=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10712.02 - "Mutatis Mutandis, part II" =/\=

The USS Elara is safely docked at Starbase 123.

The Elara crew, however, are at warp speed towards Romulus in a cloaked Romulan bucket of bolts.

The system is only 20 minutes away and the crew had time to change to civilian clothing and have some make-up added to look like locals. The question is, can they still live with each other after over a week in close quarters?

=/\= =/\= =/\= Resume Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

ACTION: Admiral Swan is in his shared quarters preparing for the mission while Captain Wall decided to observe the landing from the one-person viewport away from the bridge

ACTION: The OPS console blinks with a message

Dr Greene says:
::At the back of the small bridge area, observing::

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::in engineering::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::reads the message::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::hovering in the bridge area trying not to scratch at his ears::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Looks at OPS, trying to read the message too.::

OPS Lt Tar says:
XO: Sir, a message just got up on my console. It appears to be landing coordinates.

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::leaves engineering and takes the small walk to the bridge::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::continues:: XO: Ah, and further instructions on where to go.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
OPS: What do the instructions say?

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Checking ships status.::

OPS Lt Tar says:
XO: To go to a small inn near the landing spot.

ACTION: On the small viewscreen, the stars are still warping by as the ship is still away from the system

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Glances up from her console, tilting her head quizzically at the screen's display::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Raises an eyebrow in wonder:: Out loud: 14 minutes till we reach orbit.. ::Pauses:: Well, either that or we're 14 minutes away from a warp core breach. ::Shrugs::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
ALL: That is weird. Did you see that? I’d better check the systems again. Just a moment

OPS Lt Tar says:
::turns to the CIVs:: CIV: What did you say? A warp core breach?

ACTION: By now, the crew is accustomed to looking at each other in Romulan make-up. What is more startling though are the clothes. Romulans have no sense of colour or style

CTO Ens Boktor says:
XO: Sir, there is a minor inefficiency on the cloaking device. That is because of prolongued use. I bet it will hold a few hours.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
OPS: Hold on, we'll check. ::Pulls out a large handbook from under her console::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Moves to read over her companion shoulder::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
CTO: See if you and JoBrel can do anything about it.

CTO Ens Boktor says:
XO: Yes sir.

CTO Ens Boktor says:
Self: These clothes feel like a sack. There is no model in it.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
CIV: Doctors, take us to the designated landing co-ordinates

ACTION: The viewscreen image is replaced by Romulus once the vessel drops out of warp

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Checking system, tweaking a bit.:: CEO: Where are you? Everybody looks the same in these clothes. Can you help me a bit? On these cloaking systems?

ACTION: Romulus is odd for a civilized planet. There are no visible vessels or stations around it. Its a lone green/blue planet against the black sky... so peaceful. The Lupa moves on to assume orbit and then land

CIV Dr 1010 says:
XO: I thought that Captain was flying? ::Mumbles something, switching to the flight control system::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::Goes to find the CTO::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Continues reading::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
XO: I do not detect any stations around it sir. Nor any ships.

ACTION: The Lupa moves to the night side of the planet and continues approaching cloaked

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
CTO: As if the ship isn't small enough we have these huge shoulder pads to contend with. What can I do for you?

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
CTO: They are probably out there Ensign, we just can't pick them up.  Scan the area around the landing site, find out what’s down there.

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::Nods at the CTO::

ACTION: The ship rocks when it enters the atmosphere

OPS Lt Tar says:
XO: Compensating

CTO Ens Boktor says:
CEO: Ah there you are. Well the cloaking device is behaving a bit strange due to the long usage of it. We need to get it fixed; else we might be detected sooner. I already tweaked it a bit, but I need a good engineer to do the best of the job.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
Out loud: Sorry about that, guess we're rustier than we thought. ::Attempts to stabilize their descent::

ACTION: Even with computer compensation, the descent is rough

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Holds on to dear life, giving the cockpit occupants a worried look::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Feels the ship shaking as it descents.::

Dr Greene says:
::Holds on to the chair's arm rests as they enter the atmosphere::

ACTION: With a bang, the ship lands

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
CTO: Right, well point me in the right direction and I'll get started.

Admiral Swan says:
::arrives on the small bridge:: XO: Your crew needs to go back to piloting school.

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::grumbles under his breath::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::counts for a few seconds to make sure nothing is going to explode:: CIV Well...er... done Doctors.  Perhaps next time we will let someone else drive.

CTO Ens Boktor says:
XO: If we are going to land on the designated spot, then I can tell you that we land on the outskirts of a small town. There is a big building. Lit and has lots of signs near the landing spot.

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::Almost fall over::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
XO: We've apparently landed, Commander. ::Checks her sensors again:: I think.

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Rushes towards the doors to the shuttle::

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::starts looking at the cloaking device::

Admiral Swan says:
0101: Do not leave this vessel yet!

Admiral Swan says:
All: Our instructions are to decloak and wait ::looks at the CTO::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Yells back:: Admiral: I'm not! ::Enters the shuttle's bathroom::

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::quietly:: CTO: How could such an annoying man like the admiral get such a name referring to a gentle creature?

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
Swan: Nice of you to join us on the bridge sir, I assume you have instructions for us?

Admiral Swan says:
XO: Yes, I will begin negotiations while our hosts take you to see the portal

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Smiles to the CEO:: CEO: Do not know that.

Admiral Swan says:
::smiles strangely:: XO: After all, you will use it, not I

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
CTO/XO: Sir, the stress of the trip has damaged the cloaking device. I have no way of fixing it, and someone has to break the good news to the Romulans

ACTION: A literal knock on the door is heard

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Looks for a thing that looks like a Romulan disruptor. Just to be sure.::

Admiral Swan says:
CEO: They better fix it indeed. We need the Lupa to return to Federation space. I don't want to be caught off guard

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Peeks her head from inside the bathroom and turns her attention towards the shuttle's doors:: All: We have company.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
Swan: I'm sorry sir, we are using what portal?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Glances up from her console in curiosity::

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
Admiral: Obviously, Sir. ::smiles politely::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::walks over to the door::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
Self: Darn, left that thing at home. Then I have to defend the crew barehanded if needed.

Admiral Swan says:
XO: Those are our friends. Follow me, do not speak until spoken to

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Nods in to the direction of the XO.::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::opens the door::

Admiral Swan says:
::looks back before going through the dark one-person corridor:: XO: Maybe

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Huddles closer to 0101::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Is being pushed aside because of the other crewmembers moving towards the door.::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::narrows his eyes at the admiral:: All: You heard the admiral, everyone follow him.

ACTION: The door opens onto the night of Romulus. The admiral disappears down the staircase

Dr Greene says:
::Goes along with the group::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Pulls 1010 with her and moves to stand behind the CSO::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Smiles sweetly at the CSO's direction:: CSO: Do you mind?

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::nods to the XO and starts following the admiral::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CIV: Not at all.

ACTION: Below five Romulans await the Elara crew. The Admiral greets them but no words are spoken

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Tries to stay at to console, to help the CEO repair the Cloaking device.::

ACTION: Captain  Wall goes with the group

OPS Lt Tar says:
CTO: Ensign, you're coming too?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Moves with the CSO, staying as close as possible to her::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Moves along with their little group::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Stands up, turns around.:: OPS: Yes, I will follow, but uhm, who is repairing this then?

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::Follows the group::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Secures the console and follows the group outside.::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::brings up the rear::

OPS Lt Tar says:
CTO: Well, no-one will for the time being. I know you want it to be repaired, but we've got other things to do... apparently.

ACTION: the ground is moist, it rained not long ago. The grass is muddy but the crew is able to walk on it. In the distance there is a lit building with some "happy" Romulans coming in and out of it

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Whispers:: 0101, CSO: I'm cold.

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Nods mutely::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::climbs up the stairs::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
OPS: Yes it is. Sigh. These clothes feel bad on the underground.

Admiral Swan says:
XO: My meeting will be on the top floor of the Inn. You stay on the ground floor and sit. Someone will come for you when the time comes

Dr Greene says:
::Walks along with the group, not quite liking the surroundings yet::

Admiral Swan says:
::starts walking to the Inn (which is about 50 meters away)::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::nods to the Admiral::

OPS Lt Tar says:
CTO: Romulans have no sense of style. They never had. ::exits the ship::

ACTION: 2 of the 5 Romulans follow the admiral and the rest enter the Lupa

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
All: You heard the man, let’s try not to draw too much attention to ourselves. ::heads towards the inn::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CIV: Should've replicated some hand warmers and gloves.

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::following::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
CSO: No one said anything about it being cold here ::Grumbles::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Holds on to 1010's hand::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Again feeling for a phaser. Whispering: :CEO: I constantly keep looking for a phaser, but I do not have it. That is a strange feeling. On enemy territory without a defence.

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CIV: That's because they have higher body temperatures than we do.

ACTION: The Inn is as any other across the Galaxy. Full of noise and smells. It’s warm inside

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
CTO: I never use the damn things

ACTION: The Admiral goes through a staircase up and a bartender points to an empty round table for the crew

CTO Ens Boktor says:
CEO: Well that is why I am the tactical officer I guess. Distortion of the profession.

OPS Lt Tar says:
::sits down at the table::

Dr Greene says:
::enters the Inn with the rest of the crew, and notices the bartender pointing at the table::

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
CTO: That's one way of looking at it. You fire stuff and break it, then I have to fix it!

CIV Dr 1010 says:
CSO: Can we get a drink? ::Watches the bartender with idle curiosity::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::sits himself down at the table and begins brooding::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
CSO, 1010: Seems like they have quite the selection here

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CIV: Well we are meant to be civilians

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Smiles to the CEO.:: CEO: Come on and take a place at the table.::

ACTION: The bartender puts a suspiciously dirty glass in front of everyone and pours blue liquid onto it

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Sniffs the drink that was placed in front of them::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
Out loud: Yum. ::Raises the glass::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Looks at the glasses and mumbles something in Romulan at the Bartender. The CTO learned Romulan at school.::

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::goes and sits down:: CTO: What are you drinking?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Raises her glass as well, clashing glasses with 0101:: 01011: Cheers! ::Drinks::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Cheers and drinks::

Bartender says:
::looks at the CTO and whispers:: CTO: Its more real if you let the universal translator work

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::Drinks it in one big gulp::

SM Lilia says:
::refills the empty glasses with the blue ale::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
CEO: Hahaha, well... drink it.

Dr Greene says:
::Looks at the glass of, presumably, Romulan Ale::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Looks astonished to the bartender.::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::Has another:: CIV: I could get used to this!

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::chucks it down::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Sips on the Romulan Ale. Pulling his nose up.::

Bartender says:
::notices the XO didn't touch his drink:: XO: I can arrange orange juice for you ::smiles and leaves, leaving the bottle on the table::

Dr Greene says:
::Takes the glass and sips, tasting the liquid::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::rests his arms on the table:: All: I trust you do realise that you are all on duty and that Romulan ale is still classified as illegal.

OPS Lt Tar says:
::doesn't drink much as he wants to stay sober::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
ALL: Well the ale is not bothering me. Drink it, it is good stuff, but I am more bothered about the dirty glasses.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::eyes the bartender for a moment and murmurs:: Self: Tal Shiar?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Hits the CSO's glass in toast:: CSO: Yeah! ::Drinks again::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Remains quiet, trying to hold her stomach contents down::

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::would rather be fixing engines::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
XO: Now what sir? What are we supposed to do now?

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
CTO: We wait and see what the Admiral is cooking upstairs.

Dr Greene says:
::Finishes his glass and sets it down::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CIV: There's staying in character and getting drunk. I had someone give me a shot so I won't get intoxicated, you obviously did not. 

OPS Lt Tar says:
::sighs at 1010:: Self: Oh no, not drunk Bynars.

ACTION: A Romulan female approaches the table. She is dressed in the same unimaginative clothes as the rest

Pipoka says:
All: Mind if I join you?

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Looks up at the talking person. Raises an eyebrow.::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
Pipoka: Please ::motions for her to sit at an empty seat::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
CSO: Wait, we're supposed to be drunk? ::Raises her glass in wonder:: I thought this was some sort of a cleaning solution.. ::Grins and passes out::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
Self: Yeah, brain cleaning.

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Watches her companion with alarm::

Pipoka says:
XO: Thank you. I see you like our hospitality so far ::looks at the CEO:: All: Some of you

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CIV: By Cthulhu, I can't go anywhere with you people.

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Chuckles at the site of the binares reaction to alcohol.::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::shrugs::

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::looks up at Pipoka::

Dr Greene says:
::Looks at the new person, wondering who she is, and what she wants from them::

Pipoka says:
::puts a box on the table. The box is small ( 50^3), covered in leather::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
CSO: Cthu-- Who? ::Waves her napkin against 1010's head, attempting to revive her::

Pipoka says:
::in a low voice:: All: Inside here is a singularity. As small as we can make it

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CIV: Exactly.

OPS Lt Tar says:
::frowns::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
CSO: What? ::Slaps 1010 face::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::Raises an eyebrow at Pipoka's statement, Spock style thanks to her disguise::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Pointing at Dr 1010.:: CMO: Don't you have anything against alcohol poisoning  with you?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Raises her head in alarm:: Out loud: I swear I didn't know it was an 14 years old computer. ::Looks around in confusion::

Pipoka says:
All: This is your portal. If the meeting with your admiral goes well, its yours. If not you won't leave here to tell about it.

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CIV: It looked 16, right?

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
CTO: Nice box.

Pipoka says:
All: We tuned the singularity to the correct frequency. Do not under any circumstance tamper with or try to pry it open. It will instantly kill you and anything within a light year from you

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Looks astonished and angry at the female. Though trying to hide the anger.::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::listens with close attention, trying not to get distracted by those Bynars::

Pipoka says:
All: enjoy ;;smiles and gets up to leave::

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
Pipoka: How exactly do we use this?  Assuming we are still alive to do so that is.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Mutters something inaudible::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::Thinks about rigging an opening mechanism up::

Pipoka says:
::turns back:: XO: Ah, almost forgot. There is a small circular opening. All you have to do is adjust a microscopic probe to take information to and from it. Also, if your engineers feed the wormhole you will be able to make it big enough for someone to pass through. We tried and that didn't work very well, the aliens were angry. But I hear you are on much better terms with them

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Raises a second eyebrow.::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
Self: I lost my friend Gordon in a wormhole accident. GORDON! ::frowns::

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
::quietly sits::

Pipoka says:
All: I am sure you will figure out the rest ::smiles and leaves::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Looks up from her musings:: CSO: The Freeman must prevail.

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Quiet voice.:: CEO: Well this can only go wrong.

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CIV: He lives on in our hearts.

OPS Lt Tar says:
::looks at Pipoka as she leaves::

CEO LtJG Jo`Brel says:
CTO: Oh, the powers that be wouldn't have it any other way

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::CSO: Don't worry, I came prepared. ::Shows her crowbar::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Sighs at 1010's antics::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::Smiles at the drunk Bynar::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
XO: The Bynars want to draw hearts on the box, they say it would make it look friendlier...

Admiral Swan says:
::returns from his meeting and sits at the table, silent::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Moves closer to the box, trying to find something::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::looks at the admiral as he sits down, saying nothing::

Admiral Swan says:
::picks up the XO's drink and pours it down his throat::

Admiral Swan says:
All: we have an agreement. We can have the portal. All we have to do ...

CIV Dr 0101 says:
Out loud: Eeek! ::Hides behind the CSO, staring in shock at the Admiral's direction::

Admiral Swan says:
XO: ... is wipe out the aliens

CTO Ens Boktor says:
::Takes the glass, sips a bit and throws 80% on the floor. Only seen by his fellow crewmates.:: All: I'd like to stay sober.

XO Cmdr Pazoski says:
::gags and looks at the admiral with murder in his eyes:: Swan: Are you insane?!

Admiral Swan says:
::gets up:: All: Get ready, we have a land transport waiting for us to take us to the capital

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CIV: Stay calm!

Admiral Swan says:
::lowers his voice:: XO: We don't have a choice ... right now. We will discuss it back at the Starbase

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Looks up from the box:: Out loud: I think he snapped. ::Gestures at the XO's direction::

OPS Lt Tar says:
::wants to argue with the Admiral, but chooses to remain silent not to attract to much attention::

CTO Ens Boktor says:
CMO: Doctor Greene? Don't you have a hypo, to sober Dr 1010 a bit?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Shakes her head:: CTO, Greene: No way! Hypos are evil. ::Joins 0101 behind the CSO's back::

Admiral Swan says:
All: We can't take the Lupa back, the cloaking device won't hold. We are spending the night in nearby accommodations and they will give us another vessel in the morning. One of you ::eyes OPS:: OPS: You are responsible for The Box

OPS Lt Tar says:
::nods to the Admiral and takes the box::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CIV: I hope they don't kill the Vorts, I like them.

CIV Dr 0101 says:
CSO: K'Vorts?

Dr Greene says:
::Frowns at what happens, then looks at the CTO:: CTO: I'm sorry, not handy... I have plenty of sedatives though..

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CIV: iguanas.

=/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Peter Saunders is Commander Peter Pazoski (XO – Executive Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Dalin Tar (OPS – Operations Officer)
Rob Bindels is Ensign Antonius Boktor (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Andreas Habeland is Ensign Ezry Lyta (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Andrew James is Lieutenant Junior Grade Jo'Brel (CEO – Chief Engineering Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Doctor 1010 & Doctor 0101 (CIV – Advisor, Starfleet Corps of Engineers’)

Lilia Perfeito is the Bartender, Pipoka and Admiral Swan.
Tim Schols is Dr. Greene.

Stardate: 10712.02
Arc Title: “Mutatis Mutandis”
Part: Two
Mission Number: 410
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfeito

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