Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Nine, Episode Thirty-four (Mission #383)
“Echoes – Part 9 – Shore Leave, Part 2:  Something just ain’t right!”
Stardate 10810.04

SM – Linda Baus

Cast of Characters:
Commanding Officer    	 Captain Q’tor, House of Quveq 	played by     	Topper Loghry
Executive Officer		 Commander Naug 			played by	Jon Benson 
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 T’Lar Bishara		played by     	Lynda Anderson 
Operations Officer		 Ensign Benjamin Cooper Riley	played by     	Zach Farland
Chief Medical Officer	 Lt. JG William Grenth Stradiot	played by     	Andrew Cotterly

NPC’s:
Q’ten									played by     	Topper Loghry
CO Talora Stradiot	, aka T2					played by     	Andrew Cotterly
Johnny								played by     	Linda Baus
Bartender								played by     	Linda Baus
Cashier								played by     	Lynda Anderson

Mission Prologue:  

The crew of the USS Huron continues to enjoy shore leave on Starbase 42.

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present
The USS Huron in …
“Echoes”

Chapter Nine
Shore Leave, Part 2:  Something just ain’t right
Stardate 10810.04

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XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Standing in front of a window looking out lost in his thoughts.::

Samantha says:
XO:  What you thinking about?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora:  Come on, Talora.  Let’s go.

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Stands up from his chair in the library.:: *CO*: Sorry to bother you, Sir.  Are you busy?  It isn't urgent.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks at her without turning.::  Sam: I don't know.  Just thinking.

CO_Talora says:
::Looks around.:: FCO:  Oh alright then...::Follows her.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Walking the station, trying to find the CEO after the stupid training session.::  *CEO*: Holly, the dumb class is done.  Where you at?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*CMO*: I'm eating dinner with my son, Doctor.  What is it?

Samantha says:
XO:  Something's been eating away at you since we've gotten back.  What is it?  You can talk to me, Toir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Hears her voice and stops.:: CO Talora: What is wrong?  I thought we you wanted to go shopping with me?

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
*CO*:  It was just a curiosity into Klingon combat; knives and such.  I wished to learn at some point, and I figured I'd ask you, Sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Window shopping as she walks the promenade.:: *CTO*: I'm on the promenade near that cute little antique store. Are you coming?

CO_Talora says:
::Nods and forces a smile.:: FCO: Of course. Just a few things on my mind.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora: What for example?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks back out into the stars.::  Sam: That Talora, the other one. It has brought something out in me that I have been missing for a long time.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CEO*: I'll be there shortly, Just a deck down.  See you in a bit.  ::Finds the nearest lift and heads down to the right level.::

CO_Talora says:
FCO: Your Executive Ossifer- I mean, Officer.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Steps into the store and looks around.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*CMO*:  Q'ten's betlh'eth training is in half an hour.  If you would like to join us, we will be in the gymnasium on level 4.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Looks at her in surprise.::  CO Talora:  The XO?   What about him?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::In the station's arboretum, lying on the grass, under a tree (a tree made of wood), with his head resting on the skateboard.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
*CO*: Thank you sir.  ::Heads down to the Gymnasium to wait patiently.::

Samantha says:
XO:  Well I noticed you were a bit on edge with her.  Maybe you need some holodeck time.  ::Wiggles her eyes at him.::  You know, we could spar, and I could let you "think" that you left me win.  What do you say?

CO_Talora says:
FCO: It's just something with my world. Call it a natural distrust.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Laughs a little at that remark.:: Sam:  Be like old times back on the Triton.

Samantha says:
::Gives him a funny look.::  XO:  The Triton?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Exits the lift and heads for the antique store.::  CEO: Hi, that class just reaffirmed my faith that some training is useless.

Q’ten says: 
CO:  The Doctor is interested in Klingon weapons? Isn't he a Vulcan?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Sees Icky as she leaves the store several bundles under her arm.:: CTO: Well hello to you too. ::Hands him the parcels.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora: Well maybe in your universe he did something that you didn't expect and for that reason you have a natural distrust.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::After several hours of riding the Promenade and exploring it, he's tired and sleeping off an ice cream cone and the indigestion Commander Naug gave him earlier.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Takes the packages.::  CEO: Looks like you got a good start.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Turns to her and looks at her in her eyes.::   Sam: Have you forgotten what it is like to feel the fire of combat. We were so good at it, the days of the holodeck training we did.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Q'ten: Half Vulcan.  And perhaps he is only interested in order to better understand how to treat the wounds they cause.  ::Grins.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Takes her hand and leads her into a shop that has beautiful dresses.::

CO_Talora says:
::Shakes her head.:: FCO: He betrayed Q'tor, his father, and me. It's hatred against him. I know that he's dead where I'm from, but I can't help it.

CO_Talora says:
::Looks around.:: FCO:....Dresses?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Smiles.:: CO Talora: Yes, Dresses!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Smiles.::  CTO: Well most of them are for you and Jessie.  By the way I need to tell you something before I forget.

Q’ten says:
CO: That makes sense, I guess. ::shrugs::

Samantha says:
XO:  Awh, yes, the holodecks back on the Poseidon.  I remember them all too well.  Maybe we should go see if a holodeck is free?  ::Grinning at him.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora: It will take time but maybe things will change.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: What's up?

CO_Talora says:
FCO: Only limits my movement in combat. I haven't worn one in years.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Is awakened by the voices of some loud kids running by and sits up quickly to see the source of the disturbance.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Sam: I don't know.  The way I feel right now, I fear I may hurt you.  ::Grinning.::

ACTION:  The kids come running into the arboretum.  Several of them leap over OPS.  One of them falls flat on OPS's stomach.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:  
CO Talora: Well we are not in combat now so let’s get some dresses.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Moves to a nearby bench and motions him to join her.:: CTO: I've done something that you may not approve of, but you weren't here and....

Samantha says:
XO:  That's what you said the last time I whooped your butt on Poseidon.  ::Snickers.::  Let's go.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Q'ten: Finish your bregit lung.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Moves to the bench and sets the packages down.::  CEO: What was it?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
Self: Ouch! Kids!  Hmm, no way.  ::Wishes there were some people his own age around to hang with::  Kid on Stomach: Nice of you to drop by.  You okay?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: I interviewed someone to help care for Jessie.

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Walks into the Gym and looks around.:: Self: Hmm....many different options, I'm sure...

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Goes after Sam heading  for the holodeck.:: Self: Talora is the one I want to prove victory over.

Johnny says: 
::Snickering.::  OPS:  So sorry, mister.  You make a nice landing.  ::Gets up and runs off.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Why wouldn't I approve of that?

Samantha says:
::Looks odd at him.::  XO:  You want to spar with Talora?  Which one?  ::Snorts.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says: 
Self: Yeah, but always for the wrong ship.  

ACTION:  The kids come back hopping over OPS again, and head out of the arboretum.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Sam: Never mind; just me and a threat I feel.  Let’s go.  I need this.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Thinks about all the Married with children types he mostly sees day to day.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: I thought you might like to meet her before I decided, but she just kind of showed up and I didn't want to wait.

CO_Talora says:
::Nods.:: FCO: Alright...you win.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Looks at the kids go.:: Self: Why would anyone want a kid?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Well, it would have been nice to meet her first, but I trust her judgment.

Samantha says:
XO:  Maybe we'll see her along the way.  You know .. maybe she'll enjoy going a round with you.  ::Smiles at him and heads off to the holodecks.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora: Now wait a moment, I haven't won anything.  What is going on?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Sam: You still remember how to fall down don't you.

ACTION:  One loose chubby kid flies after the other kids stepping on OPS and runs out of the Arboretum.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: I haven't told her anything at this point, but I really liked her and I think Jessie could learn a lot from her. Oh, her name is Grace something....she never did tell me, but she prefers to be called Nanny Grace.

CO_Talora says:
::Smiles.:: FCO: Oh nothing. ::Starts looking through the dresses.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Thinks - Where do people go that are my age?::  Self: Hmmm?  Drinking establishments!

Samantha says:
XO:  What makes you think I'll be the one falling down?  ::Brings her leg up and kicks him in the butt as they walk.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Now that's a bit surprising.  A last name would be a good thing to find.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
Self: Mom wouldn't like me going there.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Catches her foot as it hits laughing.::  Sam: I'm not that slow.  Save it for the holodeck.  ::Grinning.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Stands up, happily.:: Self: Luckily for me, she ain't here.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora: Wait a second, I am a Betazoid and I can sense things hun...something is bothering you.  ::Goes through the dresses.::

CO_Talora says:
::Shakes head.:: FCO: Nothing at all, T'Lar.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods.:: CTO: I suppose so, but she's really a good match to Jessie. She used be the Nanny for the CO of the Dublin, so I know they would have checked her out.

Q’ten says:
CO: vav, where will Starfleet send you next?

Samantha says:
XO:  Very funny, my dear.  ::Pulls her foot away, and walks up to one of the holosuites.::  Look dear, we're in luck.  This one doesn't have anyone scheduled for 2 hours.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Exits Arboretum and heads for his temporary station quarters, with board in hand:: Self: Time to put the toys away.

Q’ten says:
::Drops a small piece of meat to chopwI' who is lying under the table.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Yup, and there are advantages to working in Security.  Makes background checks easy.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Q'ten:  I have no idea.

Samantha says:
::Signs into the holodeck.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Squeezes his arm.:: CTO: So you're okay with this?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Sam:  Oh good.  Let me transfer my program over form the Huron, and we'll get started.

Q’ten says:
CO:  Why do they not send you into battle?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Shrugs.:: CO Talora: I don't understand you sometimes but you do have a secrete and well, I know in your universe you married William.  In this universe I married him after I became pregnant.  I do love him you know.  ::Pulls out a dress and looks at it in the mirror on herself.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Q'ten:  What do you call what we just returned from?

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Finds a Gin'tak and starts twirling it around like an expert.:: Self:: Hmm, like any typical spear...

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Arrives in his room moments later, strips off and hits the sonic shower.::

Q’ten says:
CO:  But that was not expected.  Starfleet sent you to answer a distress call.  Doing battle was just a fortunate consequence.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Hadn't given it much thought, but it would make sense.  The gods only know what our schedules will be from one day to the next.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Sees the transfer uploaded.:: Sam: Looks like it's ready.

Samantha says:
XO:  I thought you were going to use the one we used on Poseidon.

CO_Talora says:
::Smiles.:: FCO: Are you worried about me stealing him away? You can't be serious.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora: No, I am not worried about that but he feels responsible in some ways.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Sam: It's the same one. ::Grinning.:: I never left it behind.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Steps out of the shower and accesses station directory on the room's computer console.::

CO_Talora says:
::Shrugs.:: FCO: I'm sure it has something to do with your own Talora here.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CO:  One never knows where the next battle lies.  Besides, the Federation is not at war with anyone.  It's time to go and meet the Doctor.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: That was my thought as well. ::Grins.:: So now, let's do something wild and crazy, your choice.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora: Maybe, but our Talora knows that William doesn't love her, and she was my brides maid at our wedding.  Talora and I are fine with each other.

Samantha says:
XO:  Do you remember how we used to get in trouble on the Poseidon with Captain Johnson?  ::Snickers.::  There's no one here to save your butt this time.  ::Taps him across the butt.::  Shall we go?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I don't think you want to leave that up to me.  My idea of a good time is a brawl, and I don't think station security would appreciate that.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Gets up from the table and  is followed by his son and the ocelot.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Finds what he was looking for and quickly gets dressed in a uniform.::

CO_Talora says:
::Picks up a dress from the rack.:: FCO: Are you certain that all feeling has left? ::Raises an eyebrow.:: How's this one look?

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Grabs Sam.::  Sam: Okay, I have had enough of this.  What the hell are you talking about?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: A brawl huh? ::Thinks for a moment.::

Samantha says:
::Pulls away.::  XO:  Toir, you're hurting me.  What has gotten into you?  What did I say?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: That wasn't a suggestion, at least it wasn't meant to be one.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Combs his hair in the mirror.:: Self: Let's see if this uniform is good for anything else besides making me itchy.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora: That looks great.  Why wouldn't all the feeling have gone?  They share a common bond in the healing but nothing more.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Sam:  The Poseidon is the name of the ship's lounge, and who is Captain Johnson?  ::Not letting her go.::

Samantha says:
XO:  Very funny, Toir.  Poseidon is not a lounge.  She's our ship, and Johnson was her Captain.  Maybe you hit your head a little harder than we thought.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Chuckles.:: CTO: Well let's ditch these packages and then we can decide.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Sam:  You were the XO of the Triton under the command of Captain K'vas, when we met.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: We could rent a skimmer, take a flight through local space, check out what's around this system.  ::Picks the packages back up.::

CO_Talora says:
::Shakes her head.:: FCO: You might be "Betazoid" but you've much to learn it would seem. ::Smiles.:: I'm going to try this on. ::Walks to the changing room.::

Samantha says:
::Looks at him funny.::  XO:  Whatever, Toir.  Can we just get on with it?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Now that's a good idea. See, you do have good ones once in a while.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Sam: No.  ::Leads her to a console and pulls up Starfleet records.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Liking his look in the mirror, he exits the room and heads for the wild-side of Starbase 42.::  Self: If there is a wild-side, I'll find it.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I just keep flinging them out, eventually some of them hit.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Looks at her walk off and wonders.::

Samantha says:
XO:  Okay, I was really just kidding.  ::Snickers at him.::  Gotcha!!!

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Arrives at the gymnasium and enters.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Twirls the spear up into the air and catches it into a battle stance as the CO and his son walk in.:: CO: Hello, Captain.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Stands and gives Icky a wink.:: CTO: Just keep flinging dear.  I've learned to duck well.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Sam: What you mean kidding?  ::Slams a fist into the console.::  I'm not playing games.

Samantha says:
::Laughs at the XO.::  XO:  Wow, you've got it bad.  ::Walks over to a wall and grabs a stick, tossing it to the XO.::  You really need to get your frustrations out, Toir.  ::Snickers and grabs a stick herself.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: That's a good trait to have, for combat or for crawling through the access panels.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Nods slightly.:: CMO: Doctor, I see you already have some weapons training.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Duck and run, that's me. ::Giggles as they walk.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Nods.:: CO: Just some basic knowledge. This Gin'tak spear isn't much different than the ones on Vulcan that I learned on.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Takes the dress and walks off into the changing room and tries it on.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Sits in a chair holding his head.::  Sam: Sam, tell me.  Where did we meet, our first battle.  ::Talking through his hands.::

CO_Talora says:
::Walks out of the changing room and does a twirl.:: FCO: Look good? ::Smiles.::

Samantha says:
::Kneels beside him placing her hands over his head.::  XO:  Toir, I'm sorry.  I was just trying to get your mind on other things.  You seemed so distracted lately.  We were on Triton together.  I was the XO.  We were sparring in the holodecks when .. ::looks up and smiles at him:: .. well .. you know.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Smiles wickedly.:: CMO:  But no one ever told you that ghIntaqs are not considered battle weapons have they?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Finds the place he wanted to visit, a nightclub, of sorts, noted in the directory as catering to the younger crowd.  He enters, with some caution.  It is darker in the place except for colorful flashing illuminations.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Comes out of the dressing room and twirls around as well.:: CO Talora: You look good.  How do I look?

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
CO: Naturally not.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Any guesses on how long the repair efforts are going to take?

CO_Talora says:
FCO: You look great; though if you’re pregnant, you might want some clothes for that too. ::Smiles a helpful smile.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora: Yeah I know.  I saw a great maternity shop around here as well.  Right now however, I need some new ones like this.  I can get the maternity ones later.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks down at her.:: Sam: I am sorry.  It's just that I feel the blood boiling inside me for the blood of a foe; the blood I haven't felt in so long.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Is glad to see the directory wasn't lying as he sees all the patrons of the club.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Hey, no business today. I want to forget all that for a while. Let's play civilians okay?

CO_Talora says:
::Nods.:: FCO: Fair enough.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Makes his way through the crowd to the bar.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Holds his hand out for the CMO to toss him the spear.:: CMO: ghIntaqs are used mainly for ceremonial purposes.  They have never been a weapon of choice for Klingon warriors.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Sorry, just trying to get an idea how long we'll be able to play civilian.  But you're right, take what we can get.

Samantha says:
::Gives him a peck on the cheek.::  XO:  It's okay, honey.  Maybe we should modify the program to be more of a duo against some opponents?

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Q'ten:  Get dressed and begin your exercises.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora: I found one in another shop yesterday and bought it.  It is from Betazed and it is beautiful.  Do you want to see it?

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Tosses the spear over to the CO.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Leans over and kisses his cheek.:: CTO: Now about that sightseeing trip.....

CO_Talora says:
FCO: You bet.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Stands up.:: Sam: It's not the same. But it will have to do.

Bartender says: 
OPS:  What will it be, Mister?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora: Well let’s pay for these and go to my quarters; and I will put it on and show you.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CMO:  You said you were interested in Klingon weaponry.  Why?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Sure thing.  A little sporty number I think, something that will pull some G's.

CO_Talora says:
::Nods.:: FCO: Okay then....umm...how does one pay for things here?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Laughs.:: CO Talora: Just put it on my tab. ::Laughs again.::

Bartender says:
::Eyes the young OPS officer up and down.::  OPS:  You think you can keep it down, young’en?

Samantha says:
XO:  Go ahead and set the level high.  I'll be okay.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Reaches the bar and wonders what to answer the barkeeper.  Sees a small group of people near him.  One of them is a young Klingon male.  Sees what he is drinking.::  Barkeeper: Blood wine, please.  I've always wanted to try it.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: So let's go.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Taps the console and the doors open.::   Sam: This is going to be good ::with a blood curling hint in his voice.::

Bartender says:
::Gives a belly laugh and then passes him a blood wine.::  OPS:  You should try to fire wine.  It will put hair on your chest!  ::Laughs and walks away.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
Bartender: Huh?  Was I making too much noise?

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
CO:  Long time ago, someone I knew in my youth attacked me with a qis; scarred my arm.  ::Pulls up the sleeve of his robe to show him.:: It's always good to know how to defend one's self.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Dress Cashier:  Put it on my tab. T'Lar Bishara Stradiot, USS Huron.

Bartender says:
OPS: And a sense of humor too.  I like that.  ::Pours him a fire wine.::  This one's on the house.  ::Slides it his way.::

CO_Talora says:
::Nods.:: FCO: Thank you, T'Lar...

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Places the packages in the temporary quarters.::  CEO: Okay, let's get to it.  I think the rental place is just at the docking ports.  ::Starts towards the docking ports.::

Cashier says: 
FCO: Yes, ma'am.  I will charge it to your account.

Samantha says:
::Enters with the XO and stands ready.::  XO:  Go ahead.  Start it.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Looks at the Barkeeper curiously.:: Bartender: Who wants hair on their chest?  ::Takes the drink, turns and faces the dance floor and watches the dancers moving in time to a thumpa-thumpa beat.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora: Not a problem ,Talora.  I would do it anyhow.  Come on, let’s hurry before William gets the urge to come home.

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Computer: Full compliment of Klingon bladed weaponry.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
Bartender: Thanks.

Bartender says: 
OPS:  Have fun, young'en.  ::Laughs again and goes about his business.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Pulls his own sleeve up to reveal the angry red scar on his left forearm.:: CMO: meqleth when I was Q'ten's age.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Checks on Jessie and the babysitter; then takes off after Icky, passing him and laughing.:: CTO: Slow poke!

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Takes a sip of his drink.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Nods.:: CO: Not exactly the most comfortable wounds to bear.

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CMO:  I attacked a Nausicaan who had grabbed my sister.

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
CO: Very honorable, Sir.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Doesn't like it but, will finish it, in time.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Sees the CEO go past, then rushes to catch up.::  CEO: Hey!  No one told me it was a race!

ACTION:  A rack full of blades is displayed for the XO and Samantha.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Hurries with CO Talora on her heels to their quarters.::

CO_Talora says:
::Follows the FCO all the way back, still wearing the dress.:: FCO: I kinda like this dress. ::Smiles.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CMO:  I was young and stupid, and nearly got myself killed.  But no matter.  Do you have any preference for which type of blade?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Runs around the corner and past several crewmen talking.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Grabs a betlh’eth and swings it around in a fluid motion bringing it to a stop behind him.:: Sam: Choose your weapon and we'll begin.

Samantha says:  
::Grabs a betlh’eth.::  XO:  Weapon of choice?  ::Wonders which one he will pick.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Stops at the door of her quarters.::  CO Talora: You look great.  It becomes you quite nicely.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Turns the corner, nearly knocking the crewmen over.::  Crewmen: Sorry, didn't see you there.  ::Moves past after CEO again.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Tastes awful, but does notice, even after just two sips, what a kick it has.  Starts to relax a bit, in these unfamiliar surroundings.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Shakes head.:: CO: Any weapon. Better to try to learn them all. The weapon chooses the user.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::The door opens and Wild Wind comes racing towards her.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
Out loud: Wild Wind noooooo stop!!!

CO_Talora says:
::Nods.:: FCO: Thank you. ::Sees the flying bird.:: Your pet?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Watches Icky pass her, then ducks into an open doorway before he spots her.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Computer: Begin program, level 13.

ACTION:  Several Cardassians appear on the holodeck and come charging at the XO and Samantha.

Samantha says: 
::Grabs her betlh’eth and swings it around jamming it into the stomach of one of the approaching Cardassians.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora: Yes, my pet and companion and then some.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Wild Wind lands cleanly on T'Lar's shoulder.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Skids to a stop, then turns back.::  CEO: So it's tag now?  ::Laughs.::

CO_Talora says:
::Smiles and whistles a friendly tune to WildWind.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Wild Wind turns his head towards Talora.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Doesn't answer him and just waits.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Runs head on to the nearest Cardassian and ducks down swinging for its legs and then stops in mid swing and pulls up.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CMO:  Well then, we will begin with the weapons you would most likely encounter.  Since Q'ten already has his betlh'eth out, let’s begin there.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora: He likes that tune.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Moves back to her, reaching out and touching her shoulder.::  CEO: Tag, you're it.

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Picks up a nearby betlh'eth:: CO: Not a bad balance between the blade and hilt.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Takes alternating sips of the two drinks, the blood wine sucks, but fire wine, although sweet, is kinda tasty.  Makes him feel all tingly inside.::

Samantha says:
::Jumps up and kicks a Cardassian that approaches her, kicking him in the jaw.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Abandons the goblet of blood wine at an empty table, making sure no one notices, but will keep the fire wine.::

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Walks over to Q'ten who is practicing the different betlh'eth moves.::  Q'ten:  Show the Doctor the basic stances.

CO_Talora says:
FCO: I kinda figured as much. ::Keeps whistling.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Jumps.:: CTO: Awww! ::Takes off after him, tags him and passes him again.:: Slow poke!

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::After finishing off the first opponent, another swings its knife across Toir's chest, and Toir swings his blade into the hand and smacks him in the face with the front of the betlh'eth holding all the while.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::The sound of the loud music is intoxicating, he's on sensory overload so, when a bunch of girls motion for him to join them on the dance floor, all inhibitions LOST, he goes for it.::

Samantha says:
::Twists the weapon around and goes after another that has just sliced at her chest.  Notices the blood trickling from her shirt.::  XO:  Toir, did you disengage the safeties?  ::Stabs the Cardassian and pushes him forward and away from her.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Turns again after her.::  CEO: Do you know how long it's been since I did anything like this?  You're lucky I'm not tripping over the deck plates as it is!  ::Laughs.::

Q’ten says:
::Turns to face the CMO and slowly goes through the various stances and positions that are used with the betlh'eth.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Mimics Q'ten's example of the basic stances, committing each one to memory.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::The rest of the evening is one big blurry mess.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::As the Cardy staggers back he plunges the blade into the Cardy's gut.::  Sam: No, I did not.  I don't have the authorization for that here.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Shouts back.:: CTO: Slowing down in your old age, Commander? ::Heads for the turbolift just ahead.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::But, I think it was all good.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Hurries into the bedroom and puts on the dress that she bought.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I'm not old yet, just closing in on it.

Samantha says:
XO:  Well we definitely have a problem.  This is not fake.  ::Points to her chest, and then pushes another Cardassian away.::  Want to end this.  I think I need to see a medic.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Pushes her hair back and makes sure it stays put.::

CO_Talora says:
FCO: Looks nice. ::Looks over to WildWind:: WildWind: You like it too, yes?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Turns and walks out into the living room.::

XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Feeling the blood boiling within him.::  Sam: Are you scared.  ::Growling as he swings at another opponent.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Make that passing it, dear. ::Laughs as she makes it to the lift first.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora: How do you like it?

CO_Talora says:
::Smiles.:: FCO: Nice, indeed.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
::Wild Wind bobs his head up and down in approval.::

Samantha says:
XO:  You DID disengage them, didn't you?!  Toir Naug!  ::Pushes a Cardassian right at him.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Stradiot says:
CO Talora: It is blue chiffon with yellow satin.  It flows in the wind.

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