Host Susan says:
Welcome to the Scorpius' 200th mission and our 1st mission in the ACTD wide scenario.

Host Susan says:
We rejoin the Scorpius crew as they approach the Heplar system to rendezvous with the USS Ganymede to take on a passenger known only as the Listener.  

Host Susan says:
The Listener gave a warning to the Ganymede crew after they retrieved the object that contained him from the event horizon of Singularity 47X90-Alpha.

Host Susan says:
This warning, "The time for awakening is at hand. Space with burn. Blood will flow. The great Empires will fall as the Oldest arises to deal death to all in this galaxy. The wheels of fate have been sent in motion in his city of Basalt beneath the earth." has drawn the attention of Starfleet Command and the Listener is to be taken to Avalon Station immediately.

Host Susan says:
USS Scorpius - NCC 50666

Host Susan says:
Mission 200 - "The Listener"

Host Susan says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CSO_Turnbull says:
::tuning the sensors and reading up on the Heplar system from LCARS entries which seem rather vague::

FCO_Vince says:
::enters the bridge and relieves LtJg Mustaine::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::on the bridge in her chair::

OPS-Anari says:
:: At her station monitoring OPS ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::sits in center chair::

CSO_Turnbull says:
::sees the Scorpius is closing on the system and initiates Long Range sensor scans::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks over as FCO takes his station and smiles at him ::

FCO_Vince says:
::takes the helm and begins checking over it::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::at his tac station, making sure all systems are at 100%::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Sitting in the chair to the left of the CO::

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  Switching Long Range sensors to active scanning...

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Acknowledged.  Let us know immediately if you pick up anything.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: What do you have on the Heplar system?

FCO_Vince says:
::subtly turns to OPS and throws a wink::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Receives information that guest’s quarters are ready. ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::In Sickbay trying to find information on the Listener for his examination::

FCO_Vince says:
::smiling, continues monitoring the nav console::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Blushes just a little and returns to monitoring her console ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  Aye, Commander.  ::tries to ignore the feelings of shame he still carries::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::although not psychic in any way, can sense uneasiness in the CSO::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* Do we have anything available on this Listener yet?  It's hard to prepare an examination for something I don't know if it registers as animal, vegetable, or mineral...

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CMO*:  Checking, Doctor, one moment.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Sir, there isn't much to tell.  There's a red giant called "Heplar", an orbiting singularity, making me think it was once a binary system, and there seem to be a few satellites, but only one habitable planet.  Not much else in LCARS, sir.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Turns to the CSO:: CSO: Sir, the past is behind us, you must let it go also.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Commander, what information do we have on the Listener.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Feels a little weird, but concentrates on her duties ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
CTO:  Thank you, Lieutenant.  You must know how I felt at the knowledge of it, however.  Your forgiveness means a great deal to me.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Checks power allotments and sees everything is green. ::

ADM_Sheea says:
COMM: SCORPIUS: This is Admiral Sheea, what is your ETA?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: My forgiveness of you is irrelevant, YOU did nothing wrong.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
All: Can we all forget the last mission?  We have a job to do.

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  Nothing at all, sir.  Transmissions from the Ganymede have been sketchy at best.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Feed whatever you have to medical.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CTO:  T'Lok, I'm glad you see it that way.  I would have killed myself to prevent the death of your unborn child.

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  Aye, sir...but I would recommend a full examination might give more information at any rate.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Hears the conversations behind her and can only cringe just a bit.  Looks down at her console feeling the emotions of all on the bridge ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: I believe you, Sir.  But, as I said, its in the past, we have much more future to look forward to.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CMO*:  Doctor, we don't have much.  Science is feeding whatever we have to your terminal.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*XO* Acknowledged.  CMO out.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CTO:  Yes, we do.  It's just going to take a while, I think.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, We have received a message from Adm. Sheea, wanting to know our ETA.

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Adm Sheea is requesting our ETA

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Open channel to the admiral.  On screen.

OPS-Anari says:
CO: Channel opened

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Shea: Admiral, we're just approaching the Ganymede now.

ADM_Sheea says:
:: straightens her antennae before speaking ::  Captain, I'll expect your best speed back to Avalon station.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::receives the information and finds nothing useful, leaves her office::

FCO_Vince says:
::drops out of warp::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Shea: As soon as we get the Listener, we'll head back there warp 8.75.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Dropping out of warp, on approach to the Ganymede at half impulse

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Keeps the ship on yellow alert::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees a request for use of the forward sensor array for astrometrics. ::

ADM_Sheea says:
:: thinks about it again :: Captain : I am afraid that is NOT good enough I want your best speed and now Mister.

Host USS-Ganymede says:
ACTION:  Sensors detect the USS Ganymede orbiting near the Singularity.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Checks usage and sends an all clear to astrometrics ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO/XO:  Confirmed...bearing 112 mark 4...we have the Ganymede on sensors.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Bring us into transporter range, Cmdr.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Houlihan: I don't know what this thing is going to be.  Make sure everything we could possible need is ready, ::looks frustrated:: Shoot, you might as well call hydroponics and get some potting soil in case this thing is vegetation.... ::walks out of sickbay obviously frustrated::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Shea: We are approaching the Ganymede now, sir.  We still have to pick up the package.  We'll UPS the package to you overnight once we've received it.

CSO_Turnbull says:
ALL:  So far, I detect nothing else around the singularity....

Host USS-Ganymede says:
COM: Scorpius: This is the Ganymede, we have you on sensors now.  We'll have our guest ready for you by the time you are within transporter range.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::hears the CO and wonders what is a UPS::

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  Aye.  We're in visual range now, we should be within transporter range in a couple of minutes

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::enters the TL, realizing she left her medkit in sickbay and grunts:: TL: Bridge.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Acknowledged.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Is the Ganymede ready?

ADM_Sheea says:
:: Her antennae wave in irritation :: Captain, the situation is urgent I want that Listener back here, make your best speed, Sheea OUT, :: she slaps the button ::

OPS-Anari says:
CO: Yes sir

CSO_Turnbull says:
::scans the Ganymede for damage::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CTO: Are the security measures in place.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Open a channel to the Ganymede.  On screen.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CIV: Of course, Sir.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO/XO:  The good ship Ganymede is going to be here for a while by the look of it.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Opens another channel to the Ganymede ::   CO: Channel opened

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  What's the extent of her damage?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Do you wish a security escort for the Listener, or do you plan to beam him, her, umm, it directly to sickbay?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::exits onto the bridge and looks around::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sends message to CTO for VIP quarters...Deck 2, Section 4, Room 6 ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Ganymede: Capt. VanSickle here.  We're ready to receive the package.

Host USS-Ganymede says:
COM: Scorpius: Understood Captain.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Receives the message and arranges for VIP quarters, Security watch and all::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  We are in transporter range, Captain

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses a lot of tension around her ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  No physical damage at all, sir...but she's been totally drained by her retrieval efforts...she's on auxiliary backups.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Ganymede: Prepare to beam over the Listener on my mark.  XO: You have the bridge.  CIV/CTO: Come with me.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Readies the transporters ::

FCO_Vince says:
::prepares a course to Avalon station on standby::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Is very tense::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Aye Sir.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::follows the CO::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Where we beaming this thing sir?

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Rubs his arm where it was broke::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::sits in the big chair once it's been vacated::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::turns to the TL:: CMO: Transporter room 1, then we'll bring him to sickbay.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Rises from his seat and follows the CO::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Captain, I have a course plotted to Avalon station, shall I engage max warp once we confirm the transport is complete?

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Maximum warp, once the package is safety aboard.

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  It must have been drained by maintaining the tractor beam they doubtless employed to break the artifact free of the singularity.

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  Understood.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::enters TL:: Computer: Transporter room 1.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::In TL with the CO and the CIV::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::turns to re enter the TL:: Self:  And only the prophets know what will happen from point A to point B with that thing.  Oh well, back to work.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Controls her breathing as she senses hightened tension from around the ship ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CTO: How is Jenise doing?

FCO_Vince says:
::leans over and whispers::  OPS:  Too bad we can't help out the Ganymede a little.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, any last minute security arrangements that you feel the need for?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Nope.  I think you have things well in hand.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CIV: She is fine, for what she went through.  I just wish we could get some time off.  We both need it.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles ::  FCO:  True...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Very good, Sir.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::is glad she didn't take the same TL as the guys::

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  Everything else seems stable, normal at the moment.  Ganymede reports no unusual activity from the singularity.  However, they are in severe power conservation mode while they rebuild power for their reserves.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: CSO: So they can hold their own for now?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::TL stops near TR1:: CIV/CTO: Here's our floor.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::thinks about Jenise, and wishes he could be with her at the moment::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::exits her TL and re-enters Sickbay::

OPS-Anari says:
CSO:  Astrometrics have also requested additional power while we are in the area.  They too are monitoring the singularity.

ADM_Sheea says:
COMM: SCORPIUS: This ADM Sheea, are you on your way back yet Captain?

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  Aye, sir.  It will take them some time to regenerate, but once they do, they'll be on their way.  There appears to be no immediate threat to them.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::exits TL and heads to TR1, enters:: *OPS*: Signal the Ganymede.  We're ready for transport.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Stands ready::

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  Adm Sheea is requesting our status ma'am.

CSO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  Acknowledged, Lieutenant.  It's a good idea to collect all the data we can.

OPS-Anari says:
*CO*  Acknowledged.   COMM: Ganymede:  We are ready to recieve the package

Host USS-Ganymede says:
ACTION:  OPS begins to detect a power drain due to the proximity to the Singularity.

Host USS-Ganymede says:
COM: Scorpius: Your guest is ready for transport.

Host USS-Ganymede says:
ACTION:  The Listener is transported from the Ganymede to Transporter Room 1, where the CO and his team await.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Notes a power drain and re-routes secondary power to compensate ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sits in her office finding herself glad she's still on the Scorpius even after what's happened::

FCO_Vince says:
::looking to the OPS to confirm the transport::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Tell the Admiral we have the package onboard and we are now enroute to the Station.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Listener: Welcome to the USS Scorpius.  I am Capt. VanSickle.  This is my strategic operations officer, Lt. Cmdr. Russell Horn, and this is my chief tactical officer, Lt. T'Lok Nmbarri.

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  We have a power drain, I suspect due to the proximity to the singularity.  I have re-routed secondary power to compensate ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  Make contact with Ganymede Operations and see if there are any supplies we can leave them.  That's my old friend Tom's ship.

FCO_Vince says:
::nods::  XO:  Engaging maximum warp

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::whispers to the CO:: CO: Garta-Nmbarri, Sir.

Host Listener says:
::nods to the CO as he introduces himself, but says nothing::

FCO_Vince says:
::goes to max warp to Avalon station::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Eta to Avalon Station?

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Greets the Listener::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Sorry.  Listener: Lt. Garta-Nmbarri.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::nods back at the listener::

OPS-Anari says:
COMM: ADM Sheea:  Package is aboard and we are back enroute the Station

CSO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  Belay that, we had no time...apologies, lieutenant.

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  No worries, S'Toran ~~~

FCO_Vince says:
::checking::  XO:  ETA is...

ADM_Sheea says:
:: raises an eyebrow, her antennae again moving with irritation :: SCORPIOUS : Very well, step on it, Sheea out.

CSO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  Lieutenant, would you have astrometrics relay the data to Science One as they process it?  I'd like to look at it myself.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Listener: If you'd come with us, we need to go to our sickbay for our chief medical officer, Dr. Garta-Nmbarri Jenise, to examine you.  We have plenty of curiosity about you.

OPS-Anari says:
CSO:  Yes, sir

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::wonders why the admiral is so impatient::

CSO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  Thank you, lieutenant.

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  The Admiral sure is impatient

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sends a message to Astrometrics to end all information on the singularity to the CSO on the bridge ::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Indeed.  So let's not keep her waiting any longer than we have to.

Host Listener says:
::nods in response to the CO and follows him out of the transporter room::

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  ETA to Avalon station is approximately 3 days

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Thank you.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::escorts Listener out of TR1::

CSO_Turnbull says:
FCO/OPS/XO:  Did anything strike you odd about that?  She seemed overly abrupt...is that just her way?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Follows behind the Listener, CO and CIV, watching for any signs of security problems::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Listener: Where do you come from?

FCO_Vince says:
CSO:  I'm not familiar with Admiral Sheea

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  I wish I knew S'Toran ... but yes it did strike me as odd ... I wonder what this is all about, anyway.

OPS-Anari says:
CSO:  I do not know the Admiral.   ~~~ CSO:  Seems she is rather rude, though ~~~

CSO_Turnbull says:
::shrugs:: ALL: Nor am I. 

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CO*:  Bridge to Captain.  Sir, we are en-route to Avalon Station, eta 3 days, Sir.

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  Of course, they don't tell us grunts what's going on

FCO_Vince says:
::smirking::

CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~OPS:  Rude was an understatement.  Maybe she should do this herself if she isn't happy with our efforts.~~~

OPS-Anari says:
:: Tries to sense what is going on with their guest ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*XO*: Acknowledged.  We're taking our guest to sickbay.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Giggles quietly ::   ~~~ CSO:  Perhaps, S'Toran, but something tells me she enjoys ordering her underlings around. ~~~

CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~OPS: Hmmm.  Not a very productive or prudent style of leadership, in any event.  It certainly does nothing to engender MY respect...~~~

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  I understand...nor mine. ~~~   :: A light laugh can be heard in her voice ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::approaches sickbay, enters with Listener beside::

CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~OPS:  I'm glad you are in better spirits, E'Laina.~~~

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  We want to try and return to normalcy, do we not S'Toran?  We both have reason to be in better spirits. ~~~

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::enters Sickbay from her office::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Follows into sickbay, and stands guard at the door::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CO*:  Acknowledged.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CMO:  Doctor, our guest is here for his physical.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Listener: Please have a seat. ::motions to the nearest biobed::

CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~OPS: It is very true.  Vince, Son of DoQ’maRR is a good man.~~~

FCO_Vince says:
::something gets his mind's attention::

Host Listener says:
::sits where told and nods::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Blushes a bit as she hears the CSO ::   ~~~ CSO:  I am realizing this, S'Toran. ~~~

FCO_Vince says:
::turns and looks to the OPS while she seems busy with her console, and just watches a moment::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::feels slight discomfort as her baby moves::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::takes a tricorder from Houlihan and scans their guest::

CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~OPS:  Can he still hear me?~~~ ::blushes himself at the thought::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Feels FCO's eyes and glances over to him, smiling ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CMO: The Listener's been a strong, silent type.

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  I'm not sure.  I know he can hear me. ~~~

FCO_Vince says:
::turns quickly trying not to get caught staring, but smiling knowing he was caught::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Self: Wish we had more of those. ::finishes her scan::

FCO_Vince says:
::pretending (badly) to be very busy::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Laughs quietly out loud ::

Host Listener says:
ACTION: Nearly three days have passed and the Scorpius is within 2 hours of Avalon Station.  They are still receiving messages regarding their arrival with the Listener every half hour.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::sitting in center chair on bridge::

ADM_Sheea says:
COMM: SCORPIUS: This is Admiral Sheea, report Captain, what is your ETA?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::at tac station::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::sitting in her chair::

CSO_Turnbull says:
::walks back onto the bridge to start his shift::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Sitting to the left of the CO::

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Adm Sheea is requesting our ETA, Sir

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Shea: Admiral, we're two hours away present speed.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::standing on the bridge, near the TL watching::

CSO_Turnbull says:
::replaces Hansen at Science One and logs in::

FCO_Vince says:
OPS/CO:  Checking...  ::confirming ETA::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Looks over at the CMO, and smiles::

ADM_Sheea says:
COMM: SCORPIUS: And what is your speed Captain?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::smiles back at the CTO::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Educate the admiral on our velocity.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::wonders what the problem is with this admiral::

CSO_Turnbull says:
Self: ::under breath:: Is she still hailing every half hour?  ::shakes head and chuckles:: What could be that important?

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  We'll enter the sector within minutes

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::whispers to the CTO:: CTO: As many times as that woman has called, I'd be tempted to tell her we've had to get out and push and will arrive when we arrive.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CMO ::whispering:: Garta-Nmbarri to Garta-Nmbarri, when this is over, you and me, Holodeck one, Risan Nights, sound good?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sends a message to Avalon OPS advising of ETA ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Shea: Did you hear that, Admiral?

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  When we are in range, hail the station and gain docking clearance.

FCO_Vince says:
::brings us out of warp::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CMO: ::whispering:: I know what you mean.  Talk about a pushy female.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::whispers:: CTO: Sounds good.

OPS-Anari says:
COMM: Ava OPS:  Scorpius to Avalon Station.  We are approaching.  Requesting docking clearance.

Host Avalon-OPS says:
COM: Scorpius: This is Avalon Station, we have you on long range sensors now, we'll have facilities prepared for your arrival.

CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~OPS:  Either this admiral is the worst control freak I've ever seen, or there is something really wrong here.  Every half hour for the last 2-something days?~~~

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO/XO: Something isn’t right.

FCO_Vince says:
::approaching station at half impulse::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: What?

ADM_Sheea says:
:: her antennae lay back :: COMM: SCORPIOUS: I'll expect that package delivered immediately on your arrival, Captain.  Sheea out.

Host Avalon-OPS says:
COM: Scorpius: You are cleared for docking at bay 1.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  I agree.  Have you ever met an Admiral this pushy before?

CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~OPS: Tell Vince to be on his guard.  Something feels wrong.~~~

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: I don’t know, but that Adm. is just a little to anxious.

OPS-Anari says:
COMM:  Ava OPS:  Thank you, Avalon.   FCO/CO/XO:  We are cleared to dock at Bay 1

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::thinks to himself, "Up yours, admiral."::

CSO_Turnbull says:
::pats his hidden phaser surreptitiously::

FCO_Vince says:
::brow rises::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Take us in, Commander.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: Call it a gut feeling.

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  I agree.  I just can't pinpoint it. ~~~

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: She has just called way too much.

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  Aye.  ::brings us up to the docking bay at impulse power, which isn't recommended normally::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CMO: ::still whispering:: What is with this admiral?  She seems to be more and more pushy the closer we get.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO/XO/CIV: Perhaps I should contact the station's CMO and recommend a stress test on her. ::grins::

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ FCO:  Vince, Cmdr Turnbull wants me to tell you to keep your guard up.  Something feels terribly wrong. ~~~

CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~FCO: ::not sure if Zelim's mind-powers are still with him:: Can you hear me, Vince?~~~

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::chuckles:: CMO:  That's not a bad idea.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: I'll talk to her when we're docked.  OPS: Signal the Listener and have him come to the bridge.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Looks back at the CMO and smiles::

FCO_Vince says:
~~~OPS:  Oh, that's what that was.  Gotcha~~~

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Aye, Sir

OPS-Anari says:
*Listener*  Please report to the Bridge, sir.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CTO: I wish I knew.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: I recommend the Lt. Anari accompany you to the Admirals office.

FCO_Vince says:
::feels something else, but can't really tell for sure::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Good idea.  OPS: Ready to put that head of yours to the test, lieutenant?

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Sir?

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: That’s what I am here for.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks over to the CIV and CO ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Join me on the station.

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Aye sir.

Host Avalon-OPS says:
<Listener> ::hears the message and makes his way to the bridge in the company of one of the tactical officers::

CSO_Turnbull says:
~~~OPS:  Be well, Lieutenant.  And be careful.~~~

FCO_Vince says:
::shuts down impulse and hits the thrusters within 100 feet::

Host Listener says:
::exits the turbolift onto the bridge::

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ CSO:  I will S'Toran. ~~

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, For security reasons, I think that I should accompany you as well, at least until we get to the Admirals office.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::moves to an empty console and sends a brief message to the station Dr. regarding the Admiral::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Gets up and moves to the turbolift awaiting the CO ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
::waits to feel the hard contact of the dock with Avalon::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::turns to see the newcomer on the bridge and smiles::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::hears the Listener arrive:: Listener: Ah.  I guess we'll have to take you to

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Adm. Shea

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses for too much anxiety and tension surrounding this guest ::

FCO_Vince says:
::imagining how many heads of hair just turned gray from his approach, but successfully docks::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::looks up to see the Listener walk onto the bridge::

CSO_Turnbull says:
::sees the Listener...thinks he looks almost El-Aurian, but not really::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: I guess you can join the party too.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Laughs to herself as she senses the FCO's thoughts ::   ~~~ FCO: Everyone on duty in the OPS Center on the station ~~~

Host Listener says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius docks with Avalon Station and prepares to deliver the Listener.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses something strange from the Listener; can't quite place it... ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS/CTO/Listener: Come on, the admiral is very impatient.

CSO_Turnbull says:
FCO: Commander, can I have a word up deck if you have a moment?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::whispering:: Self: He aint kidding.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: The bridge is yours.

ADM_Sheea says:
@:: paces back and forth waiting ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::follows the CO, OPS and listener::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Still waiting by the turbolift for the CO ::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: CO:  Aye, Sir.  We'll maintain orbit once you've boarded the station, Sir.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::enters TL:: Computer: Transporter room 1.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Follows the CO into the turbolift ::

ADM_Sheea says:
@:: taps her foot impatiently::

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  Can I have a moment of your time, sir?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Exits on Deck 10 and heads towards the Transporter Room 1 ::   CO:  Are we transporting directly to the Admiral's office?

ADM_Sheea says:
COMM: SCORPIOUS: Deliver the listener to the Conference room, on the double.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::turns:: CSO:  Certainly, Commander.  What can I do for you?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Exactly.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::moves up to join him::

OPS-Anari says:
<Harper>:  COMM: Adm Sheea:  Acknowledged, ma'am.  They are enroute.

ADM_Sheea says:
@:: taps her foot some more ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::enters TR1 and steps onto pad::

CSO_Turnbull says:
::approaches the XO on the command deck quickly and lowers his voice::  XO:  Sir, I may be paranoid, but there is something really wrong here, I think.

OPS-Anari says:
<Harper>OPS:  *Harper to Anari*

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::steps onto transporter pad::

OPS-Anari says:
*Harper*:  Go ahead, Morgan

OPS-Anari says:
<Harper>: *OPS* Adm want you to transport to the conference room

Host Listener says:
ACTION:  The away team and the Listener are transported to an area just outside the conference room where Admiral Shea and Admiral Geggor are waiting.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  I know what you mean.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::escorts Listener inside conference room::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::scoots down and sits beside the XO::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@::stays outside the room, but stands guard at the door::

Host Listener says:
ACTION:  Once the team materializes, the Listener is escorted into the conference room and the doors are locked behind him.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Still in his chair not comfortable with this whole situation::

ADM_Sheea says:
@:: Notes the listener’s arrival ::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  I get the same feeling ... something isn't right here.  Keep tabs on the away team.  Be sure we can beam them back at the first sign of trouble.

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  If it comes down to it, we may have to get our people out in a hurry.  I'd like to talk to Vince to set up a plan of extraction if we need one.

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Stays with the CO ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Well, he's delivered.  I wonder where we are off to now?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@*Shea* Admiral, what the hell is going on?

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  Aye, sir...but I'm going to need Flight's help.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  You have him, Commander.

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Looks at the conference room doors ::

Host Listener says:
ACTION:  Orders are received to take up orbit in the vicinity and await further instructions.

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  Thank you sir.

ADM_Sheea says:
@: *Captain: don't you use that tone with me, Mister, you have your orders ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@::Looks at the CO and OPS:: CO/OPS: Looks like we aren’t invited inside.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CMO:  Who knows?  I guess we'll find out shortly.

ADM_Sheea says:
@:: Cuts the COMM ::

OPS-Anari says:
@CO/CTO:  Guess not

FCO_Vince says:
::fiddling with his sheath... snapping and unsnapping it::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@*Shea*: I have a right to an explanation, admiral.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: What makes  you think there's trouble?

CSO_Turnbull says:
FCO:  Vince...I have a couple of things to do if we have to get our people out in a hurry...::begins to whisper vectors and ideas to the FCO::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@OPS: Can you sense what she's thinking?

OPS-Anari says:
@CO:  Sir...something doesn't feel right...

CSO_Turnbull says:
CMO:  Nothing I can put my finger on, really.

OPS-Anari says:
@CO: She is ignoring you, sir

FCO_Vince says:
::listening::  CSO:  Okay... I'm with you

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@OPS: I can tell that.

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::leaves them to their planning and moves back to the big chair::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::glances over at the CIV:: CIV: You ever been here?  With your connections, you may know who could help us if there was trouble.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@OPS: But what are they doing in there?

CSO_Turnbull says:
CMO:  It's just a bit odd and a bit off that she's messaged us every half hour for 2-something days over this.

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Stands there trying to get a feel of what's going on ::    CO:  Sir...I'm trying to get that now

FCO_Vince says:
::Now that docking is complete, gets up and moves next to the science station::

CSO_Turnbull says:
FCO:  Good.  I'll handle the transporters if you do the driving. ::grins::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Agreed.  She seems very anxious for this kind of mission.  And why weren't we told anything about this Listener anyway?

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CMO: This is my first time at this station.

OPS-Anari says:
@CO:  There seems to be a massing of a fleet of ships here at Avalon...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@OPS: Why?

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Stands there a moment... ::   CO:  I'm sorry sir...I can't get anything more.  I just sense things are not right here.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@CTO: Can you hack into the lock?

CSO_Turnbull says:
::accesses the entries for Admiral Shea in LCARS and even hacks into the BuPers Database::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@CO: Sir?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@CTO: I want to get in there.

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Continues to try and use her senses as to what is going on in there. ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@CO: I really don't think it wise to barge into an admirals meeting.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::sees nothing unusual that would indicate the type of behavior the Admiral is exhibiting::

OPS-Anari says:
@CO:  I agree with the CTO, sir.  You risk yourself and the Away Team.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@*Shea*: Admiral, either I get an explanation, or I'm going to file a protest.

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Still trying to sense what is going on in there; her eyes are slightly unfocused ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@CO: I can understand worrying, but short of strange feelings, we have no solid proof of anything wrong.

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Thinks to herself as she hears the CO ::   Self:  Oh brother!

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::turns to OPS:: OPS Harper:  Any sign of new orders yet?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
@::Cringes at hearing the CO giving orders to an ADM::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  An announcement regarding the evacuation of all non Starfleet personnel and ships can be heard.

OPS-Anari says:
<Harper>:: Checking messages

OPS-Anari says:
<Harper>: XO:  We are to return and remain in orbit

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks puzzled:: Harper:  In orbit?  Are you sure about that?

FCO_Vince says:
Harper:  What?  ::turns to XO::  XO:  Are they kidding?

OPS-Anari says:
@:: Wonders about that announcement ::   @All:  What's that all about?

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  That's what I want to know.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@*Shea*: You've been warned.  Starfleet Command will hear about this.  OPS/CTO: Let's go.  *XO*: Three to beam back.

Host Avalon_OPS says:
@*CO* Captain, your ship is to be fitted with quantum and tri-cobalt torpedoes, will you be overseeing this procedure?

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
XO: I recommend we get our people out of there.

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  Wait.  I got an idea

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CO*:  Acknowledged.

OPS-Anari says:
<Harper>:: Checking ::   XO/FCO:  Yes, sirs...that's our orders

FCO_Vince says:
::calls ME::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@*Avalon OPS*: Tricobalts?

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
Harper:  Beam the AT back.  FCO:  Take us into orbit, Commander.  ::shakes her head::

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Commander?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Sounds to me like we're being shirked around.

Host Avalon_OPS says:
*CO* Aye, sir, those are the Admiral's orders.  A fleet is assembling here for maneuvers and is to be fitted with those weapons.  Yours is among the ships listed.

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  ::shrugs::  See what I mean?  Something isn't right here.

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  Oh, we can beam back the AT?  Well, okay then.  No problem

OPS-Anari says:
<Harper>:  Aye ma'am.    :: Initiates transporter beam and brings the Away Team back ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
XO: I also recommend we contact SFC about this.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@*Avalon OPS*: I see.  No, Cmdr. Horn will oversee the refit when I return.

Host Avalon_OPS says:
*CO* Understood, OPS out.

FCO_Vince says:
*ME*:  Belay that idea

Host XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  I'm beginning to agree with you more and more.  CIV:  Contact SFC, find out what this is all about.

Host Avalon_OPS says:
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