USS Pendragon
10503.05

Bridge Over Troubled Waters Pt 1

Host Thisah says:
Last week on the USS Pendragon...

Host Thisah says:
Something blew up!  ::video of the moon base explosion::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
ooooh...... ahhhhh.....

Host Thisah says:
::cue music::

Host Thisah says:
::video of Thraxis and Pettigrove huddling together for warmth::

Host Thisah says:
::still more majestic music::

Host Thisah says:
::video of the Pendragon docked at DS14 and visibly damaged::

Host Thisah says:
Oh to heck with it....

Host Thisah says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  The USS Pontifex is enroute to Ravenscar III.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::standing on the bridge of the Pontifex, taking in the quaint surroundings::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::on the bridge swearing at the unfamiliar OPS console::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::standing behind the OPS at the OPS/Helm console muttering pointing out things to Pettigrove::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::sitting in the CSO office, reviewing the status of this ships science kit::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
:: in main engineering, looking over the repair reports

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
FCO: ETA to Ravenscar III?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
FCO:  Thanks but I think I know what I'm doing ... ::reconfigures the console to something more to her liking::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  Back on SB 14, Commander Peers is livid that Rofax is making this contact, and already planning his bawling out speech.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: on the bridge, studying the files on the Shirta ::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::none to impressed::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::gets up, heads onto bridge::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::adjusts to the Defiant class ships surroundings::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  Back on DS14 Sally the shop girl is commencing her shift at the shoe store.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::throws up his hands and walks over to one of the unoccupied secondary consoles bringing up the helm controls on it muttering all the way::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
CO: ETA at current speed is four minutes thirty seconds mark.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
FCO: Noted.  ::tries to find a spot to stand in without bumping into anyone::  Upon our arrival take us into orbit and await word from the Sekloth Order.

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  Back at SB 14 Tria Kyrron, reassigned to workbee duty is assisting in repairs to the Pendragon and trying to resist the urge to scratch her initials on the hull.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::wonders what the FCO is making a fuss about::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::prepares take the lithe ship to impulse:: CO: As you command. ::keeps rearranging the console layout putting more data on it that it was designed to display::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::looks at the vastly paired down SCI consol, l

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  The Pontifex arrives at the Ravenscar system.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
<lets try that again>

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Comms are on standby.  I'm not picking up anything of interest ...

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::looks at the vastly peered down SCi consol, not much more then a panel on the wall, then gets to work::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::shoots a curious eye toward the FCO, but does not say anything::  OPS: Very good.  If I understand the situation correctly, we will not be making first contact.  However, be sure our presence is detectable.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::checks the clock than drops the little ship out of warp mildly supprised:: CO: Corrected ETA is....well now. ::Swings the ship into a high orbit:: CO:Entering orbit sir.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Actually it’s very quiet, too quiet in fact.  I'm not picking up any transmissions at all ...

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::takes a quick scan of the surrounding area::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
FCO: Good.  Place us into geosynchronous orbit above the monastery.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::heads to his temporary quarters to change for the lizard lunch::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  The Pontifex is hailed.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
CO: Yes Captain.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Sir, we are being hailed.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: On screen, please.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::puts the transmission on screen:: CO:  On screen, Sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: stands, moves to just behind the Captain ::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  A reptilian wearing a brown robe appears on screen.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::moves the Pontifex into orbit above the designated coordinates::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Sir, scans of the area show nothing of interest. Planetary scans show high biomass, most likely a jungle environment

Host Thisah says:
COMM:  Pontifex:  Welcome.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
COMM: Thisah: Thank you for having us.

Host Thisah says:
::bows clasping his hands together::  COMM:  CO:  We will initiate transport on your mark.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::looks at the console and shakes his head than mutters something ending in 'square peg in a round hole'::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::looks around:: CO:  Are we transporting there or are they transporting here?  ::is confused::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::bows in return::  COMM: Thisah: Only if our dress is acceptable.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::arrives on the bridge::

Host Thisah says:
COMM:  CO:  Our transporters will accommodate.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::holds up a single finger to OPS behind his back as to say "bear with me"::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::glances at the crew and than rolls the Pontifex three hundred sixty degrees on her axis::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::takes his station and monitors::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::grins at the CO then turns back to her console::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
COMM: Thisah: Very good.  We need to complete some housekeeping items and will be ready momentarily.  Rofax out.

Host Thisah says:
::nods and cuts his comm::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  The viewscreen goes blank

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::cuts the comm:: CO:  Channel closed, Sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: turns to Rofax :: CO: Captain, the sociological workup on the Shirta indicates that they place a high value on peace. I suggest we take only hand phasers and keep them out of site.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: Also, we should take a bare minimum of security personnel, and no one who is obviously along to be "muscle".

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::smiles:: OPS: Lockdown all stations and have transporters on standby.  Program a tricorder to auto-initiate if we run into trouble.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Aye Sir.  ::turns to her console and begins carrying out the CO's orders.::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
XO: Excellent point.  Handphasers only and no security personnel.  Have them prepare the ship for departure, whether it be peaceful or otherwise.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::looks around and can't find her tricorder::  ALL:  Anyone have a tricorder?

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::kicks under his console and mutters to himself than locks down his station the ship in an orbit that should hold for a few hundred years::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
FCO: Program in our escape vectors options and engage the autopilot.  If we need to make ourselves scarce, you will transport directly back to the bridge and wait three minutes for the crew to return.  Those not back in time will have to be retrieved later.

Host Thisah says:
::patiently waits::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: gets a tricorder from the locker at the rear of the bridge, hands it to Pettigrove :: OPS: Here you are.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
ALL: To the transporters on the double.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Thanks  ::smiles ... then turns and programs the tricorder as per instructions::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::exits the bridge and follows the others to the transporter room::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::finishes what she has to do and gets up to head to the transporter room::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::unlocks his console and brings up the emergency departure vectors so that any ape could activate them...even a NCO...than locks the station up again and departs for the transporter the ship still in its long orbit.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
<::>

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: heads for the transporter room ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::walks along with the XO::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: I'm hoping this will be a simple, by-the-book mission. We certainly deserve one, after recent events.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::arrives in the transporter room::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
XO:  We can hope but it never seems to turn out that way, does it?

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::arrives in the transporter room  and heads for the weapons lockers picking a type II phaser for himself than a tricorder::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::steps onto the TR pad and opens a channel to the surface::  COMM: Thisah: You may begin the beam down at your convenience.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: joins the Captain on the transporter pad ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::enters the TR and steps onto the pad::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::looks up and than hurries onto one of the transporters rear pads::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  Each of the crew feels a tightening sensation in their chest as they dematerialize::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::notes the discomfort and plans on sticking to the Pontifex transporters::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  And a release of the tension as they materialize in a wood paneled room.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::looks around::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  During transport all weapons turning into pointy sticks::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  During transport all tricorders are turned into attractive leather bound notebooks complete with a pencil.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::looks at the pointy stick the FCO is carrying and laughs::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: pulls out what was a phaser and looks at it in confusion ::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::sees the crew's equipment and recalls a fond memory of lost friends::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::looks at the book-that-used-to-be-a-tricorder::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
Self: What in the Planet of Nine Hells?

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::looks at the pointy stick and notebook and than raises an eyebrow in a very Vulcan maneuver::

Host Thisah says:
::steps forward::  CO:  I trust the transport wasn't too uncomfortable?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
XO:  The what?

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
Thisah: Your transporter has some... ah... unusual side effects.

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  Oh yeah.. almost forgot.. During transport all crew uniforms turned into comfortable garments woven of natural fibers.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::bows slightly::  Thisah: Somewhat different than what we are accustomed to, but it was bearable.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: whispers ::  OPS: Check your gear...

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::looks at him:: XO:  Didn't bring any ... these people are peaceful, remember?

Host Thisah says:
CO:  Our physiology is very different.  If you will follow me.  ::opens up a large pair of doors leading into the dining room::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::looks around for guards or armed personnel than looks down at his uniform and looks at Thisah not looking very happy::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::is relatively glad he took no weapons to begin with as he inventories how much equipment has been lost::  Thisah: My apologies if the delay was too long.  We are looking forward to our time together.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::edges closer to the XO::

Host Thisah says:
::walks into the dining room where a long table is laid out.  11 robed lizards are seated.  There are enough empty chairs for the crew.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::walks into the room:: Self:  Wow ...

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::pauses long enough to take in the surroundings and then makes formal introductions of the crew to the hosts, bowing deeply before each one::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::follows the crew his hands folded behind himself his eyes scanning from place to place::

Host Thisah says:
::stands and bows to each of the crew as they are introduced::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::bows as she is introduced::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: bows as well ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::opens her mind to the lizards trying to sense their intentions::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::turns as his name is called out and bows glad that he was paying some attention to the crew::

Host Thisah says:
::music starts playing from a darkened corner of the room::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::after what feels as the appropriate length of time, moves toward the center-most vacant chair::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::bows::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::senses the lizards are trying to probe her mind ... quickly raises her mental shields::

Host Thisah says:
::waits for the crew to be seated::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::looks curiously at the lizards:: Thisah:  You're telepathic?

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::sits::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::sits next to the XO::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: sees a look of consternation come over Jordan's face ::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::eyes the aliens doubtfully than takes the seat nearest the darkened corner::

Host Thisah says:
::nods at OPS::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::smiles:: Thisah:  I sensed you ...

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
Thisah:  Just as I suspect you sensed me ...

Host Thisah says:
OPS:  We communicate in images rather than words, but yes.  All:  Please eat.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::nods her understanding::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::sits up straight in his chair, attempting to remain focused::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  There is a variety of vegetarian dishes laid out on the table.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::brave, eats something unrecognizable::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
Thisah:  I would like to know more of this ...

Host Thisah says:
::sits::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::folds his hands in his lap and glances at each of the Shirta noting what they eat::

Host Thisah says:
OPS:  It is our custom to be silent at meals.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: looks at the feast in front of him, chooses something that looks like a Terran pineapple with feathers ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::gets the message and shuts up::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  The other 11 hooded reptilians begin to eat.  None of them chew.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::tries to chew quietly, and fails::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::picks up an interesting looking fruit and eats it::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::smiles at what she is seeing in her mind ... ::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  The music continues playing in the background.  Its soft and mysterious, like the sound of rain on glass.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::shifts his eye to each of the crew, attempting to make eye contact with someone::

Host Thisah says:
::stares intently at the CO::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::but abruptly stops upon catching Thisah's stare and smiles warmly::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::is getting lost in the images in her mind::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::examines a bit of fruit very carefully nudging it with the 'spork'::

Host Thisah says:
::would smile back if his face was capable of it.  Instead blinks once, very slowly::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::picks up his spork as a vision of a chiahua runs through his mind::

Host Thisah says:
::several of the reptilians lay down their sporks and lean back in their chairs.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::continues to work his way through his salad glancing up every so often::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: senses Jordan's attention wandering ::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  The members of the Sekloth order begin chatting among themselves.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: ~~~ Jordan... come up for air, sweetheart... ~~~

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
~~~ ::tries to probe deeper into the images he has been seeing, without drawing attention to himself:: ~~~

Host Thisah says:
::lays down his spork and waits patiently for the masticating ones to finish::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::watches the Shirte as he takes a bit of the fruit into his mouth examining the taste and texture of it::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::shakes her head:: XO:  Sorry, they are so beautiful ...

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::follows suit in laying down his utensils, although he could eat more::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::opens his eyes and is impressed by the taste than quickly finishes the small fruit.  He sets the spork down and sits back::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: What's so beautiful?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
~~~ ::sends an image to the XO of what she has been seeing:: ~~~

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  A beverage is served to everyone.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::drinks::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  Some of the reptilians leave the table and wander about.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::looks at the beverage suspiciously than glances at the captain and the others::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: his eyes go unfocussed as he takes in what Jordan saw ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
~~~ XO:  Albaron? ~~~

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::slouches a bit in his chair, lifts his glass:: Thisah: This is great stuff. What is it?

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: shakes head once, to clear it ::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::places the glass to his lips, pretend to sip, but does not drink anything::

Host Thisah says:
CEO:  It is wine, my son.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: ~~~ Whoa. No wonder you sauntered off into LaLa Land. ~~~

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::takes the XO's hand and squeezes it gently::

Host Thisah says:
::looks at the CO::  CO:  No harm will come to the Rofax through the Sekloth Order.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
Thisah: Can I have some more? :::laughs, almost a giggle::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CEO:  Take it easy, Lt.

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  A bottle is placed before the CEO.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: squeezes back, smiles at Jordan ::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  The music stops playing.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::hands the CEO his drink:: CEO: Have mine, I ate before we beamed down.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
Thisah: Great! Thanks. ::pours a glass and has some more::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  A hooded musician steps down from a platform and walks through the room.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::eyes Thisah curiously:: Thisah: I sense our presence here serves a higher order.  I understand SF was frowned upon prior to our arrival.

Host Thisah says:
CO:  I have heard much about you and wanted to take your measure.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::looks at Thraxis:: XO: What is going on?

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  The musician stops briefly before OPS then leaves::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Thisah: Me? I would think not.  I am but a simple captain surrounded by those who do great deeds.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::gasps:: Self:  Mikal!?!

Host Thisah says:
CO:  You are one who does great deeds, and great deeds will be called for.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: I'm not sure.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::follows the musician::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: What? What did you say?

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::looks up and glances around a sudden feeling of foreboding falling over him::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: gets up and follows Jordan ::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::senses something from Pettigrove that startles him::  Thisah: Then, let us walk....

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::chases after the musician:: Mikal:  Mikal, wait!

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  The Musician walks out into the gardens.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::follows::

Host Thisah says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<pause mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>.