Quirinus Mission 10810.13

starring

Mitch Travis as CO Captain Sulek 
Jeffrey G. Brown as XO Commander Kraight
Christopher Dickinson as CTO Commander Billy Bob Powers, Jr. 
Karriaunna Scotti as CNS Commander Azhure Powers 

with

Eli Irvin as ACEO Ensign Cahill

and

Keith LaHue, Ship Manager

MISSION PROLOGUE: The USS Quirinus is currently in orbit around the planet Garl, crippled due to a blown out magnetic constrictor array. The away team is on the planet trying to procure replacement parts.

=/\==/\=  BEGIN Quirinus Mission 10810.13: Special Delivery =/\==/\=
=/\==/\=  Episode 7  =/\==/\=

XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: keeping an eye out for trouble while the Captain negotiates ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looking at the guard:: Guard: So weapon or street concert... you seem to be unclear on your selection of gift.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Guard> CO: And what if I desire both?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Standing by the captain, watching, smiles at the guard, the flute lightly held in her hands.::
Host SM_Keith says:
<Guard> ::smokes::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Guard: Then your help in negotiations might also be required beyond the appointment with Harth.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Guard> CO/CNS: Let me hear the female play first.  ::wry::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Turns to look at the captain with a lifted brow.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Guard: For the immediate appointment?
Host SM_Keith says:
<Guard> CO: I will hear the female play, and take one of your weapons. Then I will speak with Harth, if you are deserving.
ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
::shakes head:: 
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Snorts and slightly shakes his head, wondering where some people get their high and mighty attitudes... then considers that money and strength buy a number of things ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Guard: The tune first.  If you speak to Harth, then the gun.  Agreed.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Lightly runs her fingers along it, checking the keying mechanisms.::
Host SM_Keith says:
<Guard> ::smokes more Drewst weed, in anticipation of the performance::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: At the same time, runs through a few of the songs that were used with this instrument, uncertain what type the captain would like her to use at this point.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::nods to Azhure:: Azhure: Short and simple.  We don't need too much of an audience.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::steps back::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Lifting the flute to her lips, gently blows some air through it.  Then creating the appropriate embrasure, begins to play a song that beguiles and coaxes.::

ACTION: The Counselors playing has an unexpected soothing effect on the guards, they begin swaying with the music, smoking all the while.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Slowly she turns her eyes to look at the guard, drawing him into the song and push towards delivering what was being asked of him.::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: tilts an ear... the melody is quite beautiful... but keeps looking around just the same ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::senses the undertone of emotion from the flute...it is almost empathic::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As the simple song comes to an end, she holds the flute a moment longer, letting the last notes drift on the air, before returning it to her side.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
Guard:  We are ready when you are.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Promises to later tell Azhure her playing was beautiful, even if it wasn't ::
Host SM_Keith says:
<Guard> ::applauds:: CNS: More! More!
ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
::scrunches chin::  Self: Not bad...  Not bad at all.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stepping forward:: Guard: Harth first.  Perhaps more later.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Guard> ::resigned:: CO: Oh all right, give me a moment and I will return.   :: enters the building, shutting the door behind him ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Turns to look up at the captain::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turns:: Azhure: An interesting purchase, indeed, Counselor.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO: Beware luck... it is fickle.  :: smiles::
Host SM_Keith says:
<Guard> ::comes back through the door:: CO: Harth will see you now. But be forewarned, I have already told him of your promise of weapons. He will not take kindly to subterfuge.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks at the flutes mechanisms and adjusts it, taking it to pocket size.::
Host SM_Keith says:
<Guard> :: steps aside to let them enter ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::hands the guard the gun:: Guard: He will be pleased.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Follows along::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: follows the others inside ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::steps into the building:: Cahill: Keep your eyes open for a part that will work, but do not show too much interest.

SCENE: The away team steps into a long fortified hall. Junk from all over the galaxy lines either side. At the end of the hall is a large throne, where Harth sits, flanked by his minions, both male and female. Heavily armed guards are at either side.

ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
::accompanies the group::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Looks first to the right, then to the left at the collection of... well, junk ::
ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
::looking around at the incredible amount of stuff::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Closes her eyes briefly to avoid the temptation of rolling them.  Then looks up with a pleasant smile on her face.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::walks down the aisle of goods:: Harth: For one who seeks trade, you are a hard one to see.
Host Harth says:
::motions with his pipe hand:: CO: It is not always Trade I seek. ::eyes Azhure::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Stops slightly behind the captain and does not look at Harth... not yet.::
ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
::looking around and murmurs under breath::  Self: Apparently...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harth: I am told by the lowest of vendors that you are the top one to see for more usable goods.  As a lord of these scum I can see now that it is true.  You are most impressive as is your supply.  We do not come to trifle but deal with the greatest here.
Host Harth says:
::obviously pleased:: CO: You come well informed then. I was told your female is quite a musician. Perhaps I can hear her play?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: a smile touches her lips as she continues to keep her face downwards.  As Harth speaks, she listens::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harth: With pleasure... her music is our tribute then, but I shall not be able to offer more than her skills temporarily.  We have need of those skills where we journey.
Host Harth says:
::shakes his head:: CO: I will hear her play, then we will discuss the trade. I was also told that you had... Breen weapons?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harth: May my crew look for our needed supplies while she plays?  Yes.  :: holds up the gun ::
Host Harth says:
:: takes the gun ::  CO: Yes, let them look, but not take, anything you see here.
ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
::instantly whips out his tricorder to see if he even has the constrictors they seek::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
~~~  Azhure: Play to his ego... he believes himself an emperor ~~~
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cahill/Kraight: You may scan for our supplies.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: mentally goes through her repertoire and what she can play on this instrument.  Then with a nod at the captains request, she steps slightly away from the group.::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: begins examining the junk on his side of the warehouse ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Moves to take a more central position between the entire team ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Lifting the flute to her lips, she begins to play... the notes deep and rich as she uses the lower notes.::
ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
::walks around, scanning::  XO: With the incredible amount of stuff here it'll be any wonder that I can pick up...  
ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
::pauses as the tricorder beeps in an affirmative fashion::
Host Harth says:
:: seems to bathe in the music ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: moves in close to Powers ::  Powers: We may need more of these with fail safe that we can activate.   Find the most strategic defensive positions.  Getting out may not be as easy as getting in.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As she slips into the music, she looks up at Harth, drawing him in with both the music and her eyes.::
Host Harth says:
:: mesmerized ::
ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
::looks to the XO::  XO: Well...  There appear to be enough materials here where I could whip up a makeshift something or other...  Might work...  But we're out of luck for whole units...
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: follows a scan to a pile of dusty crates... scans them intensively ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Adds a touch of a march which flows into a fanfare and back out towards something light::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Glances around slightly ::  CO: I don't think arming them is the best idea.  As for a defensive plan... under control.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
ACEO: There seem to be several nearly complete constrictor coils in these crates. I think we have found what we came for.
ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
::walks over to the crates indicated by the XO and opens one::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: We may also need to discover the most likely place for the buildings shield generator.  With that out, if we need to make a hasty beam out we can.  If we can activate a failsafe, once the weapons are in their hands, then that should be the least of our problems.

ACTION: Some of the minions begin to dance to the music.

ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
::looks at the unit and his tricorder::  XO: Yes...  I think I can make this work...  It'll take some time to adapt it to our systems...  There's no EPS control relay attached to it. 
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moves to Cahill:: Cahill: Mark what you need, in case negotiations go badly.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Her eyes light with humor which she shares with Harth, keeping him part of what is going on as she adjusts the music a bit more to something that tempts the feet.::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: We can cannibalize a relay from a non-critical system.

ACTION: All of the underlings are dancing now. Harth is oblivious to what the rest of the away team is doing. The Guards are also listening to the music.

ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
XO: I was just thinking that we could use the ones from the Aux Impulse drive...  
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Be sure to mark a few other items.  Remember the cover that we need supplies for a long journey.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: checks several other crates ::
ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
::records coordinates::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moves to stand beside Azhure::  ~~~ Azhure: We shall be ready to make a deal soon, bring him into a positive frame of trading. ~~~
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Considers a moment, and then shifts the tone a bit into something calm and light and peaceful.::

ACTION: The menagerie slows with the music, winding down.

ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
::quickly finishes recording coordinates of other materials that will be needed to retro fit the required parts::  
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::back to Powers:: Powers: We may be able to get him to lower the shielding to beam in the trade.  Don't beam in the guns to quickly together.  Let him think we have but a single working pad, if that's the case.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: looks around at Cahill and Kraight to see if they are ready ::
ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
::nods to the Captain::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: nods as well ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
~~~ Azhure: We have what we need located. ~~~
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Brings the song to a close, letting the notes drift out before ending the song.  After a moment more, lowers the instrument and steps back towards the group.::
Host Harth says:
:: relaxed ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looking downward, lightly rolls her lips; it has been awhile since she played for any amount of time.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harth: A remarkable talent, don't you agree?
Host Harth says:
CO: Now Sulek, I would like to know what would happen...  :: aims his weapon at the captain's head ::  What would happen if I fired this "Breen" weapon at your head? And yes, she plays nicely.  :: wicked grin ::
ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
:: stands perfectly still ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: slips his hand inside his tunic, slowly ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harth: Nothing.  I would not give you an active weapon as surely one of your inestimable intelligence would know.  We are too smart for such a lowly game.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Makes no movements, knowing where his weapons are, and how to get them ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: remains still, listening.::
ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
::takes a deep breath::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: stares unflinching at the mad man ::
Host Harth says:
:: Moves the weapon and fires at the wall, causing a dazzling display of destruction ::  Sulek...  :: looks at the weapon ::  You were wrong. This one works quite nicely.
ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
::whispers to the XO::  XO: This wasn't the plan, was it?.  
Host Harth says:
:: puts the gun down ::  Sulek: Did you find what you need?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harth: Indeed.  Yes.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: shakes head ::
Host Harth says:
Sulek: And you have more of these weapons to trade?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: The list of supplies.  :: holds out hand ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: hands a PADD to Sulek ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harth: A few.  And credits to add so you may purchase more through others if you like.  :: hands the padd to Harth ::
Host Harth says:
:: Looks over the padd ::  CO: This will do well... I can increase my power here on the planet even more! You may take these supplies, and make arrangements for the weapons to be delivered here. I will lower the shielding on this building long enough to allow for the exchange.
Host Harth says:
:: motions to one of the guards ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: remains very still and quiet.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Harth: A simultaneous beam out and in.  It may take a bit of time.  We haven't a large transporter.
Host Harth says:
Sulek: One last favor? Have the female play while the transport is going on. To amuse my staff, and myself.  :: wild ::
ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
:: raises eyebrows ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Cahill/Kraight: Return to the ship as soon as shields our down to supervise the trade.  Azhure:  ~~~ Play something to keep them dancing ~~~
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Takes a deep breath... then lifts the flute to her lips and begins to play an Irish jig.::
ACEO_Ens_Cahill says:
::walks over close to the XO::

ACTION: The dancing commences.

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