Transcript: USS Quirinus
SD: 10208.05
Arc: "Reprise"
Episode Two: "Blue Demon And The Sunshine Gang"

Recap: The Quirinus nears the planet and enters into an orbit over the rectangular gorges.

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Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Scans of the "gorges"

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: at Science One, preparing a high-resolution scan of the recently discovered gorges ::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: In progress, sir.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Arrives on the bridge, dressed in a beige civvie outfit complete with commbadge::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::walks onto the bridge - ambles, more like - and saunters over to Mission Ops::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
C: Computer: Commence high-res scan of targeted region. Full EM, spectral, and subspace analysis.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Sees MacTavish arrive at the same time, avoid eye contact. Hasn't spoken to him since their last conversation where he agreed to not reveal about "Lisa Beals" to the others. The betrayal remains on some level, but not as strong as it was. Not that he trusts the CIV anymore though...::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Walks over to the CO:: CO: What have I missed, sir?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: squints at incoming data ::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::pulls out the small stool/chair and sits, getting a feel for where things are, post-wormhole::

AFCO_Rien says:
::relieves the helmsman and takes her seat::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan: We are trying to discover the whereabouts of the Federation colonists who left for this sector approximately 200 yrs. ago.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Hmmmm... Sir, spectral analysis reveals what appears to be cultivated vegetation at the bottom of each gorge. Most strange...

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: No apparent lifesigns.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Nods:: CO: Ah. Has anyone done any research on the colonists as of yet?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
C: Computer: Scan gorges for signatures indicating artificial energy generation.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::chuckles.....great big black blocks that are roughly symmetrical...mutters::  What are you doing Dave?  You know I only have the utmost enthusiasm for the successful completion of the mission....

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan: We know only that they were somewhat anti-Federation.

AFCO_Rien says:
::listens to the conversation going on behind her with interest::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Nods:: CO: We know the type, of course ...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Still no humanoid lifesigns?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: No, sir.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Takes the open XO chair, and pulls out a data PADD which is tapped into LCARS, trying to pull up information on the colony::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: glances at panel ::   CO: No sign of artificial energy sources, either.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All:  Ladies and gentlemen, shall we investigate?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::fumbles around on the console, beginning to pull up the XR-45Y mission::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: That would seem to be indicated at this juncture, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stands:: All:  Prepare for AT, meet in TR1.  Kraight: Select one of the gorges and transfer coordinates to TR.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: taps panel -- transfers coordinates to TR1, relays all info to date to USS Rainier via the wormhole ::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Looks up from the XO chair. Considering his previous away missions, he would normally ask to stay behind ... but he wants to take his mind off of Beals. Besides, he surprisingly doesn't have any appointments for the next few days::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moves to TL and enters::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::turns and wonders if he's included.....::

AFCO_Rien says:
::looks back at the Captain:: CO: Sir, I'm not sure I should go. Commander Ved is the more experienced officer.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: joins Captain Sulek in TL ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Rein: The experience will do you good.  Commander Ved has been having some medical difficulties of late.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::shrugs, stands and - after shutting down the console - heads over to the lifts::

AFCO_Rien says:
CO: Aye sir. Sorry sir. ::stands and motions to another officer to relieve her and heads for the turbolift::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Enters the lift with the others::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
TIMEJUMP: Sulek, MacTavish, Rien, Raythan, and Kraight appear in the midst of what seems to be a corn field in a very shaded gorge.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::taking out tricorder, begins scanning::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: pulls out tricorder, begins scanning ::

AFCO_Rien says:
::pulls out a tricorder and walks behind the rest of the group scanning nearby::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::walks up to a corn stalk, regarding it closely::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, the corn appears to be Terran in origin, with genetic modifications for local conditions.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::sniff sniff::

AFCO_Rien says:
::stops and bends down examining the soil ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight:  Are there any signs as to when this field was last tended?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: scanning ::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Looks around, hands clasped behind his back ... his tricorder holstered::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::scans for structures::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::looks up into the sky and inhales deeply.....fresh air::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: The soil appears to have been turned recently, sir.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Bends down and takes some dirt in his hands:: CO: Sir, this soil has been worked on within the last twenty four ... maybe forty eight hours.

AFCO_Rien says:
CO: Captain, the soil seems to be rich and full of the usual elements.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::reaches out and gently touches one of the stalks, running his hands over the cool leaves::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan/Kraight: Then there is someone or something maintaining this field.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: begins scanning the walls of the gorge ::

AFCO_Rien says:
::throws the soil sample back to the ground::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: distractedly ::    CO: I would have to agree, sir...

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Feels very comfortable here. Hasn't been on a farm such as this in ... what, ten years?::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Perhaps then we should try to find the "farmer" ::begins moving through the field.::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Hmmmm... Sir, the walls appear to have been cut via a laser. They are exceptionally well defined.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::follows the CO, letting his hands dance along the leaves::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: moves to follow the Captain, still scanning ::

AFCO_Rien says:
CO: Captain, shall we break into teams? We can cover more ground that way.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan: You seem to know something of agriculture. Any idea as to why someone should want to cut into the surface to plant these fields?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: taps a control, sending all data collected thus far to the Quirinus ::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CO: I haven't seen the data on this world, Captain. Could be many reasons. Perhaps the elements necessary for this specific crop could be more easily accessed if the planting occurred closer to where they're available ... which on some worlds, is well below normal surface levels.

AFCO_Rien says:
::rolls her eyes because she feels like a bump on a log just now::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Rien: I wish to be sure that is safe before we separate.

AFCO_Rien says:
CO: Understood sir.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Looks up at the sky:: CO: Also, weather patterns. If there is weather which is inhospitable to this crop, it would be safer to keep it out of reach of the initial elements.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: continues scanning ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::continues moving through the field::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan: I see.

AFCO_Rien says:
::follows at the back of the group watching her surroundings closely::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: having listened to the conversation, Kraight has an idea ::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: begins running differential analysis of soil composition at surface and at bottom of gorge ::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The group comes to a small dirt road which seems to run the length of the gorge.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Looks around at the darkening gorge::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::looks up and down the road::

AFCO_Rien says:
All: OK which way gentlemen?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moving onto the road::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CNS: Counselor, I don't believe the gorges were excavated to get at buried elements; the soil composition here is comparable to that at the planet's surface.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Any signs of recent use?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Nods:: CSO: There could be many other reasons. It doesn't have to be related to the crop itself either, of course.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: swivels, scanning up the road in both directions ::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Checking now, sir...

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Indeterminate, sir.

AFCO_Rien says:
::thinks to herself, "Men! I bet they still wouldn't ask directions even here."::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Perhaps we should simply pick a direction and proceed, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Rien: Now it may be time to separate.  Keep your combadges open.  Rein, MacTavish, Kraight go left.  Raythan and I will go Right.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CO:  Aye Cap'n....::turns and heads off to the left::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.

AFCO_Rien says:
CO: Aye sir, ::turns to the left::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Begins heading to the right::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: follows Rien and MacTavish ::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
@ ::Walks along with Sulek::

AFCO_Rien says:
::tries to keep up with the others while still trying to scan::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Raythan: There is something most quieting about walking on a farm.  ::continues to scan the area::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: moves a few steps ahead of the others, continuing to scan with tricorder ::

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::continues to look around::

AFCO_Rien says:
CSO: Any idea as to why we can't seem to find any lifesigns?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
AFCO:  Perhaps they don't want to be found

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
@ ::Walks along:: CO: I recall. It's been a while ... but it's most pleasant to be here again. Reminds me of the old days. When it was my parents, my sister, my brother and I.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Sulek and Raythan reach the end of the road, at the wall of the gorge and only find a well.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::looks down the well and scans::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
@ ::Comes beside the well, and looks down it, then around::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Kraight, MacTavish and Rien arrive at the other wall and are confronted with one large wooden, with ironwork, door that is closed.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: scans door and beyond ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@*Kraight* Nothing here but the well, probably the crop water supply.

AFCO_Rien says:
::runs her hand along the door:: All: Ok so do we go inside or wait for the Captain?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
*CO*: Sir, we've come to our end of the road and have found a large wooden door, reinforced with ironwork.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
*CO*: There seems to be a corridor beyond. Shall we await your arrival, Captain?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@*Kraight* See if you can get it open, we will join you soon.  Raythan: Shall we, Lt?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
@ ::Takes in a breath of "fresh" air:: CO: Of course, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::turns and sets a brisk pace back down the road::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: holsters tricorder, grasps the iron rings set in the door with both hands and pulls ::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The door doesn't open... It's locked

AFCO_Rien says:
::looks for the handle and then watches the CSO struggle to open it::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: grunts :: All: Unh... it refuses to open.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
Aloud:  maybe we should just knock?

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
@ ::Keeps up with the CO down the path::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::walking quickly continues along the road::

AFCO_Rien says:
All: Anyone have a key or a hairpin?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CIV: Why not?

AFCO_Rien says:
::smiles at MacTavish::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: finds a fist sized rock, picks it up, and bangs on the door three times ::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: waits expectantly ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::passing the site where they entered onto the road::

AFCO_Rien says:
::gets closer to the door and tries to look through the crack in the middle:: All: Hey I can see something inside.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION:  From behind the Door... you hear a muffled voice

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: tricorder beeps ::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
*CO*: Sir! The tricorder is now reading a human lifesign!

AFCO_Rien says:
All: You hear that?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::scratches chin::  Sounds like a voice....cant place the language, though.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
@ ::Partially wonders why they're all so surprised by that - "Wasn't that the hope? To find someone here ... human?"::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Heavy footfalls on the ground can be heard echoing from behind the door, moving towards it.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Voice> All: Hello?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::looks down and sees the rocks dance a bit::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: loudly :: Greetings! I am Chief Science Officer Kraight of the Federation Starship Quirinus! We mean you no harm! Please open the door and allow us to speak with you!

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Voice> All: What?  Why art thou outside?  The Sun is still up.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::thinks:  very diplomatic....takes a couple steps away from the CSO in the guise of looking at the door....::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: sotto voce :: CIV: Lieutenant, take up a position a few meters away in case our hosts become belligerent.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Raythan: we should be there soon.  *Kraight* Try to make contact.  We are very near.  *Rien/MacTavish* Make yourselves visible.  Be sure they know humans are present.

AFCO_Rien says:
::looks puzzled:: All: The sun is still up? What does that mean?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: to the Voice :: Yes, so it is. Why would we want to avoid the sun?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: An eye appears at the crack in the door and looks around, and fixes on the blue skin of Kraight.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
<Voice> All: AHHHHG!!  ::And he runs away:: DEMON!!!

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: to the voice :: Hello. Please do not be alarmed. There are humans with me.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::lowered voice:: FCO:  Better question is....why are they surprised that we would be outside in the sun.....

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Sulek and Raythan arrive.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::looks around and at the craftsmanship of the door.....::  handmade....they just don't replicate this....

AFCO_Rien says:
CIV: It is a curious question indeed.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: louder :: No! Please! I am merely a Benzite! I have no supernatural powers, and pose no threat to you!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Coming to the door:: Kraight: Report.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::turns and looks over at the CSO...eyebrow raised::

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Hears the scream, and looks slightly confused::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, they seem to think I am a "demon". Is that not an evil supernatural being of Earth lore?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::presses his ear to the door and raises his voice::  Voice:  Hello?  ::peers into the crack::  We aren't all blue skinned folk...ach...

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CSO:  No offense ::goes back to the crack::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CIV: None taken.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The corridor behind the door is empty now

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Looks at Kraight quizzically:: Kraight: A demon.  The colonists believe in demons?

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CO:  That and they appear to be afraid of the sun...

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: So it would appear. I wonder if they have forgotten their extra-planetary origins?

AFCO_Rien says:
::moves back to let the Captain get closer:: CO: Here sir, you can see inside through this crack.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moves to the crack in the door and looks in and sees nothing but the bar across the door::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Should we try to force the door? Using the transporter to gain entrance might merely frighten them further.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::moves away...three's a crowd, looks up into the sky::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kriaght: I was thinking of a direct approach myself as well.  The question is do we have a right to enter without being invited?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: The last rays of light are about to disappear from the top lip of the gorge.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::says over his shoulder::  CO:  That would be breaking and entering, Cap'n

AFCO_Rien says:
CO: Captain, they seemed surprised that we were outside in the sunlight. Do you think they could be afraid of the sun and only come out when it gets dark?

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Sounds can be heard coming from behind the door.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
::Has a feeling they're going to see a lot more people in a few minutes::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Well, in a normal first contact situation, we clearly would not. This, however, is a lost Earth colony.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::picks up the rock and knocks:: Kraight: If these are indeed the colonists, then they have in some way deliberately chosen to eliminate all record of there origins.  Nevertheless...

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: thinks for a moment :: CO: Sir, I recommend we leave a small contingent of humans and human-appearing crewmembers a few meters away, bearing appropriate gifts. That might salvage the situation.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
Aloud:  But was it really...lost.  I mean, the folks who settled here weren't all that enchanted with the Federation way of life.  They may not be all that happy to see us

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
MacTavish: I have thought of this.  Still the Federation is responsible for and to them.

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: Many footfalls and some shouts can be heard coming from behind the door.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: glances at door, alarmed :: CO: Sir...

AFCO_Rien says:
CSO: I think we're about to have company.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
MacTavish:  Stand in front of the crack in the door.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Several humans approaching, sir.

CNS_Lt_Raythan says:
CO: Captain...

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: I suggest I make myself scarce, sir.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::turns quickly and cocks an eyebrow::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: You and I shall stand to one side.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir. There's a small copse of bushes a few meters to the right, sir.

CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::stands a bit straighter and adjusts his tunic, clearing his throat::

AFCO_Rien says:
::moves back even further::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan/Rein: Stay near MacTavish where you can clearly be seen.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: trots in the direction of the bushes ::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: It sounds like the mob is angry and then begins to move the door brace, shouting about "Killing the Demon in the name of the Moon Mother"

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