Transcript: USS Quirinus
SD: 10202.18
Arc: "Down the Rabbit Hole"
Episode One: "Here and There"

Scene: The USS Quirinus nears the Felgara system, 10 minutes till orbit around FB-3445

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FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. course laid in for FP 3445 laid in and currently at warp 9.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::On bridge:: Ved: Time to orbit

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
CO: sensors set and scanning. Probe is ready when you are sir.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::sitting at his post on the bridge, still fresh from his temporary assignment at Abertura Station::

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
::in sickbay, emergency teams on standby::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir approximately 10 mins std. time

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::In uniform, en route to Sickbay::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Lawrence: go to yellow alert.  Release the probe.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::raise alert to yellow, and releases probe:: CO:  we are at yellow alert and probe is released

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
::absently rubs the back of her head::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Lawrence: Scans?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Notes the setting of yellow alert. Arrives in Sickbay, slightly knocking on a bulkhead::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
CO: so far nothing out of the ordinary sir

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
::turns to see the CNS walk in::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Everitt: Will we be able to use transporters with the red giants in eclipse?

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
CO: It would depend on our range... there shouldn't be any problem once we're in orbit.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CMO: And how are you feeling today, Doctor?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. Coming out of warp. Reducing to full impulse power.

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
CNS: Better than I was the last couple times you saw me. ::smiles:: Better.  Thanks for asking though.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Ved: Lay in standard orbit.  Lawrence: Are you receiving from the probe?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Nods with a light smile:: CMO: On the bright side, we did not end up being munchies for some ... mole people.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Ops: Begin hails of the Seeder.

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
::small laugh:: CNS: Definitely a plus.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Aye sir. Plotting geosynchronous orbit.

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
CNS: but how about you Mathar?  How are you feeling?

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::sits back, and watches the mystery unfold::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
CO: The probe is pickup a different geographical layout then anything the survey, or the seeder sent back

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Wonders how she means that, gives the more obvious answer:: CMO: I'm better ... some aches from being tied up, but otherwise fine.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Lawrence: Are you picking up any life signs?

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
Co: I am picking up nothing but plant life sir

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
:: gives him a look that says "that's not quite what I meant"::  CNS: Glad to hear it.  If the aches bother you let me know and I'll see what I can do.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Orbit attained sir. adjusting for gravitational pull.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Notes the look ... being a Counselor AND an El Aurian, he knows what it means:: CMO: Thanks ...

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Begins astrometric recordings ::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
Co: When comparing the scans there is one thing identical in all 3. There is a rock formation almost a tower

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Science: Any explanation for the shift in the planet's geography?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CMO: ... otherwise, I'm fine. I'm thinking about visiting my parents at Kootenai Station when I get some time off.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CMO: Since ... Leia's death, they've been eager for a visit.

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
::nods:: CNS: I can understand that.  How about you though?  Feel up to a family visit?

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
CTO: Is it still a class-M environment?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Science> Sulek: None sir.  There is no correlation between the three geographies except that Tower formation

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Lawrence: Full scan of the tower.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CMO: I always enjoy seeing my parents.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
CEO:  Still M Class...Co:  Scanning the tower....

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CMO: I probably wouldn't mind getting away from duty for a while either.

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
CNS: Just checkin. ::small smile:: Some people try to avoid seeing their parents.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::ponders, and realizes there's a pretty good chance they'll be going down there::

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
CNS: You want to get away from us?  Gee Mathar, I'm hurt.  Not feeling the love here. ::teasing::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
CO: Sir it appears a natural formation. Some parts hollow. Typical..... what the??::double checks scans::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Light smirk:: CMO: So, what's the situation?

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
Co: Sir ....the Geography , it's changed

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Ved: Any trace of the Seeder...

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
CO: Sir, perhaps we should send a class-5 probe down, and land it near the tower.

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
::Sighs:: CNS: And he doesn't even deny it.  See if I ever share my chocolate again. ::grins::  Situation?  You think they tell ME anything? Ha!

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
CO:   IT isn't' the same as it was before . It just ..changed. No explanation

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Everitt: Do so.

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
CNS: All I know is they break people, I fix 'em.  That's about it.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Lawrence: But the tower is still constant?

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
CO: The tower is still there, same as the other 3 scans

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Continues mapping system and loading navigational data:: CO: Sir. No visual signs. Just an ion trail that leads directly into atmosphere.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::watches Lawrence, not wanting to steal her job, then launches the probe on his own, set for atmospheric entry::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CMO: Sounds like you're kept busy ... what would you ever do should no one ever get hurt again, consider another line of work?

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Lawrence: Then the tower is where we begin.  Ved: Can you trace the path of the ion trail to the surface?

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
::quirks an eyebrow:: CNS: Considering this crew you think it's ever possible?  That no one will ever get hurt again that is.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. trying to trace it now. However there appears to be no sign of her.

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
CNS: But I think I'd make a great beach bum! ::grins::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::makes note to have a discussion with the CEO about firing off unauthorized probes::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Chuckles::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Probe enters the planet's orbit and lands softly next to the Tower and sends back telemetry

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
::giggles:: CNS: Aww come on.  Don't pretend that it doesn't sound appealing.  Even if just for a teeny moment.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::Stands:: Ved/Lawrence/Everitt/*Morgan/Raythan* Report to TR1 for AT

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CMO: The "position" of beach bumness, or you as a beach bum?

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::crosses to TL:: All: Its time to take a look.

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
::winks and grins:: CNS: Whatever cranks your tractor Mathar.  Just don't tell Mac..

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Aye sir. :: Sets Autohelm to maintain proper orbit::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
CO: Aye Aye sir.... :: turns her console over to a TO and heads to TR1, and starts preparing herself::

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
::makes a face as she hears the page:: *CO* Understood.  On my way.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Hears the Captain's comm.:: CMO: And here we go again ... when I said I wanted to get away from the ship some more, this isn't exactly what I meant. ::Grin:: I wouldn't utter a word. Too afraid the dear Inspector would pull some Prism move on me, and well, that's the end of yet another El Aurian ...

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Heads towards the TL ::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::Enters TL and waits for the others::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::before leaving to the TR, he checks the information being returned by the probe that has landed near the tower::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
::Enters TL ::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
:: In TL ::

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
::grabs her medkit and exits sickbay:: CNS: You really should have been more specific about the wanting to leave the ship part then, huh?

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Everitt: Coming Lt.Cmdr?

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
CNS: And as for Mac, well... ::laughs:: He's not as bad as you all think.  He's actually very sweet.  As for the moves, well, I'm kinda fond of them. ::big grin as she enters the TL::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::scratches his head at how normal it appears:: CO: Sorry Captain, just thought I would take a peek at what we're beaming into. ::gets up, and takes the next TL with Sulek::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Comes along. Bringing ... himself:: CMO: I'll choose to not ask you to elaborate. ::As they go into the TL::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::grumbles, but keeps it to herself::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Transporter room 1

CMO_Ltcmd_Morgan says:
::laughs again:: CNS: How diplomatic of you.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Tugs at ear remembering how unreliable the Q's transporters are::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::TL Arrives, and he exits::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CMO: Have to practice the diplomacy, you never know when it'll come in handy.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::moves down hall to TR1::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::right behind CO::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Follows the Capt. to TR1 ::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::while en route to the TL:: CO: The immediate area appears quite 'earthy', and the tower is composed of rock from the planet... no odd readings of any kind.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Everitt: Then perhaps, it will stay that way. ::Enter TR1::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Thinks a shuttle would be more appropriate ::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
CO: I am concerned with you accompanying us to the planet. I feel it isn't wise to into a possible dangerous situation

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Exits the TL with the Doc., moving to the TR::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::crosses to one of the storage lockers in the TR and takes out tricorder, phaser, and an emergency kit.::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::thinks:: If the CO is going might as well cover his tail :: goes to supply cabinet and readies herself::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Enters the TR and takes tricorder, phaser, and medkit::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Lawrence: Your concern is noted and appreciated.  I must admit though my scientific curiosity is piqued.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::grabs for a standard engineering kit, but decides it would have little use on the seemingly technology-lacking planet.  instead, he takes a small kit for taking scientific samples::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
Co: Aye sir. I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't aleast try to protect you sir

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CO: Have we located the Seeder, sir?

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::steps up on to pad:: *Ops* relay coordinates of the tower to TR1

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Quirks eyebrow:: Tower ... what tower?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Ops Guy> *Sulek* Aye Sir.  ::Routes::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Steps onto TR pad and begins to tug at ear in anticipation::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Raythan: No.  Just a very odd geography and an ion trail.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CO: Ah ... ::Wonders why exactly he's coming along for the trip then, but chooses not to question the Captain's orders::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Transporter Girl>  ::Waits for the Captain's Order::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::steps on transporter pad::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::looks around:: All: everyone ready?

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::nods::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir Aye

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::nods as well::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Would prefer not to be tied up by mole people again, but ... :: CO: Ready as I'll ever be, sir.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
TRG: Energize.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Notices the Counselor's trepidation::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Transporter Girl>  ::Initiates Transport::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Wonders if he should have grabbed a tricorder before stepping onto the pad ... ::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Entire Away Team is beamed down, and appears next to the base, of an obviously not natural Rock tower.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Sleek gray tower rises above them being all intimidating

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Looks up:: Wow.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::Soon as appears begins scanning the thing::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::looks around, seeing if he can catch site of the probe::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Begins tricorder readings of surrounding area looking for signs of the Seeder::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::takes out tricorder and scans:: Everitt: find the probe and download any information its accumulated.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
ALL: So ... this is the tower.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
CO:  The landscape is different from 4 previous scans

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Lawrence: Indeed.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
CO: Aye sir.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
All: can any of your scans penetrate the tower?

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::snaps open his tricorder, and finds no signal from the probe::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
COMM: Quirinus OPS: Are you still receiving readings from the probe?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Dead silence answers Everitt

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir I'm not getting anything on the Seeder. Perhaps she burned up in the atmosphere.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
All: Move closer to the tower.  we don't know how close to it the changes occur.  Lawrence: see any opening into the tower?

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::suddenly panics:: CO: Sir, I'm receiving nothing from the Quirinus.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Ved: given the shifting of the planet, it is not surprising that there are no signs.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Steps closer to the tower::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::moves closer, and scans and looks for some sort of opening::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Everitt: Then we will have to discover the reason.  COMM Quirinus: Respond.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: No Reply from the Quirinus

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. Isn't it odd that for such drastic tectonic shifts, there is no apparent ground movement felt?

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::begins moving toward the tower:: All: it seems we are on our own for a time.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir as in earthquake or volcanic eruptions.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
CO: I am picking up an opening on the other side of the tower. We have to walk around to get to it

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Ved; A shift of that magnitude would should rip the planet apart.  Lawrence: Lead the way.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
CO: Sir, I'm receiving no indication that the probe is still here... should I go search for it?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Sticks close to the others ... not sure what exactly is going on, and not wanting to be ... shifted somewhere else::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::leads the way carefully::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Everitt: I think that would be pointless.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
CO: Agreed.  ::follows the group::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir precisely. Yet that hasn't happened. Given the redistribution and overall land mass changes, those types of things would occur.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Ved; Then perhaps, the shift is not a natural phenomenon.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: As if on cue, the Geography shifts again, and each of the Away Team is scattered a short distance from the tower and from each other.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Looks around:: ALL: Well, this isn't something that happens every day.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::lets loose a curse as she is moved::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
All: Stay close together.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
::decides to do his own little experiment, and scoops a sample of dirt and grass into a vial, and puts it away, waiting for another 'change'::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::crosses back to Lawrence:: Lawrence: Do you still have the openings position?

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::hurries back to the group:: All:  I haven't seen terrain change that fast since I had one to many white russians.   ::attempts to relocate the opening::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Perhaps it is. The entire mantle of the planet may just be thin enough to float over the next layer beneath it.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
CO: the door has moved. It is on a totally different side of the tower

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Lawrence: then we go to the other side as quickly as possible. All: Stay as close together as possible and as close to the tower as possible.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Walks back, looking around:: ALL: Curiouser and curiouser.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Adjusts position to compensate for the recent shift and heads closer to the rest of the Team::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::jogs along toward the door , staying as close as she can to the tower::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Team gets to the Opening.. which is just a huge archway into darkness.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Ved: If that were the case, then there should be fractures.  Furthermore, the plant life would have a very difficult time of it.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::activates her electric torch, and looks in to investigate::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
All: Inside.  ::takes torch from emergency kit and enters::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: From the light cast in, its just a big dark room beyond the archway..

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Wonders what's with all the torches and the lack of actual lights ... maybe he should have brought that to be helpful::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::check around the room making sure it is safe::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir not if the land mass were elastic enough to meld together without fracturing. As for the plant life, it would move with the land mass.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Just as Everitt and Ved are about to step through the archway, they are displaced to a location where they cannot see the tower.  The rest, step through the archway before the shift and find themselves in the middle of a bustling marketplace, filled with numerous aliens.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::thinks:: What the.......

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
:: puts her items away quickly::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
@:: reels back and wonders what next? ::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::looks around and turns off the torch:: self: very interesting.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Looks around, and mumbles:: I feel a temporal paradox headache coming on ...

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::spins around:: Commander... where did they go?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
@Everitt: Are you alright? It appears we went and they stayed at the tower.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Lawrence: any sign of the door?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
@:: Walks toward Everitt ::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::carefully scans trying to not let the tricorder be seen:: CO: sorry sir nothing

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::the situation does not please his El-Aurian senses::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
All: anyone have any sign of the CEO and FCO?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Scratches the back of his neck, looking around:: CO: Plenty of doors, sir ... just not the one we're looking for, I think.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
@Everitt: It seems as though we've somehow been transported away from the tower.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Raythan: I am aware of that.  Then perhaps we should find out where we are.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ FCO: I'm fine... ::looks in the distance:: I don't even see the tower anymore.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::reaches into his kit, and takes out the vial which he had taken a sample with earlier::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Tries to stop a passing alien:: Alien: Greetings, I am Mathar Raythan ... I am from the U.S.S. Quirinus, of the United Federation of Planets, perhaps you could assist me ...

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Alien>  CO/CMO/CNS/CTO:  Oh Hello... You are new aren't you.  You are like those others that recently came here.  The Mayor is seeing to them in his house... just take the street over there, make a left and a right, and you are there.  

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Looks at the Captain, then the alien::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Alien: Thank you.  Raythan/Lawrence: shall we.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
@CEO: Everitt try to raise the others.

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
::Begins moving down the street::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Comes along::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::stares in disbelief at the yellow flower in his vial::

Host CO_Captain_Sulek says:
Raythan: "Those others" the members of the Seeder perhaps?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CO: Perhaps.

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