U.S.S. Quirinus Mission 10801.28

starring 

Mitch Travis as Captain Sulek 
Keith LaHue as XO Ben Pangborn 
Christopher Dickinson as CTO Billy Bob Powers 
Jeffrey G. Brown as CSO Kraight 
Ed Selgas as CEO David Telarus 
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Azhure 

featuring
Steve Gelhorn as CMO McCarthy 

and
Steve Gelhorn, Ship Manager   

MISSION PROLOGUE: The Quirinus was patrolling near the Romulan Neutral Zone when they located a probe on sensors. The probe approached then made contact with the shields.  Before the crew were able to rid themselves of the probe, it appeared to transport itself onto deck 3 where it made direct contact with the Computer core. When crew attempted to make physical contact with the probe, everyone on deck three was frozen into some sort of stasis.  When they awoke, the probe was missing and a young girl was in its place. All crew have been reduced to their prepubescent selves.

=/\==/\= BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission 10801.28 =/\==/\=
=/\==/\= Big Surprises in Little Packages – Episode 2 =/\==/\=

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Standing near Azhure, but looking at the girl/probe::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks over at the probe::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::looks at himself and notices that he is still in child form:: Self: Damn!
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: scanning Tukani ::
Host Tukani says:
::giggles:: CSO/CNS: So!  Where do we get to talk to the Captain?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Wonders what he's supposed to do as he paces the Bridge ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Quietly::  CO: I am not picking up an malevolency.  She says she has nothing to do with this situation... therefore she cannot reverse it.
Host Tukani says:
CO: Is that you?  Are you the guy I'm here to see?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tukani: I am Sulek.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tukani: I do not know what your specific assignment is, however.
Host Tukani says:
::grins and sticks out her hand:: CO: Hi ya, Sulek, I'm Tukani!  It's great to meet you.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Lifts a hand to cover a smile::
Host Tukani says:
::shrugs:: CO: To help you relax I guess.  You all wanted me here so....::waves her hands and bows:: Here I am!
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::stands right next to the CO::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks down at the hand for a moment and sighs softly, before taking her hand:: Tukani: Thank you.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Tukani: Do you know how to return us to our adult state?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I may only look like I'm 10, but I'm not buying this.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Check the security of the core.
Host Tukani says:
XO: Buying what?  Are we going shopping?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: Aye sir.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::walks over to the core and walks through the door to the control panel::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::screams:: CO: Checking now...
Host Tukani says:
CSO: No, that's not up to me.   I'm here because you wanted me here.  When you don't want me anymore, I'll go away.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tukani: How exactly did we call you?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Tukani: Lets just say I'm having a hard time swallowing your story.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
Tukani: Why exactly do we want you here?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Tukani: What can you tell us of the probe that entered our ship?
Host Tukani says:
CO: With your imagination, Silly.  When the checker came, something thought 'here we go, this is probably another omniscient know it all kid'.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::checks all the security and integrity firewalls they all seem to check out::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::attempts to access higher complex functions, but is denied access because of his voice print::
Host Tukani says:
CO: Why is everybody talking at once?  They're getting kind of scary talking so much.  Do you think I'm a bad person?  Is that why you are inter...inter....asking me so many questions?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Lifts a brow and leans back against the wall.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: She seems to have the intellect of a child.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: falls silent... this child may indeed be an innocent pawn of another being ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tukani: The probe said we must learn what we had not and then you were here. We are curious about you is all?
Host Tukani says:
XO: Of course I'm a child.  You wanted a kid so I'm a kid.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::walks back over to the Captain:: CO: Sir core and it's basic security functions seem to be in tact, but anything higher function that requires our voice print is denied.
Host Tukani says:
CO: Yes, you really should learn.  When you were big, you forgot.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tukani: What did we forget?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Tukani: I don't recall ever wanting a kid.   :: thinks back to Cherry ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Use a retinal scan.  That should verify.
Host Tukani says:
CO: Lots of stuff.  You think you're smart with your computers and your ship, but you forgot the important stuff.
Host Tukani says:
::plops down on the floor::
Host Tukani says:
CO: Well, none of you really wanted me I guess. ::pouts::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tukani: Tell me one of the things, this stuff, we forgot.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: Already setting that up sir, just waiting for the interface integrity check to be completed.
Host Tukani says:
CO: Well?  Look at you!  When was the last time you smiled?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::smirks::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tukani: It has been sometime, but as a rule, my people do not smile.
Host Tukani says:
CO: Really?  Wow, your planet must be really boring.
Host Tukani says:
XO: What about you?  Do you smile or laugh a lot?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he sits next to the child::  Tukani: Tell me, how do you know to come to us?  Yes, I suppose some might think so, but many, many years ago, we found that we had to suppress our emotions to save ourselves from our violent nature.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: She has a point. ::blunt::   Tukani: sure I do. Do you like to play? I still do. But adult games, like 3 dimensional Chess, which I have never beaten the captain at.
Host Tukani says:
CO: The checker can hear your minds.  He heard somebody say you wanted another know-it-all child on board.  He didn't know what a know-it-all was but thought you wanted to talk to me.
Host Tukani says:
XO: Adult games are boring.  They don't make you laugh or let you run.
Host Tukani says:
CO: Who do you want to talk to?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: Sir the interface is ready to go.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Tukani: Trust me, me playing chess with the captain would make anyone laugh.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: We should be able to access most higher functions now.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tukani: Is the checker the probe?  Where does it come from? Where do you come from?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tukani: You will do for now.
Host Tukani says:
CO: Probe?  You said that word before. ::points to the CSO::  I think maybe he's the checker.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Quietly listens, but finds it a bit hard as she is curious about her husband and what he was like as a child.::
Host Tukani says:
CO: Well, if you want to talk to me, then lets go! ::jumps up and runs down the hall::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: raises a non-existent eyebrow ::  Tukani: Me? Why do you say that?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Telarus: Take tricorder retinal scans of all command personnel and set up secondary voice recognition for us.
Host Tukani says:
ACTION: Tukani disappears around the corner.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::rising:: Pangborn: She is truly a child, but far from a know-it-all.  ::follows her::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: follows Sulek and Tukani at a trot ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I'm not sure what to make of this. ::follows::
Host Tukani says:
::jumps back into view from the corner:: All: Boo! ::giggles hysterically::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Scans show anything out of the ordinary?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: stops, startled ::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: Understood. ::goes and begins to carry out orders::
Host Tukani says:
CSO: You said probe and the checker didn't know what you meant then either! ::grins::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Chuckling, follows the group along, feeling almost sorry for them.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers* Lock down access from deck three.
Host Tukani says:
CO: I like games.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
*CO*: Access to... ?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Tukani: So... the probe was not the 'checker'?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tukani: Of course. .. *Powers* and from. My apologies for the lack of clarity.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
*CO*: Everybody, sir?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: moving to the tactical panel ::
Host Tukani says:
::shrugs:: CSO: How do I know?  I still don't know what a probe is, Silly.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers* I would like to contain our guest.  You may omit command and security personnel.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Tukani: The probe is the object that entered our ship. When it vanished, you appeared. I assume it brought you here.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
*CO*: As you wish.  :: Programs the turbolifts to not function for anyone but Sulek, Pangborn, Kraight, and himself, and wonders what he can do about the Jeffries tubes ::
Host Tukani says:
::grows suddenly serious::  CO: I know why you don't smile anymore.  What's a Griffon?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::is still going around collecting data::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Listening to Bill, considers pestering him later about what he was like as a kid.  She did not think he was quite so serious then as he was now.::
Host Tukani says:
CSO: The checker was here.  I guess he could be what you call a probe, but that isn't a fun name.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: smiles ::  Tukani: I agree. Do you know where the checker came from?
Host Tukani says:
CSO: Of course I do, he's from home.  He'll go home again some day too.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tukani: It was the name of my first ship.  It was destroyed,  but I did not smile before that either.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Tukani: I see. Does your home have a name?
Host Tukani says:
CO: Maybe not, but you forgot to smile on the inside because of Griffon.  It made your heart sad.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::tries to take is all in::
Host Tukani says:
CSO: Sure!  It's home!
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::arrives back on Bridge in efforts to carry out assignment from the Captain::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks dubious ::  Tukani: Ah. I meant... does your home planet have a name?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tukani: True... it was a troubling event.
Host Tukani says:
CSO: You have to name your planet?  Why can't you just call it home? ::frowns::
Host Tukani says:
CNS: You're heart is sad too.  You were sad a long time ago.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Tukani: It's customary. 
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
Tukani: Sorrow is a part of life.  We wish never to experience it, but that is usually wishful thinking.  I have moved on.
Host Tukani says:
CSO: Customary... that's adult for you have to classify everything instead of just enjoying stuff.  Enough science and weapons... you need to have fun.
Host Tukani says:
All: Enough... you are getting boring.  So are we going to have fun or am I done here?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tukani: You seem most interested in what has caused us grief... What games do you play at home?
Host Tukani says:
CO: No, I was just wondering why you don't have fun anymore.  I play jump rope.  Do you jump rope?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: She seems preoccupied with games a very young girl would play
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
Tukani: I think, if you want to play a game-game, maybe something that would involve others.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tukani: Jump rope? ::looks at Pangborn and Azhure, clearly baffled::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: an idea begins to form ::  CO: Captain, if I may...?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: By all means.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::finishes gathering everyone's new voice prints and retinal scans for the temporary identification system::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: catching the baffled look::  CO: It is also an exercise.  Using a rope you turn about yourself, you jump so as not to be caught by it.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Tukani: Come with me. I'll show you a game my people play.  :: holds out a hand ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Remember Starfleet exercises? Jumping rope was one of them.
Host Tukani says:
CO: See?  That's the problem!  You don't have any fun.  Follow me! ::grabs the CSO and CO's hands and begins jumping into the air::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: A test of coordination was a game? Interesting.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: starts off towards Holodeck One with Tukani in tow ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Little girls like it.
Host Tukani says:
All: You have to say a rhyme.  Here's one from Earth where her love is from.  "Two little lovebirds sitting in a tree.  K-I-S-S-I-N-G"
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Teasingly::  XO: Young boys too.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::following:: Pangborn: Indeed.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Tukani: How did you know that rhyme from Earth?
Host Tukani says:
::stops jumping:: CSO: Somebody around here was thinking about it.  They used to sing it when they were a kid.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::follows along:: Sulek:  None of this adds up. She should know more than she does.
Host Tukani says:
CSO: The checker can hear and he tells me.
Host Tukani says:
::drops to the ground and begins to cry::
Host Tukani says:
XO: I don't like you! ::yells::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Tukani: Why not?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Tukani: Interesting.  :: stops when Tukani starts crying, kneels next to her ::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::taps comm badge:: *CO/XO:* New authentication system is now up sir.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: When the probe made contact with the core, it learned what it needed to know of our species.  It seems to have telepathic ability, which it communicates to the child.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
<edit last line to sirs>
Host Tukani says:
XO: You just called me stupid!  You said I should know more!  You're mean!  You're a bully! ::cries harder::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Tukani: Now now, I didn't mean it the way it sounded.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Shakes her head, not interfering and curious to see how Ben handles it.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Telarus* Understood.  Help commander Powers in his efforts to secure.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Tukani: Tukani... Commander Pangborn wasn't trying to be mean. He's confused by what has happened to us. We all are. And we are a little scared, too.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Tukani: We're hoping you can help us understand. Will you help us?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*CO*: Aye.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: holds the girl's hands in his own ::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::walks over to Commander Powers:: CTO: Sir reporting as ordered by the Captain, here to assist you in securing measures.
Host Tukani says:
CSO: I'm... just here to play.   ::tries to calm down::   Only the checker can really help.  He tells me about you.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Tukani: Okay. Then, let's play, shall we?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CEO: What are we securing from?
Host Tukani says:
CSO: Sure. ::smiles again::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: remembering she had not really been a patient child, and was not really feeling patient now, blew her bangs out of her eyes and tries to call on experience.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: smiles at the girl, stands, moves to the control panel outside Holodeck One ::  CPU: Computer... create a playing arena suitable for the Benzite game of Muraki, level one.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CTO: I can only assume securing the ship from further intruders and to secure our stations in case of our current situation getting out of hand.
Host Tukani says:
CSO: You haven't played this game for a long time.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CEO: Are you claiming that my standard security arrangements are insufficient, Lieutenant?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: smiles ::  Tukani: That's right.
Host Tukani says:
ACTION: A blip appears on long range sensors then disappears.
Host Tukani says:
ACTION: The holodeck doors open to a large room with red, yellow, and blue squares on the floor.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Peeks her head through the door, not familiar with this game.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Tukani:  Come on.
Host Tukani says:
::skips into the holodeck::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::follows them in::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CTO: Negative sir, just following orders.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CPU: Computer: Add appropriate hoops above the squares, at one meter intervals. Adjust gravity to .30 normal.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Shakes his head ::  CEO: You need to loosen up sometimes.  Check the forcefield generators in the alpha and gamma sections of Deck 3 for me.
Host Tukani says:
ACTION: The hoops appear and crew inside feel the lightening of gravity.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Tukani: Each player picks a color of square. The idea is to jump from one square of your color to another, but you must pass through at least one hoop. If you pass through more hoops on a jump, your score is higher.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Is this an anti-gravitational exercise?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CTO: That's after we are returned to our normal ages. Now I am just worried about the present situation. ::carries out the Commanders orders::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Low gravity. It is popular on the third moon of Benzar Prime.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CEO: Worried?  Worry is for those who cannot do anything, and do not realize it.
Host Tukani says:
CO: Exercise!  No Fun!  Relax Sulek.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::quietly:: Sulek: We might just be seeing Kraight's youthful activities here. Pay attention. ::grin::
Host Tukani says:
CO: Have some fun for once!  Maybe you'll even smile!
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tukani: I shall try.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Tukani: You choose first, please.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tukani: The smile is doubtful.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CTO: Then whatever you would call it I am just task oriented to returning things back to our always short lived status quo.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CEO: And securing a deck will do that?  No.  It merely treats the symptoms....
Host Tukani says:
ACTION: The blip appears again still unnoticed by the bridge.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Listens carefully, wishing Bill was there with them.::
Host Tukani says:
::jumps to the yellow square::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CTO: A single deck no, the system as a whole all the decks, key systems, and so forth. Being prepared and making sure that you are prepared as well.
Host Tukani says:
CNS: Would you be happier with him playing too?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: blinks and smiles... Bill just might shoot her.  She nods her head.::
Host Tukani says:
CNS: Done
Host Tukani says:
ACTION: The CEO and CTO appear in the holodeck on their own squares.

=/\==/\= END Mission =/\==/\=