Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Seven, Episode Forty (Mission #307)
“Between the Shadows, Part Fourteen”
Stardate 10612.02

Starring: 
Linda Baus as SM
Topper Loghry as Commanding Officer Captain Q’tor
Isabelle Carreau as Executive Officer Commander Anya Odan
Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel’Ion
Pam Bruyere as Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Holly Sparks
Lynda Anderson as Flight Control Officer Ensign T’Lar Bishara 

NPC’s:
Linda Baus as Julia, Unidentified Man, Room Service 
Topper Loghry as chopwI’

Mission Prologue:  

With the Tekram and Lemarac chaos now behind them, the Huron crew has all settled on Pacifica for some much deserved shore leave.  With warm blue waters, and fine white beaches, surely this is the perfect place for some much needed R&R.

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in … “Between the Shadows”, Chapter Fourteen, “Shore leave on Pacifica, Part 1” ... Stardate 10612.02

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FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Rolls over in bed and opens one eye to see WildWind sitting next to her on the bed.::

ACTION:  WildWind nudges the Flight Control Officer and pokes at her ear.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
WildWind: Good morning.  I am fine; go and eat.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On beach, relaxing and trying to make full use of the time.::  CEO: I still can't get used to seeing all this water with no sign of ice.  ::Smiles.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::On the same beach Chief Engineering Officer and Chief Tactical Officer are, reading a holonovel.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Turns over to let the sun tan her other side.:: CTO: Missing home are you, Icky?

ACTION:  The waves brush into the shore and sweep up toward the Chief Tactical Officer and Chief Engineer's feet.  A larger wave rushes up to the Executive Officer and drenches her.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Nope, home is the Huron.  Just childhood habits are slow to break.  Not many swimmers on Andor for most of the year.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Slides into her slippers and goes skidding across the waxed floor into the bathroom.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Commander, you okay?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Spits water out, rubs her eyes, and moves her now wet hair from her face.::

ACTION:  There is water on the floor, and the Flight Control Officer slides into the bathroom wall.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Self:: Whoa there girl.  Not a good thing to slide..............Yeeeooowwwwwww  ::And goes straight into the wall.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO: Well, I guess I won't need a shower today! ::Smiles and moves her chair a bit further.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Giggles and pulls her feet up.:: XO: Don't you just hate it when that happens?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Walking along the beach with chopwI'.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Winks at Icky.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO: Actually, I think this is the first thing it happens to me! Never been to the beach that often before.

ACTION:  A child's frisbee flies past chopwl' and hits the Captain in the back of the head.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Those waves can take you by surprise.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Ends up sitting on her delicate butt on the wet floor.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO: I've learned the hard way.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO/CEO: Anything special planned for today?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Out Loud: What in the heck is going on here.  Who got the floor wet?  WildWind I hope it was not you playing in the water again!!!!!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Turns and picks up the frisbee and looks for the owner.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Just to relax for a while. I think I've worn Icky out with my shopping trips.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Scowling of course.::

ACTION:  WildWind flies into the bathroom and spreads his wings, then lands on the Flight Control Officer's shoulder.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: No, the shopping trips were fine.  Gave me a chance to test the doctor's handiwork and make sure my shoulders are back in place before we're back on duty.  ::Laughs.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
WildWind: Were you playing in the water again?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO: Relaxing sounds good. We haven't had many days like that lately. I had planned to read this holonovel but it now seems to be ... ruined ::Shakes the padd and water comes out of it.::

Host Julia says:
::Runs up to the Captain to get her frisbee.::  CO:  I'm sorry, Mister.  Can I have my frisbee back?  That's a nice .. ::backs up:: looking ::backs up some more:: kitty you have there.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Somehow manages to regain her footing and grabs the mop and starts to mop the wet floor.::

ACTION:  As the Executive Officer shakes the water out of her padd the water droplets magically form a heart shape in the sand next to the Chief Tactical Officer and Chief Engineering Officer.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Moves to a sitting position now and looks over at Icky then back to the Commander.::

ACTION:  The Flight Control Officer hears a knocking on her door.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Wow, this place’s water is as magic as the sales pitches say they are.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Finishes up the mopping in the bathroom.::  Self; Now what?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Slowly walks into the living room and opens the door.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Julia:  Be careful where you throw this.  Someone else may not be kind enough to return it.  ::Looks down at chopwI'.:: Her name is chopwI'.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO: Indeed! But I wonder why it became a heart... any idea? ::Smiling, looking at the Chief Tactical Officer and Chief Engineering Officer.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Notices the sand heart and smiles.:: CTO: Think someone is telling us something?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO: Probably. And it's not representative of my holonovel as it was about spies... not a romance at all.

Room Service says: 
FCO:  Good morning, Ma'am.  Someone ordered room service for you.  ::Holds out a plate of food for her.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Realizes that she is in a very skimpy night dress and tries to hide herself.::

Host Julia says:
::Takes the frisbee from him.::  CO:  May I .. pet her?  Or is it a he?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Telling us to get up off the sand and make a few holocalls?  But it's just so relaxing out here.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Room Service: Someone?  Any idea whom it is from?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Takes the plate.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Laughs.:: CTO: You want to leave now?  ::Shrugs at the Executive Officer.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Bends down to pick up the Ocelot and hold her out for the girl to pet.:: Julia: It is a her.

Room Service says: 
FCO:  Someone came to the desk, a man.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Raises an eyebrow.:: Room Service: A man?  Now I wonder who that could have been.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: No, the calls can wait I'm sure.  Especially considering the delay between here and all the there's we'd need to contact.  Better to do it later in letter format.

Host Julia says:
::Pets the ocelot.::  CO:  She's so soft.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Room Service: Thank you very much.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the Executive Officer.:: XO: Men!  ::Smiles.::

Room Service says: 
FCO:  You're welcome.  ::Stands at the door waiting.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Julia:  Where are you parents?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO: No matter the species, they share common threads!

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Hands him a small bar of gold pressed latinum.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: What?  I know we have planning to do, just don't think Pacifica is the place to do it.  The planning that is.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Whispers.:: XO: Some more than others it seems.

Host Julia says:
CO:  They're over there.  ::Points to a couple further up the beach and waves to them.  Continues to pet the ocelot, hearing it purr.::

Room Service says: 
FCO:  Thank you, Ma'am.  ::Runs off.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Are you getting worried, Icky?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Self: Now who in the hell would send up breakfast?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Julia:  Do your parents often let you approach strangers?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Not at all, how could I get worried in a place like this with someone as great as you by my side?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Puts her wet padd down and takes a towel to dry herself up a bit, puts it back on the bag next to her and sits in her chair.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Sits down and begins to eat.::

Host Julia says:
CO:  I'm almost nine, and I just wanted my frisbee back.

ACTION:  As the Executive Officer sits down in her chair the leg of the chair falls into the sand, tipping the Executive Officer out and on top of the Chief Engineering Officer.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Julia:  ALMOST nine.  Well then, I am sure you can take care of yourself just fine.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Julia: Where are you from?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
ALL: Ouch! Oops... sorry.... ::Quickly gets up.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Aloud : Omphhh! ::Falls over.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Almost jumps up, reaching down to help each up.::  XO/ CEO: You both okay?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO/CTO: I'm starting to sense that the beach wants me away from you two to give you time alone!  ::Laughs.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Sits up and brushes herself off.:: XO: Nothing broken, Commander.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO: I'm fine thanks.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO: All seems functional, you?

Host Julia says:
::Grabs her frisbee.::  CO:  I should be going.  Thank you for letting me pet your kitty.  ::Gets scared of the man asking her where she lives and runs off.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: I'm alright Icky. Relax.

ACTION:  Another huge wave comes crashing up to the Chief Engineering Officer, Chief Tactical Officer and Executive Officer splashing and soaking them completely.  A crab bites the Chief Tactical Officer's toe.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Puts chopwI' down and stands back up watching the child run off.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Perhaps I'd better spirit him away before ......::Gets hit with the wave.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Starts to sit back down, then hops back.::  All: Yeow, what in the... is that a crustacean?!

ACTION:  The crab wonders off down the beach toward the water.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Jumps up and back farther away from the water.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Falls down on the sand after the wave hits her.:: ALL: I'm okay. I think we probably need to find another spot to relax. This ::points at her all wet:: is not what I call relaxing.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Continues walking along the beach.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: Is the tide coming up, or did we just choose a bad spot?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: It's just a little crab. ::Watches it scamper away.::

ACTION:  The Captain can see the Executive Officer, Chief Tactical Officer, and Chief Engineering Officer as he walks along the beach.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
All: I vote we all move back a bit.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO: Agreed.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Grabs her broken chair, bag and destroyed padd.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Grabs the rest of the gear, dragging it back further up the beach.::

ACTION:  As the Executive Officer grabs her bag, the bag rips from the bottom and the contents spill out onto the beach.  Another wave comes up and carries some of the contents away.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Watches the Executive Officer, Chief Tactical Officer, and Chief Engineering Officer as they pull their chairs and baggage away from the water’s edge.::  Self: What were they thinking, sitting so close to the water anyway?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Reaches for her blanket.:: CTO: Here comes another one.....run!

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
ALL: Ah, come on! Can we leave now and go to Risa?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Starts laughing.:: XO: Not your day, Commander, is it?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: I've heard Risa's in bad shape now, middle of a war zone from the reports.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO: Seems not.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO: War or not, I think I would be less a fish out of water, pun intended, on Risa!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Laughs, pulling the stuff further back.::  XO: Okay, point taken.  But we could have chosen another place, maybe someplace nice and pleasant like, say, the Breen Home world.  ::Grins.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: All rumors dear. We're on shore leave; no talk of war or anything unpleasant, okay?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Hits Icky.:: CTO: Breen? Oh you'd like that wouldn't you?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Okay, nothing worse than nasty waves.  And I've heard it's a beautiful world, not as hot as this place is.  ::Grins.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO: Quite the humor type I see... Breen Home world for a vacation. ::As she decides to move on even though she lost all her gear.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Approaches the Executive Officer, Chief Tactical Officer, and Chief Engineering Officer.:: XO/CTO/CEO:  Are we enjoying ourselves yet?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Finishes up her breakfast and puts on a really sexy bathing bikini and throws her towel in the bag and tanning oil and motions for WildWind to hop on her shoulder pad and they head out for the beach.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: As you can see, Sir ::motions to the fact she is all wet and covered with grains of sand:: we are having loads of fun!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Outside of some aggressive waves and future dinner selections, it's going well.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::One corner of his mouth curls in a sly grin.::  XO/CTO:  Well then I will just leave you three to carry on.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Hello, Captain. We're just trying to avoid the next wave and make sure Icky's toes aren't on that crab's menu. ::Points down the beach.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: You are welcomed to join us, sir; I've heard water, sand, and sun, are lovely for Klingon skin! ::laughs.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Sees chopwl' and smiles.:: CO: She sure has grown, sir.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Once outside WildWind takes to the air as T'Lar walks down to the beach and the water and sets her blanket on the ground and sits down and watches the water and her companion flying and diving and twisting in the air.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Kneels down and motions to the Ocelot to come.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: Thank you Commander, but chopwI' and I are just stretching our legs and enjoying the fresh air.
CEO:  Yes, she has.  I believe she is nearly full grown now.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Listening to the sound of the waves, she lays back and closes her eyes and just listens.::

ACTION:  A group of ants starts to climb on the Flight Control Officer’s blanket and crawl across her leg.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Out loud: EEEEwwwwww get of mee  ::Begins to swat the ants off her legs.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Mind if I pet her?

ACTION:  The ants bite the Flight Control Officer on the leg before crawling away.  The Flight Control Officer 's leg starts to get itchy.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Begins to scratch her leg where the ant bit her.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Be my guest.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO: She likes to be scratched between her ears.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
ALL: I think I'll go back to my room to change and get properly cleaned. I'll see you all later.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Scratches the Ocelot between the ears gently.:: CO: She's beautiful, sir.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Self: Great now I am going to have a fat leg.

ACTION:  The ocelot starts to purr gently at the Chief Engineer's gentle scratches.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: See you later, Commander.

ACTION:  The Flight Control Officer 's leg starts to swell up a bit with nice welts from the bites.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Later Commander. ::Continues to scratch chopwl'.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
ALL: Commanders, Captain. ::Nods and heads toward the hotel.::

ACTION:  As the Executive Officer turns to leave, T'Lar's bird, flies down and lands on the Executive Officer 's shoulder.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Nods slightly to the Executive Officer.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Out loud to Self: What now?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Scratches a bit harder at the lumps that are forming on her leg.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
chopwl': You are such a good girl.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Sees the bird on her shoulder and gently brushes it off.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: A new friend, Commander?  ::Giggles.::

ACTION:  The ocelot brushes up against the Chief Engineer's leg, wrapping her tail around her leg.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO: Seems so! I think it's the Flight Control Officer's bird?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Not feeling too good at the moment.::

ACTION:  The bird squawks and then flies away, giving her a gentle peck on the cheek before leaving.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: I believe so. She must be close by.

ACTION:  The Flight Control Officer starts to get dizzy and sleepy.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Nods and resumes her walk to the hotel.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: Couldn't take a bird for a pet.  Far too much noise for me.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Strokes chopwl's back.:: CTO: Isn't she sweet, Icky?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Self: Oh no, not now please..........allergic.............

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: She's got a pleasant sound also.

ACTION:  WildWind flies back to the Executive Officer and lands on her shoulder again, pinching her ear.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
~~~WildWind: Find Help!~~~

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  She is also quite the huntress.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
WildWind: Ouch! Stop that!

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Really?

ACTION:  WildWind flies off in the direction of the Flight Control Officer, and then back to the Executive Officer again, landing once more on her shoulder.  She squawks loudly.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Whispers to Icky.:: CTO: Sounds like a certain Andorian I know.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
WildWind: I don't want to play right now. I need to go clean up. Maybe later... Bye... ::Continues her walk.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO: I have been training her.  ::Spots a flock of sea birds not far off.::
chopwI': chopwI' SuH!

ACTION:  The ocelot suddenly tenses as if about to pounce.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
chopwI': chopwI' wam!

ACTION:  The bird pecks at the Executive Officer’s head, and then flies back over to the Flight Control Officer, nudging her.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Stands back a bit as the Ocelot tenses.::

ACTION:  chopwI' begins stalking the flock of sea birds.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Barely breathing and shaking violently.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
WildWind: What? What do you want? ::Looks at where the bird is heading but doesn't see much as she is almost arriving at the hotel.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: I can see she is well trained, Captain.

ACTION:  The flock of birds sense the ocelot approaching and start to fly away.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  I'll let her have her lunch now.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Waves her arms to distract the birds.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Stops and hides her hands behind her back.:: CO: Not the birds, surely, sir.

chopwI’ says: 
::Springs into the air and grabs one of the slower moving birds in her front paws.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion_ says:
CO: How much of that is training and how much is natural?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Enters the hotel.::

ACTION:  chopwl' catches one of the birds as it tries to fly away.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Sees what the Ocelot is doing and starts yelling.::  chopwl': Stop that!  ::Runs after her.::  Drop it, drop it!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  The actual hunting is natural.  But she won't do so without my telling her.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Captain, make her drop it please?

ACTION:  An unknown male approaches the Flight Control Officer and injects her with a hypo and carries her back to the hotel.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks at the Chief Engineering Officer confused.:: CEO: Why would I do that?  She caught it, now she will eat it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Turns to Icky.:: CTO: Help, Icky, please.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Please, Captain, don't let her kill it.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::WildWind follows the stranger who is carrying his master.::

ACTION:  The ocelot starts to chomp away at his catch.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion_ says:
::Steps forward, wondering how to get close enough to do anything in time.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO: It is too late.

Host Julia says:
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