Host Klordy says:
Prolog: Hayden is docked at SB69 awaiting departure clearance
Host Klordy says:
<<<Begin Mission>>>
CTO_Kordus says:
::at tactical::
CSO_Lys says:
::in his lab looking over some new specimen::
Host XO_Skye says:
::Sitting in the center chair.:: OPS: Obtain clearance for us to disembark from the Star base, please.
OPS_Coreena says:
::nodding, contacts the base for clearance::
CNS_Cutter says:
::shifts in her chair, feeling a bit strange sitting next to Sam and not Jason::
Host XO_Skye says:
::Crosses her legs, consciously focusing on keeping herself in that moment, not a good time to be nostalgically daydreaming.::
CSO_Lys says:
::taps impatiently at the console, the classification of this new insect being quite difficult::
CTO_Kordus says:
::hopes this time no one will decide to start throwing underwear around the bridge::
Host Klordy says:
<SB Command> COM Hayden you are cleared to depart
Host Bryan says:
::arrives on the turbo lift and takes his position at the bridge engineering station::
OPS_Coreena says:
::Thanks the SB OPS::  XO:  We have clearance.
CNS_Cutter says:
::watches the other officers as they take their positions::
Host XO_Skye says:
OPS: Acknowledged.  FCO: Get us underway.  Warp six.   Sector 445.897
OPS_Coreena says:
::Informs the crew of departure, all hands at station.::
CSO_Lys says:
::hears the console chime and sees the message from the bridge, sighs, and starts putting away the bugs::
CSO_Lys says:
::once everything is put away, he starts heading for the bridge::
CNS_Cutter says:
::starts humming to herself::
Host XO_Skye says:
FCO: Mr. Crunch.....sleeping again are we?
CTO_Kordus says:
::looking over the mission orders and related information and comes across a name she briefly remembered Ashlynn mentioning at one point....  the same guy who helped her mother and some Risan pretty-boy try to kidnap her.... thinks "sounds like fun"::
FCO_Knight says:
:: Looks up and after he has course and speed set:: XO: I'm waiti'n for ya order t' get undaway, Commanda.
OPS_Coreena says:
::Does a quick 'head' count of the crew.::
CSO_Lys says:
::arrives on the bridge looking around and wondering why it was so quiet.    Takes his station looking around still::
Host Klordy says:
<SB Command> Hayden... if you don't leave soon we will have to wait for a new window
CNS_Cutter says:
::rolls her eyes:: Aloud: They all think they're comedians.
Host XO_Skye says:
FCO: Already given......In case you're ears didn't get a chance to catch up with the rest of you, Othello, Take us out. ::A hint of lightheartedness in her voice.::
OPS_Coreena says:
SB:  New window?
Host CEO_Jax says:
::turns and heads down to sit on the bench next to the XO and says quietly::  XO: Might I inquire as to the reason the Captain is not joining us on this endeavor?
CNS_Cutter says:
::starts giggling all over again::
Host Klordy says:
<SBC> Time Hayden... Time... Geez
FCO_Knight says:
XO: Jus' coverin' me bum. Cap'n hates it when I start t' leave without him sayin' so directly. ::Inputs the mooring procedures to the conn::
Host XO_Skye says:
::Glances over at the CEO.::  CEO: He's.....on temporary......reassignment.  Something to do with some sort of educational opportunity.  ::Doesn't say anymore, but her eyes speak volumes.::
OPS_Coreena says:
SCB:  Time?  It is 20:14.
CNS_Cutter says:
::snorts/chuckles at Sam's response and bites back more giggles::
FCO_Knight says:
XO/*SBC*: Clearin' all moorin's.
Host CEO_Jax says:
XO: Indeed!  It is too bad the rest of us were uninvited...educational opportunities should never be passed up.
Host CEO_Jax says:
XO: Incidentally, is the Counselor all right?
Host XO_Skye says:
FCO: Take us out.  Warp six.
OPS_Coreena says:
::Looks at the FCO::  FCO:  Why did they want the time?
CNS_Cutter says:
::wipes at a few tears and snorts again.  Educational opportunities..::
Host XO_Skye says:
CEO: I'm sure she is.....
CTO_Kordus says:
::leans against the wall behind her console, listening to all of it without anyone being able to tell she's interested::
Host XO_Skye says:
CEO: Once we're underway, I'd like you to gather all senior staff in the Officer's Mess.   And get them there in a prompt fashion, Please.  You have the bridge.
CNS_Cutter says:
::thinks unhappy thoughts to try and stop with the laughter, gives a thumbs up to the CEO and XO::
FCO_Knight says:
XO: Aye, course plotted an' set. ::Looks at Coreena and shrugs:: OPS: I dunno, love. Guess I'm movin' too slow for 'em.
CSO_Lys says:
::settling in, and grabbing a cup of chai tea, Talan starts bringing up the data of the ships that have disappeared::
Host CEO_Jax says:
XO: Very well...I am beginning to see where the Hayden gets its reputations amongst the various Star bases.  We had a ship like that when I was on Star base 25...banned them from docking, everyone had to come over on shuttles all the time.  It was quite a long running joke amongst the station mechanics.
OPS_Coreena says:
::Considers his answer, then shrugs as an oddity to chalk up among others.::
Host XO_Skye says:
CEO: If it happens to us while I'm in charge, I'm sure I'll find a way to place the blame on you.  So let's make sure it doesn't happen.  ::Smiles very amicably.::
Host XO_Skye says:
::Gets up from her chair and heads to the TL.:: TL: Deck 2.
CNS_Cutter says:
::grins:: XO: You *have* learned from Jason!
FCO_Knight says:
::Engages the warp engines to the desired velocity and sets all flight controls for warp flight::
Host CEO_Jax says:
::mutters::  These are the reasons I never asked for promotion.
Host CEO_Jax says:
::takes the XO's former seat::
OPS_Coreena says:
::glances at her orders.::
Host XO_Skye says:
::Before the doors close:: CNS: I've learned from the best.  Just don't you let Jason know I said or even thought it.
CNS_Cutter says:
::smiles sweetly at Jax::
CNS_Cutter says:
::laughs at Sam again::
OPS_Coreena says:
CSO:  Is there anything unusual about this ambassador I need to inform the staff to prepare for?
CNS_Cutter says:
CEO: Oh, come now Commander.  It isn't all that bad is it?
Host CEO_Jax says:
FCO: Everything in order Lt.
Host XO_Skye says:
::Exits the TL on Deck 2 and takes a short detour by her quarters.::
CSO_Lys says:
::seeing the data files come up, he accesses them from his padd as he walks over towards Coreena::  OPS: I have no idea.  I don't even think I caught a name.
Host CEO_Jax says:
CNS: As long as I get to stay in the engine room, everything will be just fine.  I don't take well to this bridge business, and especially not to Away Teams.
Host CEO_Jax says:
<make FCO line a ?>
OPS_Coreena says:
CSO: Ambassador Krej.
FCO_Knight says:
CEO: Why wouldn't they be?
CNS_Cutter says:
::feels some sympathy for the guy:: CEO: I can relate.  Especially with the AT business.  Only problem is?  I'm usually unwelcome in engineering.
Host CEO_Jax says:
FCO: Because I hadn't heard otherwise Lt.  I was unaware status reports became democratic issues around here.
CSO_Lys says:
::looking over the data:: OPS:  No, I don't know anything about the Ambassador.  Isn't there anything in the computer?
Host CEO_Jax says:
CNS: I don't understand why, my door is always open.  I have seen nothing to indicate you should not be welcome there.  If there are any members of my staff with which you have issues, I will take care of it swiftly.
CSO_Lys says:
::his brow wrinkles as he continues reading::
Host CEO_Jax says:
::taps the comm button on the console beside him::  *Hayden*: All Senior Officers meet in five minutes in the Officer's Mess.
CNS_Cutter says:
::shakes her head, smiling::  CEO: Thank you.  I appreciate it and I'll keep it in mind.
CNS_Cutter says:
::stands, stretches and heads to the TL::
CTO_Kordus says:
::wonders why she was banned, and if that isn't worth the CEO looking into before he welcomes her with open arms...::
Host CEO_Jax says:
CNS: Of course Counselor.  Obviously we cannot have individuals of the crew feeling unwelcome in various parts of their own home.
CNS_Cutter says:
CEO: Of course. ::keeps the 'whys' to herself::  Very enlightened of you.
Host CEO_Jax says:
::smiles broadly::
FCO_Knight says:
CEO: Didn't know that it was a status report, sir. Most people simply bark, "Status, Lt." They never ask in such a manner. I apologize. Just used to the abruptness of the command staff.
CNS_Cutter says:
::enters the TL and waits for the others to join her before heading for the mess hall::
CTO_Kordus says:
::enters the TL::
FCO_Knight says:
::Gives the CONN to another flight officer and heads for the TL to get to the meeting::
OPS_Coreena says:
::Pulls up the data::  CSO:  His name is Krej.  He is from Etinad.  His species is Learsi.
Host CEO_Jax says:
FCO: Ah, I shall endeavor to grunt orders with as few syllables as possible in the future...the heavens forbid we should be educated enough to formulate complete sentences and comprehend their meaning.
CNS_Cutter says:
::grins again.  Maybe the blue guy wasn't so bad after all::
CSO_Lys says:
::starts heading towards the TL waiting for his wife::  OPS:  Learsi... they seem like an interesting culture, even if they are a bit xenophobic.
OPS_Coreena says:
CSO:  Then little is needed.  Thank you.
OPS_Coreena says:
::Sends orders to her staff to prepare a regular room for the ambassador.::
CSO_Lys says:
::gets in the TL with his wife as soon as she finishes and they head to the officers mess::
CNS_Cutter says:
::enters the mess hall::
FCO_Knight says:
CEO: Just not used to any of you Command staffers bein' so... how should I put it? Cordial to me. ::Smiles and returns to his stride::
CTO_Kordus says:
::sits down in a chair, looking slightly bored::
OPS_Coreena says:
CSO:  I am glad my brother and sister are home.  It may seem odd, but I missed them.
Host Klordy says:
Action: the CTO's chair collapses
CNS_Cutter says:
::looks up almost expecting to see Jason standing there, finds it a bit weird::
CNS_Cutter says:
::looks at the CTO oddly:: CTO: Problems?
CSO_Lys says:
::entering the mess - smiles:: OPS: That isn't odd.  That's love.  ::kisses her on the cheek::
Host CEO_Jax says:
FCO: Yes Lt, I'm sure that's the word you were thinking of.  ::thinks to himself, "literate" was what I would have thought, if not said::
CTO_Kordus says:
::gets up without any apparent reaction:: CNS: None at all
OPS_Coreena says:
CSO:  ahhh...  ::Follows him into the mess hall and a seat.::
CNS_Cutter says:
::nods, serious expression on her face:: CTO: So I figured.  Carry on with that then.
CNS_Cutter says:
::takes a seat::
Host CEO_Jax says:
::gets up and heads for the meeting room, leaving the bridge to a junior officer::
Host Klordy says:
Action: the Cns notices a deck of card left on one of the tables and begins toying with them absent mindedly
CSO_Lys says:
::finding a seat and setting the padd down for the first time::  OPS:  Maybe we should do something special with them, kind of like a welcome home?
FCO_Knight says:
::Enters the mess hall and takes a seat. Wonders why the command staff finds dismay in his work::
OPS_Coreena says:
CSO:  What do you have in mind?
CNS_Cutter says:
::idly shuffles the cards::
CSO_Lys says:
::turns to face her:: OPS: Well, they both seem to really like that one holoprogram, the wooded countryside with the stream and the riding path.
OPS_Coreena says:
::Looks at him with that touch of mischief::  CSO:  You will play their horse?
CSO_Lys says:
::the smile drops from his face:: OPS: Now that just isn't right.
CNS_Cutter says:
:::still shuffling, wondering why they were waiting::
OPS_Coreena says:
:: Absently picks up some sticks on her table that are of various sizes and fiddles with them.::
CTO_Kordus says:
::looks around, this time standing up against a wall::
CTO_Kordus says:
::that is not a door::
FCO_Knight says:
::Shrugs at his internal questioning and silently waits for the briefing::
OPS_Coreena says:
CSO:  It is what our father used to do with them.  But if you think Sean is old enough for a real horse...
Host XO_Skye says:
::Enters the Officers mess like she meant to make them wait.:: CEO: Everyone present?
Host CEO_Jax says:
XO: It would appear to be so.
Host XO_Skye says:
CEO: Call everyone to attention.
CSO_Lys says:
::playfully::  OPS: I don't know if I want to go now.
FCO_Knight says:
::Sits back and relaxes slightly, waiting for the XO and CEO to conduct business so he can return to the CONN::
OPS_Coreena says:
::Shakes head::  CSO:  One of us still needs work on their humor.  I thought I had it.  ::Shakes head::  Humor, such a difficult concept.
CSO_Lys says:
::puts an arm around her::
CNS_Cutter says:
::still messing with the cards::
OPS_Coreena says:
::Leans back lightly against him.::
OPS_Coreena says:
::Twiddles a couple of the sticks inside and out of her fingers.::
Host Klordy says:
Action: the cards suddenly slip away from the Cns. and go flying all over
Host CEO_Jax says:
CEO: Attention!  ::louder than necessary::
CNS_Cutter says:
::yelps and jumps up::
Host XO_Skye says:
FCO: Mr. Knight, front and center!
CSO_Lys says:
::his head jerks towards the CEO wondering what bit him and hoping it was one of the bugs that he killed back on the planet coming back for revenge, smiles a little and then stands::
FCO_Knight says:
::Slowly stands up with slight trepidation::
CTO_Kordus says:
::looks up, interested but not showing it::
FCO_Knight says:
Self: Here goes the part where I go t' th' brig. ::Moves towards the XO::
Host XO_Skye says:
::With an air of irritation, waits for the FCO to actually arrive.::
Host XO_Skye says:
FCO: When you are on my ship, I fully expect you to arrive on time for your duties.  Is that clear?
FCO_Knight says:
::Stands before the XO::
CSO_Lys says:
::watches, an eyebrow raised::
FCO_Knight says:
XO: Yes, ma'am.
FCO_Knight says:
::Wants to roll his eyes, but can't::
Host XO_Skye says:
FCO: But since this isn't my ship, and I'm still following Captain Cutter's orders......I hereby promote you to the rank of Lt with all the rights and privileges.  ::Takes the box from Jax and pins on a new pip.::
OPS_Coreena says:
::Looks curiously at the first officer::
CTO_Kordus says:
::was actually interested there for a second, public reprimands were something she hadn't seen since Lunar V::
FCO_Knight says:
::Frowns, waiting for the joke to finish playing out::
CSO_Lys says:
::applauds, surprised at the way she delivered that::
CNS_Cutter says:
::applauds::
Host XO_Skye says:
FCO: Congratulations, Othello.  ::Leans in a little closer.:: This is real....
CNS_Cutter says:
::wonders if they can take it back if he calls her a nutso 'sheila' again::
FCO_Knight says:
XO: ::plainly:: Thank you, ma'am.
Host XO_Skye says:
FCO: You're welcome, Othello.
Host XO_Skye says:
All: One change from the Mission Brief......I had promotion dates wrong. The CNS is acting 2nd Officer.  You are all dismissed!
CNS_Cutter says:
::freezes::  XO: I'm.. who... whha wha?
OPS_Coreena says:
::Stands at the dismissal::
CSO_Lys says:
::thinks, thank goodness::
CNS_Cutter says:
::slides back down into the chair she'd been sitting on::
Host XO_Skye says:
CNS: You're acting 2nd Officer.....I'm sure we won't need one....but if we do....
CSO_Lys says:
::starts walking out of the mess hall with Coreena::
FCO_Knight says:
::Walks out of the mess with his normal laid-back stride::
CNS_Cutter says:
::does her best to focus on breathing::  XO: Uh... right.
OPS_Coreena says:
CSO:  That seems... odd.  I assume we go back to our duties?
Host CEO_Jax says:
::heads back out to the bridge::
CNS_Cutter says:
::gets up and stumbles out of the mess and heads for the TL, still a bit dazed::
CSO_Lys says:
OPS:  I guess.  We spend more time getting down here then we do in the meeting.  I don't know why she just didn't do it on the bridge.  ::calls a TL::
Host XO_Skye says:
::Watches as everyone leaves.....ordering an Ambrosian tea from a replicator, heads out slowly after the others.::
Host Klordy says:
Action: time flies and the Hayden enters sector 445.897
CNS_Cutter says:
::shifts in her seat::
OPS_Coreena says:
::At her station, monitoring all communications.::
FCO_Knight says:
::At the CONN and notes the arrival time into sector 445.897::
CSO_Lys says:
::seated at SCI 1 trying to find more info on the disappearing ships but coming up empty still::
CTO_Kordus says:
::at tactical::
Host XO_Skye says:
::Sitting in the Center seat awaiting arrival notification.::
FCO_Knight says:
XO: We have entered sector 445.897, Commander
Host XO_Skye says:
: Take us to the lone planet in the system.  OPS: When we arrive, hail them.
FCO_Knight says:
XO: En route.
Host XO_Skye says:
FCO: Acknowledged.
FCO_Knight says:
::Changes course and sets speed to full impulse, then engages::
OPS_Coreena says:
::Prepares to open hailing frequency.::
CNS_Cutter says:
::thinks she should have gone to Earth too.  Watching Jason getting diplomacy lessons would have been good for a few laughs::
FCO_Knight says:
OPS: In hailing range in 15 seconds.
Host Klordy says:
Action: the Hayden Enters Etinad space and receives and automated warning from a buoy
OPS_Coreena says:
::Nods::
OPS_Coreena says:
XO:  Hailing frequency open... wait...
OPS_Coreena says:
XO:  I am picking up a warning buoy.
Host XO_Skye says:
XO: On audio.
CTO_Kordus says:
::ears perk up::
CNS_Cutter says:
::fun little knot in her tummy::
OPS_Coreena says:
XO: On audio.
Host XO_Skye says:
::nods, listening.::
Host Klordy says:
COM: Warning you have entered Etinad space. Prepare to be boarded for inspection at any time.
CTO_Kordus says:
::Thinks "Like hell....." her face clearly expresses her opinion on that topic::
Host XO_Skye says:
OPS: Open a channel to the planet.
OPS_Coreena says:
:: Looks curiously back at the XO::
Host Klordy says:
<<<Pause Mission>>>