Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Six, Episode Nineteen (Mission #233)
“Beyond Argonia II, Part 13”
Stardate 10503.12

Starring: 
Pam Bruyere as CEO Holly Ivy Sparks
Steve Weller as CTO Ec'Thel'Ion, Angeltra
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre
Chris Esterhuyse as FCO Dylan Roznine
Eric Woo as EO Adahn Ilianor
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Crystal Jewel, OPS
Topper Loghry as CIV Q’tor

Absent:
Jim Koeller as Ship Manager 
Tom Marsland as XO Thomas Marsland
Mark Haslam as TO Gregoriy Aleksandrovich Kamarov
Linda Baus as CMO Sydney Logan 

Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Six, Episode Nineteen (Mission #233)
“Beyond Argonia II, Part 13”
Stardate 10503.12

Mission Summary:
As the Huron heads for the Argon System, the Intruder Alert System sounds.  The crew is left wondering how the ship could be boarded while they are at warp.  Security teams are dispatched to secure the ship.  Reports soon begin to come in from all over the ship of missing pets and sightings of animals, and it is soon apparent the roaming animals were the explanation for intruder alert system sounding.  The second officer is now left wondering if Q3 is up to his games again.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
SUMMARY: The Huron is about an hour from Argonia, and its nearing crunch-time. Its time to check the plan one more time, and make sure that all departments are up to speed on that's going to happen.

Host NightWind says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

SO_Jewel says:
::Makes her way to the lounge a bit leery, her report in hand.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Walks into the observation lounge and looks around for a seat.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CIV:  Come on cutie.  ::Motioning to the Klingon.::  The second officer is waiting.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::On the bridge, running a diagnostic on the transporter system.  It'll be interesting to see how it does when pushed beyond maximum safety limits.::

CIV_Q`tor says:
::Enters the observation lounge with a mug of raqtogheno in his hand.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Makes his way slowly to the observation lounge, unhappy with the fact that it looks like he's going to have to deal with the evacuation after all in the capacity of most senior officer available.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra:  Yeah, and while I'm gone, see if there are any volunteers for assisting the refugees if we get to ferry duty.  If nothing else, that would increase our capacity.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~FCO:  That is not true... 5 minutes later than me!~~~

SO_Jewel says:
::Finding the room empty, slips in quietly and finds herself a seat.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
SO:  Mind if I sit by you? ::Smiling down at her.::

Angeltra says: 
CTO:  Right, spend time on some wild, untamed world.  Only a lunatic would volunteer for that.  I'll start with Scoo and Bee.

CIV_Q`tor says:
::Takes a seat at the table and stretches his legs.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
~~~CNS:  In the command structure I am, Miss Smarty.~~~  ::Enters the room and walks to the head of the table.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra:  Good start.  I'll be back.  ::Enters the Observation Lounge, shuffling through PADD's.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~FCO:  So quit looking like someone just stole your last pair of tight pants!~~~  ::Begins to chuckle.::

SO_Jewel says:
::Sits quietly in her chair as the formidable Klingon enters followed by the FCO.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Finds a seat and sits, watching the others.::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
Self:  Well, well, what do you know, the computer doesn't recommend pushing the transporters past the limit.  Go figure.  ::He starts going through a list of all the non-essentials, to find some way to boost the transporters if necessary.::

SO_Jewel says:  
::Smiles at the counselor, embarrassed her mind was elsewhere.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
~~~CNS:  You are welcome to take over, I'll go back to being the pilot.~~~   ::Stands looking at the assembled officers for a moment.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Takes the seat next to the SO anyway.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~FCO:  Hey, it wouldn't bother me.  Who do you want sent out the airlock?~~~

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
All:  Thanks for arriving so promptly.  ::Taps a control and brings up a chart of the Argonia system and the one where the refugees will be ferried to.::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Looks around the bridge, devoid of the senior officers.::  Self:  Where on earth is everyone? Probably slacking off again, as usual... or maybe one of their ultra-special meetings.

SO_Jewel says:
::Fidgets with her padd.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Leans forward to view the chart closely.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
All:  Since Q decided not to fix the problem like he did "before", we are an hour from the planet that needs our help. To that end, our science department, ::smiles at Crystal:: has found a new home for the refugees.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
SO:  Very good, Crystal!

SO_Jewel says:
::Blushes, tempted to sink under the table. Quietly.::  CNS:  Thank you, Ma'am.  
FCO:  I just hope it all works out.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
All:  We have five more ships joining us in this venture:  The Erie and Perseus, who should arrive hours after us, and also the Potomac, Sagittarius and Tetra who will be here hours after them.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
*Engineering*:  I want two teams down in the cargo bays right now, to lock down any... sensitive equipment... and for heaven's sake, make sure that there aren't any exposed power conduits anywhere... we wouldn't want any children to be sticking their fingers wherever they want, and burning to a crisp in the process, hungry though the refugees may be.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Has anyone thought about the possible rush for the shuttles, and the possible injuries that might occur Roz?

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Nods.::  CNS:  Yes, and that was part of the training drill yesterday.  Security and medical will be working closely.

SO_Jewel says:
::Quietly.::  CNS/FCO:  There shouldn't be too much of a rush unless something happens to change the planets current timetable.  Given planets are not exactly obliging in that.

CIV_Q`tor says:
::Raises his hand.::  FCO:  Commander, if I may?

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Don't you think it might be advisable to have security on the surface?

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS:  Remember, we've done this kind of thing before.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS:  I'm more concerned about the duration of the trip, to be honest.  It's easier to get people calm for a few hours.  Pack them in a crowded cargo bay for a couple days...

Host NightWind says:
ACTION:  The intruder light flashes on the tactical console.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Raises a hand.::  FCO:  All transporters, both personnel and cargo, are operating at nominal levels.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Exactly Roz.  That IS what I am remembering ::rubbing her head.::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Looks over the side, glancing to the tactical officer, disturbed by the sound.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
SO:  One can hope that this planet is more obliging than the last one.  ::Nods in acknowledgement to Holly.:: 
CIV:  Captain?

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Cocking her head, she turns as if to listen.::

SO_Jewel says:
::Not having been at the last one, does not quite follow.::

CIV_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Have you considered using the shuttles’ transporters to relay refugees directly to the ship rather than ferrying them?

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Looks back down at his console.::  TO:  Maybe you should take a look at what's doing that...?

Angeltra says:
*Scoo*:  Debates over, we have an intruder alert, in the Jeffries tubes near Engineering.  Locking active sensors on him.
*CTO*:  Sir, we have an intruder alert.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CEO:  Would they hold out for extended bouts of transport?  Or is it just easier to ferry them back and forth?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Angeltra*:  Intruder Alert?!  From where?  Nothing's even close to us at this point.
FCO:  Sir, if I may, Angeltra's got an intruder alert I think I'd better check out quick.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  I am not sensing another mind...

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO:  Go.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Rolls his eyes.::  Self:  Figures... 
Angeltra:  Inform them that I'll be locking down some of the more sensitive access points in the area.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Recommend we lock down the bridge.

Angeltra says:
CEO:  Aye Sir.  At the moment, it's just in the Jeffries tubes.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Reaches for her phaser, and puts it in her lap.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
FCO:  I'd recommend both, Commander.  The transporters can sustain extended use but if you want to get as many people as possible then using the shuttles would be wise.  You might want to beam the elderly and the children directly to the ship first.

SO_Jewel says:
::Watches.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS:  Hold that thought until it’s determined what it is I think.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Rises and heads for the Bridge.::  Angeltra:  How can we get an intruder while at Warp this far from a system without a proximity alert?

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
Angeltra:  Well, a particularly gifted engineer could probably cripple a ship from the Jeffries tube network... but those points have been shut down.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CEO:  I was thinking elderly and children ground to ship with the ship's transporters, but using the shuttles are relays have merit.

Host NightWind says:
ACTION:  Intruder alert sounds off in Jeffries tube near deck 4.

Scoo says:
*Angeltra*:  What are you talking about?  I don't see anything down he...  Ah!  What was that!  I see something, on it.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~FCO:  If that is Q again, I shall... let me think of something good.~~~

CIV_Q`tor says:
::Finding it hard to concentrate knowing that there may be an intruder on board.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods to Roz.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CEO:  As long as you are certain the systems will hold.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS:  Randi, I trust your staff is ready to deal with the influx of traumatized people?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
FCO:  I am sure Commander.  ::Smiles.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra:  Raise shields.  Take us to Yellow Alert.  
*FCO*:  Sir, we have a second intruder.  Taking the ship to Yellow and raising shields until I find out what's going on.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Yes, everyone is ready, and can be deployed to the surface as well as the ship when necessary.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*CTO*:  Understood.  Lock down the bridge if and when you feel it being under threat.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Moves to Tac2 and activates active sensor sweep on sections intruders are in.::

CIV_Q`tor says:
::Reaches down under the table and feels the hilt of his daq'tagh.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CIV:  Captain, have you thought which department to help out?  I'm sure any one of them would appreciate it.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
CTO:  Perhaps if we raised force fields to cordon off the general area...?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
EO:  Not a bad idea.  ::Activates isolation shields.::

CIV_Q`tor says:
FCO:  I could probably be of the most assistance to engineering as that is where my 
background lies.

Host NightWind says:
ACTION:  Intruder alert sounds in the Jeffries tube near the secondary science lab.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CEO:  Holly, he's all yours if you can use him.  ::Smiles.::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
*CEO*:  I've locked down some of the more sensitive access points down in the general vicinity of the intruder alerts, Ma'am.

Scoo says:
*Angeltra*:  What is this thing?  Every time I almost catch it, it takes off like a rocket!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Sec*:  Full alert.  We have multiple intruder entries.  Move to ship lockdown.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*EO*:  Good work Lieutenant.  I'm sending Mr. Q`tor down to give you a hand as well.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Gets up from his chair.::  All:  I'll organize the shuttle rotation list.  If there is nothing else... dismissed.  Seems we have intruders to catch.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CIV:  I would appreciate you assisting my engineer.

CIV_Q`tor says:
::Nods to the CEO.::  CEO:  My pleasure.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra:  I'm going to the Science Labs.  Something isn't right about this, too many signatures, no sign of where they came from, and moving much to fast through small areas.

SO_Jewel says:
::Nods and stands.::  FCO:  Did you want anything further from my department other then observations?

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
Self:  Great, I get the Klingon... 
*CEO*:  Acknowledged, Ma'am.

Angeltra says:
CTO:  Aye, those are moving quite rapidly.  Brings back memories though.

CIV_Q`tor says:
::Quickly rises from the table and heads out to make his way to the bridge.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Stands and moves towards the door.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::As TL doors close.::  Self:  Memories?  What did he mean by that?  
Computer:  Science Labs, Security over ride.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Stands waiting on the FCO.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
SO:  At the moment that is a big piece of the puzzle.  I want to know in what state that planet is.  I have no desire to have the Huron half blown up during a rescue attempt.

SO_Jewel says:
FCO:  Understood, Sir.  I will have the planetologists reviewing everything.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
SO:  Thank you, Crystal.  ::Walks to the doors leading back to the bridge.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Follows behind the FCO.::

SO_Jewel says:
::Follows along, wondering if it would not be better to put another science officer in charge, one who dealt with geosciences, not a botanist.::

CIV_Q`tor says:
::Enters the bridge and looks around for someone in gold.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Exits TL, headed for the labs.::  Computer:  Location of closest intruder signal, lead me to it.

Host NightWind says:
ACTION:  Another intruder alert sounds around medical.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Walks to the Big Chair.::  Angeltra:  Any luck in tracking our intruder?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Walks back to the main engineering console.::

CIV_Q`tor says:
::Walks over to the EO.::  EO:  Lieutenant, how can I be of assistance?

Angeltra says:
FCO:  Unfortunately, nothing solid.  In fact, we just got another.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Doesn't relieve the ensign at the helm, she sits down in her seat, next to Roz.::

Host NightWind says:
ACTION:  The computer directs the CTO to the Jeffries tube two corridors down.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Stands in front of the chair, facing the security console above him.::  Angeltra:  And that brings the total to what?

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
::Looks up at the big figure walking his way; he clears his throat.::  CIV:  Sir.  ::nods::  We've established several force fields to contain the affected areas, which I've been monitoring on... ::points to a monitor:: ... This console here.  In the meantime, I've been, ah, studying the transporter system specs.

Angeltra says:
FCO:  Eleven.

SO_Jewel says:
::Makes her way down to the science lab as she is not really needed at the moment and needs to talk with the geo folks.::

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
CIV: ... By my simulations, Sir, we can expect the transporter system to self-destruct after, oh, 35-odd minutes of continuous usage... give or take a couple minutes.  ::Shrugs.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Follows the computer directions into the Jeffries Tubes.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Turns and sits down.::  Angeltra:  Put a schematic with the contact points on screen.

EO_LtJG_Ilianor says:
CIV:  Unless, of course, we can find some really good ways of, you know, supplementing them with additional power and reinforcements, which should be easily done.

Host NightWind says:
ACTION:  Something brushes the CTO's hand followed by a nip.

CIV_Q`tor says:
EO:  I see.  How many people is this vessel able to evacuate at one time?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Turns quickly at the nip.::

Host NightWind says:
ACTION:  Dangling from the CTO's hand is some strange hybrid rodent he does not recognize.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Chooses that moment to call Ec'Thel'Ion.::  *CTO*:  Progress report.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self:  What in the blazes is this thing?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Heads over to the tactical console.::  Angeltra:  Any progress on the intruder yet?

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Senses a feeling of contentment, coming from where she can't determine.::  FCO:  Roz, I am getting a very strange feeling.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS:  Strange how?

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  It is odd, I am feeling contentment, but I don't know where it is coming from.

Angeltra says:
CEO:  Nothing solid yet.

SO_Jewel says:
::Nearing the science lab, catches the odd question coming from nowhere and looks around.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Bridge*:  Okay, I have one of the "intruders", but I have no idea what it is.  Except that it's small, furry, and, well, kind of unique looking.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Whispers to Angeltra.::  Angeltra:  Did your boss take his medication today?  ::Grins.::

Host NightWind says:
ACTION:  One of the tactical officers in the turbolift hears a loud purring rumble.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*CTO*:  Can you have the science lab have a look at it and get back with a report.  I'd like to have the ship scanned for these intruders and get them beamed to a "secure" location.

Angeltra says:
CEO:  Um, I'm not sure.  To be honest, I've always thought he was a bit weird.

CIV_Q`tor says:
::Doing calculations on how long it will take to beam up the ships maximum occupancy.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS:  No way to trace it at all?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Walks back to the engineering console still smiling.::  CIV:  Captain, perhaps you would like to check out main engineering?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*FCO*:  Aye, Sir.  I'm in the Jeffries tubes just outside the labs.  Give me a couple minutes.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  No, I can't.  It is odd that I sense the emotion, but no mind behind it.

CIV_Q`tor says:
CEO:  I snuck a peak several hours ago, but did not enter.  I would like that very much.

Scoo says:
*Angeltra*:  Can you narrow the confinement field a bit?  This thing is faster than I am by far.  I think he's playing with me.

Host NightWind says:
ACTION:  The CTO suddenly finds his hand bereft of the small fuzzy creature as it is eaten by a much larger one, that promptly sits down to watch him, licking its chops.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS:  Perhaps it’s there "funny furry things"?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Looks from the creature to the empty hand.::  Creature:  Um, care to do lunch?  ::Slowly reaches for the larger creature.::

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  I don't know... I have never sensed this kind of thing before Roz.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CIV:  Then I shall be pleased to give you a personal tour if you like.

CIV_Q`tor says:
CEO:  By all means.  Lead the way.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS:  Seems there is a first time for everything.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:;Turns to Roz.::  FCO:  Commander, permission to give Captain Q`tor a quick tour of main engineering?

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CEO:  By all means, Commander.  ::smiles.::  Since we are closing on the Argonia system pretty rapidly, I suggest you make it a quick tour.

SO_Jewel says:
::Enters the lab after finding no one to pause in confusion.:: Uh-oh....

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Shrugs her shoulders.::  FCO:  By no means do I have the experiences outside of the Huron.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
FCO:  Of course, Sir.  ::Smiles.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CIV:  Let's go, Captain.  We haven't much time.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Steps into the turbolift and waits.::

SO_Jewel says:
::Does a quick search of the room, stopping at the open duct.::  Ohhhh.... not good.

CIV_Q`tor says:
CEO: Then I shall look quickly.  ::Follows the CEO.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*FCO*:  Uh, don't know how to say this, Sir.  But the unknown creature has been...lost.  Well, I know where it is, but it was eaten by something else; bigger, and kind of fluffy.  And it's just staring at me now.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Computer:  Main engineering.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*FCO*:  It's almost like a small, fluffy Seh-lat.

CIV_Q`tor says:
CEO:  The Huron is the first Starfleet vessel that I have served on that has been 'purely' Starfleet technology

SO_Jewel says:
*FCO*:  Sir... ummm... I have a small problem... well, small is relative, depending on how you look at it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CIV:  Why is that, Captain?

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*CTO*:  You're having a bad day I see.  Scan it, and get it behind a force field.  Find the others and clear the ship of them... we need it for refugees, not fluffy animals.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Waits as the lift descends.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*SO*:  Why do I feel I'm not going to like this?

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Tries her best not to giggle but can't help it.::

CIV_Q`tor says:
CEO:  I was CEO of the QIb.  A Klingon vor'cha class cruiser assigned to Starfleet in the exchange program.  Over the years it developed a unique blending of Federation and Klingon technologies.

Host NightWind says:
ACTION:  The CEO hears the sounds of nails clicking above her.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CIV:  Oh I've heard of that program.  I understand that is was very successful.

SO_Jewel says:
*FCO*:  Well, it appears we are missing some of the lab animals.  ::Looks around.::  Okay, we are missing all of them.  They are fairly harmless and small.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks up.::  CIV:  Did you hear something up there?  ::Points up.::

CIV_Q`tor says:
::Quickly looks up as he pulls his daq'tagh.::  CEO:  Yes, I did.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*SO*:  Are they my multiple intruders?  If so... please get them back in their cages ASAP.  Site to site beam outs are definitely authorized.

SO_Jewel says:
*FCO*:  It could be, Sir.  I will get the transporter chief right on it.  It shouldn't be too hard. ::to herself:: I don't think.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*FCO*:  Aye, Sir.  Hey, you know what?  It's not so much like a Seh-Lat, more like that "cat"  that Mister Wyte had, "Bob" I think he called it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Computer:  Halt the lift!

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*CTO*:  Ec'Thel'Ion, is it Bob?  Or some other cat that is apparently munching on some of the lab animals.  That is the SMALL furry ones.

Host NightWind says:
ACTION:  The lift comes to a halt.

CIV_Q`tor says:
::Still looking up trying to see what is there.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*FCO*:  No, it's not exactly the same, but pretty close.  ::Reaches to pick it up.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Listens.::  CIV:  Sounds like someone scratching.

CIV_Q`tor says:
::Taps the ceiling with the point of his blade.::  CEO:  A small animal perhaps?

Host NightWind says:
ACTION:  There is sudden silence in the turbolift followed by a strange growl.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CIV:  I guess it could be.  Can you hoist me up so I can check the hatch?

SO_Jewel says:
::Giving the transporter chief the various signatures, she watches as various creatures are beamed into the lab.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Sits down in the Big Chair.::  Self:  All I want is a nice, orderly rescue, and now we're overrun by lab animals and other furry things.  ::sighs.::

CIV_Q`tor says:
::Immediately takes a defensive stance.::  CEO:  I don't think that would be wise just yet.  That growl isn't something that would come from a small animal.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CIV:  Well we have to know what's up there, and I certainly can't lift you up.  ::Smiles.::

Host NightWind says:
ACTION:  OPS is suddenly overwhelmed with reports of missing pets and sightings of animals roaming the ship.

CIV_Q`tor says:
CEO:  No, you can't, but you can help to steady me while I pull myself up.

OPS says: 
FCO:  Sir...  ::Gives the report.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Shakes her head.::  CIV:  Fine, let's do it.  ::Whispers under her breath something about men having to be macho.::

Angeltra says:
Self:  I knew it seemed familiar.  Tag Tuesdays.

CIV_Q`tor says:
::Retracts the side blades of his daq'tagh and places it in his mouth buccaneer style.  Reaches up and jumps in an attempt to open the hatch.::

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Reads the report and groans.::

CIV_Q`tor says:
CEO:  I heard that Commander.  ::Looks over and smiles.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Hangs on to Q`tor's legs.::  CIV:  What do you see?

Host NightWind says:
ACTION:  The hatch swings upward and a pair of golden eyes stare down at the CIV and CEO.

CIV_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Eyes

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS:  Seems we have escaped pets all over the ship.  I want to know how.  ::Thinks a moment.::  
Q3:  Q!  If this was you, fix it, I'm bored with your games!

SO_Jewel says:
*FCO*:  Sir... I am getting more creatures then our mine.  I don't know what to do with them or... anything.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Not good, Roz.  Some of them are dangerous.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*SO*:  I know, Crystal.  Seems the ship's pets have gone on a walkabout without their owners.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CIV:  I can see them too.  It looks like....oh my, it's one of Icky and my rescued animals.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
*SO*:  Crystal, if you get an ocelot, she is mine.  That is Baby!

Host NightWind says:
ACTION:  The FCO hears nothing but the silence of the thrumming of the ships engines and Huron life.

CIV_Q`tor says:
::Still looking at the eyes looking back.::  CEO:  What is an Icky?  I have never heard of them.

SO_Jewel says:
*CNS*:  Yes, Ma'am.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Mutters a vile curse under his breath and gets up to pace the bridge... it seemed to help a little.::

SO_Jewel says:
*FCO*:  Ummm... alert the crew to come here?  I think we can handle most of the pets.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
*SO*:  Understood.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Smiles.::  CIV:  I'll explain later.  You better get down.  You're heavier than you look.

SO_Jewel says:
::Looks a bit worried as some of the pets are eyeing others and not exactly in what would be deemed a friendly manner.::

CIV_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Stand back.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::Taps a command on a console as he passes by.::  *ALL*:  Attention all hands.  Those with pets, please collect them in the science labs.  They seem to have gone on a walkabout.  You have limited time to do this, we're almost to the Argonia system.

CIV_Q`tor says:
::Drops back down and looks at the CEO.::  CEO:  So what do we do with it?

Host NightWind says:
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