USS Hayden – NCC 73898
Stardate 10206.19
Episode 185 "Bye Bye Birdies"

Cast:
CO Cutter					Paul
XO Skye					Karen
CEO Michaels	Bryan
EO Davidson	Jay R
CSO Lys 	Brian
CMO Cutter 	Danielle
MO Bishop	Heather
FCO Knight	Trevor
CIV Coreena	Karri

Guest Starring:
Ambassador Xelef of the Sressih	Pam

and featuring

FM John as Ambassador Suberec of the Tolafra

Klord
 Prologue: Hayden is in orbit and a vast armada is arrayed around both her and the planet.

Klord
 <<<Resume Mission>>>
   
XO Skye
 ::Stirs in SB on the biobed....::
 
MO Bishop
 ::bustles about in sickbay, making her rounds and checking in on the XO::
 
CO Cutter
 ::enters the bridge::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::paces the floor in her quarters angry at the way she's being treated by the Federation dogs::
   
CSO Lys
 :: on the bridge at the science station ::
 
MO Bishop
 ::hears a soft moan and looks up:: XO: Commander...?

CMO Cutter
 ::exits TL behind him::

EO Davidson
 ::on his way to the bridge ready to deliver a status report on repairs::
   
Coreena
 ::Chimes the Xelef's door::
   
XO Skye
 ::Opens her eyes slowly...answers groggily.....:: MO: Yes?
   
CSO Lys
 :: watches the Captain enter and notices he seems to look calmer ::
 
CO Cutter
 CSO:  Are we maintaining our weapons lock on the planet?
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::hears the chime and calls out:: Coreena: Come in!
   
CSO Lys
 CO: Yes Captain
 
CO Cutter
 *OPS*  Please have a security team man the briefing room, then have the Ambassadors escorted there, one at a time.
 
MO Bishop
 ::smiles:: XO: Nothing, just testing to see if you were fully awake.... how do you feel?
 
CO Cutter
 CSO:  Good.
 
CO Cutter
 FCO:  Status?
   
Coreena
 ::Walks a bit cautiously into the room::  Xelef:  Here are the items you requested.  ::Places them on a side table.::

Ambassador Suberec 
 ::Angrily eating::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::flicks her tail angrily::

EO Davidson
 ::enters the Bridge and walks around to the Captain:: CO: Here is a status report sir. I can give you a max warp of 8.2 but not more until we put in for repairs
   
Coreena
 *CO*:  Yes sir.
 
CO Cutter
 ::takes the report::  EO:  Very good
 
Ambassador Xelef
 Coreena: Items? What items?
   
CSO Lys
 :: wishes he knew what the Captain was thinking, deciding not to dwell on it continues to monitor the fleets ::
 
CO Cutter
 *OPS*  Inform me when they are all present.
   
XO Skye
 ::Tries to sit up:: MO: Fine.....I think..... ::Steadies herself with a hand on the biobed...:: And just what brought me down to these parts.....I don't remember a thing. I was on the bridge and now I'm here.

EO Davidson
 CO:And sir.....It's good to have you both back
   
Coreena
 ::Looks at the ambassador trying to hide her annoyance::  Xelef: What you asked for.  But it need not matter.  The captain is ready to see you if you are ready to go...  ::Hopes very much the ambassador is.::

CMO Cutter
 ::moves from the back of the bridge, silently watching... keeping an eye on the Medical console too::
 
CO Cutter
 ::smiles::  EO:  Not as good as it is to be back.  Thank you.
 
MO Bishop
 ::heads to her side and helps her sit up:: XO: From what I can determine, you had been struck by a heavy beam.
   
Coreena
 ::Moves to the door and pokes her head out, whispering to security::
   
Coreena
 *CO*:  Sir, any special way you wish them ordered?  Or just kept away from each other?
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::walks over to the table and looks at the items:: Coreena: Well it's about time that he remembers that I'm here. Let's go!

EO Davidson
 CO: Aye...Anything you need sir name it ::walks over to the Engineering Console and sits down::
 
MO Bishop
 XO: You were pretty beat up there, Commander, but we've repaired all your internal damage and you will be fine
   
Coreena
 Xelef:  Ambassador, if you will follow security, they will take you there.
   
XO Skye
 ::Rubs the back of her head feeling a little knot:: MO: I guess so.....::Stretches her arms, feeling for any "kinks" or weaknesses.  I don't suppose you can clear me for duty?
   
Coreena
 <Security> ::One beside and one behind Xelef, they head for the conference room.::
   
Coreena
 ::Seeing them leaving, she dashes to the nearest TL and to Suberec 's quarters.::
 
MO Bishop
 ::nods:: XO: Just give me a few moments to check you over and we'll see what we can do.
 
Ambassador Xelef
 Coreena: I don't understand about all this security, but I want to get this over with. ::looks at the security guard:: Guard: Well, let's move it man!
 
MO Bishop
 ::heads off to get a medical tricorder and a palm scanner::

FCO Knight
 CO: We are readin' all stop, Cap'n.  We're in one piece f' now, sir.
   
Coreena
 <Sec> ::Looks with exasperation at Xelef::
 
CO Cutter
 FCO:  Excellent
 
CO Cutter
 CSO:  How many ships from each group are there in the area?

FCO Knight
 CO: Just waitin' on your hostile guests.
   
Coreena
 ::Steps from the TL and with a sigh, chimes Suberec 's door::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::walks along the corridor swishing her tail and pricking up her ears listening to passing crewmen::
 
CO Cutter
 FCO:  Yeah...  tell me about it.

Ambassador Suberec 
 ::Loudly:: Come in if you can...
   
Coreena
 <Sec>  ::Keeps a close eye on the ambassador::
 
CO Cutter
 *OPS*  Anyway you can get them Coreena...  just keep them from killing anyone.
   
XO Skye
 ::Pushes off from the biobed, letting her feet touch the floor while supporting herself with her arms....making sure everything works well before releasing her arms and putting all her weight on her 2 feet.::

FCO Knight
 CO: That gets me into trouble, sir.
 
MO Bishop
 ::nearly butts into Manning but suavely dodges him and returns to the XO's side::

Ambassador Suberec 
 Coreena: When is that idiot going to be ready?
   
Coreena
 ::Steps through the door::  Suberec :  Ambassador, if you are ready sir, the captain would like for you and the others to meet in the conference room.
 
CO Cutter
 ::laughs::  FCO:  By the stars, you ARE trainable!
   
Coreena
 *CO*:  Yes sir...
 
MO Bishop
 ::watches her curiously:: XO: Everything okay?

CMO Cutter
 ::still silent, just observing::

CEO Michaels
 ::walks on to the bridge and sits down at "the bench" looking entirely strung out, like he could tear someone limb from limb just for looking at him wrong::
   
Coreena
 ::Looks at security as they slip in behind her.::
   
XO Skye
 MO: Sure is....Just wanted to make sure before I landed on the floor in a glorious heap.
 
MO Bishop
 ::runs the scanner over the XO and watches her tricorder::
   
CSO Lys
 CO:  I am currently showing 452 Sressih and 429 Tolafra ships in the area, including ships of all sizes.
   
Coreena
 <Sec> Xelef:  In here Ambassador.
 
CO Cutter
 CEO:  And they said I looked bad.... what's with you?

CEO Michaels
 CO: What isn't?  ::grumbles::  So just how bad of a situation are we in at the moment?
 
MO Bishop
 ::taps at the tiny console and adjusts the readings for her paracortex::

FCO Knight
 ::Let's his sly Aussie smirk appear upon his face as he returns to monitoring the CONN:: CO: Trainable, yes. Compliant, no.

Ambassador Xelef
 ::stops, then enters the conference room:: Security: So where is this Captain of yours? ::looks around still very upset::
 
CO Cutter
 CSO:  Oh good.  I was afraid we were outnumbered.

Ambassador Suberec 
 Coreena: I've been ready... let’s get this farce over with!
   
CSO Lys
 CO: Sir, all relief teams have returned to this ship at this time.  There were no incidents on the surface.

CMO Cutter
 ::edges a wee bit closer, rolls her eyes at Jason's words::
   
XO Skye
 MO: Something amiss?

Coreena
 <SEC> Xelef:  He will be here as soon as you are all gathered.  If you will be seated here ambassador... ::leads to a chair at one side of the table.::
 
MO Bishop
 ::smiles at the readings:: XO: Well Commander, everything looks good here. If you feel up to it, I don't see any reason why you can't head back to duty. You might want to take the time to grab something to eat though... you've been out for a while.
 
CO Cutter
 CEO:  Bad?   Why would they be bad?

EO Davidson
 ::taps at the console a little bit and looks around::
 
CO Cutter
 CSO:  Good
   
Coreena
 ::Nods::  This way Ambassador Suberec .  ::Leads him out the door::

CEO Michaels
 ::chuckles grittly::  CO: Because around here they usually are at least not good.

CO Cutter
 ::smiles at Keely:: CMO: <w>  Worry wart.
   
XO Skye
 MO:  Well I don't feel weak at the moment and I know the Captain will more than likely need me.  I'll grab something if the opportunity presents itself, but thank you for the concern.
   
Coreena
 ::Glances as security follows behind them.::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::surveys the room and picks the most comfortable chair at the head of the table of course::

CMO Cutter
 ::winks and smiles::  CO: <w> Maybe a little?
 
CO Cutter
 CEO:  That's it!  From now on, you are designated ships moral officer!
   
MO Bishop
 XO: Well from what I've seen about this crew and their concern for their health.... if someone doesn't then no one will.... ::nods::
 
XO Skye
 ::Smiles at the MO and heads toward the SB doors.....making her way quickly to the TL.::

Coreena
 Suberec :  Sir, if you will follow the security officers, they will make sure you get to the conference room safely.
 
CO Cutter
 CMO:  <w>:  Maybe.  ::smiles::
   
Coreena
 <Sec>  Stands behind Xelef without saying anything.
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::begins to scratch at the fabric of the chair sharpening her claws::

Ambassador Suberec 
 Coreena: Indeed... ::right on their heels::

CEO Michaels
 CO: Are you sure they didn't use psychotropic drugs on you down there?  ::grins slightly::

CMO Cutter
 CO: <w> Like you are much better.  You just hide it better
   
Coreena
 ::With a look at the security officer, steps into the nearest TL for the next ambassador::
   
Coreena
 <Sec> ::Steps up next to Suberec  and leads the way.::
   
XO Skye
 ::Enters the TL....leaning against the wall.....feeling a little rumbly in the stomach, but nothing unbearable.:: TL: Bridge.
 
MO Bishop
 ::looks about at the near empty sickbay again and heads to the doctor's officer to catalogue the data readings from the XO's checkup::
 
CO Cutter
 ::innocent look:::  CMO:  Me?  <w>  We'll talk later love...  I've got a lot to tell you.
   
Coreena
 ::As the TL stops, she heads for Prihc and follows the same request, only this time, she goes with him.::

CEO Michaels
 ::gets up and walks over to the Engineering Station::  EO: How are things going Jay?

FCO Knight
 ::Takes a PADD from a Flight staff member and reads over it:: Ens. Buchanan: Good. Take this to the CEO and coordinate with him and the EO to get some of the on duty flight crew to help out Engineering with any repairs.

CMO Cutter
 ::rolls eyes at the innocent look thing:: CO: <w>  Later then - now that you've got me curious.  Brat
   
Coreena
 <SEC> ::Stops:: Suberec :  In here sir.  ::Motions towards a set of doors.::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::continues to claw at the chair for a while then sits down and curls up:: Self: Might as well take a nap.

Ambassador Suberec 
 ::Enters the conference room and Sees Xelef:: Amb: Good to see you. I hope they have treated you better then they did me....
 
CO Cutter
 ::grins::  CMO:  Gotta love me

EO Davidson
 ::yawns a big on:: CEO: Pretty good. Repairs are mostly complete. I have balanced the core enough to get us to Warp 8.2 if we need it. Waiting for my turn for the relief teams. ::smiles::

CMO Cutter
 ::mutters:: CO: So you keep telling me.
   
Coreena
 <SEC> Suberec :  If you will sit here sir.  ::Points to the opposite end of the table from Xelef::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::looks up:: Suberec : Ahhh, my friend, I see they corralled you as well.

Ambassador Suberec 
 Action: the Srelbraw Ambassador enters the conference room

EO Davidson
 CEO: Put in about 2 double shift in the bast 2 days....but hay

Ambassadors Suberec 
 ::turns on the Srelbraw and points at him:: You will all Die!
   
Coreena
 ::Enters the conference room with Prihc::  Prihc:  Sir, if you will sit here....  ::Motions to a spot between the other two.::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::the hair on her neck stiffens and she hisses as the Srelbraw delegate enters::
 
MO Bishop
 <Manning>::pokes his head in from outside the door:: MO: Doctor, I think you better come look at this....
   
Coreena
 <Sec>  ::Stands at the ready::

EO Davidson
 CEO: Hazzards of the Job. Need anything done?
   
CSO Lys
 :: notices a discrepancy in the sensors and starts to track it down ::
   
XO Skye
 ::Enters the Bridge.....looking around to see if the Captain's there.....and looking up to see if repairs have been made to the beam that hit her.::
   
Coreena
 Ambassadors:  If you will all please be seated, I will inform the captain you are ready to see him.
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  Sam!  You done napping?
 
MO Bishop
 ::looks up growing a little concerned::

Ambassador Suberec 
 Coreena: I will not stay in the same room as this traitor!
   
Coreena
 ::Nods to security who shift slightly ready to lend a hand if needed::

CEO Michaels
 EO: Sounds like you're up for a sleep shift.  ::smiles::  Make the rounds and check on our teams, bring me back a progress report and we'll go from there.  You're gonna put yourself out of a job if you keep working this efficiently.

CMO Cutter
 ::whirls and sees the XO, not sure what she thinks of that..::
   
XO Skye
 CO: Well.....For the moment, I suppose.....::clasps her hands behind her back.::  What's going on up here?
   
Coreena
 Suberec :  I was under the impression you wished to see the captain.  Do you wish the other ambassadors to see him without you?

EO Davidson
 CEO: No sir...I think I will put you out of a job ::laughs and gets up and starts rounds::
 
MO Bishop
 ::heads out into the sickbay to find the medical stores in shambles::
   
CSO Lys
 :: finds the problem :: CEO: Commander, if you have a moment.
 
Ambassador Xelef
 Prihc: You traitor, you poor excuse for a breathing being! Prepare to meet your maker!
 
MO Bishop
 Manning: What the....? What happened?
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  Oh... not much.   In conference room one we have birds and dogs and cats... oh my!

CEO Michaels
 CSO: Do make it good news Mr. Lys.  ::crosses the bridge to Science::

Ambassador Suberec 
 Coreena: I WILL see your Captain. Make no mistake about that! Remove this offense to my eye immediately!
 
MO Bishop
 <Manning> :;shrugs:: I don't know, Sir, but someone has been through this compartment.
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::moves closer unsheathing her claws::

CMO Cutter
 ::rolls her eyes:: CO: You are an odd one, Jason.
   
CSO Lys
 CEO: Sorry, I can't oblige.  Looks like half of the lateral sensor array is ready to fail.
   
Coreena
 ::Steps back, quietly::  *CO*:  Sir, they are all here... for the moment.  One is requesting the removal of the other.  Please, be here quickly.
 
CO Cutter
 *OPS*  On my way Coreena.
   
XO Skye
 CO: Sounds like.....fun......

CEO Michaels
 ::sighs heavily::  CSO: Do we really need it?  ::mockingly::
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  You have the bridge.   Try not to get us blown up by the 800 some odd ships out there.
      
XO Skye
 CO: Gee you aren't asking much are you. ::Half smile...ignoring the small residual headache she has.::

CSO Lys
 :: thoughtfully :: CEO: Only if things go sour

CMO Cutter
 ::makes a face and backs up slowly:: CO: Well.. have fun..  uh.. I'll be.. ah.. anywhere but THERE! ::kinda joking::
   
Coreena
 Suberec :  Please be seated, the captain is on his way.  You may make your complaint to him.

CEO Michaels
 CO: See, I told you it was at least a "not good" situation.
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::sneaks up next to Suberec  and whispers:: Suberec :: Shall we take care of him like the other one?
 
CO Cutter
 ::enters the conference room::  Ambs:  Well, well.... imagine seeing you all again!
 
MO Bishop
 Manning: That's impossible, that store is restricted access. Who'd be able to get into that cabinet?

CEO Michaels
 CSO: Ok, ok, I'll get someone on it.
   
Coreena
 ::Sighs loudly at the captains arrival::

CEO Michaels
 *EO*: Jay, I've got some work for you.

EO Davidson
 *CEO* What the Captain break now?
 
MO Bishop
 <Manning> ::looks at her still unsure of how to answer::
   
Coreena
 <Security> ::All stand stiffly at the captains entrance::

Ambassador Suberec 
 Xelef: I think we shall ::steps toward Prihc::
   
CSO Lys
 CEO:  Thank you sir.  I can detail you a sensor tech to assist if needed.

XO Skye
 CEO: So what's happened since I was out?
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::turns to the Captain:: CO: Now you will explain your actions!
 
CO Cutter
 Ambs:  Let me be clear.   We are now on my ship... my rules.  Everyone will sit down now or be stunned....  are we clear so far?
   
Coreena
 <Sec>  ::Steps in front of Suberec , phaser raised::

CEO Michaels
 *EO*: Mr. Lys' fault this time.  ::grins at the CSO::  Lateral sensor array is going down, get a repair team on it, and head it up, we need that fixed.

Ambassador Suberec 
 CO: you wouldn't Dare!
 
MO Bishop
 Manning: Clean it up for now. We'll have to take a look and see what's missing.
 
MO Bishop
 <Manning>MO: Yes Doctor.
 
CO Cutter
 ::smiles dangerously::  Suberec :  Don't think so?  Please... remain standing.
   
Coreena
 <Sec> ::Doesn't move, waiting for the captains orders::

EO Davidson
 *CEO*: His console must be going. I just checked that a second ago. It was fine...what’s wrong with it did he say?
 
CO Cutter
 Ambs:  Now....  SIT DOWN.

CEO Michaels
 XO: Oh let's see, we rescued the captain and Keely, probably breaking intergalactic if not local law in the process, threatened the leaders of three nations, kidnapped them, and now we're forcing negotiations on them...oh yes, and managed to not only create but temporarily halt a full system fleet battle...that's about it though.

Ambassador Suberec 
 CO: Captain, I understand your distress, Surly you don't expect us to deal with these ..... creatures do you? ::still standing::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 CO: Captain, you touch any one of my people and you shall not live to return home.

CEO Michaels
 *EO*: No details Lt., you'll have to figure it out and fix it.
   
CSO Lys
 *MO* Lys to Bishop

EO Davidson
 *CEO*: But yeah I will get on it now. All other repairs are almost done. Can the CSO lend a hand or something?

CMO Cutter
 ::still at the back of the bridge, overhears the CEO:: CEO: Gee... you're making it sound like those aren't all every day occurrences. ::wry smile::
   
Coreena
 ::Looks at Xelef, thinking many of her people already have been harmed, by herself::

Ambassador Suberec 
 <Amb_Prihc>::heads for the door::
 
CO Cutter
 ::sighs::  Ambs:  We are starting with simple things...   now, either you all sit down, or you can spend another 8 hours in your quarters practicing sitting down.  Do it now.
   
XO Skye
 CEO: Well that's a slow day on the Hayden for you..... ::Heads to the replicator to get some coffee hoping it cuts into the headache.::
 
MO Bishop
 ::pauses as she heads for a medical tricorder:: *CSO*: Bishop here. Go ahead Commander
   
Coreena
 <SEC>  ::Steps in front of Prihc, phasers raised::

CEO Michaels
 CMO: My migraine tells me they're much more than that...
   
CSO Lys
 *MO*  I've assembled the reports from the relief teams on the injuries from the planet.  You may wish to review it before filing.
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::moves to the Captain and gets in his face her claws extended near his eyes:: CO: You were saying Captain?
 
MO Bishop
 *CSO*: Oh? Anything interesting?

Ambassador Suberec 
 ::stands beside Xelef::

CEO Michaels
 ::flops down in one of the chairs at the center of the bridge and sighs::  XO: Is it too early for me to retire Sam?
   
CSO Lys
 *MO* Interesting... no.  Depressing and reprehensible, yes.

CMO Cutter
 CEO: Whiner

EO Davidson
 *CSO*: Commander...can you pin point of the failure?
 
CO Cutter
 ::waves security over::  Xelef:  I was saying that you fur is going to be sizzling before you know it.  Now sit down.
   
Coreena
 <Sec>  ::Pushes Xelef back away and surrounds her::

CMO Cutter
 ::backs into the TL and heads to sickbay::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 CO: You threaten us and expect us to negotiate with that thing? ::points to the bird::
   
Coreena
 ::Looks from one ambassador to another, trying to understand::
   
CSO Lys
 *EO* Speak with Crewman Parli, she can give you the details.
   
XO Skye
 CEO: Well SF just changed requirements.  Full benefits for retirement kick in at 165 instead of the normal age.  Somehow I don't think either of us meet those requirements.
 
MO Bishop
 *CSO*: I see....::sighs:: Very well then, send them down.
 
CO Cutter
 ::looks around::  Amb:  Very well... don't cooperate.

Ambassador Suberec 
 Xelef: we can waste  a few more minutes before we continue destroying the planet. :: turns and sits::
   
CSO Lys
 *MO* Yes Doctor.  :: sends the data ::
 
CO Cutter
 OPS:  Have all of them escorted to their quarters and look them up for 8 hours.
   
Coreena
 <Sec> ::Those around Suberec  allow him to sit and then step back behind him.::

CEO Michaels
 XO: I knew I should have joined the Marquis...::grins lopsidedly::

EO Davidson
 *CSO*: Okay....send her down then. Davidson out ::stops in at engineering and grabs a Engineering Kit::

FCO Knight
 ::Rises from the CONN and waves over to Buchanan to replace him::
 
MO Bishop
 ::heads to a nearby console and checks the data the CSO is sending her::

Ambassador Suberec 
 CO: Phah Captain, get this over with.
   
Coreena
 <SEC> ::Glaring at Xelef::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::snarls and nods at Suberec :: Suberec :: For a few moments my friend.
   
CSO Lys
 *Parli* Lys to Parli, please report to Lt. Davidson and assist with the sensor repairs.
   
Coreena
 <Sec> ::Leads Xelef back to her chair then stands behind it.::
 
CO Cutter
 OPS:  Belay that order...  we'll try again.
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::sits and glares at the Captain::

CMO Cutter
 ::enters sickbay quietly, looks around::

Ambassador Suberec 
 <Prihc> ::Takes a seat::

FCO Knight
 ::Heads for the TL and watches the doors close:: TL: Sickbay.
   
XO Skye
 CEO: But they don't have all the fun we do.
   
Coreena
 <SEC> ::Leads Prihc back and stands behind him, however, they keep more of an eye on the other ambassador as well as theirs.::
   
CSO Lys
 <Parli>  :: Susanna, working on coordinating sensor scans signs and stands :: *CSO* Aye sir.  :: she heads out to find Davidson ::
 
CO Cutter
 Ambs:  Very well... here are the rules of negotiation... it will be conducted seated.  Anyone who makes any kind of hostile move will be escorted to my brig.  Is that very very clear?

CEO Michaels
 ::looks at the XO like she's crazier than a Q::
 
MO Bishop
 ::watches the data filter through and begins reading. Shakes her head::
   
Coreena
 ::Glad she need not follow through with that order, wants this all done with.::

Ambassadors Suberec 
 ::Leans back:: CO: So Captain, tell me..... with all these ships at our back, why should we not destroy our enemy?
 
Ambassador Xelef
 :;hisses at the Captain but nods in agreement::
   
XO Skye
 ::Grins.....:: CEO: Problems, Brynn?
   
Coreena
 ::Quietly places the appropriate refreshments on the table, then steps back.::

EO Davidson
 ::crawls into Jeffereis Tube Alpha 12 and heads to the Lateral Sensor Pallet::

CEO Michaels
 XO: Ain't got enough fingers Sam...
 
CO Cutter
 Suberec :  Well Ambassador...  a few reasons.  1.  You are supposed to be here to gain peace, not war.  2.  You have no way to know you would win.  3.  I will destroy your religious site if you do.
   
CSO Lys
 <Parli> *EO* Parli to Davidson - I've been sent to assist, where are you?

Coreena
 ::Looks at the captain wondering if she should stay or make a retreat.::

Ambassador Suberec 
 CO: Captain, captain captain.... surely you know it would be the death of you and your crew if you try....

EO Davidson
 *Parli*: On deck 5 in Jefferies Tube Alpha 12...on my way to the pallet
 
CO Cutter
 Ambs:  Now.... before we were so rudely interrupted, the two of you were about to agree on a compromise.  Please continue that discussion.
   
XO Skye
 CEO:  Do you need to take your shoes off to use your toes as well?
   
CSO Lys
 <Parli>  :: starts moving :: *EO*  I'll meet you there sir.  Parli out.
 
Ambassador Xelef
 CO: We WILL win, you are the one who will suffer our wrath if you dare destroy the site!

CMO Cutter
 ::moves quietly to her office, closing the door behind her as she enters::
 
MO Bishop
 ::mutters to herself:: Self: He wasn't joking.... ::begins to file the data away::
 
CO Cutter
 Suberec :  Perhaps...  but what will it mean to you when you return home to tell your superiors that you caused the destruction of your most revered site?

CEO Michaels
 ::contemplates sticking his tongue out at her, but simply sighs, shakes his head and finds the recipe for a synthale in the replicator::

EO Davidson
 ::arrives at the junction box takes a quick tricorder scan::
   
Coreena
 ::Decides she was basically stuck for the duration.::

Ambassador Suberec 
 CO: that was before you let us know that we were being manipulated by these traitors!
 
MO Bishop
 <Manning>MO: Doctor, I've found something in the medical stores.
   
XO Skye
 ::Takes a seat in the center seat, sipping her coffee.:: TAC: Let me know if those ships so much as flinch wrongly.
   
CSO Lys
 <Parli>  :: arrives a few moments later :: *EO*  You won't find the problem that way Lieutenant.
 
MO Bishop
 ::looks up at him as he approaches her:: Manning: Let's see.....

EO Davidson
 ::remembers the shocking experience of the last time in a jefferies tube::

Ambassador Suberec 
 CO: You do have a point. ::grins toothily:: But there are some things worth the price, glares at the Srelbraw::
 
CO Cutter
 Suberec :  Manipulated or not, you have no choice but to deal with them.

EO Davidson
 ::looks around:: Parli: That you?

FCO Knight
 <FO Ens. Buchanan> XO: Ships don't flinch, ma'am.

Ambassador Suberec 
 CO: we can "deal" with them by killing them!
 
MO Bishop
 <Manning> :: shows her a few tiny pebbles::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::stands and leans on the table:: CO: Captain, how would your Starfleet like to hear from my people about your treatment of their new allies?

CMO Cutter
 ::wearily sits in her chair::

Ambassador Suberec 
 ::Nods at Xelef::
   
Coreena
 <Sec> ::Shifts slightly, hand never far from phaser::
 
CO Cutter
 Ambs:  Think in the long term Ambassadors.  Look past your anger of today and start thinking of what is best for your people.
 
MO Bishop
 ::looks up at him:: Manning: Rocks? You showed me rocks?
   
XO Skye
 FO: No......but you know what I mean, Ensign..... ::Smiles::
 
CO Cutter
 Xelef:  ::laughs::  Ambassador.  With all due respect... look up my service record.  I don't much care what they would say.
   
CSO Lys
 <Parli>  :: gruffly :: EO: Yes.  Here, let me show you.  :: grabs the tricorder out of his hand and quickly reconfigures it :: EO: There, see the problem is in the aperture graviton flux spectrometer... its sending feedback into the rest of the systems.  :: hands the tricorder back ::
 
MO Bishop
 <Manning>::nods:: MO: Yes, they were found inside the cabinet.

CEO Michaels
 ::rubs his shoulder as he sits down taking a sip of the drink::  XO:  They really don't pay us enough you know.  Even with the Hazard pay...what we need around here is Hayden pay.
 
MO Bishop
 ::gives him an annoyed look:: Manning: Vince, go finish cleaning out the cabinet. And don't bother me if you find a clump of dust bunnies.

Ambassador Suberec 
 ::Chuckles:: CO: trust me... I already have.
 
Ambassador Xelef
 CO: Captain, if we eliminate the Srelbraw then half the problem is already solved.
 
MO Bishop
 <Manning> ::insists:: MO: But....

EO Davidson
 Parli: Easy there Ensign....you really know your stuff don’t you. Maybe you should have been a Engineer. Okay....now how do we fix it ::list on his back looking at the young woman above him looking at the panel above him too::
   
XO Skye
 CEO: Oh.....You mean ten times the norm?  Boy wouldn't that be nice.

Ambassador Suberec 
 Xelef: what he says is true... he is known as a bit of a rogue... You should see what Admiral Klord has said about him...

FCO Knight
 <Ens. Buchanan> ::Didn't find the XO funny and continues to his duties at the CONN::

CMO Cutter
 ::leans forward, resting her elbows on her desk, cradling her head in her hands::
 
CO Cutter
 Xelef:  No... actually it's not.
 
CO Cutter
 Suberec :  ::looks hurt::  A bit?

FCO Knight
 ::Exits TL and heads toward the doors of sickbay::
   
Coreena
 ::Makes a note to look up rogue::
 
MO Bishop
 Manning: Just go. And clean the other cabinets too while you're at it.
   
CSO Lys
 <Parli> EO:  First, I'm a Petty Officer sir.  Second, I was offered a post in engineering, I turned it down, too general.
   
XO Skye
 ::Shakes her head at the FO and turns back to her coffee.::

Ambassador Suberec 
 CO: Alright Captain. What do you have in mind for our "long term" well being?
 
MO Bishop
 <Manning>::shoulders sag as he doesn't reply::
 
MO Bishop
 :;watches him head off and shakes her head, continuing with her work::
 
CO Cutter
 Suberec :  I propose a sharing of the site.  Agreed upon times that the site will belong exclusively to each race.  The grounds will be declared neutral via signed truce.

EO Davidson
 Parli: I have never been liked being called sir. Call me Lt. Davidson or Jay if you prefer. and I am sorry Petty Officer...what you mean to general?
   
CSO Lys
 <Parli>   EO:  The VAGFS is a highly sensitive piece of equipment.  First we will need to take it offline and discharge the residual signatures.
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::waits to hear what the almighty Captain has to say::
 
MO Bishop
 ::mutters to herself:: Self: Honestly, sometimes I wonder how that man got his medical degree....

Ambassador Suberec 
 CO: Xelef and I already discussed that before.... the sticking points will be policing the sites and what we will do with the trash that has been manipulating us for generations?

CMO Cutter
 ::rubs her temples, trying to ditch the things running around in her mind...over and over and over again::
 
CO Cutter
 Suberec /Xelef:  Well, I would propose a Starfleet peace keeping force be stationed onsite temporarily.  Eventually, both of you can come up with an multi-planetary force that can do the same thing.  We can have Starfleet experts assist you in setting that up.

FCO Knight
 ::Walks past Manning in the quiet room::
   
CSO Lys
 <Parli>  :: seeing the Lieutenant not moving, she sighs and begins the procedure ::  EO: It will take 10 minutes to drain.  Don't work on the arrays much do you?
 
Ambassador Xelef
 CO: You want us to let the Federation station their people here?
 
MO Bishop
 ::doesn't hear or see the FCO as he approaches her as she is off in her own world::
 
CO Cutter
 Suberec /Xelef:  As to the Srelbraw, its a moot point... the grounds would not be Srelbraw territory.

Ambassador Suberec 
 CO: I think we can agree on that eh Xelef? Right after we take out the trash.

FCO Knight
 ::Stops at the MO's office and knocks on the narrow panel::
 
CO Cutter
 Xelef:  Only temporarily.
   
Coreena
 ::Looks over at the Srelbraw ambassador who has been rather quiet.::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 Suberec :: Perhaps, perhaps.
 
MO Bishop
 ::is startled and nearly jumps out of her skin:: FCO: Oh!!

EO Davidson
 Parli: No I don't. I pass it on to one of the Engineers and have them do it. I am more of a Engine Man. But I am will to learn. So why do you think Engineering is to "General" ::sits up and gives Parli some Room::
 
MO Bishop
 ::sighs and chuckles, mildly embarrassed:: FCO: I didn't see you come in
 
CO Cutter
 Suberec /Xelef:  However, there will be no action taken against the Srelbraw.  It's time to put the past behind and move on.  ::looks thoughtful for a moment::

FCO Knight
 MO: Of course not. Might I have a word?
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::smiles and glances over at Prihc::

Ambassador Suberec 
 CO: I have gotten reports that your mate was.... ill treated on the planet. Why would you want these monsters to live?

CEO Michaels
 ::walks over to the edge of the bridge having finished his drink and places the glass back in the replicator, then grabs a medkit out of a cabinet and injects himself with a bit of pain killer in the arm::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 Self: Roasted bird....hmmmmm!
   
CSO Lys
 <Parli>  :: sits back while the array drains :: EO:  You engineers get your hands into everything and think you know the systems inside and out, but you don't even have the first notion of them really.
 
MO Bishop
 ::feels her face flush slightly:: FCO: Why yes of course... err... uh... please.... come in....::motions for him to sit down::
   
XO Skye
 ::Crosses her eyes and watches the ships on the viewscreen.::

CEO Michaels
 ::sits back down a little stiffly on the bench::
   
Coreena
 <SEC>:: Behind Prihc, shifts uncomfortably at Xelef's look::
 
CO Cutter
 Suberec :  ::eyes harden::  I have no love for the Srelbraw.  If I allowed my emotions to rule, I would lay waste to the entire planet.  But I am not a man of war, but a man of peace.  If what happened is the price to be paid for peace... so be it.  Can you do less?

FCO Knight
 MO: I know ya busy, but I figured that I'd ask you before th' Cap'n gets us imploded o' somethin'...

EO Davidson
 Parli: Could you repair a Warp Core? Realign it? I know this ship from stem to stern and top to bottom.....don’t think for a minuet I don’t know what I am doing on my job

Ambassador Suberec 
 <Amb_Prihc>CO: If I may point out... Teewt has been killed for his part in that regrettable affaire....
 
MO Bishop
 ::looks at him curiously:: FCO: Ask me...?
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::turns to Prihc:: Prihc:: And he won't be the last!

CO Cutter
 Prihc:  Yes he has.  ::looks at all the Ambassadors::  Let's end the killing now.

EO Davidson
 ::shakes his head:: Parli: Not all engineers are alike you know. Some of us are caring and fun loving individuals. I did take a course on Sensor Pallets but i have never had to use that training in over 5 years....its a little rusty.

CSO Lys
 <Parli> EO: Sure, you patch something up here or there.  You know the manuals, but you don't know the soul of the mechanism.  :: looking over the sensors ::  Each of these arrays have their of personalities, their own quirks.   They are just like another member of the crew.

FCO Knight
 ::Clears throat:: MO: I've been thinkin' ever since that-uh-incident on th' away mission...

Ambassador Suberec 
 CO: Man of Peace..... Xelef< that does have a nice ring to it....
   
Coreena
 ::Bites her tongue, knowing she should say nothing, but finding it hard not to respond and ask questions.::
 
CO Cutter
 Xelef:  Yes... he will.  Think of your children.... your children’s children.  You have a chance here to ensure they live in peace.  Are you going to throw that away for petty bickering?

EO Davidson
 Parli: Okay....so let me get this strait...you think the ship is alive?

CMO Cutter
 ::grimaces and picks up the first padd she comes across and starts reviewing it - anything to divert her mind::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 Suberec /CO: I have one demand and if you agree then we have an agreement.
 
MO Bishop
 ::looks at him curiously:: FCO: What incident.....::wave of realization hits her::... oh yes...... THAT incident....::chuckles nervously::

Ambassador Suberec 
 Xelef: I believe I might be able to talk my people into it... especially if reparations were to be paid... ::grins at Prihc::
 
CO Cutter
 Xelef:  What would that be?
 
CO Cutter
 Prihc:  I believe reparations would be in order, don't you?
 
Ambassador Xelef
 Suberec /CO: That we be allowed to keep a small fleet in the area, to monitor things.
 
CO Cutter
 Xelef:  How would you define small?

FCO Knight
 MO: ::Whispers:: Oy. Well, would you like to join me for dinner, uh-in m' quarters. I'll cook.

CEO Michaels
 XO: Sam...at any point during all of this did you ever wonder why we were here?

Ambassador Suberec 
 <Prihc> Glances out the window at the mass of ships:: Indubitable Captain

FCO Knight
 MO: Replictaed food's OK, but I like t' cook.
   
CSO Lys
 <Parli>  :: sighs frustratedly ::  EO: I should have known you wouldn't understand.  No, I don't think the ship is alive.  However, it has characteristics of an individual.  There are 6 wide-angle EM sensors on this ship.  All exactly the same model and type.  None of them operate the same.
 
Ambassador Xelef
 CO: Oh just a few ships, say three?
 
MO Bishop
 ::pauses, unsure of what to say. It's been a long time since she was out on a real date::
 
CO Cutter
 ::nods::  Suberec :  Would that be acceptable?

Ambassador Suberec 
 Xelef: The Tolafra would need to have some ships in attendance as well
   
XO Skye
 CEO: Other than the fact the Federation sent us out.....Not really.  Though it doesn't make much sense now that you mention it.....These worlds aren't Federation members....
 
CO Cutter
 Suberec :  An equal number of ships would seem fair, would it not?
 
MO Bishop
 FCO; Ummm, yes.... sure.... cooking  is good... I mean... yes I know what you're saying.... if you like to cook that is....::begins to stumble with her words::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::smiles at Suberec :: Suberec : Of course Ambassador, I'm counting on it.

EO Davidson
 Parli: I know that. I just don’t know the internal workings of the sensors. I am no sensor tech grade 1 or whatever. If I don’t understand it is because I don’t know. I am willing to learn
 
CO Cutter
 Suberec /Xelef:  Then we are in agreement?

Ambassador Suberec 
 CO: I can agree with that... But No Srelbraw ship will be allowed out of the sector!
 
MO Bishop
 :;swallows hard and closes her eyes, wincing at her awkwardness:: FCO: Yes... yes... I'd like that....::nods:: very much actually.....::blushes::

FCO Knight
 MO: If ya uncomfortable or don' wanna, then...

CEO Michaels
 XO: I know the Federation's got all these lofty ideals about going out and saving the universe from itself, but by the same token...I'd think there was something in it for them, or else why bother?  At least, that's what I'm wondering right now, why are we bothering to try and undo millennia of history...
 
CO Cutter
 Suberec :  For now Ambassador...  you can negotiate that point with the Federation experts.

EO Davidson
 Parli: Like I said...I took a course but that was 5 or 6 years ago. Give a Guy a Break.

FCO Knight
 ::Stops and frowns then looks back at Ens. Bishop:: MO: Oh. Good.
 
MO Bishop
 FCO: NO!... I mean... no no.... it's not that.... I'd like to... really.... which umm.... what...time?... when....? ::shrugs, hoping he'll finish with a time for the date::
 
CO Cutter
 Ambs:  We are all agreed then?
   
XO Skye
 CEO: And then why should we?  Perhaps they asked for our help.....but why bring us into the center of this unnecessarily?
 
Ambassador Xelef
 Suberec /CO: We agree if the terms can be met.
   
CSO Lys
 <Parli>  :: getting a bit passionate about the subject ::  It isn't about knowing the components and the wiring and the theory... its about understanding.  Understanding that these things are more than the sum of their parts.  They have personalities that you have to take the time to get to know.
 
CO Cutter
 Suberec : Are you in agreement?

Ambassador Suberec 
 CO: Captain, you really are a rogue aren’t you? ::chuckles:: I would say you have a deal.... Of course I will have to take it back to council. I believe I can make it pass....

FCO Knight
 MO: Well. Ok. If you don't wish to I understand.

EO Davidson
 Parli: I know what  your saying about the personality. The Warp Engines have a personality of there own along with the Core it's self.
 
CO Cutter
 Ambs:  Excellent!   My security officers will escort you to the transporter room.  May I suggest you send most of your ships home and we will ratify this?

Ambassador Suberec 
 CO: Sometime I would love to return you ... hospitality .. on my ship ::grins::
 
MO Bishop
 ::lays a hand on his arm:: FCO: I'd like to really.... honest.....
 
Ambassador Xelef
 ::nods to the Captain:: CO: We will comply for now, Captain.
   
CSO Lys
 <Parli>  EO:  Yes... that's it. :: her eyes light up :: And that is why I didn't want to go into Engineering.  There I wouldn’t have the time to get to know these systems nearly as well.
 
CO Cutter
 ::grins::  Suberec :  I'll bet

CEO Michaels
 ::shrugs::  XO: What worries me most, is I keep wondering, how much would Starfleet risk in order to bring peace to a region of space that doesn't threaten anyone but themselves...just how much would they expect of us...::said more introspectively than anything else::
 
MO Bishop
 FCO: Just name the time....
 
CO Cutter
 Xelef:  Thank you.

CO Cutter
 OPS:  Coreena, please see all the Ambassadors to the transporter room and back to their ships.
   
Coreena
 CO:  Yes sir
   
Coreena
 ::Looks over at each group of security officers::

Ambassador Suberec 
 Xelef: before we leave the sector... I would like to meet with you.... your ship or mine ::grins::

EO Davidson
 Parli: Sure you would have time....Things always need a look over. I can see if i can get you in there say...once a week?
 
CO Cutter
 *CEO*  Brynn...  we have reached agreement.  The Ambassadors will be returning to their ships shortly with the details.  Please hail both fleets and inform them of such.

FCO Knight
 MO: I figured after all this crazy mess with the militant animals gets done with. Maybe 1900 hrs. anytime after all this.
   
Coreena
 <SEC> ::Leads Prihc to transporter room one.::

CEO Michaels
 *CO*: Understood sir.  ::turns to his console and sends a message to both fleets notifying them of the results of the negotiations::
 
Ambassador Xelef
 Suberec :: Why Ambassador, I was hoping you would ask. Let's make it mine shall we?

EO Davidson
 Parli: How about a drink in the lounge and we can talk about this...I need to get back to ME...can you close up here?
 
MO Bishop
 ::nods:: FCO: Perfect, let me confer with my nanny to make sure she doesn't make plans on me.

CEO Michaels
 I sure hope that means this is over...::to himself::

Ambassador Suberec 
 Xelef: Perhaps you could bring some of that excellent nectar?
   
Coreena
 ::Walks over to the remaining two ambassadors::  Suberec / Xelef:  If you are ready ambassadors?
   
CSO Lys
 < Parli >  :: shakes her head :: EO: No, I'll stay with my sensors.  They need me.  :: hears the console beep ::  There, its drained.  A simple restart should fix everything.  :: smiles ::  Sure Lieutenant - a drink would be nice

FCO Knight
 ::Rises quickly from the chair and begins to stumble out of the office:: MO: OK. Later then.
 
MO Bishop
 ::grins shyly:: FCO: Provided we're still here.... then I'll be there....
 
Ambassador Xelef
 Suberec : I shall arrange for some of my very best. ::smiles and purrrrrrs::
 
CO Cutter
 ::enters the bridge::  All:  Never a doubt.  ::rolls his eyes::
 
MO Bishop
 ::stifles a small chuckle and turns back to her work before he sees::
   
Coreena
 ::Leads the ambassadors to transporter room 2, security following closely::

EO Davidson
 Parli:1900 hrs in the lounge then...see ya  ::exits the tube and goes back to ME:: 

Ambassador Suberec 
 <<<End Mission>>>