Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus

HIGHNOON@acalltoduty.com
Two

Arc Title: HighNoon@acalltoduty.com
Episode: Two
Mission Number: 270
Creator: Michael Jones
Ship Manager: Michael Jones
Stardate: 10403.22

Previously …

The Quirinus crew has apparently arrived on 19th Century Earth, near the town of Pahrump, Nevada. Disoriented and confused after exiting the cave system that led them away from the world of the Q’Ether, it took them a little while to realize they had been separated from Lt. Cmdr. Kraight. 

Soon after this, they encountered a traveling entertainment troupe led by an obnoxious fat man known as Victor Salisbury. Salisbury mistook Ens. Wolverton for a man named Jacobson, who is supposedly the leader of a freak show that was to meet them here. Pretending they were the freak show, the crew went along with Salisbury who came to take quite an interest in Admiral Sheridan, something that Capt. Sulek (surprisingly) wasn’t too thrilled about.

Meanwhile, Kraight exited the cavern system from another point, and came to meet Jahou, a Native American of the Paiute tribe who assumed that the blue skinned Benzite was a Earth spirit of sorts. Both are now heading for Jahou’s tribe’s home while the crew heads toward Pahrump …

Dramatis Personae 

Keith LaHue is Commander Ben Pangborn – Executive Officer of the Quirinus, the Human Pangborn has been through a lot in the last year or so. He recently came to discover that the Trickster, the being he destroyed to save his crew and the Universe has now been bonded to his mind. Ensnared there in some sort of horrific purgatory (for the Trickster, not Pangborn). However, the Trickster has found ways out of his “mental jail cell,” and is desperate for a release …

Jeffrey Brown is Lieutenant Commander Kraight – Chief Science Officer and Second Officer of the Quirinus, the Benzite Kraight may appear to less of a threat than expected, but his intelligence, cleverness, and wit have proven himself time and again to the Quirinus crew … and the foes they face.

Jane Rowley is Lieutenant JG. Cherry – Chief Tactical Officer of the Quirinus, the human / Betazoid hybrid has come off as a distracted (mostly by clothing), opinionated, and flirtatious character whom not many may take seriously. That is their mistake. Cherry is a determined Starfleet Officer whose friendship with OPS Morgan is one of the many dedications she has onboard the Quirinus.

Edward Selgas is Lieutenant JG. David Telarus – Chief Engineering Officer of the Quirinus, the human Telarus has revealed himself to be a clever and creative force onboard the ship. Often giving ideas and plans to help the crew through their endeavors, Telarus is a fountain of ideas. Which should hopefully make his relationship with the ship’s CMO, Ms. Munro, an interesting one.

Pam Bruyere is Admiral Serena Sheridan – Former Counselor of the Quirinus, Admiral Sheridan is a long time friend of Sulek, and holds a psychic bond with him. There has always been a bit of romantic tension between the two … but nothing has ever come of it. Will this always hold true?

Lieutenant JG. Erin Eisenhower – The Engineering Officer is a girl who may have just started to have the best day of her life, and is now having the worst day of her life. Looking forward to a date with a charming man from Astrometrics, she has now found herself torn away from her normal life to go on some “away mission” with the senior crew. Despite this perhaps being the chance for her to excel, she does not care. She didn’t join Starfleet for adventures on far away worlds; she joined to repair stuff.

Victor Salisbury – The short, fat, obnoxious man is the owner of “The Great Amazing Traveling Troupe of Wonders!” a company of entertainers who travel from town to town in the western regions of 19th Century America. He seems quite enamored with one Ms. Serena, AKA our dear Admiral Serena Sheridan.

Jahou – A Native American of the Paiute Tribe who encounters Kraight and leads him to his people. Jahou seems noble, and quite interested in Kraight, and what wondrous knowledge he has to offer.

Mayor Wilkins – The tall, thin, well-kept man is in complete contrast to the obnoxious fat Salisbury. Wilkins is the Mayor of the town of Pahrump, and a widow to boot. He is quiet, shy, and has a habit of stammering a bit … and lacks the resolve to kick certain troublemakers out of his town.

The Tricky Trio – A group of ex-Confederate soldiers who represent the “bad portion” of this town. Led by a man named Jones, the group includes Weatherby and Rucker. Quite dangerous with little respect for law or authority, these three might cause some serious trouble for the Quirinus crew.

Sheriff Johnson – A strapping, well built, young man who is somehow the Sheriff of this town, and one that is respected by many. Brought up a proper gentleman, Johnson looks out for the safety of all the townsfolk of Pahrump. Like many, he has come to fall for the delightful Ms. Cherry, CTO of the Quirinus.

Yahanuk – The apparent leader of the local Paiute tribe. A grim and troubled man, Yahanuk has seen the barbarity of “the whites” that have invaded the local lands, and no longer has patience for the spirits and tales of his people’s past. Jahou’s recent discovery of Kraight does not help matters.

Mohauna – The “Elder” of the local Paiute tribe, an elderly and mysterious man who seems to have a greater trust for Kraight than Yahanuk ever will. Mohauna is a firm believer of the spirits of this Earth, and is convinced Kraight is one of them, despite the Benzite’s attempts to convince him otherwise.

U.S.S. Quirinus Stardate 10403.22 "HighNoon@acalltoduty.com" Episode Two

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CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::bumping along in the back of a wagon::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::bumps along in the carriage wondering how these people can take all the bumps and bruises all the time::

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::sitting next to Cherry, wondering what is next::

ACTION: The entertainment troupe's caravan arrives at the edge of the town of Pahrump. A dusty wooden sign greets them "Welcome to Pahrump." The town is simply an array of buildings surrounding one dusty street.

VADM_Sheridan says:
::looks back to the wagon behind hoping that someone figures this all out::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::looks at the town and sighs::

Jahou says:  
@ ::Riding into the village with the CSO on the back of his horse::

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::look out of the wagon:: Cherry: Charming......

VADM_Sheridan says:
::sees the sign and then the town and looks rather perplexed::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::in the wagon::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  What's a Pahrump?

VADM_Sheridan says:
Victor: So this is Pahrump!

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:hides a smile:: Cherry: I have No idea

 Victor_Salisbury says:
Sheridan: That it is m'lady. Quite ... dusty, isn't it?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  Another inexplicable mystery of the Universe.

ACTION: The caravan moves through. The buildings look old and rickety, various people in drab and heavy clothing move about, looking at the caravan just as perplexed as the Admiral. Children laugh and run alongside.

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Cherry: I'm not sure if I believe we are on Earth

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ Jahou: How many of your people live in the village, Jahou?

ACTION: Sulek remains in one of the side wagons, tossing an occasional look in the direction of the carriage Salisbury and Sheridan ride in. For the first time in a while, he does not look ... "content."

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  We should know for sure when the stars come out, Sir.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::waves at the children running along side::

VADM_Sheridan says:
Victor: Oh the dust isn't that bad. ::dusts off her clothing watching the dirt fly::

Jahou says: 
 @ CSO: There are many of us. I believe the number is eighty.

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::longs to see Polaris in the sky:: Cherry: If we could only be sure

ACTION: The caravan passes by a General Store, and the "Old Dusty Tavern," as well as the "Pahrump Inn."

 Victor_Salisbury says:
Sheridan: I'm somewhat wondering ... as part of this "freak show" ... what exactly is your talent?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::tries to look through the dusty window of the General Store::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::looks around::

ACTION: Beyond the town hills can be seen, and cattle wandering on them, with houses well behind. The caravan comes to an old stone fountain with wilting flowers planted around it. A town hall is situated nearby, a large open space surrounding it.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  We need hats, Sir.

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says: 
 CEO: Quite a sight, eh, sir?

VADM_Sheridan says:
::smiles, wondering what to say:: Victor: Well I'm a sort of.....um...fortune teller? ::hopes that's freaky enough::

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Cherry: It's straight out of...what were they called....Movies? Those video things humans watched a long time ago.

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Cherry: Hats?

 Victor_Salisbury says:
::Eyes light up:: Sheridan: Fortuneteller you say ... ::Holds out hands and closes eyes:: ... perchance you could tell me my fortune?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  Stetsons.  ::grins::  Seriously, the sun out here seems quite deadly.

Jahou says: 
 @ ::Brings the horse to a stop as various Paiute gather around looking strangely at the blue man before them::

ACTION: The caravan halts.

 Victor_Salisbury says:
::Eyes open at the sudden jolt::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: tries to dismount semi-gracefully, ends up falling unceremoniously on his backside ::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::takes his hands:: Victor: Let me see.....::really needs to fake this::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::wonders why any women would follow an alien artifact gateway to alternate universe and still want to shop:: Cherry: You have my permission to acquire a hat at the earliest opportunity

VADM_Sheridan says:
Victor: Oh are we here already?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  We'll need money, Sir.  Do you play poker?

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
XO: In fact, I do.

 Victor_Salisbury says:
Sheridan: It seems so. Do not worry though, I shall take you up at the earliest opportunity for some ... fortune telling ... ::Winks::

Jahou says: 
@ ::Simply jumps off, landing beside the fallen CSO::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::let's Victor's hands go:: Victor: I look forward to it.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  I'm sure you could find a game somewhere in town, Sir.

ACTION: A somewhat older and darker skinned Paiute walks up to Jahou & Kraight.

Yahanuk says:  
@ Jahou: What have you brought here?

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Cherry: Hmm. I'm missing the requisite firearms ..in fact, I haven't seen any guns, have you?

VADM_Sheridan says:
Victor: Do we get out here? I'd like to freshen up if possible?

ACTION: Back in Pahrump, the town hall doors are thrown open and a tall, thin, silver haired fellow in a well-tailored suit complete with bow time comes striding out.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: gets to his feet with as much dignity as he can muster ::

 Victor_Salisbury says:
Sheridan: Of course, let me help you out m'dear. ::Steps down from the coach, and holds out his hand to Sheridan::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
ALL: I can play some mean poker and it's hard to pick up on my bluff

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  Not in this wagon Sir.   Maybe in the carriage?

VADM_Sheridan says:
::looks around at the other wagons hoping to get Sulek's attention, but can't see him at the moment::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ All: Greetings, I am called Kraight.

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says: 
 ::Chuckles at the CEO:: CEO: I'm sure that's quite true, sir.

VADM_Sheridan says:
::takes Victor's hand and steps down:: Victor: Thank you kind sir. Such a gentlemen. ::smiles::

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Cherry: That would be an incongruity for the time...if this is earth

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Cherry: We'd have to poke around to be sure, lets get out

ACTION: Most of the caravan gets out, some remain in the wagons. Sulek tells the Counselor, and Beldaur to remain behind, as to not startle too many people.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Eisenhower: Lieutenant, careful what you say or that could turn into Ensign ::chuckles back::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::jumps out of the wagon and dusts herself off::

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::gets out and dusts himself off::

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says:  
CEO: Hey, if demoting me means we have to go back to the ship, I'm all up for it.

VADM_Sheridan says:
::sees Pangborn and nods::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::takes a head count of the crew::

ACTION: The Paiute stare at the blue skinned Kraight.

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Cherry: Use that instinct you have for stores on a card game.....

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::looks up and down the street::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Eisenhower: If only so...

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  Tavern, Sir.  There.  ::points::

Jahou says:  
@ Yahanuk: He is Kraight. I have not heard of him, but I believe him to be of the Earth. A god of nature.

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
XO: Good start. Plus, I could use a drink for this. Whiskey, neat.

VADM_Sheridan says:
Victor: Do you have accommodations for us at the inn back there?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  You'll need something as a stake.   ::fingers her necklace::

Mayor Wilkins says:  
Salisbury: M-Mr. Salisbury I-I presume?

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: holds out hands, palms down :: All: Please... I know my appearance is strange, perhaps frightening, but I am no god. Of that you can be sure.

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: I have nothing but common items.

Yahanuk says:  
@ Jahou: He says otherwise.

 Victor_Salisbury says:
Sheridan: Actually we are to camp out here ... ::Turns to the Mayor:: Mayor Wilkins: Mayor Wilkins, I am indeed Victor Salisbury, entertainer extraordinaire! ::Said with an over the top bow::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::removes the iridescent shell necklace she made back in the Ew village and hands it to Pangborn::

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::laughs as she hands over the necklace:: Cherry: I'm putting you  in for a commendation for this.

Yahanuk says:  
@ CSO: If you are not a God. Then what are you? Spirit?

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ Yahanuk: I am a traveler, and I have been separated from my companions. I seek only to rejoin them, and continue our journey.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  I made that with my own hands, Sir.  Please try to get it back.

VADM_Sheridan says:
::smiles at Wilkins and extends her hand:: Wilkins: Mr. Mayor, I am Serena.

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Cherry: We still need to find a game. I will protect you necklace ::grin:: Cheverly is not dead

Mayor Wilkins says:  
::Smiles at Sheridan:: Sheridan: Hello

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::heads for the tavern::

ACTION: A crowd has gathered on the other side of the fountain from town, all of them watching the caravan with interest.

VADM_Sheridan says:
Wilkins: A lovely town you have here.

Mayor Wilkins says:  
Sheridan: I-I suppose.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::looks at the crowd and the retreating XO.  Reluctantly follows the XO::

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: Come with us, we may need you

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ Yahanuk: Simply a... being of a kind different from your own. I come from a far place, where there are many who look like me.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::looks at the CEO:  XO:  Ah.  Good thinking Sir.  Two players working together, plus a pretty girl as a distraction.  ::winks::

 Jahou says:  
@ Yahanuk: I do not believe him harmful.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
XO: Aye sir

Yahanuk says:  
@ ::Stares at Kraight:: Jahou: You do not know what to believe.

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;gathers the party together and walks to the tavern with them::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CTO: You may have to show some skin to get them away from the game long enough that we are the ones really playing

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: This way if one of us wins, we both win

ACTION: The crowd slowly parts as the three from the caravan approach and begin moving toward the Tavern. Soon they begin to depart and go about their usual business.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
CEO:  I couldn't possibly show more skin.  ::Is still wearing her skimpy outfit from the Ew village::

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::enters the tavern::

 Victor_Salisbury says:
Mayor: Ah, Mr. Mayor, perhaps we should move into some more comfortable quarters ... to discuss our payment for your little event?

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::grins:: CTO: Think further back Cherry before the Ew village ::continues to grin::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::continues to gaze about the town and wonders why Sulek doesn't say something::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::glares at the CEO::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
XO: Yes sir you couldn't be more right although my wife would probably kill me.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ Yahanuk: Jahou spoke of an Elder. Are you he?

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CTO: Chill Cherry it was only a joke you know I am a married man.

ACTION: The Tavern is unlike anything the three of them have ever seen. It is dark, dank, and smells of spit, vomit and other bad things. A haze of smoke hangs in the air, various tired, and dirty looking men sit at various tables. Some nursing drinks, others trying to figure out a game to play with their decks of cards.

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;frowns at the conversation:: CTO/CEO: Lets mingle.

Yahanuk says:  
@ CSO: No. ::Turns sharply to Jahou:: Jahou: You would take him to see the Elder?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::makes a "humphing" noise and walks into the room::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
XO: Lets...

ACTION: A somewhat plump man stands behind the counter, a whole array of yellow looking drinks adorning the shelves.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::twiddles her fingers at the barkeep::

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks around for a game:: Barkeep: How about a beer?

Barkeeper says:  
XO: Pardon? ::Can't seem to keep his eyes off the scantily clad woman::

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Barkeeper: Uh...what have you got to drink?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::looks over the drinks along the shelves::

Mayor Wilkins says: 
Salisbury: O-Of course. Come on in. ::Gestures for Victor and the Admiral to follow::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::smiles coyishly at the barkeep::

ACTION: A trio of not so dirty looking men sit at one table. They are more fit than the others. One has very tan skin, brown hair, and stubble on his face. The man to his left has long, dirty blondish hair, although it would be hard to tell. He is clean-shaven, with a scar running down his cheek.  There is a third man who doesn't seem to have any hair, except for that of facial. He is missing an arm. All wear dark matching vests and hats.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::notices the not so dirty looking men.  Looks them over::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::nods sweetly to the mayor and follows him:: Wilkins: I hope you don't mind me being here. I know how you men like to talk business.

 Victor_Salisbury says:
HIS TROUPE: Okay, dismount and set up camp. ::Gestures to an open space beside the Town Hall::

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;distracted by the group of men:: Cherry: What do you think?

Barkeeper says:  
XO: We have liquor. Take your pick. ::Gestures to the array of bottles:: Provided you have money to pay ... ::Looks Cherry up and down:: ... or other services.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  They seem relatively prosperous, Sir.

ACTION: All eyes seem to be on the three newcomers in the Tavern.

 Victor_Salisbury says:
Sheridan: Nonsense. Now come along, m'lady ... ::Takes her arm gently, and follows the Mayor into Town Hall, which also seems to double at his home::

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Barkeep: How about a little credit against my winnings from your friends here...... ::gestures to the games going on::

Barkeeper says:  
XO: We don't work that way here.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
All in Tavern:  Hello fellas.  ::struts her stuff a bit::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Barkeep: Whiskey

ACTION: Someone whistles in the darkness, the three men stare in some attentiveness.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::looks at the CEO::

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks at Cherry then the CEO, knowing he has no money::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ Yahanuk: My humblest apologies if I have offended.

VADM_Sheridan says:
::looks back at the wagon as the door closes behind them::

Barkeeper says:  
::Slaps a dirty looking glass down on the wooden bar and pours a not so pleasant looking liquid into it::

Jahou says:  
@ ::Looks somewhat nervous, but keeps his ground:: Yahanuk: He is different, you see that. The Elder should see him.

Yahanuk says:  
@ Jahou: He could be a dark spirit.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::looks at the drink and wishes she had a tricorder::

ACTION: Sheridan and Victor are lead into a somewhat dark yet nonetheless elegant mansion of sorts. The wooden floorboards are not as dusty as could be expected in this town, and are covered with an oriental rug of sorts.

Barkeeper says:  
::Stares at the CEO and waits to see him drink::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ Yahanuk: Yahanuk, for what it is worth, let me tell you this: The highest law of my people is that we may not in any way interfere with the ways of others. We call it the 'Prime Directive'.

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CEO: Well go a head, see if it's fit ::grins::

VADM_Sheridan says:
Wilkins: Mr. Mayor, I must say, you certainly have fine taste in furnishings. This rug is beautiful. ::bends down to examine it::

Mayor Wilkins says:  
::Opens a set of doors, and leads him into a musty smelling office. Two leather chairs are seated in front of a quite expensive looking desk, complete with an ink pen feather, a small globe, and a candle lamp::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::takes the drink straight up:: Barkeep: That is the best I have had in a while, another and bring a round for the table please.

Barkeeper says: 
 CEO: Which table would that be?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::expects the CEO to fall over dead any minute now::

Mayor Wilkins says:  
Sheridan: T-thank you, my wife p-picked it out.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Barkeep: This one right here

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  Maybe you should forego a beverage Sir.  ::looks at the men again::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::walks into the office:: Wilkins: Will we get to meet your fine wife soon?

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Cherry: I'm comfortable with letting the CEO experiment. I can forego a drink...let see if he can get into a game

Mayor Wilkins says: 
 ::Takes a seat slowly:: Sheridan: I'm afraid not.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::unknown to all hides the shot in his cheek and doesn't swallow it just yet::

Yahanuk says:  
@ ::Steps up to the CSO:: CSO: I do not trust you.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::sees two gold coins on the floor and picks it up and walks over to a game:: ALL: Mind if I antae up...

VADM_Sheridan says:
::looks at Victor then back to the mayor:: Wilkins: Oh I am sorry about that. She must be a very busy woman being married to the mayor.

Mayor Wilkins says:  
Sheridan: She's deceased.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::smiles winningly at the men at the table while she clings to the XO::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ Yahanuk: I cannot blame you for that, Yahanuk. I can only hope that my actions in time to come will earn your trust.

ACTION: The dirty looking group at the table stare at the CEO, then motion for him to take a seat.

Barkeeper says: 
 ::Glances in the direction of the three to the side, then washes down the liquor he spilled::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::covers her mouth, knowing that she just made a major faux paux:: Wilkins: I am so sorry Mr. Mayor. I didn't mean to bring up a painful subject. Please forgive me.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::sits down and takes his cards::

 Victor_Salisbury says:
::Tries to hide a smile at Sheridan's actions::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::waits for direction from the XO::

ACTION: Suddenly, one of the three men from the table steps up to Cherry and the XO and gives her a nice tap on her posterior. It is the bald one with the slight beard, "Why, hello there miss"

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Cherry: Lets watch. Stay on you toes

VADM_Sheridan says:
::sends Sulek a telepathic message:: ~~~CO: Sulek, I am dying in here. Get your Vulcan backside in here and do something.~~~

 Victor_Salisbury says:
Mayor: Well, for the sake of changing the conversation ... shall we move onto payment?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::nods at the XO then smiles winningly at the men again::

Yahanuk says:  
@ CSO: Trust need not be earned. Leave.

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::puts himself between the man and Cherry:: Man: She's with me.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::jumps and wiggles::  Bald Guy:  Hey Mister!  ::giggles::

ACTION: Suddenly, a voice speaks out behind Yahanuk ... "He shall stay. Let him speak."

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::wishes she had a phaser::

Rucker says:  
::Tilts head to look around the XO:: XO: Looks like she's tired of you .. ::Noting her giggling:: ... maybe she needs a real man.

Barkeeper says:  
::Nervously looks at Rucker and the XO::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: turns to see who has contradicted Yahanuk ::

Mayor Wilkins says: 
 Salisbury: Of course, M-Mr. Salisbury.

VADM_Sheridan says:
Victor: Oh let's please. I'd like to see the town before dark.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Bald Buy:  Ooohh.  ::clings and wiggles closer to the XO::

ACTION: A quite elderly Paiute steps through the crowd, dressed in a shroud of some sort, with peculiar paints across his face ... "He is of no danger."

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Rucker: She's got all the man she needs in me. Why don't you have a seat with you’re "friends"

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::wishes she had a photon grenade::

Rucker says:  
::Smiles at the CTO:: CTO: Lil' lady, why don't you come join my friends and I ... this ... ::Looks the XO straight in the eye:: ... yellow belly ain't worth your pretty time.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ Newcomer: I am called Kraight. Are you the Elder?

Mohauna says:  
@ CSO: I am Mohauna, the Elder, yes.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Bald Guy:  Oh no... I couldn't.  ::hangs on to the XO::

 Victor_Salisbury says:
Wilkins: There was an agreed price ... are you still willing to uphold to that?

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Rucker: Sit down mister.

Rucker says:  
::Grits teeth at the sight:: CTO: Maybe you just need to try ... ::Takes her arm and tries to pull her away from the XO::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
ALL: Full House boys

ACTION: The dirty folk groan at the CEO's luck, but seem to grow more interested in the "trouble" brewing between the XO & Rucker.

Rucker says:  
XO: Sit on it, short stuff.

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::goes ballistic and breaks into a free for all fight with Rucker::

Rucker says:  
::Is attacked by the XO::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::tightens her muscles in preparation for breaking the guys arm::

Jones & Weatherby says: 
::Rucker's pals jump up at the sight of the XO attacking Rucker who is pulled free from the CTO::

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::grabs a chair and busts it over Ruckers head::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::sits on the edge of the chair beside Victor, trying to be a good little freak while the men discuss business::

ACTION: Rucker goes down.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
ALL: Excuse me gentlemen. ::collects his winnings and grabs Rucker::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: bows low :: Mohauna: I greet you in friendship, Mohauna.

Jones says:  
::Pulls out a revolver and aims at the XO, about to fire::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::is delighted to be free.  Looks for a weapon of some sort::

ACTION: Suddenly a shout is heard ... "Jones, I'd holster that weapon if I were you."

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::wipes his hands, and nods at the others:: All: Gentleman.....

Weatherby says:  
::Stops in mid-stride to turn::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::sees Jones and kicks the gun just as the voice is heard::

ACTION: A well muscled, quite good looking, strapping young male stands at the entranceway to the Tavern, a gold star shining on his fest. His arms are crossed. He blinks as the CEO makes some pretty fast moves and kicks Jones' gun away.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::looks to see whom shouted::

ACTION: Jones is about to strike the CEO but the newly entered young man makes a noise.

Jones says: 
::Doesn't hit::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::eyes nearly pop out of her head at the sight of the strapping young man::

Sheriff Johnson says: 
 ::Moves forward:: Jones: Take your lackeys and get out.

Jones says:  
::The brown haired one, who seems to be the leader:: Johnson: Sheriff, he ... ::Points at the XO:: attacked first.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Johnson: I would guess you would be the Sheriff?

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Jones: And who provoked him?

Mohauna says:  
@ ::Bows in response:: CSO: I greet you as well, kind one. Please, join me. ::Gestures to his tent to the side, and begins to move in that direction::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Sheriff:  He did not!  This man ::points at the bald guy:: was handling me roughly.

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sheriff: Not true. He was assaulting my lady

Weatherby says:  
::Bends down and lifts the unconscious Rucker up::

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::puts his arm around Cherry::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::wishes the men would hurry up and shake on a deal::

Sheriff Johnson says: 
CEO: That I would be, those were some pretty quick moves there, mister. ::Turns to the XO:: XO: I have no doubt about that. ::Turns and stops in shock at the sight of the CTO. Is thunder struck at her beauty::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::is thunderstruck at his beauty in return::

Mayor Wilkins says:  
Salisbury: Of course, Mister Salisbury.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Self:  Oh my......

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Johnson: Much obliged for the compliment Sheriff.

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::senses a bizarre vibe and holds Cherry closer::

Sheriff Johnson says: 
 ::Takes his hat off, and holds it to his chest in honor, oblivious to the XO:: CTO: Miss, are you all right?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::doesn't even notice that Pangborn is squeezing the breath out of her::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Sheriff:  Thank you kind Sir.  ::bats her eyelashes::

Jones says:  
::As the Sheriff gets lost in the stare, he picks up his gun, and gestures for Weatherby to carry Rucker as they exit the Tavern, mumbling something about yellow-bellied high kickers::

Sheriff Johnson says: 
 ::Tries not to blush:: ALL: You folk new in town? Came in with the caravan I saw? ::Still staring at the CTO's eyes::

Mayor Wilkins says:  
Salisbury: Is there anything you need?

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Johnson: Yes Sheriff, just passing through.

 Mohauna says:  
@ ::Leads the CSO into his "tee-pee"::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::stares back::

 Victor_Salisbury says:
Wilkins: No, we're well prepared for the Carnival. It's in a few weeks, so I'm sure we'll get the ... best treatment available here, correct?

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: follows the Elder ::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::can't believe this guy is for real::

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::stoic:: Sheriff: Yes, we're new

Mayor Wilkins says:  
Salisbury: Of course.

 Victor_Salisbury says:
::Smiles:: Wilkins: Glad to hear. I assure you, we'll provide your townspeople a carnival they will never forget!

Sheriff Johnson says:  
::Puts hat back on, and breaks eye contact with the CTO:: XO: I see. Well, I've forgotten my manners ... ::Holds out hand:: I'm Sheriff Johnson.

 XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::shakes hands very firmly::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::extends his hand as well::

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