U.S.S. Pendragon
10605.13

Directed by:
Coot

Starring:
Jeff as CO Thraxis
Jane as XO Luchena 
Dylan as CSO Toms 
Sandy as OPS Thraxis 
Cory as CMO Yates 
Keith as CEO Damien 
Cathy as FCO Morgan
 
Absent: 
Kyle as TO Newind

Guest Starring: 
Lynda as CIV Rochelle

Host Coot says:
Last Time on the USS Pendragon…

Host Coot says:
Admiral Kumar made the demise of the Pendragon “official,” but left enough options open for the crew to escape by means of the Pontifex. Civilians to all who see them, the crew of the Pendragon is entering familiar territory where rules are ignored and alliances tested.

Host Coot says:
Relationships were also put to the test with candid conversation and demons from the past. The choices to be made will certainly not be easy, but we are left to wonder if the choices to be made will be “right.”

Host Coot says:
< < < < Resume Mission  > > > >

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::in the Pontifex's Sickbay, looking over the final medical reports::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::on the bridge of the Pontifex, rubbing his swollen eyes::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Pontifex has been "unofficially" cleared for departure. The docking clamps appear to have been compromised.

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::is double-checking the flight control panel awaiting orders::

OPS_Thraxis says:
::finishes her "work" on the docking clamps ... sits back rather proud of her work::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::reviewing the ships sensor capabilities, confirming what was already a low opinion of the ship::

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
::on the bridge at main engineering::

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
CO: Ready at your mark, Sir.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::mans the tactical station::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  What's our course?

OPS_Thraxis says:
CO:  We're good to go.  The docking clamps holding us seem to have malfunctioned ... ::grins::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Very good, Ms. Morgan.   :: turns :: Mr. Toms, have all team members reported in?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::looks down at her civilian attire, wondering how exactly this mission would play out::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::reacquaints herself with the controls and is comfortable with it::

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::patches the coordinates through to the XO::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Tactical is good to go.

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
CO: This ship is Very finely tuned, even by my standards captain. 

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CO: Checking lists now sir. ::reviews names on list versus names of people here::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Ms. Morgan, set course for the Dussan system, maximum warp. Prepare to engage on my mark.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::steps out of Sickbay and looks around at the deserted corridor:: Self: This is going to take some getting use to.

OPS_Thraxis says:
::monitors Starfleet comm channels ... knows their "departure" is going to cause a stir::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CO: All present and accounted for. Self: This ought to be fun.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CSO:  Very good.   FCO: Engage.

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
CO: Aye, Sir. ::fingers fly across the panel::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Is there anything unusual in the systems?  Any modifications?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::re-enters Sickbay and walks over to the several medkits she has been working on, they were each nearly complete with the proper medical supplies::

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::nods in satisfaction as the ship responds::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: SB14 sends out a general distress call reporting the Pontifex as stolen.  SB weapons power up and targeting locks are actively searching for the Pontifex.

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
XO: Standard Defiant class systems....shields slightly modified, propulsion is at one hundred and one percent. Doesn't look like there was any really heavy modification done.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  I'm surprised... given who recently had command of this ship...  ::looks thoughtful::

OPS_Thraxis says:
CO:  The Starbase has reacted.  The Pontifex is being reported as stolen.  They're trying to get a weapons lock on us ...

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::begins programming automated scanning setups to accommodate the "less qualified" crew::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Evasive pattern delta five, MS. Morgan.

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
XO: I'll dig a little deeper. Maybe the former inhabitants were good at hiding their improvements

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::sets a background search on the Dussan System::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Tactical scans show we either move fast or we will be targeted.

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::inputs the pattern:: CO: Evasive , Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::activates his console and reviews the Pontifex's flight logs::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
TO: We will not return fire, Ms. Rochelle.

OPS_Thraxis says:
::thinks "this is fun" ::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
TO: Shields to maximum.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Of course not sir wouldn't dream of it.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Shields to maximum.

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
XO: Commander, I've found something you should know about

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::closes several of the medkits:: Self: These will have to do. ::moves over to the biobeds in order to prepare them for the most critical wounded::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::strokes his chin as he reads::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  What's that Jose?

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
XO: Um. Why don't you come over here. So I don't have to yell.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: ETA to Dussan system, helm?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stands and makes his way across the bridge to the Engineering station::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Minimal yield weapons fire is fired in the direction of the Pontifex.  For those watching, it is akin to a fireworks display, but effective.

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::continues to evade the shots::

OPS_Thraxis says:
CO:  They're firing!

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
CO: Depends on when we can clear this mess, Sir!

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::hangs on:: CO: We are being fired upon.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::moves up close to the CEO::  CEO:  What?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::rolls her eyes slightly:: Self: I have to save an entire native people... and I get two biobeds.

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
::quietly:: XO: We have cloaking technology installed and ready for use.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::grins::  CEO:  Excellent.  Figure out how to use it.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::quickly makes his way back across the bridge::  CO:  Captain.

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
XO: It's available now. Nothing left to do but turn it on.....

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO: Yes, Mr. Luchena?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::walks over to the small storage unit and makes sure it is stocked with the basic medical vials::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  We have a cloak.  Lt. Damien is ready to activate it on your word.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sits back down at his console::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: surprised ::  XO: The gods smile upon us, Mr. Luchena. Activate cloak.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::nods:: Self: Nice.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  You heard him.

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
::activates cloak::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::grips his chair::

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
CO/XO: Cloaking activated

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::kneels down to begin to catalog the vials:: Self: Now where is the adrenaline... ::continues to finger through them::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The shots from the station explode several thousand kilometers behind the Pontifex, just about the time it vanishes from sensors. Station records record the incident as a direct hit.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Go to evasive pattern omicron four, Ms. Morgan.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
All on bridge:  That was close.

OPS_Thraxis says:
::continues monitoring::

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
::looks at the screen seeing the shots miss::

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::sighs deeply, gets up, and makes her way to the Replicator and begins to replicate several vials of adrenaline::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Take us out of this system as soon as practicable.

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stands::

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
CO: Going to maximum warp, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::cracks his knuckles::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: Sir, might I have a word with you?

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::runs her tactical scans::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks toward the CSO::  CSO:  Absolutely.  ::walks toward the science station::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::lowers voice:: XO: Not to countenance the CO, but we have limited staff, and this action will take sometime. We need to get some staff off duty to cover at a later time.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Plot a course for the Dussan system that places the outer gas giants between us and Dussan IV as much as possible. We will make a layover on the far side of Dussan VII.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  Whom do you suggest?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: I have no suggestions. Just the overriding idea that we need to keep our people fresh and ready to go, and with so few, that’s going to be hard, so we need to start now.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  I think we'll be all right, but let me know if you see anyone flagging.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::nods::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Now that the Pontifex is conveniently hidden and at maximum warp, time magically jumps them to within three minutes of the Dussan system.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::sitting on one of the biobeds sipping a cup of coffee::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CEO: Mr. Damien... I have a job for you.

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
CO: Captain?

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir my tactical scans show spatial dust and planets as well as several warp trials in and out of the system.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CEO: The nature of our mission dictates that we cannot be perceived as a Starfleet vessel. Take whomever you need to help, and remove all Starfleet markings from our hull.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CEO: Also, we will be changing our name. This vessel is to be christened the 'Vendetta'.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::drains the mug and hops down from the biobed heading for the Replicator to recycle it::

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
CO: Will do. It's shouldn't take too long. Question, do we want to appear as someone else? I can change markings as well

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
CO: Something evil looking?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS: Jordan, please change our transponder codes and our prefix code. I want nothing that connects us to Starfleet.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CEO: No, we don't have time for a whole new paint job, I'm afraid. Just remove the Starfleet markings and change the name..

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
CO: Consider it done. I'll coordinate it from engineering

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::looks at the CEO as he heads for the pit::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CEO: Thank you, Jose.

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
::checks their coordinates::

OPS_Thraxis says:
::does as she is asked ... also removes all references to the Pontifex from Starfleet records to cover bases::

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
::locks down his station and heads for main engineering::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~::brushes up gently::  CMO:  Nearly there.~~~

FCO_Jade_Morgan says:
CO: Three minutes to the system, Sir.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: stands and moves to the tactical table at the rear of the bridge ::  OPS, TO: Jordan, Mr. Rochelle... join me please...

Host Coot says:
ACTION: A wave of wooziness comes over OPS.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Thank you, Ms. Morgan. Assume station keeping behind Dussan VII.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::watches the CO::

OPS_Thraxis says:
::gets up but feels woozy ... grabs the console to steady herself::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::shakes her head in order to get Mikal's voice out: before she does one more check around Sickbay::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: looks at his wife with concern, moves to her side ::  OPS: You all right, kiddo?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  Any sign of those War birds on sensors?

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::locks her console and walks with the captain::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: I’ve got nothing sir.

OPS_Thraxis says:
::looks over at Mikal:: XO:  I sense Pindari here ... and Tria ... one feels VERY near ...

OPS_Thraxis says:
::nods to the CO::

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
::enters main engineering, and with the assistance of his crew, uses transporter technology to remove the markings, replacing only the name with "Vendetta"::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::eyes widen as he returns Jordan's look::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS: What? Rofax? How is that possible? He's dead.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::taps one of the consoles, activating the comm unit:: *Bridge*: Yates to Bridge. I have medical supplies prepared for out little trip. Let me know when they'll be needed.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  Keep an eye on short-range sensors.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: Aye sir

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  No Captain.  He's not dead.  In fact, I believe he was the previous Captain of this ship.

OPS_Thraxis says:
CO:  It's like sensing a ghost ... I can't explain it ...

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CMO*: very good, Doctor. Let us hope you will have no need of them.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::listens to the Cmdr as she says this::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO: Do you sense him too, Mikal?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO/OPS:  He and Kyrron are alive.  Thisah told me so just before the Ravenscar mission.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
*CO*: Unfortunately, sir, they'll be needed to save the Hael for sure. ::pauses, noting from what else she hears over the comm that something is up::

OPS_Thraxis says:
::has to sit down before she falls down::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  I wouldn't Captain,  I've never been able to sense him unless he wishes it so.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I do sense OPS is sensing something but I can't yet put my finger on it.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO: And you did not feel this worth sharing with me?  :: waves it off :: No matter. Any idea where they are?

OPS_Thraxis says:
XO:  They are here, Mikal ... I'm sure of it ....

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks at the CO in amazement::  CO:  Thisah told me they were on the Pontifex.  That's the last I've heard of them.

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
*CO*: Captain, I've uncovered some more unusual technology that could be of use. ::still working on the markings:: I'm almost done with the cosmetic changes. Now I've got something really useful

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CEO: What have you got, Jose?

OPS_Thraxis says:
::shakes her head:: XO:  What I am sensing is more of a presence ... like they are physically a part of the ship ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS:  What do they feel like?  ::steps towards her::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::closes the comm and grabs one of the medkits before exiting Sickbay toward a Turbo Lift::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Pontifex arrives just beyond Dussan VII. It is a violent planet, its visible surface erupting in patterns of storm-like clouds.

OPS_Thraxis says:
XO:  Like spirits ... ::doesn't know another word to describe it::

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
*CO*: The hull has been fitted with holographic emitters. We can configure them to leave a false warp signature. It masks out own, effectively covering us

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
*CO*: We can appear as any ship we like

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS: Let's take it as a good omen.  I think they would have approved of our mission.  ::smiles::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::enters the Turbo Lift:: Computer: Deck 1, Bridge. ::waits as it moves one deck up::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Gee, you'd almost think the ship had been fitted out especially for this mission. Excellent work, Jose.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::thinks that its almost as if they set them up for this mission::

OPS_Thraxis says:
::smiles:: XO:  I know they would have .... What if their consciousnesses have become a part of the ship itself ... ::is clutching at straws::

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
*CO*: Golly. I bet your right!

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS: Open a channel to all decks, and tie in the interface to the main computer, please.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::the Turbo Lift opens and she steps out onto the Bridge. She moves over to one of the vacant stations and takes a seat::

OPS_Thraxis says:
CO:  You got it.  ::opens the channel and ties in the interface:: CO:  Channel open.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS:  I remember an imprint in the shuttlebay of the Pendragon.  All these years later I still shudder when I walk over that spot on the deck.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::smiles slightly at the CEO's comment::

OPS_Thraxis says:
XO:  I can't telepathically communicate ... but maybe you can ...

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::wonders what exactly is going on, but decides not to ask questions at the moment::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*Com*:  This is Thraxis. Captain Rofax... Ms. Kyrron... if you can hear me, please respond.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS:  If Rofax is nearby he knows how to reach me.  We'll just wait.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: waits ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::raises an eyebrow, wondering exactly who the Captain is contacting:: All: There are others aboard that we missed?

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::wonders if Whirl Wind is ok::

OPS_Thraxis says:
XO:  Maybe he can't ... if he doesn't have a physical form ...

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CMO: We don't know yet.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Captain.  We are here.   Now what's the plan?

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
OPS: What if what you are sensing is pure energy?

Host Coot says:
ACTION: There is no response to the comm.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::turns to the console and begins to perform a bioscan of the entire ship::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*COM*: Captain Rofax... Ms. Kyrron... I urgently request communication with you, whatever your form. If you can hear me, please respond.

OPS_Thraxis says:
CIV:  That's my thought ...

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
*CO*: Captain, there’s another development. It's a short haul turn around on completing the transformation by altering the hull...looks complicated, but we could pull it off.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Captain.  Give it up.  They are not here in any physical form.  What is our plan now?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: shakes head ::  OPS: If they are here, they're not talking. Jordan, if you get anything that resembles a direct communication, I need to know.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: A turbolift nearby whirs to life and stops on this deck.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::shakes her head:: CO: Bioscans show we are the only ones aboard, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::slowly turns toward the sound of the turbolift approaching::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::turns head as the TL stops on the bridge deck::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Admiral Kumar emerges from the lift and approaches the group.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::does a double take::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: I don't think that will be necessary, Jose. We made a big show of stealing the ship. Word will have leaked to the Romulans by now that we've gone renegade.

OPS_Thraxis says:
::still feels a little woozy but gets up anyway::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::lets go a breath he didn't know he was  holding::

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
*CO*: Damien out

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::turns toward the sound as everyone else does and raises an eyebrow:: Self: But...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stands at attention::

OPS_Thraxis says:
::gasps as she sees the Admiral:: ALL:  Admiral on the bridge!

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: whirls :: ADM: Admiral?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::at attention::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
OPS: Are you alright?  ::Stands to::

OPS_Thraxis says:
::nods:: CIV:  I think so ...

Host Kumar says:
CO: Captain? Rofax? Kyrron?  Surely you don't think....  ::hears the OPS officer and waves her off::  OPS: At ease...

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::stands up rather slowly, something was not right about this::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
OPS: You are telepathic?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::relaxes::  CSO:  Anything on short-range sensors?

OPS_Thraxis says:
::shakes her head:: CIV:  Not anymore ...

Host Kumar says:
ACTION: Kumar appears a bit blurry.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
OPS: But you were once correct?

OPS_Thraxis says:
CIV:  Yes.  But I don't want to talk about it.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: Commander, he did not register on my bioscan... something is not right.~~~ ::moves down and has the Computer scan the Bridge quietly::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: looks closely, puts out a hand to touch Kumar on the shoulder :: ADM: Admiral Kumar?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CIV:  Scan the Admiral please.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
Self: That’s odd. ::tries to create an interference to the holograph::

OPS_Thraxis says:
::quickly scans:: CO:  Sir, this is a holographic image.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: I don't feel or sense anything.

Host Kumar says:
::raises a hand and grabs the CO's wrist::  CO: Please... allow me to explain.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: watches as his hand passes through the Admiral ::  OPS: So I see.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
ADM: All right.

Host Kumar says:
ACTION: The image flickers for a moment and then dissolves.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::watches the exchange skeptically::

OPS_Thraxis says:
CIV:  Then why am I sensing them?

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
OPS: It is a residual psionic imprint you are feeling.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION: Tria Kyrron appears before them, in the flesh.

OPS_Thraxis says:
::gets up a little too quickly ... ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::narrows his eyes as the Zaldan appears::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: I don't like this sir. Caution is warranted.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::raises an eyebrow, this was beginning to get out of hand::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
OPS: Jordan.  Good to see you again.  ::smiles as best as a Zaldan can::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::grabs Jordan:: OPS: Easy there Commander.

OPS_Thraxis says:
Tria:  Tria!  It was you ...

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Kyrron: Ms. Kyrron... if that is you... may I ask what you are doing aboard my ship?

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
CIV: And I don't like you.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
Tria: Excuse Me?  I don't even know you .

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::chuckles::

CEO_Lt_Damein says:
*CO*: Captain, the cosmetic modifications have been made

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CIV:  No offence was intended.  Stand down.

OPS_Thraxis says:
Tria:  Where's Pindari?

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
CO: Captain to Captain.  Or former Captains I should say.  You surrendered your rank did you not?

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
XO: Understood sir.  ::backs up::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Kyrron: I was relieved of duty.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
::glances to the CIV::  OPS: He is not here....

OPS_Thraxis says:
Tria:  Actually he was relieved of duty because of me ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::is disappointed::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
CO: Voluntarily at the suggestion of Admiral Kumar, correct?

OPS_Thraxis says:
Tria:  That's strange because I can sense him ...

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::watches and is still cautious but quiet::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Kyrron: That is not public knowledge, but yes... that's essentially what happened.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::continues to watch the exchange, not really sure what to think::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks over at the CMO::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Kyrron: You haven't answered my question: What are you doing on board my ship?

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ALL: Very well.  Then you are open to the power of suggestion.  We have work to be done and I leave the choice to you.  You can have my surrender or you can have the Pontifex.  If you allow me to leave, I can assist you.  However, the Hael will not survive at the current rate.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::raises and eyebrow::

OPS_Thraxis says:
CO:  I'd suggest letting her go.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::quietly::  CO:  We need this ship.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::doesn't like where this is going at all::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
::hands a padd over to the CIV::  CIV: Encampments and duty shifts.  I encourage you to learn them.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Kyrron: I don't understand. What choice are you offering us?

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir our mission is priority.  If she can help us by letting her go I would do so.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::takes the PADD:: Tria: Thank you. I shall commit them to memory

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
CO: The good of the many over the good of the one.  Save the Hael or save your career with my surrender.

OPS_Thraxis says:
Tria:  I have one question ... why did you let yourself me known to me and not Mikal?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::moves toward the CSO::  CSO:  You knew her.  What do you think?  Is she trustworthy?

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO/Tria: The needs of the many out weigh the needs of the few or the one sir.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: raises his hands in confusion :: Kyrron: Why would I need you to surrender to me? 

OPS_Thraxis says:
Tria:  Or any of the telepaths here ... one which I am not anymore ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS:  She doesn't know me.  We've never served together.  But she knows you.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
OPS: I don't trust him. Too many broken promises from what I have heard.  ::shows no emotion, but simply brutal honesty::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: I knew her many years ago, for a short time. I would not presume to judge on that basis. But I do know that Rofax trusted her, and Zax before that. That’s enough for me.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::nods::  CSO:  Thank you Edward.  ::steps forward::

OPS_Thraxis says:
Tria:  I do trust him ... I'd trust him with my life ...

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: She is known by us in the community but she is speaking truthfully at this point.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::smirks slightly as she turns around and faces the console at her station::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
CO: Advise you let her go.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CIV:  She's a Zaldan.  Of course she's speaking truthfully.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
OPS: Very well then.  ::steps closely to Mikal::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir I know that but there is more but now is not the time.  In the future I think.

OPS_Thraxis says:
CO:  I know Tria, Albaron ... if she says she could help us with this mission then I'd let her ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks at the figure approaching him::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Kyrron: I'm trying to figure out why I would want you to surrender. I will welcome any help you can give us, if you can agree to work with us and follow orders. If there is something you need from us, please tell me clearly and plainly what it is.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION: Tria takes Mikal's face in both hands and bends him towards her.  She kisses him lightly on the forehead and whispers into his ear.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::listens intently::

OPS_Thraxis says:
::still slightly unsteady ... moves over to the CMO::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
::backs away a step from Mikal:: CO: Trust my dear Captain.  All I ask is for your trust.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::taps several buttons on her console a bit harder than normal::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
::helps Jordan to steady herself::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::involuntarily steps backwards::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  But trust isn't your strong point, is it?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Kyrron: I've had too many, ah, adventures with entities like yourself to be entirely trusting... but I'll do my best.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::looks toward Jordan and smiles slightly as she whispers:: OPS: I'm fine.

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
~~~CMO: Hard to see him getting kissed?  I can sense your upset.  My door is always open if you want to talk.~~~

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: glances at Luchena :: XO: Let's just say I have grown cautious over the centuries.

OPS_Thraxis says:
CMO:  No you're not ... you're gonna break that console if you hit it any harder ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::makes a helpless sort of gesture::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Kyrron: For starters... do you know who is commanding the Romulan contingent on Dussan IV, and where I can find him or her?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::turns and looks at the CMO directly::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::glares toward the CIV:: ~~~CIV: That's a private matter, Lieutenant.~~~ OPS: Am I? I haven't noticed...

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
CO: For that, we will need to contact Pindari.  ::turns to the CMO::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::thinks she looks brittle::

CIV_M_Rochelle says:
~~~CMO: Yes it is private and I will not interfere. Please accept my apology but you seemed upset.~~~

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: blinks ::  Kyrron: He alive, then. Which hologram is he going to pop out of?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::heart goes out to her as he turns away::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Show some respect, Captain.

OPS_Thraxis says:
::looks over at the CO ... scarcely able to believe he didn't believe what she was sensing::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
::crosses to Ashley:: CMO: You claim him as yours? ::looks back to Mikal:: Take him then.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO: Sorry. I've had an awful lot of surprises in the past hour.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~CIV: Thank you for your concern, but nothing is wrong.~~~ ::raises an eyebrow:: Kyrron: Excuse me?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stares at Kyrron in disbelief::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
CMO: Pindari speaks fondly of this man. Jordan speaks of him in good graces as well.  Love is worth dying for.  Even with the pain it brings.  ::turns and makes for the TL::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::doesn't respond to her comment, she just stares at her blankly::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::walks towards a console and grips it tightly, trying to ignore the carnage in his heart::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: raises a finger :: Kyrron: Excuse me... could I get an answer to my question, please?

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
CO: In due time, Captain. ::pauses:: In due time.  ::disappears behind the TL doors::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
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