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

Both the USS San Carlo and the science vessel Astral arrived safely to a planet in the Cymyra sector.

Teams from both ships beamed down to the dig sight and met with the lead archeologist, Dr. Rudd.  San Carlo personnel set up Starfleet shelters in a camp near the dig sight, including an infirmary, messhall and living quarters.

CSO T`pucnamushi escorted by security team Able led by CTO Masters uncovered glyphs at the base of the nearby pyramid.  With the assistance of the San Carlo's sensors and a lot of digging throughout the day, all the glyphs have been uncovered and are being translated with the aid of the San Carlo's computer.

It is now the evening of day one…time for dinner…

Time lapse: 11 hours…

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as CO Captain Satok Marek, TO Expendable
Gary Cole as CMO Commander Sovok
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 Doctor T’Mar, Doctor Rudd, Messhall Servers, San Carlo Science Team

Host SM_Darlene says:
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CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Tugs his uniform while watching the beautiful sunset::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Wanders into the camp, followed by Able team::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> ::Walks out of his shelter and heads for the messhall::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Yawns as her tummy grumbles::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
Able Team: OK, it's chow time.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CTO/CSO: So, what do conclude from the preliminary scans over the pyramid?

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Trots through the camp, heading for the mess hall::

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Finishes setting up his corner of the hospital the way he likes it so he can find the things he wants when he needs to.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: They look Egyptian.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Nods to the CEO when spots her::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: ::Raises an eyebrow:: If you are correct, this will be a shock for human history...

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
CO: I am beings of the waitings of the translationings froms the San Carlo

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> ::Enters through the doors of the messhall with Doctor Rudd following close behind::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Peeks in the messhall: Self: Foodie-food-food food. Do you have any! Yes you don't! No you do!

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: Hopefully they will enlighten our guesses.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: In the messhall there is a long buffet table set up, including a steam table type counter.  Four Starfleet personnel man the serving lines and begin slopping food onto the trays.

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
CO: I do be havings the holopictures if you are being of the wantings to see them

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> ::Takes a tray from the end of the serving line and waits his turn::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
<TO_Expendable> Starfleet Bass boy: Hey, I would like to see the menu first... ::Looks at the tray:: What's this?

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Sniffs at the food and picks up a tray::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> ::Looks at the line behind him and raises an eyebrow at TO Expendable.  Moves along the serving line and gets his food::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: But of course... As soon as we finish dinner, Lieutenant.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Grabs a tray and gets in line:: All: Ahh…nothing like a nice, hot meal after a long day.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
T'Mar: ::Smiles sardonically::

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
CO: I have been also dectectabled energetics signings that are being comings from inside the pyramidical structuring, but I am not of the beings to be of being identifables of it yet beings.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> ::Reaches the end of the serving line and picks up eating utensils before making his way to an empty table::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: There are several long tables set up with benches on both sides.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: ::Raises an eyebrow:: Don't tell me they are energy sources, as the old Earth legends considered them

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Makes sure she gets the vegetarian selections and gets some silverware::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Goes along the buffet, picking and choosing between the different foodstuffs::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> ::Sits down and begins eating.  Grimaces at the taste of human food but eats it.  Looks up as Dr. Rudd sits down at the table::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Finds a spot at a table and commences chowing down::

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Looks around the near vacant hospital, finally satisfied with his work... tugs his uniform and decides it's time for something to eat::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Sees the different food, but still cannot decide which to take::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: As the CTO moves along the chow line, one of the workers slops a big scoop of mashed potatoes on his tray.  The CTO almost drops the tray.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Takes a tray full of turkey breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and broccoli and grabs a slice of apple pie::

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
::Gives the Captain a look that says, "Here's your sign":: CO: I just be of the saying I couldn't identifables it yet...As in beings "I DON"T KNOW"

CO_Capt_Marek says:
<TO_Expendable> ::Eats like a pig, zipping water from his cup making noises::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Looks at the chowhand sternly after the mashed potatoes::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> Rudd: So, I heard the Starfleet CSO found some glyphs on the base of the pyramid today.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Rudd> T'Mar: Yes, I heard that.  I will ask him if I can take a look at the pictures.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Watch up, Commander

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Offers a mushroom to the sleeping owl on her head::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Excuse me, Sir?

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Enters the dining hall and glances around before heading to get in line::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: I mean... with the tray...

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Rudd> T'Mar: I bet the glyphs he found are the same as the ones I've found throughout the dig sight.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandaldandel> ::Opens one eye and gingerly takes the mushroom::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: It's fine, Sir.  Just that chow hand was a bit forceful with the potatoes.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Finally decides and only gets some salad::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> Rudd: I would like to get a look at the artifact you found.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Rudd> T'Mar: Of course, after we finish eating.  I have it locked up in my tent.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Heads to the table.. avoiding sitting too near from Expendable::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> ::Nods and continues to eat the human food::

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
::Waddles up to the line, can't see the top of the table, so begins jumping up and down to try and see the eats::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Looks around at the other crew::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Takes a seat across from the CEO and her owl::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
CTO: Hello Tac-- I mean Sir.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
<TO_Expendable> ::Self:: Man, If I were a pirate, I would make the cook walk the plank, yes Sir...

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Looks at the owl:: CEO: Doesn't that get uncomfortable?

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Watches a kitchen worker stick his hands down his pants to scratch his rear end and then continue to prepare food:: Worker: HEY! You! ::Slams his tray down::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: One of the serving people sees the CSO's head popping up and down above the serving table and leans over to see if he can help him.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
CTO: Nmm? She isn't heavy.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Server> CSO: Can I assist you, Sir?  ::Holds out his hand for the CSO's tray::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Finds an empty spot and sit down to eat his frugal dinner::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CEO: I mean her talons, don't they dig in?

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
<Worker>: CMO: Umm.. Yes? Sir?

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
CTO: No, Mai has lots of hair.

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
::Startled by the voice, and still trying to see, makes a big leap up, accidentally catching the server in the chin with the top of his head::

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
::And coming down in the big bowl of mashed potatoes and lands in between, down and in::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Server> ::Gets knocked backwards and stumbles, rubbing his chin:: CSO: No need to get violent, Sir.  Can I get you some food?

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
Worker: I saw what you did, you're preparing our food! You can't just... do that! I mean... Dammit... We have regulations. Do you know what kind of pestilence and disease you could have inadvertently spread to whatever food you were preparing? ::Begins to get irate::

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
<Worker>: CMO: Umm.. Sir, I uh... the food is going to be cooked? Shouldn't that kill any umm... bacteria? ::Scratches his hair-net-free head::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Server> CSO: Hey!  ::Grabs the CSO by his collar and yanks him out of the mashed potatoes::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
~~~Kandeldandel: Have you been keeping her out of trouble?~~~

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Server> CSO: I think you need to go clean yourself up, Commander!  ::Puts him down on the floor then grabs the mashed potato tray and heads back into the kitchen::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandeldandel> ::Blinks and looks at the CTO, then hoots softly::

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
Worker: That is really beside the point..... ::Looks at his nametag:: Craig. What kind of a name is that anyways? You should be ashamed of yourself.

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
<Worker>: CMO: Sir... I... I'm sorry, but I really think you're making a much bigger deal out of this than it needs to be.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::As he eats his salad, notices the talking between T'Mar and Rudd:: ::Thinks: Why do they look so suspicious?  Are they hiding something from the rest of us?

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
Kandeldandel: Is that so?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> ::Raises an eyebrow at the ruckus and wonders what kind of people he has providing security for his team.  Shakes his head::

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
Worker: Big deal? I'll show you how big of a deal it is. Get out of here, leave. NOW!

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
<Worker>: CMO: Well.. Sir... I would, but...

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
Worker: NOW!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The worker rips off his apron then storms out of the messhall.

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
::Takes a finger and wipes off some of the mashed potatoes off his arm and puts it in his mouth:: ::Looks suddenly pleased:: Outloud: Gaaarlicks and Sourings Creamage. Yummyings!

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Looks around for someone else to continue the work that Craig had left::

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
All: Umm... who else was on preparation tonight?

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandeldandel> ::Hops down to the table and looks over Mai's tray of food::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Server> ::Comes back into the dining room with a fresh tray of mashed potatoes::  CSO: You're still here?  ::Stands between the potatoes and the CSO::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Eats his food... cautiously::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Finishes his salad, takes a big zip from his mug and suddenly it occurs... an outrageous belch::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Blushes and thinks: Hopefully nobody notices it with all the commotion around here::

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Looks at the food now burning on the stove, and the pile of uncooked and un prepared food on the counter:: Self: Oh boy.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandeldandel> ::Quickly picks up a piece of fried squash and gumps it down::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Acts like nothing happen and stands up to return the tray::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
~~~Kandeldandel: So, what do you think of the cuisine here?~~~

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandeldandel> ::Tilts her head and looks up at the CTO and shrugs::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> ::Watches as Rudd finishes his meal:: Rudd: I'm ready to go, Doctor.  ::Grips his tray and walks over to the portable recycler and puts everything into the bin::  Rudd: After you, Doctor.  ::Motions for Rudd to exit::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Looks around at the messhall as she eats quietly::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
~~~Kandeldandel: I agree.  Digestible, but I wouldn't give it three diamonds in Michellin.~~~

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
Worker: Yeses, I am still of the beings here. ::Quickly shakes off sending mashed potatoes everywhere::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: T'Mar and Doctor Rudd exit the messhall and head for Rudd's tent to look at the artifact.

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Looks around the dining hall at the line of officers waiting for food... starts to walk slowly towards the back exit::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Server> ::Hands the CSO a tray of food:: CSO: Here you go, Commander.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandeldandel> ::Sits up and looks over at the CTO's tray::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
~~~Kandeldandel: Don't worry, I'm not eating any of your relatives.~~~

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
<Kandeldandel> ::Nods to the CTO and hops back onto Mai's shoulder::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Finishes the main portion of his dinner, then starts digging into his pie::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Decides to take a little walk between the tents::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Pulls out a twinkie and takes a bite::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: T'Mar and Rudd enter Rudd's tent and Rudd opens a locked box containing a strange artifact.  It is gold with a spiral shaped wrist attachment and has metal finger cups attached to it.

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Pops out of the dining hall back entrance and runs into the CO:: CO: Sir!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Rudd> T'Mar: What do you make of this, Doctor?

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CMO: Doctor Sovok! ::Nods::

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
Server: Thankings you very much.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> ::Picks up the odd looking device and inspects it:: Rudd: It looks as though it was make to fit on one's hand...but what is it, some type of adornment?

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Nods grinning slightly:: CO: Well, have a good evening Sir, don't let me keep you from... whatever it is you're doing!

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
::Waddles over to the CO's table, reaches way up to try to put tray on table::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CEO: You must have those Twinkies everywhere.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Rudd> T'Mar: That's what I was thinking, but it has this jewel in the middle of the palm...::Points to the jewel::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CMO: Doctor, you too have a nice rest. I will just take a little walk before going to bed. ::Nods and walks slowly::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Nods:: CTO: Of course, Mai always has some. You want one?

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CEO: I'm good.  Thanks.

CMO_Cmdr_Sovok says:
::Nods and walks back to his tent, sighing::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> Rudd: Curious, none of the Egyptian databases contained anything like this.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Nods:: CTO: Okie-Dokie

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
::Stands on toes, still trying to reach the table::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Tries to order all the ideas and questions surging in his mind::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Self:: This could be the perfect time to resume my meditation exercises... ::Walks a little more rapid, heading to his tent::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> Rudd: What is this?  ::Indicates several glyphs on the device::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Rudd> T'Mar: I'm not sure.  I tried running the glyphs through the database but it found no match.  Perhaps the Starfleet computers will have something?

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Finishes his food:: CEO: Well, if you'd excuse me, I'm going to check out the camp.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> Rudd: I will take this to Captain Marek and have him run an analysis.  ::Walks out of the tent holding the device and heads back to the messhall::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Nods:: CTO: Okies, have fun.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Blinks and looks around for the place to put her dirty dishes::

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Puts his tray onto the recycling table and exits the mess hall... then scours around the camp::

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
::Finally successfully get the tray on the table and struggles into a chair, and begins eating::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> ::Walks into the messhall and looks around for the CO but doesn't see him there.  Walks over to the CSO and looks down:: CSO: Excuse me, Commander.

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Stands up and takes her tray to the proper spot::

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
T'Mar: Can I be of the beings of helpings to you?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> ::Holds the odd device out to the CSO:: CSO: Have you seen anything like this before?  I am most interested in comparing the glyphs on this device to the glyphs you found on the pyramid.  Have you completed the translations?

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Looks around the encampment for anything amiss::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Walks between the tents...:: Self:: Which tent is supposed to be mine? ::Frowns::

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
::Eyes light up:: T'Mar: Where you be of the gettings of  this? They are being to seemings to be identicalings to the ones I am founded on the pyramidage:: ::Cycles through his holopictures to confirm::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CO accidentally walks into the lady’s room, surprising a few ladies who were in there.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> ::Raises an eyebrow and leans in to look at the CSO's holoimager as he scrolls though the images to find the glyphs::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Enters the room and ... surprise!:: Self:: Oww... Sorry, ladies, my apologies wrong door... ::Takes a glance then hurries out trying not to be seen::

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
*San Carlo*: San Carlo, Lieutenants Commanderings T'pucnamushi here. What's is the status of the translationicals that I sented to you for translatingages.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> CSO: This artifact does not appear to be Egyptian...at least it has not been recorded in any of our archeological databases.  Dr. Rudd found it and it is emitting a slight energy signature that we have yet to identify.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
::Goes back and mumbles something about making a mental note of never again combining human salad and water... seems to have an odd effect on his Vulcan physiology::

Host SM_Darlene says:
@<San Carlo Science> *CSO*: The computer is having a difficult time translating the glyphs, Commander.  It will be a little longer before it has completed it's analysis.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Hears the commotion, then sees the CO exit the ladies' room:: CO: Captain, something wrong?

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Stretches and trots across the dig site to her tent::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CTO:: ::Blushes and adopts an innocent look:: Err... no... nothing wrong... Just taking a walk before resting.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Riiiiiiiiight.

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
*San Carlo Science*: Acknowledgeables. T`pucnamushi out. T'Mar: No beings of the finished with the translationicals incomplete at this time.

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: ::Raises an eyebrow:: Okay, just a little.  Very, very unfortunate incident... I just got distracted and... ::Notices that he is screwing things up even more::

CEO_LtJG_Valentine says:
::Enters her tent and snuggles into her sleeping bag and digs out a PADD to read::

CO_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Never mind. Good night, Commander ::Heads to his tent, making "that way" gesture::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> ::Frowns:: CSO: Very well, Commander.  Please contact me when the translations are complete.

CTO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::Sighs, shakes his head and continues his rounds::

CSO_LtCmdr_T`pucnamushi says:
T'Mar: You will be of the third person to be knowings

Host SM_Darlene says:
<T'Mar> ::Nods then turns and exits the messhall::

Host SM_Darlene says:
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