U.S.S. Quirinus Stardate 10503.14

BEYOND OUR FRONTIER

CHAPTER THREE

"Faults"

Host SM_Selan says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= RESUME =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

Jade says:
# ::rubs a hand over her aching leg::

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The heavily damaged Quirinus is being tended to by the Nebula Class Starship U.S.S. Oneiros.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::slowly wakes up, feeling like a military academy...bits of him keep passing out::

Host SM_Selan says:
# ACTION: Jade Morgan is under careful watch by two Ferengi with some mean looking energy whips.

David_Telarus says:
*Bridge*: Telarus to Bridge, we are ready to bring the warp core online.

Host SM_Selan says:
# ACTION: Lance Wolverton is alone in a cell.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: In the CMO's office, wading through reports.::

Sulek says:
::stands at the back of the emergency bridge, logging incoming repair reports::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Not really doing much, so walking the hallways::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Lt. Arzoo> *Telarus* Go ahead.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::after studying his own physical condition a bit, slowly gets up and starts to look around::

Jade says:
#::ignores the Ferengi guards as she contemplates her current predicament.::

LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: at the Science station on the secondary bridge, running simulations on possible means of scanning the pillars ::

Cherry says:
@::in a cave::

Host SM_Selan says:
@ ACTION: Ben & Cherry find themselves in a cool, dark, cave.

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Looks around::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::in a cave::

Jade says:
#::wonders if Lance is okay::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::checks his pockets, socks, and anything else he can think of for anything that might be useful here::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: Is this where you intended us to be? ::looks around::

Sulek says:
::notes the progress, transfers to a PADD and hands it to an ensign to give to Walker::

Cherry says:
@::is starting to suspect they are being lead on a wild goose chase::

Host Cainia says:
@ Pangborn: To be honest, I was just trying to get us away from the Borg...

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cherry: Kind of cold. Glad we weren’t assimilated.

David_Telarus says:
::starts to bring plasma injectors online, coolant systems are at 100 percent, starts matter/anti-matter reaction sequence and brings core to 25 percent::

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: They find they are on a ledge.

Sulek says:
::moves over and stands behind Kraight, watching one of the simulations::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: So this was random...

Cherry says:
@Pangborn:  This looks like a dead end.  ::looks over the ledge::

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: The core starts up. Suddenly sparks fly out of a panel and coolant starts to leak. Alarms blare in Main Engineering.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cherry: Literally ::wry grin::

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # ::Enters the "brig" where Wolverton's cell is:: Wolverton: I see you're awake.

David_Telarus says:
::shuts down the core start up sequence::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::grumbles at his lack of materiel and sidles over to the field to look and listen for guards::

LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: folds his arms, watches the simulation proceed ::

David_Telarus says:
*Bridge*: Our primary and secondary relays for the warp core shorted out resulting in the support systems being overloaded we have some more work to do.

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: A young girl, around age 9 or 10, runs into the cave that is below the ledge.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::looks down::

Cherry says:
@Pangborn:  Look!  ::points at the girl::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Randomly comes upon the secondary bridge::  Self: Oh, this is where this is... ::walks over to Sulek and Kraight::

David_Telarus says:
Engineer: Get on those primary relays ASAP and get another team on the secondary ones, pull parts from non essential systems if you have to, but I want the warp core yesterday.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cherry: I see...::yells:: Little Girl: Hey there!

David_Telarus says:
<Engineer>: Telarus: Aye, sir. ::gets his team and scrambles around Main Engineering::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::puzzles over his options of the lack thereof::

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: The girl stops and looks up confused. She is a human girl, quite dirty, and wearing tattered clothing. Mr. Brute suddenly enters and slams her into the ground hard.

Cherry says:
@::gasps::

Host Cainia says:
@ Pangborn & Cherry: Shhh!

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks up, taking a medical report... scans it, signs it and hands it back.::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::scans with his tricorder, hoping it wasn't damaged by the beating he gave it::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::doesn't like the look of his odds for escape::

Cherry says:
@Cainia:  But he's....  ::shuts up with great effort::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cherry: I killed him. Once

Jade says:
#::sits up and looks around::

LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: notices Sulek watching the simulation with him :: Sulek: I believe this to be our best bet, sir. A combination of a phased dekion scan and differential chronotron analysis.

Cherry says:
@::looks closely at the girl::

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # ::Stands there and watches Wolverton studying the cell::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cherry: The Girl is human...Brute is....Non-existent I guess. Maybe some kind of hologram, but it doesn't register as any kind of energy at all

David_Telarus says:
Engineer 2: I need you to seal those leaks on the double and bring in some more engineers from the Oneiros.

Cherry says:
@Pangborn:  Pretty cruel for a hologram...

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::smiles, showing an unnerving number of teeth, but doesn't say a thing to Ayre::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Stands quietly behind Sulek and Kraight, not really knowing what's going on, not wanting to interrupt::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: To your knowledge, is it safe to fire a phaser here?

Sulek says:
Kraight: Based on our scans of the pillars, it would seem that this would account for the phasing variables that were noted.  Are the simulations able to take into account our scans and compare in the simulation?  What is the variable error factor?

David_Telarus says:
::starts to work on a panel immediately after giving the order and brings the instruments back to life and notices that the systems are not all as badly damaged as he thought.::

Host Cainia says:
@ Pangborn: Yes, but you shouldn't.

Host Cainia says:
@ Pangborn & Cherry: It's possible we've shifted through time.

Host Cainia says:
@ Both: We could be at some point in the past. What you do here could not only harm others but yourselves as well.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: Wonderful

Cherry says:
@Cainia:  That could be Vee then?  In the past?

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cherry: Any ideas?

Host Cainia says:
@ Cherry: Possibly.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Leans back and rubs her eyes, briefly seeing double for a moment.::

Host Cainia says:
<Eisenhower> # ::Enters the room where Morgan is being held, a grim look on her face::

Cherry says:
@Pangborn:  Keep moving until we find the right place at the right time.

LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: makes a gesture of futility :: Sulek: There's no good way to tell, sir. Our tricorder scans of the pillars on Delta Aquilae VI returned insufficient data to estimate the error factor.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::mentally measures the dimensions of the cell, the doorway, and to Ayre...estimates the strength of the field::

Jade says:
#::sees the newcomer and just looks at her::

Host Cainia says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Eghert> ::The Quirinus CEO comes up to Telarus rather quickly:: Telarus: What in the hell are you doing!

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cherry: Let’s go. Cainia: Can you feel if there is another 'soft spot'?

David_Telarus says:
<Engineer> Telarus: Sir we found the short in the systems, luckily it's only isolated to a certain section of the relay and we will have it repaired in 5 min.

Sulek says:
Kraight: Then it is your best guess and until we have a pillar...we are operating in the dark I believe is the term.

LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns :: Sulek: Yes. I'd best report this to the Captain...  sir.

David_Telarus says:
Eghert: Trying to get the ship flying again, sir. I know it better than anyone, I redesigned half of these systems myself.

Cmd_Azhure says:
::Stands and enters the now quiet sickbay.::

David_Telarus says:
::gets down on the deck and looks up underneath the instrument panel::

Host Cainia says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Eghert> Telarus: You're going too fast. The Quirinus isn't flying anywhere any time soon. And need I remind you, Mr. Telarus, while we're using your assistance here, you are NOT in command of this ship's engineering ... not anymore.

LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: walks to where Walker is sitting :: Walker: Sir, I have a recommendation for scanning the pillars.

Host Cainia says:
<Eisenhower> # Ferengi: Leave.

David_Telarus says:
<Engineer 2> Telarus: Sir, I have the extra engineers and parts you requested, we are getting on the coolant systems now.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::When Kraight walks away, he clears his throat::  Sulek: 'Cuse me?

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # Wolverton: So, what, no threats? No comments on how you plan to end my life?

Cmd_Azhure says:
*Bridge*:  Whoever is in command today, the last of the serious casualties have been transferred along with the dead.

Host Cainia says:
<Ferengi> # ::Stare at Eisenhower without saying anything for a moment::

Sulek says:
Kraight: Perhaps the Oneiros and set their scans...Powers: Yes?

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::lightly jabs a section of the cell wall with his toe, carefully listening to the sound it makes and thus determine its composition::

David_Telarus says:
Eghert: With all due respect sir, if I was anywhere near the engineer you are, we would be dead right now. The only reason we survived was because of the built in safety protocols that I had modified into our systems back when I was the Chief Engineer.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
Sulek: Sorry to interrupt, but I'm still tryin' to catch up on what be goin' on.

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> ::Says nothing for a moment, extremely lost in thought. Then turns:: Kraight: Sorry, you said something Mr. Kraight?

David_Telarus says:
::more instrument panels light up::

Sulek says:
Powers: And how may I assist you Lt. Commander?

Host Cainia says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Eghert> Telarus: That's it! Out, now!

Host Cainia says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Eghert> ::Points at the door::

David_Telarus says:
<Engineer> Telarus: Sir we have primary relays online, working on the secondary relays.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::largely ignoring Ayre, knowing that is the best way to get her riled up::

LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Walker: Yes, sir. I would suggest that we outfit a Class One probe with a phased dekion generator, as well as a differential chronotron array. My simulations indicate this has the best chance of returning useful data on the pillars, though I have no way of testing this until we actually encounter a pillar.

Jade says:
#Erin: How can I help you, Ms. Eisenhower? Come to gloat? Take pictures? Be a general pain in the ass?

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> *Azhure* Thank you, Commander.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
Sulek: Well, I'm not too sure... ::waves towards Walker, then Kraight::  His attitude, this talk about pillars, who attacked us earlier...

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::trepidatiously edges along the ledge::

Host Cainia says:
<Eisenhower> # ::As the Ferengi reluctantly leave:: Jade: Please don't be like that ...

Cherry says:
@Pangborn:  Careful....

David_Telarus says:
Eghert: Consider what you are doing, you are kicking out the person who knows these systems better than you because of their modifications and another able hand in repairing this ship.

David_Telarus says:
Eghert: You came up and provoked me after I started helping you, sir.

Cmd_Azhure says:
*Captain*:  Ah captain Walker.  Is there anything you need my assistance with?  Otherwise, I think I shall go find that breakfast I missed this morning.

Host Cainia says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Eghert> Telarus: Mr. Telarus, you've been away from this ship for over a year. You don't know jack squat about this ship. And your arrogance in this matter is only making things worse. Now get out before I call security!

David_Telarus says:
<Engineer 2> Telarus: Sir, the coolant systems is fully functional sir. We are flushing the system out now.

Jade says:
#::raises a brow:: Erin: Perhaps you think I should welcome a backstabbing traitor with tea and cookies?

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cherry: I will be...should have brought some rope

Sulek says:
Powers:  It is a long and complicated story. ::as briefly as he can he tells Powers the story of the underground ruins::

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> ::Thousand yard stare:: *Azhure* Go ahead, Commander. ::Looks back at Kraight:: Kraight: Apparently we did nine hours ago. That was why we were attacked.

Cherry says:
@::watches and looks concerned::

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Following Pangborn & Cherry, doing as Pangborn requested and trying to find another soft spot::

David_Telarus says:
CEO: Then sir, why is it that I am getting results?

Host Cainia says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Eghert> Telarus: You blew the coolant system out. Now, out!

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::continues leading::

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Turns to Doctor Ray.::  MO:  If you need me for anything... I will be in the lounge.

Host Cainia says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Eghert> Telarus: Mr. Telarus, there are several dozen engineers working on this ship right now. You are not the only one. Now, out!

Sulek says:
Powers: As to Captain Walker, he was my replacement when I led an AT into what became known to us as the Construct.  I have since my return been on forced leave until Starfleet determines if I should be charged as AWOL.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::scans the cell for accessible panels or structural problems::

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: With his nod, she exits sickbay with a sigh.::  *Powers*:  If you are awake anywhere and interested in... I think it is lunch... maybe dinner, I will be in the lounge.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Tries to follow along, gets maybe a third of it::  Sulek: So you and the former crew can be considered to be... out on bail.

LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Walker: Um... yes, sir. May I proceed to outfit a probe?

David_Telarus says:
<Engineer> ::comes over to the CEO:: CEO: Sir with all do respect the coolant systems may have been blown out, but that was not Lt. Telarus fault, it was mine I overlooked something on the checklist and we powered up.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::scans ahead::

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> Kraight: ... yes. Go ahead. If you think it'll catch up ...

Sulek says:
Powers: In a manner of speaking, but Starfleet seems reluctant to take any action one way or the other.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::reconfigures the tricorder to detect temporal disturbances::

Host Cainia says:
<Eisenhower> # ::Takes a seat:: Jade: I know, I deserve that. There's ... extenuating circumstances.

David_Telarus says:
Eghert: With all due respect sir, what is your problem. Do you feel threaten just because I happen to be the former CEO, do you think your going to lose your job just because I am helping you out.

LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Walker: Thank you, sir.   :: retreats to the science panel, begins consulting with the probe tech on duty ::

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # ::Staring at Wolverton, trying to figure him out::

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Stares down and gasps for a moment, nearly dropping her crystals::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
*Azhure*: One moment, I'm speaking with.. Mister Sulek.  Sulek: My pardons... they are willing to allow you free access to this vessel, but reluctantly by the new command staff, it seems.  How do the crew you worked with treat you?  ::Pauses for a moment, and wonders if Sulek would take a break to eat with Azhure and himself::

Sulek says:
Powers: Our documentation of the Construct is very little.  However, if it were to occur again, I believe I would make the same decision regardless of the outcome.

Cherry says:
@Cainia:  What is it?  ::looks down to where she was looking?

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::running out of things to look at in the very plain box::

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Continues on her way to the lounge.::

Jade says:
#::doesn't look impressed:: Erin: By all means, please justify your actions...you have a captive audience.

Sulek says:
Powers: One must admit that it must be awkward for Captain Walker given the circumstances, but as to the rest of the crew, they accept me for who they know me to be.

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: Mr. Brute is dragging the unconscious girl (Vee?) by her hair.

Host Cainia says:
@ Both: What are they doing to that poor girl?

Cherry says:
@::is too furious to speak::

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Enters into the lounge only to pause as she looks around.  The room should have many people.  She shakes her head as she is again reminded that half the crew are dead and those seriously injured gone.::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: You're sure I can't kill him? He's torturing her.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Nods slowly::  Sulek: I can understand being in an uncomfortable place.  However, I am but a visitor aboard this ship... if I may be excused, I have someone to meet... perhaps later, and I may inquire about why you know Azhure?

Cherry says:
@Pangborn:  You can't kill him.  Remember?

Sulek says:
Powers: It would be an honor.

Host Cainia says:
<Lt. Cmdr. Eghert> Telarus: Mr. Telarus, with all I know, I'm well aware that you have absolutely no chance of ever getting this job back.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: My tricorder doesn't show that we've experienced temporal displacement. Cherry: But I can turn him into harmless goo for the time being.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::starting to give up on Ayre getting angry::

Cherry says:
@Pangborn:  Harmless goo might be good....

Lance_Wolverton says:
#Ayre: Did you need something? ::still looking about the cell::

Sulek says:
::turns to the science station and examines the simulation::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Makes a slight bow and excuses himself again, exiting the temporary command center::

Host Cainia says:
@ Pangborn: Your tricorder isn't trustworthy. If that is your friend, is she that age now?

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cherry: Better than malevolent killer Brute

Cherry says:
@::shakes her head sadly::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: No.

Host Cainia says:
@ Pangborn: Then disrupting this incident could disrupt the possibility of her ever meeting you. It could disrupt everything. We have to find another soft spot.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Makes her way to a table near the back window and slips into a seat to stare out at the stars in their background.::

David_Telarus says:
Eghert: Well I never said I was aiming for it, nor are you just worried sir?

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia/Cherry : Then let’s go on ::continues along the ledge::

Sulek says:
::he manipulates the formula slightly::

Host Cainia says:
<Eisenhower> # ::Stares at Jade, and is about to speak, but stops herself:: Jade: It's ... hard to explain.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Rides a turbo lift car up one deck and exits as close to the lounge as possible.  When he enters, he spots Azhure sitting across the room staring out the window.  Picking his way through tables and chair, he gets behind her and places a hand on her shoulder::  Azhure: Cosmic thoughts?

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::guesses Ayre's just here to gloat::

LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: completes his discussion with the probe tech, turns :: Walker: Captain Walker, the probe will be ready for launch in approximately forty minutes. Have there been any further reports of pillar sightings?

Jade says:
#::shrugs:: Erin: Suit yourself. I have no interest in fairy tales anyway.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::thinks of a fourth instant-kill maneuver for Ayre at this distance, except for the field being in the way::

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # Wolverton: We haven't killed her, you know.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Glances up with a small smile.::  Powers:  I don't know.  There is something... but I do not know what.

Sulek says:
::he adds a subspace field distortions band and then examines the increased output on the simulation:: Kraight:  Command...Mr. Kraight, if I might show you something...

Lance_Wolverton says:
#Ayre: Of course not. She's too valuable to you right now.

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> Kraight: The Oneiros is attempting to find out.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Looks at her curiously::  Azhure: If you figure out what it is... Sulek was certainly willing to answer a couple questions.

David_Telarus says:
::suddenly gets the idea of so many years ago from back at the academy back in his head and runs off to work on the idea:: Eghert: She is all yours.

David_Telarus says:
Self: Time to fry the bad guys.

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # Wolverton: Aren't you wondering why? What exactly did Y'eagai tell you.

LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Walker: Thank you, sir.   :: turns to Sulek :: Sulek: Yes, sir?

Cmd_Azhure says:
::Curiously:: Powers:  What did he have to say?

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> ::Goes back to staring at the floor::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#Ayre: No, not really wondering, thank you.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: Do you sense anything yet?

LtCmdr_Powers says:
Azhure: I asked what happened earlier... why this hostility that's constantly hanging in the ship...

Host Cainia says:
<Eisenhower> # Jade: They're not going to hurt you, you know ...

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Shakes her head:: Pangborn: Not yet.

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: Suddenly everything wavers around them and they are on Qo'nos, the Klingon home world in the midst of a great land battle.

Sulek says:
Kraight: If we were to add an overlaying grid for a subspace field distortion....::shows Kraight the simulation::  it could expand our sensor range by point zero three parsecs.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia/Cherry: I guess we keep moving then ::creeps along::

Cmd_Azhure says:
Powers:  I think I have pieced some of it together.  What did he tell you?

Jade says:
#Erin: What the tell you and what they'll actually do are two different things, aren't they? For whatever your reasons, Erin, you have sold me out....and the man you supposedly love, to the highest bidders.

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Looks around:: Both: Okay ... this is strange.

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: Klingons run past them both yelling in rage, moving around the corner. The scene seems very familiar to Cherry for some reason. The sky is blood red and a storm is brewing.

Jade says:
#::continues:: Erin: They NEED me, they don’t need Lance. So....why keep him alive? He's just a big dumb security threat........

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Tries to relay what he learned about the ruins, and about the Construct::

Host Cainia says:
<Eisenhower> # Jade: Because I asked them to keep him alive.

Cherry says:
@::has been here before, but in different company::

LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: grins :: Sulek: I cannot remember a day since I came aboard the Quirinus that I have not learned something from you, sir. I'll have the changes made at once.

Cmd_Azhure says:
Powers:  Construct... ::Frowns::

LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: contacts the probe tech to relay the modifications ::

Sulek says:
Kraight: Your simulation is quite defined.  A simple adjustment but thank you for your compliment.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia/Cherry: Any idea what that was about? They didn't even notice us...it's like there's an instability of reality here

Cherry says:
@Pangborn:  This happened about 18 months ago...

Host Cainia says:
@ Cherry: You know what's going on?

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cherry: What happened?

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: Screams and explosions are heard.

Jade says:
#Erin: And why would their promises mean anything, Erin? Aren't you a security risk as well now?

Sulek says:
::moves over to Walker:: Walker: Captain, when did you last eat or rest?

Host Cainia says:
<Eisenhower> # Jade: We're not the bad guys here, Jade. You were being manipulated by the Tal Shiar. We had no choice.

Cherry says:
@Pangborn:  Yeah... David Thorn...  Wolverton was here too, and someone else...

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::sighs and takes a seat::  Azhure: I have to admit I'm not used to taking a back seat in the operations of my surroundings.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::shudders:: Cherry: I have No desire to ever see Thorn again, in any reality or time

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> Sulek: In about a day ... ::Pause:: I'm fine, Sulek. It's just been so much death ...

Cherry says:
@::chuckles to herself::  Pangborn:  It was awesome.  Finished him off with construction equipment.

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # ::Takes a seat outside the force field:: Wolverton: You might as well co-operate. There is no easy way out of here. Not without getting who you've sworn to protect killed.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: In an occupied voice.::  Powers:  I understand only too well...  ::shakes her head as she digs around in her memory.::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Sits and watches her for a moment::

Jade says:
#Erin: I was being manipulated by the Y'eagai, I was being manipulated by the Tal Shiar, I was being manipulated by the Federation, and now I'm being manipulated by you. Do you see the pattern emerging here?

Lance_Wolverton says:
#Ayre: My behavior will make no difference in how you treat her. She's too valuable to you, no matter how I act.

Sulek says:
Walker: I understand your situation better than most, but if you will accept friendly advice from someone who knows what you are going through, you might consider a few moments to gather yourself and eat.  There is time now.

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # ::Stares:: Wolverton: To a point. She seared off that Romulan's leg. She's dangerous and powerful. We're re-evaluating things.

Ben_Pangborn says:
@::gives Cherry and odd look::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#Ayre: And you can't be trusted, so there we are.

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> ::Slight laugh:: Sulek: If only that were true. ::Takes a breath:: Sulek: I'd like to apologize, Mr. Sulek, for how I treated you all earlier ... things were chaotic. And what I'd heard about you all did not help things.

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # Wolverton: I don't expect to be.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#Ayre: I can't be trusted either. ::grins dangerously::

Sulek says:
Walker: I understand.  As Captain, the weight of the ship is on you.  I would expect no less from anyone on the Q.

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: Jade suddenly sees a visage of the quite ugly Ragana Yaga standing next to Eisenhower - "He cannot be trusted. He's manipulating you. You must manipulate him."

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Shakes her head::  Powers:  Historian... Stories... more legend then anything else.  And I don't know... when you mentioned the construct something pulls out me... something I should know but cannot.  ::Sighs::  Dinner... I am week from hunger I think.  ::Smiles.

Jade says:
#Erin: Right now....right now...I only trust four people....and you're not one of them.

Host Cainia says:
@ Both: We should try to find the soft spot before we disrupt things here too ... I hate time travel. ::Stops to admire Cherry in the red light for a moment, then continues on::

Sulek says:
Walker: But know this, this ship and this crew is and always will be on my highest priority.

Jade says:
#::shakes her head at the image, not understanding at all::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: The sooner the better

Cherry says:
@::feels a bit confused for a moment but carries on::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::wonders why the cell is so WIDE::

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: Power suddenly fluctuates throughout the place where Wolverton & Jade are being held.

Host Cainia says:
# ACTION: Wolverton's cell's force field goes down.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
Azhure: Would you like me to order us something?

LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: approaches Sulek and Walker :: Both: Ah... sirs... the probe is under construction. I did take the liberty of asking that it be upgraded to a Class Five.

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # ::Seated there, staring at the suddenly free Wolverton:: Wolverton: Humph.

Sulek says:
Walker: Now, Captain, if you will excuse me, it has been some time since I ate as well.  Would you care to join me?

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::hesitates about a nanosecond before rushing the seated Ayre::

Host Cainia says:
<Captain Walker> ::Stands, and nods in agreement with Sulek as Kraight approaches::

Host Cainia says:
@ ::Feels her crystals as they walk onward::

Cmd_Azhure says:
Powers:  Please.  Fruit... if they have it.  I am not sure I can handle anything else.

Sulek says:
Kraight: Now all we need is a pillar.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Finds a wait staff person and places an order for them both - something light::

Cherry says:
@Pangborn:  Maybe our next stop will be somewhere nice?  ::tries to look hopeful::

LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Both: I will remain here and monitor Starfleet comm. traffic, in the hopes that one will be spotted on a course that will bring it within range of our probe.

Host Cainia says:
@ ACTION: Klingon corpses start raining from the sky ... being hurled by the Morgadinn possessed form of David Thorn. In the distance, an earlier Kraight, Cherry, and others rush into Klingon construction equipment to battle the omnipotent being.

Cherry says:
@::stops to watch::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Both: This can't be good. Cainia: Still nothing?

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::as quickly as possible, engages a full hold to pin her arms and neck against the wall::

Host Cainia says:
<Lt. Arzoo> Kraight / Sulek / Walker: Sirs, the Oneiros is reporting they are able to tow us now thanks to the engineering staff's modifications.

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # ::Makes a noise::

Host Cainia says:
<Ferengi> # ::Enters Morgan's room:: Eisenhower: It's time to move her.

Cmd_Azhure says:
Powers:  While you were upside, did you learn anything about our fate?  I let the council know we would be late.  I was not sure how long.  They were rather... I am not sure.

Sulek says:
Kraight: I think the com is quite capable of monitoring the traffic. You too have not eaten in some time.  I believe it is Swedish meatball day in Nero's.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::whispers:: Ayre: Where is she?

Host Cainia says:
<Eisenhower> # ::Looks at Morgan's leg, which was shot earlier, but repaired:: Morgan: Can you walk?

Host Cainia says:
@ Pangborn: I'm trying to get a feeling. ::Looks at the carnage:: It's been a while since I saw a battle like this.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Shakes his head::  Azhure: I didn't ask about that.

LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: smiles :: Sulek: All right, sir. I surrender to the inevitable.

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # ::Trying to breathe::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: Try not to let it distract you - it is something that was, not is.

Cherry says:
@Cainia:  This was my first...  ::continues watching::

Host Cainia says:
ACTION: The Nebula Class Oneiros engages a tractor beam on the Quirinus, and gradually tows it into warp.

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::knows Ayre has enough breath to answer, so tweaks his elbow to inflict some more pain:: Ayre: Where?

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # ::Cries out::

Sulek says:
Walker: Captain, please, lead the way.

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # Wolverton: Level seven ...

Lance_Wolverton says:
#Ayre: Thanks. ::compresses the hold until he hears the expected crackling snap::

Jade says:
#::looks at them considering:: Erin: I suppose so....I wouldn't want to hurt the munchkin by asking him to carry me.

Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Thanks the waiter as he places some fruit and veggies before them along with some juice.::  Powers:  We could hitch a ride with the transport... but...

Host Cainia says:
@ ::As they walk amidst the battle:: Both: You know, I'm beginning to wonder. There is a unique connection to all events in this Universe. Everything happens for a reason. I'm wondering why we're ending up at these times periods and places ...

Host Cainia says:
<Ferengi> # ::Simply grins his bad grin at Morgan and considers cracking his whip::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Glances out the window::  Azhure: Well, we're up and moving now.... maybe.  Or being towed

Host Cainia says:
<Ayre> # ::Dies::

Lance_Wolverton says:
#::picks the body clean of useful items, then tosses it into his cell::

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: Is this really the time to wax philosophical?

Host Cainia says:
@ Pangborn: I'm a guide for the soft places. There's always time for philosophy.

Cherry says:
@::thinks about what the connection could possibly be::

Jade says:
#::raises a brow at junior and stands:: Ferengi: How do you know that I can’t blow your little head apart? I am dangerous, aren't I? ::looks bored::

Cmd_Azhure says:
Powers:  I think they might be able to use our help just yet.  We are not fully in charge as we are used to, but we are needed just now... ::Looks away::  And probably in the near future too...

Ben_Pangborn says:
@Cainia: I'm sorry. Maybe it will help us make sense of this.:: recalcitrant::

Host Cainia says:
<Ferengi & Eisenhower> # ::Lead Morgan out into a hallway that looks as charred as the ones on the Quirinus right now (although she wouldn't know that). There is flickering lights and the smell of stale air. It seems like a quite abandoned vessel::

Host Cainia says:
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