Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10303.10

Starring:

Martijn Lemmen 	as	[CO] Captain Brian Black

Chris Gibson		as	[XO] Lieutenant Commander Kaimana Xia

Chris Dickinson		as	[CSO] Lieutenant Marla Enki
Greg Diduszko		as	[TO] Ensign K’Nargh
Chris Esterhuyse 	as 	[CMO] Lieutenant Commander Varesh
Jay Green 		as 	[CIV] Ensign Rowan Delar
Ruth Holbrook 		as 	[CNS] Ensign Doran tr’Loris
Sam Hung		as	[OPS] Lieutenant Walter Taylor
Dylan Moss		as	[SO] Ensign Charles DeLindt
Brendan Ringenoldus	as	[FCO] Lieutenant, John Exeter
Peter Saunders 		as 	[CTO] Lieutenant Aun’to Mesme
Gina Toye		as	[EO] Ensign Karla Leasha
Gunther Vermeulen	as 	[CEO] Ensign Pierre Duclos

Nick Beckwith		as	USS Scimitar Ship Manager

Summary - The U.S.S. Scimitar has been granted a brief bit of shore leave. It appears the gods have been smiling upon the crew as of late. Minus a few murders in past months, things are looking up.

The crew has been routed to the Televon Star System, where they have been granted shore leave on the planet surface. Have fun people - this is the last one you'll get for a while.

=/\==/\=BEGIN Unofficial "Sunrise, Sunset"=/\==/\=

CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::wanders from console to console in the lab he's appropriated for himself::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::Finishing something on the bridge and looks at her tricorder::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::lying in his quarters, eyes closed, listening to music::
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
Self: To go or not to go.....hmm, I had a bad experience on shore leave before so I don’t know ::sitting at tac2::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::getting a Tan in the holodeck::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
TO: you not going down to the planet ?
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
EO: I haven’t decided yet, after the last shore leave....::trails off::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Checks his console the looks up:: Self: About time for a nice swim and jog.
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles as the various liquids bubble and froth:: Self: Yes, this is going to be great.
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Gets up and makes his way onto the bridge in his interesting uniform::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::Chuckles:: TO: well worse could have happened
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::In her quarters, throwing a few things together::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::gets his commbadge*bridge*: Exeter here, we arrived at that crappy planet, yet. Holodecks aren’t good for getting a tan::

ACTION - Duclos prepares to go off duty and beam down to the planet. As he does, the young man energizes on the surface, finding himself standing in a pit of quick sand - the foolish transporter chief messed up the coordinates. Now the poor chief finds himself sinking slowly.

TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
EO: I don’t think so, that was pretty embarrassing and weird, so if something like that is going to happen again I don’t think  I want to go down
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Stalks out of the Turbo and onto the bridge.:: Self: I knew I left this somewhere.
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
CO: Captain, You heading down to the surface?
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
TO: well how do you know if you don't go down ::Hears the comm. and looks a round to see who’s going to answer::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks into one of the vases and sniffs::
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
EO: Well, I might go down
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::hauls something out from under his console and stalks back to the TurboLift::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::Smiles:: TO: well I can always try and dig up a bottle of blood wine ?
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::nods at OPS::  OPS: I will, in a few minutes...  ::glances at the latest report from Admiral Rix::  once I give Starfleet Command some attention...  ::smiles::
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
EO: well, if blood wine is involved then ill go down anytime ::smiles::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::turns off the various valves and other machines:: Self: Now, someone to help me with this.

ACTION - The turbolift seems to have an unusual atmosphere around it. Like a living creature, the lift seems to sneer at the Science Officer. It has plans for him.

EO_Ens_Leasha says:
TO: leave me with that thought I Might know someone who has a bottle
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Emerges on the deck that holds medical, smells something interesting and decides to go investigate::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::mutters and heads to the bridge  in his trunks and t-shirt and sunglasses:: Self: What a freaking service around here!
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
EO: Ok, then I guess we go down to the planet ::grins::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles to himself:: *SO*: Ensign, I require your assistance with some experiments I'm running.
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
*FCO* Leasha to Exeter
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Enters Medical, looks around::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
*EO*: john here, 
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
EO: I will be right back, let me just go get some things from my room
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
Edit last FCO out>
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
*EO*: john here, on my way to the bridge
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::hears the doors open:: SO: Through here! ::calling from the lab on the other side of his office.::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
CO: All right Captain.  I'll see you down there.
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Ponders beaming down to take shore leave, and then wonders if she still looks good in her bathing suit::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
*FCO* Don’t suppose you have a bottle of Blood wine that I can pinch
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Follows the voice:: CMO: This looks interesting.  What is it?
CNS_Ens_tr’Loris says:
::heads for the turbolift::

ACTION - A comm. comes in from the surface. Is anyone manning the telephone - errr, Operations console?

TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::gets up and heads for the TL::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::watches K'Nargh run off::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::moves to one side:: SO: Oh, don't tell me you don't know what this is?
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::arrives on the bridge in his summer gear:: EO: have a few good bottles I pinched from an Intel Colonel called Macfarlane. Have a 2336 bottle.
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
<OPS_Help> OPS: Um Chief the telephone.. um the comm. is ringing.
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CMO: It’s a flower of some sort.  I never saw many flowers when I was young - grew up in a desert area.
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::Smiles Mischievously as she sees Exeter walk on to the bridge:: FCO: Don’t suppose I can pinch one ?
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::gets in the TL and waits for the TL to get to deck 3::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::sighs::
CNS_Ens_tr’Loris says:
::gets in the turbolift:: Computer: transporter room 1
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::nods at OPS as he hears his assistant mumbling something about an incoming hail::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
SO: The flowers are always here... it’s my roses from the Huron.

ACTION - ...is anyone going to answer the comm., or will the answering machine have to pick it up?

SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CMO: The smell amazing.
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Turns around and goes over to OPS, taps a few buttons to open the comm.::
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::gets off the TL and walks into his room:: Self: Now where is it, oh there it is ::picks up his phaser just in case something happens down there and leaves the room and heads for the TL once again::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
EO: Sure, be my guest. Stuff aren’t drinkable anyhow.
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
SO: you can have one.. they change color to your emotions.
Host Keindar says:
COM: Scimitar: Dr. Keindar to the U.S.S. Scimitar. Please come in.
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
FCO: In what way Kill you off or you just hate it ::looks at the way he’s dressed:: You going down to the surface ?
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Dips his finger in a glass of liquid:: CMO: Salt, Lemon, Alcohol of some sort......
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::back on the TL waiting for it to go back down to the bridge::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Picks up a rose, it goes black::
CNS_Ens_tr’Loris says:
::steps off the turbolift and heads for the transporter room::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
COM: Keindar: This is the Scimitar.
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::waits for DeLindt to recognize the mixture:: SO: Its the first time I see a rose go black... ::frowns slightly::
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::stands from his chair and focuses his attention at the person appearing on the viewscreen::   COM: Surface: This Captain Black of the Scimitar, how may we be of assistance, Doctor...?
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CMO: I take it that’s unusual.
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::steps of the TL and heads for the bridge, once he gets on the bridge he sees the fco and lets out a laugh: FCO: I guess your going down to the surface
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
EO: Blood wine is like Klingons themselves. And I think I am ::smiles::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
SO: Very. I don't think I know what it means. I'll have to research that phenomenon.
Host Keindar says:
COM: CO/OPS: Greetings Scimitar. Captain Black, I was wondering if it would be possible for you to bring me aboard, and give me transport to the next system...
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
TO: No was trying to get some rest on the holodeck
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CMO: What would this research entail?
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::Shoots a look to K'Nargh and laughs:: FCO: Ill pinch bottle then if that Okay with you
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
SO: Oh, that's for later. Now I need to study the effects of various mixtures on a subject.
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Pulls her bathing suit out and looks at it... well, it would still fit... would that whole symbiont thing get in the way?...::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CMO: I can't quite place this drink, but it’s refreshing.  May I?  ::goes to take a glass::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
EO: Sure, knock yourself out. You know where my quarters are?
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
FCO: Oh, I see ::trying to hold in a laugh:: well, you look better in your uniform
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::raises eyebrows:: FCO: you mean to say its safe to go in there ?
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::grins at the comment made my the EO::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::nods:: SO: By all means. Pour me one while you're at it.
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
EO: Yep,  Cleaned it up when we left for this dump. I still think we should have gone to Risa.
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
FCO: So are you going to go down and catch some real rays, or are you going back to the holodeck?
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Pours a glass and hands it to the CMO:: CMO: To absent friends.

ACTION - More comms begin to come in to the U.S.S. Scimitar. Ten, fifteen, twenty-seven, fifty...all asking to come aboard and be transported away from the planet.

Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::slightly frowns at the request::  COM: Surface: I'm sure there are enough transports coming and going from this planet...  and since we're staying here for at least another 48 hours....
CNS_Ens_tr’Loris says:
::pauses before getting on the PADD:: *CSO* You coming down to the planet
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::takes the glass and sips:: SO: Yeah... and there are so many.
CEO_Ens_Duclos says:
@::walking around outside some weird dark bar::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::looks in mock horror:: FCO: well feel free to join us, you want me to pick up a bottle of wine as well ::grins::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
*CNS*: Counselor.. I don't know.  I'm having female self-image issues at the moment.
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
TO: I think I'm going down have to take keep  a look out for her :;smiles at leasha::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Looks up:: CO: Captain we got incoming hails from the planets like crazy my panel is a Christmas tree.  They all say that they all want to leave.
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
EO/FCO: Well, Ill meet you guys down on the planet I guess, cya there
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
TO: Aye, ensign see ya down there.
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::leaves the bridge heading for Exeter’s quarters nodding to K'Nargh on the way out::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CMO: And we feel the absence of some more than others.  ::Raises eyebrow as only a science officer can::
CNS_Ens_tr’Loris says:
*CSO* What sort of problems?
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::walks off the bridge and heads for the TL::
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::frowns even deeper::  Self: What is going on here...?   OPS: Go over to Starfleet comm. protocols only... that should stop the flood...  did they give any reason for their request ?
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles:: SO: That's for sure. Drink up, there is more. ::drains his glass::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::follows leasha:: EO:" So you not get dressed, ore you going army style?
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Downs his glass, pours another:: CMO: This is good stuff.  I hope it lasts.
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Looks at herself in the mirror:: *CNS*: Well, I'm not sure my bathing suit fits right with the symbiont...

ACTION - The drink is definitely much stronger then expected and it hits the Science Officer immediately. Hmmmm, maybe the Med is cuter then he first determined...

TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::walks onto the TL:: Computer: transporter room
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
CO: Aye.
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
SO: Oh, there is more where this comes from. ::holds out his glass for a refill::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
FCO: Army style I guess, why anything particular you want me in ::Looks amused::
CNS_Ens_tr’Loris says:
::smiles:: *CSO* Want a male opinion?
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Pours for the CMO, starts feeling nostalgic for earth and his old friends from university - the disreputable ones::
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::walks off the TL and into a transporter waiting to be beamed down to the planet::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Looks at herself again, turning around to see her backside:: *CNS*: Thanks, but no, Counselor... I think maybe I'll use this time to catch up on some of my research...
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
EO: A straightjacket.... We are here to relax, and they do have a few good beaches.
CEO_Ens_Duclos says:
@::Wonders why the streets are so calm and quiet, but just wanders on::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
SO: Thanks. ::drinks the next glass a bit slower:: So, who's the ones you're missing?
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Goes through the comm. signals:: CO: Various reasons.  The most outspoken reason is that they are exhausted, it might be that they have been so active.
CNS_Ens_tr’Loris says:
*CSO* All right. :;sighs, stepping on the PADD:: Chief: energize.
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::laughs:: FCO: are you trying to tell me something? I guess I can chuck something on, on the way out :;exists the TL::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Sits down and has another drink:: CMO: Do you ever think of the people we've left behind?

ACTION - A pair of officers, a young male Ensign and his female Lieutenant friend waltz into sickbay, quite giddy and affectionate with each other.

CEO_Ens_Duclos says:
@::Notices the street isn't exactly reacting quite the way he expected:: Self: Hmm... swirling street, neat. ::smiles and tries to go on::

ACTION - The next team beams down, and K'Nargh finds himself in a large market place on the planet surface.

SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Notices the entry and looks around.  Things seem fuzzy::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::hops onto the lab bench:: SO: Yes... I had to leave many friends when I was transferred here from the Huron.
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
EO: Well, I have a habit of  getting kids around me asking me question like I'm the Starfleet recruiter. They probably do that on all Fed planets.
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Pulls her bathing suit off and plops onto the bed without putting anything on, and wonders if she should begin Counseling herself for being so self-conscious::
CNS_Ens_tr’Loris says:
::look around::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::walks over to the pair that just walked in:: Officers: May I help you?
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
@::materializes and looks around:: self: hmm, maybe I should get something to eat before the EO and FCO beam down
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CMO: Anything I can do to help?
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
@::approaches one of the stands and looks at some of the fruit they have for sale::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
SO: Let me first see what they want.
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::looks at him up and down:: FCO: really ::grins and stops as she gets to Exeter’s quarters::
Host Keindar says:
<Officer1> CMO: We just got back from the surface...and, well we wanted to see if you wanted to join us...there's this really great party...::They seem slightly intoxicated::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CMO: Sure thing.
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::shakes his head::  OPS: Exhausted...?  ::pauses for a moment::  well, we aren’t a transport vessel, send them a standard reply that they should be contacting their local transport centre....  ::looks back at Keindar as he re-establishes the audio feed....   COM: Surface: Doctor, why haven't you left with recent transports if you are so anxious to leave this planet?
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Sighing slightly, she moves to her wardrobe and pulls out a work suit, and puts it on, then leaves her room, heading for Science Lab 2::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Slips into a bad southern drawl, sounding like sun drenched beaches and dingy bars::
CEO_Ens_Duclos says:
@::Notices K'Nargh showed up and attempts a change in direction in his way:: TO: Heya trigger guy... oops ::almost falls over::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
EO: Tale, handsome and  well trained, who wouldn't love to ask me questions. ::opens the door of his quarters::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks them up and down:: Officer1: Perhaps it would be better if you didn't go back to it yet... I'm not really in the mood for crowds at the moment. Thanks for the invite though.
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
@::looks behind him:: CEO: Hi, I don’t believe we have formerly met yet?
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CMO: I'm off to find a bar on the planet - going to join me later?
Host Keindar says:
COM: Black: All of the transports have shut down...everyone's so tired, we have no one to pilot the vessels out of orbit...the parties are none stop down here. You should try them...might help you relax...
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
*EO*: K`nargh to Leasha come in
CNS_Ens_tr’Loris says:
::suddenly feels dressed wrong:: *Scimitar* Can you beam me back up
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::goes to say something then holds her comment and looks a round at his tidy quarters:; FCO: wow I’m impressed, still got the fire extinguisher ? :;enters his quarters and hears the comm.:: *TO* Leasha here
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
CO: Aye Captain.  ::Sends down the Automated Answering service... "Press One if you want to get off the surface, Press two if you want to speak to a Starfleet Representative...."::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
SO: Sure. I have to clean up here... and stuff. You can go with these to fine upstanding examples of lost SF mores. ::indicates the two drunk officers::
CEO_Ens_Duclos says:
::Sort of regains his sense of direction, but just not quite:: TO: I'm the grease monkey king, p p pleased to meet you ::smiles and extends waggling hand::
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
@*EO* What’s taking you guys so long?
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Staggers over to the two officers:: Officers: A party you say?  Les go find it!
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
@::shakes his hand:: CEO: I’m Ensign K`Nargh, The tactical officer
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
*TO* Just getting the bottles Now give me five minutes .. oh and I have to change on the way make that 10 minutes
Host Keindar says:
<Officer1> ::Smiles and he and his female companion grab the SO by the wrists and pull him out of sickbay:: SO: Well then lets go and leave this party pooper behind...
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
*EO*Ok, make it faster though
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::shakes his head as the three leaves sickbay and turns to the lab, collecting all the various vials, vases, beakers and pots, stuffing them one by one into the replicator to be recycled.::
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::starts to feel giddy for some unknown reasons::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Looks at the two officers:: Officers: You’re cute - lets play!
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
*TO* Ill do my best just for you
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
COM: Surface: Doctor.... I will see to it that the planet's respective authorities are contacted and encouraged to solve this problem in the very near future....
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::Decides to change his trunks for  a couple of jeans:: EO: Give me a sec, just changing trousers ::Throws some bottles on the bed:: EO: He can have them all!
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::laughs::*EO*: K`Nargh over and out
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Contacts the nearest Transport vessel::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
*TR1*: Three to beam to the surface.
CNS_Ens_tr’Loris says:
::heads back to the turbolift and his quarters::

ACTION - The two officers pulls DeLindt into the transporter room and they beam down onto the surface, directly into the middle of one of the large parties.

EO_Ens_Leasha says:
FCO: they that bad then ? remind me not to drink too much of it
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
COM: Surface: But until then I'm afraid that there's nothing I can do, Doctor...  have a pleasant day...  ::nods at the Doctor as motions to OPS to cut the transmission::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
@::Enjoys the feeling of the special uniform he has put on::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
EO: It's like  prune juice on Alcohol
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Pulls the Plug::
CEO_Ens_Duclos says:
@TO: Well, mizzter trigger guy? ::still standing there with his zigzagging hand held out::
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
@CEO: How about we go join one of those parties over there ::points to a group of people partying::
Host Keindar says:
@::He looks distraught as the comm. line is shut off, then puts on a happy smile as a sort of high hits him, and he goes back to follow the music::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles as the replicator claims the last beaker:: Computer: Cleanse the air in here, please. ::walks through his office into the sickbay proper and out the doors towards the nearest turbolift::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
FCO: never tried it to be honest .. hey do you want me to wait or would you be a sweet and meet me at my quarters with the bottles

ACTION – Several days pass, and the crew enjoy their shore leave on the planet of Televon. With their R&R coming to an end, the crew find themselves routed to an empty region of space, awaiting their next orders.

OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Sitting at his usual chair in the Observation Lounge::
CNS_Ens_tr’Loris says:
::sitting in his chair in the observation lounge::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::In the OL looking at a PADD::
XO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::Sitting in her chair near Black, glancing down at her PADDs and then towards her Commanding Officer quickly::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Scratching the back of her uniform, which doesn't seem to fit right, especially since sitting down in this chair::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::sits in the Observation lounge, to the Captain's left, his ever-present PADD on the table.::
CEO_Ens_Duclos says:
::in the observation lounge, looking around at the others::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::Sitting at the end of the table as usual::
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::Sitting by the EO::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Sitting at a table in the lounge::
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::standing in the observation lounge he glances at the stars, waiting for everyone to take a seat::
XO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::Looking down at her PADD, Xia skims over the agenda for the day. With a slight sigh, she realizes all the work that they have to complete over the next several days, and looks up, giving her staff a smile. An Executive Officer's job is never complete::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::Nudges the TO:: TO: interesting place this huh ::looks amused ::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles past Black at Xia, an encouraging smile, just to be friendly::
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::turns to his staff and smiles faintly as he claps his hands once, firmly::  All: All Right.... have a seat everyone and quiet down so we can start....
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Looks at the CO::
XO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::As Black sits, she slides her second of two PADDs to her left in front of Black:: CO: Our first order of business, sir.
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::laughs:: EO: yeah, But I don’t really like this OBS lounge, this is probably CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::leans back in his chair, reading the room as he usually does::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::looks at the CO and tries not to laugh at the TO's comment and wonders briefly what she could be getting up to in the JT::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Looks up to the front of the room::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::observes everything in his peripheral vision::
CEO_Ens_Duclos says:
::twiddling thumbs slowly::
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
EO: You know what, your not such a bad person, annoying sometimes ::grins:: but its ok
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::hears his XO and nods at her::  XO: Indeed...  All: As we're waiting for Admiral Rix to brief us on our upcoming mission I have a few ship matters to take care off before hand....
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
TO: I try not to be ::whispered then glances over to Exeter for some reason as a thought flashes across her mind::
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::stands once again from his seat and nods his XO to do the same::  TO: Ensign K'Nargh.... front and centre !
XO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::She turns to towards the staff, her eyes taking in the picture of the senior staff sitting before her. A small discussion between a few junior officers, and several of the more 'senior' officers watching intently. She smiles and stands, moving next to Black slowly::
CNS_Ens_tr’Loris says:
::breaks into a grin, having an idea what is about to happen::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::Looks at K’Nargh::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::just sits there::
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
self: oh no, I did something ::stands up and walks to the CO:: CO: umm, yes sir....
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
<Whispers>EO: He did it again, he'll be a cadet next ::smiles::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks as K'Nargh walks over to the Captain::
XO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::Taking the PADD and handing it to Black, she looks over to K'Nargh with a sly smile on her face. She has been waiting for this day for a while, and is pleased to see it finally happening...
CNS_Ens_tr’Loris says:
::Or maybe he's just guessing::
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
CO: What did I do now sir?
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::takes the PADD from his XO and looks at the TO::  TO: Mr. K'Nargh, stand at attention and hold your breath for a moment...  ::pauses::  please ?
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::leans towards Exeter and whispers:: FCO: well he may surprise us you never know
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
CO: Yes sir ::stands up straight::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
:;watches what is happening for a change::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Listens in::
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::face turning red as he is still holding in his breath::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Pays attention::
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
TO: Ensign, in the past few months you have demonstrated a gradual growth as a Starfleet officer and as a person. I think that I speak for the entire crew when I say that you have become an invaluable member of the senior staff and Lieutenant Mesme's most trusted advisors...  ::glances at his CTO and grins::  therefore...  ::looks at his XO for "the" item::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
<Whispers>EO: I think he's gonna suffocate
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles at Black's speech::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::waves at Brian that he has a spare one::
XO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::With a smile, she does a slight bow to the officer before her:: TO: Ensign, you've made us proud. ::She hands a small box to her Captain::
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::lets out all the air and looks bewildered, also speechless at what his seeing::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::Just about contains a laugh at Exeter’s comment::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
<Whispers>EO: I think you'll be calling him "sir", from now on ::grins::
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::takes the box and opens it::  TO: Mr. K'Nargh, it is my pleasure to promote you the rank of Lieutenant, Junior Grade...with all the rights and privileges that comes with it...  ::takes the new black pip and attaches it to K'Nargh's collar and extends his hand::  TO: Congratulations, Lieutenant !  ::smiles::
XO_Cmdr_Xia says:
TO: Congratulations, Lieutenant. This is very well deserved...congrats. ::She smiles and watches the officer’s expression as she prepares to return to her seat and carry on with their duties - the celebrations will have to wait::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::nods as she slips tip of her boot slightly up his leg gently::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles:: TO: Congratulations, Lieutenant.
CNS_Ens_tr’Loris says:
::applauds::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::claps hands::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Stands and claps:: TO: Congratulations
CEO_Ens_Duclos says:
::applauds and smiles::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::Claps and smiles:: TO: Congrats
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::cant believe what he has just heard:: CO/XO: wow, thank you, I was definitely not expecting this...
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
:: Claps and smiles:: TO: Congrats Lieutenant.. junior grade, you deserved it.
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::looks at the black pip:: ALL: Thank you all, I appreciate this
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::taking a step back he smiles::  TO: That's the idea, Lieutenant...have a seat so we can start the actual briefing...
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::feels a nudge in his sleeve, pulls out his PADD, and reads it.:: CO: A communiqué from Starfleet Command
CNS_Ens_tr’Loris says:
TO: You've earned it.
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
TO: Do I detect a slight rise in blood pressure?
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::nods at OPS as he sits down::  OPS: Patch it through...  ::turns to the viewscreen in the obs lounge::
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::legs a little bit wobbly but he manages to return to his seat:: All: once again Thank you for the comments and this promotion
XO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::As she takes her seat, she activates her remaining PADD and reviews the information contained on it, preparing for their mission at hand::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Sits down and taps his PADD::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::turns to look at the wall screen, waiting for Rix's visage to appear::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
TO: Congrats well deserved,

ACTION - A familiar face appears on the viewscreen.

TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
EO: Thank you, I was really not expecting to get promoted
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::blinks as Todd appears instead, and smiles::
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::sees Richmond and smiles as he nods at him::  COM: Richmond: Commander... a pleasant surprise...
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
self: hmm, LT junior grade, what a surprise
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::looks down at the pip again::
XO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::He looks up from her data PADD to see the face of a Starfleet Commander. While he doesn't appear very familiar, she believes that she has read reports about the officer in the past. She smiles and nods once quickly::
Host Cmdr_Richmond says:
@COM: CO: Likewise, Captain.
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::Smiles at the TO::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Looks at the viewscreen::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::looks at Richmond:: Self: why do I have the feeling I don't like him
Host Cmdr_Richmond says:
@COM: CO: Admiral Crenshaw has requested that I speak to you personally regarding this, as he is currently on assignment.
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
:;Focuses on the Viewscreen::
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::looks up at the viewscreen::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
CO: That means we can go? :listening to Richmond, and already standing up::
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::nods::  COM: Richmond: Of course... ::gestures towards his entire staff::  we're all here... ::smiles::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::studies the responses of the crew to Todd's appearance instead of the Admiral.::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::whipsers:; FCO: you wish
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::sits down:: All: Nuts!
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::grins at the FCO::
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::glances at the FCO, then back at Richmond::
Host Cmdr_Richmond says:
@COM: CO: The Scimitar is ordered to assist the Fren in their salvage of a the Shmaa,  one of their water freighters.
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::gets her self comfy and rests her feet on Exeter’s, whispers:; FCO: Sorry your feet are in the way ::grins::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
<Whispers>EO: So now I'm a foot stool ::smiles::
XO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::She taps several controls into her PADD and looks up at the display, doing her best to bring up as much relevant information as she can find in the database::
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::nods at Richmond as he digests the given information so far::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::taps a few buttons, and starts accessing information::
Host Cmdr_Richmond says:
@COM: CO: As you may be aware. the Fren are suffering from 10 years of severe drought, and the water freighters are the planet's only source.
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
<whispers> FCO: Why what else did you want to be ::Looks Innocent::
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
EO/FCO: So what do you guys think of this "water" mission
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::glances at Leasha and Exeter and smiles faintly, turning his attention back to Todd::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
TO: Not sure
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
TO: Diplomatic mission, which won't lead to anything eventually
XO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::She nods once, and brings up the vague schematics of their vessels, looking over the details:: Self: Definitely not the type of cargo that you want to lose in the vastness of space...
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
FCO/EO: I think it will just be a waste of our time, trying to recover a water ship, we should be out there doing some more fun stuff ::smiles::
Host CO_Captain_Black says:
::glances at his staff::  All: Quiet down please....  this is essential information...  ::gives them a short glare::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::nods in agreement with the TO and smiles mischievously as a thought springs to mind just what that could be>
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::looks at Black and shuts up well almost:: <whispers>EO: So you in for a drink later on?
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
<whispers> FCO: Like I would refuse
CEO_Ens_Duclos says:
::frowns and looks at the captain as he has this feeling something bad's going to happen real soon::
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
FCO: Hey if you got some blood wine I wouldn't mind joining ::grins::
XO_Cmdr_Xia says:
::She looks up from her PADD and gives Exeter and Leasha a cold stare. Her expression that which leads no room for question:: FCO/EO/TO: Quite...now.
TO_Ens_K’Nargh says:
::looks back at Xia and nods::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::hears the XO and just hushes up biting her lip::

=/\==/\=PAUSE Mission=/\==/\=

Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Scimitar
Season 2, Episode 03  (Mission #221)
“Unofficial - Fren” Part 1

Original Air Date: 10303.10
Executive Producer Nick Beckwith
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