Host SM_Selan says:
RECAP: The Quirinus crew has been split up into two teams. Commander Pangborn leads Storm agents General Trebor and Deborah Craven on the search for the mysterious "Sensei," a creature from the empathic race known as the Mevelyn who may have something to do with David Thorn's sudden "change of mind."

Host SM_Selan says:
Captain Sulek's team meanwhile continues onto Eden, on the quest to retrieve Starfleet Intelligence agent Doppler from the growing chaos of the Storm home base.

Host SM_Selan says:
U.S.S. Quirinus Stardate 10310.20 "Soul Search" Episode Three

Host SM_Selan says:
RESUME MISSION

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
# ::standing in the arboretum confronted by 5 strangers::

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::on her way up to the bridge::

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: Five armed men, all in civilian clothing, surround The CO’s team.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::stoic, follows Trebor and Craven, his finger on the button that can destroy them::

Host Jacobs says:
# CO: Are you the contact?

Host Jacobs says:
<General Trebor & Craven> @ ::Continue on::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: stands very still, being certain to do nothing threatening ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Jacobs: and your friends are?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CMO: Anything on your tricorder?

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::enters TL:  Computer: Bridge Express!

CMO_Munro says:
@::Takes a glance at the tricorder:: XO: There is no sign of a Mevelyn on sensors, sir.

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::stands behind the Captain trying not to be intrusive::

Host Jacobs says:
# CO: They're trust worthy. I wasn't told that you'd bring anyone else ... I wasn't also told that you would be Helaxian ... you're very serious for a Helaxian ...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Trebor: So what makes you a "General" Anyways? You're own ego? CMO: Keep looking, and be sharp.

Host Jacobs says:
ACTION: A raging bar fight causes some chaos nearby, but nothing to disrupt the XO's AT. Most of the crowd looks on with interest.

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::TL goes directly to the bridge and she exits::

Host Jacobs says:
<General Trebor> @ XO: Oh please Commander. Are you done yet? We do have a mission to do here ...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Jacobs: Please state the codename before we go further.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::arrives on the bridge and takes her position::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::nods at Jade::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::Scans the crowd, not expecting to find anything:: Trebor: So do you have any idea where were going? ::absently looking at the tricorder::

Host Jacobs says:
# ::Narrows eyes, then begins:: Do --

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::rests her hand on her tunic near her hidden phaser just in case::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::smiles at Cherry::

Host Jacobs says:
ACTION: Phaser fire rips through the arboretum, striking down all four individuals. They slump to the ground.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::checks her panel quickly::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Steps through the bushes, holding a phaser rifle::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: immediately crouches, pulling out his phaser ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#ALL: Everyone down!

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::jumps out in front of the Captain and crouches down, phaser drawn::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: takes aim at Raythan ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::goes to ground drawing his phaser:: Kraight: Location of the burst.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Standing before the "Helaxians":: CO: Right here, Captain Sulek. ::Raises phaser rifle and pointing:: Drop your weapons.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# Sulek: I'd say it just came through the bushes, sir.  :: points to Raythan ::

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::nods at who is in command of the bridge and assumes her station::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# Raythan: You can't shoot us all at once, Raythan. I'd suggest that you drop your own weapon.

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::stays in her crouch pointing her phaser at Raythan and praying that he won't fire::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# CSO: I wouldn't be too sure of what I'm capable of, Lieutenant.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::moves out quietly to one side and aims towards the Raythan::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# CSO: The fact that I know of who you really are is warning enough ... you don't know how many weapons I have trained on you right now ...

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: thumbs setting on phaser to heavy stun ::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::quietly:: Flight: Check the men down.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ XO: I'm as clueless as you are ... ::Stops::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  This darn sensor disruption field is making me nuts.  I wonder what's going on down there?

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks up as her relief arrives and stands::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::motions for Kraight to move off the other way from him::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Deborah Craven> @ ::Stops too, seeing something::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Trebor: So what else is new

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
OPS: Are you able to get a lock on them?

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Computer: Open Main Engineering Bridge console Voice ID Beta Delta 89172 Shricar

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# edges around slowly, flanking Raythan ::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  No.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# CSO: One more step and we'll have a nice sniper picking you off ... stop, Lieutenant.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: stops ::

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
<Computer> CEO: Voice ID Recognized Engineering Console is Online.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks hopeful::  FCO:  Maybe engineering can find a way around the field.  I sure can't.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
CEO: Can you boost her signal relay to clear up a little of the interference, Lt?

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# CSO: Thank you. ::Looks up, and silently counts:: Five, four, three, two ... one.

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::whispers to the Captain:: CO: Yes sir. ::moves slowly forward to the downed men and checks their pulses:: CO: They're alive sir, just stunned.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::Stops with the others:: Trebor: What is it?

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::begins to monitor the ships functions and turns her mind to the AT::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Holsters his phaser rifle:: Okay, all monitoring devices in the room are disabled. We're not being watched anymore ...

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Steps forward and holds out hand:: Sorry for all the trouble, Captain, I'm Doppler.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::nods to the FCO::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ ::Gestures to someone off to the side:: See the purple hulking brute over there?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: blinks rapidly, in disbelief ::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::taps away at her console trying everything she knows, which isn't much, to get around the disruption field::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::Stands:: Raythan: And this is? ::points to the men on the ground.::

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#:;stands upright not sure what to make of all this::CSO: What's happening?

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
FCO: Maintain our position.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Trebor: Is this the Sensei?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: keeping his phaser trained on Raythan, reaches into his jumpsuit and flips open his tricorder with one hand ::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# Flight: I'm not sure yet...

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Looks down:: Donut. He thought you were another rescue freighter here to remove the civilians. I wasn't aware that they were meeting here until just a little while ago ...

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::glances at the CEO:: CEO: Well? Any ideas? ::runs a tense hand through her hair::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ ::Laughs:: XO: Does he look like a Sensei? No ... he's one of his guards. The guy's good. People tend to want to either take him or kill him though.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: begins scanning Raythan ::

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
FCO: Ideas about the scattering field??

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks over at the FCO then turns back to her console::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::nods grimly, wishing the CEO would pay attention::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Trebor: Please enlighten me as to your eloquent plan to get by him.

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::steps back slightly and closer to Kraight:: CSO: Think that guy's dangerous?

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
FCO: I meant the distortion field?  No not as yet.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::looks over at Kraight:: Kraight: scans original or clone?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Trebor: Then again, he's probably your friend

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::is not very comfortable in her new role, however temporary::

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
FCO: I am getting very interesting emotions from our AT on the planet.  Their emotions are running quite high.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Deborah Craven> @ XO: He's a Dodoth. They're a pre-warp species ... but some time back the Breen took a good percentage of their species and sold them off as slaves. I guess the Sensei has deep pockets ...

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::nods::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# Sulek: Captain... he reads as a normal El Aurian. No sign of replicative fading. He is not a clone.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ XO: Lemme guess, you think this is a trap?

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::continues her task of trying to find a hole in the field::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks incredulous::  CEO:  The Captain has emotions?!

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Raythan: And why should we trust you at this point.  Your revelation at the summit was quite dangerous to my people.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Craven: You really sink to to lowest of depths don't you? Trebor: I have no idea what to expect from you ::taps his wrist:: Just remember - I go, you go too

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::ponders that for a while::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
OPS: Cherry? Can you try piggybacking the signal off of the planet's communications array? Maybe you can get something at least.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# AFCO: I'm still not certain, Ensign. Let's wait and see how this plays out.

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::raises eyebrow::  OPS: Vulcans do not show their emotions as you well know but I am sensing another presence...something peculiar...but I can't exactly put my finger on it.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::raises an interested brow at the thought of an emotional Sulek.::

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::smiles slyly at Kraight:: CSO: Of course sir.

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
FCO: The AT is not alone.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::is momentarily confused by all the information::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# CO: I apologize, sir. But Thorn already KNEW it was Pangborn. He was planning to have your Commander pulled aside and shot when the first opportunity was available ... he wasn't going to do it in front of all those delegates. I figured you had some plans, but I guessed the best way to help was to reveal his presence to everyone.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# CO: It worked in the end, eh?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  I'll try.  ::punches away at her console trying to even find the asteroid's communication system::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::thinks Cherry is becoming very efficient lately::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Raythan: And how did Thorn come by this information?

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
OPS: You are quite frustrated at the moment I suggest you calm down and you might find what you are looking for.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ XO: I don't plan on having to "get by him." I plan on having him lead us to him. We're old customers ... at least our boss is.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks around at the CEO::

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
FCO: The captain is well in control of his faculties.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::disgusted:: Trebor: That’s what I meant when I said you were "friends". Lets just get this over with, and save your crazed commander

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
CEO: I'd suggest that you concentrate on your own task, Lt. When we need psychoanalysis, we'll confer with the counselor.

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
FCO: As you wish.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# CO: I ... don't know. He's been acting strange lately. Very strange. That, amongst the growing crisis here, has me worried. I'd never figured the Storm would come to this sort of ending ... and now Trebor & Craven have up and vanished.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# CO: Captain... I'm picking up the 'Doppler' homing signal from our friend here.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ ::Nods, smiles, and walks forward::

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::watches the Captain with interest as he speaks to Doppler::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Deborah Craven> @ ::Glances at her "bracelet" and walks along::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::follows with the CMO::

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::continues to look and sees a small fluctuation in one of the distortion fields::

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Self:  Hmmmm......What do I have here???

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::still trying to hone in on the asteroids communication system::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Raythan: I see.  There is one way that I can be sure that you are not playing yet another elaborate scheme.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Frowns at the distrust, but can understand it:: CO: I understand sir. How can I help?

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
OPS: I show a small fluctuation in the distortion field.  I am sending you the coordinates and with this I believe you can punch a communications signal through.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ ::Walks over to the tall hulking purple man:: THPM: Hey there Purples, remember me? We were with one of your customers a little time back ... David Thorn. We wish to meet with the Sensei.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<THPM> @ ::Stares at Trebor:: Grgle.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ Hmmm?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Raythan: A simple link.  You must understand that Storm is not known for it's trustworthiness.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::frowns::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Deborah Craven> @ THPM: Godblesshu.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  Should we try contacting them first or just lock onto them?

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# CO: A mind meld?

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::whispers to Kraight:: CSO: I don't think that Doppler guy is being honest with the Captain.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Grgle> @ Trebor / Craven: No. Name. Is Grgle.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Raythan: As an empathic species, it would be a simple chore.  I would be able to tell if you are telling the truth or if you are shielding something.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::Stands back and watched evil at work::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
OS: Try sending a coded signal in to one of them. Low frequency.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: whispers back :: Flight: That, I believe, is why the Captain is proposing a mind meld.

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::watches as the fluctuation grows wider::  FCO: The fluctuations are widening.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ Grgle: Ohhhh. I see. ::Smiles and turns to XO:: I present Grgle ...

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Nods:: Fair enough, Captain. My mind is open to you ... ::Gestures to his head::

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#CSO: But isn't that dangerous?

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ Grgle: Grgle, we wish to see the Sensei.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Grgle> @ Trebor: Sensei sees no one.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::nods at Grgle:: Grgle: Nice to make you acquaintance

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Deborah Craven> @ ::Steps forward threateningly:: Grgle: We're seeing Sensei one way or another you big dumb twit.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::tries sending a coded signal to the CSO requesting a coded reply::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::moves to Raythan:: Kraight/Flight: Keep us covered

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Grgle> @ ::Not threatened:: No.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
ACTION: To the XO's team's surprise, another voice speaks up ... "The Sensei will see"

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# Flight: Not really. El Aurians, while excellent listeners, have no real telepathic abilities of their own. The Captain has long experience in the use of the mind meld.

CMO_Munro says:
@ ::stands next to the XO watching the meld::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Grgle> @ ::Turns to see another Tall Purple Hulking Man:: Trgle.

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::nods to the Captain and raises her phaser and looks around::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Trgle> @ ::Gestures to a nearby doorway::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::places his hands on the former counselor's face at the temple and side of the nose:: Raythan: My mind to your mind...::he closes his eyes::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Trebor: Can't you keep her leashed? Good, we're getting somewhere. Lead on "General" :: motions to the CMO to follow::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Deborah Craven> @ ::Resists making sure that there will be no future generations of Pangborns::

CMO_Munro says:
@::follows the XO::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Closes eyes::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: continues to scan the area, phaser at the ready ::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
OPS: Anything, Cherry?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::slowly he sends his mind to join with Raythan's::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  Not yet.  I'm checking to see if it was received.  ::taps away at her console::

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::moves closer to the downed men and looks them over::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@CNS: You understood my orders, correct?

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ ::Walks along with everyone else into the room Trgle points to::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: notes a coded signal coming in over the tricorder's link with the shuttle ::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks down at her clenched hands::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  It was received. No reply yet, but it might not be a good time to answer.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
ACTION: The "quarters" of the Sensei are elegantly decorated, moderately lighted, and smell of incense. The Sensei, a frail, old, armless, male with no nose and no hair sits cross-leged on the floor. Dozens of glowing orbs adorn the walls.

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::raises eyebrows at the FCO's clenched fists and decides to stay quiet::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: responds in code :: ## SIGNAL ACKNOWLEDGED. DOPPLER LOCATED. STAND BY ##

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Deborah Craven> @ ::Looks at all the orbs::

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::continues to monitor her boards::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::Sulek is taken aback by what he sees...first there is Hanwright asking him to join Storm for the SFI::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Trgle> @ AT: Hand over all tricorders please and shut them down. They are dangerous to the orbs.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::nods as she reads the reply::  FCO:  Message received.  They've located Doppler.  We are to stand by.... some more.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::looks around, quietly speaks:: Trebor: And now......

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Deborah Craven> @ ::Looks surprised:: They can actually utter more than a few words?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::He sees Raythan as he walks along the paths of Eden, there is a sort of admiration::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
ACTION: The orbs do actually seem to glow and hum a little bit more in the presence of tricorders.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::then it changes, Thorn changes, tactics seem to change...the battle with the SFI fleet::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::checks to see if she can get a transporter lock on them, just in case::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Shudders with the memories, but is otherwise okay::

CMO_Munro says:
@::Watches the orbs as they begin to hum more and more::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks frustrated::  FCO:  I can't get a transporter lock, though.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::nods:: OPS: I guess we keep standing by then.

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
OPS: You should be able to get a half way decent lock if I narrow the beam and boost the gain on the pattern buffers.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::the horror as he watches the destruction of the SFI fleet...and the actions of his clone...leaving the Quirinus defenseless::

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::bends down to check on the stunned men's conditions::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: interlocks tricorder with the shuttle's onboard transporters... checks to see if the shuttle can get a transporter lock on the four of them ::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
CEO:  Let me know when you've got it set up.

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::boosts the navigation on the pattern buffers and narrows its beam to its narrowest point::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::inconspicuously examines one of the orbs, sans tricorder::

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::boosts the power level up to 105% over norms::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
# ::things are different, Thorn knows things he cannot.   Storm is in chaos::

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
OPS: There you should have it now.  Try it.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::nods at the CEO and tries again to get a transporter lock::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
ACTION: The orbs calm down once the tricorders are deactivated. The XO sees children playing in a field in the orb.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::thinks that the CEO and OPS are working very well together::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: codes another message to the Q :: ## SHUTTLE TRANSPORTERS LOCKED ON AT PLUS DOPPLER. INTERLOCK Q TRANSPORTERS WITH THE SHUTTLE'S. PREPARE FOR BEAMOUT ON SIGNAL ##

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Sensei> @ XO: Beautiful, are they not? ::He suddenly speaks out of nowhere::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::Slowly he withdraws::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Sensei: Yes they are

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Trgle & Grgle> @ ::Take their places guarding at the door::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ Sensei: Do you remember us?

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::moves behind the Captain and Doppler keeping one eye on them and one on the arboretum::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Sensei> @ Trebor: Yes. You came with Mr. Thorn. He was quite a troubled man.

CMO_Munro says:
@::CMO nods, however is a bit disturbed by the sudden statement::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::sees the message and readjusts her transporter settings::  FCO:  Instructions from Kraight.  He's got the shuttle transporters locked and I'm tapping into its.  ::taps away some more::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::he takes his hands away and nods to Flight and Kraight:: All: He is who he says he is.  Raythan is Doppler.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# Sulek: Captain... are you all right?

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Deborah Craven> @ Sensei: He still is. Thanks to you.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Shakes his head:: CO: Captain, I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused you ...

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::sends a coded confirmation to the CSO::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Sensei> @ ::Frowns::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::nods:: OPS: Good. Keep me posted.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: response :: ## STAND BY ##

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Sensei> @ Craven: What do you mean?

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::appears to relax a little but not completely::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::nods::  FCO:  We are to continue standing by until we get a signal to go.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Raythan: I too must apologize, but our encounters with Storm have made us overly cautious.  We should be going.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::takes a steadying breath::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Deborah Craven> @ Sensei: YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN YOU MISERABLE CRIPPLE! ::Steps forward threateningly, but General Trebor puts a hand on her shoulder::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ Craven: Deborah, stop it.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@:;suspicious::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Grgle> @ ::Steps forward:: ALL: You must leave, you cannot --

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Trebor: You really need to consider that leash

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Sensei> @ ::Shakes his head:: Grgle: No, Grgle, they can stay. There is much confusion, and this must be sorted out.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# Sulek: Captain, I suggest an immediate beam out. The shuttle's transporters are locked on us, and we can beam directly to the Quirinus through them. The shuttle can be brought back on remote.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# CO: We can't leave just yet.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::checks the interlock::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: rolls eyes :: Raythan: *Now* what?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::is about to agree:: Raythan: Why not?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::flips a stray lock of hair from her face::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Tries to hold back from glaring at the CSO, can understand:: CO: Captain, things are about to blow apart here. There's a schedule meet of the civilian populace tonight ... I fear they're going to try and take control of Eden from Thorn. The place will give way to civil war in hours. We have to take Thorn into custody and leave.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::looks at the CEO::  CEO:  Is it as tense down there as it feels up here?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# Raythan: Where is Thorn now?

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ ::Ignores the XO's commentary:: Sensei: I apologize. But our leader, Mr. Thorn, has changed quite much since we visited you ...

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
OPS: Yes it is.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# CSO: At last check, in his quarters. I can get us past his guards, and I believe your shuttle can beam us out from there.

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::gulps and moves back to Kraight:: CSO: We can't leave until we find this Thorn fellow now sir?

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Smiles at their "disguises":: CO: Especially if you keep being Helaxian.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
Self:  I wonder what's going on....

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Sensei> @ Trebor: Changed? I don't understand.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# Sulek: If I can scan his quarters from here, we may be able to beam him out immediately.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::Listens::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ Sensei: He's altered his way of thinking ... he used to be calm and calculated ... now he takes action without thinking ...

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# Raythan: Can you provide a schematic of the base?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Kraight: Check, but somehow, I think Thorn would have already taken precautions from anyone being able to trace his movements.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# CSO: Won't work. We'd have to get one of your comm.-badges on him. Our comm.-badges prevent from being beamed out by any second party.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ Sensei: He's a lot  different than what we remember.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: shakes head :: All: Great Maker...

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Sensei> @ Trebor: Is he happy?

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ ::Pauses::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Deborah Craven> @ Sensei: What does that have to do with anything?

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ Sensei: Yes ... he is ...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::tries not to show his annoyance::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::is getting more and more tense::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Flight/Kraight: Opinions. It is not what we were ordered to do, but still we could perhaps stop this madness.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Sensei> @ Trebor: Then that is all that matters. I do not alter minds, if that is what you have come to think. I only bring out the happy memories that we all have, and sometimes forget.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Stands back and listens::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Sensei> @ XO: And who might you be dear sir?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::repeatedly checks the transporter link thingie just to keep busy::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# Sulek: I'd certainly prefer to get out of here as soon as possible. Still, if civilian lives are at stake...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::looks at Flight::

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::forces a smile:: CO: Understood sir, we find Thorne.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::almost extends hand, pulls back awkwardly:: Sensei: I'm Jeremiah Terry. A friend of Thorn, and Trebor, and....Craven of course, she's such a lovely.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks at Cherry:: OPS: Anything?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Raythan: Then it is agreed.  Lead the way.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Sensei> @ ::Doesn't blink:: XO: It is a pleasure to meet you Mr. Terry.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Nods:: CO: Aye, sir. ::Laughs:: Haven't called you that in a while, have I? ::Leads them out of the arboretum::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  Last instructions were to standby.  ::sighs::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: codes another message to the Q :: ## ATTEMPTING TO RETRIEVE THORN. BEAMOUT DELAYED. ##

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Sensei: The feeling is mutual ::genuine smile, liking this seemingly benevolent person::

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::glances at Kraight:: CSO: I'm glad you're here sir. ::smiles and looks down for a moment::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
Self:  Darn it.   FCO:  They are trying to get Thorn now.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Deborah Craven> @ ALL: This is all fine and dandy, but we came here for one reason ... to find out what this freak did to David. And I don't care what you Starfleet idiots think, or what his slaves are going to do, but I'm going to get to the bottom of this ...

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::sits back in her chair in exasperation::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::follows::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::grimaces and rubs a tired hand over her brow::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: smiles :: Flight: Don't worry. We'll be out of here in no time.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Sensei> @ ::Doesn't seem to care that Starfleet was mentioned:: Craven: Calm yourself Ms. Craven, there is no need to get out of hand. Trgle and Grgle are not slaves. I freed them some time ago. They protect me of their own accord, and I owe my life to them many times over.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: follows Raythan and Sulek ::

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::raises an eyebrow at the FCO and the OPS:: Self: Bridge emotions are way to heightened.

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::steps in behind the rest of the men::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::raises her voice::  CEO:  Well, I'm frustrated all right?

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
ACTION: There is a feeling of tension on Eden ... the corridors seem abandoned ... but shouts and yells and loud voices are heard nearby ... they pass by an open hall of some sort where dozens of the civilian populace are gathered ... all talking. Storm personnel dot the landscape, none of them really armed ... none of them here to break it up.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::glares a few of those emotions in the CEO's direction::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::calms down::  CEO:  Sorry.  I guess you are right.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Deborah Craven> @ ::Crosses her arms:: Sensei: Oh screw off. Trebor: Are you going to believe this bull? He had to have done something!

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Craven: You know there is a place for people like you. It's called a Rubber Room.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ ::Says nothing and stares at the Sensei::

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
OPS: I understand your tension.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::coughs:: Trebor: Trebor? Can we cut to the chase here?

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::notes that the once placid Eden is now in turmoil::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ XO: And what chase would that be, Commander? I'm not sure where to go from here ... none of us are telepaths, and I doubt the twins here ::Gestures to Trgle and Grgle:: would let us near him much less mind read the guy.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: continually scanning, keeping phaser just inside the pocket of his jumpsuit ::

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::continues with her duties ignoring the FCO's hard glare::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Frowns at the sight:: CO: The meeting hasn't begun just yet. When their leader shows up ... god, I think they might lynch Thorn.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::blandly stares:: Trebor: Our "Mission"

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::doesn't mind being in the rear at this point::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::checks to make sure the shuttle's transporter lock is still active::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
ACTION: A few Storm personnel pass Raythan and the others, heavily armed and watching the civilian crowd nervously.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# CO: Things are building up here ... it'll be all out war before you know it ...

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Raythan: Then we had better hurry, but Thorn may also have the ability to survive this.  When I linked with you I saw nothing of the plans for the new Federation.  Why was that shielded from me?

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Leads them into a new corridor:: CO: Because I didn't know of them myself. The original plans to form the New Federation were never shown to me, and scrapped in favor of Thorn's bold ... new ... approach. What he had intended in the long run ... well, I suppose only Trebor & Craven know. Wherever they are.

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::leans over to Kraight:: CSO: Did you hear what the Captain just said?

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ XO: I'm not sure what much left of a mission is here ... he isn't revealing anything ... and Craven's ready to tear his throat out to find out the truth. What do you suggest?

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::considers for a brief, brief second ordering the ship off to Risa but sighs and forces herself to concentrate on the task at hand::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::fidgets a bit::

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#CSO: I don't trust this Doppler, do you?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# Flight: Indeed. It's been known for some time that Storm had plans to replace the Federation with a government more to its own liking.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Raythan: But you were aware that this was a drastic change?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
Self:  These Storm people are soooo annoying...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::really annoyed now:: Trebor: Then we leave. If he is of no use to us. Do you foresee that changing? Otherwise, we're outta here

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# Flight: The Captain trusts him, so far.

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::continuing her monitoring of the ships functions and maintains her link to the AT::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ XO: If we're leaving. It's not together. ::Stares at the XO::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# CO: I got that from Trebor & Craven, yes. But Thorn ... he does seem different ... ::Grows quiet as he looks at the doorway down the corridor:: Where are the guards?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@ Trebor: You intend to take you leave of this universe entirely? ::taps wrist::

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::peers down the hallway, the hair on the back of her neck standing up now::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Raythan: At what point did Thorn begin to change? ::stops and pulls Raythan against the wall:: Kraight: Scan the area.  ::he draws his phaser::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: sweeps tricorder 360 degrees :: Sulek: Scanning...

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<General Trebor> @ XO: Hard of hearing? The deal was if we got the information we were coming for, with your assistance, we go into your custody. Otherwise, deal off.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: draws his own phaser ::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::bites her nails::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Raythan: How many guards should there be?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Trebor: Then Get_The_Damned_Information? If we're wasting our time here. let me know so I can kill the both of you

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Grits teeth:: CO: Two. I have a feeling they've taken their leave of duty ... or Thorn relieved them ... both have happened a lot lately ...

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# Sulek: I have located Thorn, sir. He is alone in his quarters.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Sensei> @ XO: What is this information you so seek? What I did to Mr. Thorn?

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::realizes with horror that she just destroyed one of her perfectly manicured nails::

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::is starting to get a little uncomfortable and wonders just how the captain excuses himself to go to the men's room....and would it work for a lowly ensign.::

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
FCO: I am still picking up that weird presence that still cant get pinned down.  But that presence is everywhere.  I can't seem to pin point it.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#All: Move ahead slowly.  Flight: Cover the rear.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Sensei: Yes, I'd like to know what you did

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::looks around at the CEO:: CEO: As in sentient?

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#CO: Aye sir. ::thinks she's getting good at covering rears lately::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Sensei> @ XO: I have the ability to reach into a person's mind, and only into their memories, to pull out their happiest of times and freeze it within one of these orbs.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<Sensei> @ XO: I feel it is the best therapy out there. To remind someone of the happiest things in their life.

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
FCO: Unknown at this time.  It is just a weird presence.  Not showing any signs of being sentient.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::is starting to get a creepy feeling about this::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Walks forward and presses the chime on Thorn's door::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
ACTION: Thorn calls out - "Come in Mathar"

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Raythan: When you announce yourself, tell him you've come to warn him of the plan to overthrow him and you've brought someone who is loyal to him still.

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
OPS: Cherry, let the CSO know what she is feeling, if you can do it safely.

CEO_Lt_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::closes her eyes to concentrate on locating the source of the presence::

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: moves just beyond the door, checking further down the corridor ::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::couldn't sense her way out of a paper bag, so just takes the CEO's word for it::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@Sensei: Is there a way to reverse the process, and are these memories still available to one that has had them taken and put into an orb?

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Looks at the CO:: CO: How did he ... ::Nods:: David, there's something I have to tell you ... there's been a plan to overthrow you ... I have someone who is loyal to you still that needs to talk to you ... ::As the doors swish open:

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::moves to one side of the door watching back down the corridor::

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::sends an encoded message to Kraight informing him of the "wierd" presence detected on the asteroid::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
ACTION: Thorn is sitting alone at his desk, again, writing in the candle-light.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#Kraight: Have a com badge ready and call for immediate beam out.

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: replies :: ## ACKNOWLEDGED. HAVE FOUND THORN. ##

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<David Thorn> # ::Without looking back:: Mathar: I know who you are with, Mathar. We've been waiting for you all.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
FCO:  They've found Thorn.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::moves rapidly into the room::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Comes in:: Wait ... who is we?

CSO_Lt_Kraight says:
# :: not having any spares, pulls his own commbadge off and holds it ready ::

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::steps into the room and hugs the door still watching outside::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
ACTION: A new voice, a female one, calls out from the shadows ... "Why, that would be me ..."

FCO_Ens_Morgan says:
::wonders if that’s a good or a bad thing::

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
#::pauses just inside as he crosses into the room stopped short by Raythan's question::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
ACTION: A tall, slender brunette steps out of the shadows. She is striking, yet elder ... Thorn turns with a smile on his face.

OPS_Ens_Cherry says:
::anxiously awaiting Kraight's signal::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
<David Thorn> # ALL: Mathar, Sulek, I would like to introduce you to my wife ... Rebecca Thorn.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
ACTION: Rebecca smiles.

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ::Looks horrified::

AFCO_Ens_Flight says:
#::turns towards the voice and raises her phaser::

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# It can't be ...

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
# ... you're dead ...

Host Mathar_Raythan says:
PAUSE MISSION