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

HIGHNOON@acalltoduty.com
Four

Arc Title: HighNoon@acalltoduty.com
Episode: Four
Mission Number: 272
Creator: Michael Jones
Ship Manager: Michael Jones
Stardate: 10404.05

Previously …

The Journey of the Quirinus crew has grown quite interesting with their arrival into the lives of the people of Pahrump. 

They have seemingly been accepted as a literal “freak show” by the rag tag townsfolk and the entertainment troupe that they are staying with. Admiral Sheridan remains the strong desire of Victor Salisbury, despite her revelation she has no interest in leaving her “freak show” and staying with him. Captain Sulek, due to his lack of pheromone suppressants over the last month or so, has seemingly grown jealous of Salisbury’s attentions on Sheridan … and fears that his Deltan pheromones (which in the first place shouldn’t be affecting him) may soon start harming his crew.

Sulek isn’t the only one who may be experiencing jealous, as Commander Pangborn’s love interest, Lt. Jg. Cherry, has now become the interest of Pahrump town Sheriff, one Mr. Johnson. The quite handsome Johnson has caught the eye of the Chief Tactical Officer as well. On the topic of love interests, there also seems to be some sparkage between Ensign Wolverton and Ms. Eisenhower, the assistant engineering officer. 

Meanwhile, Lt. Cmdr. Kraight has been forced to wait around while the Paiute, at the behest of their Elder, sent out one of their own to determine if his friends were present in the local town of Pahrump. However, Jahou, the first Paiute to greet and accept Kraight and the one they sent to Pahrump, has not returned. Now a search party is being sent, Kraight included, and led by the one Paiute who distrusts Kraight the most … Yahanuk …

  Then there is the growing trouble of Commander Pangborn and the Trickster, who has seemingly found a way to “take control” of his body when he is asleep. What does this mean for Pangborn and the crew? Only time will tell …

Dramatis Personae 

Mitch Travis is Captain Sulek – Commanding Officer of the Quirinus, the Vulcan / Deltan Sulek has been a member of the ship since its launch. Rising through the ranks onboard, he has come to find that his destiny is intertwined with that of his vessel’s, passing up offers of promotion time and again. Seemingly always logical and reserved, Sulek does indeed care for all of his crew.

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.

Linda Davis is Lieutenant Teim Ris’Mor – Counselor of the Quirinus, the Caitian known as Teim has come to find herself in a conflict of identity upon starting this Journey. She seems torn between what she views as “humanity” and her feral Caitian self. Thanks to the Verun, she is more conflicted than ever. Yet, mysterious beings from her past (or future?) might hold the solution to her problems; that is, if the Journey before her does not. 

Cathy Campos is Lieutenant JG. Jade Morgan – Operations Manager of the Quirinus, the quiet Minaran has come to be a valued member of the Quirinus crew, having proven this with all the responses of the crew when she was feared to be dying. Now, Morgan has been blessed (or cursed?) with an amazing new gift: to see the auras of people, and as well as their pasts, presents, or futures.

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.

Fiona Sorel is Ensign Harriet Munro – Chief Medical Officer of the Quirinus, the Kriosian / Human is a delicate, soft-spoken woman who has proven herself capable of looking out for the crew. She is currently married to the ship’s CEO, Lt. Jg. Telarus.

Erryn Pollack is Ensign Lance Wolverton – Tactical Officer of the Quirinus, the human Wolvington is the newest addition to the ship’s crew, and has proven himself quite capable in battle. The atypical paranoid security officer, Wolvington still has a lot to learn … and may be on that journey of knowledge soon.

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.

Chief Petty Officer Beldaur – Yet another member of the Security force present on this expedition to regions unknown. The jolly Beldaur seems out of place amongst his peers. While not seemingly excelling in the matters of assault and fighting, he has a sharp mind when it comes to strategy. 

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.

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.

U.S.S. Quirinus Stardate 10404.05 "HighNoon@acalltoduty.com" Episode Four
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 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stands on a corner of a boardwalk watching the town rush by::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::walking near the edge of the freak encampment, wondering what the show will be like::

ACTION: It is mid-day in the town of Pahrump, the dry brutal sun beats down upon the seeming wasteland. But yet people still make the best of it ... the citizens of Pahrump who are beginning to "decorate" their town in preparation for their upcoming celebration.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::still looking for a reasonable way to acquire armaments::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% :: Else where away from the town.. at an abandon campsite someplace 1 day's travels from town in the hills::

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::is watching as the townsfolk decorate::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: rides just behind Yahanuk, who is leading the group ... wishing he could enjoy the ride, rather than worrying about Jahou ::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::sits at Victor's wagon watching his performers rehearse::

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::brushes the hair back from her face::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::sits in an alley somewhere outside as he waits for the supplies to be ready::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::helping the townspeople decorate even though her shoulder is still sore::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::determines to head back to the carnival and begins walking up the street::

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::glances up at the burning sun and thinks that its going to be another scorcher::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::attaches some paper decorations to a hitching post::

CMO_Ens_Munro says:
::Begins to walk around searching for the CO::

 Yahanuk says:
@ ::A search party of five Paiute, not including Kraight, are traveling via horse::

 Yahanuk says:
@ ::Has said nothing to Kraight since they departed the Paiute encampment::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::smiles as Victor puts his people through their paces:: Self: Not bad at all. I wonder if they practice a lot?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% ::the scent trail built up until she come to a small encampment where it seems like someone was remaining there by themselves (not the same as the Tricky Trio encampment, different location). The fire has long since been put out, and the scent has abruptly cut off. The smell of another scent, human ... with a "tint" of Native American still hangs in the air.::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::wanders a bit and sits down at the encampment he awoke in, determined to question the carnival dwellers about what happened last night...not that it mattered, he was still screwed::

CPO Beldaur says:  
::Walks up beside the Admiral:: Sheridan: I personally cannot wait until we perform tomorrow, can you?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::swats at a horse who is trying to eat the decoration::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% :: paces around the campsite and yawns after traveling all night only to find her prey gone again.. sniffs the ground on all fours and circles around the area::

Victor Salisbury says:  
::Walks up beside the TO:: TO: Achem, Mr. Jacobson ...

VADM_Sheridan says:
CPO: Oh I can wait all right. I'm not that anxious to read fortunes. So what are you planning to show us?

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
Victor: "Achem"?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::eyes the horse that is eyeing her in return::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters where the carnival is camped::

CPO Beldaur says:  
Sheridan: Well I was thinking about reciting the great poetry of the famous Bolian writer, Dedarnus!

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::tries furiously to place the word::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Carnival dwellers: So tell me, what the hell did I say again? ::puzzled, yet determined::

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::notices Cherry and the horse in a staring contest and refrains from commenting::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::tentatively pats the horse on the nose::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::turns to Beldaur:: CPO: Interesting choice. I don't believe I've heard of that writer.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::lights up:: Victor: That's German, isn't it? What does it mean?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% ::finds a scent trail for the human.. one more suited for this time and place.. smells native.. ::

Old Man Withers says:  
::The entertainment troupe member the XO speaks to looks up:: XO: Oh, it's you again ... come to palaver once again?

Victory Salisbury says: 
 TO: It's Yiddish ... I think ... means "excuse me."

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::notices it feels like velvet::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
Victor: Ah...what can I do for you?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% ::sniffs more thinks.. checks the fire pit again and then begins to follow the fading human trail::

CPO Beldaur says:  
::A look of surprise:: Sheridan: Then dear Admiral, you have not lived!

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::decides to head back to the wagons to see what is going on::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::scratches behind his head:: Old Man: Not really. More to listen than to talk...can you repeat exactly what I said last night? Or at least summarize?

Victor Salisbury says:  
::Looks out at the CTO & OPS doing some work, the CO wandering about, and the Admiral ... who he rests his gaze upon for a moment ... then returns to the TO:: TO: I can't help but notice that while my group seems to be practicing their rears off ... your group has even bothered to gather and talk much since we arrived here.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% ::tracks through the dry land looking for a new kill::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: strains to see any sign of his missing friend ::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::retreats to where the town ladies are gathered and grabs another armful of decorations::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::smiles:: CPO: Then I guess I haven't "lived" as you put it.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sees the Admiral sitting in the shade and crosses over to her as she converses with the CPO::

Old Man Withers says: 
 XO: Well, lets see ...

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::puts up decorations outside the saloon::

 Yahanuk says:
@ ::While looking ahead:: CSO: If Jahou has perished. I will hold you responsible.

CPO Beldaur says:  
::Starts to recite some horrible sounding poetry::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% ::stops at a pound for a drink.. sniffs and looks around before letting her head down for a drip::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::shrugs:: Victor: Some of them practice at odd hours, some infrequently, but they are all good at what they do.

Victor Salisbury says: 
 TO: Why, besides taking full advantage of our hospitality, I would dare to say they haven't really contributed much to what is to happen tomorrow or practiced at all!

VADM_Sheridan says:
::winces at the CPO's recitation but smiles just the same::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ Yahanuk: Do what you feel you must, Yahanuk. I did not want Jahou to go, but the Elder insisted. Would you have me defy him?

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::raises an eyebrow at Victor, dangerously:: Victor: Why, yes....that IS a daring thing to say.

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::slowly wanders into the clearing::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::decides he wants to go see what the whole excitement is over at the carnival::

Old Man Withers says:  
XO: ... you were goin' on about how the Universe is ... what was the words ... you used quite some fancy wordin' ... "the Universe is as unfair as a Rigellian boar during mating season while on baby craving in an unguarded Risan nursery" ...

 Yahanuk says:
@ ::Turns abruptly:: CSO: The Elder is a fool.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::stops to shoo away a pack of kiddies who are trying to make off with the decorations::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
%:: yawns in her tiredness and takes another drink before moving on.. into who knows where country::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::spots Sulek and motions him over hoping that might stop Beldaur from his regaling her with poetry::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ Yahanuk: I found him to be wise and insightful. Does the Elder know your opinion of him?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::grabs a leftover whisky bottle, apparently from the night before, and looks it over:: Old Man: We're we drinking? That doesn't sound like me on my worst bender

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::crosses over and stands next to the Admiral and stands as Beldaur seems most animated in what he is saying...it has an odd sort of rhythm::

CPO Beldaur says: 
::Still going on::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::continues moving up the street sticking decorations on everything that doesn't move::

Sheriff Johnson says: 
::Steps up beside the CTO with a chuckle:: CTO: You sure do have a way with the children, I must say ...

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: Poetry from the home world?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::is startled and drops her armload of decorations::  Sheriff:  Oh!  ::blushes furiously::

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::sees that Beldaur is spouting off again and walks quietly in the other direction::

VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: Have a seat Sulek and let Beldaur here recite his poetry. ::smiles::

Old Man Withers says:  
XO: Ah offered ... but ya declined. Somethin' about it being for "lesser beings." Nah offense, but ya sounded kinda snooty ...

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says:  
::Walks right into OPS:: Oof!

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: I believe the shortest Bolian poem is a little fewer than ten thousand lines.

Sheriff Johnson says:  
CTO: Oh, ah apologize, ah didn't mean to startle you ... ::Quickly kneels down to pick up the decorations::

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::gets knocked back a bit:: Eisenhower: Whoops! Sorry, I didn't see you there.

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::smiles::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% ::moves on into the dry rocky hills... huffs at the dusty surroundings::

CPO Beldaur says:  
CO: The longer they are, the better they get Captain. ::Said gleefully and with a smile::

 Yahanuk says:
@ CSO: I would care not if he did.

VADM_Sheridan says:
::raises an eyebrow like Sulek does:: CO: Oh really? I guess we'll be here for a while then.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Sheriff:  I'm just a bit clumsy.  ::tries to get her blushing under control::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Withers: How uncharacteristic. Forgive me. I take my leave of you now for the celebrations...I'll...uh. Do me a favor...If I should come by to chat like that again...please tell me the next day ::feels compelled to tell the captain::

 Yahanuk says:
@ CSO: I lost belief in the myths of old, and the rituals of my youth when the White Man came.

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says:  
OPS: No worries, sir, it was my fault.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sits next to the admiral:: Sheridan: From what I have heard so far, Beldaur is quite good at his interpretation.

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
Eisenhower: Jade, please. And it was no one's fault.

Victor Salisbury says:  
::Steps closer:: TO: Well, let me tell you this, if your "group" jeopardizes my payment for this lil' shindig ... you'll be in for a whole heap of trouble, do y'hear me?

Old Man Withers says:  
::Nods:: XO: O'course. Ah think.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% ::smells metals.. iron in particular.. follows the smell to a brown spot on some rocks::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::whispers in Sulek's ear:: CO: That's good? I'd hate to hear awful.

CMO_Ens_Munro says:
::Finally finds the CO and runs over::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Beldaur: You will of course have to truncate the poetry if you intend to perform it.  I am afraid that the locals will not appreciate the nuances of Bolian lyrics.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
Victor: I hope for your sake that you hear yourself, Mr. Salisbury.

Sheriff Johnson says: 
CTO: Nonsense, you're as graceful as the most beautiful swans in all th' world.

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says: 
 ::Smiles:: OPS: Fair enough. So what's going on?

CPO Beldaur says:  
::Starts going on with his most favorite Bolian poem in all the world::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::gets up and heads into town::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% :: Sniffs... a small, very dried, hardly identifiable ... puddle of blood. Human Blood::

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
Eisenhower: Not much actually. I'm just seeing how rehearsals are going.

Victor Salisbury says:  
TO: I don't like the tone of your voice, sir. ::Growls and turns on his foot and stalks away::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::continues to blush furiously despite all her best efforts not to::  Sheriff:  Ummm... thanks.  You're too kind.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ Yahanuk: The White Man has done your people great harm, I know. He has yet to learn that he need not fear those who wear a different skin.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::is disappointed he didn't get to growl first, and heads for the CO::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ Yahanuk: Just as you need not fear me, Yahanuk.

Trickster CMO Ensign Munro says:  
::A Starfleet uniform wearing Munro suddenly steps up beside the XO:: XO: Why, you seem to be quite in a rush sir ...

VADM_Sheridan says:
CPO: I hate to interrupt you, but I need to go and find Victor. ::stands::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks over at Sheridan:: Sheridan: we may be longer than expected, if he plans on finishing this one.  I believe it's called "The Creation."  It follows most of the Bolian pre-space history.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::steps up to Sulek, looking concerned::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Wolverton: What's on your mind?

VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: You can stay if you like, but I think I'd better find Victor.

CPO Beldaur says:  
::Stops briefly:: Sheridan: But I've only just started! The best part isn't even that far away!

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::arrives in town and looks around::

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::looks around at the various rehearsals::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: Yes he should be there by nightfall.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
CO: I just had an interesting "talk" with Victor. Do we have ANY idea yet why we're supposedly here?

VADM_Sheridan says:
CPO: I'm sorry, but I do have to leave.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::looks around as all the carnival employees set up there equipment and looks over to see his wife, the Admiral and the Captain::

Sheriff Johnson says: 
CTO: Some of th' old women in town have been talkin' 'bout you. ::Leans against a wooden post:: Seems you've made quite an impression, what wit' helpin' everyone set up?

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says: 
 OPS: Yes, they all seem quite well taught and good at what they do. I'm kinda nervous about what we're supposed to do.

 Yahanuk says:
@ CSO: I do not fear you, creature.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Wolverton: As I understand it, we are the Freak show.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CMO: Harriet...

VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: Staying or coming? ::begins to walk away::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CMO: Who are you?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::smiles::  Sheriff:  Think they've forgiven the pants?  ::resumes putting up decorations so he can't see her continuing to blush::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Wolverton: Freaks, as they were called...Sheridan: I will be right behind you....

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
Eisenhower: Me too actually.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CMO: Though it's nice of you to come along, you look a little...too perfect

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::frowns:: Eisenhower: Do we have an act?

Trickster CMO Ensign Munro says:  
XO: Why I'm the adorable innocent virgin Doctor onboard, Commander! Here to keep you all ship-shape and infection free, that's what I'm here for!

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Wolverton: Freaks made money by exhibiting their unique physical features.  They were oddities of physiological nature.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% ::moves on.. trying to find a blood trail::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::walks around the wagon looking for Victor :: Self: He sure disappeared in a hurry.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: smiles :: Yahanuk: You hate me, Yahanuk. I know that. But surely you realize that all hatred is grounded in fear.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
CO: He seems to be expecting something other than a display of oddities, sir.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
CO: Almost as if a specific task were expected.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Wolverton: Most freaks did tricks...like pretend they were animals or contort their bodies in an unusual fashion.  I do not believe they did much more.  You, however, have a problem.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Captain!

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% :: move on in a direction that feels like it would make sense to a wounded.. animal... ::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
CO: You mean besides the fact that I'll be the one held accountable when none of us contort in unusual fashions?

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::tries to think of just what kind of act they could do::

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::decides to check with the captain::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Wolverton: You would be the exhibitor.  It is your speech patter or barking I believe it was called that was used to attract the people to the exhibit.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::walks up to the Captain and the Admiral:: ADM/CO: Mama , Sir...I have almost all the supplies ready we should be able to move out in the next 8 to 12 hours.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
CO: Barking? I'm not sure I follow.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::walks up to the Captain:: CO: Sir...I have almost all the supplies ready we should be able to move out in the next 8 to 12 hours.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% :: even in her tired state.. finds thinking like an animal is still easy.. looks around.. and huffs.. also finds exhaustion helps her think like a wounded animal to boot.. move on::

 Yahanuk says:
@ CSO: Then you don't know the true meaning of hate yet.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Wolverton: It was a way of tantalizing the crowd.  You know the old "come one, come all" or something like "Step right up and see the blue beast ::nods towards Beldaur who is now in his fifth cantos::...that sort of thing.

VADM_Sheridan says:
::looks around for Victor and calls out to him:: Victor: Victor, are you around here?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Excellent.  Now if we just knew what we were here for.

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::Walks over to the captain::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::blinks at Sulek::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ Yahanuk: Well, then perhaps it is best that I never learn your 'true meaning'... for what good has your variety of hatred done you?

Mayor Wilkins says:  
::Sees the Admiral:: Sheridan: Ah, M-Ms. Serena!

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: We could easily just write it off as pleasure but already knowing what has happened in the past already we know there is always a purpose to these world visits.

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::waits patiently for him to finish his conversation with Wolverton::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Wolverton: In short you are as much of a performer as the rest.  You might want to work on your speech.

VADM_Sheridan says:
Mayor: Hello Mr. Mayor. I was looking for Victor, but I guess he's off doing business somewhere. So how are you this fine day?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: This is true.  I only hope that it occurs before we have to become the sideshow.

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::would give anything to ditch the long skirt as its so very hot::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
CO: Speech? With all due respect, sir...there's a reason I chose to go into tactical.

Sheriff Johnson says: 
::Chuckles at the CTO:: CTO: Ah'm sure they'll get over that in a bit ..

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% :: while the trail of blood has just ended ... the scent of blood continues into the rocky hills and then follows the lower path along the bottom::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Wolverton: And now there is a reason for expanding your horizons.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::smiles at the Sheriff and carries on decorating::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turns to Morgan:: Morgan: May I be of assistance?

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::smiles at Eisenhower who followed her over::

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::eyes the captain for a second:: CO: Umm.. well...Sir...we wondering about our so-called act?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% :: yawns and adjust her backpack before following in farther.. huffs as she glances up at the sun and notes she has traveled farther from the town, her crew mates, and a decent water source.. and is now headed due south of her original course::

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::continues:: CO: As in...do we actually have one?

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::blinks::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: You need something unusual.  We are to be the freaks.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::continues putting up decorations::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::sees his wife:: CO: Excuse me sir. CMO: Hey Harriet

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: It does not have to be real and from my understanding, not even believable.  Even the ancient custom of tattooing was put on display.

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::eyes the captain:: CO: While that may indeed be easy for some, Sir......

 Yahanuk says:
@ CSO: Perhaps you will ... eventually ... ::Stops as he spots something in the distance:: ... no.

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::racks her brains for an idea::

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
CO: Physical strangeness only, Sir?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: I suggest you come up with a semblance of an idea, but it may not be necessary if why we are here occurs before the show.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ Yahanuk: What is it?

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::sighs::

Mayor Wilkins says:  
Sheridan: Ms. Serena ... after all that kindness you showed earlier ... well ... ah have somethin' to give ya ....

ACTION: In the distance, the Paiute search party can see a decrepit tree .. with a body hanging from it.

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::wonders if she could just pretend to see auras::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ All: Oh no...

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: spurs his horse towards the tree :: Hyah!

VADM_Sheridan says:
Mayor: That's not necessary Mr. Mayor. ::smiles and blows a wisp of hair from her face::

 Yahanuk says:
@ ::Speeds up with his horse::

 Yahanuk says:
@ ::The other Paiute follow suit::

Sheriff Johnson says: 
CTO: Here, lemme help you wit' that ... ::Begins to put up some of the decorations:: ... y'know, uhm, a few of the ladies in town offered to make you a ... dress ... for the celebration tomorrow ...

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::trying to remember SOMETHING from the single Public Speaking class he took way back when::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: urges his mount onward... faster... faster... ::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Sheriff:  That's very kind of them, but I have an act to do.  ::smiles in what she hopes is a mysterious manner::

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::wonders if Wolverton is feeling a bit ill::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: now if you'll excuse me, I was going with the Admiral.  Beldaur is reciting.  Perhaps if you were to discuss among yourselves.  Surely those of our century have something to offer that has not been seen by those of this century.  Beldaur: I must leave, but the work is most ummm entertaining.

CMO_Ens_Munro says:
CEO: Hello!

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: reaches the tree, dismounts instantly ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moves off in the direction the Admiral took::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::leans against a nearby tree as the mayor talks::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::gives her a kiss:: CMO: Glad to see you around after we split up I have been really busy cleaning out every last poker player in the saloon

Trickster CMO Ens. Munro says:  
XO: Well, that's what I'm here to do ... I'm the perfect adorable, sweet & innocent resident Doctor. Here to make sure everyone's ship-shape and infection free! ::Said gleefully::

ACTION: The Paiute search party finds what they feared ... Jahou, dead, and lynched ... left hanging from a tree to rot.

 Yahanuk says:
@ ::Stops, and slowly lowers himself from his horse ... mumbling something to himself::

Mayor Wilkins says:  
Sheridan: No, it certainly is. My wife, god bless her soul, told me to one day find someone dear and kind and generous, no matter who, to pass this along to ... and since we had no children of our own, well, for the first time ever ... someone sprang to mind ... ::Pulls out a box::

CMO_Ens_Munro says:
::Laughs and gives him a hug::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: mutters to self :: Great Maker... dammit to hell...

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::picks her up:: CMO: I love it when you laugh.

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::wanders off to figure out an act of some sort::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% ::keeps following the smell.. notes it's getting a bit richer and harder to follow.. not a good sign for the person bleeding::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: kicks off his moccasins, flexes finders and toes ... clambers up into the branches faster than any Paiute could ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::comes around a corner to see the Mayor producing something out of a pocket for the Admiral::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::straightens up:: Mayor: Oh I couldn't take a gift from you and your dear wife. You hardly know me.

CPO Beldaur says:  
::Still reciting::

 Yahanuk says:
@ ::Motions for the others to pull Jahou down, and kneels in silence::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;wonders if he could hurt the trickster in it's corporeal form would help:: CMO: So what’s the scoop this time? Wanna play checkers? Or may that’s too hard....how about rock paper scissors.? Best two out of three?

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: eases out to where Jahou is hanging, cuts the rope as the others reach for Jahou's corpse ::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: then swings down and lands nimbly next to Yahanuk ::

Sheriff Johnson says: 
CTO: I was kind of hopin' you'd simply accompany me to the celebration ..

Mayor Wilkins says: 
 Sheridan: Ah know you are a kind soul. Please. Ah would be honored. ::Holds out the box::

Trickster CMO Ens. Munro says:  
XO: I was thinking ... hmmm ... maybe puppetry?

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CMO: So what have you been up to sweetie?

 Yahanuk says:
@ ::The Paiute lower Jahou to the ground, the smell is wretched ... and the sight of Jahou is worse::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::walks towards them assuming his stereotyped oriental pose::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::starts blushing again::  Sheriff:  I'll only be busy for a short time.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: waits quietly while the natives take rope from around Jahou's neck, and gently clean his face ::

Mayor Wilkins says:  
::Still holding out the box::

Sheriff Johnson says:  
::Broad smile:: CTO: Great to hear. Ah can't wait!

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::acts like it's just dawning on him, mocking the trickster:: CMO: Ah yes...do me a favor, and take a bath for me while I'm asleep would you? I mean, if you're going to take over my body at night, why not do something useful? ::fierce:: This won' t last long like this

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::has run out of decorations.  Thinks she needs to go somewhere and cool down for a while::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::isn't sure but holds out her hands:: Mayor: Well this is highly unusual but......

CMO_Ens_Munro says:
CEO: To be honest I have been looking for the CO, but I just can't seem to find him anywhere.

 Yahanuk says:
@ ::Starts reciting something not familiar to Kraight, the other Paiute chime in::

VADM_Sheridan says:
:;takes the box:: Mayor: Thank you. Should I open it now?

OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::begins to get an idea::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: face is grim ... anger and remorse overwhelm him ... suddenly the Prime Directive seems irrelevant, never mind the dangers of polluting the timeline ::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CMO: He is over there I was just talking to him, I was telling him that we should be ready to go within a few hours.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::comes up behind Sheridan and looks at the box:: Sheridan: Ahhh Missy Sheridan has gift.  Is it good gift or bad gift?

Trickster CMO Ens. Munro says: 
::Giggles:: XO: So you've picked up on that, eh? Yeah, I finally got over that whole ... "gee, I hope he kills himself so I can be free" bit .. I figure if I'm stuck here for eternity, why not torture you in the meantime? And now that I'm ... spreading that influence, shouldn't be too hard ...

Mayor Wilkins says: 
Sheridan: I'd be insulted if you didn't. ::Smiles::

 Yahanuk says:
@ ::Rises:: ALL: One of our own has been taken from us. Violence has been perpetrated against our people for the last time.

VADM_Sheridan says:
::smiles and opens the box::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CMO: I think you'll find it harder than you think.

 Yahanuk says:
@ ::Clenches his fist and raises it:: Tomorrow, we take war to the White Man.

ACTION: In the box lays a silver necklace, which holds an emerald amulet of some sort ...

 Yahanuk says:
@ ALL: Tomorrow, we attack the town of Pahrump.

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