Transcript: USS Quirinus
SD: 10210.07
Arc: "Reprise"
Episode Ten: "Home"

Recap: The Quirinus emerges from the swirling wormhole, and stops short in front of the Bumpy vessel, which is avidly scanning the wormhole.

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FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Exits TL and takes his station::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: heading back to the Bridge ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::heads towards sickbay::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::on the bridge monitoring from science two::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Re-calculates alternate route around wormhole ::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: steps off Bridge turbolift and immediately mans Science One ::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::just finishing up repair in deflector control::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Ensign Kraight, can you tell what they're looking for? I'm doing internal scans now ::runs internal scans::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
ACTION: As the ship comes to a halt, the warp bubble shuts down creating a feedback loop which explodes near Telarus.  The force of the explosion knocks him against the nearest bulkhead and gives any exposed skin 2nd degree burns.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: reconfigures lateral arrays :: XO: Working now, sir...

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::enters sickbay:: Johnston: Whatcha got for me Xara?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: They seem only interested in the wormhole...::wonders of they have noticed the Quirinus::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::screams in pain and taps comm badge:: *CMO* Medical Emergency, Deflector Control

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
<Johnston>  CMO: Nothing yet.  I'll keep ya posted.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
*OPS*: On my way.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::grunts and squirms in pain:: Computer: Lower temperature in this room to 5 C ::passes out::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::turns and exits sickbay and heads for DC::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: begins programming a Class One probe per Captain's orders ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Captain, the lumpy ship seems solely focused on the wormhole. Should we hail them?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Yes.  Try to do so.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Holds the ship at station keeping awaiting orders:

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::enters DC, looking for OPS, shivering::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::sends out standard hail:: Sulek: Aye Sir

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Also try to hail the Rainier and see if it is our dimension's Rainier.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, I have a Class One probe ready to launch into the wormhole per your orders. Awaiting launch authorization.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Will do:: hails the Rainer::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::sees him and approaches the unconscious officer, scanning as she does so::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: The Rainer checks out Sir, it's our Rainer, complete with human captain ::wry grin::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Monitors TAC from the CONN ::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::comes to for a short moment and whispers to lower temperature to -5 C and passes back out::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::notes the burns and administers rexalin for pain and then starts dealing with the burns, regenerating damaged skin::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Then we may not be able to return through the wormhole.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Have you prepared the probe?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I agree, looks like we're in for a long trip

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Sending the probe through the wormhole, may tell us if it splits.  If the wormhole does split on objects traveling through it, then we should lose its signal in theory.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Launch Probe.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
OPS: Wakey wakey

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: The last thing we want is any more misadventure

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Any response to our hails from the alien ship?

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: taps panel :: CO: Probe launched. Monitoring approach to wormhole...

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::shakes her head at the dumb officer.  Like she'd do him much good with frostbitten fingers::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::groggy:: CMO: More sedative...please

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
Computer: Return temperature to normal.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
OPS: Gimme a few, Lt.  ::keeps working until she has the nasty stuff dealt with::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: The alien ship seems intent on scanning the wormhole.. hard to say what they've gathered, so far they've ignored our hails

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, the probe is about to cross the wormhole's event horizon.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Let's see how they act to movement.  Ahead one quarter impulse.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
:::administers another small dose of pain medication::   OPS: That should do you..

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Shields

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: As the probe passes the Wormhole's boundary, contact is immediately lost.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Keep me informed.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir. Aye 1/4 impulse.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::stretches and tries to crack his back, unsuccessfully:: Sulek: Guess I'm not so young anymore ::activates shields:: Shields up

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Sets the ship in motion::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: None of us are.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CMO: I am going to take a nap now wake me when I am better ::passes out::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, we have lost contact with the probe.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Continues to monitor TAC::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: As I suspected.  The wormhole is a one-way event.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Notify the Rainier that we must take the long way home.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: It seems stiff... like I sleep wrong. ::continues hailing the Lumpy ship:: Still no response from our friends

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::shakes her head.  Men are such babies when sick or injured.:: OPS: Would you wake up before I slap you?  You're pretty much done.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Right - O... ::informs the Rainer::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: That would be the most likely explanation, sir.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CMO: Ok...Ok...Ok

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Odd that it should come on so suddenly.  Do you require medical assistance?

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::gets up and dusts off::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CMO: I am still a bit disoriented but I will be fine thank you

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Not now ::fake smile:: Maybe a good nights sleep would help

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::stands up and brushes off her uniform:: OPS: Of course you'll be fine.  I AM your doctor, after all.  ::smiles::  Yes.  You'll be fine.  Your skin might feel a bit tight for a little while but other than that you shouldn't notice a difference.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Since we cannot glean the information we needed about why the colonists became as they are, perhaps if we were to look over the moon that the alien vessel came from.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: hearing the CO, Kraight reconfigures a section of his LCARS panel to monitor planetary sensors ::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CEO*: I don't think you and your crew will like what I left them here in Deflector Control

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Scanning now ::scans the moon::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Lay in course to take us near the moon.  Do not attempt to approach the planet.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::exits DC when she gets no response and leaves for sickbay::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::runs after CMO::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Aye sir. :: Lays course and establishes orbit::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: watches as data from the XO's scans begins flowing across his monitor ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
*OPS* Understood, and don't worry I've probably seen worse. ::pauses:: The main deflector is still there, right?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Scans show the moon to be ordinary

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
CMO: Sorry, meant to Thank You, thanks for helping me out there

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: As the Quirinus moves towards the moon, the Bumpy Ship intersects its path preventing the approach.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Station keeping.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::holds his hands behind his back:: Sulek: Looks like the lumpy bumpies are hiding something

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: It would appear we are unwelcome.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Aye sir. :: Brings ship to halt avoiding collision::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::stops and turns:: OPS: No thanks really necessary, but you are welcome.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::heads back to sickbay::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::heads out in a hurry:: *CEO*: I think so

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Kraight, prepare a high sensitivity probe, and send it around that moon. Hopefully our presence will distract the aliens

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: configures forward sensors to scan alien ship for energy signatures, with particular attention to likely weapons ::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Aye, sir. :: brings up Probe Control submenu ::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::gets into TL:: TL: Main Bridge

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CSO: Our previous scans of the ship failed to detect arms.

CEO_LtCmdr_Everitt says:
::raises an eyebrow:: *OPS* You think so?  ::lets out an audible sigh:: Never mind.. thank you Lieutenant, Everitt out.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::re-enters sickbay and looks over the latest findings::

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
FCO; Aye, sir. There was the possibility that their weapons would not show up until powered.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::arrives on Bridge and sees ship on screen:: All: Them again...

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::looks up from the report:: Johnston: You sure about all this?

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::faces CEO:: CEO: hey don't worry it's there

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
<Johnston> ::looks up at Rhiannon, amused:: CMO: What?  You think I come up with this stuff for fun?  Of course I'm sure.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Probe ready for launch.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: If we are to take the long way home, we need to do so undamaged.  I am not prepared to risk any confrontation at this time.  This may be something more in line for the diplomatic core.  They are our people.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Launch the probe....try and give it stealth trajectory. I don't want the aliens to notice it if possible

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::pulls a face:: Johnston: Ha ha.  Quite the comedian aren't you Xara?  I'm sure we could find something nasty for you to do.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: taps panel, adjusting probe's guidance systems ::

Host FM_Little_Goo says:
ACTION: As the Probe vectors towards the moon, the Bumpy ship fires a golden ball of stuff, that intercepts and destroys the probe.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
<Johnston> ::laughs::  CMO: You could... but then who'd help you make fun of everyone or crack jokes?  Or even listen to your cranky rantings?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Understood, they seem confrontational, and refuse to answer our hails...however...I'm concerned that they could have been responsible for our last incident with the wormhole, If they are experimenting with it

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::sticks out her tongue:: Johnston: Smarty pants.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: They could be adversely affecting the entire time/space continuum

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
XO: Sir I suggest we take aggressive action

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: It is open space. We may have entered their experiment.  I think it is time we head home.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
XO: Well, that didn't take long.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks surprised:: Sulek: Aye Sir

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
Johnston: Not to be a party pooper or anything but back to work...  you're saying that the infected cells are completely through his body now including his brain?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Wishful thinking on my part

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
XO: Begging your pardon sir, but wouldn't that be considered shooting first and asking questions later?

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
<Johnston> ::nods:: CMO: Yup.  It seems that they're being carried through his blood so where ever his blood goes so does the infection.  The good news is that they don't seem to be doing anything.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
Johnston: And now for the other shoe.....

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Send message to Rainier about the situation.  We cannot risk damaging the ship or placing the crew at risk so far from home.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
XO: If we wait any longer that next ball could hit us

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: An innocuous probe? Yes, I suppose that could be construed as adversarial. Sulek: I'll inform the Rainer

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
<Johnston> CMO: It's not that bad, actually.  Not as good as we'd like but not that bad.  It looks like the tumor in the leg is still growing.  ::holds up her hand to stop the interruption she knows is coming::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::comms the Rainer informing them of their status::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
<Johnston> CMO: I know.  Bad part.  The not bad part is that the rate of growth is slowing due to the treatments we've been pursuing.  So.. we've bought some more time.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Send a message to the alien ship, that we intend no harm and are only here to check on our people.  If they are willing, we would share information on the colony and arrange for diplomatic negotiations to begin.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: They may not answer, but at least they may receive.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
OPS: Lieutenant the very fact that they haven't should be sufficient enough reason not to provoke them.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::leans against a biobed for a minute, thinking::  Johnston: Okay.  So.  The cells are lying dormant for the moment, right?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Aye Sir:: ::comms the aliens and relays the message::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
<Johnston> ::nods::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Lay in course for nearest Federation outpost.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Aye sir. Course has been pre plotted. Taking us away at 1/2 impulse.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
Johnston: So the tumor in his leg is the danger for the moment.  Ved tried to convince me to surgically remove the infected leg.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
<Johnston> ::shocked:: CMO: You didn't agree did you?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Monitor the alien vessel to see if they follow.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Backs the ship away from the alien vessel and the moon::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: go to warp 5 as soon as we are clear of the system.

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::continues to monitor other ship while we move away::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Begins to turn the ship out of the system:: CO: Aye sir warp 5 in 10 minutes at present speed.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
Johnston: Of course not.  Now though... I'm starting to think it might be a last resort.  If the other cells aren't causing any damage then we have to focus our attention on the tumor for now.  If we can't get it under control and he continues to deteriorate we may have no choice but to remove the tumor surgically.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I realize commander that in a sense we do not know what happened to the colonists.  We did however find out that they are alive and healthy if not what we would deem typical.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
CO: Monitoring, sir.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
<Johnston> CMO: Is it possible to remove the tumor without destroying the rest of the leg though?

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::shakes her head:: Johnston: Hard to tell until we start removing the tumorous cells.  It might go deeper than I think.  In that case we might be forced to.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: They were - unique to say the least

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: how is your stiffness? Any better?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Have you ever seen one of those ancient earth garment wringers?

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Checks cartography and slowly begins to increase speed as the edge of the system gets closer::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::cracks his back, again::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: It is not a device with which I am familiar.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Lets just say it still hurts.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
<Johnston> CMO: So in the mean time...

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
:: Engages warp drive and brings the ship to warp 2 :: CO: Sir 3 minutes to system edge.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
Johnston: In the mean time we keep working to halt the growth of the tumor, reversing its affects and then dealing with the infected cells spread through out his body.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ved: Steady as she goes.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Aye sir. Steady and on course.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
:: maintains aft sensors on alien vessel for as long as possible ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
<Johnston> CMO: Sounds like a plan then.

CSO_Ens_Kraight says:
All: I must say, I dislike leaving a mystery unsolved. I would like to return and study the colonists and their world at length some day.

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir leaving system engaging at warp 5.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
Johnston: Good.  So?  ::waits and looks at her expectantly:: Get to work!

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::laughs as she walks away, pretending not to hear the muttered comments Xara makes as she heads towards her office::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::settles down in the XO's chair and relaxes::

OPS_LtJG_Telarus says:
::boosts power to aft sensors, never can be too safe::

FCO_Cmdr_Ved says:
CO: Sir on course at warp 5.

CMO_LtCmdr_Morgan says:
::sits down at her desk, rubbing her eyes.  Now she just had to tell Ved...::

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