Note: It is suggested that one reads the novel “USS Quirinus – Journey’s End” by Steve Mallory before proceeding. The said novel is available in the Quirinus transcript database due to it’s continuity involvement.

Transcript: USS Quirinus
SD: 10201.07
Arch: ‘Return to Service’ 
Episode One: Travel Time
 
Recap:  the Quirinus is preparing to leave Earth's orbit for the mining station.

The station is named Sigma Dyne IV.  It will take two days at top warp.

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CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Sitting in his quarters quietly looking over the somewhat non-detailed report on the loss of the Elara ... his thoughts lost::

CTO_LtALex_Lawrence says:
::at tactical, double checking system::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Steps on to the Bridge.  Glad to be back, after the R&R::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::On bridge, notices that the runabout Sobek has just docked and all hands have reported in::

OPS_LtCmdr_Peron says:
:: whistles as he enters the bridge ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Prepare to leave orbit.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::sitting at her desk in sickbay going over the various reports that seemed to have accumulated on her desk again::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Rubs eyes and reads again. Thought they had seen "it all" with the Bellicose Khanette and "New Space" ... but now ... after what the Third Fleet went through?::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<Helm> Sulek: Aye. Informing Starfleet command.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Screams something he hasn't said in years and throws the PADD clear across the room::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::walks around the bridge area, looking over each console::

CTO_LtALex_Lawrence says:
Xo: Need something sir?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Lay in course and take her out full impulse.  Maximum warp as soon as we are clear of the system.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Smiles happily at Alex:: CTO: Not a think Lt, not a thing.

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::laying the floor of his quarters, appreciating the firm ground and new perspective on his room::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<Helm> Sulek: Aye.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::rubs her eyes tiredly and rummages around in her desk drawer for her chocolate stash:: Self: Something has to help...

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Stands up, slightly tugging on his uniform tunic and exits his quarters without looking at the shattered PADD to the side. Never has he been in such a mood::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
ACTION: The engines come on line and the Q breaks orbit leaving Earth and system Sol.

CTO_LtALex_Lawrence says:
:: watches the world go by , longingly::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::sighs dreamily::

CTO_LtALex_Lawrence says:
XO: THinking the same thing I am sir?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<Helm> Sulek: five minutes to system clear and warp speed.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Enters the nearest TL and leans against one of it's sides ... he is beyond tired. He hasn't gotten any rest since they "got back"::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CTO: What?  Hmmm, I don't know.  What would you be thinking about?

CTO_LtALex_Lawrence says:
XO: something about missing 'home' leaving it behind again.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::resists the urge to check on Sarah and refocuses on the teetering pile of padds on her desk::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CTO: No... quite the opposite, in fact.  I am thinking about how good it is to be out in space again.  Planet side is nice for a 'breather' but space... space is where it is.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::The TL stops at the Bridge ... the doors swish open to reveal the "sparkling" looking thing that has not changed at all to Mathar. He stares at it for a moment and does not exit::

CTO_LtALex_Lawrence says:
XO: there is adventure everywhere. IT was just nice to see family again, all things considering

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CTO: I understand, Lt.  Nothing against that.  Just found myself itching to get going again

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Turns as the TL opens::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Considers going back to his quarters and trying to comm. Command again::

CTO_LtALex_Lawrence says:
xo: then again after 3 days of being fussed over I remembered why I liked being out in space ::grins::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Had already visited the actual base of operations for the entirety of Starfleet three times in the past two weeks with no avail::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CTO: Family is wonderful isn't it?  ::Notes Mathar just standing in the TL:: CNS: Mathar?  Something wrong?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<Helm> Sulek: One minute to system clear.

CTO_LtALex_Lawrence says:
::chuckles:: XO: that it is sir

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Takes a breath as the XO addresses him, and forces himself to exit ... what would his sister say if she saw him right now, "You're being silly, bro" her voice rings in his head::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::The Counselor is a haunted shell of a man ... certainly not the lively, excited fellow from weeks prior when the Quirinus returned to their proper plane of existence::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Notes an odd tension in the Counselor:: CNS ::Softly:: Mathar... what is it?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<Helm> Sulek: System clear going to maximum travel warp.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
XO: I've been trying to find out some things, Commander ... nothing to worry about. ::He says silently as he moves around the bridge ... slower than usual::

CTO_LtALex_Lawrence says:
::wonders if a phaser in the trouser seat would get him moving faster::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Looks after Mathar, but doesn’t want to push it...::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
ACTION: The stars suddenly blur on the screen as the warp core comes on line and the ship jumps to warp.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Stares at the viewscreen ... wondering about the "Etheral region" they were in initially ... was that heaven? Was his sister there?::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Slowly moves to her chair, her jubilant mood subdued by the CNS's obvious tension::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh: It should take two days to reach the mining station. Minimum bridge crew until we're a few hours out.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: Aye sir...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stands:: Thelsh: I am going to inspect the runabout Sobek in the shuttle dock.  You have the con.

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::feels the smallest "thrum" against his back, as the ship's inertial dampers fight the effects of warp travel::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::Dropping the padd she was holding after rereading the same sentence 4 times and still not getting the gist of what it was saying she pushes herself away from her desk and heads to the replicator::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: Yes sir... I have the conn.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Takes the XO chair absent-mindedly as the XO vacates::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters TL:: Shuttle bay.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Sits down in the BIG chair, glad that Sulek warmed it for her::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::Snags a cup of tea from the replicator and takes a cautious sip::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::suppresses the urge to cry:: Self: Get a grip Morgan.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::types out a quick message to Lahn.  Something about dinner and after::

CTO_LtALex_Lawrence says:
:: plays the past few days over in her mind::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Turns and looks at the faraway look in Mathar's eyes::CNS: Talk about it.  It helps.  At least that is what you tell everyone::Trying to be funny::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arrives and exits TL heading to shuttle bay::

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::hears a "chirp" from his console disturb the tranquility of his room, and immediately moves himself off the floor and towards his desk::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Looks sadly at the XO:: XO: Funny ... I'm the Counselor and I can't even take my own "medicine."

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CNS: I have often heard it said that Doctors and Nurses make the worst patients.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters shuttle bay and crosses to the Sobek::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CNS: So, now that we know you are having a problem, what can we do to help with it?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Stares at the XO for a moment, almost about to explain ... but then he turns to look away:: XO: Nothing.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Her eyes harden at the stubbornness:: CNS: Mathar... don't do that.  It isn't going to make it better, and you know it.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stops one of the engineers:: Ensign Felt: Bring me the supply list for the runabout.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Sighs, and looks down:: XO: You ... you're right.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::nods her head, somewhat smugly:: CNS: Of course I am...

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::reads the short, but poignant text message from Thelsh::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<Felt> Sulek: aye ::and runs to a nearby console to retrieve a PADD. returning with PADD:: Hear you go, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CNS: But seriously... what is it man?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
XO: My sister, Leia, she was an Ensign on the Elara ...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::takes padd and crosses to the Sobek::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Has the preverbal lightbulb go off over her head:: CNS: Oh Mathar.... Oh Mathar, I am so sorry...

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Stares off:: XO: She was so young ... she didn't deserve that ... none of them did.

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::trys to imagine what she must be thinking... and is absolutely bewildered that she made the first step, so to speak::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::begins by examining the exterior of the runabout::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Puts a hand on Mathar’s arm::CNS: Of course they didn't deserve that.  And all the drivel of dying for the Federation and SF doesn't make you feel any better, I know.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Shakes his head:: XO: No ... it doesn't.

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::watches the cursor blink in front of him... should he respond?  or just show up?::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CNS:But knowing that they died protecting their families from those that would have misused that power source...  That should help.  Because I am sure they would have preferred their dying instead of their families deaths, just as I know you wish it were you instead of your sister.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Shakes his head:: XO: We were close, Thelsh ... we were so close to their location ... we could have helped ... ::Closes his eyes:: ... we could have.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::finishes his inspection of the outside of the runabout and enters::

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::spins in his chair thinking, at least she's always a surprise::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::opens the cargo area and begins to compare the contents with the PADD inventory::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CNS: I am sorry, Mathar.  We could have tried to save them, but events dictated otherwise, as you know.  Do not blame yourself.  I hope you will not blame SF.  This, unfortunately, is one of the cruel twists of fate that make up life.  Second guessing, and wishing otherwise, is mortal, but futile.  Greive, please grieve all you need to.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::shakes her head and moves back to her desk::  Self: You so have to get it together girl.  Right.  Back to work.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CNS: But don’t lock it in, and don’t hold on.  It only pulls you in to the darkness all the more.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Trying hard not to cry::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Doesn't look at Mathar, giving him time to work things over::CNS: Do you need some additional time off?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::mentally checks off each item needed for the rescue operation::

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::suddenly realizes that he has nothing to wear, and begins looking for something to replicate::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Stands:: XO: No ... no, I'm fine. I just need to walk around the ship a bit ...

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CNS: Ok... Take your time.  But we may need you when we get to the mining complex.  Can you handle that?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moves to next storage compartment::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Begins walking toward the TL ... then stops as the XO speaks:: XO: Yeah ... yeah, I can. ::Then proceeds into the TL::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::looks sadly after Mathar::Self: Go with peace, my friend...

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::sighs, then looks over at his uniform, and wonders if he could get away with that::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Checks her messages.  Frowns as she doesn’t have a reply yet ::Self: What is he up to?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::finishes checking the storage areas and moves to flight deck bringing computer on line::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CTO:Alex, how many miners are we expecting to find?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer: full diagnostic.

CTO_LtALex_Lawrence says:
XO: Hmm...::was a bit day dreaming:: checking sir...unknown at this time sir

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<Computer> Sulek: working.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Sighs:: CTO: Never an easy mission is it?  With our luck we will find that they have been mining some exotic radioactive isotope that can kill us all with minimum exposure, while being caught up in this meteor storm, and probably on a collision course with a moon or something

CTO_LtALex_Lawrence says:
Xo: had my mind on last night:: wry grin::

CTO_LtALex_Lawrence says:
XO: Naa.... that is on the genrous side

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CTO: And the station was just docking with transport that has literally hundreds of personell... yeah, your probably right.  Last night, hmmm?  Do tell!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<computer> Sulek: Diagnostic complete.  All systems in normal operating perameters.

CTO_LtALex_Lawrence says:
Cto: Hey I wont' be seeing my husband for another 4-6 months what can I say?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::He shuts down the computer and leaves the runabout, satisfied that it is ready for the mission.::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CTO: Hheheh.  I see.  Well, I guess that details are not in orders.

CEO_Lt_Everitt says:
::between deciding whether to respond, and finding something to wear, Lahn finds himself more nervous than when they were chasing a borg cube into an intergalatic fire fight::

CTO_LtALex_Lawrence says:
XO: heh.. Sir I need t go take care of some business down in my office. I will speak to you later.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CTO: Why so long?  I know we put into port more often than that.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::handing the PADD to Ensign Felt, he leaves the shuttle bay and heads to TL: Bridge.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CTO: Very well.

CTO_LtALex_Lawrence says:
:: turns her station over to another officer and leaves the bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Looks around the bridge.... nobody really interesting to talk too..::

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Helm:: Helm. ETA?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arrives bridge:: Thelsh: Have an interesting time?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<Helm> Thelsh: Fourty three hours and four minutes.

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: Oh just dandy

XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: I return conn to you, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
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