U.S.S. Pendragon
10510.15

Starring:
Coot as SM
Jeff as CO Thraxis
Dylan as CSO Toms
Keith as CEO Damien 
Jane as CNS Luchena

 Absent:
Sandy as OPS Thraxis

Guest Starring:
Lynda as FCO Bishara

Host warp_0 says:
The Pendragon has been docked at DS14 for several days now as the crew has tried to sort out what exactly has happened.  Captains Rofax and Kyrron have disappeared, presumably in an explosion, thwarting the efforts of a resistance movement in the sector.

Host warp_0 says:
However, the Pontifex has managed to go missing once again, but Starfleet has not issued any further orders to pursue.  In the meantime, the crew is acclimating themselves to DS14 while the Pendragon undergoes some needed repairs.

Host warp_0 says:
<<<< Begin Mission >>>>

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::stumbles into a bar, somewhere::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::in a darkened corner of a bar, somewhere::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::in the gym of the ship, going through his routine::

Host warp_0 says:
ACTION: A Federation transport arrives and transports its guests to the Station.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::heading for her temp quarters on the station::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::rolls up to the bar, looks blurry eyed at the bartender and then sits and orders a drink::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: walking slowly down the Concourse on DS14, lost in thought ::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::watches Toms from the shadows::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::takes the drink, and watches it, the myriad of light and dark hiding in that single drink::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
::clears his way through the reception area and heads for Station OPS::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::then, without reverence or pity, salutes the gone and drinks it down:: Self: Here goes day four ::orders another::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stands slowly, steels his nerves and quietly approaches the CSO at the bar::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::finishes up and heads for the real water shower::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Bonfire is sitting on her shoulder quietly as they find their temp quarters::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: The bartender eyes the CSO and pours yet again.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::speaks softly::  CSO:  Commander?

Host Adm_Warrick says:
<Bartender> CSO: I don't want any trouble out of you Fleeties... It's bad enough the Council decided to allow you to stick around....  ::trails off mumbling to himself::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks at the bartender curiously::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
<Bartender> ::eyes the CNS as he enters a backroom and smirks to himself::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
<Bartender>: You’re a quick study ::smiles and drinks his drink:: You'll have no problems from me as long as there’s good drink in front of me::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::looks at her pet:: Bonfire: Here we are home at last.  ::opening the doors to their quarters Bonfire takes off to find his perch and dinner::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::turns at the voice::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sits beside the CSO::  CSO:  Commander Toms?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CNS: I heard you. Doesn’t mean I need to talk to you.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::finishes showering, dresses in civilian clothes and begins walking to the station::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  Can you at least tell me how you feel?  After that, I'll leave you alone.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::puts her belongings in their correct places and changes into something comfortable and sits and opens her private computer console::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CNS: You know. You always know. Lets leave it at that. ::turns back to his drink, the rage starting to grow::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Computer:  Open communications for T'Lar Bishara Voice ID Gamma Zeta 87914 Beta.  Play back all messages.

Host Adm_Warrick says:
<Bartender> ::returns from the back room and places the bottle in front of the CSO::  CSO: You wanna get your friend something? He's talking too much...  ::walks away towards the far end of the bar::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::has such a huge lump in his throat can hardly speak::  CSO: I'll never forgive myself either.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: stops by a window that looks out into the sector... gazes at the stars for a while, thoughts of old friends now long gone meandering through his mind ::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
<Computer>FCO: Voice ID accepted for T'Lar Bishara opening message archive.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::nods at the bartender:: CNS: At least then we're agreed about something.

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: The CEO's commbadge chirps.  It's from Main Engineering.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::taps commbadge:: Damien here.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  I'm sorry Edward.  ::stands up::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::looking at the list she sees one from her sister on the PG and decides to read that later and continues to read the other messages first::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Computer: Hold letter from my sister.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::gets a cup of Earl Grey Tea hot and returns to her computer::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::doesn’t move, but hasn’t picked up the bottle:: CNS: Why are you back?

Host Adm_Warrick says:
<Ens_Gasket> *CEO* Sir, we are nearly complete with the system checks, but we are experience a power fluctuation near your location.  Are you available to check it out?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:   I don't know.  I thought I had some attachments here but.... ::turns and walks away as tears fill his eyes::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Computer: Open SFI Voice Id Lexus Pi 5402 alpha Code alpha red one.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*Gasket*: Uh sure. ::opens the nearest grid access point:: Give me the ID of the juncture please

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
<Computer>: FCO: Voice ID recognized SFI  Code alpha red one.

Host Adm_Warrick says:
<Ens_Gasket> ::transmits the coordinates to the nearest wall display::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::sits, eyes unfocused, wondering::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stumbles onto the concourse then pauses to pull himself together::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::begins to read her messages and suddenly her monitor goes blank and then the SFI Logo comes up and it is an incoming transmission from her good friend::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
<Station OPS> *CO* Cmdr Thraxis, your location please?  Admiral Warrick has arrived and would like to speak with you.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
<Engrim> T'Lar: I see you have come home safely again?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Engrim: You old dog yes I have.  What brings you out of the woodwork?

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: A group of young men walk by the CNS, one bumping into him rather hard.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::read the incoming and finds the problem::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*OPS*: I'm on the Concourse. Where is the Admiral, please?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
<Engrim> T'Lar: I need to see you in my office now along with Bonfire.  I got something to show you that you might find quite interesting.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::tries to control it, but it won’t go away::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::thinks he probably deserved that as he is knocked back a step::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*Gasket*: Reroute around it for the time being and flag juncture #FF44DD for repair. I'll be on the station. Damien out.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Engrim: Really?  Don't tell me it is another job please.  I need a break from work.  Remember I am now assigned temp FCO for now on the Pendragon.

Host Adm_Warrick says:
<DS14_OPS> *CO* The Admiral is in the conference room just off the Concourse.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*OPS*: Thanks. I'm on my way.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
<Engrim> T'Lar: I know that I cut your orders remember.  This is something more important that you must see.

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: The young men run off, shooting glares back towards the CNS before ducking down another hall.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: takes one last look out the window :: Self: Once more into the breach...

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Engrim: Ok Ok cool your heels  I can sense your emotions already.  Be there in a few minutes.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: heads down the corridor to the conference room ::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::follows them, hoping to take his mind off the grief that threatens to overwhelm him:::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
<Gasket> *CEO* Very well, sir.  ::cuts the comm, but not before Damien hears what may have been grumbling::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
<Engrim> T'Lar: Good.  ::her screen goes black and recedes into her desk::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self: What in the world could get him that upset and to request Bonfire's appearance as well?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Bonfire: Come!

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::pushes the bottle away:: Self: Enough wallowing ::leaves more then enough to cover the hardly touched bottle and heads off::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: enters the conference room, comes to attention ::  ADM: Commander Thraxis, reporting as ordered, sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::the bird comes to her and sits softly on her shoulder as she attaches a short leash to his harness::  Bonfire: Engrim wants both of us in his office like now.  Behave your self please.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
~~~Master: I will not fail you my master but why do you put my leash on my harness?  Don't you trust your companion?~~~~~

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tries to keep his mind focused on his task, as he heads after the men::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
~~~Bonfire: I do trust you my faithful companion it is only for your protection and not more.~~~~

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::pets Bonfire on his head::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
::doesn't turns from looking out the window::  CO: Cmdr, I must admit, I am not thrilled to be here.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::leaves their quarters and heads for Engrim's office quickly::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: remains at attention :: ADM: May I ask why that is, sir?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::enters Engirm's office::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
::turns to face Thraxis:: CO: Lost vessels. Dead Captains. This is really turning into an eyesore for the Federation.  ::sighs slightly::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Engrim: What in the hell is that?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::having lost sight of them, tries to sense where they might be::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: The CNS senses deviousness.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
ADM: I can only assure you, sir, that I will work hard to ensure that such events are not repeated on my watch.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::in the middle of Engrim's office stands a box::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Bonfire shifts his feet quickly indicating something is wrong::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::moves of towards his temporary quarters::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
CO: I see.... Captain Rofax assured me of the same long ago...  ::clears his throat::  However, to the task at hand.  You and I need to have a serious discussion about finding you a suitable Executive Officer.  Several names have come up.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stands still, trying to understand deeper::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
ADM: Yes, sir. I'm glad you brought it up. I have someone in mind, but I am uncertain what Starfleet's reaction may be.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::enters the station and looks around::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Engrim: Bonfire senses something is wrong with that box.  When did you receive it?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::walks around the box reaching out with her senses::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
<Engrim> T'Lar: Why do you ask me that?  What difference does it make.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::meanders along the outer ring of the station::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::some how manages to push his way into his quarters, heads to the shower and starts cleaning himself up::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Engrim: You know better than to allow this in here with out it being put into SF Quarantine first.  I think my friend your mind is beginning to go on you.

Host Adm_Warrick says:
CO: Very well.  1900 in the Station Commander's office.  Additionally, I am here to inform you Commander Stark has been assigned to the Station and you will be working with her until the Council's membership application is finalized.

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: The shower in the CSO's room is growing steadily colder.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tries to guess what Thisah would wish him to do... what Rofax would order::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
<Engrim> T'Lar: It went through SF Quarantine before it was brought here.  It arrived three days ago.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
ADM: Understood.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::stays in the shower, enduring the cold to wake himself up::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::quietly heads off in the direction he thinks the young men went::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Bonfire jumps as a cold cold shiver runs through her and Bonfire::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: The CNS is struck in the back of the head with something hard.  However, it is not hard enough to knock him out.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::falls to his knees::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self: Jumping mother of Betazed what the blazes was that???

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: The groups of men surround the CNS and begin posturing themselves.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
ADM: Will there be anything else, sir?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Bonfire returns to her shoulder but is clearly upset::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::crumples as if unconscious and hopes they leave him alone::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
CO: Not at the moment.  1900 then?  ::turns back to the view::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Engrim: I think you better.......Computer: Erect a level 10 forcefield around the box in Engrim's quarters now.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::watches as the field is established::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
<Engrim> T'Lar: What the hell did you do that for?

Host Adm_Warrick says:
<Gang> CNS: Lose something?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
ADM: Yes, sir. Thank you, sir.  :: turns and leaves ::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::steps out of the shower and looks at himself in the mirror, disheveled and disgusting::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::thinks to self: “ Everything.”  But does not respond::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::gets out shaving kit and shaves, removing several days of neglect from his face::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Engrim: I have told you before about bringing things to your office like this.  What is here is something that you can't deal with at all.  I will have station security take it down to a security cell until I can trace its path from here back to its owner.

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: One of the young men thumbs the CNS's commbadge in his fingers.  It is the same one that bumped into the CNS.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::shakes her head in dismay as she knows she will have to report this to her superior::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: walks slowly back to the gantryway that leads to the Pendragon ::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::mentally screams for help, but assumes there is no one out there to hear him::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::grabs her head:::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
~~~CNS: Your location quick.~~~~

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::closes eyes as something assails his mind::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::has no idea where he is::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::exits Engrims office and Bonfire takes to the air::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
<Thug_1> CNS: You seem awfully upset for a newcomer.  We don't care for your kind around here.  ::moves in closer::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
~~~CNS: Keep your mind focused on me I will locate you.~~~

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::gets up on his hands and knees::  Thugs:  Please.  Leave me be.  ::retches::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
~~~Bonfire:  Locate CNS Luchena now.  Track mental lock.~~~

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::continues to maintain her mental lock on the Counselor::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: The group jumps back in disgust.  Shoving each other around.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::runs very fast::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::the 'pain' subsides, leaving simply a throbbing headache, a friend well known::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
~~~Master: Have sight of him.~~~

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: The FCO turns down what feels like the correct corridor, only to find a dead end.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
~~~CNS: I know where you are.~~~

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::there is a lingering of something in the back corner of his head though, a nagging of something::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self: Damn it.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
~~~Bonfire: Which corridor I have run into a dead end.~~~

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::gets dressed and heads out, not even entirely sure why, walking randomly to where his head leads him::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::trips over a passed out drunk, wondering what part of the station he's on::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: The group grabs the CNS by the arms and tanks him to his feet.  <Thug_2> CNS: We have a place for you.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self: Hurry Bonfire hurry.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::is yanked::  Thugs:  Why?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::runs back the other way and down another corridor hoping it is the correct one::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::continues to follow where his head leads, the 'itch' getting stronger. turns down a random corridor::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: The CSO spots a large group dragging off who he thinks may be Mikal.

Host Adm_Warrick says:
<thug_2> CNS: Shut up.  You'll draw attention.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::taps comm badge, calling for help:: Gang: Stop!

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tries to pull away from the thug's grip::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: The group turns and throws Mikal down.  Two start at the CSO.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::senses Bonfire's emotions and knows that he has now found the CNS::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::has no commbadge so yells really loudly as he scrambles to his feet::  Thugs:  HEY!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::runs even faster down the corridor and hangs a left and sees a gang and the CNS and now the CSO::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
Gang: Happy to take on a suicidal drunk are we? Or just going to stick to hapless fools?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
~~~Bonfire: Protect CNS.~~~~

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::waits::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: One of the thugs swings at the CSO, missing horribly.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::swings back::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: One of the others tries to drag Mikal off again.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::sees the CSO swing and miss::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tries to kick the guy in the ... you know::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::now yelling:: Bonfire: Protect the CNS at all cost.

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: The CSO connects with an almighty thud.  The thug crumples to the ground.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CSO: You take this one I got the other.  ::lunges and lands on the other thug::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::doesn’t even hear the FCO::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::grabbing his shirt:: Thug: You are so stupid to think you can fight me.

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: A melee break out between the CSO, FCO and the two between them and the CNS.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::walks straight into the middle of the brawl, seeing Toms and some other guy that looks familiar:: Thugs: Hey! What the hell do you think you're doing! Leave him the hell alone! ::takes a swing::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Swings at the thug on the floor and he goes quietly into the land of light::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::punches the crud out of a thug::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: The CEO and FCO land well-placed punches, crunching several of the thug's bones in the process.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::takes on the look of a manic fool as he fight (poorly)::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Lunges at the other that has the CNS as Bonfire rakes his face::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::still trying to fight his way free of the thug::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: The last thug, shoves the CNS back towards the others and tears off down a corridor.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Thug2: Let go of the CNS now or you will get decked like your other friend.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::catches the CNS::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stumbles backwards::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CNS: Sir you alright?  Bonfire: Chase and pursue.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::watches the last run, then turns and watches the others::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Bonfire takes off after them::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sees a bird whooshing by his head and cowers::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CSO: Sir you are alright?

Host Adm_Warrick says:
ACTION: Station security arrives on scene to see three young men sprawled on the ground and the Pen crew gloating about it.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CNS: That is Bonfire he will find your attackers.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
FCO: Fine. Make sure the CNS is fine. 

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CEO: What where you doing here?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
FCO: That bird is here! Get control of the damn thing or I swear I will kill it! ::swats at the bird::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  What the hell was that?  ::notices security arrive and scrambles back to his feet::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CEO: Bonfire is tracking the attackers of the CNS. He is doing is job.]

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CSO: I was supposed to be 'recreating'

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CEO: Interesting way to do that don't you think ::smiles, a little bit of manic in his eyes::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CNS: Are you alright?  Did they hurt you???

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::leans forward to show the FCO his head wound::

Host Adm_Warrick says:
<Sec> ALL: That'll be enough.  Everyone is coming with us back to sort this out.  ::calls for medics to retrieve the crumpled forms of the thugs on the ground::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CNS: Sir that is my pet Bonfire he is doing his job on pursuit of your attackers and he will find them.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CNS: That is a nasty cut.

Host Adm_Warrick says:
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