U.S.S. Pendragon
10710.20

“Day In the Sun, Pt. 2”
Directed by Coot

Starring:
  Keith as CEO Damien 
Jane as CIV Luchena 
CJ as CTO Sek

Guest Starring:
Jan as SO Tribble
Sandy as Jordan Thraxis

Absent:
 Cory as CO Yates-Luchena
John as XO Hei Ran 
Lynda as FCO Jet 
KJ as CSO Marina

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

Host Cootles says:
The Crew returned to Betazed to provide transport to the initial group of selected scholars. However, things did not go smoothly as two Betazed officials were incapacitated and five teenaged children were causing numerous problems from the control center.

Host Cootles says:
Their acts of defiance were as ingenious as they were invasive, penetrating several of the Pendragon's systems before being locked out. They did manage however, to gain control of a shuttlecraft and maneuver it to the surface.

Host Cootles says:
< < < < Begin Mission: Day in the Sun, Part II > > > > 

ACTION: The Away Team is beamed to the surface. The powered-down shuttle sits in front of them, in the center of an open field. Immediate scans do not detect anyone in the area.

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::Takes a good look around::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::holds his phaser at his side, not raising it::

NPC_BridgeCrew says:
@::on bridge::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
All:  Look like we found our shuttle.

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::opens the hatch::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The shuttle is empty, but a rather disgusting smell emanates from it.

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Self:: Yuck :: wonders what the smell is:: All: It smells really bad in here ::pokes his head in::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
CEO: Is it decomp?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::stands back while the CEO investigates::

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
::analyzes the smell::

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CTO: I don't think so. ::enters the shuttle, looks around::

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
CEO: Scans are indicating something like.... ::smiles:: an old-time gimmick - a stink bomb.

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
CTO: Probably a prank by those students, so-called.  ::smiles::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::wanders off into the field::

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
SO: Yeah, could be. ::steps back out:: All: Doesn't seem to be any real damage

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::keeps an eye out for the kids, watching the perimeter around the shuttle::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Several whispers are heard in the not too far distance. Range, approximately 15 meters.

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
::scans in the direction of the whispers::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::stops, thinking he heard something::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::looks towards the whispers, raising his phaser and moving in that direction::

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
CTO: Scans indicate four betazoids.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::draws his hand beacon and shines it in that direction::

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::pulls out his tricorder and scans as well::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The whispers continue, slightly louder and one Betazoid male stumbles forward from the underbrush, almost as if pushed.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::notices the CTO stalking and hurries forward just as the lad tumbles out::

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::pulls his phaser and points it at the kid:: Out Loud: All of you, come out of there!

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
::scans the underbrush::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The remainder of the students stand and approach the Away Team, slowly.

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Students: Care to explain yourselves?

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
Students: What do you think you are doing?

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
::scans them for any abnormal biological signs::

Host Cootles says:
<#1> ALL: We are out for a walk.... what's it to you?  ::appears rather nervous, but tries to hide it, poorly::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::moves closer to the students:: Kids: Please don't lie to me.

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
CEO: They are inebriated. ::laughs::

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Student: Like hell. You're DNA is all over a Starfleet shuttle. I could always stun the hell out of you, one by one, until you tell the truth.

Host Cootles says:
<#1> CEO: Oh, come off it man! We were just having some fun.... ::swears in an obscure Betazed dialect::

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CTO: Take them all into custody. I'll cover for you.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
#1: Watch your language.  ::frowns at them all::

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
Students: So much for your fun. ::smiles pleasantly::

Host Cootles says:
<#1> ::to the other students::  ALL: Oh... ::swears again::  .... it's him.... ::looks to Luchena::

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
::looks at Luchena, also::

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::lunch box?::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::nods and taps his combadge:: Pendragon: Sek to Pendragon, please beam the students to the brig on my mark.

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
CTO: There are only four.  We seem to have misplaced one of them.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
#1: Where's your friend?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::shrugs at his crewmates::

Host Cootles says:
@ <OPS Nobodyhome> *CEO* Aye sir.

Host Cootles says:
<#1> ::as sarcastic as one can imagine::  CEO: we have no friends.... we're going to get to make new ones...

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
::scans the ground, in case the fifth one is passed out from too many fifths of Four Roses::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
#1: Don't think for a moment that I'll hesitate to shoot you.

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
#1: You're going about a bit oddly, don't you think?

Host Cootles says:
<#1> ::looks at Tribble::  SO: Odd? Coming from you?  When's the last time you shaved?

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The other three students laugh obnoxiously.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::sets his phaser to maximum stun:: #1: I'm losing my patience.

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
CTO: The fifth one isn't showing up on scans.  He's somewhere else.

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CTO: Just beam them up to the brig

Host Cootles says:
<#1> ::looks at Sek::  CTO: Shouldn't you be licking something?  ::getting more defiant::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
#!:  That's it.  There is no way you brats are going on the exchange.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::narrows his eyes dangerously, starting a countdown in his head::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
#1: 3

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
#1: 2

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::without saying a word ... goes off to find the 5th student::

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
CTO: No, don't shoot them. ::urgently:: You know what happened last time.  ::looks terribly alarmed::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
#1: 1

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
#1: For the gods' sakes, tell him!

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
#2: Look at his phaser.  It's not on stun.  ::looks even more alarmed::   Tell him!

Host Cootles says:
<#1> ALL: ooooh.... look.... the pretty kitty can count to three.... ::laughs again::  I'll spot you the "D" and the "O" - I'll bet you still can't spell "dog," you fluffy floor mat!

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::stuns number 4, then train his phaser back on number 1::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
#1: 3

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
#1: I tried to warn you.  ::shakes head::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::continues her search for Number 5 ... ::

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CTO: what are you doing? I ordered you to beam them up

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
CEO: We need to know where the fifth one is.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The remaining three students fall to the ground, howling with laughter.

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
::notices an ant mound nearby where the students fell and are rolling around laughing::

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CTO: Let me make this clear. Beam_Them_To_The_Brig_Now. That is a direct order.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Jordan detects the fifth student's DNA, indicating he headed for an outcropping , just North of the area.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::narrows his eyes:: *Pendragon*: Beam them up, feed them ration number 12.

Host Cootles says:
@ <OPS Nobodyhome> *CTO* Aye sir.  ::initiates transport::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::stops as she detects DNA:: *CIV*: Jordan to Mikal.  I might have found our missing student.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The four students are transported to the Pendragon, along with several hundred fire ants who managed to crawl onto them.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
*Thraxis*:  Where are you?  Where is it?

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
All: Lets go. We have our fifth student

Jordan_Thraxis says:
*CIV*:  It looks like he's headed for an outcropping just north of your location.  Home in on my signal.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::continues to follow the trail::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::takes off in what he hopes is the right direction::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::starts moving towards Thraxis' location::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The Pendragon reports the students have been secured, but are being attacked by the fire ants.

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
CTO: Looks like they took some souvenirs of their "fun"  ::points to the ant mound::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::converges with the CTO and keeps pace::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
SO: They're lucky. The last time I played that game, the phaser wasn't on stun. ::grins at the SO::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::reaches the outcropping.  Looks around and continues scanning::

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::follows the signal:: *Pendragon Medical*: Take care of the students fire ants and treat them.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: Jordan sees the fifth student lying passed out on the ground; the scene is far from dignified.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::locates the student ... sighs and heads for him::

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
::sees the students and averts her eyes::

Host Cootles says:
<MED> *CEO* Aye, sir. Although we may be delayed in getting there. I have a crewman with a hangnail that requires immediate attention.

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
::overhears the comm and laughs::

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*Pendragon Medical:: Understood. ::smiles::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
*CIV*:  I don't think this one is going to pose any danger ... ::scans the student::

Host Cootles says:
SCENE: As the Away Team converges on the last student, the student is found in the buff, with several birds "nibbling" on things.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::comes to a halt and stares::  Thraxis:  Is he dead?

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Self: Whoa...

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CIV:  He's alive ... but I think he might be a little sore tomorrow ...

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
::administers a hypo of a stimulant to the student::

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CTO: Beam this one directly to sickbay

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::looks up at Mikal::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::kneels down and shoos the birds away::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The birds take off after being startled by the Away Team. The student moans softly and rolls over, passing out once again.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
CEO: I say we put him in the cell with the others, and the fire ants.

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CTO: You heard me

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
::looks at the hypo and looks at the student and shakes her head::  CTO: Wonder how much he had.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::takes the boy by the shoulder and shakes him gently::  Student:  Wake up.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::looks over at the CTO wondering "Who are you?"::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
*Pendragon*: Beam number 5 to sickbay, then take him into custody.

Host Cootles says:
<#5> ::promptly vomits as he is stood up::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
*Pendragon*: He'll need detoxification.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::jumps backwards::

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
Jordan: Allow me to present our CTO Lt. Sek. ::indicates to Sek::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::nods:: CTO:  Lt.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The last student is beamed up. The Away Team stands around the puddle, distinctly recognizing Andorian Ale as the main content.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::nods slightly at Thraxis::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
All:  Another crisis averted.  ::moves away from the mess::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CTO:  Jordan Thraxis.  A pleasure.  ::moves away glad she didn't get covered in that mess::

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CTO/SO: Take the shuttle back up to the Pendragon. The rest of us will beam back aboard.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::nods to the CEO and heads back for the shuttle::

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
CEO: Aye, Sir.   ::begins moving toward the shuttle::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: A disheveled looking official is heard shouting in the distance and is running towards the Away Team.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CEO:  I'm sorry about that Jose.  I assumed the Betazed government would have more carefully screened applicants.

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
::stops and looks::

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Self: What now?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::hears something and turns:  Self:  Uh-oh ...

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::does as the SO did::

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
CTO: I guess it's time to get your trusty phaser out again.  ::shakes head::

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV: You would think so

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The official slows to a trot, and eventually a walk as he nears the Away Team.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::eyes the official warily::

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
Official: What's up?

Host Cootles says:
<Official>  ::eyes Luchena and promptly slaps a PADD into his chest:: AMB: They are all yours! You transport arrives within the hour! Good riddance!  ::turns and begins storming away::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
SO: I take it we had similar experiences.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::stands there holding a PADD looking stunned::  Official:  What?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::eyes Mikal:: CIV:  Lucky you!

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV: I think we just inherited some 'problem children'.

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The official does not bother to slow down.

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*Pendragon*: Three to beam up.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CEO:  Not we, Jose.  I have.

Host Cootles says:
<Official>  AMB: You negotiated this mess! They're your responsibility now!

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV: I have every faith in your ability to keep them under control

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The official quickly disappears over the nearest hill, leaving the crew to deal with the inherited problem.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CEO:  And I'll be doing it on a transport ship, not the Pendragon.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
CIV: If they bother me, I'll shoot them.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
::tries to smile to look like he's kidding, but instead just looks more evil::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CTO:  Is that your solution for everything?  Shoot it?

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
CTO: We'll have to see what effect fire ant stings have on them.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
Thraxis: It'd have made my last job easier.

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::heavy mock sigh:: CIV: It was your idea, was it not?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CEO:  They're to be transferred, and I with them.  ::hands the CEO the PADD::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::grins:: CTO:  I knew I'd like you ... ::walks over to Mikal::

Host Cootles says:
ACTION: The Away Team is beamed back to the Pendragon. The Transporter Room melts into view.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
@::looks to the SO:: SO: Shall we?

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
@CTO: Let's go.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
@::moves to the shuttle and steps inside, ignoring the smell::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::finds herself back in the Transporter Room:: CIV:  Boy, do I not envy you ... ::steps down off the pad::

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV: Me either

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
@CTO: Let's see if environmental controls can clean up the smell.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
@::begins running through the pre-flight checklist::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CEO/Thraxis:  I suppose I should go pack.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CEO:  Will you keep my piano tuned?

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
@::operates environmental controls to air out the shuttle::

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV: Of course I will. And yes, go about your schedule.

Host Cootles says:
@ ACTION: The shuttle's systems quickly remove the smell from the air. The CTO has a momentarily flashback to childhood just prior to the smell dissipating.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::looks at Jordan thoughtfully:::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
@::gets a faraway look in his eyes::

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
@CTO: That seems to have taken care of it.   Or not?

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
@CTO: Are you all right?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::feels a tear welling up in her eye::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
Thraxis:  May I?  ::opens his arms as if to embrace her::

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
@::squeezes his hands into fists repeatedly, trying to get rid of the feeling::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CIV:  Of course you can ::hugs Mikal::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::whispers in her ear::  Thraxis:  See that Jose looks after the piano until I get back.

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
@CTO: You did all you could with those unruly students.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CIV:  I'm going to miss you, Mikal.  Stay in touch.  And I will, of course.

CTO_LtJG_Sek says:
@::shakes his head firmly, looking to the SO:: SO: Can you pilot the shuttle?

SO_Lt_Tribble says:
@CTO: Sure.  ::takes the controls and take the shuttle up::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CEO:  It's been an honour to serve with you. ::bows::

Host CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV: As it has for me

Host Cootles says:
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