Star Trek: Maverick_ RPG *Positions always open!*

[motom79]

*Bridge*

After what seems hours Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh and Lt. Wood seem to have found a way to counter the virus and his effects. A complected algorithm designed by sh'Raazh seems to neutralize the effects, at least with the simulation trails on the scanning device. But since time is a luxury they can't afford, they are going to have to act without the necessary trails.

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh: Lt. Janeway is your station still operational? If so would you place put in this algorithm in the central computer.
Lt. Woods: I am going to central computer and try to put in manually, this should do the trick.

Lt. Woods leaves the bridge in a hurry

[edejan]

*Corridor outside Officer's Quarters*

Com. Riahj turns at the cry of "Wait!" A dark haired young woman is hurrying toward them.

Com. Riahj: Well, another stranded survivor!! We are heading for the Bridge. Would you care to join our little caravan?

[edejan]

*Jeffries Tube*

Com. Riahj and "friends" climb down the Jeffries tubes. Of course he has studied the ship's schematics and is well aware of their position. But it did not suit his purposes for his companions to know that.

Com. Riahj: Well, who know which way to go? Let's see, we have a counselor, a medical researcher and, I believe, an engineer! Miss Ivanova, I believe you must be our guide!!

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*Bridge*

sh'Raazh gives Lt. Janeway a worried look, as he slumbers down and leaves. The officer looks completely out of this world. Instinctively she reaches for her com badge to call in for a medical emergency before she remembers the com system is down. she walks to his station at least it's still functional. Without a word she starts to download the algorithm into the station hoping that it will resolve this crisis.

[edejan]

*Somewhere in the Jeffries Tubes*

Climbing down the ladder

Comm. Riahj: O dear, well we must take our chances then! You are Yelena Ivanova are you not? You so resemble your beautiful mother, Irina. She and I are old comrades. We shipped out together on the Defiant as youngsters many years ago! I was aware her daughter had been assigned to the Maverick! Oh, let's get out here (opens hatch door) and see where we are!

[motom79]

*Jeffries Tube*

Lt. Shittu wonders about cmdr. Riahj, he had heard a lot about him. A man with Romulan heritage serving in Star Fleet doesn't go unnoticed. Ifine isn't quiet sure if he really trust the man, something about him rings false. Or maybe it is your own prejudice towards Romulans. No, I am not a racist, I am always open minded about other species, or at least I hope to be. The lieutenant wonders if it are his own misconceptions about Romulans or is it something more that makes him feel uneasy in the company of Riahj.

[edejan]

*Corridor*

Counsellor D'ar: (stepping out of the Jeffries tube first) Oh, I know where we are. Just two turns and we're at the Bridge. You got us here! She smiled admiringly at Comm Riahj.

Comm. Riahj: (nonchalantly) Well, what a lucky break! We made it!! Come on, gang. Let's go see what's going on.

Comm. Riahj steps around to hold the door open for the remaining people. He catches a strange glance from Lt. Shittu, which unnerves him slightly. He quickly covers his hesitation with a smile.

Just then the lights start flickering back on.

[motom79]

*Corridor*

Lt. Woods notices Lt. Ivanova and some other officer making their way onto the Bridge. The first face of the counter virus program seems to have worked.

Lt. Woods: Lt. Ivanova good to see you, I am going to the central computer in Engineering. Would you be so kind and supervise the procedure from the Bridge.

Just now he notices Cmdr. Raihj

Lt Woods: Cmdr. pleased to meet you, if you excuse me I have work to do.

Lt. Shittu gives Lt. Ivanova a knowing look, something isn't right here. But it would be unwise to utter concerns at this moment.

[edejan]

*Bridge*

Comm. Riahj, Counselor D'ar, Lt. Shittu and Lt. Ivanova walk tward the half opened door to the Bridge. A staggering Lt. Janeway passes by them. They enter the bridge and stop.

Comm. Riahj: Sarah, dear, how are you! I thought our first get together on the Maverick would be under more pleasant circumstances but I'm here to offer any assistance you may need! What seems to be the problem?

He's not sure the Captain would be very receptive to his manner but thinks it better to act the fool

He looks over to see an Andorian woman working furiously inputting commands into the console. He feels relieved thinking the computer situation may be improved soon.

[motom79]

*Bridge*

sh'Raazh sees a group of people entering the bridge, she is glad to see one of them is Lt. Ivanova.

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh: Lieutenant, some assistance now! I have got 15% of the damaged systems back on line but the virus is still spreading. I need you to try and counter it with this algorithm, come on pink skin we don't have time to hang around, this isn't a tea party.

Lt. Shittu looks disgusted at sh'Raazh as he takes the PADD and walks towards Lt. Ivanova.

((OOC: this is just sh'Raazh way, I hope I don't offend anybody))

[edejan]

*Bridge*

Comm. Riahj seemed to be carelessly looking around, observing nothing in detail. But he is keenly intent on Lt. Shittu and Lt. Ivanova. He was not sure if his feigned manner had fooled Lt. Shittu and now he wondered about Ivanova. He tried to listen to any converation they might have without being noticed, but could not make out anything.

[motom79]

*Bridge*

Lt. Shittu: How can I help you *whispering* who died and made her queen, that women is *stops himself from saying something very rude* well don't mind her.

As Lt. Shittu reads Lt. Ivanova's message, he notices that cmdr Raihj is keeping an annoyingly close eye on them. He leans in a little closer to Lt. Ivanova and whispers: I think we are being watched by cmdr. Raihj, don't turn around. He mustn't know we suspect anything.

[edejan]

*Bridge*

Col. Bijaj notes Comm. Riahj's rank and nods toward him.

Col. Bijaj: ( intensely) sh'Raazh, must I remind you AGAIN about your comportment. You will address your crewmates with respect!

[motom79]

*Bridge*

Lt.cmdr. sh'Raazh: No ma'am, I am well aware of my place on this ship. It won't happen again. *sarcastically*

[edejan]

*Bridge*

Counsellor D'ar: Captain, is there any way I can be of assistance. This is my first time on the bridge but I'm ready to assist you as needed.

She looks nervously at the Captain, but stands her ground. "I must act as if I have confidence," she thinks. She glances over to Comm. Riahj and he smiles encouragingly at her.

Comm. Riahj smiles at Counsellor D'ar, though he's hardly paying attention to what she is saying. His concentration is on the two whispering lieutenants at the console. He must keep an eye on them. He is also still not sure what his next step should be. Will the computer be reprogrammed quickly? Should he contact the Romulan vessel to delay interception? He must make a quick decision.

[edejan]

*Bridge*

Comm Riahj strolls casually over to the engineering station and stands behind Lts. Ivanova and Shittu.

Comm. Riahj: Can I be of any assistance? I've done my time in astronav and engineering. I'm not as proficient as you young people seem to be, but I can help you with the grunt work.

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*Bridge*

While downloading sh'Raazh algorithm in the engineering station Lt. Shittu reads Lt. Ivanova's new message.

Lt. Shittu: Yes indeed, I'll reconnect it with the primary power coupling.

He bows down and makes it look like he is reconnecting the circuits, while he types in his answer: I am pretty sure he is lying, he seems a little too knowledgeable for a passenger. Lt. Shittu is startled by the sudden appearance of cmdr. Raihj and quickly deletes the messages, hoping he didn't have time to read them.

*Engineering, central computer core*

Lt. Woods and several engineers are working hard to stop the virus from spreading any further. sh'Raazh first algorithm has at least brought back some systems but didn't stop the virus from spreading, it just slowed it down. Lt. Woods has designed a new adaptive algorithm, not unlike some Borg algorithms in hopes this would completely neutralize the virus.

Lt. Woods: Ok people, this is the moment of truth, computer download algorithm Woods7

[edejan]

*Bridge*

Comm. Riahj leans over the two lieutenants as they whisper. He tries to catch what they are saying but fails to do so. Lt. Shittu jumps at Comm. Riahj's words and quickly taps commands into the computer.

Comm. Riahj: Well? Need help? (He smiles like a fox at Lt. Shittu but shifts to an innocent grin when he turns to Ivanova.) Counselor, I think these young crewman need something to relax them.

Riahj is now sure that he must be careful around Shittu and Ivanova. He must work his hardest to allay their suspicions until his plans are completed.

Counselor D'ar: (laughing) Well, maybe I need to give them some counselling right now!!

[edejan]

*Bridge*

Comm. Bijaj is not amused at the "banter" going on with Comm. Riahj but cannot say anything to a superior officer. She can, however, reprimand the Counselor.

Comm. Bijaj: Counselor, they are busy trying to save this ship and its crew. This is no time to bother them!

Counselor D'ar turns around in embarrassment.

Counselor D'ar: "I'm sorry, Commander. I'm just trying to lighten the tension we're all under."

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*Bridge*

Lt. Shittu: No Sir, everything seems to be under control. Look *points at the engineering station* 45% of affected systems are now operational and the virus has stopped spreading. It looks like our engineering team has pulled through. *giving cmdr. Raihj a false smile*

[edejan]

*Bridge*

Comm. Riahj: Fine! I'm sure you young people can handle it! I'll just get out of your way.

Relieved, he walked away. Everything seemed to be on the way to normal. Even if these two had any suspicions, events would take place before they could really do anything about them.

Comm. Riahj: Counselor, would you care to accompany me to 10-Forward?

D'ar looks relieved and smiles at him.

Counsellor D'ar: Of course, we're not needed here!

They walk out together.

[edejan]

*Turbolift*

Comm. Riahj: Well, the turbolift seems to be working. Let's go to 10-forward.

As the turbolift rises, Comm. Riahj slaps his forehead and says, seemingly sad,

Comm. Riahj: Oh dear! I just remembered that I must call my friends on Romulus and tell them I might not make it in time for the reunion. I've no idea how soon we'll be underway. Can I meet you in 10-Forward later?

Counselor D'ar is surpised that she feels somewhat disappointed. She was enjoying the commander's company. He seemed so gallant, so sophisticated and so experienced.

Counselor D'ar: Of course. Please don't worry. We can get together at any time.

Comm. Riahj smiles and bends down to kiss her hand.

Comm. Riahj: My dear, I look forward to that moment!

[edejan]

*Bridge*

Comm. Bijaj: Of course, Ivanova but why can't you relay the information thru' the comm system?

[motom79]

*Engineering, central computer core*

Lt. Woods sighs with relief the computer virus that infected the Mavericks systems is neutralized. Now he and his team can start to asses the damage. For a brief moment his mind wonders of to the Q, what were they up to? But he doesn't linger on the thought as he begins repairing the extensive damage done by the alien device.

Lt. Woods: Science Lab, Lt Woods here, I am sending over an alien device for analyzing
Crewman: acknowledge Sir

*Bridge*

Lt. Shittu nods and gives Lt. Ivanova a worried smile while he watches cmdr. Raihj working his charms on counselor D'ar, whom seems to be very responsive too the mans attentions.

[MooreSpino]

(((OOC: Sorry if some of this is past tense, but I've been away almost all day.)))

*Bridge*

Lt. Kimble notices how Lt. Janeway is acting.

Lt. Kimble: Geez, buddy! You look like the walking dead!

Capt. Patton: overhears Lieutenant Janeway, if you are incapable of staying awake at your station, then please return to your quarters and get some sleep. Janeway complies and exits the Bridge

Patton turns as a quartet of people come through the partially open Bridge entrance. One of them, Commander Riahj, greets her polietly enough. Paton recalls that he is a passenger on his way to visit friends on Romulus.

Capt. Patton: Ah, Commander Riahj. A pleasure to finally meet you aboard. And yes, better circumstances would have been prefered. Our computer-controlled systems seemed to have been scrambled, either by a strange device bearing a computer virus or the Q entities. We aren't completly sure but our Engineers are working to corect the problem.

Counsellor D'ar askes the Captain if she can be of any assiatance.

Capt. Patton: Not at this moment, Counsellor, but I will need your help concerning our omnipotent 'guests' if they ever decide to show themselves...

[edejan]

*Corridor*

Comm. Riahj strolls nonchalantly down the corridor, smiling at crewmen as he passes. As soon as he get to the officers' wing, his manner changes abruptly. He rushes to his quarters, takes out his PADD, taps in commands and enters his room. He taps in more commands and the door closes behind him.

Comm. Riahj: "Yes, the ship's computer had some problem but it's almost fixed. Belay that request to intercept us at these coordinates. Let's keep to our original plan, Sela."

[edejan]

*Bridge*

Comm. Bijaj listens to Ivanova's complicated and somewhat incoherent ratioinale for going in person to Engineering and rolls her eyes.

Comm. Bijaj: All right, all right. Just hurry it up!

(((OOC. Have to go make dinner! Be back soon!!)))

[motom79]

((OOC: goodnight))

*Crew quarters*

The lights turn back on too the delight of Hakeem. He realizes his mother from his death grip and runs towards the bathroom. Ophelia wonders when her husband will return and starts picking up the pieces of her vase.

*Science Lab*

Tahlandi is blinded by the sudden reappearance of the lights in the Science Lab. After his eyes have adjusted he turns towards his station and hopes he can still salvage some of his research paper.

*Sickbay*

Tigan is laying on a bio bed. With the lights back on and most of the computers operational he finally gets treatment for his burned hand.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: Lieutenant sh'Raazh, how much of the computer systems do we have operational?

*Sickbay*

Off to one side of the medical bay, an Engineering ensign was trying to reprogram the EMH back into a human form. He had just reset the program algorithem.

Engineering Ensign: Okay, that should do it. Let's see... presses a button on the control panel, the holographic tribble shimmered then reformed into the original form How do you feel, Doc?

EMH: opens his mouth Triiiiiiiiiillllllllllllllll! Triiiiiiiiilllllllllll!

Enginering Ensign: Oh... The voice settings.... I forgot those... he reopens the control pannel

[motom79]

*Bridge*

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh: 49.87% of affected systems are now operational. The virus itself is completely purged for our system, Ma'am.

*Sickbay*

Petty Officer Tigan looks at the young ensign who is buzzy repairing the EMH. When the EMH opens his mouth a horrible sound is realized. Tigan covers his ears and asks the nurse if he can be realized to his quarters. After a day like this he just wants to crawl into bed and read a good book.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: Good work. returns to center seat Inform me when we are one-hundred percent. I want to get going as soon as posible. Lieutenant Kimble, any sign of the Q or any more tetryon particles?

Lt. Kimble: No, ma'am, not a hide or hair of either one. Prety much the coast is clear. grins

Capt. Patton: Thank you for the colorful report, Lieutenant... Commander Bijaj, what's our overall status? Were there any casulties during the blackout?

[motom79]

*Bridge*

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh: Aye captain, if I may be so bold to suggest we adjust our scans to a narrower band. It will boost efficiency about 3.58%. That could help in determining if anything is out there.

[edejan]

*Bridge*

Col. Bijaj: We had a few injuries which are being taken care of in Sickbay but nothing serious. As soon as the ship is at full capacity, we can get underway on your orders.

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*Engineering*

Lt. Woods: Lt. Woods to the bridge, the ships computer systems will be fully operational within the hour, according to our latest calculations. There is some minor damage at the phaser banks, so I had to take weapons off line. We hope to have that problem solved within the day.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: Thank you, Commander. nods Permission granted, Lieutenant. Remodulate the sensors and rescan the surrounding space. Mister Kimble, assist Miss sh'Raazh, please.

Lt. Kimble: mumbles Whatever you say...

Kimble walks away from the Science station over to the Navigation console, a grin plastered on his face.

Lt. Kimble: charming Anything I can do to help you, Miss sh'Raazh?

Lt. Woods' messages comes over the newly repaired comm. system.

Capt. Patton: Thank you, Mister Woods. Keep us posted on any status changes.

[edejan]

"Comm Riahj's Quarters"

Feeling relieved that the ship was being repaired and would soon depart, Comm. Riahj decided to enjoy some R & R. Lights were back on and turbolifts were working even if erratically. Time to enjoy himself. He decided to amuse himself with the young Counsellor. He headed to 10-Forward.

Tapping his comm badge, he asked the computer to contact Counsellor D'ar. She replied.

Comm. Riajh: Care to join me in 10-Forward?, he asked softly. I'm free for the rest of the evening.

Counselor D'ar had been thinking about going to Sickbay to offer services - just to have something to do - but changed her mind.

Counselor D'ar: I'd enjoy that!!

Rushing to the mirror, she arranged her hair and straightened her uniform. Should I change into civvies, she wondered. No, no time!! She rushed off to 10-Forward.

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*Bridge*

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh: You can begin by showing me some respect and address me as Lt. cmdr. or ma'am. I am not some schoolgirl you can charm with your *grins* questionable looks. Understood Lt. *looks at him but doesn't wait for his answer* just reline these circuits and I will do the rest. *leans towards Lt. Kimble and whispers so nobody but him can hear her* It must be handy to have a father who is a Federation ambassador. It completely erase the need for any real talent.

[edejan]

*10-Forward*

Comm Riahj enters and looks around. He spots Counsellor D'ar coming in the door on the other side. He smiles and walks toward her.

Comm. Riahj: Glad you could make it, my dear.

He offers her his arm and she shyly accepts. After showing her to a table, he walks over to the bar.

Comm. Riahj: Are the replicators working yet?

Bartender: No but I do have some synthehol beer on tap.

Comm. Riahj: Fine, I guess that'll do. Two please.

Comm. Riahj: Here we are, my dear. Now tell me all about yourself.

Counsellor D'ar smiles up at him and put her hand in his...

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Lt. Kimble: whispers Ouch. You really know how to hurt a man's pride. You wanna see real talent? Stand aside, ma'am. Modulating scanners was one of my best subjects in the Academy. When I wasn't sleeping, that is...

[motom79]

*Bridge*

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh is a little surprised by the gutsiness of Lt. Kimble, either that man is a complete egomaniac or he has that all to human sense of humor she never quiet gets. Her antennas twitch towards him as she watches him, with unwilling admiration. He was quite right, the job he is doing is perfection.

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh: maybe I was mistaken about you, just maybe *ads as she sees the look on his face*. But don't ever try your playboy tricks on me again Lt. or I'll neuter you.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Kimble finishes up the remodulation with a touch of flourish. He looks up at sh'Raazh with that all too smug grin.

Lt. Kimble: crosses arms over chest Sounds like a date, Lieutenant. to Patton Job's all done, Captain.

Capt. Patton: Commence with the scan, Mister Kimble.

With a final wink to sh'Raazh, Kimble strode back to the Science station to start the scan.

[motom79]

*Bridge*

For the first time in her life sh'Raash is completely lost for words. Most non Andorian males were intimidated by her, but mister Kimble seems unaffected by her cold demeanor. She stares at him, wondering if she wants to hit or kiss him. Her castration remark didn't even phase him, he just kept on going. She is more than a little confused, most of all by her own reaction, she felt an attraction towards that arrogant playboy. She sits down lost in her own thoughts and monitors her station for anything out of the ordinary.

((OOC: I am of to sleepy land, have fun RPG))

[spiderviveka_SC]

*The Bridge*

Lt. JG Sharpp has taken a place on the bridge and monitors the progress of one of the rear, secondary science station. Silently observing those around him.

*Riddle's Quarters*

The lieutenant sits in the center of the floor of his quarters, wearing a traditional Vulcan robe with candles to either side of him. He is meditating, though he has a difficult time concentrating. Suddenly, when he had just started to relax, he feels someone grab him from behind, he tries to scream, but of course no sound emerges. He is thrown to the floor and looks up to see Q, doubled up with laughter.

Q: *laughs* Oh, I am sorry Alex. But I almost forgot to return your missing organ! How rude of me, I know! But anyhow, lets let bygones be bygones. *snaps his fingers*
Riddle: *shocked* Q! You bas-

[I]Before Riddle could finish his insult, Q was gone. At least now he could speak. He immediately presses his com badge, which seems to be working just fine now.

Riddle: Riddle to bridge! I just got a brief visit from Q!

*Lower Decks*

Lennox walks along side, trying to think of an unoffensive response. Somehow "so this is all your fault?" didn't sound right.

Lennox: I see. So Q is here for you then? And against the continiums wishes, despite the fact that you are not romantically interested in him... you realize that the captain needs to know about this. Because, as you likely know, it is difficult to deter a Q.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

The Science console beeps in front of Kimble. The sensors had picked something, or someone, up.

Lt. Kimble: Captain, I found one of the Q!

Capt. Patton: Where?

Lt. Kimble: He's on Deck Seven, Crew Quarters-- Wait! He's gone again.

Lt. Riddle: Riddle to bridge! I just got a brief visit from Q!

Capt. Patton: We know, Mister Riddle. And he gave you your voice back, I see. Well then, report to Sickbay briefly and then the Bridge if everything else is in order.

*Lower Decks*

Katian: I know... But I'm not sure how to get him to leave, either. Unless... I go with him...

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*Lower Decks*

Lennox stops walking and turns to Kati, putting his hands on her shoulders.

Lennox: You can't do that! I know I've just met you, but...

He leans in and kisses Katian ever so softly on the lips....

Lennox: I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done that... but you are too important to- to the people around you. There simply must be a better answer than self sacrifice!

*Sickbay*

Riddle walks into sickbay and is greeted by Nurse Candy who is apparently back on duty. He had heard about the incidents involving her and cringed when she spoke to him.

Candy: *in a low, breathy voice* Can I... help you, lieutenant?
Riddle: Yes nurse, I just need to confirm that my larynx is back in its rightful place and in working order so I can report back to duty.
Candy: Oh... I see, I can give you that exam in the next room where we can have lots of... privacy.
Riddle:Nurse, I do not believe that you are authorized to perform such a procedure...

Suddenly nurse Candy pretended to trip and fell into Riddle, who proceeded to push her off of him and emit a raspy growl like sigh.

Riddle: For the love of logic, get away from me! Is there a doctor around here or did i accidentally walk into a Kalinian brothel?

A moment later, a vulcan doctor approaches Riddle and and takes him to a biobed where he performs a brief medical exam. Riddle insisted that it would be illogical to perform a complete exam on the basis that only a small portion of his body was effected, and he was indicated to be perfectly healthy in the last exam. In actuality, he never did trust strangers performing exams on him, especially vulcans who were known to analyze every piece of data.

Finally, he was given a clean bill of health and reported back to the bridge.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Patton turns to see Riddle come back to the Bridge.

Capt. Patton: smiles Welcome back, Mister Riddle. Please take your stations.

Lt. Kimble: stands up Its all yours, Lieutenant. sarcastically Have fun! walks back to the Helm

*Lower Decks*

Katian looked into Lennox's eyes after he had kissed her. They showed real concern... And something else... Katian placed a tentative hand on his face. His skin was warm, his pulse was steady, and his eyes... She saw he had a soul.

Katian: It's all right... smiles, leans in and kisses Lennox again Thank you for helping me.

A soft pop comes from beind them. Kati spun around to find a very upset Q standing behind them.

Quinten: Well, well! Doesn't this explain all! Katian and the Robot! How touching! The toaster thinks he can be human enough to actually love... Ha!

Katian: steps between Lennox and Quinten Q, don't do this!

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*The Bridge*

Riddle takes his place on the bridge and begins working, he looks back at the captain briefly and smiles.

*Lower Decks*

Lennox steps back from the Q, his face blank and his thoughts twisting and racing, circuits firing fury at the arrogant, spiteful being.

Lennox: Tell me, Q, why is it that you feel the need to terrorize innocent people. If you are all powerful, why not create your own ideal mate and let we mortals live in peace? Or does terrorizing people with comparatively limited abilities give you some kind of sadistic pleasure?

[MooreSpino]

*Lower Decks*

Quinten: feints hurt Oh, I'm wounded! The kitchen appliance thinks it knows better than moi! How will I ever recover?!

Katian: Q! holds out her hands in front of her

Quinten: How can you be so blind to defend it, Katian? glares at Lennox You tell me, Great and Moral Microchip; have you told Kati about your past? Anything at all? About how you were the Cardassian's personal plaything? How they disected you and took you apart by part, just to see how you work?

Katian: Stop it!

Quinten: About how they made you kill all those innocents? Even the first woman you loved? What was her name...? Oh, I remember! Taya. grins

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*Lower Decks*

At this point, Lennox is absolutely seething. A part of his programming tells him to wrap his hands around that obnoxious demi-god's throat and squeeze until it is a slimey pulp. But there was the rational side of his programming, the dominant side. This was a Q, an immortal, supposidly omnipitant being.

He tries to remind himself that he in fact was not an accesory to the cardassians, that everything they did to him was against his will. Or was it? Was there some part of him that cooperated? He feels as if his mind is collapsing in on itself.

What can he do? What will he do? He feels as if he is being ever so slowly pulled apart by this being and he wants to kill him for it.

'No,' he thinks 'I am not a violent person, I will not let him do this to me...'

Then with speed which is almost undetectable to the average humanoid, he grabs the Q by the throat and throws him to the floor, making certain that the being, in its humanoid form, could not breathe, with the blood trying to escape from his head as his face turns a lovely shade of rose. The android leers above him, his grip growing ever tighter, and his expression of supernatural calm.

Lennox: *softly* Leave this ship alone, leave the crew alone... most importantly of all, leave Katian alone!

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Lt. Kimble: from Helm Captain, there's a Q in the Lower Storage Decks!

Capt. Patton: taps comm. badge Patton to Security! Intruder Alert in the Storage Decks!

Lt. Kimble: He's not alone! There's two others down there. Scanners show... Doctor Lennox and a civilan.

Capt. Patton: shocked What the devil are they doing there?

*Lower Decks*

Despite the pain his human form was experiencing, Quentin managed to smile and meet Lennox's harsh leer.

Quentin: hoarsely Heh... Foolish... Android...

He snaps his fingers and dissappears out of Lennox's grasp, only to reappear behind Kati, grabbing her in the process.

Quentin: You see? rubbing his throat You just proved my point. By attacking me you showed your true colors. That your a violent machine, willing to kill organic beings to get your way. to Katian Katian, its too dangerous to be around someone like you. Someone like you deserves a mate that can give you everything, especially love. You need m--

Before Quentin can finish, Katian slapped him across the face as hard as she could manage.

Katian: tearful, furious Leave... Now...

Quentin: rubs his cheek Wha...? Kati? I don't... trails off

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*Lower Decks*

Lennox recovers to a standing position and stares holes into the Q and speaks with an eerily low and monotonic drawl.

Lennox: Truly Q, how nescient are you? No one wants you here. You are nothing more than a weak and shallow, emotional rapist!

Then a flash of light appears and the other Q arrives, standing beside Lennox.

Q: Well stated, positron head! So "Quinten" have you harassed the members of this primitive existence enough for now or *motions to Katian* shall I give you more time to brainwash this dear little frightened animal into submission?

[MooreSpino]

*Lower Decks*

Quentin looks at Kati. Her eyes were downcast and shone with tears. Her hands were clenched at her side in fury. Fury directed at him.

Quentin: softly I... I'm sorry... looks at Q I'll go back now...

The Storage Bay doors slide open and at least fifteen Security officers rush in, phasers aimed at the two Q.

Ensign Joran: Freeze, Q! Don't move!

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Lower Decks*

Lennox is suddenly very relieved to see the security officers, even though they were powerless against the Q, still he stood his ground and was determined to do so until the situation was resolved.

Meanwhile, Q throws his head back and cackles at the officers.

Q: Are you serious? Mwahahahaha! Phasers!

Q works hard to contain his laughter as Lennox stares at his feet, sheepishly waiting for someone to make a move.

[MooreSpino]

*Lower Decks*

Quentin watches as Q doubles over in laughter. Arrogant ass... To him this was all still a joke. To Quentin, his omnipotent heart had been broken by a mortal. He turns his gaze to Katian. She still wasn't looking at him.

Quentin: Katian, this isn't what I meant to happen... I'll leave you alone. looks at Lennox with a stoney expression You. Take care of her, Android.

Quentin snaps his fingers. He's gone. Katian finally colaspes to the durasteel floor, sobing uncontrolably. It was over...

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Lower Decks*

The android is shaken, unsure what to do. Uncertain whether he just instigated a tragedy or saved his comrades from a great hardship. He kneels silently next to Katian and puts a hand on her shoulder, struggling for something to say, some words of comfort. He fells almost as if he is next to the terrified mother of a dying child, wanting to give condolences, to ease the pain but unable, completly helpless once again. Like so many before him, all he can do is whisper, "I am so sorry."

Lieutenant T'lei stands next to Joran, her phaser still drawn, gazing with that ever cool Vulcan glare.

T'lei:*taps com badge* Security team to bridge, the Q are gone. *To Lennox and Katian* Is anyone injured?

*The Bridge*

Riddle overhears the message and a wave of relief washes over him.

Riddle Captain, I picked up that anomalous tetryon pulse again. Just for a millisecond. I believe that it has anything to do with the departure and arrival of the Q...

[MooreSpino]

*Lower Decks*

Kati doesn't answer the officer, her sobs only become louder. Her world was disolving around her. She clinges on to Lennox for dear life, the only thing that felt real right now...

*Bridge*

Patton breaths a sigh of relief. The omnisicent pests were gone.

Capt. Patton: Thank you, team. What's Doctor Lennox and the civilan's status?

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Lower Decks*

Lennox does his best to comfort Katian as she cries, obviously shocked. "Its going to be alright." He says, speaking to himself just as much as he is to her. "Come on, I'll walk you back to your quarters."

T'lei:*to the captain* They are... emotional, but unharmed.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: Very well. Tell Doctor Lennox that I wish to speak with both him and the civilan concerning this matter as soon as possible. Patton out. to Lt. sh'Raazh What's the status of the computer systems?

*Katian's Quarters*

The entire walk back to her quarters Kati leaned against Lennox for support. Her body was to weak and shaking too badly to go on its own. When they arrived, Lennox helped her to the sitting room couch. She immeadetly pulled away from him out of embarrasement.

Katian: strained whisper Oh, gods... What have I done...? turns to Lennox, but still not looking at him I'm sorry for all this... I just... I never thought anything like this would happen... And I'm sorry for dragging you into this, Lennox...

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox sits next to Kati, his hands folded in his lap, trying to be supportive and trying not to run away in humiliation."She wont want anything to do with me, not after this" he thinks. "I'm a murderer, a ruthless murderer. An unfeeling, violent, out of control piece of equiptment."

He remembers when he was first activated, his friend, a researcher from the Daystrom institute was killed in an accident. They had been very close, and he sobbed after learning of his death, much like Kati had in the hallway just a few moments earlier. He mourned the death for weeks. But now, he sits calmly, supressing everything.

But Kati changed something in him. Before his emotions had been easy to set asside, but when he is around her, they start to leak through the surface.

Lennox No Kati... this is not your fault, you are absolutely not to blame...

He wraps his arms around her and kisses her on the cheek. "This is not your fault..."

[MooreSpino]

*Katian's Quarters*

Kati leaned into Lennox's arms, glad he was here, glad that they had even met. Even after today's events, Kati can't remember ever being happier than right this moment.

Katian: looks into Lennox's eyes Thank you, Lennox... Thank you for being here with me... pauses for a moment I don't mean to ask any more from you... But, would you mind... Staying a little longer with me... I don't think I could be alone right now...

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Katian's Quarters*

As far as Lennox was concerned, he could stay there forever. With Katian, Taya... Flee from reality, from the cruel truths of the past. Forever in the warm, primal embrace of such a gentle being. Her floral, organic scent and silken tendrils of hair. He had never felt so comfortable with his quasi-human state, and for the first moment since he met her, he can focus on the rhythmic lul of her pulse and breath, without the remembering Taya's final, tear drenched cries. "Yes Katian, I will be here for as long as you need me..."

*Corridor*

Milo Sharpp drags along the floor, exhausted with life. His shift if over and he does not want to go back to his quarters, eat dinner, take a shower, and go back to sleep only to wake up screaming from whatever horrendous disaster of a dream which his mind could pry from his subconscious, and to get up and do it all over again. He knew he should be excited about this posting, all of that time, stuck in buildings on earth and mars. Finally, he is exploring the mysteries of space first hand. Yet at times all he can think about is putting a fully charged phaser to his head. Memories, so many just under the surface of what he can comprehend yet so real, haunting him. When he tries to put words to them, all he can think of is blood, pain, defilement... But why?

Whatever it was, it was too horrific to be comprehended, none the less spoken of. So he enters his room. He prepares his meal and takes his shower. And he lays down and wait for his own personal demons to come and carry him away into the land of terror that is dreaming.

*Security*

After the incident in security, Officer T'lei sits back down at the main security console, attempting in vain to but logic to the incident on the lower deck. Why such powerful, all knowing beings would tryst with such inferior races is beyond her. As she has said so many times in her life, "It is simply illogical."

[spiderviveka_SC]

((Ok I am officially offering my resignation fro this roleplay. Its not that I'm not enjoying it, It's just the time difference means I miss the important things. So I guess for the last time.... Janeway out))

Janeway made his resignation and settled into packing his stuff, he had organised a renndevous point with a ship that would collect him, allowing him to return to starfleet and take a teaching position at the academy, which is probably where he belonged.


I am sorry it didn't work out Fayreview! Let us know if you ever want to come back, you are always welcome!

[motom79]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: Very well. Tell Doctor Lennox that I wish to speak with both him and the civilan concerning this matter as soon as possible. Patton out. to Lt. sh'Raazh What's the status of the computer systems?

*Bridge*

Lt.cmdr sh'Raazh: Systems are at 92.69% Captain.

*Crew Quarters -Lower decks-*

Tigan enters his quarters, the first thing he notices is that his roommate has starting decorating the place with exquisite Bajoran art. Tigan looks at the beautiful handwoven blanket draped over one of the chairs. Well at least his Bajoran roomie has good taste. He enters their bedroom and starts unpacking some of his stuff, he didn't have the time before. He sees that his roommate has decorated his side of the room with several pictures. Tigan walks over to have a closer look at them. One of the pictures is clearly a family picture taken at a beautiful lake (Although Tigan has Bajoran roots he has never been to Bajor). It's a Bajoran couple and what seems to be their Cardassian son. Tigan is a little surprised by this, he had heard about Cardassian orphans being raised by Bajorans, but he had never met any? Tigan is intrigued.

Petty officer Tigan: Computer to whom are quarters B4 deck 7 assigned?
Computer: Ensign Tahland Rann and Petty officer Jerrod Tigan.

So that's his name, a Cardassian with a Bajoran name and Bajoran parents, how interesting. He resumes his unpacking, maybe I should find a better hiding place for mine Romulan Ale. Why did I bring on board an illegal substance. Why couldn't mother give me synthale, a nice legal Bajoran drink, ah well her Romulan side is always been more dominant than her Bajoran side. But if the Klingon XO ever found out he brought on board something illegal, she would probably throw him out the nearest airlock.

[motom79]

*Engineering*

Lt Woods sees Lt. Ivanova entering Engineering. She seems to be in quiet a hurry.

Lt. Woods: Ah, Lt. Ivanova, you're just in time to help me with the analysis of the alien device.

[motom79]

*Engineering*

Lt. Woods listens to the young lieutenant and is a little surprised, implying that a former and respected Star Fleet commander may be hiding something. Lt. Woods is well aware that this unfounded acquisitions towards cmdr. Raihj could seriously harm the two lieutenants career, if found untrue. The situation needs to be dealt delicately. Woods doesn't want to crucify a man, simply because he was born with Romulan blood. But some things were certainly suspicious. And doing nothing because fear that it would harm ones career, could prove foolish.

Lt. Woods: Have you told your suspicions to anybody else Lt?

[motom79]

*Engineering*

Lt. Woods: Indeed Lt. For now the best thing that you and Lt. Shittu can do, is to keep your mouths shot. I will try to revue his personal logs, you know nothing about this of course, after we have finished our analysis of that damned alien device, understood Lt. *taps combadge* Lt. Shittu please report to the science lab.

Lt. Woods is well aware what he is planning is illegal and will probably be futile, an experienced officer like Raihj would be smart enough to make tracking his communications damn near impossible.

[motom79]

*Engineering*

Lt. Woods: Think nothing of it. I always take the gut feeling of my officers serious. *gives a weak little smile* Let's get to work shall we. Don't worry about it, Lt. if anything turns up the whole ship will know. And i don't think you have ever been clueless.

Lt. Woods has taken a real liking to the young officer, she was smart and perceptive. With the right amount of tutoring she would make a fine chief or even a captain one day. They walk to the science labs.

[motom79]

*Science Lab - Engineering section*

Lt. Shittu arrives at the science lab. A young Cardassian ensign passes him with a very annoyed look on his face and muttering something about 3 months of work all lost. Lt. Shittu wonders what the chief of Engineering wants with him. When he sees a man with extensive facial tattoo's talking to Lt. Ivanova it downs on him. Lt. Ivanova has informed her superior and he wants to give him a good dressing down.

Lt. Woods: Mister Shittu, I heard about your suspensions about our passenger, don't worry I am not going to reprimand you *as he sees the lieutenants worried face* Just keep your suspensions to yourself for the time being. That's all.
Lt. Shittu: Yes Sir, if you will excuse my I am needed in sickbay.

Lt. Shittu leaves the two engineers feeling relieved.

Lt. Woods: *responding to Lt. Ivanova* Indeed this is going to be difficult, damn temperamental Andorian.

[motom79]

*Science Lab - Engineering section*

Lt. Woods: That's understating it, well what's done is done. Let's do a sub-anatomic scan, could you recalibrate the scanners, Lt.

[motom79]

*Science Lab - Engineering section*

Lt. Woods: If there is anything to find, I'll find it. I have turned up results on worst damaged devices than this. We only need a particle.

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Shittu is a little startled by the doctor's reaction.

Lt. Shittu: Think nothing of it ma'am. It has indeed been one of those days you just sooner want to forget. Anyways, I am here to inspect the medical supplies and if all samples are still viable. Some of the specimens are very delicate. No worries, there is no danger to public health.

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Shittu laughs at the doctors remark.

Lt. Shittu: I guess you would, but all the same it's my work to be sure everything is safe. And I wouldn't mention that last remark to the EMH, he is very touchy about his personality disorders.

*Science Lab*

Lt. Woods and Lt. Ivanova are buzzy scanning and probing every square inch of the device. At first the scans don't reveal much, but finally something useful turns up.

Lt. Woods: Lt Ivanova, do you see these energy spikes. They look Reman in origin but look at this energy signature, that's must certainly Cardassian. The only question now how is this possible? *taps com badge* Bridge we have some answers.

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

After another hour of work and many more failed attempts, the Engineering ensign finally believes he has finished recalibrating the EMH program to its original state.

Engineering Ensign: finishing up Sorry 'bout all this, Doc, but I think I got it this time.

The EMH only stares at him. He would give the ensign the snide remark he came up with an hour ago, but every time he opens his mouth that horrendous trilling screech blares out. It also seems to disturb the patients.

Engineering Ensign: Okay... closes panel, presses control button Try it now.

EMH: slightly wary Please state the nature of the medical emergency. smiles It worked! I'm back to normal! looks at Ensign Thank you, Ensign. But next time... Ask the Chief Engineer to send someone a little more experienced.

Engineering Ensign: sarcasticly You're welcome... gathers tools and exits Sickbay

EMH: calls after the ensign Wait! You've forgotten to terminate my program! sighs, mumbles to himself I'm a doctor, not a night light...

*Katian's Quarters*

Sometime after, Kati had fallen asleep in Lennox's arms. She wakes up to find him still there, still holding her like before. Kati couldn't help but smile at the Doctor's kindness for staying with her.

Katian: sleeply, yawns Lennox? What time is it?

*Bridge*

The report that the Maverick's comupter was back to one-hundred percent and they were cleared to continue their mission.

Capt. Patton Helm, resume course at Warp Six. We need to make up for lost time.

Lt. Kimble Aye, Captain.

Lt. Woods: Bridge we have some answers.

Capt. Patton Go ahead, Mister Woods...

[motom79]

*Science Lab - Engineering section*

Lt. Woods: The device seems to be Reman and Cardassian in design. However I going to have to do more extensive testing to be sure. Captain, if I may suggest that we appraise Star Fleet Intelligence of this new information. Maybe they will have some answers.

((OOC: Of needed Lt. Woods can be wrong of course))

[MooreSpino]

(((OOC: Nah, Reman/Cardassian sounds good to me.)))

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton A Reman and Cardassian alliance? Interesting... Permission granted, Mister Woods. Write up your findings and send it along back to Starfleet. This could prove to be valuable informantion. Good work, Lieutenant.

[motom79]

*Science Lab - Engineering section*

Lt. Woods: Acknowledge captain. *turns towards Ivanova*, what do you think about all this? This just doesn't make sense, neither the Remans or the Cardassians are major players anymore in intergalactic affairs. *more to himself than anybody else*

Lt. Woods turns towards his station and looks at the computer data, what are we missing here? I just know I overlooked something but what?

[MooreSpino]

(((OOC: Good night!)))

*Bridge*

Kimble set in the coordnants and speed and the Maverick was off again. Looking around the Bridge to make sure Commander Bijaj wasn't staring him down, he typed a quick message to sh'Raazh.

Lt. Kimble to Lt. sh'Raazh:

So how about that date?

-Richie

[motom79]

*Bridge*

sh'Raazh doesn't believe her own eyes, did that young pup just asked her out again? She reads and rereads the message weighing her response: on the one hand she wants to rip his head of his shoulders and on the other hand she does feel an attraction to this much younger man. She has been divorced now for almost ten years and her love life isn't exactly satisfying. Maybe this is just what she needs. She types her answer: If you think you can handle an Andorian woman, come to my quarters after our shift. Her antenna's are standing up right and turn towards Lt. Kimble

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Lt. Kimble to Lt. sh'Raazh

It's a date. See you there.

-Richie

Kimble looks over at the Navigational console and, with a grin and a wink, hits the 'send' key.

[motom79]

*Bridge*

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh can't belief what she just did, is she really going to start an affair with a subordinate? She looks over at Lt. Kimble and gives him a very beautiful and feminine smile, her antennas twirling a little. She types in her answer: I'll be seeing you, be discrete. She looks at her station and makes some minor corrections, at least everything has returned to normal.

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh: our new ETA at current speed is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: Thank you, Lieutenant.

A few minutes later the turbolift doors open, bringing the Beta shift Bridge officers with it.

Lt. Speok: Beta shift reporting for Bridge duty, Captain.

Capt. Patton: Of course, Lieutenant. Alpha shift, you are relieved. Commander Bijaj, you have the Bridge. Once again, I'll be in my Ready Room if needed. exits Bridge

Kimble gets up from his station and strides to the turbolift. He passes sh'Raazh and flashes her a quick smile before exiting the Bridge as well.

*Sickbay*

The EMH spots Lt. Shittu inspecting various specimin and supplies on the other side of the Sickbay.

EMH: Excuse me, Lieutenant, but would you mind deactivating me? The ensign from Engineering neglected to do so...

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Shittu: certainly, computer deactivate EMH.



*sh'Raazh quarters*

((OOC: I'm skipping the part how she got there))

sh'Raazh takes a sonic shower and looks at herself in the mirror, not bad for a woman over forty. She sprays a little perfume on strategic places, fixes up her hair and puts on a beautiful green dress, made of the finest Andorian silk. She walks towards her replicator and asks for some Vulcan wine. She takes out some candles and lits them while dimming the lights.

Lt. cmdr sh'Raazh: Computer music: Andorian Jazz. *Beep* Come in *said in pleasant tone*.

[MooreSpino]

*sh'Raazh Quarters*

Kimble presses the computerized doorbell outside of the Andorian woman's quarters. As he waited for a response, he ran his fingers through his hair and straightened his civilan tunic one last time before...

Lt. cmdr sh'Raazh: Come in.

Lt. Kimble: stepping through the door Good evening, Lieutenant. I hope you don't mind but I brought you a small token. pulls out a bottle of blue Andorian Ale from behind his back The finest the replicators can provide... catches sight of sh'Raazh in the Andorian silk dress, stunned Wow... You look... Wow...

[motom79]

*sh'Raazh Quarters*

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh: Thank you for the complement. Please, call me Tara, Richie *takes the Andorian Ale and grabs Lt. Kimble and kisses him passionately* I hope you don't mind.

sh'Raazh looks at her young suitor he looks dashing in his civilian tunic. She stares into his dark Betazoid eyes, there like a deep black sea in which she could drown. She pushes her body against Lt. Kimble again and starts seducing him with soft kisses in his neck.

((OOC: seeing Andorian women are sexually agressive, Tara loses no time to seduce Richie))

[MooreSpino]

(((OOC: Indeed. ;) )))

*sh'Raazh Quarters*

Kimble is taken aback at the agressiveness of his date. His empathy, while nowhere near as strong as his mother's, was going wild with sh'Raazh's passion. It was almost like drowning in his own mind. After a moment of sorting his thoughts, Kimble responds by kissing her back with equal strength.

Lt. Kimble: releasing himself form the kiss, smiles You Andorians don't waste any time... I like that. kisses her again

[edejan]

*Corridor Leaving 10-Forward*

Comm. Riahj and Counsellor D'ar walk out of 10-Forward, laughing and talking animatedly. The corridors are busy with crewmembers going back and forth at shift change. Comm. Riahj smiles at D'ar.

Comm. Riahj: I would ask if I could hold your hand but I'm afraid we'd be observed by too many of your crewmates.

Counselor D'ar: (blushing) I've really enjoyed our time together. I had no idea you've had so many exciting advertures!

Comm. Riahj: Don't worry! In a few years, you'll have plenty of your own adventures to talk about. Starship voyages are never dull!

Overhead, the all clear announcement comes that the ship is underway again.

Comm. Riahj catches his breath. He covers his excietment well and, as the turbolift doors open, he bows in mocking gallantry, laughing:

Comm. Riahj: Your carriage awaits, milady!

They travel to the officers' deck , chitchatting amiably and, when the turbolift doors open, they walked together to her quarters, this time hand in hand.

She looked up at him with excitement. He was so smooth, so elegant and seemed so interested in her! She could only hope that he really was as interested in her as she was in him. Would he ask to come to her room ?

Comm. Riahj: I will leave you here, my dear. I've enjoyed this evening immensely and wonder if you did too? She smiled. Perhaps we can spend time together again tomorrow?

Counselor: (stammering) Su..sure. I'd love that!

He leans down and kisses her lightly on the lips.

Comm. Riahj: Goodnight then, beautiful Threllon. May you dream wonderful dreams tonight!!

He turns reluctantly and smiles as she enters her quarters. As the door closes between them, she sighs in disappointment. She had hoped that maybe something more would happend between them...

[motom79]

((OOC: goodnight to all))

*sh'Raazh Quarters*

sh'Raazh takes Kimble by the hand and leads him to her bedroom. Without saying anything she takes off her silk dress and kisses Kimble with a fiery passion. It's surprising that a people, who evolved on such a barren and cold world like Andoria can be so passionate and hot tempered.

[edejan]

*Corridors - Officers' Quarters*

The second Counselor Threllon D'ar's door closes, Comm. Riahj looks at his chronometer and "tsks". He rushes to his luxurious cabin and enters, closing the door behind him and setting security protocols. Taking out his PADD, he enters commands and impatiently awaits a response.

Comm. Riahj: "Yes, it's me. The ship is underway again. Do you have our coordinates? Good - can you estimate our ETA to your location? Good, good. Everything is fine at this end. I'm sure our previous communication hasn't been discovered so we're good to go!! There was so much chaos on this ship. The captain is young and is completely overwhelmed! Yes, yes...three hours...all right! See you then! Make sure...I know, I know. You don't "mess up!" See you soon then!!

(((OOC - I don't think the Captain acted inappropriately. But Riahj is arrogant so - no offense meant!!)))

[edejan]

*Bridge*

Col. Bijaj: Aye, Captain. Crew take your stations. Let's get underway. We've had enough delays!

The room hums as the crew engage their stations and settle down to their duties. Col. Bijaj walks over to the Command Chair and sits down.

[MooreSpino]

(((OOC: Good night, motom! And no offense taken, edejan.)))

*sh'Raazh Quarters*

Lt. Kimble: mumbles while being led to sh'Raazh's bedroom... So much for the ale...

*Ready Room*

Captain Patton finaly finishes those assignment requests without interruption. She also recieves Lt. Janeway's resignation form his post. She regrets losing such a fine officer but his reasons defy argument. Patton assigns Lt. T'lei to fill in as Cheif Security/Tactial Officer unitl a replacement can be found.

*Coordor Outside of Ten-Forward*

Deciding an early dinner was in order, Patton retreats to Ten-Forward for a meal and a chance to meet some other members of her crew. On a whim during the trip to Deck Ten, she decides to invite Lt. Riddle to dine with her tonight.

Capt. Patton: taps comm. badge Patton to Lieutenant Riddle...

[edejan]

*Comm. Riahj's Quarters*

Comm. Riahj: Enters a command into his personal PADD. Speok, answer please.

Lt. Speok: (reluctantly) Yes, what is it?

Comm. Riahj: Where are you?

Lt. Speok: In my quarters, sir.

Comm. Riahj: Our rendezvous is set for the Maverick's arrival. I need you to enable the untraceable transport.

Lt. Speok: I can't do it, I tell you!! The transporter is always manned. There's no way I can get to it.

Comm. Riahj: Figure something out!! You knew this had to happen. You should have made plans! Do I have to think of everything!! Create some kind of diversion...just get it done! I'll contact you in an hour and you'd better be on board or your family will regret it!!

Lt. Speok: (gulping) All right, all right! I said I'd help you and I will. I'll think of something. An hour...all right!!

Riahj ended the tranmission with irritation. Damn that Speok - the only reason Riahj had chosen him was his antisocial attitude and his vulnerable family situation. Well, his scientific ability also helped. He knew that Speok would do what Riahj wanted. He had to or else...

[edejan]

(((OOC: signing off for the night)))

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*Katian's Quarters*

"Its late" Lennox sawys softly, carefully removing himself from the sofa. I must return to sickbay now, I hope to see you again soo, Katian." The android stands and attempts to press any wrinkles from his uniform as he walks to the door, stopping just before he leaves. "Pleasant dreams, Katian."


*Sickbay*

Lennox walks into sickbay, it seems quiet enough, and no sign of Dr. Nasseren . He takes a seat at his desk and, before resuming his work where he left off, he starts a message to Lt. Riddle.

*Message*

Alex Riddle,

I need to speak to you at your nearest convenience involving your most recent medical exam.

-Dr. Lennox"

The message was short and brief, just like every other written by the android. But this one hid a much more serious implication.

*Sharpp's Quarters*

Milo is running through an endless black corridor being chased by some familiar, dark force. He feels much younger, much smaller. He trips and falls forward, only to be pinned to the floor, the mans full weight on his back, as icy fingers move up ribs. He knew what would happen next. "Don't make a sound" The breathless voice demands. And the science officer sits straight up in his bed, screaming at the top of his lungs and struggling for air. But now he is back in his quarters on the Maverick, where he is safe and he studies the shapes in his dark around him, making sure that he is in the right reality, not that frightened animal years ago.

"Computer, lights!" He says, still out of breath as he slides off of his bed onto the carpet. He walks to the bathroom and begins to comb his hair instinctively. "Computer, time. He had only been asleep for three hours. There was no way that he was going to get back to sleep, he was wired for sound. So he decides to pull his uniform back on and head back to the science lab and try to find some way to occupy himself.

[motom79]

((OOC: Welcome aboard Istas45))

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Science Lab*

Sharpp makes his rounds, feeding the lab animals which Lt. Riddle insists upon keeping. He looks across the room and sees Marit looking dangerously bored. He had worked with her at the Mars science outpost briefly, she was notorious for playing practical jokes, often jokes which only she found amusing. So he reluctantly approaches her.

Sharpp: S-s-sir? I have finished all of th-th-the days ass-i-ignments. Is th-th-there anything else you need me to do f-for the day?

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Shittu finishes his inspection of the medical stock, to his dismay about 20% of the samples is rendered worthless. And to top things of almost 60% of the viable samples are contaminated. To rectify this situation, he is going to have to pull an all nighter. He walks into sickbay to appraise Dr. Nasseren of the situation, when he spots the CO Dr. Lennox.

Lt. Shittu: Dr. Lennox, sorry to bother you Sir. But Dr. Nasseren asked me to appraise sickbay of the condition of the medical supply. I am afraid, it's bad news. 20% of our stock including experiments is lost for all eternity. Off the remaining 80%, 60% is seriously compromised. With your permission I would like to assemble a team to start the necessary precautionary measures to prevent more loss.

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Science Lab*

Sharpp: Aye, sir.

Sharpp picks up the crate of food and leaves the lab, wondering curiosly what Roth has up her sleeve this time.

*Sickbay*

Lennox peers into a microscops while blindly typing commands into a panel. He hears Sharpp enter sickbay and turns to greet him.

Lennox: May I help you, Mr. Sharpp?
Sharpp: I have th-the new dietary s-s-supliments for your r-r-rats.
Lennox: *smiles* Excellent!

Lennox takes the crate and walks to a smaller room where lab animals are kept. They are not used for experiments, per say, but many have medicinal purposes. The rats, for example, are Andorian in origin and really resemble large, white furry hamsters, and possess a rare chemical in their skin which acts as a clotting agent. However, the animals had recently come down with a respiratory virus, and Lennox felt that a more nutritious diet would help them recover. So he had asked Lt. Riddle to assist him in the matter, since he had several well trained exo-biologists under his command, including Ltjg. Sharpp, who would likely be adapt to synthesizing the supplement.

The android turns to Sharpp and gives him a friendly nod.

Lennox: If that is all, Mr. Sharpp...
Sharpp: A-aye, sir.

Sharpp leaves sickbay and decides to take the long route back to the lab. He does his best to avoid the line of sight from his crewmates, he always feels their eyes burning on him. As if they can see straight into the thoughts behind the thin guise of his cranium. Though that wasn't far from the truth, given that there were several telepaths aboard. Something that always made him incredibly uncomfortable.

As he passes a turbo-lift, Lt. Riddle gets off and walks beside him.

Riddle: On your way to the lab?
Sharpp: Y-yes sir...
Riddle: Are you feeling ok?
Sharpp: Y-y-yes...
Riddle: Well... you look terrible, like you haven't eaten or slept in days.

Truthfully, he had barely eaten or slept in days. He was wasting away under his uniform, and the pale skin around his eyes had been replaced by hollow, dark holes. The bones and veins of his hands were easily visible under the papery skin and he had been volunteering for double shifts every day for two weeks. Working was the only way to distract him from the cataclysm of thoughts and memories clawing at his conscioussness. Every time he closed his eyes there was a horrible mass of pain, fear, and brutal images from not so long ago. He also couldn't stand the idea of eating, not only was he never hungry but he certainly could not trust the replicators to produce a sound meal. Still, if he didn't eat he would die, so he drudged through it, living mostly off of dietary supplements and sheer caffeine, as much as a human body could handle without going into cardiac arrest.

He regularly thought of new and creative ways to kill himself. Anything was better than constantly reliving all the disjointed memories. He had a stolen scalpel from sickbay that he used to lash into his skin when things became too overwhelming. The pain gave him something more positive to focus on. He always wears his uniform so no one will notice the starmap of scars and open wounds. He even sleeps in his uniform occasionally. He never did like wearing anything less, it makes him feel too exposed.

He realizes finally that there has been a long silence between he and Lt. Riddle. He looks up at the lithe vulcan with the sterling blue eyes, managing a nervous smile.

Sharpp: E-e-everything's fine s-sir. I'm j-j-just tired.
Riddle: I see...

Riddle could tell that everything was not fine, but felt it wasn't his place to push the issue.

Riddle: Things are under control in the lab, i want you to take tomorrow off, try to get some rest.
Sharpp: *reluctantly* Yes sir....

The two men walk back into the lab and take their stations.

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*Sickbay*

Lennox is approached by Lt. Shittu, who informs him that a large portion of the medical and scientific supplies have been lost.

Lennox: I see, lieutenant. In that case, permission granted. Also, we need to see about replacing what has been lost. I would like a complete inventory of missing supplies, ranked by importance and the level of difficulty to acquire.

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*Sickbay*

Lt. Shittu: Aye Sir, would you mind if I lent some of your nursing staff to help me with the inventory.

[motom79]

Ten Forward

Before hitting the sack Tahlandi decides to go to Ten Forward for some Hasperat (a Bajoran dish) and some socializing. He orders his food and looks around if he can spot some familiar faces. He sees a Romulan Lt eating by herself. He had notices the woman before, working in the Science Lab, well maybe it's time to introduce myself. Tahlandi takes his Hasperat and walks towards Lt. Roth.

Ensign Tahlandi: Ma'am, I am ensign Tahlandi, I wonder do you mind if I join you.

Tahlandi hopes he isn't to forward, she is his superior officer. Maybe she doesn't want to socialize with a junior officer.

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*Ten Forward*

Tahlandi smiled and took the chair opposite of Lt. Marit.

Tahlandi: Thank you, Lt. It's been quiet an unusably day, hasn't. A ship wides system failure and I also heard some rumors that two Q's stirred up some trouble. *trying to make conversation* Oh listen at me going on, I didn't even ask your name. *now feeling slightly embarrassed, he didn't want the Lt. to think he is just some arrogant Cardassian, who only cares about the sound of his own voice.*

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*Ten Forward*

Lt. Riddle enters ten-forward to meet captain Patton as planned. He was however, somewhat surprised that she wanted to fraternize with the crew. He takes a seat at a table near the bar and waits silently with his hands folded on the table in front of him.

*Sickbay*

Nurse Candy opens the door to the storage room where the animals are kept. The lights are dimmed but there is a strange fuscia glow emmiting from a few of the cages. When she moves forward to inspect the source, she sees four highly luminescent, bright pink Andorian rats, which were of course, supposed to be white and non-luminescent. "Holy-" She instinctively hits her com badge "Candy to Dr. Lennox, I'm with the lab animals, you better come see this!"

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*Katian's Quarters*

Katian: yawns, closes eyes Okay... Thanks, Lennox... falls asleep

*sh'Raazh Quarters*

Kimble was lying beside sh'Raazh in her bedroom. This wasn't exactly how he planned his date to go, but he wasn't one to complain, either. He turns over on his side to face the Andorian Lieutenant Commander.

Lt. Kimble: smiles Hey...

*Ten-Forward*

Captain Patton walks into Ten-Forward and spots Riddle sitting at a table neat the bar. She walks over to join him

Capt. Patton: Lieutenant Riddle. I hope my invitation didn't inconvience you... sits down, a waitress walks up to the table A cup of Bajoran tea, please...

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*Ten Forward*

Tahlandi: You're right of course, on star ships rumors run faster than warp speed. If you don't mind me asking, how did a Romulan end up serving as a Star Fleet officer *As soon Tahlandi asked the question, he regretted it. It just sorta slipped.*

*sh'Raazh Quarters*

Tara looked at Richie, gently touching his cheek and smiling.

sh'Raazh: I feel wonderful.

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*Ten Forward*

Riddle smiles at the captain politely and orders a glass of soy milk and a plate of raw spinach with a side of plain steamed ziti.

Riddle: So... captain, is there anything specifically you wish to discuss?

*Sickbay*

Lennox rushes into the cramped room, his white lab jacket trailing furociously behind him.

Lennox: Nurse! Explain.
Candy: Well... uhhh, I came in here, and they were pink!
Lennox: *irritated* Right, you are dismissed.

Candy leaves the room as Lennox stares at his rats, completely dumbfounded by their condition. He begins running scans on them to try to pinpoint the source of the their bizzare pigmentation.

*Ten Forward*

Sharpps shift ends and he sits at the bar in ten forward, drinking shots of ouzo, completely indifferent to the effect it will have on his empty stomach. T'lei observes him from behind her PADD, wondering if he was going to cause an incident in his human-esque drunken stupor.

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*sh'Raazh Quarters*

Lt. Kimble: So do I... leans over and kisses her I suppose dinner is in order now... Care to join me?

*Ten-Forwars*

Capt. Patton: No, nothing specific, Mister Riddle. I just thought it would be nice to get to know my Senior Officers a little better...

She begins to order baked chicken, but remembers Riddle is Vulcan and might be offended by it... She settles for a Casear salad with extra black olives and vingearette.

Capt. Patton ...And that would be best accomplished in a more relaxed atmosphere.

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*NPC*

Name and Rank: Lirra, civilian
Age: 29
Species/Homeworld: Aenar, Andoria
Position: Waitress
A brief sentence or two describing your personality: Lirra is a mysterious, seductive, and surprisingly kind woman. She is a great listener and has a lovely voice.

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Name and Rank: Lt. JG Verrik
Age: 27
Species/Homeworld: Andorian/Andoria
Position: Nurse
A brief sentence or two describing your personality: Nurse Verrik is a very intelligent man, and very peaceful by andorian standards. He is a hard worker and can be rather quiet.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u226/spiderviveka/snapshot_b438ac28_b438ac2b.jpg

[motom79]

*Ten Forward*

Tahlandi notices that he sorta upset Lt. Marit.

Tahlandi: I am sorry if I upset you in any way I didn't mean to snoop in your personal life. It's just *looking for the right words* uncommon for a Romulan or for that matter a Cardassian to serve on a Federation Star Ship. So I was a little curious. I was orphaned during the Occupation of Bajor, that's how I came to be an officer in this fine organization. *he is unsure why he said this, maybe because he felt guilty about being so indiscreet* But let's talk about more pleasant things.

*sh'Raazh*

sh'Raazh: I don't Richie it isn't exactly wise. Ok, I'll go with you but only if you promise me, you'll be discrete. After all I am your superior officer, some may find this inappropriate. Wait a moment and let me get dressed first.

Tara walks towards her personal computer and quickly types in a message setting her appointment with counselor D'ar for tomorrow.

((OOC: I am not sure but I think Tahlandi must have been about seven or eleven years old when the occupation ended, depending on the time frame. So are events directly after Nemesis or five years later {nemesis was released in 2002}. Just wondering))

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(OOC: This all takes place a year after Nemesis.)

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((OOC: thanks))

[MooreSpino]

*sh'Raazh Quarters*

Kimble is a little taken back by sh'Raazh's answer. He watches as she walks to her bathroom to get dressed. He'd thought they had a great time so far...

Lt. Kimble: picking up his clothes, calls after sh'Raazh Uh, sure... I understand. I can be discrete... pulling on his tunic We'll just be two officers out for after-shift drinks... pulls on his pants and boots, to himself That's all...

[motom79]

*sh'Raazh quarters*

Tara: *when she hears and sees Richie, clearly distraught by her cold manners, she let down her guard and shows him her softer side* I am sorry Richie, It's just been a rough year for me. I can't afford to be in a position that undermines me as an officer. *looks at him holding back her tears* You are the most beautiful man, I have ever met. *Kisses him with tender passion* It's difficult for me to let people in, but I promise I'll try.

*Ten Forward*

Tahlandi: I think I understand. I never knew my real parents, I sometimes wonder how my life would have been with them.

Tahlandi stares at his food, he never disclosed this to anybody other than Kusto, a name that still pains his heart.

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*Ten Forward*

Riddle steeples his fingers in front of him, uncertain of where this conversation was going to go. "What beautiful eyes she has..." He thinks, his non-vulcan parts taking control for a moment. i wonder what she looks like out of that stifling uniform...

Riddle: I see, captain. Have you found a new replacement for chief security officer yet?

He imagines for a moment, running his fingers through her hair and.... The aenar waitress sets their dishes down in front of him and he takes a sip of his soy milk, wondering just how they are able to sense their surroundings so acutely, antennae or not.

[MooreSpino]

*sh'Raazh Quarters*

Kimble takes sh'Raazh into a gentle embrace and softly kisses her. His empathy tells him that something else is getting to her, but he does not press it.

Lt. Kimble: Hey... It's okay... I understand what your saying. Don't worry 'bout me... smiles softly It's not exactly a cake walk being in Starfleet and have your ambassador of a father breathing down your neck, either... And you're the most beautiful woman I have ever met, Tara... kisses her again

*Ten-Forward*

Capt. Patton: sips her tea I've assigned Lieutenant T'lei as a temporary replacement, but nothing permenant, as of yet. smiles Why? Would you like the job?

Patton doesn't ever remember seeing a Vulcan with blue eyes before. She finds it... Becoming of him...

[motom79]

*Ten Forward*

Tahlandi: *smiles at Marit* Thank you, I hope I didn't give you the wrong impression I love my adoptive parents very much. Well anyway let's talk about something else shall we.

*sh'Raazh Quarters*

Tara feels herself completely at ease for the first time in years. Maybe she will finally find peace. Her antennas softly brush against Richie's forehead. She gently unlocks herself form his caring arms.

Tara: Shall we go to Ten Forward?

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*Ten Forward*

Riddle snickers with a crooked smile at this remark.

Riddle: Sure! I always wanted to be security chief, but I think I look better in teal... But not as lovely as you do in red.

Uhoh, Riddle was crossing a very dangerous line, he decides to quickly take a step backwards.

Riddle: But T'lei would likely be good for the job, if she even wants it.

Sharpp sits at the bar, barely able to stay on his stool and keeps ordering more shots of ouzo, Lirra walks up to him with a disapproving expression on her face, her antennae twisting about anxiously.

Lirra: This is your last one, Mr. Sharpp, I'm cutting you of.
Sharpp:*slurred* What!
Lirra: You drank an entire bottle of authentic ouzo! Frankly, I'm shocked that you are still conscious.

She walks away from the bar as he downs the last shot. A klingon beside him laughs heartily.

Klingon: Ahahaha! Humans never can handle their alcohol!
Sharpp: Hey...

Sharpp struggles to get to his feet and is met toe to toe by the klingon engineering officer who was a good two feet taller than him. As T'lei observes the spectacle.

[B]Klingon:[B] Problem, human?
Sharpp: Yeah... go to hell, and while you're at it, take a sedative you overgrown bag of testosterone! *shoves him weakly*

The Klingon roars out as he picks up the wiry science officer and throws him to the floor headfirst, rendering him unconscious.

T'lei jumps from her table and tackles the klingon to the ground, he fights her and she uses the vulcan neck pinch on him, so that he too is unconscious while she calls for backup and a medical team.

Sharpp lays in the floor, blood trickling from his ears and nose, it was obvious that he had a rather severe head injury and everyone in the room stares in shock.

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*Ten Forward*

Tahlandi: You didn't, I'm at ease with my past. We can go exploring together, because I'm still finding my way on this ship. Shall we lieutenant.

Tahlandi extends his hand towards Marit as a token of friendship. He appreciates the fact that his companion is a beautiful woman. He wonders what Kusto would have said, if he had seen him now. His thoughts are disturbed by a violent altercation between Sharrp and a Klingon officer.

Tahlandi: Oh my. Sickbay medical emergency *he didn't notice T'lei already called a medical team*

[MooreSpino]

*sh'Raazh Quarters*

Kimble offers sh'Raazh his hand

Lt. Kimble: grins Lets! they walk to the door Y'know, my favorite color is blue...

*Ten-Forward*

Capt. Patton: surprised Why thank you, Mister Riddle. That's very kind of you. I've always been partial to blue, myself. smiles, takes a bite of salad T'lei hasn't responded to whether or not she would take the job permanetly, but--

Commotion at the bar, a Klingon has attacked an Officer and Lieutneant T'lei has subdued him. The Science Lieutenant lie on the ground, bleeding from his head. Patton jumps to her feet and rushes to the scene just as the EMH shimmers to life with a medi-kit in hand.

EMH: Please state the nature of the medical emergen-- Oh, Captain! It's not often I see the same person in the same--

Capt. Patton: interrupting Not now, Doctor! This man needs medical attention immeadetly! to T'lei What the hell happened here?

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*Ten Forward*

The EMH rushes to Sharpp's side and they transport directly to sickbay while a team of security officers escort the klingon to the brig.

T'lei: Well captain, the science officer had consumed large amounts of alcohol, before the engineering officer made a racial remark about humans. The science officer confronted him, and ended up shoving him. That is when the engineering officer proceeded to pick the science officer up by the throat and throw him into the floor.
Riddle: Captain, please excuse me, but I really must check on my officer.

*Sickbay*

Verrik does a preliminary scan as Lennox does his best to stabilize the fragile human. His skull has been fractured in several places, there is evidence of previous fractures as well. There is also evidence of malnutrition and and incredible blood alcohol level.

They finally manage to stabilize him, though he remains unconscious. Though the bones are healed and the swelling is reduced, it is still unknown whether there will be any permanent damage or whether he will even wake up. The brain is a strange organ. But the android catches himself silently praying to the prophets that he will fully recover. A peculiar thing, he thinks, praying to wormhole aliens.

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*Ten Forward*

Tahlandi is so got up in the commotion, he doesn't pick up on the miscommunication that has taken place between him and Lt. Marit.

Tahlandi: Yes I enjoyed your company too, Lieutenant. I am sorry that we can't go exploring the ship right now. I'll be seeing you around no doubt.

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*Ten-Forward*

Capt. Patton: Of course, Mister Riddle. to T'lei Thank you, Lieutenant. I want that Klingon charged with the assult of a member of Starfleet and disrrupting the operation of a Federation starship. sighs Also, I want that Science officer repremanded for intoxication and relieved of duty for the next week.

At that moment, Kimble and sh'Raazh walk into Ten-Forward.

Lt. Kimble: looks around Woah... Looks like we missed quite the party...

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*Ten Forward*

sh'Raazh: *annoyed* Let's find a nice private part of Ten Forward.

[MooreSpino]

*Ten-Forward*

Lt. Kimble: Okay... How 'bout over here?

He leads sh'Raazh over to the far corner of the lounge where there is an empty table next to the window overlooking the starscape. He, aways the suave gentleman, pulls out a chair for her.

Lt. Kimble: Your seat, Madam?

*Sickbay*

Patton can't help but feel somewhat responsilbe for the Lieutenant's condition, her being at the scene of the incident, and decides to check on him personally.

Entering Sickbay, Patton spots Doctor Lennox speaking to another medic.

Capt. Patton: Excuse me, Doctor, but how is the Lieutenant that came in eariler?

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*Sickbay*

Lennox hands a PADD to the medic and steps towards Captain Patton

Lennox: He is stabilized and I am confident that he will regain consciousness once he sleeps off the concussion and alcohol. Though there is a possibility for some permanent brain damage. But as of right now, I think he will make a full recovery... also, I intend to order him to speak with the ships counselor as soon as he is able to.

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*Ten Forward*

sh'Raazh feels uncomfortable with Kimble in Ten Forward. She knows he is being a gentleman but all the same, she wishes he didn't try so hard. She begins to feel a little paranoid.

sh'Raazh: Thank you lieutenant, *whispering* now cut this out, I don't want people to know. *realizing that she is being harsh* Let's take things slow, for now, please Richie

*Corridors*

Tahlandi leaves Ten forward and wonders about how Lt. Sharpp is doing. Tahlandi walks towards the Turbo lift and decides to get some sleep. Tomorrow will be a buzzy day. Starting the Borg project with Dr. Lennox, and trying to piece together his paper again, the tragic victim of a computer malfunction.

((OOC: I'm off good night to all))

[edejan]

*Comm. Riahj's Quarters*

Comm. Riahj throws aside the book he's be ruffling through for the last hour. He takes out his PADD and furiously keys in a comm link to Lt. Sheok.

Lt. Sheok is pacing his quarters, with a furious yet frightened expression on his face. Why had he even attempted a career in Starfleet? If he had remained on Vulcan this nightmare would never come upon him. Now his mother and sister we unknowingly being watched by Romulan "operatives" on Vulcan ready to kill them at a moment's notice. And there was no way he could warn them. If Riahj and his cronies even suspected him of it, they would kill his family without mercy.

His mind, usually so ordered and logical, was unable to process any way to devise an escape plan for himself or even for Comm. Riahj.

Suddenly his comm badge trilled.

Comm. Riahj: Speok, your hour's up. Are you ready with a plan to get me on that Romulan ship without anyone realizing it?

Lt. Speok sputtered but his throat was dry and all that came out was a squak.

Comm. Riahj; Well, idiot, answer me or else!

Lt. Speok: No.no...sir. I havent thought of any way to get to the transporters.

Comm. Riahj: Well luckily for you I have, you moron. You will execute a site to site transport. I will provide you with the coordinates when we near our rendezvous point. No need to tell you sooner. Start getting your calculations together and be ready for me in another hour. Is that understood?

Lt. Speok almost felt relief. He couldn't come up with anything creative to help Riahj escape but he could plot a site to site transport in his sleep.

Lt. Speok: Yes...yes. I can do that. I'll be ready. How will I know my family is safe?

Comm. Riahj: You'll just have to count on me. I gave you my word, didn't I?

Comm. Riahj abruptly broke the comm link, put away his PADD and started preparing his small bag. He was travelling lightly on this, perhaps his final mission.

In his cabin, Lt. Speok worked machinelike on his computer.

[MooreSpino]

*Sickbay*

Capt. Patton: Good. looks over at the unconscious officer It's been a rough start for all of us. I'm glad he'll pull through... turns back to Lennox Doctor, while I'm here, I believe we need to discuss the Q incident. Reports state you and a civilian were present during their last apperance...

*Katian's Quarters*

Curled up on her couch, Kati is in a deep, peaceful sleep when some one begins to shake her shoulder.

*Voice*: Kati? Kati, sweetheart. It's time to wake-up...

She opens her eyes slowly, thinking at first it was Lennox, only to find Quentin standing over her. She screams.

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*Sickbay*

Riddle stands by Sharpp's biobed, wondering what possibly possessed such a normally terrified, antisocial, and painfully shy officer to pick a fight with a Klingon twice his size.

Lennox:Yes sir... that is true. What specifically would you like to discuss?

[MooreSpino]

(((OOC: Good night, motom!)))

*Ten-Forward*

Lt. Kimble: All right, all right! Excuse me for being polite, Lieutenant. Would you like a drink, ma'am? sarcastic smile

*Sickbay*

Capt. Patton: Basically, Doctor Lennox, what were you and a civilan doing in the Lower Decks to start with? And what, if any, connection do either of you have with the Q?

*Katian's Quarters*

Quentin: Shhh! I'm not supposed to be here, remember?

Katian: angry, fearful What are you doing back, Q?!

Quentin: I... Came to apoligize. Y'know I wouldn't hurt you on purpose... Just I saw you and that toaster--

Katian: stern He's not a toaster.

Quentin: You and the Android... And I, naturally, assumed the worst.

Katian: scoffs You always let your mouth run your mind, Q...

Quentin: Hey I came to say I was sorry, not to be insulted by... gets an 'I told you so' look from Kati Yes, well... Anyway, these are for you. snaps his fingers, a bouque of Betezed roses appears in his hands I know they're your favorite...

Katian: takes the flowers hesitantly ...Thank you, Q, but flowers aren't going to make everything all right between us.

Quentin: sighs I know...

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*Sickbay*

Lennox: Well sir, I was on break and... I really would prefer to divulge any further information. It is of a private nature. And as for the Q, I had never before encountered one in my life.


Riddle notices that the door to the storage room is open and enters to find Marit standing next to the cage of queerly colored rats which Lennox had written a memo about.

Riddle: Lieutenant! Are you behind this?

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*Sickbay*

Capt. Patton: Doctor, I need to know why exactly the Q were aboard the Maverick, and if you have no prior connection, then I have to assume the civilan does... Private or not. Can you contact her and ask her to come to Sickbay so I can speak with you both?

*Katian's Quarters*

Quentin: ...But its a start, right?

Katian: sighs, sets the roses down No, its not...

Quentin: Well, what do you want? Your own star system? I can do that, y'know... begins to snap his fingers

Katian: stops him No! I... Want a sincere apology. I want to know that what you said about Lennox was a lie, and--

Quentin: But it isn't.

Katian: confused What...?

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*Sickbay*

Lennox closes his eyes for a moment, hoping that when he opens them again, the captain will be gone. But when he does, she is still there, blinking at him anxiously.

Lennox: Fine... *taps his com badge* Lennox to Katian, the captain needs to see you in sickbay as soon as possible.

The android slumps inside his skin, feeling as if he had just unwittingly betrayed Kati.

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*Katian's Quarters*

Quentin: I said 'it wasn't a lie.' ... He didn't tell you?

Katian: ... No...

Quentin: grins, leans back Well, you can ask him yourself...

Lennox: Lennox to Katian, the captain needs to see you in sickbay as soon as possible.

Quentin: Have fun! disappears

Katian: Q! sighs, gets up and presses her wall comm. unit I'm on my way, Lennox...

*Sickbay*

Kati enters, a little more than hesitant about speaking with the Captain about Q and her. At least Lennox will be there...

Katian: smiles, nods slightly Lennox. to Patton You wanted to see me, Captain?

Capt. Patton: Yes, Miss Katian, I did. to Lennox Is there somewhere private we can talk?

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*Sickbay*

Lennox stands with his hands behind his back, feeling almost as if he were about to be put forth for disciplinary action...

Lennox: Yes sir, you may use my office....

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*Sickbay*

"Likely Story" Riddle thinks to himself.

Riddle: The toxicology report will determine that, lieutenant. Plenty of people aboard are well aware of your... reputation.

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*Sickbay*

Capt. Patton: Thank you, Doctor...

*CMO's Office*

Quentin made himself both comfortable and invisible in the corner of the officer as Kati, Lennox, and Captain Patton walked in. This was going to be good, watching the talking, walking microwave get chewed out. In front of Kati no less! He created a bowl of popcorn to increase the enjoyment.

Capt. Patton: Now, Miss Katian, I'll ask you the same question I asked Doctor Lennox; do you know anything about the Q?

Katian: looks over to Lennox, then to the corner of the room Yes... I was.. 'associated' with a Q many years ago.

Capt. Patton: The same one that came on board?

Katian: One of them, yes.

Capt. Patton: And do you know what they wanted with the Maverick?

Katian: looks at Lennox briefly ... Me.

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*CMO's Office*

Lennox:Sir... if I may speak freely. This is not Katian's fault at all. She is not responsible for the actions for that emotionally infantile toddler with a deity complex. And to be frank, I don't see how questioning her about it will help the situation.

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*Sickbay*

Riddle: *begrudgingly* You are dismissed....

[edejan]

(((OOC - goodnight all)))

[MooreSpino]

(((OOC: Good night, y'all!)))

*CMO's Office*

Quentin: *'Emotionally infantile toddler?!' How dare that... That... Thing! And that isn't a complex, its a fact, positron head!*

Quentin came very close to throwing the popcorn bowl at Lennox's head, but was stopped by a sharp look from Kati. She knew he was there...

Capt. Patton: holds up her hand I understand that, Doctor, but I need to know exactly what happened. to Katian Did you know that the Q was here before the other showed up on the Bridge?

Katian: Yes, he appeared in Ten-Forward and my quarters and informed me why he was there. 'To win me back,' he said.

Capt. Patton: And yet you did not inform me or any other member of the Command crew? We could have tried to find someway of preventing what happened on the Bridge...

Katian: Well... I wasn't sure that would be the wisest move to make. Q can be... tempermental. I thought I could convince him to leave on my own.

Capt. Patton: All right... I won't go into how you know the Q, but why were you and Doctor Lennox down in the Storage Decks?

Katian: Oh, well... Doctor Lennox was with me when Q appeared in Ten-Forward. We had been talking and I felt I could trust him. I asked if we could talk somewhere in private, and... looks at Lennox He suggested the Lower Decks...

She was not going to lie to the Captain, but Kati felt like she had just betrayed Lennox by saying being down there was his idea...

Katian: ... But this isn't Lennox's fault, either. He didn't know that Q would come there after me.

Capt. Patton: sighs You self-defence of each other is touching, but Doctor, if you knew that Miss Katian had information concerning the Q, why didn't you try and contact me?

Quentin chuckled. This was it! The annoyingly goody-two-shoes robot was going to be deactivated for good after this...

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*CMO's Office*

Lennox is silent for a moment, grasping for a rational explaination. He realizes that he was technically supposed to report any information on the Q. But really, it did not seem to be in anyone's best interest.

Lennox: Retrospectfully, captain, I did not think it would be of any help. I also couldn't report the Q sighting to anyone because communications were down. So I returned to my post after the incident in ten forward, where I came in contact with Katian again. She wanted to discuss what had happened, so I thought it would be best to go to the area of the ship least likely to be recked by chaos. Before I even had a chance to consider telling anyone what she said to me, Q showed up. It all happened quite quickly sir. But...

Lennox stops himself, aware that he has already said far too much.

Lennox: But... it seems that there is little defense against a Q, regardless of how much information you have. It seemed illogical to betray Katian by sharing information given to me in trust, so you can simply add it to your arsenal in a fruitless effort.

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*CMO's Office*

Capt. Patton: Doctor Lennox, this not a repremand. In fact, your reasoning is perfectly sound. You are correct that any extra information would have been useless against the Q and I do realize you did not have a chance to inform anyone on the Bridge. I am only after the truth of the matter, Doctor. And since the matter seems to have been settled, I see no reason to go any further with an investigation. I have enough for my report, anyway. stands Thank you both for your time and information. nods Doctor, Miss Katian. exits office

Kati releases the breath she had been holding. Neither Lennox or her were going to be repremanded, after all. She looked back at the corner.

Katian: sighs You can come out now, Q...

Quentin: becomes visible, smiles Oh, Kati... You know me so well... to Lennox Hiya, Positron Head. Y'know, that was such a crock! I was so sure she was going to deactivate you for at least a month... munches on some popcorn

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*CMO's Office*

"Deactivate? Lennox thinks to himself. "I would hope that an omnipotent being would realize that one is not allowed to deactivate a sentient android against its will, unless it is in self defense." He turns to Q, with a rather confused expression.

Lennox: Oh! I should have known that this would happen. What do you want this time, Q? Are you going to turn the rest of my medical staff into tribbles? Try once again to coerce Katian into running away with you? For someone who believes that they are a god, you are quite predictable.

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*CMO's Office*

Quentin: Oh, come off it, Sunshine! Like I told Kati, I popped by to apologize for my previous actions. I realize now that how I acted was completley uncalled for. rolls eyes, mumbles Hope the Continuum heard that...

Katian: Actually, he did apologize to me... Sort of...

Quentin: And I brought you the most beautiful bouque of Betezed roses, which you forgot in your quarters, by the way... snaps, the roses appears in Kati's lap, he smiles smugly at Lennox

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*CMO's Office*

Lennox: I never did understand that custom... Ok Q, so now that you have made a feeble attempt at an apology, why are you still here?

[MooreSpino]

*CMO's Office*

Quentin: Your loss, Chips-for-Brains... I'm here because the Continuum felt that I had went far enough to warrent punishment. They gave me a choice: either I become Human and join your merry litte crew for a year... at Lennox's look of hatred, he smiled ... Or I make it up to Katian myself. Since I don't want to risk my needing medical treatment from your faulty parts, I chose the latter.

Katian: Q...

Quentin: sarcastically Sorry, Android... But I chose the latter, and since my one and only concern in Kati's happiness... I have a little something planned... grins ... For the both of you...

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*CMO's Office

Lennox:*sarcastically* I can hardly wait... At least I am competent at my job Q. Are you not supposed to be keeping order in the universe or something like that? You are completely inept!

[MooreSpino]

*CMO's Office*

Katian: whispers Lennox...

Quentin: angry, stands while making the popcorn bowl disappear Do you want to be scattered into a billion pieces in every junk yard in the galaxy?!

Katian: stands Q, Enough! No more insults! Just do what you came to do and leave.

Quentin: points a finger at Lennox You're pushing it, Android... sighs But Kati's right... Might as well get it over with... snaps

*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox and Kati appear in a flash of light. They are back in Katian's quarters, only the entire place has been redecorated. The lights were turned down low, allowing the main source of light be the hundreds of candles scattered throught the room. In the center of the floor, a dining table had been set up, along with dinner and a bottle of Vulcan port. Roses in vases were also scattered on every available flat surface. A romantic violin piece was playing over the computer's speakers.

Quentin appeared seconds later.

Quentin: Well, what do you think?

Katian: horrified Q!!! What do you think your doing?!

Quentin: Setting the mood, of course! Trust me, it's more of a punishment than anything else... to Lennox Like I said before, Android, take care of her... And if you don't, I'll be sure to make good on my threat... disappears again

Katian: covers her face in embarrasment Oh, my gods... I'm so sorry for this, Lennox...

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*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox looks around, shocked by the change of surroundings. He suddenly felt incredibly awkward and a tendency to run as fast as he can (which is quite fast indeed) back to sickbay. But he restrains himself from doing so and simply looks around in amazement, wondering just what Q had been trying to accomplish here.

Lennox: Fascinating...

He moves to try to comfort Kati while being hyper-alert to the fact that Q might pop up at any moment.

Lennox: You have nothing to be sorry for... *laughs nervously* But this Q has a strange taste in interior decor.

[MooreSpino]

*Katian's Quarters*

Kati groans. Lennox didn't seem to understand what this was. She doesn't know whether to laugh or cry. Or both.

Katian: nervously Lennox... This... motions to the table... Is Q's idea of a romantic evening... swallows For us...

Right now, Kati wouldn't blame Lennox for running as fast as he could back to Sickbay. She would run, too, if they were not already in her quarters... Still, a small part of her heart hopes he would stay... And the other parts smack her upside the head for such wishful thinking.

Damn you, Q...

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*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox looks around and takes not of the room, the music, candles, dim lighting. Yes, it was all quite cliche.

Lennox: I see... Now what do we do? and why would he do this?

Lennox stares at Kati with an expression that might belong to a child lost in a crowded market place, or a stray cat begging for food. This was quite unlike and situation he had ever been in, on many levels. Still, he was glad to be there with Katian. Something about her presence made the whole concept of being a playing piece for a trigger happy Q seem a bit more bearable. And the lighting did seem to her features in a most elegant way.

[MooreSpino]

*Katian's Quarters*

Kati wasn't quite sure what to do, either. This was a very intimate atmosphere, and she liked Lennox... Well, to be honest it was a little more than that... But this wasn't right. They didn't know each other that well...

Katian: Well... If you wanted to leave, I'd understand...

Quentin: dismbodied voice Oh, you two are worse than a pair of relucent targs during mating season! appears

Katian: Have you been watching us?!

Quentin: to Lennox I don't have time for this... Look, Android, you wine, you dine, you dance a little... Basically you just enjoy each other's company! And if you want to carry it farther than that, hey, that's your perogitive, Positron Head! Get it? Got it? Good! And don't make me come back here... dissappears again

Now its official. Katian is lost for words...

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*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox is quiet for a moment, terrified at the prospect of Q watching his every move for the rest of his existence. He stares at the space where Q had disappeared just as quickly as he had appeared.

Lennox: Well... ummm...

He is beginning to feel more indecisive and nervous than Milo Sharpp. Yes, he wanted to spend time with Katian. Yes, he wanted to get to know her better. But not in some pre-designed Q lab experiment with "Quentin" voyeuristically peering over his shoulder the entire time. So he does the only thing he can thank of, and is completly honest about his feelings regarding the situation.

Lennox: *sighs* Kati, are you as uncomfortable with this specific arrangement as I am? I feel like a laboratory specimen at the moment.

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*Katian's Quarters*

Katian: Very much so... looks around But I don't think this is an experiment, of sorts... Q was never one to have the patience to wait on something... And its obvious he hates you, anyway. notices Lennox is staring where Quentin had stood, laughs softly Don't worry, he's not here anymore. I can tell...

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*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox: Oh...

Lennox had forgotten that El-Aurians had certain, extra sensory abilities. So He took her word for it and sat down, staring at the strange surface of the table, and absolutely hating the background music. He much preferred Vivaldi, or Mansell, or really anything at the moment but that screeching violin. "Well" He says finally, in his usual smooth, ice cold tone of voice. "I suppose there is no reason to waste all of this. Might I replicate you something? He smiles as he stands and looks down at the fish and wine. Both of which he happened to despise. Though androids don't become nauseated, there was still something repulsive about the scent of wine.

[MooreSpino]

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian: No, thank you...

She looks at the plates of fish. It was obvisouly an alien species, its scales were blue and covered in spines. It even still had its head.

Katian: frowns ... But I do think I'll get rid off... These. picks up the plates and takes them to her replicator Lennox, would you mind and get rid of that awful violin music, please? to herself If he wasn't omnipotent, I'd kill him...

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*Katian's Quarters*

Lennox:*smiles with relief* I thought you would never ask, please, turn it off!

Lennox walks to the replicator and orders his usual extra cold Andorian ale and sits back down at the table. If he was into the cliche romanticism, he would have pulled out Kati's chair for her. But somehow it seemed unnecessary. There are better ways to show express affection than to treat your prospective mate like a weak plague victim.

Suddenly he starts laughing, much more loudly than his usual subdued chuckle, and to the point that he might actually choke on the sip of blue ale he had just taken.

Lennox: What a bizarre evening this has been!

[MooreSpino]

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian is surprised when Lennox begins to laugh. He seemed to quiet and calm for such a reaction. It was actually... kind of pleasent to hear...

Katian: laughs It certaintly has...

Kati also orders an Andorian Ale and a plate of Delvin Fluff Pasteries and brings them to the table.

Katian: I haven't had anything to eat since breakfast... sits down Would you care for a pastry?

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*Katian's Quarters*

"Certainly" the android said as he shoved a pastrey in his mouth and ate it. It was sweet and light, with a most unusual texture. He is uncertain what to say, and decides to go with basic small talk.

Lennox: So, how long have you lived in the federation?

[MooreSpino]

*Katian's Quarters*

Kati selects a large pastrey and takes a bite.

Katain: Hm... My mother and I've lived in this part of the galaxy going on a century... I've spent most of it traveling to various worlds, though. Never could stay in one spot long...

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*Katian's Quarters

"No wonder she ran into the Q" He thinks, sipping the blue speckled fluid from the glass.

Lennox: Well I am sure you have had some very unique experiences. Space travel is rarely if ever boring.

[MooreSpino]

*Katian's Quarters*

Katian: No, it certaintly isn't. Today has been proof of that. sips her ale I remember this one time I was visiting Altair IV and I met this very strange Trill...

She goes on to tell this and to swap various other stories with Lennox for a few hours...

*Outside the Maverick*

Quentin watched silently as the two had a plesant conversation. Both of them were too stubborn to realise it, but they were made for each other...

... And who would know that better than a Q...

Relucantly,Quentin decided his broken heart had seen enough, and he went back to the Continuum...

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*Sickbay*

Lt. Shittu: What's all the commotion?

He sees Dr. Nasseren looking dumbfounded.

Lt. Shittu: Dr. what just happened where is our CMO? Is their some kind of medical emergency?

Lt. Shittu is beyond confusion, everything seemed to have gone wrong and their mission hadn't even started yet.

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*Sickbay*

Lt. Shittu isn't exactly sure what is going on, he has been engrossed in his work. Saving medical supply wasn't exactly what had signed up for, but somebody had do it. He turns his attentions towards Dr. Nasseren.

Lt. Shittu: can I be of some assistance Dr? I know what you mean, this mission has been one disaster after another.

*Science Lab - Engineering Section*

Lt. Woods: So Lt Ivanova what do you make of our recent discoveries? They are a little strange, n'est pas?

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*Science Lab - Engineering Section*

Lt. Woods: Same thought here Lt. I am going to perform a micro particle analysis of ever fiber of this blasted thing. I need you to monitor the readings. Are you up for that Lieutenant. *gives her a encouraging smile* I hope it will give us some clues about how this little devil came to be.

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*Science Lab - Engineering section*

Lt. Woods: Yes I do, is this about your theory that telepathy is involved?

[motom79]

*Science lab - Engineering section*

Lt. Woods: First of all, don't worry to speak your mind, I am not discounting your theories. I think you could be right, *smiles* because Remans are indeed known telepaths. I remember reading something about Romulan drone ships that were controlled by telepathy, but if I'm not mistaken the pilot was an Aenar. So, once again, please feel free to share your thoughts, the sooner we solve this puzzle the better.

*Sickbay*

Lt. Shittu: Dr. Nasseren maybe we should notify security about the disappearance of our CMO.

[motom79]

((OOC: no problem))

[edejan]

*Officer's Quarters*

Comm. Riahj enters a command into his PADD.

Comm. Riahj: Lt. Speok. are we ready? Good. I'm sending you the coordinates for the site to site transport. We'll transport from Cargo Bay F. Do a sensor scan and see if it's empty.

Lt. Speok runs a quick scan.

Lt. Speok: (begrdugingly) There's no one there, sir.

Comm. Riahj: Good. It should be a good spot. It mostly contains medical supplies and there should be no need to access those often this early in the trip. I'll be prepared if there is anyone there anyway, he thought. We'll meet there in 20 minutes.

Lt. Speok: All right.

Comm. Riahj, clicks off and places his PADD in his inside pocket. He picks up his bag and opens an access hatch inside the closet in his quarters. He really hadn't even needed to do more than a quick review of the Maverick's schematics to discover the placement of this hatch and its connectioons to the various areas of the ship. His secret hobby was studying the schematics and construction of the various types of Starfleet ships and that had certainly come in handy in many missions in the past. As he closed the hatch door behind him, he did a quick survey of the cabin making sure nothing had been left behind that could be used to track him. After a moment, he nodded his head in satisfaction and climbed down the ladder.

[edejan]

*Crew Quarters*

Lt. Speok nervously paces the floor of his quarters. His cabinmate had just returned from dinner on 10-Forward. He entered in a jolly mood and cracked Speok on the back.

Ens. Lyar: Hey, buddy. What's up? Didn't see you at dinner!

Lt. Speok: (nervously) I...I...didn't feel like eating. I've been bu...busy sending letters to my family...I think I'll go eat now! He rushes out of the cabin.

Ens. Lyar: Yeah, well, I've got to report back to duty. See you later.

Lt. Speok rushed to the turbolift,

Lt. Speok: Computer, take me to Cargo Bay F.

Computer: Cargo Bay F confirmed.

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*Corridors*

Being bored little Hakeem has decide to sneak off while his mother is busy talking to his grandmother over the comm system. Hakeem wonders about with his toy Selath cat. The little boy decides to go looking for his dad. Maybe he is in Cargo Bay F. He stands on the tip of his toes to reach the LCARS.

Hakeem: Computer show me the way to Cargo Bay F. *Daddy is going to be so proud at me for finding it all be myself*

After the computer has showed him the route the young boy runs towards the Cargo Bay.

*Cargo Bay F*

The cargo bay seems empty, maybe daddy is hiding.

Hakeem: Daddy, Daddy

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*Bridge*

Lt. Woods: I don't know Lietenant, officially they are our allies, but I wouldn't put it behind them. To be sure we beter run CPO Tigan's findings through the computer. Computer does the power signature of the unknown device found in the navigation system correlate with any known brain patrons?
Computer: Their are similarities with Vulcan, Romulan and Reman brain patrons.
Lt. Woods : Lt. Ivanova you seem to be right, it certainly looks like the Romulans are involved.

*Sickbay*

combadge: Security acknowledges, ma'am

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((OOC: no biggie problem fixed :D ))

*science lab*

Lt. Woods: Indeed, we better inform the Captain and find a neuro-scientist. Good work Lietenant, keep this up and you'll be chief engineer in no time. How would you feel about becoming my second in command? Computer give me the list of personal that specializes in neurology, specifically neuro-telepathy. *taps com badge* Captain we have uncovered some disturbing facts.

Several names roll on the computer screen including Ensign Tahlandi, whose research prominently involves neuro-telepathy

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((OOC: Has Dr. Nasseren any expertise in this field?))

*Science Lab*

Lt. Woods: You deserve it after today. *grins when he sees the Lieutenant's reaction* I need somebody how can stay cool in a crisis and is willing to look at all possibilities, no matter how far fetched. Now let's look who can help us with our investigation. *examines the names on the computer and their credentials* .

[MooreSpino]

The following is a transcript of Captain Patton's Log Entry:

I am pleased to say that both Q's have left the Maverick. For good, one would hope. Apparently one of our bartenders in Ten-Forward, Katian Ryoux, has had contact with the Q enity proir to coming aboard. And that same Q had came looking for her, bringing the other Q to look for him... It's all very confusing, but the details will be found in my official report on the incident.

Before leaving, the Q did restore Lieutenant Riddle's vocal cords.

The device found in our Navigation console has been determined not to be the Q's doing, but a planted attempt at sabatoge. The device transplanted a computer virus, an ancient method, that caused cascading systems failures throughout the ship, including power failures, communication blackouts, and malfunctioning turbolifts.

Due to the combined efforts of Lieutenant Woods, Lieutenant Ivanova, Lieutenant Commander sh'Raazh, Lieutenant Shittu, and our Engineering team, the virus was stopped and the damage reversed by a counter algorithm.

An analysis of the alien device has shown that it is of Reman and Cardassian design, quite an unusal combination considering neither is a major power anymore. More tests are being conducted to confirm these prelimnary results.

On a lower note, there has been another incident between crewmembers in Ten-Forward. An intoxicated Lieutenant Junior Grade Sharpp was injured after provoking a Klingon. He is currently in stable condition and the Klingon is being held in the Brig pending further investigation.

We have resumed our course for the Neutral Zone and should arrive within the hour...

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*Science Lab - Engineering Section*

Lt. Woods: Well parents aren't always the best judge of character, they tend to see us as the little children we were instead of the grownups we are. I think I have found the right people to help us *taps com badge* Dr. Nasseren please report to the science lab. *taps his badge again* Ensign Tahlandi please report to the science lab.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

After her interrupted dinner, Patton returned to the Bridge to resume command

Lt. Woods: Captain we have uncovered some disturbing facts.

Capt. Patton: Go ahead, Lieutenant...

[edejan]

*Corridor to Cargo Bay F*

Comm. Riahj exits a hatch and looks down the corridor. He spots a child walking toward Cargo Bay F.

Comm. Riahj: What the...damn!!! Takes PADD out and links to Speok's comm badge.

Comm. Riahj: Speok...meet me by the Jeffries Tube hatch door at the forward end of Cargo Bay F corridor. There's some kid heading toward the bay. Be careful, don't let him see you!!

Speok squawks in surprise.

Lt. Speok: You can't be moving all over the place if you expect me to transport you. I've already calculated your location in the Cargo bay.

Comm. Riahj: Well recalculate it. I don't care how you do it, you're getting me off this ship NOW!!!/

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*Science Lab*

Lt. Woods: Captain, we have found that the device implanted in the navigation system is telepathic in design. CPO Tigan was right when he stated that the power signature resembles a brainwave patron. We have narrowed it down to Vulcan, Romulan or Reman. We are investigating the matter further. As soon I have more answers I'll report back.

*Cargo Bay F*

Hakeem gives up on finding his father in the cargo bay and decides to sneak of to the bridge. He was curious about the Klingon XO, he walks out of the cargo bay to the turbo lift, never noticing cmdr. Raihj.

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*Science Lab*

Lt. Woods: Way ahead of you there, I have assigned a team to do constant level 10 sensor sweeps of the entire ship, searching for similar devices. So far nothing yet. But good thinking Lt.

At that moment Ensign Tahlandi enters the lab looking a little grumpy

[edejan]

*Bridge*

It's late and the beta crew is quietly going about their duties. Lights are dimmer than during day shift and everyone speaks more quietly.

Col. Bijaj: Science, comm, engineering, report! What is our current ETA?

The door to the Bridge opens and a youngster walks in.

Col. Bijaj: Young man, what are you doing on the Bridge. You should be in bed at this hour!!

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: Thank you, Mister Woods. Considering your eariler findings, I would start with the Reman aspect of the devicer. Just a suggestion... Patton out.

*Ten-Forward*

Lt. Kimble: Here we go... sets two glasses of Andorian Ale down on the table, sits down So, Lieutenant sh'Raazh, you said the past year was pretty rough on you... Wanna talk about it? sips ale

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*Ten forward*

Lt. sh'Raazh looks at Richie should she open up to him, considering he is half Betazoid it's kinda hard to hide things form him.

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh: Not really, but I can tell you this, if you ever disagree with vice admiral Gral about his idiocy don't knock him out. *muttering* That incompetent Tellarite swine.

*Science Lab*

Lt. Woods: Well you know about the system failure that plagued the ship Dr. Now it seems it was caused by a device that was telepathically controlled. Since neither I or my colleague *waves his hand at Lt. Ivanova* have no expertises in this field, we thought it was better to call in some experts in neurology.

[edejan]

*Cargo Bay F*

The turbolist door opens. Lt. Speok exits at the same time that the young boy enters. Comm Riah sighs in relief. He rushes over to Lt. Speok.

Comm. Riahj: Your original calculations will be fine, Speok. Where do I go?

Lt. Speok looks steadily at Comm. Riahj. If only he had the nerve to tell Comm. Riahj where he could go. He looked down quickly before Riahj saw the defiance in his glance.

Lt. Speok: I've calculated your site to site transport from the hatch doors at the aft end. Over here!

Comm. Riahj follows Lt. Speok to the area indicated.

Comm. Riahj: Countdown, now, Speok. In three minutes exactly...

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*Bridge*

Hakeem completely unafraid of the stern Klingon woman looking down upon him, just smiles.

Hakeem: Whoa, you are a real Klingon, do you have a batt'leh, do you really eat living worms that's so grouse, ...

The other officers try hard not to laugh as the young boy fires a tirad of questions on the XO.

Navigator: ETA 55 minutes

[MooreSpino]

*Ten-Forward*

Kimble nearly chokes on his ale in laughter.

Lt. Kimble: laughing Oh, man! I wish I could've seen that! Gral is so full of himself I'm surprised he hasn't floated all the way to Alpha Centauri! He needed to be put in his place, and I'm glad you were the one to do it. holds up his glass of ale Here's to you, for a job well done, Tara.

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: trying not to laugh at the boy's questions Thank you, Navigator...

The Science console began to beep in front of the ensign who was manning it.

Science Ensign: Sir... I'm decting something outside of the ship...

Capt. Patton: turns around What is it, Ensign?

Science Ensign: I'm not sure... It appears to be... A ship decloaking!

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*Ten Forward*

Tara finally lets her defenses down and starts laughing together with Richie.

Tara: Believe me, that fool let me pay dearly for it. How that incompetent idiot ever became an admiral is beyond me. But like all Tellarites he is an aptitude for politics. If it were not for Admiral Nechev a personal friend of mine, I probably still be in Australia.

[edejan]

*Bridge*

Col. Bijaj: Thank you, Nav!

Col. Bijaj looks down at young Hakeen, suppressing a smile. She is reminded of her own younger brother back home on Kronos.

Col. Bijaj: Yes I do young warrior! And they are called Gakh, not worms. They are the food of heroes and I hope that you would not turn your nose up at Gakh if you are ever privileged to be invited to a Klingon meal. And I do indeed have a several batleths some for battle and some for display. And again why aren't you in bed at this hour? Who are your parents?

[edejan]

*Cargo Bay F*

Comm. Riahj stands ready to be transported. Lt. Speok quickly finishes entering the coordinates for the site to site transport. He is anxious to get this over with so he can go back to his normal, safe duties. He prays to his Vulcan ancestors to help him through the next few moments and that he is not discovered.

Outside the Maverick, a Romulan vessel decloaks for the transport.

Lt. Speok: OK, ready now sir. In five, four, three, two, one...

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*Bridge*

Hakeem: I went looking for my daddy, he went to see why the lights went out, but he still hasn't come back yet. Have you seen him? *hears the science ensign about the ship* Can I see it. *a little overexcited*

*Science lab*

Lt. Woods: certainly doctor, just look at LCARS R2.
Ensign Tahlandi: Brainwave patrons, whoa I never thought I would encounter them in an alien device. *His blue eyes glimmer with excitement*

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: Go to Red Alert! Hail that vessel... looks at the boy And someone get this child off the Bridge.

Security Lt.: Sir, no reposnse on any hailing frequencies.

Capt. Patton: Keep trying, Lieutenant...

Science Ensign: Sir! Unauthorized transport in Cargo Bay F!

Capt. Patton: taps badge Security team to Cargo Bay F! Unauthorized transport in progress! to Security Lt. Target phasers on that ship, Lieutenant! And keep trying to hail them!

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*Cargo Bay F*

The red alert sounds overhead, a loud klaxxon fills the air. Has he been discovered?

Comm. Riahj: Now, Speok, now. Transport me!

Lt. Speok enters the final coordinators and light begins to swirl around Comm. Riahj. Lt. Speok looks up and the Commander is gone.

Outside, the Romulan vessel shimmers and disappears.

The turbolift doors open and security officers rush out and head toward Speok. He turns around in desperation and throws his arms in front of his face.

Lt. Speok: It's too late..it's too late. He's gone!!

[MooreSpino]

*Ten-Forward*

sh'Raazh and Kimble's laughter was cut off by klaxxons signaling the ship has gone into Red Alert.

Lt. Kimble: looking up Oh, great! Now what?!

*Bridge*

Security Lt.: Captain, the Security team reports that they found Lieutenant Speok in the Cargo Bay, but whoever was trying to transport is gone...

Capt. Patton: Tell them to hold Speok for questioning. Computer, who was it that transported off the ship?

Computer: Commander Riahj Is No Longer On The Maverick

Capt. Patton: Dammit! Where's the ship now, Ensign?

Science Ensign: It's gone back into its cloak. I can't find it.

Capt. Patton: Keep scanning! Start with its last known coordinates. We are not letting them get away!

[motom79]

*Science Lab*

Lt. Woods: I don't know, I'd better go to my station. Lt. Ivanova, you stay here and help Dr. Nasseren and Ensign Tahlandi with their investigation

Lt. Woods leaves the lab.

Ensign Tahlandi: By the prophets, another crisis! We haven't cleaned up the mess form the last one.

*Ten Forward*

Lt.cmdr. sh'Raazh: Let's report back to the bridge, our expertise may be needed. *sounding disappointed that their date was disturbed in such a brutal fashion*

[edejan]

*Counselor D'ar Quarters*

Counselor D'ar: What in the world... a red alert! We haven't been out of space dock fora day yet and all these alerts. I wonder what it is now!!!

She paces for a few minutes and then decides to call Comm. Riahj, the first real friend she has made on board, to ask if he know what's going on.

Counsellor D'ar: Computer, patch me into Comm. Riahj.

Computer: beep...beep...Comm. Riahj is not is his quarters.

She felt puzzled and slightly miffed. Hadn't he left her at her door just and hour or so ago and gone back to his quarters? Had he just been trying to "ditch" her? She felt confused and hurt. "Well, maybe I read too much into his polite manner and he really wasn't interested in me!!"

Well, there's no sleeping now, she thought. I may as well report to Sickbay, see if they need help.

[edejan]

*Sickbay*

The door swooshes open and Counsellor D'ar walks into Sickbay. She looks over to Lt. Shittu working with concentration. Nurse Wyatt is also in Sickbay trying to look busy without actually doing any work. She reminded herself to talk to Ms. Wyatt abour her appointment tomorrow and to make a note in Wyatt's record about her lack of response to the Counsellor's message.

Counsellor D'ar: Well, Lieutenant, what's going on now? I guess it'll be impossible to sleep so I thought I'd come down and offer my services if they're needed.

(((OOC - thanks motom!!)))

[MooreSpino]

(((OOC: Good night!)))

*Ten-Forward*

Lt. Kimble: Right... Let's go!

Kimble is disappointed that Tara would suggest going back on duty, but if you want to impress a lady, you might as well appear to be a hero while your at it...

*Bridge*

sh'Raazh and Kimble enter the Bridge together.

Capt. Patton: barely glancing in their direction Lieutenants, take your stations. Commander Bijaj, head down to Cargo Bay F and question the Lieutenant in custody about what the hell that ship wants with Riahj. to Science Ensign Where's our ship, Ensign?

Science Ensign: I can't seem... Wait! I'm getting energy fluxes at five thousand kilometers to our port side.

Capt. Patton: Mister Kimble, fire phasers at those fluxes.

Lt. Kimble: Yes, ma'am, firing now!

Kimble fires the phasers at the spot in space...

Lt. Kimble It's a hit!

Capt. Patton: On screen.

The viewscreen blinks to life with the image of a Romulan warbird with its cloaking device that appears to be malfunctioning.

Capt. Patton: Lieutenant, hail the Romulans...

[motom79]

((OOC: goodnight - Edejan just a heads up Dr. Nasserem isn't in sickbay anymore))

*Family shittu's quarters*

Ophelia is so lost in conversation, she didn't notices her son slipping out of their quarters. All of sudden Red Alert.

Ophelia's mother: What in the world is that? (computer transmission)
Ophelia: Red alert, mother, wait I going to get Hakeem. Hakeem, sweetie were are you. Hakeem

Ophelia starts to look for her son everywhere, she begins to panic were is he? Suddenly the door rings.

Ophelia: Come in.
Ensign Lyar: Ma'am we found your son wondering about on the bridge
Ophelia: Hakeem *swings herself round his neck* Don't ever do that again, you hear *very stern* I am sorry I hope he didn't cause trouble.
Ensign Lyar: No Ma'am but just don't let happen again.
Ophelia: It won't, thank you so much ensign, and you young man off to bed.
Ensign Lyar: See you ma'am.
Ophelia: Yes and thank you once again
Ophelia's mother: What's going on?
Hakeem: *walks to computer* I saw a Klingon and...
Ophelia: Bed, now

[motom79]

*Bridge*

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh takes her station and looks at her readings, maybe they could track the ship using it's own emissions.

*Sickbay*

Lt. shittu: We are buzzy saving the medical supplies, and several medical experiments. I am now decontaminating the Trelloxide, counselor.

[edejan]

*Bridge*

Col. Bijaj: Aye, Captain. Taps comm badge, "Security, I'm on my way to question the prisoner. Keep him in custody there and I'll be right down!"

Bijaj exits the Bridge and goes to the tubrbolift. Arriving at Cargo Bay F, she approaches the prisoner being tightly held by security.

Col. Bijaj: All right, security. Let him go but hold phasers on him.

Lt. Speok stands still, his head drooping. As a Vulcan, he would never live down the shame of this moment. But his honor required him to stand and face his fate.

Lt. Speok: I'll make no attempt to escape, sir.

Col. Bijaj: Lieutenant, if this were a Klingon ship, you would now be dead and floating in space. But, she grimaces, Federation laws do not allow such sensible precautions on their vessels!

[edejan]

*Sickbay*

Counsellor D'ar: My training in psychology included many biophysiological models. Will that be of any help? I can take simple direction in lab procedures, she laughed.

[MooreSpino]

(((OOC: edejan, do you want to be the Romulan commander?)))

[motom79]

*Bridge*

Lt. Shittu: Thank you, counselor and yes your help is more than welcome. You know the proper procedures for quarantining samples, I pressume.

[edejan]

*Bridge*

Col. Bijaj: Now, Lt. Speok, recount to me what exactly just happened and who was involved.

Lt. Speok: Sir, I just helped Comm. Riahj beam off the ship in a site to site transport to a Romulan vessel. That's all I know!! I was simply a tool to Comm. Riahj. He gave me no information on his plans. When he approached me prior to debarkment, he told me that his operatives on Vulcan had my family under surveillance. That they would be immediated assassinated if I did not do exactly as he told me. That's all...I just followed directions.

Col. Bijaj: Computer, contact the Captain for me.

Computer: beep...link established.

Col. Bijaj: Captain Patton, the P'tak was Comm. Riahj. He had this Vulcan site to site transport him to that Romulan vessel! Yes ma'm, I will continue to question him.

[edejan]

(((OOC, yes I will be = thanks!!)))

*Romulan Ship*

Commander T'Prel: Federation vessel!! Stand down or we will destroy your puny ship!

[edejan]

*Sickbay*

D'ar: Yes, I can manage that!

She walks over and sits next to Lt. Shittu.

D'ar: What's the red alert about? It's been one alert after another on this ship!

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Shittu smiles at counselor D'ar, at least she is willing to do the grunt work, unlike some others.

Lt. Shittu: I don't know counselor and thank you for helping me out. Can I ask you something? Do you have experience in couple counseling?

*Bridge*

sh'Raazh looks at the arrogant Romulan face on the view screen. Apperantly they have forgotten their peaceful intentions. She always had known Romulans can't be trusted, duplicity was their second nature.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Col. Bijaj: Captain Patton, the P'tak was Comm. Riahj. He had this Vulcan site to site transport him to that Romulan vessel!

Capt. Patton: Thank you, Commander, but I'll need more than that.

Comm. Bijaj: Yes ma'm, I will continue to question him.

On screen, a Romulan commander appears.

Commander T'Prel: Federation vessel!! Stand down or we will destroy your puny ship!

Capt. Patton: Commander T'Prel, I am Captain Patton of the Starfleet vessel Maverick. You are in Federation space, therefore I must ask you to stand down and surrender. We also believe a member of our crew has transported to your ship. I ask that you surrender him, as well...

[edejan]

*Romulan Vessel*

Commander T'Prel: Tactical, target their weapons array. We must disable this ship. The Praetor will be well-pleased with this prize.

To Comm. Patton: If you value the lives of your crew, stand down.

Commander T'Prel: Fire!

[edejan]

*Romulan Vessel*

Comm. T'Prel: You see, Patton - oh, yes I know who you are - and much more than that! Your fate is in your hands. Surrender and live, or resist and be destroyed. Either way, my mission will succeed.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: Full power to shields!

The ship shudders under the barage of Romulan weapons

Lt. Kimble: Shields at eighty-seven percent!

Capt. Patton: Commander T'Prel! We are on a mission of peace! Cease fire immeadetly!

[edejan]

*Cargo Deck F*

Col. Bijaj: Speok, don't cry on my shoulders. Give me more information or... she steps threateningly toward Speok. He steps back but does not resist.

Lt. Speok: I'm sorry - that's all I know...I would tell you everything if I knew anything more. The fate of my family is already sealed, either they will be left unharmed or they are already dead.

[motom79]

*Bridge*

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh: Captain I suggest we target their engines and weapons array with full spread photon torpedo's.

sh'Raazh always wonder why so many Star Fleet Captains hide behind the fact that they were on a peaceful mission. clearly these Romulans weren't interested in peace, so why don't give them what they want a good fight, damn the political consequences. They attacked on Federation territory, not the other way around.

[edejan]

*Romulan Vessel*

Comm. T'Prel: Peace!! There will never be peace between us. The Federation is unworthy AND untrustworthy. You say you are only patrolling the neutral zone, but what business do you have there? That was and is our space. We don't need you there...peace will be when you get out of our space completely. But enough talking....tactical fire full weapons array!

T'Prell to Riahj, furiously. "This was supposed to be a COVERT mission. Now we are in full-blown battle with the Federation and our mission is discovered. The Praetor and his toadies will find out everything. You've failed in your mission and you will be punished if we cannot destroy this vessel before it can transmit any information back to the Federation.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Lt. Kimble: the ship shakes Shields at sixty-nine percent!

Capt. Patton: So much for diplomacy... Mister Kimble, fire phasers at their propulsion and weapons systems!

Lt. Kimble: Aye, Captain! fires Direct hit! Their ship's disabled!

Capt. Patton: You hear that, T'Prel? Now its my turn to suggest you surender or else...

[edejan]

Two more Romulan warbirds decloak on port and starboard.

Comm. T'Prell: I think you've overestimated your position, Captain.

To tactical, "Target their communication array."

Romulan Tactical Officer: Direct hit, sir!

Comm. T'Prell: You see, we have backup and we intend to succeed in our mission!

Comm. T'Prell to Romulan ships. "Can you expand your cloaking area to cover us and tow us out of range.

Romulan vessels: Yes sir, we will attempt to do so.

All three Romulan ships shimmer and disappear.

[motom79]

*Bridge*

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh looks at the view screen, those damned Romulans played dirty. They had lured them in a trap and like some dumb blind animal they had walked right into it.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: Evasive maneuvers, sh'Raazh!

The Romulans weapons come very close the the Maverick.

Lt. Kimble: They've hit the array and managed to hit decks fifteen through seventeen. Minor damage reported, no casulties. Shields at sixty-two percent.

Capt. Patton: Fire photon torepedoes! Full spread!

Lt. Kimble: Aye, ma'am! fires One hit to their main phasers! The ships have gone into cloak!

Capt. Patton: snarls Full retreat. We can't risk crossing into the Neutral Zone... Navigation, fastest course to the nearst Federation starbase...

Defeat. On their first misson, defeat...

[motom79]

*Bridge*

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh: Aye Captain. The nearest federation vessel is five hours away at maximum warp. It looks that we are alone, for now. Yes ma'am course laid in.

[edejan]

"The Brig"

Col. Bijaj: Throw him in the cell, security.

Taps comm badge, Captain Patton, I think we've gotten all we can out of Speok. We're going to Riahj's quarters to investigate and I will ask the communications officer to review the logs for anomalous findings. I will also contact Starfleet to intiate an investigation.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: Thank you, Commander... Riahj and the Romulan ships have escaped back into Romulan space... Keep me informed on your progress, Patton out. stands and begins to pace Dammit, what went wrong! taps comm. badge Patton to Engineering, send repair teams to Decks Fifteen through Seventeen and the Communications Array.

[edejan]

*Sickbay*

Counsellor D'ar is working quietly alongside Lt Shittu. There's not much small talk. Lt. Shittu is the model of a stoic Vulcan. The ships shudders and the red alert sounds continuously. Finally, D'ar can stand the suspense no more.

D'ar: Should we go to security protocols, Lt.? My slides are being thrown all over!

[motom79]

*Bridge*

Lt. cmdr. sh'Raazh: captain, I'm getting strange readings on the port bow. It looks like their is another cloaked ship dead ahead from us.

*Sickbay*

Lt. Shittu: I would say yes, counselor.

Lt. Shittu loses his balance and fails to the ground smashing several petri dishes containing fungus samples.

Lt. Shittu: dam nit.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: Evasive maneuvers! Kimble, fire phasers! I'll be dammed if they get the best of us again...

Lt. Kimble: Firing! presses controls Direct hit!

Capt. Patton: Hail that ship and tell them to back down.

[edejan]

Comm. Riahj's Quarters

Col. Bijaj: Captain, there's nothing in Riajh's room. It doesn't even look like anyone was here.

o herself, why didn't we notice that this retiree was travelling much too lightly? Taps comm badge,

Col. Bijaj: "Security, I'd like a full report ASAP on Riahj's activities from the moment he boarded the Maverick. Every detail, every contact, every movement!

[edejan]

*Klingon Warbird decloaks on port bow*

Comm. Keltok: Federation vessel. Cease fire! We are decloaking!! What is the meaning of this attack? We are coming to your aid!!

[motom79]

*Bridge*

sh'Raazh has never been so glad to see the Klingons in her life. Thank the heavens for this stroke of luck.

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Patton is a little taken aback.

Capt. Patton: Klingon Commander, my sincerest apologies... We were ambushed by three Romulan vessels and I did not want to take any chances. I am Captain Sara Patton of the Starfleet ship Maverick. You're assistance is greatly appriciated...

[edejan]

"Klingon Warbird"

Comm. Keltok: Our sensors picked up the weapons fire! What is your status? And who were you engaged with? Are you planning a pursuit course?

[edejan]

"Klingon Warbird"

Comm. Keltok: Greetings, Captain Patton. I am Captain Keltok of the Klingon vessel, Vaq'wi. How can we assist you?

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: We've taken heavy hits to our shields and Comm. Array but are otherwise fine. We were engaged in a phaser fight with a Romulan Commander T'Prel and we are not planning to persue them as of yet.

She is not sure what how much else to tell the Klingon ship.

Capt. Patton: An armed escort back to the nearest Starbase would be greatly appriciated, Captain Keltok.

[edejan]

*Sickbay*

Counselor D'ar is working with Lt. Shittu picking up samples, slides and petrie dishes. Suddenly her comm bade beeps.

Col. Bijaj: "Threllon D'ar, report to Security immediately!"

D'ar: Yessir. She looks questioningly over at Shituu. I don't know what that's about. I guess I'd better go.

[edejan]

*Klingon Vessel, Vaq'wi*

Comm. Keltok: Of course, We will be proud to escort you. Let me know when your repairs are complete and we will depart.

[motom79]

*Sickbay*

Lt. Shittu: Yes I think so too. Thanks for your help, counselor. So when can I meet with you for a counseling session with my wife?

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: Thank you, Captain. I'll inform you as soon as possible. Patton out. communications are cut, taps comm. badge Patton to Lieutenant Woods; what's the status of the repair crews?

[motom79]

*Engineering*

Lt. Woods: I'm dispatching repair crews now. The damage is minimal, repairs should be done within the hour, Captain

[edejan]

*Sickbay*

D'ar: (to Lt. Shittu, smiling) Tomorrow, during regular office hours. 'Til then!

*Security*

Counselor D'ar enters Security and looks at the stern faces of the XO and the security staff.

D'ar: Hello, I'm Threllon D'ar. How may I help you?

Col. Bijaj: Sit down. Now, you will answer me fully and without hesitation if you value your career.

D'ar looks around in confusion. What could she possibly know that required security to interrogate her?

D'ar: Of course (gulp). I would never....

Col. Bijaj: Fine. Now what is your relationship with this Riahj p'tak?

D'ar: Wha..what??

Col. Bijaj: You heard me. Don't act the fool or you'll regret it!!

D'ar: I hardly know him. We spent some time in 10-Forward this evening and he escorted me back to my quarters.

Col. Bijaj: And...?

D'ar: And....nothing! He left and I haven't seem him since. Is he all right? What's happened to him?

Col. Bijaj: TO him...nothing, yet! But I'm asking the questions. Did you know him before you boarded?

D'ar: No, of course not. I'd heard of him of course but never met him.

Col. Bijaj: Well, we can check on that so it had better be the truth. Now, what did you talk about at dinner?

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: Thank you, Mister Woods. to Kimble Inform Captain Keltok that we will be ready to depart in less than a hour.

Lt. Kimble: Yes, ma'am.

Kimble sends the message and looks over at sh'Raazh. He gave her a wink and a small smile as he typed a new message:

Lt. Kimble to Lt. Comm. sh'Raazh

When do you want to continure our date, Tara?

-Richie

[motom79]

*Bridge*

sh'Raazh smiles back at Lt. Kimble and types as soon our shift ends -Tara

*Sickbay*

Lt. Shittu: I'll see you tomorrow.

[edejan]

*Klingon Vessel, Vaq'wi*

Capt. Keltok: Good, Capt. Patton, I will report the slight delay in our mission to my Commander and then we will be at your disposal. By the way, I believe my mate is your XO, Col. Bijaj. I hope she is serving you with honor.

[edejan]

*Corridor Outside Security*

Threllon D'ar walked out of the Security Office in confusion. She had recounted every word of her discussions with Comm. Riahj. She never received an explanation for her questioning but she gathered that Riahj was persona non grata on the ship. What had he done? Had he been the reason for the red alert earlier? But surely not such a distinguished member of Starfleet, not someone with his credentials...not someone whom she had admired and liked and hoped that....well, she'd better put those thoughts on hold.

*Security*

Col. Bijaj: Captain, we've not been able to find anything conclusive among the crew or in Riahj's quarters. Let us hope that our investigation back at Stafleet yeilds more!

[MooreSpino]

*Bridge*

Capt. Patton: to Keltok, smiles She has performed her duties very well, Captain. I am proud to call her my First officer.

Col. Bijaj: Captain, we've not been able to find anything conclusive among the crew or in Riahj's quarters. Let us hope that our investigation back at Stafleet yeilds more!

Capt. Patton: Thank you, Commander Bijaj. Please report to the Bridge. I believe there is someone here you might like to speak with...

[edejan]

*Bridge*

Col. Bijaj: Captain, we have reported the incurson into Federation space by the Romulan ships to Starfleet. We were only able to discover the name of one of the ships, the Talons of Honor. The other two are unidentified.

She stops, dead in her tracks, seeing the face of her parmaqqai on the viewscreen.

Col. Bijaj: Keltok!! Greetings, husband. It pleases me to see you!

[motom79]

((OOC I am going to bed, bye bye))

[MooreSpino]

((OOC: Good night, motom!))

*Bridge*

Patton leaves the center chair to allow the Klingon couple to talk. She walked to the space between the Helm control and Navigation.

Capt. Patton: Mister Kimble, Miss sh'Raazh. I appriciate you two coming back to the Bridge during the Red Alert. You assistance was valuable, but I think we can take things from here. You're dismissed.

Lt. Patton: smiles at Patton and sh'Raazh Thank you, ma'am. stands and walks to the turbolift, stops right before entering and motions to sh'Raazh After you, Lieutenant sh'Raazh...

[edejan]

(((OOC: goodnignt, motom!)))

[spiderviveka_SC]

*Corridor*

Lennox: Lennox to sickbay, report!

Lennox walks briskly towards sickbay. He barely got the doors to Kati's quarters to open at all. Either Q decided to lock them in, or they were jammed from the attack. The voice of Nurse Verrik comes over the com line. "Sir, we have been attacked by three Romulan war birds... a Klingon vessel came to our aid. We have no casualties.

*Sickbay*

Lennox enters the door and finds Verrik checking their only patient's vital signs.

Lennox: Any other news, nurse?
Verrik: None sir... Oh, Sharpp regained consciousness about an hour ago. He is just sleeping now.
Lennox Very well, keep me posted.

*The Bridge*

Riddle returns to his post on the bridge and checks the status of the science station.

[edejan]

*Klingon Vessel, Vaq'wi*

Comm. Keltok: Captain Patton would it be an imposition if I transported over to your ship to visit with my mate while you effect your repairs?

[edejan]

*Sickbay*

Threllon D'ar returns to Sickbay after her interrogation in Security. She enters shortly after CMO Lennox. She is shaken and nervous but is afraid to return to her quarters. She has too many questions to settle down for the night.

D'ar: Hello, I'm reporting for duty again, sir! I was helping Lt. Shittu when I was called to Security.