Inner Conflict

episode 5
played 10105.05 by the crew of the IKS QIb

Starring
Chris Scott as CO_Affleck
Scott Fisher as XO_Gleisen
Milly Melendez as OPS_Mayfair 
 Topper Loghry as CEO_Q`tor
Nick Beckwithe as FCO_Ranahi
Peter Toft as TO_Chappell

Featuring
Jim O`Quinn as K`Lang

Directed by 
Jim O`Quinn

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XO_Gleisen says:
::on the bridge, looking around as most of the senior staff aren't there, and waits for their reports to come in::

CEO_Q`tor says:
::Returning to the ship with a large crate on an anti-grav sled, heading to my quarters::

Host K`Lang says:
::on Bridge::

OPS_Mayfair says:
@ ::walking hapilly back to the QIb::

Host K`Lang says:
XO: Perhaps you could aid me ?

XO_Gleisen says:
::turns to K`Lang:: K`Lang: What do you need?

OPS_Mayfair says:
::holding a bag of Klingon goodies she just bought::

TO_Chappell says:
::on Bridge::

Host Chaos-Chris says:
::In the breifing room, with a cup of coffee, looking out of the windows over the ship docked at the base::

Host K`Lang says:
XO: I know you have downloaded the message and traffic logs from the station from just prior to after the event, do you think we could run a search of them ?

XO_Gleisen says:
::nods:: K`Lang: Certainly. What are you looking for?

CEO_Q`tor says:
::Entering quarters with large crate, and secures it:: Self: The rest of the ship may not be properly stocked, but at least I am.

OPS_Mayfair says:
::enters the ship and heads towards the bridge::

Host K`Lang says:
XO: We are looking for Comms and such that are out of the ordinary , mostly in personal messages

CEO_Q`tor says:
::Leaves quarters and heads off to Main Engineering::

OPS_Mayfair says:
::singing to herself::

XO_Gleisen says:
K`Lang: Alright. ::turns to tactical:: TO: Mr Chappell, go through the communication logs from the station just before the murder, and see if you can find any comm links that are out of the ordinary.

Host K`Lang says:
XO: A man might get a leter from his father, or other near relative and perhaps even a friend, but other than that it is suspicious

TO_Chappell says:
XO: Aye, sir.

XO_Gleisen says:
K`Lang: It will just be a moment as we search the logs.

Host K`Lang says:
XO: Thank you, Sir

TO_Chappell says:
::searches the logs:: XO: 4 out of 12 messages go to an engineer.

OPS_Mayfair says:
*FCO* Where are you Mr Ranahi??

FCO_Ranahi says:
@ ::on the starbase, heading back towards the QIb::

XO_Gleisen says:
::glances over to K`Lang to see if thats what he was looking for::

FCO_Ranahi says:
@ *OPS* Somewhere on the starbase, sir.  I'm trying to make my way back to the QIb.

Host K`Lang says:
::turns to the TO:: 4 messsages ?

CEO_Q`tor says:
::Arrives in Main Engineering, and starts going over the progress reports::

TO_Chappell says:
K`Lang: Yes, four messages. To an engineer.

OPS_Mayfair says:
*FCO* Well when you find your way report to the bridge

Host K`Lang says:
TO: Who are they from ?

FCO_Ranahi says:
@ *OPS* Aye, sir.  Ranahi out.

OPS_Mayfair says:
::enters the Bridge and goes to her station and puts her bag next to her chair::

TO_Chappell says:
K`Lang: From the house of... ::looks on his console:: ... the house of Chak'Togh.

XO_Gleisen says:
::gets up as Gwen re enters the bridge, and walks over to her station:: OPS: Well, what did you find?

OPS_Mayfair says:
XO: Sir I'm afraid the rumors on the base are too many...

XO_Gleisen says:
::sighs:: OPS: Nothing good enough to go on?

OPS_Mayfair says:
::hands him a PADD:: XO: Here are the main ones, or at least what I believe are the best ones

Host K`Lang says:
TO: That is unusual, a house seldom ever contacts other than a senior member of the house. Do we have a copy of the message ?

XO_Gleisen says:
::takes the padd and briefly scans it over:: OPS: Very well, good work. There is one other thing..::checks behind him first to make sure he hadn't returned yet:: Where is Mr Ranahi?

OPS_Mayfair says:
::hands him another PADD:: These are the far fetched ones, but you may want to read over them anyways

XO_Gleisen says:
::takes the second padd and also skims over that::

Host CO-Affleck says:
::Turns around and exits the Briefing room, walking slowly and relaxed up the 'steps' to deck one::

OPS_Mayfair says:
XO: Oh... he should be here shortly sir

Host CO-Affleck says:
::Heads into the bridge from the aft compartment into the bridge::

TO_Chappell says:
::checks console:: K`Lang: No copies.

XO_Gleisen says:
::nods:: OPS: Very well. Good work commander. ::turns around and heads back to the captains couch, but then turn back to his chair when he sees AJ on the bridge::

Host K`Lang says:
XO: I think we need to go over to the base and see if there is a copy there.

Host CO-Affleck says:
::Stands quietly at the back of the bridge for a while with his coffee, feeling like the third nacelle again::

TO_Chappell says:
XO/K`Lang: Who reported the murder?

CEO_Q`tor says:
::Begins to personally go over each nacelle system that has so far been re-installed::

XO_Gleisen says:
::nods:: K`Lang: Alright. Mr Chappell and myself will escort you. ::motions for Chappell to come with them::

Host K`Lang says:
TO: I found the body on Routine patrol

OPS_Mayfair says:
::smiles to herself and sits on her chair::

TO_Chappell says:
K`Lang: Ahh, I see.

TO_Chappell says:
::follows Gleisen and K`Lang::

XO_Gleisen says:
CO: We have found something out of the ordinary sir. We are heading to the base to investigate further. ::to K`Lang:: Shall we?

XO_Gleisen says:
::gets in the TL and waits for the others::

Host K`Lang says:
XO: Please

Host K`Lang says:
::enters the TL ::

OPS_Mayfair says:
*FCO* Ensign where are you???

TO_Chappell says:
::follows K`Lang into the TL::

XO_Gleisen says:
TL: Docking ramp.

FCO_Ranahi says:
@ *OPS* I wish I knew, sir.  Give me a few minutes, I'll find my way out of here soon.  Ranahi out.

Host CO-Affleck says:
::Nods lathargically to the XO as he walks away::

XO_Gleisen says:
::as the turbolift arrives, he gets out and walks across to the base::

Host K`Lang says:
::follows the XO onto the base ::

XO_Gleisen says:
@::gets into the nearest TL on the base and orders OPS::

Host K`Lang says:
@::Joins the XO in the TL ::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::arrives at OPS and gets out, looking for the XO::

TO_Chappell says:
@::follows K`Lang and Gleisen into the TL::

Host CO-Affleck says:
::stands next to Ops as she works and looks at her console, taking a sip of coffee::Ops: Report.

Host K`Lang says:
@::notes the XO is not present :: XO: The Data terminal we should want is over here ::leads the way and pushes the crewman aside ::

OPS_Mayfair says:
::taps in her console and scans for Ens Ranahi::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::follows behind K`Lang, allowing him to take over::

TO_Chappell says:
@::looks around in OPS::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::hangs back a bit with Chappell:: TO: So, what do you think so far of the QIb?

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: Let's see you wanted as part of your investigation to pull up these records :: pushes some buttons ::

TO_Chappell says:
@ XO: With all due respect, I think it's a rust bucket, sir.

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::nods to K`Lang as he downloads some records::

OPS_Mayfair says:
::Finds the FCO::

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: Ahhh, here we go ::smiles grimly :: They are encoded , it will take a few minutes to crack the code

XO_Gleisen says:
@ TO: Belive me, when I first got here so did I. You can just ask out fine CEO. Just don't let him know of what you think of his ship though, trust me. ::he grins a bit::

TO_Chappell says:
@XO: At least in it's current state. ::looks at K`Lang::

Host K`Lang says:
TO: It may be what You call a "Rust-Bucket" but I daresay that I have served on some of your older ships as well ::shudders visibly ::

OPS_Mayfair says:
::looks up at the CO::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ K`Lang: And this should be the last thing we need for the investigation?

OPS_Mayfair says:
CO: One moment sir

Host CO-Affleck says:
::And Waits...::

OPS_Mayfair says:
::makes sure the FCO is walking back to the ship the right way::

Host K`Lang says:
@::looks at the now translated docs :: XO: I think we may have our petaQ

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::looks over K`Lang's shoulder, reading the screen::

OPS_Mayfair says:
::looks at the CO again:: CO: Well sir a report on what?? Ship System, or the investigation??

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: The way it is phrased is why I know we have our man, not what it says

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: We should now search his quarters, I think

XO_Gleisen says:
@ K`Lang: Who is it? ::quietly, so the other base personnell won't here::

OPS_Mayfair says:
CO: Bacause there is really no change on any of them

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: The person who recieved those letters ::clears the display ::

OPS_Mayfair says:
::glances at her console again::

Host CO-Affleck says:
OPS: Okay...happen to know how Q'tor is coming allong with repairs, I would ask him but he seems..... annoyed when I do.

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::sighs, then aside:: Thanks a lot. ::back to him now:: Where to?

Host K`Lang says:
@::pushes up the data on the console :: XO: Level 31 cube 42

OPS_Mayfair says:
CO: Well sir it is pretty understandable when everyone keeps asking him

XO_Gleisen says:
@ K`Lang: Very well. ::gets back into the TL, then once everyone is there he orders Level 31, cube 42::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::hopes this goes smoothly, but fingers the phaser on his belt, set to high stun, in case it doesn't::

Host K`Lang says:
@::looks at the XO oddly ::

Host CO-Affleck says:
Opsr: What can I say? I want out of here...

Host K`Lang says:
@TO: Have you ever been on an old ambassador class ship called Orion ?

OPS_Mayfair says:
::looks at her bag of goodies:: CO: Well I'm enjoying it very much

TO_Chappell says:
@K`Lang: No, I haven't had the pleasure.

Host CO-Affleck says:
::Begins to wonder off in the bridge:: Ops: Hrmm... Figures...

Host K`Lang says:
@TO : When I visited that ship it made the QIb look pristine and new

OPS_Mayfair says:
::gets tired of waiting for the FCO:: *FCO* Stand by for transport

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::the turbolift arrives and he walks down the hall to the quarters they're heading for::

FCO_Ranahi says:
*OPS* Um, wait, Commander, I think I may have found my way now.  I'll be just a few minutes.....

Host K`Lang says:
@TO: In your service you will learn that the age of it's frame does not make it useless, it is the crew that makes a ship

OPS_Mayfair says:
*FCO* You have 5

FCO_Ranahi says:
*OPS* Acknowledged.  Ranahi out.

OPS_Mayfair says:
Self : I need someone to talk too

Host K`Lang says:
@::enters an override to the door's locking mechanism and watches the door swish open::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ K`Lang/TO: ...which is precidely why I have changed my mind about the QIb since arriving.

OPS_Mayfair says:
::looks around the bridge::

Host CO-Affleck says:
::Overhears Ops as he wonders around the bridge:: Self: Heh.... life of the party..

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::spins and looks into the room, his hand on his phaser::

TO_Chappell says:
@K`Lang: I have never said that the Qlb was useless.

CEO_Q`tor says:
::satisfied with all the readings and reports, starts heading back to his quarters:: O'Leary: Mr. O'Leary, no need to inform the XO or the Captain, I'll do that myself.

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: We both have been in long enough to know that  every class of ship has it's good points and bad

Host K`Lang says:
@All : I will take the dresser, want to search the closet and  other things ?

OPS_Mayfair says:
::reaches into her bag and gets out a bag of klingon candy and starts munching on them::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::nods to K`Lang as he looks around the quarters, walking slowly, looking for the "petaQ" as K`Lang put it, then heads for the closet, nodding to him::

Host CO-Affleck says:
::Stops at a console and checks for any incoming comm traffic, nothing, nothing new::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::thinking to himself that these quarters are even smaller than the ones on the QIb::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::taps the button on the side of the closet to open it up::

Host K`Lang says:
@::starts rummaging through the dressers and under the drawers and etc::

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: Come here, Please

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::satisfied there's nothing in the closet he turns and walks across the minute quarters to K`Lang::

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: I have here a vial, I think it's contents should be examined as evidence

Host CO-Affleck says:
::walks forward to the front of the bridge and takes a look at the helm console::

TO_Chappell says:
@::looks behind the couch, then under it, and then under the cushions::

ACTION  	The TO Pricks his finger

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::takes the vial and wishes he had a little bag thing for it, but he puts it in his pockets::

OPS_Mayfair says:
::looks at the CO and keep eating her candy, wishes she had a foot stool::

TO_Chappell says:
@All: Ouch! Gentlemen, I believe I've found something.

Host K`Lang says:
@::Rushes over to where the TO is ::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::comes over to Chappell:: TO: What is it...::notices his finger:: Ohh...

Host K`Lang says:
@::lifts the cushion exposing a longish thin dagger::

TO_Chappell says:
@ ::takes a knife out from under the cushions::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::looks down at the dagger:: K`Lang: Our murder weapon?

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: I suspect it might be , it is an assasin's blade, made for  Feuds

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::nods:: K`Lang: Now all we need is our "petaQ". ::he picks the dagger up carefully::

Host K`Lang says:
@TO: Fortunately  the poison will not work on you, it is more Klingon specific

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: Let us go to his work assignment and get him ::smiles grimly ::

Host CO-Affleck says:
::Looks at the helm again and then at the time, then over at Mayfair, thinking that the FCO should be here right now... something seems wrong::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::nods:: TO: Phaser on maximum stun. We don't want him getting away. ::allows K`Lang to lead the way this time::

OPS_Mayfair says:
::Looks at he CO:: CO: I have a lock on him. You want him back ASAP? ::grins::

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: It is just down these stairs

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::follows K`Lang down, his whole hand now around the phaser, ready to pull it the second it is needed::

OPS_Mayfair says:
::waits for the CO's answer::

ACTION  	As they come down the stairway they  notice the Engineer lying in a pool of his own blood where 		he had slashed his wrist and neck open

TO_Chappell says:
@ ::arms his phaser and follows Gleisen and K`Lang down the stairs::

Host CO-Affleck says:
::Glances over at Ops:: OPS: Hrmm.... Why not...?

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: I think he heard we were on to him

OPS_Mayfair says:
*FCO* Stand by ensign

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::comes around the stairs and ends up face to...well, back with their suspect;: Self: Great. ::moves down beside him, on his knees, and checks for any sign of life::

Host CO-Affleck says:
OPS: Straight to the bridge.

TO_Chappell says:
@ XO: It was a house matter then.

OPS_Mayfair says:
::transports the FCO directly to the bridge::

FCO_Ranahi says:
::suddenly appears on the bridge, holding a large Klingon cup, looking decidedly inebriated.  Looks at the Captain in sheer horror when he realises what has happened, and bolts out of the bridge, into the Turbolift, before anyone can say anything::

OPS_Mayfair says:
::covers her mouth laughing::

Host CO-Affleck says:
::Frowns at the FCO's reaction:: Ops: That was weird.

Host CO-Affleck says:
Computer: Locate Ensign Ranahi.

XO_Gleisen says:
@ K`Lang: Is there anything else you need from us here?

OPS_Mayfair says:
CO: He looked drunk, sir

Host CO-Affleck says:
Ops: You think?

Host K`Lang says:
@XO: If you would do an analysis and  a report over from your ship of what we have found, that should do it. I shall clean up here

Computer says:
   Affleck: Ensign Ranahi is in Turbolift 6.

XO_Gleisen says:
@ K`Lang: Alright. We will leave you now, then. ::motions for Chappell to follow him as he heads down the hall to the TL::

OPS_Mayfair says:
::Grins:: CO: You want him back here sir?? I still have a lock on him

Host CO-Affleck says:
Ops: I got a better idea.

OPS_Mayfair says:
Self: This should be good

Host CO-Affleck says:
Ops: Reroute Turbolift Six back to the bridge.

Host K`Lang says:
@::Begins the tedious process of saving the scene on a holorecord for later investigation ::

TO_Chappell says:
@ ::follows Gleisen into the TL::

OPS_Mayfair says:
::taps on her cosole and reroutes the TL::

XO_Gleisen says:
@ ::gets into the turbolift and waits for Chappell before they head down to the docking ring::

Host CO-Affleck says:
::Waits just next to the bridge TL exit for the TL to return::

Host K`Lang says:
@*XO* By the way Commander, many thanks to you and your ship for your aid in this matter

OPS_Mayfair says:
::waits for the TL door to open::

FCO_Ranahi says:
::steps out of the Turbolift, looking pleased with himself at his ingenious escape.  Looks around him, and his mouth drops at the realisation.  Bolts back into the Turbolift::

TO_Chappell says:
@ TL: Docking ring.

XO_Gleisen says:
@ *K`Lang*: You are most welcome.

OPS_Mayfair says:
::starts laughing and locks the TL door open::

Host CO-Affleck says:
::Steps infront of the TL Door, keeping it open.::

XO_Gleisen says:
::walks across the connection ramp, back onto the QIb, and heads for the bridge::

Host CO-Affleck says:
FCO: Ensign.

FCO_Ranahi says:
::looking confused and terrified::  CO: Um....um....I have shome shimulations to run, shir.

TO_Chappell says:
::follows Gleisen on board the ship::

Host CO-Affleck says:
FCO: Enjoy yourself on the station?

OPS_Mayfair says:
::walks towards the TL:: It looks like someone had more fun that I did at the base, huh

XO_Gleisen says:
::arrives on the bridge, from the opposite TL that Ranahi and the Captain are in, and stops as he watches them::

FCO_Ranahi says:
::shakes his head so vehemently it looks as if it will fly off any minute:: CO: No.  No, I hated every minute of it.  Shir

OPS_Mayfair says:
::looks at the CO then at the FCO::

XO_Gleisen says:
::bites his tounge to try and keep from laughing at Enelis::

TO_Chappell says:
::arrives at the bridge and without noticing the FCO and the CO, and heads to his console::

Host CO-Affleck says:
FCO: Aw... you didn't enjoy it... you're no fun... ::Smiles::

FCO_Ranahi says:
::blinks at Affleck, trying to understand that comment::

TO_Chappell says:
::turns around halfway to his station and sees FCO::

XO_Gleisen says:
::starts to think to himself that maybe next time Enelis is opposed to an away mission he might just let him get his way::

FCO_Ranahi says:
::points to the floor, as if there is something underneath it, and swallows hard::  CO: I......I...have to.....run those.........those...um....shimulations, shir.  They're in.....my quarters.

OPS_Mayfair says:
::smiles:: CO: Sir Should  someone escort him to sickbay?? We do not want him getting lost again.

Host CO-Affleck says:
::Looks at the floor, puzzled and then back up at the FCO frowning:: FCO: Ok... maybe you should get those 'simulations' done but for now....Go sleep it off and come back for your next duty shift... ::Grins as he turns and walks away...::

FCO_Ranahi says:
OPS: Madam, I asshure you, I am fine ::promptly passes out::

OPS_Mayfair says:
::can't help but laugh::

TO_Chappell says:
::grins::

Host CO-Affleck says:
::Almost laughs out loud but sticks to a grin:: Ops: Um... perhaps you should help him back to his quarters? ::Looks over at the TO:: TO: Give her a hand.

Host CO-Affleck says:
::Grins, shaking his head as he walks back over to his chair and takes a seat...::

OPS_Mayfair says:
::nods at the CO and starts getting him up hopping he wont throw up::

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