Host BobAGM says:
<<<<<Resume Elara Mission>>>>>

CTO_Valar says:
::On the Bridge at Tactical Station conversing with Ensign Timrok::

ADM_Yod says:
::About to beam over to the Elara with her XO. She smoothes her hair one last time, having opted to wear it down in a more relaxed manner::  Arkonn XO:  Ready? ::motions for the Transporter chief to notify the Elara of their transport with out waiting for his answer::

TO_Timrok says:
::On the Bridge listening to Valar::

CO_Torbin says:
::Putting the finishing touches on his dress uniform in his quarters::

FCOVnSckl says:
::At helm, maintaining standard orbit of Karpe IV::

OPS_Fey says:
::On the Bridge at Operations::

CTO_Valar says:
Timrok: Please have two security teams waiting in the transporter room to greet our guests and escort them to the main dining room.  Then go get dressed for dinner.

TO_Timrok says:
CTO: Aye, Sir.

Host TorunXO says:
@Yod: Ready Admiral.  I cannot say that I am looking forward to this.  These Federation people ARE interlopers you know.

CMO_Jo says:
::In Sickbay just checking that everything is going well and that everything is ready for their return to the planet::

CTO_Valar says:
Bailey: Take over Tac.  I must get ready to attend the dinner.

Host TorunXO says:
@Yod: They should mind their own business.

ADM_Yod says:
@XO Torun: Where did you get that idea?  ::Waits for the Elara to approve the transport::

CTO_Valar says:
<Bailey> Aye, Sir.

TO_Timrok says:
::Sends instructions for security personnel to meet guests in transporter room 1::

CTO_Valar says:
::Leaves the Bridge on her way to her quarters::

CO_Torbin says:
*FCO* Mr. VanSickle, have the senior staff meet me in full dress uniform in transporter room 1 immediately.  Have the selected other personnel get in full dress uniform and meet us in the main dining hall.

CEO_Ross1 says:
::In Main Engineering monitoring the ship’s systems::

FCOVnSckl says:
*CO* Aye, Sir.

ADM_Yod says:
@XO Torun: I do not want them to.  That is why.  You have a problem with this?  You are welcome to stay here.  ::Frowns at him::

SO_Kij says:
::On the Bridge at the Science Station::

FCOVnSckl says:
*CTO* Valar, the Captain wants you in transporter room 1 when you get changed.

CTO_Valar says:
::Enters her quarters and walks to the closet.  Takes out her dress uniform and changes::

CO_Torbin says:
::Finishes getting dressed and starts walking to transporter room 1::

CTO_Valar says:
*FCO* Acknowledged.

CMO_Jo says:
::Adjusts her dress uniform and heads to the turbolift::  Transporter room 1.

FCOVnSckl says:
OPS/CSO/SO: You guys are relieved.  Go get changed.

Host TorunXO says:
@Yod: No, Admiral.   I will do as you have commanded.   ::Seems a bit reluctant but willing to go along::

SO_Kij says:
::Mumbles to herself about stupid social events::

CTO_Valar says:
::Looks in the mirror and checks her uniform.  Satisfied, she heads out the door to transporter room 1::

CSO_Hall says:
FCO: Aye.

CSO_Hall says:
::Heads to his quarters::

ADM_Yod says:
@XO Torun: I need you on my side, it's for the good of all.  You understand that don't you?  ::Looks at him pleading::

CMO_Jo says:
::Thinks to herself:  She hasn't worn this thing since before Sima was born glad that it still fits::

SO_Kij says:
::Heads towards the turbolift and then to her quarters.::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Looks at the time and sees he will be late for the dinner party.  He runs to the turbolift heading for his quarters::

CTO_Valar says:
::Enters turbolift:: Transporter room 1.

FCOVnSckl says:
*CEO/CMO* Bridge to Lt. Rachmaninoff and Dr. Harison.  Captain wants you both to get changed into your dress uniform and meet him in transporter room 1.

OPS_Fey says:
::Relinquishes Operations and takes the turbolift to deck 6 to change.::

CMO_Jo says:
*FCO* On my way.

CTO_Valar says:
::Exits turbolift and walks to transporter room 1::

SO_Kij says:
::Begins changing into her dress uniform::

CSO_Hall says:
::Enters quarters and puts on dress uniform and then heads to transporter room 1::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Smiles:: *FCO*: Already on my way, Sir.

FCOVnSckl says:
Bailey: Bailey, you have the Bridge. ::cringes at the sound of his own command::

CTO_Valar says:
<Bailey> ::Stands tall:: FCO: Aye, Sir.

ADM_Yod says:
@<TR Chief> ::Contacts the Elara again for approval to beam over the CO and XO::

CMO_Jo says:
::Heads to transporter room 1 and sees the other officers::

SO_Kij says:
::Finishes dressing and heads towards the main dining hall::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Hustles out of the Bridge to the nearest turbolift::

CEO_Ross1 says:
:: Runs into his quarters and quickly changes into his dress uniform and accidentally drops his pips and combadge to the floor::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Mumbles to self:: Oh great!

CTO_Valar says:
::Enters transporter room 1 and checks on the security teams that are waiting there::

Host TorunXO says:
@Yod:  ::sighs::  I understand, Admiral,  but I can’t help feeling that we are inviting trouble dealing with these people.  They will end up taking over in the end, I fear.  But the current state of affairs CANNOT be allowed to continue.  ::sighs again::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Quickly finishes changing and dashes back to a turbolift::  Transporter room 1.

CSO_Hall says:
::Enters transporter room dusting his uniform off and sees Valar::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Enters quarters and does a quick change to his dress whites::

CO_Torbin says:
::Waiting for the rest of his senior staff to get to the transporter room::

CMO_Jo says:
::Walks up to the CO::  CO: Sir, I will have to apologize for David.  He hasn't been well and was too ill to attend.

ADM_Yod says:
@XO Torun: I have done my homework.  Of any people to help us, it is the UFP.  I have trust in them.  Please try and trust me.

FCOVnSckl says:
::Does a quick touch up of his hair and rushes out to the transporter room::

OPS_Fey says:
::Finishes her quick change and heads toward the turbolift::

CO_Torbin says:
CMO: Nothing you can't cure I trust?

CTO_Valar says:
::Nods to Will as he enters the transporter room::  Will: You look very handsome.

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Quickly dashes into the transporter room panting, seeing if he is the last to arrive::

CTO_Valar says:
::Waves at Ross as he enters the transporter room::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Enters transporter room 1::  CO: Skipper, I've passed the word on, as you can see.

Host TorunXO says:
@Yod: I do trust you.  Which, is why I am agreeing to this in the first place.  ::smiles::

CSO_Hall says:
CTO: Thank you.  You look wonderful as well.  It has been a long time since I put this thing on.

CO_Torbin says:
FCO: So I gathered.

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Smiles a skirmish grin and walks over to Valar and Lt. hall::

CMO_Jo says:
CO: No, just a cold.  Don't ask me where he got it from, but he is just being a big baby even more than his daughter.

ADM_Yod says:
@::Smiles back, but knows it will take more convincing::

CTO_Valar says:
::Laughs then turns to face her security teams.  Makes a quick inspection and tells a couple of them to straighten up their uniforms::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::As he starts chitchatting with Valar his combadge falls off::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Walks to Ross, Will and Valar:: CSO: Adjusting to your new old environment yet?

CO_Torbin says:
CMO: I'll excuse him this time.  ::grins::

CMO_Jo says:
::Smiles and waits for the others::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Curses to self:: Just what I needed.

CSO_Hall says:
FCO:  It feels different but I think it is all the new faces.

CTO_Valar says:
Security Teams:  'Ten Hut!

CO_Torbin says:
::Looks around and sees his staff is all finally here.  Nods for the transporter chief to make the necessary arrangements for beaming the visitor's over::

FCOVnSckl says:
CSO: Well, you'll get used to it again.

CO_Torbin says:
ALL: Ok people, let's make a good first impression.

CTO_Valar says:
<Security Teams> ::All the teams are at attention, waiting for the guests to arrive::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Quickly tries to reattach his combadge as the whistle about to be played::

CSO_Hall says:
FCO:  I know.

FCOVnSckl says:
CREW: ‘TEN HUT!

OPS_Fey says:
::Moves to attention::

CSO_Hall says:
::Attention::

CTO_Valar says:
::Stands at attention::

ADM_Yod says:
@::Their Security Officer Brail is with them.   A more pleasant person than the one she brought over before::

CMO_Jo says:
CO: Aye, Sir ::Attention::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Attention::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Poses body in attention stance, praying that his combadge stays on::

CO_Torbin says:
::Comes to attention in front of his senior staff and waits for Yod and party::

SO_Kij says:
::Arrives in the dining hall::

Host TorunXO says:
ACTION: Yod and Torun materialize on the transporter pad, accompanied by Security Officer Brail.

ADM_Yod says:
::Arrives on the Elara with XO and Security Officer::

CTO_Valar says:
<Boson> ::Blows the Boson’s Pipe::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Watches as the guest’s arrive::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Sees the Arkonnians materialize::

Host TorunXO says:
::Winces at the ungodly noise he hears::

ADM_Yod says:
::Likes the sound of the whistle::

CO_Torbin says:
::Takes a step forward:: Yod: Welcome back to the Elara, Admiral.  ::Introduces his senior staff one at a time::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Tries to stand straight up but cant help noticing his back pain...::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Nods:: Yod: Always a pleasure, Admiral.

ADM_Yod says:
CO: Thank you.  ::nods and smiles at each officer and then introduces her XO::

CTO_Valar says:
::Nods:: Admiral.

CSO_Hall says:
::Nods::

CMO_Jo says:
::Steps forward and shakes the Admiral’s hand then the XO and SO’s hands::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Smiles:: Greetings.

Host TorunXO says:
::Nods coolly but politely at the SF officers::

ADM_Yod says:
::Thinks of how pleasant they are and looks sideways to her XO as a warning::

CO_Torbin says:
Yod: Per your preference, our master chef has prepared a full line of Klingon cuisine for our dinner.

FCOVnSckl says:
::whispers:: Valar: I don't think that XO trusts us.

Host TorunXO says:
::Notices Admiral Yod looking at him, tries to put on a friendlier face::

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: ::Raises an eyebrow but says nothing::

ADM_Yod says:
CO: I look forward to it, Captain.

SO_Kij says:
::Scowls at the walls::

OPS_Fey says:
::Smiles briefly but keeps her shoulders back and eyes mostly straight::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Watches as the people are greeted::

CO_Torbin says:
Yod: If you and your party are ready, we can make our way to the main dining hall.  A few of my other officers went ahead to make sure everything was ready and will be joining us there.

ADM_Yod says:
::Gives a small tug at her dress tunic, itches in the back but then she and her crew have not had the pleasure of being in dress uniforms for ages::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Looks over at the hybonic compensators and wonders if they might need recalibration::

CTO_Valar says:
::Valar turns and orders one team to walk ahead of the group and one behind::

Host TorunXO says:
::Geeze and Klingon food.  Whatever possessed the Admiral to request Klingon food?  Slight shudder::

ADM_Yod says:
CO: That will be fine, Captain.  Shall we?  ::Waits to see who goes first::

CTO_Valar says:
::One security team walks out the door::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Whispers to Valar::  What are we having for dinner?

ADM_Yod says:
::Pokes her XO in the side with an elbow and smiles at him whispering :: XO, behave.

CTO_Valar says:
::Looks at Ross:: Gagh and assorted other Klingon cuisines.

CO_Torbin says:
::Motions for Valar's security team to take the lead and stands next to the Admiral::  Yod: After you.  The "honor guard" will lead us to the dining hall.

CSO_Hall says:
::Watches security team leave::

Host TorunXO says:
Yod: <whisper> Klingon food!  Really?

ADM_Yod says:
::Nods at the Captain and moves out of the transporter room::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Thinks: Oh God!  And makes a sick face at Valar::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Sees the first security team exit, followed by Yod, Torun and the Captain::

CTO_Valar says:
::Waits until all guests and crew have exited then motions for the last security team to bring up the rear::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Waits for other senior staff to exit::

ADM_Yod says:
Torun: Oh stop.  You have always wanted to try it.  That is why I requested it.

SO_Kij says:
::Wrinkles her nose and thinks: YUCK, Klingon!::

CSO_Hall says:
::Follows group into dining hall::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Falls in line right behind the Captain::

CTO_Valar says:
::Walks out of the transporter room behind the others and follows to the dining hall::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Follows the group::

OPS_Fey says:
::Leaves with the others for the dining hall.::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Begins running his fingers over the conduits in the deck out of boredom::

CMO_Jo says:
::Follows, wishing that David was here::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Glances back at Ross::

FCOVnSckl says:
CEO: Problem, Ross?

CSO_Hall says:
::Falls back to CMO:: CMO:  How is David?

ADM_Yod says:
<Security Brail> ::Follows behind keeping an eye on their CMO::  Hmm…

CEO_Ross1 says:
Eric: Nope.  ::whispers:: I just hate formal dinners.

CO_Torbin says:
::Walking next to the Admiral and behind the honor guard::

ADM_Yod says:
CO: A lovely ship you have here, Captain.

SO_Kij says:
::Scowls some more.  I am NOT a good diplomat::

FCOVnSckl says:
Ross: I think they're okay, but it all depends on the menu.

Host TorunXO says:
::Follows along to the dining room or whatever it is called here::

OPS_Fey says:
::Just listens to the others as they move::

CMO_Jo says:
CSO:  He is fine.  Sick but fine.  Making my life Hell caring for one baby is enough but two is a little hard.

CO_Torbin says:
Yod: Thank you, Admiral.

CEO_Ross1 says:
Eric: I would rather strip a field coil than play diplomat.

FCOVnSckl says:
Ross: You'll do fine.

CMO_Jo says:
CSO: Will, it’s good to have you back.  You should come around for dinner sometime.

CSO_Hall says:
CMO: If you need me, I will help.  I am sure Jackie will help too.

ADM_Yod says:
CO: Your environmental controls work well.  Ours have been down for months.  Dust is everywhere.  I do not dust. ::Is making a joke::

CSO_Hall says:
CMO: When the great CMO offers dinner, then I will accept.  ::Smiles::

Host TorunXO says:
::Checking out the interior of the ship carefully as he goes along::

CO_Torbin says:
::Smiles politely at the joke::  Yod: Lt. Rachmaninoff takes great pride in keeping this baby running properly.  ::Enters the dining room with the Admiral::

CMO_Jo says:
CSO: Bring Jackie, I would love to meet her.

ADM_Yod says:
::Enters the dining room and motions for Torun to sit opposite of her at the table::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Senses some random thought coming from Torun::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Enters the dining room and wonders where he is sitting.  Wishes they had a black and gold chair that said “CEO sit here”::

SO_Kij says:
::Sighs, here we go::

CTO_Valar says:
::Follows the group into the dining room and stations security teams outside the door::

CSO_Hall says:
CMO:  Yes, Admiral Rowman transferred her here with me.  I am sure she will love to meet you as well.

FCOVnSckl says:
::Notices Ross might be a little troubled::

ADM_Yod says:
SO: A sigh? I know how you feel. Formal is awkward ::smiles::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Smiles at the Captain's comment about his performance::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Whispers:: Ross: Something else wrong?

CTO_Valar says:
::Walks to the table and stands, waiting for the Captain and the guests to sit down::

CO_Torbin says:
::Takes his place at the head of the table and motions for Yod to take the seat across the table from him::

CEO_Ross1 says:
FCO: Why Eric?  Do I seem distracted?

SO_Kij says:
Yod: Not just awkward. I hate diplomatic functions. HATE!

ADM_Yod says:
::Takes her seat as directed by the Elara Captain::

CSO_Hall says:
::Takes his place and waits to sit::

CMO_Jo says:
::Smiles:: CSO: It would be great to have you both, just wait until David gets better.

CMO_Jo says:
::Enters the dining hall and stands behind her chair::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Still wondering where to sit::

TO_Timrok says:
::Looks around the Bridge and smiles, thinking: "Ahh, peace and quiet"::

FCOVnSckl says:
CEO: I know your looks sometimes.

CSO_Hall says:
CMO: No problem.

Host TorunXO says:
::Sits at the Admiral’s right hand::

ADM_Yod says:
::Nods at the SO:: I see.

CO_Torbin says:
::motions for everyone to sit down::

CMO_Jo says:
::Takes her seat::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Smiles at Eric as he takes his seat::

CSO_Hall says:
::Sits down::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Goes to a seat near the Captain and Valar::

OPS_Fey says:
::Silently agrees with Ross, but stays quiet as she is seated::

CTO_Valar says:
::Sits down next to Eric::

SO_Kij says:
::Sits down::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Sits::

ADM_Yod says:
::Leans over and talks to XO Torun:: It wouldn’t have killed you to sit further away.  We are trying to make nice here, Torun.

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Puts the napkin on his lap::

Host TorunXO says:
::This is my proper place.  Should I violate protocol?

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Starts thinking about the drinks.  Blood wine with gagh...ick::

CO_Torbin says:
::Motions for the Chaplin to say a neutral prayer before the first course is brought out::

ADM_Yod says:
::Follows suit and places her napkin on her lap as well and sighs at Torun:: As you wish.

SO_Kij says:
::Smiles an extremely fake smile::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Wonders what is the first course::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Smiles around the table trying to be polite, keeping his boredom inside.  He starts playing with his fork::

CO_Torbin says:
<Chaplin> ::Nods at the CO and steps forward.  Once everyone quiets down, says a suitably neutral prayer and then steps back::

ADM_Yod says:
::Listens to the prayer.  How quaint these people are::

CSO_Hall says:
::Uses proper dining procedure::

CO_Torbin says:
::Once the Chaplin steps back, motions for the 1st course to be served::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Starts to smell the Klingon food::

ADM_Yod says:
::Almost claps as is their custom after a prayer, but note they do not::

SO_Kij says:
::Gives up on the smile and scowls at her glass::

CMO_Jo says:
::Watches the other dinner guests::

OPS_Fey says:
::Sits properly looking around with a polite smile if she meets anyone's eyes::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Notes SO Kij's disinterest as well::

CTO_Valar says:
::Sits quietly at the table observing::

Host TorunXO says:
::Looks at the food.  Doesn't seem THAT bad, I guess::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Feels like saying "So’'::

ADM_Yod says:
::By accident bumps the person to her left under the table with her foot::

CSO_Hall says:
::Looks around table at old and new faces::

SO_Kij says:
::Thinks: I'll scream if people start talking about the weather::

ADM_Yod says:
::Is enjoying the food, pleasant smell strange texture but tasty:: CO: Captain, very good.

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Takes small bits of the food with disgust and tries to hide it::

CO_Torbin says:
Yod: I'm glad you are enjoying it Admiral.  Our kitchen staff worked very hard on preparing it in your honor.

SO_Kij says:
::Pokes at the food on her plate::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Decides to give Klingon food a try, tastes the stew::

CTO_Valar says:
::Looks down at the food and ponders whether or not to actually eat it::

ADM_Yod says:
CO: I see by the faces of your crew that they may have preferred something else.  ::Smiles and is amused::

CMO_Jo says:
::Smiles at Kij::

CSO_Hall says:
::Sees look on Valar's face::

CO_Torbin says:
::Eats some of the food and nods slightly, impressed with the work the kitchen staff did::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Thinks: The stew has interesting, but pleasant flavor::

Host TorunXO says:
::Watches the interplay between the SF officers carefully as he eats, trying to get a feel for their character and the nature of the organization they serve in::

CTO_Valar says:
::Pokes at the food with her fork to see if it moves::

SO_Kij says:
::Smiles tiredly at the CMO::

CMO_Jo says:
::Starts to eat.  Remembers the last time she ate this stuff when she was on the Qlb::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Observes the dinner with inquisitive eyes::

OPS_Fey says:
::Eats small bites as she holds her breath and looks with a 'smile' anywhere but at the food::

CTO_Valar says:
::The food does not poke back, so she decides to try a small bite::

CSO_Hall says:
::Picks up fork and eats the food.  Nods in satisfaction::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Quietly to Valar:: Valar: This isn't too bad.

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Feels sick to his stomach from the smell of the food, so he drinks the wine instead::

SO_Kij says:
::Takes a small bite and resists the urge to spit it across the table::

CMO_Jo says:
::Gets stick into it.  Doesn't mind Klingon food::

CTO_Valar says:
::Looks at Eric and raises an eyebrow, then whispers::  Actually, I find this repulsive.

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Hears Valar and contains a laugh::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Whispers:: Valar: I guess it's an "acquired" taste.

CO_Torbin says:
::Thinks that Jo will be busy in Sickbay later with all the weak stomachs in the room::

CSO_Hall says:
FCO: Does Valar like it?

ADM_Yod says:
::Whispers:: XOTorun: I am unsure if I should bring up the Regent here or….

CTO_Valar says:
::Whispers::  Eric: Acquired from what?

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Drinks to himself the good red wine::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Glares at Will::

TO_Timrok says:
::Picks some fluff from his uniform::

CMO_Jo says:
Adm. Yod:  Sir, most of us are not use to the richness of the this type of food.

SO_Kij says:
::Not all that bad actually, takes another bite::

Host TorunXO says:
Yod: <w>: Perhaps after we finish the meal but you might "feel" them out about it first?

FCOVnSckl says:
::Whispers:: Valar: Old Earth saying.

CSO_Hall says:
FCO: I will take that as a “no”.  Tell her to think as if this is the only food she has ate in a few days.

CO_Torbin says:
Yod: So Admiral, how do you like Klingon cuisine?

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: ::Whispers:: Tell Lt. Hall that I would rather starve.

SO_Kij says:
::Looks around to see who else is bored out of their mind::

CMO_Jo says:
Adm. Yod:  Personally, I don't mind it myself but then it helps that I have eaten it quite often.

FCOVnSckl says:
::Kicks Will under the table lightly::

OPS_Fey says:
::Picks up her wine glass as she abandons her fork quietly::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Wonders when this torture of food will be over::

ADM_Yod says:
::Nods at him:: CO: Not to start talking business in the middle of our meal but, ::pause:: have you heard form anyone about our proposed meeting with the regent and the UFP Sector Commander? ::Blurts it out::

CTO_Valar says:
::Thinks:  It's a good thing I ate something before coming here::

CSO_Hall says:
FCO: ::Whispers:: On second thought, I’ll just leave her alone.

Host TorunXO says:
::Thinks: She is looking too eager.  We must appear more confident::

SO_Kij says:
CEO: ::Whispers:: How much longer??

ADM_Yod says:
::Rests her hands in her lap and takes a breath:: <w> XO: I am sorry. It just came out.

CO_Torbin says:
Yod: Unfortunately not yet.  When I tried to contact him, one of his aides informed me he was in a meeting and had left orders not to be disturbed, under any circumstances.  However, I did leave a message for him to contact me immediately on a matter of great importance.

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Thinks about his mothers homemade French onion soup and hears Kij whisper to him:: Not sure Lt..  Hopefully soon.

CO_Torbin says:
Yod: So we should be hearing something from him in the near future.

CMO_Jo says:
::Pours herself a glass of blood wine::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Takes a sip of the blood wine::

CTO_Valar says:
::Picks up the glass of water and takes a sip::

ADM_Yod says:
CO: That is fine. ::smiles:: XOTorun/COTorbin: Pass the wine.  ::Scowls a bit::

Host TorunXO says:
Yod:<w>: We must not appear too weak.  They are probably already laughing at us behind our backs::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Raises an eyebrow at Torun then turns back to his dinner::

SO_Kij says:
::Looks curiously at Torun::

Host TorunXO says:
::Passes wine to the Admiral::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Reacts to the wine's "smoothness"::

ADM_Yod says:
Torun: They are not laughing but you will be if you do not stop insulting them at their own table.  ::Very hushed tone::

CO_Torbin says:
::Thinks for a moment::  Yod: In fact Admiral, if you will excuse me for a moment, I'll check with the Bridge and see if he has contacted us yet.

FCOVnSckl says:
::Whispers:: CO: Why do they call this "blood wine" anyway?  Doesn't taste like blood.

OPS_Fey says:
::Thinks: It's a good thing I didn't eat anything before coming here.::

ADM_Yod says:
::Takes the wine and pours it.  Drinking some before deciding it does not taste like she thought it would::

CO_Torbin says:
::Whispers::  FCO: It's somewhat diluted.  The chef was afraid to serve "full strength" blood wine.

ADM_Yod says:
::Looks at the CO as he gets up:: CO: Do not leave your dinner on our account.

FCOVnSckl says:
::Thinks: Diluted?::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Sits politely and tries to get through this alive::

ADM_Yod says:
FCO: Is it really made with blood? ::Sets her glass down and reaches for the water::

CO_Torbin says:
::Smiles at the Admiral::  Yod: It will only take a second.  You won't even miss me!

ADM_Yod says:
::Smiles at the CO:: CO: Your wish.

CMO_Jo says:
::Takes a drink of the wine and thinks: What?  Who watered this stuff down?::

CSO_Hall says:
::Sips blood wine::

CO_Torbin says:
::Walks over to the corner::  *Timrok* Ensign, would you please contact Commodore Alen and then patch the communication down to the panel in the main dinning hall?

FCOVnSckl says:
Yod: I hope you don't mind me asking, Admiral but why do the Arkonnian factions dislike each other?

ADM_Yod says:
FCO: It goes back years.  A fight for power.

CTO_Valar says:
::Looks up as Eric poses a question to the Admiral::

FCOVnSckl says:
Yod: When did it all begin?

TO_Timrok says:
*CO* Aye, Sir.

OPS_Fey says:
::Listens carefully, wine glass half raised::

TO_Timrok says:
::Sets up com link to dining hall::

CSO_Hall says:
::Listens to the conversation::

ADM_Yod says:
FCO: The majority of the problems in the last 2 years.

TO_Timrok says:
*CO* Link open, Sir.

ADM_Yod says:
FCO: But it has been building since I can remember.

CTO_Valar says:
::Pokes at the food on her plate trying to look like she is enjoying the food::

CO_Torbin says:
::Waiting for Commodore Alen to be patched through::  *Timrok* Acknowledged. Thank you, Ensign.

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Straightens out his pips and looks over at Valar and Eric trying to tell them how bored he is::

SO_Kij says:
::Takes a second helping::

Host Alen says:
COM: CO: Alen here, what is it, Captain?

ADM_Yod says:
::Moves her hair back off of her shoulder::

CTO_Valar says:
::Raises an eyebrow at Ross::

FCOVnSckl says:
::Looks back at Ross, trying to send him a thought that this could get interesting::

CMO_Jo says:
::Has almost finished her plate.  Looks at everyone and thinks these guys should get out more::

FCOVnSckl says:
Yod: How many factions are out there, or is it just you and Tolan?

CO_Torbin says:
COM: Alen: Glad I could finally get in touch with you, Commodore.  I have an "Admiral Yod" on my ship eating Klingon cuisine with my senior staff and some of her own officers.  Her fleet saved our hides earlier.

CSO_Hall says:
::Stops eating and decides to leave room for the other courses::

OPS_Fey says:
::Replaces the wine glass on the table and retrieves her water goblet::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Looks at the ceiling and ponders the energy dynamics used to power the lights in the room::

CO_Torbin says:
COM: Alen: They want us to help them out and what they want is beyond the range of my authority to grant.

ADM_Yod says:
FCO: There are 17 factions all wanting control.  Ours and but a few want peace.

CO_Torbin says:
COM: Alen: So they would like to meet with you.

FCOVnSckl says:
Yod: I guess a summit to try to get everything squared away is almost out of the question.

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Listens quietly::

CTO_Valar says:
::Looks at the Admiral as she speaks::

ADM_Yod says:
::Wipes her mouth with the napkin and places it on the table::  FCO: If we could get them together it may but the problem is doing so without having everyone killed trying to organize it.

CSO_Hall says:
CTO: Valar, which one of the new officers is Kalri Kij?  I have not met her and I do not want her to think that I am ignoring her or anything.

Host Alen says:
COM: CO: Indeed, Captain. I have seen your report.  I would be interested in meeting with Admiral Yod.  Make sure that you continue to impress upon them our desire to help and our friendly intentions.  Notify me when you have set the meeting up, Alen out.

CTO_Valar says:
Will: ::Nods towards LtJG. Kij::

FCOVnSckl says:
Yod: That is always the trickiest part of peace talks during civil wars.

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Turns his head to Kij as she meets Will::

ADM_Yod says:
FCO: I agree.  What would be your recommendation?  You seem on top of it.  ::Looks to her XO who is sitting quietly listening::

CO_Torbin says:
COM: Alen: Acknowledged.  That was one of the main purposes of the dinner. ::Closes the channel and walks back to the table::

SO_Kij says:
::Looks up and sees Valar nod towards her.  Looks puzzled::

CSO_Hall says:
CTO:  Ahh.  Thank you.  ::Looks at Kalri::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Leans to Kij:: SO: That’s our CSO but I guess you knew that.

CO_Torbin says:
Yod: Good news, Admiral!

FCOVnSckl says:
Yod: Well, I'm not too up on my interstellar diplomacy, but I think if Commodore Alen does grant your request for a talk and maybe a little help, maybe Starfleet could, hypothetically, help facilitate those talks.

SO_Kij says:
CEO: I guessed as much.

ADM_Yod says:
::Looks towards Torbin:: CO: Yes?

ADM_Yod says:
::Very interested in what the FCO was saying but is now distracted by the CO::

CO_Torbin says:
Yod: Commodore Alen said he was very much interested in meeting with you.  So we can arrange a meeting at our Outpost whenever it's convenient for you.

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Contains a yawn and sits up looking tired::

ADM_Yod says:
CO: Wonderful, Captain.  You have come through for us.  Thank you. ::Smiles::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Thinks our guests are very nice if not for having some strange tastes in cuisine::

CMO_Jo says:
::Smiles at the Captain::

CTO_Valar says:
::Watches as the servers remove her plate of food and is grateful for it::

SO_Kij says:
<Ortiz>: *SO* Excuse me, Lt.  Could you possibly send us some data on the disease?

CO_Torbin says:
Yod: My pleasure, Admiral.  We're here to try to help in whatever ways we can.  Just let me know when you wish to make the meeting and I'll take care of the necessary arrangements.

ADM_Yod says:
::Pats her XO's hand::

OPS_Fey says:
::Looks down the table attempting to seem casual as she listens intently::

CSO_Hall says:
::Wipes corners of mouth with napkin::

CEO_Ross1 says:
::Wipes his mouth also and leans back::

ADM_Yod says:
CO: As soon as possible but whenever it is convenient for you will be fine. ::does not want to sound too eager now that plans are being set::

SO_Kij says:
*Ortiz*: Yes, Sir.  Just a second.

Host TorunXO says:
::Begins to feel that perhaps the UFP people aren't as bad as he feared but you still never know::

CO_Torbin says:
Yod: Very well.  I'll notify you when a time has been set for it.

ADM_Yod says:
CO: If it would be all right with you maybe a tour of one of our ships so that you may know what to tell the Sector Commander to expect before he arrives.  It never hurts to be prepared.

FCOVnSckl says:
::Once the food has been taken away, wonders if there's dessert::

SO_Kij says:
::Looks at the CO:: CO: Excuse me, Sir.  May I please be excused??

CO_Torbin says:
Yod: I would be honored to be given a tour of your ship.

OPS_Fey says:
::Sits back as her plate is removed::

CO_Torbin says:
::Looks at the SO::  Kij: I trust it's something very important?

CSO_Hall says:
CTO/FCO: Not a bad dinner.

ADM_Yod says:
CO: The honor will be ours.  I will have it set up.  ::Looks at XO as this is his department::

CTO_Valar says:
Will: That is a matter of opinion.

CSO_Hall says:
::Nods::

SO_Kij says:
CO: Yes, Sir.  SMERT needs some sensor data to help with the distribution of the vaccine.

CO_Torbin says:
SO: Very well.  Go help them out.

ADM_Yod says:
::Wonders what is a "Smert"?::

Host TorunXO says:
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