U.S.S. Pendragon - 10009.16

Supporting Cast

SCI Kris -								Kylie-Anne Child
FCO Yoshi -								Jim
B’Lyn -								Lea
Zelda -								Linda (XB)
 ACMO Lauren -							Gabe De Paolo

Host Karriaunna says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<On bended knees....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CMO_Varr says:
::looks down on Jamin's limp body in a bloody pool on the deck, wiping excess blood from his hands with a cloth he then drops over the now permanently surprised face of Andris... Then he snaps out of his day dream, looking around his office, making sure no one caught that indiscretion, but still found it rather satisfying::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::in the Ready Room::

ACEO_Harhn says:
::In ME organising the working groups to go through the entire ship and physically examine every access panel, Jefferies tube and power relay for any sign of Korvith tampering::

TO_Jamin says:
::surprised by the sudden change in scenery, but not enough to change his mind::

XO_Zax says:
::standing on the bridge, frowning::

TO_Jamin says:
CMO: Doctor....

OPS_Vortak says:
::in the shuttlebay, checking through every circuit diagnosing any "presents" left by the Korvith::

SCI_Kris says:
::on Bridge running diagnostics at Science::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::entering his new access code into the system::

FCO_Yoshi says:
::sitting at Flight Control station designing battle flight plans::

CMO_Varr says:
::eyes the TO walking into his office and wonders how much of that had been a dream, and how much would be premonition::  TO: Yes.  ::guarded tone::

XO_Zax says:
::looks at the science station: SCI: Anything on scanners?

Zelda says:
::paces back and forth in her quest quarters.. happy that her child has food and new cloths but very upset at their current situation::

TO_Jamin says:
::looks away for a moment, shamed at his inability to do this on his own:: CMO: Doctor, I need your help.

OPS_Vortak says:
*CO*  Captain, it looks like the shuttles are all clean, I am sending the reports to your console, sir.

B`lyn says:
::Looks over at Zelda:: Zelda: Mother, when do we go?  Soon, I hope?

SCI_Kris says:
XO: Checking sir.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::taps badge::  *OPS* Good work Lieutenant.

Zelda says:
B`Lyn: I don't know honey.. but I think I'll find out..

ACEO_Harhn says:
Lt. Watters/ Ens. Deli: Watters, I want you to take charge of Beta group and take them through the Jefferies tubes. Check all access panels and power relays as well as the actual structural integrity 
of the tubes themselves.

CMO_Varr says:
::thinks I don't think you need, or want, my help.  The only help I am likely to give you right now would violate several of my vows.::  TO: How so?

OPS_Vortak says:
*CO*  Thank you sir, I will be returning to the bridge shortly

FCO_Yoshi says:
Self: Hmm... if we are attacked from behind. I could do this maneuver and get above them while the TO fires. ::typing at console::

B`lyn says:
Zelda: Oh let's.  Quickly.  ::Picks up her cloak and looks ready to go::

Zelda says:
B`Lyn: come on.. lets go find the people in charge of this strange place.. ::holds out her hand and heads to the door::

TO_Jamin says:
CMO: At first, I thought I could will it away. And when I...changed...I tried to forget it. But I can't forget genetics. ::takes a deep breath:: You know everything there is to know about this accursed 
"bonding"...except, perhaps, that is has a genetic component. ::looks at the CMO, hopeful in spite of himself::

B`lyn says:
::Walks to the turbolift with Zelda::

SCI_Kris says:
XO: Nothing to report Sir.

Zelda says:
Computer: ship.. take me to the magistrate

SCI_Kris says:
::continues running diagnostics::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::receives OPS' report and begins skimming through it::

XO_Zax says:
::nods::

OPS_Vortak says:
::walks over to Ensign Taft:: Taft: Finish cleaning up here and then you all can be relieves of your duty shift for today.  <Taft> ::wearily::  Thank you, Ma'am.

ACEO_Harhn says:
Lt. Waters/ Ens. Deli: Deli, I want you to take charge of Gamma group and go through all power relays outside of the Jefferies tubes. I will be taking Alpha group and examining all access panel. The Captain wants this done as quickly as possible, so lets get to it. Dismissed.

FCO_Yoshi says:
::plans battle flight plan Yoshi Gamma::

B`lyn says:
Zelda: Um.... I don't think it knows what a magistrate is.  ::Glances around::

XO_Zax says:
FCO: Maintain orbit, Lt.

CMO_Varr says:
::sees nothing to smile about, except maybe that still fading image of the TO's dead body, which prompts a sublimely evil grin, which he takes his time smothering::  TO:  And you think it would be safe for me to play with your genetic code right now?

OPS_Vortak says:
::exits the shuttlebay and goes to the nearest turbolift, the doors of which swish open at her arrival::

Zelda says:
B`Lyn: funny.. I saw the others speak to the walls...

XO_Zax says:
OPS: Continue to scan all comm. channels, please.

CMO_Varr says:
::momentarily wonders if the TO is stupid or suicidal, and how this might help him skip the murder charge::

FCO_Yoshi says:
XO: Aye sir. ::maintains orbit quickly::

OPS_Vortak says:
TL: Bridge ::the doors swish behind her and the TL ascends to the bridge::

B`lyn says:
Zelda: Me too.  I think they called it a lift or bridge though.

XO_Zax says:
::sits in the big chair moodily::

TO_Jamin says:
::gives the doctor a very level look:: CMO: You are a doctor. A good doctor. And with enough of a sense of honor to follow your oaths. ::pauses for a moment:: And you want this problem to "go 
away" as much as I do.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::taps badge::  *XO* Status report Commander... how is the security sweep coming?

ACEO_Harhn says:
Ens. Dorn: You begin down here in ME, I am going to begin on the bridge.

XO_Zax says:
*ACEO*: Anything to report, LT?

OPS_Vortak says:
<OPS Treylinn> XO: Yes, Ma'am.

Zelda says:
B`Lyn: ah.. I see...  ::pokes at the Keypad till the lift doors open::

OPS_Vortak says:
<OPS Treylinn>  ::scans all hailing frequencies::

CMO_Varr says:
::sees that the TO is very much in charge of his senses, and unfortunately is very correct on all counts::  TO:  Sit.

SCI_Kris says:
::finds no 'gift's at first glance::

ACEO_Harhn says:
*XO* Just beginning physical checks now Commander. Diagnostics were inconclusive.

SCI_Kris says:
::continues checking, somewhat more thoroughly::

TO_Jamin says:
::eyes him warily for a moment, then sits::

B`lyn says:
::Looks out the doors at the bridge and waits for her mother to step out first::

XO_Zax says:
*CO*: Still in progress, Sir. Diagnostics were inconclusive.

OPS_Vortak says:
::enters the bridge as the door to the TL swishes behind her::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
*XO* Acknowledged.  Keep me informed.

ACEO_Harhn says:
::Picks up toolkit and leaves ME for nearest TL and enters:: TL: Bridge

OPS_Vortak says:
::nods her greeting to XO Zax and relieves OPS Treylinn, sitting down at the OPS console::

XO_Zax says:
::looks up at OPS Vortak and smiles slightly::

TO_Jamin says:
CMO: Also, I owe you an apology. ::inhales sharply:: Genetics or no...empathic bonding or no...there is no excuse for my action.

Zelda says:
::steps out onto the bridge and looks around::

XO_Zax says:
*CO*: Aye, Sir.

ACEO_Harhn says:
*XO* Aye Commander, on my way to the bridge now. Harhn out>

FCO_Yoshi says:
::fingers dance on console:: Self: Baada bump badda bump baadada bumpu.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::stands to stretch his legs and moves over to the window to look at the planet below::

XO_Zax says:
*ACEO*: Affirmative, LT.

CMO_Varr says:
TO:  ::eyeing the 'man' sharply::  I think it would be best if you don't bring that subject up unless you have protection, vows or not.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  As the crew looks carefully, it is obvious that the ship had not been left unattended while they were on 'vacation'.

OPS_Vortak says:
::puts the console on automatic scan of all frequencies, then she begins to wade through the results of the diagnostics for power allocation throughout the ship::

Zelda says:
::walks around the bridge eyeing the officers::

TO_Jamin says:
::watches the CMO's Klingon side move more to the fore, with interest, but only nods::

XO_Zax says:
SCI: Start running a level 5 diagnostic, LT.

SCI_Kris says:
::finds a few loose wires and some scratching on the panel::

B`lyn says:
::Follows her mother:: ~~~Zelda: I think he knows where the magistrate is.~~~ ::Points at the XO::

OPS_Vortak says:
::notices that there is obviously some non-Federation access that went on while they were "away" but is uncertain what it means::

XO_Zax says:
::looks at Zelda and cocks a brow:: Zelda: May I help you with something?

CMO_Varr says:
::takes a deep breath, slipping into his professional shell:: TO:  Now, what can you tell me about this 'genetic' component to your 'bonding'?

ACEO_Harhn says:
::Exits TL onto the bridge and walks to Engineering station:: Computer: Transfer engineering control to the bridge

Zelda says:
XO: yes.. I wish to see the magistrate!

SCI_Kris says:
XO: Sir, I have completed my diagnostics and am now physically checking my station. It seems we've had visitors aboard. I am attempting to locate the information they downloaded.

ACEO_Harhn says:
::Watches as readouts dance across the screens::

OPS_Vortak says:
XO:  I confirm that, Ma'am.

SCI_Kris says:
::begins checking through data logs::

XO_Zax says:
::struggles to hid a grin:: Zelda: The magistrate? You mean the captain?

TO_Jamin says:
CMO: Very little. Only short bits of memory from my childhood, and a few mentions from my parents over the years. I unfortunately didn't pay much attention at the time. I believe the alterations 
cause the production of a set of unusual protein. Some sort of pheromone, perhaps.

Zelda says:
::frowns at her expression:: XO: who ever can send us home yes

FCO_Yoshi says:
::lays head on console for moment of rest::

B`lyn says:
::Standing at her mother's side, looks up at the XO warily::

SCI_Kris says:
::finds attempts at hidden 'hacking'::

ACEO_Harhn says:
::Kneeling on the ground, Harhn opens the toolkit and removes his tricorder, opening it and scanning the access panel just below the engineering station::

XO_Zax says:
Zelda: He is awfully busy. May I ask if the matter is urgent?

B`lyn says:
::Let's go of her mother's hand and looks carefully around the bridge::

SCI_Kris says:
::attempts to access downloaded info::

CMO_Varr says:
::raises an eyebrow::  TO: I would not imagine that you might know whether they kept any records on this, and that perhaps you have them in your possession...

OPS_Vortak says:
::raises her eyebrow at the FCO::

ACEO_Harhn says:
Self; Nothing tricky, looks OK.  ::Harhn reaches out and removes the panel::

Zelda says:
XO: urgent? my people are dying and I'm not there to stop it! yes it's urgent!

XO_Zax says:
::looks at OPS:: OPS: Lt. Vortak, can you please notify the Captain of Zelda's request to see him?

SCI_Kris says:
::isolates section of downloaded data from rest of database::

TO_Jamin says:
CMO: You would be correct. They were very secretive on the specifics. I would suspect the counselor has had similar "modifications".

FCO_Yoshi says:
::gets up after the ship accelerates a bit... slows it down::

Zelda says:
:folds arms and looks around a bit annoyed::

OPS_Vortak says:
::scans determine that there is some background noise, but no specifics are readable at this time, except for the bits and pieces of the message she saw earlier::

SCI_Kris says:
::attempts to unscramble encryption::

XO_Zax says:
::nods and smiles at Zelda consolingly:: Zelda: I understand your urgency, please wait for a moment.

OPS_Vortak says:
XO: Certainly.

Zelda says:
::nods with a sigh::

OPS_Vortak says:
*CO* Captain, Mrs. Zelda requests to speak with you.

ACEO_Harhn says:
::Runs the tricorder over the isolinear chips, power relays, computer processing matrix::

FCO_Yoshi says:
XO: So, Commander. How'd you enjoy your vacation?

Zelda says:
self: Mister? ::fumes:: 

CMO_Varr says:
TO:  ::dryly::  How surprising... Jamin's being inconvenient.   ::sighs deeply::  This will of course mean extensive testing.  I will speak to the XO to make sure you are temporarily removed of duty.

XO_Zax says:
::frowns slightly at the FCO::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::snaps back to the present::  *OPS*: Send her in Lieutenant  ::moves back to his desk::

XO_Zax says:
FCO: Vacation?

FCO_Yoshi says:
XO: Just trying make have some small talk sir.

OPS_Vortak says:
*CO* Aye sir.  Zelda: you may go to the Captain's ready room now.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::sits and activates the computer::

FCO_Yoshi says:
::gets a little nervous::

TO_Jamin says:
::frowns:: CMO: Why would I intentionally be difficult? I want this to be done and gone.

XO_Zax says:
::nods:: FCO: Now is definitely not the time, Lt.

Zelda says:
OPS: thank you and I am not a mister! ::walks with noticeable annoyance:: ~~~B`Lyn: stay here I'll return shortly~~~

TO_Jamin says:
CMO: And if speed is important, this is a way to find the answer quickly.

B`lyn says:
~~~Zelda: But Mom!~~~

SCI_Kris says:
::walks over to the XO::

XO_Zax says:
::frowns as Zelda leaves the child on the bridge::

FCO_Yoshi says:
XO: Mind if I give us a bit of a spin around the block? Keep the warp core warm.

OPS_Vortak says:
Zelda: My people address all people as Mister, it simplifies matters and is most logical if you think about it.

Zelda says:
~~~B`Lyn: no dear.. I don't know what’s going to happen.. stay safe~~~ ::rings the door chimes at the RR door::

XO_Zax says:
SCI: Yes?

Zelda says:
OPS: we will talk later 

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
Door: Enter

CMO_Varr says:
::nods::  TO:  I would have you understand a few things first.

TO_Jamin says:
CMO: I suspect them already, but proceed.

B`lyn says:
::Nods::  ~~~Zelda; All right Mother.~~~  ::Glances around the bridge, eyeing each officer carefully::

SCI_Kris says:
XO: There has been tampering with the Science Station and LCARS Database.

XO_Zax says:
FCO: Just maintain the orbit, please.

Zelda says:
::walks into the RR and looks at the Captain:: CO: I take it your the magistrate here?

FCO_Yoshi says:
XO: Aye sir.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::looks up from the computer screen:: Zelda:  Pleasure to see you again.  How have you been enjoying your stay?  ::nods::

CMO_Varr says:
TO:  Then I am sure you suspect my dislike for you as a person.

FCO_Yoshi says:
::continues to maintain orbit::

ACEO_Harhn says:
::Is just about to close the panel when something strikes him as odd. Upon a closer visual inspection without the tricorder, Harhn notices that one of the isolinear chips is in the incorrect 
port::

XO_Zax says:
::sighs and nods:: SCI: Understood. To what extent?

OPS_Vortak says:
XO: I am picking up a message from the planet we just left.

Zelda says:
:paces in front on his desk:: CO: I'm not.. you must take me back..

CMO_Varr says:
TO:  Understand that I do not help you now, nor did I help you then for the sake of my vows, or because it was the 'right' thing to do.

SCI_Kris says:
XO: All data that was not encoded has been accessed.

ACEO_Harhn says:
Self: Not to serious a problem, but what would be the purpose of such a configuration?

XO_Zax says:
OPS: A message?

CMO_Varr says:
TO:  My reason now is the same as my reason then.  Which comes to the second item.

TO_Jamin says:
::lets the CMO get it out of his system::

ACEO_Harhn says:
*Lt. Watters* Report

XO_Zax says:
::mutters under her breath:: SCI: Any classified information?

OPS_Vortak says:
XO: Yes they are concerned and worried about us.  They seem afraid.  They ask when we will be 
returning.

FCO_Yoshi says:
::fingers dance on console again::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::looks sorry to hear that::  Zelda:  We are doing our best to get you home... but remember the Korvith have your world and it would be extremely dangerous... if not fool hearty

SCI_Kris says:
XO: Unknown, to establish the full extent of the 'breach' I will need to take apart the entire console. This will take 2-3 days.

XO_Zax says:
::taps her fingers on the armrest::

ACEO_Harhn says:
<Lt. Watters> *ACEO* Sir, it seems that some minor adjustments have been made, and they were 
not done by any of our crews

Zelda says:
::leans forward on his desk:: CO: I am still their leader.. I can't let them die alone

XO_Zax says:
::nods at SCI: SCI: Make it your top priority, please.

SCI_Kris says:
XO: Aye Ma'am. ::returns to Science::

B`lyn says:
::Walks over and carefully sits in a chair beside the XO.  Dangles her feet off the edge of the chair and looks interestingly around the bridge::

FCO_Yoshi says:
::notices the tapping:: XO: Commander. Is there something wrong? I'm not exactly an empath but I can tell when someone's upset.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::stands::  Zelda: And I cannot take my ship into a suicide mission.

ACEO_Harhn says:
<Lt. Watters> *ACEO* None of it is serious, and all seems simply like bad maintenance, but I have already checked the work schedules, and none of this work was scheduled or authorised

CMO_Varr says:
TO:  ::pauses::  You are to stay away from her.  I will provide a medical reason to the command staff, but if you even look in her direction again, I will kill you.  ::pauses again::  Do we have an 
understanding?

Zelda says:
CO: you have the technology to rescue at lest some..

SCI_Kris says:
Self: Fun! ::rubs her hands together, requisitions a tool kit from Eng and begins work::

TO_Jamin says:
::stands again:: CMO: You've had your say, now it's mine.

XO_Zax says:
OPS: Tell them everything is fine, and we'll get back to them shortly.

ACEO_Harhn says:
*LT. Watters* Thanks Lieutenant, keep me informed. Harhn out.

CMO_Varr says:
::cutting motion with his hand::  TO: I think not.

OPS_Vortak says:
XO: Aye.  ::responds to the message as the XO commands::

XO_Zax says:
ACEO: LT> Harhn? Any progress?

TO_Jamin says:
CMO: I do. First, I've been well aware of your feelings toward me, and understand them.

XO_Zax says:
FCO: Everything is under control, Lt.

ACEO_Harhn says:
::Standing, Harhn walks across the bridge and approaches the XO::

XO_Zax says:
::smiles at B'Lyn::

TO_Jamin says:
CMO: But I must remind you that the mind of the person you so detest no longer exists.

Zelda says:
CO: my people .. if not my family.. my children.. If we can save even a few.. 

XO_Zax says:
::turns as Harhn approaches::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::sighs::  Zelda: Let me explain something to you.  In order to rescue your people, we need to bring the ship in close proximity to your planet. In other words cross the lines of Korvith vessels and risk destruction.  Not only will we not saving anyone... but also kill over 750 more people in the process.

ACEO_Harhn says:
XO: Well Commander, I can say for sure that something was done. The traces of evidence is so overwhelming as to suggest it was done by someone without Starfleet knowledge and training

TO_Jamin says:
CMO: Second...I have no intentions on her, but will do my duties. I will not go three decks out of my path to perform them.

FCO_Yoshi says:
::turns back to console:: Self: Hmm... only a few more months before the ship construction is finished.

Zelda says:
::looks at the desk top:: CO: there has to be a way!

XO_Zax says:
::nods:: ACEO: Please continue.

TO_Jamin says:
::stands very still, watching his eyes for action::

FCO_Yoshi says:
::begins to do duty log at console::

OPS_Vortak says:
::reviews communication logs for the last week::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
Zelda: I'd be happy to help you.  My entire crew would.  Unfortunately, we are one ship far from home with zero support.  ::approaches to console her::

ACEO_Harhn says:
XO: Nothing is likely to put the ship or the crew at risk that we have discovered so far. But without knowing exactly what whoever it was was intending to do, I cannot be definite about it

B`lyn says:
::Smiles at the XO, thinking she seems to be a lot friendlier now.  Certainly these people will help, and everything will be back to normal at home::

CMO_Varr says:
TO:  ::looking at the 'man' incredulously::  You really are out of your mind, aren't you?

XO_Zax says:
::nods again:: ACEO; Estimated time until you can get this cleared up?

TO_Jamin says:
::shakes head sadly:: CMO: I was before, to be certain. Finally, I'm not.

ACEO_Harhn says:
XO: I would like you to take a look at something

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
Zelda: If you have a plan...

SCI_Kris says:
::begins removing all isolinear chips and scans them for damage::

B`lyn says:
::Idly studies the ACEO::

Zelda says:
::looks up at the CO:: CO: what about your smaller ships? let me take one well armed.. If you don't wish to risk your ship and the lives of your crew.. then I'll do it

XO_Zax says:
ACEO: Of course, Lt.

ACEO_Harhn says:
::Begins to move towards the engineering station::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::sighs::  Zelda:  Hang on just one moment  ::taps his badge::

XO_Zax says:
OPS: Perhaps you can get B'Lyn a drink from the replicator?

XO_Zax says:
::follows the ACEO::

CMO_Varr says:
TO:  Perhaps you don't understand your predicament here.  You are not in a position to negotiate, or tell me no.  If I remove the genetic component, or kill you, either way, it's the same for me.  She 
will be safe from you.  My even considering keeping you alive is a matter of life convenience.

ACEO_Harhn says:
XO: As I ran the tricorder over the access panel, all diagnostics came out normal, except for one thing

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
*XO* Commander, call a meeting of the senior staff immediately.  Vn'dor out.

XO_Zax says:
OPS: ::whispers:: Keep an eye on her for a moment, please.

Zelda says:
::leans on the desk top and shrugs:: CO: who will care for B`Lyn..

FCO_Yoshi says:
::whistles lowly Beethoven’s 5th Symphony::

ACEO_Harhn says:
XO: The configuration was just slightly out of alignment

OPS_Vortak says:
::thinks she is not a hostess, but what is an officer to do?::  XO: Yes, Ma'am.  B'Lyn: May I get you a beverage from the replicator?

XO_Zax says:
*XO*: Aye, Sir.

SCI_Kris says:
Self: What?! ::scans data chip more thoroughly::

TO_Jamin says:
CMO: If your logic fails you thus, so be it.

OPS_Vortak says:
XO:  Yes, Ma'am

SCI_Kris says:
::grabs another tool and opens relays::

CMO_Varr says:
::leans back in his chair::  TO:  Explain please the failure in logic.

XO_Zax says:
ACEO: And what was that?

B`lyn says:
::Smiles pleasantly:: OPS: Oh yes please.  Could I have something to eat as well?

XO_Zax says:
*ALL*: All senior staff to the Conference Room immediately, please.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
Zelda:  We'll talk this over with my staff.  I would like you present.

SCI_Kris says:
Self: Wow! ::double-checks information and downloads it to a PADD::

SCI_Kris says:
XO: Ah Ma'am, before you go?!

Zelda says:
::looks at the door:: CO: is B`Lyn safe in your outer room?

ACEO_Harhn says:
::Bending down to point:: XO: This isolinear  chip should not be in this port, it should be here.  ::Moves finger to show correct port::

TO_Jamin says:
CMO: Your blame of me for my actions is the equivalent of blaming a Vulcan for Pon Farr. Like it or not, I have acted as a result of events beyond my control.

FCO_Yoshi says:
::gets up proudly and enters Ready room::

XO_Zax says:
ACEO: Any idea why it's been moved?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods::  Zelda:  This ship is probably the safest on the inside.  It's the dangers that lurk outside that worry me.

ACEO_Harhn says:
::Standing:: XO: But for the life of me, I cannot figure out why it would even be in that port

OPS_Vortak says:
B'Lyn: OPS Treylinn will get you whatever you want, just tell her what you want.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::motions to the door::  Zelda: Let's proceed shall we?

B`lyn says:
::Frowns slightly:: OPS: Thank you...

Zelda says:
::looks up at the CO:: CO: cute.. ::sighs:: I appreciate the attempt at cheering me up.. but.. ::looks at the door again::

ACEO_Harhn says:
XO: The only thing that comes to mind is maybe a direct cross link with maybe another computer

OPS_Vortak says:
::before going to the CR, another incoming message from the planet arrives, fear obvious in their voices, asking when we will return::

XO_Zax says:
ACEO: Can it be safely removed?

OPS_Vortak says:
<OPS Treylinn> B'Lyn: What would you like?

Zelda says:
::follows the CO::

OPS_Vortak says:
::goes to the ready room::

FCO_Yoshi says:
::enters the captain's ready room::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::enters the bridge::  XO: Where is the meeting to occur?

FCO_Yoshi says:
::exits the ready room::

CMO_Varr says:
::hears the comm. but give not appearance of having heard it beyond sitting up in his chair::  TO:  That is not a failure in logic, but a matter of personal judgment.  Because no matter what has occurred in your head, you, are still you.  And I do hold you accountable for your actions.  ::standing::  As of right now you are quarantined to sickbay..

ACEO_Harhn says:
XO: The only thing that makes me skeptical about that is that if these beings who did this possess the intelligence to create such a direct cross link, then why have they left so many obvious clues

SCI_Kris says:
::walks over to XO, grinning excitedly and almost jumping around in excitement::

XO_Zax says:
CO: The conference room, Sir. Do you have a moment, Sir?

CMO_Varr says:
TO:  ... I have a staff meeting to attend.  I will file this with the XO then.

XO_Zax says:
::looks at SCI: SCI: Yes, LT?

CMO_Varr says:
::moves around his desk to leave::

B`lyn says:
Treylinn:  Whatever you think I would like.

SCI_Kris says:
XO: I've found data from the CSO, it includes theories as to how to get us home.

TO_Jamin says:
::nods silently, disappointed in his poor reasoning, but understanding::

B`lyn says:
::Listlessly taps a few buttons on the strangely colored block beneath her arm::

TO_Jamin says:
CMO: I do not refute my accountability.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods at the XO::  Zelda: You may proceed to the conference room.  Ask the computer where it is and it'll lead you to it.

XO_Zax says:
SCI: Wonderful, LT! Can you use them?

Zelda says:
:;frowns and heads off::

OPS_Vortak says:
<OPS Treylinn> Please do not push those buttons.  ::directs her to get up and move toward the replicator::

CMO_Varr says:
::hears the TO but gives no sign, leaving sickbay for the staff meeting::

XO_Zax says:
ACEO: Can you please fill the Captain in on what you just showed me, Lt. Harhn?

ACEO_Harhn says:
XO: At this stage Commander, I would like to discover the purpose of it being there before I go ahead and correct it

OPS_Vortak says:
CO: Captain, I am receiving messages from the planet.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to the ACEO::

SCI_Kris says:
XO: The most prominent theory is we need to get back to the place that originally took us home.

FCO_Yoshi says:
::enters conference room and sits at vacant seat::

Zelda says:
::enters the CR with the other senior staff and takes a seat.. eyeing the aliens::

TO_Jamin says:
::knows that Varr confined him here to keep him away from Luchena, not from any medical necessity::

B`lyn says:
::Glances skeptically at Treylinn:: Treylinn: I am quite happy where I am.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::sighs at the constant need for three officers to talk to him at the same time::  OPS: What are they saying?

CMO_Varr says:
::enters the conference room, taking a seat near the end of the table::

XO_Zax says:
::nods at SCI: Good. Please cross reference the material with our location records.

OPS_Vortak says:
<OPS Treylinn> As you wish. ::leans over and temporarily disables the console::

SCI_Kris says:
XO: Aye Ma'am.

Zelda says:
::looks at the CMO and stares at him::

B`lyn says:
Treylinn: Why are your ears not like the other's?

ACEO_Harhn says:
CO: Well sir, I ran diagnostics but they were inconclusive. On close visual inspection, isolinear chips have been rearranged but to what purpose, I am unsure. Some chips were left in the wrong 
ports which is what tipped it off. Now, with your permission, before I correct the problem, I would like to determine what was done

OPS_Vortak says:
CO: They are very afraid, asking us to return and they are urgently wanting to know when we are coming back.

SCI_Kris says:
::walks to the helm and accesses location logs::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
*TO* Please report to the bridge for a moment

SCI_Kris says:
::correlates data with original entries::

OPS_Vortak says:
<OPS Treylinn> ::feels her ears:: B'Lyn: they are a trait of my species.

FCO_Yoshi says:
::tapping on the conference room table awaiting for the actual conference::

CMO_Varr says:
CO:  He cannot sir.  He has been confined to Sickbay pending the conclusion of a medical investigation.  I have yet to file the report.

Zelda says:
::notices a PADD on the table and begins to push it around the table in circles telekinetically::

SCI_Kris says:
::turns back to XO:: XO: It seems from the point we left might have been a tear in the fabric of space.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods at the ACEO::  ACEO:  Granted.  Let me know what the outcome would be before you change anything back.  Dismissed

B`lyn says:
::Glances at her console, then up at Trelinn:: Treylinn: You made this stop working!  You do not trust me, do you?

XO_Zax says:
::nods::

ACEO_Harhn says:
<Ens. Dorn> *ACEO* Sir, we have found something that looks like a tool. It is something we have never seen before and its composition is also not on our database

TO_Jamin says:
::eyeballs a couple of flickering consoles::

ACEO_Harhn says:
CO: Yes sir

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
*CMO*: Release him now Lieutenant.  He is needed here.  Vn'dor out.

OPS_Vortak says:
<Treylinn> B'Lyn: It is not that, I merely believe that you do not fully understand it's functions.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Inform them we'll pay them a visit the next time we are this way.

TO_Jamin says:
*TO*: I'd like to sir, but I've been confined to sickbay.

ACEO_Harhn says:
*Ens. Dorn* Where did you find it?

SCI_Kris says:
XO: It is going to be difficult to access this data. As our guests are from this Quadrant, I suggest we 
ask them for help.

OPS_Vortak says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::passes the message on the planet::

OPS_Vortak says:
::enters the ready room and takes a seat::

CMO_Varr says:
CO:  That would be inadvisable sir.  There has not been enough time for be to study the possible effects of his condition upon other crew members.  Please do not press this.  I have authority in this 
to dispute you.

ACEO_Harhn says:
<Ens. Dorn> *ACEO* It was beneath the Command console in ME

Zelda says:
::watches the CMO:

XO_Zax says:
SCI: I'll discuss it with the captain, Lt. Return to your post please and prepare a report outlining the 
situation.

FCO_Yoshi says:
::softly bangs head on Conference Room table::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CMO: You may file a formal complaint to Starfleet.  Release him now.

SCI_Kris says:
XO: Aye Ma'am.

SCI_Kris says:
::returns to Science side-stepping the piles of isolinear chips and tools::

Zelda says:
::stands at the argument and watches them::

CMO_Varr says:
CO:  I cannot do so sir.  To do so would violate my vows as a doctor.  You will have to remove me from duty.

ACEO_Harhn says:
*Ens. Dorn* Run a full spectral analysis on it and then place it in storage, I have something to do for now

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: Zax, I think we'd best get this meeting started.

XO_Zax says:
::leaves control of the bridge in the hands of the duty officer and walks towards the TL::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CMO: Consider yourself removed.  ::turns and leaves the bridge::

XO_Zax says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, Sir.

B`lyn says:
Treylinn: Oh really?  Teach me.

XO_Zax says:
::pauses:: B'Lyn: Please come with us.

SCI_Kris says:
::grabs another PADD and begins preparing report on discovered data, researched data, theories, hypotheses and conclusions::

ACEO_Harhn says:
::Tapping on the console of the engineering station on the bridge, Harhn calls up the computers access logs::

CMO_Varr says:
::nods and leaves the bridge, heading for Luna's quarters::

OPS_Vortak says:
<OPS Treylinn> B’Lyn: I am not authorized to do so.  I can give you a tour of certain things, but I cannot actually let you handle any controls.

B`lyn says:
::Hops up:: XO: Me?  Truly?  ::Finally she is included in something::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::enters the Conference Room::

FCO_Yoshi says:
::stops banging head::

XO_Zax says:
::walks with B'Lyn into the CR::

B`lyn says:
::Follows the XO readily::

ACEO_Harhn says:
::Transfers information to CR, and leaves the bridge::

FCO_Yoshi says:
::sits quietly at the Conference Room table::

OPS_Vortak says:
<OPS Treylinn> ::Sighs with relief and goes back to work::

ACEO_Harhn says:
::A couple of minutes later, Harhn enters the CR::

XO_Zax says:
::takes her seat quietly::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CR:  We are gathered here to discuss the possibility of returning to Zelda's home world to retrieve as many of her people as possible...

ACEO_Harhn says:
All in CR:: my apologies for being late.  ::Takes seat::

Zelda says:
::takes her seat again::

TO_Jamin says:
::sits patiently on a biobed, wondering what's going on on the bridge::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CR: ...as you may remember from the last time out here... the Korvith have taken total control over the planet.

B`lyn says:
::Stands by a wall in the proximity of the XO's chair::

MO_Lauren says:
::eyeing the TO walking around Sickbay, unhappy that Varr decided to leave him here::

SCI_Kris says:
::completes report and returns to study of isolinear chips::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CR: Your thoughts?

TO_Jamin says:
::spots Lauren, but chooses to remain silent::

ACEO_Harhn says:
::Looks around at the others assembled in the CR::

XO_Zax says:
CO: Won't that deliberately antagonize the Korvith?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::notices the ACEO come in late::

Zelda says:
XO: women and children are being murdered.. you can't just sit by and let that happen

ACEO_Harhn says:
CO: Forgive me for saying so sir, but isn't that in direct violation of the Prime Directive?

MO_Lauren says:
::goes in and sits in the office, filing through paperwork, straightening the mess Varr left behind, wondering abstractly how seriously Varr considered rendering harm to the former CEO::

TO_Jamin says:
::continues to sit quietly, and disturbingly still::

OPS_Vortak says:
All: How can we as one ship hope to defeat the entire Korvith fleet?

B`lyn says:
::Watches the group silently::

SCI_Kris says:
::continues to neatly stack isolinear chips::

XO_Zax says:
::looks at Zelda:: You are asking us to go to war with an entire race.

SCI_Kris says:
Self: 25 down, some few hundred to go. ::smiles::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods at the XO::  XO: I doubt we can do anything to change their aggressive stance towards us. The bigger question is: Can we pull it off and/or do we have the moral 
right to either A) Leave the people to their clutches or B) Interfere?

SCI_Kris says:
::picks up tricorder and carefully scans assembled isolinear chips::

Zelda says:
XO: I am asking you to save my people

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods at the ACEO::  ACEO: It could be considered that.

FCO_Yoshi says:
CO: Do you know of any Federation allies in this region of space that would assist us?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to the FCO::  FCO: The only ones are Zelda's people.

OPS_Vortak says:
CO: It is just to help those who are being unjustly oppressed as these people are; however, we cannot hope to save them on our own.

XO_Zax says:
::shakes her head slowly:: Zelda: and kill ours?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
FCO: We haven't made much in the way of progress in that area.

ACEO_Harhn says:
CO: I am sorry sir, I just raised it as a point of concern

B`lyn says:
::Picks up on the thoughts and emotions of those in the room::

Zelda says:
XO: I have offered to return alone

MO_Lauren says:
::upset over Varr's having been removed from duty, but understanding how easily it could have happened, and just happy that he hasn't been arrested yet::

TO_Jamin says:
::looks at Lauren again, trying to remember...::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Those are my thoughts as well.  On the other hand, Zelda is willing to take one of our shuttles and try on her own if we refuse... Can we sit by and let her do that?

FCO_Yoshi says:
CO: Maybe we could send a transmission to the Klingons... they might make it in a few days and then we can attempt to save Zelda's people.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
FCO: Too far away.  It would take them roughly 20 years to get here.

XO_Zax says:
::smiles at Zelda:: Zelda: You must understand that I'm not against helping you, but we must look at all sides of the issue.

SCI_Kris says:
::continues removing isolinear chips::

OPS_Vortak says:
CO: You do not have to let her do that, sir although I do not see what logical hope they have of doing anything to save their comrades.

XO_Zax says:
CO: Perhaps something the SCI came up with may help us, Sir?

Zelda says:
XO: yes I understand that.. that is why I have offered to take my life in my own hands and let you remain away from danger

TO_Jamin says:
::decides that he DOES know her, from somewhere::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods::  OPS: I also do not have the good conscious to stop her.  I would have, and did attempt similar events during the Resistance on Bajor.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to the XO and listens::

OPS_Vortak says:
CO:  I understand your point of view.

XO_Zax says:
CO: Perhaps I can have her fill everyone in, Sir?

SCI_Kris says:
::wonders when this job was done last::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods::

XO_Zax says:
*TO*: LT Jamin? Please report to the CR immediately, please.

TO_Jamin says:
::stands slowly:: *XO*: Commander? I understood that I was quarantined.

XO_Zax says:
*SCI*:  Please report to the CR immediately, please.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  A wrongly placed wire sends a surge of energy through the science consoles as the SO jars it.

FCO_Yoshi says:
CO: Captain. I might want to add that since we are so far from home. Making enemies... wouldn't be logical.

SCI_Kris says:
*XO*: Acknol aaagh.

XO_Zax says:
*TO*: I'm afraid the Captain feels you are too important to the current mission, Lt.

ACMO_Lauren says:
::stands and moves from behind the desk, finished with the mess, and moving on to other items of interest in the PCU::

TO_Jamin says:
::thinks about raising a protest, but wisdom prevails:: *XO*: Understood. On my way. ::heads for the door::

XO_Zax says:
::frowns:: *SCI*: Are you all right, LT?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
FCO: Making?  They already are.  They became our enemies the day we rescued two children from their clutches.  They became our enemies the day they wanted to talk peace and took over our ship.  Should I continue?  ::glares slightly at the FCO::

ACMO_Lauren says:
::see the TO moving toward the door and moves to bar his way::  TO: Oh no you don't.  You are confined as per the quarantine set by Doctor Varr.

FCO_Yoshi says:
CO: I'm just saying. They could make it even more difficult then I can predict it will be.

SCI_Kris says:
::watches the Science Console as it short circuits and fuses the rest of the isolinear chips::

TO_Jamin says:
ACMO: Discuss it with the captain. He ordered my release.

SCI_Kris says:
Self: Damn!

SCI_Kris says:
::leaves Bridge, enters TL and heads to CR::

ACMO_Lauren says:
TO:  I will, and until I finish, you are to stay here.

SCI_Kris says:
::brushes off her uniform and tries to straighten her hair::

XO_Zax says:
:;frowning as she listens to the debate at hand::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CR: Is anyone for this mission to proceed then?

SCI_Kris says:
::leaves TL and enters CR with PADD securely in hand::

TO_Jamin says:
ACMO: I have my orders. If I have lied, you can have me thrown in the brig later. ::exits sickbay::

Zelda says:
:: rubs her hands over her head and shrugs::

FCO_Yoshi says:
::sighs and doesn't raise::

B`lyn says:
::Looks carefully at each officer, hoping::

SCI_Kris says:
::locates XO and walks towards her::

OPS_Vortak says:
CO:  I am sorry, sir, but I cannot rationally agree to a suicide mission that can plainly have no positive results.

XO_Zax says:
*TO*: LT? Are you enroute?

ACEO_Harhn says:
CO: Sir, I am still trying to work out what was done to the ship. I am going to need at least a few hours to get the ship ready again

ACMO_Lauren says:
::considers chasing him down and sedating him into submission, but simply confines herself to standing in the corridor glaring at his rapidly receding back::

FCO_Yoshi says:
CO: I agree with Vortak's logic.

XO_Zax says:
::looks up at the science officer:: SCI: Please fill in the others on your findings.

TO_Jamin says:
*XO*: I was briefly detained by Dr. Lauren, but yes, Commander. ::enters TL::

B`lyn says:
::Watches with dread and shakes her head::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CR: Then that settles it.  ::turns to Zelda::  Zelda: Like I stated before.  This mission is far to risky.  I cannot risk my crew for a mission such as this.

TO_Jamin says:
TL: Deck.... ::frowns:: Where is the conference room?

SCI_Kris says:
::whispers:: XO: The Science Station is now fused, the remaining isolinear chips have melted together.

B`lyn says:
::Cries out:: CR: Are you afraid to fight the bullies?

TO_Jamin says:
<computer> TO: The conference room is on deck 7.

TO_Jamin says:
TO: Deck 7.

XO_Zax says:
SCI: Okay, but please fill them in first.

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