Cast of Characters

Robert Pate as Captain Thelsh [CO]
Erin Cody as Lieutenant Commander Ashlynn Kostandinos [XO] 
Kevin Geist as Lieutenant Apollo Jadahn [CBO]
Mike Stannard as Lieutenant Michael Lambert [CEO] 
Kurt Goring as Lieutenant Junior Grade Korben Dallas [CSEC] & Murka
Scott Fisher as Ensign Tyler Hamilton [CVO]

Michael Jones as Syarta & Nrella Ixcet
Mark Tucker as Ao & Yokati’Clon

Host Ao says:
[[[[[ Resume Mission - Stardate 10205.29 - "The Art of Diplomatic Chaos" Episode Four ]]]]]

Host Syarta says:
::Looks up at Ao::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::Looks up at Ao::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::follows the gaze of the crew up slowly::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Walks from behind the ATWV's after looking over the scavenged mining site, headed toward Syarta::

Host Ao says:
::Seemingly walks down a sheer rock face as if it was simple slope::

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::smiles a little, watching the Haisian's progression:: '

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::takes a deep breath::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
Self: Oh no one of them again... ::turns and walks back to the ATWV::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::wonders what he's really seeing::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Syarta: Syarta... who is this?

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::in C&C, still seething over Laevon's accusations::

Host Syarta says:
::Stares at the approaching Haispoi:: CO: This would be Ao, Captain, he is a Haispoi.

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::looks over at Lambert:: CEO: The star attraction.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::arrives back at the ATWV and climbs in, starting up a diagnostic then staring at it blankly::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Syarta: Is there a reason you seem... familiar with him?  Could he have stolen the mining equipment?

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::looks at Dallas only long enough to acknowledge his comment, then looks back at the Haispoi, trying not to lose sight of him...::

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::looks back:: CO: Ma'am, there's no allegations that anyone 'stole' anything. The Cardassians have already confirmed that all of their equipment is here.

Host Syarta says:
CO: The equipment wasn't stolen, it was packed. I have encountered him briefly in the past ... Ao: Are you responsible for the severing of this mining operation?

Host Ao says:
::His feet finally rest on the rocky ground, contemplating each of the individuals present quietly::

Host Syarta says:
<Nrella Ixcet> ::Steps forward:: CO / Syarta: So this one is responsible?!

Host Ao says:
Syarta: The Mountain was hurting, we removed the pain and healed the mountain.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::begins to wish he had a stereo installed in at least one of the ATWV's::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::sees Ao continue to walk towards them, Lambert hopes he isn't hostile::

Host Syarta says:
::Tries to refrain from sighing:: Ao: I see ... Ao, I wish you or the others had approached the Echelons about this ...

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::smiles at Ao, thinking "good for you"::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::goes back to his rock in the ground and takes a seat, beating back the stress he's feeling at the moment::

Host Syarta says:
<Nrella Ixcet> ::Narrows her eyes:: Ao: The "mountain" was hurting ... its a landmass, it cannot feel anything!

Host Ao says:
Syarta: The Mountain was hurting, it is our right to protect it.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::the computer beeps that the diagnostic is complete. So he starts another one and continues staring blankly::

Host Ao says:
::Walks towards the group, his feet making no sound on the soil, or even leaving footprints::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::quietly flips open his tricorder, beginning to scan Ao::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::notices that the mining expedition has been gone for quite some time, and wonders if anything has gone wrong::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Ixcet: That is an irrelevant argument, I am afraid.  It is their religious belief and I doubt it is subject to change.  What we need to do is see if we can arrange a mining operations that is tolerable by them.

Host Syarta says:
Ixcet: Please, Ms. Ixcet, a moment ... ::Turns to Ao:: Ao: As you have stated in the past. But there was an agreement between the High Echelons and the Cardassian Union.

Host Yokati_Clon says:
::Enters C&C and walks up the ramp to her usual location near Air Traffic.  Making note the new XO is present::

Host Syarta says:
<Nrella Ixcet> CO: Irrelevant? That is madness! I've heard of religious beliefs before ... but this is taking it a step too far ... we ensured that there was no permanent environmental damage to the area!

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::turns to Thelsh:: CO: Captain, is this still a matter that concerns us, Captain? This sounds like a diplomatic problem for the Cardie.. Cardassians and the Haisians to handle on their own.

Host Yokati_Clon says:
<Ao> Syarta: The Echelons are not of the Mountain.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::the computer beeps again and he glances out the window at the group of arguing folk. He hops out of the truck and over to the group again::

Host Syarta says:
Ao: With ... all due respect, Ao, the Mountains fall under the jurisdiction of the High Echelons.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::looks up, hearing Korben correct his speech, using the proper name for the Cardassians::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::notices one of the female Jem'Hadar enter C&C.... still cannot tell this one apart from the others, so decides to go introduce herself.  walks over to Clon:: Yokati: I don't believe we've met...  I'm LtCmdr Kostandinos, Cdr Hixxan's successor as XO.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::adjusts the scanning range and settings of the tricorder, hoping to secure a better scan::

Host Yokati_Clon says:
<Ao> Syarta: Before Time began, we were of the Mountain.  The Echelons do not lord over the Mountain as they came from the Mountain.

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
<Murka> ::hops back into the truck when Tyler steps out, curling up on the seat to sleep::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::nods a "hey" to Tyler::

Host Yokati_Clon says:
::Turns, and looks down at the Woman speaking::  Kostandinos: Will you kill the Vorta too?

Host Syarta says:
<Nrella Ixcet> Syarta: We had an agreement, Syarta. Can you not just have these ... religious maniacs removed?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Sends a glare toward her CSEC at his obvious near slip, her antennae twitching in irritation, for she has not forgotten his rudeness to the Cardassian earlier:: CSEC: Be that as it may, Lt... We are here to help facilitate trade for the Haisian...

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::walks up close to the Captain and stares down at the little blue boss, then decides against talking to her and heads over to Apollo:: CBO: They sure like to argue here eh?

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::doesn't flinch at the obvious steel creeping into her voice:: CO: Excuse me, ma'am. But this has become a governmental and religious problem, involving jurisdictions outside the Federation. Precisely what the Prime Directive forbids us to get involved in. Ma'am.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
CVO: Heh...at least they're consistent.

Host Syarta says:
Ixcet: I'm afraid it doesn't work that way here, Ms. Ixcet.

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::has to bite her cheeks to keep from grinning, seeing as how she'd really like to kill the Vorta, if she didn't know they'd just have to make a new one:: Not unless he gets me really upset... ::smirks at the joke, before realizing that the JH didn't have senses of humor, that she knew about::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
Clon: In all seriousness, no, my orders don't include eliminating your Vorta

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Ao: Ao... Is there a way for the Cardassians to harvest the ores they seek, while not harming the mountain?

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::nods:: CBO: I guess it is more interesting then working somewhere like Earth where nobody's ever really fighting. One of the few pluses out here I guess.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Sends a sharp look at Dallas, and makes an obvious 'back off/stand down' sign with her hand::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::walks over towards Dallas::
Dallas: Ao is definitely Haisian.. but I am curious as to why he's not leaving any footprints, or why he's not making noise when he walks... aren't you?

Host Syarta says:
<Nrella Ixcet> ::Takes in a breath::

Host Yokati_Clon says:
Kostandinos: ::Smiles, an actual first for a Jem'Hadar::  I am Yokati'Clon, First of the 263rd Jem'Hadar Column.  Alpha Female.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
Dallas: Holoprojection maybe? ::begins scanning for possible holodiodes::

Host Yokati_Clon says:
<Ao> Thelsh: You are not of the mountain?

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::looks over at Lambert:: CEO: Why would they bother with that? This entire range belongs to them.

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::catches the smile and thinks "man, maybe they can take a joke after all":: Clon: It's good to meet you ::has no idea what all the numbers and titles mean, but figures it means Clon is important:: What is your role aboard Abertura?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Ao: No... I have not had the privilege of knowing the Mountain... but I wish to see if there is a way for us to all get along.

Host Yokati_Clon says:
Kostandinos: I am the highest-ranking Jem'Hadar here, all Jem'Hadar report to me and are under my direct supervision.  I am also an experiment.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
CBO: So who you think is going to win this one? The religious guy or the miners. ::pauses as the Captain explains her wishes:: Well I guess we have an obvious loser...

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::knits her eyebrows, confused at a living being who is also a product of scientific study:: Clon: An experiment?

Host Yokati_Clon says:
<Ao> All: The Mountain must not be harmed, so long as this is so, we will get along.  ::Looks at Syarta::  If it is no longer so, the consequences are known.

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::here here::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::shrugs:: CVO: I don't know.  Frankly, I'm glad I don't have to make the decision about who gets their way.  I just wish there were a hint of cooperation...I mean, between the factions on this planet.  It seems the Federation, Haisians, Haispoi, Cardassians, Klingons, and Dominion personnel can never just work together...not even for trivial matters, let alone ones like this.

Host Yokati_Clon says:
Kostandinos: I am female, the first female Jem'Hadar I am aware of.  The Founders brought me into being to see if my gender had a higher survival instinct than the Alpha Males.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
CBO: Not exactly the most cohesive group you could imagine, that's true.

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::hasn't managed to lose his amused smile as he strolls over, looking into the packed up Cardie equipment::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Glances at Syarta to see if she can determine how bad the 'consequences' could be::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::nods slowly, still not sure if she likes the idea of creating sentients for the purpose of experimentation... but Clon seems to have no problem with it.  Smirks again, figuring she'd try humor once more:: Clon: So who won?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Syarta/Ixcet: How much ore was part of your treaty?  How short is this load?

Host Syarta says:
Ao: Ao, please ...

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::overhearing the debating:: Self/CVO: Why can't the Cardassians just find another vein of ore like...on the other side of the planet where it won't bother any of the Haispoi?  I'm sure it won't be too difficult.  The Cardassian technology should be able to move the equipment with no problem.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::raises eye brow::
Dallas: Consequences?

Host Yokati_Clon says:
Kostandinos: I am First.

Host Syarta says:
<Nrella Ixcet> Syarta: If this is the treatment we will be facing, then I'm afraid the Cardassian Union might have to cut off certain trading ties with Hais ...

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::shakes her head:: Clon: No, I meant, who had the higher survival instinct?  You and your sisters or the boys?

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
CBO: ::nods:: Or in a different system.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::shakes head, appreciating the diplomatic position the Captain is in::

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::nods toward the packed equipment:: CEO: It's obvious isn't it? They won't the Cardies polluting their mountains.

Host Yokati_Clon says:
<Ao> Ixcet: You are full of anger.... ::Hums/sings something at Ixcet that visibly calms her::

Host Yokati_Clon says:
Kostandinos: ::Her face doesn't change::  I am first. ::Thinking this is an adequate answer to the question::

Host Syarta says:
<Nrella Ixcet> ::A sudden warmth fills her ... seemingly being influenced by the music ... she no longer grinds her teeth::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
Dallas: Obviously Lieutenant, but what consequences? And are we a part of it?

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::shrugs:: CEO: We aren't yet. But I think we could be if we keep butting into this local feud.

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::is still confused:: Clon: Forgive me, I don't fully understand what that means... I'm still not totally familiar with all the races inhabiting the station

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
Dallas: For once, I agree with you..

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::grumbles:: Self: Oh, what the hell.  ::gets up and moves over to the CO and the rest of the group::

Host Yokati_Clon says:
Kostandinos: A First is the most highly skilled and strongest Jem'Hadar in the Column.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::antennae twitch at the musical vibrations.  the effect is very obvious:: Mental note: Ask Brock and Dr Harris if the Haisians are telepathic

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::watches Jadahn walk off::

Host Syarta says:
Ao: Ao, I must ask, why now? The Haispoi did not interfere when the Dominion placed their station in the mountains ...

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Ixcet:  How difficult would it be to find another site, away from the mountain?

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::nods slightly:: Clon: So you have the most survival instinct, as well?

Host Yokati_Clon says:
<Ao> Ixcet: This place is holy, like your Jevonite Halls <NOTE: Highly Sacred place on Cardassia Prime>... It must not be harmed.  You can get your ores elsewhere.

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::leans on the giant crate and watches::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Sighs... at last there is a glimmer of hope::

Host Yokati_Clon says:
<Ao> Syarta: The Mountain was not harmed.

Host Syarta says:
<Nrella Ixcet> CO: Not entirely difficult, Captain. The ore we were looking for had the largest supply here ... but I suppose we could find an equivalent amount in different parts of the world ... ::Doesn't bother to wonder how Ao knew of those places::

Host Yokati_Clon says:
Kostandinos: I'm not dead.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::A huge station being built didn’t harm the mountain?  interesting...::

Host Syarta says:
Ixcet: You would have no problem moving your mining operation then? ::Glances at Ao::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::raises her eyebrows:: Clon: Well, I would hope that no one is trying to kill you here, at least....

Host Yokati_Clon says:
Kostandinos: Besides the Lifts... No.

Host Syarta says:
<Nrella Ixcet> ::Her tone has changed:: Syarta: Certainly not ... as long as we reach our agreed upon quota.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::hears something intelligent being proposed, and turns back and goes back to the rock his was sitting on over by Tyler::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Shakes of her thoughts returning to the conversation:: Syarta: Can the High Echelon authorize mining in other parts of the world?

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
Clon: The lifts?  I know they don't respond to verbal commands, but I didn't know they were really dangerous....

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::finds it strange that Ixcet would change her mind so suddenly... if they were amicable to mining elsewhere, why not do so, away from the Haisians?::

Host Yokati_Clon says:
Kostandinos: I was trapped in one.  

Host Yokati_Clon says:
::A weird look passes across Yoka's face::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::has since grown quite interested in a little tiny bug he caught, and is watching it as it crawls over his hand, flipping his hand when necessary to keep it from falling off. Once Apollo gets back he looks up again:: CBO: Is this not the ugliest bug you have ever seen? ::gives him a good close look::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::raises her eyebrows once more:: Really....  for how long?

Host Syarta says:
CO: Certainly. The Echelons merely recommended having the mining operation in the Rebquo mountains for political effect. To show the people of the capital city how they have progressed recently ...

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::notices the strange look on her face but doesn't know what to make of it, not being able to tell JH emotions very well::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Awaiting Syarta's answer and mentally seeing if she has enough resources to help move the Cardassians::

Host Yokati_Clon says:
ACTION: The Bug, suddenly opens its jaws, which are the more than half of its body and takes a chunk out of Hamilton.

Host Yokati_Clon says:
Kostandinos: 48 minutes, 34 seconds.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::jerks his head back in surprise, but relaxes:: CVO: Well, it's not a butterfly but....oh ::expletive::!!!

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::loudly, to no one:: Oh what the hell... ::jumps up and tosses the bug away, then chases it down and squishes it with his boot:: Bug: Take that you stupid little --

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::turns at Tyler's shouts::

Host Yokati_Clon says:
<Ao> ::Whips his head towards Hamilton, hearing the crunching::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::muffles a laugh:: CVO: Easy...I think you got him.

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::turns over at the girlish shriek:: CVO: Hamilton, you ok?

Host Yokati_Clon says:
ACTION: The Next thing anyone knows is that Ao is holding Hamilton by the Throat two feet off the ground.

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
Clon: Well, at least it wasn't for very long, then....  ::laughs:: I suppose we still have a lot of work to do before Abertura is inhabitable again

Host Syarta says:
::Smiles slightly at the seemingly good conclusion to this little incident ... then hears the cursing from the direction of some of the Starfleet personnel::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Looks back at the shout... makes a nearly audible groan as she sees Hamilton involved... which turns into a surprised shout of her own at Ao's response::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::blinks and sees Ao holding Hamilton by the throat::

Host Syarta says:
::Mouth drops open:: Oh no.

Host Yokati_Clon says:
Kostandinos: It was a very long time.

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::draws his weapon and points it squarely at Ao:: Ao: Put down Ensign Hamilton, right now. Or I will fire.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::suddenly looking down - how did that happen? Oh wow that hurts..::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Ao: STOP!!!!!!

Host Syarta says:
<Nrella Ixcet> ::A bit surprised, Ao was in front of her a moment ago ... ::

Host Syarta says:
::Tries to rush forward:: CSEC: Lieutenant! One moment!

Host Syarta says:
Ao: He didn't understand, it was a mistake ... let him down ...

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::kicks a pathetic little series of kicks.. he didn't look this big from far away...::

Host Yokati_Clon says:
<Ao> Hamilton: You harm those of the mountain, punishment must occur.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::jumps up, his hands in the air in an "I'm not about to attack" position::

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::hasn't lowered his weapon:: Syarta: He has five seconds. Four.. 

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Moving that way rapidly::

Host Yokati_Clon says:
<Ao> ::Still oddly calm, but the grip on Hamilton's neck hasn't weakened::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Ao: Put my man down.... If he needs punishment, I am the one to do it

Host Syarta says:
::Comes between Dallas and Ao & Hamilton:: CSEC: Don't fire! It won't solve anything! ::Turns to Ao:: Ao: They are not of the mountain. They are not of this world ...

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
Clon: It must have seemed like it... lifts aren't exactly the most comfortable or interesting places to be trapped in....  ::wonders at the strange look on her face, thinking maybe JH's are claustrophobic::

Host Yokati_Clon says:
<Ao> Syarta: The little ones cannot protect themselves

Host Syarta says:
<Nrella Ixcet> ::Watches. Oddly amused. Then turns to her personnel and claps her hands together:: Cardassians: Oh well, gather our things, and prepare to have the machinery beamed to the ship. We will be relocating ...

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::grabs Syarta by the shoulder and firmly moves him out of the way:: Ao: You have three seconds.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::if he could talk, he'd be saying that that one sure could::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Ao: He is my officer.  His actions are my responsibility

Host Syarta says:
::The somewhat light Syarta tumbles over his own feet at Dallas' shove, and falls to the ground::

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::raises his voice slightly:: Ao: Last chance.

Host Yokati_Clon says:
<Ao> ::Voice near a whisper to Hamilton: Hamilton: The Mountain is watching.

Host Syarta says:
<Nrella Ixcet & the Cardassians> ::Letting the Starfleeters "deal with this," they calmly gather their things and return to the trucks::

Host Yokati_Clon says:
ACTION: As Everyone Blinks, Ao is gone and Hamilton is on the ground, alive.

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::was midway through pressing the trigger when Ao disappears::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::picks himself up quickly, eyes watering from being choked::

Host Syarta says:
::Sighs, and gets off the ground ... brushing himself off:: CSEC: Was that necessary?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::mutters several rather severe expletives to himself, seeing the hostility that has unfolded::  Self: Damn this place...

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Ao: Ao..... ::blinks and he is gone.:

Host Syarta says:
<Nrella Ixcet> ::Calls from the ATWV:: ALL: Ah, Captain Thelsh, we'll be ready to leave when you are! ::Then gets in::

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::looks at Syarta:: Syarta: Sorry sir, but it was. Don't get between me and someone I'm protecting again, sir.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::is still in shock - what happened?::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::not sure what he's just seen.... is it even possible?::

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::crouches next to Hamilton:: CVO: You all right?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Glares at everyone.... especially Dallas and Hamilton::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Syarta: Is the relocation agreeable with you?

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::wonders why he's getting a glare... he didn't do anything::

Host Yokati_Clon says:
ACTION: Ao walks calmly up the mountain humming softly away from the group

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::nods to Korben:: CSEC: I'll be fine, just need a minute or two...

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::takes the Captain's glare, full force::

Host Syarta says:
CSEC: Ao would not have killed him ... nor would he have harmed him ... CO: Yes, Captain ... although I'd suggest trying not to kill any more life forms, big or small, around the Haispoi again.

Host Yokati_Clon says:
Kostandinos:  You have a child?

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::glares at Ao as he walks away, screaming at him telepathically, hoping the Haispoi aren't telepathic::

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::takes Hamilton's hand and helps him to his feet::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Sees Ao moving up the mountain...Glares some more::

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
CO: Captain, I suggest we leave this place. I don't think we have anymore business here.

Host Syarta says:
::Brushing some more dust off:: CO: I'll have a profile on all known animal species in this area gathered for you and sent to your station, so your crew can be better prepared for encountering life out here in the near future.

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::wonders if she'd heard about Adrienne's "expedition" into the JH training grounds:: Clon: Yes, a daughter... about 10 standard-years old.... she's Abertura's only child

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::gets up:: CSEC: Thanks. ::turns to Thelsh, but doesn't say anything::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Syarta: Very well.  :All: Lets load up.  I am tired of this place.

Host Yokati_Clon says:
Kostandinos: You gave... birth to this child?  It is your genetic progeny?

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::reholsters his phaser and looks off at the cliff Ao disappeared on before heading for the truck::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::makes his way back to the ATWV slowly, fingering the area around his throat::

Host Syarta says:
::Heads for the ATWV as well::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Stalks back to the ATWV, fury visible in every line of her body, antennae are rigid in rage::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::moves back to his respective vehicle, furious inside, but only annoyed on the outside::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::the question doesn't phase her, seeing as how the Founders create the JH, they wouldn't be familiar with other methods of procreation:: Clon: Yes....  she is the "genetic progeny" of myself and another Starfleet officer, who serves aboard my former assignment.

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::thinks about Brynn, twisting her engagement ring around her finger::

Host Syarta says:
CVO: I must apologize for Ao's actions ... the Haispoi see all life which cannot protect itself as sacred. They value themselves as the protectors of the ... "innocent." Much like you Starfleet ... only on a smaller scale.

Host Yokati_Clon says:
Kostandinos: Is he a skilled warrior?  

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::grins:: Clon: He is an engineer.... but yeah, I'd say he can fight pretty well too... he's not the "first" of his people but he's pretty good with a phaser.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
Syarta: That stupid <expletive> bug started it, little <expletive>. ::voice is shaking he's so mad::

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::notices the blood dripping from Tyler's hand:: CVO: You can't drive. CEO: Can you handle it, sir?

Host Syarta says:
::Light smile:: CVO: I would not suggest arguing that the "bug started the fight" in the future ... it does sound a bit ... peculiar, no?

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
Clon: Not everyone in Starfleet are warriors, though... there are many different roles for us.  So some are incredibly valuable, but do not fight.

Host Yokati_Clon says:
Kostandinos: That is good, your child will develop to be strong.  Will she be joining Starfleet soon?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
:: Sits in the ATWV, waiting impatiently::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::heads towards the driver's side::
Dallas: Not a problem. ::seeing the blood also::  Perhaps we should call ahead and have the medical staff standing by?
Syarta: Syarta, do you know what bug bit him? Was it poisonous? ::starting the pre-ignition sequence::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::looks down, noticing for the first time the rather large gash in the palm of his hand - he had other things on his mind:: Syarta: It did though, little ba.. little thing bit me ::holds out his hand:: Look!

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::folds his arms in front of him, staring straight ahead in the ATWV, his face like stone::

Host Syarta says:
CEO: No, it isn't. CVO: Nothing that your Doctor cannot treat.

Host Syarta says:
::Gets into the ATWV::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::thinks "not if they're smart":: Clon: She is still very small... ::holds a hand up to her own waist, indicating Adrienne's height:: She won't be eligible to join Starfleet until 8 years from now, at the earliest.  Also, she may not decide to join at all.... she may be a civilian.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::climbs into the back of Lambert's ATWV, lying down on the bench seat::

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::opens the back door of the truck and grabs the first aid kit, tossing it to Hamilton:: CVO: Get in the truck so we can get the hell out of here.

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::climbs into the first truck next to Murka, starting the motor::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::finishes onboard diagnostics, just waiting for everyone to get onboard::

Host Yokati_Clon says:
Kostandinos: Eight Years?!?  I was that small for two days.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::takes the kit and begins to bandage his hand up. It hurts like a mother, but he's biting the bullet while in front of the others though::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
Clon: She is half Human, from her fathers genetics, and half Risan, from mine.... our species age much more slowly than yours do.  Adrienne still has a lot of growing left.... she'll probably be tall, like her father.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::looks around to ensure everyone is aboard::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Dallas: Everyone on?  Get us back to the station.

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
Clon: She has a lot of mental "maturing" to do as well...  ::smiles at the thought of her daughter's antics::

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::bout time:: CO: Yes ma'am. ::smiles tightly and backs the truck down the path before turning and heading down::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::hits the comm panel::
*Dallas*: I'll follow your lead Lieutenant, since you drove up here, you know the best way back to the station. I'll call ahead and have the doctor standing by.

Host Syarta says:
Ixcet: I will have the High Echelons contact you in regard to finding other mining locations ... I apologize for the behavior of the Haispoi.

Host Yokati_Clon says:
Kostandinos: Interesting.  I was not aware of this.  We are told that your children grow much like we do.

Host Syarta says:
<Nrella Ixcet> Syarta: It is quite all right, Mr. Syarta. I can ... understand their position. As long as we reach our quota in the end ...

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Thinks to herself: What to do?  Dallas is protecting one of our own, but he is acting like he is in a war zone, not on a 'fairly' friendly world.  His actions with the Cardassians is atrocious...::

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::opens the comm:: *CEO*: Understood, sir. It shouldn't take us long to get down::

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::lying in the back, with his really poorly bandaged hand hanging off to the side, mumbling about that stupid, ugly bug::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::looks at Hamilton, wondering if he's going into some sort of shock::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
Clon: They do grow, just like you do - just not as fast.  It's usually a year into their lives before they can even walk, then several more before they're coordinated enough to exercise, train, or learn to fight.

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::hits the comm panel again::
*Abertura*: Lambert to Abertura Station, come in.

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::hears the comm:: *CEO* This is XO Kostandinos, go ahead.

CSEC_LtJG_Dallas says:
::accelerates a little, anxious to get the heck out of Dodge::

Host Yokati_Clon says:
::Starts to speak but hears the comm and remains quiet::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
*Abertura*: Ensign Hamilton has been bitten by an insect of some kind, leaving a nasty gash in his hand. Please have the doctor meet us in the hangar to tend to his wounds. We should arrive shortly.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Looks out at the Mountain... beautiful, but so full of pitfalls for her and her crew.  Could she keep them all alive?::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::thinks, "A planet full of misfits."::

CEO_Lt_Lambert says:
::accelerates to keep up with Dallas::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::is surprised, but this accounts for their lateness:: *CEO* We'll have Dr. Harris waiting for you.  Abertura Out.

CVO_Ens_Hamilton says:
::tries to think of something he can do if that stupid Ao comes after him again...stupid, stupid guy::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: As they drive off into the distance, back to Abertura Station, those in the ATWV with Nrella Ixcet note that she is silently beginning to hum ...

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: ... the exact same song Ao hummed earlier.

Host FM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= End Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

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