Host Naye says:
Mission Summary

Host Naye says:
The crew of the Pharaoh has been challenged by their former Sector Commander to a race across the Horn ranch in Texas.  They are equipped for a two-day race with hiking and mountain climbing gear due to several man-made cliffs in their path.  It is 0700 hours and the crews of the Pharaoh and the USS Lassen are at the Horn ranch ready to begin.

Host Naye says:
"Break Time" Episode 2

Host Naye says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO Trelan says:
:: hefts his pack onto his back ::

FCO Khrex says:
::holding onto his pack::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Double checks his gear for the 5th time in an hour::

CEO On says:
::checking his pack::

OPS Owen says:
::follows the CO's example, and glances briefly at the others::

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Picks up his rucksack and checks it ::

Host CO Trelan says:
ALL: OK, everyone...have your climbing gear? Water canisters?

FCO Khrex says:
ALL: So wait... let me get this straight... I left Vancouver... A beautiful girl who was curious to know if I was blue all over... and nice weather, for this?

Host CO Trelan says:
:: smiles at the FCO :: FCO: You got it, Moyoom.

CMO Sacul says:
:: nods and checks her pack ::

Host Sarah Horn says:
::steps carefully onto the porch, cane in one hand, 2 PADDs in the other::

FCO Khrex says:
::shakes his head::

OPS Owen says:
::nods, trying to ignore the FCO::

CSO Stidd says:
CO: Affirmative.  Is there any special equipment we should have besides this?  I think I am forgetting something.

FCO Khrex says:
CO: Boy, and you think I'M strange.

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Finishes checking his pack and gets it onto his back ::

Host Sarah Horn says:
CO: Dru!  L CO: Sheena!

Host CO Trelan says:
CSO: No. Everything else we play by ear.

FCO Khrex says:
ALL: So wait... why exactly are we doing this?

Host CO Trelan says:
:: turns to Sarah, grinning ::

Host L CO Mitchellson says:
::finishes checking her gear and heads over to the porch::

OPS Owen says:
FCO: ::under his breath:: You -are- strange.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: moves to the porch ::

CMO Sacul says:
FCO:  For the same reason a man climbs a mountain.

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Turns and looks at the woman he can only assume to be Capt. Horn ::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Raises an eyebrow at the CO, wondering if that was a joke about his pointed ears::

FCO Khrex says:
CMO: To hurt himself?

FCO Khrex says:
::looking really confused::

CMO Sacul says:
:: chuckles :: FCO:  No, because it's there.

OPS Owen says:
::shifts his attention to Captain Horn, but doesn't move from his place amidst the rest of the senior staff::

FCO Khrex says:
CMO: Just because sickbay is on the ship, it doesn't mean I have to streak through it... ::thinks for a moment:: ...oh yeah. Uh... right.

Host Sarah Horn says:
::holds out the PADDs:: CO/L CO: Here's your maps.  You'll each be starting a different direction.  But, you'll both end up at the same finish line.

OPS Owen says:
::glances only a minute at the CMO, as if to say "Tell me this is him in a sedated state."::

CMO Sacul says:
FCO:  Remind me to talk to you about that Moyoom.

FCO Khrex says:
CMO: Uh... forget I said anything. ::chuckles nervously::

FCO Khrex says:
::looks at the sky::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: nods to Sarah as he takes the PADD ::

Host Sarah Horn says:
CO: Dru, this is Sheena Mitchellson.

FCO Khrex says:
CMO: Look a bird! ::points at nothing::

Host Sarah Horn says:
L CO: Sheena, This is Trelan Drukkar.

CMO Sacul says:
FCO:  Nice try.  :: laughs ::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: nods to Mitchellson, extending a hand :: Mitchellson: Pleasure to be racing against you, Captain.

Host L CO Mitchellson says:
CO: Nice to meet you. ::shakes his hand:: Are you certain your crew can handle a bunch of 4th year cadets?

CMO Sacul says:
:: notices the XO :: XO:  Good morning Commander.

OPS Owen says:
::goes back to ignoring the FCO, and just observing::

FCO Khrex says:
::looks down at his feet, feeling tired already holding the heavy pack::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: looks back to his crew, then over to Mitchellson :: Mitchellson: If not, they better be ready for some serious retraining. :: grins wider ::

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Smiles at the CMO :: CMO: Good morning, Doctor.  How are you?

CSO Stidd says:
:: Puts on the ruck after checking it a 6th time::

CMO Sacul says:
XO:  Quite well thank you.  :: smiles ::

Host Sarah Horn says:
All: Okay ladies and gentlemen, here's the deal.  Your Captain's have been given the only copy of the maps.  You'll start in different directions but you'll finish in the same place.  The map also shows a particular object you must bring back with you to prove you made it through that obstacle.

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Is about to speak when Horn begins, and turns to her direction instead ::

Host Sarah Horn says:
All: You all have your commbadges so we'll be keeping an ear out in case anyone is injured.  However, any communication with your respective ships is not allowed.  You need something urgent, Ryan and I will be here to answer you.  Any questions?

CSO Stidd says:
self: Fascinating.  It is to be a treasure hunt as well as a race.

CMO Sacul says:
:: looks at Sarah ::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: shakes head ::

Host Sarah Horn says:
::hears Stidd:: CSO: It's going to be a lot more than that Commander. ::grins::

OPS Owen says:
::becomes quite thankful Captain Horn started speaking, if for nothing else than to shut the FCO up::

CSO Stidd says:
Sarah: I look forward to the challenge then.

Host Sarah Horn says:
::pulls an old fashioned starter pistol out of her pocket:: CO/L CO: Let me know when you are ready.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: moves to his crew ::

Host CO Trelan says:
ALL: Ready?

CSO Stidd says:
:: Prepares to start following the captain::

CMO Sacul says:
:: nods ::

Host L CO Mitchellson says:
::moves over to her group and makes certain everyone is ready::

CEO On says:
:: nods ::

OPS Owen says:
::stands ready, and nods to the CO:: CO: As I'll ever be.

CSO Stidd says:
CO: Ready

Host L CO Mitchellson says:
Sarah: Ready!

FCO Khrex says:
CO: Not, really. No. ::shakes his head::

XO Revell-Francis says:
CO: Aye, Ready.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: gives a mock salute ::

Host Sarah Horn says:
ACTION: The pistol is fired.  The Lassen crew heads out west.  The Pharaoh crew heads East.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: moves off quickly ::

FCO Khrex says:
::starts to head out west::

CEO On says:
:: follows the rest of the crew ::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Follows the Captain::

Host CO Trelan says:
ALL: Stay together! If I know Sarah, we'll need everyone together!

CMO Sacul says:
:: grabs the back of Khrex shirt :; FCO:  Come on Moyoom, this way.

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Walks beside the CO, looking out over the terrain ahead ::

FCO Khrex says:
CMO: But doctor, it looks like they are faster. If I follow them, I might make it back to Vancouver on time.

OPS Owen says:
::follows closely behind the CO, and glances back over his shoulder to make sure everyone keeps up::

FCO Khrex says:
::loses sight of the other team::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: moves over the terrain ::

FCO Khrex says:
ALL: Why couldn't they challenge us to a staring contest?

CSO Stidd says:
CO: Captain, a word please.

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Keeps walking :: CO: How does our route look? Any particularly difficult obstacles?

OPS Owen says:
::matches pace with CO and XO easily::

Host CO Trelan says:
CSO: You'll have move up here, Stidd. :: smiles :: I'm leading. I have the map.

FCO Khrex says:
ALL: Or how about a naming all your uncles contest. That's always a hoot and a half.

FCO Khrex says:
ALL: Well, maybe just a hoot.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: looks at the PADD ::

FCO Khrex says:
ALL: Hoot and a half is trying to bob for salmon. That's crazy fun.

FCO Khrex says:
::struggles to catch up::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Hurries to catch up to the captain:: CO: Its about that problem with the simulation I was having.

OPS Owen says:
::shoots a warning look at the FCO:: FCO: Forgetting rank structure for a minute... shut up... sir.

FCO Khrex says:
ALL: Or even a piloting contest would be better then this.

Host Sarah Horn says:
ACTION: The Pharaoh team travels a kilometer when they arrive at a man-made cliff dropping 75 meters down.

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Is it possible to shut up? I mean can I go up shut?

Host CO Trelan says:
:: stops at the cliff, looking down ::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Where did that phrase come from? It certainly makes no sense.

Host CO Trelan says:
ALL: Repelling gear. Get it out and hooked up.

CEO On says:
:: stops as the rest do ::

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Stops at the edge and looks down the cliff face, judging the cliff's grade ::

FCO Khrex says:
::looks over the ledge::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: as he unpacks his repelling kit :: CSO: What's the problem?

FCO Khrex says:
CO: Repelling gear? Uh... I think I left that on the ship. If I could just go and get it...

CEO On says:
:: unpack his repelling gear ::

OPS Owen says:
::stops just behind the CO, and gets out the repelling gear:: FCO: Let me rephrase. For the next day... don't talk. Please.

FCO Khrex says:
::points with his thumb over his shoulder::

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Takes off his ruck and opens the top to get the repelling kit ::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: glares at the FCO :: Not a chance, Moyoom.

Host CO Trelan says:
FCO: I just happen to have an extra harness.

CSO Stidd says:
:: Unpacks the necessary gear:: CO: Well, I have been running this simulation on the growth of therolian fungus but the simulation is not taking into account the Oxygen saturation effects.

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: If I don't talk then how could I communicate? That reminds me of the times Jimmy Opeung tried decided to not say anything for a week.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: checks his harness, tugging to make sure it's snug ::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: We just kept asking him stuff and if he didn't reply it meant a yes.

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Man that was funny.

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Uncoils the cordage and the harness and puts in on, leaving the coils on the ground ::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Preps himself for the repelling down the cliff::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Although I think he was doing some sort of vow of silence or something. Whatever that is. No clue. But hey, we had more fun than a barrel of monkeys.

Host CO Trelan says:
ALL: Go. I'll be right behind you.

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: You know? What is a barrel of monkeys? Can you put monkeys in a barrel?

Host CO Trelan says:
FCO: Khrex! Stifle the noise and get your tail down that cliff!

OPS Owen says:
::finishes setting up his gear:: FCO: Just... do as the captain says, will you? Yeesh... ::starts off down the cliff::

FCO Khrex says:
CO: Right...

FCO Khrex says:
::looks down again::

FCO Khrex says:
FCO: Repelling gear... right...

CSO Stidd says:
:: Prepares to repel after the others::

CMO Sacul says:
:: chuckles at Khrex ::

FCO Khrex says:
::straps himself into the harness and checks his gear::

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Pulls out the long spike and starts driving it into the ground near the cliff edge ::

CMO Sacul says:
:: pulls her repelling gear ::

Host CO Trelan says:
CSO: That's because fungus is a plant. It gives off oxygen. Saturation isn't a factor.

Host Sarah Horn says:
ACTION: The CSO's gear snags hanging him 20 meters from the ground.

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: You know, this reminds me of the time my grandfather and I were repelling on the Guxes Mountain range on Bolarus IX...

Host CO Trelan says:
:: begins his descent ::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Although we didn't repel as much as we fell...

CSO Stidd says:
:: Looks surprised:: ALL: I seem to have a problem here.  I am no longer in a downward movement.

OPS Owen says:
::sighs:: FCO: This reminds me of the time a guy I knew never shut up, and then I was rather forced to break his nose.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: pauses next to the CSO, reaching over and grabbing his rope, looking up ::

CEO On says:
:: begin his descent, too ::

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Secures the rope and checks to see if anyone is having any problems ::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: It's a shame. Fortunately broken noses can be repaired.

CSO Stidd says:
CO: What are you doing?

Host CO Trelan says:
CSO: Grab my rope...and hang on.

CMO Sacul says:
:: checks her rope and gear and begins her decent ::

FCO Khrex says:
::starts repelling::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Grabs the rope of the captains and hangs on with all his strength::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: You know this one time Admiral Ghoel broke his nose when he walked into a wall.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: reaches behind him, grabbing a spike hanging from his pack ::

OPS Owen says:
::lets the FCO move ahead of him on purpose:: Self: ::under his breath:: Give me strength...

CSO Stidd says:
:: Watches quietly::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: It was the funniest thing I've ever seen.

FCO Khrex says:
::yells up at the OPS::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: It was funny! Man that was a hoot and a half. Let me tell you.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: latches it onto the CSO's rope, pushing it against the rock and activating the spike ::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: grabs the rope above the spike, then pulls hard ::

Host Sarah Horn says:
ACTION: The snag on the CSO's rope gives way causing him and the CO to slide further down the cliff face.

FCO Khrex says:
::launches himself off the side of the rock face and lowers himself and catches his feet on the side::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: pushes his feet out hard, grabbing his own rope ::

FCO Khrex says:
::yells up again::

Host Sarah Horn says:
ACTION: A gentle rain begins to fall.

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: You know, I'm not even sure why he walked into the wall.

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Realizes he's the last one on the cliff and heads down the face, speeding up his descent a bit ::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: There's a rumor that he's an android. So obviously we thought he suffered some sort of malfunction.

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: But he was bleeding, and I don't think androids can do that. Do you?

OPS Owen says:
::reaches bottom purposely a minute behind the FCO:: FCO: If I have to listen to you for the whole trip, the next cliff we come to, you're going down first.

OPS Owen says:
FCO: ... Head first.

CSO Stidd says:
:: Tries to stop his descent from going too fast::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Hey check it out, it's raining.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: feels his hands slip slightly ::

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Walks down the cliff face, looking around him at the other officers and their progress ::

OPS Owen says:
::turns to watch the others coming down the cliff side, bracing to catch either the CO or CSO::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: You know speaking of head first, that reminds me of this guy I knew who liked running into doors headfirst.

Host Sarah Horn says:
ACTION: The rain increases steadily.

CMO Sacul says:
:: continues down the cliff ::

CSO Stidd says:
CO: This rain is making it more difficult to control the sliding.

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: I'm not sure why he did it though. Something to do with strengthening the brain or something like that.

CEO On says:
:: slides a bit because of the rain, but he recover ::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: wraps the rope around his arm, feeling it tighten ::

Host CO Trelan says:
ALL: Clear the way below! We're coming through!

CSO Stidd says:
:: Follows the captains lead::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: I think he went into the infirmary at least 4 times a week.

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Pauses a moment to stretch his knee a bit and then keeps heading down ::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: feels the rope tighten more, feeling as if it's going to pull his arm off ::

Host Sarah Horn says:
ACTION: The rain begins to fall in sheets.

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Not 1 time. Not 2 times. Not 3 times... but 4 times... 4! 1... 2... 3... 4...

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Man he didn't really know what was going on, but boy did he have a strong head when we graduated.

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Wipes the rain water off his face and continues down, more slowly now so as not to slip ::

CSO Stidd says:
Self: Pain is subject to the mind... I control the mind therefore I control the pain...

OPS Owen says:
::stands back just slightly, but close enough to act if needed:: FCO: Look, bud. Whatever mental issues you seem to be dealing with, now isn't the time. ::brushes some rain out of his face, eyes still on the CO and CSO::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: He was like a superhero. We called him Head Man.

Host Sarah Horn says:
ACTION: The last of the crew land at the bottom of the cliff.

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Speaking of mental issues, this reminds me of the time this girl used to call me each day for hours on end. I didn't even know her.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: approaches the bottom ::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Ok, maybe that's not true. I knew her for a night. But that's it.

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Ok, maybe it was two nights...

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Stops a foot off the ground and lowers himself down to stand in the muddy grass ::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Come to think of it, it was more like 1 week... more than a month.

CSO Stidd says:
:: Prepares for a hard landing::

CMO Sacul says:
:: as she gets to the bottom, slips and falls into the XO ::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: lands at the bottom, looking up :

Host Sarah Horn says:
ACTION: A loud roar is heard from overhead.

Host CO Trelan says:
Self: That would have hurt....

FCO Khrex says:
::gets to the bottom::

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Lands in the mud, wondering what hit him ::

Host CO Trelan says:
ALL: Mud slide! Move!

OPS Owen says:
::sighs and moves away from the FCO as everyone reaches the bottom::

CMO Sacul says:
XO:  Sorry Commander.

CSO Stidd says:
:: Lands just after the CO a little harder but unharmed until he hears the mud slide.  Runs for cover::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: unlatches himself and runs away from the cliff ::

FCO Khrex says:
::picks up his equipment and follows the OPS::

CEO On says:
:: moves fast because of the mud slide ::

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Realizes what happened and helps the CMO up, smiling slightly :: CMO: No problem, Doctor.

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: You know? It some cultures they think thunder is a sign of the gods displeasure.

Host Sarah Horn says:
ACTION: A flash flood pours over the top of the cliff and heads directly for the Pharaoh crew.

CMO Sacul says:
XO:  Thank you

CMO Sacul says:
:: begins to run ::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Kind of makes you wonder what gives the gods pleasure.

OPS Owen says:
::moves for cover:: FCO: And in those same cultures you'd be killed for irritating me. Now do what any normal person would do... and run!

Host CO Trelan says:
ALL: Head for high ground! Don't get caught in the current!

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Although I bet it might be heavenly bodies.

CSO Stidd says:
CO: I think we are in trouble now.

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Brings up the rear, running ahead of the coming water ::

FCO Khrex says:
::runs after the OPS::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: runs to a tree, grabbing a branch and hoisting himself up ::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Runs hard for higher ground::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: sees the XO ::

FCO Khrex says:
::yelling:: OPS: You know, I left a few heavenly bodies in my day... Why bother with one, when you have two?

Host CO Trelan says:
XO: Andrew! Here! :: lowers his arm for the XO to grab ::

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Looks up just as his name is called and grabs the arm, more on instinct than anything else ::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: The gods probably have a solar system worth of heavenly bodies...

CSO Stidd says:
:: Starts to climb up in a tree to get out of the way::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: I wonder if the gods like whipped cream?

Host CO Trelan says:
:: pulls hard, lifting the XO ::

OPS Owen says:
::finds himself a tree several meters from the CO, hoping to lose the FCO::

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Lifts himself up with the help of the CO's grip ::

FCO Khrex says:
::taps his commbadge::

Host Sarah Horn says:
ACTION: The FCO and several non-coms are caught by the current.

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Grabs the branch where it joins the trunk and pulls himself up :: CO: Thank you, Captain.

FCO Khrex says:
::convulses::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: yells out ::

Host CO Trelan says:
CEO: Get that rope out to those men!

FCO Khrex says:
ALL: I.... Don't....

Host CO Trelan says:
CSO: Stidd, you too!

FCO Khrex says:
ALL: ...think... this...

FCO Khrex says:
ALL: ...is... good.

Host Sarah Horn says:
ACTION: The rain has stopped but the water is still flowing from the cliff.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: smiles :: XO: I just got you. Can't let you go so soon. :: snickers ::

FCO Khrex says:
ALL: Speak... ing... of... not good... this.... reminds... me... of the... time... I... got... stab...bed... in the... chest... with... a bat... leth...

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Smiles faintly.   Hears the people caught by the current and curses under his breath ::

CEO On says:
:: cuts the rope and tries to release them ::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Heads over towards the CO:: CO: What can I do to help?

FCO Khrex says:
::bobbing in and out of the water::

OPS Owen says:
::takes the rope from his repelling gear, and tries tossing it in the general direction of the FCO:: FCO: Shut up and take this...

FCO Khrex says:
::takes the rope::

Host Sarah Horn says:
ACTION: The water slows pushing those caught in its current 80 meters past the crew hiding in the trees.

Host CO Trelan says:
CSO: Get your rope out there! :: points to the men in the current ::

Host CO Trelan says:
Self: Dagva.......

OPS Owen says:
::tries pulling the FCO back toward him::

CSO Stidd says:
CO: Too late.  I can dive in and try to save them that way, sir.

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: You know... this reminds me of the time I went swimming near a waterfall... ::spits out some water:: ... not a good idea.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: knows rope won't reach them, noticing there are still four non-coms drifting away ::

CMO Sacul says:
:: begins pulling her rope from her pack ::

Host CO Trelan says:
CSO: Quick, give me your rope.

CSO Stidd says:
:: Tosses it over to the CO::

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Slowly edges his ruck off, considering he's in a precarious position on the branch ::

CMO Sacul says:
:: hands her rope over to the CO ::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: latches two ends of the rope together, noting he still has his repelling harness on, and latches the other end to it ::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: This also reminds me the time I went... ::bobs underwater for a moment:: ...gary Stampede... Interesting with the roping and the riding.

Host CO Trelan says:
CSO/CMO: When I give the word, haul in...understand?

CMO Sacul says:
:: nods ::

OPS Owen says:
::waits for the FCO to get close enough, and reaches with one hand to take the FCO by the arm:: FCO: Take my hand. With a minimum of irritation, if you would.

CSO Stidd says:
CO: Affirmative.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: takes the third rope, crossing it over his chest ::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: jumps into the flowing water, swimming fast for the others ::

FCO Khrex says:
::reaches for the outstretched hand::

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Pulls the remaining cordage from his ruck and is about to hand it to the CO when he jumps ::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: I told that story to this girl once, and she threw her drink in my face. Can you believe that?

Host Sarah Horn says:
ACTION: The water remains about 3 meters deep.  It is receding but very, very slowly.

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: I yelled at her. "I said roping and riding' not... well you get the picture.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: closes in on one man ::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: unlatches his rope, but still hangs on to it ::

OPS Owen says:
FCO: ::lifting him from the water:: And if you weren't already soaked... and if I had a drink... I'd do the same. IF for nothing else than the half second of silence.

Host CO Trelan says:
Jones: Arron, grab this....

CSO Stidd says:
CMO: Sacul, have you sufficiently recovered to have the strength to pull Dru in when he signals?

Host Jones says:
:: grabs the rope, sputtering water ::

CMO Sacul says:
CSO: Don't worry about me Commander.

Host CO Trelan says:
CSO: :: yells loud :: Haul!

CMO Sacul says:
:: begins hauling in ::

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Steadies himself and grabs the rope to help haul in the CO ::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: takes the third rope, swinging it around another close by tree, then swims for two others ::

CSO Stidd says:
:: Begins pulling with all his might:: CMO: Here we go!

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: This reminds me of the time we jumped in a pool with our uniforms on. It was me and a few other officers.

Host Naye says:
ACTION: The rain starts again.  It is a very gentle sprinkle.

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Nice girls... They had these watermelons... we almost forgot the knife to cut them with. Boy they were juicy.

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Hauls away at the rope ::

CSO Stidd says:
ALL: I wonder if the weather net is malfunctioning around here.

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: I guess that's why they call them watermelons.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: reaches out, grabbing one by the collar of his shirt ::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: I wonder what you'd call them without the water.

XO Revell-Francis says:
CSO: I wouldn't be surprised if this was intentional.  :: Keeps hauling away ::

OPS Owen says:
::sighs:: FCO: The next time I tell you to shut up, please do it. OR you can swim the flood out. ::watches for the CO, wondering if he should pitch in::

Host CO Trelan says:
Freas: Greg...grab and pull yourself to the end....I'm going after Reynolds....

CSO Stidd says:
XO: It would take a pretty tall order to get the weather net to put out this kind of weather for this area.

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: See.. I still don't understand that phrase... 'shut up'.

Host Freas says:
Captain, let me....

Host CO Trelan says:
Freas: Negative! Go!

Host Freas says:
:: sighs in resignation ::

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Exhales :: CSO: I think all they'd have to do is turn it off temporarily.

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: It's like telling a vole to stop reproducing...

Host CO Trelan says:
:: reaches the third man, but loses sight of the fourth ::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Man, have we got vole problems. I remember this one time I looked at the captain's chair and saw this huge vole sitting in it.

Host CO Trelan says:
:: looks around ::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: It was like this big! ::stretches his arms apart::

CSO Stidd says:
XO: Are you alright?

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: No lie! Then it bit me on the shoulder.

OPS Owen says:
::sighs, and shoves the FCO out of the tree, and into the remaining flood waters:: FCO: Shush.

CSO Stidd says:
:: Keeps pulling on the rope::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: No clue what that was about.

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Steadies himself on the branch again :: CSO: I'm fine, thanks.  :: Keeps pulling ::

Host CO Trelan says:
ALL: Does anyone see Westing?

CMO Sacul says:
OPS:  Tell me you didn't just push a man into that??

FCO Khrex says:
::bobbing up and down in the water::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Is this going to take me to Vancouver?

CMO Sacul says:
:: reaches down :: FCO:  Grab my hand Moyoom!

Host Naye says:
ACTION: The last man can be seen bobbing out of the water 40 meters further down.

FCO Khrex says:
::grabs onto the OPS's hand::

Host CO Trelan says:
:: realizes his rope won't reach, takes a breath, and unhooks himself ::

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Cause if it's going to Vancouver, I'm going to need to change first.

CMO Sacul says:
:: glares at Owen :: OPS:  I'll have your behind!

OPS Owen says:
::can just barely see the last man:: CO: We're not gonna reach him like that, Captain.

Host CO Trelan says:
XO: Keep them together! Get to the end!

XO Revell-Francis says:
:: Wipes the sweat off his face :: CO: We'll catch up with you, sir!

Host CO Trelan says:
:: releases the rope as the current takes him away ::

OPS Owen says:
::just shakes his head:: Self: I want a transfer...

FCO Khrex says:
OPS: Speaking of transfers...

Host Naye says:
ACTION: The CO reaches the final man.

Host Naye says:
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