Host Frank_SM says:
The USS Europa is in orbit of Pelos Prime.  Repairs have been completed and they are getting ready to depart for their normal patrol route.

Host Frank_SM says:
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CEO_McGregor says:
::taking a nice hot shower after the fun at the beach with Dyani::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::in her chair:: Duty OPS: Has everyone returned from shore leave? Are we ready to depart?

CIV_Chitwa says:
::sleeping on the back of  Auntie Kathleen's couch::

CTO_Hexx says:
::On the bridge::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<duty OPS> CO: Yes Ma'am... all personnel are accounted for.

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: The USS Wasp is sitting off the Starboard bow of the Europa, also preparing to leave. The Wasp hails the Europa.

XO_Llewellyn says:
::approaches Heather's yeoman’s quarters, and rings the buzzer. The computer said Chitwa was here::

CSO_Enki says:
::Taking a nap in her quarters::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
Duty OPS: Great! ::hears the hail:: Open the channel.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Duty OPS> ::Opens channel::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::opens her eyes:: Door: Whazzit?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Wasp: CO: Greetings, Captain.

Host WCO_Tucker says:
@COM: Europa: CO: Captain Llewellyn, I'd like to talk to you a minute before we get underway.

CEO_McGregor says:
:: Dries off and turns on some classical music::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Wasp: CO: Certainly. Do you need to speak to me in person? Or just in private?

XO_Llewellyn says:
::watches as the doors open up, he takes a step in:: Chitwa: Chitwa, You in here? ::looks around the room, but as it is dimly lit, he can't see inside, but he can sense her so he knows she is around somewhere::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::yawns and looks around::

CSO_Enki says:
::Her alarm goes off... she wakes slowly::  Computer: Can you turn off that alarm?  I was just having a wonderful dream...

CSO_Enki says:
<Computer> CSO: Unknown request.

CSO_Enki says:
Computer: Never mind.  ::Stretches, pushing the covers off the end of her bed, and then regrets that as the warmth leaves her body::

Host WCO_Tucker says:
@COM: Europa: CO: No I think this would be better.  As you may know, Starfleet has classified our previous mission.  I'm not sure why but they've kept a lid on the Chodan'Ri for far too long.  I think we need to be prepared for them.  I wanted to let you know what we've discovered about the missing engineers, and what that was that destroyed that planet.  It seems the Chodan'Ri are trying to work on a weapon, an ancient one which they had used long ago. The damage done to that planet is the similar to the current conditions on the Chodan'Ri homeworld, where the rebels used it against them and overthrew their Empire.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::sees a strange form walking towards her and she falls off the couch and scrambles to her feet. She looks around nervously for her Auntie::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Walks over to his desk and punches the Com button:: *Engineering*: Engineerin', this is McGregor, have all the finishin touches been made on the warp drive and primaries ?

XO_Llewellyn says:
::sees her roll off the sofa, and he can sense her becoming very nervous:: Computer: Lights ::the lights snap on:: Chitwa: It is okay, I am Lieutenant Commander Llewellyn, Executive Officer of the Europa, I just came to welcome you aboard.

Host WCO_Tucker says:

CIV_Chitwa says:
::yelps as the lights come on suddenly and scrambles for a place to hide. She backs into a corner under the dining table and fluffs her fur out, hissing loudly::

CEO_McGregor says:
<EO Parsons> *CEO*: Parsons here sir, They have been made...we are ready to get underway ....sir

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::nods as she listens to Tucker::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::walks over to the sofa and takes a seat as this is probably going to take awhile:: Chitwa: It is okay you know I am not going to hurt you, my wife the captain, just wanted me to come down and check on you

Host WCO_Tucker says:
@ ::Waits a moment for Heather’s response before continuing::  COM: Europa: CO:  The weapon proved to be more insidious than we thought.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Wasp: CO: So... what does that mean? Is the weapon itself destroyed?

CEO_McGregor says:
*Bridge*: Engineerin' reports all systems ready to go

CSO_Enki says:
::Grumbling, she gets up and finds something to put on to relieve the chill, wondering when her quarters got so cold... trills like cold, but not like this::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::growls and lashes her tail::

CTO_Hexx says:
*CEO*: Understood, stand by.

XO_Llewellyn says:
::smiles at her:: Chitwa: You know it would be easier to talk to you if you would come over here and have a seat

Host WCO_Tucker says:
@COM: Europa: CO: While I would hope so, I doubt it... I know you patrol the area near the Black Cluster.  Be ready, we have seen the Chodan'Ri there many times.

CEO_McGregor says:
*CTO*: Aye, A'm not in engineerin' though....Lieutenant Parsons has engineering for now

CIV_Chitwa says:
::flicks her short claws out:: XO: You'rrre not gonna hurrrt me?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Wasp: CO: Understood.

XO_Llewellyn says:
::smiles at her:: Chitwa: Do I look like I came here to hurt you ::laughs::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::flicks one ear forward:: XO: I don't know.

XO_Llewellyn says:
CIV: I promise, I will not hurt you, ::smiles:: I don't think I would stand a chance, you have really long claws that look like they would hurt

CSO_Enki says:
::Pulling on a uniform, she stretches again, and brushes her hair in the mirror::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::looks at her paws:: XO: They would? ::falls on her rump with a thunk sound::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Wasp: CO: Is there anything else you'd like to mention before we go back out?

XO_Llewellyn says:
::smiles as she looks at her paws:: CIV: Yeah they would, I was wondering if you would like a tour of the ship, ::grins:: I bet I might even be able to sneak you into engineering so you can see what makes this ship go.

Host WCO_Tucker says:
@COM: Europa: CO: I don't think the Chodan'Ri have the technical expertise needed to get this thing going, but they are obviously using other sources.  Anyway, if you need any more information, ask. I am available, whether... nevermind, just ask.

CSO_Enki says:
::Gives up styling her hair and just pulls it back, then heads out to the science labs to check on things before heading up to the Bridge::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::stands:: CIV: So you want to take that tour

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::smiles a bit:: COM: Wasp: CO: Alright then... pleasant journey to you Captain Tucker... We'll be on our way.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::wags her tail and stands up:: XO: Okay

Host WCO_Tucker says:
@COM: Europa: CO:  Tucker out.

XO_Llewellyn says:
::heads for the door  and motions for her to go first::  CIV: So is this your first time on a starship?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Duty OPS> ::closes the channel::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::trots out in front of him:: XO: Uh huh.

Host WCO_Tucker says:
Action: With that last communication the Wasp turns and heads out, moving to warp as soon as it's out of the system.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
Duty FCO: Take us out of orbit... and take us back to our patrol route... when clear, warp factor 6.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Duty FCO> CO: Aye, Sir. ::presses buttons:: course plotted.

XO_Llewellyn says:
CIV: ::motions toward the turbolift:: Then I will start with the best, lets head to Main Engineering and start our tour there

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
Duty FCO: Engage.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::giggles and hops into the TL::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Duty FCO> ::initiates course and starts flying the Europa "home"::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Dresses and makes his way to Main Engineering::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Anything new on the status of Starbase 384?

CEO_McGregor says:
::Enters Main Engineering::

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: Eight hours later the Europa is well on its way to their assigned patrol route.  A priority one distress call is received, it is an automated message.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::lies on the floor in her auntie's quarters, surrounded by candy wrappers::

CSO_Enki says:
::Sitting on the Bridge, almost ready to wrap up her shift::

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Captain, I've got a distress call comin' in.  ::Listens::  It's an automated signal.  I'll put it on speakers.  ::Does so::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::nods to Hexx, looks over at Donnie a moment::

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: A Cultural Observation group has been compromised on Ceti Theta 5.  The Europa is the nearest ship.  No information on the nature of the distress call is given.

XO_Llewellyn says:
::sitting on the bridge, going over some personal reports, he keeps thinking about what he was sensing from Chitwa, like she was hiding something.  Out of the corner of his eye he sees Heather look up at him, so he turns his head towards her::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Well, we'd best check it out... see what is happening... ::smiles::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::sits up:: Self: I think it's time to do a little explorrring. ::grins and pulls out a PADD of the ship's schematics::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::tells the duty FCO to plot a course to the source of the distress call::

XO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: What do we know about this Observation Group

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Aye ma'am.

CTO_Hexx says:
XO: Checking now.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::studies the PADD for a moment, then tucks it into her pocket and trots out the door and down the hall::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Brings up the information on the culture being studied, as well as the number and names of the observation group::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::stops at the JT hatch and tries to pry it open::

CTO_Hexx says:
XO: okay, looks like the race on Ceti Theta 5 is close kin to Klingons in their make-up.  Not surprising that they'd react badly to being spied on.

CSO_Enki says:
::Sighs softly... a mystery means overtime::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::nods listening to the CTO:: CTO: I don't think anyone would react totally nice if they found out they were being spied on

CIV_Chitwa says:
::pulls the hatch off and peeks around inside:: Self: Ooooo! Neat-o!

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
XO/CTO: Who would?

CEO_McGregor says:
::Looks over the running Dynamics of the ship's engines::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::turns to Heather:: CO: Being spied on? I don't think anyone would like it if they found out.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::glances up and down the halls and grins, hopping in the JT::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO/XO: So... let me make sure I have this straight... this group was watching this pre-warp civilization and they sent out a distress call?

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Well, I saw a video once of the college girls who... Oh, umm, no one ma'am.

CEO_McGregor says:
:;Decides to head for the Bridge::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::laughs slightly at Hexx's comments, but quickly stops::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::gallops on all fours through the JT's::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::furrows her brow at Hexx:: CTO: Oh really? ::clears her throat::

CTO_Hexx says:
CO/XO: Looks like a group of twelve, since the signal was automated, likely they were discovered and set the equipment to send the signal as they were being captured, or fleeing or...

CEO_McGregor says:
EO_Parsons: You have Engineering, Lad. A'll be on the Bridge

CEO_McGregor says:
<Parsons> CEO: Aye sir...Will you be at Engineering 1?

CEO_McGregor says:
Parsons: Aye ah will....A'll see ya

CEO_McGregor says:
::Turns and enters the TL::

CEO_McGregor says:
TL: Bridge

CIV_Chitwa says:
::stops for a moment to check her PADD then takes off again::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::doesn't like the sound of that:: CTO/XO: I suppose it is up to us to find them... what level of pre-warp technology are they at?

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: ::Blushes::  Umm, well ma'am my brothers got it from a Ferengi and...Umm,

CEO_McGregor says:
::Enters the bridge::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::wasn't really interested, so she lets it drop::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::nods at the CEO as he enters the bridge::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Returns the nod::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Walks over to Engineering 1 and energizes it::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::stops just inside the hatch to the bridge and puts her ear to the hatch, listening carefully::

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: ::Clears his throat::  Umm, looks to be Tech level equal to about Earth's middle age or early renaissance.

CTO_Hexx says:
::Observes a light on his panel.  Frowns at it and adjusts the readings::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::smiles a bit:: CTO: Get what information they've passed on to the federation cultural studies... so we can learn more about their culture, physical appearance and attire... I suspect we will have to find out more by going to the source...

CTO_Hexx says:
::Stretches and walks across the bridge::  CO: Will do.  Looks like they got themselves in a heap a trouble ma'am.

CIV_Chitwa says:
Self: Ooooo...

CTO_Hexx says:
::Pauses and then kicks the grate hard with his boot::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::yelps in pain and slides down the JT a bit::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::wonders why Hexx did that, looks at him quizzically::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::looks at the CTO, a bit puzzled, and then looks towards the hatch.   He can sense Chitwa on the other side:: CO: Your Yeoman's niece has found her way around the ship

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Sorry ma'am, this grate's been rattling all day, botherin' the heck outta me.  ::louder::  I just hope nobody decides to crawl into this duct today, I was planning on scouring it with some detergent.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
XO: Oh... ::sighs:: I'll have to have a talk with Kathleen then...

CTO_Hexx says:
All; ::Loudly::  Matter of fact, I think I'll start that process in about ten minutes.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::growls under her breath:: Self: Touché Mr. "no rrrunning arrround *my* ship. ::hears him and runs off::

CTO_Hexx says:
All: Nasty stuff, take the black off a boot or the fur off a....well, animal.

XO_Llewellyn says:
CO: Ah, it is nothing.  I would get board if I didn't have anyone to talk to and had nothing to do

CTO_Hexx says:
::Listens to the scuttling sounds in the tube diminish and returns to his station::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::nods at Donnie, gives him a quick mental rundown as to why she plans to talk to Kathleen::

CTO_Hexx says:
XO: Well sir, I was hopin' ya'all wouldn't notice.  I got a perimeter warning about someone in the duct system leading to the bridge, scanned it and found our wayward Caitian.  I didn't want t' get 'er in trouble.  I'll make sure it doesn't happen again.

XO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: I am a betazoid, if I didn't notice what kind of telepath would I be, and it isn't anything to really worry about I am sure once she settles in, she will calm down.

CEO_McGregor says:
::Mumbles to himself:: Why don't we just gas the tubes and collect the cat later?

Host Frank_SM says:
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