Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission, Spies R Us, episode 3>>>

Wesson_XO says:
#::grabs gear before exiting shuttle::

Baker_CEO says:
@ ::arrives at Grange hall with his team:: ALL: All right, everyone, let's try to find some information that could be relevant. Anyone have ideas before we split into two pairs to cover more ground?

Ian_CIV says:
@CEO: Nope, nothing that comes to mind.

DrParkay_CMO says:
@::shakes her head::

Paris_FCO says:
#::stands by the shuttle waiting for Wesson to climb out::

Wesson_XO says:
#All: Alright, let's see what we can find.  ::exits shuttle::

Falcon_CTO says:
#::follows the XO out::

Parkay_CNS says:
@::arrives at Grange hall::

Rella says:
@::checking some crop samples' reports in her office::

Baker_CEO says:
@ ALL: Alright, We'll split in two, CNS, you'll be with CIV and I'll pair up with CMO, understood?

DrParkay_CMO says:
@CEO: Understood.

Parkay_CNS says:
@CEO: Understood.

Baker_CEO says:
@ ALL: Alright then, let's split up. Good luck.

Bel-Neeps says:
#:: walks out of the Neeps Grange Hall, looking at the new arrivals::

Falcon_CTO says:
#::Scans the area with his target sensors::

Wesson_XO says:
#::looks around, looking casual::

Paris_FCO says:
#::follows behind Wesson::

Paris_FCO says:
#XO: Ok now what sir?

Bel-Neeps says:
# ::walks down the steps and over to the milling crowd:: #AT: Can I help you?

Parkay_CNS says:
@CIV: Where to first?

Ian_CIV says:
@CNS: I need a link to any central computer system that might exist here; lets see what we can find.

DrParkay_CMO says:
@~~~CNS: Please be careful. ~~~

Parkay_CNS says:
@~~~~CMO: You too. ~~~~

Falcon_CTO says:
#::looks over the person that approached them::

Rella says:
@::shakes her head, short dark locks bouncing::

Baker_CEO says:
@ ::goes away with CMO:: CMO: I thought it would be more interesting to get one of each original teams in pair. Now, let's talk to people and see how things are going around here.

DrParkay_CMO says:
@CEO: Hmmm, ok.

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: Hi there, my name is Wesson.  And you?

Paris_FCO says:
#::sees Bel-Neeps and tries to look interested::

Parkay_CNS says:
@CIV: Lead the way. ::looks around at the people:: Don’t know if you will get much lunch here.

Bel-Neeps says:
# ::raises his hand in greeting:: XO: I am Bel! I am always happy to see a new face. Please, tell me why you are here and how I can help.

Baker_CEO says:
@ ~~~CMO: Always feel free to talk to me telepathically and to give me suggestions, I have a feeling that we'll need it...~~~

Baker_CEO says:
@ ~~~CMO: Let's try to get to the boss. ~~~

DrParkay_CMO says:
@::Looks at CEO Startled:: Please, don't do that!

Baker_CEO says:
@ CMO: What is it?

Wesson_XO says:
#CTO, FCO: You 2 head off together that way and meet back here in 1 hour.

Falcon_CTO says:
#::nods to the XO…then looks at the FCO::

Paris_FCO says:
#XO: Yes sir, a fine idea.

Falcon_CTO says:
#::shudders when the FCO says sir::

Paris_FCO says:
#::motions to Falcon then realizes what she just said::

Ian_CIV says:
@CNS: There should be an administration building around, somewhere.. we may actually be standing in it,  lets look around here, first.

Rella says:
@::stands and steps out of her office, dumping a load of PADDs on her secretary's desk::

Falcon_CTO says:
#::heads off in the direction indicated by the XO hopefully with the FCO in tow::

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: We’re here to visit a new place...wanted to get out a travel a bit.

Bel-Neeps says:
#XO: Ahh, I see. Well Mongtah is a beautiful world, with the finest livestock in this sector. ::smiles proudly::

Rella says:
@Secretary: File all these... I'm afraid no results are coming from the greenhouses. ::pauses:: At least, no positive results.

Rella says:
@<Secretary> ::nods, and regretfully looks at the stack of PADDs:: Rella: Will do.

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: Also, might be interested in trading some of your livestock for something.

Bel-Neeps says:
#XO: Trade? This is a good thing, yes? Come, come with me, inside. We can be more comfortable in the Grange.

Parkay_CNS says:
@::walks around with Civ looking for a data port::

Paris_FCO says:
#::trails along behind Falcon::

DrParkay_CMO says:
@CEO: I mean my mind, I've only recently gotten used to the Counselor being there. Ok, we should try to speak to someone in charge.

Baker_CEO says:
@ CMO: Right...

Falcon_CTO says:
#::Waits till they are out of ear shot:: FCO: First under cover assignment?

Paris_FCO says:
#::nods to the CTO:: Falcon: Yes it is...

Falcon_CTO says:
#::nods:: FCO: Ah that explains the sir....try and act civilian.

Wesson_XO says:
#::motions to EO to follow::

Baker_CEO says:
@Guard: Excuse me, my name is Michael Baker, I am a merchant and I would like to talk to the person in charge, please.

Baker_CEO says:
@ <Guard> CEO: Very well, please follow me.

Baker_CEO says:
@ ::follows Guard::

Parkay_CNS says:
@CIV: Where would one of these access ports be or look like here?

DrParkay_CMO says:
@CEO: I suppose if it is an emergency, I'll understand. ::looks less flustered::

Ian_CIV says:
@:;wanders around and manages to locate a link in one of the offices in the Grange Hall, links in using one of his various devices and starts "surfing" the infonet::

DrParkay_CMO says:
@::feels a little calmer, follows CEO::

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: What can you tell me about this livestock.  Good shape?

Bel-Neeps says:
#::walks up the steps again, throwing the Grange's doors open and leads them inside, turning, a strange look on his face:: XO: Well... yes, and no. Our livestock are the best, but we have been having a bit of trouble of late. ::frowns::

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: Trouble?  Why is that?

Baker_CEO says:
@ ::they arrive in Rella's office::

Rella says:
@::gets a cup of tea before heading back to her office, and as she turns she notices the newcomers:: CEO, CMO: What may we do for you?

Rella says:
@::the hot cup in her hands, she looks at them wonderingly. They are not from around Yergii II::

Bel-Neeps says:
#::leads them to a small cluster of chairs for them to get more comfortable for negotiations:: XO: Our livestock are not growing as predicted. The count is down, as is the weight. It has been happening for a while now.

Wesson_XO says:
#::sits in chair::  Bel-Neeps: Any reason for it that you can see?

Paris_FCO says:
#::walks along beside Falcon:: Falcon: What are we looking for exactly?

Falcon_CTO says:
#::looks at the FCO::FCO: You a telepath?

Paris_FCO says:
#Falcon: No I'm not, strictly an ordinary woman.

Falcon_CTO says:
#::Wonders what she meant by the ordinary remark.  Does she think telepaths are freaks?:::

Baker_CEO says:
@ Rella: Hello, My name is Michael Baker, I am a merchant and I was looking around Yergi II and thought that there could be some profits to be made. But before I invest in your agricultural activities, I'd like to know more about what would make it a good deal; perhaps you could talk to us about that.

Parkay_CNS says:
@::still following Ian looking  for a computer link in the offices:: CIV: Find anything yet?

Ian_CIV says:
@CNS: Perhaps....   give me a few moments.

Parkay_CNS says:
@CIV: Okay, I will keep a look out. ::walks to where he can see out of the window next to the door::

Rella says:
@::nods at them:: CEO, CMO: I am Rella. Welcome to Yergii II. Before we move into a more comfortable room, would you like something to drink?

DrParkay_CMO says:
@Rella: What do you have?

Falcon_CTO says:
#FCO: Ah...wondering since you seem to be reading my mind.  My guess is for something strange. ::points to the surroundings:: See anything not strange?

Paris_FCO says:
#::looks around carefully:: Falcon: Everything seems normal.

Bel-Neeps says:
#XO: The only thing we have found is an odd growth on the grain we get from the Mulga. Our tests don't show it is harmful, but ever since that stain arrived on the crops from Yerdii II our own herds here have been worsening.

Rella says:
@CMO: Well... tea. ::smiles apologetically:: But it's pretty fine tea.

Baker_CEO says:
@ Rella: Perhaps a glass of water would be of interest. ::smiles::

DrParkay_CMO says:
@::smiles, face lights up:: I love tea.

Falcon_CTO says:
#FCO: Too normal if you ask me.  When was the last time everything looked normal?

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: I see.  May I see some of your data that you have studied?  I want to know what I am getting...

Rella says:
@::motions for her secretary to get the water for Baker, and tea for Parkay. He stands up diligently and takes the glass and cup to the conference room:: CEO, CMO: Please follow me.

Ian_CIV says:
@CNS: I have detected a curious pattern of shuttle activity....  located away from settled areas on both Yergii II and Mongtah.  I have downloaded the data and landing points to the various teams' PADDS.

Parkay_CNS says:
@CIV: Understood.

Baker_CEO says:
@ Rella: I also would add that if you have any trouble (financial or otherwise) I am a very resourceful man and could maybe be of some assistance, for a very reasonable fee, of course.

Rella says:
@::leads them to a small conference room, where her secretary leaves the guests' drinks on the table. She takes her usual place at the round table and motions for them to take a seat::

DrParkay_CMO says:
@::follows CEO/Rella::

Bel-Neeps says:
#::smiles and gets up:: XO: Of course, if you think you can help. We have burned our own minds on it and found nothing. Maybe you can have luck where we have none. While I am, would either of you like something to drink? ::looks at the XO and EO::

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: Some coffee if you have it....

Baker_CEO says:
@ ::sits down::

Rella says:
@CEO: We don't have financial trouble right now, but... ::ponders:: You must know already we deal with crops. And the market fluctuates easily...

DrParkay_CMO says:
@::looks at the nice wood table appreciatively::

Paris_FCO says:
#Falcon: If we only knew what to look for.

Falcon_CTO says:
#FCO: Well we know that. I wager our mission will be over.

DrParkay_CMO says:
@::sits down::

Ian_CIV says:
@CNS: We should check out one of the landing sites and perform some scans there.. I doubt that there are facilities at the locations... perhaps they are testing their work there, judging from reports indicating a falloff in agricultural production on both planets.

Parkay_CNS says:
@CIV: Can you get a location of one of these landing sites?

Baker_CEO says:
@ Rella: Yes, I am well aware of how unstable the market is. What could you tell me that would make me interested in your crops?

Paris_FCO says:
#Falcon: What about that building over there? ::points::

Falcon_CTO says:
#::looks over the building::

Falcon_CTO says:
#FCO: Hmm might as well.  Not much else out here

Baker_CEO says:
@ ~~~CNS: I am currently with Rella, the leader of the group, what is your status? ~~~

Parkay_CNS says:
@CIV: What is so strange about these shuttle flights, since this is an Ag community wouldn’t trade happen often?

Ian_CIV says:
@CNS: They do not follow normal trade patterns and are too small for substantive cargos. I have the nearest location, so lets head there, if we can secure transport.

Bel-Neeps says:
#XO: Coming right up. ::heads over to the pot of homegrown coffee and pours a cup, snatching the small data PADD on the way back, handing both to Wesson:: Here you are. I hope you find what you want in both. ::smiles::

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: Thank you. ::smiles and looks at PADD::

Paris_FCO says:
#::heads in the direction of the building::

Rella says:
@::takes a sip of her tea:: CEO, CMO: Well, we have fine crops, and have been exporting for many years. Although lately... ::looks at Baker square in his eyes:: well, the quality has not been as good as it used to be.

Bel-Neeps says:
#::sits again:: XO: Forgive me for asking, but you do not seem to be from around this part of space...

Parkay_CNS says:
@CIV: I'm right behind you.

Falcon_CTO says:
#::follows the FCO check out the building with his targeting sensor as they get closer::

Ian_CIV says:
@::heads out and after a few minutes, manages to secure a light transport, for a suitable fee::

DrParkay_CMO says:
@::sips tea:: This is good stuff, is it native to this planet?

Baker_CEO says:
@ ::looks at Rella:: Rella: Have you any idea why that is?

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: Again, this is my real first time out traveling.  I haven't met many people...

Parkay_CNS says:
@~~~~CMO: Heather if you can hear me, Ian and I are heading to a shuttle landing site to conduct some scans. Info has been sent to the PADD’s you and the CEO are carrying. ~~~

Paris_FCO says:
#::stands on her tip toes trying to see in the window:: Falcon: Can you give me a boost?

Parkay_CNS says:
@::follows CIV::

Falcon_CTO says:
#FCO: Hold on a second.

Falcon_CTO says:
#::Scans the building with his heat sensor::

Paris_FCO says:
#Falcon: Anything?

Ian_CIV says:
@CNS: We will make a circuit of the area and gather some sensor data with my equipment. We will land only if we have to. I want to make it look as though we are just looking around.

Bel-Neeps says:
#::nods:: XO: Ahh, well I am happy to welcome you to Mongtah on your first trip out. I hope you can help us. The others could not.

Falcon_CTO says:
#::gets no heat indications:: FCO: Ok it seems clear. Ready?

Falcon_CTO says:
#::holds out his hands for the FCO to climb onto::

Paris_FCO says:
#::grabs the CTO's shoulders and steps on his hand and lifts herself up to the window and peeks in::

Wesson_XO says:
#::sips coffee::  Bel-Neeps: Quite good. ::looks more at data::  Cannot quite see much here.  Would it be possible to see that raw data?  I like to be thorough.

Bel-Neeps says:
# XO: Of course. We have a small laboratory that the village veterinarian uses. The samples are in there. ::stands::

Rella says:
@CEO: Well, you see... we had some visitors previously, they came a while ago. Very rough looking you know, businesslike and stuff. They wanted to help with our problem... but haven't been much help. Let me show you.

Baker_CEO says:
@ Rella: Please do, I am very interested in our… ::pauses for a second to think:: competition.

Rella says:
@::smiles at Baker:: CEO: Well, the first one who can aid us will of course get the best deal.

Ian_CIV says:
@CNS: Get in and buckle up, you fly this thing while I run the equipment; I have input the navigational data into the transport computer.

Parkay_CNS says:
@Civ: Okay. ::takes the helm::

Rella says:
@::turns on a small holoprojector, showing a sample of their crops. The leaves seem covered with rust::

Ian_CIV says:
@::gets in and opens his briefcase, revealing some rather esoteric equipment::

Wesson_XO says:
#::finishes coffee::  Bel-Neeps: Please lead the way and we must make a trade for some of this coffee also...very good.

DrParkay_CMO says:
@~~~Got your message, sweet. Will look at it when we get a chance.~~~

Parkay_CNS says:
@~~~~CMO: Okay, keep in touch if you can~~~~

Baker_CEO says:
@ CMO: Please take the PADD to take… ::makes eyes at her:: "notes".

Ian_CIV says:
@CNS: Follow the waypoints on the Heads up display; keep your speed below 200 kph.

Falcon_CTO says:
#FCO: See anything?

Bel-Neeps says:
# ::leads him across the hall and into one of the side rooms, standing aside so Wesson can head for the desk with obvious samples:: XO: Of course. Our own stores of the coffee are small, but we will trade any we can spare.

Paris_FCO says:
#::notices several sick looking animals inside:: CTO: There are sick animals inside, all with dull coats and droopy eyes.

Falcon_CTO says:
#::frowns:: FCO: Any healthy ones?

DrParkay_CMO says:
@::reads PADD::

Parkay_CNS says:
@::activates the transport and follows the Civilian’s course keeping it under 200:: Civ: Understood.

Wesson_XO says:
#::follows Bel-Neeps::

Rella says:
@CEO, CMO: It's some kind of fungus. Pretty resilient as well. These people of course took an interest to it... you can imagine that more than interested, we are concerned.

Baker_CEO says:
@ Rella: I understand perfectly.

Ian_CIV says:
@:;starts readings as we approach the site, doing a full-spectrum scan::

Baker_CEO says:
@ Rella: Have you any ideas why they, the competitors, didn't help you? Where are they situated, I could maybe talk to them to see what went wrong.

Paris_FCO says:
#Falcon: I don't see any, just more sick ones all over the place.

Ian_CIV says:
@CNS: Drop to 200 meters altitude and 40 kph, do a slow circuit of this area.

Parkay_CNS says:
@::makes adjustments to transport:: Civ: Okay.

Bel-Neeps says:
# ::shows him the row of blood samples and grain:: XO: Here you are. All that we have.

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: Thank you...this may take a bit of time. ::begins looking at samples::

Falcon_CTO says:
#FCO: Hmm.. think we found our strange and un-normal thing.

Paris_FCO says:
#::jumps down::

DrParkay_CMO says:
@::looks somewhat alarmed:: Why would these men be interested in such a thing?

Rella says:
@CEO: I believe my secretary has their business cards in his files. But although they have come often and taken large samples of the fungus, they haven't come up with a solution. And we need it.

Paris_FCO says:
#Falcon: Strange indeed. I think Mr. Wesson would like to know about this, don't you?

Falcon_CTO says:
#FCO:I agree. Lets go find him.

Baker_CEO says:
@ Rella: I see. Could I take a moment with my associate?

Bel-Neeps says:
# ::leans on the wall:: XO: Take all the time that you need. At least you're making an effort. The last ones did not. Just came and looked, then left. Never telling me anything. ::scowls::

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: If I see something, I will try to tell you what it is. ::smiles::

Rella says:
@::takes another sip of her tea, as she pulls another projection to show:: CEO, CMO: You can see to the left, a usual crop, without fungus. To the right, our current state. with the fungus. It's obvious that the crop, although same quality, grows less.

Ian_CIV says:
@CNS: Ok, I have a complete sweep of data, lets head around for a bit to make it look like we are just scouting out potential real estate deals--which is my cover, after all.

DrParkay_CMO says:
@Rella: I have a way with plants. Perhaps we can help.

Rella says:
@CMO: We would be grateful. And we could offer you a very interesting deal in exchange as well, rest assured of it.

Rella says:
@CEO, CMO: Would you like me to leave you to discuss in here? I will be in my office. ::stands::

Baker_CEO says:
@ Rella: Thank you, and don't worry, you are in good hands.

Wesson_XO says:
#::uses equipment in lab to do expanded research::

Parkay_CNS says:
@::continues to pilot the craft, figuring out the controls as he goes::

DrParkay_CMO says:
@::studying pictures of fungus:: Rella: Yes, please.

Rella says:
@::smiles and closes the double doors after her::

Bel-Neeps says:
#::watches quietly::

Paris_FCO says:
#::starts walking back to the Grange Hall:: CTO: So tell me is this your first AT assignment too?

Falcon_CTO says:
#FCO: First time I been assigned to a starship.  I have spent most of my time in Starfleet in OSI.

Paris_FCO says:
#CTO: Me too.

Paris_FCO says:
#CTO: First starship that is. ::laughs::

Baker_CEO says:
@ ::goes to the secretary, gets a copy of the card and gets back into the room::

Baker_CEO says:
@ CMO: It looks like we found our bad guys, the address; it's the warehouse on Yergi III!

Rella says:
@::crosses fingers on both hands while approaching her secretary:: Secretary: Ok, start all the good luck charms you know, we  might get results this time.

Falcon_CTO says:
#FCO: Straight from the academy?

Paris_FCO says:
#CTO: Yes si...err Falcon.

DrParkay_CMO says:
@CEO: Donnie says that he has detected a curious pattern of shuttle activity....  located away from settled areas on both Yergii II and Mongtah.  I have downloaded the data and landing points. Let's cross reference the addresses on the cards.

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: From what I can tell you, the grain the livestock is eating is infected with...something called smoot.  I think you might want to know...

Parkay_CNS says:
@Civ: How did you learn to use all of this equipment you are always using?

Ian_CIV says:
@CNS: Well, I AM a xenotechnologist, which means I must be familiar with a wide variety of equipment and technologies to do my job. ::smiles::

Parkay_CNS says:
@ Civ: Okay, I was going to ask how you got all of this stuff but I may not want to know.

Ian_CIV says:
@CNS: I replicated it on the ship...   most of it is stuff I designed myself.

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: Where did the grain come from?

Bel-Neeps says:
#XO: From the Mulga, where we always get it.

Paris_FCO says:
#Falcon: Wonder where Mr. Wesson has got to?

Falcon_CTO says:
#FCO: No idea, our best bet is to head back to the shuttle and wait.

Falcon_CTO says:
#::Shakes head:: FCO: That explains it.

Ian_CIV says:
@CNS: OK, lets head back to the Grange Hall.

Parkay_CNS says:
@::changes course and heads back:: CIV: Heading back now.

Paris_FCO says:
#:;looks at Falcon:: CTO: Explains what?

Falcon_CTO says:
#::grins:: FCO: Your, ummm, straight ridge formal look.

Baker_CEO says:
@  CMO: I think we may have found a clue. Let's get back to CIV and CNS to compare notes.

DrParkay_CMO says:
@CEO: Yes, but I am very interested in that fungus. It may well be the seed of the biological agent we are looking for.

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: Anyone new you are dealing with?  Maybe from somewhere different on the planet?

Bel-Neeps says:
#XO: No, not really... Just those visitors from Yerdii III, but they never told me anything. Just kept coming and taking samples.

Rella says:
@::in her office, not caring if she is not being fair in business with the people who came to look at the crops first. They haven't helped and she has many families to think about, the ones who farm the land, before she thinks of somebody else's profit::

DrParkay_CMO says:
@CEO: Do you think I can get Rella to let me look at some samples?

Paris_FCO says:
#Falcon: Shouldn't we try and find him? ::looks surprised:: CTO: Me? Formal?

Baker_CEO says:
@ CMO: That's what I think too, but right now, I think that the best way to help Rella is to get to the heart of the matter, which undoubtedly leads to the warehouse.

DrParkay_CMO says:
@CEO: Yes undoubtedly that is where it ends up when processed. However, I believe that this fungus is what they may be using to make the agent from. If we cure the problem with the fungus, we may help all who are involved.

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: Visitors?  Do you have any idea who they are?

Bel-Neeps says:
#::shakes head:: XO: No, but they gave me an uneasy feeling. They looked a bit... tough, to be the businessmen they said they were. They just didn't look right.

Parkay_CNS says:
@::lands the craft:: Civ: Here we are.

Ian_CIV says:
@::gets out and heads into the Grange::

Falcon_CTO says:
#FCO: No. We’re better off waiting for him at the shuttle. If we go looking for him we may miss him. Then Mr. Murphy will have him head to the shuttle.

Paris_FCO says:
#Falcon: Wesson said to meet him back at the Grange in an hour. What time do you have?

Falcon_CTO says:
#::checks the time:: FCO: Its been 45 minutes. And I believe he said meet him at the shuttle.

Paris_FCO says:
#Falcon: Alright, but I think that....::voice trails off::

Ian_CIV says:
@CNS: Ok, good job flying this thing... one would think you had some sort of experience with this sort of stuff. :;smiles::

Parkay_CNS says:
@Civ: Well after causing a scene on an alien ship before I have spent some time in the holo deck.

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: What business did you do with them?

Bel-Neeps says:
#XO: None. They just came and looked. I don't trust them though, and I think we need help. Do you think you could help us?

Rella says:
@::realizes that the CMO never said her name... and that none of them offered a business card. She should ask for that.::

Falcon_CTO says:
#::hears the FCO trail off:: FCO: What is it?

Paris_FCO says:
#Falcon: Nothing...::was sure it was the Grange::

Ian_CIV says:
@::sees the CEO and heads towards him::

Baker_CEO says:
@ CMO: Interesting, any ideas to make that work quickly or would that take moths?

DrParkay_CMO says:
@CEO: Wouldn't know until I looked at the fungus.

Parkay_CNS says:
@::heads towards the CEO::

Ian_CIV says:
@CEO/CMO: I have some data for you to look at.

Falcon_CTO says:
#FCO: We where outside the shuttle when he sent us off on our mission. ::Smiles::

Parkay_CNS says:
@::smiles at the CMO::

Baker_CEO says:
@ ::sees CIV and CNS enter the room::

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: I may be able to...Can I take a sample of this grain with me for possible further testing?

Bel-Neeps says:
# ::eyes light up with a big smile:: XO: Of course! Thank you. Maybe you could even get a message to Starfleet? Our comm array sort of stopped working after we didn't need it. But now that we do... we can't get it fixed, it's degraded too far. Can you get a message to them?

Paris_FCO says:
#Falcon: Maybe we should split up. I'll head back to the Grange.

Falcon_CTO says:
#FCO: Negative. We stick together....something is bother me about this place

DrParkay_CMO says:
@::smiles at CNS:: CEO: I think we should do what we can to help.

Baker_CEO says:
@ CNS,CIV: We, too, have good information.  The CMO is working on a way to stop the agent itself.

Parkay_CNS says:
@CEO: You have detected the agent?

Rella says:
@::peeks out of her office and as she is about to ask a question to her secretary, she sees two strangers enter the conference room::

Paris_FCO says:
#::stares at the CTO:: Falcon: Alright, lets go.

Falcon_CTO says:
#::suddenly realizes what’s wrong::

Baker_CEO says:
@ CMO: Right now, we need to stop the biological weapons to be constructed, then, we can worry about the fungus.

DrParkay_CMO says:
@CEO: Can I go ask Rella to see the fungus?

Rella says:
@Secretary: Were those two announced?

Rella says:
@<Secretary> ::shakes his head and sees Rella head purposefully towards the CR::

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: I will try...::thinks to himself he already did:: I want to thank you for your help. ::shakes hand::

Bel-Neeps says:
# ::shakes it back energetically:: XO: No, thank you!

Paris_FCO says:
#CTO: Well? Are you coming? ::walks off::

Rella says:
@::knocks on the door::

Ian_CIV says:
@CEO/CMO: Well, I have a complete scan of the fungus, down to a DNA profile. It should be easy to neutralize it.  The fungus is not the primary problem, though, but appears to be an intermediate step in the terrorists work...  they will need a sophisticated lab to make it useful against humanoids.

Baker_CEO says:
@ CMO: We have clues that leads to know that the rust on the fungus would make the agent, but I think that CMO can explain it better than I. CMO: Can you explain, please?

DrParkay_CMO says:
@CEO: I think the fungus is a primary component of the weapon. It is important we know how to combat the fungus, to know how to destroy the agent.

Falcon_CTO says:
#::Catches up with the FCO:: FCO: Notice anything unusual?

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: I will contact you with my findings. ::exits lab with EO::  Thank you again.

Rella says:
@::opens the door as nobody answers her knocking, and clears her voice loudly::

Baker_CEO says:
@ CMO: Could you please start a research without a lab?

Ian_CIV says:
@CEO/CMO/CNS: The fungus spores can be delivered by air or aerosol--which makes it suitable for development as a biowar agent.

Bel-Neeps says:
#::leans out of the lab's door, watching him leave::

DrParkay_CMO says:
@Rella: Hello!

Bel-Neeps says:
# XO: You can take the coffee, no charge. ::smiles wide::

Wesson_XO says:
#Bel-Neeps: I will enjoy this coffee. ::smiles back and heads back to shuttle::

Paris_FCO says:
#::stops walking and listens:: CTO: You're right something is wrong. I can feel it.

Falcon_CTO says:
#::sees the shuttle up ahead:: FCO: We’re almost there.

Rella says:
@CEO, CMO, CNS, CIV: Excuse me... but you didn't hear my knocking on the door ::looks at each face, alternatively::

Falcon_CTO says:
#FCO: Lets get to the shuttle.

DrParkay_CMO says:
@CIV: Please let me look at your data.

Ian_CIV says:
@::gives data to the CMO::

Paris_FCO says:
#::picks up the pace::

Wesson_XO says:
#::reaches shuttle and waits for others while EO readies shuttle::

Falcon_CTO says:
#::matches the FCO paces as they head to the shuttle::

Rella says:
@::addresses the CEO, who after all is the one who talked to her, noticing the exchange of PADDs, etc:: CEO: I need to ask for your business card for our records, Mr. Baker.

Falcon_CTO says:
#::arrives at the shuttle to see the XO beat them there::

Baker_CEO says:
@ Rella: Rella, this is Mr. Bell and Mr. Parkay, our two other business associates, we are looking at the many possibilities, it is going well.

Ian_CIV says:
@::slight bow towards Rella::

Paris_FCO says:
#::looks around nervously as she walks::

Ian_CIV says:
@Rella:  Um, hello. ::smiles::

Wesson_XO says:
#FCO,CTO: Welcome back.  Hop on in.

Baker_CEO says:
@ ::gives the fake business card made before they started their trips::

Falcon_CTO says:
#::enters the shuttle:

Rella says:
@::nods at the new arrivals:: CIV, CNS: Charmed to meet you gentlemen.

Baker_CEO says:
@ Rella: I'm sorry for the noise.

Falcon_CTO says:
#XO: Did you notice there are no weapon any where in sight?

Paris_FCO says:
#::jumps inside:: XO: Nice to be back, we have some news for you.

DrParkay_CMO says:
@Rella: I am interested in your fungus problem. Do you have a lab that I can work with on this problem?

Rella says:
@::takes the card from the CEO, and smiles:: CEO: We aren't that used to visits I suppose.
CMO: We have a lab, by the greenhouse. It is not too elaborate... we have never dealt with something like this before, I am afraid.

Wesson_XO says:
#::enters shuttle after others get in::  EO: Depart.  Back to rendezvous point.

Wesson_XO says:
#FCO,CTO: Report...

DrParkay_CMO says:
@Rella: A lab of any kind is better than no lab. ::looks at CEO for permission::

Baker_CEO says:
@ ::nods to CMO::

Paris_FCO says:
#::sits down and take a few deep breaths::

DrParkay_CMO says:
@Rella: Please take me to your lab.

Rella says:
@::turns back to the CEO:: CEO: As you know, we usually do a check-up on our possible investors. If you would be so kind as to have Starfleet contact us with your business records I'd appreciate you saving me the trouble. I'm afraid business is all paperwork it seems! ::grins::

Falcon_CTO says:
#XO: Well first off.  This is the first planet I’ve seen with no real offensive or defense weapon systems.

Rella says:
@::motions for the CMO to follow her:: CIV, CNS, CEO: My secretary is just by the door, in the case you need anything.

Baker_CEO says:
@ Rella: While this is happening, maybe we could talk about your problems in more details, if you don't mind. Your fungus dilemma is fascinating.

DrParkay_CMO says:
@::follows Rella to lab::

Parkay_CNS says:
@CEO: I will assist her.

Baker_CEO says:
@ CNS: Thank you.

Rella says:
@::gives the card to her secretary for filing:: CEO: Why don't you follow us to the lab? We can talk more about it there, with live samples.

Baker_CEO says:
@ CIV: You may go with them or stay with us.

Ian_CIV says:
@CEO: I will wait around here; fungus is out of my league.

Baker_CEO says:
@ CIV: Understood.

Baker_CEO says:
@ Rella: That would be delightful.

Ian_CIV says:
@::goes out to secretary and gives her our rather authentic looking Starfleet business credentials...   hwy, they WERE made by Starfleet, after all::

Wesson_XO says:
#CTO: Anything out of ordinary?

Falcon_CTO says:
#XO: Just the lack of weapons and some sick life stock.  The FCO saw them.

Rella says:
@::leads them out of the building, across the lawn, through the greenhouse and into the lab... anyone lost yet? All the time pointing at a particular plant or structure that they recently built::

Wesson_XO says:
#All: I probably can explain that.  ::shows grain::  Has something called smoot in it...

Parkay_CNS says:
@::follows Rella with The CEO, and CMO::

DrParkay_CMO says:
@::looks at structure::

Rella says:
@::greets the lab techs and introduces the guests who are with her::

Paris_FCO says:
#Wesson: Those animals were very sickly looking.

Baker_CEO says:
@ Rella: We could never be lost; we have the chance of having you as our guide. ::smiles::

Falcon_CTO says:
#::frowns::

Wesson_XO says:
#FCO: The smoot makes them quite sick, but not quite enough to kill them.  At least, not right away...

Rella says:
@CEO: I don't know what put the idea into your head; it's a straight line. ::points out... lab, greenhouse, lawn, building::

Paris_FCO says:
#Wesson: Smoot?

DrParkay_CMO says:
@::feels a little more comfortable going to do medical stuff. Thinks to self: I hate this undercover work, Give me a lab any day::

Rella says:
@::the lab techs start showing Dr. Parkay the latest samples and what little they know about the rust, besides its negative effects on stalling the crop's growth::

DrParkay_CMO says:
@Rella: What is in that building?

Rella says:
@CMO: Which one?

Falcon_CTO says:
#XO: Actually they may not want to kill them.  In fact what if they testing some new bio agent that will make people sick but not kill them.  That may have a greater impact.

Baker_CEO says:
@ Rella: We will take the data and look it up on route back to our office; we must be going for another appointment...

Paris_FCO says:
#Wesson: Could that be what we're looking for? A type of viral infection?

Wesson_XO says:
#FCO: Yes, found in the grain.  Came from Mulga...just need to know where.

Baker_CEO says:
@ CNS: Please go get Mr. Bell; we're heading back "home".

DrParkay_CMO says:
@Rella: The new one.

Baker_CEO says:
@ CMO: Take what you need and prepare to leave.

Parkay_CNS says:
@CEO: Understood. ::turns around::

Paris_FCO says:
#::checks the power levels::

Falcon_CTO says:
#XO: For starters, people would not even know they were infected...

DrParkay_CMO says:
@CEO: Yes, I will. ::starts gathering what she needs to do small amounts of data research::

Rella says:
@CMO: Oh... that's our barn. It's brand new, and we are quite proud of it. Nobody would think it's a barn just by looking at it, don't you think? ::a hint of pride in her voice::

Wesson_XO says:
#CTO: Can you explain why the lack of weapons?

Falcon_CTO says:
#XO: No.

Parkay_CNS says:
@CIV: You ready to leave?

Ian_CIV says:
@CNS: Yes.

DrParkay_CMO says:
@Rella: A very nice barn indeed, what are you storing in there?

Baker_CEO says:
@ Rella: You did many truly admirable work here, you can be sure that your crops will be coming back before you know it.

Wesson_XO says:
#All: Ok...lets get back together with the rest of the crew and compare notes.

DrParkay_CMO says:
@Rella: Yes if I can help I will.

Baker_CEO says:
@ Rella: It's been a pleasure doing business with you. We will see you soon.

Rella says:
@CEO, CMO: We sincerely hope so. It's many families farming this land and working hard. We appreciate your help.

Parkay_CNS says:
@CIV: We are meeting up with the others and heading home.

Rella says:
@::walks the guests out of the lab::

Rella says:
@CEO: We will be looking forwards to your return.

Paris_FCO says:
#::moves to the flight console:: EO: I'll take over, you go and hand in your report.

Wesson_XO says:
#::looks over data and grain::

DrParkay_CMO says:
@::follows team::

Parkay_CNS says:
@::meets up with the others:: CEO: You guys ready to go?

Paris_FCO says:
#:;takes the pilot's seat:: Self: Ahh, much better.

Baker_CEO says:
@ ::Gathers around CIV, CNS and CMO after saying good bye to Rella:: Alright, let's go back to Yergi III.

Baker_CEO says:
@ ::gets back to the commercial shuttle and prepares to depart::

Paris_FCO says:
#Wesson: Course Mr. Wesson?

Wesson_XO says:
#FCO: Back to Yergi III.  Best speed...

Paris_FCO says:
#Wesson: Aye errr…yes Mr. Wesson. ::adjusts course for Yergi lll::

Parkay_CNS says:
::enters shuttle::

Parkay_CNS says:
@CEO: You want to fly or me?

Baker_CEO says:
@ CNS: Go for it.

Parkay_CNS says:
@CEO: Okay. ::smiles::

Baker_CEO says:
@ CNS: You pilot, I command. ::laughs::

DrParkay_CMO says:
@:: watches CNS enter pilot seat, admiring his form::

Parkay_CNS says:
@::takes the pilot seat and starts up the shuttle:: CEO: You better buckle up, sir. ::smiles::

Paris_FCO says:
#::smiles to herself:: Self: Wonder if they'd like a few loop de loops.

Wesson_XO says:
#::sits and tries to relax a bit, with no luck::

Falcon_CTO says:
#::begins reviewing the details of the planet in his mind…making little notes on his civilian PADD::

DrParkay_CMO says:
@::buckles up, smiles, thinks loving thoughts to the CNS, sweet ones, don't want to distract him::

Parkay_CNS says:
@::lefts shuttle up into the air and sets course to Yergi III::

Baker_CEO says:
@ CNS: With your experience with buttons, I think I'm going to do that. ::laughs::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: BOTH TEAMS HAVE LAUNCHED AND ARE ON WAY BACK TO YERGII III

Host Tim says:
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