U.S.S. Pendragon
10704.14
“After Dusk, pt 2”
 Directed by Coot

Starring:
Jeff as CO Thraxis
 Keith as CEO Damien 
Cory as CNS Dawson 
Jane as XO Luchena

Guest Starring:
Sandy as Jordan Thraxis
Jan as Ens. Tribble

Absent: 
 Dylan as CSO Toms  
Joseph as CTO Nightcloud
Host Coot says:
Last time on the U.S.S. Pendragon . . .

Host Coot says:
The Crew chased their demons away with song and drink while opening the door, inviting new ones in. Brazen behavior widened the abyss between those failing to see eye-to-eye and others continued their search for what they remembered.

Host Coot says:
However, chaos still found a way to slither into the Pendragon's time away from duty. Unbeknownst to the crew, the FCO liked Piña Coladas and getting caught in the rain . . . enticing enough for a Klingon suitor to whisk her away.

Host Coot says:
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CO_Thraxis says:
:: looks into Jordan's eyes, a look of concern on his face ::  Jordan: Sweetheart? How's your vision?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::In main engineering, nursing a hangover::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::at his house making coffee::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::Jamie makes her way back into her hotel room after spending a few hours at one of the nearby clubs::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: A new day has dawned on Betazed, ushering in several painful reminders of the evening before.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::looks at him:: CO:  Well, I can see you.

CO_Thraxis says:
:: smiles ::  Jordan: Fantastic.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She looks down at her clothing, or lack of, as she makes her way for the washroom::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::wonders what her name was::

TO_Tribble says:
::wakes up on the beach, having spent the night there::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::pours a large mug and sits at a table::

CO_Thraxis says:
Servek: Is the treatment complete, Doctor?

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She enters the shower and has the warm water run. Jamie enters it and lets it fall on her body::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::drinks::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The lights in Main Engineering are out, but not because of any mechanical failure.... no one dares anger the CEO.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::notes the lighting change in the kitchen, and that the sun is coming up::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::sits quietly in the darkness, reveling in it::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
<ACMO Lt. Servek> CO: The treatment is complete, Captain. Commander Thraxis must report to Sickbay twice a day for two weeks time in order to monitor the results.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::reluctantly sets down the mug and leaves his house::

CO_Thraxis says:
Servek: Thank you.   Jordan: Do you feel up to a walk on Betazed? I thought we might beam down just ahead of the terminator, and watch a sunrise.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::heads down the hill towards the town::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  I don't know ...

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She closes her eyes as the warm water continues to fall. Jamie does not remember much of what happened over the past day, but at least she was alive::

CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Okay. What would you like to do?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::deeply breathes in the fresh morning air as he walks::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: An arm brushes up against the CEO in the dark as a familiar perfume tickles his senses.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@<Man> ::Snickers as he reads the holo-paper, passing the picture to several of his buddies::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::sees the park down below and that the musicians are nearly set up::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::wakes up::  Huh?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::quickens his pace::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She turns off the shower and steps out of it. She makes her way over to her closet and puts on some basic clothing::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@<Man> ::Points to Luchena as he whispers several things to more of his friends::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::enters the park::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::changes her mind:: CO:  On second thought ... let's go.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::hurries towards the stage::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@<Man> ::He makes his way over to Mikal Luchena with his friends, trying to look all strong and buff:: XO: Hey you!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::ignores the man as he climbs up on the stage::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She throws herself onto her bed and just stays there...::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::waves at the musicians to get their attention::

CO_Thraxis says:
:: his face brightens noticeably :: Jordan: Terrific!  :: helps her off the biobed, and they both leave Sickbay and find a turbolift ::   CPU: Transporter Room 2.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@<Man> XO: I have a bone to pick with you! Or actually...it seems you already did the picking with that hottie there!

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Giggles in the dark remind the CEO that he did not come home alone.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::oh no:: Uh...who is here?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::gives the man an irritated look, then moves to sit behind a keyboard::

CO_Thraxis says:
:: puts his arm around Jordan and pulls her close ::  Jordan: I'm so glad you let the Doctor fix your eyes. 

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::signals to the musicians::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::watches the bows rise in readiness::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@<Man> ::He begins to speak rather loudly:: XO: It looks like your girlfriend decided that you weren't man enough for her. I don't blame her. She is a little hussy anyway! ::He throws the holo-paper toward the XO and begins to laugh with his friends:: All: Such a loser.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::drops his hands to the keyboard and begins playing::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She pushes herself out of bed and decides to leave her hotel room. As she walks, she notices several people staring at her. Jamie smiles, waves, and continues on her way - her head pounding::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::walks along with him::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::nods his head in tempo, urging the orchestra to tighten up::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She steps outside of the hotel and makes her way down toward one of the bars on the beach::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  I'm so sorry if I hurt you, Albaron.  ::feels her mood swinging yet again::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::closes his eyes and plays as all the instruments fall into place::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::Jamie makes her way down to the bar and makes her way over:: Bartender: I need something for my head...

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::looks around::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@<Bartender> CNS: Some tea? You don't need anything other than that from what I've read.

Host Coot says:
<Blonde> ::saddles up next to the CEO, kissing him on the cheek::  CEO: I never knew a warp core could do that....

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She raises an eyebrow:: Bartender: What are you talking about?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::finishes the keyboard section and stands::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Blonde: It can't. I lied

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@<Bartender> CNS: Look for yourself. ::He hands her the holo-paper as he goes to get her some tea::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::turns to watch the musicians::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::Jamie looks over the holo-paper, not really able to make out the words at the moment. However, the picture seemed to say it all:: Self: A nice shot of me...

Host Coot says:
<Blonde> ::giggles and stands, kissing the CEO once again, before running off into the dark::

CO_Thraxis says:
:: stops, turns to her, a hand on each shoulder ::  Jordan: Sweetheart, I've lived a long time, had to deal with a lot of hurts. One thing I have learned about my relationships is that if I am hurting, it often means that my partner is in far greater pain. My only concern now is to help you heal. Whatever I am feeling has to be insignificant compared to what you are going through. But I know that we can get through it together.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::lets her go. Please let her be gone::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::sways in time to the music::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::Once the tea is brought over to her, she takes it and sips it lightly:: Bartender: Thanks. Now... where is the rum?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Let's get down to the surface.  ::gives the impression she doesn't want to talk::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@<Bartender> CNS: Little lady, I think the tea'll do you some good.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@Bartender: I asked for rum. ::She gives him a look. If only looks could kill::

CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Okay.  :: they walk a bit further, then enter TR2... he steps up on the pad with Jordan :: Transporter Chief: Chief, are the beaches at the Maribar Coast still in pre-dawn?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::notes that one of the percussionists is off beat.  Gives him an evil glare::

Host Coot says:
<TR_Chief> CO: Aye sir.  ::initiates transport::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She takes the bottle the Bartender just brought over and adds it to her tea. She then takes a sip:: Self: Much better.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::nods at the correction and moves to a stand of stringed instruments::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::takes one and settles himself on a chair::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::plays::

CO_Thraxis says:
ACTION: Thraxis and Jordan materialize on a beach made of shimmering blue sand... the sky is just starting to glow, out over the ocean. A light, warm breeze wafts through the vegetation behind them.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::still playing, raises his face to the sun and closes his eyes::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::nods off::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She begins to drink directly from the bottle. Jamie stands up and begins to dance to the music that seems to be playing in her head::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@::stands and looks at the ocean::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::half awake:: Go away

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::Jamie falls onto the sand and laughs. She looks up at the sky as she remains there... moving her hands and feet as if making a sand angel::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@slowly opens his eyes and looks down as he plays::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: looking out over the ocean as well ::  Jordan: I always try to come here at dawn, whenever I visit Betazed. There is a moment, when the sun hits this sand at just the right angle, that the light is the most amazing shade of blue you have ever seen.  :: takes her hand ::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::smiles:: CO: It's beautiful.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::finishing with a flourish, replaces the instrument in its stand::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Just wait...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::returns to the keyboard and sits::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
#<ACMO Lt. Servek> ::Steps into Main Engineering, looking around rather sharply::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::plays::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
#::vaguely aware of someone in main engineering:: Go Away!

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
#<ACMO Lt. Servek> CEO: Commander Damien. ::Servek makes her way over to the Chief Engineering Officer::

Host Coot says:
# <blonde> ::at the sound of doors opening, slips into the shadows of a back corner::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  What am I waiting for?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::music climaxes::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Just a few more moments...

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
#::wakes up, sort of:: Servek: What is it? This better be important. I'm off duty

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::drops his head as it ends::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
#<ACMO Lt. Servek> CEO: I have been looking for you for quite some time, Commander. Unfortunately, Captain Thraxis kept me from my task. ::She watches him closely:: CEO: Is someone else here? ::She looks around::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Good because I'm hungry ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stands and grins like a fool at the other musicians::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
ACTION: The sun rises slowly over the ocean... and for just an instant, the sea, the sand, the plants, the very air are suffused with a glowing blue luminescence that the humanoid eye should not be able to perceive... but does. Thraxis looks over at his wife's face, and it too seems to shine from within in the same indescribable shade of blue.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: softly ::  Jordan: There...

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
#Servek: Dunno. Do you have any real reason for being here? If not, please leave.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO: Oh my ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::moves amongst the musicians as they pack up their instruments, thanking them for their efforts in the rehearsal::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
#<ACMO Lt. Servek> CEO: I will get to the point, Commander. ::She pauses for a split second:: CEO: After several months of careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that you are the logical choice of a male companion.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: smiles broadly, but says nothing... merely squeezes his wife's hand, very gently ::  

Host Coot says:
# <blonde> ::watches the stiff-looking woman stalk the CEO and slips out the doors quickly::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::is very pleased with how it went::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
ACTION: The moment passes, and the blue glow subsides. 

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Servek: You're out of your Vulcan mind.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::waves as he scrambles down off the stage::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::notices the paper the man threw at him earlier::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
#<ACMO Lt. Servek> CEO: I can assure you that I am not out of my mind. My mind is actually quite clear. Pon Farr is a time where a Vulcan must share all she has with another. You would be the perfect selection. ::She moves a bit closer to him::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stops to pick it up::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: A buff and attractive (for them anyway) Klingon walks up to the XO, holding out a steaming mug of coffee, offering it to him.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::nods in thanks at the Klingon and accepts the coffee::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: his voice almost a whisper ::   Jordan: Perhaps there are still a few things in this universe worth seeing, yes?

Host Coot says:
<Klingon> XO: Interesting piece. ::sighs:: You call it music?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Maybe .... Let's go find the others

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sips the coffee::  Klingon:  Betazoid music.  ::shrugs::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
#Servek: You've got to be kidding

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::Jamie falls asleep in the sand and begins to snore loudly::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
#Servek: Please let me sleep

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: They're probably scattered all over the planet. Who would you like to see first?

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
#<ACMO Lt. Servek> CEO: Do you not accept my offer? ::She looks rather offended for a Vulcan::

Host Coot says:
<Klingon> XO: Never found my ear, I suppose. ::pauses, sizing him up:: I have a message for you.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
#Servek: Isn't there someone in sickbay that needs you more?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  I don't know ....

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks interested::  Klingon:  And that would be?

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
#<ACMO Lt. Servek> CEO: I am in need of your services, Commander. You are acting highly illogical.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Then let's see who we can find...  :: taps commbadge ::  *COM* XO: Thraxis to Luchena.

Host Coot says:
<Klingon> ::places a small box on the table:: XO: Garshon sends his regards.  ::bows and quickly disappears into the crowd::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
#Servek: Sex isn’t' a "service" unless you're in Amsterdam, Europe. Need I say more?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks annoyed::  *CO*:  What is it Captain?

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
#<ACMO Lt. Servek> CEO: I believe you do need to say much more.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: A small black box, gift-wrapped with a black bow, sits before the XO.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She turns to her side and begins to drool all over herself::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::goes over to the box and picks it up::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::unties the bow::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
#Servek: Like what? I'm tired, I'm hung over, and last nights conquest is wandering the ship. I've got enough to worry about.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: with a note of gaiety in his voice ::  *COM* XO: Mikal, a young lady of our mutual acquaintance has recently regained her sight. I rather think she'd like to see an old friend again.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::distracted::  *CO*:  Aye.  When and where?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::removes the wrap from the box::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*XO*: As soon as is convenient for you, and in a place of your choosing.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
#<ACMO Lt. Servek> CEO: Perhaps my selection was illogical. You are not as intelligent as I perceived. ::She leaves Main Engineering::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*CO*:  There's a resort not far from me.  I can get there in a few minutes.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::opens the box::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
#Servek: Suits me

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Inside the box are a single feather and a communicator pin.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*XO*: All right. See you soon.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::picks up the feather::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sets down his coffee::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*COM* Pendragon: Thraxis to Transporter Room Two.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::picks up the communicator pin::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::Jamie begins to eat some of the sand without her own knowledge. It seems she is dreaming... dreaming that she is eating ice cream::

Host Coot says:
# <TR2> *CO* Go ahead, Captain.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::attempts to activate it::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*TR2*: Chief, beam Commander Thraxis and myself to the resort complex near Commander Luchena's coordinates, please.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The relief OPS officer answers the XO's hail with "Yes? Lt. Rochelle?"

Host Coot says:
# <TR2> *CO* Aye, Captain. Initiating now.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*OPS*:  This is Rochelle's commbadge.  Locate her now.  She was last seen on the planet.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
ACTION: Thraxis and Jordan materialize on the lawn outside an impressive three-story structure.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks more closely at the feather::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*CO*:  Captain, I think we may have a problem.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She jerks herself up:: Self: Umm...

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::hears and looks at the CO::

Host Coot says:
# <OPS> *XO* Sir? I'm sorry.... how?  ::pauses uncomfortably:: Initiating scans now, sir.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*XO*: What is it, Mikal?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*CO*:  Lt. Rochelle may be missing.  I've got a message from Garshon.

Host Coot says:
# <OPS> *XO* Sir? We cannot locate her on the surface and she has not reported back to the ship yet.  ::stammers before letting the comm go silent::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*XO*: Garshon? Son of a... Contact the Betazed authorities and enlist their assistance. Do we know where she was last seen?

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::Jamie stands up and taps her Combadge:: *Pendragon*: Da...Dawseen to Pennydragon. Beam me to me Quar - - Qwartwers.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*CO*:  She had planned to check into that resort.  The ship can't locate her anywhere.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::turns and runs to the town hall::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  I'll check the resort.  See if she got here.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: As the OPS officer maintains the open comm with the XO, several alarms are overheard in the background. Various voices of "raise shields," and "return fire" can be heard before the comm goes dead.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*XO*: I'm returning to the ship. Keep me informed. Thraxis out   Jordan: All right, sweetheart. Be careful. :: gives her a quick kiss ::

Host Coot says:
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