USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10706.17
Mission Number 314
Reunification: Tomorrows III
 
Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant Aaron Knight
Patrick Mickle as Ensign Rand Al’Thor
Scott Knight as Lieutenant Junior Grade Caelan Trigger
Lília Perfeito as Lieutenant Junior Grade Christina van den Tulpen
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose
 
Missing in Action
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh (excused)
Dylan Moss as Lieutenant Commander Aleister Lessing (excused)

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

NPCs
Karriaunna Scotti as Endos, Dreg, Seagras & Yalp.
Jim Koeller covering for Varesh
Summary:
While the counselor returns to the shuttle to replace his damaged suit, the away team find the children, and not just the children they sought, but a living community on a dead world.  Nor was the situation cut and dry on the issue as they had perceived. 
On the ship, the captain also learns things are not as they thought they were… if he can believe their guest who has been assigned to the SO to discover a new world for the children.  The CEO and CMO work on discovering more information about the weapons of the Cordigons, if they could just get them to fire their weapons…

Time Lapse:
30 minutes in which the shuttle will get back to the ship.
•	Announcements:
Logs!  Please get some done… definitely at least one and some of you might try two… three… we have till mid July to get things put closer to being right.
•	Reviews coming up.

Captain's Log Stardate 10706.16

I am about to interrogate the prisoner in the cell as the rest of the crew on the Nighthawk try to find a defense for the "Borg Like" cutting beams that the ships around us carry.  I hope to find an answer to why our guest now prisoner sent that message to that particular planet.  Also I hope the away team is able to recover the children so we can get out of here and return to return back to Federation Space.

End log

First Officer's log, stardate 10706.16 - My team is in the cave now, but we are down to three now. On landing, Commander Varesh damaged the controls for his EVA suit, so I sent him back to the Chameleon, just to be sure. In the mean time, the remaining team members are proceeding towards the forcefield to see what is ahead.

<<<<<<<<<< Integration: Tomorrows III >>>>>>>>>>

FCO Lt Knight says:
@::stands up and brushes himself off::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::looks at her tricorder, then up ahead again, making sure the readings are correct::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::standing at tactical reconfiguring the display so he can find everything::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Standing next to the captain, watching Endos rather sadly::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Looks around, spotting Varesh's feet disappearing up the cliff again, then turns back to the rest of the group:: CSO/FCO: Alright... Let's get going then...
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Stands in the brig:: Endos: I ask you once again, what is in that transmission?
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  Please tell me there's a way to get past that forcefield.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@XO/FCO: As far as I can tell, there is a force field system which works a bit like an airlock system, keeping the air in. Also as far as I can tell, we can pass through it. The air will feel...liquid as we pass but we should be unharmed ::looks at the FCO:: FCO: As far as I can tell
FCO Lt Knight says:
@~~~CNS:  Please tell me when you've gotten back to the Chameleon safely.~~~
CEO Ens AlThor says:
::standing at the bridge engineering controls setting up a simulation::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::wonders what a flying lesson with Brianna Rose would be like::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  Well, that sounds harmless.  ::smiles::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Smiles at the CSO:: CSO: Excellent... ::Starts walking towards the airlock-like forcefield::
 Endos says:
:: Turns his eyes from Rose to look at the captain and shrugs:: CO: Numbers.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::shrugs:: FCO: There is only one real way to know for sure ::walks behind the XO, still scanning::
CNS Varesh says:
@~~~FCO:  Of course I will.  You can't get rid of me that easy.~~~
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Rolls up his sleeves:: Endos: What numbers what do they mean?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::shakes his head and brushes the hair out of his face:: CEO: How's it coming?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO/XO: I also don't see any signs of any sensors, which is odd, yet fortunate. Unless they are cloaked
 Endos says:
CO: To you they mean nothing.  Turn around captain and go back.  This is none of your affair.
CEO Ens AlThor says:
::inputs some calculations:: CMO: Still working on it, but its almost ready to test.
SO Lt Rose says:
Endos: But why?  I thought you liked the children... wanted to help them?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Nods slowly:: CSO: We'll have to chance that..
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: Just remind me, what's it supposed to simulate?
FCO Lt Knight says:
@XO:  Well, if you want a volunteer to be the first through, I'm volunteering.
 Endos says:
:: Turns and looks at her with a slow nod::  SO: I do... very much so.  There is no other way.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: looks confused at the captain.::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Walks over to one side of the brig and presses a few buttons to access a compartment:: Endos: What do the numbers mean?
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: It simulates the running of the impulse engines to make it appear like we are going to move in an attempt to get them to fire their weapons so we can formulate a defense.
 Endos says:
CO: Go home captain... go back to your world.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: You do realize that's against the captain's orders right? ::grins::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::won't disagree with the FCO::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@FCO: Then by all means, be my guest... ::Looks up ahead to see how much further::
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: Yes I do. ::smiles::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Pulls out a tray:: Endos: This is my last time I will ask you.  What do those numbers mean?  ::Walks back to the front of the cell::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  Once we reach the point, just let me know.

@ACTION: The ATeam slowly makes their way through the shielding, not unlike swimming upstream.  Finally the last one they pop through unexpectedly, stumbling.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: Just a thought, you might want to test this "project" of yours in the same area you shunted the excess power to.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::is the last to emerge from the resisting shield:: XO/FCO: That was ... different ::scans around::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::walks through the last of the shielding and is propelled forward.....stumbling a bit::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks oddly at the captain::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Stumbles slightly as he emerges from the shields:: CSO/FCO: There we are..... CSO: Is the atmosphere breathable, as we expected it to be?
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: Already setting it up to do that.
 Endos says:
CO: I have spoken the truth, they mean nothing.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::nods at the XO without diverting the eyes from her tricorder:: XO/FCO: We are safe, its as breathable as the other Xindi worlds. I am looking for where to go next ....
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Nods, opening his helmet and taking in the air in the cave::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Slaps on a pair or rubber gloves:: Endos: Then why did you send them there?
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::takes off his helmet and breathes in the air::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@XO/CSO:  Do you hear that?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO/XO: Much like in the other planet this area has a series of tunnels and caves, they are a bit rough but manmade. As for the atmosphere, it is in fact a bit lower on oxygen than usual so we might get tired easily. If so take some from your suits
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: Have you gotten any better readings on those weapons?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::looks up at the FCO:: FCO: Hear? ::quiets, listening::
 Endos says:
:: Sighs::  CO: You are like them, aren't you.  You do not understand the meaning of safety.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Frowns:: FCO: Hear what? ::Looks down the cave, wondering what the FCO may have heard::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: None, it's like they have a scattering field over them.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::whispers, to let the others hear what she can not:: FCO/CO: There are some life signs in small groups ....
 
@ ACTION: Squeals of laughter can be heard as a group of children dash across the hall from one entry way to another.

FCO Lt Knight says:
@::listens again for what sounded like voices and notices an aroma in the air::  XO/CSO:  There's definitely some cooking going on.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::finally removes her helmet, not even noticing she had it on anymore:: FCO: Yes I feel it now. Its like we entered someone's home
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Looks surprised at the children passing:: CSO/FCO: Are those...
FCO Lt Knight says:
@XO/CSO:  Either this atmosphere is playing tricks with our minds, or that was some children I just saw.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::enters the details of the plan on a PADD and beams it to the CO's location::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Walks over to the main console:: Endos: Who's Safety?  The children's safety?  By sending that transmission you might have jeopardized their safety.  Who did you send that transmission to?
CEO Ens AlThor says:
::focuses the scanners to allow for a more precise scan:: CMO: Does this help at all?
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  Perhaps they will invite us to dinner.  ::grins::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::scans the weapons again:: CEO: Not really
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::looks surprised at the kids and then at her tricorder:: FCO/XO: They could be, they match the information I have. But there are more than six here
 Endos says:
CO: I do what I do for the children.  You would see them destroyed.
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: Well that’s just frustrating.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: Very true.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO/XO: If its them, they don't seem very captive
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CSO: All of them?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks up from the console and transmits the message up to the CMO "Standby":: Endos: That is the contrary I am here to help them.
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  You're right.  They seem to be enjoying themselves.
Yalp says:
:: Looks up at the doctor from the console.::
 Endos says:
CO: You will return them and they will be destroyed.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::chuckles as he sees the message appear on his screen:: Self: Standby?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@XO: Obviously not all the children are the ones we are looking for. But I can not visually discriminate the ones from the rest
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Walks back:: Endos: What do you mean?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Nods:: CSO: So all of them match our profile then.. ::Sighs::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@XO: Sensors say three of them just passed by us, the girls. The others are further down the caves
 Endos says:
CO: They will never be safe.  The Xindi worlds are not ready for them.  Too many out there will destroy them.  And then what kind of life do you think they will live?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::taps is fingers impatiently on the console::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Nods slowly:: CSO: But there are more than six children here.. Right? And we cannot determine which are and which are not our target?
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: This waiting is fun isn't it?
 
@Scenery: Other children can be heard in various stages.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks at Brianna, then turns back:: Endos: You have proof of this?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: If it were up to me I'd say do it, but since it isn't I can't
FCO Lt Knight says:
@XO:  Perhaps we should search out if anyone's in charge of these children.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@XO/FCO: Their bio signatures are definitely here, but their appearances are different from what was in the databases. They were probably cosmetically altered.
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: I understand the feeling.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Nods slowly:: FCO: That would be an idea... ::Looks around::
Yalp says:
:: Gets impatient with the doctor and appears next to the CEO::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  Christina, are there any adult biosigns around?
Endos says:
CO: You need proof over facts?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: You know I actually did some command training at the academy... I was always told the mission comes first, then the crew, then the ship.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
Endos: I need proof so I don't make the wrong decision.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::nods at the FCO:: FCO: There are. I assume they haven't spotted us yet. But there are a few ::looks for a precise number::
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: Hmmm I always thought it was the crew, ship, then mission.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CSO: Where are they?
 Endos says:
CO: What proof can I offer you?
FCO Lt Knight says:
@XO/CSO:  I suggest we find someone to introduce ourselves to.  ::smiles::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::nods briefly at the FCO and keeps looking at her readings::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
Endos: Something that will prove that they are not safe in the hands of your government
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::starts walking forward and yells out HELLO::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO: They probably won't care to talk to us ... XO/FCO: There are 40 grown-ups, scattered about. They seem very relaxed, enjoying their meal. With the kids running around
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::frowns at Yalp::
 
@ACTION: A bell is heard sounding throughout the area.  Silence is held for a moment before being followed by squeals of voices followed by children and adults pouring out of room and heading down toward the dinning room at the end of the corridor.

CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO/XO: Dinner is on the table I'd say
FCO Lt Knight says:
@XO/CSO:  And I'm hungry!
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@CSO: Sounds like it.. ::Walks towards where the sound came from:: There should be people there, so let's take a look...
Yalp says:
:: Looks over at the doctor.::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::walks with the others, unsure::
 Endos says:
CO: They are not my government! ::sighs::  I can give you no proof, only my word.  But... we did not take them originally.  Others did.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::sticks his tongue out briefly at Yalp::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::yells out again....knock, knock, is anyone home?::
Yalp says:
:: walks on the CEO's console and things suddenly light up.::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: Err Ensign?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
Endos: How can I trust you when you have broken my trust?
 
@ Scenery: The FCO's words are not heard above the din of children and adults involved in the meal.

FCO Lt Knight says:
@XO/CSO:  What! Are these people hard of hearing?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::shrugs:: FCO: It is truly as if they are home enjoying their time, not expecting anyone else
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@FCO: Just noisy, really.. ::Looks into the big dining hall::
 Endos says:
CO: And how can I trust you who intend to return the children to a situation no child should have to deal with?
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: Yes.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Steps inside and clears his throat, before speaking:: All: Excuses me!
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::steps into the dining hall waiting to be noticed::
Yalp says:
:: Jumps up and down and a few more systems light up, and a few go dark.::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
Endos: I am following orders given to me.  Now if you have something that will show me that if I return them they will die, then I will not return them.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::points to Yalp:: CEO: You didn't leave that simulation open did you?
 
ACTION: The brig goes dark.

CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::wonders if she can just sit by the table::
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: Ummm....
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: No I closed it and now I have to fix the lights.
 
@ACTION: Suddenly the room goes quiet as all eyes turn to the away team.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks up at the lights, and glances back:: *CMO*: What in world is going on?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
Self: I hate that animal.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@FCO: Seems they did notice... ::Looks up at the room at large:: All: I was just wondering who would be the main contact person at this facility...
FCO Lt Knight says:
@XO/CSO:  Oookay, are either of you as uncomfortable as I am?

@ ACTION: Suddenly turmoil seems to erupt and many of the kids hide behind the adults who begin to form a living wall.

CEO Ens AlThor says:
::opens a control panel and starts to rewire the lights::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*CO*: We just had an appearance by Yalp... he turned up and played with a few consoles then went, we're trying to sort it now.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::whispers:: FCO: A Little bit ::waits for the XO to speak::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Angry voice:: *CMO*: I don't really care who Yalp is nor his function on the ship.  I want the light fix, fixed yesterday!

@ ACTION: Suddenly it is silent again and the AT is faced with very grim faces.

FCO Lt Knight says:
@All:  Please, there is nothing to be afraid of.
 
ACTION: The power returns to the brig and Endos is right where he was before.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*CO*: The Chief's working on it now Cap'n
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Looks down a bit, noticing the difference in size between them and the people they are facing, and automatically crouches slightly:: All: We mean you no harm...
CEO Ens AlThor says:
::hears the conversation between the CMO and the CO and starts working faster::
 Dreg says:
@ All: Who are you?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Self: Now there’s an unimaginative start
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Turns back to Endos:: Endos: Is there another option?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@Dreg: We are from the starship Nighthawk... We mean you no harm...
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: Yalp blew out the power relays to the lights I'm trying to bypass them now.
Dreg says:
@ All: You do not belong here... go back.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: Let me know when that little trick works.
 Endos says:
CO: Such as?
Yalp says:
:: Looks patiently at the two men::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
Endos: Hiding the children in the Federation?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Glances sideways at the CSO and FCO, then back at Dreg:: Dreg: We are on a quest to find six children, abducted from their worlds.. We received information they would be here... Can you help us locate them?
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: Alright power is restored.
 Endos says:
:: Considers:: CO: Why not leave them here?  And how would you keep the others from knowing you had broken your promise?  You do have an alliance captain.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::looks at all the dining table, having the feeling indeed they dont belong there::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: good, let the Captain know so he can continue whatever he's doing down below.
 
@ ACTION: Six individuals that do not look anything like children, move toward each other, taking each others hands.
 
Dreg says:
@ XO: Why?
CEO Ens AlThor says:
*CO*: Captain, power is restored.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
Endos: That I can deal with.  Leaving them here is not an option since we know thier location, and others will come.
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::whispers::  CSO:  Look over there.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged.
 Endos says:
CO: We can take them elsewhere.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::nods at the FCO looking:: FCO: Can you get anything from them?
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: So what should we do about Yalp?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@Dreg: We were asked to find them and bring them back home...
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: Esc ort him off the bridge if you can catch him.
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  I'm getting a sense of overwhelming fear.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Lowers the forcefield:: Endos: If you will allow us we would like to help.
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: Maybe I can transport him somewhere.
Dreg says:
@:: frowns fiercely:: XO: You cannot take anyone here.  We are charged with protecting them.

ACTION: Yalp vanishes just as suddenly as he came.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: Give him an empty cargo bay to play in.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: Oh, never mind
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO: I wonder if they are afraid of us or of the rest ...
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CMO: Apparently he didn't want to be transported.
 Endos says:
CO: Again I ask, how?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: steps back with some relief her belief in this person was not wrong.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Looks Dreg in the eyes:: Dreg: My orders were clear.. Once again, I mean you no harm, we have only good intentions..
Dreg says:
@ XO: And I tell you, you cannot have them.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CEO: Well at least he's out of our hair and he didn't set off the simulation. ::Thinks "Damn"::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@CSO:  I'm getting only confusion from the youngest one.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
Endos: Leave that to me and my crew.  ::Looks at the SO:: SO: Lieutenant, can you find me another planet to place the children?
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: Where?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Taps his commbadge::*CMO*: Lieutenant, get me Commander Jackson.
FCO Lt Knight says:
@XO/CSO:  Those six children are afraid of being taken.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@FCO: Maybe if you tell them we mean them well, to return them to their homes ::whispers::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Anywhere, somewhere desolate, where no one will find them
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::frowns and tries to raise the XO on COMMS::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Looks sideways at Knight, a puzzled look on his face::

@ ACTION: The first officer hears the chirp of his communicator.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Looks down surprised, and taps his commbadge, turning slightly:: *NH*: Jackson here....
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::looks back over at Cmdr. Jackson::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@XO/CSO:  Let me try something here......
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*XO*: Stand by Commander, *CO*: Putting you through now Cap'n. ::presses a button::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: warily:: CO: In Xindi space or Federation?
FCO Lt Knight says:
@~~~Children:  Please don't be afraid, we were sent here to help you.~~~
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Dreg: The children do not belong to you
 Endos says:
SO: I know of a few places... and we can still help.
 
@ ACTION: Six eyes open wide and look around in alarm.
 
Dreg says:
@CSO: We are their protectors.  They do not belong to you or anyone either.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Looks at Endos:: *XO*: Commander, I have some more information.  If we grab the kids back they will be killed.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Frowns:: *CO*: Suggestion, sir?
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::walks forward a bit and kneels::  ~~~Children:  We mean you no harm.  Are you being kept here against your will?~~~
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*XO*: We will relocate them.  It is the best solution.
 Seagras says:
@ :: Steps between the man and the younger children and shakes his head.::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Work with Endos on finiding a place for them.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Dreg: But you did take them from where they were originally. Why?
 
@ ACTION: Everyone in the room watches the three strangers intently, the tension thick enough to cut with a knife.

CEO Ens AlThor says:
::starts modulating the shield frequencies::
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::turns and looks back::  XO/CSO:  I'm not getting any replies telepathically.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@*CO*: Good luck convincing the locals.. They don't want to let them go, and frankly, I am not going to use force to take these children...
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Nods and walks toward the Jorinian:: Endos: OK?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::nods at the FCO::FCO: Our  is trying to explain to me why the children should stay with him
 Endos says:
:: Nods and leaving the cell behind, follows Rose out.::
Dreg says:
@CSO: We did not take them.  They were saved and brought to us to protect.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*XO*: Endos might be able to convince them.  In the meantime, stay put, and don't make any sudden moves.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Dreg: Saved from Whom?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::wonders what's happening elsewhere::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Kneels, turning to the children again:: Children: What do YOU want?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*CMO*: Doctor, have you and the chief found a defense for the beam?
CO Capt Monroe says:
::Walks out of the brig and heads to the TL::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*CO*: Cap'n. we're still no further forward on that front, we've hit a brick wall.
Dreg says:
@ CSO: We do not know whom... but when they were brought to us... they had been badly scarred and scared.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::frowns looking at the XO:: Self: we have a mission and that is not to ask questions
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Dreg: Then perhaps your objective is the same as ours
Seagras says:
@:: Looks behind him at the others then back at the stranger. Quietly::  XO: Here.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Sighs:: *CMO*: So you want to carry out the Chief's trial?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*CO*: Well that's pretty much what we've been waiting for.
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::decides to see if he can let the NH know that they've found the children::  ~~~SO:  Brianna, if you can hear me, please inform the Captain that we've found the children.  We're having some difficulty in retrieving them though.~~~
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Nods slowly:: *CO*: Captain... The children do not want to come.. If we take them now, we would be worse than those who took them in the first place..
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Arrives on the bridge, and looks around::
 Dreg says:
@:: Frowns at the stranger::  CSO: How?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Taps her head and sighs as it takes a moment to register:: *CO*: Captain, Aaron says they have found the children and are having some difficulty... surprise.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Dreg: Our....job is to make sure the children are safe and remain where they belong
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*XO*: We might have to leave them there.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@*CO*: I agree... We need a cover story though...
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*SO*: What kind of difficulty.
 Dreg says:
@ CSO: And where do they belong?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*XO*: Hm.. let me think about it.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::wonders if he should just give the CEO the nod to go ahead and run the simulation::
SO Lt Rose says:
*CO*: I don't know.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CMO: Signal Red Alert.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Dreg: Wherever they are safest and can best fulfill their lives
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CEO: You have a go.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@::looks challenging at the other::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::hits the big red button (TM)::
Dreg says:
@ CSO: Then let us do as we have been charged.  :: Looks over at the six::  with us, they will be safe and they will be allowed to be children... for however long they live.
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CO: Yes sir. ::loads up the simulation::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Dreg: But you know they were brought together to unite your people. You do not think that is a worthy goal?

ACTION: The ship goes to red alert status.

SO Lt Rose says:
:: Arriving in astrometrics::  Endos:  Trouble.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*XO*: Return to the ship.  we will have to find an option for this situation.  Leave someone there as a liaison.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::suppresses a sigh. In truth she is gaining time for the XO more than anything else. She glances at the FCO asking for help with her eyes, the situation is far too complicated::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@*CO*: Understood.. I will be back shortly.. You are still where we left you?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*XO*: Just look for the ship surrounded by little ships.  I'll send coordinates to the Chameleon.
FCO Lt Knight says:
@::realizes the CSO needs help::  Dreg:  I can promise you, where ever we take them, they will be allowed to be children.
Dreg says:
@ CSO: We are not aligned with the Xindi.  And if it were possible?  ::Shrugs::  But they are not ready.  And now... now their people would never accept them.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
@Dreg: Why?
CEO Ens AlThor says:
CO: Captain, should I wait for our people to get back before I run this?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CEO: Run it.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
::Sits in his chair::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Gets up slightly:: All: I need to get going and talk with my boss.. FCO: You will stay here as a liaison.. You have various ways of contacting us... CSO: You'll join me in returning to the ship...

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