Transcript: USS Quirinus
SD: 10205.27
Arc: "The Cloud Sailor"
Episode Five: "The Smell of Defeat"

Recap: The Quirinus and the Cloud Sailor are into their 20th hour through the Ion Storm, there have been no troubles thus far and both ships are on course with four hours remaining in the traversal.

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CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Enters the Lounge for some edibles, dressed in a dark navy civilian get-up::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::entering the bridge:: Rien: Report

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::on the bridge, comfortably at the engineering station::

AFCO_Rien says:
::at the helm keeping a steady course:: CO: Holding steady on course Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sits in the chair and checks the readouts::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::still swinging her feet 'cos she can't touch the ground from the chair at her bridge station::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Gets himself some grub, and goes and sits at a table looking outside::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turns in chair:: Morgan:  I trust the rough trip has not caused too many bumps and bruises.

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: walks onto the bridge, hair tasseled, fixing his uniform ::

AFCO_Rien says:
::looks around quickly:: Self: So this is Alpha shift? Not bad. ::smiles to herself::

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: straightens his uniform and rubs his chin, feeling a slight stubble starting to form - taps the console verifying some info ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::notes the new helm officer's glance::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::seeing Hebert:: Hebert:  As soon as you are umm able, I would like a scan update.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Sips his drink and looks out at the "lightning" in the distance::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
CO: Nah.  Everyone's hunky dory.  The usual silly accidents but nothing abnormal.

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: clears his throat feeling the hoarseness ::  CO: Aye, sir.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::wonders what the deal is with the CTO::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan:  Good.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Wonders how his parents are, keeps in mind to get in contact with them once they've cleared the storm::

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: looks over the scan :: CO: Sir, nothing major.  Actually, nothing much at all... wait... I have a piece of metal... six meters in length... no power.

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
CO: No other information.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
:::keeps swinging her feet until one of her shoes flings off::

AFCO_Rien says:
CO: Captain, we should be clear of the storm in approximately four hours.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hebert: Keep track of it just to be safe.

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
CO: Aye, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Rien: Understood.  Steady as she goes.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
CMO: Maybe I should have that chair lowered after all.

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: watches the CMO's shoe come off and stifles a chuckle ::

AFCO_Rien says:
CO: Aye sir, steady as she goes.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::makes a really mature face at them all and makes a rude sound:: CEO: I told you!

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::slides off her chair and goes to get her shoe back::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::notices a shoe moving through the air out of one corner of his vision and decides not to comment::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::puts her shoe back on and then hops back up onto her chair... accidentally thwaping the CEO on her way past::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::watches the screen as ion particles make the shields glow occasionally::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::brushes his uniform::

AFCO_Rien says:
::makes a few minor adjustments to the controls to maintain their course::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Chews on something and swallows, lost in thought ... as usual lately::

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: watches the scanners report the object still non-moving, non-interesting ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Everitt: Engine status.  I would not want the storm to be too much of a strain.

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
CO: Sir, passing the object, 3 kilometers, nothing interesting, still.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hebert: Notify the liner and be sure they are aware of the object.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
CO: All is well, Captain.  ::pauses before continuing::  I guess we finally got break from adventure.

AFCO_Rien says:
CO: Navigational sensors show nothing in the immediate area except the storm but the readings are not completely accurate sir.

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
CO: Already did, sir.  They have passed the object, directly astern of us.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
CEO: What do you think you are doing?  Don't you know that you are tempting fate or something by saying something like that!?!

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
CEO: Is there anyway you can get me more power to sensors so that I can check that piece of metal out before it's out of range, Lt. Commander Everitt?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Everitt: Indeed. I believe the saying on earth though is to "knock on wood"

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Rein: Understood.  Boost them if you need to.

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: looks at the sensors again :: CO: Sir, I've lost the object.  It just vanished from sensors. :: starts checking the sensor system ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
CMO: Then I suppose fate has been tempted?  ::not completely understanding the expression::

AFCO_Rien says:
CO: Aye sir.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Chews some more. Drinks some more::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
CTO: Ah, the sensors have all available power.  Perhaps if we made a closer pass of the object.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::sigh:: CEO: Well yeeaaaah.  And for the record - it's all your fault.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Everitt:  I believe the expression has something to do with luck that is if you hold with such things.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::honestly not understanding:: CMO: What's my fault?

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: starts pondering :: CEO: I doubt it, perhaps the Cloud Sailor just through it out of the way or something.  With limited sensors, it's hard to tell.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
CEO: Anything bad that might happen now.

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::said with perfect illogic of course::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::after hearing Morgan's response, he looks at Sulek for a reaction::

CMO_LtCmd_Morgan says:
::fiddles with her ring::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at the Doctor and curiously raises an eyebrow:: Morgan: Surely, Doctor, you do not hold with such illogical nonsense as tempting fate?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Many things run through his mind ... his parents and their store on Kootenai Station; Lisa Beals and his conversation with Inspector MacTavish & Doctor Morgan; and other things::

AFCO_Rien says:
::taps her console again as the course alters slightly::

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: his eyes cross suddenly while looking at the sensor board - blinks and looks at the viewscreen ::

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
CO: Emergency Message, from the Cloud Sailor.

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: puts it on speakers/screen ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COMM Cloud Sailor:  This is Sulek.

AFCO_Rien says:
::looks up at the screen::

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: is trying to boost power to the comm system, however limited power is quite unrelenting ::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Capt. Patel> ::A Very frantic and coughing Captain can be seen through a greenish haze:: Sulek: YOU ********************* VULCAN!!  HOW DARE YOU SABOTAGE THIS SHIP!!!  STARFLEET WILL HEAR ABOUT THIS I WILL HAVE YOUR ******* FOR THIS!!!! ::Communications Terminated::

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: ponders and looks back at the scans ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COMM Cloud Sailor: This is Sulek...repeat message what has happened?

AFCO_Rien says:
::turns and looks at the Captain then back to her station::

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
CO: Sir, communications have been terminated.  From the Cloud Sailor.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hebert/Everitt:  Can we get a team over there?

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: raises an eyebrow and looks at the Chief Engineer ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::attempts structural and energy scans of the Cloud Sailor::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::while making scans:: CO: Yes, I believe so.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Something goes "twinge" ... the same familiar feeling that goes before something bad happens. He looks around, but nothing seems amiss:: Just your nerves, Mathar.

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
CO: Cloud Sailor's Systems are showing all green.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
CO: Confirmed... unless they suspect something that hasn't caused damage yet... this seems suspicious.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan/Hebert/Everitt/Rein: Report to TR1. Environmental suits.   *Raythan* Report to TR1.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
Self: Or not ... *CO* Aye, sir. Might I ask what is going on?

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: swallows hard :: CO: Aye, sir.

AFCO_Rien says:
CO: Aye sir

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::looks at the Captain, emphasizing the word "suspicious"::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Stands *Beta crew* report to the bridge.

AFCO_Rien says:
::motions for another officer to take the helm::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Goes and dumps his food, worrying considering the last few times he was sent on an AT::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Raythan* There's been an accident or sabotage aboard the Cloud Sailor. Environmental suits may be necessary.

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: heading through the TL and down to TR1 ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::moves to the turbolift hesitantly::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Puzzled expression:: *CO* Might I ask why my particular talents are needed? ::As he exits for the TR, not really stopping::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::crosses to TL and enters waiting for the others::

AFCO_Rien says:
::heads for the turbolift quickly::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Raythan* I do believe that trauma is one of your abilities.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
CO: You're coming with us, sir?

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
Computer: Transporter Room 1.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
*CO* I'm a Counselor not a Doctor. Different type of 'Doc,' sir ... but if you feel I'm needed, I'm on my way ...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Everitt: I have been blamed, I intend to face my accusers.

AFCO_Rien says:
::steps inside and waits as the Captain approaches::

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
*CO* Final scans show the environment should be stable for us.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::hates the fact that he's right, and decides not to raise a fuss about it::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hebert: Understood.

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
CO: Sir, Starfleet doesn't permit a flag officer to beam into hazardous situations without a proper security detail.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arrives TR deck:: Hebert: Your objection is noted.  You may record it if you like.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::arrives in TR1, and takes only a type 2 phaser, and a tricorder::

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
CO: Aye, sir.  Weapons, sir?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Arrives at TR 1, lightly waves at everyone:: ALL: So much for an easy trip, eh? Might I ask who ... how does the Doctor put it ... "jinxed" us?

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::whispered:: CTO: Don't worry, I would of done the same.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hebert:  Minimum AT standard.

AFCO_Rien says:
::steps hurriedly to the TR with the others::

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: nods to the CEO while handing out usual type II hand phasers and tricorders ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters the TR and grabs a belt from the storage unit and stands on the pad::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CTO: I'll just take a tricorder, Ensign.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::steps on the transporter pad, and with a humored grin:: All: Oh, by the way, this is actually all my fault.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks around:: All: Ready?

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: nods at the CNS and places the extra phaser on his extra back holster ::

AFCO_Rien says:
::watches the others and grabs a phaser from the locker::

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: steps on the transport pad ::

AFCO_Rien says:
::steps onto the pad::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Transporter Chief: Energize.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Takes the tricorder, holsters it, and stands beside the CEO, silently saying before they get transported:: <W> CEO: Jinx.

AFCO_Rien says:
::bites her lip nervously::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Group beams over to the Cloud Sailor and appear in a green haze, that smells so bad it causes them to cough and gag.  Its not harmful, but smells really BAD.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Coughs::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::quickly scans for toxins::

AFCO_Rien says:
::coughs while trying to see her surroundings::

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: starts coughing, tricorder and phaser drawn ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::feels the effect take hold and then finds himself in the liner's transporter room.  Covering his mouth and nose:: Morgan: Analysis, Doctor.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
All: I think its safe... believe it or not.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::notes Hebert's phaser:: Hebert: Ensign put that away.

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: holsters his phaser :: CO: Aye, sir.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Various passengers with shirts and napkins covering their mouths scurry about.  A warning announcement is advising all passengers to remain calm and that passengers should return to their quarters while the environmental systems vent the "Smell"

AFCO_Rien says:
CEO: Are you sure? It smells awful!

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: continues scanning with his tricorder ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::begins moving to the hall and towards the nearest TL::

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: follows the Captain's lead, not letting him from his sight ::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Follows along::

AFCO_Rien says:
::follows the others still coughing::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::takes his own scans of the green gas::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::smiles::

AFCO_Rien says:
Self: This is going to ruin my hair.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: It a natural product of the Arborusian Fellis plant.

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: notes the information the Captain has provided ::  CEO: Sir, why hasn't their environmental systems cleared it?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters a TL:: Computer: Location of Captain Patel.

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: follows the Captain into the turbolift ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
CTO: One could assume they don't know what they're doing, or the gas is being created at a rate higher than they can vent it.

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
CEO: Aye, sir.

AFCO_Rien says:
::moves to the back of the TL and stands there coughing::

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: has the thought "I'm a security chief, not an engineer" ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Everitt: See if you can find their environmental control center and offer your services.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Computer> ::very flowery voice::  Sulek: Captain Patel is on the Bridge and unavailable at this time, would you like to make an appointment?

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
AFCO: Just pretend it smells like one of your flowers from Earth.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Covering his nose, sarcastically:: ALL: Now why can't our computer sound like that?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer: Notify the Captain that Sulek is on board and wants to meet her on the bridge.

AFCO_Rien says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CEO: You've got to be kidding!

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Sulek: Understood, Nova Horizons thanks you for your patronage Sulek.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
CO: Mind if I take someone along, just in case?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Everitt: No.

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: holsters his tricorder and starts coughing into the sleeve of his uniform ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
AFCO: Lieutenant Rein, you're with me then.

AFCO_Rien says:
CEO: Aye sir, coming.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: As Rien steps out of the lift, the lift activates and heads to the Bridge.

AFCO_Rien says:
CEO: Where to now sir?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan: A number of the passengers looked a bit shaken.  You might want to develop a course of action for the liner's staff to take.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::in response to Rein's question:: Computer: Where is environmental control located?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::Cough::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Everitt: G Deck, Access to G Deck is restricted to Nova Horizons personnel only.

AFCO_Rien says:
::covers her mouth and coughs again:: CEO: We'd better hurry sir, this stuff is getting thicker.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Lift opens to reveal a fuming Captain Patel.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stepping off the TL:: Patel: What exactly did I supposedly do?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Patel> ::Slaps Sulek Hard across the face:: How DARE you Sabotage my ship!!!!

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
Computer: This is an emergency, can patch me into administration?

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: steps forward but not too close to Captain Patel as to intimidate her, but to protect his captain ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::non plumed by the slap:: Patel: Calm down and explain yourself.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Winces at the slap, steps forward:: Patel: Now, Captain, please just listen to us for a moment...

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Everitt: All Emergencies are handled by our finely skilled and trained staff.  Do not worry passenger, our qualified staff are handling the problem, please enjoy your stay.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Patel> Sulek: You beamed those infernal plants into our main air circulation systems, you ******************** Vulcan.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::rubs his head and mumbles:: You got to be kidding me.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Tilts head and wonders how exactly that curse applies to the Captain, then changes his train of thought::

AFCO_Rien says:
CEO: You're going to have to override the controls.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Patel: I beamed no such plants.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
AFCO: That's quite an invasive tactic, Lieutenant.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Patel> Sulek: Who did then?  There are no other ships within transporter range.  I'm not stupid Captain, so don't try to cover it up.  Who do you work for?  Gorvan Liners?  Delta Starways?

AFCO_Rien says:
CEO: Any other bright ideas sir?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Patel: The plans fumes are not, according to our scans, dangerous.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
Patel: Starfleet. ::Gestures to the comm.-badges:: Please just listen to reason ...

CTO_Ens_Hebert says:
:: looks at the Captain, whose comments are going back and forth like a 'pong' table ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::lets a grin show:: AFCO: No, that's why we're going to override the controls.  ::moves off to 'G' deck::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Patel: You may check our transporter log.  COMM: Quirinus: Transmit transporter logs for the past 24 hours to the Cloud Sailor.

AFCO_Rien says:
::follows along still covering her mouth and thinking:: Self: Men!

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Patel> Sulek: Like I would believe them... How much did they pay you?

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