USS Pendragon - NCC 42662 - Excelsior Class Vessel

Starring:

Coot Thomas	- As - Commanding Officer Pindari Otsa Rofax
James Greenman 	- As - Executive Officer Kymar Dremel
Jeffrey Brown	- As - Chief Engineering Officer Albaron Thraxis
Darren Powers 	- As - Chief Tactical Officer Kaleh James Shiar
Dylan Jenkinson	- As - Chief Science Officer Edward Sebastian Toms
Sandy Prestedge	- As - Operations Officer Jordan Elizabeth Pettigrove
Jane Rowley		- As - Counsellor Mikal Luchena
Jack Farfri		- As - Flight Control Officer David Anthony White

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Host CO_Rofax says:
Captain's Log - SD 10402.28

Oompah! Oompah! Oompadee Do!
I have a story to tell to you.
Oompah! Oompah! Oompadee Do!
Our XO is a horribly disfigured goo.

Oompah! Oompah! Oompadee Do!
Run like the wind or he'll get you too!
Host CO_Rofax says:
Captain's Log - SD 10402.28

Our mission into the caverns increases in difficulty with each step we take.  Cmdr Kymar appears to have been infected by an unknown pathogen and the cure currently eludes us.
Host CO_Rofax says:
Our immediate goals are obvious, but I fear our long-term goals are eroding with each passing minute.  Whether we can recover from out initial difficulties remains to be seen.
Host Aradapia says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
CNS_Luchena says:
::gets up, turns his light on, and goes over to check on Murphy::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sitting up after her fainting spell::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::working on the grounded antigrav sled::
CSO_Toms says:
::standing by the sled, high on whatever it was the CNS pumped him full of::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::remains on the ground, his body unconcious::
Host CO_Rofax says:
::still moving about, helping out wherever needed to find the critter::
CNS_Luchena says:
::nods at the CEO and checks Murphy's vitals::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::pulls two sets of rapelling cables from the gear::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::grumbling:: Self: Miserable useless piece of...  Ouch!
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks around::
CNS_Luchena says:
::pats Murphy's hand... the one that's still attached that is::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS: How is she?
CNS_Luchena says:
OPS:  Blissfully unconscious still.  How are you?
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::"Dremel?" his mind stays quiet...::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::glances at the CEO and shrugs::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS: I'll live.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::one last yank:: Self: Ah! Got it!
CNS_Luchena says:
::smiles at Jordan::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::stands, holding his trophy -- one of the antigrav units from the sled::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::locks one of the rapelling cables on each side of the bridge::
Host CO_Rofax says:
::moves over to the CNS::  CNS: Mikal, report....
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks at the map they have so far::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: Mr. White! Do you have a harness ready yet?
FCO_ENS_White says:
::pulls on a set of rapelling straps::
CSO_Toms says:
::starts to prepare the gear he will need... and mutters a little about the damnedable CNS::
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: Sure..just need another set of hands to handle this end.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::walks over to White::
CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Murphy is unconsious but stable.  Toms shot should last 24 hours.  I don't what else to say, Sir.  ::shrugs helplessly::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: Here... this should lighten your load -- literally. Turn around, please.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Sir, we need to find Commander Kymar...
Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Fair enough, Mikal. Stay with Murphy and make sure she's comfortable.  I will focus on recovering the XO, but I will need you to act as my eyes and ears to the Away Team.... Understood?
CSO_Toms says:
::starts working through the scan data gathered from the XO before he ran away, and the data from the MOs severed arm::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::turns around and begins hooking one of the rapelling harnesses into his belts::
Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Are you well enough to continue?  ::offers a hand::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::attached the lift unit to the back of White's harness::
CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Sir, Kymar went down the path, where we all have to go eventually.  I suggest we stay together.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::takes the offered hand:: CO:  Yes, Sir.
Host CO_Rofax says:
::nods to Mikal and pulls Pettigrove up::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: This is tied in to your tricorder. It should reduce your effective weight by at least seventy percent.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::gets to her feet::
CSO_Toms says:
::looks for comparable patterns in the data, as well as any foreign DNA that would be traceable::
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: Alright.  Can you watch these rappelling cables from up here?
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: Mind you, you've still got all your mass, so inertia is unaffected. Bounce off of something, and you will bounce hard.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: Absolutely. Good luck.
Host CO_Rofax says:
::moves to a supply crate and takes out a phaser riffle::  OPS: You want this or you comfortable with your current equipment?
FCO_ENS_White says:
::flips open the tricorder and looks for the controls of the antigravity unit::
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: Are you sure that this is safe?
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::takes the rifle:: CO:  I feel far more comfortable with this, Sir.  ::grins::
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The XO, still unconcious, is having a very, very bad dream.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: You can control the degree of lift with the tricorder. I've set a governor, so it can't shoot you into the ceiling.
FCO_ENS_White says:
::shrugs and flips it on at low power::
CNS_Luchena says:
CO/OPS: When Shiar stunned him, it only lasted a few minutes.
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::dreams of standing in a field...the wind blowing across the grass...someone is in the distance...it's humanoid, wearing flesh coloured clothing...no, wait...oh my! Captain! You're wearing no clothes!...turning he starts to run run very fast and very far away::
Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS/CNS: Noted. Then we will need to get close and act fast.  We must keep him sedated.  Mikal, how strong is your medical background?
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  One other thing.  The transformed XO is venemous ... be wary of the claws.
FCO_ENS_White says:
::steps back over the side of the bridge slowly::
CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  I'm cross trained as a medic, Sir.  Nothing more.
Host CO_Rofax says:
::shoots a sideways glance to OPS and sighs::  OPS: Understood.
CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  I can prepare you a hypospray, but not promise it will work.
Host CO_Rofax says:
::speaks up:: CSO: Edward? Do you have a moment?
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Also, he responded to me when I spoke to him.  It could be there is something of Cmdr Kymar left.
CNS_Luchena says:
::kneels and pokes around in Murphy's medkit::
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The CTO has gone ahead to try and track the XO.
Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: You comfortable administering it if I can stun him?
CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Yes Sir.
CSO_Toms says:
::notices a minute level of DNA that appears both out of place and possibly the right kind... starts setting up a trace pattern search::
CSO_Toms says:
CO: Sir?
Host CO_Rofax says:
::nods to the CNS::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::tightens grip on rapelling lines, letting them out slowly ::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::starts rapelling down the side of the bridge::
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The FCO is slowly descending.
CNS_Luchena says:
::prepares a heavy dose of Anaesthezine::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS: Ready?  ::takes a deep breath::
Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Good.  I will presume you still are projecting or perhaps receiving telepathic abilities.  Try to connect with him.... anything to slow him down and allow us to move in close enough to subdue him.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::shakes her head:: CO: I am only empathic, Sir.  I could sense him but I doubt I could contact him.
CSO_Toms says:
::as the CO is not talking to him, continues with his search for a live specimen of the whatever it was that got the XO::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::loops off the repelling line and begins scanning the rockface below him, slowly walking downward::
CNS_Luchena says:
::nods unconvincingly at OPS::
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The rope slips slightly.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::closes her eyes and concentrates, trying to connect to the XO::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::"Dremel!" blinks and takes a deep, gasping breath:: Self: I'm here! ::leaps up, shocked at his reflexes::
Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Then I can only ask you do your best.  If you reached Kymar before, he may remember your voice again later.
FCO_ENS_White says:
::jerks, then glances up:: CEO: You OK up there?
OPS_Pettigrove says:
~~~XO: Kymar, can you hear me? ~~~
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::wraps the lines around his hands for better traction::  FCO: Just fine. I've got a good grip. Boost the power on the grav unit a bit, if you like.
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::clutches his head and shivers, leaning against the wall and letting out a low groan of pain:: Self: It hurts...
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: Sure.
FCO_ENS_White says:
::raises the power to half on the anti-grav unit::
CNS_Luchena says:
::checks on Aradapia::
Host CO_Rofax says:
CSO: I need you to devise a method to lower the XO's body tempurature.  I suspect that the mutation has altered his blood chemistry and if we can force him to hibernate, then we may be able to slow the mutation.  Mikal has agreed to administer the hypo.... I just need you to come up with a solution.... can you do it?
FCO_ENS_White says:
::keeps scanning and walking backwards feeling for the edge of the bridge::
CSO_Toms says:
CO: Sir, I would need more information on his altered chemical make up... anything that I make that is administered could be fatal
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::closes his eyes and takes a deep breath, his fight to control his body succeeding as the pain fades:: Self: What...::looks down at himself, his hands, his skin::...what am I?
Host CO_Rofax says:
CSO: That may be a risk we are forced to take regardless.
Host Aradapia says:
::is blissfully warm and happily sound asleep::
CNS_Luchena says:
::overhears Toms::  CSO:  Here.  Murphy scanned him with this.  ::passes the medical tricorder to Toms::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
~~~XO: Kymar ... remember ... it is Jordan ... ~~~
Host CO_Rofax says:
CSO: Let me know what you have within the hour.
CSO_Toms says:
CO: Oh, by the way, I belive that I have isolated the DNA of the thing that bit the XO, and am looking for a live specimen now.
CNS_Luchena says:
::envies Arapadia right about now::
Host CO_Rofax says:
CSO: Transmit copies to everyone present.  We can assist in the search.
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::he cries out again as his mind explodes into pain, a voice...Jordan? Her voice filling his already overflowing mind with another presence::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::keeps scanning for small lifeforms::
CSO_Toms says:
::coldly:: CNS: I have that information, sir, but it is not complete enough for my comfort. I could very well create a concotion that will be lethal.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::winces as she feels pain::
CNS_Luchena says:
CSO:  This transformation itself could well be lethal.
CSO_Toms says:
::transmits information to the rest of the tricorders in range::
Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Mikal, continue to work with Edward and Jordan.... I am going to check on the others.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  I sense something ...
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::grips his head and falls to his knees, crying out again as the beast fights for control of his body during the weak period:: Self: No! I...am...not...a pawn!
CNS_Luchena says:
OPS:  What is it?
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  Pain ... ::winces again::
CNS_Luchena says:
::nods at the CO in acknowledgement forgetting for a moment that its dark underground::
Host CO_Rofax says:
::moves to the bridge and shine his light over the edge::  CEO: Report!?
CNS_Luchena says:
OPS:  Jordan... pull back.  ::lays a hand on her shoulder::
CSO_Toms says:
::looks directly at the CNS:: CNS: Be that as it may, I would rather that he not die by my hands because I force something upon him that is not nessicarily safe. ::looks away and continues his search::
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The FCO sees a small hole about ten meters down.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::opens her eyes as she withdraws:: CNS:  I'm certain it was the XO ...
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::his body shivers from the exertion as he fights for control of his body once more, slowly letting the pain recede as he blocks off that part of his mind:: Self: I must...find the crew. They can help...
CNS_Luchena says:
::suspects there was some other meaning in what the CSO just said to him::
CNS_Luchena says:
OPS:  That's good then.  He's alive.
FCO_ENS_White says:
::spots the hole:: CEO: Stop in about ten and a half meters!
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nods:: CNS: The sense I got was familiar but also not familiar.  I believe he is still there but not for long unless we can find him quickly.
FCO_ENS_White says:
::scans the hole::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: Understood.
CNS_Luchena says:
OPS:  We have to find a way to help him once we find him.
FCO_ENS_White says:
::curses the practicality of the tricorder and scans the hole for life forms::
Host CO_Rofax says:
::transmits the DNA profile to the others and taps into the FCO's telemetry for comparison::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::slowly stands up, moaning quietly as the last of the pain receeds:: Self: Need to get back...::turns back the way he came, his body faster and more agile than he's used to...he begins to stumble back to the bridge and his crew, breaking into a run every few moments::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: Mr. White is descending steadily, sir. I don't know if he's found anything yet or not.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::tries to sense him again::
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The XO rounds a corner and comes across the others.
CNS_Luchena says:
::watches Jordan::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
~~~XO: Kymar? ~~~
FCO_ENS_White says:
::continues to scan the hole::
CNS_Luchena says:
::suddenly feels extremely uncomfortable.  Slowly turns around::
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The scan reveals a partial DNA match.
Host CO_Rofax says:
::wheels around at the noise and shines his insanely bright light directly at where his "night vision" eyes should be::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::gets a strong sense and turns::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::looks up as he rounds the corner, spotting Mikal and Jordan:: Self: Here...Cr-::his mind clicks, the presence returning and taking over his body, leaping forward towards the Counsellor::
CNS_Luchena says:
::eyes widen in fear::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
Self: No! Ga-::fights for control, twisting his body in mid flight::
CNS_Luchena says:
CO: Captain!
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  Look out!  ::fires the phaser rifle set for heavy stun::
Host CO_Rofax says:
::fires his phaser at the leaping XO, setting on heavy stun::
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: Got something here! Partial match.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: Great! Can you retrieve it?
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The shot glances the XO.
Host CO_Rofax says:
::begins running at the XO::  ~~~ XO: Dremel!  Stand down! ~~~
Host Aradapia says:
Action: He falls heavily to the ground and writhes in pain.
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::crashes into the ground just to the left of Mikal, the shot striking him in the hip as he lands::
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: Just thought of something...what am I supposed to catch it with?
CNS_Luchena says:
::switches the loaded hypo to his right hand and cautiously approaches the XO::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: You mean you didn't take a sample container with you?
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::approaches cautiously covering the XO with her phaser rifle::
Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Mikal!  Are you okay?  ::continues moving quickly, phaser trained on the XO::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::looks up:: OPS/CNS: Oh, please. Help M-Aaagh! ::the beast takes advantage of his weakness and comes back, his sentence tapering off into a growl and a snarl as he writhes on the ground::
CNS_Luchena says:
::reaches out and injects the Anaesthezine::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::thinks about what he has on hand::
Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Do you have him?  ::glances at the XO and then back to her::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::shoots the XO::
Host Aradapia says:
Action: Due to the two phaser blasts and the injection, the XO goes into cardiac arrest.
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::cries out again as the shots hit him square in the chest, the black of unconciousness filling his vision::
CNS_Luchena says:
::reaches into the medkit which is handily nearby::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::checks him with a tricorder::
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: Uh...no!
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The XO is not breathing. His heart has stopped.
CNS_Luchena says:
::luckily finds another medical tricorder.  Scans him as well::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  Quickly!  He's dying!
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: Well... we have a problem then, don't we?
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: Could you just toss me down one or something!
Host CO_Rofax says:
::races to the supplies and looks for a cardio-stimulator::
CNS_Luchena says:
::pulls out the defib module::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::blackness engulfs him. "So this is the end? I thought it would be more exciting than this..."::
CNS_Luchena says:
CO/OPS:  Stand back. ::applies it to the XO::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::looks in the hole::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: I could... save for the fact that my hands are rather full of your rapelling lines just now.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::uses her empathic senses to monitor the XO::
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The XO's glistening, scaly black body jolts from the electric shock.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: Hang on... give a minute...
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: oh...I didn't think of that!
Host CO_Rofax says:
::rummages through the supplies to find anything useful to bound the XO's hands/claws::
CNS_Luchena says:
::checks him again::
Host Aradapia says:
Action: He is still not breathing.
FCO_ENS_White says:
::hangs tight::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::a flash of light blinds him for a moment before the blackness closes in once more::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
~~~ XO: Kymar ...  you must hold on ~~~
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
:: looks around, sees Lt. Toms :: CSO: Edward! Would you please bring a sample container over here?
Host CO_Rofax says:
::rouses One-Arm and drags her over::  MO: Murphy, we need your help.....
CNS_Luchena says:
::digs through the kit again and finds a respirator.  Applies it to the XO::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::a voice in the darkness..."They're calling to you, Dremel"::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::peeks in the hole again and continues to 'hang tight"::
CSO_Toms says:
::hears the CEO:: CEO: Certainly Ensign. ::gathers up a sample container and takes it to the CEO::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
~~~ XO: Kymar!  Hear me!  Concentrate on my voice ... ~~~
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The MO moans and passes out.
FCO_ENS_White says:
::shines his flashlight in the hole::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::double-wraps the rapelling lines around one hand, in order to free the other:: CSO: Thanks.
CNS_Luchena says:
::prepares a hypo of Hyperzine::
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The flashlight reveals a nest of squirming little wormlike creatures.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::takes container from CSO::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::wonders why he didn't think of that before::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::the voice calls to him, but the darkness wraps itself around his soul tighter, gripping like a vice::
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: Do we know what these things are supposed to look like?
CNS_Luchena says:
::applies the hypospray::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::can sense him slipping:: CNS:  He's slipping ... I can sense it ...
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The XO's heart is beating irratically, but he not breathing.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: I've got a container. I'm going to move slowly toward the edge of the bridge now.
CNS_Luchena says:
::makes sure the respirator is working properly::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::thinks about the sounds he heard.::Self: Was that phaser fire?
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: I certainly don't. I wasn't here when the XO was bitten.
CSO_Toms says:
CEO: Ensign, maybe I can help you with that?
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CSO: That would be greatly appreciated, sir.
FCO_ENS_White says:
::shines his flashlight at the top of the bridge::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::his heart beats, dim flashes of light hold off the blackness of eternity...but not for much longer::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
~~~ XO: Kymar ... hang on ... ~~~
CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Come on, Dremel... or whatever you are.
CSO_Toms says:
FCO: Were looking for some kind of bug, a worm I belive.
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The XO takes a shuddering breath.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::hands container back to Toms:: FCO: David... Lt. Toms is going to drop the container to you. You've got one chance to catch it.
Host CO_Rofax says:
::kneels down and helps Mikal as best he can::
FCO_ENS_White says:
CSO: Well I got alot of that.
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::a flash of light, a deep, gasping, aching breath fills his burning lungs::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::closes the tricorder and puts it in his pocket than gets ready to catch the container::
FCO_ENS_White says:
CSO: Ready down here.
CNS_Luchena says:
XO: Come on... deep breaths
CSO_Toms says:
::takes the container and moves to the edge of the bridge:: FCO: Ok. Here it comes.::drops the container at the FCO::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
~~~ XO:  Breathe, Kymar ... ~~~
FCO_ENS_White says:
::attempts to catch the container::
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The newly formed medical team manages to stablize their patient.
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::his eyes opening, his claws digging gouges into the floor as he struggles to take deeper breaths, his lung crying out for more air::
Host Aradapia says:
Action: Somehow.....he actually catches the container.
FCO_ENS_White says:
::looks at the container:: Self: Hey! I caught it!
FCO_ENS_White says:
CSO: Good throw!
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CSO: Thank you, sir.
FCO_ENS_White says:
CSO: I caught it!
CSO_Toms says:
FCO: Get me that sodding bug now Ensign. I need it to save the XO.
Host CO_Rofax says:
::finds a spare utility belt and cinches it around the XO's wrists::
CNS_Luchena says:
::adjusts the respirator to reduce the oxygen flow somewhat::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::looks at the hole and the contianer::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::is concentrating soley on the XO ...::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::his eyes look panic-stricken as the badly needed oxygen gets cut off, his claws gouging deeper and deeper into the rock as he struggles for more air::
CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  It's all right.  Don't struggle
CNS_Luchena says:
::looks to see if the CO has secured him::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
~~~ XO:  Kymar? Relax ...... we are helping you ...~~~
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The FCO uses the container and scoops out a few of the creatures.
FCO_ENS_White says:
::seals the container:: Shouting: CEO: Got'em. Up we go.
Host CO_Rofax says:
::looks for a flat spot to secure the belt strap to the floor with the piton driver from the rapelling kit they brought::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::his breaths become smoother and he stops gouging out the floors, but still taking deep gasping breaths as he struggles to concentrate, his mind in turmoil between instinct and knowledge, beast and man::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::begins walking backwards, pulling White up the side of the bridge::
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The rope gets stuck on a protruding rock.
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: Hold up!
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS: Better ...
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: We're stuck.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::stops::
CNS_Luchena says:
OPS:  Good.  ::adjusts the respirator again to give him a little more oxygen::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: Boost the grav unit power again. It'll give you some slack, and you can untangle the line.
FCO_ENS_White says:
::pulls out the tricorder and turns the anti-grav unit on full::
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: Already on it.
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The FCO shoots skywards.
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::breathes deeply, sucking air into his lungs as he fights on inside his mind, holding back the urge to rip from those flimsy bonds and tear everyone to tiny pieces::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::swears and drops power to 3/4::
CSO_Toms says:
::starts to get frustrated:: CEO/FCO: Get me that bug now!
Host Aradapia says:
Action: He slows down to a better rate.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::can feel the conflict:: ~~~XO: Kymar, are you there? ~~~
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CSO: Ens. White has a tangled line, sir. He'll be free in a moment.
FCO_ENS_White says:
::holds onto the container and monitors his accent::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  You better hurry if you are going to save him ...
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: On my way
CNS_Luchena says:
OPS:  His physiology is so changed I'm afraid to give him anything else.
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::his eyes shift to Jordan, his body shuddering as he half groans and half snarls:: OPS: I...Hngh-Snrk!
OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Commander?  Hear me ... remember.   Concentrate ...
CNS_Luchena says:
OPS:  I think he still recognizes you though.
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The CEO finally gets the FCO to the surface.
Host CO_Rofax says:
::stands and moves to the CSO::  CSO: What have you got?
FCO_ENS_White says:
::hands the CSO the container as soon as he can::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::helps White out of the harness::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS: I believe so. I will remain with him.
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: We are going to need to work on this thing.
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::he closes his eyes and starts to form the barrier he used to block out his other half, building up a wall in his mind against instinct, clearing himself of emotion::
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: But the idea is great fun.
CSO_Toms says:
CO: They may have a specimen, sir. ::takes the container and scans it:: CO: I should be able to make something that will halt the progress... but I'm not sure about reversing it
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: You did fine, David. We're all working under very stressful conditions.
FCO_ENS_White says:
::pats the anti-grav unit::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
~~~XO: Commander, hear me.  I'm here, and I will not leave you.  Please fight, sir ~~~
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: Good work yourself
Host CO_Rofax says:
CSO: Halting the process is a beginning.....  what do you need?
CNS_Luchena says:
::stands::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: I need to get this re-installed in the sled.   ::takes antigrav unit::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::reels in the rappeling lines::
CNS_Luchena says:
::realizes he feels a bit sick.  Takes a few deep breaths::
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The CEO notices one of the bugs crawling on the FCO's bare neck.
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: I'll give you a hand in a minute or two::
CSO_Toms says:
CO: A bit of time and a detailed scan of the XO. Comparison is good.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: Hold very still, David.
Host CO_Rofax says:
::nods to the CSO and turns to the FCO and CEO::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::turns to face the CEO:: CEO: What?
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::opens his eyes and takes a deep shuddering breath, regaining a little control as his flimsy mental block fights for him:: OPS: I...::the words sound foreign to him::...I'm...sorry...
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: Just hold still.
CNS_Luchena says:
::suddenly feels a great deal of tension::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::turns around again expecting to see a monstor behind him than stops turning::
FCO_ENS_White says:
CEO: It's not...
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::smiles:: XO: I'm glad you're still there, Sir.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::walks around White carefully, takes a loose end of the rapelling line, and flicks the bug off White's neck::
Host Aradapia says:
Action: The bug wiggles calmly away.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: Whew...
CNS_Luchena says:
::moves into the darkness and shuts his light off::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::he shudders again, taking another ragged breath:: OPS: Is...she OK...::his eyes look down towards the one-armed MO::
Host CO_Rofax says:
::keeps his phaser trained on the bug until it vanishes from sight::
CNS_Luchena says:
::watches and waits::
FCO_ENS_White says:
::gets that crawly feeling all over but can't move:: CEO: Could you scan me for more of the bugs?
OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  She will recover.  She's going to be fine.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  And so will you.
Host Aradapia says:
Action: Over the next few hours, the CSO manages to synthesize a cure, of sorts.
Host Aradapia says:
Action: It halts the transformation process but does not reverse the changes or cure the XO.
Host Aradapia says:
Action: It does however, save his life.
Host Aradapia says:
Action: Mentally, with a little bit of drugs, he is pretty much able to think and act like normal.
Host Aradapia says:
Action: Physically, however, he looks and feels very different.
Host Aradapia says:
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