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

It has been two weeks since the Xenerthran Ambassador and his strange creatures left the station for a meeting with the UFP.  Thankfully no one was injured in the incidents with the creatures.

The crew has returned to normal operations aboard the station and Captain Marek has departed for a meeting at Starfleet Headquarters concerning the progress on the construction of the amusement park.

Progress on the amusement park has picked up somewhat.  Last estimates indicated the park was 75% completed and the engineers continue to pull 14-hour shifts in order to meet the deadline, which is fast approaching.

It is 0430 and the Alpha shift is in their quarters getting ready for their duty shift, which begins at 0500.

Time lapse: Two weeks...

Cast of Characters
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Commander Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
William Beeler as CEO Ensign Tydus Adun
Eric VanSickle as TO Lieutenant Groth Masters

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Admiral Valar Mitchell, TO Lewis, EMH, Relief OPS, Lieutenant Sherman
ASM-Bruce Oriani as Ferengi Commander

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Kootenai Mission-Unexpected Turnouts Part I “The Babysitters”>>>>>>>>>>

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
::Doing her morning Tai Chi::

TO Masters says:
::Finishes his practice of the form with a double nun chuck::

CEO Adun says:
::Is in sonic shower::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The sonic shower in the CEO's quarters unexpectedly shuts down.

CEO Adun says:
Self: What the..?  Work you!  ::Kicks the thing::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The sonic shower does not respond to violence.

CEO Adun says:
Self: Whatever.

TO Masters says:
::Puts his nun chucks into his weapons and gear bag and goes to his sonic shower::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CEO still has soap on his body.

TO Masters says:
::Strips out of his workout gear and turns on the sonic shower::

CEO Adun says:
::Grabs towel and gets it wet in the sink to try to get the remaining soap off::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The sonic shower in the TO's quarters is offline as well.

TO Masters says:
Self: What the... Computer: What is wrong with my shower?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Computer> TO: Sonic shower systems are offline.

TO Masters says:
Computer: And why, pray tell, are they?

CEO Adun says:
::Finishes toweling himself off and get clothes to put on::

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
::Checks on the sleeping babies::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Computer> TO: Accessing maintenance records.....it has been eight months, three days and thirteen hours since the system was last serviced.  Automatic shutdown has been initiated.

TO Masters says:
Computer: Suspend automatic shutdown and reinitialize the showers for the next hour.  Authorization Masters 23 alpha 399 delta.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Computer> TO: Unable to comply.  Engineering authorization codes for Lieutenant Masters have been deleted.

TO Masters says:
::Curses in Klingon:: *CEO*: Masters to Adun.

CEO Adun says:
::Finishes dressing, sits down at his console to put his sonic shower on the To Do list::

CEO Adun says:
*TO*: Yes, Sir?

TO Masters says:
*CEO*: It seems the showers are on maintenance mode.  I can't suspend it.  Can you do so?

CEO Adun says:
*TO*: Let's see.

CEO Adun says:
Computer: Suspend maintenance mode on the sonic showers.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Computer> CEO: Unable to comply.  Authorization code required.

CEO Adun says:
Computer: Authorization Adun Three Beta Epsilon

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
::Makes sure both of them have clean diapers and plenty of formula::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The computer beeps.

CEO Adun says:
*TO*: Did that work, Sir?

TO Masters says:
::Tries to turn on his shower again::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Computer> CEO: Sonic shower systems are now online.

CEO Adun says:
Computer: Thank you.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The sonic shower in the TO's quarters comes on.

TO Masters says:
::Jumps into the shower and gets himself clean within five minutes::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The sonic shower begins spurting.  The beams flash on and off.

CEO Adun says:
::Realizes that there is little point in trying to finish his shower and grabs the To Do list, hoping no one will notice he didn't quite finish his shower::

TO Masters says:
::Quickly jumps out of the shower before it blows, towels off, applies anti-perspirant and dresses lickety split::

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
::Everything looks okay, so she leaves her quarters and heads for the security office::

TO Masters says:
*CEO*: It seems my shower wasn't working up to specs.  Must be in need of maintenance.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The computer broadcasts in all the alpha shift quarters.  "The time is now 0455".

CEO Adun says:
*TO*: Very well. I'll get my men right on it. I have a meeting with them in a few minutes anyway.

TO Masters says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.  Masters out.  ::Exits quarters and rushes to a turbolift:: Computer: Operations.

CEO Adun says:
::Leaves quarters, To Do list in hand, for Main Engineering::

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: As the CEO leaves, he stumbles and falls over a basket in his doorway.  As he looks into the basket a pair of little blue eyes stare back at him. The eyes belong to a small baby.

Host TO_Lewis says:
::Sitting in the security office going over the roster for the shift::

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
::Enters the security office and takes a seat at her desk::

CEO Adun says:
Self: What the...?

Host TO_Lewis says:
::Nods to the CTO as she enters then stands and follows her into her office:: CTO: Here's the duty roster for today's shifts, Commander.  ::Hands the CTO a PADD::

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
TO Lewis: Good morning. ::Takes a donut:: Everything quiet on the night shift?

CEO Adun says:
::Realizes that he running late, grabs the basket, and swiftly takes off for the Turbolift, making sure not to jostle the baby.

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
::Takes the PADD:: TO Lewis: Thank you. ::Takes a bite of the donut::

CEO Adun says:
::Gets in Turbolift::

Host TO_Lewis says:
CTO: Nothing out of the ordinary, Sir.  A couple of drunk and disorders...they're in the brig sleeping it off.

TO Masters says:
::Changes mind on destination:: Computer: Halt, change destination to security office.

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
::Nods:: TO Lewis: I see, I see. ::Reads over the PADD::

TO Masters says:
::Turbolift stops near sec office, TO exits and enters the office::

CEO Adun says:
::While he is on the turbolift heading for Main Engineering, he checks on the baby, trying to figure out what species it is::

Host TO_Lewis says:
CTO: Oh and Bailey called in sick, Sir.  He's in Sickbay with a sour stomach.  ::Shrugs::

TO Masters says:
CTO/Lewis: Good morning, Ma'am, Lieutenant.

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
::Looks up:: TO Masters: Good morning. TO Lewis: Sorry to hear that.

TO Masters says:
CTO/Lewis: Hear about what?

CEO Adun says:
::The doors open onto Main Engineering.  Walks out and sees most of his staff there already::

Host TO_Lewis says:
::Glances at Masters:: TO: Good morning, Lieutenant.  I have a training session in 10 minutes.  New officers...::Nods and exits the CTO's office::

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
TO Masters: Bailey isn't feeling well today.  Care for a donut? ::Gestures to the box::

TO Masters says:
CTO: Don't mind if I do.  ::Takes a donut, a double-chocolate one::

CEO Adun says:
All: Good morning, people. I'll start in a few minutes.

TO Masters says:
CTO: I'm not surprised, with as much as I've seen him eat.  ::Takes bite:: I'm surprised he hasn't been sick earlier.

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
TO Masters: Yeah ::Nods:: I think he just went a little overboard this time.

CEO Adun says:
::Places basket under the Pool Table at his feet, so that it won't become a topic of discussion::

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: The baby sneezes, and as she does, the stations phasers fire.

TO Masters says:
::Hears the phaser fire alarm:: CTO: What was that?

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
TO Masters: What on earth? ::Checks her console:: The station's phasers just fired...luckily not hitting anything.

CEO Adun says:
::Turns head at the baby's sneeze and hears the phasers charge.::

TO Masters says:
*CEO*: Tactical to engineering, what is going on with the weapons?

CEO Adun says:
::Getting peeved::  *TO*: You'd have to ask them, Sir.

TO Masters says:
*CEO*: Well, can you check to see if something in the systems caused them to misfire?

CEO Adun says:
*TO*: Yes, Sir.

CEO Adun says:
::Embarrassed, he moves around the pool table to get a reading on the station's sensors::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Sitting in her office as the phasers fire:: *CTO*: What's going on?  I'm not detecting anything on my sensor console!  ::Taps her console furiously::

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
::Cringes:: *ADM*: I believe it was just a malfunction, Admiral. I have my best officers working on it right now.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
*CTO*: Very well.  Get the situation under control immediately...before someone gets hurt!  Mitchell, out!

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
*ADM*: Yes Admiral, of course.

TO Masters says:
CTO: Now we're in trouble.  The Admiral was aroused.

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
TO: And not in a good way.

CEO Adun says:
*TO*: It seems that there is nothing wrong with them, Sir. Perhaps it was just a random malfunction. Nonetheless, I'll have one of my men look at it.

TO Masters says:
*CEO*: Well, the admiral's angry.

CEO Adun says:
Self: On no...*TO*: It'll be a top priority, Sir.

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
TO: I'm going to OPS, can you hold down the fort here?

TO Masters says:
CTO: Yes, ma'am.

CEO Adun says:
Other EOs: Okay, here's the TO DO list. Divvy it up amongst yourselves. Just get it done. I'll check back in an hour to see how things are going. Right now I have other things to worry about. And get those phasers looked at. Understood?  ::Hands them the To Do list::

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
::Nods:: TO: Call me if you need me. ::Exits the security office and heads for a Turbolift::

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: The baby sneezes again. This time, as the phaser fire again, the phaser shots hit a passing Ferengi Vessel, who alter course and head for the station.

CEO Adun says:
::Seeing that the EOs have no problem with is standard orders, Adun picks up the baby and walks off::

TO Masters says:
::Checks the office's sensor readouts and sees the firing and hitting of the Ferengi:: *CTO*: Commander!  We have a situation!

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
*TO*: What happened?

CEO Adun says:
Baby: Aw..,poor thing.

TO Masters says:
*CTO*: The phasers fired again, and we hit a Ferengi vessel.  It's now heading for us!

CEO Adun says:
::Wipes its nose, wondering what it has::

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
*TO*: Wonderful. ::Curses in Chinese::

CEO Adun says:
Self: Perhaps I should take it to Sickbay...

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Shutters in her chair from the phaser fire.  Slams her fist on the COM button:: *Lieutenant Sherman*: Sherman!  Find out what is happening and report back!

CEO Adun says:
::Walks off to Turbolift and orders it to Sickbay::

TO Masters says:
*CEO*: Tactical to engineering, what in Sto-Vo-Kor is going on down there?!

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
::Enters main OPS and looks around::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Lieutenant Sherman> *Admiral*: Aye, Sir!  ::Exits the Sector Commander's office and heads for the turbolift::

CEO Adun says:
*TO*: Absolutely nothing, except a staff meeting and a sick baby. Why?

TO Masters says:
*CEO*: Sick baby?

CEO Adun says:
*TO*: Yes, Sir. I just found her outside my quarters this morning. I was running late, so I figured I'd just get to my staff meeting and figure out what to do with her afterwards.

Host SM_Darlene says:
    <Relief OPS> ::Sees the CTO enter Ops:: CTO: Sir, our phasers fired and hit a  Ferengi vessel.  The vessel has powered up weapons and is headed to the station!

CEO Adun says:
::Exits into Sickbay, baby in arms::

TO Masters says:
*CEO*: Just out of the off chance, did it do anything right before the phasers fired?

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
OPS: Yes, I heard. ::Sits down in the big chair with a sigh::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Sickbay is strangely empty.

CEO Adun says:
*TO*: Not really. I wasn't really paying attention. She has sneezed twice, that's why I'm taking her to Sickbay.

CEO Adun says:
Computer: Activate EMH.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: The Ferengi hail the station.

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
OPS: Hail the Ferengi vessel

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Relief OPS> CTO: Hailing now, Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The computer beeps and the EMH appears...a bit grouchy at being activated.

Host EMH says:
CEO: Please state the nature of the medical emergency.  ::Frowns and furrows his brows::

CEO Adun says:
EMH: What's your problem?  Anyway, I found this baby on my doorstep. She's been sneezing, I was wondering if there was something wrong with her.

Host EMH says:
::Grabs a tricorder from the tray and flips it open.  Takes the medical scanner from the top of the tricorder and begins waving it around the baby:: CEO: I wasn't aware you were a father, Ensign.  This baby is not registered in my database.

CEO Adun says:
EMH: I'm not. Hence why I found it on my doorstep.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: The face of an angry commander is seen on the viewer

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
Ferengi Vessel: I am Commander Bao'tzhu Shengming Rr'Vellan of Kootenai Station. I am sorry our weapons fire hit you, we are experiencing a malfunction.

Host EMH says:
CEO: I see...::Voice trails off as he studies the scans::

CEO Adun says:
EMH: You find anything?

Host Ferengi_Commander says:
Station: Malfunction? I got three crew injured and you cite malfunction. you fire without cause. Why?

Host EMH says:
::Shoves the medical scanner back into the top of the tricorder and flips it shut:: CEO: I am not familiar with this species, Ensign.  I am not sure what is wrong.

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
Ferengi Commander: We don't know right now what is causing the malfunction We can offer to repair your ship and treat your injured crew.

Host EMH says:
CEO: Did you try feeding it or singing it a song?

CEO Adun says:
EMH: I've barely had the thing for ten minutes, so no, I haven't

CEO Adun says:
EMH: Well, thanks anyway. I suppose if it continues, I can try some chicken broth. I hear it helps.

Host EMH says:
CEO: Homeopathy regimens have been known to be effective.  Sneeze you say?  Perhaps the baby is allergic to you?

Host Ferengi_Commander says:
CTO Rr_`Vellan: Pathetic lies.

CEO Adun says:
::Laughs quietly::

Host Ferengi_Commander says:
CTO: You covering up for something.

CEO Adun says:
EMH: Possibly, but let's hope not. I may end up having to take care of her.

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
Ferengi Commander: I am not lying to you. Please, you are more them welcome to come aboard and see our records. It was a malfunction.

Host EMH says:
::Sniffs the air and grimaces:: CEO: I believe the baby needs a change, Ensign.  ::Backs up::

TO Masters says:
::Monitors the situation::

CEO Adun says:
EMH: Really?  ::Sniffs, groans::  Very well. It's just that it's been a while since I was a parent.  If that's all?

Host EMH says:
::Motions the CEO to the door:: CEO: You're dismissed, Ensign.  ::Pinches his nose::  And don't forget to deactivate me before you leave!

Host Ferengi_Commander says:
::Suddenly nervous:: CTO: Uhhhmmm. N-n-n-o-o thank you. We'll continue on our way..provided nothing else happens

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
Ferengi Commander: As you wish.

CEO Adun says:
EMH: I was planning on it.

CEO Adun says:
Computer: Deactivate EMH.

Host Ferengi_Commander says:
::Cuts the COM::

CEO Adun says:
Self: I really should program it to do that on its own...::Walks off to the turbolift::

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
OPS: Whatever the heck that was.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The EMH deactivates and disappears back into the buffer.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: The baby sneezes again, and again more phaser fire at the Ferengi Vessel

CEO Adun says:
::Gets in and heads for his quarters::

CEO Adun says:
Baby: Awww. Don't worry. We’ll get you back, changed, and fed in no time.

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
::Curses in Chinese::

TO Masters says:
::Sees the phasers fire again at the Ferengi:: Computer: What is the location of Ensign Adun?

Host Lt_Sherman says:
::Exits the turbolift into Main Operations and marches right up to the CTO:: CTO: Admiral Mitchell wants the status on the phaser situation, Commander.

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: The Ferengi's power all weapons and open fire on the Station

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
Lieutenant Sherman: Lieutenant...what a nice surprise...you see, the thing is...::Taps paws nervously:: We have no idea.

Host Lt_Sherman says:
::Stumbles backwards into the command chair from the impact of the Ferengi weapons on the station::

TO Masters says:
::Rocks from the weapons impact::

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
::Looses her balance and falls to the floor::

CEO Adun says:
::Falls against walls of Turbolift::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Admiral Mitchell> ::Stumbles into the wall of her office, dropping her cup of Vulcan tea::

TO Masters says:
*CTO*: Commander, I have a hypothesis as to what's happening.

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
*TO*: Lay it on me. ::Stumbles to her feet::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Admiral Mitchell> ::Gets up and grabs her empty cup.  Tries to dab the tea from her uniform with a napkin::

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
OPS: Return fire, but only to disable them...then tractor their ship in for repairs.

TO Masters says:
*CTO*: Ensign Adun had found a baby outside his quarters, and he said it sneezed twice.  I'll bet anything that its sneezes caused the phasers to fire, somehow.

CEO Adun says:
<Computer> TO: Ensign Adun in the Turbolift on level 9

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Relief Ops> CTO: Firing now!  ::Hits the fire to only disable button on the console::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Admiral Mitchell> ::Taps her COM badge:: *Operations*: This is Admiral Mitchell.  What is going on up there!  ::Loud voice::

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
*TO*: A baby?

Host ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: Another wave of weapons fire from the Ferengi's rocks the station

CEO Adun says:
::Stumbles against the corridor walls as he exits the Turbolift:

TO Masters says:
*CTO*: I'm going to get that child to test my theory.  ::Rushes out of the security office and goes to level 9::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Admiral Mitchell> ::Stumbles and flops over her desk from the impact.  Taps her COM badge again:: *Operations*: Who is firing on the station?  Bring us to red alert!  Who is in charge up there?  ::Is really angry now::

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
*ADM*: I'm sorry Admiral, our weapons malfunction...hit a ship...they're kinda mad.

TO Masters says:
::Runs up to CEO as he approaches his quarters:: CEO: Ensign, stop!

CEO Adun says:
::Stops, looks towards the TO::  TO: What do you want?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Admiral Mitchell> CTO: Return fire and bring the station to red alert now!

Host  ASM_Bruce says:
ACTION: The weapons from the station explode all over the Ferengi Vessel. It is now just floating there...powerless

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
*ADM*: I was doing that.  OPS: Red alert!

TO Masters says:
CEO: We have to get that thing back to sickbay.  I think she's causing our malfunctions.

CEO Adun says:
::Confused::  TO: Okay....::Turns around and heads for turbolift::

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
OPS: Tractor that ship into a docking bay

TO Masters says:
::Escorts CEO and baby to turbolift:: Computer: Sickbay and activate the EMH!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Relief OPS> CTO: Aye, Sir.  ::Hits the tractor beam button::  Locking on!

CEO Adun says:
TO: I should warn you, he doesn't seem to be in the best of moods...

TO Masters says:
CEO: He's a hologram, you can adjust his moods.

CTO Rr`Vellen says:
::Sits back down in the big chair, muttering under her breath::

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

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