Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Seven, Episode Thirty-Three (Mission #300)
“Between the Shadows, Part Seven”
Stardate 10610.14

Starring: 
Linda Baus as SM, Unidentified Man/Aga, Shico, Beast
Topper Loghry as Commanding Officer Captain Q’tor
Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel’Ion, Barium
Pam Bruyere as Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Holly Sparks
Lynda Anderson as Flight Control Officer Ensign T’Lar Bishara 

Absent: 
Shintsu as Operations Officer Lieutenant JG T’maekh Sahen
Isabelle Carreau as Executive Officer Commander Anya Odan

Mission Prologue:  

While investigating the Romulan vessel on Lemarac, the crew is challenged by a large animal that seems to be hungry.  Their weapons do not work, and they appear to be defenseless.

Just when they think they are about to be dinner, or in the CEO's case dessert, a native shows up and motions for them to follow him to safety.  Unfortunately, the native does not speak their language, so the crew can only hope his intentions are good.

But where is he leading them, and can they trust this man whom they can't even understand?  Certainly any place is better than being part of the food chain on this planet.  The only option the away team seems to have right now is to RUN!  And FAST!  Or be eaten…

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in … “Between the Shadows”, Chapter Seven, “Fast Food” ... Stardate 10610.14

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Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Waits for the rest of the crew to follow the native man... hopefully to safety.::

UNIDENTIFIED MAN says:
::Runs quickly into the forest away from the large animal chasing them, hoping the others will follow him.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Pushes past some brush and watches behind her as she follows the rest.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On the surface, trying to find a way to slow the creature.::  All: Guess these aren't the beings we're supposed to make First contact with.  At least not yet.  ::Grins as he runs.::

ACTION:  The wild beast gets within a few feet of the CO and lets out a loud roar and charges toward him.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Sees the beast charging the Captain.:: CO: Look out, Captain!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Turns at the roar.::  Self: Of all the blasted...  
CO: Sir!  Move!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL:  GO, GO, GO!!!  Into the bushes!  ::Gets ready to jump.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Dives into a bush.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Keeps moving, looking for something effective to use as a weapon.::  All: Let's hope the thing is a sprinter.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Lays there for a moment motionless.:: Self: Go away please beasty..  ::Hopes Icky is okay.::

ACTION:  The beast reaches the Captain and head butts him into the bushes where the CEO dove.

UNIDENTIFIED MAN says:
::Stops and waves his hands at the beast to draw his attention.::

ACTION:  The Captain lands on the Chief Engineering Officer, a nice soft cushion.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Takes a swipe at the beast with his meqleth just as he's hit.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Aloud: Umph!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Looks down for a rock to draw the creature’s attention.::  Barium: Take your Phaser and see if the power cell is active.  If so, set it for overload and let's see how that thing likes loud noises!

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks up to see who landed on her.:: CO: Captain?

Beast says:
::Lets out a loud roar and reaches for the Captain's arm that has the meqleth that just struck him.  Begins to slobber on the Chief Engineering Officer just lying there.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Hears the Captain and dives into a bush.::

Barium says: 
::Checks Phaser power pack to see if it can be overloaded.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Finds a rock and throws it at the creature’s midsection.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  My apologies Commander.  ::Rolls over and away from the beast as best as he can.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Then turns around and lunges at the beast again.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Tries to cover her face as she gets slobbered.::  Aloud : Ewww, beast slobber!

Barium says: 
CTO: Sir, it'll work.  Give me a second!  ::Sets the phaser to Overload.::  CTO: Setting it for 30 seconds.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Her lunge takes her to the beasts back and she drives home with her blade many times.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: No problem, Sir. You just gave me a bit of a shock.

Beast says:
::Feels the Flight Control Officer on her back, and bucks a few times throwing the Flight Control Officer over her head, into the bushes on top of the Chief Engineering Officer and Captain.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: Get back from it.  Let Barium see if a rigged grenade will work!  ::Grabs more rocks to draw it into a charge.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Crawls back farther into the bushes wiping the slobber away.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CO/CEO: Excuse me but he deposited me here.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Barium: If it charges, throw when it's as clear as you can get.  If it's not clear, go for the scare it away with noise option.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Keeps throwing rocks and yelling at the creature.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL: Where is that native at?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Pulls her leg out from under the Flight Control Officer.:: FCO: You alright?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Back on his feet once more.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Rolls off the two and heads with them.:: CEO: Yes, Sir.  I am all right.  Nothing but a small cut.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
ALL: I think we should get out of here and fast.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Lost track of him, Sir.

Barium says: 
::Throws the Phaser clear of the others at 25 seconds.::  All: Fire in the hole!

Host Linda says:
ACTION:  The beast sees the native waving his arms and runs in his direction.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Hits the deck.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: Thank you for that bit of advice, Ensign.  I seem to recall telling everyone to do just that very thing!

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Pulls herself to her feet and looks around to see where everyone is.::

ACTION:  The beast hears the loud blast and leaves out a large pile of doo-doo on the ground and runs in the opposite direction of the native and crew.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Runs to where the others are standing, yelling back over his shoulder.::  Barium: Nice work!

ACTION:  The large animal finally loses interest in the away team and heads to the Romulan Vessel.  It begins to chew on the door hinges, as if it were teething.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CO: Sir, the blood rushing from the hunt, Sir, is still in my veins and although I am not Klingon I do feel the blood and lust for the flesh of a fresh kill.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ FCO/ CEO: Is everyone all right?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: That may all be well and good Ensign, but you WILL learn to follow orders. I will discuss that with you at another time.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CTO: Yes, Sir.

UNIDENTIFIED MAN says:
::Heads over to the others, and starts raving and slapping his forehead.::  ALL:  Rumntshe simoendse!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Is everyone accounted for?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  All except those we left at the Shrike.

ACTION:  The away team sees the security folks that were in the Romulan ship and OPS coming out from behind some bushes.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: I'm fine Commander.  ::Smiles at Icky.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Unidentified Man: Thank you.  ::Holds out empty hands, hoping the gesture goes beyond our culture.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: That is the best news I heard since we got here.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Can we get a universal translator working so we can understand this gibberish?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  We should follow him, hopefully he knows a place where we can stop and regroup.

UNIDENTIFIED MAN says:
::Holds his hand out and motions for them to follow him, that they are safe now.::  AT:  Mofeparn reisatin.  ::Makes a funny face as if trying to figure out something.::  Chnksi obi mae.  ::Looks to see if they understand him.::  Eh .. safe ..

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: I'll have to try adjusting our comm badges.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Sighs in exasperation... the beast is gone so NOW they want to follow the guy.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ CEO: Sounds like it's starting to work.

UNIDENTIFIED MAN says:
::Looks back to the team, wondering if they are going to follow him.  Starts to walk back to the mountains and looks to see if they're following him.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO/CTO: The translator just needs a few more words to work with.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL: What are we waiting for?  Follow him!

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Follows the captain.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Follows the Captain while trying to work on her combadge.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Aye Sir, I'll take drag.  ::Follows the man at the back of the group, listening intently.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
UNID MAN:  Where are you taking us?

ACTION:  The man takes them back toward the mountains and they walk for several minutes before stopping in front of a rocky mountainside that appears to go nowhere.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
UNID MAN:  Who are you?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
UNID MAN: What are we doing here?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
UNID MAN: What was that thing that attacked us?

UNIDENTIFIED MAN says:
::Turns around to look at the AT as if he is confused and unsure of himself.::  AT:  Tobatoy ish caymay.  ::Holds up his hand and points to the Captain.::  Wakamu biptey omeray oopstae.  ::Turns around and then points to a mechanical device on his wrist.  Then pushes the button on his wrist device.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Tweaks something and hopes it will work.::

ACTION:  The rocks disappear and reveal a pathway leading to a hidden valley behind the mountains.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self:  Okay, there goes theory one as to what happened.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Watches as the rocks disappear.::  ALL:  Well I didn't see that coming.

UNIDENTIFIED MAN says:
::Follows the pathway, and waits for the others to get past the entrance and then pushes a button on his wrist device to close the entrance.  Points to his head and then the device so the others can see him.::  ALL:  TTUTHT  .. This way ish caymay.

ACTION:  The Universal Translator starts to pick up some of the words.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks astonished.::  All: That must be some sort of personal cloaking device.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Picks up a pebble and tosses it at the newly reformed wall to see if it's real or illusion, then follows the others.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: He wants us to continue to follow him, Sir.

UNIDENTIFIED MAN says:
ALL:  This way please .. quickly.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Still following the man.::  UNIDENTIFIED MAN:  Who are you? How did we get here?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Is fascinated and thinks Starfleet Intelligence should know about this technology but dismisses the thought quickly.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Scans the rock as she walks through the opening.::

UNIDENTIFIED MAN says:
CO:  I am one of many that live here.  We hide here because of the Tekram.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
UNID MAN: The Tekram... was that what that animal back there was?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
UNID: Tekram? You mean the beast?  ::Points in the direction they just came from.::

UNIDENTIFIED MAN says:
FCO:  No, the Tekram.  If you stay out there long enough you will get to know them quickly.  They attack our people.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Moves up a bit to the Bynars and Angeltra.::  Bynars/ Angeltra: You still have your Phasers?  We may need more...grenades later, just in case.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Unid Man:  Are they sentient, or merely beasts?

ACTION:  Several of the inhabitants of the village come to greet the crew.  Their language is not understood.  They appear to be very curious about the newcomers.  One of the young native women notice the Chief Tactical Officer's antennae and reaches up to touch them when he's looking the other way.   She starts to giggle and then runs away.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Captain, this entrance is being cloaked by that device on the man's wrist.

UNIDENTIFIED MAN says:
CTO:  They look like us.  But they are different.  They feed on us.  They came during the night and started taking our children.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Looks around, trying to look friendly and smile, including at the one who touched the antenna, but also watching for signs of aggression.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Sees the young woman touching Icky's antennae and moves quickly to his side.::

ACTION:  The unidentified man takes them to the center of town where there is a large stone statue of a Ferengi holding a ship in his hand.  There are several benches around the statue and there are several natives kneeling on the ground in front of the statue, as if praying.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: You seem to have an admirer Commander.  ::Smiles snidely.::

UNIDENTIFIED MAN says:
ALL:  My name is Agachoppaba.  ::Points to an approaching female.::  This is my wife Shicobertabae.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Seems that way.  They've never seen anything like me.  Captain and the By...oh blizzards.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Points to the statue.::  AGA:  And just who is that supposed to be?

ACTION:  There appear to be lots of adults present, but very few children.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Aloud: Ferengi!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Looks like non-interference is kinda out the curtain now.

Aga says:
CO:  They are our new friends.  They are helping us.  But they are not here now.  They only come every so often.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO/CTO:  Well we have the answer that Starfleet Intelligence wanted.

Aga says:
::Brings a device out of his pocket that appears to look like a very old universal translator.  It appears to be broken.  Passes it to the Chief Engineering Officer.::  CEO:  Friend fix?  ::Points to the device.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  Well the Ferengi seem to have interfered already. Just look at that statue.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Aga: They are NOT your friends. They are honorless verangnan HaDIbaH!

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Takes the translator and smiles.::  Aga: I will try if my Captain will permit me. ::Shows the device to the Captain.::

Aga says:
::Gets a sad look in his eyes.::  CO:  They helped us .. The Tekram were attacking us.  They are a vampire species and feed off of us.  They have killed many of our children.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Aga:  What is it that you have to give them in return for their help?  ::Nods to the Chief Engineering Officer.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  So they give one resource to protect a more valuable one.  Sounds like a good deal to them I'd say.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks for a place to sit down and begins examining the device.::

Host Aga says:
CO:  We go into the caves and we mine this stuff for them.  In exchange, they have offered us protection.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Aga:  What stuff do you mine for them?  Can we see some of it?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says: 
::Pulls Tricorder, setting it to record what's happening around us.::  Angeltra: Set your Tricorder to link to your comm badge.  Let's get an oral recording of what's happening here.

Host Aga says:
CO:  I would have to take you into the mines to show you.  It's not very safe.  The Tekram live there.

ACTION:  The crew notice the Executive Officer is no longer with them.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Opens the back plate and pulls it off.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Aga:  Could you take me?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks around.::  All:  Where is Commander Odan?

Host Aga says:
::Looks over at the Chief Engineering Officer.::  CEO:  Can you fix it?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Barium: When things settle down a bit, start seeing if you can find some nice, straight pieces of wood and some slate type rocks.  If we're here for a bit, we may need...
CO: Sir, she was just here!  ::Turns back towards the entrance.::

Host Aga says:
CO:  You will need a weapon.  ::Passes him a phase pistol.::  The Ferengi gave us some of these to protect ourselves.  But they don't always work.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Pulls a small circuit-like board from her engineering kit and replaces part of another small board in the translator.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Aga: That figures.  Where did my First Officer go?

Host Aga says:
CO:  I don't know.  I don't remember seeing her when we entered the village.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*XO*: Commander Ec'Thel'Ion to Commander Odan, do you copy Commander?

ACTION:  The XO does not respond.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Aga: I think I can. Just give me a few minutes. It's a minor repair.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CO: I don't know where she is, Sir.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CO: Nor do I sense her presence either.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Commander, take your security men and prepare a search party.::

Host Aga says:
CO:  If the Tekram got her, she will not make it through the night.

Host Aga says:
CO/CTO:  We must get to the caves before they .. ::doesn't finish the sentence.::  How old is she?  They seem to be more attracted to the younger ones.  It's like they get more energy from them.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Aye Sir.  
Sec: Let's go, Tricorders set to bio scan, have your Phasers ready to make boom.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Aga:  She is not a child.

Host Aga says:
CO:  At first we thought they were attacking the children because they were more vulnerable, but I think the younger you are, the more attractive you are to them.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Fiddles some more with the translator trying to fit her part into the older device.:: Self: Not sure I can get this to fit.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO/CEO: You are to stay here and find out what you can about this Ferengi and when he is supposed to return.

Host Aga says:
CO:  We should go now .. before it gets dark.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO/Aga:  We will go to the caves and find Commander Odan.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Bynars: You stay with them.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  Captain, I'd advise against you going.  We can't afford to have you injured, Sir.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CO: Understood, Sir.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Aye Sir, Barium and Angeltra will back us up.  The Bynars aren't the most scrappy among us.

Shico says:
::Sits down next to the Chief Engineering Officer.::  CEO:  My name is Shicobertabae.  The Tekram took our child.  He was only 4.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks at Icky with that knowing look.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I'll be back before you know it.

Shico says:
CEO:  Do you think you can help us?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Sir, shall we begin to find out about this Ferengi?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO: You're advice is duly noted Commander.  But if these Tekram are as bad as they are made out to be... ::Pulls his meqleth out from behind his back once again.::

Shico says:
::Looks at the device she is trying to fix, and then pulls out a bunch of phase pistols that don't work either.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks at the woman next to her.::  Shico:  I am sorry for your loss, but we shall try to help in any way we can.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Aga: You have any wood or metal?  Two strips, say 18 inches long?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Aga:  Before these new friends showed up, what sort of weapons did you use to fight off the Tekram?

Host Aga says:
::Grabs some more phase pistols that he thinks still work and holds them out to the Captain, Chief Tactical Officer and his team.::  CO/CTO:  These work for a bit, and then the energy in them seems to die down.  But they might help.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods to the Captain knowing she can't prevent him going.::

Host Aga says:
CO:  Weapons?  We had no weapons.
CTO:  Over there .. ::Points to field that has some metal scraps and wood for fire.:: CTO:  Will any of that work?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks at the phase pistol and hands it back, then holds up his meq’leth.::  Aga:  This doesn't run out of power.

Host Aga says:
CO:  That will not work.  They play tricks with your mind.  You will not get a second chance.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Aga:  We can help you with weapons that are similar.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Sees her lap suddenly filled with phase pistols.::  Shico:  All of these need repair?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Pulls her Kut'luch and offers it to the captain.:: CO: Sir, it would honor me if you took it.

Host Aga says:
CO:  That weapon will not work on the Tekram.  They lurk in the shadows.  And attack when you least expect.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Aga:  We'll see.  ::Moves to the pile and looks for a couple of strips, then rips the ends of his sleeves and straps them to the wrists.::  CO: I'd suggest taking the pistol as well, leave the blades for backup.

Shico says:
CEO:  For starters.  These will do.  There are more, if you can help.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Aga:  These Tekram have never come across trained warriors before.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Aga: If they come out of the shadows, they need to grab hold.  That will hurt, and I don't mean us.

Host Aga says:
CO:  I do hope you are right.  They are vicious blood sucking creatures.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Closes the translator up and tosses it to Aga.::  Aga: Try it now.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Takes the phase pistol to ease everyone's mind.::

Host Aga says:
CTO:  No, Sir.  They have this power .. it possesses your minds.

Host Aga says:
::Grabs the translator and turns it on, smiling a big smile.::  CEO:  Thank you .. you are a good friend.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Smiles over at Shico.::  Shico:  Now let's see what we can do with these.

Shico says:
::Smiles at her.:: CEO:  Thank you.  We only want to live.  We don't want to cause problems for anyone.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Takes the kut'luch from the FCO.::  FCO: Thank you, Ensign.  However, this doesn't change anything.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CO: I know, Sir, that it doesn't change that I disobeyed a direct order.  It is that it would do me honor for you to have and use.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Aga:  If these Tekram are as bad as you make them sound, then I think we need to stop discussing them and go and find my First Officer.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Nods at the FCO.::

ACTION:  The sun is beginning to set on the horizon.

Host Aga says:
CO:  We will go now .. ::Looks at the sun setting, but knows he must help these people.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Do we have any hand lamps?

Host Aga says:
CO:  I have lanterns if you think they will help.  We use them when we go into the caves.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: I'll set my Tricorder to full bio scan, and Angeltra will set his to look for the Commander's Comm badge signal or Trill life signs.  And yes, Sir, we've got the lamps.  ::Pulls one out to ensure it's still working.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Shico: I'll need a place to work on these. Is there some place nearby with good light?

Host Aga says:
::Motions for some of his people to get some lights.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Barium: Set your Tricorder to scan for life signs in general, in case these spooks come after us.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Aga/CTO:  Very well.  If these things like to lurk in shadows then we'll just make sure there are as few shadows as possible to be lurked in.

Shico says:
::Points to some small houses.::  CEO:  You can come into our home if you like.  And I'll get you something to eat, if you're hungry.

ACTION:  A few natives bring some lanterns and pass them out to the Captain and his team.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Shico: That would be very nice.  I would be pleased to come to your home.

Host Aga says:
CO:  We need to go .. we have some traveling.  It will be nightfall by the time we get to the caves.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  If you can, setting your Tricorder to be ready to emit a jamming signal might help, if these Tekram are using unnatural means of "mind control".

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Commander, if we are not back in 24 hours your orders are to find a way to get back to the ship and report what we have found to Starfleet.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO:  Understood, Captain.  Good luck, Sir.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO/FCO:  Qapla'

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CO: Q'apla, Sir.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Don't worry, we'll be back.  We still need to set the date.  ::Smiles and turns to leave before it cracks and shows nervousness.::

Shico says:
::Passes her wrist device to the Captain.:: CO:  In case something happens to my husband, you need to be able to get back to safety.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO/Aga: Lets head out.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Hears Icky and smiles.::  Self:  You bet we will.

Host Aga says:
::Heads to the entrance.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Stands there watching the Captain leave and wishing that she was going along.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Takes the wrist device from the woman and nods his thanks.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Shico: Please lead us to your home. ::Indicates the Flight Control Officer as well.::

Host Aga says:
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