Host Tim says:
The U.S.S. Dublin is enroute to Lyat IV to meet with the Kantrell in hopes they know something about the temporal displacement that is apparently related to the Kantrell now and ten years back in their "real" time.

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission: "Friends? Who needs new friends?>>>

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::on the bridge at his chair, considering what to say for the ship's log::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::paces in front of the view screen and then up the side of the bridge to stop at operations and look over the man's shoulder::  CO: They do take their time, don't they?

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::looks up at the CNS and CO::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::hits the key on his console, and gazes ahead at the view screen:: Computer: Commanding Officer's Log, star date 10710.12... ::pauses the recording:: Self: Wait...is that right?

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: Yes, and I'm afraid they're going to get here before I figure the correct date out... ::shakes his head::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::whispers and smiles::  CO: Fourteen might be correct...

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::gives Kizlev that personal look::  CO: The days have run together and progressed more quickly lately, haven't they?

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: Fourteen?! Already? That means I haven't slept in...two days.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::chuckles::  CO:  Sir.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
CO: Oh....you should get some rrrest.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CIV: Impossible, lieutenant. Now if I had an XO to handle negotiations with the Kantrell, then maybe... ::grins::

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Is seated at the bridge science station trying to update the universal translator to the new Kantrell speech patterns.::

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
CO: Just make surrre you take some time off laterrr.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Nuyev: How are we doing, ambassador? If you continue to insist on pressing yourself this much on the bridge, I may have to give you a field promotion as an officer.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::takes a place behind the ambassador::  Nuyev:  May I ask if the translator is improving any?

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CIV: Time off... ::his antennae wiggle:: ...never heard of it.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Jerks head up startled and looks at both Captain and the Counselor::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::smiles and looks at Kizlev when they both talk at the same time::  ::winks at Chitwa and says quietly::  CIV: I will make sure our hard working captain takes some well deserved relaxation and recreation...

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
CO: Based on my current exposure to your adventures I'm not sure I could take much of this.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::nods:: CNS: Good. I know you'll take good carrre of him.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
CNS: The computer should be able to account for the language drift that seems to have occurred.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CIV: Yes, she can do that for me, albeit with some manner of resistance on my part.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::giggles::

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::punches in the last of his algorithms and swivels the chair to face the crew::

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
CO: Captain, I'm concerned about what appears to be a quantum leap in technology from what the Kantrell had ten years ago.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::steps backwards from Nuyev as he turns in his chair::  Nuyev: But in only ten years...what would have caused such a great change in their language.  Only time... ::stops::  Could...the Kantrell here have gone through more time than what we show?

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Nuyev: Yes, it's obvious that they received aid from elsewhere. We might be facing serious Temporal Prime Directive implications here.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Looks at the Counselor and frowns in thought:: CNS: Now that is a very good question.  I think it more likely that constant exposure to a new species' language would do it faster.

SO_Cdt_Drake_Fox says:
::scratching his butt at his console, Drake listened to the conversation going around him::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::takes slow steps around the back of the captain's chair and leans down to whisper to her Andorian:: CO: Do you not know it is futile to resist?  ::continues on around and comes to a stop::  Nuyev:  A new species...perhaps like the Cormanii?

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Nuyev: Regardless of language, I sincerely doubt they had the resources to get as far as they did in such a relatively short time at least on their own.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::nods in agreement to Kizlev::

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
CO:  I concur regarding the technology Captain but it may well have impacted the language.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Notes the SO's nervousness and moves slightly away in his chair::

SO_Cdt_Drake_Fox says:
::tries to say something useful:: CO: History does show that technology does impact language. For example, humans never had a word for Internet until it was invented

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Turns to look over his shoulder at Fox and nods:: CO: There is that as well.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::looks at the SO::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
SO: The Inter--...what? Sounds vaguely familiar. Some global network precursor, I think?

SO_Cdt_Drake_Fox says:
CO: Yes, Sir. Early humans were glued to it like candy

SO_Cdt_Drake_Fox says:
::smiles::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
SO: Ahh, was that before, or after their World War 3?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
SO: Exactly.  Many new words must be invented.  But, if another species came in, especially one with greater power and influence, they bring in many new words and the lesser emulates the greater.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
<Science Tech> *SO*: Mister Fox... I've been informed by Engineering that we need to restrict some of our side scanning sensors. They are working on the science pallets and have to do some repairs.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::off-handedly notices the differences between Fox's antennae and Kizlev's, fascinated even more by her mate, looks back at Nuyev::

SO_Cdt_Drake_Fox says:
CO: Most likely before World War 3, sir. However, trying to recall certain points before that is a little vague at best. CNS: Yes, ma'am, that is correct. ::looking over at the Ambassador::*Science Tech*: Yes, Sir. I will make the corrections.

SO_Cdt_Drake_Fox says:
::adjusts scanners as appropriate:: ::scratches butt again::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::notices the SO's scratching, but pays it no mind, believing it is just one of those Andorian hormonal cycles judging by the movements of Drake's antennae:: SO: ETA to Lyat IV, cadet?

SO_Cdt_Drake_Fox says:
::smiles at the Captain:: CO: ETA is 26 minutes, sir.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::wonders if the SO is allergic to cats::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
SO: Excellent. In the meantime, I suggest you add a little more tuber root tea in your diet. I take it you haven't been away from Andor for long?

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
CO: Captain... I know your crew may have met some unusual life forms... ::looks around at the bridge crew:: But I hope the Kantrell's having four arms won't be a surprise.  Their facial ridges are rather pronounced as well.

SO_Cdt_Drake_Fox says:
::feels a little embarrassed:: CO: Yes, Sir. It has been way too long, but not from Andor, sir. Qoâ’noS, is more my type.

SO_Cdt_Drake_Fox says:
::looks over at the Ambassador and starts to wonder if Kantrell is more his type::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Nuyev: I am quite looking forward to meeting the Kantrell and having conversation with them.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Nuyev: I once met a Hydran smuggler in the Rigel system once...he and his two siblings, each with three arms and legs. Male, female, and the other...not sure. This will be nothing new, Ambassador. But for my crew... ::looks around at them:: ...they must speak for themselves.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
Nuyev: Sounds neat. ::wags tail::

SO_Cdt_Drake_Fox says:
::combs hair while listening to the detail and tries to smell his own breath:: ::continues running scans::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Self:  Perhaps they will reveal to us more about the Cormanii.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::hears Rhianna's quiet speech to herself, and says softly to her:: CNS: History may repeat itself, Imzadi. Like your mother before you, we may need to do battle with them. Are you prepared to face that again?

SO_Cdt_Drake_Fox says:
::looks up at the results and gasps:: CO: Sir, sensors detect vessels have launched from Lyat IV. 3 fighters and one that looks a little more diplomatic.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::moves immediately over to the tactical station and looks over the data from the sensors::

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::perks ears::

SO_Cdt_Drake_Fox says:
::becomes excited about meeting new friends:: ::continues to scratch his butt::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
SO: I see. Then this little game shall begin... ALL: All stations to yellow alert. Shields on standby. Let's come at them with arms open, but our guard close at hand.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::looks intensely at Kizlev, with the barest of smiles::  CO: The Cormanii should fear to see us again.  Like mother, even more the daughter...

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::checks sensors:: CO: Sensorrs say they don't pose a thrrreat to us, Kizlev.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: CAPTAIN HAS SET YELLOW ALERT

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO:  The fighters...they are no threat.  ::shrugs and keeps monitoring::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CIV: Can you provide a tactical analysis, Lieutenant?

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
CO: They'rrre powerrrful, but....::shakes her head:: No thrrreat.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Gestures toward the tactical console:: CO: May I?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::brings up the firing patterns for reference on the tactical console that she had formed earlier and looks them over again::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: Yes, that is what they said about Jem'hadar attack ships until one of them rammed into the USS Odyssey. We're taking no chances. Nuyev: Ambassador?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::looks up and at Nuyev and then Kizlev, ready to step away from tactical::  CO: Never take risks...it is a Romulan sentiment.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
CO: May I look at the scans of those vessels?

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
SO: Cadet, relay the data to Nuyev's console.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Nuyev:  Please...  ::steps away from tactical and gestures towards the console then hears Kizlev::

SO_Cdt_Drake_Fox says:
CO: Aye, Captain. ::routes data to Nuyev's console:: Nuyev: Does that help, Ambassador?

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Nods in appreciation to the Counselor and looks over the data on the CSO's station::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: Yes, and if I'd happily alter my ears to be pointy if it meant we had a cloaking device on board now.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::tilts her head, confused::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO: If you wish, Sir...  ::smiles, teasing Kizlev::

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
CO: This is amazing. Ten years ago the Kantrell had at best warp 3 capability.  Nothing like those vessels. ::Waves at the console screen::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::tries to envision Kizlev with pointed ears and his antennae::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::suddenly looks over at Nuyev::  Ambassador:  This is not good.  Someone has definitely contaminated the Kantrell and advanced them.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CIV: You seem puzzled, Lieutenant.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
CO: I think you make a nice Andorrrian, Kizlev.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
CO: I think we have many questions for the Kantrell.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::looks sidewise at Chitwa for the familiarity on the bridge and then back at the console::  Nuyev:  I wonder what other things have changed for them?

SO_Cdt_Drake_Fox says:
CO: Sir, I'll be more than happy to ask them.

SO_Cdt_Drake_Fox says:
::smiles::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::looks for any more indications of temporal distortions on the scans::

SO_Cdt_Drake_Fox says:
Self: Please say yes.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::raises an eyebrow at Chitwa:: CIV: Much appreciated, but... ::turns to the others:: SO: You're welcome to join us, cadet. You are on track to be an officer after all.

SO_Cdt_Drake_Fox says:
::smiles with job:: CO: Thank you, sir!

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

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