Pendragon Transcript 10707.07

Last time on the U.S.S. Pendragon . . .

The Pendragon arrived at Betazed with an unexpected departure. One of the Delegates was found dead in his quarters with traces of several types of DNA. One confirmed match was that of the Captain's wife, who was the last seen with the Delegate.

To further complicate matters, the other DNA found cannot be matched against personnel records. At the request of the Delegation lead, Jentin, one of the crew has been chosen to replace the delegate.

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ACTION: The Pendragon remains outside of Betazed Space.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::looking into internal sensor records from main engineering::

CIV_Luchena says:
::in the briefing room, feeling like he can't possibly absorb any more::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::holding the ship just out side of Betazed space::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Self: I really don't want to go home not now.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: having checked on Jordan, returns to the bridge ::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::tears form as she remembers her dead friends::

Host Jentin says:
::paces about the briefing room, taking in the scene::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::busy at work::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: enters bridge, sits in the command chair ::

CIV_Luchena says:
::wonders if there's any chance they'll be taking a break soon, as he really needs to stretch his legs::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::looks up from his work on the delegate, as a crewman comes in with a minor wound; directs a nurse to take care of it::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: How much longer do we have to sit here sir?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::wipes the tears from her face::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: shakes head slowly :: FCO: Until the delegation is ready to depart for the Catulla system, I would think.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Are you all right, Lieutenant?

Host Jentin says:
::senses the excitement and the fatigue from the group::  ALL: We should take a moment. Give our new delegate a chance to digest all this.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir.  It's..... sir sitting here brings back some memories of when I was home when the Dominion war occurred and well... many of my friends were killed on Betazed.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::pulls his tools up, as he shudders for a second, from a sudden intrusion of emotion.. ignores it, and begins his work again, also ignoring the odd looks from his assistance::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: quietly ::  FCO: I understand. War can create some of our most terrible memories.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::nods:: CO: Yes sir they can and being in close proximity to Betazed space has brought some of  them back from the subconscious.

CIV_Luchena says:
::nods at Jentin gratefully::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
~~~CMO: I hope you didn't feel that surge of emotion from me Brian.  I am sorry but being so close to home is stirring up some hard memories.~~~

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::glances at the screen one more time, before stepping back and allowing the nurses to clean up. He turns and pulls off the temporary scrubs for the autopsy, before heading to the Bridge. He wanted to report to the Captain immediately, and Jordan's body was still being prepared::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
~~~ FCO: Don't worry about it, Maria. ~~~

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::fights the tears and memories::

ACTION: The Delegates break from their session and several leave the briefing room.

CIV_Luchena says:
::stands and moves to the window::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::steps into the turbolift with a tactical officer, and orders it to bridge::

Host Jentin says:
*CO* Captain, we can proceed when you are ready.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::makes some small talk with the officer, who remembers him from his previous tenure as a tactical officer; steps off as he arrives at his destination::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
:: tries a recursive algorithm to recreate the data from the delegates quarters ::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: Sir? I have a report on the delegate for you?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CMO: By all means, Doctor.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::hands him a PADD with all the medical details, but explains it simply:: CO: Natural causes. He died of a heart attack.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: brow furrows while he examines the report :: CMO: You've ruled out foul play?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::attempts to recreate the data through a reconstructed database:::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: The heart attack could have been forced, so no, it's not ruled out completely, but just simply less likely.

CIV_Luchena says:
Jentin:  If you'll excuse me.  ::leaves the briefing room::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: Security will have to run their own investigation, and details could compared, and we'll see then.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CMO: Forced... how?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::listens carefully::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: Chemicals, although I found no trace.. Stress - forced through telepathic measure.. there's others, but not really worth mentioning.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CMO: Keep checking. We have to know whether we have an assassin on board.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::turns head at the mention of telepathic measure::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: I have a specialist team checking on the second idea, but it'll take time. Unfortunately, the more time between, the less we'll find.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CMO: Telepathic measure?

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, sir.   ::looks up and turns:: FCO: Yes, Lieutenant. Repeated images, phrases.. maybe something from the subconscious, but what was brought up is impossible to tell. We'll know if a telepathy was used by examining the neural paths.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::sifts through the results, finally!:: *CO*:  Captain, I have something, there was an unauthorized transport at the time of the attack.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Origin?

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::hears the comm, and gives a brief nod, before heading back to his sickbay.. he paused for a moment, thinking about that. His sickbay::

CIV_Luchena says:
::enters the turbo lift::

CIV_Luchena says:
TL:  Deck 2

CIV_Luchena says:
::thinking it all over as he rides in the lift::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::stern:: *CO*: Captain it was a cloaked shuttle craft with a Romulan warp signature.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
*CEO*: A what?

CIV_Luchena says:
::exits the turbo lift and heads towards the Mess Hall::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
*CEO*: No don't answer that.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Can you determine where it was when the transport took place?

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::enters the turbolift, and heads back to sickbay::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CO*: I'm filtering through these search results now

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
*CMO*: But both of us know or still know how to.....::doesn't finish the sentence::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
*CMO*: That is not a good thing at all.

CIV_Luchena says:
::enters the Mess Hall and looks around.  Sees a handful of crew and a couple of the delegates::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
*FCO*: Yeah... I know.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::has the computer send a copy of the autopsy to the current security chief::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CO*: Captain, I've extrapolated it's position, it was running up along side us at the time.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Was the transport to or from the ship, Jose?

CIV_Luchena says:
::moves to the counter in hopes of fresh coffee::

CIV_Luchena says:
::is rewarded::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CO*: Transport was from us, to the shuttle. A personal node was used, it may have been left behind. Someone should check it and see.

CIV_Luchena says:
::moves to a table and sits by himself::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*SEC*: Security: Search the ship for a personal transporter node. Start in the delegate's quarters.

CIV_Luchena says:
::rests his arm on the table and holds the steaming coffee cup up to his nose::

CIV_Luchena says:
::inhales deeply::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
<MO_Kaevek> *CMO*: Sir, somebody messed up on the Jordan Thraxis filing. She's simply been tranquilized due to post-traumatic stress disorder. Would you like us to move her to a biobed?

CIV_Luchena says:
::sets the mug down on the table::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
*MO*: ::sighs in frustration:: Yeah, go ahead and do that. Send that along to the Captain as well.. and please find out who did the filing so I can bust them down for not paying attention.

CIV_Luchena says:
::feels the caffeine coursing through his body::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
<MO_Kaevek> *CMO*: Aye, sir. Kaevek out.

ACTION: Security reports they have found evidence of the node, but it was sabotaged. Scans show it was Romulan in design.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::turns around, back into the turbolift, and heads to the Mess Hall::

CIV_Luchena says:
::shudders::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::can't stop the flood of memories flashing::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Self: This is not good at all.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::arrives, and orders a glass of grape juice::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir are we clear to navigate through Betazoid space?

CIV_Luchena says:
::notices the Doctor::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: So far as I know. Contact Betazed Orbital Control and verify.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Yes sir.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
COM: Betazed Orbital Control: This is USS Pendragon:  Please confirm permission to enter Betazoid Space to deliver new delegation.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::takes a long drink, before glancing around the room.. catches the eye of Luchena, and gives a small nod::

ACTION: Jentin ~~~contacts~~~ the Delegates that it is time to return to the briefing room.

CIV_Luchena says:
::grabs his cup and gets up.  Moves towards the CMO's table::  CMO:  May I sit?

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::nods quietly to Luchena::

CIV_Luchena says:
::sits down::  CMO:  How are you Brian?

Host Jentin says:
<BOC> COMM: Pen: You are clear Pendragon. The council awaits your arrival.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CMO: Decent, I s'pose. Adjusting to being on the Pen again.. Each time, it's a new experience.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
COMM: Betazed Orbital Control: USS Pendragon: Understood.  Entering your space now.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Permission to enter Betazoid space has been confirmed.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Proceed.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Course laid in and ready on your words.

CIV_Luchena says:
CMO:  This time in particular I should think.  Whole new ship this time.  ::smiles::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::engages the engines::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CIV: Whole new assignment.. whole new.. responsibilities.

CIV_Luchena says:
::looks at the CMO curiously::  CMO:  Did I ever thank you for pulling me out of that reflecting pool?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
~~~CMO: Brian I may need some help in suppressing some old memories from the war.  Can  you help?~~~

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CIV: You never needed to Mikal. We're friends. You know that.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
~~~ FCO: I.. Yes, I can help you with that. ~~~

ACTION: The Pendragon moves into Betazed Space, heading for orbit.

CIV_Luchena says:
::watches the CMO intently::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
~~~CMO: Thanks Brian.  Let me know when you can do it.~~~

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: I have laid in the orbit for Betazed sir.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: As I said, Lieutenant... Proceed.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Yes sir.  Sorry sir my thoughts are.....never mind sir.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::eyes distracted for a moment as he talks with Maria, he looks back at Mikal again::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::engages the navigational computer for the ship to enter orbit of Betazed::

CIV_Luchena says:
::smiles::  CMO:  You've become a master.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
CIV: What do you mean?

CIV_Luchena says:
::still smiling::  CMO:  I remember you when the telepathy was new.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::shakes his head:: CIV: I'm only semi-telepathic. I can only answer the calls made of me. I can't initiate them. And... I still can't shield very well.

CIV_Luchena says:
::nods::  CMO:  That's good to know, Brian.  Thank you for sharing it with me.

ACTION: The Pendragon achieves orbit and a request to transport the Delegates comes in.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Standard orbit of Betazed achieved sir.  Permission to go to sickbay for a neural inhibitor sir?

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::nods:: CIV: Thanks for letting me share, Mikal. Nobody ever seems really interested in that part of me.. considering where it comes from.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I have a request for the delegates to be transported sir as well.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: nods :: FCO: Go ahead, Lieutenant.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Thank you sir.

CIV_Luchena says:
::looks puzzled::  CMO:  Where does it come from?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
*CMO*: Brian your location?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*Jentin*: Ambassador, your team's presence is requested on Betazed.

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::looks out the viewport in a distracted pain:: CIV: My grandfather.. ::interrupted:: *CMO*: I'm the Mess Hall. I'll head there in a second. ::looks back to Mikal:: CIV: We'll catch up later, yes?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
*CMO*: Understood on my way to sickbay now.  Meet you there.

Host Jentin says:
*CO* Thank you Captain. May we have an escort to the transporter?

CIV_Luchena says:
CMO:  Yes.  Go.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::stands as the duty FCO takes her station and heads for the turbolift::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::gets in the turbo lift and sends it to deck 5::

CMO_Lt_Newind says:
::nods:: CIV: Thanks, again, Mikal. ::finishes his drink, before heading back to his sickbay, to help Maria::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*Jentin*: Of course, Ambassador.    *SEC*: Security, assign a team to escort the delegates to the transporter room, please.

CIV_Luchena says:
::stands as the CMO leaves::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::exits the TL and enters sick bay and sits on a bio bed and waits for Brian to arrive::

CIV_Luchena says:
::walks to the viewport and looks out at the planet::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::the memory flashes still running through her head::

CIV_Luchena says:
::smiles and wonders where the nearest communication terminal is.  Has wedding plans to make::

ACTION: The Delegates are escorted to the transporter room and then beamed to the surface.

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