Host ACTD_Chris says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%::Walking through the bushes and fields of flowers with the TO, EO and a security team, tricorder activated scanning for any power signatures::

TO_Corjet says:
%::Following Valar through the brush::

OPS_Kerst says:
#::At the TAC station on the bridge of the Erie, fingering his phaser as he watches the Small Furry Creature:: SFC: Um, hi.

CTO_Marek says:
$::scans for life forms with his tricorder::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Checks his PADD with his tricorder, verifying its in proper operation as he checks the command mode link with the Erie.:: Self:  Okay... ::Scans the STA and leans over the PADD.:: Looks good.  ::Taps on the PADD and smiles.:: Good!

CSO_Pavielion says:
::awaits a status report from OPS::  *CO*: Sir, base camp has been completely set up, we are currently awaiting a status report from OPS.

CTO_Marek says:
$: XO: What direction now, sir?

SO_Whoghat says:
::in the general field area, foraging for non-berry foods::

CNS_Toni says:
::Walking up to and standing next to CSO, with a little furry ball of an animal rubbing her leg::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Looks over his tricorder and runs a diagnostic on it.:: CEO: Looking good. ::Looks up with a smile.::

OPS_Kerst says:
#*CEO *: This is Kerst. Assemble a security team ASAP. I am not alone, I repeat, I am not alone! If you do not hear from in five minutes consider the ship to be in the possession of hostile forces and take whatever appropriate actions are deemed necessary. Kerst out.

CMO_Tae says:
::sitting on the ground, pulling up bits of grass::

MO_Sovok says:
::looks around at the Doctor on the Ground and Smiles:: CMO: Think were going to get back? ::Grins::

CMO_Tae says:
MO:  We will eventually.

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: I'm not sure yet, stand by.

TO_Corjet says:
::Glances down at her tricorder every now and again as they walk::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%::Taps com badge:: *CSO*: Mitchell to Pavielion, have we received confirmation from Cmdr. Kerst?

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: Aye, sir.

CSO_Pavielion says:
::looks toward the CNS and sees the animal::  CNS: what is that?

CEO_Corjet says:
*OPS*: Aye..  I think you might want to secure the bridge... ::Waves to EO Chad.:: Maybe limit the commands to the computer to senior staff..

CNS_Toni says:
::Taps CSO on the shoulder::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
::looks up at OPS, then rubs against his leg::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Quickly forms a security team from the Engineers.:: CEO: Ready!

MO_Sovok says:
CMO; I was just joking anyways..

CNS_Toni says:
CSO: I don't know ...but look it apparently likes humans.

CMO_Tae says:
MO:  I thought so.

CSO_Pavielion says:
*CO*: receiving confirmation now, he reports that other beings are onboard.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to the CSO.:: *OPS*: Were ready.

OPS_Kerst says:
#Computer: Initiate security lock down, authorization Kerst, Alpha, Omega, Sword 7.

CSO_Pavielion says:
CNS: please have the CMO check it out.

CEO_Corjet says:
CSO: OPS has requested a security team.  I have a team of Engineers standing by sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
#::Continues to watch SFC::

CTO_Marek says:
$::points his tricorder to the nearest forest::

SO_Whoghat says:
::decides to report the berries before he forgets and heads back in the general direction of the CSO::

CSO_Pavielion says:
*OPS*: are the beings onboard hostile?

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%*CSO* Try beaming up six security officers to secure the ship.

XO_Hicks says:
$*CO*: Captain, have you made any progress sir?

CNS_Toni says:
::Walks over toward CMO, looks back as fur ball follows her::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Wonders if his should go.:: CSO: Should I assist? ::Gathers up some of his tools and a phaser.::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::looks up at OPS, then moves closer, stepping on his foot::

CTO_Marek says:
$::watches results:: self: Negative... hmm

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%*XO*: Negative, Cmdr.

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: The CMO keeps hearing tiny screams.

XO_Hicks says:
$*CO*: Acknowledged.

OPS_Kerst says:
#::Looks down at SFC, slowly tries to remove his foot from under it.::

CSO_Pavielion says:
::looks toward CEO::  CEO: If anyone goes up I want it to be security *OPS*: please secure all decks with force fields and lock out the main computer, we're sending up security teams to help determine if the ship is safe.

CMO_Tae says:
::looks around, wondering where the screams are coming from::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods:: CSO: Aye.

SO_Whoghat says:
::walks up to the CSO:: CSO: Excuse me sir... but I thought I should tell you before I forgot that I found some berries down that way ::points:: just in case worse comes to worse... and sorry for being such a pain earlier... I'm overeager to please sometimes

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%*XO*: However, Cmdr. Kerst has requested a security team be beamed aboard the Erie and reports he is not alone.

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Sighs and waves to the Engineers to stand by.::

CTO_Marek says:
$::and yet kicks another little rock::

CSO_Pavielion says:
::calls over a security team::  CEO: can you transport them all to OPS's location?

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> CEO: On stand by..

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: Who are you? How did you get here?

CNS_Toni says:
CMO: look what I found, it follows, it rubs and it is cute, but it growls when I pet it, Will you analyze it?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods.:: CSO: Aye. ::Taps on his PADD, then looks to EO Chad.::

CSO_Pavielion says:
SO: please check them to make sure they are safe for all species to consume.

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: The rock the CTO kicked rolls back at him.

CMO_Tae says:
::looks back over at Toni::  CNS:  What?  Oh ... sure.

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::feels OPS trying to move and gets closer::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%::Stops to rest near some rocks:: TO: We can take a 10 minute rest, Lt.

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Quickly taps a few commands into the Tricorder and nods to Corjet.:: CEO: Ready!

XO_Hicks says:
$*CO*: Shall I send some of Marek's security squad back to the group for transport?

SO_Whoghat says:
CSO: Yes sir... is everyone here from a UFP race?

OPS_Kerst says:
#::Turns back to panel, quickly::

MO_Sovok says:
::Stands up and watches the CMO::

CTO_Marek says:
$::watches the rock, a little surprised::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Has his finger hovering over the button to command the ship to transport the security team to the ship.::

TO_Corjet says:
%::sits down a meter from the CO:: Valar: yes ma'am.

OPS_Kerst says:
#CEO: Is that security force ready?

CSO_Pavielion says:
*CO*: Sir, we're beaming up a security team now, until then OPS is locking down the ship to assure it will not come under alien control.

CNS_Toni says:
::turns to move away from fur ball but it turns in her direction also::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Looks back to his tricorder and makes an adjustment.::

CTO_Marek says:
$::hears the CO in the comm. ::*CO*: Does OPS need my assistant, sir?

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%*XO*: Negative, Cmdr.  Randy's engineers can go in place of the security teams.

CSO_Pavielion says:
SO: yes, please proceed

CEO_Corjet says:
*OPS*: I think so. ::Looks to the CSO:: CSO: Are they ready sir?

CMO_Tae says:
::watches the CNS and the small animal, pulling out her tricorder::

SO_Whoghat says:
CSO: Aye sir ::walks off::

CNS_Toni says:
CMO: I guess I will have to stay here so this... animal will stay put, eh?

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%*CSO* Acknowledged, keep me informed.  Mitchell, out.

XO_Hicks says:
$*CO* Acknowledged.

OPS_Kerst says:
#CEO: OK I'll try to beam them from up here, hold on.

OPS_Kerst says:
#::looks down at SFC, smiles weekly::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Initializes the transporter systems, but waits to transport them.  Pauses.:: *OPS*: Aye.

CMO_Tae says:
CNS:  It seems that way.  ::starts scanning the small ball of fur::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%*CTO*: Negative, continue with your search.

CSO_Pavielion says:
CEO: affirmative, please proceed. COM: Erie: OPS: they're on their way

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Looks to Randy.:: CEO: Remote piloting is ready sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: I already have a pet. It's a cat. I don't know if she'd like you.

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::begins moving in and out of OPS' legs::

CTO_Marek says:
$*CO*: Understood, Captain.

SO_Whoghat says:
::heads back to where he found the berries and scans them for any chemicals which would be toxic to any UFP race::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Taps on the PADD and sends the team up to the bridge of the Erie.::

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: This is quite a conundrum, don't you agree, sir?

OPS_Kerst says:
#::attempts to beam security team up to Erie's bridge::

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: A strong fragrant breeze hits the CEO

CNS_Toni says:
::Thinking about the quietness of the whole place::

CSO_Pavielion says:
::turns toward the CEO for a moment::  CEO: it's not that I don't trust your EO's ability as a security force, I would just feel safer if a fully trained security team went first, then we can send your EO's as a second wave.

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::hears OPS, but keeps moving::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%TO: Are you sensing any humanoid life forms besides our crew?

TO_Corjet says:
%CO: ma'am, what is it you suspect we may find here?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods:: CSO: I understand sir.

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: Yes, quite.

CNS_Toni says:
CMO: I will go talk to CSO, if you are finished your scans, I will bring our friend right back.

Host Action_Man says:
ACTION: A berry plant root unearths itself and moves toward the SO without him knowing, it slowly wraps around his ankle.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%TO: Well, so far we haven't found anything except vegetation and an occassion animal life form.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles and feels happy because of the fragrant sweet smell.:: Self: Wow.. ::Giggles for no apparent reason.::

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: The power signal seems to fade away in this area. I suggest going north, sir.

CMO_Tae says:
::looks at her tricorder readout, trying to ignore the screaming that comes and goes::  CNS:  Go right ahead.

TO_Corjet says:
%::nods:: CO: yes...  no ma'am, I have not sensed anyone but the crew....

SO_Whoghat says:
*CSO*: Sir... an update on the berries, they are safe should we need them

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Looks to Randy and giggles too, thinking he’s communicating with his beautiful wife.::

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: Let's go.

CSO_Pavielion says:
::turns toward the CEO when he hears an outburst of laughter, raises eyebrow, hears SO's communication::

Host Action_Man says:
ACTION: Another root begins wrapping around the other ankle of the SO.

CSO_Pavielion says:
*SO*: please bring a few back for testing

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%::Sighs and adjusts her tricorder::  TO: Well, let is proceed, Lt.  Have your men fall in behind.  ::Stands and walks off through the brush::

CTO_Marek says:
$::reconfigures his tricorder to a higher scan level:: XO: Aye, sir. :: nods to the rest of the team: Sec Team: Let's move, gentlemen.

TO_Corjet says:
%CO: but, my curiosity lead me to ask what you suspect we may find...  not what we have found ma'am...

OPS_Kerst says:
#*CEO*: I can't seem to beam the SEC team up, you try it. I'm going to try to "talk" with our guest.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Makes an adjustment to his PADD and looks to Chad.:: EO: Did you smell that?

SO_Whoghat says:
::turns around, though slower this time suspecting another somehow moving root and eyes it when he finds it with a look of "get off"::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad>::Smiles:: CEO: Yes.

CNS_Toni says:
::Walking toward CSO::

TO_Corjet says:
%::Motions to her team and follows Valar::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::getting no response from OPS, moves back to stand in front of him, with paws on his shoes::

CSO_Pavielion says:
COM: Erie: OPS: have you succeeded in locking down the Erie?

OPS_Kerst says:
#::Slowly kneels down to better see the SFC::

Host Action_Man says:
ACTION: The berry plant suddenly and quickly pulls the SO into the bushy plant.

CTO_Marek says:
$::still wonders why the rock rolled back to him::

CEO_Corjet says:
*OPS*: Aye... I just tried.  ::Looks to Chad and nods.::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%TO: I do not guess, Lt.  I am hoping to find the power source which brought us here and possibly the missing ships.

XO_Hicks says:
$::Heads North in the direction of the power signal::

SO_Whoghat says:
ALL: Waaahhhh! ::into the bushy plant::

CEO_Corjet says:
EO: Lets try this again. ::Quickly sets the PADD.::

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: The CEO becomes distracted by the wonderful scent

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::eyes OPS as he kneels, making a gurgling noise::

SO_Whoghat says:
::grabs a few berries before he gets pulled in::

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: Hi ::smiles::

TO_Corjet says:
%CO: agreed...

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Looks up to Corjet after making the necessary adjustments again.::

Host Action_Man says:
ACTION: The plant begins to cover the body of the SO.

CNS_Toni says:
CSO: notice how this fur ball follows every step I take like it has become attached to me, also, have you noticed how quiet it is , except for a screaming sound in the distance, do you hear it or is it just me?

SO_Whoghat says:
::gets covered::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles sweetly, and giggles.  Then sends his feelings about the sweet smell to his beloved wife.  Stands there in a type of daze.::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::moves face closer to OPS and looks into his eyes::

XO_Hicks says:
$::Scanning for the power source::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Looks closer at Randy and raises his eyebrow.:: CEO: Sir?  ::Waves his hand:: Randy?

CSO_Pavielion says:
::looks towards the CNS::  CNS: screaming?  No, I haven't heard this--what did the CMO say about the animal?

OPS_Kerst says:
#::Slowly reaches out with his free hand (the one not holding the phaser) and tries to pet the SFC::

SO_Whoghat says:
ALL: Hellllpppppp! ::really loud::

Host Action_Man says:
ACTION: The plant and the SO become as one life form.

SO_Whoghat says:
::becomes plantified::

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: Did you get anything from the scanning, sir?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Breaths deeply wanting to smell this sweet fragrance.:: Self: Oh man! ::Breaths deeper and sighs.::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::allows OPS to pet, pushing spine against his hand::

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: Flowers begin to grow from the CMO's head............they are very pretty.

CSO_Pavielion says:
::looks toward the CEO and the EO's attempts to speak with him::  CEO: Commander, is something wrong?  ::takes out a tricorder and scans the area::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Looks to the CSO and then turns back to Randy.  Steps closer to him and waves his hand in front of his eyes.:: CEO: Sir?  ::Taps him.:: Randy?

OPS_Kerst says:
#::Carefully pets SFC:: SFC: Do you have a name?

CNS_Toni says:
:: I hear a sound in the distance, I can't tell if it is screaming of what. CMO has not finished the analysis yet, I have to take him or her ,:: pointing to animal:: back to CMO.

CMO_Tae says:
::doesn't notice the flowers on her head::

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO:  I getting faint signals, but they just fade away.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Breaths deeply into his nose to get all the sweet smell.:: Self: Its so sweet! ::His hands drop to his sides.::

SO_Whoghat says:
::moves his leaves a little bit to the left to pick up more sunlight::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::continues arching into OPS pet, moving closer::

Host Action_Man says:
ACTION: The SO begins to dig into the soil, trying to plant himself.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%::Taps COM badge:: *CSO*: Report, Cmdr.  Has the security team been transported successfully?

CSO_Pavielion says:
*CO*: Captain, we have a situation back here, we're having trouble getting a response from OPS, the CEO is acting strange, and there is screaming in the distance, I believe we should all meet up.

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: I think this signal can be like... I don't know.. sort of trap I guess...

TO_Corjet says:
%::stops:: CO: ma'am, I'm... I'm sensing something...  it's not human... exactly, but it's alive, at least, in the sense that it isn't normal plant or animal...

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Looks to the CSO  and then taps Randy again.:: CEO: Hello?  ::Looks over to the CSO::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Sighs.:: CSO: I can continue with the transport if you wish?

SO_Whoghat says:
::searching for the best area where absorption can occur for his roots::

CSO_Pavielion says:
*CO*: no sir, the team is still here.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%*CSO*: Acknowledged.  We are headed back to camp.  Mitchell, out.

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: Perhaps, let's keep our ears and eyes open.

OPS_Kerst says:
#::Stands up:: SFC: Are you hungry? ::Moves to replicator::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%*XO*: Hicks, we have a situation, report back to base camp on the double!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Stands there in a trance, breathing deeply into his nose.:: Self: Ahkayah... ::Giggles and blushes.:: Ahakayah!

CTO_Marek says:
$XO:: ::nods in acknowledgement::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::makes an angry noise when OPS moves, but quickly follows him::

CSO_Pavielion says:
COM: Erie: OPS: report, what is your status? ::is getting flustered::

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: Hmm, what do eat? How about some water?

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad>::Takes the CEO's PADD and taps away at it, checking it.::

XO_Hicks says:
$*CO*: Aye sir!  CTO: Let's double-time it back to camp!

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%::Looks at Tasha and replaces her tricorder in her belt::  TO: We must return to base camp.  Double time it!  ::Turns and jogs quickly back to camp::

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: Hicks falls into a small but deep hole. He bounces on something soft.

Host Action_Man says:
ACTION: The SO has buried himself up to the neck, he seems to enjoy his surroundings, he has a slight smile on his face.

MO_Sovok says:
::looks at Kara:: CMO: Umm.. You have flowers on your head.

CSO_Pavielion says:
EO Chad: beam OPS back now, he may be in danger!

CMO_Tae says:
::looks over at Sovok::  MO:  What?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Feels very good and smiles as he continues to become entranced by the sweet smell.::

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: Aye, sir ::runs after the XO::

OPS_Kerst says:
#Replicator: One, uh, bowl of cool water please. ::Takes bowl of water and sets it before SFC::

CSO_Pavielion says:
CNS: take a security team and secure the perimeter, see if you can locate that screaming.

CTO_Marek says:
$sec team: On the double, gentlemen!!!

TO_Corjet says:
%CO: yes ma'am, permission after we arrive to investigate what I sense ma'am?

CSO_Pavielion says:
*CO*: OPS isn't responding, either something has happened or we've lost our link.

TO_Corjet says:
%::is following Valar's jog::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad>::Quickly resets the transporter to lock onto OPS Kerst on the bridge of the Erie and taps at the button and tries to beam him down.:: CSO: Trying now sir.

XO_Hicks says:
$::Falls into a hole, bounces::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::looks at the bowl suspiciously, then taps paw onto water, watching it make waves::

CNS_Toni says:
CSO: Acknowledged.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%TO: Permission granted Lt. But take a security team with you.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Waves a bit but continues to become more and more entranced by the sweet smell.::

CTO_Marek says:
$::sees the XO falling:: XO: Let me help you, sir ::gives right hand::

SO_Whoghat says:
::now here... here I can get some food production going... that berry plant will be nothing to me::

OPS_Kerst says:
#::Watching SFC, laughs:: SFC: It's alright, it's only water. ::Dips a finger in the bowl, then licks the water off::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::takes a tentative sip, feels it's cool, and drinks deeply::

TO_Corjet says:
%CO: yes ma'am. ::indicates to the sec team presently with them that they would be the one's to tag along::

XO_Hicks says:
$::Reaches up to the CTO::

CSO_Pavielion says:
::shouts to CMO and MO::  CMO/MO: we need you over here now, the CEO appears to be almost intoxicated, he seems to be day-dreaming!

Host CO_Mitchell says:
%*CSO*: Acknowledged, Cmdr.  Both teams are headed back to camp.  We will arrive shortly.

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: See, that’s not so bad.

CMO_Tae says:
CSO:  I'd help if I didn't have plants stuck to my head!!!!!!

CSO_Pavielion says:
*CO*: acknowledged, security teams are securing the area ::remembers the SO::

CNS_Toni says:
::Directs a small sec team to follow her::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Giggles as he continues to breath deeply.::

CSO_Pavielion says:
::eyes widen and looks at CMO::  CMO: well, take them off, this is not the time to wear a hat

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: Here we go, sir ::Lifts the XO:: Are you ok, sir?

SO_Whoghat says:
::takes some of the berries from the pile and pops them into his mouth::

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: The flowers in the CMO's hair begin to sing a song from her childhood and sway back and forth.

Host Action_Man says:
ACTION: The bridge surroundings disappear, the OPS officer and the little creature find themselves in a desolate area atop a large hill, in the distance something can be seen.

CMO_Tae says:
CSO:  It isn't a freaking hat!

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::gets a funny look on face and starts to hack....throws water, plus other things, back up on OPS' foot::

CNS_Toni says:
::Pulls out her Phaser, looks about::

MO_Sovok says:
::Tries to wipe the flowers off her head::

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: I'm fine.  I hit something soft.

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: Whoa,! Did you do that?

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Rushes into the camp perimeter and looks for the CSO::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::startled, moves closer to OPS::

CSO_Pavielion says:
EO Chad: status?!

Host CO_Mitchell says:
CSO: Report!

OPS_Kerst says:
#::Pats SFC on the head::

SO_Whoghat says:
::unable to reach anymore with just his mouth... digs out a hand and gorges himself::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Checks the command mode link with the ship.:: CSO: Checking sir. ::Quickly taps away at the PADD and tricorder.::

CNS_Toni says:
::Furry animal following beside her::

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: Something soft?. Let me see ::takes a look at the bottom of the hole; opens his tricorder::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::looks around, but stays glued to OPS' leg::

SO_Whoghat says:
Self: Now this is better than the life I had doing... that really boring thing

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: I wonder where we are now? And I wonder what that is off in the distance?

TO_Corjet says:
%::starts to veer towards the berry bush and what she sensed as soon as they reach the camps perimeters::

CMO_Tae says:
::tries to get the flowers off her head::

CSO_Pavielion says:
CO: Sir, we've lost contact with OPS--EO Chad is trying to get him back, the CMO has flowers growing out of her head, the CEO is non-responsive, and we've lost an SO

CTO_Marek says:
$sec team: get back to the camp! We'll reach you later!

Host CO_Mitchell says:
CSO: Define "Lost" Cmdr.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Moves around a bit and wavers slightly.  Continues to breath deeply.  Then sighs deeply and smiles.::

XO_Hicks says:
$::Checking himself over with his tricorder::

CTO_Marek says:
$::scans the hole::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
CSO: And where is Randy?  ::Looks around::

TO_Corjet says:
%::senses something at the berry bush and stops, looking around for a moment::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad>::Sighs.:: CSO: It didn’t work. ::Quickly tries once again.:: Trying again sir.

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: It seems to be... some kind of gel...

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: The SFC with the CNS begins to whine and curls it's tail tightly around her leg.

SO_Whoghat says:
::grabs a chunk of the berry bush and starts eating that, leaves, stems and all:: Self: Gotta love living off the land

CSO_Pavielion says:
CO: he can't be found, I have security teams out, led by the CNS-and we also heard screaming a short while ago.  ::points to Randy::  there Sir, he seems to almost be intoxicated, he won't talk with us.

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Stops in his tracks.:: CSO: He’s not on the ship anymore! ::Looks to him with his eyes wide open.::

OPS_Kerst says:
#COMM *ALL*: Kerst to Erie, hello. Kerst to anybody, hello?

CNS_Toni says:
::Stops as Ball like animal's tail springs from its body and wraps tightly around her leg::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
CSO: Acknowledged.  ::Walks over and grabs her tricorder and scans Randy::

CSO_Pavielion says:
::hears the EO::  EO Chad: well, where is he?!  Find him.

SO_Whoghat says:
::rips off more berry plant and eats::

TO_Corjet says:
%::sees almost right away something slightly human, and approaches it::

CSO_Pavielion says:
::tries to contact SO again::  *SO*: please respond, what is your situation?

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: We don't have time to analyze.  Let's get back to camp.

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: Well I guess we'll go see what that is off in the distance, come on now.

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad>::Doesn’t look up but continues to try to find out where OPS Kerst is.:: CSO: I’m trying...  ::Continues to frantically check for the OPS signal.::

CSO_Pavielion says:
*CNS*: have you found anything, or what's causing that screaming?

CNS_Toni says:
::bends down trying to dislodge animal from her leg::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Walks over to the CMO and takes her med kit and goes back to Randy::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Slumps to the grass and giggles.::

CMO_Tae says:
::mutters::  Self:  Flowers stuck to my head ... great.  ::keeps trying to get them out::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::grabs onto OPS' leg::

Host Action_Man says:
ACTION: The SO/Plant is becoming sleepy from all the berry ingestion.

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: Aye, sir. ::mark the coordinates on the tricorder:: I marked it sir. We can get back later... 

MO_Sovok says:
::looks at Kara:: CMO: need any help there?

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Turns back to the CMO:: CMO: Nice hat, Doctor.

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad>::Stops his checking and quickly runs a level 3 diagnostic on their system.::

CTO_Marek says:
$::runs again heading to the camp::

CMO_Tae says:
::glares at the CO::  MO:  Please.

SO_Whoghat says:
::feels like a nap as he manages to stuff a few extra berries in his mouth::

CNS_Toni says:
*CSO*: I have not located any sounds...but suddenly this animal has decided to cling physically to my leg.

TO_Corjet says:
%::stoops down to touch the strange human-like plant thing::

XO_Hicks says:
$::Leading his team back to camp::

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: Randy begins to grow pretty flowers on his feet.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Opens med kit and gives Randy an injection then waves her hand in front of his face::  CEO: Commander?  ::Snaps her fingers::

OPS_Kerst says:
#::heads off towards structure in the distance, makes sure SFC is following him::

CNS_Toni says:
::Motioning sec team member to come to her aid::

CSO_Pavielion says:
*CNS*: un-cling it, stun it if you have to, though get back here with the security teams.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Has a silly grin on his face as flowers start growing on his feet.  Doesn’t notice the CO and giggles happily as he continues to breath deeply.::

CTO_Marek says:
$::sees the rest of the crew moving frantically around the camp::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::falls off leg as OPS moves and sits down::

SO_Whoghat says:
::hears the CSO and wonders if he should answer::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Looks over to Randy and sighs wondering what’s happening.  Then continues with his diagnostic checks on the command mode link up with the U.S.S. Erie.::

CNS_Toni says:
::Sets phaser on Stun, aims at body of animal::

XO_Hicks says:
$*CO* Sir, we are on our way, what is your status?

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: Hope we aren't late, sir.

CSO_Pavielion says:
*SO*: please respond, what is your status, are you in danger?

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::looks all around and then scampers after OPS::

MO_Sovok says:
::Tries to pick the flowers out of her head... getting annoyed by the singing::

OPS_Kerst says:
#::turns back towards SFC: Come on.

OPS_Kerst says:
#Resumes heading for Structure::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*XO*: We have problems here, Cmdr.  It would seem affects from this planet are turning our crew into plant life.

CMO_Tae says:
::crosses her arms and sits there, somewhat irritated::

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: Agreed, let's speed it up a bit. ::Runs faster::

TO_Corjet says:
%::Hears the CSO over a comm. badge, but he's addressing the SO, wonders why...::

CNS_Toni says:
::Watches as animal falls away from her leg, then starts to trot off, back to base camp::

CTO_Marek says:
$::follows the XO::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Giggles as he lays on his back.::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::catches up to OPS and makes another gurgling sound::

OPS_Kerst says:
SFC: I don't suppose you know what it is we're heading for, do you?

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Taps the hypo spray again and increases the dosage.  Injects the CEO again::

XO_Hicks says:
$*CO*: Understood.  Can we beam out?

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*XO*: Negative.

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: Randy comes out of his trance and notices the pretty flowers on his feet.

SO_Whoghat says:
Self: Eh.. can't be important... I'd better sleep... ::shuffles around a bit and closes his eyes::

TO_Corjet says:
%*CSO*:Sir, I can hear your Com to the SO, but I don't see the SO anywhere, the only thing around is a plant that looks vaguely human...

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Looks over to Randy and the others for a moment and looks back to the tricorder and PADD as the diagnostics finish.:: Self: Everything is fine... ::Sighs:: Or seems to be.

CSO_Pavielion says:
::scans the CMO's head, then the CEO's feet, compares the results::

CTO_Marek says:
$::hears the CO on the comm.::

MO_Sovok says:
::looks at her:: CMO: Is it hurting when I pull them out?

OPS_Kerst says:
#::Tries to avoid being "Spit up" on by the SFC::

CSO_Pavielion says:
*TO*: where are you located?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Still feels happy and giggles.  Then shakes his head as he sees the flowers on his feet.:: ALL: What's this?  Some kind of twisted joke?  ::Reaches for the flowers on his feet.::

TO_Corjet says:
%*CSO*:by the berry bush sir...

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Watches Randy:: CEO: Randy?

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: We need to find a way to keep what's happening to the crew from spreading.

CSO_Pavielion says:
*TO*: do you have a security team with you?  The SO was lost around there.

CNS_Toni says:
::hears gurgling noise behind her, looks to see animal rolling after the sec team::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad>::Looks over to the others and sighs.  Then sends a command to the Erie to scan for the OPS officer.::

CMO_Tae says:
MO:  No it isn't.

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::taps OPS on the leg:: OPS: rrgrrrrg

TO_Corjet says:
%::Hears the SO's voice, and sees the plant moving::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
CEO: How do you feel, Cmdr.?  ::Looks at the flowers sprouting from his feet::

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: Aye, sir. But first, we must determine what it is exactly, ::opens his tricorder::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Stops and jumps up to attention at finally seeing his Captain.:: CO: Yes sir?  ::Giggles:: I feel fine.  But is this some type of joke? ::Points down to the flowers on his feet.::

CSO_Pavielion says:
*TO*: be on your guard

TO_Corjet says:
%*CSO*:sir, I... I think the plant is the SO..;.  I just heard the SO's voice, and the plant moved...  yes, I have a sec team with me...

OPS_Kerst says:
#::Stops, OK, I'll carry you. Up you go:: tries to lift SFC::

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: This is something to worry about, sir. Some kind of infection produced by...

CSO_Pavielion says:
*TO*: would you mind running that by me again Lieutenant?

CNS_Toni says:
::Reaching base camp::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#OPS: rgggrrrgg ::tries to move onto OPS shoulder::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Opens tricorder and takes some scans of  Randy's flowers::

CTO_Marek says:
$::reads his tricorder:: XO: This is odd... 

MO_Sovok says:
::pulls the final one and drops it on the ground:: CMO: Done.

OPS_Kerst says:
#::resumes walking towards the Structure::

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: Go on, Commander.

CMO_Tae says:
MO:  Good.  Thanks.

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad>::Sighs in resignation as the ship cant find the OPS officer.:: CSO: No sign of Kerst sir?  But everything else seems to be working fine.

TO_Corjet says:
%*CSO*: sorry sir, that's ridiculous...   I thought I heard the SO's voice, and the human-like plant thing moved...  so.... I...  thought for a moment it was the SO....

Host CO_Mitchell says:
CEO: How do you feel, Cmdr.?  ::Looks at the flowers sprouting from his feet::

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: The CSO starts to feel dizzy and a haze forms in front of his face.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks down at the flowers from his feet.:: CO: I feel fine sir. ::Reaches down to pluck one.::

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: This organism seems to produce a symbiosis, trying to reproduce over the infected subject...

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::wraps tail lightly around OPS neck:: OPS: rrrgrrg

CSO_Pavielion says:
CO: Sir, the TO has just contacted me, she reports that the SO has been turned into some sort of plant-like creature.  Permission to go investigate?  ::shakes, thinks the haze is due to him being tired::

MO_Sovok says:
CMO: no problem ::Smiles::

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: Hey, not so tight. ::tries to loosen tail around his neck::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
CSO: Permission granted.  Bring him back here.

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: I see.  Well, it doesn't seem to be affecting us.  It must be localized in the area where we made camp.

CNS_Toni says:
::Notices CMO, now has flowers in her head..::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::uncurls tail slightly, gurgling some more::

CMO_Tae says:
MO:  I've decided that I don't like it here.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks over to the CSO and waits.:: CSO: Remote piloting ready.  The ship seems to be fine and so does its systems.

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: I suggest avoiding direct contact with the crew. Seems to be very contagious, sir.

CSO_Pavielion says:
CO: aye Sir ::begins to walk off::  *TO*: I'm coming to your location ::shakes head again, begins to make out some vision in the distance::

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: Let's stop here for a moment.

TO_Corjet says:
%::Gently prods the "plant" thinking it's asleep..::

TO_Corjet says:
%*CSO*: yes sir.

CSO_Pavielion says:
::hears CEO::  CEO: report to the captain, I'm going to investigate the SO ::continues walking::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Snaps tricorder shut:: CEO: These flowers do not seem to be unusual in any respect only they seem to grow just about anywhere they feel like sprouting from.

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: Aye, sir. If we only have the Erie science station...

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC:: That's better. ::tries to reassure the SFC by petting it.::

CSO_Pavielion says:
::wonders what he's seeing, begins to recognize the person::

SO_Whoghat says:
::snoring::

XO_Hicks says:
$*CO*: Captain, I think we should keep our distance and continue attempts to get to the ship.

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::begins a low sort of humming::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Plucks a flower from his foot.:: CO: Even from me? ::Looks up at his Captain with the flower in his hand.::

Host Action_Man says:
ACTION: The SO begins to loose feeling in his legs, not that he cares at this point.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*XO*: Agreed, Cmdr.

CSO_Pavielion says:
::whispers::  Self: OPS?  Can't be ::notices some small fuzzy creature near him::

CTO_Marek says:
$sec team: Let's wait here, gentlemen. Keep your eyes wide open.

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad>: ::Looks over to the CO.:: CO: Remote piloting ready sir.  The ship seems to be fine and so does the command mode link.

XO_Hicks says:
$*CO*: I will keep you posted as to our progress.

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: The MO begins to sprout vines from his chest.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
CEO: Your readings are within normal for you.  ::Looks at the flower he's holding and raises an eyebrow::

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: Okay Satok.  We need to think this out and make a plan of action.

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: Well, I guess we have about, oh, 15 km to that structure, say about 2.5 hours to get there.

MO_Sovok says:
::Falls backwards:: Self: Ahhh!

CSO_Pavielion says:
::approaches the bushes, makes out similar surroundings in the vision with OPS, wonders if it's showing him to be nearby, or at least on the same planet::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
CEO: Very well, Cmdr, proceed.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Giggles and blushes, then quickly puts his hand and flower behind his back.:: CO: Should I continue sir?

MO_Sovok says:
CMO: Me Too..

CTO_Marek says:
$*CO*/XO: I think we should try to determine the area in which the infection agent is spread. This could help us to determine its exact nature, sir

OPS_Kerst says:
#::Continues his walking, and petting of the SFC::

CMO_Tae says:
::startled by the vines coming from Sovok's chest::  Self:  What the .....?!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles and giggles, intends to give the flower to his beloved wife.:: CO: Aye. ::Walks to EO Chad and blushes.::

CTO_Marek says:
$*CO*/XO: We have three tricorders. We can attempt to do this with them.

Host Action_Man says:
ACTION: The SO is sucked under the soil; he has become part of the root structure of the berry plant.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*XO/CTO* We are attempting to remote land the Erie, now.  Stand by.

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::yawns, stretching out a paw:: OPS: rrrrgrrrrg

CSO_Pavielion says:
*CO*: Sir, I'm not sure if this was completely real or not, but I believe I just saw OPS wandering around alone in similar surroundings such as our own.  ::reaches TO::  TO: report.

CTO_Marek says:
$*CO*: Aye, sir.

SO_Whoghat says:
::begins to absorb things::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Sees Randy walk up.:: CEO: All systems seem to be running fine.   I tried to transport OPS back..  But.. ::Sighs deeply and looks down slightly.::  He disappeared before the transport sequence initiated sir.

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: A small furry creature appears next to the XO and begins to rub on his leg.

TO_Corjet says:
%::starts as the "plant" just disappears::

CNS_Toni says:
::See furry animal coming near her again::

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: Go ahead and sleep, there's not much to look at around here.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Looks at Randy and grabs the hypo spray adjusting the dosage again.  Injects him in the neck::

CSO_Pavielion says:
%TO: where is the SO?

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::leans face against OPS' face, closes eyes::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Starts wondering.:: EO: Hmm.. ::Takes the PADD back and cringes slightly as he feels a cold object at his neck.  Turns slightly and sees the CO.:: CO: What’s that for?

MO_Sovok says:
CMO: I guess this means Dinners off ::Grins::

CTO_Marek says:
$::his tricorder shows millions of this "germs" reproducing around the camp:: XO: Look, sir.. ::shows his tricorder to the XO::

XO_Hicks says:
$::Feels something rub his leg, sees an animal and kicks it as hard as he can::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*CSO* Do you have security with you?

CMO_Tae says:
MO:  Uh ... I guess ....  ::still somewhat surprised::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Reinitializes the command mode link.::

TO_Corjet says:
%CSO: sir, the...  plant...  just sort of... sank into the ground....  like it was in quicksand....  but, I could feel that it was the SO... and ...  that it was still alive...  I still can....  but the feeling of the SO is a lot fainter...

CSO_Pavielion says:
%*CO*: yes Sir, I am with the TO right now and a security team

Host CO_Mitchell says:
CEO: Just a booster, Cmdr.  Please proceed with the remote landing.

XO_Hicks says:
$CSO: That's amazing.  Did you see that thing that rubbed my leg?

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> CEO: I just reinitialized the system sir.  ::Points to Randy's PADD.::

CTO_Marek says:
$::Sees the animal:: XO: What was that, Cmdr. ::tries to focus his eyes on the animal::

CSO_Pavielion says:
%::leans down and scans the soil, looking for any of the SO's life signs::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*CSO* Send two security officers after Cmdr. Kerst.

CNS_Toni says:
::Self: I don't believe this thing...want it to stop following me::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::emits a humming sound again, losing herself in sleep, weighing down heavily on OPS shoulder::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles:: CO: That was cold. ::Giggles a bit and then starts tapping into the PADD.:: Aye.  Getting the systems ready.

CTO_Marek says:
$::Scans the XO with the tricorder:: XO: Just as a precaution, sir..

SO_Whoghat says:
::absorption::

CSO_Pavielion says:
%*CO*: I won't be able to do that, I don't believe I really saw him, it was almost like a vision, I saw him--wandering on another part of the planet.

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Looks to the CO with a raised eyebrow then monitors what Randy is doing with his tricorder.::

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: I understand, please continue.

CTO_Marek says:
$::receives results:: XO: Sir...

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*CSO*: Understood, Cmdr.  Perhaps you should get the SO and return to base camp.

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: What is it?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sends the proper command codes and commands the Erie to go into remote piloting mode.:: EO: Bring the impulse engines online.

CSO_Pavielion says:
%*CO*: Uhh....he was just sucked into the ground, almost like he's become a part of the planet's lower root system.

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: You're heavy. 2 more hours of this and I'll need Tae to readjust my back.

CMO_Tae says:
::looks around, wishing she knew what was going on::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::moves on OPS' shoulder, trying to get a more comfortable position, sticks nose in OPS' ear::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Nods and brings up the impulse engines.:: CEO: Aye.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*CSO*: Can you dig him out?

CSO_Pavielion says:
%TO: can you still read him?

MO_Sovok says:
::begins to remove the Vines on his own:: Self: Damn... Plants.. Damn.. Planet..

CSO_Pavielion says:
%*CO*: I'm checking right now to see if I can locate him and how far under he is, if he's fairly shallow we may try

TO_Corjet says:
%CSO: yes sir... barely though...  it feels alive, only not the same...  like it's still human, but not really the SO anymore...

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*CSO*: Very well, keep me posted.  Get back to camp as soon as you can.  We are attempting to land the Erie, now.

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: You know. I put up with a lot, and I admit you're kinda cute, but please keep you nose out of my ear. ::gently repositions SFC::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Fires the Reaction control thrusters to lower the Erie’s orbit, and then sets the flight path of the Erie to bring it down within a safe distance from the base camp.:: EO: Status?

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: I'm afraid I observed several germs spread over your uniform... However, they aren't enough to infect your body, sir. You were lucky.

CMO_Tae says:
::hears her MO muttering and looks back at him::  MO:  You okay?

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Runs a remote systems check on the ship.::  CEO: Five-by-five sir!

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*XO*: Report!

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::feels OPS moving her, but doesn't protest; tries to get comfortable and goes back to sleep::

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: I think we should prevent any further contact with this animal. 

MO_Sovok says:
CMO: Yes.. Just voicing my Opinion on this Wonderful part of the Galaxy.

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: Agreed.

CMO_Tae says:
MO:  That's what I thought.

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: You know, you need a name, hmm how about Tosha?

CSO_Pavielion says:
%TO: help me dig down a ways; maybe we will be able to view his upper body--if he's not too deep. ::begins trying to push some dirt aside::

CNS_Toni says:
CMO: Have you finished your analysis of these creatures yet?

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: The vines growing from the MO's chest are getting very long and make it hard for him to move.

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: I suggest using one of our tricorders to do a permanent scan searching for these animal signatures.

XO_Hicks says:
$*CO*: Nothing to report yet, sir.  I did have an encounter with a furry animal.

TO_Corjet says:
%::leans down beside the CSO and begins digging too::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Uses the controls on the PADD to maneuver the Erie.:: CO: She’s coming down.  ::Off handedly waves in a direction.:: She'll be coming down over there.   Not that far, but with a in safe landing distance. ::Continues to lower the ship.::

CMO_Tae says:
CNS:  I'm kind of sidetracked at the moment.  ::starts to help Sovok get the vines off::

MO_Sovok says:
All: Anyone have a phaser? ::Grins::

OPS_Kerst says:
#::notices is getting dark:: SFC: I don't know if we can make that by night fall, we may have to sleep out here tonight.

TO_Corjet says:
%::soon sighs:: CSO: sir, I doubt we will do much with our hands sir...  we need a shovel or something...

CSO_Pavielion says:
%::looks up to security::  Security: keep phasers pointed towards this area, I don't want any vines trying to take anyone else.

Host Action_Man says:
ACTION: The CSO and TO find what is left of the SO, he is still alive, but more plantlike now.

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: Make it so.

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Brings up another PADD and links it with his tricorder and Randy’s PADD.:: CEO: Here...  Have an external view. ::Hands the second PADD to another Engineer who holds it for Randy to see.::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::opens eyes to watch OPS:: OPS: rrrrrrrrrrrggg

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*XO*: Well, be careful, Cmdr.  We may all end up as someone's salad bar by nightfall.

SO_Whoghat says:
::wonders why he can't absorb::

TO_Corjet says:
%::is very surprised to find the "SO":: CSO: Err....  my apologies sir...

CSO_Pavielion says:
%::sees SO::  *CO*: Sir, we've found the SO, a plant has incorporated him into itself, they almost are the same being now.

XO_Hicks says:
$*CO* I certainly hope not sir.  We'll find a way out of this.

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: Aye, sir. $sec crewman: Set your tricorder to scan for this signatures ::taps on it:: .. and have your phaser ready at minimum level.

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: How about this, well keep going until sunset, then we'll make camp. OK with you, Tosha?

CEO_Corjet says:
EO: Thanks. ::Turns to the other PADD and quickly looks at the external view.  Then switches from the external view and his PADD to pilot the ship with greater precision.::

CNS_Toni says:
::Gives CMO a hand with the vines::

CEO_Corjet says:
CO: Entering the atmosphere. ::Makes some course corrections.::

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: The SFC walks all around the XO.

CSO_Pavielion says:
%::pushes a light layer of dirt around the bottom of the SO in case he has to have the dirt to survive, though leaves most of him uncovered, scans him up and down::

MO_Sovok says:
::looks at the CNS:: CNS: Thank you Sir.

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#OPS: rrrrrrrg

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Turns and rushes over to the MO and CMO:: CMO: Report, Doctor!  ::Places the med kit on the ground and opens it up, extracting the hypo spray::

SO_Whoghat says:
::still can't absorb as much... wonders...::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad>::Nods and makes some internal adjustments to the ship as it enters the atmosphere.::

CSO_Pavielion says:
%SO: can you understand me?

Host CO_Mitchell says:
CSO: Acknowledged.  Easy does it, Cmdr.

SO_Whoghat says:
::tries to dig himself back into the ground::

XO_Hicks says:
$::Sees another animal.  Pets it.::

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: The vines begin to wrap around the CMO. The SFC with the CNS begins to whine.

CMO_Tae says:
CO:  Well, I don't seem to have any flowers on my head anymore, but now Ensign Sovok here has vines coming out of his chest.

CMO_Tae says:
::yells and tries to pull back::

TO_Corjet says:
%CSO: he doesn't seem to understand...

CSO_Pavielion says:
%::grabs onto SO and holds on, doesn't let him dig::

CNS_Toni says:
::Looking down at SFC and backs away from MO::

MO_Sovok says:
::Tries to rip the vines with all his strength::

CTO_Marek says:
$::sees the animal near the XO:: Self:: What the ...?

SO_Whoghat says:
::still tries to dig::

SO_Whoghat says:
::slaps the CSO::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Looks at the vines carefully, pulls the phaser from her left ankle holster setting it to a cutting beam and begins cutting the vines from the MO::

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: I think these animals may hold the key to this mystery.

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad>::Looks up to Randy and sighs slightly.:: CEO: I just brought the backup generators online.  She's loosing a bit more power than usual. ::Quickly taps at his Tricorder, sending a series of commands to the ship.:: Making adjustments!

TO_Corjet says:
%CSO: at least, I can't read any more thoughts, or human thoughts in his brain...  it is possible that it is only I who can't understand...

CSO_Pavielion says:
%TO: he seems to be part plant, though not fully, let's try to uproot him and bring him back to base--be careful not to break anything.

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: Actually, you don't look like a Tosha, I'll have to think of something else.

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: Loud screams are heard by the CMO as the vines are cut.

CNS_Toni says:
::Moves away from MO and CMO as phasers cut thru vines::

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: I agree, sir. But I insist on keeping our distance from them sir. ::moves his hand to his holster::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Continues phaser cutting the vines, slowly and dropping them on the ground as they come loose::

CEO_Corjet says:
EO: Okay...  ::Looks over to the other PADD and then back to the one he's holding.::  Good!  Make sure the landing zone is clear! ::Continues to pilot the ship down to the landing zone not far away.::

OPS_Kerst says:
SFC: Maybe Pug?

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::nods head, seemingly in approval:: OPS: rrrrrrrg.

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: Can you fire a low intensity phaser ray at my uniform and remove the germs?

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: The ground around where the SO is planted begins to rumble and shakes a little.

TO_Corjet says:
%CSO: yes sir.

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::snaps paw at OPS::

CSO_Pavielion says:
%::frowns::  SO: don't want to be court-martialed now do we ::begins to gently dig out the SO, moves around a bit due to shaking::

CNS_Toni says:
:: bends down to pick up SFC::

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: OK, Pug it is. ::getting kinda tired of walking with Pug on his shoulder::

SO_Whoghat says:
::still trying to dig in::

TO_Corjet says:
%::stables herself on the ground::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Moves to one side a bit.:: CEO: Aye. ::Nudges another Engineer, and orders him to see to it.::

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: I will set my phaser to the minimum level. Let's say...5.4 cycles... That should work... ::does so:: Shall I proceed sir?

CMO_Tae says:
::hears the screaming::  CO:  This thing is sentient!!  Stop!

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::snaps paw at OPS again, shakes head::

CSO_Pavielion says:
%::orders a security officer to hold the SO so he can't dig in while they dig him out::

OPS_Kerst says:
$SFC: What was that for? You don't like Pug?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks up into the sky and watches for the Erie, then quickly looks back to the PADD.::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Stops cutting and looks up:: CMO: Sentient?

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: Proceed.

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::gurgles::

MO_Sovok says:
CO: Don't stop! Get Them off of me! ::Tries to get to his feet but falls back over::

CNS_Toni says:
::Picks up SFC and hears whining as she points it toward fallen vines::

CMO_Tae says:
CO:  Yes!  That's what I've been hearing this entire time.  Screaming of some kind and they started again when you started cutting!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Taps at his PADD and starts to constantly look at the other PADD as the ship starts to come down.:: ALL:  Here she comes! ::Smiles.::

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: OK, what do you like, Squeaker?

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: Here we go... a 23 seconds discharge.. ::pulls the trigger:: 

CEO_Corjet says:
::Giggles a bit.:: Self: This is pretty fun! ::Starts walking in the direction of the ships landing zone.::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Holsters the phaser and begins to pull the vines from the MO, carefully trying not to break them::

XO_Hicks says:
$::Feels the warmth of the phaser ray::

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: Now scan me for germs.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
CMO: Grab the hypo spray and inject the vines, let's see if we can relax them a bit.

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Starts to follow Randy, but continues to make minor adjustments to his tricorder.:: CEO: Ready for landing struts sir.

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::ignores OPS and looks towards structure::

CSO_Pavielion says:
%::gently lifts the SO from the ground, sets him on a rock::

TO_Corjet says:
%::helps the CSO::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods and smiles.:: EO: Go ahead and bring them down. ::Slows the ship down to landing speed.::

SO_Whoghat says:
::tries to get away, wants to get back to his nice hole::

OPS_Kerst says:
#::follows SFC gaze to Structure:: What do you see there?

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: Dusk begins to fall on the planet. OPS sees a cave nearby.

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: I'm on that right now... ::sees tricorder screen:: We were successful sir! No trace of those germs!

CMO_Tae says:
::tries to pull away from the vines so she can get the hypo::

TO_Corjet says:
%::sees the SO moving and holds him still::

CSO_Pavielion says:
%TO: have a security officer collect samples from around the area, especially the berries--that is what the SO was doing at the time.

CTO_Marek says:
$::forgets he's vulcan and begins to feel happy for their success::

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: Glad to hear it.

OPS_Kerst says:
#::Notices a cave: SFC: How about we stay in there tonight, and tomorrow we'll head over to the Structure?

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad>::Smiles as he looks up to the Erie and giggles.:: CEO: Yes it is.  ::Sighs as he sends the commands to the ship to let the landing struts down.::   Hold it!!!! ::Sends the command again.::

TO_Corjet says:
%::turns to a sec officer, and tells him to take another officer and collect samples::

CSO_Pavielion says:
%TO: all right, let's head back to base, keep the SO turned sideways so he can't thrash anyone with his vines.

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: Contact the Captain and tell her what we've come up with.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Lets go of the vines and grabs the hypo spray setting it for a mild sedative.  Injects the vines one at a time::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Pauses in his tracks and looks back to Chad.:: EO: What?

CTO_Marek says:
$XO: Right now. Just thinking, sir. Could we do the same with the Erie phasers once we have control of the ship

SO_Whoghat says:
::wiggles and thrashes to try to get away::

CSO_Pavielion says:
%::picks up the SO and turns him sideways, vines facing away from him and the TO::  TO: ready?

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad>::Taps away at his tricorder.:: CEO: Sorry... Slight problem with the struts sir.  ::Looks up to him with a smile.:: They're down now.

CTO_Marek says:
?

Host ACTD_Chris says:
ACTION: The CMO hears a deafening screech as the vines are injected.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Continues and finally lands the ship.:: EO: Good!

Host CO_Mitchell says:
::Hears the Erie land in the distance and is relieved.  Waits for the injections to show some affect on the vines.::

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: OK, the cave it is for the night, I hope the others are alright. ::Slowly heads for the cave::

TO_Corjet says:
%::picks up the SO with the CSO::CSO: yes sir.

CTO_Marek says:
$*CO*: I think I have some good news, Captain. I think we discovered how to get rid of this infection.

CSO_Pavielion says:
%::begins to think of possible ways to reverse this transformation::

CMO_Tae says:
::cringes::

CNS_Toni says:
CO:, I think this animal has a liking to humans  it stays with me where ever I go and it seems to have feelings for these vines and flowers

XO_Hicks says:
$CTO: It's possible, but I'd want to confer with CEO and CSO first.

CSO_Pavielion says:
%::begins walking back towards base camp::

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::wraps tail tighter around OPS::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*CTO*: Elaborate, Cmdr.  Do not keep it a secret.

OPS_Kerst says:
#SFC: Don’t worry, I still have this ::holds up phaser::

CSO_Pavielion says:
%*CO*: Sir, we're headed back to base, with the SO and samples from around the area.

CMO_Tae says:
CO:  No more injections ... don't inject the plants ...

CEO_Corjet says:
::Breaths a sigh of relief and hands the PADD to Chad.:: EO: Stand by.

Host CO_Mitchell says:
CNS: Perhaps the Doctor can communicate with the creature.  Have you attempted to try this?

CNS_Toni says:
::Watching as CO sedates vines::

CTO_Marek says:
$*CO*: A 23 second discharge of a phaser set at minimum level over the infected person. 5.4 cycles. That kills the germs, sir.

Small_Furry_Creature says:
#::looks at OPS, still curled tightly against him::

Host CO_Mitchell says:
*CSO*: Acknowledged.  I believe the Erie has landed.

CSO_Pavielion says:
%TO: can you speak with the SO in anyway?

CEO_Corjet says:
*CO*: The ship is down. ::Gathers an Engineering team to board the ship.::

Host ACTD_Chris says:
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