U.S.S. Pendragon
10706.23

“Turn the Page, pt 1”

 Directed by Coot

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

Guest Starring:
Sandy as Jordan Thraxis
 Lynda as FCO Rochelle
 Jan as TO Scully/TO Tribble

Absent:
Cory as OPS Grant
Kyle as CMO Newind 

Host Cootles says:
Last time on the U.S.S. Pendragon . . .

Host Cootles says:
The Pendragon returned to Earth after destroying a suspect satellite that drifted off course. An apparent threat recorded only in memories, was obliterated with a lone torpedo.

Host Cootles says:
The beings identifying themselves as Tweezle, disappeared into those same memories. The Pendragon has rendezvoused with a delegation bound for Betazed and all systems continue to report green.

Host Cootles says:
< < < < Begin Mission: Turn the Page > > > >

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The Pendragon sits in orbit awaiting the delegates to arrive.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::maintaining orbit::

TO_Scully says:
::thinking suspicious thoughts about the XO::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::in his quarters, sleeping::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::In main engineering, at his desk::

TO_Scully says:
::replaces TO Tribble at the tactical station::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::walking the decks of the old Pendragon in his dreams::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: in his Ready Room, finishing a carefully worded report on the Tweezle incident ::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::in her quarters::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Incoming comm indicates the Delegation is ready to be transported.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: returns to the bridge... taps the comm button on the command chair :: *COM*: All senior staff now on duty, please report to the bridge.

TO_Scully says:
::TO  Tribble goes to the transporter room to maintain security around the delegation::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir the Delegation is ready to be transported onboard sir.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::hears the announcement and gets up, sighs, and makes her way to the door::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::is awakened by the comm::

TO_Scully says:
*COM* <Tribble> CO: Sir, I will be in the transporter room maintaining the security for the delegation.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Thank you, Lieutenant. Please have the transporter chief beam them aboard, and have them escorted to Briefing Room Two. I'll meet with them shortly.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::wonders if he's supposed to be on duty::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::walks the short distance to the Turbolift, enters and orders it to the bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::hopes not::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::coms the transporter chief to transport the delegation on board::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tries to go back to sleep::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::gets up and leaves for the bridge::

Host Cootles says:
<TRC> *FCO* Understood.

TO_Scully says:
::TO Tribble prepares to escort the delegation to Briefing Room Two.::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Have all crew reported aboard?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::feels the lift stop, exits as the doors open::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: turns, smiles at his wife as she enters ::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
*TO*: Captain wants you to escort the delegation to briefing room 2 when they arrive.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::gives up::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir all crewmembers are aboard sir.

TO_Scully says:
<TO Tribble> *FCO* Aye, Lt.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::rolls out of bed and into the sonic shower::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Thank you, Lieutenant.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::arrives on the bridge:: CO: Damien reporting as ordered Sir.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Your welcome sir.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::moves down to the command area::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: steps over to Damien, gives him a stern look... nearly barking ::  CEO: You will stand at ATTENTION, Mr. Damien!

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::nearly jumps out of her seat::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::stands at attention::

TO_Scully says:
::turns around and stares at the CO::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::turns and looks at the CO curiously::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The Delegation is transported aboard and met by TO Tribble, who escorts them to Briefing Room Two.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::turns and looks at the captain::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: his voice softens ::  CEO: Commander Damien... you have performed your duties above and beyond what any sane Captain could expect. This crew has come to rely on you to pull miracles out of thin air on a moments notice... as have I. The reward for fulfilling one's responsibilities well in this Starfleet is, of course, more responsibility.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: Sir?

TO_Scully says:
<TO Tribble> Delegation: Captain Thraxis will be with you shortly.  Until then, may I get you some refreshment from our replicator?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CEO: Commander Jose Damien... in recognition of your continued service to Starfleet, the USS Pendragon, and her crew, it is with great pride that I bestow upon you the office of Second Officer, USS Pendragon, effective immediately.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::blushes:: CO: Thank you Sir. Accepted with honor.

TO_Scully says:
::stands up and faces XO Damien::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: holds out his hand, grinning, broadly :: CEO: Congratulations, Jose.

Host Cootles says:
<Delegate One> TO: If you can show us where it is, we could manage. We do not wish to keep you from your duties.  ::bows slightly::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CEO: Oh, and... at ease.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::shakes hands with the captain::

TO_Scully says:
XO: Congratulations, Mr. Damien.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: Thank you again

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
TO: Thanks

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CEO: Way to go sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: Thanks

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CEO: Now, Mr. Damien... as your first official act as Second Officer, you have the conn. I must go and greet our guests.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: Aye Sir

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Need some company?  ::needs something to do on this boat::

TO_Scully says:
::TO Tribble demonstrates replicator to the delegation::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::takes the conn::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: smiles :: Jordan: I would be delighted, my dear.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: stands to one side to allow Jordan to board the turbolift ::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::smiles and walks with him. Enters the TL::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::exits the shower naked, walks to his clothes locker::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: waits for the doors to close behind him ::  CPU: Briefing Room Two.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::scratches himself::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: A small celebratory reception is being set up in the Crystal Cave.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  I wanted to apologize, Albaron.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks at his uniform with distaste::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
<Ebony> ::running around fussing about the set up ... ::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: turns to Jordan, waves a dismissive hand ::  Jordan: Unnecessary, darling. I've made no mention of recent events on the Bridge in my report. It is my opinion that we were all under incredible strain during the Tweezle incident, and that none of us was truly ourselves.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::thinks he looked better in blue::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  It is.  I nearly shot you!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::with a sigh, removes his uniform from the peg and dresses::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The Turbolift  doors slide open, arriving at the specified deck.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: does not leave the turbolift ::  Jordan: But you did not. There is one thing I want to say: You and I should take this as a warning. We have, I think, been neglecting our marital relationship of late. We need to set aside more time for ourselves, revitalize our marriage. I still love you deeply, Jordan. I cannot imagine a life without you.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::waits for the CO to exit before she does:: CO: Neither can I, Albaron.  Things always seem to conspire against us, don't they?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: sly grin :: Jordan: Then we must be better conspirators than the universe is, my love.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::chuckles:: CO:  I think I can do that.  We have delegates to meet, do we not?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: nods :: Jordan: Yes.  :: heads down the corridor to the briefing room ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::leaves his quarters and heads to a turbolift::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: once again, permits Jordan to enter before him ::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::enters the briefing room::

TO_Scully says:
<Tribble> CO, Jordan: Welcome.  I have been making our guests comfortable.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Delegation: Ambassadors... Welcome aboard the Pendragon. I am Captain Thraxis. This is my wife, Jordan.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
TO: Thank you. You may return to your post.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
Delegation: A pleasure.

TO_Scully says:
::Tribble leaves::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TL:  Bridge.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
<Ebony> ::is finally satisfied that everything is in order::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::riding in the turbo lift thinking of a million different things::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::arrives on the bridge::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::stands:: XO: Commander

TO_Ens_Scully says:
XO: Commander.  ::nods pleasantly::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Hey Jose.  What's going on?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks over at the source of the other voice::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
<Ebony> *XO*:  Ebony to the bridge.  Everything is ready for the reception.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::eyes widen::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Ensign.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*Ebony*:  We're having a reception?  Excellent.

Host Cootles says:
<Amb> CO: Captain.  ::nods slightly:: Jordan  ::nods again::  Thank you for having us. I am Jentin and the "leader" of the small band.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: The captain is meeting the delegation. Shouldn't you be there too?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
<Ebony> *XO*:  Perhaps you'd like to play something at the reception?  And tell Jose I look forward to seeing him tonight ... ::grins::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: holds out his hand :: Jentin: It is an honor to have you aboard, sir.

TO_Ens_Scully says:
::wonders if Mikal knows::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::grins::  CEO:  I was just going to ask if you wanted to go.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: Well, it's more your kind of duty

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*Ebony*: Acknowledged

Host Cootles says:
<Jentin> CO: Captain, the honor is ours.  ::shakes his hand::  I understand there is a reception underway. May we deal with work at a later time?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Ebony is there.  Go ahead.  I can handle things.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: smiles :: Jentin: Of course, sir. Jordan and I will be happy to conduct you to the ship's lounge.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: All right ::gets up::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: gestures to the door ::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::waits for the delegation to exit::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::leaves for the reception::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Did you want to go, Ensign?

Host Cootles says:
<Jentin> ::exists after the CO and falls in step with him::  CO: Marvelous vessel. I understand this is her maiden voyage.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::remains at her station::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jentin: It is. We have just returned from the shakedown cruise. 

TO_Ens_Scully says:
XO: Well, Sir, am I needed here?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
<Ebony> ::has drinks and finger food ready.  Makes sure her waiters and waitresses are on the ball::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  I'm sure we can find another tactical officer to man the bridge if you'd like to go to the reception.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  What about you, Maria?  Are you going?

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: One of the other delegates moves rather closely to Jordan and slyly begins checking her out.

TO_Ens_Scully says:
XO: I'll just check with Ensign Tribble to see if she can take over the tactical station.  ::checks::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: Well sir I was going to stay here if you don't mind.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::arrives at the reception::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: I am not really feeling in a party mood.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  I thought you might be interested in meeting the delegation, since they're going to your home world.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::sighs::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: A small round of applause greets Cmdr Damien as he enters the lounge.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::notices the delegate's moves and inches a little further away:: Delegate:  So tell me, what are you going to be doing on Betazed?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jentin: We have Starfleet's most advanced technology at our disposal. My chief engineer hasn't stopped grinning since he came aboard.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: I don't know sir but going home is somewhat of a bearer of flashbacks.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
<Ebony>  ::has a big grin on her face as she applauds.  Moves over to greet the CEO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::embarrassed::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  It always is, Lieutenant.  But not all of them are bad, surely?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
<Ebony> CEO:  Jose!  ::gives him a huge hug::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: To many memories and pain go along with it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::feels the love:: Ebony: Ebony!

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: The majority are sir.  I was there during the war.

Host Cootles says:
<Del> Jordan: Oh uh.... yes. Um, well..... the usual. Representing the best interest of Starfleet, brokering new accords...... ::removes his eyes from her chest:: oh... and... we are setting up a new educational facility for the Arts as well.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
<Ebony> CEO:  My handsome Second Officer ....

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  And you grew up there.  I envy you that.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Ebony: It was a surprise to me

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: Well sir if you can call growing up under Dominion rule anything.....::looks down::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
Delegate:  Really?  That sounds interesting.  Tell me more.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
<Ebony> CEO:  You deserve it.  ::gets closer to him:: CEO:  Perhaps we should celebrate ... ::signals to the waiter::

Host Cootles says:
<Jentin> CO: I would imagine a vessel like this would keep one's crew rather busy. It certainly looks the part.  ::enters the lounge with the CO and the others behind them::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir I am sorry I shouldn't be chewing your ear off like that.

TO_Ens_Scully says:
FCO: Sorry to hear that happened to you.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Ebony: Sure!

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: follows the ambassador in :: Jentin: Indeed it does.  ...  Ah, here is most of my senior staff.  :: makes introductions all around ::

Host Cootles says:
<Del> Jordan: Oh surely there are more important things to speak of.... such as yourself. What do you indulge in?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::confused, gives his head a shake::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
<Ebony> ::gets two drinks from the tray and hands one to the CEO:: CEO:  I think champagne is in order.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir? You ok?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Ebony: Whatever you say ::takes a glass::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO: Humm... oh.  Yes.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
Delegate:  Not a lot these days ... you know I used to be a Commander in Starfleet.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::leans back in his chair::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: You like phased there sir for a minute.

TO_Ens_Scully says:
XO: Would you like a glass of water, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::straightens up:: TO:  What?  No.  No thanks.  Kind of you to offer.  ::smiles::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
<Ebony> ::sees the guests arrive:: CEO:  You stay right here ... I'm afraid I have guests to welcome.  I'll be right back.  ::slinks off::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::thinks the TO is quite fetching::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Ebony: I won't move

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: leads Jentin over to Damien :: Jentin: And this is Commander Jose Damien, our Chief Engineer and brand-new Second Officer. I promoted him just moments before I joined you in the briefing room.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
<Ebony> ::walks over to the group:: CO:  Captain, I hope you like our little function.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Most of the Delegates move about the crew, making introductions. Jentin further occupies the Captain.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Are we still in orbit?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::continues to keep herself busy with the navigational systems::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: Yes sir we are still in orbit.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::grabs two drinks from the waiter as he walks past.  Gives one to the delegate she is talking to::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Set course to Betazed and engage.  It was Betazed we were going to, right?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  What?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: You seem distant

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Set course and engage.

Host Cootles says:
<Del> Jordan: Used to be?  That sounds like a story.  Perhaps you will share it with me over dinner.  In my quarters? Say 2000 hours?  ::lightly touches her arm and ~~~projects subtle thoughts~~~ to Jordan::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::smiles at the TO::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::brings up her defenses:: Delegate: Did I forget to tell you I am telepathic?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
Delegate:  And I also have a husband.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::feeling some emotional energy from the reception, regrets he didn't go::

Host Cootles says:
<Del> ~~~ Jordan: I sensed as much. Shall we continue this way or will it raise suspicions? ::sends more hints of bad intentions:: ~~~

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::relaxes back into this chair::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::sensing the emotional energy but dismisses it for now::

TO_Ens_Scully says:
<Tribble> Jordan: Pardon me, but there's someone to whom I would like to introduce you.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: Understood sir setting course for Betazed.

Host Cootles says:
<Del> Jordan: And my wife is part of the Delegation. ::smiles to one of the females::  All is fair in intergalactic relations, is it not?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  What's our ETA?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::inputs the coordinates and engages the engines::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The Pendragon slips into warp.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
Delegate:  Really?  TO:  Thank you, Ensign.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
Delegate:  Perhaps later?  Tribble:  Please lead the way.

TO_Ens_Scully says:
<Tribble> Delegate: I hope you don't mind my taking her away.   ::bows gracefully and points Jordan the other direction::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::Said very softly so the delegate doesn't hear:: Tribble:  Thank you!

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: ETA to Betazed is approximately 10 hours sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::can't wait to get home::

Host Cootles says:
<Del> ::mumbles and moves back into the crowd::

Host Cootles says:
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