U.S.S. Pendragon - 10102.17

Supporting Cast

	Cassidy -							Lemure-Cat (Cat, LC)
	Trelan -							Karriaunna Scotti
	Benevolence -							Kurt Goring

Away Team Alpha

Host Karriaunna says:
Synopsis:  The CSO and CNS find themselves amongst a people called the Braje a people very  militaristic.  The XO, CTO and their team, having gone down a different tunnel, find Eron, a race they are only now discovering.

Host Karriaunna says:
Meanwhile, one frustrated captain has taken the FCO and CIV down to the planet below to discover where his missing crew has gone...

Host Karriaunna says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Worlds Within>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CNS_Merced says:
::rotting away in hell::

CSO_Gunther says:
::continues madly deriving his clever plan of escape::

CNS_Merced says:
::amusing himself with shadow puppets, despite the total lack of light in his cell::

CSO_Gunther says:
::figures he ought to be able to do something useful with the difference in quantum signatures::

CSO_Gunther says:
::finds a small chunk of stone like substance on the floor, and after carefully putting his tricorder away, raps on the cell wall lightly::

CNS_Merced says:
::figures he ought to be able to do something useless with the difference in... OH for Christ’s sake!!!  Who is he kidding?!?!?  A counselor is COMPLETELY USELESS in this type of situation!!!!::

CNS_Merced says:
::tries to counsel himself out of the sudden dip into depression::

CSO_Gunther says:
::receiving no response, moves to another wall and tries again::

CNS_Merced says:
::thinks this wouldn't be so bad if not for that tapping on the wall::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  Two soldiers grumble their way to the prisoners cell with a decrepit excuse for a human trudging along in front of them with food.

Cassidy says:
::trudges::

CSO_Gunther says:
::taps a quick Morse message on the wall, hoping that the counselor's cell is nearby::

CNS_Merced says:
::grabs a loose rock on the ground and pounds back yelling::  Tapper:  HEY!!!  Quiet down!  Some people are trying to think here!

CSO_Gunther says:
::rolls his eyes, just able to make out Merced's voice:: SELF: Of all the... ::taps the quick message again...slowly and distinctly::

CNS_Merced says:
Self:  Now what would I be doing if I was the CSO?

CSO_Gunther says:
::is about ready to yell the message at the top of his lungs, but REALLY doesn't want to inform the Braje::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  Grumbling, the soldiers open the door for the Human and almost push him into the CSO's cell.

CSO_Gunther says:
::drops the rock and spins into a squat defensive stance::

Cassidy says:
::stumbles into the cell:: CSO: It's all right.  I bring food.

CSO_Gunther says:
::sees the guards, and gets an idea...surreptitiously reaching for his tricorder with one hand, while nodding and reaching slowly for the food with the other::

Host Karriaunna says:
Action:  The guards wait by the cell....  yelling for him to hurry up.

Cassidy says:
CSO: They're so impatient.

CSO_Gunther says:
::takes the food:: Cassidy: Indeed.

Cassidy says:
Guards: There's a bit of a problem here, give me a minute!

Cassidy says:
CSO: So, you're not from around here, are you.  Do you know where you are?

Host Karriaunna says:
<Guards>  It is late and we want to go off duty... let the next shift deal with them.

CSO_Gunther says:
Cassidy: I'm beginning to get an idea.

Cassidy says:
CSO: This is the planet Origist... ruled by those militaristic Braje creeps and their Empress.  They 
conquered everything around here long ago.

CSO_Gunther says:
Cassidy: I've gathered that...

Cassidy says:
::sighs::  CSO: Including Earth.  I've heard it was a beautiful planet...

CSO_Gunther says:
Cassidy: Was...?

Host Karriaunna says:
<Guard>  Cassidy:  Hurry up or the next one can go without food.

Cassidy says:
CSO: Well, before the Braje got through with it.  Even if I'd been there, it was well before my time.

CSO_Gunther says:
::nods slowly:: Cassidy: You'd better get to the others.

CNS_Merced says:
Self: If I was Gunther, I would be trying to use the difference in quantum signature to my advantage.

Cassidy says:
CSO: There is unrest; we've been looking for a leader; I'll be back...

Cassidy says:
::leaves cell::

CSO_Gunther says:
::raises an eyebrow and watches Cassidy leave, wondering why his tricorder seemed to have no 
effect whatsoever::

CNS_Merced says:
Self:  The best way I can think of to do that would be to use the difference as a boosting block in creating a phase differential between myself and this world, allowing easy egress from my cell and 
some measure of invisibility once out.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The CNS cell is opened while the guards glare at the CSO and slam the door on him.

CNS_Merced says:
Self:  The only problem would be that it would be a tricky... ::breaks off blinking at the sudden light in his cell::

Cassidy says:
::enters CNS's cell::

CNS_Merced says:
::eyes the dark form entering his cell warily, but as his eyes adjust, he recognizes basic human form, and stands to meet them::  Cass:  Hello.  ::looking at the guards in the background::  I take it 
you aren't here to release me.

Cassidy says:
CNS: Not at the moment.  ::smiles::  I just brought you something to eat.

CSO_Gunther says:
::sets up his tricorder to try a different frequency next time::

Cassidy says:
::voice lowered::  CNS: Be patient and don't lose hope.

CNS_Merced says:
Cass:  ::softly::  Do you know where my compatriot is?

Cassidy says:
CNS: The other guy?  He's just a couple cells down.  Now I can't stay to chat, really...

CNS_Merced says:
Cass:  Is he okay?

CSO_Gunther says:
::between bites, checks to make sure the guards really are gone before sidling toward the door::

Cassidy says:
CNS: Aside from being locked up in this dungeon, he seems fine.

CNS_Merced says:
Cass:  ::eyes her slightly::  He had a wound...

Cassidy says:
CNS: That's not enough to qualify him as not fine around here.

CNS_Merced says:
Cass:  Ahh...  Is there anything I can do for you?

CNS_Merced says:
::eyeing the guards::

Host Karriaunna says:
<Guard>  ::growls at Cassidy and glares at the CNS::

CSO_Gunther says:
::with dexterous fingers, fine tunes a tunneling scan and slowly begins to sweep the door::

Cassidy says:
CNS: In your current situation, no.  We'll talk later.  ::glances at the guard::

Cassidy says:
::smiles encouragingly and leaves::

CNS_Merced says:
::smiles and waves back at the guards::  Cass:  ::taking the food::  Thank you.

CNS_Merced says:
::looks at the food in the last bit of light before the door is closed::  Self:  Couldn't have spared some beef Wellington, could they... ::sighs and sets the food aside::

CSO_Gunther says:
::finds what he's looking for, and scans the area carefully::

CNS_Merced says:
::paces a bit::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The guards finish their rounds.  As they do so, the lights dim even further to darkness.

CSO_Gunther says:
::glad the tricorder is self lit...::

CSO_Gunther says:
::surprised that the cell door has such a simple locking mechanism::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  Listening carefully, the CSO and CNS can faintly hear footsteps 
approaching.

CSO_Gunther says:
::quickly puts the tricorder away, on standby::

CNS_Merced says:
::pulls his badge from his tunic, and opening it makes a few final adjustments, closing it lightly in his hands then standing on the wall of the door, out of sight of the entrance::

CSO_Gunther says:
::poises his finger to initiate the ultrasonic emission::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  They hear the sounds of a lock scraping as it turns...

Cassidy says:
::opens the door to the CSO's cell::

CSO_Gunther says:
::tenses up a bit...and sees Cassidy:: Cassidy: You..?

CNS_Merced says:
::hears a cell door open, and relaxes a bit, but only a bit::

Cassidy says:
CSO: No, someone else.

Cassidy says:
CSO: Who did you expect?

CSO_Gunther says:
::raises an eyebrow, questioningly:: Cassidy: One of the Empress' guards, dragging me off to stab me again.

Cassidy says:
CSO: I sounded like that?  ::mock offended::

CSO_Gunther says:
Cassidy: The sound of a scraping lock does not identify people well. You could have said something.

CNS_Merced says:
::can hear very low tones of conversation, but nothing more::

CNS_Merced says:
::getting bored in the dark::

Cassidy says:
CSO: Come on.  ::moves to CNS's door and opens it::

CSO_Gunther says:
::following, still quite paranoid::

CNS_Merced says:
::flattens against the wall, waiting to see who comes through the door::

Cassidy says:
CNS's cell: Hello?  You in there?

CSO_Gunther says:
CNS: Merced? Are you all right?

CNS_Merced says:
::relaxes only a bit, and quickly pokes head around corner then back again... then a bit more slowly::  CSO: Gunther!  ::looking at the untreated wound::  Are you all right?

Cassidy says:
CNS: If you want to stay in there, then by all means...

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  A cry is heard in the darkness from one of the other cells...

Cassidy says:
CNS: Keep your voice down.

CSO_Gunther says:
::starts to answer, but is interrupted by the cry::

Cassidy says:
CNS/CSO: Come on, we'd better hurry.

CNS_Merced says:
::eyes the food bearer::  Cass:  softly::  Wait!  There may have been others, like us.  Do you know where they are?

Cassidy says:
::walks along the row of cells deeper into the dungeon::

Cassidy says:
CNS: I'm not in a position where the Braje tell me much, but I have heard things.

CSO_Gunther says:
::follows, not liking following a complete stranger::

CNS_Merced says:
::looks at the food bearer::  Cass:  What have you heard?  If there are others of our people here I 
won't leave without them.

Cassidy says:
CNS: They are your people after all, then?

CSO_Gunther says:
Cassidy: Are any of them dressed like us?

CNS_Merced says:
::wry grin::  Cass: Well, I can't really say unless I have more information about them can I?

Cassidy says:
CNS: I don't know, but they appeared out of the blue like you did.

CSO_Gunther says:
::nods to David:: Cassidy: Close enough. Let's go get them.

Cassidy says:
::leads CSO and CNS to a disused seeming portion of the dungeon::

CNS_Merced says:
Cass:  Yes.  Lets.

Cassidy says:
CSO: And how do you plan to do that?

CSO_Gunther says:
Cassidy: The same way you got us out, I'd suppose.

Cassidy says:
CSO: In other words, you want me to go rescue them.  Of course, it would help if I knew their whereabouts.

CNS_Merced says:
::eyes the tricorder in Gunther's holster::  CSO:  Does that work for finding different quantum signatures?

Cassidy says:
CSO/CNS: In here.  ::enters one of the cells::

CSO_Gunther says:
::grumbles a moment before pulling out his tricorder for a quick scan:: CNS/Cassidy: They're in that 
direction. ::points::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The group hears the change of the guard...

Cassidy says:
CSO/CNS: Quick!

CNS_Merced says:
::dashes into the cell::

CSO_Gunther says:
::follows in, preparing the ultrasonic emission again::

Cassidy says:
::enters a hidden tunnel::

Cassidy says:
CNS/CSO: Coming?

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The group enters a dark, dank corridor.

CNS_Merced says:
::whispers::  Cass:  We aren't leaving without them.

CSO_Gunther says:
::wonders why Cassidy is asking, since they're immediately behind::

Cassidy says:
::wonders why they don't seem to want to get out of here as quickly as she does::

Cassidy says:
CNS: If you want to wander around and get caught, I can't stop you.

CNS_Merced says:
Cass:  You obviously know your way around here.  We can point in the right direction, as long as you can help us avoid the guards we should be fine.

Cassidy says:
::continues down the corridor::

CNS_Merced says:
Cass:  Where are we headed right now?

Cassidy says:
CNS: You think I can come up with a guard-evasion plan just like that?  The idea of guards is not to 
be avoided.

Cassidy says:
CNS: Out of this dungeon.

CNS_Merced says:
::stops::  Cass:  Why are you doing this?

CNS_Merced says:
CSO:  Can you tell how far away they are?

CSO_Gunther says:
::nods, showing him the tricorder readings::

Cassidy says:
CNS/CSO: We're going to join the others.  We want to give this "freedom" idea a try.

Away Teams Beta and Gamma

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::enters the main shuttlebay looking for the rest::

XO-Zax says:
::waiting patiently for Trelan's return::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::eyes the XO::

CEO_Smith says:
@::sees the captain enter:: CO: Ready when you are captain.

XO-Zax says:
::looks at the CTO::

XO-Zax says:
CTO: Patience, Lt. We have to determine how to proceed.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::tries to make her expression blank::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::heads into the shuttle taking a seat at the flight controls::  CEO: Do we have the pulse rifles?

XO-Zax says:
::notices the doctor is reading a book::

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  I still don't understand why we didn't just follow their footprints.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::begins the start-up procedure skipping the systems check::

XO-Zax says:
::sighs::

CEO_Smith says:
@CO: Yes sir, and they're already stored.

XO-Zax says:
CTO: Lt. Please sit for a moment while I try to explain.

CEO_Smith says:
@::takes sit at OPS::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::sits and looks expectantly at the XO::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@CEO: Excellent.     Make sure the Security team is strapped in and let's go.  ::receives clearance from the AOPS::

XO-Zax says:
CTO: Not one but two AT's, if not more, have disappeared down here. Yes?

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Yes.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  A variety of people come upon the Pendragon crew and begin to overwhelm them with helpfulness...  Clean clothes, suggestion of baths, food....

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::leaves the shuttlebay and points the shuttle at the surface::  CEO: Begin scanning the surface.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::has had just about enough of this::

XO-Zax says:
CTO: So then it would seem that our team disappeared while heading that way, possibly into a trap.

CEO_Smith says:
@::begins scans::

XO-Zax says:
CTO: It seemed the smartest thing to do was to try and circumvent the trap.

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Granted.  But we are wasting time here.

XO-Zax says:
CTO: I agree. But we don't yet know what we're up against.

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  I appreciate your honesty, Sir.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::the shuttle begins to enter the atmosphere::  CEO: Anything from the surface yet?

CEO_Smith says:
@CO: Nothing on sensors yet, sir

XO-Zax says:
::smiles at Kyrron:: CTO: As do I, Lt. Believe me when I say that I have no intention of burying another crewman.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::nods his head::  CEO: What was the co-ordinates of the place your team set down earlier?

XO-Zax says:
::signals her crew to not insult their hosts but to remain in uniform....and be careful::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::nods at the XO and tries to not frown at their hosts::

XO-Zax says:
::is getting overwhelmed by all of the hospitality::

XO-Zax says:
::tries to shoo away some of the "helpers::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::notices T'rget is getting his lobes rubbed by one of their hosts::

CEO_Smith says:
@::transfers the coordinates to the flight console::

XO-Zax says:
::frowns at T’rget’s behavior::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::noticing the data on his console::  CEO: Thanks Ensign.  Adjusting telemetry now.

CEO_Smith says:
@::nods in acknowledgment::

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Well, at least he's finally relaxed.  ::grins::

XO-Zax says:
TO: That will be more than enough, Ensign!

XO-Zax says:
::grins back wryly:: CTO: Too relaxed!

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::sees the campsite out the forward viewscreen:: CEO: Brace yourself, it's been a while since I've flown one of these.  ::flashes and evil grin at the CEO::

CTO_Kyrron says:
<TO T'rget>::looks sheepish as he shoos away his attendant::

CEO_Smith says:
@::grabs onto anything bolted down::

Benevolence says:
::strides in slowly, looking serene::

XO-Zax says:
::looks up at the newcomer and stands::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::follows the XO's lead and stands as well::

CEO_Smith says:
@::thinks he will have more work when he returns to the ship::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::noticing the CEO, he smiles at his console and brings her in with a perfectly undetectable landing::  CEO: Did I ever tell you that I have piloted Galaxy class vessels?  ::grins at him again, equally evil::

Benevolence says:
::cups his hands before him and offers a warm smile:: All: I bid thee welcome...

CEO_Smith says:
@CO: No sir, I didn't know that.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::wonders if her universal translator is busted::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::shuts the shuttle's systems down::  CEO: Break out those rifles Ensign.  ::stands::

XO-Zax says:
::smiles and mimics Ben's actions::

CEO_Smith says:
@::Gets up and retrieves the rifles handing one to the captain::

XO-Zax says:
Ben: We thank you. I am Katia Zax. Your name is?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::taking the rifle he opens the rear hatch and exits::

Benevolence says:
::offers open hands and bows slightly:: XO: I am Benevolence...

CEO_Smith says:
@::Follows the CO::

XO-Zax says:
::raises a brow::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@CEO: Check the other shuttle and see if anyone has returned yet.

XO-Zax says:
Ben: Um...Benevolence. Are you the leader here?

CEO_Smith says:
@CO: Aye sir.

CEO_Smith says:
@::Checks the other shuttle::

Benevolence says:
::waits a moment:: XO: I am a guide... I show other Eron the way, and the path.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::arrives at the campsite scouring it for any trace::

XO-Zax says:
Ben: Your people are called the Eron?

CEO_Smith says:
@::notices no one has returned yet and heads toward the CO::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::sees the CEO coming::  CEO: Anything?

CEO_Smith says:
@CO: No one has returned, sir.

Benevolence says:
::shrugs, a slightly uncomfortable move:: XO: We are many people, but we are the Eron, yes. ::looks at the rest of the group:: Are you well? Were your needs fulfilled?

CEO_Smith says:
@::tries to sense anyone::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::sighs::  CEO: Do you know what direction the XO headed in before you returned to the ship?

XO-Zax says:
::hesitates:: Ben: Can you tell me what the "way" is?

Benevolence says:
::smiles:: XO: You do not know? Then I would be delighted to teach you. Come, bring your compatriots and I will show you.

CEO_Smith says:
@CO: Sir, they went down a tunnel that is near the campsite in that direction. ::points to the right::

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO: Sir!  We need to get some information and get on with it!

Benevolence says:
::changes gaze:: CTO: Calm yourself...

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@CEO: Lead the way Ensign.  We're right behind you.  ::points to the three TAC Officers::

CTO_Kyrron says:
Ben:  All due respect, Sir, we are looking for our people.

XO-Zax says:
::glances warningly at the CTO::

CEO_Smith says:
@::walks toward the tunnel::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::is about ready to strangle this guy::

Benevolence says:
:shakes his head:: CTO: Anger will not find them... it will only unbalance the Universe and make things more difficult. Remain calm, for the good of everyone.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::following closely behind while the TAC Team stays close on his heals::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::thinks that more than the universe is unbalanced here::

XO-Zax says:
::is beginning to feel like she is in a religious commune::

CEO_Smith says:
@CO: I would like to point out that I am not getting anything from the other team members, and I can't sense them near either.

Benevolence says:
XO: Do you still wish to be guided?

CTO_Kyrron says:
Ben:  We need help.  Can you provide it?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@CEO: That's OK Ensign.  Is this the tunnel?  ::points to a small area::

XO-Zax says:
::looks at Ben::

CEO_Smith says:
@::stops near the tunnel entrance:: CO: This is the tunnel that they entered.

XO-Zax says:
Ben: Your way. Does it involve your religious beliefs?

XO-Zax says:
Ben: Your "God"?

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  As those before him, the CO and his team see the hole where a cave in occurred along with the sacks of samples waiting to be taken above.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@CEO: Then let's proceed.  ::enters the tunnel without a second thought::

CEO_Smith says:
@::Follows behind the CO::

Benevolence says:
::stares at the silently for a moment:: XO: We have no "god". There is only the Way. Come. ::starts out the door::

CEO_Smith says:
@::gets a bad feeling in his gut::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::turns the light on, on his phaser rifle and begins looking around at the walls and 
ceilings::

CEO_Smith says:
@:: turn his light on and begins scanning::

XO-Zax says:
::looks at the CTO and raises a brow:: CTO: Lt.? Your call?

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  I recommend we follow him, Sir.  See if we can get some information from him along the way.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@CEO: Keep on alert for anything  ::straps the rifle over his shoulder::  I'm going to begin scanning with a tricorder

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Its not like we have a lot of choice.

XO-Zax says:
::nods:: Ben: Lead on.

CEO_Smith says:
@::Notices footprints:: CO: Sir, I see footprints...but they trail off in two directions.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::pulls out the tricorder and begins to scan for recent bio-signatures::

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  drags along T'rget and the CMO::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@CEO: Wonderful.  ::sees the two sets::

Benevolence says:
::nods and steps out the door into a towering arcade:: XO: Eron seek peace only. It is our purpose, our Way. I guide others to the Way....... What of your people? They are unknown to us...

CTO_Kyrron says:
::wonder just what the CMO is reading that is so darn wonderful he can't put it down::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@CEO: I don't want to split the team.  Which appear the most recent?

XO-Zax says:
::doesn't really like this at all::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::wishes she had her weapons back, and looks around for something that might do the job::

XO-Zax says:
Ben: Our people? We are from a distant land. Come to find our missing friends.

CEO_Smith says:
@::looks for a second:: CO: These are. ::points to the ones going to the left::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The CO and his team discover a central room floor appears to be an opaque crystalline substance that is unknown.  He also sees two sets of recent foot prints and a third tunnel with old ones.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::notices another tunnel with prints as well::  CEO: Look.  ::points:: here's another set.

Benevolence says:
::stops and looks back suddenly:: XO: What missing friends? We have seen no one...

XO-Zax says:
Ben: Others who dress as we do. Do you know the way back to the tunnel by which we arrived?

CEO_Smith says:
@::looks:: CO: Sir, I am a bit confused now, we only had two team enter these tunnels.

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Maybe we should back track to where we came in?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@CEO: I say we go with the freshest set.  ::points::  After you.  ::continuing his tricorder scans::

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  This benevolent guy obviously hasn't got a clue.

XO-Zax says:
::suppresses the urge to smack the CMO with his book::

XO-Zax says:
::grins at the CTO wryly::

CEO_Smith says:
@::begins down the tunnel with rifle in hand::

Benevolence says:
::looks puzzled:: XO: Why would you want to go through there? It is forbidden. It is not of the Way.

CTO_Kyrron says:
TO:  you have a good mind for maps.  Could you find our way back?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::motions for the TAC team to move in  a close Delta pattern and realizes how much 
he misses the CTO post on the ::

CTO_Kyrron says:
<TO T'rget>  ::nods::

XO-Zax says:
::frowns slightly:: Ben: I understand that, Ben. But we need to at least see where we came in...can 
you show us?

Benevolence says:
::nods:: XO: Of course. We will get there in time. But first I must show you the way. It will help you.

XO-Zax says:
::signal to the CTO to be ready for anything.::

CEO_Smith says:
@::continues down the tunnel, following the footprints::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::continues to walk down the path scanning the walls and ceiling::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  As the CO and his team move down the tunnel, all goes dark around them.  They loose all sensory abilities.

Benevolence says:
::continues down the arcade and down a long flight of steps to another hallway and a massive 
building::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::finds and picks up a pointy rock... has a flashback::

XO-Zax says:
::nods and smiles:: Ben: I have more friends in the tunnel who will want to follow the way. So, can we get them first?

CEO_Smith says:
@CO: Captain...

CEO_Smith says:
@::stops moving::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::hits the light of his rifle with his hand::

CEO_Smith says:
@::turn his light out::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  As they continue, they see a light ahead of them... and vague sounds return.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@CEO: Anyone bring the wrist lights?

XO-Zax says:
::is remembering old Earth tales of a cult called the Hari Krishnas::

CEO_Smith says:
@CO: I didn't....because of the light on the rifles.

Benevolence says:
::smiles:: XO: In time... But you must calm yourselves. Your angst and impatience will only unbalance. You must seek peace inside to follow the Way. It will guide.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@AT3: Everyone quiet down and be prepared.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
@::begins to move toward the light::

CTO_Kyrron says:
Ben:  We must go back now!  ::looks at the XO imploringly::

XO-Zax says:
::is fighting the urge to smack Ben::

CEO_Smith says:
::follows the CO::

Trelan says:
::Looks up in exasperation, trying to quickly hide it as he sees more people coming through the door::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::moves into the light, rifle in hand::

XO-Zax says:
::signals for her team to return to the library::

Benevolence says:
::stops and turns:: XO: Hold!

XO-Zax says:
::smiles at Ben as she re-enters the room::

XO-Zax says:
Ben: Just a sec. I forgot my purse!

CTO_Kyrron says:
::Motions T'rget to lead the way::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The CO and CEO find themselves in a room filled with books and a tall elderly man not far away.  One moment his face is annoyed but all they see is the expression of welcome.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::heads off at a quick trot after T'rget with his unfailing sense of direction::

CEO_Smith says:
::tries to read the man::

Benevolence says:
::shakes head:: XO: Untruths are unwelcome in the Way. You must come with me, and I will show you.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::lowers the rifle slightly::  Man: Greetings.

Trelan says:
CO/CEO:  Welcome... welcome...

CEO_Smith says:
::lowers rifle::

XO-Zax says:
::smiles chattily to Ben:: Ben: I really did....and well, it IS that time of the month.............

CTO_Kyrron says:
::stops to see if the XO is coming with them::

XO-Zax says:
::grins at the CTO and exits the room::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
Trelan:  You wouldn't happen to have seen others like us around.. have you?

CTO_Kyrron says:
::grabs the CMO and tries to catch up with the Ferengi::

Trelan says:
::looks innocent::  CO:  Others?  You are looking for someone?

Benevolence says:
::shakes head:: XO: You do not understand... you will need stronger guidance. ::pushes a small clip on his sleeve to summon the teacher guards while he continues to smile serenely::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
Trelan: Yes.  Others dressed like I am.

CTO_Kyrron says:
<TO T'rget>  ::is approaching the library where they started from::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::sees T'rget up ahead::

XO-Zax says:
::reaches the library door and pushes it open::

Trelan says:
::Looks at the captain and with a warped truth answers::  CO:  No, I have not seen anyone dressed like you.  Come this way and let me see if we can help you.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  Teaching guards surround the XO and her team.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::pushes T'rget into the library and watches him throw up on Trelan::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::looks at the CEO trying to decide what's best then follows Trelan motioning for the CEO and TAC team to stay put::

CEO_Smith says:
CO: Captain....

Benevolence says:
::stands in the doorway, fixing the newcomers with a stiff stare::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CEO: Stay there Ensign in case something goes awry.

CEO_Smith says:
CO: Sir, there is something you need to know.

Trelan says:
::Looks at Bene::  Bene:  I leave them with you... I have... others to attend to.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::stops following Trelan::  CEO: What is it Ensign.

Benevolence says:
::nods:: Trelan: Yes Trelan. I will guide them.

Benevolence says:
::motions for the guards to step closer:: CTO/XO: I would suggest you remain calm... the teacher guards are not as enlightened as I.  Now, come. I will teach you. ::motions for the guards to herd 
them::

CEO_Smith says:
::walks to the CO and in a whisper:: CO: Sir, he is hiding something...and I don't feel he can be trusted.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::after hearing the CEO he raises his rifle and begins to back out the way they came::  Trelan: I think  we found what we are looking for.  Thank you for your assistance.

Host Karriaunna says:
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