Kootenai Station – March 10, 1999

CO_K`Avok:
Kootenai Station has received rescued victims from Outpost 41 on the Dominion border.

CO_K`Avok:
These victims were station personnel and ship-bound travelers in the area, rescued by Federation vessels that began bringing them to Kootenai Station one day ago.

CO_K`Avok:
A changeling named Ronas has been revealed amongst the refugees from the Outpost.  After attempting to elude security personnel, Ronas was detained and beamed into a stasis chamber in the infirmary.

CO_K`Avok:
Meanwhile, engineering teams are working extra duty shifts to discover and repair all sabotaged conduits and junctures on the station.  Security teams have beefed up patrols in an attempt to forestall any further sabotage.

CO_K`Avok:
Medical teams are treating the Outpost refugees and preparing them for transport and dispersal to Federation colonies.

CO_K`Avok:
Klingon Captain Rhee K'Avok and XO Olbrun are investigating recently discovered signs of sabotage near Cargo Bay 4, while the Klingon senior officers are enjoying a bit of shore leave and sampling the Station's entertainment facilities.

CO_K`Avok:
<<<<<<<<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>>>>>>>

COO_Cain:
::In OPS at station reviewing docking manifest and medical communications concerning outpost casualties::

CTO_Alex:
::at his station in OPS::

CSECHicks:
::In OPS at the Tactical station 2::

Tiffany-:
::stalking through the corridors, tricorder open and scanning::

CO_Louis:
:: Exits the office in OPS and heads across the deck to the TL :: Cain: I'll be in the brig with our visitor.

G`L`Driel:
::emptying yet another jar full of bloodwine::

COO_Cain:
CO:  Aye sir.

D`ang:
:: In the station, drinking ::

CO_K`Avok:
::reluctantly letting Olbrun elbow him out in front as they continue down the corridor::

CTO_Alex:
::sends out a secure com message to all tactical officers and teams to locate and capture the saboteur::

CO_Louis (Sound - Deck.wav):
:: Enters TL :: Brig.

D`ang:
G'L'Driel: Good wine, isn't it?.. But could be better.....

G`L`Driel:
Bartender: Well? I told you to keep it coming, where's the next jar? ::threatens him with the empty one she has in her hand, spilling a little bit of the precious liquid over the counter::

CTO_Alex:
::hands over his station to TO Hendrix::

CO_K`Avok:
::nostrils flaring::  CO:  I smell something.

CSECHicks:
::Monitors comm traffic between Sec teams::

CO_Louis:
:: Exits TL and heads to the brig to meet with the prisoner ::

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: Are you ready to go yet?

XO-Olbrun:
Rhee: I think you're the only one who has taken the host transition smoothly.

XO-Olbrun:
::stops:: Rhee: What is it?

G`L`Driel:
D'ang: It could be better... couldn't be much worse as it is.

S`lia:
::enters the bar and walks to D'ang's table, slapping him hard on the back in greeting::G'L'Driel:  he wishes to play

CSECHicks:
Alex:  Yeah, let's do it.

CO_K`Avok:
CO:  Your perfume. It is nice.

CTO_Alex:
::walks to TL::

CO_K`Avok:
::able to hide his grin in the darkness::

D`ang:
S'Lia: Hey S'lia!.. Take this wine :: thows S'lia the bottle ::

G`L`Driel:
::laughs out loudly at S'Lia's comment::

XO-Olbrun:
::she smiles and continues to shine the light down the corridor::

CSECHicks:
::Joins Alex on the TL::

CTO_Alex:
TL:Brig

D`ang:
:: ZORT ::

G`L`Driel:
::wonders where the Bartender is, sees him approaching and stands::

CO_K`Avok:
::stopping suddenly::

S`lia:
::catches the bottle and takes a long draft, spitting it out across the table:: D'ang:  this is more like water

CO_K`Avok:
CO:  Do your repair crews often leave panels open?

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: Do you know what you will be asking the changeling?

CO_K`Avok:
::glancing upward toward the ceiling where a panel is indeed open::

CO_Louis:
:: Enters the brig and slowly approaches the visitor ::

CSECHicks:
Alex:  Yes.  Why he is here and what is his mission.

G`L`Driel:
::walks over to the poor wreck of a man:: Bartender: I told you to be quick, didn't I? ::lifts him from his collar and hisses, her eyes narrowed:: let this be the last time I have to remind you...

XO-Olbrun:
::is only a beat behind, and directs the light and tricorder ceiling-ward:: Rhee: What is it?

COO_Cain:
::writing report on docking manifest, sends to XOs PADD for future review::

D`ang:
S'lia: You suck it or don't drink anymore

CTO_Alex:
::the TL stops and Alex gets out::

CO_Louis:
:: Speaks out loud, knowing the changeling will not answer :: Well my friend... why are you here?

CTO_Alex:
Hicks:Well lets see

XO-Olbrun:
::continues to scan for lifesigns, a biotrace, something::

COO_Cain:
::receives signal from medical that cargo bay 6 is clear::

G`L`Driel:
::takes the bottle from the bartender's hand and walks back to the table:: S'Lia: try this... it's better than that stuff D'ang is drinking

CO_K`Avok:
XO:  Anything?

S`lia:
::tosses the bottle back at him:: D'ang:  if you like colored water, then you drink it!

CSECHicks:
Alex::If he resists, can I kill him?

CO_K`Avok:
XO:  I'll climb up.

D`ang:
:: drinks more :: G'L'driel: Are you willing to test my taste on wines?

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: No!!  He will crack sooner or later

COO_Cain:
::reallocates power from cargo bay 6 back to primary sensor arrays::

XO-Olbrun:
Rhee: We'll climb up. ::giving him a look to quell him::

D`ang:
S'lia: Colored water, your blood!

G`L`Driel:
D'ang: Is that a challenge?

CSECHicks:
Alex:  I was joking.

CTO_Alex:
*Infirmary*: Send an MO to the brig to operate the stasis chamber

CO_K`Avok:
::hefting Olbrun up first::

D`ang:
G'L'driel: No.. A race

S`lia:
::takes the bottle from G`L`Driel and drinks it:: G`L`Driel: ah, you're right, much better

CTO_Alex:
Hicks:Sorry, I'm not in a joking mood now...this is serious business

XO-Olbrun:
::thanks to Rhee's boost, she’s up there in one shot, and proceeds through the overhead passageway::

CTO_Alex:
::walks into the brig::

D`ang:
:: knows that they'll get drunk earlier than himself ::

CSECHicks:
Alex:  You're right, LT.

G`L`Driel:
::her face takes a derogatory expression:: D'ang: anyone can be fast drinking water ::motions to the bottle he has in his hand::

CTO_Alex:
CO: An MO is on the way to release the changeling

XO-Olbrun:
::she crawls through the passageway, praying she's not going to fall through into the corridor::

CO_Louis:
Alex: Very well. What do we know about our visitor at this point?

CTO_Alex:
::an MO arrives and Alex directs him to the chamber::

G`L`Driel:
::turns to S'Lia:: S'Lia: Don't you agree?

D`ang:
G'L'driel: No problem. 

CTO_Alex:
CO: From what I know. He is not violent directly towards people

S`lia:
::laughs heartily:: D`ang: you are the only one that cares for your colored water.  ::nods to G`L`Driel

COO_Cain:
::receives signal from medical that cargo bay 7 with the low gravity environment is clear::

G`L`Driel:
::laughs at D'ang:: D'ang: taking it so easy? Since when?

CO_Louis:
Alex: If he is not violent... why is he in a stasis chamber?

D`ang:
G'L'driel: Since I am your superior.

CTO_Alex:
CO: He is not violent directly to us, but he has been violent to the SB's systems

XO-Olbrun:
::continues crawling and scanning::

K`Avok:
::grunting as he hoists himself up into the duct, finally::

CTO_Alex:
CO: Also the stasis chamber guarantees his confinement

G`L`Driel:
D'ang: You know you could stop being my superior any day...

XO-Olbrun:
::looks back:: Rhee: You are coming, right?

K`Avok:
::following off after Olbrun::   XO:  Wait for me....

CO_Louis:
Hicks: Phaser on heavy stun... I'm going to release the stasis.

D`ang:
G'L'driel: Yes.. But not today :: starts to drink ::

CTO_Alex:
::The MO releases the changeling::

COO_Cain:
::reallocates power from cargo bay 7 back to engineering::

XO-Olbrun:
::she pauses for a minute:: Rhee: Now, as I was saying earlier, you're the only person I've run into so far who has taken the host transition well.

CSECHicks:
::Modifies hand phaser::

CTO_Alex:
::sets up a high level force field::

K`Avok:
::squeezing his bulk through the narrow passage::  XO:  These were not built for my proportions.

G`L`Driel:
::knows that it's not the time yet to challenge D'ang and win his post... but soon::

CTO_Alex:
CO: He is ready for you

S`lia:
::laughs:: G`L`Driel:  he turns down the challenge?

G`L`Driel:
D'ang: You never know ::takes the bottle and empties it, then turns to S'Lia:: S'Lia: He is getting soft.

CSECHicks:
*Security Teams* Alpha Team report to the Brig.  We need back up.

CTO_Alex:
::looks at Hicks and smiles::

CO_Louis:
:: Steps back and watches as the changeling slowly regains consciousness ::

S`lia:
G`L`Driel:  Getting soft?  He's been soft.

K`Avok:
::muttering::  XO:  This saboteur must be small.

XO-Olbrun:
::she smiles somewhat::Rhee: I'll bet....

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: Not going to take any chances are we?

CSECHicks:
Alex:  Heck no.

D`ang:
G'l'Driel: Don't be so happy.. That was a half a bottle.. BARTENDER: Your best wine... DAGH!!!!

G`L`Driel:
::looks at D'ang, wondering what is wrong with him:: S'Lia: He has lost the true heart of a Klingon... drinks water and lets himself be called "soft" ::raises her eyebrows meaningfully to S'Lia::

CO_Louis:
ACTION: The changeling steps out of the chamber and looks around.

CTO_Alex:
::stands beside the CO, watching the changeling::

CO_Louis:
:: To the changeling:: Welcome, you are aboard the Federation station Kootenai. Why are you here?

CSECHicks:
<Alpha Team Leader> Hicks:  Reporting as directed, Chief.

XO-Olbrun:
::crawl crawl crawl::

CSECHicks:
Alpha Team:  Set phasers to heavy stun.

CO_Louis:
:: Notices the security personnel arrive ::

K`Avok:
::trying not to huff and puff::

K`Avok:
XO:  Wait.  Stop.

D`ang:
G'l'driel: You will be loosing your heart soon!!!!!!! :: prepares to take out his d'k'tagh ::

S`lia:
::nods to G`L`Driel as she watches D`ang:: Driel:  You're right.  No one would let someone call them soft.

CO_Louis:
:: Waves to Hicks indicating to be calm ::

CSECHicks:
::The sound of several hand phasers being set is heard::

XO-Olbrun:
::she pauses and turns around:: Rhee: What is it?

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: Lets not go overboard yet

CO_Louis:
<Ronas> My name is Ronas. I do not wish to harm you.

CSECHicks:
CO:  Shall I begin, sir?

K`Avok:
XO:  Let's think.  Where would you go next if you were going to sabotage something on this station?

G`L`Driel:
::moves back, her chair falls to the floor making a loud noise, and she takes her d'k'tagh in her hand:: D'ang: not if I take yours out first

COO_Cain:
::knowing there's a changeling on board decides to have LR sensors continually sweep the area for Jem'Hadar ships::

D`ang:
:: drinks another bottle of the best wine ::

XO-Olbrun:
Rhee: Depending on my form...I'm guessing changeling here....Main Engineering, to cause a shutdown of the main core.

CO_Louis:
Ronas: Well you sure could have fooled us. It seems that your escapade about the station has created quite a disruption in our systems. Now why would you do that?

CTO_Alex:
::whispers:: Hicks: We will each take our turns

CSECHicks:
Alex: After you.

CO_Louis:
:: Moves to the other side of the cell to get a better look at the alien ::

CTO_Alex:
::smiles:: Hicks: Sure. As soon as the CO is done.

CSECHicks:
::smiles::

COO_Cain:
::notices Maquis vessel on scanners, plotting its current course and destination::

S`lia:
::smiles at G`L`Driel and watches D`ang to see if he will take the challenge this time::

CO_Louis:
<Ronas> I believed that you were trying to kill me.

D`ang:
:: drinks another bottle of the best wine ::

COO_Cain:
::estimates Maquis vessel about an hour away from the station::

CTO_Alex:
::rubs his chin, studying the changeling::

K`Avok:
XO:  Then I recommend you seal off that area.  Then let's go there and see if anything unusual turns up.

CSECHicks:
::Now what gave him that idea::

G`L`Driel:
::looks at S'Lia:: S'Lia: D'ang is a coward... ::turns to look at D'ang, moves her weapon and slashes his sleeve::

D`ang:
G'L'driel: I'm drinking and you don't.. Start to drink!

XO-Olbrun:
::taps her comm badge:: Cain: I need to have Main Engineering sealed off....I suspect that will be the next place our saboteur hits.

CO_Louis:
Ronas: We were trying to protect our station. It seemed you were trying to do some serious damage. What would you have done in that situation?

COO_Cain:
::seals off main engineering:: XO:  Done sir.

G`L`Driel:
D'ang: I am challenging you to a combat, stupid Klingon! If I win... I will take your post. Klingon system, remember?

XO-Olbrun:
::opens up another panel just in front of her, and drops onto the deck::

COO_Cain:
::scans Marquis ship  and finds two Jem' Hadar and one Vorta on board::

S`lia:
G`L`Driel:  It is a sad day to see such a 'hero' turn coward.

COO_Cain:
*Captain*  Cain to Captain.

CO_Louis:
<Ronas> I believe I would have done the same as you. :: Slight pause, then an excited tone takes over his voice:: I am being pursued. My life is in great danger... can you help me?

D`ang:
G'L'driel: Sure :: takes out his d'k'tagh fast and pushes it into G'L'driel's heart ::

CO_Louis:
:: Surprised, steps back and looks at the face of Hicks and Alex to see the same ::

CTO_Alex:
::raises an eyebrow to this new development::

D`ang:
:: pulls the d'k'tagh and pushes it into the other heart ::

G`L`Driel:
S'Lia: He has been in human's company for too long. He know is not only a coward, but a weakling ::her armor protects her from the sharp blade, and she kicks him in his ... you know where::

CTO_Alex:
CO: May I, Sir?

D`ang:
armor armor.. Who's the coward?

K`Avok:
ACTION: THE D'K'TAGH SLIDES ACROSS A RIB AND MISSES THE HEART.

CO_Louis:
:: With some trepidation, believes the changeling's story ::

XO-Olbrun:
::waits for Rhee to emerge from the passageway::

CO_Louis:
Ronas: How is your life endangered?

K`Avok:
::trying with no success to squeeze down through passageway::

K`Avok:
oof 

K`Avok:
XO:  I'm stuck.  ::embarrassed::

COO_Cain:
*XO_Olbrun*  Cain to XO.

XO-Olbrun:
Rhee: Oh dear....let me have you transported out.

XO-Olbrun:
*Cain* Olbrun here.

K`Avok:
XO:  No, wait. 

D`ang:
G'L'driel: We'll Continue this in Klingon space...

XO-Olbrun:
::doesn't give the order to have him beamed out, but waits for Cain's report::

CO_Louis:
<Ronas> They will come to get me... I am not safe here... and you are not safe as long as I'm here.

COO_Cain:
*XO*:  I have a small Marquis ship on sensors about an hour away.  There are two Jem'Hadar and one Vorta on it sir.

K`Avok:
::clasping hands together and heaving them down onto the next panel::

D`ang:
:: stands and goes to the K'Tharsis ::

CO_Louis:
Ronas: Who is coming to get you?

K`Avok:
ACTION: WITH A LOUD CLANG, THE SECOND PANEL COLLAPSES, AND K'AVOK TUMBLES TO THE DECK BELOW.

K`Avok:
oof

XO-Olbrun:
*Cain* Have you ::cringes as the other panel goes crashing to the floor:: told the captain?

XO-Olbrun:
*Cain* Inform the captain, then take us to red alert.

COO_Cain:
*XO*:  I tried to contact him, I didn’t get a response.

COO_Cain:
*XO*  Aye.

CO_Louis:
<Ronas> The Founders. And they are surely not going to come alone.

S`lia:
::pushes D`ang::D`ang:  You walk away?

CTO_Alex:
::looks over to Hicks then the CO::

XO-Olbrun:
*Cain* Recall all senior staff to Ops- I will be in Main Engineering.

CO_Louis:
:: A great deal of concern now floods my mind... however as any experienced officer nothing shows on my face ::

K`Avok:
::standing up and straightening tunic::

COO_Cain:
*All*  Red Alert!!    *Captain*  Captain to OPS.

K`Avok:
XO::glancing down at the broken panel::  Blame the saboteur.

XO-Olbrun:
Rhee: You all right?

G`L`Driel:
::watches the red alert lights blink::

CO_Louis:
*OPS* Captain Louis here... what is the problem?

D`ang:
S'lia: I drank enough 

CTO_Alex:
::notices the Red Alert::

COO_Cain:
*All*  All senior staff report to OPS.

XO-Olbrun:
::she gives him a little smile, then her game face falls into place:: Rhee: Let's go.

COO_Cain:
*CO*  Captain . . .

K`Avok:
XO:  I'm fine.  ::politely awaiting her move::  

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: Secure the brig.

G`L`Driel:
::laughs at D'ang::

K`Avok:
XO: Today is a good day for a hunt.

S`lia:
::laughs:: D`ang:  Ha! you barely touch it.

CO_Louis:
Alex/Hicks: Belay that order.. hold on.

COO_Cain:
*CO*  We have a small Marquis ship on sensors with two Jem'Hadar and one Vorta on board heading this way about an hour out.

XO-Olbrun:
::heads for the nearest turbolift::

CO_Louis:
<Ronas> They come for me.

CTO_Alex:
::stops in midstride::

COO_Cain:
::Raises shields and readies weapons per Red Alert protocol::

D`ang:
:: hears the alert :: S'lia: And you want that seat too, eh?

CO_Louis:
*Cain* On my way.

G`L`Driel:
S'lia: He just drank stuff that wouldn't inebriate a human ::contemptuously::

CSECHicks:
Alex:  Aye.  MO:  Please reinstate the stasis chamber.  Computer:  Erect a level 10 forcefield around the Brig.

CTO_Alex:
::leaves for OPS::

CO_Louis:
Hicks: Escort our guest to OPS with me. We have some guests to welcome.

CSECHicks:
::Joins Alex::

COO_Cain:
::focuses forward sensor array to Marquis ship, initiates deep scan::

S`lia:
G`L`Driel:yes ::laughs::

XO-Olbrun:
::on the way into the turbolift, she slips on a slick spot, and hits her head on the side of the car, knocking herself out::

D`ang:
*K`avok*: Where are you?, sir! S'lia/G'L'driel: Report to the ship, dagh!

CO_Louis:
:: Allows Security to escort Ronas, and follows behind ::

K`Avok:
Argh!

CSECHicks:
CO:  Aye sir.

K`Avok:
::bending over Olbrun in concern::

CTO_Alex:
CO: I would have felt safer with a site to site transport of Ronas

K`Avok:
::holding her small head in his huge hands and checking her vital signs::

CTO_Alex:
::enters the TL:

G`L`Driel:
::walks to the K'Tharsis alongside S'lia::

CSECHicks:
Computer: Deactivate force field.  MO:  Deactivate stasis chamber.  Ronas:  Come with me.

CTO_Alex:
::holds the TL for the rest::

S`lia:
::returns to the K`Tharsis with G`L`Driel::

D`ang:
*K'Avok*: What the hell is going on?

CO_Louis:
Alex: Maybe... however there is some diplomacy with trust. Use it to our advantage.

CTO_Alex:
CO:Aye sir

CSECHicks:
::Holds phaser in hand and follows Ronas::

D`ang:
:: heads to OPS :: TL: Operations!

CO_Louis:
ACTION: CSE, CTO, Ronas and Louis arrive in OPS.

D`ang (Sound - turbolift.wav):

K`Avok:
*D'Ang*  None of your damned business.  You report to me.  I ask the questions.  Get back to the K'Tharsis and run scans of the outer hull of the station.  Report anything unusual to me.  Now!

CTO_Alex:
::takes his station again::

S`lia:
G`L`Driel:  Another drill? you think?

K`Avok:
::gently taking up Olbrun's small body in his arms and noticing the slick spot on the deck plating::

CO_Louis:
Cain: Report.

CTO_Alex:
Cain: What is the status?

COO_Cain:
CO:  Maquis ship is a small scout ship.  Not much of a threat but on a direct course for the station at maximum warp.  The ship carries two Jem'Hadar and one Vorta.

D`ang:
:: stops the TL :: *K'Avok*: Yes!! TL: K’Tharsis!

K`Avok:
::suspicious, he takes a swipe at the smear with his hand and wipes it on his pant leg for later analysis::

D`ang (Sound - turbolift.wav):

CO_Louis:
Cain: Station status?

CTO_Alex:
::wonders what a Maquis is doing with Vorta and JH::

CSECHicks:
::Stands beside Ronas in OPS::

G`L`Driel:
S'lia: I don't. ::a side smile in her lips:: I think they are in trouble, and well served

K`Avok:
::with Olbrun in his arms, he proceeds down the corridor to the turbolift::

COO_Cain:
CO:  Station is at Red Alert.

CTO_Alex:
::checks weapons and shields::

D`ang:
:: reaches the K’Tharsis docking pad and enters :: 

S`lia:
::enters the K`Tharsis...  nods at G`L`Driels words::

D`ang:
#TL: Bridge!!

COO_Cain:
::transfers tactical back to CTO::

D`ang (Sound - turbolift.wav):

CTO_Alex:
CO: Weapons and shields are ready, Sir

CO_Louis:
:: Rubs his graying temples... a sure sign of concern ::

COO_Cain:
CO:  Shall I open hailing frequencies sir?

CO_Louis:
Cain: No... lets wait for them to make the first move.

COO_Cain:
CO:  Acknowledged.

CO_Louis:
Ronas: Why are they chasing you?

D`ang:
@:: reaches the bridge :: Where the hell are all???.. *All Klingon Personnel* Report to the ship! DAGH!!!!!

S`lia:
@::returns to duty station on the K`Tharsis and starts going over systems::

G`L`Driel:
@::enters the bridge and takes her post, ah, the familiar smell of her loved Klingon ship, full of histories of battles and victories::

CTO_Alex:
::checks to see if the ship is within range to target the weapons::

S`lia:
@D'ang:  I show that personnel have reported in.

CO_Louis:
<Ronas> I wish to leave the Great Link and they do not want me to go. There are many more who wish to leave, but they are being held against their will. I was fortunate to find a way out.

COO_Cain:
::continues to scan LR sensors for any additional ships::

K`Avok:
::stepping off the turbolift and entering Sickbay.

CO_Louis:
:: Nods and turns away to stare out the porthole ::

D`ang:
@S'lia: Ok.. Run a scan on everything on the ship. Inner and outer hull. Also scan the station’s outer hull.

CO_Louis:
Hicks: Call off the security teams. I don't believe we will need them.

S`lia:
@::nods to D`ang... and begins scans::

CSECHicks:
CO: Aye sir.  Alpha Team:  Stand down.

CO_Louis:
Ronas: They will try everything to get you back. What should I expect when they arrive?

CO_Louis:
:: Turns to look Ronas directly in the eyes ::

S`lia:
@:;begins scans of K`Tharsis and the outer hull of the station::

CTO_Alex:
::waits for the ship to enter range::

K`Avok:
::tenderly laying Olbrun down on a biobed and explaining what happened to the Doctor::

CO_Louis:
<Ronas> They will say that the Link has been contaminated, and I must return for treatment. This is untrue. The contamination of the Link has been remedied. :: excited :: You cannot allow them to take me back!

K`Avok:
::drawing large knife and slashing patch off pant leg with smear on it::

CO_Louis:
:: Waves hands to calm Ronas :: Ronas: Relax, you are going nowhere.

CSECHicks:
Ronas:  Do they have any tactical data on us?

CTO_Alex:
::looks to Ronas::

K`Avok:
Analyze this, Doctor.  I need to know what substance this is.

CO_Louis:
Cain: ETA?

COO_Cain:
CO:  The ship does not have shields up nor does it have weapons charged.  Probably because they know the Maquis scout ship is not a threat.  ETA 5 minutes.

D`ang:
@:: reads data from science :: S'lia: Request the damn permission to take the ship out of the station.. These scans are inconclusive.

CO_Louis:
Cain: Very well.

S`lia:
@::frowns at the results of the scan::D`ang:  aye!

CO_Louis:
Ronas: Please have a seat over there. :: Points to a chair out of the sight lines of the viewscreen ::

CTO_Alex:
::sees that the ship will be within range soon::

CO_Louis:
<Ronas> :: Nods and sits ::

G`L`Driel:
@::mutters something about the inconclusiveness of her commanding officer's brain... but sees the reason to test the ship::

CSECHicks:
::Takes place at Tac Station 2::

S`lia:
@*Ops*:  K`Tharsis request permission to leave the station.

CO_Louis:
:: Takes a stand directly in front of the viewscreen and watches as the ship approaches ::

COO_Cain:
*K'Tharsis*  Granted.  ::releases docking clamps::

D`ang:
Get the <censored> out of here... At least for a while

CO_Louis:
Alex: Take weapons control and lock phasers on that vessel.

CTO_Alex:
CO: I have a clear shot if needed

CO_Louis:
Alex: Hold your fire... I just want to make a statement.

CTO_Alex:
::locks phasers::

CTO_Alex:
CO:Aye

S`lia:
G`L`Driel:  we have clearance to launch.

CO_Louis:
:: Casually leans against a console and patiently waits for the ship to come within range ::

Bortish:
$*Kootenai Station*  This is Bortish.  Please respond.

G`L`Driel:
@S'lia: I heard it, you....(...) ::aft thrusters on, takes the ship slowly out::

CO_Louis:
<Ronas> :: Squirms a little... nervously... a new sensation ::

CTO_Alex:
::looks up at the screen::

COO_Cain:
CO::  They are hailing us sir.

CO_Louis:
Cain: Let them wait a moment... I don't want to seem anxious.

COO_Cain:
CO:  Aye.

Bortish:
$::cocking head sideways::

CSECHicks:
::Here we go.  This should be interesting::

Bortish:
$Yangth: Did my communication go through?

Bortish:
<Yangth>:  Yes, my lord.  They received your hail.

G`L`Driel:
@D'ang: we can't go far... so you tell me, do we go left or right?

Bortish:
$::cocking head to the other side and steepling fingers::

D`ang:
@G'L'Driel: Damn right

CO_Louis:
Cain: That should do it... open hailing frequencies.

COO_Cain:
CO:  On screen sir.

CTO_Alex:
::maintains the phaser lock::

Bortish:
$::faint smile and faraway look as the comm lights up::

S`lia:
@::watches scans closely:: G'L'Driel:  Just a few more meters and scans should be able to complete.

G`L`Driel:
@::turns the ship in the right bearing, her console needs the aid of a couple of well placed punches to follow her instructions, but it's finally done::

CO_Louis:
:: To the image in the screen :: I am the Captain and commanding officer of Kootenai station, How may I be of assistance?

COO_Cain:
::allows K'Tharsis to view communication::

CTO_Alex:
::look sat the Vorta through narrow eyes::

D`ang:
@S'lia: And???

Bortish:
$*Kootenai Station*  Ah, there you are.  I know you must be very busy...with ah...whatever it is you do out here.   Yes.  Well.  We are here on a grave mission of rescue and goodwill.

G`L`Driel:
@S'lia: well?

Bortish:
$::smug smile::  

CO_Louis:
*Maquis vessel* And who are you?

D`ang:
@:: watches the Station’s comm ::

S`lia:
@::studies the scans once more:: G`L`Driel:  they are clearing

Bortish:
$*Kootenai Station*  We are here to rescue and we hope to extend some goodwill between our cultures.  As I've said, I am Bortish.  We are here to collect Ronas.  He is in dire need of rehabilitation and rest, I'm afraid.

G`L`Driel:
@::turns to look at S'Lia:: S'Lia: and that's good, right?

D`ang:
@:: mumbles :: Rescue my <censored!!!!!>

Bortish:
$*Kootenai Station*  We know he is there and he simply MUST be recovered soon.

S`lia:
Driel:::rolls eyes::  What do you think?

CO_Louis:
*Maquis vessel* Well sir, why is he in need or rehabilitation and rest? Is there something wrong with him?

CTO_Alex:
Cain: can we get transporter locks on them? ::whispered::

CO_Louis:
<of>

G`L`Driel:
@S'lia: I think you don't know yourself... ::laughs::

COO_Cain:
Alex:  Yes, their shields are down.

CTO_Alex:
Cain: It might be to our advantage

D`ang:
@S'lia: Report!?!!!

CO_Louis:
:: Nods to acknowledge the conversation between Cain and Alex:

Bortish:
$*KS*  ::deep sigh::  Oh yes.  I'm afraid he is gravely ill and if he is not returned at once to his people, he will die. 

Bortish:
$::plasters a deep worried expression on his face::

COO_Cain:
Alex:  also the tractor beam

COO_Cain:
Alex:  be ready for the captain's command to do so.

CTO_Alex:
::nods:: Cain: Another good idea

S`lia:
@D`ang: Scans show a 10 by 10 foot pod attached to the hull of the Station.

G`L`Driel:
@S'lia: and what the (...) can that be?

CTO_Alex:
::readies a tractor beam ::

CO_Louis:
*Maquis vessel* Ronas has told me of this mysterious illness, and we believe that we are able to treat him here. As he has wished, we will keep him her for further treatment. Kootenai out. :: Signals to Cain to cut transmission ::

CSECHicks:
::Whispers to Alex:: Alex:  He's an excellent liar, isn't he.

COO_Cain:
::cuts transmission::

COO_Cain:
CO: Communication terminated.

D`ang:
@*CTO*: We've found an unuuuusssual thing on your outer hull. What do you want us to do with it?

CO_Louis:
Cain: We will remain at Red alert.

COO_Cain:
CO:  Aye sir.

CTO_Alex:
Hicks: I wouldn't say "liar" exactly ::smiles::

S`lia:
@::shows D`ang the location of the pod:: D`ang:  scans shows that it is emitting a human life sign.

Bortish:
$::cocking head sideways::   *Koot*   Tsk, tsk.  Now that isn't very nice is it?  I'm really quite disappointed.  I was hoping we could put aside whatever grievances you harbor and work together to help this poor man, Ronas.

D`ang:
@S'lia: Human what?????

CO_Louis:
Hicks: Enact level one security protocols. I want this station tight as a drum.

Bortish:
<Yangth>  Bortish, they have cut communications.

CSECHicks:
CO: Aye, sir.

S`lia:
@D`ang:  there is a human inside the pod

G`L`Driel:
@::stands and looks into the main viewer, trying to distinguish the pod's form::

COO_Cain:
::allocates all non essential power to security and tactical.::

Bortish:
$::deep sigh::  Oh.  This is going to be more tedious than I thought.  Now I understand what the diplomatic core has been complaining about.

G`L`Driel:
@All: I wonder?

D`ang:
@G'L'driel: Tractor that thing. -- @S'lia: Report this pod thingy to the fed men

CTO_Alex:
*D'ang* : What is it's location and can it be extracted safely?

CO_Louis:
Ronas: Please follow me into my office... we have some things to discuss.

G`L`Driel:
@D'ang: aye ::places the tractor beam on the pod, and tries to pull it out the station's hull::

COO_Cain:
::monitoring Red Alert status on entire station::

CSECHicks:
*Security Teams*  All Security personnel, assume Level One Security Status.  Computer:  Seal off all vital areas, command codes required.

S`lia:
@*CTO*:  We are currently trying to tractor the pod.

Bortish:
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