Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10605.01

“Truth & Music”

Featuring Songs By:

Erin Cody-Allen 	as 	Adrienne Kostandinos-Michaels
Kate McTiernan		as	Joanna Matisse
Mitch Travis 		as 	Sulek
Christopher Gibson	as	Aur’ra Aelsery

…with…

Matthew Bordewick	as	Zee Alexander
Margaret Bowie		as	Latta
Jeffrey Brown		as	Kraight
Christopher Dickinson 	as 	Billy Bob Powers Jr.
Kurt Goring	 	as 	Soriq Ahkileez
Keith LaHue		as	Ben Pangborn
Bryce Miller	 	as 	Royle Chandra
Karriaunna Scotti 	as 	Azhure

…with…

Christopher Gibson      	as 	U.S.S. Quirinus – SM

Summary - A wounded soul, a scientist looking for answers, two unsatisfied women, an Engineer longing for simpler times...a counselor longing for home and a warrior who has declared his love...

...these are just some of the souls who reside aboard the U.S.S. Quirinus; individuals who have burst into song and revealed their deep desires, wishes and fears...

Following a release of energy from a nearby subspace storm, the members of the Quirinus crew and the nearby Crossroads Station have all been effected. Songs are cropping up all over the place...and most unexpectedly on the bridge of a Federation Starship...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "Truth & Music Part II"=/\==/\=

TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::still shaking her head at the display, not quite knowing what to make of it::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Shakes her head while standing in the turbolift, waiting the long minutes to get to engineering::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::sitting at Science Two, a green tinged blush staining her cheeks::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::steps down from upper bridge deck to the chair:: CSO: Explanation...::hoping this does not come out musically.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: at Science One, running every scan he can think of ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: In the brig, looking down into Bill's eyes having just agreed to marrying him.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: I still think it's alien beings
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Not entirely certain what to say at this point... he hadn't thought his cunning plan all the way through::
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Floating in a lift, with Matisse::

ACTION - The Crossroads lift comes to a stop and Captain Joanna Matisse and Ambassador Qui'dinjori arrive in Engineering.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: There's very little data to go on, sir. I'm working on the hypothesis that this is connected to the collapse of the storm.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::keeps waking up, finding himself with cash and risqué material in tightly gripped fists::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Gives him her hand to place the ring upon.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: An external effect would be rational.  ::almost hums what the oompa loompa song::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::wants to crawl under her station and die::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Lets just see what we can do to stop it
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
SO: Try a variant sub-harmonic through shields.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Looks around the busy room:: Qui: They've had there hands full for a bit now since the explosion
Ambassador_Qui says:
@::Floats out::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: steps over to Pangborn and runs a tricorder scan ::
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ CIV: I can imagine.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Tries to regain his composure in engineering::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns to Sulek and does the same, then scans himself ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at Kraight expectantly::

ACTION - Three offices do cartwheels past Matisse and Qui. The Chief Engineer seems to be singing a sunny song about warp power...the tune comes to an end and everyone looks at Matisse with slight embarrassment...

SO_Ens_Latta says:
::doesn't look directly at him:: CO: Yes sir ::starts setting up the variant sub-harmonic::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Places the ring on her finger... it almost seems to glow from deep within with a strangely hypnotic brilliance::
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ ::Watches the officers cartwheel past::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO, XO: There are small but definite changes in our brainwave patterns. The changes are fading with time, and should be undetectable within hours.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@:: tries not to laugh::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Slips down to him on the floor.::  CTO: It is lovely.  Does it have a history?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Then for a short time it seems ::hmmmmmm:: we will be musical.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: You mean the women...they don't....never mind

ACTION - The song of a guitar blares over the comm. system of the Quirinus and without warning Lieutenant JG Kostandinos-Michaels begins to sing...

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::wanders in and out of crew quarters, rummaging::
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ CIV: I have heard tales of this storm ...
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ CIV: ... but never expected to experience it firsthand.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::smirks all of the sudden for no apparent reason::

Adrienne Kostandinos-Michaels:
Who can make you mad, when your having a blast, I can, I can.
And who can pick you up, when you're feelin' like you suck, I can, I can.
And who knows what you think, without you sayin anything, I do, I do.
Who had you figured out, And never had a doubt, I did, I did.

TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::eyes each one of them in turn::

Adrienne Kostandinos-Michaels:
Haven't you heard? I'm Supergirl,
You don't wanna mess with me, I got your back,
I know your every move, 
And I got everything you'll ever need.

ACTION - As the chorus begins Ensign Latta and Colonel Majors seem suddenly drawn to do back up dancing for Adrienne...humming behind her.

Adrienne Kostandinos-Michaels:
I can make you hang, on every single word, Like this, like this,
It could be my vibe, maybe its my mind, 
Could be my kiss, could be my kiss.
But when I'm around you, there's nothing I can't do,
I'm at my best, I'm at my best.
Well maybe I'm so good, cause your standing in the room.

TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::eyes the XO, still reeling from the other two fawning all over him::
Adrienne Kostandinos-Michaels:
You wish!  You wish!

TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::rolls her eyes at them and continues singing::

Adrienne Kostandinos-Michaels:
Haven't you heard? I'm Supergirl!
You don't wanna mess with me.
 I got your back, I know your every move,
And I got everything you'll ever need.

I'll take your headache away, if you want another day,
I'll be the reason that you live, I'll show you what you always miss.
Haven't you heard? I'm Supergirl!
You don't wanna mess with me, I got your back,
I know your every move,
And I got everything you'll ever need, I got everything.

TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::blinks all of the sudden as if she didn't quite know what was going on and quickly turns her eyes back to her console, though still smirking mischievously::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::punching the comm. on his chair:: COMM: Matisse: This is Sulek...have you been experiencing an outbreak of music on Crossroads?
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::slinks back to Science Two after yet another embarrassing scene::

ACTION - A transmission from Starfleet Command comes in for both Matisse and Sulek...Priority One. The two Captains are drawn to view the message, both review it quickly...and both look down with heavy sighs before they begin to sing...

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Sighs lightly and looks around::

Joanna Matisse:
I'm under your spell,
God how can this be,
Playing with my memory?

You know I’ve been through hell,
Oh why can’t you see,
There’ll be nothing left of me,
You made me believe.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::rising he crosses to the screen::

Sulek:
Believe me I don’t wanna go.

Sulek & Joanna Matisse:
And it’ll grieve me cause I love you so,
But we both know…

Sulek:
Wish I could say the right words to lead you through this land,
Wish I could play the father, and take you by the hand.

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Moves around Qui, walking slowly around Engineering. She sings sadly and almost in a whisper::

Joanna Matisse:
Wish I could trust that it was just this once,
But I must do what I must.
I can’t adjust to this disgust.
We’re done, and I just…

Ambassador_Qui says:
@ ::Watches the CIV with interest::
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ ::A very telling statement::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Looks on the other side of engineering over to Silver::

Sulek & Joanna Matisse:
Wish I could stay,
Wish I could stay,
Wish I could stay, 

Wish I could stay....

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::places hands on screen::

ACTION - The music fades away and some sort of weight seems to press down on both Captains...

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Turns away quickly and wipes a few tears:: Self: Wow...
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ CIV: Are you all right?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stands there his head bowed and then straightens and returns to the chair:: Self: Most unexpected.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Captain?
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::looks thoughtfully at the CO, wondering what he was expressing::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Tries to compose herself:: Qui: Of course ::Coughs:: Why wouldn't I be? ::Puts back on the captains mask::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: still cross-checking his scans of the crew against the data from the storm ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: I hope that this shall not last much longer....but the urge now seems to be gone.  ::perfectly composed::

ACTION - A comm. transmission comes in from Command & Control for Captain Matisse. "Sir, there's a situation down in the Beta Module...you and the Ambassador are needed immediately..."

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Kraight, can you tell us what’s causing this? Was it the storm.
SO_Ens_Latta says:
CO: Sir, I have the sub-harmonic ready to go. Do you still want me to run it?
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ ::Stares at the CIV for a moment, knowing that is a lie, but does not press on::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
SO: I believe that it must now just play itself out.  It will not be necessary.
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ ::Intangible face quirks at the request::
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ CIV: That is where the Syndicate is ...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: It would appear so, Commander. There is a positive correlation between the altered brainwave patterns I have detected in the crew and the energy signature displayed by the storm.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@:: Hears the com:: Qui: We need to go. ::Motions to the turbo lift, turns back and gives a quick wave back:: Self: this is never going to happen right
SO_Ens_Latta says:
CO: Yes sir ::stores the program for later use::
Colonel_Sydney_Majors says:
CO: I for one will be glad when this has passed...::She glances over at Ensign Latta::
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ ::Floats along::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: how much longer will it last? You said it would dissipate with time, how much?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Qui: what surprises await us there. ::enters the lift::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
Majors: I will be very glad, ma'am.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Majors: Other than the occasional embarrassment, it seems harmless enough.  Still, Medical will need to follow up for after effects.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: runs quick scans of himself and Pangborn :: XO: The imposed patterns are already too weak to affect our behaviour. I believe that the phenomenon has run its course. The last of the anomalies should vanish within the hour.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: Well... I bought it.  And now it's yours.  That's kind of the history....
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Good news
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: I didn't ask much more.  There hasn't been good luck with you and jewellery
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
CSO: That's a relief
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Should we order medical to follow up on everyone affected
Colonel_Sydney_Majors says:
CO: A wise precaution. TO/SO: Is there anything in the database that matches the configuration of that storm?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: It would be wise to do so.  Place it in daily orders.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
Colonel:  I'm looking right now...  ::bends down over her console::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Aye
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ CIV: Hopefully nothing serious.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CTO: Oh I don't know.  I was part of a birth and invited to an alien world, that amulet was not so bad.  :: Looks curiously at the stone now that he mentioned the more unusual aspect of her jewellery.::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::pulls up the storm scans and compares them with the database::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
Colonel:  Starfleet doesn't have any information, but between the Syndicate and the Lilithine’s, there's information about a similar storm...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Please transfer all data on the anomaly to medical and send information to Starfleet.  This is, I think, an anomaly they may wish to study.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Qui: Any idea why this hasn't effected you? ::Exits the lift and makes there way down the corridor::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
Majors/CO: There was nothing in the Federation database, but the Syndicate and the Sisterhood have recorded something similar
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ CIV: My species is not entirely ... here, as you may have noticed.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
SO: Append the information to medical and the Starfleet report.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
Self: What is going on with me? I need to see the CNS, this has gotten worse than I thought.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Is becoming somewhat more aware of his surroundings::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
CO/Colonel:  Apparently it's rare that the storms form this far away from the Holy Space, too.  They don't seem to affect the Noori at all, but the effects haven't been studied in humanoids yet.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Acknowledged.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Qui: We should be getting close.  I wonder what you sound like if you were to sing ::grins::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Stands up.::  CTO: Well, I doubt many people can top this place for a proposal.  :: eyes twinkle with humour.::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::takes all the information on the storm and creates a file for the medical staff and send it out::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Chuckles::  CNS: When the mood hits you... :: shrugs ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
TO: Well, we would now seem to have a case study.
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ ::Fails in suppressing a smile:: CIV: Perhaps one day we shall find out.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::grins:: CO: Yes, because I always enjoy playing "lab rat" with my job.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Walks into his office to be alone for a bit::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Steps up and kisses his cheek before turning back to their 'guest'.::  CTO: Yes, but I question what brought that on.  I am wondering about that storm.  Though I do not remember hearing of anything like this as a result of it.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CTO: Were you able to find out any more information on her?

ACTION - Ambassador Qui'dinjori hovers alongside Captain Matisse as the pair make their way into the wide marketplace in the Beta Module. Members of the Noori Syndicate can be seen surrounded by a mob of aliens, all yelling and shouting in unison...

Ambassador_Qui says:
@ ::Looks worried at the sight::

Station Mob:
Oh we're not gonna take it,
No, we ain't gonna take it,
We're not gonna take it anymore!

ACTION - A Lilithine woman pushes forward and sings above the crowd…

Lilithine Sister:
We've got the right to choose and,
There ain't no way we'll lose it,
This is our life, this is our song!

We’ll fight the powers that be just,
Don’t pick our destiny ‘cause,
You don’t know us, you don’t belong.

ACTION - The crowd continues to chant and push forward. Tzani and Lilithine men and woman rush around Joanna and Qui...they are surrounded in moments.

Ambassador_Qui says:
@ ::Looks around as they are surrounded, the worry is still there, but its more concern for the CIV. Not him/herself::

ACTION - The crowd yells from shops and along the market. The walls echo with music.

Station Mob:
We're not gonna take it,
No, we ain't gonna take it,
We're not gonna take it anymore!

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Steps back and looks down at Qui::

Joanna Matisse:
Oh you're so condescending,
Your gall is never ending,
We don't want nothin', not a thing from you!
Your life is trite and jaded,
Boring and confiscated,
If that's your best, your best won't do.

Ambassador_Qui says:
@ ::Crosses arms and looks at the CIV::

ACTION - Trogdo steps forward and glares down at Qui.

Ambassador Trogdo:
Oh…Oh…
We’re right!
We’re free!
We’ll fight!
You’ll see!

We're not gonna take it,
No, we ain't gonna take it,
We're not gonna take it anymore!

ACTION - Vo and Ko'ra begin to struggle in their attempt to box in the Syndicate. They begin to sing to each other and voices fill the air...

Station Crowd:
We're not gonna take it,
No, we ain't gonna take it,
We're not gonna take it anymore!

Oh…Oh…
We’re right! Yeah!
We’re free! Yeah!
We’ll fight! Yeah!
You’ll see! Yeah!

We're not gonna take it, no!
No, we ain't gonna take it,
We're not gonna take it anymore!

ACTION - The singing fades and Matisse and Qui find themselves caught in an all out riot...

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: I didn't really have the time.  We can do some looking now....
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ ::Someone tries to tackle him/her, s/he evaporates for a moment, then reforms as they pass through:: CIV: Captain ...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Qui: Oh shi...::Moves off to the side out of the way::: So this is the effect your singing has ?

ACTION - Weapons fire fills the air of Crossroads Station. Two aliens begin to sing in a duet, sending curses back and forth...the mob rushes around them as they sing...

TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
CO/XO: Sirs, there are reports in the Beta Module area of Crossroads of a riot amongst the Xherivhan species representatives...  Station security is on it, apparently. ::tone of her voice says just how little respect she has for the station security's talents::
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ CIV: I didn't sing. Unfortunately the song did seem to have a focus on the Syndicate and I. We must ensure their safety.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CSO*: Has there been any reports of anyone on the ship falling into a deep sleep?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: Is it safe for us to return? I don't want a repeat engagement of that storm.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Since we are out here, we might as well scan the area surrounding the station as ordered. It should not take long.  Have Starr'entia returned to quarters under security.  As soon as the scans are done, we will drop the Syndicate ambassador off in time for hir trip to the negotiations.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Qui: So much for my own safety?  Suggestions?
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
XO: The storm is gone - and there isn't much chance of another one forming this far away from the Holy Space either.  So yes, as far as storms go it's safe
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: Good
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::smirks:: XO: What, you don't want an encore performance?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turning:: TO: Do they need help for control?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Do you still want to scan here? Or should we help out with the riot on the station?

ACTION - Three Lilithine women reveal their rainbow coloured wings. Energy crackles in the air as the Syndicate members hiss and several of them rush over to the Lilithine. The energy like creatures swarm the Lilithine women and all can be heard are their helpless screams...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: And no, not in public at least ::hides a smirk::
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ CIV: I'm not too familiar with security procedures for this station ... ::Stops as the Lilithine are assaulted::
SO_Ens_Latta says:
::blushes a deep green as she hears the XO::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: Delay the scans.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: Takes us back to dock.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Bring us back to the station.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CNS*: All crewmembers fell asleep when the storm discharged its energy. There are no reports of anyone still sleeping as a result.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
TO: Get teams ready as soon as we return.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::winks back and looks to her console for more reports on the riot:: XO: They could use the help - especially with what I've seen of their abilities to handle these types of situations before
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: Agreed.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*CSO*: Thank you.  Apparently my counselor is still asleep.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::alerts a few officers to be ready to assist on the station as soon as they return:: CO: We're ready as soon as we get there, sir.

ACTION - The Noori members sweep off of the three Lilithine women - they appear unharmed...but lay on the ground dead. The riot continues, Vo members killing off the Ko'ra and Tzani without mercy...

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Qui: I can't do anything, I’d get my ass kicked.  ::Sit backs and watches::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CTO: I should be able to wake her.  You want to look up that information while I continue with her?  Though we seem to be sans one CMO.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::piles the stuff off on the side of his console and nods, rubbing his eyes a little:: XO: I'll get on that. ::brings up an updated navigational chart and begins inputting coordinates for a docking manoeuvre::

ACTION - One of the Lilithine females barrels down on Matisse, she grabs her and with a quick snap the Captain's left arm breaks and she is lifted into the air...

CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: I can do that.  ::Walks from the Brig towards the security office::
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ CIV: Captain!
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Screams in pain, closing her eyes shut tight::
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ ::Focuses, and forces outward with a quick burst, trying to send the Lilithine off the Captain::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::makes the final calculations:: XO: Docking course laid in. bringing us about, one half impulse. ::speaks in a tired, monotone voice:;
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Steps back up to the force field.::  Hixxan:  Marvia... time to wake up.

ACTION - A burst of silver coloured energy arcs from Qui's form and strikes the Lilithine woman. A smouldering burn covers the woman's chest and she drops down, unmoving...tossing Matisse to the side unceremoniously...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Try and obtain clearance from the station, if they don't respond, dock anyways
Mariva_Hixxan says:
::The young Bolian woman hums in her sleep and slowly begins to stir:: CNS: Somewhere...over the rainbow...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Inform the station that we are on our way.
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ ::Frowns at the sight of the dead Lilithine:: CIV: Are you all right?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Hixxan: Where dreams lie...  How are you feeling?  You appeared to be in a rather deep sleep.

ACTION - The riot continues all around Qui and Matisse. Security forces rush in to protect the Captain as security personnel attempt to contain the mobs...

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Hits the ground hard and cradles her arm tight to her body:: Qui: I don't....I don't know yet
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::opens a communication window and sends out a request for docking clearance, frowning in recoil when the acknowledgement is sung back to him:: XO: I'd best bring Quirinus in manually, Commander. I wouldn't trust their automatic systems at the moment.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Proceed
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ ::Looks around for any sort of medical person to help the CIV::
Mariva_Hixxan says:
CNS: I dreamt of songs and truths...::She gives a faint smile:: It was rather refreshing...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Sits down on the floor.:: Hixxan: What truths?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Qui: Help me up...
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::As he logs into the computer, he searches for personal files on Mariva Hixxan... and is surprised at what he finds::
Mariva_Hixxan says:
CNS: Hearts desires...rebellion...and a division of a family...
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ CIV: I can't. Not without perhaps burning you ...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Hixxan: Your hearts desire... what is that?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::accesses the station's ILS beacons and lines Quirinus up for approach::

ACTION - Two of the security personnel assist Matisse. A third fires on a Vo about to attack their team...

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Gets helped up:: Qui: thanks anyways..
Mariva_Hixxan says:
CNS: Love, lust...it is in the air all around us...can you not feel it?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Hides a smile.::  Hixxan: Ummm...yes.  Tell me more about this family division?
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ CIV: You need medical attention.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Qui: I need to see this riot resolved first ::Winces::
Mariva_Hixxan says:
CNS: One big happy family divided into three. Naftali, Gatineau...Quirinus...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: Take a large contingent to the docking ring as soon as we dock. Restore order ASAP
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::nods:: XO: As soon as we're there, I'm there.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: frowns::  Hixxan: The Quirinus?  Please explain.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
TO:  You might also wish to notify Commander Powers.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
XO: Nine hundred meters and closing, Commander. ::listens to console beep at him as he approaches, making minute adjustments to trajectory and speed as the ship slowly slides in to docking position::
Mariva_Hixxan says:
::The Bolian woman seems to chuckle to herself as if she knows something and then she lets out a faint sigh:: CNS: Everything is going to get worse...much worse...and there's nothing any of you can do to stop it...
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::cocks her head to the side, thinking:: CO: Yeah, this would be one of those times.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Acknowledged, Keep it up...:;watches the docking procedure::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::taps her combadge:: *CTO*: Just so you know, sir, we've reversed course and are returning to Crossroads - the locals are rioting again and need our help restoring order.

ACTION - The Quirinus slips into the docking bay without incident. Security forces rush around the station and begin to push Qui and Matisse from the main fighting...

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Hixxan:  There is an old saying that things often get worse before they get better, however, we cannot help guide it to the better when we do not know all of the story.  You know more now... I ask that you freely tell me what you know.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: We should also secure docking ports of all ships in case the riot moves out of Beta.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::nods to the CO and XO and leaves the bridge to take command of the security teams quelling the riot::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Sighs and looks up from his console::  *TO*: Understood... I'll be over shortly.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Follows as the security leads them away::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: I agree. *CTO*: Keep ship security tight
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Glances over at Bill.::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
XO/CO: Negative impulse, sirs. Forward momentum at zero. Airlock seals are registering green. ::shuts down the helm console::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
::Stops in his tracks::  *XO*: You want me to stay here instead?
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
*CTO*: I'm taking some teams over there right now to restore the peace, I'll keep you posted.
Mariva_Hixxan says:
CNS: I know that you will not be aboard this vessel tomorrow...you will be with a new family and will be separated from your dear fiancé. I know that the riots will get worse...fighting will erupt into battles...and I know that the technical specs you found will be of grave importance very soon...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Sickbay* A riot has broken out on the station.  Expect incoming.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CTO*: No commander, delegate as you see fit please
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::calls up the orders and looks over at Pangborn.::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
*XO*: I'm going.  CNS: A situation has come up on the station... rioting.  The station security is woefully inadequate.  Will you be fine here?
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Finally gets up and decides to find the CNS and get this solved::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Frowns seriously, her heart leaping to her throat, but her voice remains steady.::  Hixxan:  Do you know how we might ease this situation?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Pangborn is ready, he decides::
Ambassador_Qui says:
@ ::Watches the chaos erupt, wondering what is going to become of this::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
@::gets to the Beta module and surveys the situation, dispersing her teams to contain the perimeter of the riot before working inward to quell it::

ACTION - Time seems to slow around Joanna Matisse and she watches as a Lilithine woman reaches out and grabs Qui'dinjori. As her hands pass through the Noori her skin seems to glow and she is thrown back by some unseen energy. Blood stains the walls of the Beta Module as more security rush in and medical teams are brought in to treat the wounded...

ACTION - The voice of Aur'ra Aelsery carries up from sickbay, singing a hauntingly beautiful melody. Her alien words resonate through the ship and station...the songs come to an end, and everything is about to change...

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