Host BCO_Mason says:
The USS Europa, along with the USS Baxter are trapped in an alternate quatnum dimension.  The history of which is very different from the one we all know.  The Borg defeated the Federation at Sector 001, due to the destruction of the Enterprise D at Wolf 359.  They must now find a way to get out of this dimension, without alerting the Borg of their presence and sealing the Interdimensional rift as they go.

Host BCO_Mason says:
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FCO_Voraye says:
::At the Helm, pondering matters of dimensional importance::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::in her ready room::

Host BCO_Mason says:
@::Sitting in his conference room, talking to his Senior Staff about a very unusual proposition::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*OPS*: Is Captain Mason responding to my request to speak with him?

CTO_Hexx says:
::At Tactical, pondering matters of cybernetic importance.::

OPS_Clemons says:
::at OPS, feeling much better, hailing the two ships so the Captain can speak to them:: *CO*: Hailing the two ships now, ma'am.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*OPS*: Thank you. :;waits patiently, gazing out at the stars::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::sleeps in her new 'home' on deck 34::

Host CSO_Enki says:
::Remaining at Science, going over the necessary work - closing the rift, and making sure they get to the right universe::

OPS_Clemons says:
::awaits a reply::

Host BCO_Mason says:
Action: The Baxter responds to the hail from the Europa.

Captain_Voltaire says:
#::on the Sarasota bridge:: OPS: Put the hail on visual. Split view for both ships.

OPS_Clemons says:
*CO*: They've both responded, transferring to your ready room. ::transfers the com::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*OPS*: Thank you. ::watches as the communications comes through::

Captain_Voltaire says:
#<Duty OPS>Voltaire: Yes, sir. On screen.

CTO_Enki says:
#::Sits at the tactical console along the exterior of the Bridge.  She turns to face the screen as the other ship hails them::

OPS_Clemons says:
*CO*: My pleasure ma'am.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Sarasota/Baxter: CO: Greetings Captains... I think I have a solution for the two of you that will benefit us all.

Host BCO_Mason says:
@COM: Europa: CO: Captain Llewellyn, Captain Voltaire...

Captain_Voltaire says:
#COM: Europa/Baxter: CO: By all means, Captain Llewellyn.

CSO_Enki says:
::Begins setting up a computer program to scan the rift, and locate the appropriate universe... maybe not the one Captain Llewellyn wants to go to... and then sets up some computer interference, covering her tracks.  If any one looks, it will appear to be a computer malfunction::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Sarasota/Baxter: CO: One of our ships needs to go back to seal the rift... we need to emit an inverse warp field as we cross the threshold... but that does not mean that one of the ships and however many of the crew wish to can't stay behind.

CSO_Enki says:
::As the computer works, she spins in her chair::  CTO: Chief, what are the exterior readings?

Host BCO_Mason says:
@COM: Europa: CO: That's interesting Captain... very interesting considering the latest meeting with my Senior Staff.  Perhaps we should meet face to face?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Sarasota/Baxter: CO: I don't see why we need to meet in person, we can discuss much of this here.... I was wondering what the status of the Baxter is... would she be able to go through the rift one more time?

Captain_Voltaire says:
#::rubs the stubble on his unshaven face with a hand and listens to the exchange, feeling the fatigue of being up for the last 32 hours::

CTO_Hexx says:
CSO: Sensors show clear.  'Course, the cluster sorta messes with the sensors.

Host BCO_Mason says:
@COM: Europa: CO: That's what I want to discuss.  I am going to volunteer the Baxter to stay behind and seal the rift...

CSO_Enki says:
CTO: Of course... I hope it stays that way

Captain_Voltaire says:
#::decides to intercede:: COM: Europa/Baxter: COs: No, that is not necessary...

CTO_Hexx says:
CSO: You and me both.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Sarasota/Baxter: CO: The ship that goes back is the one that will actually seal the rift, according to my staff... if you like I can visit the Baxter and I can look at what your people have come up with... after all I was once a science officer.

Captain_Voltaire says:
::takes a deep breath:: #COM: Europa/Baxter: COs: I believe my ship can handle what you propose. I imagine there is significant risk involved here?

FCO_Voraye says:
OPS: You thinking the same thing everyone else is?

Host BCO_Mason says:
@ COM: Europa: CO: then I'll need to see what you've come up with... but there are other factors in this that we need to talk about...

OPS_Clemons says:
FCO: Umm... I suppose so, what is everyone else thinking?

Captain_Voltaire says:
#::wonders if Enki will voice concerns about this, and wonders if there is a way to keep both ships here longer::::

CSO_Enki says:
::Wishes she could come up with something pleasant to talk about, but her mind is racing everywhere::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Sarasota/Baxter: CO: I'll go meet up with you and it will all become clear... be there in a few minutes. Llewellyn out.

FCO_Voraye says:
OPS: Well, I'd imagine, from the looks on everyone's faces, that they're imagining what life in this universe is like. The differences, the similarities. All of that junk.

OPS_Clemons says:
FCO: Yeh.

Host BCO_Mason says:
@COM: Sarasota/Europa: CO: See both of you in about 10 minutes then. ::Dismisses his Staff from the meeting::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::gets up and comes out of her Ready Room:: CSO: I need the data from our rift information on a PADD. Then I'm going to the Baxter to look at their data, ::goes to SCI I and starts getting the data::

CSO_Enki says:
::Pulls up the relevant data::  CO: I'm guessing you'll want the theories on how to collapse it, too?

CTO_Enki says:
#Voltaire: It appears things are as I suspected, Captain....

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CSO: Yes. That is precisely the information I need.

Captain_Voltaire says:
#::sits back in his chair and looks at his trill CTO:: CTO Enki: It would appear that way, yes.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Do you have any objections to my going over there alone?

FCO_Voraye says:
CSO/CO: It's almost as if you could read each other's minds.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: ::Grins wryly::  Would it matter if I did?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::looks at the FCO, smiles:: FCO: Perhaps we are...

CSO_Enki says:
::Chuckles::  CO: Download complete...

CTO_Enki says:
#Voltaire: It surprises me that Captain Llewellyn would suggest leaving personnel behind.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::turns to the CTO:: CTO: Hm... no... but I want you to at least come to the transporter room with me.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: That I reckon I can do. ::Smiles and turns tactical over to one of the guys::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::waits for the PADD to download, once complete goes to the turbolift::

Captain_Voltaire says:
#CTO Enki: Yes. Even I would hesitate suggesting that. But then again... ::turns to the Andorian at science:: Rezela: Ms. Hy'Qiin, have you finalized the data yet?

CTO_Hexx says:
::Follows the CO::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::enters the lift, waits for the doors to close::

Captain_Voltaire says:
#<SO Rezela>Voltaire: Not yet sir. There's no sure way to tell if this will truly work as an alternative.

FCO_Voraye says:
OPS: Where do you think the alternate you is now?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
TL: Transporter Room 1.

Captain_Voltaire says:
#Self: Damn. CTO Enki: We may have to take up Llewellyn on her proposition.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: I doubt you felt unsafe walking to your own transporter.  What's on your mind Cap'n?

CTO_Enki says:
#Voltaire: If she has a way to collapse the rift, and she is not on her ship when it does....

OPS_Clemons says:
FCO: Dunno.

FCO_Voraye says:
::Scoffs::

OPS_Clemons says:
::looks at him:: FCO: Wha...?

Captain_Voltaire says:
#::gets up and heads over to science:: CTO Enki: There's got to be a way to make an antimatter discharge work on the rift. Or maybe....no, that would be suicide.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: I don't plan to go back to our universe... The Europa must return... this I know... she's entered the gateway... ::voice becomes distant when she sees the white horse go through the keyhole again::

FCO_Voraye says:
OPS: Sorry, I'm trying to keep some sort of a conversation going. You've gotta understand, when not flying somewhere, there's really not much else to do at this station.

OPS_Clemons says:
FCO: I know how that goes.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::feels the lift slow, prepares to step out::

Host BCO_Mason says:
@::Struggles with a decision he cannot seem to make::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Stares at the Captain::  CO: What are you talking about?  What gateway?  The rift?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: I feel as though my destiny is calling....

Captain_Voltaire says:
#<SO Rezela>Voltaire: Sir....are you suggesting a warp core detonation at the epicenter of the rift?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Yes... that's the rift. The rift is the keyhole.

FCO_Voraye says:
OPS: I wish the Helm was a little more cohesive to multi-tasking, I could be re-working shuttle maintenance schedules right now.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: So, why can't you go back?  What is so important that y'all stay here?

OPS_Clemons says:
FCO: I don't think we're going anywhere soon, would you like to work on it at my station?

FCO_Voraye says:
OPS: You don't have anything else to do?

Captain_Voltaire says:
#Self: God help me.... Rezela: If configured properly, yes....but it's out of the question, and there's no guarantees yet. ::looks back at his CTO with turmoil all over his face::

OPS_Clemons says:
FCO: I got caught up when I took some time off to recuperate.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::walks to the transportation room:: CTO: I'm here. I think I can use my counterpart in this universe to connect with the borg consciousness  and fight them like Data did with Picard... I am a telepath... well to some degree...

FCO_Voraye says:
OPS: And you don't mind?

CTO_Enki says:
#::Meets the Captain's gaze, her face never showing any emotion::

Host BCO_Mason says:
@::walks to his ready Room, deep in thought::

OPS_Clemons says:
::shakes head:: FCO: Nope, just don't hurt her.  ::smiles::

FCO_Voraye says:
OPS: Thanks. ::Stands up from the Helm::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: I know my counterpart was assimilated. I think I can make a difference.

OPS_Clemons says:
::stands and moves to Helm and sits::

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: What?  Hell Cap'n, a lot of people's counterparts were assimilated.  Probably, no offense ma'am, a lot of 'em were more powerful telepaths than you.  What makes you think the Borg will listen to you?

FCO_Voraye says:
::Sits down at OPS and draws up the maintenance schedules to re-organize things::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::arrives in the transportation room:: TR Chief: Leave.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<TR Chief> ::leaves::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Look... I can interface with my own counterpart.... I can connect with her and she can implant my message into the collective consciousness... see?

FCO_Voraye says:
::Goes to bring left arm around and hits the side of the console, cringes:: OPS: I didn't hurt it, really. It's just.....most definitely a right-handed console.

Host BCO_Mason says:
@::Arrives in his Ready Room and picks up a picture of his wife and kids, starts to lay it face down, but somehow can't::

OPS_Clemons says:
::chuckles, then hits his own and frowns::

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Whooeee.  Now that is mighty thin.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Mighty thin? Well I don't really care what you think... I am going to let anyone who wishes to stay, stay... and any who wish to return both from this ship and the Baxter onto the Europa. Knowing my plan... are you going to let me go?

FCO_Voraye says:
::Toys with deciding whether or not to go ahead and schedule the Type-9 Warp Drive overhaul for next week::

Captain_Voltaire says:
#::steps closer to the viewscreen, looking at the other ships in the distance:: CTO Enki: It's been mere weeks since Kolev died. You have performed your duties admirably. Now I ask you, do you trust me? Even if it means sacrificing this ship and all onboard.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Cap'n, um, I'm not sure how to go about this.  Um, my training didn't cover this kind of thing but I'm pretty dang sure I'm not supposed to let my Captain run off on suicide missions.  So, no.  I have to say I won't let you go.  Sorry.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: What if as my last act as Captain I order you?

CTO_Enki says:
#Voltaire: You are the Captain.  However, I would warn against any foolish suicide missions.

OPS_Clemons says:
FCO: Think you could teach me some more in depth shuttle stuff when he have some time off?

Host BCO_Mason says:
@::Sits and stares at this picture, almost unblinking, waiting for the 2 Captains to arrive::

FCO_Voraye says:
OPS: Of course. They're essentially the same systems as a starship, just on a smaller scale.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Naw, no good ma'am.  I mean, if it was for the good of the ship...or our universe I guess.  But this universe isn't ours.  We might even be fiddling around with the temporal Prime Directive here.  So no.  I reckon you'll have to go back with us.

Captain_Voltaire says:
#::notices all on the bridge looking seriously concerned at him:: CTO Enki: You're right of course. Self: By all that's righteous... CTO: I've seen too many people die in my time... SO: Keep working on the antimatter theory, lieutenant. I've a meeting to attend.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::takes her pips off::: CTO: Shut up. ::then steps up to him and kisses him passionately::

Captain_Voltaire says:
#::leaves his bridge and hastily makes it to the transporter room:: TR Chief: You have the coordinates already. Energize.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: What are... ? mmmff.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::smiles as she’s wanted to do that herself for a while, leaving the CTO speechless turns and steps on to the transporter pad:; *CSO*: Have OPS beam me to the Baxter.

CSO_Enki says:
::Taps her badge::  *CO*: Aye.  OPS: You heard the Captain....

Captain_Voltaire says:
@::arrives on the Baxter, nodding to the TR chief as he steps off the pad, on his way to the bridge::

OPS_Clemons says:
::stands up over the FCO's shoulder and energizes the transport, then sits back down at the helm::

Captain_Voltaire says:
#<Duty OPS> ::informs the Baxter that Voltaire has just transported over::

FCO_Voraye says:
::Continues working, not distracted::

Host BCO_Mason says:
@::Receives notification that Voltaire is on his way, tries to compose himself::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::smiles at Hexx as she beams out:: CTO: Farewell and keep the ship safe.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Vaya con Dios Cap'n.  I'll get 'em home.

CTO_Hexx says:
::Energizes the transporter::

Captain_Voltaire says:
@::dusts his old 2360s uniform, noticing all these Baxter crewmen wearing newer, plushier shirts and uniform jackets::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
@::arrives on the Baxter and goes up to the RR there::

CSO_Enki says:
::Taps her commbadge::  *CTO*: Chief, did the Captain make it to the Baxter?

CTO_Hexx says:
::Heads back to the bridge::  *CSO*: Yes.  She's gone.

Host BCO_Mason says:
@::Regains his composure, and waits for the two Captains::

Captain_Voltaire says:
@::arrives at the RR seeing the Europa CO just arriving, nodding to her:: CO: Greetings. ::gestures for her to enter first::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
@Voltaire: Hello.... ::smiles at him and enters in first::

CSO_Enki says:
*CTO*: Gone, Lieutenant?

Captain_Voltaire says:
@::enters after her, glad that he still remembers how to be a gentleman after all this time::

CTO_Hexx says:
*CSO*: Yeah, gone.  Beamed over to the Baxter.

FCO_Voraye says:
::Transmits the schedule to the shuttlebay for the Flight Deck Chief to orchestrate, stands up from OPS:: OPS: All done.

CSO_Enki says:
*CTO*: Oh, I see.  'Gone' sounds so absolute....

CTO_Hexx says:
::Rides the turbolift up to the bridge, tucking the pips into his belt.::

Host BCO_Mason says:
@::Looks up as they enter:: CO/Volatire:  Good to see you, there is something we must discuss...

OPS_Clemons says:
FCO: Sweet.  ::moves back to his console::

CTO_Hexx says:
*CSO*: Sorry ma'am, I'll try to be more vague next time.

FCO_Voraye says:
::Sits back down at the Helm:: Aloud: Y'know, I've always wondered what the word 'innocuous' means.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
@ Mason: That's why we're here... tell me what you know.

Captain_Voltaire says:
@::his near grey eyes stare deeply at Mason's::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Thinks "Damn, I been thinkin' about kissin' her for months, and now it turns out to be a goodbye kiss.", Arrives at the Bridge and resumes his station::

Host BCO_Mason says:
@CO: Over two thirds of my crew were either fighting the Borg at Wolf 359, or lost family that did.  They see this as an opportunity to make things right...  The Baxter is going to stay.

OPS_Clemons says:
FCO: I've never heard the word.

CSO_Enki says:
::Glaces back at the CTO... something's going on, and he's not saying::

FCO_Voraye says:
OPS: Well we're about in the same place, cause I don't know what it means.

Captain_Voltaire says:
@::not sure how to respond, another ship is welcome in this fight, but his consciousness says this shouldn't be allowed::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
@Mason: No... well yes... I mean... The Baxter should stay... with whatever people wish to... and the Europa should go back... One ship needs to in order to seal the rift. The Europa, while in better shape... she's the better choice to make the treacherous journey back

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
@::senses some of Voltaire's feelings and turns to him:: Voltaire: I think things happen for a reason... the Europa and the Baxter were brought here for a purpose...

Captain_Voltaire says:
@Mason: I admire the bravery of your crew, but to stay here is to commit oneself to a life of.....::sighs:: hell. I would not ask anyone to go through what we have already.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
@Mason/Voltaire: I plan to stay.

Captain_Voltaire says:
@::looks at her in shock:: CO: Captain? Do you understand what you're saying? You mustn't....

Host BCO_Mason says:
@CO: My Engineering team has notified me that we would not likely make the trip... but it's more than that.  I fought at Wolf 359... in this ship, with a good deal of this crew.  ::slips:: They want to stay.  I will announce this to the crew, let those who wish to leave go over to the Europa... ::looks at Heather's missing pips for the first time:

Host BCO_Mason says:
@CO: I see...

Host BCO_Mason says:
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