Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
Shore leave on Andor is coming to an end all too soon for the Quirinus crew. New friendships made, old ones renewed. Now comes the bitter sweet parting of the ways for some, and a new found zest for life for others.

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
Captain Sulek is about to meet with his old counselor, Vice Admiral Sheridan, to renew their mental bond, so that she can use his strength for an upcoming mission that will require every ounce of mental stability she can muster. Ooo sounds mysterious!

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
Ensign Cherry is recovering from her shore leave where she overindulged on the local bar scene. Commander Pangborn, who arrived by shuttle, has to explain how he managed to damage a landing strut on the shuttle. Me thinks that the Commander will be a bit short on his pay for the next few years.

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
The rest of the crew are winding down their time off and appear well rested and relaxed.

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
Repairs to the Quirinus are almost completed but Starfleet has asked that the ship remain in orbit around Andor for the time being. I bet they have a really exciting mission in store when the ship is finally ready to leave.

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
ACTD is proud to present the USS Quirinus in........”The Moons of Andor”...Chapter Four....” The Party’s Over”....  Stardate 10309.01

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
= /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\= Begin  = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ =

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arrives by transporter to the lobby of the Two Moons hotel::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::taking a long sonic shower::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::snoozing in his bunk, dreaming away:

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::wishes she had a real water shower::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::crosses to the clerk at the counter:: Clerk: Please inform Admiral Serena Sheridan the Captain Sulek has arrived.

CMO_Munro says:
@::Sits in her quarters drinking tea::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::walks into their quarters and looks around for Cherry::

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
::paces her hotel room anxiously waiting for Sulek to arrive::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::wonders if the XO has a water shower in his quarters::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<Clerk> Sulek: I will notify her immediately.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::wakes from a fitful sleep, rolls over and looks at his real shower, contemplates::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::is annoyed at herself.  If she'd played her cards right she might be in his shower right now::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::sighs deeply as she gets out of the shower::

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
ACTION: Something in the XO's bed bites him.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::jumps up, wondering what the hell that was::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@:searches the bed:

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<Clerk>::chime rings in Sheridan's room:: Sheridan: There is a Captain Sulek here to see you.

FCO_Morgan says:
@::sighs and begins cleaning up the messy room.::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::steps over her clothes without bothering to pick them up as she leaves the bathroom::

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
*Clerk*: Please have the Captain come up.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::not finding anything, discards the rest of his clothes and steps into the shower, letting hot water sooth him::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::makes a little eep noise as she sees Jade.  Runs back into the bathroom and grabs a robe::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<Clerk> Sulek: The admiral is expecting you.  She is in suite 415.

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
ACTION: The XO's hot shower suddenly spews out a dark blue substance that stains his skin.

FCO_Morgan says:
@::sighs once again::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Sulek turns and heads to the TL and enters::fourth floor.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Self: Damn! What is this $%^&?

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::steps out::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::steps out of the bathroom with a robe on::  FCO:  Hi Jade.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arrives at fourth floor and exits, heading down the hall looking for room::

CMO_Munro says:
::Spills on herself:: self: oh geese

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sees 415 and stops and presses the door chime::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@:towels himself off:: Oh Christ. It staying. *CMO*: Munro: Where are you?

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
::hears the chime:: *CO*: Come in Sulek.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::summons an engineering team to fix the shower::

FCO_Morgan says:
@OPS: Feeling better?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters as the door swishes back, taking time to note his surroundings::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@FCO:  Yeah, a little bit.  I wasn't drunk though.  By the way, did you see where I left my shoes?

FCO_Morgan says:
@::tries not to laugh::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: Serena?  ::moves towards the living area of the suite::

FCO_Morgan says:
@OPS: You..er...may have left them in the bar.

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
::smiles::CO: Sulek, so glad you came. How did you find Thelsh's family?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@:FCO:  No?  Darn.  Those were my favourites too.  ::rummages through a closet for something to wear::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::gets his robe on and heads for sickbay:

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
::motions to a small couch:: CO: Please....

FCO_Morgan says:
@::thinks that shoes should be the least of Cherry's worries.::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: They are taking it well, given the temperament of Andorians.  She died well, and to them that has given them great solace, I think.  ::takes the chair::

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
ACTION: Several crewmen snicker as the XO passes them, noting his bright blue appearance.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::finds suitable clothing and puts it on::  FCO:  I'm going to the transporter room.  Maybe I can get them back.

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
CO: I am sure that your visit has given them comfort.

FCO_Morgan says:
@::nods:: OPS: Good luck.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: Such duty is always uncomfortable, especially for a friend.

CMO_Munro says:
@XO: Yes, sir?

FCO_Morgan says:
@::finally gets the room cleaned up::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@FCO:  Right.  ::grins::  Thanks.  ::leaves quarters::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::nods at the snickering crewmen: Just feeling a little blue!

FCO_Morgan says:
@::heads into the bathroom and grimaces at the mess in there as well.::

CMO_Munro says:
@::Cleans herself with a rag::

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
::nods::CO: I always find it difficult to deal with such events, but I'm afraid I have seen too many deaths in the line of duty lately.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@*CMO*: Report to sickbay at once, I need you ::evasive::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::@heads down a corridor towards a turbo lift::

CMO_Munro says:
@*XO*: Yes, sir.

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
CO: Would you care for some refreshment Captain? ::heads to the replicator and pauses in front of it::

CMO_Munro says:
@Heads out the door and over to sickbay.::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::begins cleaning up the mess once again::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::enters sickbay and attracts the attention of the sickbay personnel:: Yeah, yeah, I know, I'm blue. Please help now.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::enters the TL::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::sits::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan:  Too true.  With the loss of Thelsh and the betrayal of Raythan, as well as the battle with the Storm, it has indeed been a trying time.  Mineral water, thank you.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::riding in the TL wondering about how she got back to the ship::

CMO_Munro says:
@::Enters sickbay::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@:nods: CMO: Doctor Munro:;coughs::

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
::orders a mineral water and walks back to Sulek::CO: Here you are. ::hands him the glass, her fingers brushing his::

CMO_Munro says:
@XO: What happened to you, sir?

FCO_Morgan says:
@::throws the last of Cherry's dirty towels into the chute and rocks back on her heels with a sigh::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::leaves the TL and walks toward the transporter room::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CMO: Some kind of crap that came out of the shower cover me in this blue stuff. Now I'm. I'm well. I'm blue. Please get rid of it now.

CMO_Munro says:
@::Takes tricorder and begins scanning.::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::enters the transporter room and looks at the transporter chief::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::takes the water::Sheridan: You are sure that you wish to go through with this?  If this mission that you need to re-establish the link for is out of my clearance, you do know that you will be unable to keep it from me once the link is started.

CMO_Munro says:
@XO: Well your not going to like this. ::Smiles::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::smiles brightly and approaches the transporter chief::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CMO: Not going to like what? Just get rid of this crap

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sips::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::decides to write a letter home and walks back into the bedroom.::

CMO_Munro says:
@XO: It is not that easy I’m afraid.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@:heated now:: CMO: You'd damn well better figure out how to make it easy!

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::explains to the TC about the drinking and the shoes and that she'd like her shoes beamed back please::

CMO_Munro says:
@XO: It won't come off. You just have to live with it until it wears off.

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
::sits beside the Captain::CO: I misspoke my friend. This is of a personal nature. ::pauses:: I tried to do this on my own, but I find my emotions preventing my mind from ridding me of my memories. Only you can make me forget.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::listens patiently while he suggests she replicate another pair::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CMO: That is NOT an option. I don't care if you have to bleach me, I want this stuff gone

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: Forget? What is it you wish to forget?

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CMO: What exactly is this? I was a science officer once

CMO_Munro says:
@XO: I CAN'T, sir. I am sorry but there is no way I can get it off. ::Now in a mood herself::

CMO_Munro says:
@XO: It is waste, sir.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::smiles brightly and explains how a replicated pair won't be broken in and that she simply must get her favourite shoes back::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::begin the letter home::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CMO: What kind of waste? ::temperature rising::

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
CO: A certain man.....another Captain.

CMO_Munro says:
@::Scans again:: XO: Well it is Toxic waste, however it is very minimal and it will not effect your health.

FCO_Morgan says:
@::writes all about her wonderful experiences aboard the Quirinus.::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::listens patiently while the TC explains in very technical terms that she doesn't understand how impossible her request is::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::REB::Sheridan: Indeed.  Memory is a difficult thing.

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
CO: I knew you would understand.

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CMO: Your staff needs overtime. I expect you and your staff to present me with a solution in One hour. Understood?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::has no idea what he is talking about.  Resumes pleading::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@:;coughs:: CMO: No pun intended

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
ACTION: Cherry's pleadings go ignored.

FCO_Morgan says:
@::describes Cherry to her parents, glossing over her slightly strange tendencies.::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::tries batting her eyelashes::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::leaves sickbay and head for his quarters::

CMO_Munro says:
XO: I can't just magically make something appear, sir. As far as I know nothing will fix it except a waiting period of several weeks.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sets the water on a table at the end of the couch and rises:: Computer: Lower lighting 30 percent.  Sheridan: I will need a few moments to prepare.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::pouts as the TC continues to refuse to find her shoes::

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
::nods again::CO: Of course Captain. ::sits back and waits::

Host XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@:: arrives at his quarters and lays down on his bunk::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::describes the captain and the other command staff.::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::can't believe the man's priorities::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he clears an area in the center of the room and sits on the floor, legs crossed.  He closes his eyes and his breathing becomes steady and rhythmic::

CMO_Munro says:
::Gets mad and begins working on a way to get that @#!# off.::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::walks off in a huff::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::can't believe she messed up her chance with the XO and lost her favourite shoes all in one day::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::quietly he speaks:: Sheridan: I cannot rid you of the memory of this man, but I can build a wall, so to speak, around them. You will still be aware of him, but your emotions will be pinned away from the memories.

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
ACTION: On the bridge the duty OPS receives a message for Ensign Cherry and comms her.

FCO_Morgan says:
@::finishes off the letter and sends it off with a flourish::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::answers the comm and wonders what else has gone wrong::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: Is this acceptable?

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
::stands and moves over to Sulek and sits beside him::CO: I understand. What must I do?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: Sit in front of me with your eyes closed.  I shall do the rest.  The link may cause a momentary discomfort.

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
<Duty_OPS> *OPS*: Ensign Cherry, I have a message for you from a Mr. Ohnoshediditagain.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@*Duty OPS*:  Who?  Oh never mind.  Can you just put the audio through?

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
::sits in front of Sulek and closes her eyes::CO: I remember.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::continues walking down the corridor::

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
<Duty_OPS>*OPS*: Audio on.

CMO_Munro says:
@Self: This is impossible. Always wants things done fast ::murmurs on::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: It will be easier, though this time.  ::he reaches out placing his hands at her temples and then spreading the tips along the beneath the eyes and the side of the nose:: Sheridan: My mind to yours, your mind to mine.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::stops walking to better listen::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::sits back with a sigh and picks up her holonovel::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::wonders if the holodecks are operational.  That might cheer her up::

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
<Ohnoshediditagain>*OPS*: Miss Cherry, I'm from that bar where you and your friends were earlier? I believe you left something behind.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@*Ohno*:  My shoes?  Did you find my shoes?!

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
::takes a deep breath::CO: My mind to yours, your mind to mine.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::slowly opening his eyes, he moves to a kneeling position and moves behind Sheridan adjusting the grip of the meld as he moves::

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
<Ohnoshediditagain>*OPS*: Yes, I believe they are yours. I have sent them to your ship via one of your crewmen. I trust you will not lose them again.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@*Ohno*:  Thank you sooooo much!  ::is cheered up immensely::

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
::can feel Sulek's strength flowing through his fingertips::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::without speaking aloud, he sends his mind down a small corridor that he has formed in his own mind tracing it to Sheridan’s:: ~Sheridan~ You and I are of one mind, one voice, one thought.  ::slowly he enters her thoughts::

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
<Ohnoshediditagain>*OPS*: Next time go easy on the alcohol will ya? Out!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he pauses at the periphery of her thoughts and notes the shields she has made to protect herself from past pains and then slowly probes deeper::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::rolls her eyes and makes her way to a holodeck::

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
~~~CO: Two minds, one thought, one mind, together.~~~

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::happily finds one that is working and empty::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::is lost in her novel::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
~Sheridan~ Show the image of this man.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::inputs the program and enters::

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
::sighs deeply lost in the transmental image that she projects to Sulek::

CMO_Munro says:
@::Thinks she found the solution::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::walks onto a holoprojection of a Risan beach::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::as Grifts image comes into view, he begins to find each memory and carefully separate the emotion from memory and then put them in there own shielded compartment::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::orders a drink with an umbrella in it from a friendly holonative::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
@::walks around looking for Harriet::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::lies down on the holographic beach and listens to the holographic waves rolling in::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::gets to the exciting climax::

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
::reaches for Sulek, her eyes now open::~~~CO: I feel your strength.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::slowly, having completed the task he pulls back:: ~Sheridan~ If he should return, you shall be able to bring these things together again.  No memory is ever lost, just less.  Remain strong.

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
@*CMO*: Harriet, where are you?

CMO_Munro says:
@*CTO*: In sickbay.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he withdraws and gently breaks the meld::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
@ *CMO*: I thought you would have been down on the planet. I will be right up.

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
::smiles::CO: As my memories of our time together linger my friend. I thank you. ::leans over and kisses him gently::

CMO_Munro says:
@*CTO*:Okay!

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::asks the computer to adjust the UV so that she can actually get a tan::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
@::closes her eyes::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: It is a pleasure to give you comfort ::and momentarily leaves his hand at the side of her face:: I should return to the ship.  Live long and prosper.  ::he rises::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::puts down the book with a sigh, wondering why real life is never so exciting.::

CTO_LtJG_Telarus says:
@ ::calls up transporter chief and has him beamed straight to Sickbay, telling him it's not a medical emergency::

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
CO: Until we meet again dearest friend.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Quirinus*: One to beam aboard.

Host VAdm_Sheridan says:
= /\ = /\= /\ = /\ = /\ =  End Mission  = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ =