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

HIGHNOON@acalltoduty.com
Conclusion

Arc Title: HighNoon@acalltoduty.com
Episode: Five
Mission Number: 273
Creator: Michael Jones
Ship Manager: Michael Jones
Stardate: 10404.12

Previously …

The day of the Pahrump celebration has arrived, and so, possibly, has the conclusion of the crew’s presence here in 19th Century Earth. 

The crew has spent the time away from each other, interacting with the people of this place in various ways: Wolverton has been acting as Mr. Jacobson, the leader of this “freak show”; Admiral Sheridan has been the romantic interest of Victor Salisbury; Lt. Jg. Cherry has garnered the attention, and he of her, of Sheriff Johnson; Lt. Cmdr. Kraight was split up from the crew early on and has been with a group of local Native Americans who call themselves the Paiute; Counselor Ris’Mor had been spending time with a local named Raymond Coon, and has since set off to hunt down the missing Kraight; Lt. Jg. Telarus has been gambling away in the local tavern, and earning enough money to acquire a carriage and horses for the crew; and Commander Pangborn has been struggling with the fact that the Trickster has seemingly found a way to take control of his body while he was asleep.

While all of this has been happening, a mysterious masked man has approached the Tricky Trio, offering them help in getting revenge against the “freak show” which has upset the balance in Pahrump by beating them up. 

And now, the CSO is moving along with a Paiute war party, who are convinced that the murderers of Jahou, one of their own, are in the town of Pahrump …

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?

Ensign Albert Rio – Security Officer Rio seems to be struggling with his sense of identity: is he a fiancee to the woman he loves, is he a Starfleet officer with aspirations for greatness, or is he simply a man more confused than anyone else? Selected along with three other junior officers, this Adventure the crew are going upon may help him find a sense of identity.

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.

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.

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.

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 10404.12 "HighNoon@acalltoduty.com" Episode Five
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ACTION: It is nighttime in the town of Pahrump, which has begun it's celebration. The entertainment troupe has set up a whole series of things to do for the townsfolk, who in turn have set up some stuff as well. Laughter and drunken cheers are heard throughout the town, which is lit by starlight and oil lamp.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::standing at the outskirts of town, just watching::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::finishes coating both ends of a long thin stick in pitch, just in case::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
%:: looks around and realizes some how she back tracked right back tot he edge of town.. growls.. apparently losing the scent of the Indians, the blood and Kraight.. not sure how either.. makes a detour to Raymond’s house to get a quick bath and back in her 'costume' for what ever the humans have planned for tonight..::

 Yahanuk says:
% ::On a hill, overlooking the town of Pahrump::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::admires her new necklace as she adjusts her dress, smoothing it down ::Self: This is so beautiful, but I wonder why the mayor and his wife gave it to me?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::gives the stick a few trial twists and tosses::

Mayor Wilkins says:  
::Standing outside his mansion, looking out at the dancing folk and the singing folk, and the children playing games and the Entertainment troupe getting people to participate::

Raymond_Coon says:
% ::finishing up in the barn and getting the horses settled in for the night.. hears something and grabs his gun.. setting the hammer for and easy shot and moves tot he door.. ready::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::drops it::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::walks into the center of the action, watching the entertainment::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% ::comes through the door of the barn and pauses as she spies Raymond with his gun pointed at her head:: Coon: Wait! 

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::picks it up from the dust::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::steps outside her tent and looks around at all the people walking by towards the town center:: Self: This looks like quite a party.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::thinks she's about as ready as she'll ever be::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Sheridan:  Evening Admiral.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: decides to make one more try ::

CPO Beldaur says: 
 ::Has a group of female townsfolk gathered around them as he begins one of his Bolian poems::

VADM_Sheridan says:
:;turns to Cherry::  CTO: Good evening Ms Cherry. Beautiful evening isn't it?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Tired and fed up, sits on the steps of one of the local shops::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% Yahanuk: Yahanuk, this is madness. You don't even know that Jahou's murderers are in the town.

Raymond_Coon says:
% ::pushes the gun the rest of the way up pointing toward the ceiling as he eases the hammer back to rest.:: CNS: Sweet Butter Cups Girl! you almost got shot!  don't do that! ::puts his gun down and watches her enter the barn::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Sheridan:  Yes Ma'am.  The air sure cools down when the sunsets.  ::has been hanging around the Sheriff way too much::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: addresses the entire party :: All: Warriors of the Paiute, hear me. Yours is a proud and noble people.

ACTION: The Paiute turn to look at the CSO.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% ::sets her pack down and explain to Raymond what she was doing as they finish up the evening work.. then heads for the back of the barn to get washed up::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::smiles:: CTO: Where is the Sheriff this evening? Is he not joining us?

Victor Salisbury says:  
::Comes up beside the Admiral and the CTO, and puts his arm around the Admiral's waste as he's shorter than her:: Gooooood evening ladies!

Neet says: 
 % ::Scurries up to the Counselor:: Hey there! ::Leaps up onto her shoulder::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::jumps back startled at Salisbury's familiarity with the Admiral::

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says: 
 ::Comes up on the XO:: XO: Hello, sir, are you okay?

Raymond_Coon says:
% ::goes back tot he house to get Teim's cloths ready and get cleaned up himself.. for a trip to town.. and also to polish her knives for her.. tricks::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Sheridan:  Perhaps later Ma'am.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% All: Attacking this town will accomplish nothing but to bring dishonor to your families, and destruction to your people. The killers of Jahou must be found and brought to justice, but a reckless attack on the town cannot accomplish this.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::distracted:: Eisenhower: Just fine, yourself? Hell of a hoe down they've got going on

VADM_Sheridan says:
::smiles at Victor and moves her hand to his on her waist::: Victor: Good evening Victor. My but you look quite handsome this evening.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::eyes widen in further shock::

 Yahanuk says:
% ::Swiftly pulls out a blade and holds it up to the CSO's neck:: CSO: Quiet. For all we know you are one of the Murderers as well. For all we know you had Jahou sent out to be killed. Do not presume to be one of us.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
%:: in her robes.. rides to town on a horse.. Neet on the back of the saddle wearing a bow and little hat::

Raymond_Coon says:
%:: rides to town.. in his good cowboy duds.. and armed.. you never know::

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says: 
 ::Nods:: XO: Indeed. I'm hoping to grab a dance with Lance -- er, I mean Ensign Wolverton. ::Stuttering:: And not to dance. Just to monitor. Monitor the "hoe down," sir.

Neet says: 
 % ::Fidgeting with the bow and hat on him:: CNS: Why am I wearing this?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::laughs:: Eisenhower: I'm sure you'll have a good time, monitoring.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Admiral:  The pheromone density is just too high around here, isn't it?  ::winks::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: looks at Yahanuk :: Yahanuk: I presume nothing, Yahanuk. Whether you believe it or not, I wish only to be a friend to your people. There is much to admire about the Paiute -- even about you, Yahanuk. But getting yourself killed, and bringing down the wrath of the white man on your village, is not an admirable thing.

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says: 
 ::Blushing and somewhat embarrassed:: XO: O-of course ... I'm just going to take myself, and head that way ... ::Gestures::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
% Neet: because your have to look cute.. and not like food to the bigger animals.. and.. it will help you take your mind off things as you do those tricks I showed you last week.. 

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Eisenhower: You're at liberty. Enjoy ::smiles::

Victor Salisbury says: 
 ::Grins:: Sheridan: Nothing in comparison to your luminosity.

VADM_Sheridan says:
::nods at Cherry acknowledging her hint:: CTO: Indeed Cherry, but I think most of us can handle it.

Neet says: 
 % CNS: I said it before ... and I'll say it again. I don't do tricks. Why do I have to do tricks? What's with all these tricks?

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% Yahanuk: Let me go to the village and find my people. My chief, Sulek, is a wise and powerful warrior. He will see the truth of your cause. My friends will help you find Jahou's killers, even if the people of the town will not.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Sheridan:  Understood Ma'am.  I'll see you in town then.  ::stops to light the ends of her stick in the campfire before she leaves::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::arrive in town with Raymond.. ties the horses up at the local store.. it's closed at the moment and looks around::

 Yahanuk says:
% ::Presses the blade a bit into the CSO's neck, drawing a slight trickle of blood::

Paiute tribe member says: 
 % Yahanuk: Yahanuk. ::Interrupting::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::looks at Victor and smiles:: Victor: You say the sweetest things Victor. ::chuckles softly::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: simply stands, and looks steadily into Yahanuk's eyes ::

VADM_Sheridan says:
CTO: Be careful Cherry. ::waves as Cherry leaves::

Raymond_Coon says:
::glances over and shakes his head at the little fur ball chirping and hissing away at the giant cat covered in robes and cloth.. wonders what possesses him to get involved in the first place.. shrugs and walks toward the light and music::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::waves in return as she heads to the center of town::

ACTION: There is a noise coming from behind the Paiute, which the Paiute who spoke up is indicating.

 Yahanuk says:
% ::Looks around the CSO, and narrows his eyes ... lowering the blade from the CSO's throat::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
Neet: it's our.. story so they don't try to eat us.. we are performers.. so we have to perform.. we do tricks.. I do tricks you do tricks.. and if you do them well.. you get treats..

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says: 
 ::Walks up to the CTO who is walking toward the center of town:: CTO: Ma'am, got a moment?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::gives the now flaming baton a toss in the air, then catches it neatly::  Eisenhower:  Sure.  What's up?

Victor Salisbury says:  
Sheridan: Couldn't have gotten to where I am today otherwise. May I escort you to the main events? ::Holds out arm::

Neet says: 
CNS: Pffft. I still don't se -- ::Perks up:: Treats?

VADM_Sheridan says:
::takes his arm:: Victor: A pleasure sir. I'm anxious to see what the town has planned.

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says: 
 ::Eyes the baton for a moment:: CTO: Uhm ... well ... I think you should talk to Commander Pangborn ... he's been looking quite ... bad. I thought you two were getting close, and forgive me if I'm overstepping my bounds, but he looks like he needs someone close right now.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::looks around::  Eisenhower:  Where is he?

ACTION: From the darkness and the direction the Paiute came from, a somewhat large bear slowly approaches.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
%:: stands very still ::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::rolls her eyes:: Neet: yes.. corn bread, raspberries, chickens.. you remember what Raymond cooked for us.. those treats.. lots of them when we back to his place..

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says:  
::Gestures in the direction she saw the XO::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Eisenhower:  Okay.  Thanks.  ::walks in that direction twirling the flaming baton::

Neet says:  
::Licking lips:: CNS: Yes ... he is quite pleasant. You should keep him as company. Or a pet. A cooking pet. We can take him with us when we leave this place, and he can cook us.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: sees a look in Yahanuk's eye, turns slowly, and spies the bear ::

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says: 
::Tries not to laugh at the CTO and her twirling baton::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: realizes there is but one thing that will give him credibility with these warriors ::

ACTION: Some of the Paiute raise their bows, another draws a knife as the bear slowly approaches them. Something can be seen glimmering on the side of the bear ...

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
Neet: I'll think about it.. ::wonder how much weight Neet has gained since leaving the jungle::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  Commander Pangborn?  ::momentarily stops twirling::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::enters the 'party' area and stops to observe::

Neet says:  
::Rubs his tummy, and decides to put up with the hat for now::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::weak smile:: CTO: Hello Cherry. The Sheriff is over there doing crowd control I think.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: snatches a spear from the nearest Paiute and charges the bear :: Bear: Aaaiiiiirrrgh!

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  I was looking for you.  I got a report that you didn't look so good.  ::looks him over::

Raymond_Coon says:
CNS: you see any of your friends? ::folds his hands and looks around the dancing crowd::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::looks around for Sulek as she walks along with Victor:: Victor: Have you seen Sulek around?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: I'm fine. What’s up?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::thinks he looks pretty good::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: stops dead as the bear turns toward him... a glowing rune, Kraight's rune, shimmers on the bear's hide ::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
Coon: not yet.. but I'm sure something will happen and they'll be involved.. 

Victor Salisbury says:  
Sheridan: I'm sorry, who?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  Whatcha been up too?  ::stands back, tosses the flaming baton in the air, then catches it behind her back::

Raymond_Coon says:
CNS: should.. that worry me? ::glances over at her::

ACTION: The Bear does not react defensively to the charging CSO. The Paiute look on in confusion, waiting for the bear to slice the CSO to death.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
Coon: ask me when it's over...

VADM_Sheridan says:
Victor: Sulek, tall, bald man with the pointed ears?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Kind of...just...haven't been myself lately ::laughs inside at the irony::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: drops his spear, approaches the bear slowly, hands open and spread, palms up ::

Victor Salisbury says: 
 Sheridan: I'm sorry, slipped my mind.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  Who've you been, then?  ::twirls the baton admiring the traces of the flames in the air::

ACTION: The Bear sniffs at the CSO, then turns and begins to continue moving along ... heading toward the town.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Nice job with the baton ::evasive::

 Yahanuk says:
% CSO: You chose to let it live. ::Watching the bear continues on::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  Baton twirling champion in high school.  ::grins then holds it out::  Want to try?

 Yahanuk says:
% ::No smile forms, but ... :: CSO: Perhaps there is some Paiute in you after all.

VADM_Sheridan says:
Victor: I really need to find him soon. He's been helping me with a few things and I need a few things clarified.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::waves the baton off:: CTO: Not my forte.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
 ::moves into the crowd with neet on her shoulder.. Neet is getting more attention then she is.. which is a welcome change.. a few children offer Neet bits of cake as Teim stays still and looks around::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% Yahanuk: Perhaps. Do you see the symbol on the bear's hide? That is a symbol of the Power that brought me here.

Victor Salisbury says: 
 Sheridan: Well, he's probably off entertaining someone or another ... you can always wait until after the celebration.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  Watch this.  ::moves into the middle of the street and begins an elaborate baton twirling routine::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% Yahanuk: See where it is going? Can you doubt that I am to follow it into the town?

Ens. Rio says:  
CNS: Hello Lieutenant. ::Steps up:: You've been gone for a bit ...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::applauds:: CTO Good job! ::brightens some:

ACTION: The Paiute begin murmuring to themselves. Yahanuk stares.

VADM_Sheridan says:
::leans over to Victor:: Victor: You're right. Let's just enjoy the evening for a while.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::drops it, but quickly picks it up and continues::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::turns around and looks at Rio.. he's in a cowboy out fit.. twirling  stiff rope and trying to fit in..:: Rio: I found Kraight's trail.. and then lost it again..

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% All: This is a sign. Let me go to the town and find my Chief. He, and all my tribe, will help you.

Ensign Rio says: 
 CNS: So that's a good sign, doesn't necessarily mean he's dead or anything ...

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::tosses the flaming baton high into the sky for the grand finale::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
Rio: no.. he isn't dead.. but I was following a blood trail.. human.. some one did die...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::claps:: CTO: Well done.

VADM_Sheridan says:
::watches all the activity with interest especially Lt. Cherry's performance::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::distracted by the clapping, loses her concentration::

 Yahanuk says:
% CSO: We do not need their help. But we will take you to them. But not in the midst of this. We must wait. If you do not wish bloodshed, it would be best we no longer charge into town.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::ducks and runs::

VADM_Sheridan says:
CTO: That was wonderful Cherry. You are so talented. ::claps as well::

Ens. Rio says: 
 CNS: Uhm ... who?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::picks the baton from the dust and takes a bow::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::nods from the steps:: VADM: Admiral

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: nods :: Yahanuk: Thank you, Yahanuk. You have chosen wisely. I will not fail you.

VADM_Sheridan says:
XO: Mr. Pangborn, enjoying yourself? ::smiles::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Sheridan:  Thank you Ma'am.  ::walks back toward the XO::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
VADM: Quite a bit ::gleam in his eye:: Cherry’s performance was.. illuminating

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% Yahanuk: You intend to wait until whatever that commotion in the town may be has quieted?

Victor Salisbury says:  
::Nodding at the group::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::snuffs out the flames to save some pitch for later::

VADM_Sheridan says:
XO: Indeed it was. She is very talented.

 Yahanuk says:
% CSO: That would be best.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Good job

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::grins at the XO::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% Yahanuk: Very well. :: sits ::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
Rio: I don't know..

ACTION: The bear disappears into the darkness between the town and the Paiute group.

 Yahanuk says:
% ::Begins to get up on his horse:: CSO: It does not mean we will remain seated here.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: stands up again :: Yahanuk: All right. Where shall we go?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Have a seat if you like ::motions to the steps he's sitting on::

Sheriff Johnson says:  
::Walks up to the group:: ALL: Greeting all. CTO: Hallo there Miss Cherry, you look exquisite this evening'.

VADM_Sheridan says:
::moves over to Pangborn and speaks softly:: XO: By the way, drop the Admiral title will you? It's Serena in front of the locals, if you catch my drift?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::sits beside him::  XO:  The Admiral.... ::voice trails off as she sees the Sheriff::

Victor Salisbury says: 
 ::Arms crossed::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
VADM: Yes, I forgot myself for the moment

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::spots the XO and admiral.. heads their direction.. as Neet clings to her robe and slides down a bit from grabbing the cake bits the children were offering::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::nods to the Sheriff:: Sheriff: Good evening Sheriff Johnson.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::stands::  Sheriff:  Hi there.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::ignores the Sheriff::

 Yahanuk says:
% CSO: There is a ritual ... I have not performed it since I was much younger.

Neet says:  
::Getting fuller::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% Yahanuk: If I can help, I will be honored to do so.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::watches the CTO turn a few shades of pink she isn't familiar with on humans.. and stops short of the group.. folds her arms and tilts her ears under the robe hood.. Neet clamoring back to her shoulder.. still stuffing his face::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::steps back to Victor's side:: Victor: Everyone here is so friendly aren't they? ::grins::

Sheriff Johnson says: 
 ::Nods with a smile to them all:: CTO: Ah was hopin' you would be willin' to accompany me for a bit? They're startin' some fine dancin' in a few, thought I would take a pretty lady in.

 Yahanuk says:
% CSO: Good. Get on. ::Points to the horse::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: nods, mounts his horse ::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::looks at the XO::  Sheriff:  I think my friend here needs my company for a short time.  Can I catch up with you later?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::growls under her hood and then calls tot he XO:: XO: Ben! I have news you need to hear... ::huffs::

Victor Salisbury says:  
Sheridan: They seem quite happy. Although I'm wondering why some of them are not participating in the entertainment. ::Puzzled::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: What is it?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::looks at the CNS::

Sheriff Johnson says:  
::Looks at the XO, then to the CTO ... then jumps as the Counselor appears. Shocked by her appearance:: CTO: Ah ... see.

VADM_Sheridan says:
Victor: Oh I'm sure they will.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
XO: sir.. I found Kraight.. well I sort of did...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::stands:: CNS: Where is he?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Sheriff:  Maybe not.  Oh wait.  ::stops to listen to the CNS::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::stares at the counselor::

 Yahanuk says:
% ::The Paiute move off, parallel to the town. Toward a more flat terrain::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: follows the party... greatly relieved ::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
XO: I tracked.. ::moves closer so only the XO can hear:: I tracked his scent... I came across it in the desert near the mountains.. after I started following that smell that was on you last night.. I lost it but found human blood.. that lead me to a tree where some one was killed.. there I found traces of Kraight and ...

ACTION: While the group gather around the Counselor to hear of their comrade ... three men riding horses enter the celebration ... it's Jones, Weatherby and Rucker - The Tricky Trio.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::eyes the rough looking three:: CNS: Go on.

VADM_Sheridan says:
:;sees the men:: Victor: Friends of yours perhaps?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
XO: several other humans.. I followed the scent back toward town.. then lost it again.. he's closer then he was.. might even be in town.. I just don't know where..

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS; You're sure they were human?

Victor Salisbury says: 
 Sheridan: I'm not familiar with them, no. ::One of his own walks up and whispers something into his ear:: If you'll excuse me, Madame, I have something to attend to ... ::Bows and walks off::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
CNS:  He's here?  We should start a search...  ::looks around::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
XO: yes.. not many alien species on the planet in this time period.. and the blood was iron based..

VADM_Sheridan says:
:;stands there surprised by Victor's sudden departure:: Self: Well!

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Organize a search party. CNS: Is there anything else?

ACTION: The Tricky Trio dismounts their horses, and tie them up.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::wonders what the nearby townspeople are making of this conversation::

Raymond_Coon says:
::headed back to his horse.. and notices the new arrivals.. decides to just stand back and see what’s going on..::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CTO/XO: he may be here.. it's a better chance then it was.. but I'm not sure if he is.. I don't have concert proof..

VADM_Sheridan says:
::moves closer to Cherry:: CTO: Cherry, we need to find Sulek. He needs to know what is happening.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::looks around for the junior officers::

Sheriff Johnson says: 
 ::Is trying to concentrate on what the CTO is doing, but notices the arrival of the three:: Oh boy.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Admiral:  Sulek?  Where is he?

 Yahanuk says:
% ::Stops at a spot:: ALL: Here is good. ::Dismounts::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: dismounts with the rest ::

VADM_Sheridan says:
CTO: I don't know. I'm starting to get worried.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::follows the Sheriff's gaze to the three slimy guys::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% Yahanuk: May I ask the meaning of the ceremony?

CPO Beldaur says: 
::Still reciting the original Bolian poem from earlier to the people who are listening intently:: 

Ensign Rio says: 
 ::Trying to impress some ladies with his rope tricks:: 

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says: 
 ::Wandering around:: 

Ens. Y'Et says: 
 ::Remains furry::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
VADM: The....Sulek has disappeared?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::wishes Wolverton were nearby::

VADM_Sheridan says:
XO: Well I don't know exactly. I haven't seen him for some time now and it's starting to worry me.

 Yahanuk says:
% CSO: It is a means of guidance. Insurance by the spirits of this world that the true path will be shown to us. If you are not one of those spirits, then there should be some out there for us.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO/Admiral:  All right.  We'll search for both of them.  ::makes off towards Eisenhower::

 Yahanuk says:
% ::Some of the Paiute start to gather stones and sticks. He pulls out a pouch::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: nods :: Yahanuk: I see. What shall I do?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::concerned:: CTO: As soon as we find Kraight, have someone try and ferret out the ...Sulek. He must  be here somewhere

 Yahanuk says:
% CSO: Sit. ::Gestures to a spot beside the "being built" campfire::

Sheriff Johnson says: 
CTO: Ah'm gonna go watch the troublemakers ... catch up with me later?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
VADM: Did you see those three guys over there? Looks like trouble.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Sheriff:  I'm so sorry.   I will see you later.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
XO: he may be experiencing emotional problems.. it is conceivable..

VADM_Sheridan says:
XO: I saw them. I think we better leave them to the Sheriff.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: sits where indicated ::

Sheriff Johnson says: 
 ::Smiles:: CTO: For someone as purty as you, Miss Cherry. Ah can wait.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
VADM: For now

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: Kraight is experiencing emotional problems?

VADM_Sheridan says:
::nods:: XO: Just keep an eye open Ben. No surprises....::smiles::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::smiles in return then yells out::  TO:  Wolverton!  Where are you?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
VADM: Trust me, I'm going to.

 Yahanuk says:
% ::Sprinkles some sort of powder on the wood, and lights a fire::

 Yahanuk says:
% ::The flame explodes into a peculiar green. Three other members of the Paiute sit around the fire and chant with Yahanuk::

VADM_Sheridan says:
XO: Good man. I know now why Sulek trusts you so much.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: watches curiously, trying to make out the words ::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::surprised:: VADM: Why thank you....Ad....Ma'am

Neet says: 
 ::Sniffing the air:: CNS: You smell bear?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::catches up to Eisenhower::   Eisenhower:  We need to organize a search of the town.  Kraight may be in it or nearby.

VADM_Sheridan says:
XO: I'm going to head over to the other side of the town square and see if I can spot Sulek.  I'll let you know if I find him, somehow.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: It's not like Kraight to be very emotional :;worried::

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says:  
CTO: Really? Thank god.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
VADM: Tell him I need to speak to him - and that were close to finding Kraight

 Yahanuk says:
% ::The Paiute continue chanting, louder and louder::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Eisenhower:  Can you round up some others and fan out?  I'll head north.

VADM_Sheridan says:
XO: Will do Ben. Now you stay out of trouble understood?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
XO: the captain...

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says: 
 CTO: Yes, ma'am. ::Heads out to get Rio, Y'Et & Beldaur::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: What about the captain?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
VADM: Understood

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::stops to ignite the ends of her baton in case she needs a light::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
Xo: never mind...

VADM_Sheridan says:
::heads away from the Commander and mingles with the crowd::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::sights the North Star then heads in that direction::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: Give me your assessment of the three rough necks over there ::points::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
XO: they need baths..

VADM_Sheridan says:
::stands on her tippy toes trying to see over the crowd:: Self: I don't see him anywhere.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::unexpectedly laughs out loud:: CNS: Yes, I suppose they do. Then again, so do I ::grin::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::looks at the XO from under her hood and huffs::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::approaches the dark outskirts of town::

Raymond_Coon says:
::following the tricky trio to see what they are up too.. but doing so from a nice distance::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::walks through the crowd searching::

 Yahanuk says:
% ::The Paiute stop chanting, and remain silent with their eyes closed::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stands near a food booth, trying to find something that doesn’t involve animal flesh::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::passes the last building on the north end of town.  Stops and peers out into the darkness::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: sits in respectful silence ::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::doesn't see anything.  Listens carefully::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::settles on an ear of corn::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::takes out her knives and shows them to the XO:: XO: you feel you will be needing these?

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::rides in with the carriage and supplies in the back, parks off to the side away from the celebration and sees the Captain, finishes tying up the carriage and walks over:: CO: Sir!

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Ahh, the supplies.  Well done,

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::standing in the obvious spot, wishing he had a weapon::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::continues to walk standing on her tip toes every few feet peering over the crowd searching for a bald head::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: Nice knives. Good outfit too.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::doesn't hear anything but insects::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: I'll take a knife

Trickster Counselor Ris'Mor says: 
 ::Another Ris'Mor, wearing a Starfleet uniform, steps around the real one and grins at the XO:: XO: Maybe while you're a sleep, I'll take those knives and make a nice fur pelt out of your Counselor ...

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Captain I have everything we need I was able to get material to make some sturdy tents, just incase we need some form of portable tents.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: You should have given one to Cherry

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
XO: very well.. what did you do with the other one I gave you yesterday??

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::turns her back on the North Star and heads back south::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Do you have any currency left?

Victor Salisbury says:  
:Looking quite concerned, he walks over to the Mayor after speaking to some new face who arrived a little while ago::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::annoyed:: Trickster: Hey tricky. What’s up? Tired of residing in my cerebral cortex? I have a plan to eliminate you ::wide grin::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::notices Wolverton standing in an obvious spot and wonders how she missed him on her way out of town::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::looks at the XO waiting and answer and wonders about his mumbling and grin...::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS:I fight two handed

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
TO:  Lance?  Thank god.

Trickster Counselor Ris'Mor says: 
 ::Doesn't seem phased by the XO's comment:: XO: Is that a fact? The fact you said I'm in your cerebral cortex kind of makes it obvious that you have no plan, Commander. Not a viable one anyway.

VADM_Sheridan says:
::walks towards the smell of fresh pies and other delicacies::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::smiles:: CTO: You're welcome.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Trickster: Good. Just keep in believing that and you'll be fine

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::hands the XO another knife.. and wonders.. putting the other nine away for now::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
TO:  The Counselor smells Kraight nearby.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: I had some little amount left, then I decided to clean out the locals again, needless to say I am going to keep myself scarce for a while.

ACTION: The Tricky Trio approaches the Counselor and Commander.

Yahanuk says: 
 % ::Opens eyes:: CSO: There is danger.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::turns to the rank smell of unwashed humans and growls low under her cloth costume::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CTO: Really? Where?

VADM_Sheridan says:
::sees the food stalls and heads over, fingering her necklace nervously as she walks::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::stands tall::

ACTION: The crowd parts as the Trio walk through it.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% Yahanuk: Can you tell from where, or whom, the danger comes?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: A good idea.  Keep the supplies handy for our departure, should it come.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
TO:  Where?  That's what I'm trying to find out.  Listen Lance, something feels very wrong around here.  You don't have a gun or something do you?

 Jones says:
::They stop a few feet away from him:: XO: Well, lookee here, it's the yellow-bellied half-wit from before ... ::Takes a step forward, lookin' down, then up:: ... I say you owe us a rematch.

Yahanuk says: 
 % ::Looks to the town, it is answer enough::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::spots a bald head and makes a bee line for it hoping that it's the Captain::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::takes the roasted ear of corn and pays the vender the only money he has::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
Neet: go climb on a roof some place.. I don't want you getting hurt.. ::sets him on the ground and scoots him to the side::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::sighs:: CTO: I wish. They're expensive by local standards.

ACTION: Victor Salisbury & Mayor Wilkins , look very concerned and puzzled after speaking and begin to move through town, looking for someone

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Jones: How 'bout I just slit your goddamn throat? ::shows the blade..one of them::

Neet says: 
 CNS: Aye, aye! ::Scurries away::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he takes a bite from the corn, it is quite delicious::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
TO:  Help me search, would ya?  ::heads back towards the center of town::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Sir another thing after I picked up the carriage I went out to where we supposedly came out, and I didn't see the cave either it disappeared or it has been moved, so our departure maybe hindered until we find the exit.

 Jones says:
::Starts laughing:: XO: You can try.

ACTION: Weatherby & Rucker Grin and cross their arms

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::wonders if he can program the replicators back on the ship to make this::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::looks at the XO in mild shock.. feels her fur pale:: XO: sir.. ::speechless at his rash action::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% Yahanuk: I see. All the more reason to wait until the town is quiet, I suppose. If I go in alone, you can watch from a distance. If I am killed, it will be no loss to the Paiute.

Trickster Counselor Ris'Mor says: 
 ::Takes a step around the XO::  XO: Hmmm ... you think you can take 'em? I got twenty on the thin one, he looks tough.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Jones: Just move along. I already took out the trash once today

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: So far, our departure point has been at best nebulous.  I should not be overly concerned at this point.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::ignores the trickster::

Yahanuk says: 
 % ::Stares at the CSO:: CSO: Very well. Go.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
XO: sir.. the prime directive.. you.. ::whispers:: you can't kill them.. this isn't our time line... not like this...

VADM_Sheridan says:
::pushes through a small group of ladies chattering away and taps the bald man on the back::  CO: Sulek?

Victor Salisbury says: 
 ::As the CTO & TO approach:: TO: Stop right there!

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::does still wish he had one::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::wonders why he's telling him to stop, since he's standing perfectly still::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turns to see the Admiral :: Sheridan: Ahh, Serena, you should try one of these.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Salisbury:  What do you want?  ::is indignant at being interfered with::

Mayor Wilkins says: 
 ::Coming up behind Salisbury, with the Sheriff in tow::

 Jones says:
::Steps closer to the XO:: XO: Why don'tcha make me?

VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: Sulek! Where have you been? I've been looking all over town for you.

Victor Salisbury says: 
 ::Blatantly ignores the CTO:: TO: Who are you? What is this treachery?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::notices the Sheriff and the Mayor approaching:: TO:  ah oh.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::shoves Jones back HARD:: Jones. I said, move along!

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
Victor: What are you raving about now?

Raymond_Coon says:
::Standing not far away watching the commotion going on.. ::

Sheriff Johnson says: 
::A stern and puzzled look on his face::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: I was seeking something to eat.  ::takes another bite:: has there been a problem.  The CEO has acquired the requisite supplies.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::recalls that Wolverton has been granted some status for some unknown reason so let's him handle it.  Smiles at the Sheriff::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Jones: You get that close to me again, I'll peal your face off with this knife

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
XO: Ben! ::takes a step closer.:: what has got into you..?

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: stands :: Yahanuk: I will come to the edge of town and signal you if it is safe for you to enter.   :: pauses ::  If I never get the chance, please tell Mohauna how grateful I am to have met him, and to have spent time among your people... including you, Yahanuk.

 Jones says:
::Steps closer, a grin on his face:: XO: Ah think ah well ... right into that cozy lil' strumpet you had wit' you a bit back ... she seemed someone easy to move on' to, too ... ah think ah can show her a good time ... so can Rucker .. and Weatherby ...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::punches Jones in the gut:: CNS: A little help here would be nice

VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: Commander Pangborn needs to speak with you immediately. He's found Commander Kraight, or has almost found him. Apparently Kraight is somewhere near or in town.

Victor Salisbury says: 
TO: Your lies. A messenger just arrived from the town of Jackson. Sir Jacobson and his Troupe of Traveling Wonders regret to inform us they won't be able to make it due to wagon damage. Who are you?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::wonders who they are talking about.. knows it isn't her.. spots Raymond but shakes her head no and watches this strange event unfold::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: heads off toward town ::

 Jones says:
::The gut punch sends him back for a second, and then suddenly, Jones leaps up and roundhouse kicks the XO in the face. A maneuver that should not be familiar to 19th Century Westerners::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: Good news.  Please lead me to him.  Telarus: Come with us.

Raymond_Coon says:
::sees the cat's head shake and steps back a bit.. but his hand rest on his gun all the same::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::looks over at the CEO and nods::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::decides he's had enough:: Victor: It's about time, then.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::fights Jones, going ballistic on him::

Mayor Wilkins says: 
 TO: About time for what ... what is this?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::looks at the TO and wonders what he's up to::

VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: Are you going to finish that? ::points to the corn::

ACTION: Jones somehow manages to block every move the XO makes, as if anticipating. And strikes back with some of his own. All of them familiar to the XO ..

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
Victor: Good Lord, man...how dense can you be? It only took you HOW many days to figure it out?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::suddenly stops::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::smiles at the Sheriff some more::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::growls and watches Ben fall is shock.. Starfleet tactical.. that can't be.. not here... takes a step back and waits. something isn't right..::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Jones: You have an interesting way of fighting...like you've been trained somewhere.....

Raymond_Coon says:
::stands stunned by the display.. the crowd that gathered around is as well.. all stunned into silence.. not really sure what to do::

Victor Salisbury says: 
 THAT'S IT!!! Sheriff: ARREST THEM!!!

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: Would you like some ::proffers the ear of corn to her::

ACTION: The screaming of Salisbury, and the fight between the XO & Jones starts to cause the celebration to slow. People are worried at the sight of what's going on.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: approaches town carefully, staying behind cover and in the shadows ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: Now lead on.

VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: We don't have time now. C'mon. ::tugs at his arm::

Sheriff Johnson says:  
::Raises hands:: CTO / TO / Victor: Now hold on just a gosh darned second ...

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: No need to push ::as he drops the corn in the dirt, he follows the Admiral::

 Jones says:
XO: Let's jus' say someone showed us how to take you freaks down.

VADM_Sheridan says:
::leads the Captain and CEO back through the crowd::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Sheriff: Arrest us?  ::tries to look at innocent as humanly possible::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
XO: trained by one of us.. this really isn't good.. ::grips her robe and growls::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::concerned:: Jones: And who would that be?

ACTION: Rucker & Weatherby place their hands on their holstered guns

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
Victor: Arrest us on what grounds?

Trickster Counselor Ris'Mor says:  
::Chuckling:: XO: That's a good question, isn't it?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::hearing a commotion up the street wonders what's going on::

Victor Salisbury says:  
TO: Pretending to be someone you're not, being up to some elaborate plan no doubt!!! You're no doubt thieves!!!

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Jones: There may be one or two things you haven't been shown

VADM_Sheridan says:
::hears the commotion as they approach the XO's location:: CO: Uh oh. Trouble I think.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
Victor: I don't recall that lying is against the law.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Salisbury:  Thieves?!  Sheriff:  You don't believe that, do you?

 Jones says:
::Steps back and pulls out his gun:: XO: You can show 'em off in the next life.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: sidles up to the back wall of a house on the very edge of town, peers around the corner... while many humans are in sight, he can see no familiar faces ::

Victor Salisbury says: 
 TO: Like you freaks know what the law is.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sees the trouble and pushes to the front:: Sheridan: I think speed may be of the essence here.  ::Moves ahead quickly::

Sheriff Johnson says:  
Salisbury: Now Mr. Salisbury, if you could jus' calm down ... ::Hearing cries in the distance::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
Victor: I'm sure the Sheriff here can correct me if I'm wrong.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::takes the welll balances knife that Ris'Mor gave him and palms it:: Jones: Now is that any way to fight?

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
% :: sighs :: Self: Well, I guess there's nothing for it...

 Jones says:
XO: Well what can ah say, always been a dirty fighter ... ::Aims::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arrives at the scene and steps up to Pangborn:: Pangborn: Trouble, Commander?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::grabs one of the knives from under her robe and uses the trick Raymond taught her added to her old Tactical training from Avalon and launches the knife at Jone's gun.. striking it dead on.. and breaking the hammer so it can't fire again::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Yes, I'm about to be murdered ::throws the knife at Jones::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Most unfortunate.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: steps out from behind the wall, and begins walking toward the center of town ... there seems to be something going on there ::

ACTION: As soon as the knife leaves the Counselor's hand, Rucker fires .. a bullet pierces her leg straight through, sending her sprawling.

 Jones says:
::Dodges the knife with a spectacular dive that he normally wouldn't know, rolls like a proper Starfleet officer should, and comes up running at the XO::

Weatherby says: 
::Dives and opens fire at the XO & CNS::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::hears the gunshot, and bolts in that direction without waiting for another word from Victor or the Sheriff::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::howls and stumbles back.. then over.. pulling the robe up to check her leg for damage::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::stays behind Sulek and watches::

ACTION: The gunfire causes a stampede of screaming and frightened townsfolk.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::takes off after Wolverton::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: hears some sort of weapons discharge, begins running towards the sound ::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::clamors for cover::

Sheriff Johnson says:  
::Sees the TO bolt, and runs behind him toward the fire-fight::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moves quickly to Rucker, grabbing the gun and twisting his arm back hard::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;throws the other knife and takes cover::

Rucker says:  
::Cries out as the CO assaults him::

Raymond_Coon says:
::eyes go wide and draws his weapon.. firing at the trio::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::comes behind him and reaches out grabbing his shoulder::

Weatherby says: 
 ::Remembering what he was told, hits the CO behind the head with his gun to assist Rucker::

Rucker says: 
 ::Drops as Coon opens fire and Weatherby gets him free, opens fire at Coon::

ACTION: Coon is struck dead on three times in the chest ..

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: more weapons fire... just around the corner now ::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::pushes the CEO to the front:: CEO: Go and help Sulek man!

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::doing a good sprint, wondering how long it will take to get there::

Weatherby says: 
 ::Pushes the CO away and aims with his gun:: CO: Ah have orders to take you out bald man.

Raymond_Coon says:
::stands looking at his chest bleed and coughs before falling to his knees::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::runs right for Weatherby:: Weatherby: Honey I am home! ::tackles him down hard and knocks him right in his mouth::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: spots Sulek being attacked from behind by a human, and launches himself at the human's knees ::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::falls behind the TO and the Sheriff as her legs are shorter::

ACTION: THUNK! One of the knives the XO threw goes right through Weatherby's neck.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Captain! You ok!?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::fights hand to hand, trying to disarm them::

ACTION: The other one goes into the CEO's shoulder.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stunned by the sudden impact he crumples, clamping down hard on the nerve in Rucker, he crumples down, rolling away as if by instinct that he now has an assailant behind him::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
Self: AWH!!!

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: hits the human just as Telarus does... the three of them go down in a tangle ::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::thinks this town is a lot bigger than he thought...still running::

ACTION: The CSO & injured CEO are tangling with a dead man.

VADM_Sheridan says:
::gasps in fright as the men fall::

ACTION: Rucker's shoulder is dislocated by the CO's attempted nerve pinch, he screams and tries to crawl away.

 Jones says:
::Gets up, grabs Rucker's gun, and starts running and firing::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: rolls Weatherby's body off Telarus :: CEO: Lieutenant! You have been injured...

VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: Sulek!

ACTION: Bullets are flying in every other direction.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks around :: All: Doctor! Doctor Munro!

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stunned, he looks at Telarus, speechless for the moment::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::pulls out the remaining eight knives and scoots a few toward the XO.. sees Raymond on the ground.. chest bleeding.. sees Weatherby laying dead with the CSO and CEO::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::pulls out the knife and walks up to Rucker:: Rucker: Damn you and your buddies ::with a sharp move heel kicks Rucker in the sternum and the mouth::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::ducks down to avoid the hail of bullets::

Rucker says:  
::Cries out as the CEO is kicking him on the ground::

 Jones says:
::Turns and starts firing at the CEO::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;takes a few knives::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::moves over to Sulek:: CO: Are you alright?

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::jumps and rolls behind a stone wall::

Sheriff Johnson says: 
 ::Pushes the TO down as a bullet nearly hits him::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Throws a knife at Jones::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: leaps to put himself between Jones and Telarus ::

 Jones says:
::Goes behind a barrel::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::tosses a knife at Jones::

ACTION: The knife hits the barrel.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Telarus: Get down!

ACTION: Another knife hits the barrel.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he fights his way to his knees and then his feet, he sees Jones and tries to flank him:: Sheridan: Not exactly.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::starting to feel a tiny bit winded after so much sprinting::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::growls at her bad aim due to the pain she feels.. leg feels broke some place.. maybe it's just muscle damage.. it hurts anyway::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::tries to help the Captain up:: CO: You're going to get yourself killed!

Sheriff Johnson says: 
::Watches the TO get up and give chase anyway, pulls out his own revolver::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: with Telarus behind cover, he scrambles for cover himself, looking around to see who else he can recognize ::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::can't help but wonder what kind of damage they just did to earth history...leans against the shed wall and shrugs as the fight continues::

 Jones says:
::Pokes gun around and opens fire with three more bullets before reloading::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he motions for Pangborn to move to the right as he circles left:: Sheridan: I do not intend to, but the members of my crew are in danger.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::notices Sheriff Johnson draw his gun::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::tackles the closest baddie::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::moves in the direction the captain indicated::

Sheriff Johnson says:  
::Takes cover:: CTO: Stay down!

VADM_Sheridan says:
::follows Sulek to the left::

ACTION: Rucker, who is on the ground and bleeding all over the place anyway, is tackled by the TO who lands on his dislocated shoulder. A shrill scream is heard.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::stays put but wishes mightily she had a phaser::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: Please stay down Serena.  I do not wish that you get hurt.

 Jones says:
::Tries to fire at the XO who he seems move, but can't get a "lock"::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::not giving Rucker a chance, lands a knee to his groin and his elbow to the sternum::

ACTION: More screams from Rucker.

VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: Don't worry about me. ::ducks down and tries to stay out of the way::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::notices Jones hesitate and indicates to Pangborn that it is now time to move::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: spots Ris'Mor, obviously injured... waits for a break in the gunfire, sprints to where she sits ::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::feels strangely mute, and hits a pressure point behind Rucker's ear to put him out cold::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::his vision somewhat still blurry, he moves in on Jone's left::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::sees Kraight moving amongst the melee::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::attacks Jones::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Ris'Mor: You've been injured as well, Counselor. Anything I can do to help?

 Jones says:
::Tries to fire at the XO who comes at him from the right::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he stumbles coming in at Jone's knees, where he swings his hand in a chopping fashion putting all his Vulcan strength behind it::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;takes another knife and stabs Jones in the ribs::

 Jones says:
::Goes down at the CO attack from behind, his left::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::holds her breath as Sulek hits Jones::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: sees the blood on Ris'Mor's leg... gently pulls aside the fur to examine the wound ::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::looks for another target, but sadly doesn't find one::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CSO: the bleeding has stopped.. the projectile when all the way thru.. I'm as well as I can be.. but.. but what have we done.. the time line.. 

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::feels the bones just below the kneecaps snap::\

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::remembers he has a gun in the carriage::

 Jones says:
::Cries out as he is stabbed in the ribs, the blade slices through quite nicely, hitting some internal organs::

CMO_Ens_Munro says:
::Runs about the wounded trying to help them as fast as she can::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::places a hand on Kraight:: CSO: it's good to see you all in one piece commander.. 

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::as Jones falls, he tears the gun from his fingers::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::rushes forward to pull Sulek back::  CO: No!

 Jones says:
::Pretty much dying right there::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Ris'Mor: Caitian blood must clot faster than a Benzite's. I'd be bleeding for hours from a wound like this.  :: smiles :: Good to see you too, Counselor.

Sheriff Johnson says: 
 ::Comes out with gun raised:: ALL RIGHT, EVERYONE, WEAPONS DOWN!!!

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::has no weapons::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::is so impressed she nearly faints::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::gets up, see's Kraight::: Kraight: Blue! Where have you been?

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Ris'Mor: Can't worry about the timeline now... besides, I've done a good job of polluting it all on my own. First order of business is survival.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::pulled away from Jones, he looks at the gun in his hands and lets it dangle:: Sheridan: Thank you Serena.  I was for a moment at the edge.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CSO: no.. tactical training.. lots of practice with contacting muscles to control blood flow.. nothing special.. something you have to do when dealing with Klingons and cardassians a lot..

VADM_Sheridan says:
::holds her hand over the gun:: CO: No Sulek....::voices trails off as she looks up into his eyes:: He's not worth it.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::looks as his wife as he passes out with a blood stain against the wall as he slowly goes down::

 Jones says:
::Dies::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: smiles at Pangborn :: XO: Visiting some new friends, Commander. Where is the Captain?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CSO: we should have turned back when we knew where we were... this.. is a disaster...

Sheriff Johnson says: 
ALL: What is going on here?

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: He's right here. Had a little adventure did you ::looks at the dying Jones with regret::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: puts a hand on the Caitian's shoulder :: Ris'Mor: We'll deal with it... somehow...

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::approaches the group now that the shooting is over::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::rising, he looks down at the dying man:: Sheridan: Get the doctor to see if we can help this man.  ::turns to see Kraight:: Kraight: I am just behind you.  Glad to see your return.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::takes her robe off.. and rips it apart.. making some bandages for her leg.. growls and ties up her injury::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: stands, walks over to Pangborn and Sulek :: CO: Lieutenant Commander Kraight reporting for duty, Sir.

VADM_Sheridan says:
::reaches down and checks Jones out:: CO: He's beyond help now. ::stands up and looks at the Captain::

ACTION: Mayor Wilkins and Victor Salisbury slowly approach from behind.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Quiet there..  about your respect for Sulek ::motions to the locals::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  What have you been up to, Ben Pangborn.  ::looks at the carnage all around::

ACTION: The quite beaten and bloody Rucker slowly comes to consciousness, but isn't able to go anywhere ... he just lies there ...

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: Then we should try to make him as comfortable as possible.  Kraight: I look forward to your report.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::glances over at Raymond and whimpers for his lose a bit... then goes back to tending her leg.. only half heartedly::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::sad:: CTO: The evil that men do unfortunately

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::softens her tone::  XO:  Are you all right?

VADM_Sheridan says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CO: Comfortable? He's dead Sulek...dead, dead, dead.

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::manages to wake up and get to his feet and falls back on his knees gets back up and limps towards the rest of the crew:: CO : Sir I am not too good right now there are some medical supplies in the carriage sir.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;drops his knife:: CTO: No, not really. I just killed a man.

Neet says: 
 ::Leaps down to Raymond's body and looks sad::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::snarls and drags herself over to Rucker and looks down at him.. baring her fangs::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
Rucker: WHO taught you to do this!

Rucker says: 
 ::Terrified at the "monster" above him:: Ah ah ah don't know!!

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::takes his hand::  XO:  To defend yourself no doubt.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: It is too bad.  Pangborn: See what you can find our from the remaining attacker.  I want to know how they arrived at such skills.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::shakes his head at how disturbed by the violence some of them seem to be::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Yes ::sadly:: defending myself

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::snarls more:: Rucker: tell me WHO or you'll spend eternity with me in hell! ::growls::

 Sheriff_Johnson says:
CTO: Cherry, what is this all about? What jus' happened? Will someone answer me?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
Sheriff:  I'm not really sure, Sheriff.  You saw as much as I did.

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says: 
 ::Arrives finally with the junior crew, out of breath:: TO: Lance ... ::Gasps for air:: ... what ... ::Gasps for air:: ... happened? Are you okay? ::Seems very concerned about him::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::notes Ris'Mor:: Ris'Mor: A bit more gently, Lt.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::breathing a little heavy from the run, but not even sweating:: EO: I'm fine, thanks. I'm not sure what happened though.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, I've been living with a tribe of natives called the Paiute. One of their number have been murdered. A band of Paiute has been planning to attack the town in retaliation. I have convinced them, however, to hold the attack until we can locate the murderers.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::rubs the back of his head and notes a large uncomfortable bump::

Rucker says:  
::Wets himself:: CNS: H-he c-called himself Nero ... we didn't recognize h-him ... he was dressed ... w-weird ... with a mask ... he s-sounded familiar ... but we don't know who!

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::overhears the word "murderers"::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::steps back and looks around at the carnage, shaking her head sadly::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::looks up at the CO.. her eyes almost red from rage.. and then back off a bit.. snarling:: Rucker: who did he sound like! ::still hissing::

Rucker says: 
 ::Crying:: Ahm sorry! Ahm sorry for all we did! For murderin' that Injun! For doin' all o' this!

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns at the sound of Rucker's confession ::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: I would not put it past our assailants.

 Sheriff_Johnson says:
::Stares at the woman standing over Rucker::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
CO: It seems we have found our murderer...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::listens::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Is there a representative of local law enforcement present, Sir?

ACTION: Sounds of shouts from townspeople are heard from beyond the crew .. the Bear from earlier can be seen walking forward, parting the crowd .. Yahanuk and the Paiute proceed on their horses behind it, making sure no one harms it.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
CO: These are the Paiute I spoke of, sir.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::points to the Sheriff:: Kraight: There.

 Sheriff_Johnson says:
CSO: That would be me ... what are you? ::Staring at his blue skin::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::stands up on her knees.. avoiding her weight on her injury:: CO: why don't you have Sheridan clean out his mind.. ::snarls again and looks at the scared human::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::looks to where the shouting is coming from::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ris'Mor: It would be inappropriate.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::can't believe her eyes::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::turns and glares at Ris`Mor::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Johnson: That's a long story, Officer. The approaching natives are kinsmen of the murdered Indian this man just spoke of. :: points to Rucker ::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
CO: men are dead.. the time line is disrupted.. what more could we possibly break sir.. ::hisses::

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says: 
 ::Looks at all the damage:: TO: Ah. Looks like it was a bit crazy.

ACTION: The Bear comes up to the crew, fourteen runes which are carved into it's sides can be seen glowing. It harrumphs and lays down.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::gasps::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::nods readily:: EO: The part I saw was. Good stress relief though.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ris'Mor: Or we have always done this.  We do not know that the time line is damaged.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Johnson: I have convinced them to suspend their planned attack upon the town... but they must have justice for their murdered comrade.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::looks at the Sheriff in sudden despair::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CO: Sir this is our way out. ::points at the bear::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::moves away from the others and sits down, looking tired and aged past his youthful 28::

Lt. Jg. Eisenhower says: 
 TO: That's a ... bear.

 Sheriff_Johnson says:
::Looks at the Bear:: What in the ...

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::thinking a lie would be appropriate at this point::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns to Yahanuk :: Yahanuk: We have found the murderer, Yahanuk!

VADM_Sheridan says:
::sees the glowing runes and looks at the captain::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
EO: Western brown, I think.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::growls and grabs Rucker and pulls him close to her mad cat face and bears her fangs again:: Rucker: what did his voice sound like.. you said it was familiar.. familiar compared to WHOM! TELL ME!

Yahanuk says:  
::Dismounts his horse, and walks past the bear:: CSO: I spoke of a spirit guide earlier. This is he. ::Gestures to the bear:: CSO: He will guide you, not us, to your path.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::looks over at Pangborn sitting dejected in the dirt::

Rucker says: 
 ::Faints::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::dropping all pretense of being an oriental:: Sheriff: We are a special Military unit, sent here disguised as a freak show to try and stop an Indian uprising.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Yahanuk: I understand. I guessed as much, when we saw the first symbol on his hide.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::looks back at the Sheriff::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::growls and shakes the man in her grip.. hissing and snarling at him::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::can't wait to hear the rest of this one::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::with a sigh moves over to Pangborn and rests her hand on his shoulder::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: holds out his hand :: Yahanuk: I am honored to have known you, my friend. Be well.

VADM_Sheridan says:
CNS: Ris`Mor! Let that man go!

 Sheriff_Johnson says:
::Stares at the CO. Is so confused and off put by all that has happened that he's willin' to accept everything ...:: CO: Ah -- ah -- okay.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::turns tot he admiral and hisses.. then drops the man with out care.. huffs and moves away from him.. snarling.. over toward Raymond::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::feels the warmth of Cherry’s hand, wondering how much he really knows about her::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::notes the runes:: All: And now, it is time for us to go to ummmm...  our next assignment.  Sheriff: You must give justice to the Piaute. Is that clear?

Yahanuk says: 
 CSO: The Murderers?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  Looks like it's nearly time to go, Ben.

Neet says: 
 ::Sitting beside Raymond::

 Sheriff_Johnson says:
::So perplexed. Looks over at the CTO who has gone to the XO ... his heart sinks::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Get the supplies.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::gets up:: Cherry: I'll be glad to be rid of this place

VADM_Sheridan says:
::looks around for Victor::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
XO:  I hope I don't leave my heart here.  ::looks at the Sheriff sadly::

 Sheriff_Johnson says:
CO: Fair enough.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: points to Rucker :: Yahanuk: This is the last who survives. This man...  :: points to Johnson :: ...will assist you in seeing that the killer is brought to justice.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks at her, now he knows. Sadly nods::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::grumbles under her breath:: yeah.. we can break any more here.. there's nothing left to break.. ::huffs and lays Raymond’s hat over his face::

TIME WARP: The whole night passes. The crew has time to gather themselves, the injured (CEO & CNS) to get fixed up, and to get all their things into the carriage and onto the horses the CEO acquired. Rucker has been handed over to the Paiute, who left with him. It is now morning.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::gathering her few belongings into a pack::

ACTION: A small caravan of a carriage, and seven horses (three provided by the Paiute) is gathered at the edge of town. The Bear stands nearby.

 Sheriff_Johnson says:
::Walks up behind the CTO:: CTO: So, ah guess this is goodbye ...

VADM_Sheridan says:
::leans against the carriage, exhausted from the night's activities::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
CO: We're going to have a lot to explain to the Bureau of Temporal Investigation, when and if we ever get back to our own time.

Mayor Wilkins says:  
::Walks up to the Admiral::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Unless this is the history that was already written.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::turns around::  Sheriff:  It's hard to leave, but my company needs me.  You're a fine man Sheriff Johnson.  Some lucky woman will find that out some day.  ::smiles sadly::

CPO Beldaur says: 
 ::Beside the CSO & CO:: CSO: Well, maybe so, and maybe not. I had a thought last night ...

 Sheriff_Johnson says:
::Steps closer:: CTO: Are you sure you can't be that woman?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::shrugs with Neet.. sitting on Raymond's horse.. not hiding her appearance any more.. too annoyed to care at this point.. has her things pack on the saddle with Neet and his little hat::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
CSO: I'd rather skip that interview

VADM_Sheridan says:
::straightens as the mayor walks up:: Mayor: Good morning Mr. Mayor.

 Sheriff_Johnson says:
::Looks deeply into her eyes::

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::adopting his most military tone:: All: Mount up.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns to Beldaur :: Beldaur: Yes?

Neet says:  
CNS: So ... that's it?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::sadly shakes her head::  Sheriff:  You need someone more settled who will give you children.  Have a long and happy life, Sheriff.

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::swings up onto the nearest horse, glad to have the CO clearly back in charge::

CPO Beldaur says:  
CSO: Well, I've heard about certain self-fulfilling prophecy theories in regard to time travel. Perhaps this was all meant to happen?

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::imagines what a decent father the Sheriff will make and can't help but smile::

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
Neet: yes I guess it is.. guess Raymond was the animal prey this time.. ::huffs::

CEO_LtJG_Telarus says:
::sits up into the carriage with his arm in a sling extending the good one:: CMO: Thank God it's time to go, although nice town overall especially the ones money I got.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::waits for the others and ungracefully mounts one of the horses::

Mayor Wilkins says:  
Sheridan: Mr. Salisbury is quite angry with this. I'm sure when he gets paid he'll be fine ... but ... well, ah appreciate all you and your people did for us. And ah truly want you to keep that amulet. Hopefully it will bring you luck.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Beldaur: We can only hope.

 Sheriff_Johnson says:
::Nods, and looks away with a sigh ... begins to walk away, then stops:: CTO: It's that Pangborn, fellah, ain't it?

 Sheriff_Johnson says:
CTO: He's in your heart?

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::puts Neets hat back on him and looks around at the others::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::hesitates and reaches around her neck:: Mayor: I'm sorry Mayor, but I can't take this. ::hands him the amulet::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::thinks about it::  Sheriff:  I think so, yes.  ::mounts a horse::

Neet says:  
::Allows the hat to remain on::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::mounts his horse::

Mayor Wilkins says: 
 ::Doesn't take it:: Sheridan: And ah can't either. It is yours to take. And yours to keep.

VADM_Sheridan says:
Mayor: Find someone who is worthy to have this.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at the bear and waits for the others to make their goodbyes::

Mayor Wilkins says:  
Sheridan: You are.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::puts her cowboy hat on too.. one she was going to get Raymond from the store with the money she had earned shoeing horses::

 Sheriff_Johnson says:
::Nods:: CTO: Then he better not break it. Or he'll be hearing from me. ::Said with a slight smile::

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::laughs and looks over at Pangborn to see if he overheard::

ACTION: OPS and the junior personnel board the carriage.

 Sheriff_Johnson says:
::Makes a slight wave, and heads off::

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::fiddles with his pack, oblivious::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::leans over and kisses the Mayor:: Mayor: Take care of yourself and your wife. ::turns to mount one of the horses::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: mounts up with surprising ease ::

Mayor Wilkins says:  
::Smiles at her:: Sheridan: You too.

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Move out!

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::wonders if the Sheriff has descendants alive in her own time.  Vows to check and see::

ACTION: The Bear, seemingly in response to the CO's order, begins to walk away from the town, the caravan following.

VADM_Sheridan says:
::smiles and waves to Wilkins:: Mayor: Oh and tell Victor it was fun.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Self: Here we go again...

ACTION: The Sheriff, a slight tear trickling down his cheek, watches as these people who so briefly entered their lives exit it as well. Mayor Wilkins stands by, and waves at the exiting group.

CTO_Ltjg_Cherry says:
::rides up beside the XO::

VADM_Sheridan says:
::rides up beside the Captain:: CO: Any idea where we're heading Sulek?

 CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sheridan: First star on the right and straight on to morning, I believe is the expression.

CNS_Lt_Ris`Mor says:
::just goes along hoping things will be normal on the ship when they get home::

ACTION: And so the crew goes on, leaving behind the town of Pahrump, and most likely Earth itself as their Journey continues ... the town falls behind them, and a dust cloud picks up in their trail. Beyond them is cracked ground, dried trees, in the far distance Mountains...

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