ACTD-Wide 2002 
Transcript: USS Hayden / Abertura Station
Stardate: 10212.11
Arc: 'Cooperation' part IV

Cast Of Characters
 
USS Hayden
   Paul as Captain Jason Cutter [CO]
   Dree as Commander Samantha Skye [XO]
   Erin as Lieutenant Commander Lorelai Kordus [CTO]
   Bryan as Commander Jax [CEO]
   Danielle as Lieutenant Commander Keely Cutter [CNS]

   Klord as Iu

Abertura Station
Robert Pate as Captain Thelsh [CO]
Kytra Seliquini as Kiz Kedi [CIV]

Recap: a mysterious illness has hit most of the AT on the island where they went to investigate an energy source detected during the placement of a satellite net over Hais V. None are seriously ill but most are incapacitated...

<<<Resume Mission>>>

Host H-XO_Skye says:
*H-CO*: Captain......most of the AT has taken sick with some kind of flu.  We need some more help, Sir.

Host HCO_Cutter says:
*HXO*  Understood Sam...  standby."

Host Iu says:
HXO: this is most unfortunate... and an ill omen indeed

HFCO_Knight says:
::Confers with an engineer about the satellites::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::raises an eyebrow at her husband::  HCO: flu?  ewww.. messy.

Host H-XO_Skye says:
::Rubs her arms.:: Iu: Truly.....

Host HCO_Cutter says:
*ACO* Captain...  Most of the AT has fallen ill.  I'm taking a team to supplement them.  Care to tag along?

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HCNS:  You remember how to do that doctor thingy?

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::makes a face:: HCO: Vaguely.  But if you puke on me we are so done.

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
*HCO* Certainly, Captain.  Do you have any details on the illness?  Is there anything I need to bring?

Host HCO_Cutter says:
*HCEO/HFCO* Meet the CNS and I in the Hanger.  We'll be taking a shuttle to the island.

Host Iu says:
*HXO*: the fire gods are still active on this island ::points at a smoking volcano::

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
*ACiv* Miss Kedi. Please join me in the hanger on level 1.

Host HCO_Cutter says:
*ACO* Only some kind of flu.  Our CNS is also a medical doctor... I'm sure she'll be well prepared.  ::raises an eyebrow at Keely::

HCEO_Jax says:
*HCO*: Of course sir, I'll be right there.

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::stands up and steps away from the table... weebles wobble but they don't fall down::

Host H-XO_Skye says:
Iu: Fire God's, huh?  Well hopefully they'll be kind to us.

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
*HCO* Very good Capt.  I will meet you in the hanger with my team in just a minute.

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
*ACO* Yes ma'am ::sits up and grabs her purse::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
*HCEO*  Bring the shuttle by and pick us up.

HCEO_Jax says:
::asks a computer terminal directions to the hanger, and heads for the location::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
HCO: Don't raise an eyebrow at me buddy.  Be prepared... its my motto.  ::mutters:: Now.

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HCNS:  Uh huh

Host Iu says:
*HXO*: I'm not that backwards... I'm familiar with active geological features... I was mearly pointing out that we should be careful on an active volcano

Host HCO_Cutter says:
*HCEO*  Our team and the team from the station will meet you in the hanger

HFCO_Knight says:
::Orders the TL to the SB as the doors close::

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::trots for the lift::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
HCO: Oh hush up. ::starts to weeble off somewhere and then stops:: Um.  Where are we going?

Host HCO_Cutter says:
*HCEO*  And don't forget the FCO

HCEO_Jax says:
*HCO*: Understood sir, I'll have it ready when you arrive.

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::enters the lift, headed for the hanger on level 1::

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::rides the lift down to the hanger, checking to make sure her outfit looked okay::

HFCO_Knight says:
::Enters the hanger and quickly orders a launch prep for shuttle number four::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HCNS:  ::sighs::   Keely... drink some coffee or something.

Host H-XO_Skye says:
@Iu: I do understand.  Thanks for pointing that out.  ::Rubs her belly as the baby kicks::

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::trots out into the hanger, looking around for the Captain::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::grumbles as she snags a coffee and follows him out:: Suree... first he tries to get me all liquored up and now... ::shakes her head::  Men!

HCEO_Jax says:
::arrives in the hanger, spots the Hayden's FCO and heads over to the shuttle::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::throws a glare at his back just for good measure::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
::grabs his wife's arm as she slows down and helps motivate her toward the shuttle hanger::

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::enters the hanger in time to see Kiz looking around.  Approaches the Cait/Human from behind:: Civ: Ready to go?

Host Iu says:
@::notices her rubbing her belly and makes a motion towards her... :: HXO: May I? ::holds out his hand towards her belly::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::yelps... feeling extra motivated now::

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::nods:: CO: Yes Ma'am.....umm...where are we going?

HFCO_Knight says:
Yeoman Douglas: C'Mon I want this thing ready t' fly yesterday.

Host HCO_Cutter says:
::glances at Keely, thinks of wasted opportunity and sighs::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
::enters the hanger area::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::smiles winningly and finishes her coffee::

Host H-XO_Skye says:
@::Looks at him pensively from a moment....but not sensing any animosity....:: Iu: Go ahead.

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
ACIV: The Hayden away team is ill. We are going to go get them.  Iu is with them, so who knows what is happening.

HCEO_Jax says:
ACO: Ahh captain, so good to see you again...exciting business away teams are.  ::smiles broadly::

HFCO_Knight says:
::Turns as his eye glimpses the figure moving toward him::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::still pretty sure Jax is nuts but smiles at him too::

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::raises eyebrows:: ACO: Oh, okay. As long as I don't have to go back to that swamp.

Host HCO_Cutter says:
ACO:  Hello Captain...  it looks like my FCO has shuttle 4 prepped, so if you're ready...?

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
HCEO: Mr Jax, ::nod a return greeting, antennea twitching in a friendly manner::

Host Iu says:
@::gently lays one hnd on the HXO and closes his eyes. After a moment he smiles widely and looks in the HXO's eyes:: HXO: you need have no fear. They are strong and healty... you will be proud of them.

Host H-XO_Skye says:
@Iu: You mean it, right? ::Crosses her arms:: There's only one

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
HCO: Thank you Capt Cutter.  I am ready, lets go get our poor sicklings.

Host Iu says:
@::turns his back on the HXO and walks towards the volcano::

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::looks at the HCO and smiles::

HFCO_Knight says:
All: Where to?

Host H-XO_Skye says:
::Follows after Iu.:: Iu: Just a minute......You mean ONE, right?

Host HCO_Cutter says:
:;raises his voice::  All:  Hayden types...  load up on the shuttle.

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Boards shuttle four, making room for all the others::

HCEO_Jax says:
::climbs on board the shuttlecraft::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HFCO:  Lock on the XO's transponder. That's where we're going.

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::still doing the following along thing, feeling far too happy::

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::hops in the shuttle after the Captain::

CTO_Kordus says:
::boards the shuttle, looking around to see whom else is there::

HFCO_Knight says:
::Sits at the controls and starts departure protocols::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
::finds a seat and leans back::

Host Iu says:
@HXO: ::Dismissively:: If you say so... ::continues walking::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::finds a seat and admires it::

HFCO_Knight says:
HCO: Is there a problem down 'ere, sir?

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::sits down in a seat and looks round at the other passengers::

Host H-XO_Skye says:
@::Starts sputtering.:: Iu: You.....you can't do this to me.  My doctor said there's one.  ::Gets ready to stone Jerlia::

Host Iu says:
@::admires all the lush vegetation:: HXO: I believe your people have a word for a place like this?... Paradise?

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HFCO:  Most of the team has been struck down with some kind of flu virus.  We'll be going in to complete the scan and assist the sick.

CTO_Kordus says:
::listens intently to the CO's assessment of the situation, without appearing on the outside that she's interrested in what he's saying::

Host H-XO_Skye says:
@Iu:  Not when people's minds are troubled.   Then no place is a paradise. ::Looks at him pointedly.::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HCEO:  Next to you is a medical kit...  find something in there that will sober the CNS up... if she resists, shoot her in the butt.

CTO_Kordus says:
::raises her eyebrows at his frank remarks::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::glares at her husband::  HCO: Its your fault, buster.

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
HCO: Why is it that things are never simple?  All we wanted was a satellite net.  Now we have sick crewmembers and unidentified energy sources.  ::sigh::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HCNS:   ::grins::  Yep...  so don't resist.

Host Iu says:
@::stops by what looks like some sort of stone pillar and runs his hands over it:: HXO: what do you make of this?

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::tries for that mature thing and continues:: HCO: And I wouldn't resist.  ::mutters "Jerkface" under her breath::

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::a little shocked at the conversation, but quickly sees the closeness between the HCO and the CNS::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
ACO:  You know...  I often believe that there is some kind of real dork running things for his or her own amusement, just to watch us dance around...  of course, that's just silly.   ::grins::

HCEO_Jax says:
::looks astonished at the Captain::  HCO: This is one of those moments I just quietly do as I'm told isn't it?  I've learned about those over the years...not something you run into on Bolarus, but it seems to run rampant among humans...you know it's a very interesting phenomenon...::continues on and on::

Host H-XO_Skye says:
@::Gives up, but makes a note she'll see Jerlia on the earliest occasion just to make sure.::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HCEO:  Right....   You shut up and do it.  Good call.

H-CNS_Cutter says:
HCEO: No.  This is one of those times you ignore most of what my husband says and hand me a hypo with an anti-intoxicant.

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HCNS:  ::grins and gives her a peck on the cheek::  That's jerkface sir LCDR.

CTO_Kordus says:
::would really like to tell him to stuff it, but keeps her cool since technically he outranks ehr...   thinks on to her latest engineering-nightmare-sim and figures, he'll get his::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::smiles winningly at the HCEO::

Host H-XO_Skye says:
@Iu: I'm not from this planet....I'm not quite sure what it is.

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::antennea twitch with amusement at the banter::

HCEO_Jax says:
::finds a hypospray and programs it for anti-intoxicant, handing it to the CNS::

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::grins as she listens to the Starfleet people argue::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::turns to the CTO:: HCTO: Shoot him?  Please?

Host H-XO_Skye says:
@Iu: Other than a stone pillar, I mean. I don't understand its significance.

CTO_Kordus says:
::completely straight face:: HCNS: Which one?  There are so many worthy targets...  

H-CNS_Cutter says:
HCEO: Why thank you, kind sir!

Host Iu says:
@HXO: do you machines tell you where we should go or do we just wander about on this paradise?

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::breaks out into hysterical laughter:: HCTO: I think I like you.  We're going to have to talk later.

Host H-XO_Skye says:
@Iu: We should wait for the new AT....

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HFCO:  Othello...  how long till we arrive?

Host H-XO_Skye says:
@Iu: But the readings are coming from the center of the island.

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::administers the hypo on herself and feels the effects of the alcohol recede::

CTO_Kordus says:
::wasn't joking, at least not where the HCEO was concerned, but follows along, a little nervous on the inside that one of her new SF comrades is speaking to her::

Host Iu says:
@HXO: are they not capable of finding us?

Host H-XO_Skye says:
@Iu: Just a second.

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::looks out the window and sighs::

HCEO_Jax says:
HCNS: Of course Counselor...and from my previous finding, I shant inquire as to the conditions of your intoxication while on duty...questions such as that have gotten me in trouble before...though I must admit I don't understand why...humans can be so touchy sometimes....::continues on::

HFCO_Knight says:
HCO: Few more minutes Cap'n. Shouldn't take very long.

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::smiles:: HCTO: Actually, I meant my husband.. this time.  Glad you didn't really shoot him though.  He whines a lot when injured.

Host H-XO_Skye says:
@*CO*: Jase.....Iu wants to go on without out.  Should we wait or head on?

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HFCO:  Thanks Othello.

Host HCO_Cutter says:
*HXO*  Standby Sam...  we're only a few minutes out.

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
ACIV: This is what it could be like in the station, if ... If we can get the proper cooperation

Host H-XO_Skye says:
@*CO*: Understood.

Host Iu says:
@:: examines another pillar, again running his hands over it. He stops and rubs at it a bit watching some dirt flake off then rubs at it a bit more::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HCTO:  ::smiles::  She really loves me... she just forgets how lucky she is sometimes.

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::looks up:: ACO: Oh..okay ::smiles::

CTO_Kordus says:
::fingers the sidearm as the CEO blathers on:: HCNS: I'll leave him alone for now... there are more worthy uses of ammunition... 

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::bites her lip, unsure of whether to laugh at him or hit him::  HCEO: Um.. thanks.  I think.  But you know, Captain Cutter was aware of it... heck... encouraged it.  I think I'll be okay.

Host H-XO_Skye says:
@Iu: We wait.  ::Crosses her arms and leans against a tree....watching Iu trying to get into his mind to find out what he sensed.::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::rolls her eyes:: HCO: You really are awfully sure of yourself, mister.  You aren't  as cute or handsome or charming as you think you are.

CTO_Kordus says:
::wonders how "love" can encourage someone to get completely inebriated, then threaten to shoot them in the butt... she still has a lot to learn about these ones::

HCEO_Jax says:
::looks from the Captain to the Counselor and back again several times, before a light goes on::  CNS: Ah...I see...  ::actually keeps quiet::

Host Iu says:
@Looks up at the HXO and smiles as he returns to rubbing at the pillar humming as he works::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HCNS:  So you tell me, love

H-CNS_Cutter says:
HCTO: As long as you aren't shooting me, we'll be fine.

HFCO_Knight says:
ALL: Heads up! Touchdown in forty seconds.

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::tightens her grip on the armrests::

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::smiles at the banter, but feels a deep sadness that she does not have anyone of her own to chat with like this... of course there was always Lahn....::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::winks and smiles at him:: HCO: I have been wrong from time to time, my dear.

CTO_Kordus says:
::sidelong glance at Blabber-mouth before her gaze returned to the HCNS:: HCNS: Like I said, there are more worthy targets ""allows herself a small smile::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
::gets serious::  All;  AT...  I want you armed and with a tricorder.  Standard AT protocol.

Host Iu says:
@::after a good bit of rubbing features can barley be made out on the stone::

HCEO_Jax says:
::looks up to the ceiling::  Such an odd expression...heads up...should we be in a crash situation the safest position would be with one's head down...::ponders this as they land::

HFCO_Knight says:
::Slows the shuttle down and makes the final approach::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::gathers what she needs, including the medical supplies:: HCO: Understood.

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
HCO: There are many types of predators located on Hais.  Some are even airborne.  Large predators.  Dangerous.

Host Iu says:
@@::hops up dusting his hands off and looks at the HXO: you friends are here... you worry too much.

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::looks to the ACO:: ACO: A tricorder and a phaser? Ma'am?

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::overhears the A-CO and mutters to the HCTO:: HCTO: Um.. Wouldn't mind sticking close to me now would you?  Anything dangerous that flies near by?  Shoot it...

Host H-XO_Skye says:
@Iu: I'm not worrying about them.....

CTO_Kordus says:
::her interest is piqued at the ACO's statement - wonders if there's any more information on said predators that could be used in her next little creation::

HFCO_Knight says:
::Sets the shuttle down softly and powers down. Reaches under over to the left and removes a phaser and tricorder from a drawer::

Host Iu says:
@HXO: No... you weren't...

Host HCO_Cutter says:
::nods at the ACO::  All:  Understand that?  Stay together and stay sharp.  When we land, LCDR Kordus you take point... take us to the first AT's shuttle.

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Gives a confidence building smile to Kiz:: ACIV: Bring your linguistic skills, Kiz.  Now is the chance to explore a new section of the planet.  Who knows what we will find.  That is the joy of exploration.

Host Iu says:
@HXO: you want to wait here for your friends or return to the shuttle?

HCEO_Jax says:
::finds a phaser in the storage above his head, and follows the group out o the shuttle::

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::smiles:: ACO: yes Ma'am...but what if something attacks me?

Host HCO_Cutter says:
ACO:  Ready Captain?

CTO_Kordus says:
HCNS:: The flying ones aren't the ones you need to worry about... it's the ones that can sneak up without making a sound... ::watches to see if she gets a reaction as she nods to the Captain's request and moves to the front::

Host H-XO_Skye says:
@Iu: They'll probably want to meet us at the shuttle. I suppose we should head back.

HFCO_Knight says:
::Touches the control to the door at the rear of the shuttle and opens it::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::shrugs:: HCTO: No worries.  I already married one. ::focuses her attention on gathering the rest of her supplies::

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
HCO: Yes I am Capt.

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HFCO:  Othello, you cover the rear

Host HCO_Cutter says:
All:  Move out

Host Iu says:
@::nods and takes off toward the shuttle nearly running::

CTO_Kordus says:
::has to laugh at the HCNS's response::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::winks at her over her shoulder::

Host H-XO_Skye says:
@::Laughs:: He expects me to run

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
ACIV: Well then, defend yourself, young lady.  ::hands her a type I phaser::

CTO_Kordus says:
::exits the shuttle and looks around defensively, before glancing at her tricorder and moving off to the left:: HCO: This way

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::takes the phaser:: ACO: Yes ma'am. ::follows the ACO out of the shuttle::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
::follows the CTO while motioning for the rest of the team to fall in::

Host Iu says:
@Tops a small rise and sees the other AT and waves::

Host H-XO_Skye says:
::Since the shuttle wasn't that far, Sam finally walks up to it placing one hand on it taking a deep breath.::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::smiles at A-Civ:: A-Civ: Stick close to everyone... I'm sure you'll be fine.

HFCO_Knight says:
::Nods and waits as the others file out of the shuttle. Smiles to himself about the fact that he hasn't had to perform a tactical deployment or maneuver in a while::

HCEO_Jax says:
::waves back with a smile at lu::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::follows the CTO towards the other shuttle::

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::twitches her tail and looks around, hoping she won't get her outfit dirty::

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Moves out with the group, looking at all the beautiful plants::

Host H-XO_Skye says:
::Wonders what makes that CEO so perky::

CTO_Kordus says:
::joins up with the other AT and looks around, deploying a few of her people to form a perimeter while the medical types tend to the ill::

Host Iu says:
HCO: your nervous XO says the place you seek is at the heart of the island. We should go. ::turns and walks toward the center of the island

Host HCO_Cutter says:
lu:  Whoever you are... hold up.

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::does the medical type thing and attends to the ill... gives them a shot (to make John happy)::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HXO:  Sam... report.

Host H-XO_Skye says:
H-CO: It's at the center of the planet... Iu found some funky artifact... other than that, there's nothing.

Host HCO_Cutter says:
::puzzled look::  HXO:  What kind of artifact?

CTO_Kordus says:
::listens with one ear while keeping a sharp eye out for any uninvited visitors::

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Iu:  Hold up, Iu.  Just what do you know about all this... And no mystic stuff either.  I want a straight answer.

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::glances around at the Hayden crew::

Host H-XO_Skye says:
H-CO: A pillar that you can't make out anything on it.

HFCO_Knight says:
::Scowls a bit at the Commander's description of the artifact:: Self: Funky? It smells bad or is weird.

Host HCO_Cutter says:
ACO:  Captain Thelsh... you know this person?

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::over hears the ACO and rolls her eyes:: Self: No mystic stuff?  NOW she says it...

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::avoids puking AT members and finishes up with them::

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
HCO: I do.  He is a ... sometimes... residence at the station.  He is a Haispoi.. a monk/farmer that inhabits the mountains, and he does tend toward the ....mystical at times.

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::snorts loudly at that one as she approaches but says nothing::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
::sighs::  ACO:  What were you saying about never being easy?

Host Iu says:
ACO: I assure you this place is unknown to me. It ia just a bit of beauty on our world... although I am surprised at the pillars I found... I do not recognize the gods they represent

Host HCO_Cutter says:
ACO:  Well...  if it were me, I'd say let's go take a look.  But this is your planet, you know it better than I.  What's your take?

HFCO_Knight says:
Self: Sounds like m' Aboriginal mate, Hilth

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Weak grin at Captain Cutter, antennea almost shrugging:: Iu:  So you are totally unfamiliar with this?  No stories or anything?

Host Iu says:
ACO: No... for now I am as mystified as you.

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
HCO: Exploration is the name of the game.  If this is not Haisian in origin, we have to investigate.  Not to mention, the local government will probably be interested as well.

Host HCO_Cutter says:
::nods at Capt Thelsh::

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Any: Who has a tricorder?  Which way to the source?

HFCO_Knight says:
Self: The mystical mystified. That sound's like puddin' t' me.

Host HCO_Cutter says:
CTO:  Take the point again.   Let this Mr Iu lead us to his pillar.

Host H-XO_Skye says:
A-CO: I have a tricorder.

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HXO:  Sam, you up to coming with us?

Host H-XO_Skye says:
H-CO: Of course I am.

Host Iu says:
::skips off happily towards the pillars he found::

CTO_Kordus says:
::nods to the HCO and moves to catch up with the mystic::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HXO:  Join up then

H-CNS_Cutter says:
:;shakes her head.  Two Captains.  Lovely::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
All:  Follow that girl and the mystic kinda guy  ::heads off::

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::makes a look and follows Iu:: Iu: Hey! Wait up!

H-CNS_Cutter says:
HCO: That was helpful, Jase. ::shakes her head and follows anyway::

CTO_Kordus says:
::keeps a defensive position, with herself in the lead and some tactical space surrounding the rest of the group::

HFCO_Knight says:
::Shakes head at the Captain's order and proceeds::

Host H-XO_Skye says:
::Looks at the CTO and thinks "and Iu thinks I'm paranoid.::

Host Iu says:
::stops by the pillars and waves at them casually:: I.... feel that we should keep going that way ::points and takes off again::

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::twitches her tail:: Iu: Okay.

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
HCO: Lets move out then, shall we?  ::moves off after the CTO::

CTO_Kordus says:
::surprised by his casual dismissal of the artifacts:: Iu: Why?

H-CNS_Cutter says:
All: Anyone know why we're following the... uh... ::bites her tongue and doesn't say "Crazy"::... um.. mystic guy?

Host Iu says:
HCTO: I FEEL something pulling me in this direction :: again nearly at a run up a steep hill::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HCTO:  Stop that man... we are not running anywhere.

CTO_Kordus says:
::rolls her eyes, follows him more to keep him from getting himself killed than anything else::

CTO_Kordus says:
Iu: Hold up a second, this doesn't seem wise

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Iu: Slow down man! You don't know what your running into!

Host HCO_Cutter says:
ACO:  Captain....  any idea what's up that hill?

Host Iu says:
::keeps going increasing the distance between himself and the rest of the AT except the HCTO::

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::looks at the AT, then back at Iu::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::does the scanning thing::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HCTO:  Kordus!  Stand down and come back

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::grumbles to herself:: Dang Haispoi... would serve him right...

HFCO_Knight says:
::Continues holding up the rear::

CTO_Kordus says:
::stops and turns, thinking "Well make up your mind, then" - rejoins the group

H-CNS_Cutter says:
HCO: Um... hate to say it Sir, but according to the scans Iu is headed towards the readings taken earlier... dead center of the island.

Host Iu says:
::stops suddenly on the edge of a sharp drop off::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
::almost falls down at the sir, but recovers::  HCNS:  Very well LCDR  ::tries not to snicker::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
ACO:  Shall we go see?

HFCO_Knight says:
ACO/HCO: Suggest that we head there too, but with far more trepidation than Iu.

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::mumbles to herself as she walks:: Self: i don't care what he "feels", I feel like a chocolate sundae and a bubble bath.

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
All: lets keep moving.  Iu has a certain sense for things.  If he feels its safe, I am inclined to believe him.... to a point::moves at a more secure pace toward the center of the isle::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
::nods at the FCO::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
HCO: I try to be somewhat professional and you laugh?  You suck. ::sticks out her tongue and then ignores him::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
::shrugs and follows Thelsh::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
::laughs at his pouting wife and moves out::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::likes the CIV's suggestion better::

Host Iu says:
::Looks very uneasy::

Host H-XO_Skye says:
::Trudges after the others.::

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::climbs up the hill, finally cresting the crater rim and seeing the pit before her::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::falls back a bit:: HXO: How are you doing, Sam?

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::follows the rest of the group::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
::stands next to the ACO::

Host Iu says:
ACO: I do not feel good about this place

HFCO_Knight says:
::Looks down and raises an eyebrow:: Self: ::aloud:: Here's a tourist attraction.

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
HCO: That doesnt look pretty.... ::antennea tense at Iu's remark::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HFCO/HCEO:  Othello, Jax.... give me a scan of this area and down that tube

Host H-XO_Skye says:
H-CNS: I'm doing okay, Keely.......Thinking maybe I should have spent some more time in the gym.

Host Iu says:
ACO: I belive we would be well advised to leave this place

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HXO:  Sam...  you have any idea what this is about?

HFCO_Knight says:
::Flips open his tricorder and attempts to scan the site::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::smiles at that::  HXO: You?  Miss roughing it?  Nah..  I'd say your hitch-hiker is just making its presence known a bit more.  Let me know if you start feeling a bit.. well.. off.  Okay?

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Iu: Why?  Give me something solid to back your feeling, Iu.  Otherwise, all I see is a lava tube and some funny tricorder readings.

Host HCO_Cutter says:
Lu:  Excuse me....  you were the one in such a rush to get here.

Host H-XO_Skye says:
::Hearing her name, cranes her neck away from Keely and to her husband.:: H-CO: It's a quaver of somekind....

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HXO:  A quaver?  What's that?

Host H-XO_Skye says:
::Looks down at her tricorder.:: H-CO: We'd have to go down into the lava vein to follow it...

Host Iu says:
Aloud: I feel something large... something evil... something very unhappy

Host H-XO_Skye says:
H-CO: A Quaver, something like a tremor.

A-CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
Self: So we should just leave it alone.

Host HCO_Cutter says:
::looks down the tube::  All:  Anyone see a way down this thing?

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::shivers.. feeling a bit creeped out now..::

Host H-XO_Skye says:
H-CO: It's a quantum quaver to be more precise.  It's never been detected before....this had scientific applications to the planet.

HFCO_Knight says:
HCO: There's a quantum signature 'ere. We're too far to get a detailed readin'.

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::looks incredulously at her husband::  Self: He's told bad things about it and he wants to go IN IT???

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Iu:  Evil?  Unhappy?  That's it?  ::sigh::  Is this thing of Haisian origin Iu?

Host Iu says:
Turns to Thelsh:: ACO: you know me... I will follow if you go. But I would advise us all to return home

Host Iu says:
ACO: It doesn't feel Haisian... not at all

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Iu: I do know you.  And I do thank you for your advice.  But if this thing is dangerous, it needs to be investigated now... before it falls into the wrong hands, or has time to do more damage...  I say, we go in.  Captain Cutter?  Do you concur?

HFCO_Knight says:
ACO/HCO: There's a way down over here. However, I'll forget that fact if ya not gonna go down 'ere.

Host HCO_Cutter says:
ACO:  I concur

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HCTO:  Call the ship and get a security team to the mouth of this thing.  I want someone to bail us out if we run into trouble

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
HFCO: Don't forget the fact.  We are coming....

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HXO:  Sam...  you up to this kind of climb?

CTO_Kordus says:
HCO: Aye, sir ::taps her commbadge and requests a team to beam down::

HFCO_Knight says:
::Waits a few yards from the rest of the team by the "entry point"::

Host H-XO_Skye says:
H-CO::Takes a look over the edge.:: I suppose I could make it....Might need a little help, but I'll be okay.

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HXO:  Very well

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HCTO/HFCO:  Both of you take point...

Host HCO_Cutter says:
All:  I don't want anyone to separate from the group, understand?

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::nods::

CTO_Kordus says:
::nods and moves toward the front, glancing over at the HFCO::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
ACO:  Ready?

HFCO_Knight says:
HCTO: OK. Slow an' steady, mate.

Host H-XO_Skye says:
::Nods to Jason and follows after the others taking small steps down the grade.::

Host Iu says:
takes a step and slides past the HCTO and into the hole...

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::hangs back with the HXO.. just in case::

CTO_Kordus says:
::reaches out and grabs Iu's arm::

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
HCO: Yep.. lets go  ::moves out for the hole::

Host H-XO_Skye says:
::Smiles over at Keely:: H-CNS: I will be fine, but thank you for the concern...

Host Iu says:
::stands and dusts himself off::

HFCO_Knight says:
Self: ::Aloud:: Careful everyone. ::Helps the HCTO::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
All:  You heard the Captain... move out.

HFCO_Knight says:
Iu: You all right, mate?

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::shrugs self consciously:: HXO: I'm sure you will be.  Doesn't hurt to be careful though.

CTO_Kordus says:
::moving slowly and carefully:: Iu: Stick behind us, it'll be more difficult to lose people that way

Host H-XO_Skye says:
H-CNS: Sure doesn't.....

HFCO_Knight says:
HCNS: Watch that step on th' left side o' ya, Counsela.

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::takes small, careful steps as they head downward into the twisting lava tube::

Host H-XO_Skye says:
::Slaps on a palm light as they start to descend into the tube.::

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::nods and avoids the spot:: HFCO: Thanks for heads up..

HFCO_Knight says:
::Nods and continues downward slowly::

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::begins the climb down the sharp rock tube::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
::grins::  All:  Wouldn't that be something if this lava tube led to an active volcano?

Host Iu says:
Action: after what seems like an eternity to most of the AT the twisting lava tube open into smooth walled corridors that were carved out of solid obsidian

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::makes a note to hurt her husband in not fun ways later::

CTO_Kordus says:
::looks around:: ALL: This was not formed by nature....

HFCO_Knight says:
::Scans:: Self: Why can't me quarters look like this?

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::looks around in awe::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
CTO:  You're right....  the walls are too smooth

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::tired already from the climb, notes the change in the wall:: Any: Scans?

Host H-XO_Skye says:
::As they reach the mouth of the cave she turns to look at the walls....and slides her hand across the smooth, black, volcanic rock.

CTO_Kordus says:
HCO: I really don't think we want to know what actually formed them

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::can't resist reaching out and touching it::

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HCTO:  Sure we do....  give me a scan

Host HCO_Cutter says:
HCEO/HFCO:  You two also... full scan

Host H-XO_Skye says:
H-CTO: Obsidion....It's a volcanic rock, but it's too smooth to have been formed like this.

CTO_Kordus says:
HCO: The corridors are man-made, that's for sure ::reading off her tricorder::

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::notes how the black rock absorbs the palmlight light.  The Darkness presses close::

HFCO_Knight says:
ACO: Had to have been done by a disruptor or phaser based mining tool or device.

H-CNS_Cutter says:
::shivers at the eerie feeling but still kind of mesmerized by it too::

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
HFCO: Could be... but depends on it age.  I know of several societies that make smooth walls without the use of powered tools.

Host H-XO_Skye says:
::Eases herself down to rest a little while.::

HFCO_Knight says:
HCO: The shape of the room is too mathematically perfect to have been made by a 'cano.

HFCO_Knight says:
ACO: True, but it seems too precise an' smooth for those type o' tools.

Host A-CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
ALL: Lets take a minute to rest, then push on.

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