=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10705.06

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Karriaunna Scotti as XO Harmony Singh
Heike Daemmig as FCO Shania
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

Ship Manager Peter Saunders

Also Staring:
Peter Saunders as Admiral Weatherby
Peter Saunders as Ensign Crunchie
Peter Saunders as Operations Officer Holmes
Christopher Dickinson as Amber
Steve Gelhorn as CMO Lennier McDonald

Absent:
none

Episode 243 “Tomorrow's Memories Today”: The crew of the USS Luna are currently still docked at SB917.  They are due to depart on their next mission within the hour.
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XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Having finished helping out with the bomb in the landing bay, she makes her way to her quarters to get cleaned up and ready for departure.::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::on her way to her quarters to lock up Teebo again::
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: Seeing to a last few preparations before the departure ::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::arrives at her destination and walks in::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::makes sure Teebo got everything he needs and heads out, locking the door::
Host Amber says:
:: Hefts her bag over her shoulder ::  CO: You need to tell her before we leave.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Arriving, showers and changes quickly, noting Reyarc was back, but not around at the moment.::

ACTION: Suprisingly the ship appears to be quiet, even though it should be fairly busy

CMO_Cmdr_McDoanld says:
:: putting the final things away from his quarters aboard the luna :: 
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::makes her way to the shuttlebay::
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
Amber: I know.  Go on ahead; I will meet up with you after I speak with her.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Pulling her hair back into a braid as she leaves the quarters and makes her way to the bridge.  Something was not right and it was gnawing at her.::
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: Checks her position with the help of the computer, and then heads up to the Bridge ::
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
:: thanking god Caleb was safely with his parents for now Lennier gets up and has his things moved :: Leaving for the bridge :: 
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: As the lift stops, she steps out and looks around.  Everything seemed to be in order.::  All: Status report.
Host OPS_Holmes says:
::sat at his console:: XO: Commander, I have Admiral Weatherly requesting permission to come aboard.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
OPS: Interesting... permission granted.  Inform the captain.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::enters Shuttlebay and hops into the first shuttle::
Host OPS_Holmes says:
XO: Yes ma'am.
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: the starboard turbolift opens onto the Bridge, and the tall figure of the Captain strolls out ::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Begins to accept the various department reports, nodding as each is completed.::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::makes sure the new flight patterns are in the board computer, then goes on to check the other shuttles::
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
:: arrives on the bridge* walks down tot he command level :: XO: Here’s my final report on medical.
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
XO: Commander Singh, I need to speak with you.  In the Ready Room, perhaps.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Looks up and smiles at McDonald::  CMO: Thank you doctor... how have you been?  ::takes the report::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Looks over at her captain, again that feeling of wrongness sweeps over her.::  CO: Aye sir...
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: Steps into the Ready Room, and immediately walks towards the wall where the painting Harmony made him hangs.  The rest of the room appears spartan - even more so than usual ::
Host Ensign_Crunchie says:
FCO: You down here fiddling again Commander?
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
XO: I've been well. Enjoyed my time away from Starfleet. Waiting on my next assignment
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: With a nod to the doctor, follows behind Savar, stopping just before his desk, the sounds of the door closing behind her ominous.::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::pokes her head out of a shuttle:: Crunchie: Of course I am. Gotta keep those pilots busy after all.
Host OPS_Holmes says:
CMO: They spend an awful lot of time together those two...
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
OPS: They do yes.
Host Ensign_Crunchie says:
FCO: Does that explain all the little "surprises" they have been finding lately?
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: Stands at the painting, watching it momentarily, before looking at her ::  XO: It seems a long time that this painting has hung here.  It has.. meant a lot to me.  However... :: takes the painting from the wall and turns to face her fully ::  XO: I have news.
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
XO: I will not be going with the Luna on her next mission.
Host OPS_Holmes says:
CMO: You ever wonder... you know... if things were different...
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
OPS: No, actually I don't. This is just a chapter in our lives.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Stares at him, unable to speak for a moment.  Eventually she clears her throat:: CO: Where will you be going?
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
Crunchie:: Keeps them on edge.
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
XO: My wife and I spoke at length during our time away from the Luna about a great many things.  One of those things was this ship, and our recent experiences aboard... I have treasured the experiences I have had here, but I no longer feel it is my path to command.  I applied to join Starfleet's Diplomatic Corps... and I have been accepted.
Host OPS_Holmes says:
CMO: All the world's a stage...
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
:: sits in the command chair for a moment :: 
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::scrambles out of the last shuttle:: Crunchie:: Ok, all done. Now, be a good Ensign and don't tell them. ::waves on her way out the door::
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
OPS: Enough enough.. How's everything coming. All systems ready? 
Host Ensign_Crunchie says:
FCO: B-bye... ::blinks for a few moments and goes back to whatever it was he was doing::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Looks down at her feet, nodding.  So this was the dread that had been building.  Working hard to keep the tears from her voice.::  CO: You will be missed, sir.  :: Unable to look at him.::  I hope you and your wife find peace and happiness on your new path.
Host OPS_Holmes says:
CMO: Yes sir, everything is reporting fully functional, accept for the replicators on desk 18, they appear to be producing items only from the Vulcan menu.
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
XO: I am recommending you to succeed me as Commanding Officer of this vessel... and a promotion to the rank that you deserve.  In the hope that it goes through, allow me to be the first to congratulate you... Captain.  I have every confidence in you and your abilities.
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
OPS: Well see if you can fix that.. I'm sure the crew on that deck don't want to be eating only Vulcan food.
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
::walks onto the bridge and catches the last comment:: CMO: A bit of healthy eating never hurt anyone Commander.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Looks up, the tears obvious in her eyes, but there is nothing she can do about it.::  CO: You honor me, sir... as you have always done so... even from the beginning.  :: smiles::  I remember coming aboard happy and desirous to be nothing more then a scientist.  I admit, I do miss those times.
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
:: snaps to attention:: ALL: Admiral on deck! Sir! yes I would agree
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
::smiles the way only an admiral can:: All: As you were.
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
XO: I hope that you can find that wish.  Perhaps the Admiral can line the Luna up for several long-term fringe studies.
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
Adm: What Do we owe this pleasure. 
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
CMO: Really?  Have you tried Vulcan food for an extended period?  It's not something I would recommend...
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::walks and rides her way to the bridge::
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
CMO: I need to speak to your CO, is he around?
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
CO: Reyarc will not be happy with that... but then again, he has been rather more... accepting of things lately.  Perhaps he saw this coming.  ::Sigh::
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
Adm: No I haven't tried it for an extended period. He is in his ready room with the XO. Would you like me to buzz them for you?
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Looking at the man, each line of his face memorized from over the years, she wants nothing more then to ask him to remain.  But she knew he had not been happy with certain things.  Maybe now he can find what it is he was searching for.::
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
CMO: Yes please.
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
XO: .. .would you rather return to your duties for the Suri?  I can also make that recommendation to the Admiralty
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
Adm: Yes sir *CO* Admiral Weatherly is here to see you. 
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
CO: Somewhere, that is in my future.  But to me, that is more like retiring.  I guess... at this point, that will have to be a forced retirement.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::enters the bridge, sees the Admiral and wonders what he wants now::
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: nods ::  *CMO*: Commander... please tell him we are in the Ready Room and he may join us.
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
*CO* Understood. Adm: The CO and XO will see you in the ready room. 
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
::at the door almost before hearing the com:: CMO: Thank you Commander ::enters the ready room::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: There was also Brian still in her future and until that was settled... She turns toward the sound of the chimes.::
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
FCO: Just go about your business I'm not sure what the Admiral wants..
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: Sees the door opening, and knows this is hardly a good time for Harmony, but the Admiral is not one to be kept waiting ::  Adm: Admiral Weatherby.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Nods her head in greeting, preparing to leave.::
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
CO/XO: Captain, Commander.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CMO: Probably wants to get us in trouble again...::walks to her console and plops down::
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
::spots the XO trying to leave:: XO: Could you remain for a moment please commander, this concerns you as well.
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
FCO: You're probably right. Just get the ship ready for departure on the CO's orders.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CMO: The ship has been ready since last night. I'm just pretending to be busy. ::locks into helm::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Nods and moves back toward the desk, and in some way her captain.::
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
FCO: Good acting skills! keep it up.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CMO: Why thank you.
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
CO: I know you are preparing to leave on your next mission, and I realize this is highly irregular but your current mission has been canceled, the USS Lloyd will pick it up in the next couple days.
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
FCO: Where are you going after we're done here? 
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CMO: I think I have some family business to attend to.
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
FCO: Me to. Namely spending more time with Caleb. Its about time I take a breather from starfleet and medicine and be with Caleb
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
::mills around the room slightly:: CO: As you may be aware, we currently have some spare capacity in the fleet, which is both a blessing and a curse.  As such the Luna has been earmarked for an extended period in dry-dock while she receives a complete overhaul, obviously this is going to take... quite some time.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CMO: Lucky you! I gotta talk my dad out of promising me to the neighbor again!
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Frowns::
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
FCO: thankfully I don't have that issue.. Good luck on that..
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CMO: Yeah, I'm gonna need tons of that
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
Adm: I understand.
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
CO/XO: As such your entire crew will receive new postings or periods of leave, depending on their specialty or preference.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Nods.  Perhaps she was leaving the Federation after all... ::
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
Adm: We were... just discussing our future plans.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Looks away.::
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
::nods half knowingly:: CO: I will leave you to continue discussing them then.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
Admiral: We will be leaving her here or somewhere else?
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
XO: The Luna will be moved back to the Sol system by a team of engineers, you and your crew will depart from here for your next assignments.  Unless you wish to accompany her back home of course...
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
Admiral: I will accompany her back home.  She was and I guess will be, my last ship.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Looks at both men::  Adm/CO: With your permission, I will inform the crew, though I believe some have already received their orders.
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
::nods:: XO: Very well. CO/XO: Now if you will excuse me ::motions to leave::
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
FCO: Where's your next assignment.. 
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CMO: Don't have one yet.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Stops, watching the Admiral leave.::
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
FCO: Likewise.. I've been offered a position as head of R&D at Starfleet Medical. I will probably take that.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::makes sure her nice little surprises for the engineers are in place::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan, sipping on a cup of tea, looks out a window in his quarters and ponders where he'll end up next::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CMO: Sounds challenging
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Turns back saddly::  CO: I guess your request did not go through.  Perhaps I will go home to visit my family and then go back to the Suri.
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
::exits onto the bridge and notes the officers around::
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
FCO: Should definitely be a challenge.
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
:: nods to the admiral :: 
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: Watches the doors close behind the Admiral, and looks upon Harmony ::  XO: Perhaps you will.  May your path take you to new experiences.  :: Steps close to her, and in a very un-Vulcan-like move, wraps his arms around her briefly ::
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
::nods to the CMO and FCO before entering the TL at the back of the bridge::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Holds on tightly for a moment, understanding the words not being said.::  CO: And you sir.  And should you make your way to my dimension... you will always be welcome.  ::steps back.::
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
XO: Go inform the crew.  I am afraid I have to be off quickly.  I wish there was more time.  :: Without really saying anything more, steps out of the Ready Room and crosses the Bridge silently, entering the starboard turbolift again ::
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
:: Looks back the CO leaving :: Self: God speed captain. 
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Watches him, go, letting the tears go for a moment.::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::looks at the Captain leaving:: CMO: Yep, you can say that again
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: But only for a moment.  There were others that needed her for a bit longer. Reaching up to wipe her eyes, she straightens her uniform and self and with but a glance at the now bare wall where a picture and future hand hung for so long, she makes her way to the bridge.::
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
FCO: agreed. 
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: The crew's words follow him into the turbolift - years of service coming to an abrupt close.  He sets the car to take him to the crossover bridge to Starbase 917 ::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: On the bridge she looks around, forcing a smile onto her face and pushing her emotions to the back ground.::  OPS: All call.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan turns away from the window, sets down the cup on the saucer setting upon a small table. He then exits his quarters for maybe his last time and heads to the Bridge::
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
XO: Be strong.. You're emotions are bubbling over. 
Host OPS_Holmes says:
::taps a few buttons and nods to the XO::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
All: As many of you have returned to the ship to discover, there has been a change.  The Luna is to go into dry dock and as many of you have discovered, you are being given new assignments.
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: As the turbolift opens, he sees his wife waiting for him.  She offers two fingers towards him, which he takes.  They speak not a word, but she understands the pain that follows him and is around them.  They walk across the gangplank onto Starbase 917 ::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
All: Except for a few volunteer crew, you will leave the ship here to await for transports to your new assignments. But before going, in your thoughts, I wish you to bid our captain a fond farewell as he makes it to his new assignment.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan steps off the turbo-lift and onto the Bridge and looks around::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
All: As for I, you have served the ship and Federation well and loyally, and I for one will treasure those moments along with memories of you.  Walk in beauty.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Nods to OPS to close the line.::
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
::stood waiting for the CO just on the Starbase sir, he has his hand extended::
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: looks curiously :: Adm: Admiral?
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
::smiles and continues to offer his hand to the CO::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Stares at the screen a moment longer as the bridge is suddenly quiet.::
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
XO: May I say it has been a pleasure. 
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: Shifts the painting to his other arm, and reaches out to take the Admiral's hand in the human custom ::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Turns to the doctor::  CMO: That it has been, through the interesting times.  Be safe... and may you have many years with your son.  He is a good kid.
Host Admiral_Weatherby says:
::gives the CO a single shake of the hand before retracting his own:: CO: Take good care of that Captain, and I will no-doubt see you around one day.
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
XO: Thank you.. I will be joining you with the luna back to Earth. My new assignment is there.
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
Adm: I am confident my travels will take me many places.  It may one day end up here again.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
CMO: I would appreciate your presence.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Looks over toward Shania::  FCO: Has your new assignment come through?
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
XO: Nope.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
FCO: Then you will take us safely to our last port?
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
XO: Got some personal matters to take care off beofre coming back.
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
XO: Where would you like me stationed for the final voyage?
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
XO: I was thinking of letting the engineers take her. ::an evil grin crosses her face:: But sure, I stay in case they run into any trouble.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
CMO: Take the first officers chair.  I guess I get to dangle my feet from the captains chair for a few days.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: smiles::  FCO: Thank you....
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Nods and finally turns to Captain MacPherson::  CIV: Captain....
CMO_Cmdr_McDonald says:
XO: Yes ma'am be my pleasure. :: Sits down in the XO's chair :: 
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
XO: Anything to keep me away from my dad a while longer...
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: I'm a long for the ride until SFI deides when and where I go next.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
::smiles:: CIV: You will be welcome.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Until that time, I will spend a few weeks with my wife and family.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
:: Looks around the bridge::  All: Prepare for our final launch... ::looks around::  And thank you my friends....
Host CO_Capt_Savar says:
:: Glances out of the Starbase's windows, taking in the image of the Luna - how rarely he had looked at it from an objective position.  Her running lights blink on and off, and he raises a hand, palm out to it.  Amber smiles next to the Captain, and waves a goodbye wave ::
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So end the voyages of the USS Luna, at least for now.  For all those who have sailed in her, may I wish you a fair wind and safe journeys - wherever your destination.