Host SM_Darlene says:
Prelude: Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station…

   The crew arrived in the village and bid farewell to the old man.

They began walking down one of the vendor cart lined dirt streets when the XO Kerst suddenly found himself confronted with a dirty old beggar woman.  When he questioned her about her family, she told him her son had died at the hands of the Kurum, hideous creatures that with one look can turn a person to stone.

CTO Rr'Vellan asked questions about the Kurum and found out they lived deep in the dungeons of an evil castle beyond the forest on the far side of the Crystal Lake.

CMO Sovok along with CEO Spicer, OPS Sorsion and TO Bailey quickly broke off from the group when a palace guard became suspicious of the strangers and called for additional guards to find them and bring them to the palace.  They are now hiding out in an old clay walled hut.

XO Kerst and CTO Rr'Vellan posing as a wealthy aristocrat and his wife are being escorted to the palace to meet with the superintendent and arrange an audience with the King.

Cast of Characters

Brian Wachendorf as XO Commander P’Dar Kerst
Gary Cole as CMO Lieutenant Sovok
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Lieutenant Junior Grade Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
Steve Seliquini as CEO Lieutenant Junior Grade Ensign Rick Spicer

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as TO Bailey, Superintendent, Palace Guards, Servant

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

XO_Kerst says:
::Follows the Palace Guards toward the castle, Lady Bao on his arm::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Continues to spear the wall, beginning to see a faint light glowing from the other side::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Scraping a metal plate on the wall of the hut, a mound of dirt at his feet::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Perks her ears and looks to the XO:: XO: Do you think they'rrre all rrright?

Host SM_Darlene says:
::Motions for the XO and CTO to follow him to the superintendent's office::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Wipes the sweat off his brow and continues to smash thru the wall:

CMO_Sovok says:
CEO/TO: Okay, we're getting closer... let’s slow down so we don't attract attention on the other side.

XO_Kerst says:
::Whispers:: CTO: If they can elude those guards they should be. Hopefully they'll find out some more information about this place.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Nods:: XO: Good.

XO_Kerst says:
::Ensures the guard is holding the door for them then allows Lady Bao to enter first::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The XO and CTO are led through the main entrance of the palace.  The walls are covered with beautiful red velvet fabric drapes.  Golden ropes dangle from the drapes.  The floor is beautiful glistening stone.

CEO_Spicer says:
CMO: No argument from me. ::Leans on his hoe resting a bit::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Whispers:: XO: Gosh it's almost as nice as the old Imperrrial Palace.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The crew in the hut can hear loud shouting outside on the street as the guards approach their location.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Pokes a hole through the wall just large enough to see through and bends down, looking through::

CEO_Spicer says:
CMO: What do you see?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CMO can see the guards approaching the rear of the hut.

CMO_Sovok says:
CEO: They're outside the back.  Maybe they'll walk by.

CEO_Spicer says:
Self: Oh sweet mother! We are doomed.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Two dogs are outside the hut and they begin barking and scratching the door.

CMO_Sovok says:
CEO: Quiet, Lieutenant!... Self: Dogs... All: Quick, once the guards are gone from the back Bailey charges the hole.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Palace Guard> XO/CTO: This way....  ::Leads the XO and CTO into a room off the entry::  Sit down there.  ::Points::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: CMO: Charge the hole, Sir?  ::Holds his plate and pitcher in the air::

XO_Kerst says:
::Looks down at the seat, grimaces:: Palace Guard: And just When will we be shown to the King?

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Sighs and finds a comfortable place to sit::

CMO_Sovok says:
TO: You should have enough force to break through the weakened wall then we run like Hell. If we get separated try to regroup outside the village.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guards grab the dogs away from the door and come busting through, grabbing the CMO and CEO.  Poor Bailey is wrestled to the ground by three guards.  They grab his plate and pitcher and toss them across the room.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Palace Guard> XO: One moment.... ::Walks behind a curtain::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Instinctively throws the guard that grabbed his arms over his head and to the ground, looking around at the other two::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Growls:: Guards: Hey!  ::Sees the plate and pitcher get tossed::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guards pick up the three crew and drag them out of the hut and towards the palace.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Crosses her legs, trying to look ladylike::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Palace Guard>  ::Returns from behind the curtain:: XO: The superintendent will see you now.  ::Motions them to walk behind the curtain::

CEO_Spicer says:
Guards: This is a big mistake. We are dignitaries and your king will not be happy with the treatment we are receiving.

XO_Kerst says:
Palace Guard: Superintendent, he'll show us to the King?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Can't help but imagine that if he was a real Vulcan he could just reach over this guy's shoulder and nerve pinch him...::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard> ::Drags the CEO down the street:: CEO: You'll do well to keep your mouth shut, beggar.

CMO_Sovok says:
Guard: Watch how you treat my men.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Looks at the XO, waiting for the guard's answer::

CEO_Spicer says:
Guard: Beggar!?!  How dare you call me a beggar!  ::Tries to pull his arm free::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Palace Guard> ::Grumbles at the XO:: XO: Don't people listen where you live?  I said you have to speak to the superintendent if you want an audience with the King!  ::Huffs::

CMO_Sovok says:
CEO: Lieutenant! Just shut up and let them drag you. I'll do the talking.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Thinks to himself, right. You got us into this mess::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
Palace Guard: Rrremeberr who you arrre speaking to! ::Tail fluffs up with anger::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guards drag the three crewmembers on a side street to an entrance at the side of the palace.  They enter through a locked and guarded door and get dragged down the stone stairs.

XO_Kerst says:
::Huffs then looks down his noise at the guard, putting his best drill instructor face on:: Palace Guard: And don't they teach the manners here! We have traveled a very long distance at great personal peril to get here and we do not appreciate rudeness.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Palace Guard> ::Looks at the XO and CTO and points to the curtain::

CMO_Sovok says:
Guard: The least you could do is let is walk down the damn stairs you incompetent moron!

CEO_Spicer says:
Self: Son of a ...... ::Sees stars as his knee hits one of the stone steps::

XO_Kerst says:
CTO: Come, My Lady. ::Offers his arm:: Apparently we must see this superintendent, hopefully he will manners!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard> ::Kicks the CMO:: CMO: Quiet!  ::Drags him down the stone steps::

CMO_Sovok says:
Guard: You'll be sorry you did that.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Grumbles and takes the XO's arm, snubbing her nose at the guard::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guards drag the three crew down into the dungeons and chain each of their arms and legs to the wall.  The dungeon is dark and musty.  There are two torches in the dungeon room.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks at the guard that dragged him down the stairs and spits in his face::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Growls loudly as the guards chain him to the wall::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Resigns himself to his fate for the moment and looks around the room collecting his thoughts::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard> ::Wipes the spit from his face then slugs the CMO hard in the stomach::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Sees the guard hit the CMO and thinks "Ohhh that had to hurt"::

CMO_Sovok says:
Guard: Don't think I'm... done with you. ::Glares at him::

Host TO_Bailey says:
ACTION: The guards close and lock the door leaving the three crew to themselves.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Sighs:: CEO/TO: Well...

CEO_Spicer says:
::Smiles and starts whistling "Always look on the Bright side of life"::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Looks at the CMO:: CMO: Well...indeed, Lieutenant.  ::Tries to pull himself free of the chains::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Grins at the CEO:: CEO: That's the spirit.

XO_Kerst says:
::Goes behind the curtain, Lady Bao on his arm, hoping the Superintendent will buy their act::

Host Superintendent says:
::Stands as the XO and CTO enter from the other side of the curtain:: XO/CTO: Ah, Baron Kerst and Lady Bao.  Welcome to the palace of King Mutah.  ::Motions to two red velvet chairs::

CMO_Sovok says:
CEO/TO: I know it's not much but I'm sorry for getting us into this. If we get back I'll accept whatever comes.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Smiles and looks around the room:: XO: Much betterrr.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Looks at the good doctor:: CMO: My dear, Doctor, do not fret so. Things always have a way of working out.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CMO: Do you think they'll feed us?  ::Hopeful look on his face as his stomach growls::

XO_Kerst says:
::Smiles broadly:: Super: Superintendent, thank you. ::Moves to the chairs and assists Lady Bao into hers before taking the other::

CMO_Sovok says:
TO: Probably not. This isn't the brig.

Host Superintendent says:
::Sits down behind his golden desk:: XO/CTO: The guard tells me you have journeyed from a far to seek an audience with the King.  May I ask what it is you wish to see him about?

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Frowns and wonders what Vulcans taste like::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Leans back in her chair, nearly purring at the change in comfort from the bumpy wooden cart::

CMO_Sovok says:
TO: Don't give me that look. You can live for a good three or four weeks without food.

XO_Kerst says:
Super: It is a somewhat delicate matter with a long story behind it. We sent here by our Majesty King James I, to seek answers to a strange curse that has befallen our land.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Looks away from the CMO, growling under his breath::

CMO_Sovok says:
CEO: At least I got a nice large ball of spit in that guard's face.

Host Superintendent says:
XO: I see.....don't you have any wizards in your kingdom?

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Grins at the XO and thinks "good one"::

CEO_Spicer says:
CMO: Yes, quite nasty if I say so myself. You seem to be really getting into the color of this world.

CMO_Sovok says:
CEO: Unleash a doctor's pent up rage and you're asking for it.

XO_Kerst says:
Super: Yes, we do but this particular curse was beyond them. Three seers had a vision that answers would be found here so here we traveled though the way was long and dangerous.

Host Superintendent says:
::Claps his hands as two servants enter the office bringing a bowl of fruit and three golden goblets of wine::  XO: I see...::Motions to the fruit and wine:: We have a good wizard, however you will need to ask permission from the King to borrow him...::Grins::

XO_Kerst says:
::Takes a glass of wine then nods towards the superintendent:: Superintendent: Thank you, your hospitality is most welcome.

Host Superintendent says:
::Picks up the goblet of wine and takes a sip, wiping his mouth with the sleeve of his robe::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Takes a glass, sniffing it cautiously:: Self: Hmm….

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Two guards enter the dungeon, one carrying a bucket of water, the other a bucket of sludge for food.

XO_Kerst says:
Superintendent: Hopefully we can find the answers we seek and return those so our wizards will know what to do. Any assistant King Mutah would be most appreciated.

Host Superintendent says:
CTO: Please, Lady Bao, this is our kingdom's finest wine.  ::Motions for her to drink up::

CMO_Sovok says:
All: Oh boy. TO: Bailey, look!

CEO_Spicer says:
Guard: I know my rights. Where is my lawyer, my one phone call and my color tv with cable?

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Raises an eyebrow and takes a careful sip::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Looks as the guards enter with food and water.  Takes a whiff and crinkles his furry nose::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard> CEO: I thought I told you to shut up?  ::Drops the bucket onto the floor then slugs the CEO in the stomach::

CMO_Sovok says:
Guard: You punch like a sissy. If you unchain me I'll show you how real men fight.

CEO_Spicer says:
Oooomphhh! ::Shakes it off:: Guard: Is that the best you can do? ::Laughs::

Host Superintendent says:
::Puts the goblet down on the desk:: XO: I shall arrange an audience with the King for you.  In the meantime, my servants will show you to your room.  ::Stands::  You are invited to join us for dinner tonight.  ::Claps his hands calling for the servants::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Studies the chains and notices they are of inferior quality::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Perks her ears at the mention of dinner and looks to the XO::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard> CEO: Don't worry, you'll shut up once you see what's in store for you later.  ::Picks up the water ladle from the bucket and throws the water into the CEO's face::  Lick it up, that's all you're getting!  ::Laughs::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Grins and just laughs back at the guard::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The servants lead the XO and CTO out of the superintendent's office and up a very long stone stairway to their room.

CEO_Spicer says:
Guard: But it won't be more than what you will be getting.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard>  ::Ladles out the water for each of the prisoners::

XO_Kerst says:
::Stands:: Super: Thank you. ::Extends his arm for Lady Bao::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Laps up the water from the ladle::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Walks behind the servant holding onto the XO's arm::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Whispers to the CEO:: CEO: It's fun to screw with their minds.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The other guard begins ladling out the sludge from the other bucket and feeding the prisoners.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Refuses the sludge::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Does the same::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Servant> ::Opens the large double doors to a large room and motions the XO and CTO into the room:: XO/CTO: I will come back and take you to the dinner, Sire.  ::Bows then turns to exit the room::

CEO_Spicer says:
Guard: I'll have you know, my name is Brian and so are my two friends.

Host TO_Bailey says:
Guard: I'll take it!  ::Laps up three servings of the sludge::

XO_Kerst says:
::Enters room:: Servant: This will do nicely, thank you.  How long until dinner?

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Looks at the room:: XO: Wow....

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard> ::Ignores the CEO and feeds Bailey::

CEO_Spicer says:
TO: Good thinking. You will need your strength to get us out of this mess.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Servant> XO: About one hour, Sire.  ::Backs out of the room, closing the doors behind her::

CEO_Spicer says:
Guard: Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. I only hope I can repay the favor in the future.

XO_Kerst says:
Servant:: Thank you.  ::Motions her away::

CMO_Sovok says:
Guard: As do I. Have a wonderful day.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Once the servant is gone:: XO: Sirrr, what about the otherrrs?

XO_Kerst says:
CTO: Hopefully they're okay, if not there’s not much we can do for them right now. After we've meet the king maybe.  Depends on how that goes.  If we can keep this act up, we'll claim they’re our attendants that got scared off by the guards.

CMO_Sovok says:
Guard: Your shoes are untied, my good Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guards pick up the buckets and leave the dungeon, locking the door behind them.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
XO: I don't want anything happening to them. ::Swishes her tail:: They have.....inhumane forrrms of punishment in these times.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Pulls against his restraints to test them::

XO_Kerst says:
CTO: True and you need to be careful, most cultures of this era were very much male dominated, women were second class, if not simple property.  We need to keep this act up and that means, at least for now that you’re my subservient wife.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Growls and flicks her ears back:: I'm not sleeping on the couch.

CMO_Sovok says:
CEO: If you could maybe get them to move a little... Vulcans are a little stronger... and I imagine bailey is stronger than all of us... TO: Bailey, rip the chains out of the wall.

XO_Kerst says:
CTO: We'll worry about sleeping arrangements after dinner.  Right now let’s get a good search of these rooms. Try those closets.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A draft blows through the dungeon and blows out the two torches in the room where the prisoners are.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Pulls on his chains:: CMO: I've tried that, Sir.  ::Yanks harder on the chains.  Sees the torches blow out and in a nervous voice:: CMO: Do you think there are.....rats and mice.....in here?

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Sighs:: XO: Verrry well. ::Begins to search the expansive room::

CMO_Sovok says:
TO: Just try to rip the chains out of the wall!  Bailey! My Vulcan eyes see a rat, coming towards you!! Pull harder!! You have to get free before it attacks you!!  

XO_Kerst says:
::Opens the nearest closet::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Opens a closet door:: Self: Oh wow....look at all these drrresses.  ::Looks down at her clothes:: Hmmm…

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Sniffs the air and shouts:: CMO/CEO: I smell rats!  ::Begins hopping back and forth, the chains holding his feet clanging::

XO_Kerst says:
CTO: Well, it looks like we have proper cloths for tonight. ::Eyes the dresses and the formal wear in the closets::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The crew can hear the sound of scurrying rats and squeaking sounds in the dungeon.

CMO_Sovok says:
TO: Yes! And to get away from the rats you must rip yourself free from the wall!

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Shouts:: ACK!  I hate rats!  ::Pulls harder on the chains::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Picks out a dress and looks for a private place to change:: XO: I may have to act subservient to you outside of these doors… ::Grumbles:: but I still would like to be able to change in private.

CMO_Sovok says:
TO: Once you’re done there, Bailey could you get me out of these too so I can get away from the scary rats?

XO_Kerst says:
CTO: Uh, uh… ::Looks for another room.:: I'll just turn around until your ready. ::Turns away from the CTO::

Host Superintendent says:
<<<<<<<<<<<Pause Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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