Quirinus Mission 10908.17

starring

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

with

Keith LaHue, Ship Manager

MISSION PROLOGUE:USS Quirinus, after it's harrowing adventure in the Whirlpool Galaxy, is on it's way to Abertura station, to pick up one of its own, and to get its new orders.

=/\==/\=  BEGIN Quirinus Mission 10908.17: Back to Basics =/\==/\=
=/\==/\=  Episode 1  =/\==/\=

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: entering from ready room having just gone through the plethora of reports that had come in since their return to normal space.  Apparently, even when missing, Starfleet felt it necessary to continue sending communiques to the ship ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: ETA to Abertura?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns :: CO: Forty hours, sir.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Eyes the viewscreen, recalling the various stars along the way, watching the long range scans for Klingon traffic ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: In M'Tor's ready room, catching up on general things that had happened since she and her husband had left. ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: rises, crosses to Powers' position ::  CTO: Commander... I feel I must apologize to you for what happened to the Counselor. I take full responsibility, of course.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: I suppose there's no harm done, Commander.  And I'd ask how it happened, but I fear the answer would confuse me.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CTO: I am... not yet certain myself. I can find nothing in the sensor logs to explain the temporal anomaly.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ M'tor:  What surprises me, is that they have not filled mine or Bill's positions.  As things stand, I have heard nothing of our return, not that we are not interested.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CTO: I am profoundly grateful that no harm came to her.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: Indeed.  I would have killed you otherwise.  :: Deadpan ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: looks at the door to his ready room and decides not continue working on the reports and crosses to the chair ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: equally deadpan ::  CTO: Of that I have no doubt, Commander.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: returns to his station ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Listens as only he can grouse while looking over the paperwork.  She just shakes her head ::  M'tor, it does not make any sense.  After the incident  at Crossroads, we heard basically nothing.  An odd message or two that made little sense... but after that, nothing.  It has been almost two years.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: crosses to Kraight :: Kraight: Tell me, Commander, have you considered developing a paper on your journey of mental depiction and control of subspace?  I think it would make fascinating reading.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: After some more discussion which they could only make suppositions of, she smiles and stands. ::  M'tor:  I wanted to hike around The Mountain while I have a chance.  It is a nice hour.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: pauses ::  CO: I may do that at some point, sir. The... experience has left me feeling somewhat drained. Frankly, I need time to process what happened before I can write of it dispassionately.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Agreeing to keeping in contact, as she wanted to go alone, she heads out into the command center, pausing to chat with a few folks. ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Of course.  Still to have such a mental image imprinted on one's mind... truly it must be of great magnitude.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: It is. It will take me some time to understand it completely... if, indeed, I ever do.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: As politely as possible, she makes her 'escape', pausing at her quarters only long enough to grab items for an evening picnic. ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight:  Perhaps a programmed recreation on the holodeck might begin to give you understanding or at least a clearer insight.  :: he returns to the chair ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: muses on the Captain's suggestion for a few moments ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: taking one of the land rovers to the base of The Mountain, she parks it and is soon climbing out and heading upward along a faint path. ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Still one must feel for the Lyrans.  Since Starfleet's moratorium on the use of the space fold generator has effectively marooned the two ships in our space.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: As she climbs upward, she pauses every now and then to take a deep breath and enjoy her surroundings.  She missed this place. ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: I do not understand Starfleet's reasoning.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: following the faint path around a large boulder, she contemplates how recent events would effect Kraight... how she might approach the topic with him. ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: We can only hope that Federation diplomats are able to explain it to them.  It must be difficult for them to know that Star Fleet can return them, but chooses not to.  I understand the need to keep us from continued contamination of their time stream, but I too do not follow the logic of not returning the Lyrans.
SM_Keith says:
ACTION: Hours and hours later, the Quirinus arrives at Hais V.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Lying in her favorite clearing, gazing up at the twilight sky, watching the stars beginning to appear. ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Having snuck off the Bridge for a quick use of the restroom ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: after returning from his sleep cycle :: Flyer: Standard orbit.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Hail the station and let them know we are approaching orbit.
CTO_Cmdr_Powerssays:
:: Clears his throat ::  CO: Actually, Captain? You should hail the Haisians.  It's their planet.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Begin shore leave cycle as soon as we have clearance.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Thank you. I stand corrected.  OPS: Ask for permission to take orbit.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Makes a quick check of the planet ::  CO: Orbit is quiet, no ships.  Which isn't surprising... Haisians were never fond of air or space travel, and have sensitive hearing anyway.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ <Yokati'Clon> Comm:  Welcome, Quirinus.  Your request has been granted.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flyer: As soon as we get clearance please follow Haisian coordinate instructions.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Yokati'Clon: Thank you for your acceptance.  We will follow standard orbit above Abertura station if this meets with your approval.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ <Yokati'Clon> CO:  It does.  Also, Syrta, the trade negotiator has granted R&R.  Be forewarned, that there are conditions.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Yokati'Clon: We will be sure that any member of the crew traveling outside of the station will be apprised of those conditions and the consequences of violating these terms.   We are your guests and will abide by the Clan's conditions.  Thank you for this invitation.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ <Yokati'Clon> COMM: CO:  Acknowledged.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Yokati'Clon: Please relay the conditions and consequences to my first officer.  We also have Commander Powers on board who is versed in your culture, I believe.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Watches as a new star joins the heavens and smiles, though part of her is saddened that Iu had not shown yet. ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Grumbles, thinking back to the first time he set foot on the station, only to be attacked by Yokati'Clon ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Now open a channel to the station.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<OPS> Sulek: Channel Open.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: taps her commbadge ::  *CTO*:  Have you come for a purpose?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Abertura Station: This is Captain Sulek of the Quirinus. We have arrived as ordered.  Request permission to begin resupply and shore leave cycle.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says says:
:: Stands up slightly ::  COM *CNS*: Someone has to pick you up.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ <M'tor>  COMM:  Permission granted, captain and welcome.  I hope you came with some good blood wine to warm the nights.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM M'tor: I may have to check our stores for that... :: looks at Powers with that I don't get Klingon joviality ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ <M'tor> COMM:  CO:  It also keeps Ranuck happy.  I will meet you in the transporter location.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: raises a brow ::  *CTO*:  Someone has to pick me up?  As in anyone?  I am disheartened.

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