=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10406.13

Staring:
Scott Smith as ACO Captain Ewan MacPherson-Quest
Richard Pickett as XO Rickal Jarek
John Summers as CEO Tral Lingn
Sherilynne Floyhar as OPS Kehari Qui

SM Arlene McIntyre

Also Staring:
Arlene McIntyre as Admiral Xavier
Arlene McIntyre as Counselor Franklin
Arlene McIntyre as Flight Control Officer Leadfoot
Arlene McIntyre as Medical Officer Raymond
Arlene McIntyre as Nurse Betty
Sherilynne Floyhar as OPS Powers

Absent:
Karriaunna Scotti as CSO Harmony Singh
Chris Nickel as CMO Richard Lynch
Martijn Lemmen as CTO Alec Jarot
Christopher Dickinson as CNS Harold Franklin
Jeremy Thacker as FCO Thati Rowe

Episode 138: "Stand Off at A45B Part 3": The USS Luna as arrived at Luna and has taken up orbit around the moon.  Secretly Capt McPherson-Quest received a secret message from Jacob requesting a meeting giving the Capt two hours before he starts killing.  Meanwhile LtCmdr Jarot and LtJG Lingn have come up with a plan to get into the facility.  On the medical side  Lt Qui has been regulated to the XO's supervision by Nurse Betty.  They have now become roommates... Is it a match made in Cardassian heaven.  Meanwhile LtCmdr Singh has beamed aboard a Nausican that was conveniently placed for them to find
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OPS_Qui says:
:: In the XO's quarter's finishing up her meditation ::
OPS_Powers says:
:: At main OPS on the bridge ::

ACTION:  An incoming message is received at OPS.  Its from SF Headquarters

XO_Jarek says:
:: In his quarters, seeing that Lt. Qui has what she needs for her comfort::
OPS_Powers says:
ACO: Sir, an incoming message from SF Headquarters.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Opens her eyes as she hears the doors to the XO's quarters open ::
Host FCO_Leadfoot says:
::Drums her fingers on her console.:: OPS:  Is it always this boring in orbit?
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::in his Ready Room:: *XO*: Cmdr. Jarek, can I see you in my Ready Room?
Host CNS_Franklin says:
::Waits outside the Captain's RR.::
OPS_Powers says:
:: Looks over to the FCO ::   FCO: Thank your lucky stars it is at the moment
Host FCO_Leadfoot says:
OPS:  Huh?  I don't have a lucky star...  ::Confused by the expression.::
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS: Enter
CEO_Lingn says:
::On the bridge  at Eng 1::
Host Adm_Xavier says:
COM: Luna: Is anyone going to pick up the phone there!
OPS_Powers says:
:: Laughs ::   FCO: Don't worry about it... it's a very old earth expression
XO_Jarek says:
*ACO*: Aye sir on my way. :: leaves his quarters::
CEO_Lingn says:
::takes the Center Seat::
OPS_Powers says:
:: Turns to the ACO ::   *ACO*: Sir... there is an incoming message from SF Headquarters  :: says louder ::
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*OPS*: In my ready room please
CEO_Lingn says:
OPS/FCO: Status report on the ship please.

ACTION:  Transport coordinates come across the OPS console.   Powers notices that the request for transfer is straight to the bridge.

OPS_Powers says:
:: Re-routes the message to the Ready room ::
Host FCO_Leadfoot says:
::Cringes as she hears the blue toad speak.:: CEO:  We are in orbit Sir.  Engines off.
OPS_Powers says:
:: Tilts head a moment ::   CEO: Sir, there are coordinates for transfer to the Luna...and the coordinates would have this someone beamed directly to the bridge
Host CNS_Franklin says:
::Rings the bell to the Captain's RR and waits::
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::the console screen rises to show the Adm:: COM: Adm: Adm, how may I be of service?
XO_Jarek says:
:: Arrives on the bridge::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Comes out of her meditation, slowly, a bit more relaxed ::
XO_Jarek says:
::heads for the ready room::
CEO_Lingn says:
OPS: Beam them here but just in case wrap a forcefield around them the second they materialize. And get Security up here.
Host Adm_Xavier says:
COM: Luna: Ahhhh there you are....  I was wondering if you disappeared for a sec.  I'm coming up.  I'll be there shortly.
Host CNS_Franklin says:
::Enters the RR.::  ACO:  Captain...  ::Stands in front of his desk.::
OPS_Powers says:
:: Looking at the information coming across his console ::   CEO: Sir, it's the Admiral...
CEO_Lingn says:
Ops: Belay security measures.
CEO_Lingn says:
OPS: Beam her up immediately.
XO_Jarek says:
::Rings the chime for the RR::
OPS_Powers says:
:: Hands move quickly across his console as he activates the transporter beam ::    CEO: Transport in process
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Enter
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS Have a seat Franklin

ACTION: The Admiral materializes on the bridge.  She looks tired.

CEO_Lingn says:
::stands up:: ALL: Admiral on the Bridge! ::Salutes::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Raises then extinguishes the flame on the meditation lamp ::
Host Adm_Xavier says:
All: At ease.   It's good to see you all again.  I wish I can stop to speak to you but I can't.  I'll be in the Captain's RR if you need me.
OPS_Qui says:
Self:  Well, if pain is a thing of the mind, and the mind can be controlled.. I hope I can endure this pain!   :: Looks over to Quag and sees he is still sleeping ::
CEO_Lingn says:
ADM: Yes Ma'am. ::sits back down in the center chair::
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Enter
Host Adm_Xavier says:
::Walks across the bridge and just enters the RR and looks at the men assembled::  All:  Good day Gentleman.
OPS_Powers says:
:: Stands then relaxes and assumes his chair again ::
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::rises: Adm: Greetings
Host CNS_Franklin says:
::Takes a seat then sees the Admiral and shoots straight up again.::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Lovingly pets Quag then walks out of the XO's quarters en route the bridge ::
CEO_Lingn says:
FCO: I would like to apologize to you.
OPS_Powers says:
:: Returns his attention and focus to his console ::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Enters a turbolift ::   Turbolift: Bridge.

ACTION:  Quag, being the dog that he is begins to sniff out his new territory... eyeing a stray slipper under the bed he thinks he has struck gold.  Taking the slipper between his teeth he settles down for a good gnaw.

OPS_Qui says:
:: Feels the lift move in the direction of the bridge while feeling a bit unsure about having to bunk with the XO ::
XO_Jarek says:
:: Enters :: CO: You wanted to see me sir?
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
Adm: What is the pleasure of your visit Adm Xavier?
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Yes, please have a seat
XO_Jarek says:
:: Sees the Admiral::
Host Adm_Xavier says:
All: Please sit.   I just came up to see what plans you have implemented.  It seems that the situation has changed a bit.  Jacob sent a warning to Headquarters not more then 20 minutes ago.  It seems that Richards irritated him and he killed one of the hostages.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Lost in thought and conversation with her symbiont, doesn't feel the lift slow or stop.  Is startled when the door to the lift opens to the bridge ::
Host FCO_Leadfoot says:
::Shakes in her seat.::  CEO: Aye Sir.... thank you Sir.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Composes herself, then walks onto the bridge and towards her station ::
Host Adm_Xavier says:
::Walks over to the replicator and gets herself a cup of strong coffee.::
OPS_Powers says:
:: Looks up to see his boss arriving ::   OPS Qui: Nice to see you ma'am.  You ready to take over?
CEO_Lingn says:
::sips on  his coffee in the Captain's chair::
CEO_Lingn says:
OPS: It is good to have you back.
OPS_Qui says:
Powers: Yes... yes I am.  Please take the secondary OPS station.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Looks at the CEO and smiles ::   CEO: Thank you, sir.  It's nice to be back
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
ADM/XO/CNS: Not more than 10 minutes ago I was contacted by Jacob with a message for me alone
OPS_Powers says:
:: Moves from his seat, turning over main OPS to Qui ::   Qui: Yes ma'am!   :: Smiles at her a moment, then goes to secondary OPS ::
Host CNS_Franklin says:
All:  I was afraid of this... ::Closes his eyes again.  Feels a bit out of his depth::  ACO: After the killing?  Now that is interesting.
Host Adm_Xavier says:
ACO: Oh?
OPS_Qui says:
:: Takes Powers arm a minute before he leaves and whispers ::   Powers: Please find out who put all that dog food in my bedroom.  That's a priority... check into the whereabouts of Gopher for I suspect HE did it.
CEO_Lingn says:
::Composes a message to OPS Qui: I have been meaning to ask you.  Would you like to go out to dinner with me?::
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
Adm: I will have Cmdr. Jarek and Counselor Franklin meet with Lt. Richards, while Chief Tac Officer Jarot and his Sec team along with the CEO do a rescue mission
Host Nurse_Betty says:
::Stares at the Nausican that is now polluting her sickbay.  Runs a tricorder of him as she watches the staff strip off his clothes.  Her eyes widen as she sees the markings on his body.::
OPS_Powers says:
:: Feels Kehari's hand and pauses looking into her emerald green eyes while he listens to her whisper ::    Qui: You got it, ma'am    :: Gives her a sly smile ::
CEO_Lingn says:
::sends his message::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Takes her seat at main OPS and sees a message coming into her console ::
Host Adm_Xavier says:
::Takes a sip of her coffee::  ACO: That maybe easier said then done.  Jacob has not let any communications to Richards through.
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
Adm/XO/CNS: I was told to meet with him in two hours time, in which now I have an hour and forty-five minutes
OPS_Qui says:
:: Accesses the message and reads it, pausing for a minute before answering ::
Host Nurse_Betty says:
::With a finger, she traces the markings that were carved into his body.::  Self: It is almost religious like.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Wonders about the message, then tapes her message back ::
XO_Jarek says:
CO/ADM/CNS: If I may.... The one known as Jacob has been trying for 3 hours to gain entry into my thoughts
XO_Jarek says:
CO/ADM/CNS : He or it is formidable
Host Adm_Xavier says:
::Rubs the bridge of her nose.::  XO:  Yes he is and he has no compunction about killing.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Sends her message back to the CEO: Sir, thank you for the invitation. Please understand if I say I do not feel this is a good time to ask me that.  Sends off the message ::
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
Adm: It is a good thing that I have an implant that disallows for attempts into my thoughts
Host Nurse_Betty says:
MO_Raymond: Raymond, get a picture of this carving and put it through the computer and see if you come up with any comparisons.
Host MO_Raymond says:
Nurse Betty:  Aye, I'll get right on it.  ::Has to control his gag reflexes::
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: It's a good thing that you are strong willed
CEO_Lingn says:
::OPS: Not now of course but when you feel stronger. Just name the time. Get well soon.::
Host Nurse_Betty says:
::Goes to the CMO's officer and goes behind the desk...::  *ACO/XO*:  I've got the Nausican on board and we are presently examining him.  You two need to see this... ::Sees the pictures that Raymond too come onto the screen.::  I'm sending you the picture on screen.  Somebody used him as a chalk board.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Sees a reply come into her console and reads it.  Blushes just a bit and smiles as she thinks about it. ::
XO_Jarek says:
CO: This is not the Shadowman sir, this one thinks in 3 dimensions
OPS_Qui says:
:: Taps her reply to the CEO: Sir, thank you again. If you feel it necessary, YOU may ask me when you think it appropriate and I will give you my answer then ::
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan looks at the tiny screen on the desk::
Host Nurse_Betty says:
*ACO/XO*:  I have Raymond trying to find matches for it.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Sees an amber light flash on her console and her fingers fly as she adjusts for the flux ::
Host CNS_Franklin says:
::Walks around the desk and looks at the screen:: Self: Oh my.......
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
ADM/XO: What does this mean to you? The picture on the body is three triangles surrounding a circle. The flat end of the triangle is touching the circle while the pointy end shoots straight out.......
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
ADM/XO: Strange lettering is inside the circle....  The triangles are colored in red.  Shooting from the tips of the triangle are lightening bolts.
CEO_Lingn says:
OPS: Will do. Thanks.::
Host Adm_Xavier says:
All: Hmmmmm I’ve never seen it before...  weird... Religious?  Ceremonial?  I suspect alien at any rate.
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*Nurse*: Thank you Betty
OPS_Qui says:
:: Reads the reply from the CEO and just sighs a minute. ::
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
Adm/XO/CNS: Do you think it wise for me to meet this person alone?
XO_Jarek says:
CO: I do not consider this a good thing sir
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Agreed #1
OPS_Qui says:
Thinks to self: Great...I have to bunk with the XO and the CEO is asking me to dinner.  What kind of reputation am I gonna get around here?

ACTION: The Nausican suddenly bolts up in bed eyes wide opened in fright.  The staff tries to calm him down but he gurgles as if he is drowning.  He falls back and dies.

Host MO_Raymond says:
Betty: Betty!!!!!!!  ::Stunned look on his face as he sees Betty run out of the office.  Watches as Betty's eyes go wide at the sight of the Nausican.::
CEO_Lingn says:
OPS: By the way how do you feel for a candlelight dinner?::
Host Adm_Xavier says:
ACO: That would be suicide I think.  Is there a way around this?
XO_Jarek says:
CO: I do not sir
Host Nurse_Betty says:
::Hands shaking she tapes her commbadge.:: *ACO*: Captain, the Nausican is dead sir.  I'll have one of the doctors perform an autopsy to find out from what
OPS_Qui says:
:: Sees a reply come into her console.  Turns to take another look at the CEO, quickly and stealthily before replying ::
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
Adm/XO/CNS: He says that if I don't, he'll start to kill the prisoners, but it seems that he already started
OPS_Qui says:
:: Taps her reply: CEO: Sir, a candle light dinner normally references romance  Do you wish to have a romantic dinner with me?  Sends off the message ::
Host CNS_Franklin says:
ACO: Capt, this Jacob is becoming more and more unstable.. ::Can't get that picture out of his head.::  He may try and use you as an example or a high ranking hostage.
XO_Jarek says:
CO: With all due respect sir.  Your mind will not be able to keep his out in any fashion
XO_Jarek says:
CO: That should tell you he lies already sir
CEO_Lingn says:
::OPS: I don't have a rank above you. You don't have to call me Sir. But yes I do. Forgive me for it's been a long time since I umm flirted. I hope that I am not making too big of a fool of myself::
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: But I see no other way around it.
XO_Jarek says:
CO: Send me instead
OPS_Qui says:
:: Sees the reply from the CEO. Accesses it and reads it.  She snickers quietly to herself ::
Host Adm_Xavier says:
ACO: Are you willing to sacrifice yourself?  I'll tell you right now I'm not  So find another way around it.

ACTION: Quag munches contently on the XO's slipper.  It's now full of doggy drool.

XO_Jarek says:
CO: I may be able to distract him long enough for a RESCUE PARTY
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
Adm: I am SFI, it's not like I haven't done anything like this before
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: If I send you, what's not to say that you thwart his mind control
Host Adm_Xavier says:
ACO: Don't care... find another way.  Besides you work for me right now despite what Intel says.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Her fingers fly over her console as she responds...CEO: Sir, is a show of respect. I have to admit, I am flattered by your request.  However, I think I would rather get to KNOW you as a person before I start making decision about romance  Hopes the message doesn't sound mean and sends it off ::
XO_Jarek says:
CO: As I said sir, send me.  I am as one would say dispensable
Host Adm_Xavier says:
XO:  I don't consider anyone dispensable Cmdr.  Besides I like you, I'd like to keep your around for a bit longer.
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: I guess I have no other choice, you can go in my place Cmdr, but I won't hesitate to come rescue if the need arises
CEO_Lingn says:
::OPS: I totally agree. I would not want to go out with a complete, yet beautiful stranger such as yourself.::
XO_Jarek says:
Admiral: Sir we need a distraction....I am that distraction....The Captain can gain entry
OPS_Qui says:
:: Sees the incoming message from the CEO and reads it ::
Host Adm_Xavier says:
XO: I'm not liking this.... but.... but.... it maybe the only way. ::Looks at the ACO.::
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: You will now have 1hour and 25 minutes to meet with Jacob
XO_Jarek says:
Adm/CO: Very well .:: Turns and heads for the TR::
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Wait a minute
OPS_Qui says:
:: Taps back...CEO: Thank you, sir, for the compliment. However, I'm sure there are other...more beautiful women on board that you can ask to dinner. ::
XO_Jarek says:
CO: Yes sir  ::Turns towards the CO::
Host FCO_Leadfoot says:
::Nods off as her head hits the console.  The engines roar to life and the ship jerks.  She snaps straight up again.:: Self:  Oooops.
CEO_Lingn says:
::reads the message and sighs at his bad luck with romance and such::
CEO_Lingn says:
FCO: Report!!!
OPS_Qui says:
:: Looks over to the FCO ::   FCO: Need help staying awake?   :: Grins ::
Host ACO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::hands him a PADD with the coordinates and gives him a hypo of empathic blocking serum:: XO: Here you go Cmdr and good luck
Host FCO_Leadfoot says:
::Turns and winces at the CEO.:: Self:  Sorry.
Host FCO_Leadfoot says:
OPS: Apparently.
CEO_Lingn says:
FCO: It is ok. We all make mistakes.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Thinks about her message then tapes...CEO: Sir, when the time is right, you may ask me again to dinner.  Sends it off ::
CEO_Lingn says:
::looks at OPS and nods::
Host FCO_Leadfoot says:
::Fingers fly over the console and rights the ship and shuts down the engines  Stops suddenly as she can't believe what she heard...  Blue toad didn't yell at her and she looks at him shocked.::
OPS_Qui says:
FCO: Better watch it.  I hear the higher ups don't get too happy with us who fall asleep on the job ::
XO_Jarek says:
:: Hands the CO back the hypo: CO: Understood sir>>::Nods no to the hypo::

ACTION:  Suddenly a voice comes across the Luna's communication system  In deep resonating voice, Jacob speaks......"Time's Up"

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