Prologue:
Well it seems that the Triton has managed to escape destruction once again, but was the fight in vain?
 
With Dr. Jibran securely in the Triton's brig, the ship is headed for Starbase 16 for some major repairs. The friendly founder continues to recovers as well but is he really what he appears to be or will Starfleet be fooled?
 
The other Federation ships that came to the Triton's aid have whisked the Hybuxians to a safe place and will resettle them when a suitable home has been researched. The breeding facility has been destroyed along with all research, yet the person responsible sits in the Triton brig.
 
A battle weary and broken Triton, limps home to have it's wounds dressed and healed and her crew ready for some more routine shifts.
 
A week has passed and things are beginning to return to normal as the Captain sends out an invitation to his senior crew to join him for a victory dinner.....but wait...is that?
 
Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Triton in..."Planet of No Return".....chapter fourteen...."An Pleasant Evening".....Stardate 10605.18
 
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CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
:;under a console in stellar cartography changing an isolinear motherboard:: Self: This should do the trick ::uses a spanner to connect the final circuits::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: in his command chair in auxiliary control:: XO: Status report

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::In auxiliary control with the Captain.::  CO:  Damage reports are still coming in, as well as injuries and casualties.  Forwarding them to your console, Captain.  ::Presses a few buttons on her console to send the information to him.::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::walks into his quarters from the holodeck::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: Looks the numbers :: XO: The price of this battle was almost too high for what we recovered :: growls ::

CEO_Randolph says:
::sitting looking out of her window in her quarters still wondering about what her wolf guide had said to her earlier when she called to him.  His message was to be true to her nature and not disregard her other races but to incorporate their better parts into who she had become::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::takes of his world war 2 leather pilot jacket and starts to get out of his outfit::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  I agree, Sir.  We lost a lot of very good men and women.

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
:: stands up making sure not to beat his head on the console, with trepidation pushes the button to activate the holographic simulation of the galaxy:: Computer: Load data and activate.
 
 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Repairs are going slow, Captain.  We will need to dock at a station for most of the major repairs.

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir I will be in Auxiliary Bridge control in a few minutes.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: That is to be expected with this amount of damage, perhaps some of the maintenance the admiral approved us for can be completed as well

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Understood

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
:: watches the dome in front of him fill with stars and smiles:: Self: small victories make you go.  *XO*: you got stellar cartography working again Commander, at what time is the celebration?

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::finishes getting into his uniform::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Looks to the Captain.::  CO:  What time are the senior staff meeting, Sir?
 :
ACTION: Reports coming in indicate that the bridge module is continuing to show more micro fractures and has been deemed uninhabitable

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: stands leaning on his cane, hears the report :: XO: Ah hour after alpha shift, if the Triton holds together that long
 
CEO_Randolph says:
::getting up she puts on a clean uniform and heads for the nearest TL:: 
 
ACTION: The main shuttle bay remains damaged and is unusable for the time being
 
 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
*CSO*:  Great job, Lt. Polo.  We're still managing other repairs.  We will be meeting an hour after alpha shift, if we can find a place to hold the ceremony that isn't falling apart, that is.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: See that the force fields between the bridge and rest of the ship are at full power, if that module collapses I do not wish to lose the ship

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::heads for the bridge::

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
*XO*: One hour, just the time necessary to iron the dress uniform I guess. Well I am off to catalogue our Petri dishes. Polo out.

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Chuckles at the CSO, trying to imagine him with an iron, then shaking her head.::

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: Not to worry sir the bridge has been shielded by the force fields that I put there  when we found the micro fractures.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Your orders sir?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::standing in her quarters with two hysterical giggling twins pointing and laughing at her as she models her dress uniform::

CEO_Randolph says:
::puts her two gold pips on her collar of the white dress uniform and heads to engineering::

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
::rolls his sleeves up and heads toward the bio labs:: Self: I need help here.

Amanda says:
 CIV: Kitty!  You look funny with no tail!

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::steps onto the aux bridge and straights his dress uniform::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Any idea where we'll be meeting, Captain?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
::moves closer to the CTO:: CTO: Monitor contacts since we are in no shape to defend ourselves, be ready to coordinate with our escort ships should trouble arise :: pauses:: Oh and commander Captain Nedev has high praise for you abilities while on his ship...well done commander :: turns and walks across auxiliary control::

CEO_Randolph says:
::enters engineering in her dress whites and walks over to the captain and salutes him in the traditional cross chest salute::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: Thank you sir.

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
*Ensign Nechayev*: Ensign I have a senior officers meeting, so I guess I will be able to look at your catalogue only tomorrow morning. But I will do it first thing I promise.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::grabs his a few padds and heads to engineering::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: VIP Lounge commander.  I had a barrel of bloodline and two of Necti moved there this morning.  Not to mention some libations for other cultures.  A captain of any worth knows how to celebrate with his crew
 
ACTION: Two of the escort ships move off carrying Jibran and the remaining Jem’Hadar along with the Founder

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
::enters a TL and orders it to go to his quarters' deck::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
CO: by the way, I do not agree with us parading around in our dress uniform while we are in this state.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::turns around a few times trying to see behind her while the twins fall all over themselves laughing.  Growls at them:: Blake: GO and get me a knife...and stop that giggling

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  May I be excused to go change for the ceremony, Captain?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: turns back:: CTO: Your agreement is not required just your presence commander, we will not dishonor the memories of our fallen because you think it unnecessary

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir will there be good Gagh?  And Rokeg blood pie?

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
::enters his quarters and runs into the bathroom for a quick sonic shower::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Granted commander I have the bridge

Blake says:
  ::runs and returns with a small sharp knife and at Mrlr's directions carefully cuts a tail hole into her dress pants::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to the CO.::  CO:  Thank you, Captain.  ::Heads off to her quarters to change into her dress uniform.::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: The blood pie with be worth its name, however fresh Gagh could not be found so it will be stewed...not my favorite, but a palatable dish

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
::with a towel around his waist leaves the bathroom and opens the closet, sighs at the pitiful status of his dress uniform:: Self: I never put it on and look what a mess.

CEO_Randolph says:
::nods at the captain:: CO: That is acceptable.  When we get to the station I will buy you a fresh plate of Gagh.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: turns to go to what is left of his quarters and puts on his dress uniform::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
:;steps into engineering:: CEO: Hey chief how’s my shuttle bay coming along?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Agreed

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Arrives in her quarters and quickly heads to a closet passing a picture of her and Ian that is sitting on a dresser.  Stops to look at it for a moment, picking it up and holding it close to her, and then placing it back down on the dresser.  Heads over to the closet and pulls out her uniform and begins to dress.::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*Yeoman William*: Prepare my dress uniform I will be returning to my quarters shortly.

Amanda says:
  ::helps pull Mrlr's tail out through the hole and runs to get a small brush.  Fluffs up the matted fur and then hugs Mrlr tightly:: CIV: Oh Kitty...you are the prettiest kitty I've ever seen. Even prettier than Margo's alley cat that they found last time they were on Earth.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Sir

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
Computer: put something nice on the speakers, I would a selection of Rock music from the late 20th century. Start with Elvis. ::begins ironing his suit and humming "I ain't nothing but a hound dog"::

Yeoman Williams says:
 CO*: Already done sir, I am going to change myself if that is alright?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::wryly:: Amanda: Thank you...I think.

CEO_Randolph says:
::nearly jumps out of her skin::  FCO: You startled me.  Unfortunately your shuttle bay is going to take more than I can give her.  It will take the star base engineers time to fix what that missile took out.  I can fix almost anything on this ship but the damage that missile did, even I can not undo what it did.  We need a star base to repair it.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*Williams*: Well done, get changed then lieutenant...K`Vas out

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Passes by a mirror and combs her hair.  Thinks she notices an image of Ian in the mirror looking at her, and turns around but he is not there.  Sighs thinking her mind is beginning to play tricks on her.::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Yes lieutenant

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: uprights a fallen dresser and fallen medals case::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Not sir I'm just show respect

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Pulls her long hair back in a ponytail, attaching her pips to her collar, and pulling down on her uniform to straighten it.  Looks in the mirror one last time, satisfied that she looks okay, and heads out of her quarters to the VIP Lounge.::

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
:;watches the result of his ironing and shakes his head:: Self: Ah the old times when officers had an assistant!!!:: Moves to the replicator and orders a new dress suit:: Self: Gotta love being a penguin!

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CEO: Understood, does the star base have and timeline?

CEO_Randolph says:
FCO: That Lt Meadows I do not know.
 
ACTION: Through some effort, the VIP lounge is set up quite nicely. Several tables are set with white linen cloths and the dishes are from the Captain's personal stock.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Orders the TL to the appropriate deck where the VIP lounge is.::
 
CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: puts on his dress uniform, but puts two throwing knives in his boot for precaution::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CEO: Well should we get to the party?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: leaves the control room under command of the duty officer and heads to his quarters to get dressed then to the VIP lounge ::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Enters the VIP lounge, noticing the white linens on the tables.  Walks around to see if everything is in order.::

CEO_Randolph says:
FCO: Yes I think we should get there quickly.

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
:;with the computer playing "Breaking the girl" puts the uniform on then look at himself on the mirror, adjust his hair and smiles. Last thing puts a finger on hit lower back and retrieves it as if he burned it::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::steps out of engineering with the CEO::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::looks at the twins sternly:: Twins: Now I want both of you to behave.  I expect to see your homework completed and on the table for me to inspect and I want you both in bed at the proper hour.  Understood?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: enters the lounge in his dress whites, still with cane in hand ::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to the Captain.::  CO:  They did a fine job, Captain.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::is not fooled by their solemn nodding and agreement but decides to leave them anyways.  Doesn't dare inflict those two on a babysitter for the evening.  Head towards the lounge::
 
ACTION: The wait staff comes to attention as the Captain enters the VIP lounge

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: looks around :: XO: That they did commander.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: enters the lounge and gets a drink::

CEO_Randolph says:
::enters the lounge with Lt Meadows::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
Wait staff: Carry on the senior staff will be arriving shortly

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
::puts his shiny black shoes on and then leaves his quarters whistling "Jailhouse Rock"::

CEO_Randolph says:
::the smells of the different foods enters her nose and she wrinkles it slightly::

Wait Staff says:
:: all nod in unison and take up their positions ::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::moves over toward the bar::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Notices the CEO and FCO entering and walks over to greet them both.::

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
::enters the TL and orders it to deck 5::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: goes to the bar and breaks the top of the barrel of blood wine with his fist, ceremoniously so the guest can drink ::

CEO_Randolph says:
::hugs Sam::  XO: I sense you have been visiting your spirit guide.  ::smiling::  So have I. ::giggles::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::grabs a two drinks and moves back over to the CEO::

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
::arrives to deck 5 and walks toward the VIP quarters::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CEO:  I needed someone to talk to.  But he left me with some troubling news I'm afraid.  Actually more of a riddle that I don't understand.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: gets a mug of Necti for himself:: Aloud: Everyone please have a drink  :: holds up his mug ::

CEO_Randolph says:
XO: I know my wolf guide did tell me what to do as my life will only get darker before it gets brighter.

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
::enters the VIP quarters and nods to the Captain wondering what there is to drink::

CEO_Randolph says:
FCO: I hope this is blood wine or Necti.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::::hands the CEO a glass of blood wine::

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
CO: good evening Sir. All: Good evening to you all ladies and gentlemen.

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CEO:  If you'll excuse me.  I'm going to get a drink.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CSO: Mr. Polo good evening

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Gets a glass of blood wine, not really to fond of blood wine, but out of respect of the Captain, will drink it.::

CEO_Randolph says:
::watches Sam as she walks off::  FCO: She is troubled but will come out of it.  Thank you for the blood wine.  ::raises her glass with the captains::

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
:: Waits for its turn at the blood wine keg, but wishes it was normal wine:: Self: When in Rome.....

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: grabs a Telarian whisky wish a twist::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Notices the Rico behind her, and passes him a glass of blood wine, then pours herself one.::  CSO:  Here you go, Rico.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::looks at the XO:: CEO: Troubled about what?

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::drinks some of his blood wine::

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
XO: Oh thank you Comm...Sam...what's the protocol for the night? Formal, informal, drunken?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: moves to the head of the room and in his booming voice :: All: May I have your attention?

CEO_Randolph says:
::turns to look at her captain and leader::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Grins at the CSO.::  CSO:  Definitely drunken, but that will be for a private moment for me I'm afraid.

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
::smiles at Sam shaking his head then turns toward the Captain::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Turns her attention to the Captain.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: looks at the CO::
 
FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::looks around and looks at the CO::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
All: I have ask you here so that we might remember those who have fallen in this battle.  I know that most races see celebration after such things as strange but it is the way of my people to celebrate the life and deed of the person.  Not to mark their passing. These friends and crewmates gave everything so that the ship and its crew could survive.  They gave payment in highest form, in blood, and with honor.  Their deeds were great and will be spoke of as glorious.  <c> 

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
::nods::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Thinks about her friend Katherine and her husband and 2 sons, feeling very sad that they are gone.::
 
CEO_Randolph says:
::thinks about her own engineers that gave their lives in the line of duty and the security personnel that gave their lives as well::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
There memories will be the stories told to ensigns and cadets to inspire them in their first moments of duty.  :: Raises his glass:: For  what they have done, what they have given, and the memories they have left...I salute my crew and their fallen comrades

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
::raises the metal cup in his hand:: All: Hear hear ::drinks the blood wine in one large sip:: Self: Goodbye girls.

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Raises her glass in honor of her fellow fallen comrades.::

CEO_Randolph says:
::raises her glass:  All: Hear Hear let their honor be remembered and let their souls enter Sto-Vo-Kor.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
All: ta'mey Dun, bommey Dun :: then drinks with the crew ::

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
::puts the goblet on the table and visibly shaken goes toward the buffet table::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Takes a drink of her blood wine, downing the drink.::

CEO_Randolph says:
::sings with the captain the Klingon song::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: nods and takes a drink::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::raises the glass and drinks some blood wine::

Waitress says:
  CSO: What can I give you Lieutenant?

Waitress says:
  CEO: What can I get you sir.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
All: Now join me in this fine meal

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
Waitress: That prawns cocktail seems inviting and earplugs too if you please. ::smiles::

CEO_Randolph says:
Waitress: You can get me some Gagh , Rokeg blood pie and more blood wine and a glass of Necti please.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
XO: a minute if you please?

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Places her glass on the table, and walks over to the buffet table choosing a salad as her meal.  Hears the CTO.::  CTO:  Yes, Commander.  ::Turns her attention to him.::

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
::looks at the CEO besides him, envying her two stomachs then takes the food and a glass of champagne from the table::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
XO: how did my men do down there?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: gets a plate with blood pie and some things that his friend Joshua introduced him too...he liked sushi no silverware required ::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CTO:  They did their job, Commander.  Every one of them.  Several of them gave their lives for us to complete our goal.  You should be proud of them.  They served us well.
 
ACTION: Sensors detect a ship entering the system

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
XO: Thank you.

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CTO:  You did a good job at training them, Commander.  They did what they needed to do.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
XO: Excuse me.

OPS_Chatters says:
  *XO*: Commander, we have a ship entering the system.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
*Chatters*: Identify.

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
*Chatters*:  Do sensors indicate what kind of ship?  Is it Federation friendly?

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
::looks at the CTO happy to know that some things are not changed and he is as ready as usual::

OPS_Chatters says:
  *XO*: It's a Federation shuttle Commander. It's the Aries...Admiral Sheridan's ship.

OPS_Chatters says:
*CTO*: All clear sir. It's Federation.
 
CEO_Randolph says:
Self: The Admiral?  Coming here?

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Captain, Admiral Sheridan's Ship is entering the system.  Would you like OPS to hail her?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Yes have OPS hale the admiral.  Send her my personal invitation to join us for dinner

CSO_LtJG_Polo says:
:;happy to know that battle is not about to spoil his cocktail turns toward the waitress wondering what can he get next:: Self: let's celebrate life!

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
*Chatters*:  Hail the Admiral, please, and invite her to dinner if you will.

OPS_Chatters says:
  *XO*: Aye Commander.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
XO: I'll notify the CO. I'll meet you on the battle bridge

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CTO:  She's coming to dinner, Commander.  If you will just have someone escort her to the VIP lounge, that will be sufficient.
 
CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
XO: sorry if I'm a little jumpy
 
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