=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10502.20

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Richard Guerrera as XO Alexandra Horn
Jim Greenman as CMO Kymar Dremel
Karriaunna Scotti as CSO Harmony Singh
Sherilynne Floyhar as OPS Kehari Qui
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

Temporary SM Sherilynne Floyhar

Also Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as the CO's Yeoman
Jim Greenman as MO Jennings
Sherilynne Floyhar as Admiral Xavier

Absent:
SM Arlene McIntyre
Martijn Lemmen as CTO Alec Jarot

Episode 159: "The Loreridians, Part 6: Admiral's Orders": The USS Luna is drawing nearer to Starbase 917 - only about an hour out now.  Savar is on his feet again, and has met with the Loreridian delegation, placating them somewhat for the rest of the journey.  The rest of the ship has enjoyed a quiet that usually predicates something worse...
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OPS_Qui says:
:: At main OPS, and working navigation::   CO: Sir, we are one hour from Starbase 917.
CO_Savar says:
OPS: Thank you, Lieutenant.  Any transmissions from the Starbase?
OPS_Qui says:
CO: Not yet sir.
CSO_Singh says:
:: Down in main science lab, helping out with some of the projects.::

ACTION: A communication transmission comes into the Luna...

CMO_Kymar says:
::puttering around Sickbay, face buried in a PADD and reading up on the recent autopsies::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::he sits up on the biobed::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Hears an incoming transmission... ::   CO: Sir, we have an incoming transmission..
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@COM: Luna: Come in Luna...
CO_Savar says:
::Curious::  OPS: Put it through.
OPS_Qui says:
CO: Aye sir...it's the Admiral.   :: Fingers fly over her console as she puts the Admiral on screen ::
CO_Savar says:
COM: SB917: Admiral Xavier.  What can I do for you?
CSO_Singh says:
:: Signs off on one of the damage reports with a combination of annoyance for it having to be redone and having no problem with adding it to Gopher's tab - has no qualms at all::
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@CO: It's about time I was answered Captain.  Why is it lately that everytime I call, I'm placed on hold?
CO_Savar says:
COM: SB917: The process of routing your call takes time.  Perhaps we can install a priority disconnect for you.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan gets up off the biobed and makes a hasty exit from the room::
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@ :: Gets a disgruntled look on her face ::   CO: Let's not, Captain.
CO_Savar says:
COM: SB917: Of course, Admiral.  What can I do for you?
CMO_Kymar says:
::spins as someone leaps from one of his biobeds:: CIV: Where do you think you're going, Captain?
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@CO: There will be a reception for the Loreridians shortly after the Luna docks.  Mandatory attendance by the Luna crew, dress uniforms.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::stops and turns:: CMO: Things to do, things to do
CO_Savar says:
::Nods slowly::  COM: SB917: The entire crew, Admiral?
CMO_Kymar says:
::waves his PADD around:: CIV: Until this says you're cleared then you can do your things on the biobed
CSO_Singh says:
:: Turns to see the forlorn look of an ensign holding an even worse looking tribble, if that were possible.  With a sigh, takes the creature and heads out for sickbay.::
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@CO: Yes...the entire crew, Captain, since your vessel was kind enough to bring them here
CSO_Singh says:
:: Making her way down the corridor she wonders how long before she is done with Gophers latest nuisance.::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Makes a slight course correction ::
XO_Horn says:
:: Enters bridge ::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
CMO: Well Cmdr, us SFI types weren't much to listening to others outside our fraternity
CO_Savar says:
COM: SB917: Of course, Admiral.  ::Wonders if they can invite the holodeck, too::
XO_Horn says:
:: Looks around to see who is on the bridge ::
CMO_Kymar says:
CIV: Well, Captain, us medical types don't really listen to patients. Now get back on the biobed. If you're that desperate to be out of here I'll give you a check over and kick you out the door
CSO_Singh says:
:: Approaching the glass doors, she enters into sickbay a bit cautiously.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
CMO: Your beginning to sound like my wife, she's a doctor too
XO_Horn says:
:: Walks up and stands next to the CO ::
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@CO: Your people will escort them to the reception hall two levels above the promenade.  I'll be waiting there for you, your crew, and your guests.
CSO_Singh says:
:: Hearing the last comment, stands quietly, waiting.::

ACTION: The comm is cut on the Admiral's end and the screen returns to the stars

CMO_Kymar says:
::nods to the CSO waiting at the doors:: CIV: Lucky man. Now lie back down and let me run a few tests while I deal with the Commander standing at the door
OPS_Qui says:
Self: At least she didn't remember she wanted to talk to me....
CO_Savar says:
::Turns to the XO::  XO: Abrupt.  How are our guests?
XO_Horn says:
CO: A nice conversation with the Admiral, sir?
XO_Horn says:
CO: Our guests are entertained for the moment.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
CMO: I'll listen, just this once! ::mumbles under his breath:: you'd think he was my mother ::gets back on the biobed::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Listens to the communication traffic as the Luna speeds towards Starbase 917::
CO_Savar says:
XO: Very good.  Begin spreading the word of the reception, dress uniforms, mandatory attendance.
CMO_Kymar says:
::smiles and nods:: CIV: Glad to hear it. ::turns once more to Singh:: CSO: And what can I do for you?
CSO_Singh says:
::Watching the two men carefully, she motions to the cage in her hand.::  CMO: I understand this is probably not your realm, but I am not a medical doctor of any sort unless under duress.  Could you please take a look at this tribble?  We believe it is ill due to the ship wide drenching.
XO_Horn says:
:: Cringes :: CO: Aye sir.
XO_Horn says:
:: Moves over to an available station and types up the information about the reception and sends it off to everybody that needs to be there ::
CMO_Kymar says:
::frowns slightly at the caged tribble:: CSO: I've tended one or two tribbles in my time. ::looks over his shoulder:: Jennings: Nurse! Clear Captain MacPherson for duty.
MO_Jennings says:
::nods and moves over to the CIV's biobed, prepping the diagnostic equipment::

ACTION: The message disappears into computer land.  The XO receives an "undeliverable" message....

CMO_Kymar says:
CSO: Come over this way to the operation table, it'll be more sterile ::walks into the op room::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Moves to place the cage onto the biobed, watching curiously.::
XO_Horn says:
:: Looks at the screen and blinks ::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan falls back to sleep::
XO_Horn says:
:: Hits the resend button ::
CMO_Kymar says:
::carefully opens the cage and lifts out the furry little ball, placing it gently on a sterile pad:: CSO: Cute little thing...he's not purring, though, very strange ::pulls out a tricorder::
MO_Jennings says:
::begins running the standard diagnostic tests and readying the clearance papers::
CSO_Singh says:
CMO:  After the drenching, we took care of all lab residents first.  Somehow, this one was missed for another day.  It seemed alright at the time.
CO_Savar says:
::Confers quietly with his yeoman::

ACTION: The XO receives another "undeliverable" message...

XO_Horn says:
CO: Captain, I think there is a glitch in the computer system. :: Quickly explains about the message error ::
CMO_Kymar says:
::mutters over the readings and continues running the sensor pod over the furry little bundle::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan opens an eye and looks over at the CMO and CSO with one of those awful tribbles::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Looks at the doctor, tempted to stand on her tiptoes to see what the readings were.::

ACTION: The tribble goes into what appears to be cardiac arrest...

CMO_Kymar says:
::blinks and drops the tricorder:: CSO: It's going into cardiac arrest!
CSO_Singh says:
:: Looks at Ensign Lee's pet sadly as she steps away to give the doctor room::
XO_Horn says:
:: Runs a quick diagnostic on the system ::
CMO_Kymar says:
::grabs a hypospray and loads it with 1cc of cardio stimulant before picking up the cardiac stimulator::
CO_Savar says:
::Looks towards science to see who is there, then turns to Operations::  OPS: Lieutenant Qui, Commander Horn is reporting difficulties with the computer...
CMO_Kymar says:
::places the pad where the tribble’s rib cage should be and pulls the terminal over to him:: All: Clear! ::hits the fire button::
CSO_Singh says:
:: It looked so small lying there with the big doctor hovering over it.::
XO_Horn says:
CO: Since we are having computer problems, perhaps I should miss the reception and oversee that the repairs are conducted.
OPS_Qui says:
CO: Aye sir...let me check it out real quick...    :: Begins a quick diagnostic on the message capabilities of the system ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Starts to worry her bottom lip as she waits for the results.::
CO_Savar says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  XO: I believe that would not be appropriate, given the Admiral's orders to the contrary.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Finds a small glitch in the system and works to clear it ::
CMO_Kymar says:
::gets no response, upping the voltage ever so slightly:: All: Clear! ::hits the fire button once more::
XO_Horn says:
Self: It was worth a try
XO_Horn says:
CO: Aye Sir

ACTION: The tribble responds...

CSO_Singh says:
:: Sensing eyes on them, she glances over at Captain MacPherson.::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Hearing a purring squeak, she turns back to see the tribble moving and relaxes a bit.::  CMO:  That was too close for call.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan makes himself appear sleeping::
CMO_Kymar says:
::mumbles quietly and nods, removing the pad:: CSO: Far too close.
CMO_Kymar says:
::prepares another hypospray of stimulant with a tiny dose to keep the tribble’s vitals up before injecting it::
CSO_Singh says:
CMO:  Do I leave it with you for now?
OPS_Qui says:
:: Cleared the glitch ::   XO: Ma'am...the glitch is cleared...though I might suggest you just make a ship wide announcement?
CMO_Kymar says:
CSO: No, no, it should be fine with some love and warmth. Tribbles, despite their furry coverings, are susceptible to cold.

ACTION: The Tribble sneezes...

CSO_Singh says:
CMO:  Shall I take it back now then?
XO_Horn says:
:: grumbles to herself about making the announcement. She hates making announcements ::
CMO_Kymar says:
::moves over to the medicine cabinet and inputs his code before opening it up, searching for a moment and pulling out a few cartridges:: CSO: Inject it with a 1cc dosage of this every day for the next eight days, and it'll be right as rain ::walks back to the tribble and hands over the carts and a hypospray::
XO_Horn says:
:: Hits a couple buttons on the panel and is piped through to the whole sip She quickly makes the announcement about the reception ::
CSO_Singh says:
CMO:  They take that long to heal?
CMO_Kymar says:
CSO: It's got a nasty cold bug, so yes :;smiles softly:: Expect sneezes
OPS_Qui says:
:: Turns and smiles at the XO ::   XO: Nice announcement ma'am.  You're a natural!
CO's_Yeoman says:
::Snorts::
XO_Horn says:
Qui: Thanks
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::continues to watch the CSO and CMO appearing as though he were asleep::
CSO_Singh says:
CMO:  I will let Ensign Lee know.  She will be glad.
XO_Horn says:
Qui: What was wrong with the computer?
CSO_Singh says:
CMO:  She doesn't experiment on it.  Lee is just rather hyper and its presence helps to keep Lee calm.
Host Sheri says:
XO: It was wet.
CO_Savar says:
XO: Commander, during our layover, instruct the Starbase repair crew to make a level three diagnostic on all critical systems.
CMO_Kymar says:
CSO: That's good to know.
ADM_Xavier says:
@:: Readies for the reception and decides to have the XO of the Luna make the welcoming speech since she spent time with the Loreridians... ::
XO_Horn says:
CO: Consider it done
CSO_Singh says:
:: Reaches for the cage.::  CMO:  Thank you again.  I guess I had best get it back and ready for the upcoming reception.
CMO_Kymar says:
::gently bundles the tribble into the cage with a warming blanket before handing it back:: CSO: Yes, you'd better had.
CSO_Singh says:
:: With a shy smile, heads out of sickbay, also with a sense of relief and heads back down the hall to one of the science labs.::
ADM_Xavier says:
@COM: Luna:  Xavier to Captain Savar
OPS_Qui says:
CO: Sir, Admiral Xavier's on the horn
CO_Savar says:
COM: SB917: Here, Admiral.
MO_Jennings says:
::finishes up the diagnostics and taps the clearance into her PADD:: CIV: Captain, you're cleared for duty. Get out before the Doctor catches you and asks to go over my work
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan wonders why the CSO has a tribble on the ship and hopes she has it under control::
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@COM: CO: Sorry for the short notice, Captain, but, in light of the situation..and with your XO having spent time with the Loreridians, please have Command Horn prepare the welcoming speech, to be delivered after my welcome to all.
CMO_Kymar says:
::watches the CSO leave and sighs, wondering why there was a tribble onboard and if it'd been neutered::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::upon hearing that Ewan pretends to wake:: Jennings: Thank you! ::Ewan gets up off the biobed again and heads out the door::
CO_Savar says:
::Looks towards the XO::  COM: SB917: Consider your message received
CSO_Singh says:
:: Entering into the lab, hands the tribble over to cautious looking ensign::  Lee:  We were lucky.  Now, according to the doctor, you are to give it... ::Proceeds to give her the medication along with the instructions.::
XO_Horn says:
:: Slaps forehead and shakes her head :: Self: Why me?
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@COM: CO:  Good.  We'll be seeing your crew shortly, then.  Xavier out.

ACTION: The screen resumes to the star field...

OPS_Qui says:
CO: Sir, we are 15 minutes out from Starbase 917...
CMO_Kymar says:
::blinks as he notices the Captain MacPherson-shaped blur dash out of Sickbay before sighing and checking over the test results from the Captain::
CSO_Singh says:
:: With that taken care of, she accepts two more reports, and informs the group she was heading for her quarters to change.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan makes haste to his quarters::
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@:: Finishes dressing and leaves for the reception hall ::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Begins approach sequencing and contacts Starbase 917::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Entering into the turbolift::  Computer, deck two.
CSO_Singh says:
:: As the lift comes to a stop, she heads down the corridor to her quarters::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Receives docking birth information and priority clearance ::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan makes it to his quarters and readies himself to meet with his SFI superiors and devises a plan to get away from any Admiral that happens to be waiting for the Luna::
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@::Arrives at the reception hall and moves to a panel.  Punches in a coded signal::  COM: CIV: Admiral Xavier to Captain McPherson-Quest.
CSO_Singh says:
::  Entering, she glances around for Reyarc.  Seeing he is not there, she tosses the unread reports on her desk and heads for the shared bathing room.::
CMO_Kymar says:
::sighs softly as he hands Sickbay over to Jones before moving to his office and slowly changing into his dress uniform::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::He hears the comm:: Oh brother, what does SHE want ::exclaims Ewan::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Quickly strips, tossing her uniform on the floor and enters into the sonic shower.::
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@COM: CIV: Admiral Xavier to Captain McPherson-Quest... respond!
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
COM: Xavier: Ahh Adml Xavier and what do I owe the pleasure?
CSO_Singh says:
:: Quickly out of the shower, she grabs a towel and pads to her room and over to the closet.::
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@COM: CIV: Pleasantries aside, McPherson...I know you avoid me like the plague  Getting down to business...I expect to see you at the reception, Captain.  There are some things we need to discuss...in private.  Report to me in the reception hall immediately upon completion of the Luna docking.
CO_Savar says:
XO: Commander, you have the Bridge.  I shall be changing quickly... ::Stands and walks into his ready room::
XO_Horn says:
CO: Aye sir.
XO_Horn says:
:: takes the center seat as soon as the CO leaves ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Opening the doors, she drags out the uniform and tosses it on the bed.::
CMO_Kymar says:
::tugs the uniform down tightly as he finishes, grumbling to himself at the color before picking up his phaser belt and strapping it around his waist, letting out a very gentle sigh at the familiar weight hanging at his side:: Self: A reception, is it? Well...haven't been to one of those in a while.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Maneuvers the Luna toward Starbase 917, dropping to thrusters::
CMO_Kymar says:
::"Yeah, it was about three years ago...celebrating the birth of Q'tor's son I believe you killed a targ on that particular 'reception'"::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Quickly dresses skin outward, sighing as she finishes with tugging the top jacket down.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
COM: Xavier: I wouldn't have to if you didn't hold contempt for my comrades and I. However, I must politely decline, I have other plans that involve meeting with my SFI superiors
CSO_Singh says:
:: Starting to head out, she notices her feet are bare and heads back to the closet for her shoes.::
CO_Savar says:
::Opens his small closet, and after making sure the door is locked, changes quickly::
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@COM: CIV: You decline, you'll be busted quicker than a balloon, MacPherson!  I've already got the okay from your superiors...you'll report to me or you'll land in the brig!  Do you understand?    :: Voice is firm ::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
COM: Xavier: My father, Adml MacPherson, would get me out in a heartbeat
CSO_Singh says:
:: Leaving a message for Reyarc, she heads for the bridge.::
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@COM: CIV: It doesn't matter.  You are to report to me...and that is a direct order.  Do I make myself clear?
CSO_Singh says:
:: Steps onto the bridge and looks around.::
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@:: Looks at the security detail that has arrived and nods her head.  She sees them leave and smiles to herself ::
CSO_Singh says:
XO:  Hello Ma'am.  ::Smiles over at Kehari.::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Sees the CSO and returns the smile ::
CO_Savar says:
::As he places the final pip on his collar, he exits the Ready Room::
XO_Horn says:
:: Nods towards the CSO ::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan doesn't want to give-in:: COM: Xavier: Crystal! MacPherson-Quest out
CMO_Kymar says:
::sighs again and tugs up his belt, turning and walking out of his office and Sickbay before heading for the airlock::
OPS_Qui says:
::Finishes the final docking, and begins to shut down power.::  XO: We are on station power
CSO_Singh says:
:: Looks over to the captain::  CO:  Did I miss the reason why for this sudden torture session?
XO_Horn says:
Qui: Very good
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@:: Smiles to herself and presses another button ::   COM: CMO: Admiral Xavier to Dr. Kymar...
CO_Savar says:
CSO: I am.. uncertain myself.
CMO_Kymar says:
*Xavier*: Doctor Kymar, to what do I owe the pleasure, Admiral?
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
:;Ewan makes sure that he'll show two hours late::
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  I am ready to go if we must then.
CO_Savar says:
OPS: Shut down all ship systems, lock the computer.  XO: All senior officers report to the crossover pylon in ten minutes.
XO_Horn says:
CO: Aye sir
XO_Horn says:
:: Makes the announcement ::
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@COM: CMO: I have a mission for you, good doctor.  You need to meet with a Dr. Aola on Kessik as soon as possible.  You are excused from the reception.
CMO_Kymar says:
::looks down at his dress uniform and sighs:: *Xavier*: Of course, Admiral Would I be permitted to ask why?
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@COM: CMO: I'll have her contact you when you clear Starbase 917.  She will update you on the situation.
CMO_Kymar says:
*Xavier*: Very well, Admiral. I do so love surprises.
Host ADM_Xavier says:
@COM: CMO: Good.  Xavier out.
XO_Horn says:
CO: Permission to leave the bridge to change
CO_Savar says:
::Nods::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan leaves his quarters in his normal SFI uniform::
XO_Horn says:
:: Gets up and exits the bridge :
CMO_Kymar says:
::sighs and hears the comm close before turning and walking back to his quarters to change::
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