Host SM_Pam says:
Three hours have passed since the Triton docked at Starbase 16 for resupply and some much needed rest for her gallant crew. The crew has been anxious for some fun and a few good laughs with their friends and in some cases family.

Host SM_Pam says:
On another part of the base, the Captain and his first officer have just met the new sector commander, a Vice Admiral Serena Sheridan, formerly the Captain of the USS Huron. Admiral Sheridan just happens to be Captain Knight's former executive officer when they were both on the USS Nighthawk. Coincidence or fortunate circumstance?

Host SM_Pam says:
Admiral Sheridan has decided to join the Triton crew for their next mission to get a "feel" for the inner workings of the ship. A simple "look see" mission or a yet to be determined twist of fate?

Host SM_Pam says:
Starfleet is about to send the Triton off to the Mira System, to investigate reports of a quantum fluctuation that is causing concern to the ships that pass by on their way to the garden planet of Pacifica. A random ranting from an over zealous freighter Captain, or perhaps the muddled thought of an over indulgent Pacifica vacationer?

Host SM_Pam says:
If this is indeed a quantum fluctuation, what is causing it or whom?  Could this be the tip of the proverbial iceburg or is it just a minor problem easily solved?

Host SM_Pam says:
As Captain Knight and his crew enjoy the next fifteen hours of downtime, the Triton's sensor pods receive their upgrades. All seems to be proceeding well, but are they?

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTD is proud to present The USS Triton in... "Downtime"...  Stardate 10303.20

Host SM_Pam says:
= /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\= Begin  = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ =

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::is still in shock over seeing Serena as the new sector commander, but is quite happy about it::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::on the Triton wondering through the decks making his way to the mess hall::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@Sheridan:  Is your coming with us a way to check up on your former TO, Admiral?  ::smiling::

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
::in Engineering monitoring systems::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@CO/Sheridan: Or perhaps on all of us. ::smiles as well::

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
@::Arrives on SB16 after a very long shuttle ride with a very annoying pilot::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@XO: I don't think we have much to worry about Cmdr  ::grinning::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
@CO/XO: Just the luck of the draw gentlemen.

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::approaches the mess hall and enters walking towards the line for food::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::wonders how much more there is to this get-together::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@Sheridan: I'm not worried ma'am

CSO_Cmdr_Paith says:
@::Wanders back to the shop she was in when she first arrived on the Starbase... now haven wandered back a bit more & still attracted back to the place.::

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
@Computer, locate Commander Paith

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@Sheridan: Would you mind if I checked on the upgrade progress?

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
@::stands and walks around and sits on the edge of the desk:: CO/XO: Starfleet has decided that I should get to know the Triton crew and so they are sending me with you on this mission. Of course Thorne, go ahead.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::nods:: Sheridan: Thanks.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@*EO*: Ensign Telarus are you aboard the Triton?

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@Sheridan: I couldn't think of a better way of getting to know one's crew.

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::sees the food platter...some standard sandwiches, but his eyes locked onto one of the appetizers, little BBQ Franks::

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
@Self: Okay Triton.... where are you?  ::Turns to the right and begins walking with the crowd::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
@XO: Commander, the new upgrades to the sensors should give you some extra good readings on the quantum flux, don't you think?

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@Sheridan: Indeed.

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
<Computer> FCO: Commander Paith is on the promenade, hobby shop.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::waits for an answer, wondering if anyone is left aboard the ship::

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
*CO*: Aye

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
@Computer: thank you

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@*EO*:  Mr. Telarus, can you give me an update on the refit?

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
@XO: I hope my being aboard won't cause you any inconvenience. ::smiles::

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
*CO*: Sir the refit should be done within the next 10 min we are just wrapping up the final inspections

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::overhears Sheridan:: VAdm: Not us Ma'am.  You do know that Chris's son is our TO right?

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
@:: takes a transport up to the promenade towards the hobby shop::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::fills his plate with the BBQ Franks, and several sandwiches...grabbing a drink he finds a seat in the back facing the window::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@*EO*: Understood Ens.  Might I suggest you get some station time in before we leave?

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
@CO: Is that right? Well I must make a point of meeting him then.

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@Sheridan: Not at all, ma'am. If anything, it'll just tighten up operations.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
*CO*: Aye sir, Thank You

CSO_Cmdr_Paith says:
@::Walks over to the one model craft that caught her attention the first time.... thinking about her credit account::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@VAdm: You'll be surprised and pleased

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
::wraps up with an Engineer and hands over the rest of the reports to him to complete

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@XO: Gee, Cmdr you're making it sound like we're hopeless

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::stumbles over his words:: Sheridan/CO: No, I simply meant… well, we have a fine crew, and having an Admiral onboard can only benefit us.

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
@:: sees the CSO and walks over to her:: CSO: I was wondering if you would like to join me for dinner?

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
@CO/XO: I hope that your Science department is up to the task of evaluating this fluctuation.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@XO: Relax Lahn, I was kidding  ::smiles to show he really was::

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
::heads over to a transporter room and beams directly to the station::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@Sheridan: Cmdr Paith is one of the best I've seen.  She can handle it

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
@:: beams right on the transporter pad and as soon as he materializes on the station heads over to the officer's lounge::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
@::smiles:: XO: You know Commander, you really must learn to loosen up a little

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@Sheridan: Yes, we're lucky to have the experience of a Commander leading that department.

CSO_Cmdr_Paith says:
@::Jumps at the sound of the FCO’s voice, then turns to look at him:: FCO: Ray.... I didn't hear you sneak up on me...

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
@XO/CO: Excellent. Now I have a few things to take of before I board, please go and enjoy some time off.

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
@CSO: I have that effect sometime... sorry if I startled you.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@Sheridan: With pleasure Ma'am.  C'mon Cmdr let's go enjoy ourselves

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
@::Sees a docking port and fights her way out of the crowd::  People: Move it people move!

CSO_Cmdr_Paith says:
@FCO: I'm sorry... you mentioned something about dinner?

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::is relieved at that, but tries not to show it:: Sheridan: Of course, thank you for meeting with us.

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::stands up, stretching a little::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
@::nods:: CO/XO: I will with you in a few hours.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@Sheridan: We'll see you on the bridge then

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
@CSO: Yes, I was wondering if you would care to join me for dinner?

CSO_Cmdr_Paith says:
@FCO: Sure... have anything special in mind?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::walks out of Serena's office and waits for his XO:: XO: Is there somewhere you'd like to go, Lahn?

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
ACTION: The CSO notices something on the FCO's face but doesn't want to mention it.

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::stuffs himself with lunch while watching the activity outside of the space port::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::follows his Captain out the door:: CO: Other than to sleep, sir?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@XO: If that's what you want to do, by all means.  You certainly earned it after that last mission

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
@Maybe, um, well maybe just the two of us on ten forward?

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::laughs:: CO: I’ve actually got some business to take care of.

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
ACTION: The TO begins to burp.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@XO: Actually I would like to talk to you, but somewhere where we can relax; but it can wait.  You go and have fun

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
@::Looks at the PADD in her hands, then at the docking port number:: Self: Success!

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::nods:: CO: I look forward to it.

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::burps and hits his chest with his fist::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@XO: Now get out of here and I'll see you later ::smiles::

CSO_Cmdr_Paith says:
@FCO: Sure... ::shrugs::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::steps aside:: *TO*: Lieutenant Anderson, do you have a moment?

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::taps his combadge:: *XO*: Aye Commander...where would you like me to meet you?

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
::Walks onto the Triton and starts to wander around, not exactly sure where she's going::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
@::prepares her list of PADD’s and slips them into a briefcase::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::doesn't really have anything in mind, other to go shopping for something for his wife and children.  He wanders around the station, losing himself in thoughts of his family::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@*TO*: In the conference room on the Triton, if that’s all right.

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
@CSO: great... see you about 1900 hours?

CSO_Cmdr_Paith says:
@::Nods:: FCO: How're you killing time till then?

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
@::hangs out in a holosuite::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
*XO*: That will be fine Commander...I will meet you there!  ::picks up the rest of his lunch and walks to the replicator::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::starts heading towards the nearest airlock::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::manages to find a set of Denebian jewels for his daughters, a small working model of the Nebula class for his son, and a really sexy outfit for his wife::

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
::Finds a turbolift and walks in clearing her throat:: TL: Umm... bridge?

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
@CSO: I was hoping to get some bass guitar strings for my bass. They keep breaking after playing a certain song

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The TO trips on the way to the replicator, his tray launching across the room.

CSO_Cmdr_Paith says:
@FCO: You're a musician?

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
@::steps through the airlock, re-entering the Triton::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::trips as the tray and what is left of his food is thrown across the room::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::without really realizing it he finds himself heading back toward the Triton::

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
::Steps onto the bridge and doesn't see a command officer::

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: A female engineer ends up wearing Anderson's lunch.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@:: Self: Whoa, wait a minute, I've got time and I'm not gonna spend it aboard the ship::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::quietly backs out of the mess hall whistling as he walks away::

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
*CO*: Pierce to Captain Knight.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::hears his combadge chirp and answers it:: *Pierce*:  Go ahead

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
@CSO: kind of...I just play a little

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::runs away from the mess hall and into a turbolift::

CSO_Cmdr_Paith says:
@FCO: That's interesting... what kind of music?

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
*CO*: Captain, this is Lieutenant Pierce, your new tactical support... person.  I didn't find you on the bridge, so I thought I'd let you know that I'm onboard.

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
@CSO: mostly older rock

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::exits the turbolift and walks towards the conference room::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::steps aboard the Triton, and makes his way to the conference room::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@*CIV*: Understood Lt. Welcome aboard.  I'll be back on the Triton in an hour or so.  Meet me in my Ready Room at that time

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
::Feels kind of dumb standing in the middle of the bridge and steps towards the on duty OPS officer::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::enters the conference room and waits, pacing::

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
@*CO*: Aye sir.  I'll see you then.

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The thing on Ray's face starts to grow and turn bright red.

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
@CSO: 1990's -2006

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::approaches the conference room and enters from the back of the room heading towards the Commander::  XO: XO...

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::Sees a small, quiet, dark bar and heads to a seat with a view overlooking the Triton herself::

CSO_Cmdr_Paith says:
@::Grabs Ray's arm and gently tugs him over to one of the mirrors in the shop for him to see...::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
TO: Lieutenant, take a seat. ::gestures to the rows of empty chairs::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
XO: Aye sir... ::pulls out a seat and sits down looking up at the Commander::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::orders a large iced tea and settles down to admire his ship; sleek and full of purpose at the same time::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::forces himself to sit, to be fair, but chooses the chair at the head of the table::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::folds his hands:: TO: First off, is there anything you wanted to say regarding the mission on Rura Penthe?

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
::Gives her data to Operations and is assigned quarters on Deck 3::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
XO: Permission to speak freely sir?

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
TO: Yes, completely.

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
@CSO: oh my... :: begins to frown::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
XO: I admit that I did in fact defy your standing orders not to bring a type III phaser rifle on the mission Rura Penthe but I thought we could use the extra firepower when infiltrating a prison...

CSO_Cmdr_Paith says:
@FCO: Eh.... sorry I didn't want to say anything earlier.... but ::quieter:: it started growing.

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: An incoming hail beeps on the operations console of the Triton.

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
XO: I did my best to conceal the weapon so none of the others would be aware that I brought it along, and I had a plan to be able to blow up the weapon if necessary.  Unfortunately I did not get the chance to on the planet

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
@::covers face and runs out of the room and heads back to the Triton and then to his quarters::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
XO: I accept full responsibility for my actions and am prepared for any kind of reprimand that you deem fit

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
::Makes her way to deck 3.  Once she's inside the quarters, she plops onto a chair::

Host SB_OPS says:
ACTION: The chair breaks as Pierce plops into it.

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::hopes he does not want to act upon an Article 32 hearing::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::Finishes his iced tea and makes his way back to his ship and then to his quarters, informing the duty officer that he's back on board::

CSO_Cmdr_Paith says:
@::Sighs for Ray, knowing how embarrassed he was::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::tries to remain expression-less through-out, pausing a long moment before starting:: TO: You seem well aware why you're here…but your honesty certainly doesn't forgive the fact.

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
Out loud: OW!  Fudgeknockers!  ::Struggles to get up between the two broken pieces of chair::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
TO: Why do you think I asked for no type 3 phasers?

Host SB_OPS says:
ACTION: The Operations console continues to beep.

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::wonders if he should answer the XO's question or if it is one of the questions where you don't say anything and he will tell you the answer::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::is putting away his presents for the family when he notices his console with a beeping light on it::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::Self: Why hasn't the bridge answered this?:: SB OPS:  This is Captain Knight

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::sits back:: TO: The truth is, it doesn't matter.

CSO_Cmdr_Paith says:
@::Walks out of the shop slowly, figuring the FCO needs some time.... and walks into the next shop::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
TO: You are to follow my command, to the letter. If for some reason you think I've overlooked something, you bring it to me.

Host SB_OPS says:
COM: Triton: Triton, this is Starbase Operations. Your timetable has been changed. Admiral Sheridan has requested immediate departure. Please recall your crew and prepare to leave the station.

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
::Stands up and looks at the chair, feeling a sharp pain in her bum::  Self: Oops.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
COM: SB 16:  Understood Starbase.  Knight out

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
TO: If for some reason you're still not satisfied, you can either speak with me privately at another time, or file a complaint against me with the Captain.

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
XO: Understood Commander...it won't happen again

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::quickly gets up and then asks the computer for his XO's location::

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
::enters crew and goes to his mirror::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*XO*:  Cmdr Everitt, meet me in my RR immediately

CSO_Cmdr_Paith says:
@::Makes a quick purchase from the shop after consulting with a salesperson and walks back to the Triton, slowly::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::waits for the TL doors to open:: TL: Bridge

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::waits for a long moment, then is interrupted by his combadge:: TO: Dismissed Lieutenant.

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::waits for the reprimand orders but gets none and is a little confused:: XO: Uhhh....Aye Aye Sir

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::as soon as the TL doors open he issues orders for all ship's personnel to be recalled and then heads directly to his RR::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::snaps to attention and pivots his foot and does a 180 and walks out of the room::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::stands, and faces one of the windows::*CO*: Yes Captain?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*XO*: Cmdr, our timetable has been pushed up.  We're to depart immediately.  Make sure we're ready as soon as Admiral Sheridan arrives

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: takes care of his blemish and goes to a med kit to puts a type of bandage on it to help it be less noticed::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::almost chokes:: *CO* Ah.. That’s unfortunate, sir. Has the crew been notified?

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::exits the conference room and avoids the mess hall...gets the feeling that he's going to be in trouble for that one too::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*XO*: I gave the recall order Cmdr, but I don't know if they're all aboard yet

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
*CO*: Captain Knight, I am coming aboard now. Please make ready to depart as soon as I reach the bridge.

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
Self: dang! Duty calls. ::heads to the bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
*CO*: Good enough, Everitt out.

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::leaves the conference room and enters the bridge::

CSO_Cmdr_Paith says:
::Steps onto the Triton and consults with the computer as to the whereabouts of the FCO and heads towards his quarters::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*VAdm*:  Understood Ma'am.  I've issued a recall to all crew.  We'll be ready

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
::Wonders if it would be safe to return to the bridge after filing a report to OPS about the chair::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::walks out of his RR and to the bridge::

CSO_Cmdr_Paith says:
::Sees the FCO ahead of her and quickly runs ahead to catch up with him::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::nods:: CO: Sir.

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
::enters the airlock and nods at the security officers::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
CO: Have you had the chance to meet with our new Lieutenant?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: Cmdr.  I don't know what's happened but something has caused this.  Admiral Sheridan is on her way and we need to be ready to go immediately.  She let me know she was aboard but I haven't met her yet.

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
::Leaves her quarters and goes back to the TL, heading for the bridge::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*Triton Crew*:  All crew please report to your stations immediately.  We need to depart now

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
::enters the turbolift:: Computer: Bridge!

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
*CIV*: Lieutenant, please report the bridge.

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
::enters the bridge and looks around::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::makes his way toward the bridge::

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
*XO*: Aye sir, on my way.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::gets a little impatient as his crew appears to be taking their time::  VAdm:  Admiral, welcome aboard

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
::smiles:: CO: Captain, thank you. Are we ready to leave yet?

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::turns to the turbolift:: Sheridan: We're just about ready to get underway ma'am.

CSO_Cmdr_Paith says:
::Grabs the FCO’s hand and slips a small package into his hand::

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: sees the CSO and dazedly thinks to himself "what now?::

TO_LtJG_Anderson says:
::exits the turbolift he took to get to the deck and walks onto the bridge taking his station at Tac 2::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
XO: Thank you Commander.

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
::Arrives on the bridge, sees an Admiral and nearly freaks out::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
VAdm:  What's happened Admiral?

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::listens in::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::sees an unfamiliar Lt and motions for her to stay back for now::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: Nothing we can't handle Captain.

CIV_Lt_Pierce says:
::Scurries over to Tactical and pretends to be doing something::

XO_Cmdr_Everitt says:
::looks to the turbolift again:: CIV: Lieutenant Pierce I believe?

FCO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CSO: lets just get to our stations

CSO_Cmdr_Paith says:
::Leaves the package in his hand & walks ahead to the TL::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
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