Prologue: The Hayden is preparing to leave ES217 for Unilles 3 to see why no one there is speaking to anyone.

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CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: In a side lab off of sickbay.::

CO_Marsland says:
::in her Ready Room off the bridge::

TO_T`Rias says:
::Is on the Bridge at the Tactical Station, running some diagnostics on the weapons systems.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Sits in his office, thinking really hard about doing some work::

CSO_Knight says:
::Walks down a corridor near his office, his nose facing a PADD::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::On the bridge doing the last checks before they depart to Unilles 3 from ES217.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
::walks out on the bridge:: XO: Have all departments reported in, Commander?

Action: The CNS's chair suddenly disappears.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Finishes setting up the cultures, then places them in the incubator.::

TO_T`Rias says:
::Runs his fingers over the console.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Is leaning back to yawn, when suddenly his chair disappears and he falls quickly (and with much force) to the floor!::

CNS_HeiRan says:
Self: Sweet mother of...! ::Gets up, rubbing his behind.::

CSO_Knight says:
::Walks into a TL as an attractive ensign exits. He smiles at her and she smiles back. The TL doors swish shut:: TL: Bridge.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CO: Aye Captain.  We are ready to depart on your signal.

Action: As the CNS gets up he finds that the chair is back.

CSO_Knight says:
::The TL stops and he walks out onto the Bridge, heading for his station::

Host CO_Marsland says:
XO: Very good.  Praw: Mr. Praw, take us out please, 1/4 impulse.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Makes note of the time and updates her data tables.  Sets the timer and heads out to main sickbay.::

TO_T`Rias says:
::Checks the status of the diagnostic on the targetting scanners.::

FCO Praw says:
CO: Aye disconnecting umbilicals and coming about course set and laid in for Unilles 3 1/4 impulse in 5 seconds.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Looks around, very puzzled by what just happened.:: Self: Maybe I've been working too much lately. Maybe I should go see Chey.

FCO Praw says:
CO: 4, 3, 2, 1, Now.

CSO_Knight says:
::Sits behind his console and taps a few commands to bring the science station to life::

Action; As the Hayden starts to depart they find that one of the docking clamps hasn't released.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Heads off toward Sickbay, rubbing temples.::

TO_T`Rias says:
::Feels the ship shake a bit under the stress of the docking clamp.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Nodding to one of her staff, she heads into the quiet of her office.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
Praw: Mr. Praw what's going on?

OPS Ta’lk says:
Praw: I told you that you should have awaited the Station All Clear signal.  ::Glares at him.::

Action: The Hayden is starting to swing to the port side towards the station.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Looks up at the ships odd vibration.::

CSO_Knight says:
::Fights back a chuckle and goes over a level one diagnostic of all science and sensor systems::

FCO Praw says:
::Blushes.:: CO: Um Captain, We'll be under way shortly. ::Disconnects the last umbilical and straightens the ship out.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Sighs... she did not mind being a medical doctor these days, but she missed not being on the bridge and knowing what was going on.::

TO_T`Rias says:
::Raises his eyebrow at the helm officer and returns his attention to his own console.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
Praw: Very well, once we've cleared the station, take us to warp 6.

Action: The last docking clamp breaks off the station just before it releases from the Hayden.

FCO Praw says:
CO: Gladly. ::Checks with engineering to ensure they are ready for that jump.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Feels the vibration, and stops to ponder it for a few seconds before quickly arriving in Sickbay:: Nurse: Could I get something for this headache?

CSO_Knight says:
Self: someone's gonna haveta pay f' that...

TO_T`Rias says:
::Raises his eyebrow at what he sees on his scanners.::  XO:  There is a piece of debris from the station heading in our direction.

Action: The Hayden is being hailed by the station.
Nurse Jensen says:
CNS: Sure... what caused it?  :: moves toward a cupboard.::

FCO Praw says:
::Finally clears the station narrowly missing the docking clamp and bolts the ship to Warp 6 as soon as Engineering gave the A'OK.::

CSO_Knight says:
CO: Incomming comm from th' station, Cap'n.

CSO_Knight says:
CO: Patchin' it through.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CSO: On Screen, Lieutenant.

CNS_HeiRan says:
Nurse Jensen: Oh, I've just been having some long nights. I haven't had restful sleep in a few days.

CSO_Knight says:
::Puts the unhappy mug of the dock commander on the screen::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
Praw: Mr. Praw you are on report for that negligence.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Points at his temples, making the sad-puppy face::

OPS Ta’lk says:
::Snickers.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
XO/Praw:  Agreed.

Station OPS says:
COM CO: Captain you may want to have your engineers check out your docking clamp areas.

Nurse Jensen says:
:: Applies a hypo at the juncture of his neck::  CNS: I know you are the counselor, but perhaps it is a medical condition?  You might want to see the doctor.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
Ta'lk: Mr. Ta'lk, you are equally responsible and for that you are also on report. ::Makes the notes in her arm console.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
COM: Station OPS: We're on it.  Was there any damage to the station?

CNS_HeiRan says:
::nods:: Jensen: Of course. Thank you. ::Gets up and moves to the door of Chey's office.:: CMO: Hey, doc.

Action: The hypo spray unit that the nurse is giving the CNS disappears.

Nurse Jensen says:
 ::Blinks and then looks around on the floor.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
Ta'lk: Send engineering to the docking clamp area to check for damage.

TO_T`Rias says:
::Shakes his head at the officers.::

CSO_Knight says:
::Brings up any and all relevent data on their destination up on various monitors around his station.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Doesn't see the hypo-disappearence, as he is at the CMO's door::

Station OPS says:
COM: CO: One of the docking clamps on the station malfunction and broke off just before it released from you ship.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Looks up and smiles.::  CNS: What brings you to my domain?

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Walks into her office, holding his temples and making the same face as before.:: CMO: I've had this headache for a few days, and your nurse seems to think that it's something more than too much work. Would you mind taking a look?

Host CO_Marsland says:
COM: Station OPS: We're sorry, our officers will be disciplined for the negligence.

Action: The hypo spray suddenly reappears in the nurses hand.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Motions him to take a seat at the same time reaching for her medkit and opening it.:: CNS:  When did they start?

CSO_Knight says:
::Takes notes on what LCARS has recalled on Unilles 3 as well as the rest of the system and surrounding space::

Host CO_Marsland says:
CSO: What do we know about Unilles 3, Lieutenant?

CNS_HeiRan says:
CMO: Just a few nights ago. I've been having restless sleep, and I thought it was just because of the extra work I've been doing.

Nurse Jensen says:
Hmmm... most odd.  *CSO*: Something most curious.  Just thought I would mention it.  My hypo just vanished and reappeared in my hand.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Shrugs::

TO_T`Rias says:
::Presses a few buttons on his console.::

Station OPS says:
COM: CO: Captain it was none of your crews fault the docking clamp malfunctioned just as we gave you clearance I am afraid that is was something that could not be avoided.
OPS Ta’lk says:
::Notes that Engineering is already working on the area.::

FCO Praw says:
::Glares at the XO who put him on report.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
COM: Station OPS: Noted, thank you.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
Praw: Do you need something Mr. Praw?

Station OPS says:
COM: CO: We called you as we were worried that you may have sustained damage from the malfunction.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Runs the scanner slowly along him.::  CNS:  What kind of dreams?

CSO_Knight says:
CO: Nothin' seems outta sorts with the planet itself. There are no reports of any unusual cosmic activity in the area either. I'll need closer scans to get any first hand information regardin' our mystery.

FCO Praw says:
XO: Well Cmdr.  It wasn't my fault.

Action: The FCO seat suddenly disappears.

Host CO_Marsland says:
COM Station OPS: Our engineers are working on that as we speak, Lieutenant.  Thank you for your concern.  Hayden out.

FCO Praw says:
::Falls to his butt.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Almost cracks a smile at seeing the FCO fall to the ground thinking he had it coming to him.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
CMO: Oh, nothing I really took special note of. Sometimes it feels like I'm drunk in the dreams, like things keep misplacing themselves or disappearing. And sometimes, it's completely different.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CSO: Noted, once we get closer, you'll get those scans.

FCO Praw says:
All: Hey!!!!

Host CO_Marsland says:
Praw: What the heck happened?

TO_T`Rias says:
::Sees the helm station's chair disappear.::

Action: As the FCO gets back up the chair reappears.

CSO_Knight says:
::looks over in the FCO's direction:: *Nurse Jensen*: Well, a chair disappeared from 'ere. I'll look into it. Do you have the hypo back?

FCO Praw says:
::Gets up and rubs his cushion area and looks around trying to figure out what is going on.::  CO: Um I don't know.  Hey what the?

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Watching her scanner, after a moment, steps away.::  CNS: I see nothing medically obviously.  I can begin running the standard barage of testing if you like.

TO_T`Rias says:
::Begins to run a tactical scan throughout the ship to see if there's anything that will appear on sensors.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
*Engineering*: Engineering this is the bridge, our FCO's chair just disappeared and reappeared, are you noting any power fluctuations?

Nurse Jensen says:
*CSO*: Yes... I do.  Most odd.  I hope you are able to figure out what is happening.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Shrugs:: CMO: If you'd like. I think it's just a case of over-work, but I'm not an expert in headaches. ::Cracks a grin::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
CNS: Overwork?  After R&R?  Or are you saying you worked too hard at R&R?

OPS Ta’lk says:
Praw: You Ensign have taunted the XO.  ::Raises an eyebrow in a Vulcan like we're gonna get ya look.::

Action: There seem to be a faint sound on the bridge that almost sounds like a child’s laughter.
FCO Praw says:
Ta'lk: Aw!  Poppycock, don't you start your Vulcan magic tricks with me you, you, you razor ears.

TO_T`Rias says:
::Hears the noise.::  Self:  What the... ::Grabs the phaser from under the console.::

CSO_Knight says:
::Looks over at his internal sensor logs for any odd energy signatures, system malfunctions, or intruders::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the Ensign and the LT.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
CMO: Oh, you know. R&R sometimes makes people dredge up their pasts. During leave I've got nothing to do, but at the end_ of break I can't get out of my office.

Host CO_Marsland says:
::hears the child's laughter:: All: Where is that coming from?

Action: The CSO's console has what appears to be an old television show on it.

TO_T`Rias says:
CO:  I'm reading nothing on internal sensors, Captain.

Host CO_Marsland says:
TO: Acknowledged.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
Praw/Ta'lk: That is enough.  Find the logical and scientific cause for these problems that are being reported shipwide.  Or you will both remain on report for the duration of our current SFC mission orders.  ::Glares at both of them then at the others on the bridge who may be "enjoying" the stupidity.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
CNS: I can give you a sedative to help, but that really is not the answer.  :: Walks over to the replicator and orders some spice tea.  Upon arrival, takes the tray over and sits down with him.::

CSO_Knight says:
CO: We either got gremlins o' we got... ::Looks down at the main console in front of him:: Self: The devil's Gumby's doin' on my screen?

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Grins:: CMO: Aw, shucks!

TO_T`Rias says:
::Looks around the Bridge from his station, trying to discern the location of the laughter.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
CSO: Gremlins?  We've had nothing but gremlins since I came on board.  What is going on?

Action: The CSO console is now showing the normal scans.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Pours herself and him some tea, hands his over and then leans back.::  CNS: Aw shucks?

CNS_HeiRan says:
CMO: Oh, it means... 'Thank you.' ::Takes the tea and takes a long, steamy drink::

CNS_HeiRan says:
CMO: Do you know what that rumbling was earlier?

Action: The cup that the CNS has now has ice in it.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
CNS: Nope... the down side of being a medical officer.  We are often stuck in the bowels of the ship.

CSO_Knight says:
::Furrows at the console:: CO: Blinkin' ship's gone mad. I don't see any obvious reasons for this. We could be dealin' with shipwide malfuntions, or worse case scenario, we're dealin' with a Q.

Action: The Faint laughter can be heard again.

Host CO_Marsland says:
::shudders:: CSO: A Q!  Lovely.  Well find him and get him in front of me.

TO_T`Rias says:
::Is weary about returning his attention to his console but attempts some more scans.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
CNS: Shall we switch roles for a bit?  I am probably the worse counselor you will find, but I am a good listener.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CSO/TO: Scan for any energy fluctuations via the deflector and rule out space tears and cloaked areas.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
*CMO*: Bridge to Doctor Love.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Begins:: CMO: Sure, what would you like to... ::Is cut off by the comm.::

Action: The TO console now has arcade games on it.

CSO_Knight says:
CO: Easier said than done, Cap'n. Qs can bend the laws o' physics. I'm scannin' for just 'bout an'thin' at this point..

TO_T`Rias says:
::Nods and coordinates the scans with the Chief Science Officer.::  Self:  This is odd..

CMO_Lt_Love says:
*XO*: Love here...

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
*CMO*:  Is the CNS there with you?

CSO_Knight says:
TO: Ya got an'thin'?

TO_T`Rias says:
CSO:  A strange primitive game.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
*XO*: Yes, he is.

OPS Ta’lk says:
::Checks for COMM Signals.:: CO: I am checking for any type of communications traffic or signals Captain.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CSO: Understood, Lieutenant.  Do the best you can.

CSO_Knight says:
::Slaves the sensors:: TO: What? This bloomin' ship's haunted.

Host CO_Marsland says:
Ta'lk: Thank you.

Action: The TO console goes back to normal.

FCO Praw says:
CO: Captain in light of our current predicament would you like us to hold our position here or go back to the station or what?

TO_T`Rias says:
CSO:  It has returned to normal now. ::Scratches his head.::  Most peculiar.

Action: The laughter is heard again only a bit louder now.

Host CO_Marsland says:
Praw:  Hold our position. I don't want to haunt the station.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Looks curiously at the counselor wondering what is up.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
*CMO/CNS*: Doctor and Counselor we appear to be being visited by a presence that is heard faintly across ship.  Please Coordinate your efforts to determine source, type, etc.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
*XO*: Ummm... we will see what we can do.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Darna's eyes enlarge.:: *XO*: Right, yes ma'am.

CSO_Knight says:
::Sees all the sensors say that nothing is wrong and grows a bit more frustrated::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
*XO*: Ma'am, the easiest way to probably do that is using the ships internal sensors.

FCO Praw says:
::Brings the ship out of warp and slows it to a complete stop.::  CO: All stop Captain. ::Very much subdued and almost appearing frightened by the thought of a sinister being at work here as opposed to a prank.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Stands and begins pondering possible strategies.:: CMO: You know earlier I could have sworn that my chair disappeared right out from under me, then reappeared. Do you think that these two things could be connected?

TO_T`Rias says:
::Continues his scans on the ship, trying to figure out what's wrong.::

OPS Ta’lk says:
CO: Captain, would you like a status report given to SFC and ES217 regarding our position, etc.?

CMO_Lt_Love says:
CNS: Your guess is as good as mine.  I am not quite sure how we can be of assistance though.  I guess we can wonder the ship scanning for unusual life forms.

Host CO_Marsland says:
Ta'lk: Yes, please.  Tell them we're having a visitation of sorts and we're working it out.

Armen says:
*CO*: Mommy have you seen my friend?

CSO_Knight says:
::Changes the sensor bandwidths to get pick up whatever might be playing with the ship::

Host CO_Marsland says:
*Armen*: Armen? What are you doing?  There are no other children on the ship.

CNS_HeiRan says:
CMO: No, I think they've already conducted any scans that would be of use.

TO_T`Rias says:
::Watches the Captain.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
CMO: Let's go to the bridge and see what we can do there.

OPS Ta’lk says:
::Sends the status report out via the Comm Channels and asks for confirmation of receiving.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Enters the main room::  CNS: Hmmm... I guess bridge it is.  It would help to have some more information.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Looks at the CO and raises an eyebrow.::

Armen says:
*CO*: Yes there are he was here a few minutes ago but said that he was bored and left.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*Armen*: He might be here on the bridge.

CNS_HeiRan says:
CMO: Yes, but that's the way these things seem to happen, isn't it? ::Grins and follows Chey out of the Sickbay toward the bridge::

Host CO_Marsland says:
XO: Maybe Armen can draw this gremlin out.

Armen says:
* CO*: Really Can I come and see him?

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Steps into the lift.::  Computer, bridge.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*Armen*: Yes, you may come to the bridge, but stay close to Mommy's chair.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Follows!::

TO_T`Rias says:
CO:  We should be careful Captain.  This being is obviously powerful.

Host CO_Marsland says:
TO: Agreed.  But he's not coming out on his own.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: As the lift stops, she moves out and looks around.::

CSO_Knight says:
::Never wants a kid with an imaginary friend::

Armen says:
*CO*: Ok mommy I will be there soon. :: Heads for the Bridge::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
TO: Have a tactical contingent on standby up here as well as alert all other security details on the ship.  And make them discreet please T'Rias.

TO_T`Rias says:
::Nods to the Commander and begins issuing out the commands.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Enters the bridge and moves to the CSO's side.:: CSO: Can you tell me exactly what's going on? Or... as much as you know of what's going on?

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Watches as the young child passes by them, remembering the captains request earlier and rather glad it was passed on to the counselor, who was more qualified.::

Action: The laughter again can be heard.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Hearing the laughter, looks around curiously.  With no better idea how to help, begins to scan the room with her medical tricorder.::

Armen says:
:: enter the bridge with big wide eyes::

CSO_Knight says:
CNS: We're apparently the playthings of th' Cap'n's son's imaginary mate.

Host CO_Marsland says:
::sees Armen coming in:: Armen: Come here, son.

TO_T`Rias says:
::Keeps a close eye on the Captain and her son.::

Armen says:
CO: Hi Mommy this is neat.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Nods, then turns to face Armen as he enters. Darna glances at the captain, and walks up close enough to hear what is going on.::

CSO_Knight says:
::Is glad to see at least someone enjoying this::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
Laughter: Please identify yourself?

Host CO_Marsland says:
Armen: Yes, this is our bridge.  You remember Othello, over there?

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Steps over to the counselor and CSO::

CSO_Knight says:
::Salutes to Armen::

Armen says:
Entity: Hey Tolcar you were right they did let me come to the bridge just like you said.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Ponders: Tolcar...::

Host CO_Marsland says:
Armen: What?  ::looks concerned and motions for the TO to stand at the ready::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Quietly moves over to medical and enters the database, looking for the name Tolcar.::

CSO_Knight says:
::Raises an eyebrow to Armen's reply::

TO_T`Rias says:
::Continues to keep an eye on the Captain and her child.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
Tolcar: We're not going to hurt you, Tolcar.  We just want to talk.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Does a search in the Computer for "Tolcar"::

Armen says:
::sheeplishly:: CO: Well mommy when Tolcar said that he was bored and was comming to the bridge I mentioned that I would like to see it and he said that he could make that happen.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Interjects:: Armen: Hello, little guy. My name is Darna. Will you tell me what else your friend said?

Host CO_Marsland says:
Armen: Did he say what he wanted?

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Kneels next to Armen::

Action: A child like voice can be heard throughoutt out the ship saying thank you for the fun time but now I have to leave.

Armen says:
CO: Only that he wanted to have fun mommy.

Action: All the ships functions return to normal.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
Tolcar: Where are you from?

Host CO_Marsland says:
Armen: Well, all little boys want that, don't they.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Lifts a brow curiously at the voice, especially as the database came up blank.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
Self: That was weird.

TO_T`Rias says:
::Makes certain that all the tactical systems are operating properly.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
Ta'lk: All systems normal?

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Stands up, lost for what to say.:: Tolcar: Tolcar, if you ever come back, let us know, all right?

FCO Praw says:
::Checks and rechecks and triple checks then quadruple checks his systems.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
XO: I take it I am no longer needed her.  :: smiles and heads for the lift.::

FCO Praw says:
CO: Captain green light here if ya want it.

CSO_Knight says:
Armen: Boy, you sure can pick some mates, buddy.

Host CO_Marsland says:
Praw: Go to Warp 6, Ensign

OPS Ta’lk says:
::Looks at Praw.:: CO: I concur with the Ensign Captain.

CSO_Knight says:
CMO: If we need the Love doctor, we'll call ya, love.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Looks at the CMO.:: CMO: I suppose Doctor.  Please have a report in on your assessment of the situation we just encountered as well as your expected assessments of the Unilles Colony.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Makes that order for all department heads.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Nods to both officers and winks at the CSO as the lift doors close.::

FCO Praw says:
::Goes to warp 6 on the original course.::

CSO_Knight says:
::Chuckles ligthly::

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