ::walks away and walks over to the flight deck and passes by the FCO and OPS::

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::Continues to monitor the tac sensors.::

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
XO: Aye Aye Sir.

CTO_Ens_Kizlev says:
::keeps face level, studying this Lazdob creature with eyes and antennae::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::watches Cassie leave and sighs as she stares at the little blips::

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@::listens carefully and tries to get a feel for their hosts and their customs.  Casually glances around the area::

Host Lazdob says:
@CO: ::cocks head in thought:: Not in 30 miltaks... ::Universal translator pauses then changes miltaks to years::

Host Lazdob says:
@CO: We have little to offer outlanders.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::glances around, sees his crew analyzing the place and the amphibians::

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::Rubs her eyes as she checks internal security.::

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
OPS: Clooney I want you to go check on your two TDA Lieutenants.

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@Lazdob:  May I ask whom your last visitors were?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Rien>::moves up to the CMO:: CMO: You think they would mind if we ran a few tricorder readings?

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: The chair needs to be removed from the base and relubricated, Use some of that Silithium stuff we have on hand.

Host Lazdob says:
@CMO: They called themselves Quintay.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::looks over the latest sensor data::

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@Lazdob:  I see, thank you.  You wouldn't have any data on them would you?

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: That should not present a problem.  I can do it for you in ten minutes.

CTO_Ens_Kizlev says:
@::astounded by the CMO's overly curious nature at such an awkward time::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Lazdob:  Quintay?  ::looks at each one of his crew, then back at Lazdob::  Lazdob:  Unfortunately, I have never heard of them.  Did they help you somehow with your warp technology?

Host Lazdob says:
@CMO: I'm sure we do somewhere. ::Waves toward a large building::

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@::quietly as an aside:: Rien: Let me ask the captain.

Host Lazdob says:
@CO: Oh no... that was left by our founders.

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
OPS: In fact I want a full analysis of their tank, down to how much oxygen is the tank.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: It will take 30 if you check it for harmonic vibration, since The Commander is the only one that can hear the noise.

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
::wonders what the AT is up to::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: Aye sir. ::runs a diagnostic from her console and also sends a friendly message to the dolphins asking how they were::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::eyes get widen on hearing "founders"::

Host Lazdob says:
@::sighs wistfully::

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@::catches the word 'founders' immediately, asks the captain quietly:: CO:  Sir, could Rien take some readings?

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
OPS: I want you to go down and personal check the tanks, have Mr. Cerdan assign an engineer team if need be.

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@Lazdob:  The founders?  How long ago was this?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Rien>::waits patiently for an answer to her doing some scans::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::listens to the CMO's request::  Lazdob:  I'd like my crew to take some readings from your environment, if you allow us to.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Looks up as he hears his name:: OPS: I'm sorry, You need something?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
XO: Aye sir....but I have full control here at my console. ::shrugs and gets up and heads to the turbolift::

CTO_Ens_Kizlev says:
@::not surprised with the word 'founders', but waits for any mention of the Jem'hadar::

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
OPS: I understand that, but when I was down there I got the since something was not right, our instruments might be wrong.

Host Lazdob says:
@::turns to the CMO:: CMO: Our legends say that was thousands of years ago.  Captain, of course... is there something specific you're interested in?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::stops by him:: CEO: No...the XO wants me to go look over the tanks but all the readouts are fine.  I'll call you if I need you. ::gives him a big smile::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: Commander, sensors are showing all quiet in the area. From this data on their defenses I doubt that any of the planets in the system could defend against any serious attack.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Lazdob:  Those... founders, they are the ones who had built that launch pad?

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Motions for the EO to watch the bridge station as well:: OPS: Perhaps just a quick scan on them.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@CMO:  Take any readings you deem necessary.

Host Lazdob says:
@CO: The stories say they guided our ancestors to build that.

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
FCO: Good I hope it stays that way, personal I hope this is a nice boring first contact mission.

CTO_Ens_Kizlev says:
@CMO: Ma'am, I'll have one of the guards watch over her while she records her findings.

Host Lazdob says:
@CO:  Once done the founders left for other worlds.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::grins:: CEO: Maybe you're right. Come on. ::almost hops into the turbolift and waits for him to join her::

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@Rien:  Go ahead and scan what you think necessary.  Then patch it up to the Dublin so they know what we are doing.

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::notes that everything seems to be running smoothly with internal security.::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Steps in behind Mia:: OPS: I'm ready.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Rien>::smiles and pulls out her tricorder: :CMO: You got it ma'am.

Host Lazdob says:
@CO: You seem greatly interested in our history.

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@Lazdob:  Are there any physical descriptions of these founders in your history?

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::things begin to make sense::  Lazdob:  I see...  We have some records we'd like to show you, that will explain our interest.  ::motions to Tessa to bring him the records from the Moon and the Asteroid::

CTO_Ens_Kizlev says:
::motions Jones to provide watch over Rein::

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::nods at the CEO and watches the engineering main control panel::

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@::hands the PADD to Mauro after bringing up the Moon and Asteroid:: CO: Here, captain.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::waits until the turbolift doors shut and leans against the back wall and gives him a mischievous grin:: CEO: I think I like this duty more and more.  Think you can slow this turbolift down a bit?

Host Lazdob says:
@::turns from one to the other of the visitors... ::: CO: So many questions.

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
TO: Contact Mr. Kizlev and get a status up date.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Rein> ::nods and smiles at Kizlev and mouths the words, "thank you"::

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
XO: Aye Aye Sir.

Host Lazdob says:
@CMO: We have some images that were passed down.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Gives an big smile and looks up:: Computer: Slow lift speed by 60%.

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
*CTO*: Sir, XO requests a status report.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::smiles a bit::  Lazdob:  Sorry about that, Lazdob.  We have traveled a long way to find your world, hoping we could get some answers to this.  ::shows him the PADD containing the information::

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
::gets a report of a slow lift::*CEO*: You might want to get a team to check on your turbolift; it appears to be rather slow.

Host Lazdob says:
@CO: I'd be pleased to see your records.  ::takes the PADD::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
OPS: That should do it.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::looks up at him:: CEO: I've been so busy I haven't had anytime to spend with you...I miss you. ::smiles::

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@CO:  Sorry, sir.  Always like to learn about other cultures.

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::Stifles a snicker at the XO's words to the CEO.::

Host Lazdob says:
@::Eyes widen as the images pass on the PADD::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::takes a good look around, feels back on Earth... except for the obvious differences::

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Self:  Now how do I do two things at the same time??

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
*XO*: I'm checking it thoroughly as we speak sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::after checking the sensor data returns to the helm::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Lazdob:  Do you recognize any of these symbols?

Host Lazdob says:
@CO: There are the same as the old drawings on the launch pad.

Host Lazdob says:
@CO: You have met our founders?

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@::watches the startled reaction of the host and looks at Mauro, then back at Lazdob::

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::senses the CEO's emotions heighten as well as the OPS and smiles and then shuts them out::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
Computer: Bring lift to complete stop.

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
*CEO*: Very well, see if you can not speed it up a bit now, so we can ensure the Lieutenants are ok, then you and Clooney and look over the turbolift from top to bottom.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Rien>::moves away from the Captain and Lazdob scanning the area around them:: Jones: Well c'mon, keep up.

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
*CTO*: CTO, the XO is requesting a status report. Come in please.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Lazdob:  Could you show us the launch pad?  We'd like to take some readings from there as well.

Host Lazdob says:
@::Cocks his head again as though in thought...  or conversation::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::giggles:: CEO: So, do you  think we should look this turbo lift over top to bottom?

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
XO: CTO reports situation normal, they are currently learning of the alien’s history.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
OPS: I think you’re right. We may not have a chance later. ::Smiles widely::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@CMO:  Join the team. Perhaps they have something else for us.

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@::senses telepathic emanations, but can't make it out, frowns in concentration trying to isolate it::

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
TO: Very good, patch the audio and visual feed from the turbolift onto the main viewer.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Rien>::walks over to one of the planet's inhabitants:: Amphibian: Excuse me do you mind if I take some scans of you?

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::Thought the CTO seemed rather in a hurry to end the conversation but she shrugged it off as him busy rather busy at the moment.::

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
XO: Aye Aye Sir.

Host Lazdob says:
@::Nods as though in agreement with something:: CO: Please, come this way.  ::Leads them to the launch pad::

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@::looks at Lazdob and notices he had that faraway look for a few moments::

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
::Watches as the CEO and OPS appear large on the main view screen::

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::Patches audio and visual feed from the turblift to the main viewer.::

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@CO:  Yes sir, and if I could see those founder images it might be a good idea.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::leans over and checks on Mia's panel where she's tracking the away team::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::follows Lazdob in excitement:: CMO:  Indeed.  Let's see what else we can get.  Come on.

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::Eyes widen and jaw drops::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Rien>::gets an affirmative nod from the amphibian and proceeds to scan him::

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@::puts a hand lightly on the captain's arm, turning her head slightly to comment:: CO:  Sir, our hosts are using telepathy, I believe.

Host Lazdob says:
@::Hands the PADD back to the CO as they approach the launch pad::

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
XO: Sir, I don't believe we need to see this.

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::hand hovers over 'off' switch::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::picks the PADD back from Lazdob, whispers::  CMO:  Can you intercept any messages?

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::Is trying very much not to laugh out loud.::

Host Lazdob says:
@::Points:: CO There... those are almost the same images as those our ancestors carved.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::shows no emotion as she sees the view screen::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
:OPS: We probably better get to deck 13 before the fur ball has a coronary.

CMO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
@CO:  Even if I could, I wouldn't understand their language.  ::gives the captain a look of "I'm sorry:"::

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::At 'Fur ball' she cuts the connection.::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Lazdob:  Is there any chance you have any image from the Ancestors?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Rien> ::finishes her scans of the amphibian and moves on to scan the images that Lazdob shows them::

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
XO: Sorry Sir, my hand slipped.

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
TO: Sure it did, that’s ok, I recorded it.....

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
::Forwards the recording to the captain::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CEO: But first....::leans up and gives the CEO a kiss:: CEO: I've been waiting a while to do that.  I swear that new XO is a slave driver....never a moment to ourselves.

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
::Checks to see if any regulations were in violation by the two in the turbolift::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Rien:  Compare those carvings to the Moon and asteroid's ones, see if there's a match.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Rien>CO: Already on it sir. They seem to be very similar. Note the whale like creatures depicted on both.

CTO_Ens_Kizlev says:
@::keeps in stride with the CO, staying close::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Kisses Mia back:: OPS: He is our superior, but he can be a pain. Computer: Resume.

Host Lazdob says:
@CO: ::gestures toward the PADD:: Where did you get those?  Are our founders coming back?

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Lazdob:  Actually we have never met them, but we have found what appears to be two ships they should be using though.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Rien>::shakes her head at the images, then sends them up to the Dublin along with her other readings::

Host Lazdob says:
@CO: You've found the ships but no one there?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::sighs:: CEO: I know....but sometimes I wish he'd just let me do my job. ::steps off the turbo lift and heads down to the dolphins' quarters, waiting for Ian to catch up and walk beside her::

TO_Ensign_Harker says:
XO: Sir for what purpose did you record that...display and forward it.?::

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
TO: I do not like my orders begin disobey Ensign.

XO_Cmdr_Jakuharrr says:
FCO: Anything on sensors?

Host Lazdob says:
<<<Pause Mission>>>

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