U.S.S. Pendragon
10301.25
God's Gift to Women Pt.2

Guest starring:
Jeremy as King_Konge
Cory as Princess_Driella
Jan as TO_Tribble.

Host CO_Zax says:
Captain's Log, Stardate 10301.25 The crew of the USS Pendragon is currently on the edge of the Romulan border as they help the Braillians celebrate their acceptance into the Federation of Planets. After much to-do, the main meal is about to begin...........

Host Karriaunna says:
<<<<<<<<<< God's Gift to Women >>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Zax says:
::wishes he was elsewhere::

XO_Rofax says:
::settles himself as best he can considering::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::watches one of the Braillians walk by, and has the strangest urge to read one by running her fingertips across his head::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::in the picnic grounds watching what's going on around her::

FCO_Luchena says:
::waiting with his attendants::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looks on trying to ignore the strange smell that is present - hoping it is not the food::

Host Karriaunna says:
Scenery:  As the guests wait around the long table, the smells of foods from all over the galaxy waft through the air.

Host CO_Zax says:
::eyes the table and the guests consideringly::

FCO_Luchena says:
::is soooo incredibly relaxed::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  At the far end of the table, silence begins to ripple towards the other end as the Prime minister enters.

XO_Rofax says:
::sits quietly while his attendants continue to mill about excitedly::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::holds her breath, hoping to avoid some of the more interesting smells::

FCO_Luchena says:
::wonders what honours they will bestow upon him next::

CSO_Toms says:
::sits looking round with interest::

Host Prime_Minister says:
::In a sonorous voice::  All gathered, King Konge and his beautiful daughter Princess Driella.

King_Konge says:
::walks in looking very King like and glances at his daughter and smiles::

Host CO_Zax says:
::stands::

CSO_Toms says:
::looks to the king, wondering about such an... interesting name for the man::

King_Konge says:
::speaks up, in a loud tone:: All: I would like to welcome you all !

FCO_Luchena says:
::inspects his nails.  It's the nicest manicure he's ever had::

Host Prime_Minister says:
Scenery:  Into the room, decorated so much they can barely move, is a rather handsome man and a short, very dumpy looking woman whose color of clothing do not agree with her.

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::thinks that if he would like to, he ought to::

Princess_Driella says:
::walks in looking around at the guests::

King_Konge says:
::smiles and walks to a seat to his right and pulls a chair out, motioning for his daughter to sit::

FCO_Luchena says:
::runs his hand down the leg of one of his attendants::

CSO_Toms says:
::looks at the princess.... even he can tell that those aren’t the best colours for her::

XO_Rofax says:
::wonders if this would be the appropriate time to sneak back onto the Pen and flee the quadrant::

Host Prime_Minister says:
::Bowing to the royal family he pulls out the chair for each of them to sit.::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::stifles a smirk and attempts to maintain a straight face::

Princess_Driella says:
::takes a seat in the chair::

Host CO_Zax says:
::waits for the royals to be seated::

Host Prime_Minister says:
ACTION:  As soon as the royal family is seated, the various guests take their seats.

FCO_Luchena says:
::squints down the corridor looking for the other chosen ones::

King_Konge says:
::nods to the PM and has a seat:: All: Sit sit everyone......

Host Prime_Minister says:
::Goes to the hallway and looks at the chosen, 12 men of various species well groomed and royally dressed.  Three are from the Pendragon.::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::seats self with a smile and pulls the chair up::

FCO_Luchena says:
::returns the Prime Minister's Gaze::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::finds a seat and sits::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::Finds a sit and seats::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::sits::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::finds herself sitting next to the CEO::

Host Prime_Minister says:
Chosen:  If you are ready...

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks interestedly around::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::for some reason is very glad she isn't a "chosen"::

FCO_Luchena says:
::nods at the Prime Minister::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looks over to the CMO and whispers::  CMO: Ziss Shiendig... She is some spread No?

Host Prime_Minister says:
::Turns his tall straight back on the group and leads them in, slowly walking around the table past the king and princess.::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::whispers back:: CEO:  Indeed.

XO_Rofax says:
Self:  Uh.... no....     ::allows himself to be shepherded with the others and follows along::

Princess_Driella says:
::looking at the group and giggles at them as they pass::

Princess_Driella says:
<lookinf=looking>

King_Konge says:
::notes his daughter’s reaction to the group and scopes them out a bit himself::

Host CO_Zax says:
::eyes his crew with interest::

FCO_Luchena says:
::holds his head high and tenses his muscles attractively as he passes::

Host CO_Zax says:
::notices that the CNS looks bad in that color::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::whispers:: CEO:  What do you think is going to happen?

Host Prime_Minister says:
Kong:  May I first present the crew from the Pendragon.  Mr. Luchena

CSO_Toms says:
wonders at the show being put on by his crew mates::

FCO_Luchena says:
::is quite sure he looks fabulous::

Princess_Driella says:
::giggles at the FCO as he passes::

FCO_Luchena says:
::bows deeply to the King and Princess::

Host Prime_Minister says:
Kong: Mr. Rofax

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at the Princess and begins to frown::

FCO_Luchena says:
::lets his gaze rest on the Princess for a second too long::

Host Prime_Minister says:
Kong:  Mr. Choi

XO_Rofax says:
::watches as Luchena takes center stage of this dog and pony show::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::sighs and whispers:: CMO: I do not know...  But judging from the smells here, I wish I was back on the ship.

FCO_Luchena says:
::straightening from his bow, squares his shoulders::

Host Prime_Minister says:
::Continues with the rest of the names, leading them in and toward the back of the room to the waiting chairs that are slightly raised then the others.::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::quietly sits and watches::

King_Konge says:
::soaks in the names as the PM tells him, trying to remember them all::

FCO_Luchena says:
::reaches a chair::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looks up at the FCO as he 'presents' himself::

Host Prime_Minister says:
ACTION:  As the group is settled, he claps his hands.  A group of people bring in a piece of meat that is the size and likeness of Shiar.

FCO_Luchena says:
::sits, up straight of course::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at the meal and loses his appetite::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looks at the meat coming in on the platter::  CMO: Oh Dear God, I think I'm going to be sick.....

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::remembers overhearing on the of the cooks saying they were fixing "something from Earth"::

Host CO_Zax says:
::doesn't like where this is headed::

FCO_Luchena says:
::looks at the princess not noticing the meat::

King_Konge says:
::smiles as the dish is coming in::

Host Prime_Minister says:
::Smiling, he presents the food to the king and nods for the king to make the first slice.::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::sees the "meat" arrive and goes pale:: CEO:  You're not the only one ::feels nauseous::

XO_Rofax says:
::recognizes that piece of meat and thinks he'd be better off eating the plants::

King_Konge says:
::stands and begins to cut the meat.....right through what seems to be the eyeball area::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::grabs her tricorder and takes a discrete scan::

FCO_Luchena says:
::leans forward and looks down the line for Shiar::

TO_Tribble says:
::watches for signs of trouble::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::reaffirms her earlier decision to avoid the food here::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looks over in the CMO's lap at the functioning tricorder::  CMO: Well?

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at Shiar to see what his reaction is::

Princess_Driella says:
::smiles at her father as he cuts the meat::

Host Prime_Minister says:
ACTION:  Servants bring in food to lay in front of the various guests.

TO_Tribble says:
::glad her religion is having a period of fasting right now::

OPS_Shiar says:
:: walks in the room with a few ladies:: ALL: sorry I’m late, I got lost.

CSO_Toms says:
::sitting at the table wonders if the food is actually any good::

FCO_Luchena says:
::lets go a breath he hadn't realized he was holding::

OPS_Shiar says:
ALL: that kinda looks like me :: points to the meat::

XO_Rofax says:
::breathes easily as he sees Shiar waltz in::

Host CO_Zax says:
::starts thinking evil thoughts about the Starfleet bureaucrats who cleared these weirdoes for admission::

FCO_Luchena says:
OPS:  Yes.  It does.

CMO_Pettigrove says:
CEO:  I'm waiting for the readings then sees the OPS walk in:: CEO:  It's fine.  Enjoy

King_Konge says:
::sits back down smiling at his daughter::

FCO_Luchena says:
::looks at the Princess some more::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::hears the OPS officer::  Self: Oh Thank GOD!.....

OPS_Shiar says:
:: goes and finds a chair::

FCO_Luchena says:
::tries to catch her eye::

Princess_Driella says:
::looks at the FCO and giggles again::

OPS_Shiar says:
CMO: miss me?

FCO_Luchena says:
::smiles at the princess and holds her gaze::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::picks up the utensils and begins to consume food::  

CSO_Toms says:
::studies the people that are sitting around the table....::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::takes a cautious taste ... it tastes unexpectedly good::

King_Konge says:
::smiles and begins politely eating his dinner::

FCO_Luchena says:
::tries to see beyond her physical appearance::

Host Prime_Minister says:
ACTION:  Shiar's harem pouts as they leave him with the other candidates.

Host CO_Zax says:
::pretends to eat::

OPS_Shiar says:
:: takes a piece of the meat::

XO_Rofax says:
::watches as some of the other chosen ones appear to inhale their food, almost animal-like::

Princess_Driella says:
::eating her dinner staring at the FCO still::

CSO_Toms says:
::gets a plate full of food.... well, when in Rome.... starts to eat::

OPS_Shiar says:
FCO: hmm, interesting

Host CO_Zax says:
::Smilingly excuses himself and motions for the CNS to follow him to a far corner::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::not much for meat anyway::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::eating dinner very gentleman like::

King_Konge says:
::sees his daughter, he looks at her and clears his throat hintingly::

FCO_Luchena says:
::pulls his gaze away from the Princess::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::thinks "A s yn diflasu" and quietly goes to follow the CO::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::sits very prim and proper eating her meal::

FCO_Luchena says:
OPS:  How do you taste?

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at the counselor:: CNS: Your opinion, Commander?

XO_Rofax says:
::spies the CEO devouring his plate::  Self:  Those French will eat anything......

OPS_Shiar says:
FCO: were you treated as well as I was?

King_Konge says:
::sees the CO and smiles:: CO: Is there a problem with the meal? ::stands and joins the CO in the corner::

Princess_Driella says:
::looks over at the XO and eyes him for a moment::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
CO: Umm...could be ritualistic cannibalism of some form. It's not unheard of.

Host Prime_Minister says:
Scenery:  As the meal progresses, the finest wines offered in the galaxy are brought to the table.

FCO_Luchena says:
OPS:  Extremely well.  ::a satisfied smile crosses his face::

Host CO_Zax says:
::smiles at the King and explains that it is ship's business and waits for the man to depart::

OPS_Shiar says:
FCO: good, but that was to be expected

FCO_Luchena says:
::raises a glass of wine to the princess::

King_Konge says:
::pats the CO on the back:: CO: After all I hope we have impressed you....we are very overjoyed to join you.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looks over at the XO eyeballing him and thinks to self::  Self: Guess he's not hungry.

King_Konge says:
::shrugs and heads back to his seat::

Host CO_Zax says:
::lowers voice:: CNS: Do you think the crew is in any danger?

XO_Rofax says:
::thinks that was a moment too long and turns his attention back to the plate, pushing his food around while avoiding the princess' gaze::

CSO_Toms says:
::consuming the food, which is cooked very well, and drinks some wine, but remains quiet::

Princess_Driella says:
::looks at the FCO and raises her glass and giggles::

FCO_Luchena says:
OPS:  Expected?  Why is that?

FCO_Luchena says:
::winks at the princess as he drinks his wine::

OPS_Shiar says:
:: takes some wine:: FCO: how did Jordan react when she saw the food?

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::mutters:: CO: I always think the crew is in danger. But no more at the moment than usual. It's a new culture, though...we should be alert.

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::takes a polite sip of her wine::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::takes a sip of the wine like drink::  CMO: Zee food is not bad....  I am impressed....

FCO_Luchena says:
OPS:  Jordan?  I wasn't watching her.

Princess_Driella says:
::looking around at everyone::

OPS_Shiar says:
FCO: well, if you think so highly of yourself someone else is bound to.

CSO_Toms says:
::notices the princess looking and nods head politely::

FCO_Luchena says:
::doesn't get it::  OPS:  You make no sense.  Have you drank too much wine?

CMO_Pettigrove says:
CEO:  As is the wine.  But the presentation ... ::lets the comment trail off::

XO_Rofax says:
::declines on the wine, citing it is against his religion::

OPS_Shiar says:
FCO: oh

King_Konge says:
::sips on the wine, eyeing the  CO::

Host Prime_Minister says:
Scenery:  The food is quickly gone, enjoyed by most.  As the dinner plates are removed, in comes the desert.  A huge cake resembling the princess faintly.

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods:: CNS: Notify the bridge officer of our situation and have the crew on transporter lock at all times.

OPS_Shiar says:
FCO: anyway, these clothes are a bit weird

CNS_O`Dunn says:
CO: Aye sir. ::quietly does so::

TO_Tribble says:
::still prepared for action::

FCO_Luchena says:
::looks at the cake trying to figure out what it reminds him off::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
CEO:  Look at that!  ::stares at the cake::

XO_Rofax says:
::silently::  Self: That..... is just creepy.....

FCO_Luchena says:
OPS:  I find them very comfortable.

King_Konge says:
::smiles as the cake arrives::

Host CO_Zax says:
::quietly resumes his seat::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::stealthily resumes her seat when finished::

Princess_Driella says:
::looks at the cake and smiles::

CSO_Toms says:
::wonders how this seeming reverence within food fits in with other social behaviour within the culture::

TO_Tribble says:
::looks for a quick getaway if needed for the AT::

FCO_Luchena says:
::looks around the table::

King_Konge says:
::smiles and stands, clearing his throat quite loudly::

OPS_Shiar says:
FCO: look funny though

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looks over at the cake and notices that it has the likeness of the Princess::  CMO: Princess cake...  Shiar Roast....   Something does not seem right.... 

CSO_Toms says:
::looks to the King::

TO_Tribble says:
FCO: How handsome you look tonight, sir.

FCO_Luchena says:
OPS:  I think I look great in this.  Don't you?

XO_Rofax says:
::is half-surprised no one's been arrested or devoured as of yet::

Host CO_Zax says:
::wonders when the swimsuit competition will be starting::

FCO_Luchena says:
TO:  Why thank you for noticing.

CMO_Pettigrove says:
CEO:  I agree it is unusual.  But let's see what happens

FCO_Luchena says:
::smiles at the TO::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::still waiting for the proverbial shoe to drop::

OPS_Shiar says:
FCO: if you say so

King_Konge says:
All: I am thankful that you all were able to attend and I also would like to welcome you all to the wedding dinner as well...... ::smiles and motions for the men to stand:: Princess: Would you like to say something?

Host CO_Zax says:
::shudders at the thought of Luchena and Rofax in bikinis::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::rolls eyes::  CMO: Ok, but only because you out rank me.  ::smiles a halfhearted smile::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::thinks "wedding dinner?::

FCO_Luchena says:
::stands::

OPS_Shiar says:
:: stands slowly::

Host CO_Zax says:
::frowns at the word wedding::

FCO_Luchena says:
::keeps his eyes locked on the Princess::

CSO_Toms says:
::looks quizzingly at that statement::

Host Prime_Minister says:
ACTION: The CNS's shoe slips off her foot with a rather loud plop in the quiet room.

XO_Rofax says:
::wants to run, but simply stands with the others::

Princess_Driella says:
::looks at the CNS and giggles::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::whispers:: CEO:  They brought us down here to find a husband for the princess?

Host CO_Zax says:
::notices for the first time just how big Kerina's feet are::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::looks down, wondering how the floor lowered, since her feet were flat on the floor ready to flee in a moment's notice::

King_Konge says:
::smiles:: Chosen men: There is nothing to be frightened of...stand stand all of you.

CSO_Toms says:
::wonders on the concept of multiple partners... it exists else where....:::

FCO_Luchena says:
::is already standing::

Host Prime_Minister says:
::Looks at all the chosen ones and motions for them to stand.::

Princess_Driella says:
::stands up as well::

Host CO_Zax says:
::doesn't like this at all....and very relieved at the same time not to be a chosen one::

OPS_Shiar says:
:: looks around with the 'help me' look people sometimes give. you know, the one that says 'I’m in trouble'::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::sigh and whispers::  CMO: We can't catch a normal mission....   Years from now, there will be a New Pendragon with people a lot like us onboard and they will be just as messed up as we are.

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::hopes the haughty FCO is "picked" for whatever it is::

FCO_Luchena says:
::stands proudly and unflinching::

FCO_Luchena says:
::thinks he must be looking very brave and studly right now::

XO_Rofax says:
::looks towards the dinner setting and spies a sharp-looking knife::

King_Konge says:
::smiles:: All: Of course you all know it is a tradition to seal a treaty with a wedding......a seal between our governments shall we say....

Host CO_Zax says:
King: Your highness, may I have a moment please?

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looks over to the Captain as if to say, "Was this part of the bargain?"::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::stifles a giggle at the prospect of a political marriage between Luchena and, well, anybody::

XO_Rofax says:
::thinks the Captain intentionally left out that part of the briefing::

King_Konge says:
::smiles:: CO: Before you speak...I would like you to know that the Federation Council had no problems with this......

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::hopes like crazy the ship has a lock on the AT::

Host CO_Zax says:
King: Sir, I'm afraid I must protest. The Federation does not barter its citizens as trade for a Federation agreement. At no time did I, nor the Federation agree to selling my crew.

FCO_Luchena says:
::wishes they finish up so he can sit back down::

Princess_Driella says:
::she wants to speak but waits for the men to do their 'work'::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::winces at the CO's choice of words::

King_Konge says:
::nods off the CO:: Princess: Go ahead......

XO_Rofax says:
::hopes like crazy the ship simply shoots us::

Princess_Driella says:
::smiles and looks up at all of the men.. she then walks near all of them and smiles::

Host CO_Zax says:
::motions for the CNS to have the crew beamed up::

OPS_Shiar says:
:: looks at the CMO as if pleading to be gotten out of this::

CEO_DeRidder says:
All, falling off: Oh God.....

FCO_Luchena says:
::smiles back at the princess as seductively as he can manage::

Princess_Driella says:
::she walks to the FCO:: FCO: I choose you as my Prince. ::smiles::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::COMMs the ship to energize on the locks::

Princess_Driella says:
::grabs her Prince's hand and smiles::

FCO_Luchena says:
CO:  Captain.  To promote harmony in the Federation I'd like to stay.

Host Prime_Minister says:
ACTION:  The crew and princess are beamed aboard.

OPS_Shiar says:
ALL: thank god

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::finds herself on the TR on the Pendragon

FCO_Luchena says:
::gives the Princess's hand a squeeze::

Host CO_Zax says:
::steps off of the PADD::

XO_Rofax says:
::nearly applauds, but manages to contain himself::

Princess_Driella says:
::looks around as she appears on the ship::

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Beam her back down. Get me SFC on the horn.....now!!!!

Host Prime_Minister says:
ACTION:  Down on the planet, confusion rains.

FCO_Luchena says:
CO:  Captain!

OPS_Shiar says:
:: looks around:: SELF: thank god

Host CO_Zax says:
CTO: Shields up.

CSO_Toms says:
::looks around the TR, then steps down::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::hurriedly steps off the platform::

Princess_Driella says:
All: What are you doing?

FCO_Luchena says:
CO:  We've removed a princess from her planet.  This could be construed as an act of war.

XO_Rofax says:
::thinks Intruder Alert   and looks for the nearest phaser::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::walks off the pad and walks over to the transporter controls and reverses coordinates and sequence::  OPS: Standing by...

Host CO_Zax says:
All: Send her down now!

FCO_Luchena says:
::lets go of her hand and backs away::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::blinks::

CEO_DeRidder says:
CO: Energizing.....

Princess_Driella says:
CO: I will not go without my Prince! ::looks at her Prince::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::energizes::

XO_Rofax says:
::contacts the bridge and brings them up to speed::

FCO_Luchena says:
CO:  Let me go with her!

King_Konge says:
@::looks around confused::

Princess_Driella says:
::gets off the Pad and walks closer to the FCO::

Host Prime_Minister says:
ACTION:  The Princess is beamed back down to the planet.

FCO_Luchena says:
::watches her dematerialize as she steps toward him::

Host CO_Zax says:
CTO: Place the FCO in protective custody until we get this mess cleared up.

OPS_Shiar says:
:: has been off the pad for a while::

Princess_Driella says:
@::appears back on the planet:: Self: My Prince!!!

Host CO_Zax says:
::strides off to the bridge in a REALLY BAD MOOD::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::hits the intercom::  *Engineering* Please tell me that the Intermix Restart has completed....

XO_Rofax says:
::watches as the FCO is escorted out::

FCO_Luchena says:
CO:  Captain.  There is no need.  

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::sighs::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::blinks::

King_Konge says:
@::frowns as he sees his daughter return, without her prince:: Self: I see.... ::motions for one of his assistants to prepare to retrieve the prince::

Host CO_Zax says:
*CNS*: I want a complete psych eval on the FCO immediately. Have the CMO scan him for drugs as well.

Princess_Driella says:
@King: I want my Prince!!

CMO_Pettigrove says:
*CO*:  Acknowledged.

Host CO_Zax says:
FCO: Pull the ship out of transporter range.

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::sighs:: *CO*: Understood.

King_Konge says:
@COMM:Pendragon: This is King Konge....I demand to speak to the Captain.

XO_Rofax says:
::waits for the inevitable thrashing of enemy fire to begin rocking the Pendragon as he rushes to the bridge::

CEO_DeRidder says:
<EO_Terrell> *CEO* Aye Chief.  The restart sequence is complete.  We are resetting the intermix ratios now.  Should have Warp capability in 15 minutes.

CSO_Toms says:
::heads to the bridge::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::heads for sickbay:: CNS:  I'll meet you there.

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::follows the CMO::

Host CO_Zax says:
FCO: Full impulse.

CEO_DeRidder says:
*EO* I'm on my way down.  You have 5 minutes.  DeRidder Out.  ::leaves the transporter room headed to Engineering::

FCO_Luchena says:
::allows the security team to lead him to sickbay::

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: And you didn't figure this out sooner?

Host CO_Zax says:
::sits down::

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Did you get SFC on the line?

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::walks down the corridor and enters the TL::

CSO_Toms says:
::stands at the science station, scanning the area::

Princess_Driella says:
@King: Are you going to get my Prince back?

CEO_DeRidder says:
::enters Main Engineering still wearing a dress uniform::

OPS_Shiar says:
:: sitting on the bridge:: CO: almost sir

OPS_Shiar says:
:: gets SFC on the line::

XO_Rofax says:
CO: Captain... I did not think the FCO would make himself that presentable.  We should have more detail from Command regarding this....  ::tries to dodge the question::

OPS_Shiar says:
CO: SFC on the line sir

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::enters Sickbay::

King_Konge says:
@Princess: No need to worry my child. There is a fine Romulan man ready for you

FCO_Luchena says:
::sitting in sickbay with a couple of tactical officers loitering around::

Host Admiral_Tums says:
ACTION:  On the screen a rather harassed looking admiral Tums appears.

FCO_Luchena says:
CMO:  Is this really necessary?

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::grabs her medkit::

Princess_Driella says:
@King: A Romulan man? But what about the other man I wanted?

XO_Rofax says:
::is thinking retirement is sounding rather pleasing these days::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::slides down the ladder and over to the main warp control console and checks some of the readings, seeing that the flow sensor simulation has not completed::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
FCO:  Yes, this is necessary.  ::gets out her medical tricorder and begins scanning::

Host Admiral_Tums says:
COMM: CO:  Yes captain?

FCO_Luchena says:
CMO:  I had some wine.  No other drugs, I assure you.

Host CO_Zax says:
COM: Admiral: admiral Tums, Zax here. Just what in the blazes did you people promise the Braillians in return for their joining the Federation?

CMO_Pettigrove says:
FCO:  Let's see, shall we?

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::watches the FCO's and CMO's interaction, taking mental notes::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::continues scanning::

FCO_Luchena says:
::sees the CNS across the room::

King_Konge says:
@::smiles:: Princess: I am sure the Romulan will be just as pleasing.

XO_Rofax says:
:would be more interested in what the Braillians had promised::

FCO_Luchena says:
::looks at the CNS's chest as the CMO scans him::

Princess_Driella says:
@King: But I do not want a Romulan. ::sighs::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::instinctively tugs the hem of her skirt down a bit as the FCO turns his eyes in her direction::

Host Admiral_Tums says:
COMM:  CO:  The usual captain.  Though I believe there was more to this one as it involved a world of high strategic standing near the neutral zone.

FCO_Luchena says:
::notes how the fabric stretches and clings as she tugs on it::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::glares at Luchena, taking one heck of a mental note::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::taps out a command, canceling the simulation, and hits the intercom::  *XO* DeRidder to Rofax... 

Host Admiral_Tums says:
::Looks around on his desk for the original orders the council sent them.::

FCO_Luchena says:
CNS:  You're looking lovely tonight, Kerina.

Host CO_Zax says:
::hold on to his patience:: COMM:Tums: It appears they were promised one of my crew in exchange....Sir.

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::completes her scan and checks the results:: FCO:  Well it seems you were right.  ::turns to the CNS:: CNS:  He's all yours.

XO_Rofax says:
*CEO* Go ahead Chief...  ::crosses to the nearest ENG panel on the bridge::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
FCO: You mean, "counselor."

FCO_Luchena says:
CMO:  Lucky her.

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::moves to her office to confirm the results::

FCO_Luchena says:
CNS:  Whatever you desire.  ::smiles seductively::

Host Admiral_Tums says:
::Finds the padd and scans it::  CO:  I believe it was mentioned that you would be partaking in a parade of some sort to seal the treaty between governments.  Something the council very much wants with this planet.

CSO_Toms says:
::notes a few things of minor interest, but nothing to great, on the sensors::

CEO_DeRidder says:
*XO* Knowing you like I do, I know that you walked over to the Engineering console when I called.  As you can see, I just cancelled the flow sensor simulation.  I hope you don't need warp drive any time soon....

CNS_O`Dunn says:
FCO: I desire you to follow protocol. It would be a shame if I had to deem you unable to follow the rules, and hence unfit for duty.

CMO_Pettigrove says:
*XO*:  Sickbay to Cmdr Rofax.

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Tums: The parade was a mating competition...with one of my crew to be chosen as an unwilling husband.

FCO_Luchena says:
CNS:  Sure baby.... err... Commander.  ::winks::

XO_Rofax says:
*CEO* Unless we plan on rowing out of here....  ::sighs::  do what you can Chief.

OPS_Shiar says:
:: sits and looks stupid in the robe thing::

Host Admiral_Tums says:
COMM: competition?  Says nothing about a competition.  Ummm... was it unwilling?

XO_Rofax says:
*CMO*  Go ahead Doctor....

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::glances at her own Lieutenant insignia and makes yet another damning mental note::

CEO_DeRidder says:
*XO* Don't I always?  ::closes intercom channel::

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Tums: Yes. ::said through clenched teeth::

CNS_O`Dunn says:
CMO: Doctor, do you have an ample supply of progesterone handy?

FCO_Luchena says:
::looks at Kerina's chest some more::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  Scans of Lt Luchena are complete.  There are no signs of any drug or other substance in his system.

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Tums: I would suggest that you send in a crew of ambassadors...and perhaps a few willing bridegrooms.

Host Admiral_Tums says:
COMM:  CO:  Are you absolutely positive there is not one among your crew who would urrr.... 'seal' this treaty?  We would rather have one of own there.  He would be well rewarded after all.

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::hears:: CNS:  Progesterone?  What on earth do you want that for?

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Tums: Perhaps you would like the "honor", Sir?

CEO_DeRidder says:
::hits intraship intercom:: *Shipwide* Attention All Hands...  Prepare to switch temporarily to Auxiliary power.  This is not a drill

CNS_O`Dunn says:
CMO: A little something to help him control his libido. It's affecting his ability to perform his duties. ::smiles so that only Pettigrove can see::

Host Admiral_Tums says:
COMM:CO:  My wife promised she would miss me.

XO_Rofax says:
*CMO* Then, pray tell, what is the matter with him?  ::is sure it's mental::

OPS_Shiar says:
:: prepares to make the switch::

FCO_Luchena says:
*XO*:  I'm being threatened Sir.

CSO_Toms says:
::stands by for switch::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
*XO*:  The CNS and I are attempting to find that out now, Sir.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::brings down the reactor and restarts the calibration::  Self: 30 more minutes....  Just 30 more minutes.

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::eyes the FCO, making a "tch tch" sound:: SELF: And paranoia, too. Not a good sign.

FCO_Luchena says:
::gets off the biobed and stands up to Kerina::

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Tums: As my crew would be missed. I am filing a formal protest on this one, Admiral. Find another guinea pig.

XO_Rofax says:
*FCO* Sounds like it, Lt.  But, I trust you are in good hands with the CNS.

OPS_Shiar says:
:: switches to auxiliary::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
CNS: I'll scan his hormone levels.  It could be that something down there has affected him.

XO_Rofax says:
*CMO* Very good.  Carry on Doctor.

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::snickers at the multiple possible interpretations of the CMO's statement::

Host CO_Zax says:
::overhearing the COMM thinks that the FCO would mate with a rock if given the chance::

FCO_Luchena says:
*XO*:  I with to formally file a protest Sir!

Host Admiral_Tums says:
::heavy sigh::  COMM:  CO:  Feel free to file, but realize it will go nowhere as this was the councils ruling.  Admiral Tums out.

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::moves back into the room, goes over to the FCO and begins scanning:: FCO:  Don't worry, this won't hurt.

FCO_Luchena says:
CNS:  You like to be on top, eh?

XO_Rofax says:
*FCO* Duly noted, Lt.  See me once you are medically cleared by the Doctor.

CNS_O`Dunn says:
SELF: Angry outbursts.....

CSO_Toms says:
::watches systems flip to aux power, makes necessary adjustments::

Host CO_Zax says:
FCO: Get us out of here...maximum impulse. Warp 4 when able.

CNS_O`Dunn says:
SELF: Miscellaneous inappropriate behavior....

OPS_Shiar says:
CO: why would SFC do this without telling us first sir?

FCO_Luchena says:
::hates it when a woman has power over him::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  What are you thinking?  You got any ideas?

CNS_O`Dunn says:
CMO: Doctor, do you mind if I use your desk for my report?

XO_Rofax says:
<FCO_Boy>  CO: Aye Captain....  ::taps away::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  Certainly.  I'll be a while here.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::madly tapping out commands trying to accelerate the startup sequence::

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Because they knew we would never agree to it.

Host Admiral_Tums says:
ACTION:  The ship goes to warp 4.

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::nods:: CMO: Thanks. We can discuss his condition privately when you're done.

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Send our regrets to the planet.

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::nods::

FCO_Luchena says:
CNS:  I have a right to know about my own health!

OPS_Shiar says:
CO: surely they would have known what our reaction would be

Host CO_Zax says:
*CNS*: I expect your report in one standard hour.

OPS_Shiar says:
CO: yes sir

XO_Rofax says:
::feels the jump to warp::  *CEO* Nice work Chief..... whatever you did.....

CNS_O`Dunn says:
::turns the corner into the CMO's office, waggling her hips in a little jerk just as she disappears from view.

CNS_O`Dunn says:
*CO*: Working on the report now, sir.

FCO_Luchena says:
::mouth drops open as O'Dunn leaves::

OPS_Shiar says:
:: tries to send regrets:: CO: they wont respond sir

CMO_Pettigrove says:
FCO:  Just lie still for a minute or two, Lt.

Host CO_Zax says:
::shrugs:: OPS: We can't win them all, Lt....nor can they.

XO_Rofax says:
CO: Captain, a moment if I may.    ::looks to the Ready Room::

OPS_Shiar says:
CO: I guess not sir, permission to get into uniform sir?

CEO_DeRidder says:
::smiles up at the mysteriously functioning warp drive::  *XO* Aye...   

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Granted.

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: Of course.

OPS_Shiar says:
CO: thank you. :: gets up and enters TL::

OPS_Shiar says:
TL: my quarters

CMO_Pettigrove says:
::finishes her scans and heads into her office::

Host CO_Zax says:
::stands up and heads to his ready room, feeling sold out be his Federation and disgusted by his crew::

CMO_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  I finished my scans.  I'll download them into the computer here and you can incorporate them into your report.

Host Admiral_Tums says:
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