U.S.S. Vesuvius – February 8, 2000

Host Kris says:
When last we left the crew on their three-hour tour of the caves of Fuomar, the Captain had taken ill and the Science Officer had secretly taken a rock sample.  Neither actions bode well....

Host Kris says:
<<<<<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>

MO-Xenobia says:
@::U.S.S. Vesuvius: two to beam directly to sickbay!

Mr_Jones says:
:::Holding the inert body of the CO ::

TO_Kelson says:
::walks over to CTO::

Host Kris says:
ACTION: Science Officer Drukkar suddenly disappears.

CTO-Crazi says:
::straightens up and watches the crew, stands back::

CSOLorenzo says:
::eyeing the lighting closely::

OPS-VonKruger says:
::looking concerned::

CTO-Crazi says:
::notices the Science Officer disappear, looks around to make sure it's not a light trick::

CNS_Jalara says:
::Approaches the group inside the cave::

EO_Wakefield says:
::keeps eyes open, looking around::

CSOLorenzo says:
ALL:It seems we are losing people fast.

CTO-Crazi says:
::tries not to scowl::

FCO_Doole says:
Mr Jones: I would like some answers to the captain's sudden illness upon her entering these caves.

Mr_Jones says:
ALL: errrrrrrr, you have a MO ?

CSOLorenzo says:
Mr. Jones: What do you have to say for all this?

CNS_Jalara says:
All:  In the absence of the Captain and the First Officer, may I ask who is in command?

CSOLorenzo says:
Mr. Jones: Not anymore

EO_Wakefield says:
All:  I believe that would put the CTO in charge.

FCO_Doole says:
Mr. Jones: I am waiting for an answer.

Mr_Jones says:
FCO: I can't answer about the CO , Perhaps some illness ?

CTO-Crazi says:
::watches as Bishop reappears from behind a pillar, sighs in relief::

OPS-VonKruger says:
::walks towards Jones::

CNS_Jalara says:
::Moves to stand next to Doole::

CSOLorenzo says:
Mr. Jones: that’s obvious

FCO_Doole says:
Mr. Jones: She was in perfect health, BEFORE she entered these caves.

Mr_Jones says:
All: As to the rest .... well I thought you understood that you were not to deviate from the paths ?

CTO-Crazi says:
::watches and enjoys the sight as Mr. Jones squirms::

Mr_Jones says:
::looks to where the XO is reappearing from behind a pillar ::

XOBishop says:
Jones: The captains illness had NOTHING to do with straying from the path!

CSOLorenzo says:
XO: Something in these caves could have made her ill.  I'd like to scan the area sir.

CTO-Crazi says:
::nears Mr. Jones, in case he makes a break for it, or pulls a weapon::

Mr_Jones says:
XO: I didn't say it did , the other disappearances may have though

XOBishop says:
CSO: By all means

FCO_Doole says:
Mr. Jones: and the second she touched a crystal she fainted. You know why, and you are going to explain it to us.

CNS_Jalara says:
FCO:  I don't think it's wise to try to bully him around.

CSOLorenzo says:
::takes out tricorder and begins close scan of the antechamber::

CTO-Crazi says:
::checks the setting on his phaser, makes sure it's still on maximum stun::

XOBishop says:
Jones: If any of my crew are injured in ANY way, you will be held personally responsible under federation law!

CTO-Crazi says:
::stands next to Mr. Jones and crosses his arms, refusing to let him move any farther until he answers the crew's questions::

Host Kris says:
ACTION: THE MINERAL COLUMNS PULSE AND LORENZO'S TRICORDER STOPS FUNCTIONING.

Mr_Jones says:
XO: If they abide by the rules there should be no problems at all

EO_Wakefield says:
::walks near CTO::  CTO: You have another one of those?

CSOLorenzo says:
::begins to quickly tap buttons on the tricorder::

CTO-Crazi says:
::takes a small phaser from his holster and hands it to the EO::  EO: here

Host Kris says:
ACTION: THE TRICORDER IS DEAD.

FCO_Doole says:
CNS: Very well, but either he will willful tell us, or I can use other methods to obtain the answers we want

CSOLorenzo says:
XO: Commander, my tricorder stopped functioning.

Mr_Jones says:
XO: Tricorders are known to stop functioning though and if a crew member , er, misplaces a stone....he tends to disappear

MO-Xenobia says:
$::computer: run scans on the CO, advise of any foreign material in her system

CTO-Crazi says:
::checks his phaser to see if it is still functioning::

CSOLorenzo says:
Mr. Jones: Are you saying there have been other disappearances?

FCO_Doole says:
CNS: and his "skating" around the answers is not going to help him

XOBishop says:
Jones: Tends to Disappear?!   You don’t think this would have been noteworthy in your little tour briefing?

CSOLorenzo says:
Mr. Jones: You know where our SO is don’t you?

Mr_Jones says:
CSO: the erstwhile Governor that the Ferengi once sent  had such an occurrence

CNS_Jalara says:
FCO:  Just remember he has rights as an individual and even though some of us may be telepaths that does not give us the right to violate someone.

XOBishop says:
Jones: Anything else you'd like to share?

CTO-Crazi says:
XO: phasers appear to still be functioning, permission to contact the Vesuvius to see if they've picked up anything unusual?

CSOLorenzo says:
Mr.Jones:And what happened to the Governor?

FCO_Doole says:
CNS: As you wish

Mr_Jones says:
XO: It is a wondrous place, and filled with delights marvelous to view....but follow the rules....

Mr_Jones says:
CSO: That has never been found out

CNS_Jalara says:
XO:  Commander, may I have a word with you?

FCO_Doole says:
::watching Mr. Jones carefully::

OPS-VonKruger says:
Mr. Jones: What are the "rules"?

CTO-Crazi says:
::grins as he sees that the crew has lost interest in the pillars and are now attending to their duties::

CSOLorenzo says:
Mr. Jones: Then what do you suggest we do about our missing SO?

TO_Kelson says:
Crazi:  Sorry about the short black out.  I'll have the doctor check me out after we get back on board.  Can I assist you in anyway?

XOBishop says:
Jones:It would better serve visitors if they knew why these rules have been implemented.  What is so special about this place that it makes people disappear and fall ill?

Mr_Jones says:
All: To Restate since this Gentleman asked... Please stay within the paths, it is for your own protection....do not attempt to obtain samples... ::;smiles:: the "gods" of this place seem not to understand

CTO-Crazi says:
TO: good idea, just keep an eye on Jones, he seems to have "left out" information during our briefing

FCO_Doole says:
Mr. Jones: the "gods"?

CSOLorenzo says:
Mr.Jones:you have not answered my question

TO_Kelson says:
Crazi: I'll do that.

Mr_Jones says:
All; Enjoy what there is to be seen and admired here

CNS_Jalara says:
::Quietly whispers in XO's ear:: XO:  Maybe we should just cooperate completely with him for now.

TO_Kelson says:
::wonders what "gods" Mr. Jones is talking about?::

Mr_Jones says:
CSO: I can but pray for him

FCO_Doole says:
::getting impatient with this Mr. Jones::

CTO-Crazi says:
XO: I would suggest sending a report the Starfleet Command and allowing them to visit this planet, before sending anymore ships here for shore leave.

CSOLorenzo says:
::is quickly losing her patience::

TO_Kelson says:
::takes out holocamera to take more photos::

CSOLorenzo says:
Mr.Jones:What can we do to retrieve our missing SO?

XOBishop says:
Crazi: I'm already writing it

CTO-Crazi says:
Mr. Jones: how can we enjoy this planet when we continue to fall ill and disappear?  ::a scowl escapes his face::

FCO_Doole says:
Mr Jones: I will not be ignored. What  or who are these "gods" that you mentioned.

XOBishop says:
Jones: What "Gods" do you speak of?

Mr_Jones says:
CTO: Be patient , perhaps all will be revealed in time

OPS-VonKruger says:
XO: Sir, request permission to go farther down the path?

CSOLorenzo says:
Mr. Jones: Perhaps!?

XOBishop says:
OPS: Denied, We all stay together

CTO-Crazi says:
Jones: if this "time" had been earlier then perhaps our Captain and Science Officer would still be here!

CNS_Jalara says:
Jones:  I must agree with Crazi on this point.  I have seen nothing of this place that would entice anyone to come here.

CSOLorenzo says:
XO:I recommend we contact the Vesuvius and have them scan for Trelan.

Mr_Jones says:
All; as may be, but we have barely started

XOBishop says:
CSO: Do it ::scowls at Jones::

OPS-VonKruger says:
XO:Aye, Aye Sir

Mr_Jones says:
All: I suggest that your CO left because of a previous illness

CTO-Crazi says:
Mr. Jones: Great!  What can we expect next?!  A man-eating shark!  ::being sarcastic::

CTO-Crazi says:
::sighs and shakes his head::

FCO_Doole says:
::starting to close eyes::

TO_Kelson says:
Mr. Jones:  Have you some other tricks up your sleeve?

Host Mr_Jones says:
CTO: If you wish, maybe one can be arranged ::looks thoughtful ::

XOBishop says:
Jones: Until our medical staff determines that I can't be sure it wasn't this place

CSOLorenzo says:
::taps comm. badge:: COM USS Vesuvius: This is CSO Lorenzo, we have a missing crewman, I need someone to scan for SO Trelan's comm. Badge.

CTO-Crazi says:
::frowns::

CTO-Crazi says:
::decides he does not like Mr. Jones::

TO_Kelson says:
::another blackout, must see doc after this is all over::

Host Mr_Jones says:
XO: I think you will find it the case

EO_Wakefield says:
::decides to type here now that he's been coherent for more than 20 seconds::

FCO_Doole says:
::starts to reach out with his mind, but stops remembering that is exactly what the CNS asked him not to do, growls deeply at Mr. Jones::

Host XOBishop says:
Jones:I could honestly care less what you think

OPS-VonKruger says:
::moves over to Kelson:: TO: Are you okay?

CTO-Crazi says:
XO: we might want to leave these caves, they may be the cause of the Captain's illness and the Science Officer's disappearance.

TO_Kelson says:
OPS:  Just a little dizzy, thanks.

Host XOBishop says:
::wishing he could bring himself to throttle the little weasel::

Host Mr_Jones says:
XO: and your SO should appear at the longest within 3 days

Host Mr_Jones says:
all : Minus the stone he attemp5ted to steal though

CTO-Crazi says:
Mr. Jones: and if he doesn't?!  You could face kidnapping charges, or even murder!

CSOLorenzo says:
Mr. Jones: Where is he being held?

OPS-VonKruger says:
XO: Sir, perhaps it might be better if we moved on a bit, Sir.

FCO_Doole says:
:: moves directly behind Mr. Jones, to keep him from moving away from the XO any further::

Host XOBishop says:
Jones:3 Days! unacceptable, where is he? Or are you going to pretend you don't know?

Host Mr_Jones says:
CSO: By the "gods"

CSOLorenzo says:
Mr. Jones: I didn’t say who, I said where.  Where is he being held?

FCO_Doole says:
XO: He knows what you want to know.

TO_Kelson says:
Mr. Jones:  Who are these "gods" you mention?

CTO-Crazi says:
CSO: did you detect any cloaked ships or installations while onboard the Vesuvius, or any tachyon traces at all....the Science Officer may have been beamed away?!

Host Mr_Jones says:
TO: Those who run this planet, I know many do not believe, and it is not the truth , but it will serve

EO_Wakefield says:
Mr. Jones:  In my experience there are no such things as Gods.

TO_Kelson says:
Mr. Jones: What is it that you believe?

CSOLorenzo says:
XO:The scans by the Vesuvius turned up negative, its like he just dropped off the planet into a void.

Host XOBishop says:
CSO:Are we being jammed?

Host Mr_Jones says:
EO: I just said it was not the truth, but I said it will serve, for some

CTO-Crazi says:
Mr. Jones: this planet will be shut down and isolated if you do not return our Science Officer immediately, I can guarantee you that!

CSOLorenzo says:
XO: No Sir, just no sign of him.

EO_Wakefield says:
Mr. Jones:  Then perhaps you could provide us with the truth.

Host Mr_Jones says:
:::looks amusedly at the CTO :: Indeed ?

TO_Kelson says:
Mr. Jones:  Are you part of the some or the whole?

CTO-Crazi says:
::frowns at Jones's smirk::

CSOLorenzo says:
Mr. Jones: is there any way we can communicate with these 'Gods'?

Host Mr_Jones says:
TO: The whole what ?

FCO_Doole says:
::whispers in Mr. Jones' ear:: Mr. Jones: You will tell the XO ALL that he wants to know and it WILL be the truth.

CTO-Crazi says:
Mr. Jones: are there any methods of contacting these "gods"?

Host Mr_Jones says:
CSO: perhaps, if we proceed

Host XOBishop says:
Jones: This tour is over, we are returning to our ship and we will find our missing man

TO_Kelson says:
Mr. Jones:  The believers in these "gods".

Host Mr_Jones says:
XO: Very well, go if you desire

CTO-Crazi says:
XO: sir, I suggest we take Jones into custody and bring him with us!

FCO_Doole says:
XO: Let's not leave just yet. I have a deep feeling he is hiding something.

EO_Wakefield says:
XO:  I agree with the CTO on this one sir.

CSOLorenzo says:
XO:I would like to remain.  I'd like to cooperate, and get some answers before leaving the planet

Host XOBishop says:
Jones: You are coming with us, I'm placing you under arrest for criminal negligence, we should have been informed of the inherent dangers of this place!

Host Mr_Jones says:
TO: I am not a believer of the gods, but I find their beliefs useful a way to look at things at times

FCO_Doole says:
Mr. Jones: I said to tell him and I meant it.

Host XOBishop says:
CTO:Take him into custody

CTO-Crazi says:
::comes up behind Jones::  Jones: it will be easier if you don't resist

CSOLorenzo says:
XO:I don’t want to leave Trelan here, where ever he is.

TO_Kelson says:
Mr. Jones:  Thank you for a straight answer.

OPS-VonKruger says:
XO:Sir, do you wish us to beam back to the ship?

Host Mr_Jones says:
:::shimmers slightly ::

CSOLorenzo says:
Mr. Jones: Wait, please.

Host XOBishop says:
*Vesuvius*: Bishop to Vesuvius, 9 to beam up

CTO-Crazi says:
::takes Jones by the arm::

EO_Wakefield says:
XO:  Commander, I would like to remain behind as well.  If I could beam down an engineering tricorder from the ship, it should be able to give us better readings of this radiation.

FCO_Doole says:
XO: I will stay behind and probe these caves with my mind and search for him, or would you rather that I question Mr. Jones, my way.

TO_Kelson says:
::takes photo as Mr. Jones shimmers::

Host Mr_Jones says:
::turns at looks at the CTO ::

CSOLorenzo says:
XO:I'd rather stay.

TO_Kelson says:
::runs to cover CTO::

Host Mr_Jones says:
CSO: as will I

CTO-Crazi says:
::waits to be beamed up::

Host XOBishop says:
ALL:we are not remaining until we find out exactly what happened to our SO

FCO_Doole says:
::steps to Mr. Jones:: Mr. Jones: Don't even try anything!

CSOLorenzo says:
XO:Which is why I’d rather not leave.

Host Mr_Jones says:
XO: He attempted to Steal a stone....he is being "punished " by the "gods"

TO_Kelson says:
Crazi:  I don't like the way his image keeps changing.  Do you think he is "real"?

Host Kris says:
ACTION: THE CREW BEAMS BACK TO THE VESUVIUS, WITHOUT MR. JONES.

CTO-Crazi says:
XO: Jones, he's gone!

CSOLorenzo says:
Mr. Jones: Is there any way we can negotiate his release?

CTO-Crazi says:
XO: we should have the bridge scan for him!

Host XOBishop says:
::sees that Jones is gone:: CTO: Where is he?

CSOLorenzo says:
ALL:Where did he go?

CNS_Jalara says:
::Looks at her new surroundings::

TO_Kelson says:
::wonders who beamed crew back to ship:

EO_Wakefield says:
::growls under teeth at failure of Jones to beam up::

EO_Wakefield says:
ALL:  A hologram!

Host XOBishop says:
*Bridge*: Scan the surface for Mr. Jones

CTO-Crazi says:
::runs over to the transporter controls and checks the logs::  XO: he wasn't beamed up with us!

OPS-VonKruger says:
::looking confused::

TO_Kelson says:
::checks photo record of camera::

CSOLorenzo says:
XO: Commander I'd like to return to the surface, I think I can talk with Mr. Jones and get some answers.

CTO-Crazi says:
XO: we could take a security detail down and search for him!

FCO_Doole says:
XO: I would like to accompany the counselor.

OPS-VonKruger says:
XO:Sir, perhaps we should return to the surface and search for the SO?

CTO-Crazi says:
::thinks of Mr. Jones as a slippery slug::

Host XOBishop says:
ALL: Denied, the last thing we need are for Mr. Jones' "gods" to punish more of us, we will do what we can from orbit

CTO-Crazi says:
::looks at the transporter logs and stares in surprise::  XO: you need to see this sir!

CSOLorenzo says:
*SCI Lab 1*:I want thorough scans performed of the surface.  Try and locate any signs of Mr. Jones or SO Trelan.

CTO-Crazi says:
XO: When we originally beamed down to the surface Mr. Jones didn't beam down with us, he was transported down there some other way!

CSOLorenzo says:
XO: Sir, scans reveal nothing.  Perhaps if we talk to Mr. Jones we can establish negotiations for his release?

Host Kris says:
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