Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Six, Episode Fifty one (Mission #265)
“When You Wish Upon A Star Part 14”
Stardate 10512.17

Starring: 
Jim Koeller as Ship’s Manager
Matt Coe  as Commanding Officer Commander James Andrews
Topper Loghry as First Officer Commander Q’tor
Pam Bruyere as Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Holly Sparks, Chef, Computer 
Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel'Ion, Angeltra
Trish Yarborough as Ship’s Counselor Commander Randi McIntyre

Absent: 
Chris Esterhuyse
Karriaunna Scotti 
Linda Baus

Summary:  As the CO is busy with a disciplinary problem, certain crewmembers are isolated in sickbay and removed from their fantasies.  Now they await their release from sickbay.
 
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CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: in sickbay on the bed next to Icky trying to free herself ::
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO/CTO/CEO:  Ok folks, from what I can tell from your tests, whatever has been effecting you comes from the planet,
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
:: Pacing around his bio-bed waiting to be released fom sickbay ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::In Sickbay, pacing the small area enclosed by the quarantine field.::
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::sitting at the helm on the bridge::
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  The second AT is down the hall being treated as we speak.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  So when can we leave?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::exits the turbolift and heads for Sickbay::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CNS: Randi, release me! I'm perfectly fine!
CNS-McIntyre says:
CEO:  Holly, there are trace elements in your blood, but you do not seem to be affected as badly as the others.  I do want you to not touch that stone again, and turn it over to medical for testing.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CNS: Science has already examined it.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: Any idea exactly what that stuff did, and how?  I've never experienced anything quite so...real, so intense even.
CNS-McIntyre says:
CEO:  But not medical Holly, and they were not looking for what I intend to look for.  Please do not touch it.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks over at Icky :: CNS: Is he alright?
CNS-McIntyre says:
CTO:  I don't know anything for sure Icky... but I do want a sample of that residue.  I think the Captain should be the one to decide to send someone back down.  But they must be protected witha biosuit.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  Counselor: Our release?  Will it be sometime before we return to the Alpha quadrant?
CNS-McIntyre says:
::nods at Holly::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: smiles at Icky and winks ::
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  It is a good thing I like you Q'tor, or just out of spite I would keep you here.  ::Grins::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::enters Sickbay and looks around::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: I don't doubt that such precautions are necessary.  Just wondering how it could act so strong.  ::Smiles back at Holly.::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO: Captain!
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::not sure what to do but stays at her helm station::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Snaps to attention.::  CO: Sir!
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO/CTO/CEO:  Right now, I will return all of you to duty, BUT I want you down here every 4 hours for testing.  ::looks at each of them::
 
ACTION:  The Red Alert klaxons start going off.

CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CTO: At ease.
CNS-McIntyre says:
ALL:  Oh great! Now what?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::looks up:: *Bridge*: Bridge, Report.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: hears the klaxons :: All: Red alert now?
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::hears the klaxon and readies thehelm for battle::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
:: growls his displeasure  then looks up as the klaxons sound:: CNS: Now would be a good time Counselor!
CNS-McIntyre says:
Nurse:  Lower the force fields for all three of these officers.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Angeltra*: What in the Galaxies is going on?  What's happening up there?
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  Is that fast enough?
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Thank you.  CO: Sir, I'll be on the bridge.
CNS-McIntyre says:
::begins to race to the bridge with everyone else::
aFCO_B`Renak says:
*CO*: Sir not sure what triggered the red alert.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Follows in the mad rush to the Bridge.::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Takes off for the turbo lift to get to the bridge as quickly as possible::
CNS-McIntyre says:
::holds the TL doors open::
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  Hurry it up old man!
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: hops off the bed and straightens her clothing  before heading out the door after the others ::
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::trying to find the reason for the red alert::
 
ACTION:  The Red Alert klaxons stop.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: steps into the life still fuming ::
CNS-McIntyre says:
CTO/XO:  Here is a phaser for each of you! ::handing them out::
Angeltra says:
*CTO*: Uncertain, they just started, it wasn't anything I did.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
Self: What the.......
CNS-McIntyre says:
CEO:  Holly can you handle a blade?
aFCO_B`Renak says:
*CO*: Sir they have just stopped.  I don't understand what has happened.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Steps into the turbo-lift and waits for the doors to close::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CNS: I'm an engineer not a pirate Randi.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
*FCO*: Understood.
CNS-McIntyre says:
CEO:  Sorry Holly, I gave both of my phasers to the XO and CTO.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Takes the Phaser and tucks it into holster, nodding thanks.::  *Angeltra*: I'm sure I'm wasting my breath as you're already on it, but get a level 4 diagnostic going, find out if it's some kinda problem.
CNS-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Make sure I get that back... it is my personal one.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
TL: Bridge
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: Here, I can get one on the Bridge from the weapons locker.  Make it easier that way.  ::Hands it back.::
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::trying to make heads or tails out of what just happened::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CNS: That's alright, I don't need any weapons.
CNS-McIntyre says:
::nods and takes it back, hoping he doesn't need it before then::
CNS-McIntyre says:
::holds the door to the TL open for the rest as it has come to the bridge deck::  ALL:  After everyone!
 
ACTION:  The intruder alert goes off.

aFCO_B`Renak says:
Self: Now what?????
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Exits and moves to Tactical.::  Angeltra: What do we have?
aFCO_B`Renak says:
CO: Sir we have an intruder alert now.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: steps out and heads to the engineering console ::
Angeltra says:
CTO: Diagnostic came up clean, but now we have an intruder alert.  Spreading security teams out to key areas.
CNS-McIntyre says:
::closes her eyes as she enters the bridge to see if she can detect an alien mind on the Huron::
aFCO_B`Renak says:
CO: I think some thing is playing with he computer.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::heads over to his seat and looks at his chair display to see if he can tell what is going on ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO: We're getting multiple intruders through the lower decks.  Teams moving in to investigate and confirm now.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*Engineering*: We have an intruder alert. Secure main engineering and all auxiliary control rooms now!
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  Sir, if it helps any, I am not detecting anyone that shouldn't be on the Huron.  ::walks over to her seat and sits down::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Give me a full internal scan, see if you can find anything to confirm or disprove the intruder alert.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Doesn't mean there's nobody on the ship
 
ACTION:  The intruder alert stops.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Permission to take the ship to Yellow Alert, until we find what's going on?  ::Gets a report.::  And no intruders were found by Security.
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  That is true, but we do know it is NOT someone that a Betazoid can't detect.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Somehow that's not entirely comforting
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  Hey Q'tor, it narrows the races considerably!  ::grinning at him::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO/ CNS: And we know it's not someone internal sensors or eyes can detect either.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks over the console as the engineering report scrolls across her screen ::
CNS-McIntyre says:
ALL:  I don't want to say this, but I can think of only 1 or 2 possibilities... neither of which I like.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO: Sir, something about the planet is causing strange phenomena, and may be responsible for the alerts.  I suggest we perhaps move the ship to a higher orbit.
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  Either we are all hallucinating or there is another race we know nothing about.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CO: Do it.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Either way I think perhaps we should move to a higher orbit.
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  I completely agree Sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: But this time our hallucinations match.  Commander Q'tor and I imagined different things.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::takes the ship into a higher orbit::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Sir, it's possible that something has contaminated the sensors.. perhaps some of that residue.
CNS-McIntyre says:
CTO:  You are right, unless it has mutated.
 
ACTION:  Gifts materialize in front of each crewmember.

XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CEO: But how would that residue get onto the sensors?
CNS-McIntyre says:
::Randi's eyes grow large as she sees a gift magically appear in front of her::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Permission to take us to Yellow Ale...Great Galaxies, what is this?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Not sure sir, just speculating right now.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
:: Surprised by the sudden appearance of brightly colored boxes appearing out of nowhere::
CNS-McIntyre says:
ALL:  Tell me I am not hallucinating...
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
ALL: Nobody touch any of them!
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  Absolutely not will I touch it.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: steps back as a gift box appears ::
CNS-McIntyre says:
::begins to snicker::  ALL:  You would think a snake just appeared in front of us all.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::does a double take::
 
ACTION:  A familiar voice is heard but the person can not be seen.  "It's not nice to refuse a gift".

CNS-McIntyre says:
::stops to think how something like this could happen::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
ALL: Does anyone have a tricorder handy?
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  The other possibility just happened...
Q:  Hello Q3, is that you?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: Ugh, I liked it better when we thought we were hallucinating I think.
CNS-McIntyre says:
Q3:  And what do we owe the pleasure of a gift?
 
ACTION:  There's a flash of light and a person in a red suit and beard is now standing on the bridge.

XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Pulls his daq'tagh and heads towards the intruder::
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  This is Q3... it seems he has decided to visit us.
Host Q3 says:
All:  Ah, if it isn't my favorite Federation crew!  Or should I say.....ho, ho, ho!
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::jumps from her station::
CNS-McIntyre says:
::stands quickly to block the XO::  XO:  Sir, please put that away.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Sir, that won't help much, even if it would make you feel better.  Immortals don't bleed.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Who is that, and what is a Q3?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: moves over to stand beside Icky :: CTO: Maybe he can get us home?
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  Sir, he is a member of the Q continuim.  He is almost immortal.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Nods.::  CEO: If the price isn't too high.
Host Q3 says:
CEO:  That would be the greatest present I could give you, wouldn't it.  What, don't you like the other gifts I've given you?
Host Q3 says:
All:  And here I thought I'd drop in and spread some of this.....um, what do you humans call it........Christmas cheer?
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  What is christmas cheer?
CNS-McIntyre says:
Self: Ah, so that is what this is about!
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Q3: There's nothing else that I want except for the Huron and her crew to be safe at Starbase 71.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::is completely baffled::
aFCO_B`Renak says:
CO: Sir what is Christmas????
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  It is a holiday celebrated on Earth, Sir.
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  It is the celebration of the Christ, son of God.
Host Q3 says:
CO:  Oh captain, you mean you dreadful humans haven't explained  your celebration?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Be careful, what's the old saying?  "Be careful what you wish for?"
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS:  You mean it's a superstition?
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::shakes head::
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  To outsiders maybe, but to those that believe, he is the son of the only God.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
Self: Never could understand these strange customs these humans have but ......
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::snorts:: CNS: Klingons have no gods.  We killed them!
Host Q3 says:
CNS:  Did you say God?  Would that be the same god who put this crew here?
CNS-McIntyre says:
Q3:  Q, I doubt that any true God would be that cruel... however, you might know someone like that, do you think?
Host Q3 says:
All:  How about we get a bit more festive!  ::snaps his fingers::
 
ACTION:  Snow starts falling on the bridge.

CNS-McIntyre says:
ALL:  Wow!  Just what I wanted... to fall on the bridge due to unexpected snow!
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::holds out hand:: CO: Sir what is this white stuff???  It is cold.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: sees the snow falling and starts to smile remembering her childhood ::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
aFCO:  It is snow.  Even Klingons have that
aFCO_B`Renak says:
XO: Snow????? Never saw it on Betazed.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: As much as this makes me feel at home, I don't think this is the place for it.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
aFCO: Crystalized water vapor
CNS-McIntyre says:
aFCO:  It is high in the mountains... ::thinks this FCO must have been raised in the cellar::
Host Q3 says:
CTO:  Oh, I think we found someone to play Scrooge!
aFCO_B`Renak says:
CNS: Never been to the mountains sir.  Always was in the cities.
CNS-McIntyre says:
Q:  What is a Scrooge?
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Thank you Counselor, I was about to ask that same thing
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: It's a character from an Earth story.  Never really saw myself in that role.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: instinctively moves slightly behind Icky and takes his arm ::
aFCO_B`Renak says:
Self: Mother never told me about this white stuff.  It looks like fun.
Host Q3 says:
CTO:  Yes, you're right.  So why is everyone here being such a "bah humbug"?
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::picks up a hand full and fashions a ball tossing it at the CNS::
CNS-McIntyre says:
::looks at the XO, then to Icky for an explanation::  ALL:  Anyone know what he is talking about?
Host Q3 says:
All:  See that, she's got the spirit!
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Q3:  We can cure her
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Can't we?
aFCO_B`Renak says:
ALL: This is fun ::bends down and grabs another hand full of snow and makes a ball again and tosses it at the CTO::
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  Of course we can!
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Q3: Maybe because we're on duty, doing our best to try and keep the ship intact.  As I said, this may be a great thing for a pleasant distraction, but it isn't the right time.  ::Blocks the snowball with a forearm.::
FCO: You don't want to get in a snowball fight with someone who grew up on an ice ball, trust me.
CNS-McIntyre says:
::bends down and makes a ball and throws it at the FCO:  FCO:  Take that!
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Q3:  So what is it that you want from us exactly?
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::grabs some more snow and makes more balls and starts to toss them at the others::
Host Q3 says:
XO:  I just wanted you to have a little fun......you know, give you some distraction.  After all, you're quite a ways from home.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
CNS: There take that ::tosses another at her::
CNS-McIntyre says:
aFCO:  This must stop... as your superior officer, stop this at once.
CNS-McIntyre says:
::dodges the thrown snowball::
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::tosses one at the CO::
Host Q3 says:
XO:  See that........let's the crew take out any frustrations.  ::looks at the aFCO and CNS::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Q3: If you want us to have 'fun' then get us home.  Or is that beyond your abilities?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  ::Whispered.::  This would be a nice distraction elsewhere, don't you think?
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::tosses another at the CTO::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: reaches down and picks up some snow and puts it down Icky's collar :: CTO: Ahuh. :: grins ::
Host Q3 says:
XO:  Oh come now, you don't think I will fall for that one.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::begins to make a snowman in the middle of the bridge::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Again, be careful what you wish for.  Do you want to get home that...ugh!  That way.  One second.
CNS-McIntyre says:
::laughs outright at what Holly just did::
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::makes the snowman look like the XO:: All: Hey look what I made the XO out of snow!
Host Q3 says:
XO:  See, look at them my dear Klingon......they're starting to enjoy themselves.  That's what this is all about.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Reaches down and grabs a handful of snow and tosses it back at Holly.::  CEO: Slick dear.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Q3: I don't care if you fall over anything or not. CTO: And yes, I do want to get home, anyway that I can!
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::stands there and laughs at the snowman who looks like the XO::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Q3:  Are you responsible for us being here?
CNS-McIntyre says:
Q3:  Just this once, can you
aFCO_B`Renak says:
XO: Sir Look I built a snowman that looks just like you sir.
CNS-McIntyre says:
pretty please send us to the Alpha quadrant and allow us to stay there?
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::growls at the aFCO::
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::points to it::
Host Q3 says:
XO:  I am hurt at the very thought of that you, you....barbarian!
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: ducks away as Icky throws the snow :: CTO: All those winters playing in the snow came in handy after all.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
XO: You have to relax in this stuff it is fun come on.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Q3: Just answer the question
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::makes more snow balls and starts tossing them at the rest of the bridge crew::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Q3: It is a legitimate question, although the timing seems a bit off.
Host Q3 says:
XO:  Of course I'm not responsible for you being here.  And because you even had the nerve to think that, I wouldn't send you back to your so-called home now if you pleaded!
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Q3: Klingons do NOT plead!
CNS-McIntyre says:
::sighs at the rashness of Q'tor::  XO:  Sir, ever heard the saying, "never look a possible gift horse in the mouth"?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:; glances over at the present on her console ::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: As I do not even know what a horse is, I would have to say 'no'!
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::makes a special snow ball just for the XO and tosses it at him and hits him in the back::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I thought I was the only one aboard who enjoyed snow so much.  I think this is the first time I've ever been on the Bridge and not been hot.  ::Smiles and steps closer.::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
Q3: I hardly think suspecting a Q of being involved in something like this is unreasonable.. wasn't one of you known as the "God of Lies"?
Host Q3 says:
XO:  Well then, perhaps we'll see if you do any pleading if we meet up in the future.  I'm sure after a few years of being here, you'll come around.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::continues to make snow balls and tosses them at the crew::
Host Q3 says:
CO:  I try to do a nice thing for you and bring you gifts..........and this is the thanks I get......accusations.
CNS-McIntyre says:
aFCO:  It you don't stop that, I am going to personally come over there and strangle you!
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: You do look rather comfortable Icky. :: grins and smashes a handful of snow in his face :: Cooler now?
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Q3: Hmph
 
ACTION:  Q3 disappears.

CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
Q3: It isn't that the thought isn't appreciated, it's just that your timing isn't quite-- damn.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: If I were a vindictive person, I'd have to bury you in a snow bank.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
CNS: Relax it is fun.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::tosses another at her::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
XO: You know, he's got a point about not being involved.
CNS-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Would you kindly take the aFCO and remove her from the bridge?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: looks over at the present again :: CTO: I wouldn't try Commander unless you want another faceful of snow.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
CNS: Commander I am sorry but it was to tempting.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
CNS: I will return to my station.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO: he is a p'taH.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: We'll have to try that game later, next trip to the Holodeck.  Technically, we're still on duty.
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  Amen Q'tor!
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: You want her removed?
CNS-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Yes I would, but perhaps the CO or XO should make that decision.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::retakes her station and wipes the snow from her uniform and resumes her duties::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: starts to move towards the present :: Self: I wonder...
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO: He may be a bit of a brat, and he may have over reacted to a legitimate question, but I think his denial is accurate.  If it were him, he wouldn't have waited this long to come and gloat.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CTO: Exactly. XO: You won't hear me denying that, but it's not often that the Q actually plan their tricks.
CNS-McIntyre says:
CTO:  I think I agree with you on that one Icky.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
CO: Heading sir??
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
XO: And I still wouldn't trust these presents, regardless.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Commander, what about these gifts?
 
ACTION:  Q3's voice is heard......"Thank you Captain"!  And the ship is transported four years closer to their home.

CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
aFCO: Maintain orbit. You're relieved for conduct unbecoming.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::stands up reluctantly:: CO: Understood sir but I will say this it was fun while it lasted.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:; picks up her present and shakes it ::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::makes an uncertain noise:: aFCO: There's always something behind a visit from the Q.. and now we can be reasonably certain he'll be watching us.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
CO: Sir that is an understatement sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Careful with that, don't forget where it came from.  "Absolute power corrupts absolutely", and corruption is hard to shake off.
CNS-McIntyre says:
::sits down in her seat and looks at the console on the arm of her chair::
aFCO_B`Renak says:
CO: Sir you want me to leave the bridge or remain here?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: smiles at Icky :: CTO: But he said it was to make us happy didn't he?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
aFCO: I do seem to recall relieving you.
Angeltra says:
CTO: Uh, sir, things just changed on the external sensors.
CNS-McIntyre says:
CO/XO:  Sir... I think you should look at the star positions and the helm reading.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::furrows his brow and activates his chair's helm control:: CNS: Why, what's going... Mon dieu.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Yes, but does a Q share a mortal's idea of happiness?  ::Turns to look at the sensors.::
All: This isn't where we were 10 minutes ago.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
CO: Understood sir going to my quarters.  But sir I will say one thing.  What I got from Q3 is he is up to something big and I couldn't tell you what but I did sense his malevolence.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::heads for the TL::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
Self: They always are...
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS/CTO: You think this was Q3?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: sighs and drops the gift to the floor :: Self: Oops!
CNS-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Am I reading this right Icky?  We are no longer near the planet but several light years away?
CNS-McIntyre says:
CO:  I don't think he sent us, but I think he just moved us closer to home.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Shrugs.::  CO: Not sure, he's beyond capable of it, and it fits his way of thinking as far as I can see.  And we're definitely not in the same area anymore.
aFCO_B`Renak says:
::enters the TL and orders it to the deck where her quarters are::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS/CTO: I guess he does have a bit of a benevolent streak.. well, let's count our blessings, shall we?
CNS-McIntyre says:
CO:  At least we have a lot of the plants we needed for medicinal purposes...  How are we doing on the diamonds for trade?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: kicks the box hoping it will tear open ::
aFCO_B`Renak says:
Self: Conduct unbecoming an officer.  I wasn't the only one tossing snow balls.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO: Unless he's just put us in a more dangerous position than we were already in.
CNS-McIntyre says:
::grins at Holly::  XO:  Do we have permission to open our gifts since Q is gone?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
Helm: Set a course for Earth, Warp 9.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Only after you make sure they are safe
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: That wouldn't fit his plan.  He, uh, they?  They like to make their toys be put in a situation where they get unwanted, even if needed, help.  Trapping the presents or dropping us in a deadly area and going doesn't fit that pattern.  I think.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: frowns at Randi :: Self: I hope yours is a big lump of coal.
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  Then we have to have them removed to either science or sickbay to have them scanned.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Dinner later?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: smiles over at Icky :: CTO: You betcha.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Then that's what you should do
CNS-McIntyre says:
XO:  Aye Sir!  ::looks at everyone, then walks to each to take the gift for analysis::
 
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