Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Huron NCC 61245 SD 10212.21

Starring:
Pam Bruyere as CO Serena Sheridan, Lilly
Steve Weller as CTO Tio Ayidee 
Chris Esterhuyse as FCO Dylan Roznine
Emily Dueckman as CEO Victoria Hansen
Jamie Osborn as SM, Jack

Absent:
Jim Koeller as XO Ethan Knight
Eric Woo as CSO Eric Woo
Christopher Barnes as OPS Chris Barnes
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre
Rogerio Pereira as CIV Drayan Vekh

Mission Summary
	After a long, grueling mission, the crew of the USS Huron enjoy a five-day pass on the planet Pacifica, a well-earned shoreleave, before returning to Starbase 71… 

Host Jamie_O says:
<<<<<BEGIN Mission>>>>>

CTO_Ayidee says:
::On surface of Pacifica, breathing the warm air, smelling the Ocean breeze.::

FCO_Roznine says:
::stretched out on a towel, something to drink near at hand::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::looking for the nearest stretch of secluded beach::

CEO_Hansen says:
::sitting under an umbrella on the beach::

FCO_Roznine says:
::lies happily soaking up the rays, occasionally sipping his drink::

CTO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Remind me, why did I used to hate being planetside so much?  Oh, I recall, Ry'leth...

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::sees all the tourists and sighs::Self: No quiet places today.

FCO_Roznine says:
::chuckles:: CTO: That would do it, Tio, but then again - it was MUCH colder than here.

CTO_Ayidee says:
FCO: And smelled worse.

CEO_Hansen says:
::leans back under the umbrella and closes her eyes::

FCO_Roznine says:
::turns on his stomach, and peers over at Victoria under her umbrella:: CEO: Afraid the sun will bite you, Vic?

FCO_Roznine says:
CTO: I'll take your word for that, Tio. I'm just glad everybody came back safe and relatively sound.

CEO_Hansen says:
::opens her eyes and looks over at the FCO::  FCO:  No.  I just don't want to get burned.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::walks over to Victoria blocking her sun and taps her on the shoulder::CEO: May I join you Lt?

CTO_Ayidee says:
CEO: Arien doesn't bite...unless you are a creature of darkness.  ::Turns and stares for a second.::  Are you?

FCO_Roznine says:
CEO: I'll put some oil on you. ::smiles winningly at her, then spots the captain:: CO: Hello, Captain.

CEO_Hansen says:
::looks up at the Captain::  CO:  Of course, Captain.

CEO_Hansen says:
CTO:  No, I'm not!

CTO_Ayidee says:
CO: Good day Captain.  CEO: Good, I'm on vacation.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::nods to Tio::CTO/FCO: Gentlemen

CEO_Hansen says:
::perks a brow at the FCO::  FCO:  Why exactly would I want oil on me?

FCO_Roznine says:
CEO: To give you a nice golden glow to make those engineers of yours stumble when they walk past. ::grins at her::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::opens her bag and pulls out a towel and lays it on the sand then removes her  shoes and sits down::

FCO_Roznine says:
::looks over at the Captain:: CO: Glad to relax a bit, Captain?

CEO_Hansen says:
::blushes a bit::  FCO:  My engineers don't stumble.

FCO_Roznine says:
::chuckles:: CEO: I'm just pulling your little toe. ::glances at his drink and takes another sip::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
:: removes her beach robe and sits there soaking up the sun::

CEO_Hansen says:
FCO:  There's an expression I don't think I've ever heard.

FCO_Roznine says:
::winks at her:: CEO: I just made it up. I'm good at other things, apart from flying.

CTO_Ayidee says:
::Grabs a bottle of milk and takes a drink.::  All: We need some music.

CEO_Hansen says:
::pretends to look shocked::  FCO:  You are?!

FCO_Roznine says:
::grins:: CEO: Yeah, I'm good at writing bad poetry, and I sing like a squawking gull.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::glances over at her crew and smiles::All: So are you all having a good time on your shoreleave?

CEO_Hansen says:
::laughs a bit and lays back down, folding her hands across her stomach::  FCO:  I haven't seen you do either of those.

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods, and adjusts his sunglasses:: CO: For sure, Captain. ::smiles at Victoria's comment:: CEO: Yeah, it's because I'm so good at doing them badly.

CTO_Ayidee says:
CO: Going to try and relax, get the chill out of my bones, and get the planet residue out of my fur.  I can still smell the planet on me.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
CTO: I understand Tio. That was one mission I'm sure you would like to put far behind you.

FCO_Roznine says:
::takes another sip of his drink, and settles on his stomach::

CTO_Ayidee says:
CO: I'd rather know what they were trying to do...and that their failure wasn't temporary.

CEO_Hansen says:
::shifts slightly on the towel::  FCO:  I'll take your word for it.

FCO_Roznine says:
::lifts his head:: CEO: I can give you names of people who will attest to it. Mostly class mates from the Academy.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
CTO: I think we supplied Starfleet with enough information for them to draw some conclusions.

CEO_Hansen says:
FCO:  You sing in the shower?

CTO_Ayidee says:
CO: And that will have to do.  Not having concrete answers is often part of the job.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::turns over and lies on her stomach, so that the sun can tan her back::

FCO_Roznine says:
FCO: Not anymore. I used to, until one of those classmates recorded my singing and played it to me... I thought it was an animal in pain at first.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
CTO: True enough, but we did complete our mission successfully which is why Admiral Crenshaw granted us this short leave.

CEO_Hansen says:
::laughs::  FCO:  That's horrible!!

FCO_Roznine says:
<whoops, talking to myself again... FCO to CEO>

FCO_Roznine says:
::grins:: CEO: Yeah, so I'll spare you the horror.

CEO_Hansen says:
FCO:  Thanks ... I think.

CTO_Ayidee says:
All: Anyone ever done one of the diving tours they have the ads up for?  They sound...intriguing.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::pulls out a padd from her bag and reads it several times and frowns::

FCO_Roznine says:
CEO: My pleasure. ::gets comfortable again::

FCO_Roznine says:
CTO: You plan on going on it?

CEO_Hansen says:
::folds her hands under her neck and closes her eyes::

CTO_Ayidee says:
FCO: I'm thinking of it.  Not sure about all the equipment you need to carry, though.  Sounds restricting in some ways.

FCO_Roznine says:
CTO: I'm not all that familiar with diving, we lived far from the coast back home.

FCO_Roznine says:
::looks up again:: CO: Are you planning on some diving or sailing, Captain?

CTO_Ayidee says:
CO: Or fishing?  Get one of those hats?

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::sits up again and rests her chin on her knees still holding the padd:: FCO: Huh? I'm sorry did you say something?

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::looks up at Tio::CTO: Fishing?

CEO_Hansen says:
::listens quietly to the conversations going on around her::

FCO_Roznine says:
CO: I asked if you were planning on doing some diving or sailing. ::glances at the PADD, not sure if he should comment::

CTO_Ayidee says:
CO: Yeah, renting a boat, going out on the water, and trying to catch an insentient aquatic life form.  Part of the gear for it is a hideous hat to scare away birds that might take you're catch.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
FCO: No, I was just planning on relaxing here on the beach. ::sees Roz looking at the padd and puts it down::

FCO_Roznine says:
::chuckles at Tio's explanation:: CTO: I think the hat is more for decoration than scaring.

CTO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Have you seen some of the hats?

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::smiles at Tio::CTO: Now chasing birds in a funny hat sounds like something you would be good at Tio, but I think I'll pass.

FCO_Roznine says:
CTO: Nope... I had other things that kept me busy as a child.. didn't do much fishing.

CTO_Ayidee says:
::Flags down a drink vendor.::  Vendor: Can I have a milk, please?

FCO_Roznine says:
Vendor: And one of these, uhm, pink drinks please.

CTO_Ayidee says:
<Vendor> CTO: Milk?  Sure you don't want something stronger?  Maybe some chocolate in it?

CTO_Ayidee says:
Vendor: Just milk, room temp if you have it.

FCO_Roznine says:
::giggles at the vendor's comment::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::motions to the vendor::Vendor: Scotch neat, and make it a triple.

CTO_Ayidee says:
<Vendor> CTO: Nope, just have one milk, normally use it for the hot drinks.  ::Hands the FCO a pink drink and CO a triple Scotch.::

FCO_Roznine says:
::takes his drink and sips it:: All: Hmmm... strawberries.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::examines the drink for a few seconds then downs it::

FCO_Roznine says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CO: Everything alright, Captain?

CTO_Ayidee says:
::Sets the milk on the sand to warm it a bit.::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::picks up the padd again and looks up at Roz::FCO: Unfortunately not Lt. I've just received some terrible news and I'm trying to decide what to do about it.

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods thoughtfully:: CO: I see. Nothing we can help with, I suppose?

CEO_Hansen says:
::rolls over onto her stomach, resting her head on her arms::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
FCO: I wish you could Roz, but this is a personal matter.

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods:: CO: I understand, Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::smiles at Roz knowing he can probably read her thoughts anyway::

CTO_Ayidee says:
::Picks up a stone and skips it out onto the Ocean.::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::reads the letter on the padd again::

FCO_Roznine says:
::frowns slightly about the Captain's mood, then turns on his back to ponder it for a while::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
Self: From: Captain O'Mallory, USS Gryphon

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
Self:    If you have not heard yet, I am a captain without a ship now.  The Gryphon was destroyed a few days ago by the Meglean people as a sacrifice.  I can only take the blame for loosing my ship and most of my crew.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
Self: .  I am almost certain that a court martial will take place when I return to Earth.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
Self: .  I aided them when there shuttles were in distress, brought them aboard in friendship and they purposely destroyed there shuttles which cause the Gryphon's end.  Out of 450 crew, only 163 survived.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
Self: 163!  My God, what have I done.  I have no one else I can confide in right now other than you

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
Self: I am certain I will not be given another command after what has happened and I am not sure that I can be trusted by my crew after this…

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
Self: I am considering resigning if I am not convicted of loosing an Excelsior class starship.  I am not sure what direction I go from here…

Sincerely,

Doc

FCO_Roznine says:
::his mind wanders a little to a conversation that happened en route to the planet, and he smiles to himself::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::throws the padd onto the sand and lies back closing her eyes::

CEO_Hansen says:
::lightly drums her fingers on the towel::

FCO_Roznine says:
::sits up to sip his drink, looking at the water::

CTO_Ayidee says:
::Rolls a rock along the path of a crustacean, watching it alter it's course.::

FCO_Roznine says:
::gets up, placing his drink under the umbrella:: All: I'm going for a quick dip. Anybody want to join me?

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::turns her head to the side and looks at Victoria::CEO: Victoria, so how is engineering shaping up?

CTO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Sure, haven't been in an Ocean in years.

CEO_Hansen says:
::lifts her head from the towel and looks over at the Captain::  CO:  Things are going just fine, Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::nods no to Roz::

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: the CO and CEO are covered in sand, as a 6-year-old boy slides past them on top of a football

FCO_Roznine says:
::smiles:: CTO: Great! ::walks down towards the surf::

CTO_Ayidee says:
::Walking towards the Ocean, turns at the noise.::

CEO_Hansen says:
::yelps as sand flies all over her and sits up::

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: the CEO is knocked down again by a large Labrador retriever

CTO_Ayidee says:
CO/ CEO: Are you all right?  ::Helps the boy up, tripping over the dog.::

FCO_Roznine says:
::turns as well, grinning at the sight:: CTO: I do believe that a bit of quiet was too much to ask.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::sits up quickly and looks at the boy and smiles, then brushes the sand away::

CEO_Hansen says:
::falls over backwards as the dog runs over her::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
CTO: Fine Tio, it's just a little sand.

FCO_Roznine says:
::goes over to help Victoria to her feet:: CEO: You alright?

Host Jamie_O says:
ACTION: The boy looks at the CO for a minute. she looks familiar to him, yet hard to place

CEO_Hansen says:
::gets to her feet and starts brushing the sand off::  FCO:  I think so ...

Host Jamie_O says:
<Dog> ::Sits down and wags his tail, grinning::

FCO_Roznine says:
::nods:: CEO: Good. Wanna join me and Tio in the water?

CTO_Ayidee says:
::Sits up, brushing sand off his snout.::  Dog:  You planned that, didn't you?

Host Jamie_O says:
<Dog> ::Looks up at the CTO with a puzzled look::

CEO_Hansen says:
FCO:  Maybe.

FCO_Roznine says:
CEO: Maybe is easily turned into definitely...

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::continues to brush the sand away and sees the boy looking at her:: Boy: Something I can do for you?

CEO_Hansen says:
FCO:  Oh really??

Host Jamie_O says:
<Boy> CO: Uhh......you know where I can find a Huron?

FCO_Roznine says:
CEO: Yes. Definitely is voluntary, maybe is not by choice. ::grins::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::looks puzzled::Boy: A Huron?

CEO_Hansen says:
::brushes more sand off::  FCO:  I'm thinking that I probably don't believe you.

Host Jamie_O says:
<Boy> CO: see, they told me that I could find a Huron. that will take us back to the Starbase, but I can't find one.....

FCO_Roznine says:
CEO: And I'm deciding if I should prove it to you.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::smiles::Boy: Oh you mean the USS Huron, the starship? Is that right?

CEO_Hansen says:
::shakes the sand off of her towel::

Host Jamie_O says:
<Boy> CO: Yeah! they have this room there, and you can see the stars!

CTO_Ayidee says:
::Curious.:: Boy: Who are “they”?

FCO_Roznine says:
CEO: Well, are you coming? I'm not feeling up to dragging someone into the water today. Its not the same without Randi and Ethan.

Host Jamie_O says:
<Boy> CTO: My brother, of course!

CEO_Hansen says:
::laughs::  FCO:  So it IS voluntary, is it?

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
Boy: I see, well you're in luck young man. I just happen to be the Captain of the Huron. ::holds out her hand:: Captain Sheridan at your service.

FCO_Roznine says:
::grins:: CEO: This time, yes.

Host Jack says:
::Takes the CO's hand:: Jack Ryerson......Now I gotta go find Lilly. she has my nieces.....

CEO_Hansen says:
FCO:  Oh so you think that it'll become involuntary sometime, do you?  ::grins at him::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
Jack: A pleasure to meet you Jack Ryerson. So who is your brother?

FCO_Roznine says:
CEO: You can bet on it... one day when you don't expect it. ::smiles winningly::

CTO_Ayidee says:
FCO: You won't need to drag.  Ship's in orbit, you can call for a Transport.

CEO_Hansen says:
FCO:  Oh hardly ...

Host Jack says:
CO: You don't know who he is?  He said you're his friend!

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::thinks a minute::

FCO_Roznine says:
::laughs:: CEO: Well, I'm all for getting in the water.

CEO_Hansen says:
FCO:  I grew up with the water.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::raises an eyebrow in surprise::Jack: You're Jack......Richard's brother!

Host Jack says:
CO: yeah.......

FCO_Roznine says:
CEO: Then you won't object in joining us. ::glances at Tio:: CTO: You're giving away secrets!

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::smiles broadly:: Jack: Where is this brother of yours? I'd like to see him again.

CTO_Ayidee says:
FCO: No, the secret is knowing how to get them to have your possessions beamed elsewhere.

Host Jack says:
CO: You see, Lilly took us on vacation.  She's my grandma, but not really. and Richard told us that we could find you.....

CEO_Hansen says:
::looks between the two of them::  FCO/CTO:  Transporters??

FCO_Roznine says:
::grins:: CEO: Trade secret...

CEO_Hansen says:
FCO:  Remember that I have to FIX those when you break them.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
<Lilly>:: comes running down the beach out of breath:: Jack: There you are young man. Now come along and stop bothering these people.

Host Jack says:
Lilly: But Lilly! THESE are the people!

FCO_Roznine says:
::looks innocent:: CEO: Me? Break things?! How can you think such a thing? ::puts on hurt expression, slightly marred by a smile::

CEO_Hansen says:
FCO:  Well they don't just break on their own.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
<Lilly>Jack: What people are you talking about?

FCO_Roznine says:
CEO: Tell that to my sonic shower.

CEO_Hansen says:
FCO:  You broke that, too?!

Host Jack says:
Lilly: Remember, when that Superior dropped us off? and Richard said that we would have to find a Huron to go home? I FOUND ONE!

CTO_Ayidee says:
CEO: And they also don't break when used to Transport unwilling CEO's into the Ocean...if needed.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::looks at the woman and smiles:: Lilly: Captain Serena Sheridan of the Huron. ::extends her hand::

CEO_Hansen says:
CTO:  What if they were to ... say ... malfunction and send scheming CTO's into it instead?  ::grins at him::

FCO_Roznine says:
CEO: I didn't do a thing to that shower... its got a mind of its own, and I'm sure its possessed by a demon or something.

CEO_Hansen says:
FCO:  A demon??

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
<Lilly> ::looks at the Captain up and down:: Self: Humph!

CTO_Ayidee says:
CEO: But I'm heading in already.

CEO_Hansen says:
CTO:  One less thing for me to fix then.

FCO_Roznine says:
FCO: Yeah. Darn near scrubbed my skin off when I used it this morning.

CEO_Hansen says:
::laughs::  FCO:  If you need it fixed, I can get someone to fix it.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
Lilly: Jack here, says you need passage back to Starbase 71. Is that right?

CTO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Thought you looked kind of furless.  More so than normal.

Host Jack says:
ACTION: two little girls pop out from behind Lilly and giggle

FCO_Roznine says:
::smiles:: CEO: If you can do that... I'll be indebted to you for a while.

CEO_Hansen says:
FCO:  It's my job to do that.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
<Lilly>CO: Well Richard did say that the Huron was nearby and could help us out.

FCO_Roznine says:
::chuckles:: CTO: Yeah, that's what happens when you nearly lose all your body hair.. the little I have.

FCO_Roznine says:
::grins:: CEO/CTO: Imagine me arriving on the bridge one morning, bald as an egg.

CEO_Hansen says:
FCO:  Now THAT would be a sight to see ...

FCO_Roznine says:
CEO: Not one I'd care for, actually. And don't you get any ideas. I'll just call in sick and have the Doc grow them again.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::sees the two little giggling girls:: Lilly: The Huron would be happy to provide you with a ride back to the Starbase.

CEO_Hansen says:
::looks innocent::  FCO:  Me?  I'd never do that ...

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
<Lilly>CO: Thank you Captain. I shall tell Richard of your kindness. ::under her breath:: Like she had a choice.

FCO_Roznine says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: CEO: Suuuure. If it happens, I know where to start looking for the culprit.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
Lilly: Then be ready to leave in five days. I'll send someone to fetch you.

CEO_Hansen says:
FCO:  Um ... I'd start with Randi before me.  ::grins::  She's on the bridge more often than I am.

FCO_Roznine says:
CEO: Then we'd better make sure she doesn't get wind of this, now do we? ::glances at Tio to include him::

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
<Lilly>CO: Thank you Captain, we'll be ready. Children: Now come along you three, and leave this nice people to their vacation. ::drags the three down the beach again::

CEO_Hansen says:
FCO:  No promises from me.  ::grins at him::

Host Jack says:
::Waves:: CO: Bye lady!

FCO_Roznine says:
::feel a sense of doom:: CEO: I thought so.

Host CO_Capt_Sheridan says:
::waves to Jack::

Host Jack says:
<<<<<END Mission>>>>>

Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Huron
Season Three, Episode Fifty (Mission #137)
“Downtime”

Original Air Date: 10212.21
Executive Producer Jamie Osborn