Host SM_Pam says:
Well it seems the crew of the Quirinus is not off to the best start for their shore leave does it? The FCO and OPS officer were the first to encounter a small problem when they were transported to Andor but their clothing wasn’t.

Host SM_Pam says:
The second problem seems to be a rather stubborn turbolift in the Andorian Research and Development complex that has trapped our intrepid Captain and his trusty second officer between floors. I hope they brought snacks.

Host SM_Pam says:
Meanwhile back on the Quirinus, the engineers from the Nesrun fleet yards have started to repair the ship’s damaged systems. Unfortunately this has now resulted in the comm systems being down as well as the computer tie ins to the crew’s combadges. I guess they can’t call home for a while.

Host SM_Pam says:
So can Sulek and Kraight find another way out of the stalled lift or will they have to wait for some outside source to find them?  Perhaps the kindness of a stranger will save our good Captain and second officer from having to resort to eating their fingernails off.

Host SM_Pam says:
As the rest of the crew enjoy their vacation, will anyone notice that the Captain seems to nowhere to be found? Will the burning question..... “What does the Captain do on vacation?”.......ever be answered?

Host SM_Pam says:
As our story begins, the turbolift seems to be getting quite warm. Guess their a/c is out as well.

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTD is proud to present the USS Quirinus in........”The Moons of Andor”...Chapter Two....” A Friend In Need”....  Stardate 10308.18

Host SM_Pam says:
= /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\= Begin  = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ =

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Stands still with his back against the wall of the TL contemplating his fingernails::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::on the planet wondering what to do::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: still futzing with the ODN lines to the comm panel in the lift ::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
self: Of course I'm stuck on the ship while everyone is having fun

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::finishes her lunch and daintily wipes her lips::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::puts down her fork and sighs...Andorian food isn't so great.::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::looks at the Andorian engineers:: Andorian: Hey can you help me get the com back up please?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  That was yummy!  What do you want to do now?

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::has decided that is she ever sees the color blue again in the future she will get sick.::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Lying on his back in his quarters::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: stands :: Sulek: No good, sir. Whatever fried that comm panel did a thorough job of it.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::looks at Cherry and raises a brow::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
OPS: I'm not sure. Any ideas?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Hands folded beside his head:: Computer....display biological/medical profile of Ensign Cherry.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Try raising someone on shore leave and then failing that, we should try finding the lift's external access panel, control

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: Aye, sir.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::taps at the panel:: Self: com should be working soon

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::sits in room reading a letter from his brother from the Triton::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: taps combadge :: COM: Science Officer Kraight to any Quirinus crewmember. Repeat:  Science Officer Kraight to any Quirinus crewmember. Please respond.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Gets up and goes to his terminal::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  Shopping?  ::eyes light up::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::restrains a shudder and looks resigned.::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::hears his comm badge:: *CSO*: Lt. I hear you.  What is the problem?

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
OPS: If you really want to.......

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::works on com panel still:: Self: I can do this

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::turns off Cherry’s profile and starts sifting through some reports he has to fill out, letting his mind wander::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::pays the waiter with some credits and stands up::

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The CTO's transmission is barely audible but can be heard.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
*CTO*: Lt. Telarus, thank you. The Captain and I have a slight problem. We're... stuck in a lift at the Andorian Science Directorate. Please contact them and alert them to our predicament.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  I think I see a jeweler across the way.  ::points to a shop::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CSO*: I'll contact right now.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
*CTO*: Many thanks, Lt.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::stands and nods with forced enthusiasm.::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::uses his tricorder to remodulate his comm badge to contact the Andorian Science Directorate::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::taps comm badge:: *ASD*: This is Lt. Telarus of the USS Quirinus please respond.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
comp: Are transporters functional?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::heads towards the jewelry store, visions of diamonds dancing in her head::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::Follows Cherry. Is looking around with interest as she walks. Decides that these Andorian's need to learn how to shave.::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: We should perhaps try finding a secondary means.  As weak as the CTO's signal was, he may not be able to get through.

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: Since the CTO is on another comm system, his inquiry goes unheard.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::opens the door to the shop and holds it for Jade::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::still working on com and transporters::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::crosses to the opposite side of the door and studies the wall for an access panel::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::smiles her thanks and walks into the store.::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*ASD*: Please respond Priority One.

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The door Cherry is holding suddenly slips from her fingers and hits Morgan in the rear as she enters.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: joins the Captain :: Sulek: Good idea... there's no guarantee Telarus will get hold of the building maintenance any time soon.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  Oops.  Sorry.  ::looks around the shop admiring how the lighting reflects off the jewels::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::sighs and says nothing.::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: begins looking at the ceiling, checking for an access hatch of some sort up there ::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::walks over to the first display case and begins to admire the beautiful stones displayed within.::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::pulls out a site-to-site transporter unit and beams directly to the ASD building::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::peers into a case::  FCO:  Look.  Andorian jade.  Your namesake.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::realizes this would have been easier if either had thought to bring a tricorder...it is , however, shore leave::

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The CSO finds a small access panel in the roof of the lift.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::looks at the displayed Jade and smiles.::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::admires the deep green of the gem::

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::taps combadge:: *XO*: sir permission to take a shuttlecraft and see if the crew is having any trouble on the surface?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: Ah... HA! Found it.   :: points upward ::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CSO*: Kraight I haven’t reached anyone at the ASD. I am here right now going into to get these people awake.  I have been trying to reach them.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
OPS: It really is gorgeous....but look at the price!

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: Er...sure. Anything going on I should know about?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Excellent.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
*CTO*: Keep trying, Lt.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  It would look great in a silver setting on a chain around your neck.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
*XO*:well sir we are having all kinds of trouble with transporters and the com is down so I want to make sure everything is alright on the surface

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: sits and begins removing his boots ::   Sulek: I think I'm going to go for a little climb.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::pictures her roommate wearing it and wishes she could afford to buy it::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
OPS: If I could afford it...sure. As I can't, lets look over there. :::points::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::moves over to a display of finely wrought Andorian silver jewelry::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: If need be, you may stand on my shoulders.  Your mass should not be difficult to carry.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  I can afford a piece of this.  ::smiles and looks over a pair of earrings::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: to no one's surprise, Benzite feet turn out to have two big toes apiece ::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CEO*: I'll need more than that to go on before I send a shuttle. These communications and transporter problems are routine maintenance I'm assuming. Hold orbit until future instructions.

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: A clerk in the store suddenly grabs Cherry's arm and twirls her around.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
*XO*: aye sir I'll continue repairs

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
Clerk:  Excuse me?  ::is offended at being manhandled so roughly::

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>OPS: Oh where is it?

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::looks around in surprise.::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
Clerk:  Where is what?

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
Clerk: How dare you manhandle a Starfleet officer!

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>OPS: I saw you looking at the Jade piece, so where did you stash it?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: I don't think I'll need to, sir.    :: finishes removing second boot, stands ::    Benzites evolved from tree-dwelling lizards, not unlike the Terran gecko. We still have some of our ancestor's talents... including climbing where you wouldn't think we could.

Host SM_Pam says:
<clerk> ::holds her arm tightly and leads her back to the case where the Jade piece was::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::follows quickly::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: flexes his fingers and toes.... Sulek notes that the pads of Kraight's fingers and toes seem to swell slightly ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Then proceed, Lt.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::holds out her hands::  Clerk:  You can strip search me if you want to.  You won't find it as I didn't take it.

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>FCO: You a friend of this one?

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::is watching closely, wondering if she should contact the ship.::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::goes up to a maintenance personnel person:: Maintenance: Excuse I am Lt. Telarus from the USS Quirinus my Captain and Chief Science Officer are stuck in one of your Turbo Lifts.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: carefully places his hands on the wall, then one foot, then the other... the decorative relief of the turbolift car's interior affords him plenty of traction ::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::eyes the clerk haughtily.::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks over at Jade and nods enthusiastically::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CSO*: I got someone here Kraight.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
Clerk: I am a fellow officer. I think you need to unhand her.

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>FCO: You, search her! ::points to Cherry.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
Clerk:  Oh please.  ::removes her shirt and waves it around::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::raises a brow:: Clerk: Not man enough to do it yourself?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: climbing the wall slowly, finally reaching the access hatch ::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::quietly taps her comm badge.::

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>FCO/OPS: You two were the only ones in here and the Jade is missing. So tell me where it is!

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
*CTO*: Lt. Telarus, this is Ensign Morgan. We have a situation here that may require your assistance.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:: Leaves his quarters for the bridge ::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::puts her shirt back on::  Clerk: Your security bites.  Maybe someone transported it out.

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: As Kraight reaches the hatch, the lift appears to shift a little.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*FCO*: How bad is it?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: carefully removes one hand from the ceiling... Sulek hears a faint ssssssktch as Kraight's fingers come loose from the surface... quickly grabs the ceiling again as the lift vibrates ::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::glares at the clerk::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Arrives on the bridge ::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
*CTO*: Cherry has been accused of theft and is being manhandled by the natives, Sir.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: looks down at the Captain ::   Sulek: That's not a good omen...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::feels a slight movement:: Kraight: please be careful.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
Clerk: Perhaps YOU took it?

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*FCO*: Be right there.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::still working on ship:: self: why does my own ship hate me?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: Without doubt, Captain...

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
Clerk:  Our CTO will take care of you!  ::humphs::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
*CSO*: Are you and the Captain ok?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: removes hand from ceiling again and pops the hatch ::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::eyes the clerk::

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>FCO: Why you Starfleet people think you are above the law. You will pay for that remark.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::sits in the big chair::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::starts walking as he sees the maintenance worker walk over to Turbo Lift control::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
Clerk: I am not above the law. I uphold the law, can you say the same thing?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: too occupied with staying where he is to answer Telarus right now ::  Sulek: Could you reassure our Tactical officer, sir? I've got my hands -- and feet -- full right now.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::overhears the threat and pulls out his site-to-site again::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::thinks that Jade could take this loser if she has to::

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: As Pangborn sits in the chair, it squeaks loudly.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: grabs the edges of the hatchway and begins to pull himself through ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Telarus* We are fine. Sulek out.

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The turbolift shifts again and falls a few inches.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Perhaps, this is not the best action.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Shifts in the Chair, "The captain has spent quite a few years in this chair"::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::walks right into where the FCO and the OPS are::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: stands atop the lift car and looks around at the shaft walls.. squats quickly to regain his balance as the car shifts beneath him  ::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::sighs in relief::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
Clerk:  I bet you don't even have transport inhibitors in this place.  ::looks around the shop::

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>CTO: And who are you?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: Well, I'm out here now... might as well see if there's a chance of making it to the next floor up.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  What an Idiot.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::carefully checks her pockets and person to make sure no one had planted the jade on her and sighs in relief when she assures herself that its not.::

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>OPS: Watch yourself human.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
Clerk:  You don't scare me.  ::glares at the clerk some more::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Clerk: Lt. Telarus of the USS Quirinus and I have authority to represent these Federation officers to what crimes you are accusing them off?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: Well, sir, this is not promising. The walls here are quite smooth. They probably use antigravs when they do maintenance.

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>CTO: This one took something that belongs to me and I want it back. Now you get it!

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>::shoves Cherry at the CTO::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: I doubt that even I can climb these walls.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
Clerk:  Hey!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: and the distance to the next floor?

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::is tempted to punch the clerk but doesn't think the CTO would like it.::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: Too far... about 10 or 12 meters, by my guess.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
Clerk:  If you touch me one more time... I'm warning you.  ::glares at the clerk::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Yeoman Brand: Yeomen, seeing as this is a rather....relaxing time on the ship, do you think you could bring me  a Cherry Limeaid, extra Cherry syrup? Make it really artificial tasting. :::smiles at the Yeoman::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Then there is little to do but wait.  You should perhaps come down.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Smiles back::<Brand>XO: Right away Sir

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>OPS: I will contact your superiors and have them deal with you.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: sighs ::   Sulek: On my way, sir.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::whips out his phaser, strikes the Clerk down and pulls his arms behind his back:: Clerk: By the authority granted to me by Starfleet and the Federation you are under arrest for assaulting Starfleet Officers.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::feels like cheering::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::watches the CTO in shock::  CTO:  Maybe you’re over-reacting?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CTO:  The piece of jade does seem to be missing.  He may have been robbed.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::figures the man has hidden it::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::starts poking around the store::

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>::lies on the floor::CTO: Your superiors shall hear of your actions and my government will not be happy about them when they are informed.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: slips back through the hatch, re-establishing his grip on the walls inside as he does so ::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::has decided that she is never going on shore leave again.::

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>:CTO: I am an Andorian citizen and you have assaulted me! You will hear from my government!

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Clerk: Then you should have taken the legal route instead of assaulting officers.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: makes his way back to floor level ::

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>CTO: I did not assault anyone! I detained a thief!

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  What do you think happened to the jade?

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Clerk: Well my friend that is not what your surveillance system saw and what my tricorder and comm badge recorded

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Duty OPS: Try and pull up a live feed from earth, and find me a baseball game would ya. The Tokyo Braves should be playing ::takes the cherry limeaid from the arriving yeoman::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::shakes her head:: OPS: Cherry, make sure he didn't plant it on you. It could be a scam of some sort.

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::wonders when the com and transporters will be working again::

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>CTO: You do not know what my security system recorded since it is not working.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Clerk: Sure...

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CTO:  He's just trying to get me to disrobe again.  ::winks::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::stifles a groan::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::pats herself down, although her clothes are so tight she would notice if it was on her::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: sits, begins pulling on boots :: Sulek: Well, another grand idea shot down in flames, sir...

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::take a sip of the cherry limeaid:: Yeoman: Excellent job on the extra syrup. I feel like I'm in a chemistry lab sampling something from a test tube. Very chemical.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CTO:  Search him.  I bet he's got it.  ::points at the clerk::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: In the course of action, sometimes the most logical action is no action.  No doubt, someone will discover the TL soon.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: straightens up :: Sulek: Very logical, sir... but not very comforting. My Academy drill instructor warned me there'd be days like this...

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The turbolift begins to move without notice sending Sulek and Kraight to the floor with a thud.

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>All: I do not steal from my shop! Go then, and I will contact your superiors. They will deal with your insult to an Andorian citizen!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::falls as he says his last words:: Kraight: It would appear we are in motion. ::rises::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::stands and waits hoping the CTO will search the clerk::

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>::shoos the trio from his shop::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::thinks the clerk is protesting a bit too much.::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::is unceremoniously hustled from the shop::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  I never!

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Clerk: I don't think so.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Clerk: You think you can accuse them and just walk us away?  We are handling this now.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::pauses and glances back at the CTO.::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::hears some pounding music playing up the block::

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>CTO: Go now or I will call for the Andorian security patrol and you don't want to deal with them. Now go.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  Come on.  Sounds like there's a party going on somewhere.  ::tugs on her sleeve::

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::looks at the CTO: CTO: Should we leave now, Sir?

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Clerk: Go ahead, I am a Federation Officer and I think they will enjoy discussing how a shop owner assaults us and then tries to cover up and especially since my tricorder detected a crystal on you, from the second I walked in the shop.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: Indeed. Perhaps the lift systems are back online.

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The turbolift comes to stop at the top floor of the ASD building but the doors don't open.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
FCO/OPS: Stand your ground, Ensigns.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at Kraight, if he were human he would sigh::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks at the CTO in surprise and lets out a long-suffering sigh::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: We can try and force the door, Sir.

Host SM_Pam says:
<Clerk>CTO: I have nothing to hide. I carry gems all the time.

FCO_ENS_Morgan says:
::nods and does as asked.::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CTO:  It's deep green and about this wide.  ::indicates the dimensions of the missing jade::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::walks over to the Clerk:: Clerk: Oh! Especially the Jade you are missing. ::searches the Clerk but doesn’t find it::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Try shorting across the doors control panel.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
Sulek: Worth a try...

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: From outside the lift doors Sulek hears a familiar voice calling to him but can't quite place the female voice.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: removes his combadge and kneels in front of the comm panel ::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
:: reaches in to short the door terminals with his combadge ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::tries to place the voice:: Voice: Do I know you?

CEO_Ens_Kellen says:
::still working on ship::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Clerk: By the way you are still under arrest, pulls out a restraint. You are hereby under arrest for two counts of assaulting a Starfleet Officer, commissioned by the Federation. You have the right to remain silent….

Host SM_Pam says:
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