USS Triton NCC 65817
Stardate 10310.16

Staring:
Jim Strickland as Captain Thorne Stormy Knight, Commanding Officer.
Scott McDaniel as Commander Vince, Executive Officer.
Cana Marks as Lieutenant Commander Athena Sciortino, Chief Tactical Officer.
Cory Friess as Lieutenant Ashley Lynn Yates, Chief Medical Officer.
Mauro Goncalves as Ensign Kalek, Chief Science Officer.

Guest Staring:
Pam Bruyere as Captain Jack, Freighter Captain.

Host Capt_Jack says:
ACTD is proud to present The USS Triton in...... "A Wolf Among Sheep".......  Stardate 10310.16.... Chapter Two...."Exploring"

Host Capt_Jack says:
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Host Thorne says:
::looking at the piles of equipment, almost wishing they had more time now to plan how to use the stuff::

Ashley says:
::Walking the corridors looking around thinking this Freighter is still disgusting::

Kalek says:
::near Thorne, catalogs some equipment::

Host Capt_Jack says:
::sits in his chair on the bridge wondering where the others have wandered off to::

Ashley says:
::She exits onto the Bridge and takes a look around for a moment:: Self: How did I get here?

Host Thorne says:
CSO: Well Kalek, what do you think?  What does all this point to?

Host Capt_Jack says:
::sees a woman enter the bridge and smiles:: CMO: Welcome young lady. Have a seat. ::pats the chair next to him::

Ashley says:
::She looks at the man for a moment not sure if she had met him before. She had been busy those last few days. She moves over to the chair and takes a seat thinking "What the heck"::

Host Thorne says:
CSO: Relax Kalek, I'm not even sure what we're supposed to do with it all. ::smiles::

Kalek says:
::taps on a padd::  CO: I am not either, Thorne.

Host Capt_Jack says:
::leans over:: CMO: It's not often I get a pretty lass on my bridge you know.

Kalek says:
CO:  But I would say they expect us to infiltrate somewhere.  ::not taking his eyes from the padd::

Host Thorne says:
CSO: If we're supposed to recover stolen plans and not get caught I'd say that this stuff was picked for. ::Stops as his CSO says what he was about to::

Ashley says:
::Thinks to herself "I wonder why. Maybe because you smell like a skunk and are butt ugly":: Jack: It is not often that I am aboard a Freighter either.

Host Capt_Jack says:
CMO: Got a name little one? ::grins, his yellow teeth showing through cracked lips::

Ashley says:
::She tries not to show any grouse emotions even though those teeth make her want run away:: Jack: My name is Ashley.

Kalek says:
::finishes the cataloging::  CO:  I have finished the catalog, Thorne.  ::hands him the padd::  Mostly computer and electronic parts.

Host Thorne says:
::shrugs and begins putting the cross bow bolts in a pattern of storage he leaned long ago in his younger days::  CSO: Thank you Kalek. ::takes the PADD and starts reading it::

Host Capt_Jack says:
CMO: Ashley, that does suit you. So, what do you do? You Thorne's woman or something?

Ashley says:
::Tries not to chuckle:: Jack: Actually I am his friend. I travel with him helping everyone medically when acceptable.

Kalek says:
CO:  I hope it is satisfactory.  ::looks around, searching for the CMO::

Host Thorne says:
::as he goes down the list, he gets a feeling that there's a lot to this mission they haven't been told about:: CSO: It's fine Kalek.  If you want to go exploring don't go too far.  I don't want us separated by much.

Host Capt_Jack says:
CMO: Ah, a healer! ::reaches over and grabs her hand:: I have this little pain..back here.....::places her hand on his side:: Right there.

Kalek says:
::raises an eyebrow::  CO:  And why would I explore this freighter?  It is like any other I've already seen.

Ashley says:
::She snaps her hand back:: Jack: Well then I would suggest you go see one of your medical personnel.

Kalek says:
CO:  If you mean to gather knowledge of its status, I have already done it.

Host Thorne says:
::grins and motions Kalek closer:: CSO: What I meant was that I'd like for you to take a closer look at this tub.  Something about it isn't right; something isn't the way it should be.

Host Thorne says:
CSO: Well what do you think?

Host Capt_Jack says:
:;frowns:: CMO: I ain't got no cause to carry any healers on the ship. ::leans to the other side:: but I might reconsider if I could get a cutie like you.

Kalek says:
::raises both eyebrows:: CO:  Tub?

Ashley says:
::Her eyes widen:: Jack: Well then maybe one day you will get one.

Host Capt_Jack says:
CMO: Perhaps I make a deal with Thorne..::grins::

Host Thorne says:
CSO: This ship Kalek.."tub" is an old Earth slang term.

Ashley says:
Jack: To do what?

 Kalek says:
CO:  This..... "tub"  doesn't seem to offer any danger to us.  However, I do not feel comfortable in here.

Host Capt_Jack says:
CMO: Why to have you remain with me after Thorne is done with his job.

Kalek says:
CO:  I also do not trust this tub's Captain.

Ashley says:
::Says fresh:: Jack: Yes well Thorne doesn't own me I make my own decisions.

Host Thorne says:
CSO: That's exactly what I mean.  It looks ordinary on the surface, but there's something not right here.  Why did Starfleet send us out in this wreck?

Host Capt_Jack says:
::stands and stretches:: CMO: I like a spirited lass.

Ashley says:
Jack: You can't handle one like me. ::She gets up and starts to leave::

 Host Thorne says:
CSO: Have you seen any of the others recently?

Host Capt_Jack says:
:;turns to the CMO::CMO: We shall see my dear.

Ashley says:
Jack: Oh no we won't see because I promise you won't have a chance. ::She leaves the Bridge::

Kalek says:
::takes a seat::  CO:  I do see Starfleet's logic by sending us out in this... "wreck".  ::looks at Thorne::  Not for some time, I'm afraid.

Host Capt_Jack says:
CMO: Oh Ashley, find Thorne will ya and tell him to get up here.

Ashley says:
::She looks back in at Jack:: Jack: Do I look like your secretary?

Host Thorne says:
CSO: I agree that no one will think twice about looking at it, but if we're caught in a situation where we need firepower or speed, we're in deep, deep trouble

Host Capt_Jack says:
::glares:: CMO: Just get the man up here..now!

Kalek says:
CO:  Ashley was here 30.2 minutes ago.  I do not know her location by now.

Ashley says:
Jack: Speak to me in that tone one more time and I will not do anything you request.

Host Thorne says:
::can't help but smile as Kalek nails the time down to the tenth of a second:: CSO: We'll find her soon.  Not too many places to hide here.....I think!

Kalek says:
CO:  Indeed.  But this tub is the logical choice for this mission, considering we need this cover.

Host Capt_Jack says:
CMO: Sorry my dear. I'm used to dealing with a tougher breed. ::grins:: Get Thorne..please?

Host Thorne says:
CSO: Kalek, we don't have to call the Black Jack a tub every time.  Ship will do for now. ::grinning::

Kalek says:
CO:  Do you want me to look for her?  ::stands::

Host Thorne says:
CSO: Yes I do.  Be careful and if you don't find her within five minutes get back here.

Ashley says:
Jack: Oh so now I am weak? Well let me tell you something I can handle my own I just don't like being treated like a puppet. Now I expect more respect next time I am here. ::She exits, sensing where Thorne in and heads in that direction::

Kalek says:
::thinks for a couple of second, then looks back at Thorne and raises an eyebrow::

Host Capt_Jack says:
::sits back down and sighs:: Self: What a woman!

Host Thorne says:
CSO: Don’t take any chances right now okay?

 Kalek says:
::nods, turns and leaves, on an attempt to find Ashley::

Ashley says:
::She continues to walk a little heated::

Host Thorne says:
::Self; What in the hell is this mission anyway?  Things aren't adding up::

 Kalek says:
::::walks down by a dark corridor, then picks up his modified tricorder and searches for lifesigns - the logical decision::

Ashley says:
::She reaches the area where Throne is:: Throne: Men!

 Host Thorne says:
::finds himself lifting the cross bow and sighting it, getting used to the balance and feel of the trigger. The weapon is finely crafted::

 Host Thorne says:
::Looks up in surprise:: CMO: Who Ashley?

Kalek says:
::finds a life sign and moves towards the area::

Host Vince says:
::wakes up from his blood wine induced stupor::

Ashley says:
CO: That Captain Jack figure. Oh yes he now has a lust for me.

Host Thorne says:
CMO: I am sorry Ashley; I guess we should have warned you about him.

Ashley says:
CO: Yes well if he tries anything again I won't be so nice towards him.

Kalek says:
::enters the bridge and finds Captain Jack::

Host Thorne says:
CMO: You'll have to stand in line Ashley.  There is something I wanted to talk to you about though. Sit down okay?

Host Vince says:
::gets up, staggers around, looking around::

Host Capt_Jack says:
ACTION: Kalek trips over the edge of the metal deck plating landing with a thud on the deck.

Ashley says:
CO: Sure. ::Wonders what exactly he wants to speak with her about. After a moment she takes a seat::

Kalek says:
::trips::

Host Vince says:
::Snaps to sobriety at the sound of the thud, and rushes to it's general direction::

Host Thorne says:
CMO:  I just wanted to ask you why you didn't send that report to me first instead of straight to Vice-Admiral Sheridan?  She was a little surprised I didn't handle it.

Host Capt_Jack says:
::turns:: CSO: What are you doing down there?

Kalek says:
::stands up and rubs his elbow::  Self:  Hhhmm..  this is odd.

Ashley says:
CO: I sent you a copy si.. Thorne. I thought what you told me to do was send you one and then give it to her.

Host Thorne says:
CMO: It's okay.  I just wanted you to make sure and send me the copy first from now on, okay?  It's not the first time she's wondered about something I did. ::laughs::

Host Vince says:
::pokes his head in the engine room, doesn't see anyone::

Ashley says:
::Smiles:: CO: Anything for you.

Kalek says:
::looks up at Captain Jack::  Jack:  Greeting.  I am searching for Ashley.  Seems to me I had no success in my attempt to find her in this tub.  Excuse me. ::turns::

Host Vince says:
::makes his way to the cargo bay, where he's starting to hear voices::

Host Thorne says:
::looks at her and can't help but laugh:: CMO: You say that now!  Just wait until I ask you to do something hard!

Host Vince says:
::glad he hasn't seen Captain Jack yet::

Host Capt_Jack says:
CSO: Ahh the little lady just left to find Thorne for me. Do you know where he is by chance?

Ashley says:
::Smiles:: CO: You know I am up for any challenge Thorne. I haven't let anyone down yet.. well at least I hope I haven't.

Host Vince says:
::walks into the cargo bay::

Host Thorne says:
CMO: No you haven't let anyone down and I don't expect you to

Ashley says:
CO: Either do I.

Kalek says:
::raises an eyebrow::  CO:  Thorne is in cargo bay.  Is there anything I can do?

Host Vince says:
Thorny:  Thorny, ....Ashley, Morning  ::groans at his headache after talking::

Host Thorne says:
::waves at his Exec:: Vince: Over here!

 Host Thorne says:
XO: Good morning Vince.  Have a little too much bloodwine?

Host Capt_Jack says:
CSO: As a matter of fact.....::looks around:: You bring any ale with you? You know, the good stuff? :;grins::

 Ashley says:
::Looks over at Vince:: XO: Are you ok? ::She gets up and walks over to him::

Host Vince says:
CO:  Apparently  CMO:  I'll live  CO:  What hour is it?

Host Thorne says:
::looks around:: XO: To be perfectly honest Vince, I'm not sure ::shakes his head::

Ashley says:
::Whispers in XO's ear:: XO: You know I only let someone get drunk once without doing anything about it. ::She smiles and then moves away from him slightly::

Host Vince says:
CO:  Good, that makes two of us.

Kalek says:
::frowns slightly::  Jack:  I'm afraid I don't.  I do not understand...  usually freighter Captain's carry their own personal ale box.

Host Vince says:
Self:  And I wasted it on this garbage scow....

Host Thorne says:
::Hands Vince the crossbow:: XO: know how to use this?

 Ashley says:
::Looks over at the Thorne:: CO: Oh yes the Captain wanted to see you.

Host Vince says:
::takes the Xbow::  CO:  I'll learn soon enough

Host Capt_Jack says:
:;pounds his chair:: CSO: Darn pirates took the last of my stock three weeks ago when they jumped me.

 Kalek says:
Jack:  I see.  I am sorry.

Kalek says:
Jack:  Well, if there's nothing else, I should proceed with my searching.  ::leaves::

Athena says:
::walks into the ships cargo bay, having finished her explorations::

Host Thorne says:
XO: It's a lot like using a phaser only quieter.

Host Thorne says:
CTO: Athena!  Would you come over here?  I want your expert opinion

Host Vince says:
::knocks and loads the Xbow, then looks around the walls::  CO:  Where can I shoot this where it won't cause a hull breach in this rust-bucket?

Kalek says:
::reads his modified tricorder's readings, notices several lifesigns back in cargo bay, heads back to there::

Host Thorne says:
XO: oh go ahead and shoot, it won't make much difference

Host Capt_Jack says:
CSO: Listen, do you think Thorne would let that Ashley go? I'd like to keep that little filly for....medical reasons....::smiles::

Athena says:
CO: Of course sir. ::changes direction slightly:: What is it ?

Ashley says:
::She looks around for a moment:: CO: Where is Kalek?

Host Vince says:
::smiles, aims at the wall opposite the CO and CMO, and fires::

Kalek says:
::turns and answers::  Jack:  I do not think so, Captain.  But I may ask him for you.  ::resumes walking::

Host Thorne says:
::Hands her another crossbow:: CTO: What do you think of this?

Host Vince says:
CTO:  Hey Athena

Host Thorne says:
::Looks at Ashley and shakes his head:: CMO: I'll go when I'm ready, not when he calls

Athena says:
::examines it::  CO: Looks like a good weapon, in certain situations going lower tech certainly has it's advantages. Capable of silent firings and using poisoned arrows.

Kalek says:
::arrives at cargo bay, sees the crew, then keeps the tricorder::

Host Vince says:
::between talking to Athena and not being used to the kickback of a Xbow, Vince nearly drops it, but catches it::

Ashley says:
CO: Can I go tell him that? ::Smiles::

Host Thorne says:
CMO: If you want to.

Host Thorne says:
CTO: That's what I thought.  I want you to make sure and check us all out on it's operation before we reach Terrell, okay?

Kalek says:
CO:  Thorne, Captain Jack is requesting that you leave Ashley here.  He claims medical reasons.

Host Capt_Jack says:
::opens his ship-wide comm:: *CO*: Hey Thorne old man, you gonna get up here or do I have to send out a search team?

 Host Thorne says:
XO: Nice shot by the way, Vince.

Ashley says:
CO: Great. ::She looks at Athena and whispers to her:: CTO: The wonderful Captain of this ship has a crush on me. ::She is about to leave and stops after hearing the CSO.. she laughs::

 Host Vince says:
::looks to see where his shot landed::

Host Thorne says:
::hears the comm and shakes his head:: ALL: If I don't get back here soon, come and get me by force if necessary!

 Host Thorne says:
::gets up and heads for the bridge::

Ashley says:
CO: Shall I accompany you Thorne?

Kalek says:
::heard Ashley's laugh and thinks "Did I say something funny?"::

Host Thorne says:
CMO: Of course, those were my orders remember? ::grins::

Ashley says:
::Smiles and walks with Throne::

Host Vince says:
::starts laying out all the equipment in sets::

Athena says:
::mutters:: Self: This time they don't live.....

Host Thorne says:
::over his shoulder:: CSO: I don't think Ashley will be staying Kalek.

Host Thorne says:
::Reaches the bridge and goes in::

Host Vince says:
CTO:  Athena?  Did you say something?

Ashley says:
::Steps in with Thorne::

 Kalek says:
CO:  I am aware of your feelings, Thorne.  ::nods::

Host Thorne says:
CMO: Let's get this over with.

Athena says:
::waves the comment off:: Vince: Nothing important...so how do you like the crossbow ?

Ashley says:
CO: Yes lets.

Host Capt_Jack says:
::gets up and walks over to Thorne:: CO: Ah Thorne, I figured you might want to take over now.

Host Vince says:
::holds it with both hands, checking the weight and balance::  CTO:  I could get used to this  ::grins, a bit::

Host Thorne says:
::Looks at Jack and doesn't know what to say:: Jack: You mean just like that?

Kalek says:
::looks at Vince and then at Athena::  XO/CTO:  I have cataloged these items... ::picks up the padd Thorne was reading and hands it to the XO::

Host Capt_Jack says:
CO: We're just a day and a half from the Terrell System you know.

Host Thorne says:
Jack:  Thank you Captain.  I would very much like to take over now.

Athena says:
::nods::  XO: Sometimes it's good to go back to the basics....

Host Vince says:
CSO:  Oh, Hi Kalek.  ::takes the padd::  Thanks.

Host Vince says:
::looks over the padd::  CTO/CSO:  We have some interesting toys.

Host Thorne says:
Jack; Everything we need to know is in the computer I guess?

Host Capt_Jack says:
CO: Of course, here take my chair. ::motions to it::

Ashley says:
::She watches Thorne and Jack::

Host Thorne says:
::gets a funny feeling and slowly sits down:: Jack: Not too bad

Host Vince says:
::looks to see if the grappling hooks can be used with the Xbows::

Host Capt_Jack says:
CO: Everything you need to know is right in here. ::points to his head::

Ashley says:
::Thinks "In his head? Wow we are doomed then"::

Host Thorne says:
Jack: I figured you were going to say that ::sighs::

Host Capt_Jack says:
::winks at Ashley:: CO: One thing.....

Kalek says:
XO:  I wouldn't call them toys, Vince.

Host Thorne says:
Jack: Yes?

Ashley says:
::She looks over at Jack with a look of disgust::

Host Vince says:
CSO:  Excuse me Kalek... it's a euphemism.

Host Thorne says:
::winks at Ashley::

Host Capt_Jack says:
CO: After this little job, I'd like to talk to you about a little exchange....::winks and nods towards Ashley::

Ashley says:
::Smiles at Thorne::

Kalek says:
::raises an eyebrow::  XO:  Oh...  why everyone keeps using language figures while in this tub?

Host Thorne says:
Jack: I don't think you've got a chance in Hades of making that exchange Jack.  But we'll let the Doctor decide

Host Vince says:
::puts on a pair of IR goggles to get the feel of the weight and such::

Athena says:
CSO: That's debatable, some so life’s just a game, even if a cruel one, theses could be just the toys that bring about the endgame.

Host Thorne says:
Jack: Is there anything else?

Host Capt_Jack says:
::leans over:: CO: I can make you a fair offer for her.

Host Vince says:
CSO:  Some people use language figures because it's in their nature  ::whispers::  In uniform or not

Host Thorne says:
Jack: I'm not in the slave trading business Captain.  Ashley will make up her own mind

Kalek says:
::looks at Athena::  CTO:  That is illogical.  Handle with peoples lives like a game.

Ashley says:
::Interjects:: CO/Jack: Nor am I a slave.

Host Vince says:
CSO:  Few species are truly logical, as I'm sure you've noticed

Host Capt_Jack says:
::nudges him:: CO: Ahhh got ya. You have designs on the little lady yourself. ::raises his hands:: I didn't know.

Athena says:
CSO: It's illogical to believe that there is a greater purpose to life making lives valuable...there's only circumstantial evidence to support that theory

Ashley says:
::Tries not to laugh and moves closer to the CO::

Host Thorne says:
Jack: Get out of here!  Before she shows you just how much I've got designs on her

Kalek says:
XO:  Indeed.

Host Thorne says:
Jack: If you're good maybe we'll break open that bottle of Romulan ale in my flight bag

Host Capt_Jack says:
::backs away slowly, hands still raised:: CO: Sheesh! Don't get your pants in a twist old man!

Host Thorne says:
::begins to familiarize himself with the Black Jack's conn::

Host Vince says:
::sets down the goggles where they were::  CSO/CTO:  I suggest we each take a set of gear and try each piece on, or out, so it can be adjusted for each one

Ashley says:
Jack: He is not an old man Mister Jack.

Host Thorne says:
Jack:  Okay!  We'll talk later Jack....get some glasses ready!

Kalek says:
CTO:  There is no evidence at all, Athena.  Vulcan’s do not understand the continuous need of many species to kill each other.

Host Capt_Jack says:
::turns and grabs Ashley and kisses her hard before letting go:: CMO: Just a sample my dear. ::laughs and heads off the bridge::

Host Vince says:
::looks at Kalek with a look of surprised curiosity::  CSO:  I would expect that Vulcan’s would understand that more than anyone, based on Vulcan history

 Host Thorne says:
CMO: Better get some disinfectant on that fast!

Athena says:
CSO: Have you ever killed?.... Meaning have you ever been directly responsible for another’s death not by accident?

Ashley says:
::Her mouth drops:: CO: Ok that is disgusting!

Host Thorne says:
CMO: Get going!  Find Vince and tell him I want to see him up here okay?

Host Thorne says:
CMO: wait a minute, I’ll just comm him.

Kalek says:
XO:  I do not.  Our history only shows how wrong we were.

 Ashley says:
CO: Sure. ::Begins to walk out:: CO: And thanks Thorne. ::She begins to exit but stops::

Host Thorne says:
*XO*: Vince, report to the bridge please.

Host Thorne says:
CMO: Now go save yourself from every disease known to man. ::grins::

 Host Vince says:
CSO:  I see... ::looks up upon hearing the comm::  CSO/CTO:  If you'll excuse me...  ::exits::

Ashley says:
CO: I'm out. ::She leaves so she can disinfect her hand::

Athena says:
::shakes head:: CSO: The reason species kill is because...whatever is revolting on the surface about the act deep down, it's a very pleasurable one.

 Kalek says:
CTO:  No, I haven't.  However, I would if needed.  Illogical, regarding everything we're going through and its reasons.

 Host Capt_Jack says:
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