Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Eight, Episode Sixteen (Mission #325)
“Dancing with the Devil – Part Eight”
Stardate 10705.05

Cast of Characters:
Commanding Officer    		Q’tor, House of Quveq                  	played by     	Topper Loghry
Chief Tactical Officer 		Commander Ec’Thel’lon 		played by   	Steve Weller 
Chief Engineering Officer 		Commander Holly Sparks      		played by   	Pam Bruyere 
Flight Control Officer		Lieutenant JG T’Lar Bishara		played by     	Lynda Anderson 
Operations Officer			Lieutenant Jara Esso 			played by     	Gilles Leger 

Absent:
Chief Science Officer		Lieutenant Neve Olympia Hayes 	played by     	Isabelle Carreau
Executive Officer			Commander Naug			played by	Jon Benson 

NPC’s:
Jessica, Admiral Morgan, Doctor Stone					played by	Linda Baus 

Mission Prologue:  
Last week on the USS Huron …

The USS Huron made first contact with an alien race responsible for the dimensional rift they were trapped in.  The crew was finally sent home to their dimension, but they learned they had lost 6+ weeks during the time they were in the rift.

The Huron and USS Corneapolis have just docked with Starbase 129 where they will brief Admiral Morgan on the chain of events.  A decision must also be made about what will become of Jessica Arnold, the child whose parents died in a shuttle accident while investigating the energy rift.

The Admiral has informed Captain Q'tor that there will be medical personnel standing by to run some quick scans of them before they can proceed onto the station.  The captain has also received a message that starbase security will be taking Jessica into custody where she will be taken to the starbase infirmary for a complete medical examination.

Admiral Morgan has called the Huron crew to Conference Room 208, where he waits patiently in the conference room for the Captain and his crew to arrive.  Some very interesting stories are about to unfold.

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in “Dancing with the Devil”, Chapter Eight, “Another piece to the puzzle,” Stardate 10705.05

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Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Waiting impatiently for his medical scan to be over so he can get through this.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::In her quarters making sure she has everything she needs in her bag.::  Jessica: Do you have everything you need, Jessie?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Shakes his head in disbelief and stares at the turbolift wall still wondering if this is real or not.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Outside the Chief Engineering Officer's quarters, rings chime.::

ACTION:  A medical doctor passes a scanner over the Captain, and allows him safe passage onto the station.

Jessica says:
@CEO:  I think so.  What's going to happen once we get on the station?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Hears the chime.::  CTO:  Come in, Icky.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Proceeds onto the station and starts making his way to Conference Room 208.::  Self:  Grumble, grumble, grumble.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@Jessica:  I don't know, Jessie.  I guess someone will decide where you should live.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::As the turbolift door opens, begins to stroll to the conference room.::

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
::Takes a sip of his coffee and starts to go over the notes for his meeting, waiting for the Huron crew to arrive.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Enters the room.::  CEO: Ready?  I don't think the Admiral will want to wait long.

Jessica says:
@CEO:  Do I have a choice?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Jessica:  How are you doing today?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Smiles.::  CTO:  Almost.  I just have to do a last check.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Tries unsuccessfully to get a tune out of his brain and hums a few bars.::

Jessica says:
@::Smiles at the Chief Tactical Officer.::  CTO:  Good, I think.  I'm just a little nervous I guess.  ::Kicks her foot on the carpet.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Jessica:  Everything will work out; I'm sure of it.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
::Begins to go over the latest reports from the Corneapolis and Huron Captains.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Scurries around the room and finally stops in front of the Chief Tactical Officer.::  CTO:  I think we're all set.  ::Reaches for Jessie's hand.::  
Jessica:  Ready?

Jessica says:
@::Looks up at the Chief Engineering Officer with her big blue eyes and takes her hand.::  CEO:  Yes, ma'am.  ::Frowns.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@Jessica:  You always have a choice.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Checks the note next to the door and confirms the location of Conference room 208 and enters.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CEO: Okay, then let's go, before the Admiral starts asking where we are.  ::Smiles and turns back towards the door.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks at a station map and realizes he's just one deck down from the conference room that was the object of his search.::

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
::Notices the Operations officer entering.::  OPS:  Come in, Lieutenant.  Have a seat.  We're waiting for the crew to arrive.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Nods and heads out the door.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Snaps his back straight when he sees the Admiral and feels a few vertebrae snap into place faster than a chiropractor's hand could do.::

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
@::Finishes up in her quarters and makes sure that WildWind is fed and watered and leaves heading for the airlock.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
Admiral:  Sir...Lt Jara USS Huron... reporting as ordered.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
::Looks at his list, and then back at the Operations Officer.::  OPS:  It appears you haven't been cleared by medical.  How'd you get past our doctors?  ::Grins at him.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Enters the nearest Turbolift.::  TL:  Conference Room 208.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Walks towards the docking port and the debriefing.::  CEO: I still have to wonder, if the aliens were looking for others like them, what was the purpose of all the "changes of scenery"?

Jessica says:
@::Takes the Chief Tactical Officer's hand with her other free hand, and starts to swing her feet in the air as they walk, giggling.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Blinks.::  Admiral:  Either I missed them or they missed me, Sir.... should I go back or wait until end of briefing?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@CTO:  I have no idea, but it sure was interesting in an odd sort of way.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Exits the Turbolift and turns the corner to see the room he was looking for, and heads on in.::

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
OPS:  You will need to be checked out by our doctors once this debriefing is over.  ::Grins.::
::Notices the Captain.::  CO:  Captain, please .. come in.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Nods.::  Admiral:  Good idea, Sir... our EMH has a tendency to drool.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Nods his head slightly.::  ADM:  Admiral.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@CTO: I suppose we have to see the station medical team before the meeting?

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
@::Remembers that there are doctors at the airlock and heads back towards the airlock.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Yeah, they're set up at the docking port up here.  ::Walks up to the line at the Medical station.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Nods to the Captain.::

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
OPS:  Got to love those top of the line and standard issue EMH's.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
::Walks to the line and waits with the Chief Engineering Officer and the Chief Tactical Officer.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Nods to the Admiral and grins and sits at the chair closest to the door.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks down at Jessie.::  Jessica:  This shouldn't take long, sweety.

ACTION:  As the Chief Tactical Officer, Chief Engineering Officer, and Jessica enter the station, they are met by various medical personnel who pass tricorders over them, and are released.  Doctor Stone approaches Jessica and holds her hand out and requests the child go with her.

Jessica says:
::Grasps the Chief Engineer’s hand firmly as she sees the approaching doctor.::  CEO:  Do I have to go with her?  ::Has a look of fright in her eyes.::

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
::Is the next in line for the medical staff to check her out.::

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
CO/OPS:  Help yourselves to anything from the replicators.  We'll get started as soon as your crew arrives.

ACTION:  As the Flight Control Officer heads out of the docking port, she is grabbed by one of the medical doctors, who runs a quick scanner over her, then releases her.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Doctor Stone:  Does she have to go already?  I mean, she's still trying to find her way.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
::Heads for Room 208 quickly.::

Doctor Stone says: 
CTO:  Unfortunately, yes.  There is a whole bunch of tests we need to run on her.  The Admiral will explain.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
::Finding it she takes a deep breath and walks in.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Bends down and whispers softly.::  Jessica:  It's just for a little while.  The doctor just wants to be sure that you are alright.  I'll make sure that Dr. Stone here stays in touch with me and I with her.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ADM: Thank you, Sir.
OPS:  Help yourself

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
::Notices the Flight Control Officer entering.::  FCO:  Welcome, Lieutenant.  I see you made it.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Stays away from the replicator himself.::

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Admiral: Yes, Sir, finally.  A pleasure to meet you as always.

Jessica says:
CEO:  All right.  ::Said with sadness in her voice, she takes the doctor's hand and disappears as they walk around the corner and head to the infirmary.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  Oh she looked so sad, Icky.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  I hope they know what they're doing.  She's not just sad, she's scared.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  I just don't know what else we can do for her.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
CO:  Captain, where are your other crew members?  Have they been detained?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Continues walking.::

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
::Tries not to sound so impatient, but wondering if they haven't passed their medical scans.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Starts walking again, hoping the Admiral has a good answer.::  CEO:  Well, we could, you know, give her a home on board.  With us.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ADM:  Commanders Sparks and Ec'Thel'Ion are probably seeing to the child, Sir.  ::Says this like it leaves a bad taste in his mouth.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  Icky, I'm not sure that a child like Jessica should be raised on a starship.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
CO:  Awh yes, the child.  ::Grumbles something about the child inaudible to the crew.::

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
::Gets a Valerian root tea and a scone and sits at the table with her PADD and another one that needs to go to her commanding officer at Starfleet Intelligence.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ADM:  My sentiments exactly, Sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks at the room numbers.::

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
Mumbles out loud to CO:  You have NO idea.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Maybe, I don't know.  She seemed comfortable with you, though.  She trusts you.  She knows you.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Smiles.::  CTO:  But it's not just me.  You would be a part of her life too.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
ALL in room:  I will be getting together with Captain Hemmingway’s crew later today to get details of what transpired, but I am most interested in learning what happened to your ship while you were away.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Points.::  CTO:  I think this is the room.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
::Notices the Chief Tactical Officer and Chief Engineering Officer at the entrance.::  CTO/CEO:  Please come in and have a seat.  If you will close the door behind you.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Pulls a PADD out of an inside pocket of his command cloak and holds it out for the Admiral.::  ADM:  My official report, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  I know.  Well, it's all academic until we hear the Admiral's decision.  Yeah, let's go in and see what's happening.  ::Enters and closes the door after the Chief Engineering Officer enters.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Takes a seat and quietly sits.::

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
::Takes the PADD.::  CO:  Thank you, Captain.  I'll make sure I compare it with Captain Hemmingway’s, although I think there are going to be a lot of unanswered questions here today.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Gives both the Chief Tactical Officer and Chief Engineering Officer an accusatory look for holding this up::

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Self:  I wonder if he wants me to say all I did was sit there and look stupid?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Sorry, Sir, had to make sure everything was...wrapped up.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
ALL:  Welcome everyone.  You are all here now because there is something interesting that has been learned since you came back.  I understand that you brought back a little girl with you?  Jessica .. Arnold was her name?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks to the Chief Engineering Officer to answer the Admiral.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Admiral:  Yes, Sir, a girl of about eight years.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
CO:  What is most interesting, is that Jessica appears to look quite young for her age .. her real age that is.  ::Waits for the perplexed looks on their faces.::

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
::Raises an eyebrow.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Starts thinking to himself:  I knew that little p'taH wasn't what she appeared to be.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks at Icky and then back to the Admiral.::

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
CEO:  She looks eight, and I'm quite certain she acts eight.  Our medical doctors will be confirming this as we are speaking.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
ALL:  That's right.  According to the Corneapolis and your ship's database, Jessica is only 8 years old.  But .. when I look her up in the Starfleet database, Jessica should be 19 years old.  She looks awfully young for her age, wouldn't you say?

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Self:  Well so much for that surprise.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Merely growls quietly to himself as he looks at everyone else’s reaction.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Admiral: You must have the wrong child.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Adm:  Wait a second, you're saying that the databases on our ship and the Corneapolis don't match Starfleet's?

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
::Shakes head.::

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
ALL:  I am most interested in how she thinks she was even part of the Corneapolis crew.  As I understand it, everyone seems to thinks she belonged to Corneapolis, but there is no record in the Starfleet database of her existence "ever" on Corneapolis.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO/CEO:  Illusions.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
CO:  I assure you, Captain.  This .. here .. this is not an illusion.  This is real.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Raises voice.::  Admiral:  If we were stuck 6 weeks in there.... logic would dictate that she was stuck...............  longer.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
ALL:  Jessica's parents died in a shuttle accident 19 years ago after they crashed on a moon in the Talos sector.  Their bodies were recovered by Starfleet Intelligence and were taken to Earth at the request of their families.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir, it is the real article as I tried to tell you.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
OPS:  It appears that way.  According to the database, they were on a scientific mission and were exploring a strange energy ribbon that had been reported in the area at the time.   Sound familiar?  ::Looks at the crew.::  Oh, there's more.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ADM:  I was speaking of our databases, Sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Admiral:  Captain Hemmingway knew her.  He acknowledged her as part of his crew.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  But if they were illusions, how would the Admiral know our records don't match their’s?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Feels a headache coming on.::

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
CO:  Someone .. something has tampered with your databases.  But even further to that effect, someone has been tampering with your minds.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Pinches nose.::

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
ALL:  Their vessel, the USS Dakota, .. along with their crew of 85 was never recovered.  I really have no explanation for any of this.  We are having thorough exams done on the child as we speak, but the real interesting information should come when we interview the child.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Admiral:  So what you are saying is that we brought back this child who is not what the databases say she is but in fact she is somehow tied in with Starfleet Intelligence?

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
CO:  Your vessel will need to be thoroughly examined, as well as the Corneapolis' computers to find out who and what has been tampering with them.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ADM:  jIyaj Admiral.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
FCO:  She has nothing to do with Starfleet Intelligence, Lieutenant.  She is merely a victim in whatever plot this alien race had going on.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Self:  Figures.  My boss is going to have a snit fit.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
ALL:  I'm curious, how much does she remember?  And has she spoken to any of you about her incident?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks at Icky again.::  CTO:  She is eight.  I'd swear to that Icky.  She's been with me for a week now and I'd know if she wasn't what she's supposed to be.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ADM:  Does Starfleet suspect the Talosians, Sir?

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
CEO:  I have no doubts she is eight years old, Commander.  She is a child, I am sure.  According to the initial scans that I have just received, they have confirmed her age.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  I agree, she seems eight to me as well.  Looks and acts it.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
CO:  No, Captain.  This is some other race we suspect.  We have had several vessels disappear in that area, and yours and the Corneapolis are the first vessels to come back.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL:  The Baquey.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Admiral:  Sir, they called themselves the Baquey.  Yes, that is the name.  They were telepathic, Sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Sits there completely at a loss for words at the moment.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Mumbles to self: Telepaths.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
FCO:  This is the first reports we have of them.  We have no information on this race.  As I said, yours is the first vessel that has arrived, along with the Corneapolis, so it is important that your ship and crew file reports as to what happened.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
CEO:  As I understand it, Jessica has become very close and comfortable with you, Commander.  We want to know everything there is about her, and how much she remembers.  I know this is a lot to ask, but she needs a caregiver.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
ALL:  And we need information.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ADM:  It is in my report, Admiral, but they claimed that they had been trying to locate some of their own race.  As far as I'm concerned it took them an unusually long time to find out that the ones they were looking for were not there.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Admiral:  As you know I am Betazoid, and all of what I sensed from the child Jessica was that she was genuinely human in nature.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Just stares ahead not sure as to what to say.::

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Admiral: They also said that the only reason why they communicated with me was because of my special mind.  I guess they meant my telepathic abilities.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
FCO:  For all I know, Lieutenant, a Betazoid may have been what allowed your ship to be set free.  The race that was described to me was described as a telepathic race.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Takes the Chief Engineer’s hand.::  CEO:  Not quite how I expected this to go, but I'm there to help if you need it.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
::Nods at the Admiral.::

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
OPS:  You're awfully quiet, Lieutenant.  Do you have any thoughts on any of this?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  Icky, I can't......I just can't.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Admiral:  It sounds as if the Baquey are not only telepathic, but able to suspend time as well.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  The choice is yours, obviously.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
CEO:  I assure you, Commander.  She is a child.  But I understand if you can not take her under your wings.  It would be an awfully big burden to ask of anyone.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
Admiral:  Permission to speak freely, Sir?

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Self:  Oh no please, no more jokes.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: That may not be quite accurate, Sir.  If they aren't living in the same dimension we are, their time frame may be different.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
CEO:  Jessica will need someone that will be strong for her.  Once she understands what has happened to her, I am sure she is going to need special care.  And I can't ask you to give that if you can not.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
OPS:  Permission granted.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Admiral: You don't understand.  I can't ask anyone else to bear the responsibility if I were to do this.  ::Looks at the Chief Tactical Officer.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Very different.  If that's the case, time obviously goes much slower for them.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
::Listens to the crew, and tries his best to sort through this mess.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
Admiral:  If you order us to find out more, they will just show us what they choose to show us.... we are.......... not evolved enough to even communicate with them. In their mind anyway.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Or perhaps they are similar to the Bajoran wormhole aliens.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
Admiral:  We are insects to them.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  You don't have to ask.  Even if you were just my ship mate you'd have my help.  And you know it's much more than that.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
OPS:  I'm not asking you to go back to that area of space and look for these aliens, Lieutenant.  But I would like to have everything documented in the event we run across them again.  I need to know everything, and I do mean everything, that happened while you were away.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Turns back to the Captain.::  CO: Capable of travel through time as easy as we travel through the first three dimensions?  Possible.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Flinches as he has a sudden thought.::  ALL: The Bajoran wormhole aliens!

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
Admiral:  I doubt we can trust our memories and our reports.... I could be one of them and no one in this room would know the difference..... They scare the hell out of me, Sir.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
ALL:  The final bit of information that I have for you all is that your ship has been recalled to Starbase 71, and I have been reassigned there as well.  So I will be traveling with you as we travel to Starbase 71.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  Icky, I couldn't ask you to take on a ready made family when we haven't even... ::pauses.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  They claimed to be looking for their own kind.  Is it possible that their own kind are the Bajoran wormhole aliens?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Fidgets a little in her chair.::

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
OPS:  That is why we had you scanned when you entered the base, Lieutenant.  We have to go with our gut instinct, and my gut tells me you are real.  We have nothing else to compare this all to, unfortunately.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
::Ears perk up at the Captain's question to the Chief Tactical Officer.::  CO:  That's an interesting theory, Captain; one that could use a little more exploration.  I will make a note of that and pass that along to Starfleet Intelligence.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Admiral:  I can safely say that I am very real and quite Betazoid.  Nothing can change that.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
::Smiles at the FCO.::  FCO:  And from what I know of you, Lieutenant, I believe you.  ::Grins.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  When we haven't what?  All we need is to set a date and we'll be a family.  Am I the reason you're saying you can't take her?

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Admiral:  Non-Corporeal beings?

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
FCO:  They are obviously intelligent.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Admiral:  Yes, Sir.  They are very intelligent and quite sentient.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Whispers.::  CTO:  We need to talk.......privately, Icky.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
FCO:  I wouldn't know that, Lieutenant.  I haven't made the first contact with them unfortunately.  That is why I need all of your help.  We need as much information as possible.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ADM:  Admiral if that is the case, and that energy ribbon of theirs starts appearing in the Bajoran sector... ::leaves the possibilities of the repercussions of that possibility unspoken.::

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Admiral:  From what I could sense, they were remorseful about the death of the child's parents.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Okay.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
CO:  I fear there is not much we can do.  We have no way of contacting them.  Do you know of any way?

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Admiral:  They spoke to me and from what they said was that it was an accident and that they were sorry and that they in a sense were also studying us as well to learn about us.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
FCO:  I got the same information from Captain Hemmingway, when he spoke with me earlier.  And the fact that they left you leave tells me that information is true.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ADM:  Attempting to contact the wormhole aliens directly, but I don't know how that would be done.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Admiral:  If they were speaking to me wouldn't it be logical to assume that they would be willing to communicate once again through me?

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
ALL:  What I believe happened was that Jessica was a sole survival of the crew that was caught up in a similar situation such as your own.  And the Aliens were hoping to integrate her back into your crew hoping we would not discover what happened.  We have no idea why they thought this way, but perhaps they thought we would be vengeful?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Slams his fist on the table at the Flight Control Officer's question.:: FCO: ghobe!  I will not willingly take my ship and crew back to deal with the Baquey.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Tries to refocus.::  Adm:  Or maybe it's part of their testing, see if we'll find out, and if so how we'll act.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
CEO:  I can't ask you to take responsibility for another, Commander.  Huron is not scheduled to leave Starbase 129 for three days.  You will have shore leave during this time.  I would like you to, if you so desire, to spend some time with the child and hold off on your decision if you will until those three days are up.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir, I was not thinking about the Huron, Sir.  I was talking about a shuttle with only me in it, Sir.  I will not put the ship in danger.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
CO:  No one is asking you to take your crew back to the Baquey, Captain.  This issue will be dealt with by Starfleet Intelligence going forward.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Admiral:  I need to speak with Commander Ec`Thel`lon and Jessica first.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Permission denied.  You heard the Admiral.  We will be reporting back to Starbase 71 when we leave here in three days.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
CO:  Understood, Sir, and forgive me.  I was thinking of the safety of the ship and crew.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
::Gives her a low bow.::  CEO:  But of course, Commander.  Take as much time as you need.  Well .. take the three days.  After that, we need to make a decision on the welfare of the child unfortunately for the stability of Jessica.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods.::  Admiral:  Understood, Admiral.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Admiral:  I don't suppose that anyone told you that the aliens just dumped us next to Talos IV and I had to beat hasty retreat out of there because of General Order 7, Sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Smiles weakly at Icky and squeezes his hand.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Mumbles to self.::  Self:  Hughtegh maw DeghwI'

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion_ says:
::Smiles back, trying to look confident.::

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
FCO:  I do have that in the report, Lieutenant, which is another reason why as your Captain insisted, you can not go back.  That area is off-limits.

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Admiral:  Yes, Sir.  I am aware of that.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
ALL:  You have all been given accommodations on Starbase 129 for the next 3 days.  Starfleet will need to take a look at your computer records and determine if there is any further information they need to know about.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Nods.:: 

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Admiral:  Will we be able to get our things from the ship?

FCO_LtJg_Bishara says:
Admiral:  I need to retrieve my companion bird.

Host Admiral_Morgan says:
FCO:  No one is to return to the Huron at this time.  The Huron is off limits to all personnel.  If you need your companion bird, we will have it beamed to your temporary station quarters.  Just let starbase operations know.

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