Host Tim says:
The Dublin has just dropped from warp and passed the outer marker for Star Base 10.  Dublin has been ordered to maintain synchronous orbit 2000 meters from SB 10 off Section 12 A-34 -2.  Several messages have passed between SB 10 and Dublin on the status of the troles aboard the Dublin; SB 10 apparently isn't completely satisfied with the current live status of those troles.

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

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::in her Ready Room awaiting news of arriving at Starbase 10 and finds a communiqué about...::  Self:  What?!  Mauro isn't....  ::sighs and puts her head in her hand, saddened::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: at her station just bringing the Dublin to a synchronous orbit :: *XO*: Holding orbit at 2000 meters from the Starbase Commander. We were ordered to hold here just off Section 12 A-34-2.

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
::leaves his office with a PADD in hand and goes to the nearest Turbolift::

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
@::Makes his way, still in civilian dress, toward station operations.::

EO_Ens_Delgado says:
::in main engineering controlling the status of the fusion reactors and the thrusters on his console::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
*FCO*:  Thank you, Cassie.  I'll be on the bridge in a second.  ::dreads telling Cassie about the new Captain::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::changes her mind::  *FCO*:  Cassie, can you come into my Ready Room, please?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: looks over at the operations officer and smiles ::

EO_Ens_Delgado says:
*Bridge*: Everything seems to be working fine. It's been a long week but the ship is almost 100% operational. 

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
::enters turbolift:: TL: Bridge... ::becomes keenly aware of Tessa's sudden shift in emotion:: ~~~XO: You are disturbed, my love. Do you require my presence?~~~

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
*XO*: Of course Commander. :: motions to someone to take over the helm ::

Host SB_10-OPS says:
@*Captain Cerdan*: Captain Cerdan, the Dublin is approaching the Star Base now and will be holding position off the station.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: heads for the ready room and hits the chime ::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::is a little comforted by Quon's caring::  ~~~CNS: Yes, I think that would be best.  Thank you...~~~

Host Tim says:
<Dublin OPS>*EO*: Acknowledged Ensign.

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
@*SB_10 OPS*: Acknowledged. Stand by for transport. ::Turns and heads for transporter room.::

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
::nods as if Tessa were right there with him and exits the lift after it stops and takes a brief glance at the view screen before moving on:: Self: Good to see friendly refuge.

Host SB_10- says:
@*Cerdan*: Aye sir. Confirming your personal luggage will be beamed to the Dublin on your command.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Come!

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: enters the ready room and smiles at Tessa :: XO: Tessa you wanted to see me?

EO_Ens_Delgado says:
Engineering crew: Guys I repeat once more. You have been great1 I will talk to the CO to ask as much shore leave I can for you. You all deserved it.

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
~~~XO: Did you want to speak privately with the Commander, first?~~~ ::slowly walks over to the ready room door::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO: I did.  Please have a seat.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: takes a seat :: XO: Problem Tessa?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
~~~CNS:  That might be a good idea.  Be ready to come in, though.~~~

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: looks around the room remembering when Mackie called it home ::

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
::stops his movement to the ready room and goes over to the science station to conduct some research and to check on the time of arrival for the new captain::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO: Cassie, I received news.  I don't know how else to tell you, but...

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
@COM: Dublin: Permission to beam aboard.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: Let me guess, you just found out Mackie's been reassigned.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Yes.  You knew?  Are you doing alright?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: smiles :: XO: Of course I knew. Mackie sent a subspace communiqué several days ago and yes, I'm fine with it.

Host Tim says:
<Dublin OPS>COM: Cerdan: Wait one please. ::Looks over at the counselor:: CNS: Were we expecting company?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::visibly relaxes::  FCO:  Of course he did.  I wasn't thinking.

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
::glances at the OPS and nods:: COM: SB10: CO: This is USS Dublin. Captain Cerdan, I presume?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO: But...are you doing alright?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: If there is one thing I do know it's that Mackie can't keep a secret from me. Stop worrying Tessa. I'm perfectly fine. In fact I've made arrangement for the children, Nanny Grace and myself to join him.

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
@COM: Dublin: That would be correct. Permission to come aboard or not?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  You too?  You mean you'll be leaving us?

Chief_Ferguson says:
::runs a fast diagnostic on the teleport, making sure the buffer is working all right::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: My place is with my husband Tessa. I'm sorry to spring this on you, but I know you understand.

Host Tim says:
<Dublin OPS>CNS: send the Transporter Chief the coordinates?

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
COM: SB10: CO: Yes, of course, sir. Your orders from Starfleet have been confirmed. I will notify the XO of your arrival. Stand by for transport.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::nods:: FCO:  I understand completely.  But I'll miss you, you know...

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
@::Waits somewhat miffed by the confusion::

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
OPS: Go ahead and initiate transport. Please alert Commander Jakiel of the Captain's arrival in TR 1. I will be heading there now.

Host Tim says:
<Duty OPS> *Chief Ferguson*: Please transport one from the Star Base from these coordinates ::Sends chief the coordinates::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: I'll miss you too and the Dublin. I've never served anywhere but here you know.

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
::heads to the Turbolift:: TL: Deck 3.

Chief_Ferguson says:
::locks on the coordinates of Captain Cerdan and activates the transporter::

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
@::Takes a deep breath and prepares for transport.::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Neither have I.  Give my regards to Mauro, please.  I'll send him a message as soon as possible.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: CAPTIAN CERDAN IS BEAMED TO THE DUBLIN'S #1 TRANSPORTER ROOM.

Chief_Ferguson says:
::goes at attention:: CO: welcome aboard Captain.

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
::exits the turbolift and double-times it to the transporter room::

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
::Stands still until transport is complete.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO Of course I will. Now if you don't have anything else, I have a few things to take care of before I leave. :: stands ::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  I do wish you both good luck and yes, do take care of whatever you need to.  See me before you leave if you would?

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
::Turns to the Chief:: TC: Thank you. Where is the Command of this vessel?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::stands and walks with Cassie::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: moves to Tessa and hugs her :: XO: I'll try to and you take care of yourself and that man of yours.

Host Tim says:
<DUBLIN OPS>*XO*: Ma'am, a Captain Cerdan has just beamed aboard.

Chief_Ferguson says:
CO: I don't know sir, I presume they are still on the bridge, but I am sure they are coming as soon as they can.

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
::Raises one eyebrow and steps off the pad.::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::returns the embrace::  FCO:  Thanks Cassie and I will.  I hope you and Mauro can attend our bonding ceremony later.

Chief_Ferguson says:
CO: Do you want me to guide you on the bridge sir?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: We shall try of course. All the best Tessa. :: smiles and heads back to the helm ::

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
Chief: I can find my way. Turns and abruptly heads for the bridge.::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::walks out onto the bridge::  OPS: Thank you...is anyone greeting him?  ::wonders what this new Captain is like::

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
::Steps onto the lift and calls out .."Deck one, Main Bridge"::

Chief_Ferguson says:
::removes a drop of cold sweat from his forehead and reinitializes the buffer::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: resumes her post and checks on the Dublin's position before calling Cali to the bridge ::

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
::sees a man in plain clothes getting on  the turbolift, taking a best guess that's he's the one:: CO: Captain Cerdan?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: turns as Cali arrives :: Rien: Well she's all yours for now Cali. Please take care of the girl will ya? I'd hate to hear that one of my staff scratched the paint.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::turns to look at Cassie as she talks to her replacement::

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
::Stops and turns to see LtCmdr So'Quan and stops.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien>FCO: I promise Cassie. :: smiles ::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: pats Cali's shoulder and heads for the turbolift ::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: SECOND SET OF ORDERS ARRIVE REASSIGNING COMMANDER ADAMS-MACLEOD TO STAR FLEET HEADQUARTERS

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
CNS: I see all didn't forget about my arrival

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: heads for her quarters and gathers her things ::

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
::shakes his head:: CO: Not at all, sir. Welcome to your new command. I am ship's counselor So'Quon.

Host Tim says:
<DUBLIN OPS> ::sees new message for Dublin's CO and send it to ACO's console::

EO_Ens_Delgado says:
::turns toward Ensign Shevchenko:: Shevchenko: I am going on the bridge and make my last controls up there. Main engineering is yours Pavel.

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
::Nods and almost laughs:: CNS: Thank you I think. Can you show me to the bridge?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: takes a last look around her quarters and checks the nursery one last time ::

EO_Ens_Delgado says:
<Shevchenko> EO: Sure Gael, good luck on the bridge!

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: grabs her bags and heads for the transporter room to meet up with Nanny and the children ::

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
CO: Absolutely. This way... ::leads to the turbolift:: TL: Bridge. ::extends his hand to the CO in friendship:: It is good to have you aboard. There has been much taking place lately.

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
CNS: Pleased to meet you. ::Shakes his hand:: CNS: Do you have a first name?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: comms Tessa but doesn't get an answer :: CT: Well chief, I guess it's time. :: sighs and steps onto the pad and holds Summer's hand ::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: COMMANDER ADAMS- MACLEOD IS BEAMED TO STAR BASE 10 WITH NANNY GRACE AND THE CHILDREN

EO_Ens_Delgado says:
::walks along the corridor thinking about the miles of conduits that have been inspected and repaired last week, reaches the TL and orders it to the bridge::

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
::grins in his own unique reptilian way:: CO: My name is So'Quon, sir. I used to formally carry the surname of Giraldi...but that is another story.

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
CO: Most sentients simply call me Quon. ::stands casually and lets the CO exit first as the door opens::

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
::Nods:: CNS: Giraldi.....Nice sound to that......I like it.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::is saddened by Cassie's leaving and awaits the new Captain::

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
::Steps onto the bridge::

EO_Ens_Delgado says:
::enters the bridge and keeping very close to the walls reaches the engineering station::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: materializes on the base and sighs as she walks towards the observation lounge with Nanny and the children for a last look at the Dublin ::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::turns just before the turbolift doors had opened, sensing the new Captain and Quon together.  Stands to greet him::  CO: Captain...welcome to the bridge.  I'm Tessa Jakiel, your Executive Officer.  ::extends her hand and smiles, quickly giving Quon a glance::  ~~~CNS: Thank you for bringing him aboard.~~~

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Nanny Grace>FCO: You know this is for the best Mrs. MacLeod.

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
::sets foot onto the bridge behind the captain, keeping his gentle ruby red eyes on his beloved:: ~~~XO: You are most welcome. I didn't want him to feel lonely on his new ship.~~~

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien> :: sits upright as she hears Tessa talking to the new Captain ::

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
::Stands at attention and then a slight bow.:: XO: Permission to come aboard Commander?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::returns the polite bow formally:: CO: Permission granted, Sir.

EO_Ens_Delgado says:
::operates some commands on the console, but can't help diverting some of his attention when he hears the word "captain"::

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
::looks at the FCO console, wondering where Cassie went off to for this important moment in Dublin history::

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
XO: Commander. I assume you have received confirmation of my orders?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@Nanny: I know Nanny, but I didn't think it would be this hard to leave the Dublin.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  I only received them a few minutes ago.  Usually, gossip travels quicker than that.  ::smiles again::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::catches Quon glance::  ~~~CNS: I have some sad news...~~~

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Summer>FCO: Mama, Papa coming?

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
XO: Please excuse my attire. I have only recently returned to uniformed status.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@:: looks down and smiles :: Summer: No dear, we're going to be with Papa on Earth.

Host Tim says:
<SB 10 OPS> ::gets comm from station transport chief wanting to know what to do with Captain Cerdan's luggage.:: Self: Like I would know?

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
XO: If you would do me the honors of completing the transfer.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@:: sees her boys start to jump up and down ::

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
::nods to Tessa and lets her finish official business and goes over to the OPS's console and looks at the message:: OPS: That is a simple matter...have them send the luggage to the Captain's quarters.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CO: Of course.  ::turns to the computer and has it transfer command::  And done, Sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@:: leads the children to the departure lounge to wait for their transport ::

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
::feels a wave of some relief from Tessa as she formally gives the proverbial crown to Captain Cerdan, and he smiles for her knowing where her desires truly lie::

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
XO: I thank you Cmdr. Jakiel

EO_Ens_Delgado says:
::looks at the change of command and thinks that Commander Jakiel had been an excellent ACO, wonders how things will change aboard::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien> :: hears the change of command and smiles ::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CO: My pleasure...Captain.  Would you happen to know our new orders?  Another little message that has been slow in coming.

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
::shares in Rein's smile and turns to look at the new CO::

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
XO: The Station has been in disarray for days with the Troles, I could barely get my orders confirmed.

Host Tim says:
@<SB 10 OPS> :: receives orders to send Captain Cerdan's luggage and other baggage over; initiates the transport::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: LUGGAGE AND A FEW CRATES APPEAR IN THE DUBLIN'S TRANSPORTER ROOM

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::shakes her head ruefully::  CO:  I don't doubt the pandemonium that has ensued on the Starbase.  For little creatures, they are terribly destructive!

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
::can feel an almost empty feeling with the lack of Cassie's presence on the bridge...almost reminiscent of when Mia was taken away from everyone::

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
XO: My things should be arriving shortly, I need to get into uniform. You have the bridge. I would like a status report in say 30 minutes.

EO_Ens_Delgado says:
:;turns back to his console and calibrates the response of the EPS conduit grid::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::closes her eyes briefly as she 'shares' in Quon's sadness::  CO: Please take your time settling in.  It's not as if we have much to do at the moment.

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
::thinks: I must find Commander MacLeod::

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
::Starts to turn toward the lift and stops, noticing her expression change. XO: Is everything alright?

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
~~~XO: Tessa...where...?~~~ ::looks up at Cerdan upon his question::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@:: looks out the window of the shuttle and smiles sadly as they leave the station and the Dublin for the last time :: Self: Goodbye my friends and family.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  I'm sorry.  It was just...we've lost several well loved and respected crewmembers lately.  I was just...empathizing.  I can fill you in later if you'd like.

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
::Glances at Quon and then back to Tessa and speaks in a soft voice.:: XO: I would like that very much.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Then I look forward to it.  Perhaps a dinner with the Commander and I later this evening if you have time?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::glances again at Quon::  ~~~CNS: Where...?~~~

CO_Captain_Cerdan says:
XO: Very well, Assemble the staff in 30 minutes for a briefing to get things started. ::Nods and heads for the lift.::

CNS_LtCmdr_So`Quon says:
::feels relief in noting Cerdan's clear show of empathy towards his executive's feelings:: ~~~XO: Cassie...she is not here?~~~

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Yes sir.

Host Tim says:
<<<Pause Mission>>>

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