Transcript: USS Quirinus
SD: 10207.08
Arc: "Double, Double Toil and Trouble"
Episode Three: "Listening to Suspicion"

Recap: The Quirinus is now about an hour away from the center of the Moth Nebula.  No further events have plagued the crew. 

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CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::brings the shuttlecraft out of Warp on the outskirts of the nebula::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
::At helm re-plotting course to nebula center::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::On bridge, waiting::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: at Science I on the bridge, still struggling to make sense of recent events ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::enters the Bridge::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@ ::frowns, as he's sure he's seen this part of the nebula before.....starts the search again...wishing he was a better navigator::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Access comm system logs for past twelve hours. Compare standard operating parameters of comm system with its operational status as the Quirinus entered the Moth Nebula. Query: During the entry into the nebula, was the comm system affected by any forces external to the Quirinus?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: Negative, but there were several non-humanoid vocal transmissions made

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Isolate non-humanoid vocal transmissions. How many such transmissions were made?

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::hears whispering, and looks around the room, wondering if it's the comm system malfunctioning::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@ COM: Quirinus: This is the Shuttlecraft Isle of Wight, please respond.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: Three.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Monitors from science two:: CSO: I want to know what/who sent us those messages. I don't believe they were hallucinations. CEO: Mr Everitt. If you wouldn't mind brainstorming with myself and Mr Kraight, we could use you

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Specify time index of first transmission, then play it back at my station.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
COM; Permission to come aboard, standard docking procedure

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
XO: Has that whispering been coming over the comm before?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Working on that now, sir. I agree that the computer is unlikely to suffer from hallucinations.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
<Comm>: Isle of Wight this is Quirinus

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: Time index 10206.24, 2204 hrs... playing back. ... ::Activates recording:: .... when the lights go out....  three will die.... when the lights go out... three will die....

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: Not that I know of.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::quietly contemplates the screen as the crew do their jobs::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  COM:  Understood Quirinus - please relay current co-ordinates for intercept

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: There have been the experiences we've had already with the comm

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Identify source for transmission one.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: Unknown.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: What have you got?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Specify time index of second transmission, then play it back at my station. Identify source.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
<COMM>: Lt. MacTavish. Heading 000 Mark 010 from your current position.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Not sure yet sir, but it seems we have empirical evidence for whatever is plaguing us.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks over his shoulder::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: Same stardate, 2208 hrs.  Playing back.. ::Activates recording and lots of overlapping noises/voices are heard::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Good to hear.. anything tangible at this point

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  COM: Quirinus:  Understood Quirinus.  Currently en route - Isle of Wight, out.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turns in chair:: Kraight:

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Isolate individual voices in transmission two.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: Unable to comply, no known species voice patterns exist in transmission.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
*Shuttlebay*: Prepare for incoming craft.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Can you isolate those voices?

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::as he moves around the room, he realizes it sounds less likely to be coming from the comm system:: XO: But you can hear it now, right?  A low whisper... but I can't make out the words.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@  ::jumps a bit as the Quirinus jumps out of the swirling clouds::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: I'll try, sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
<COMM>Isle of Wight you are cleared for landing.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::concerned:: CEO: I cannot. Please explain yourself. We need to understand what is going on.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@ ::sees the open shuttlebay and swings around to the aft portion of the vessel, letting the autopilot take over::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Isolate and play back individual voices from sounds currently being heard on the bridge. Exclude voices of Quirinus crew.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
@ COM:  Understood Quirinus - thank you.  Good to be home

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: Working....

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Listens to Kraight's experiment::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: strokes the 'whiskers' under his nose as he waits ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::suddenly becomes terrified, and moves around erratically, not responding to Pangborn's question::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
*Shuttlebay*: Have Lt. MacTavish report directly to the bridge.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: Commander!

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::the shuttle glides home into the shuttlebay, landing gently in the grasp of the tractor beam::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Arrives on the bridge, in a dark navy civvie suit, complete with comm. badge ... had been trying to get some sleep after his return trip, but was awoken by the whispering voices again::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: Playing back...  ::recording activates, very distorted::  when the lights go, after they leave, three will die... 

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, it appears we've received another threat.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir Lt. MacTavish is currently touching down. I've ordered him here to the bridge.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::gets word of reporting to the bridge, and decides that his duffel can wait.  Asks that a crewman from Operations see that it placed in his quarters.::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: Calm yourself. Now. We need you. CSO: It's the message...there's a certain timbre to it....

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Identify source of transmission just played back.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::almost jumps, and then mumbles nervously:: XO: Voices... they're not...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Stares at Everitt and Raythan::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: looks closely at Everitt and Raythan ::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: Unknown.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Trying to concentrate through the whispering:: CO: Anything interesting happ-- ::Stops as the CEO speaks:: CEO: Lahn? Lahn are you all right?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Stares at Everitt and Raythan::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: A threat or a warning.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: not taking eyes off Everitt and Raythan ::  CO: I'm not certain it matters, sir, given that three crewmen have died already.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turns and looks at Everitt and Raythan::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Can't remove his eye from the two:: CEO: No they're not are they? ::suspicious, looks at Raythan::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::quickly seats himself at the engineering console, and forces an answer:: CNS: I don't think so...

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Whatever you call it, we'd best take it seriously.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Notices the strange staring ... surmising there is a tie between it and the voices he hears ... and now apparently the voices the CEO is hearing - "He's El-Aurian too ... hmmm":: CEO: Lahn ... just try to phase the voices out ... ignore them.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::arrives on the bridge - dressed in his atypical uniform....wonders what he just stumbled into as he approaches the CO::  CO:  Captain Sulek, permission to come aboard.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Stoic:: CEO/CNS: Tell me. What do they tell you

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Without looking at the XO:: XO: If Lahn's "voices" are like my own, he probably can't discern what exactly they're saying ...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: You are referring to the playback from the voices recorded earlier.  ::Without looking away from Raythan and Everitt:: MacTavish: Granted.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Forgets about the helm and listens intently.. not taking gaze off the two::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::double takes, follows the CO

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
's look over to the two El-Aurians::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::looks into his lap, hands folded across the back of his head:: CNS: No... you can't figure them out

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Yes, sir. One threat has come true. We'd best assume that the entity delivering these threats is capable of making this new threat a reality as well.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::feels the repetition and stops himself:: Sulek: Captain...I need you in private...your ready room....::can't take his eyes off of Raythan and Everitt::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
ALL: Are you all having trouble looking away from us for a reason?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: What new threat?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Isolate and play back the third non-humanoid vocalization recorded as we entered the nebula. Give time index. Identify source if possible.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: There' something important...

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CNS:  So what if I am....looking....::his voice curt and sharp::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: The threat I just isolated from current bridge sounds: "when the lights go, after they leave, three will die..."

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Of course. ::rises and moves to RR door but stops looking at CEO and Counselor::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: Time index Stardate 10207.08, 2211 hrs.  Unknown Source.  Beginning playback... ::recording initiates::  ... the listeners will kill you all.... 

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::moves off to the ready room, carefully surveying the bridge, Raythan and Everitt on particular as he leaves::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight:  The three security guards died after they left...

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: raises eyebrows, or would if he had any ::  That's a new one...

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Perplexed over the irrational compulsion to look at the CEO/CNS.. Most illogical::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Can a source for transmission three be identified?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::finally follows Pangborn into the RR::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CNS:  Do you have a problem with that.....Counselor?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: Negative. 

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::holds the back of head, rocking back and forth, as if trying to block out the environment::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn:  Commander: What did you need?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::comes around and sits at desk, indicating Pangborn to join him::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Analyze vocal patterns of transmissions one, two, and three. Identify most probable life form structure for the being that produced said transmissions.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::shakes his head clear....rage?...::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: Unknown, voice patterns are in the high electromagnetic frequency bands, no know species can communicate in this way.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Captain, It's Everitt and Raythan. I'm convinced...call it Human  intuition, but I do not trust them. Nor do I think they are entirely in our control. I believe whatever is affecting the crew to be affecting them most strongly.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Suddenly becomes distracted and checks station::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I do not believe they are at all what they appear to be

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Self: Hmmmm.....   Computer: Identify properties of most probable non-corporeal life form that could communicate in such a manner.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn:  What makes you believe they are not who they appear to be.  I cannot accept an intuition.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
Self:: Odd.. My phaser is missing from it's storage space::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: No such correlations exist.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: rolls eyes ::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
Self:: What? It's been in my hand all this time? How? When? For what purpose?::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::restrains himself from pounding on the table:: Sulek: You might be wise to take heed to intuition once in  a while. It just might save your life. Listen Sir, I don't know how I know, or even exactly what I know, but those men are not  themselves!

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::seems oblivious to the discussion around him::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::heads back to his usual place at Sci II, sitting down in a huff - not taking his eyes off the.....counselor...::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Correlate time indices of transmissions with ship's sensor logs. Query: Were any electromagnetic phenomena recorded at the times of the transmissions that could account for said transmissions?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: Negative.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Raythan> ::Twitches as if being yelled at::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::sees the twitch...knew that boy just wasn't right::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer: Locate CEO Everitt and Counselor Raythan.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: stares at console :: Now what?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Sulek: Raythan and Everitt are on the Bridge.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: looks around bridge, notices CO and XO are gone ::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Falls over at the shout::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::turns his back in disgust:: Sulek: I wasn't arguing that their corporeal being weren't there

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer: Scan Raythan and Everitt for any anomalies.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::suddenly flings his arms out, grasping onto the console and looks around the room::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CO: Captain, I recommend we change course!!! Remove ourselves from this area!

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Fires phaser indiscriminately sending phaser fire across the bridge::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: ducks quickly ::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Ved's blast hits the console near Everitt

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: taps comm badge :: *SEC* Security team to the bridge at once!

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Sees blasts going near Everitt, grabs him and dives:: CEO: LAHN! DOWN!!!

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::ducks behind SCI::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: scuttles around, trying to get behind Ved ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Calm yourself.  Are you saying that Raythan and Everitt are in someway controlled?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
::Aims phaser at Kraight::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::peeks around SCI I::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I'm not sure. I just know they are not who they appear to be

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::huddles behind the console, saying nothing::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::grabs the console and leaps up over it, dodging behind the captains chair::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Then centers on Everitt and Raythan and opens fire again at the two::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: dodges behind a chair ::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Blast barely misses Raythan's head as he ducks

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: And what would you suggest?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: tries to make his way to the bridge arms locker ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Isolate them for now. Figure out what is going on.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CEO: He's targeting us specifically ... ::As they kneel::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
: reaches arms locker, quickly pull out a phaser II ::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Fires again at Raythan and Everitt ::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: sets phaser on heavy stun ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::hears the weapon's fire:: Computer: Are there weapons being discharged on the bridge?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Sulek: Affirmative

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CEO: Come on! We've got to get out of here! ::Grabs him and tries to run, hoping to god that no one is harmed by whatever entity is causing this::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: takes off comm badge, throws it in front of Ved to distract him ::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Ved fire misses the two El-Aurian's as they move.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::jumps forward and using his left hand knocks Ved's hand skyward and drives the heel of his right hand right into Ved's solar plexus - or Vulcan equivalent::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: fires on Ved ::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Fires at the two and cuts them off::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::runs to the door, grabbing a hand phaser from the locker as he goes, tentatively looks around the corner::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer: Deactivate all weapons on the bridge.  ::stands and begins to move towards the door::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: ducks  again ::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Sulek:  Ack.... ::static::... the Listeners will kill you all.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Throws the CEO back as the FCO fires in front of them::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: jumps up again, fires again on Ved ::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Luckily both blasts miss the El-Aurians as MacTavish attacks Ved.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Throws down the phaser and engages MacTavish in hand to hand combat::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::in a confused rage, he charges full speed for Ved::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
Ved:  This is not the way....

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::attempts to asses the situation::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Stops at the desk and manually overrides the security features on the computer to deactivate weapons::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CEO: LAHN! DON'T! ::Tries to stop him::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: realizes phaser is having no effect, joins the hand-to-hand battle ::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Knocks the puny El-Aurian into the next galaxy::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: tackles Ved at the knees ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::fires at Ved on stun, as he seems to be an aggressor, hard to tell::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::smiles as he watches the El-Aurian fly across the bridge....that must've felt good::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters the bridge to see chaos::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Everitt is thrown back, as Ved takes on MacTavish and Kraight.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
Self: This isn't working ... *Security* Security to the bridge -- ::Is hit by the flying Everitt, falls back::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
ALL: Drop your weapons. All of you

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Stun has no immediate effect on the Vulcan.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
ALL: Stand down.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::stops, eyeing the Vulcan....::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Goes straight for MacTavish::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*Security*: Security to the bridge...::voice trails off as he realizes what he's said::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::From the ground:: CIV: Inspector, look out!

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: backs off, phaser wavering between Ved, Everitt, and Raythan ::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Sees the CSO changing his aim:: Oh no ... ::Tries to get the CEO up and away to safety::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::re-modulates the frequency of his phaser and fires on Ved again::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Throws an elbow punch at MacTavish::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: shakes head :: Self: No... no.... not right.... they're not the danger...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::steps behind of Ved as he charges and grabs him in nerve pinch::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::executes a hip roll, barely missing the blow and knocking his noodle on the CO's chair::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Ved strikes MacTavish in the face, bloodying his nose, and then when Ved is struck with a phaser beam, he drops like a sack of potatoes

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: slams right hand on the bridge railing, knocking the phaser out of his own hand ::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Falls to floor: Ugggh!

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: slumps to the deck, breathing heavily ::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::feels the warm trickle of blood flow from his nose....guess he didn't get out of the way soon enough::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Moves toward the conn.:: CO: Captain, permission to get us out of here!

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::keeps his phaser at eye level moving from man to man:: ALL Report

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::somewhat dazed, he tugs Raythan's sleeve, and awkwardly charges to the turbolift, hitting the doors before they have a chance to fully open::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS/CEO: You two. Over there and stay together.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::sniffle::  XO:  Commander Ved drew his weapon and began firing, sir

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan: To where commander?  Why should I trust your judgment.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::motions at the CEO and CNS with the phaser::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn:  I believe now that you are correct.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
: rubs face :: XO: Sir, Cmdr. Ved began firing on the bridge crew with his phaser.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Still on floor motionless::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Why?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: As the fight progressed, I felt a strong compulsion to kill Everitt and Raythan.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Tries to make sure the CEO doesn't hurt himself, gives the XO a weird look:: CO: Anywhere out of this area sir ... it seems to be affecting everyone ... and whatever ... ::Senses something ... out of the ordinary:: ALL: We're not alone ...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO/CNS: Move it. Now. *Medical* Medical to the bridge.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CSO:  Aye, me too.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: No idea, sir. However, just before the incident, I received a message on my console that read "Kill the listeners".

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::moves enough to let the turbolift doors close:: Computer: Engineering, no stops.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Watches the CEO disappear into the turbolift::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Gulps - "Wish I hadn't tugged away ..."::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: I believe it referred to the two El-Aurians on the bridge: Everitt and Raythan. The entity may fear that they have some ability to interfere with its plans.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Three Security Guards arrive on the bridge.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CO: Captain, please listen to me ... there's something here on the bridge with us ... I can't see it, but I sense it ... it wants us to leave ... or something else wants us to leave ...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan:  And I believe that it is you who are the center of the problem.  You are the listeners.  Isn't that what your race is sometimes called?

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::stands up, and attempts to gain his composure, completely confused about what just happened::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, Everitt and Raythan may be affected by what's going on here, but I don't believe they are the cause.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Moves his phaser, aiming it at MacTavish:: CIV: And Mr. MacTavish. How nice of you to arrive. Your timing was perfect ::motions:: For this.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan: We have been warned now that we will be killed by the listeners.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::looks at the weapon, laying on the deck and wiping at his nose::  XO:  Story of my life, sir

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Eyes widen:: God no ... CO: Captain, please ...

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Still unconscious::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, that could easily be a ploy to set us against one another. I remind you that minds are obviously being affected here.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Careful captain.....try not to repeat anything you've already said verbatim ::looks at MacTavish:: CIV: Get up

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
XO:  Aye...:;stands, sniffles back some blood::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::fires the re-modulated phaser at the CIV::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
XO: NO!

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::moves out of the turbolift, looking for a friendly face::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: There is no reason to believe that you are immune to whatever is influencing us all.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Fires at Raythan::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Dives::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: As the Engineers see Everitt, emerge from the turbolift they rush and over power him...

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Rushes over to a jefferies tube and throws it open::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: leaps at Pangborn, trying to knock the phaser out of his hand :: XO: No!

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Engineer> *Bridge* Engineering to Bridge, Captain, Lt-Cmdr Everitt is going to harm the ship, we have him in custody.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::eyes go wide as the blast hits him square in the chest - knocking him back into the captain's chair::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The blast barely misses Raythan.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Crawls in and keeps on moving ... breathing heavily::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Sir, we cannot trust our own judgment. Minds *are* being manipulated!

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::blacks out::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Crawling as fast as he can ... worried ... his mind is racing, trying to figure out a way to solve this ... he doesn't know if his codes could override the CO's ... he needs the CEO's help ... and since the CEO is a target, despite being disrupted by the voices ...:: *CEO* Lahn, can you hear me?!

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Captain, he was going to kill me....::eyes the CSO suspiciously:: Sulek: What kind of bull is this one feeding you?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: do we have any reason then to believe that you too are not being manipulated?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Computer, disable all weapons on the bridge! Authorization Kraight-seven-five-theta!

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: Command Acknowledged.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: sighs ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
*CNS* They have me!  Get off the ship!  They're all crazy!

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::fires at Kraight::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Engineer>  ::Slaps Everitt across the face::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::struggles some more::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, I know my mind is susceptible as well. However, at the moment, I'm not interested in killing anyone. I take that as a good sign.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Nothing happens with the phaser

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: glances at the monitor behind Pangborn ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::shaking, drops the weapon::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Mind races ... tosses off his comm.-badge, just in case ... keeps crawling::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Begins to come to.. and blearily looking around the bridge::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: And here we go again... Sir, I can see what appears to be a gigantic moth with red eyes on that monitor. ::points ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Engineering* Take him to the brig.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::looks back at the engineer who struck him, more hurt by the fact that he was a friend::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::blinks back to life, rubs at his chest - feels like he got sucker punched::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::croaks:: CSO: Deathshead moth?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Could be... I'm not that familiar with Earth fauna.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
Wha hit me....

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: ducks :: Great Maker!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: another fabrication.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CIV: Lt. I believe I did. Last I knew.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Another warning...it want us like this...agitated

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Grabs his ears for a moment ... then tries to concentrate past it ... ::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: No, sir, another hallucination, and damned real. It appeared to just fly out of the screen and directly at me!

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: pitted against each other

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Looks up:: No one and anyone: Who are you? What do you want?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: looks around :: CO: Now I can't see it.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: walks over to where his comm badge landed, picks it up and puts it back on ::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
::Whispering on the bridge::  .... kill the listeners... they will kill you all

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: But why?  The warnings have been accurate.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::as the whispering gets louder, and his engineers drag him to the brig, he goes limp, almost in a state of shock::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Computer, apply inverse sound filtering to bridge. Block out the whispering noises currently audible.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: No 'whispering' detected.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: scowls ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Have they? ::scowls:: It's toying with us whatever it is.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Are any unusual sounds currently detectable on the bridge?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: Negative.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Winces at the scream, and then as it stops ... continues crawling to Deck Seven::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::hears a loud scream, and barely reacts to it::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The Engineers suddenly drop Everitt, and gasp at their own actions.  Some quickly help the CEO up and apologize profusely

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I ... You may be right.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::leans his head back, pinching the sore nose closed::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Captain, we need to get the CMO involved in this. We need something to steady everyone's nerves, and reduce the level of suggestibility in the crew.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. Theory...If the message is" kill the listeners", we are all listening. Therefore the "listeners". If we can find a way to block the whispers...we might have a chance.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
::whispering, but a different voice::  .... be true, listen not to the demon...

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
FCO: Possibly. But I felt a strong urge to harm only the El-Aurians on the bridge at the time.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::speaking to the air:: Who are you?

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::as they try to help him, he scampers away, still terrified::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: returns to Science One ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::closes his eyes and reaches out with his mind::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::stops just far enough away to keep them in sight, but then listens closely, realizing the whispers have gone away::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Continue to monitor all comm channels and all internal audio sensors for non-humanoid vocalizations. Report same as soon as they are detected.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<C> Kraight: Acknowledged

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Stumbles back to helm to check course and heading::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::opening his eyes:: Kraight: I sense no presence.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
Computer: Begin intensive pattern analysis on transmission two.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. We have entered to nebula's center

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Moves to Ved:: FCO: Are you feeling better? The entity.. it may return and claim us again...it will take all of us to fight it.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Whatever it is, it's damned elusive, sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
XO: Aye sir. You are quite right.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Senses a ... peace::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Continue on.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Aye sir. Steady as she goes.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::stands, the bleeding stopped, and heads back to the ruined Sci II::

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