Abertura Station SD 10305.21

After having been briefed by Cmdr Azhure, Thelsh found herself once again wondering about the general intelligence of SFC. Hosting the Daystrom Institute Young Scientist Awards, with almost 100 children and adults, at Abertura might be a public relations coup, but the nightmare that could be cause had her losing sleep.

And then, as an added bit of fun, someone allowed 25 children with strong psi-abilities to be sent to the awards . Psi-abilities like the ability to fry a console, fusing nearly the entire circuitry. Twenty-five of them. Here. Now.

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CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Exits lift on level 17 C&C::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Yokati:: First, what is the ETA on the ship with our extra help?
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::finishes her hair and glances back in the mirror for a final check::
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::leaves her room::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::looks up at the balcony and the female J'H that was at her console::
Dr Sypher says:
::hunts for the children and sees Azhure:: XO: Have you seen the children?
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Approaches Abertura in an ATWV, his headache from giving that seminar and training session::  COM: Abertura: Abertura, this is Powers coming back from the city.  Can you open the bay doors?
XO_Azhure says:
::Pauses in her rounds::  Dr:  The children are quietly playing in conference room 2.
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::is walking along the deck towards the turbolift::
Dr Sypher says:
XO: You have someone with them I hope?
Yokati says:
*CSEC* the Garage is ready to receive you.
Julieanne says:
:: is bored and looks fixedly at the adult in charge ::
Yokati says:
CO: The ship is an hour from orbit.
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::steps into the lift::
XO_Azhure says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  Dr.:  I would hope the people you brought back from the city are still with them.  Unless something has changed...?
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Drives the vehicle into the opening bay, and comes to a screeching halt.  He steps out, and notices the bay personnel looking at him funny::  All: Heh.  Guess I have to work on that stop thing.
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Yokati: Very well.  Have them beam down the additional crew as soon as possible.  We have to get everything ready for the rest of the guests.
Dr Sypher says:
XO: Of course... of course.. I had thought with the... "Incidents" you would be guarding them or something
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::Arrives at the command center and quietly takes her place::

ACTION: Dr Lucas looks quickly to Julieanne and smiles and falls asleep.

Julieanne says:
:: As the adults head lilts to the side, looks at a tile in the ceiling and moves it ::
XO_Azhure says:
Dr.:  We have guards all throughout the station, with a few spares not far from the children.  Just in case...
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Ignoring the silent gazes, he leaves the bay and enters the turbolift, taking up towards the C&C::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::notes Lyra's arrival: Ensign?  Who is with the children?
Julieanne says:
:: rises from the floor to the opening in the ceiling and crawls out of the conference room ::
Dr Sypher says:
::wipes his sweaty palms:: XO: Some of them are just..... Hmmmm.... anxious... you know how children can be
XO_Azhure says:
::sighs::  Dr.  :  Dr Sypher.  I know children.  I have many experiences with children.  However, I must admit, my experience does not encompass what we are dealing with your 25 children here.  So... if you would be so kind as to illuminate things for me...
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::looks at the captain in surprise:: CO: I was relieved by Ensigns Duncan and D'nutz a few hours ago.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Comes out of the turbolift into the C&C, looking around::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Sees Powers arrival, shakes her head:: Self: Doesn't anyone read the operation's orders?  ::Sigh::  *XO* Cmdr, how are the children?
Julieanne says:
:: crawls through the ceiling and peeking out tiles to find any unoccupied room to come out in ::
Dr Sypher says:
::looks to the XO and whispers:: I..........   some folks who are not part of the Federation.....do not believe in some "medical" principals that are....   almost "laws" in the Federation
XO_Azhure says:
*CO*:  At last check, they were fine sir... however... I am wondering if I shouldn't be heading back for another one now.  Would you care to join me?
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Walks over towards the CO and SO::  CO: Hello, Captain.  The local law enforcement really needed my help, apparently, which is why I was gone longer than originally planned.  SO: Where do we stand right now?
XO_Azhure says:
Dr:  What medical principals are we discussing?  And what folks?
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::finishes her work and stands::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
*XO* I am on my way... time to meet the darlings.
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
CO: Permission to return to the children, Captain? I have completed all of my other duties as ordered, Sir.
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
CSEC: It is good to have you back... I have some work for you.
XO_Azhure says:
::Motions with her head in the general direction of the children and begins to lead the Dr back that direction.::
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::looks at the CSec and raises a brow:: CSEC: Umm...we are standing in the Command Center, Sir.
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
SO: Ensign, just how much empathic skills do you have?  Can you monitor our young charges?
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Chuckles, and listens::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
:: Walks to lift, motioning CSEC and SO to join her::
Julieanne says:
:: finds the turbo lift and waits until the coast is clear and drops down from the ceiling and goes into the turbolift ::
Dr Sypher says:
::follows the XO::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Follows the CO, shifting his rifle slightly::
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::tilts her head to the side:: CO: I am not quite sure how to answer that, Sir. But I believe that at the very least I can help calm the children down.
CEO_LtCmdr_M`Tor says:
:: exits sickbay after being examined by MO Scl'pel::
XO_Azhure says:
::Turning a corner, enters a hall way with closed doors along the length of it, curious to what further the doctor would inform her.::
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::follows the captain::
Dr Sypher says:
XO: It related to..... ummmm.. genetics Commander
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
SO: I will admit to being a bit ignorant of any empathic skills that you may have as a Minaran
Julieanne says:
:: in her most adult voice she can make :: Computer:  kitchen, please.
XO_Azhure says:
Dr:  I assume we are speaking of manipulated or altered genetics.  ::Stops before the doors::  Have you been experimenting?
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::is rather uncomfortable discussing her abilities::

ACTION: The turbolift takes Julieanne to level 10.... the Mess Hall

SO_Ens_Lyra says:
CO: My abilities have never been fully tested, Sir. My assumption would be that they fall within the normal Minaran range.
Julieanne says:
:: the turbolift door open, she peeks out and sneaks to find food ::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::sighs:: Self: Just not getting through to her.
Dr Sypher says:
::looks away:: XO: Certain people are not in accord with the decisions that the Federation unilaterally makes.
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
SO: Would you be able to detect any of the children’s intentions prior to their acting on them?
XO_Azhure says:
Dr:  Doctor, have these children been altered?
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Thinks about people's erratic behaviour and wonders if the SO could really do that::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
CSEC: We have a group of ... gifted children, that I warn you and Ens Lyra to monitor.
Dr Sypher says:
XO: Only some minor changes... but some.... changes occurred later after we did
Julieanne says:
:: finds an apple and a banana and takes them and sneaks to a Jeffries tube ::  Self: I wonder what's up here?  :: begins to climb ::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
CO: Could you define "gifted," sir?
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
CO: I can sense strong emotions, Sir. As for their intentions..........
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::pauses::
XO_Azhure says:
::Shakes her head::  Dr:  How many people know about these children and their changes?
CMO_Jorae says:
::Stretches as she wakes up slowly.::
XO_Azhure says:
::Glances down the hall, wondering what is keeping the captain::
CMO_Jorae says:
::Looks over at her chronometer and realizes she's almost 2 hours late for her duty shift......gasps.:: Computer: Lights!
Dr Sypher says:
XO: Most of the gifted children are just that.... gifted... however.... I suspect 3 children with additional powers... but this is just recent so I am uncertain
CMO_Jorae says:
::Hops out of her bed, but gets tangled in the sheets.::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
SO: Well, you are the best we have at the moment.
XO_Azhure says:
Dr:  Sooo... all but a few of these children are normally gifted, but a few have been altered.
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::exit level 3, headed toward conference room 2::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Following the CO::
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::can't help thinking that they were sunk::
CMO_Jorae says:
::Getting her legs freed from the sheets, hurries into the bathroom, peeling off her PJ's as she goes......hops in the shower.:: Computer: Shower on.
Julieanne says:
:: arrives one level up in the arboretum, looks around and sits down and eats her apple and banana.  Feeling a bit  sleepy, she falls asleep under a tree ::
XO_Azhure says:
::Looks up as the captain and others arrive::
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::smiles at the others::

ACTION: In front of the XO and the others they see Yokati'Clon and 6 other Jem'hadar down the corridor....

ACTION: They appear to be dancing a ballet and wearing ballet "tutus"

CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Sees the XO with the visiting Dr, and notices Yokati down the hall, with a squad of JH::
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::eyes widen::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::nods greeting to XO::
CMO_Jorae says:
::Washing herself in a rush....grabs for a towel outside of her shower stall and realizes that she forgot to grab one.....tiptoes trying not to get water all over, and grabs a towel from a drawer.::
XO_Azhure says:
::Her eyes open wide as she sees the Jem'hadar::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Yokati: First?  What is wrong?
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Not sure what to think... he pulls his rifle around a little further::
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  Captain...
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::she covers her mouth and tries not to laugh out loud::

ACTION: The Nutcracker suite music can be heard coming from.......somewhere.

SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::thinks about how much one would pay to see a show like this...and she's seeing it for free!::
Julieanne says:
:: tosses fitfully ::
CMO_Jorae says:
::Towels off her hair and grabs a uniform she had laid out the night before.::
XO_Azhure says:
::Looks at Sypher::  Dr:  Your children I presume?
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
All: Music?  ::;looks around, antennae following the sound::

ACTION: The Jem'Hadar begin to draw their weapons and fire at the CO and XO while dancing

SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::quickly ducks and runs for cover::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Throws himself on top of the CO::  All: Down!  ::Hold off on firing back, because he's not sure they're acting right::
XO_Azhure says:
::Drops::
CMO_Jorae says:
::Dressing herself quickly....runs a quick comb through her hair....then pulling it back, she rushes out of her quarters.::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Dives to the side, seeking cover:: Yokati: Yokati Clone! Hold your <Andorian explicative> FIRE!
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::wishes she had a phaser::
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  Sir, who is at C&C?
XO_Azhure says:
::Glances over at the science officer::  SO:  Do you have your tricorder?
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Resets his phaser rifle for heavy stun, wide angle, and looks at the CO to see if he'll give an order::

ACTION: They continue to fire in the direction and contrary to their normal firing abilities... they miss all the time

XO_Azhure says:
*CMO*:  Doctor, where are you?
CMO_Jorae says:
*XO*: On my way to sickbay.
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Notices something very odd about the whole thing, waves off Powers obviously desire to return fire::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
XO: I don’t know, I thought that Yokati was there

ACTION: The Jem' Hadar run down the corridor, two by two one carrying the other dancing.

XO_Azhure says:
*CMO*:  Alter your course to level 3.  We have a few dancing Jem’Hadar for you.
CMO_Jorae says:
::Pauses:: *XO*: You sure you've had your coffee this morning?  Jem'Hadar don't dance.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
All: I believe that can officially be classified as "odd"
XO_Azhure says:
*CMO*:  Actually, I haven't... we can have a cup later though.
CMO_Jorae says:
*XO*: Never mind.....I'm on my way.
XO_Azhure says:
::Looks over at Powers and shakes her head::  Dr.:  Doctor... I am waiting for some answers.
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::remembers that she is carrying her tricorder and begins to scan the dancers::

ACTION: Down the corridor comes a Ferengi dressed as an old Fashioned Circus clown... complete with big shoes and white paint. Leading a dozen bears driving tricycles.

XO_Azhure says:
SO:  I want you to use a frequency that will 'disrupt' the music we are hearing.
CMO_Jorae says:
::Arrives at a TL:: TL: Level 3
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Stares in disbelief:: All: Now what the <Klingon explicative> is going on?

ACTION: At the end is a Big purple Andorian singing " I LOVE YOU... YOU LOVE ME... WE'RE A HAPP Y FAMILY"

CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
SO: Is this real?
XO_Azhure says:
::To no one::  Bears?  where did we get bears?
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::nods:: XO: Aye, Sir. ::changes the frequency and hits the right button::
XO_Azhure says:
::Hadn't thought of the possibility it could be an illusion, looks at her captain::
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::looks at the CO with wide eyes::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::steps into the middle of the corridor::

ACTION: A bear collides with the Captain and both go toppling down

SO_Ens_Lyra says:
CO: The tricorder is picking up weird energy patterns, Sir.
XO_Azhure says:
::Stands up and reaches for the captain::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::falls with a furry creature on top of her::
CMO_Jorae says:
::Arrives on deck 3 and looks around for the XO.....:: All: Who invited the Circus?
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  I guess that answers that question.
Ferengi says:
::hits the XO with a cream pie::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Thrashes about madly:: Any: Get this walking carpet off me!
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::watches as the once neat Captain wrestles with a furry friend::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Looks around, not far from firing::
CMO_Jorae says:
::Pulls her phaser, setting it on stun.::
XO_Azhure says:
::Spluttering, wipes the cream from her face and flicks her hands at the Ferengi::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Moves towards the CO, attempting to get a good grip on the bear to pull it off::
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::continues to scan the creatures::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Tries to crawl out from under the rather heavy bruin::
XO_Azhure says:
CMO:  Doctor, we have no idea.  Will you please scan these folks and see if you can pick up anything wrong?  Besides the obvious that is.
CMO_Jorae says:
::Reluctantly holsters her phaser and begins scanning the group of circus animals.::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Begins pulling, staying away from claws::

ACTION: The circus troop disappears down the corridor.

Julieanne says:
:: laughs outloud and wakes up ::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Gets her legs bent and places both feet on the bear and pushes away with all her strength::
Julieanne says:
:: rubs her eyes and look around then stands, begins to look around at the pretty plants ::
Dr Sypher says:
::looks up in awe from his reverie:: XO: Oh... Ummmm... just our team know of the new... changes
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::looks at the tricorder::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Pulls the bear far enough off the CO to allow her to climb out, then offers her his hand to help her up::  CO: Are you alright, ma'am?
XO_Azhure says:
::Looks at the doctor and turns to check on the children inside::
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
XO: Sir! The energy has dissipated!
XO_Azhure says:
SO:  Energy?  What energy?
XO_Azhure says:
SO:  Let me rephrase that.
XO_Azhure says:
SO:  Where did it go and where did it come from?
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::stands with Powers help, glaring at the bear.  Her snow white hair has tumbled loose of its bun and is in a tangled mess down her back::
Dr Sypher says:
XO: I have never witnessed anything.... I just heard about them from hearsay... So I do not know
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
CO: Shall I replicate some traps, ma'am?
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::shakes her head:: XO: Unknown, Sir. Appeared when the Klingons did...spiked briefly....and then just....disappeared.
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Breathing heavily, she turns toward the XO, for the first time noting the white custard dripping from her face:: XO: I would like an explanation....
CMO_Jorae says:
::Seeing the mess is gone and no one is howling in pain, she heads off back toward the TL.::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
CSEC: No, I do not want traps... I WANT THEIR HEADS!
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::thinks the captain looks much younger with her hair loose::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
CSEC: Now, go get that gaggle of.... of....  GO GET THEM OUT OF MY STATION!
XO_Azhure says:
CO:  It would appear to be our young guests.  And it is not as simple as we thought it was ::Glances at the doctor::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Non-phased, he just nods::
XO_Azhure says:
::Glancing through the door, begins to do a head count of the relatively quiet children::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Turn on the Doctor: Dr: An explanation... NOW.
XO_Azhure says:
SO:  See if C&C picked up anything.  I want it traced.  If nothing else, we are missing a child.
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::as she rechecks her tricorder readings, hums a tune under her breath. Its sounds an awful like "Teddy Bears Picnic".
CMO_Jorae says:
TL: Sickbay......
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
XO: Aye, Sir!
Dr Sypher says:
 CO: We have one or more children that... Ummm... project things... I think.. when they sleep..
XO_Azhure says:
::Glances around for the CMO.  Under her breath::  Talk about a quick get away...
CMO_Jorae says:
::Arriving at the appropriate level, heads down to Sickbay.::
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
*Duty Officer I. Brow*: Can you confirm any energy spikes at this location, Sir?
Julieanne says:
:: stops to look at flowers and picks some ::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Walks down the hallway, and turns the corner where he thought he saw the circus go, and there's nothing there, and no one knows anything.  He walks back, and waits until the CO gets done with the doctor before reporting::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Dr: Project?  Simple telepathic images?  General hallucinations?  Bad manners?  Just what do they PROJECT, Doctor?  ::icy voice::
XO_Azhure says:
CSEC:  Lt, we are missing a child.  Please keep an eye out for her as well as sending a detail to find her.  I don't want her frightened.
Dr Sypher says:
CO: I DON'T KNOW !   This just happened recently..... I DON'T KNOW ! ::raises his hands and shakes them::
CMO_Jorae says:
::Nonchalantly heads into Sickbay.::  All: Sorry about that.  There was...a prolonged emergency in the C&C
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
XO: I'll send a team on it.  If we don't want them scared, I think I won't go myself.
XO_Azhure says:
::Raises an eyebrow then smiles::  CSec:   You could try poetry.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Smiles slightly back at her::  XO: That's your specialty
SO_Ens_Lyra says:
::thinks the bear won the wrestling match::
CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
:: Turns from the snivelling DR: XO, CSEC: Find the child.  Get her back here, and Get me in touch with someone at SFC

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