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

The senior staff was called into a mission briefing by Admiral Mitchell where they were given their assignments to prepare for the upcoming journey to the Cymyra sector.

The crew is to escort and provide security for the USS Astral at a secret location within the Cymyra sector where an archeological dig has uncovered an unknown artifact among Egyptian ruins that may change the theories on the origin of humans.

It is now 0500 hours and both crews are performing their final tasks before the scheduled 0530 hours departure time.

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as CO Captain Satok Marek, TO Expendable
Kytra Seliquini as CEO Lieutenant Junior Grade Mai Valentine
Eric VanSickle as CTO Lieutenant Commander Groth Masters
Bruce Oriani as CSO Lieutenant Commander T`pucnamushi

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as TO Lieutenant Bailey, FCO, Astral FCO, Kootenai Operations

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

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Paces nervously around Main Operations::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Yawns and looks around at the crew::

Host TO_Lt_Bailey says:
::Aboard the San Carlo in the armory taking inventory of the weapons::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Makes final preparations for departure::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
All: Well, I think it is time to board the San Carlo.  ::Heads to the Turbolift::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> *CO*: This is Doctor T'Mar aboard the USS Astral.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
Relief OPS: You have Main Operations.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
*T'Mar*: Go ahead

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Heads for the San Carlo::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Enters the Turbolift::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> *CO*: The Astral and her crew are ready for departure.  Are you on schedule?

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Stands up and yawns again and shuffles to the Turbolift after the CO::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
*T'Mar*: ::Frowns:: Of course, Doctor. We will depart at the scheduled time.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Follows everyone out of Ops onto the Turbolift::

Host TO_Lt_Bailey says:
::Puts his PADD down and walks to the replicator:: Replicator: One Bailey special sandwich.  ::Rubs his furry belly as he waits for his sandwich to appear::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Looks up at the CO and offers him a twinkie::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Boards the San Carlo::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> *CO*: Very well, Captain.  T'Mar, out.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Surprise by the CEO offering:: CEO: errr... No thanks, Lieutenant. Not now... ::Raises an eyebrow::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Shrugs and pops the twinkie in her mouth and sighs::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::His heart is pounding because of his excitement about this new mission::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Astral fires up her engines in preparation to depart.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Exits the turbolift and hurries to the San Carlo's Bridge::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Sir, she's just doing what comes naturally to her.

Host TO_Lt_Bailey says:
::Takes his sandwich and walks over to a crate and sits down to eat::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: I see, Commander She is a real... unique person.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*TO*: Masters to Bailey, how's the tactical systems aboard the ship coming?

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Finally arrives to the San Carlo's Bridge and takes his chair on the center::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Yawns again and trots after the CO and CTO::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Takes tactical station::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
All: Get this ship ready to depart.

Host TO_Lt_Bailey says:
::Talks with his mouth full:: *CTO*: All tactical systems checked out, Commander and weapons inventory is completed.  ::Wipes his mouth with his uniform sleeve::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Grabs a PADD and signs the log:: FCO:  ::Kirkesque::  Take us out.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
All: Ready for departure.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Tactical is ready, Sir.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Goes over to the Eng console, looks it over, plops down in her chair and promptly falls asleep::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
COM: Astral: T'Mar: We are ready to depart, Doctor.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<FCO> ::Turns as he sees the CO enter the Bridge:: CO: Helm has received the coordinates from the Astral and they have been plotted into the navigational computer, Sir.  We are ready to depart.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Acknowledged

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
CO: Scientificals ares of beings of the readyings

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Notices the CEO asleep:: ::Shouts:: CEO: Lieutenant!

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Hears snoring, then laughs at the young Cait::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<FCO> CTO: Confirm secured hatch.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
FCO/CSO: Very well, gentlemen.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
FCO: Hatches are secured.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Wonders about the CEO attitude::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<FCO> CO: Docking hatches secured, releasing docking clamps...::Taps the console::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Blinks:: CO: Nya?

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CEO: Wake up, sleepyhead!

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
CTO: Mai is not used to early mornings. Mai worked on stuff all night.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Clears his throat and this time... louder:: CEO: Lieutenant, I hope you will not be accustomed to sleep at the job, do you??

Host SM_Darlene says:
@<Astral FCO> COM: San Carlo: CO: Acknowledged.  Astral is cleared for launch.  ::Heads for the docking bay doors::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<FCO> CO: Activating thrusters.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
CO: No Captain-person, Mai works double shifts every day.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Astral heads towards the docking bay doors and the San Carlo follows.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: We all did, Lieutenant. just be sure this will not happen again. ::Turn to the FCO::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Very well, ask for clearance.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Kootenai Operations> *CO/Astral*: Docking bay doors open, good journey and God's speed.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Looks at the sleepy CEO and her sleeping avian companion::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Waddles over to the CEO's chair, and reaches up and grabs hold of it to spin it like a top::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Blinks and rubs her face, then pops open a coke and gulps it down::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
All: Gentlemen, we are about to start a mission that possibly will be remembered as one of the most important. Do your best while at it.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Aye Sir.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
*Operations*: Thanks. Live long and prosper. Marek out.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Both the Astral and San Carlo exit the docking bay and head out towards the outer markers.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<FCO> CO: ETA to outer markers...one minute, Sir.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Coordinate flight with the Astral. Warp 2 as soon as we clear the outer markers.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Using a good amount of strength, spins the chair, and zips back to his station, hopefully unnoticed that he was even over there, due to his height::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CSO: T'puc!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<FCO> CO: Aye, Captain.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
Self: Whee!

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: Is everything alright, T'puc?

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Rushes over to stop the spinning chair containing the CEO::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<FCO> CO: San Carlo will take the lead, Sir.  ::Moves the San Carlo ahead of the Astral::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Innocently:: CTO: What? ::Even more innocent:: CO: Oh....oh yes Sir.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandaldandel> ::Wakes up and ruffles her feathers, and flies to a higher and less mobile perch::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Falls into the CTO and giggles::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Acknowledged.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: Very well ::Raises an eyebrow::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
~~Kandeldandel: See that short guy over there at science?  He's the one that spun you both.~~

Host SM_Darlene says:
<FCO> CO: Initiating warp two....now.  ::Fires up the warp engines::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CEO: You OK?

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandaldandel> ::Tilts her head and looks over at the CSO and hoots angrily::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Blinks:: CTO: Mai is alright....what happened?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The San Carlo jumps to warp two and the Astral follows close behind.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Maintain speed for the next ... ::Taps on his console:: 10 hours.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Relaxes on his chair::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Self: Nows maybes they are of being the stayings of the awakings whens theys are supposed to be awakeeds

Host SM_Darlene says:
<FCO> CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Gets ready for a boring duty shift::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Open a channel to the Astral.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CEO: Commander T'pucnamushi just turned you and Kandeldandel into humanoid tops.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
CTO: Oh... ::Blinks:: Who?

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Looks over at the CTO with a sour "spoil sport" look::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CEO: That short guy over there at science.  That's Lieutenant. Commander T'pucnamushi.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Looks back at console like he was working the whole time::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandeldandel> ::Flies down and lands on the CTO's shoulder and walks in a circ le, keeping an eye on the short CSO::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
CTO: The puke is mushy? ::Still a bit dizzy::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: Yes, Sir.  ::Goes back to his console, chuckling at the CEO's comment:: Channel opened, Sir.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
~~Kandeldandel: Not now.~~

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandeldandel> ::Settles down on the CTO's shoulder and tucks her head under a wing::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
~~Kandeldandel: Don't need to hide.~~

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandeldandel> ::Looks over at the CSO, then back up at the CTO::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
COM Astral: T'Mar: Doctor, Hopefully we will have a nice quiet trip to the Cymyra sector. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need anything. We will meet you there.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
~~~Kandeldandel: You'd best keep an eye on that guy.  He can play a few practical jokes.  His size helps him be really sneaky.~~~

Host SM_Darlene says:
@<T’Mar> COM: San Carlo: CO: Thank you, Captain.  I believe we will be fine.  Please thank your CEO Lieutenant Valentine for repairing our equipment.  We can now get some work completed on the way.  T'Mar, out.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandeldandel> ::Flies over and lands on the back of the CSO's chair and walks back and forth, looking him over::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
COM: Astral: Very well, Doctor. Until then. Marek out.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Chuckles at the owl::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Stands up and paces around the Bridge, noticing Kandeldandel flying around the room::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<FCO> CO: ETA to the Cymyra sector is 3 months at our present speed, Sir.  ::Frowns as he would like to get there before the next millennium::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Looks at the bird, tilting head from side to side::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Little white droppings begin splattering randomly around the bridge.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandeldandel> CSO: Whoo? ::Tilts her head::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Watches CSO and Kandeldandel::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Err... Make it Warp 8. ::Wonders what went wrong with his own calculations... Maybe Marek is getting old::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
Kandeldandel: Whoo..Hoot...Who... ...Hoo...Who...Hoot...Whoo

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Notices the little droppings:: All : What on the Universe is that?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<FCO> CO: Aye, Captain.  ::Notifies the Astral to increase speed to warp eight then puts the pedal to the metal:: Increasing to warp eight, Sir.  ::Smiles::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: I think nature's calling the CEO's companion, Sir.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandeldandel> ::Blinks at the CSO and twists her head around upside down::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: I see... ::Raises an eyebrow:: Somebody get this clean... on the double!!!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The San Carlo and Astral cruise along at warp eight without incident.  Everything on both ships is running smoothly.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Looks really annoyed for the situation::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*TO*: Bailey, report to the bridge, on the double.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
Kandeldandel: ..Hoot...Whoo... ...Hoo...Whoot...Hoot...Whoot

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Lays down across three large crates and takes a nap after finishing his sandwich::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*TO*: Bridge to Bailey!  Please respond!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Just as he lays down he hears the COM from the Bridge:: *CTO*: On my way, Commander.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
Kandeldandel: ...Whoo..Hoo...Whoot...Hoo...Whot

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Goes next to the FCO console and stares at the helm console::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Lumbers out of the armory and into a turbolift.  Brushes the breadcrumbs off his uniform and tugs both sleeves::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandeldandel> ::Hops along the back of the CSO's chair and flares her wings out::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<FCO> ::Looks over his shoulder at the CO:: CO: Sir?

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Begins to question himself if it was a good idea to allow Kandeldandel aboard the San Carlo::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Never mind, carry on, son.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Raises up a arm invitingly towards the owl::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Goes back to his chair, giving a glance at all his Staff::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
Kandeldandel: ...Whoo..Hoo..Whoo Hoo....Hoot..Who

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Avoid stepping on one of those... white spots::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
~~~Kandeldandel: Sick 'em!~~~

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Arrives on the Bridge and lumbers out of the turbolift.  Heads to the tactical station:: CTO: Reporting as ordered, Commander.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandeldandel> ::Hops onto the CSO's arm, digging her claws in a little harder then normal and stares at his face::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
TO: Take some all-purpose cleaner and a sponge and clean the white spots off the bridge.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Stares back ::Firm tone:: Kandeldandel: ...Whoo..Hoo.. Hoo....Who Whhoo

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> CTO: What is the white stuff, Commander?  ::Looks around at all the white gooey stuff on the consoles and on the deck::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
All: I remember we are Starfleet Officers in one extremely important mission, gentlemen.. I would feel really bad if I had to recall you to behave... ::Looks like beginning to get frustrated for the whole situation::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Points to Kandeldandel:: TO: They came from her.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: ETA?

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandeldandel> ::Tilts her head and looks over at the Captain, then takes off and lands on Mai's head and makes herself comfortable again::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Sits on his chair, but only after checking that there is not one of those white "droppings" on the cushion::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Looks at the owl and frowns:: CTO: I see...be right back.  ::Walks to a wall locker and takes out a spray bottle and a few towels.  Begins to clean up the mess and wonders why he has been asked to perform this task::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Reaches back with the other hand and taps in a command on the console...raw meat pieces appear in the replicator next to the science station...reaches out and picks them up::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Holds a pieces up for the owl to see::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<FCO> ::Calculates the ETA:: CO: At warp eight we should reach the coordinates in six days, Sir.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Stares back ::Firm tone:: Kandeldandel: ...Whoo..Who

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Sees the CSO hold up a peace offering and chuckles::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
<TO_Expendable> ::Makes a tremendous effort to laugh at the situation::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandeldandel> ::Looks over at the CSO, then walks in a circle on Mai's head and tucks her head under her wing and goes back to sleep::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
<To_Expendable> ::Mumbles:: CTO: I thinks we can do a nice target practice... ::Stares at the owl and laughs... very evil laugh::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Six days... Very well.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Works his way around the small bridge, spraying and wiping.  Reaches the CSO and notices a little of the white gooey stuff on the back of his little head.  Sprays his head and wipes it with a towel::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
Expendable: Don't!  You!  Dare!

CO_Capt_Marek says:
<TO_Expendable> CTO: Come on, Sir. You know I was just joking... Or maybe I was not.... ::Goes back to the tactical subsystem console::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Shoots a thought to Kandeldandel about Expendable::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Takes another slurp of her soda and continues working at her console::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
::Surprised:: TO: Whats..Whats is you are being doings?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> CSO: What I was ordered to do, Commander, clean up the white stuff.  ::Grins::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
TO: So whats is its going ons to got s to be goings on with me heads, I'll have you knows I be of the askings?

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CSO: T'puc, what Bailey is saying is the owl relieved herself on your head.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Frowns:: CSO: Whatever you say, Lieutenant.  ::Continues on around the bridge, working his way to the Captain's chair::

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
CTO: She whats??? ::Takes a small bit of meat at throws it at the owl::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Moves next to Masters console:: CTO: I would like a complete report on your tactics plan. Send a copy to my quarters by tomorrow morning.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Yes, Sir.

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
::Runs to Bailey yelling:: Bailey:: Ewwwws Ewwwws Ewwwws!  Get it offs!  Get it offs!  Get it offs!

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
Bailey: Yuckeeages! Yuckeeages! Yuckeeages!!

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Notices the big bear coming on his way::  TO Bailey: Watch out!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Moves to the Captain's chair and stumbles forward on top of the Captain as the CSO comes up behind him, yelling::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Straightens up:: CO: Sorry, Sir!  ::Turns around and looks down at the CSO:: CSO: It's off, Lieutenant.  It was only a little spot!

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Hears the CSO yelling:: ::With a frown expression:: All: That's enough!!! What on Earth is wrong with you people?

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
::Jumping up and down in a panic::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Moves to the center of the Bridge:: All: Should I take some disciplinary measures here?

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
CO: The birdies bird dids the poopies poo on mes head and nows I am of being all of the stickying

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Counts until ten.. gives a glance at the main screen and calms down:: All: Gentlemen, go back to your stations, if I hear one more, just only one more word related to white stains or whatever similar, this will not look well on your service record...

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Looks angry as he never shows angry before::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Quietly goes back to work, already at his station::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
ALL: Now, get back to your stations!!!!!!!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Nods his big furry head and thinks: Yeah, right...try picking up a towel and cleaning some of this stuff.  Continues to wipe down the Captain's chair and the deck surrounding it::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Straightens his uniforms and goes back to the Captain’s chair:: All: Incredible...

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
::Waddles by the CEO angrily, kicks him in the shin, waddles away muttering:: Stupid Bird! Tryings to be of the friendlies type, and this is being of the thanks I be gettings

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Turns back to her console and pats the owl on her head to make sure she's okay::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
<TO_Expendable> ::Thinks:: Hehehe…the old man is loosing it.

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
::Goes back to the science station sulking::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Shoots a glance at Expendable::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Completes cleaning the bridge and tosses the dirty towels into the recycle unit then goes back to the tactical station:: CTO: Clean up complete, Commander.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Blinks back the tears in her eyes and gives a questioning look to the CSO::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Anything wrong, Masters?

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Lieutenant, please control your.... err... companion behavior, or I will be forced to constrain him to your quarters.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Realizes he thought it and not said it...:: Expendable: Never mind.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> CTO: I have a security drill scheduled for the Bravo team in five minutes, Commander.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Nods:: CO: Yes Captain -person. ::Wipes her face and turns back to her console::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Sits on his chair with a blank look on his eyes:: ::Self:: For the love of the Vulcan Gods, What a day.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: The addition of Lieutenant. Valentine and the owl definitely have added a little spice to this crew, haven't they, Sir?

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
TO: Thank you, dismissed.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Moves quickly into the turbolift before any more white stuff drops::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: I will reserve the answer for me... Please keep me updated on the security teams drill results.

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

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