CAST OF CHARACTERS
(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)

XO Garta-Nmbarri: Rob Harold
CO_AQilla_Horn: Sandy Prestidge 
Pel Tor: Rob Harold
CTO Horn: Russell Hinsley
CSO_On`Tia: K J Deal
CEO Deer: Lynda Anderson

Hosted by: SM Gerry Brinkman

USS Scorpius - NCC 50666 - 10508.06

"Shore leave" (Continued)

The crew of the USS Scorpius are nearing the end of their shore leave, and are making the most of the restful times they are having...

Plenty of rest, relaxation, and recreation have occurred, and the crew is beginning to feel normal again...

...whatever that is...

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Resume Shore leave >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Pacing back and forth in his quarters on Tenarus Alpha::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Self: What am I going to do if this serum doesn’t work?  I can't be worrying about biting the Captain every time she walks past me.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::in her quarters watching three children run amok::

Pel Tor says:
::Senses anxiety in his father:: XO: Father, would you please settle down?  You are making me nervous.

CTO_Horn says:
::Enters his quarters::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel Tor: Stop reading my mind, young man!

Pel Tor says:
XO: I can't help it this time.  Your mood is so strong that I can't block it out.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Feels bad for yelling at his son:: Pel Tor: I am sorry, my son.  It's just that there is a problem that you wouldn't understand.

CSO_On`Tia says:
::is on the promenade with Ens. Deer and Shoshoni::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::sees the CTO arrive and grins broadly ... waiting to tell him the news she has for him::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
Tia: How is it that you chose that guy.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: How are you feeling?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Fine.  I have something to tell you ...

CSO_On`Tia says:
Deer: I suppose you can call it love at first sight. ::letting out a sigh thinking back::

Pel Tor says:
XO: Oh, you mean how every time the captain lady is near you, you get an urge to bite her, and scratch her all over and do other things that I have no idea what they mean?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Turns red:: Pel Tor: YOUNG MAN!  You will forget all those images you saw in my mind last week, at least until you turn 20!

CTO_Horn says:
CO: You are going to take some R&R till Janise finds out what it is that made you collapse.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  I believe I already know ... If the XO's reaction is any guide ...

Pel Tor says:
XO: Well, I won’t speak of them again, Father.  As for forgetting them...they scared me so bad that I have nightmares about them!

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
Tia:  Love at first sight???  I know how that feels.

CSO_On`Tia says:
Deer: But he's gone now, I don't know where or if he will be back.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Did Janise already figure it out?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  You remember that trip to Earth we took to see Ryan a while ago?  Well, it seems there's been a little side-effect ... ::pats her belly::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
Tia: I had a crush on this cadet in the academy but I thought twice about it.  Glad I didn't  have a relationship.  His ship turned up missing and still hasn't been found.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
Tia: He may be gone but you have the good memory in you.

CTO_Horn says:
::Looks at his wife::

CSO_On`Tia says:
::shrugs:: Deer: True, but it doesn't help me feel any better with him gone. I never thought I could feel this way.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  I need Jenise to confirm it officially ... but yes, I do believe I am pregnant ...

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel Tor: Why didn't you tell me this?  I could have had Dr Supok give you something to calm you down, so you could sleep better.  Anyway, Inok will be arriving in a day or two.  He will be able to teach you how to use your mind gifts, and to help you sort out the good and bad images.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I would say that’s a little more than a side affect

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
Tia:  It is called puppy love, Hun.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: This always seems to happen when we take leave doesn’t it?

Pel Tor says:
XO: I hope that I like Inok.  

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::grins at him:: CTO:  It seems like it doesn't it ...

CSO_On`Tia says:
Deer: I'm not supposed to feel like this. ::getting angry with herself and her own emotions:: Deer: I'm a warrior, this isn't supposed to happen.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel Tor: You will, my son.  I hear he is very good with children.  Now, run along and play.  I have to return to the Scorpius.  I have duty watch in a few minutes.

Pel Tor says:
::Runs off to play with a few friends that he made while on the station::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
Tia:  I am a warrior as well but we must look at things in a logical way.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Exits his quarters and goes to the Scorpius::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Well ... say something!

CTO_Horn says:
::Smiles and puts arms around his wife::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Once on board the Scorpius, contacts the CO to make sure that he wont bump into her:: *CO* XO to CO.

CSO_On`Tia says:
Deer: Logical? Why? I just know I don't like what I'm feeling right now.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  Go ahead, Commander.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: He just has a knack for timing doesn’t he?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* I am back on board.  I just wanted to take precautions not to bump into you just yet.  I am heading for the Bridge.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::chuckles:: CTO:  That he does.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
Tia:  Come let’s go back to the ship.  I will have my things beamed to my quarters and you can help me if you like, in putting my things back where they belong.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  Why, Commander?  Is the inhibitor not working?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* I don't know, and I would prefer to find out in a more stable setting.

CSO_On`Tia says:
Deer: Sure. ::Letting her hand rest on Shoshoni's back as they walk::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  Well, we can't have you biting me again, can we.  Anyhow I'm in my quarters with my family.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*CO* Very good.  When you decide to come to the bridge, have Dr Sopok come with you, just in case.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  Do you want me to bring security guards as well?

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
Shoshoni: Stop pulling we are not running back to the ship.  Hang on there you big puppy.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::has a broad grin on her face::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
::Shoshoni is pulling hard on his leash::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Talks very seriously:: *CO* If you think that is wise, Sir.  

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Enters the bridge and takes the center seat::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
::laughing at the wolf pup:: Tia: He knows he is going back home.  ::laughs more::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::trying not to laugh:: *XO*:  I think we'll both be fine, Commander.  Let me know if anything comes up.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: You said that, I would hate to have to shoot him again

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Overhears the CTO's comment through the com link:: *CO* I would hate to be shot again, too.

CSO_On`Tia says:
Deer: I'm glad to be going back too. I'm not sure I want another shore leave for a LONG time

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
Tia: Hang on to his fur or he will knock you down.  ::laughing hard::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
*XO*:  Thank you Commander.  Horn out.  ::cuts the comm::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
Tia: I know the feeling I really don't like being off my home ship either.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  I don't think there will be a problem.  The inhibitor worked the last two times ... I can't see why it wouldn't work again.

CSO_On`Tia says:
Deer: He's getting big isn't he? 

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
::keeps up with Shoshoni:: Tia: Yes he is.  They grow at a quick rate of speed these days because of the food he is on.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Mumbles to himself a bit:: Self: What’s the worse thing that can happen, anyway?  I mean, there are guards here, and her husband will also protect her.  I mean, the worst thing will be a big bite to her neck, maybe a broken collar bone or two. But, that won’t happen, not this time, or ever again.  The inhibitor will work just fine.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Fidgets in the chair::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Now where was I?

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Oh yes, I remember. ::Kisses AQilla::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  I believe you were ... ::kisses him back::

CSO_On`Tia says:
Deer: Let’s get going. ::smiling slightly:: Deer: I want to get home.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks at him:: CTO:  We have to settle this situation once and for all.  There's one way to find out of this inhibitor works or not.  I'm going to the bridge ... but don't let the XO know ...

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
::enters the air lock and walks with Tia onto the Scorpius and Shoshoni lunges but is stopped by his leash::

CTO_Horn says:
::Keeps hold of her::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: There is no rush. You are needed up there right now.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
Tia: You still with us???

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  All the same ... better to find out now than in a critical situation ...

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
*Transporter Room*: Please have the station gather my belongings and have them beamed to my quarters here on the ship please.

CSO_On`Tia says:
Deer: Yeah I am ::walking slower but joining them in the airlock::

Transporter Chief says:
*CEO*: Will do sir.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::gets up:: CTO:  Are you coming?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Looks over a few engineering reports.  The status of the ship is very good.  All damage that was done during the incident with Section 31 is now repaired::  

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
Tia: Let’s get to our quarters.

CSO_On`Tia says:
Deer: Sounds like a plan, I want to get changed anyway and back to work.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
Tia: Same here.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Looks over the tactical repairs, and notes the improvements to the weapons arrays::

CSO_On`Tia says:
::smiling at the thought of being back to work, trying hard to forget the events of shore leave::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Russ?

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Yes?

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  I may need a bodyguard.  And I can't think of anyone else to have but you ...

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Ok. ::Kisses her one more time::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Let's go.  ::kisses him back quickly then heads for the door::

CTO_Horn says:
::Follows his wife::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::exits and heads for the Turbolift:: CTO:  So, what are we going to call this one?

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Depends

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
::Reaches their quarters and Shoshoni jumps on the doors as they slide open and falls into their quarters::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  On what?  Let's just choose one boys name and one girls name ...

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::enters the TL and orders it to the bridge::

CSO_On`Tia says:
::Drops her duffle onto the bed and sits down:: Deer: Home sweet home.

ACTION:  The Turbolift reaches the bridge and the door opens...

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Thinks about his wife, and how much he misses her::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::exits onto the bridge and heads for the command centre ... waits to see if there is a reaction::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Continues to look down at the reports he is reading::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Stops, and sniffs the air slightly...::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Goes back to reading the reports::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Oblivious to the CO standing near him::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::sees nothing has happened ... :: XO:  Report, Commander.

ACTION:  The inhibitor seems to be operating at peak efficiency

CTO_Horn says:
::Watching the XO::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Is startled when he hears the CO's voice, and jumps::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
::Raises an eyebrow and looks at the XO::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Sir, I apologize, I was so into reading the repair reports that I didn't hear you arrive.

CTO_Horn says:
::Laughs to himself at the Big Klingon jumping at the captain’s voice::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Well, we know the inhibitor works ... ::grins::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
::Shoshoni races to his pillows and starts to play quietly::  Tia: Here, put these on the wall over there. ::points to where the dream catchers were hung before.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: It would certainly appear to be working fine.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Anyhow, what about my report?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: The ship is in splendid shape.  Engineering and tactical enhancements are all in place.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: I haven't read over the science reports yet.

CTO_Horn says:
::Steps down to where the OP and XO are::

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Is there a reason to hurry?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Sees the CTO:: CTO: Russ, I think you will be very pleased with the tactical systems now.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Not at all.  I was just familiarizing myself with the new and repaired systems.

CSO_On`Tia says:
::takes the dream catchers from Deer and hangs them on the wall: Deer: What do you think? 

CTO_Horn says:
XO: With all the work that I did along with the rest of the engineering crew I better be.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  So then, what are you doing here?  Go spend some time with Pel Tor.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: I could be asking you the same question, Sir.  This is my bridge watch.  Shouldn't YOU be spending time with your husband and children?

CTO_Horn says:
::Looks at AQilla:: CO: He has a point there.

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
Tia: Perfect.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  I am.  I was just testing the inhibitor.  I'm going to relax.  I could order you to do the same, Commander.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Besides, Pel Tor has made some friends, and he is enjoying their company.

CSO_On`Tia says:
Deer: Great, anything else you want me to help you with?

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
::looks:: Tia: Great here are my medicine bundles and they go over there. ::points to a small table just under the want to be window::

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Besides, with my wife gone to Q`Onos, there is not much I wish to do to relax.

CSO_On`Tia says:
::takes the medicine bags and places them on the table:: 

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Oh, I forgot one small thing.  I will be needing permission for a visitor to be joining us.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  A visitor?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Well, more like a trainer for Pel Tor.  His name is Inok.  He is from the Ullian home world.  He has agreed to come here and  work with Pel Tor, to help train him with his mental abilities.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Very well, but he will be your responsibility while he is onboard.  Clear?

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Very clear, Sir.  And thank you.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Then make arrangements for crew quarters and the routine medical.

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Understood.

CO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Then carry on, Commander.  ::turns and heads back for the TL ... waits for her husband to join her::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
Tia: I think that calls for a drink.  What you want???

CSO_On`Tia says:
Deer: Something Strong? 

XO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Sits back in the center chair, continuing to read over the reports::

CEO_Ens_Deer says:
::walks to the replicator and gets two big mugs of blood wine::

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