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

DESTINYless
One

“The first duty of society is to give each of its members the possibility of fulfilling his destiny. When it becomes incapable of performing this duty it must be transformed”
- Alexis Carrel, Reflections on Life

Arc Title: Destinyless
Mission Number: 290
Creator: Christopher Dickinson (Based on Storyline by Michael Jones)
Ship Manager: Christopher Dickinson
Stardate: 10408.09

Previously …

The Ball is over. 

And the repercussions may haunt the Crew for years to come. Lieutenant JG. Morgan realized (thanks in part to her abilities acquired months earlier) that Captain Sulek was unintentionally responsible for the heightened feelings of all the crew. His Deltan pheromones had been unleashed; as he had no access to the drugs he would take to keep them in check for months now. His gradual incorporation of emotions into his daily life, and the eventual ending of the Vulcan emotional suppression practices he had maintained since his youth increased the pheromones as well.

And the recent beginning of his relationship with Admiral Serena Sheridan was the match that struck the fire of discontent amongst his crew. During the whole trip taken on this train, most of his crew have been off and involved in their own personal lives (many of them, such as the XO / CTO, TO / EO, etc. were now just starting relationships of their own). However, all the crew soon began to have heightened emotional situations, usually resulting in fights. 

The only ones who remained unscathed seemed to be the happily together Sulek & Sheridan. Morgan broke the news to Sulek during the ball, forcing him to make the heart wrenching decision to end the relationship with Sheridan that the both of them had been waiting to consummate for years now. Sulek left Sheridan in the ball with a simple explanation that things are over, and set out to be alone to gather himself, restore his emotional controls, and to break all psychic ties between him and Sheridan.

The result was devastating. While the crew dealt with repairing their own personal grievances, and a riot broke out in the ball room (thanks to the Captain’s pheromones), Sheridan fell into a pit of despair. It was eventually too much for her, and she leaped from the train … supposedly taking her life. 

Meanwhile, CEO Telarus (whose relationship with Doctor Munro ended rather unexpectedly {on his end}) was the first of the crew to come face to face with the enigmatic Nero – the mysterious “black & white” man. Nero needed the CEO to give Captain Sulek a message, but as well wanted to deliver it with a severe beating of the Engineer. Despite some creative defense on the CEO’s part, he was eventually taken down … hard. Nearly having died from his wounds in the fight, the CEO’s body is in recovery. It will be a while before he is back to 100% … and his heart may be beyond repair.

Two days have passed since the Ball, and the crew is still picking up the pieces on the Train …

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. Since the beginning of this Journey, Sulek has slowly begun to act with emotion. This soon culminated with the beginning of his relationship with Admiral Sheridan. However, his love for Sheridan (and growing emotions) posed a danger to the crew, and he was forced to end the relationship and lock up his emotions once more. The results of this action led to the supposed suicide of Admiral Sheridan. Sulek may feel remorse and worse … but no one can tell. He is beyond such things as emotions now.

Keith LaHue is Commander Ben Pangborn – Executive Officer of the Quirinus, the Human Pangborn has been through a lot in his life time, but has recently come to terms with the tragedies of his past, and is now working to step forward in life. To help him on this Journey is his current love interest, Quirinus CTO, Lieutenant Cherry.

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

Jane Rowley is Lieutenant 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.

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.

Edward Selgas is Lieutenant 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. His relationship with the ship’s Doctor, Harriet Munro, was abruptly ended recently by her choice. Telarus’ subsequent beating given by the enigmatic Nero has not made his life any easier.

Erryn Pollock is Ensign Lance Wolverton – Tactical Officer of the Quirinus, the human Wolverton has proven himself quite capable in battle. The atypical paranoid security officer, Wolverton still has a lot to learn … and is doing so with the recent beginning of his relationship with engineer Erin Eisenhower.

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 recently chose to end her months old relationship with the ship’s CEO David Telarus due to personal reasons.

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. Alas, this Journey has held at least something good for her life … a relationship with ship’s TO, Lance Wolverton.

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.

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. 

Neet – The adorable Monkey / Cat creature known as Neet was first found in the land of the Ew some months ago. At first he grew to be a constant companion of Counselor Ris`Mor, the crew’s resident Caitian. However, the Counselor has now vanished, and Neet has been drifting amongst the crew, alone and perhaps neglected. 

Host SM_ChrisD says:
"The first duty of society is to give each of its members the possibility of fulfilling his destiny. When it becomes incapable of performing this duty it must be transformed"
- Alexis Carrel, Reflections on Life
Host SM_ChrisD says:
The Ball is over.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
And the repercussions may haunt the Crew for years to come. Lieutenant JG. Morgan realized (thanks in part to her abilities acquired months earlier) that Captain Sulek was unintentionally responsible for the heightened feelings of all the crew.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
His Deltan pheromones had been unleashed; as he had no access to the drugs he would take to keep them in check for months now. His gradual incorporation of emotions into his daily life, and the eventual ending of the Vulcan emotional suppression practices he had maintained since his youth increased the pheromones as well.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
And the recent beginning of his relationship with Admiral Serena Sheridan was the match that struck the fire of discontent amongst his crew. During the whole trip taken on this train, most of his crew have been off and involved in their own personal lives
Host SM_ChrisD says:
(many of them, such as the XO / CTO, TO / EO, etc. were now just starting relationships of their own). However, all the crew soon began to have heightened emotional situations, usually resulting in fights.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
The only ones who remained unscathed seemed to be the happily together Sulek & Sheridan. Morgan broke the news to Sulek during the ball, forcing him to make the heart wrenching decision to end the relationship with Sheridan that the both of them had been waiting to consummate for years now.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
Sulek left Sheridan in the ball with a simple explanation that things are over, and set out to be alone to gather himself, restore his emotional controls, and to break all psychic ties between him and Sheridan.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
The result was devastating. While the crew dealt with repairing their own personal grievances, and a riot broke out in the ball room (thanks to the Captain's pheromones), Sheridan fell into a pit of despair. It was eventually too much for her, and she leaped from the train … supposedly taking her life.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
Meanwhile, CEO Telarus (whose relationship with Doctor Munro ended rather unexpectedly {on his end}) was the first of the crew to come face to face with the enigmatic Nero - the mysterious "black & white" man. Nero needed the CEO to give Captain Sulek a message, but as well wanted to deliver it with a severe beating of the Engineer.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
Despite some creative defense on the CEO's part, he was eventually taken down … hard. Nearly having died from his wounds in the fight, the CEO's body is in recovery. It will be a while before he is back to 100% … and his heart may be beyond repair.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
Two days have passed since the Ball, and the crew is still picking up the pieces on the Train …
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<<<<Begin USS Quirinus Mission 10408.09: Destinyless, Part 1>>>>>
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::In the sleeping car, wondering where somewhere ends, and nowhere begins::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::sits in his quarters under orders from the medical orbs to get some rest bounce a ball off of the wall and back to his bed repeatedly::
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: sits quietly in the cabin he shares with Morgan, contemplating recent events ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Arrives in the Dining car and sits waiting for the crew to arrive::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::wandering slowly towards the dining car::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::puts down the ball and starts to head out with his cane to the Dining Car::
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::looks away from the window with a sigh::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::walks in, nods to the Captain and finds a seat::
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
CSO: I guess we should be going now.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::crumples the message from the conductor, gets up and leaves for the dining car::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::steeples his fingers in Vulcan fashion and observes the other species around him::
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks at the timepiece on the wall... decides it's time to join the rest ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: Lt., Welcome.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
CO:  Hello Sir.  ::stares at a particularly interesting spot on the floor::
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::stands and walks to the compartment door::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::muses::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::enters the dining car, looks around:: Sulek: Captain. ::awkwardly:
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::looks up as Ben comes in::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Commander.
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::walks down the hall rather reluctantly::
Host SM_ChrisD says:
INFO: Outside the train, a strange orange sun rises higher into the sky of this world.  The grounds outside the train continue to streak by, rolling plains with a purple-leaved tree from time to time.
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: enters the dining car, sits with only a nod to his crewmates and Captain ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::takes a seat:: Sulek: So what next ::sullen::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::watches the scenery out the window and thinks that it’s changed::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Please, have a seat.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::starts to walk down the hall towards the dining car and see that some of the crew have arrived::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: It is time we assess our situation.
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::enters and takes a seat::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Morgan: Thank you for coming.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::walks in nods to all and addresses the Captain:: CO: Sir ::walks up closer:: May I speak to you before we start the meeting?
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::nods at the captain::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::smiles weakly at Jade::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::hidden hostile:: Sulek: I'd say that’s an understatement
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Of course.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn:  I did not intend it as understatement.  I believe that we need to discuss recent events.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::walks out of the car::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Sorry, it was a human thing.
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::eyes Pangborn's aura with a frown::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::watching the scenery quietly::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Please continue.
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::sees the anger and resentment bubbling, mixing with grief and sighs::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: I have a message from my attacker for you "Remember the Titanic" was what he told me.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::continues staring out the window::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Thank you.  It could prove to be most useful.
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::looks at the CEO::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
Self:  So much more danger under the surface....
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Cherry: Cherry?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::walks back in and notices that the OPS  is looking at him and just walks and sits down for the Captain to begin::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
XO:  Sorry... just free associating.  Titanic and all that.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Cherry: Yeah...I understand
CMO_Ens_Munro says:
::Enters the dining car::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::looks up and sees Harriet arrive::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Wolverton: Thank you for your actions with the Admiral.  Your help, regardless the outcome, was appreciated, as it was with all of you.
CMO_Ens_Munro says:
::Sits at the table::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Munro: Doctor.
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::looks away from the window and toward the captain, nodding vaguely:: CO: Aye, sir....
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks down at the table ::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::looks over at Wolverton::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: I've brought you here for a number of purposes.  First and foremost that your actions were not the cause of the Admiral's disappearance.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::looks back down at the floor::
CMO_Ens_Munro says:
Capt: Yes sir?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::interrupts:: All: She's not dead
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks up at Pangborn's statement :: XO: What?
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::raises an eyebrow at the choice of the word "disappearance"::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::looks at the Commander and is taken aback:: XO: Sir?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::clears his throat:: All: I do not believe that she is dead
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::continues to look away from his ex-wife::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: I have of recent behaved recklessly.  I too am of the opinion that there is something wrong with the scenario.  Suicide is not in the Admiral's nature and given the absence of finding no trace of a body...
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::deliberately keeps very quiet::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::looks back up at the Captain::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: Sir I can infer what if the Gateway sent her back to the Quirinus.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: We do not know any more than the others who have left our AT.
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: thinks carefully on the Captain's words ::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::eyes tear up::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
All: Even if the Admiral did die or disappear, the very fact that something has happened should have us look away from this adventure and devise a way of getting home sooner than the Gateway wished us to.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: All of you did exactly as you are trained to do.  You cannot hold yourselves responsible for any person's actions other than your own.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: It would not be logical to do so.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Softly:: Sulek: It's not your fault. And I'd prefer it to think of her as "missing" if it's alright with you
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::wipes her eyes::
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::is amazed at how successfully Sulek has buried his feelings::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: I have known the Admiral longer than any.  I am not the first person she has loved.  It was not in her nature to react as she did.  A leopard does not change its spots, I believe is the saying.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I agree.
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Do you believe that she was in some way induced to jump from the train by an outside influence, sir... or that her actions were an illusion of some sort?
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::sighs::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: It could have been the man who attacked me.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: It is not out of the realm of possibility.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::angry:: Sulek: Damn it! Is that all you can say? " I agree" Where are you anyways? We're all here, in the moment. For the first time since I've known you, you seem so far away from us.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
XO:  Ben.  Please don't....
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Which brings us to our next problem, Nero.  Pangborn: Due to the extreme nature of my recent condition, I have buried my emotions more deeply.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I guess so!
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: It is likely that this is what you are observing.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::angry, folds his arms and quiets himself::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::looks helplessly over at Jade::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Your reaction was to be expected.  I am.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: Sir you have to admit you do seem out of character even for a Vulcan.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::hesitant:: Sulek: Captain - you are my friend...and my commanding officer. I am sorry.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::feels like she just wants to scream::
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
CEO: Mr. Telarus... was there any aspect of Nero that struck you as familiar? Anything about him that you recognized?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: I have found it necessary to use all my training.  For the time being it is a necessary precaution.  As some of you may know, I did start the Kolinar training and was near completion before I left.  I use it now to rule my actions.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: You are still my friend as well.  I also realize that this will take some getting used to by everyone.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;clam:: Sulek: It takes time for some species
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::wonders just what he's getting at::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::stands and walks over to a window::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: An excellent question
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: Sir, he did seem to know a lot about us. Nothing distinguishable, but he is "dead". I gutted him like a fish and he still took it, blows that would send any man to the ground for a while yet he got up, plus he had this shocker attack that nearly paralyzed me.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::stares out the window::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;stands and walks over to Cherry saying nothing::
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
CEO: I am not certain what you mean by 'dead'. Many species are hardier fighters than humans.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Interesting.   All: I believe that Nero or the black and white man has been with us from the onset.  I also believe that we can deduce his identity.  I want everyone to consider each appearance.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::still with his back to the group:: All: The man in black and white has never left us
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::turns to look at Pangborn::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: Sir he was habeas corpus rigor mortis, dead.
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Why do you say that, Commander?
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
CEO: Your condition when I found you would argue against that conclusion, Mr. Telarus.
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::wonders if the man in black is real::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: He has a particular grudge against me and although I have cast my mind back, there is no one that I can select exactly.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: It's just my intuition. Something I've had to learn to trust of late
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::takes  Pangborn's hand and gives it a  quick squeeze::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::squeezes back::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
CO:  We're at risk only when we split up.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: Sir what about from Storm or the New Federation, even possibly someone from an altered reality.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: It is something to consider.  He selected a name of Nero.  He has referenced a sunken ship.  He has selected black and white.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::turns to the captain::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: That is a possibility I have considered.
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: shakes head :: CO: I must admit that I am having a hard time seeing any pattern, sir...
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: What he says is black and white nothing more or less and Nero, the name of our lounge and referring to it as his name could mean he is after us or to destroy the Quirinus.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: I admit that I missed the connection of the two names.  His intimate knowledge of us does indicate that he knows us.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::continues looking out the window but is listening::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::is pretty sure the scenery has changed.  Wonders if they are near the end of the line::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Finally, I have asked Dr. Munro to give the medical facility here the formula to create my pheromone suppressant.  I hope to hear from them soon.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: The Titanic and The Fall of Rome - where Nero fiddled, were colossal disasters. The black and white could signify the yin and yang of any given scenario ::oddly  lucid::
CMO_Ens_Munro says:
::sits and ponders the new identity::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: It is a possibility.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: Sir one thing though that can help us is that Nero is weak to physical attacks they don't hurt him but merely slow him down we can use that against him.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: I knew that given direction, you would begin to consider the possibility.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::thinks about the Admiral as she stares out the window::
Host SM_ChrisD says:
ACTION: The crew can feel the train slowing down.  The trees outside have become more numerous, and if anyone glances ahead, a city is approaching.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
CO:  Captain....
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: spreads his hands :: CO: So he knows us, and holds a grudge. Who does that lead us to? David Thorn is dead. The Trickster is dead...  :: looks at Pangborn ::  Is he not?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Finally, we must keep nothing back.  I made a horrific mistake in not telling you of the problems we faced with my pheromones...Commander Pangborn hid the Trickster.  We cannot allow this to continue.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
All: Looks like we are where we are supposed to be, hopefully a new world to bring us one more world closer to home.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: To me it is clear. The man in black and white will give you - you captain, not us, a choice between what will appear to be two evils. And it will be your decision alone to make, though we may be able to guide, we cannot answer ::cryptic::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: Yes?
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
CO:  I think we're nearly here.
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
:::thinks that a few things actually make slightly more sense now::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: Thank you.  All: Gather your things.  Munro: Please see if they have manufactured a suppressant.  I will need several months supply.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I agree.  There is one who yet lives that bears me a grudge.  He should be in a penal colony.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::gets up to go to his quarters and gather his things but he has to do one more thing before he goes and gets his things::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks out the window, stares absently:: Looks like nowhere turned out to be somewhere....
Host SM_ChrisD says:
ACTION: As the train continues to slow, one of the multicolored natives knocks on the door where the crew are conversing.  “We are arriving...”
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
CO:  Nobody should go anywhere alone from now on.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Cherry: Might want to grab that Hawaiian shirt for me ::genuine grin::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cherry: A wise precaution.  Would kindly accompany the Doctor?
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::laughs for the first time in what seems like ages::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
CO:  Certainly Sir.  ::moves to follow Harriet::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::walks into the corridor and calls Harriet:: CMO: Harriet, I need to speak to you a moment CTO: Excuse me a second.
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::looks at the door and suppresses a sigh::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::lurks nearby close enough to overhear::
CMO_Ens_Munro says:
CEO: yes? ::Disdainfully watches the CEO::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: You'll have to excuse me captain, but I'm going to need to stick to you like glue for a while. You have no business alone, and I'm not letting you face the kind of hell I did alone.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters his quarters and grabs his pack and puts his few things into it.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: check his tunic, sees that the packet of D'Gari feathers is still safely tucked away ::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::escorts a very quiet EO back to their cabin::
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Morgan: With your permission, Lieutenant, I will appoint myself your escort.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CMO: Listen I am sorry about before, Harriet I hate that we fought like we did. Listen I can respect you want time apart, if you change your mind before we get home great, if not oh well. If you still feel that you love me and I love you by the time we get back home maybe we can pick up where we are leaving off now, I just wish we didn't have to do this. I say this because we need to work together past our personal problems for the crew, so we can get out of here alive.
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::nods and stands::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I would expect no less.  ::eyes Sheridan's things for a moment and then packs them, and hoists the two packs on his shoulders:: shall we gather you items, Commander.
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
CSO: Thank you, although it hardly seems necessary.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::can't believe Harriet broke up with Telarus.  Listens closely::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I asked Cherry to do that for me. Hope she does. I'll be pretty rank in the same clothes day after day if she doesn't ::laughs::
CMO_Ens_Munro says:
CEO: I think that time apart would be good.  And, when this is all over perhaps... Well, I felt bad about fighting as well, and I am sorry for it.
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: smiles :: Morgan: Captain's orders.
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::walks back to their cabin and begins to gather up her meager supplies::
CMO_Ens_Munro says:
CEO: I have to go.
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::shrugs at Kraight’s words as she has a lot on her mind::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::walks up to the CEO and CMO::  CMO:  Ready to go?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Then we shall meet the rest at the front of the car.
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: follows Morgan ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Lead on ::follows::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CMO: Okay, see you outside.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::heads to the front and waits.  He does hope that they have been able to manufacture his needed medication::
CMO_Ens_Munro says:
::Leaves for the CO's medicine::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::thinks that was obviously quick for the CTO to know we were finished with our conversation::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::follows the CMO::  CMO:  You broke it off with him?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::goes and grabs his things from his quarters::
Host SM_ChrisD says:
ACTION: A train worker approaches the Captain.
CMO_Ens_Munro says:
CTO: I... needed space.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Graft> CO: Excuse me, sir?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Graft: Yes?
CMO_Ens_Munro says:
::Continues to walk down the hall::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::walks along::  CMO:  Not from all your friends, I hope?
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Graft> CO: Sorry to bother you, but I thought you would like to know living arrangements have been made for you at our destination town.
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Morgan: Jade... we did the right thing, speaking to the Captain when we did. None of us could have foreseen the result.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Graft: By whom?  ::looks at Pangborn::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks back at Sulek:: Sulek: Not me.
CMO_Ens_Munro says:
CTO: No, just... I have been very confused lately and separating from Telarus seemed... the right thing to do... for now.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Graft> CO: Um, I’m not certain.  But it’s at a respectable hotel, very close to the station.  We’ll be arriving momentarily.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
ACTION: As if on cue, the train starts to jerk as the brakes kick in full gear.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Graft: Thank you.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
CMO:  If you ever need anyone to talk to about it...  ::notes they have arrived at the medical car::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::grabs on to a handrail:: Pangborn: A Trap?
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::can't wait to fill Jade in::
Host SM_ChrisD says:
<Graft> ::Bows slightly and leaves::
Host SM_ChrisD says:
ACTION: The CMO and CTO are told that the drug order was called ahead to their destination, and will be available to be picked up at their hotel.
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
::sighs and looks at the CSO::
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
CSO: "And you will lead them all to their deaths...."
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::shrugs and heads back::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: It doesn’t matter if it is. ::looks back:: We can't get back on the train
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::hopes things get better and he is walking down the hall to meet up the rest of the crew::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Just better if we go in with our eyes open wide.
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: shakes head :: Morgan: No, Jade. You 'led' no one. You gave a needed and timely warning.
CMO_Ens_Munro says:
::Gets the drug and heads back to the CO::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I agree. I don't want Any of us wandering off alone either. Buddy system this time around.
OPS_Ltjg_Morgan says:
CSO: She's still dead.
Host SM_ChrisD says:
ACTION: The train arrives at the station.  A sign hangs: “Trillis City  A nice, industrious town”.  Many of the multicolored folks moving about, going about their business... and a few strange beings mixed in.  A light blue color, those that the Starfleet crew can spot are all looking down at the ground, and performing some sort of hard labor
Host SM_ChrisD says:
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