USS Triton NCC 65817
Stardate 10712.13
SM	Beth Kelly-Wharton

Cast of Characters:

CO	Captain Mikal Luchena			played by	Jane Rowley
CEO 	Lieutenant Commander Mo'Bri      		played by 	Lynda Anderson
CMO	Lieutenant Neve Olympia Hayes		played by 	Isabelle Carreau 
CTO 	Lieutenant Junior Grade Salor	       	played by 	Jon Benson
SO	Cadet Elizabeth Carson Tierney		played by	Linda Baus

Absent: 
FCO 	Commander Shania				played by	Heike Olesnevich
OPS 	Lieutenant Junior Grade Gaeb		played by	Gabriel Marceau
XO 	Lieutenant Logan Cartwright 		played by	Jeremy Castro

Host Beth says:
Summary: The Triton crew has learned that they are standing on a sentient planet that refuses to let them go so it won't be lonely anymore.

Host Beth says:
A little creepy, knowing that the planet knows everything they are doing.  Sort of makes doing one's business a little difficult…especially when one is thinking of an entire planet staring at them while it happens.

Host Beth says:
But maybe the CTO will have answers.  If he wakes up…and is sane…and coherent…

Host Beth says:
Stay tuned for another exciting chapter of -“Through the Looking Glass”

Host Beth says:
Chapter 11 - “One is a lonely number…”

Host Beth says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission Stardate 10712.13>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Steps into the cave wondering what all the commotion is about, and sees the CTO lying there.::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::sitting near the CTO::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::still sitting next to the CTO, checks her med tricorder to ensure his vital signs are okay::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::blinks his eyes a few times and looks around slowly::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CTO:  Lieutenant?  Can you hear me?

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::still thinking of a way to remote control the Triton from her tricorder::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: Vitals signs are.... ::sees the CTO blink::

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Stands back allowing the doctor to do her work, but wondering if the CTO will ever be the same again.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: Brain activity is stabilizing. He must be waking up for real. ::hopes::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO:  Yes...........  I can hear you.   :: rubs his temples::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::softly::  CTO:  What do you remember?

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::grabs the CO by the shoulders::  CO: WE must help.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::stays still maintaining eye contact with the CTO::  CTO:  What can we do to help?

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: It is lonely, it's not its fault, we must find a way to help it.   It is so lonely.  :: seeming to hold back the emotion but everyone can see it::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CTO:  It's all right Lieutenant.  You did well.  And we will try to find a way to help.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CTO: Don't move too quickly, stay seated until you regain strength and composure.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Steps away thinking this just ain't right.::  Self:  An emotional Vulcan?  ::Walks in the direction of the CEO, wanting to get away for the moment.::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::notes the SO move away::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
Out loud: This is crazy this won't work!!

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: Until we can conduct proper testing, I suggest the CTO stays put. He can answer questions, but he shouldn't go on active duty.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CEO:  Come over here Commander.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CMO: Yes doctor, you know best.  :: relaxes his  grip and lets his arms fall::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::gestures for the SO to move nearer::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::looks at the captain::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Coming sir.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Turns around and looks at the Captain, then heads back to the Captain, hoping what the CTO has isn't contagious.::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CMO/CEO/CTO/SO:  Any ideas from any of you would be most welcome.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Well sir I have been trying to do a remote link with the ship but something or someone is preventing me from getting the signal out.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
ALL: We need to know how we can precisely help that sentient planet. If not, our attempts may trigger it to react as before... the quake...

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: I believe if we can convince it to send everyone back.  But some one needs to stay behind and fill his loneliness.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CTO:  I offered.  It refused.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CMO:  I agree.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CO:  What is it saying it wants from us, Captain?

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CEO:  It's the planet itself interfering I believe

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
SO:  It's wants to keep us here Cadet.  To keep it company while we live out our lives.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::shoots the captain a stare::  CO: Well that is certainly one possibility.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: It's not your fault,  you don't completely understand

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CO:  Curious, Sir .. what happened to the people that used to live here?

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CTO: Maybe I do understand its loneliness.  Ever think of that?

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CTO:  I understand we are being held against our will.  We have been given no choice.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
SO: They killed themselves.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
SO:  I believe they destroyed themselves.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: That much is certain.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CEO:  I too understand loneliness, but I would never hold others hostage to it.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
ALL: Maybe we could leave a few pets?

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CTO/CO:  It would seem that whatever is holding us here, may have held them here as well.  So ultimately we need to convince it that we cannot stay for the same reasons.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CMO:  That might be worth discussing with it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Then you and I do have something in common.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: That’s what I mean  captain, you don't understand,  it's something that can't be put into words

Host Planet says:
ALL: What is...pets?

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::eyes dart to the floor::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: If the planet was able to replicate our language, maybe it could communicate with pets eventually.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
SO:  Convince it we will destroy ourselves?  Let's not make threats we don't intend to keep.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CMO:  Or maybe replicate some people to stay here?  
CO:  What about a holoimager?

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
Planet: Pets are animals that keep us company and in some cases they take away the loneliness that we feel.  It fills the void of loneliness.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CO:  No, Captain, that was not my intention.  My thoughts were that the people eventually grew made because they did not want to be here, an issue that we may be faced with.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
SO:  This planet is highly sensitive.  Holoimages don't have thoughts, and that's what it connects to.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Sir what if this planet had animals on it for it to care for?

Host Planet says:
CEO: Pets....::there is a moment of heavy silence and then all of the pets from the ship fill the cave::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO/SO: The planet's only wish is to have people here living in harmony  nothing else.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::looks at the CTO::

Host Planet says:
ALL: Now you will not be lonely...

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CTO:  And if we fail to be harmonious?

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::rolls eyes::

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Pets one of the kittens that rubs up against her, and picks it up.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
Planet: I wasn't talking about our pets.  I was talking about giving you some animals to care for to fill the void of your loneliness.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::yells::  Planet:  Being lonely is part of being alive.  It is our right.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: that is the beings that live here's decision.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
ALL: Now that the planet brought the ship's pets here, we will be able to see if it connects with any so we know if a pet would be an option.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::sits heavily on the floor::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
Self: I wish people would listen to me more.  ::exasperated::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO:  Not for thousands of years, it isn't easy, not even for you. or myself

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CMO:  How will we know if it connects, Doctor?

Host Planet says:
ACTION: Suddenly the fog that was muffling all telepathic abilities lifts and a heart wrenching, aching loneliness fills them all...a loneliness so heavy that it brings everyone to their knees.  Tears are flowing without people even realizing they are weeping.  A few cry out in anguish and some even pass out from the enormity of the emotion.

Host Planet says:
All: I...cannot...be ...lonely...anymore.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: That I don't know. We could try asking questions? Because having the CTO connect with it is against the question right now.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::on his knees::  Planet:  Stop it!

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: you wanted to know,.........................  Out loud: OHHHH the loneliness.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Holds her head.::  Out loud:  I .. can't .. deal with this.  ::Falls over on the ground and starts to weep.::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
Planet:  Stop hurting us!

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::feels tears slide down her cheeks:: ALL: This... is... not....

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Leans over and starts to make the CEO's shirt all wet from her crying.::

Host Planet says:
CO: I was so alone.  So lonely for so long.  I cannot be alone.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
~~~Planet:  I will allow you to enter my mind and share my life with you so you understand our ways and maybe help to teach you that being alone is not as bad as it is.  Maybe you can find a pet or animal to keep you company.  Please I want to help you to understand.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
Planet:  You are killing us!

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::closes her eyes in hopes that the planet will connect::

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Continues to cry on the CEO, and wipes her nose on the CEO's shirt.::  CEO:  Sorry, I just can't help myself.  ::Continues to sob.::  I need it to stop!

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
Planet: Please stop this.  I understand, they cannot.  I will  stay,  I feel your pain.  Let them go.

Host Planet says:
ACTION: The CTO's words are heard and suddenly all telepathic ability is muffled again and the feeling is gone as abruptly as it came.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::gets to his feet, enraged::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
Out loud: This is outrageous!!! Planet Stop this!

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::projects all his own pain and fear and anger::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CTO: It seems it responds to you. Maybe you should be the one representing us.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: This will get none of you no were.   I will stay, so all of you may go.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Stands up, and takes a deep breath attempting to regain her composure.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CTO: No. We all go.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::cold::  CTO:  Over my dead body.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::gets up::

Host Planet says:
CTO: You will stay?

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
SO: Please try to stop crying.  It isn't getting anything accomplished.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::pulls out her tricorder and does a passive scan of the cave and records the information::

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CEO:  I am better now, thank you.  I apologize for my outburst.  Captain's not going to let him stay, is he?

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
Planet:  You will not.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CTO:  You cannot!

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
SO: Not if I can't help it.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
Planet: Yes, I offer myself for the freedom of my crewmates.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: It is for the best, you do not understand the force we are dealing with.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::tears fill his eyes::  CTO:   No.  You can't.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Waits to listen to what the Captain has to say about all of this.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: If these readings are correct.......... there may be a way to retrieve him....::shows the tricorder reading to the captain::

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CMO:  Doctor, what about your idea of the pets?  Will that not work?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: As much as it pains me to admit it, leaving someone behind for the greater good is one of our best options right now. Surely not the only one.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::blinks and looks at the CEO's tricorder.  It looks like Greek to him::

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CMO:  It seemed to be interested in that, until CTO volunteered himself.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CMO:  He'll suffer.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: It is the only logical chose we have , captain.  And I am making it.  I am sorry.  but I do feel it's pain and I completely understand it and it knows that

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: These are passive scans of the cave and the readings seem to indicate a drop in power.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: Well, the planet gave us water, pets, etc. Maybe it'll maintain the CTO's lifestyle. We could leave supplies here for him.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CTO:  If it agrees to let us go.  ::shakes his head::  No.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::gives the CMO a quick, desperate look::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: I know. I don't like that option either. ::looks at the CTO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::reads the tricorder again and realized that the tricorder is misreading the power surges::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
Self: Damn tricorder it too is crazy.  ::tosses it across the cavern::

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Looks at the CEO.::  CEO:  Most likely this cave is not going to give you definitive readings, Commander.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
SO: That is an understatement.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
Planet: What do you say.  My mind and body would keep you company, relief to your loneliness

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CTO:  Make it promise not to ensnare anyone else.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CEO:  I don't like this one bit.  If the planet can sense our emotions, then why can't it sense that we do not want to be here?

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: I am sorry captain, the good of the many out weighs the good of the one.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::overhears::  SO:  It doesn't care what we feel.

Host Planet says:
CTO: You will suffice.  I will not be lonely anymore.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Really hates that Vulcan line, but grits her teeth.::  CO:  Aye, Captain.  Then what makes you think it's going to care about Lt. Salor when we leave?

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
Planet:  And what about when his life ends?  Then what will you do?

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
SO: I believe that it is protecting those of us that are telepathic so it only wants one and the one it wants is the CTO who mind melded with it.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
Planet: No you will not be lonely any more.  you know that I speak the truth.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: Isn't there a holodeck command-training program that requires the person to actually leave a man behind in order to save the majority? I guess this is it, Captain. But it's not make believe. It's a difficult decision. You may want to look for other options first...

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: My life has but only begun captain.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CEO:  Well then it's a good thing Vulcans live long lives.

Host Planet says:
CO: Others will come and I will have life again.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
Planet:  You will demand another sacrifice?

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
SO: Yes but the problem is to eliminate the loneliness for good cause people do die.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Captain what about clones?

Host Planet says:
CO: I know not this....sacrifice.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CEO:  Maybe it needs a companion planet.  ::Shrugs.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Self-replicating clones?

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: You still do not understand captain.  Once you leave word will get out and others  will come  on there own free will.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
Planet:  You are a lonely, vengeful God living off the flesh of others.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CEO: Even if we could replicate clones who can think and show emotions, it would takes weeks if not months to replicate a proper one... and we don't really have the things we need to ever think about making one.

Host Planet says:
CO: What is this....'God'?

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CMO: But the idea is sound.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
Planet:  You are all powerful.  Yet you have no wisdom to guide you.  You feed off us.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
Planet: It's a figure of racial religion that beings sometimes worship to.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CEO: Maybe if we had the best lab around the quadrant, an experienced crew in genetics, tons of latinum to buy the goods we require, and a lot of time on our hands. But we are brainstorming here, so no ideas are bad.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
Planet: In the time that you have held us, haven't you learned from us all that you need to know?

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::approaches the CTO and speaks quietly::  CTO:  It is your choice Lieutenant.  But I want you to know that if you stay here, I will come back for you and destroy this #&@^ place for good.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Do you know the history of the human planet earth?

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CTO:  I was born on Planet Earth.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::sits on the floor and is rabid that all her suggestions go unanswered and are ignored::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: At one time in their history, they ravaged their planet of resources, covered with their roads,  waged wars and destroyed its surface many times.   That is what has happened here.  It has been hurt beyond imagination, it's people killed themselves, and it could not help.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Stands quietly trying to think of another way out of this.::

Host Planet says:
ACTION: An unknown targ goes running by the CEO followed rapidly by the Klingon crewman.  They disappear into the crowd.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: That is the pain that lives with in the planet.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::listens to what the CTO says::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::eyes tear up again::  CTO: It does not allow you free will.  No nurturing planet would deny you that.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO; It is desperate. It has been lonely for so long, it cannot help it self.  Let me stay.  Others will come,  that I promise.   All it needs is to know that it is not lonely anymore.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::watches the targ go by with little interest::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CTO:  Starfleet will isolate this planet.  You know that.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::is more interested in figuring out a way to save the CTO along with the rest of the crew::

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CO:  Actually, Captain.  I have an idea.  Why not turn the planet into a tourist attraction?  It will serve a multi-purpose function then.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
SO:  Because it can hold people against their will.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: We could leave the CTO behind with all the goods we can spare and then got back safely to the ship where we will have databases of information that may help us find a real solution.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CO:  Not if people are coming all the time.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CMO:  Agreed.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CTO:  Will it agree to let us go?

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CO:  It would be like an ... ::thinks for a moment.::  What do terrans call it?  .. An amusement park.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Sir with all due respect I can't in all good conscious let this happen.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
SO:  Cadet, remember this.  It is responsible for your sister's death.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::gives the CEO an angry look::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: The details of what is to become are not yet in stone.   And yes it will let you go,  just ask it.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CTO:  Thank you.  

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Give me all the looks you want sir but what I say is the truth.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Gets a bit angry at the thought, and then a tear forms in her eye.::  CO:  But my sister's death does not have to be in vain, Captain.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::turns away and moves off::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
SO:  She would kill me if she knew I was agreeing to this.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: Or she would concur that it is the only course of action right now.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
CMO:  I wish I could believe that.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CO:  But we don't have to have any more deaths then.  That's my point.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
SO: Believe me Cadet, her death will not be in vain.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
Planet:  Let us return to our ship and leave here.  If Salor agrees to stay, that is his choice.  But everyone else leaves.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Wipes the tear that is now running down her cheek.::  CTO:  If you stay, what happens when you die.  Granted a Vulcan's life is longer than most species is.  But you will eventually die.  Then what?

Host Planet says:
CO: As you wish

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: I would definitely prefer another option... but it seems we don't have any right now unless we all stay here.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::nods but can find no words to say::

Host Planet says:
ACTION: Suddenly everyone finds themselves back on the ship where they started.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
Out loud: No this is not the way.  ::explodes into a rage::

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Gets a pain in her chest as she is transported back to the ship.::  Self:  Oh shoot!

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::finds herself in sickbay along with her staff::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::is in engineering and Ko'tar is there looking at his wife in disbelief::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::taps his commbadge::  *CMO*:  Doctor, if you are there, organize a head count.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Stands on the bridge at a loss for words, looking over at the empty Tactical Console, and attempting to scan for the CTO's life sign.::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
@Planet: Now let me show you my life experiences.  :: reaches out to touch the planet::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
*CEO*:  Status report!

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
<Ko'tar> CEO: J':Loni........

Host Planet says:
@ACTION: The planet makes a rock seat for the CTO to sit comfortably.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::her jaw opens as she sees the people lying on biobeds::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
*CO*: Engineering is fine but you left him there and that is not fine!!!!!::growls::

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Has the CTO's life signs on scans, and she let's out a deep breath knowing he's okay .. for now.::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::growls back::  *CEO*:  Do we have propulsion Commander?

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::tempering her anger:: *CO*: No captain not at the moment.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
SO:  Is that Romulan ship still out there?

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CO:  Captain, all personnel are accounted for.  But our pets are still on the planet, and so is the CTO.  As for the Romulan ship .. ::does a scan.::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
@::takes a set in the rock chair closes his eyes and communicates his thoughts to the planet::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
*CO*: Captain... The headcount is everyone that was on the ship before we vanished, minus the CTO, plus... Capt Tierney and CNS Jarek.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
*CMO*:  Thank you Doctor.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
<Ko'tar> CEO: J'Loni please what are you doing?

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CO:  Romulan vessel is at the edge of the nebula, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
SO:  Do we have communications?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
*CO*: Captain, did you hear me properly? Capt Tierney and CNS Jarek are here... alive but unconscious. So is XO Cartwright

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CO:  No communications, and ::looks again::  weapons do not work either.  And there are no life signs on the Romulan vessel, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
::pauses, stunned while that sinks in::  *CMO*:  I... misunderstood.  Can you revive them?

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
SO:  No life signs.  ::sighs::

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CO:  But good news, Captain!  ::Said sarcastically.::  We have propulsion!

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
::Sighs.::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
SO:  I suppose people will want their animals back.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
Ko'tar: The Captain just left the CTO on the planet and I don't believe it was the correct thing to do.  You don't just leave a member of this crew behind.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::as she scans the bodies:: *CO*: I need to run scans before trying to wake them up. Maybe you should send Cadet Tierney down here.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CO:  Well with all due respect, if the animals have to go, they can be replaced.  I'd feel much better knowing the animals are keeping "it" company, rather than CTO.  
Self:  Despite how much I really found the CTO annoying, I still don't want anything bad to happen to him.

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
SO:  Maybe you're right.  The CMO would like you in sickbay.

SO_Cadet_Tierney says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  I'll go right away.  
*CMO*:  I'm on my way, Doctor.  ::Heads for the TL.::

Host CO_Capt_Luchena says:
Helmsperson:  Set course to SB 16.

Host Beth says:
<Helmsperson> CO: Aye Captain

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
Ko'tar: It still isn't right and I will make a formal protest to Starfleet.  ::heads for her office and puts her head in her hands and silently cries for the loss of the CTO::

Host Beth says:
ACTION: As the Triton moves out of the nebula a great feeling of happiness washes over all of them.  Each person gets a bright mental image of the CTO content and well cared for, along with the animals that have already started to spread out on the planet.  Deep inside everyone's mind...like a solemn bass bell a voice can be heard:

Host Beth says:
"I am not alone anymore.  Thank you."

Host Beth says:
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