Transcript: USS Quirinus
SD: 10203.04
Arc: "Down the Rabbit Hole"
Episode Two: "Getting Away From It All"

Recap: The Away team is split into two... the CEO and FCO are alone in a field.  The rest are approaching the "Mayor's" house.

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Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::approaches the mayor's house and knocks::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
@Everitt: Keep trying to raise the others.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
$ ::steps off of the turbolift, whistling a late 20th century musical song, "Greased Lightning"::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::staying near the CO, wary::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::looks up into the sky::  FCO: Where was the sun before our last shift?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
@CEO: I believe just overhead. :: Checks suns position now::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
$  :;begins quietly singing the lyrics to himself as he walks over to Sci II, the only console that seems remotely familiar to him::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
@:: Checks time from last "shift"::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::keeps the orientation of the sun at his foremost attention as he continues to comm anyone who will receive::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::knocks on the door, again, but harder::

Host Wesley_The_StableBoy says:
::Opens the Door::  Sulek:  Yes can I help you sir?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
W: I am Sulek.  We are strangers to your city and were told that others like ourselves have come to see the mayor.  Is this the correct house?

Host Wesley_The_StableBoy says:
Sulek: OH yes sir.  I'll go get the Mayor... Be right back he's a little busy, the south quadrant is without power again.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::after making some rough calculations::  FCO: We must be nearly a thousand kilometers from our last position.

Host Wesley_The_StableBoy says:
::Closes the door and scampers off to talk to the Judy the Secretary::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Wesley: Thank y...

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
$  ::quietly sings::  He works hard for the money...eheh eheh....

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
CO: kind lad.. ::shrugs::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at Lawrence:: Lawrence: indeed.

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
::Opens the door::  Sulek: So you are our new residents come in... we'll get started on your paper work.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Judy: We also seek those who came before us.

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
Sulek:  Which ones?

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::sets his tricorder to record the trajectory of any detectable extra-planetary bodies, namely the system's star::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::raises eyebrow::

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
$ <Ops_Guy> COMM: Ved & Everitt:  Quirinus to Away Team.. 

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
$   so hard for it Honey....eheh eheh ::the words sounding out of place, given his scottish accent::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::poking around::

FCO_Ved says:
@CEO: Everitt. If you find anything substantial in your scans try to triangulate our position.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::steps in:: Judy: They would most likely be recent arrivals and resemble my friend.  ::indicates Lawrence::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::startled:: COMM: Quirinus OPS: Everitt here!  Do you have a transporter lock on us, or the other members of the away team?

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
::Blinks questioningly with her three eyes at Sulek::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
$  ::kicks back, glad to have missed this AT, given the last one::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Judy:  We had not planned on staying, only meeting with our friends to be sure they are safe.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::indicates to Lawrence and Morgan to follow::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::following close to CO::

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
Sulek:  OH!!  Yes.. I remember them... processed them two weeks ago... Betty, Archie and their son Dagwood.  Nice people..

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
Sulek: They are living in the Riverdale section now.. Probably with the other new scientists trying to find out where we are.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Judy: And where might we find them?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Judy: Then you do not know exactly where this is?

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
$ <Ops Guy> COMM: Everitt:  Just you sir... what happened to the rest of the Away team?

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::shrugs and follows the CO::

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
Sulek:  No one does... Come in.. we'll get started, and then you'll meet the Mayor.  ::Ushers the group into the room with her terminal in it::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Judy: If I may, how did you arrive here?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::slips a piece of chewing gum in his mouth....doublemint flavor....chews greedily as he checks in on his favorite AT::

FCO_Ved says:
@ :: Puzzled at OPS' answer to Everitt::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::icky feeling again.. but then, she didn't have good luck with this whole away mission stuff now did she?::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ COMM: Quirinus OPS: Do you have Ved?

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
Sulek: Oh.. I've been here about 80 years now.  I was part of an exploration team from Triaxis.  

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
$ <Ops Guy> COMM: Everitt:  Yes sir, he's right next to you.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
$  ::leans forward at the CEO's voice, looking back at the ranking officer on the bridge::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Judy: Most interesting.  Wesley mentioned that you have power, what sort of power is that?.

FCO_Ved says:
@ Everitt: Try to determine if the transmission is really from the ship

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
$  ::blows and pops a small bubble::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::not wanting to waste the opportunity:: FCO: Should we return to the ship?

FCO_Ved says:
@Everitt: It seems strange I wasn't in the original scan...until you mentioned my presence.

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
Sulek:  Electricity... A few decades back, some of the engineers got a dam built, mostly hydroelectric, some wind power.  We are slowly getting technology back.

FCO_Ved says:
@CEO: Stand fast. I want confirmation it was indeed the Quirinus, and not something unexpected.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Judy: I see.  Perhaps, after we have registered and met with the mayor, we could find our missing colleagues.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::nods:: COMM: Quirinus OPS: Please list rank and serial number.

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
Sulek:  Sure.. I can give you their address... Now, can I get your names?

FCO_Ved says:
@:: Taps COMMBadge and tries to raise the ship while the CEO does the same::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Judy: I am Sulek.

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
$<Ops Guy> COMM: Everitt:  Uhm... Lieutenant Michael Fielding... 374923-384... sir?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::waits for the others to answer for themselves::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
Judy:  I'm Alex.. well Alexis

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
Judy: And I am Rhiannon

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
$  ::wonders why the CEO is reading the OPS officer the riot act::

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
Sulek:  Alexis.. what a pretty name.. is that your complete name?  ::Keys name into the old console::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::looks over at Ved anxiously:: FCO: Is that good enough?  Our window could close any moment.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Judy: Alexis will suffice.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
Judy:  My surname is Lawrence.

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
Lawrence: Thank you dear... 

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
$  ::keys into the comm circuit::  COM:Everitt:  Is there a problem Commander?  ::pop::

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
Morgan:  And how do you spell..Ryanon?  Is that your full name as well?

FCO_Ved says:
@CEO: I'm not at all impressed with the "Lt.'s" hesitation.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::not really keen on this:: Judy: R-h-i-a-n-n-o-n.  And no, my surname is Morgan. ::steps back and out of the line of fire as it were::

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
Morgan:  Thank you dear... 

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
$  ::waits for a response...chewchewchew::

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
::Keys in names and eyes the every quiet counselor::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::takes the initiative:: FCO: I'd rather be on any ship than left here.  We're getting out of here.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::grinds teeth at the "dear" thing.  Always has hated that::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ COMM: Quirinus OPS: Beam us out of here, now.

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
<Raythan>  ::Steps forward::  Judy: Mathar Raythan, ma'am.  ::Steps back::

FCO_Ved says:
@CEO: Stand your ground Mr. Everitt. That's an order!

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
$  ::Raises an eyebrow::  COMM:FCO:  Commander Ved, is there a problem?

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
$<Ops Guy>  COMM: Everitt:  Aye- ::gets cut off by Ved::  Shall I beam you up sir?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
$  COMM: Ved:  Do you read me, Commander?

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::gives Ved a cold stare that even a Vulcan could pick up on::

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
::Prints off four documents::  Sulek:  Here are your documents, keep them with you.  Sometimes the Breen Patrols can be a little harsh if you don't have proper papers.  ::Hands everyone their documents::  I put you in the residence near your friends.. on Riverdale street.  Here's a map...::hands a map to the group:: Now if you'll take a seat the Mayor will be out shortly.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Judy: You said you've been here for 80 years.  Who was the first and are they still alive? ::takes the document::

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
Sulek:  That would be Mayor Grplxz.. he's been here forever I think.

FCO_Ved says:
@MacTavish: Please indicate your true rank and affiliation for confirmation to transport.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at the other members of the AT:: Judy: thank you.  We are anxious to meet him.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::expressionless...mostly::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::takes a seat::

FCO_Ved says:
@:: Notes the stare from the CEO::

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
@ ACTION: Everitt and Ved are no longer where they were.. they are both now standing in the lapping waves of an ocean.

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
$<Ops Guy>  MacTavish: I lost them sir, they are gone.. I'll start searching again.

FCO_Ved says:
@:: Is bewildered as a wave crashes into him::

FCO_Ved says:
@::Looks around to find Everitt:

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::watches in horror as another change occurs, and shouts over the crashing waves:: COMM: Quirinus OPS: Do you still have a lock!?

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
::Smiles and goes back to her work::

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
<Wesley> ::Peers around the corner at the cute females::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::looks at the CO and raises an eyebrow::

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
@ ACTION:  Everitt is met with silence on the comm.

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::whispers::CO: If it was any situation I probably would like this place.

FCO_Ved says:
@CEO: I suggest we head to shore.

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
@ ACTION: Ved feels something move past his leg.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::listens to the silence, his patience leaving with the waves:: FCO: See what you've done!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::quietly to the others:: All: Consider the first to arrive. I wonder...Lawrence: Yes an interesting culture has indeed been built here.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::tucks a strand of hair behind her ear::

FCO_Ved says:
@CEO: Everitt we are not alone in these waters. Let's move to shore quickly!

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
CO: And?  What do we do now?  And where is everyone else? ::quietly::

FCO_Ved says:
@:: Starts heading to shore trying to avoid another contact with whatever is in the water::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::wonders what on earth the vulcan is talking about, and moves back to shore::  FCO: And next time we could end up a hundred kilometers out there!  ::pointing stiff-armed towards the ocean::

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
@ ACTION: Something wraps itself around Ved's leg and prevents him from moving closer to shore.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: The other members of the AT, Ved and Everitt were caught in the shift.  They must fend for themselves at the moment.  Doctor, there are many species here. I am most curious to see the oldest resident.

FCO_Ved says:
@CEO: You really should look into Vulcan techniques for controlling your emotions

FCO_Ved says:
@CEO: Everitt!!! Something has hold of me!!!

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::nods once, saying nothing::

FCO_Ved says:
@:: Grabs phaser and sets for heavy stun::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ FCO: And you should look into techniques for trusting your instinct-- ::stops abruptly as Ved shouts aloud::

Host Judy_The_Secretary says:
@ ACTION: The thing pulls Ved underwater and drags him out into deeper water... 

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::races towards Ved, but is too late::

FCO_Ved says:
@:: Loses phaser and fights to hold breath::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: If you are able, be sure to get a good scan of the mayor.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::fishes around in the water, attempting to grab hold of him::

Host Mayor_Grplxz says:
@ ACTION: The tentacle suddenly whips Ved up out of the water... a few meters in front of Everitt... 

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::nods again:: CO: Understood.

FCO_Ved says:
@:: Splashes down in front of Everitt::

Host Mayor_Grplxz says:
$ <Ops Guy>  MacTavish:  I have them.. initiating transport... 

FCO_Ved says:
@CEO: Get to the beach...Now!

Host Mayor_Grplxz says:
@ ACTION: Before Ved and Everitt can move, they are beamed up to the Quirinus as about 50 tentacles come out of the water and reach for their position.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::grabs a hold of Ved, and starts to help him to the shore::

FCO_Ved says:
@:: Appears in TR1 aboard ship::

Host Mayor_Grplxz says:
@ ACTION: Everitt and Ved flop down onto the Transporter pad, soaking wet.  The always quiet Transporter Chief says nothing but looks at them strangely.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::simply lays there, enjoying the feeling on the deck beneath him::

FCO_Ved says:
@CEO: Well Everitt. You have your wish granted.

Host Mayor_Grplxz says:
ACTION: Suddenly the two big doors swing open... and a very LITTLE Green man with a large head walks out, looking very dapper in his blue suit.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::tries not to jump back at the man's sudden appearance::

CTO_LtAlexLawrence says:
::eye brows raise::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::has scanner going::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::looks up:: Transporter Chief: Who's orders do I have to thank for this beam out?

FCO_Ved says:
@CEO: I suggest we get into some dry clothes and head to the bridge.

Host Mayor_Grplxz says:
All:  Ah.. you must be our new residents.. I'm Mayor Grplxz... I'm always happy to meet new constituents.  ::Moves forward and climbs a small set of stairs off to the side, to be a relative eye level with the group::

Host Mayor_Grplxz says:
@ <TR Chief> Everitt:  Lt. Fielding (Ops Guy)

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::resists the urge to shake her head and blink her eyes.  Going to have to rethink this whole AT thing in the future though::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stands and approaches the Mayor:: Mayor: Greetings.  I am Sulek.

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::makes a note of that, and sits on transporter pad, already pulling off his shoes and socks::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::checks her scans, frowning.  Nothing showing up::

Host Mayor_Grplxz says:
Sulek:  You are from.. Starfleet right?  I like the new uniforms.  Welcome to Crossroads.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::goes back to fiddling with the latest sensor reports::

FCO_Ved says:
@*MacTavish*: We are aboard. We will be on the bridge momentarily.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Mayor:  Yes.  We are told you are the first resident.  May I ask where you came from and how you arrived in this place?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::chewchewchewpop::  *FCO*  Aye

FCO_Ved says:
@:: Notices the tentacle marks on his leg::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::leans back, blowing a particularly large bubble before letting it pop - audibly::

Host Mayor_Grplxz says:
Sulek: Well.. I was exploring an uninhabited moon, a few lightyears from my home system, and I found a large silver tower, with a gi-normous archway.  I walked through it and ended up here.  That was about 300 years ago... There was food, and water... I made my shelter and survived.  People appeared every now and then, so we built Crossroads.  No one ever came from the same place it seemed.

FCO_Ved says:
@:: Heads to quarters for dry clothes and some medicinal herbs to fend off infection::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Mayor: Like you, we were exploring a tower.  However, some of your more recent arrivals may have entered the same way we did.

FCO_Ved says:
@:: Finishes dressing and heads to bridge::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::continues to reading over reports, wondering why the FCO and CEO were the only ones returning to the Q::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Mayor: They would have been from a vessel known as the Seeder.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::chewchewchewpop::

CEO_LtCdr_Everitt says:
@ ::considers leaving his empty shoes on the transporter pad for comedic value, but instead takes them and heads off to his quarters, his bare feet silent on the deck floor::

Host Mayor_Grplxz says:
Sulek:  Yes, you look like the Yale family... They are over on Riverdale street.  Really nice people, they've been trying to leave.. but no matter the minds that enter this place, we haven't found a way out.

FCO_Ved says:
@:: Enters bridge: Lt. status report on the other AT members.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::looks over with a raised eyebrow::  FCO:  Status?  Is there a problem?

Host Mayor_Grplxz says:
@ <Ops Guy>  Ved:  Unknown sir, I haven't been able to locate them on scans.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Mayor: was your moon subject to unexplained shifts except for the constant of the tower.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::looks from the FCO to OPS, wondering if everyone has gone crackers::

FCO_Ved says:
@CIV: Yes we were separated from the rest of the AT almost as soon as we touched down.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  FCO:  Separated?  Is Doc....what happened?

Host Mayor_Grplxz says:
Sulek:  Not that I recall, I found the tower and investigated immediately.. but perhaps it was over 300 years ago.

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