Host AGM_Selan says:
U.S.S. Paula Greene Stardate 10101.27 "Through their looking glass ..." Episode One

Cast of Characters

CNS Richardson			GM Cheryl
FCO Baptiste			FM Jim
CMO Biishe			AGM Karrianna
OPS Owens			AGM Chris N.
CSO Raal				PR Eric
CIV	 B’lee				AGM Brian P.
CTO Ryan				TAGM/PR Darlene
Ensign at OPS, Tridor		AGM Mike Jones

Host AGM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

CTO_Ryan says:
::Standing at the tactical station on the Bridge monitoring the long-range sensors watching for vessels::

CSO_Raal says:
::At science I looking at the readings::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Sitting at Flight Control console ::

CNS_Richardson says:
::On the Bridge::

OPS_Owens says:
::Taking the chair wondering where the ever present command staff is::

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Paula Greene warps toward the Retranth system.

CMO_Biishe says:
::In Sickbay finishing up the last of her reports::

FCO_Baptiste says:
OPS: ETA to Retranth system is 7 minutes.

CIV_B`lee says:
::Sitting at the back of the Bridge going over a diagnostic of the navigational deflector array::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Sitting quietly, deep in thought::

CTO_Ryan says:
OPS: Long-range sensors are clear.

OPS_Owens says:
FCO: Thank you, Mr. Baptiste.  ::Nods at the CTO::  CSO: Any signs of those detected warp signatures yet?

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: I think so.  Pinpointing them now.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Hears the CSO's answer and raises an eyebrow::

OPS_Owens says:
::Turns to the CSO::  CSO: You think so??

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: All I get are the previous readings.  Just going in and out of the system and not very far.

CIV_B`lee says:
::Wonders how they will avoid being detected by the monitoring devices indigenous to the planet::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Checks for deviations in the course and makes minute adjustments:: OPS: 4 minutes to the system.

OPS_Owens says:
::Nods::  CSO: Send the location to the FCO.  FCO: Upon receiving the data, head to the area so we can trace them to the source.

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: I wonder how things were with that Vulcan ship after Cochran flew the Phoenix?

FCO_Baptiste says:
OPS: I suggest an orbit of the system to avoid detection.

Host AGM_Selan says:
<Ens. at OPS> OPS/FCO: Records of system indicate six planets.  The home world of the "Retranth" is on the fourth planet, which is M class. The remainder planets are either J class or B class.

CSO_Raal says:
FCO: ::Sends the readings:: You have the coordinates now.

OPS_Owens says:
FCO: Acknowledged.  Wise precaution.  Make it so.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Comes out of her reverie and turns her attention to the discussions on the Bridge, listening::

CIV_B`lee says:
::Stands and goes over to the science console:: CSO: Any plans on how to avoid being detected by their technology?

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Adjusts the preprogrammed course to orbit the whole of the system::

OPS_Owens says:
CTO: Continue full scans of the region, we don't want an accidental First Contact situation.  I think the CO would prefer it by the book.

CSO_Raal says:
CIV: I suggest we hide behind either the fifth or sixth planets, since they are each class B gas giants.

CTO_Ryan says:
OPS: Aye, Sir.  ::Continues scans of the entire system::

CIV_B`lee says:
::Nods and mutters to the CSO:: CSO: My commission for a cloaking device.

CMO_Biishe says:
::Finishes her report on the Captain and hits “Send', finishing the last of them::

FCO_Baptiste says:
OPS: Initiating a shift to impulse and orbital insertion.

CSO_Raal says:
CIV: I hear ya, but we're not the Defiant.

Host AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Paula Greene drops out of warp and enters into an actual orbit of the system.
 
OPS_Owens says:
::Hearing the CSO::  CSO: Makes perfect sense, it also gives us plenty of room to maneuver around in case of an approach from a vessel.

CMO_Biishe says:
::Stands up and stretches in the fairly quiet Sickbay::

CIV_B`lee says:
CSO: No kidding.  ::Walks back towards his secondary consoles::

OPS_Owens says:
CSO: Will moving behind the planet affect our scans any?

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: Sir, I'm picking up 96 apparent vessels around the Retranth home world.

OPS_Owens says:
CSO: 96??  Are any or all of them warp capable?

CMO_Biishe says:
<Angel>:  I am going to pop up on the Bridge.  If you need me let me know, otherwise I leave you in charge.

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The view screen only reveals the sixth planet, which is a large gas giant, darkened as the Paula Greene is facing it's "night side" . Moments later, sunlight begins to appear on the western regions and then sunlight bursts out as the Paula Greene continues it's course.

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: I can't tell if they are warp capable from here.  However, there are warp signatures in the region.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Studies the view screen::

OPS_Owens says:
::Nods at the CSO and turns to the FCO:: FCO: Move us in closer behind the sixth planet.

CMO_Biishe says:
<Angel> ::Smiles::  CMO: I got it covered.

CMO_Biishe says:
::Nods with a gentle smile and heads for the Bridge::

CIV_B`lee says:
::Begins an intensive scan of Retranth trying to assess their technology level::

FCO_Baptiste says:
OPS: Aye, Sir.  ::Pushes some contacts on the touch panel::

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Paula Greene comes about and actually enters the system this time moving in behind the sixth planet.

Host CTO_Ryan says:
::Continues monitoring the long-range sensors::

CMO_Biishe says:
::Steps onto the Bridge and glances around, seeing the system they are entering::

CIV_B`lee says:
OPS/FCO: With this large of an orbit we are probably not detectable at their present level of technology.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Pulls up recorded data on the Retranth civilization on a console and begins reviewing it::

FCO_Baptiste says:
OPS: We are on a spiral course inwards towards the sun.  CSO: Tell me when we are close enough, please?

CNS_Richardson says:
::Sees Biishe and smiles in greeting then returns to her review of data::

CSO_Raal says:
FCO: Sure.

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: Uh, those ships are moving.

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: They're moving in flank and apparently about to enter a course.

OPS_Owens says:
CSO: Which direction?

CMO_Biishe says:
::Walks over to the Counselor and leans back against the station, watching::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Prepares to take evasive maneuvers::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Looks up:: Biishe: Nice to see you; how are things in Sickbay?

CTO_Ryan says:
OPS: Confirm, 96 vessels are approaching, however tactical information is impossible at this range.

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: You're not going to believe this.

OPS_Owens says:
FCO: Find us a hole to hide in.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Assigns a warp out to a one-button command::

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: Their course is 67, Mark 333, heading toward Sector 001, the Terran system.

FCO_Baptiste says:
OPS: Perhaps, the umbra of the 6th?

OPS_Owens says:
CTO: Ryan do your best to determine who those ships belong too, the Retranth or someone else.

CTO_Ryan says:
OPS: Aye, Sir.  ::Begins feeding the sensor data into the main computer and runs a comparison::

CIV_B`lee says:
::Begins a search by vessel design of those ships versus all known vessels::

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: I've pinpointed their course to the meter, Sir and you still won't believe it.

OPS_Owens says:
CSO: I'll take the bad news first.

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: It's Earth.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Listens ::

OPS_Owens says:
CSO: Earth?  How is that possible?  ::Turns to the CTO::  CTO: We need an identity on those ships fast!

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Looks about at the CSO quizzically::

CTO_Ryan says:
OPS: I am beginning to receive tactical information on the vessels.  They have no shielding, only low-grade weapons, no missiles.  Apparently there is no tactical reference in the Federation databanks.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Attention caught by the CSO's statement::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Thinks: Earth?::

CSO_Raal says:
All: Whoever they are, they have the ability to travel toward Earth.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Raises an eyebrow::

CSO_Raal says:
All: At least they know where Earth is.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Wonders if they are a warp capable craft ::

OPS_Owens says:
CSO: Can you determine what level of warp propulsion they have?  It could take them some time if it's low.

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: Checking.

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: I detect a warp field forming!

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: I just checked their engines.  Maximum propulsion is warp 2.

OPS_Owens says:
::Himself::  96 ships seems a lot for a "Hi, we're your neighbors from the Retranth System" visit.

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: We've been detected by sonar!  The warp field has stopped!

OPS_Owens says:
CSO: Cause?

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: On the view screen, several dozen little silver dots can be seen clearing the fifth planet, which is just beyond the sixth planet.  They seem to be growing in size.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Hands hover near the “Let's get the heck out of here” button::

AGM_Selan says:
<Ens. at OPS> OPS: Sir, radio transmission coming in.

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: They're moving in toward us.

OPS_Owens says:
CTO: Can you detect any weapons systems, Lieutenant?

CNS_Richardson says:
::Can almost feel the tension on the Bridge escalate::

AGM_Selan says:
<Ens. at OPS> OPS: It's being carried over the sonar waves they're projecting.

OPS_Owens says:
::Turns back to Ops::  OPS: Emit low-level background interference for now.

CTO_Ryan says:
OPS: Only low-grade laser type weapons, Sir.  No missiles, no shields.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Thinks: Ut oh::

AGM_Selan says:
<Ens. at OPS> ::Emits said interference::

AGM_Selan says:
<Ens. at OPS> OPS: Do you want me to put the transmission on the speakers?

OPS_Owens says:
::Nods at the AOPS Officer:: AOPS: Go ahead.

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: As the Ens. at OPS does so, a screechy voice is heard "Viiiiiiiiiek. Vioooook. Viaaakdoooo. Viaaaeeeek."

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Listens attentively::

AGM_Selan says:
<Ens. at OPS> OPS: Sorry, Sir, trying to run that through the translator.

CSO_Raal says:
::Tries to adjust the Universal Translator::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Cringes slightly at the screeching tone::

OPS_Owens says:
::Cringes at the sound::  AOPS: The Universal Translator?

AGM_Selan says:
<Ens. at OPS> OPS: It didn't come over normal communications, so I wasn't really prepared.  Ahh, here it is.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Wonders how long it will take to sort that out::

OPS_Owens says:
::Sighs at AOPS::

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: Sounded like an old-Earth modem.

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: Same screechy voice, different words: "Identify yourselves, intruders. Are you from the Outworld or the Outworld's attackers?"

Host CIV_B`lee says:
::For some reason thinks boarding one of the ships forcibly would be the best move::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Listens to the COM, puzzled::

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: I suggest we identify ourselves and ask them what they mean by “Outworld”.

OPS_Owens says:
AOPS: I think we had best initiate First Contact Protocols.  Open a COM channel.

AGM_Selan says:
<Ens. at OPS> ::Looks at OPS in question::  OPS: Aye, Sir.  ::Prepares to send back similar sonar radio transmissions::

CMO_Biishe says:
::Looks over at the Counselor, bringing her thoughts back::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Hopes they think we wear white hats::

AGM_Selan says:
<Ens. at OPS> OPS: Ready, Sir.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Keeps an eye on the tactical monitors watching the vessels::

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The ninety-six alien vessels move in and slow down before the Paula Greene, all still in formation.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Thinks: Someone has already made contact and it doesn't look good::

OPS_Owens says:
COM: 96 Ships:  Greetings from the United Federation of Planets.  We are on a peaceful mission to better understand your people.  Perhaps you could clarify "Outworld" for us?

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: There is silence on the speakers for a moment.

CMO_Biishe says:
::To no one:: Interesting.

CSO_Raal says:
::Waits for a response::

CIV_B`lee says:
::Mutters:: OPS: I think we just defined it for them.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Continues studying the screen, waiting;:

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: Sonar projected at us again, could be our reply.

OPS_Owens says:
::Whispers:: CNS: I could use your guidance on this one.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Hopes that the CTO is watching for signs of weapons powering up::

AGM_Selan says:
<Ens. at OPS> OPS: Sir, I'm receiving coordinates on the sonar waves they're projecting.  It's the same course they plotted earlier, Earth.

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: Outworld is Earth?

CNS_Richardson says:
Owens: I'll advise as I can.  Caution, for the moment, though it is the best I can do.

OPS_Owens says:
COM: 96 Ships: If the location you refer to, is the Outworld then I suppose we are they.

CSO_Raal says:
::Tries to reach out to the alien’s mentally::

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: More sonar incoming.

CTO_Ryan says:
OPS: Tactical scans of the vessels indicate their weapons are constantly powered, however I am not detecting any targeting sensors being directed at us.

AGM_Selan says:
<Ens. at OPS> OPS: Another transmission Sir, running through translator.

CIV_B`lee says:
::Thinks: When someone asks if you're a God, you say “YES”::

OPS_Owens says:
CTO: Good then let's keep our defensive systems down.  If I understand it, their weapons cannot easily penetrate our hull, correct?

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: They must use sonar for navigation, detection AND communications.

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The screechy voice comes over, "You are from the Outworld? How?   Your vessel is much larger, much, much larger than we originally saw.  Are you aware that an invasion force from your attackers is coming?!?"

CTO_Ryan says:
OPS: Affirmative, Sir.  They pose no threat, however they do out-number us.

OPS_Owens says:
CSO: It does appear that way.  They are quite primitive to say the least.

CIV_B`lee says:
CSO: Interesting technological decision.

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: Attackers?  Do they mean the Dominion?

OPS_Owens says:
CTO: Then let's keep the defensive shields down too.  Stay at level Green.

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: Or the Borg?

CMO_Biishe says:
::Looks annoyed::  CSO: Because one is not of the technological level of yourself does not mean they are primitive.

CTO_Ryan says:
OPS: Acknowledged, Sir.

CSO_Raal says:
CMO: I didn't say that, he did.  ::Points at OPS::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Thinks: Attackers? Invasion Force?::

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: More sonar coming in.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Considers the last transmission:: OPS: It would seem reasonable to play along with them at least, until we have more information.

CIV_B`lee says:
CMO: No, it means they're backwards and we have a distinct tactical advantage to be exploited.

AGM_Selan says:
<Ens. at OPS> OPS: Another transmission, Sir.

OPS_Owens says:
Bridge: I think their view of us may be from ages past.  Like looking through a telescope.

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The voice returns, "We were coming to rescue you, assist you in the battle."

FCO_Baptiste says:
CIV: Mr. B’lee, could you take over here a few minutes?

CTO_Ryan says:
::Thinks: Battle?::

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: I suggest we ask them to identify the "attackers."

CMO_Biishe says:
CSO:  My apology.  Then that one is to you, Owens.

CIV_B`lee says:
::Stands and moves to the Bridge railing then down to the FCO console::
FCO: Sure.

CNS_Richardson says:
OPS: It appears they are friendly to the Outworld at least.

OPS_Owens says:
COM: 96 Ships: Can you describe our attackers for us?

FCO_Baptiste says:
B’lee: Button 15 is preprogrammed to go to Warp 9 out of here just in case.

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: Once again, the momentary silence.

CIV_B`lee says:
CNS: “Appears” being the key word.  ::Takes a seat at the Flight Control Console::

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: More sonar coming in again.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Rises and walks to the head::

OPS_Owens says:
COM: 96 Ships:  We were not aware they were coming and we appreciate your assistance.  ::Smiles even though it cannot be transmitted over sonar waves::

AGM_Selan says:
<Ens. at OPS> OPS: Another set of course coordinates, Sir.  These appear to be coming from the Beta Quadrant, Romulan space, Sir.

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: They think it's back during the Earth-Romulan war.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Nods at B'lee, her attention still concentrated on the incoming transmissions::

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: That was about 200 years ago.

OPS_Owens says:
CSO: Romulans.  Now there is a war that hasn't occurred in what, 200 years?

CTO_Ryan says:
::Thinks: Romulans????::

CIV_B`lee says:
OPS: The other possibility is that it is happening again.

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: I think maybe we should invite one of the Commanders onto our vessel. Talk face-to-face.

CNS_Richardson says:
OPS: Perhaps they are receiving old intelligence reports and communications. ::Not sure she's explaining it quite right::

OPS_Owens says:
COM: 96 Ships: Again, we thank you for your concerns, however we feel you may be interpreting images that occurred hundreds of years ago.  Did you see this through some sort of visual light reflecting device?

CTO_Ryan says:
OPS: I suggest we run a scan for temporal anomalies.  Maybe we passed through one and don't realize it?

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: Another few moments of silence.

CIV_B`lee says:
::Glances at the CNS:: CSO: Could there be a temporal distortion at work here?

OPS_Owens says:
::Snaps a look at Ryan::  CTO: Perhaps.  CSO: Get on it immediately.

CSO_Raal says:
CTO: I don't think that is necessary.  Look in your databanks for an old omnipotent being named Trelane.

CMO_Biishe says:
CNS: You mean only now they are receiving transmission waves from Earth, the time factor involved in wavelengths?

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: Incoming transmission.

CNS_Richardson says:
B'lee: Not temporal.  Perhaps, old communication signals, which originated 200 years ago is just now reaching here, perhaps?

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The screechy voice comes over, "Hundreds of years? Impossible!  We viewed the invasion force through the observatory of truth."

CNS_Richardson says:
::Knows she isn't explaining it quite right::

CTO_Ryan says:
CNS: That is another possibility.

OPS_Owens says:
COM: 96 Ships: Is this “Observatory of Truth” on your home world?

CNS_Richardson says:
All: Perhaps they are just now "picking up" transmissions of events from long ago.

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: My suggestion stands.  We should meet these people.

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The voice continues, "Yes, on our home world."

OPS_Owens says:
CSO: I'm working on just that, Lieutenant, thanks.  ::Smiles::

CMO_Biishe says:
CNS: You have it.  I remember hearing old transmission waves on my world when I was a child.  We thought there was a war going on Earth only to discover it happened hundreds of years ago.

CTO_Ryan says:
CSO: But what if we did pass through some type of temporal anomaly?  We would be altering the past and future if we meet them face-to-face.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Nods in relief that the CTO and CMO understand what she's trying to suggest::

AGM_Selan says:
<Ens. at OPS> ALL: I just established a link with a nearby communications relay, we're in the same time period.

OPS_Owens says:
COM: 96 Ships:  Then may we accompany you to your home world so that we can better acquaint ourselves with each other?  Perhaps see this “Observatory” for ourselves?

CSO_Raal says:
CTO: I doubt it.  Readings in the area still show we are in our present time frame.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Returns from the Head call::

OPS_Owens says:
::Nods at the AOPS::  AOPS: Better late than never.  ::Smiles::

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: Incoming.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Annoyed:: CSO: Incoming what, Lieutenant?!!

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The voice again, "You must show us proof that you are from Outworld.  For all we know, you are the Outworld attackers."

CSO_Raal says:
CTO: Sonar.

OPS_Owens says:
COM: 96 Ships: Acknowledged.  Would you like to come aboard our vessel to see for yourselves?

CTO_Ryan says:
CSO: Please be more specific, Lieutenant.  I am looking at the tactical monitors and do not see incoming weapons fire.

OPS_Owens says:
::Tries to conceal a grin at the trigger happy CTO always thinking of danger::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Stands next to the Flight Control console::

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The voice again and again and again, "May we bring an armed escort for safety?"

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: I don't see why not, they are rather cautious.

OPS_Owens says:
COM: 96 Ships: Agreed.  Please limit their numbers to 2 for every one of your Ambassadors.

CSO_Raal says:
::Waits for another sonar burst::

OPS_Owens says:
CTO: Prepare the ship for our guests.  Full security lock down of sensitive areas.

CMO_Biishe says:
::Whispers::  CNS: Has anyone done a check on the species on those ships?

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The voice continues, "There will be three.  If this is a trap our entire fleet will destroy you."

CTO_Ryan says:
OPS: Aye, Sir.  ::Taps the console dispatching security teams to all sensitive areas of the ship::

CSO_Raal says:
::Chuckles at the last comment::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Frowns, still puzzling:: CMO: Not as yet.

CIV_B`lee says:
::Mutters:: Fat chance.

CMO_Biishe says:
CSO: Have you run a scan on the species on that ship?

FCO_Baptiste says:
B’lee: Enough gnat stings could injure us.

CSO_Raal says:
::Looks at bio scans::

OPS_Owens says:
COM: 96 Ships: There will be no trap.  We hope this will decrease the unknown between our two species and bring us closer together.  We have a transporting device that can bring you over immediately.  Would you like to use it?

CIV_B`lee says:
::Looks over at Baptiste:: FCO: You want the console back?

FCO_Baptiste says:
B’lee: Please, any change in status?

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The voice, "What do you mean a transporting device?  A shuttle of some sort?"

CIV_B`lee says:
::Stands and moves back to his secondary console:: FCO: All yours.  No change.

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: On the view screen one of the ships from the large fleet splits up and approaches the Paula Greene, moving along side it and trying to find a place to dock.

CTO_Ryan says:
OPS: One of the vessels is approaching.  Tactical scans indicate the weapons are more of a laser scalpel type technology, however much more powerful.  Possibly used for deconstructing objects, rather than attacking.  They pose no threat to us.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Sits back down :: B’lee: Thank you.

CNS_Richardson says:
OPS: A moment, please, are we going to try and convince them we are Outworlders from 200 years ago?

CMO_Biishe says:
::Looks over at the CSO waiting::

OPS_Owens says:
AOPS: Light up one of the docking ports for them.

CSO_Raal says:
CMO: Retranth.

CMO_Biishe says:
CSO: ::Nods::  Thank you.

AGM_Selan says:
<Ens. at OPS> ::Lights up said docking port:: OPS: Done, Sir.

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The small ship notices the docking port light up and moves in to dock.

OPS_Owens says:
CNS: Well, I was hoping to bring them up to speed in the 24th Century, all-be-it carefully.  ::Smiles::  Why?

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Hopes they dock successfully::

CTO_Ryan says:
OPS: Shall I proceed to the docking port to escort our guests?

CNS_Richardson says:
OPS: It occurs to me that if they have this impression of Outworlders and we don't fit that impression, this could be a very bad idea.

OPS_Owens says:
CTO: Please do.  CNS: I think you had best join her.

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The small ship moves very slowly and very carefully.  They seem to be quite new to space travel and are apparently quite fearful (as the CSO can no doubt pick up telepathically) of crashing into the massive vessel before them.

OPS_Owens says:
CNS: Then what would you suggest?

CTO_Ryan says:
OPS: Aye, Sir.  Where would you like us to take our guests?

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: They're very timid at this moment.

CMO_Biishe says:
OPS: Keep them limited to an area of the ship.

FCO_Baptiste says:
OPS: Were It not to spook them, we could tractor their ship in?

OPS_Owens says:
CTO: Conference Room 3.  It should be large enough for a friendly chat.

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: They're afraid of crashing into the port.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Nods:: OPS: Just advising caution. ::Smiles:: I'll accompany the CTO to greet our guests.  ::Stands::

CTO_Ryan says:
OPS: Aye, Sir.  CNS: Counselor, if you please.  ::Enters the turbolift::

CNS_Richardson says:
CTO: Lead on; our guests await!  ::Follows the CTO::

CMO_Biishe says:
::Watches the CNS and CTO leave, then turns back to the view screen::

OPS_Owens says:
::Turns back to the rest of the Bridge crew::  All: I suggest we all put our best clothes on for our guests.  ::Smiles::

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: Should I accompany you in the conference room, then?  I am familiar with Federation history, including the Earth-Romulan war.

CTO_Ryan says:
TL: Deck 9.  ::Tugs on her uniform::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Looks at OPS::

AGM_Selan says:
<Computer> CTO: Acknowledged. ::Takes the CTO and CNS to Deck Nine::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Hums a little distractedly, still debating the situation in her mind, as the turbolift proceeds::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Exits turbolift on Deck 9 and walks to the docking port::  CNS: Ready, Counselor?

CSO_Raal says:
OPS: Plus... ::Points at his head:: I can pick up what they think.

OPS_Owens says:
::Nods::  CSO: I think they could benefit from all of us.  We represent the various races of the UFP and friends of Earth.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Exits the turbolift when it arrives and proceeds to the docking port:: CTO: As I'll ever be. ::Straightens her tunic::

CIV_B`lee says:
::Rubs his Bajoran earring nervously and watches the Bridge activity::

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Wonders what they expect::

CTO_Ryan says:
CNS: I'll let you do the talking, Counselor.

CMO_Biishe says:
::Glances at B'lee, then onto other members of the Bridge crew::

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The small Retranth vessel finally makes it to the docking port and both it and the Paula Greene "merge," so to speak, the docking is complete, as a “hiss” suggests completion.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Nods and awaits the Retranth to debark::

OPS_Owens says:
Bridge: I suggest we retire to our quarters to change into something more appropriate for our guests.

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The docking port lights before the CNS and the CTO blink on and off for a moment.

FCO_Baptiste says:
::Hopes they check for an effective seal::

CTO_Ryan says:
::Reaches over and taps in the security code on the pad opening the airlock::

CMO_Biishe says:
OPS: Define “More appropriate”?

CIV_B`lee says:
::Checks his monitors:: All: Docking complete, soft seal in place.

CNS_Richardson says:
::Clears her throat and puts on her nicest smile::

CSO_Raal says:
::Goes to quarters to change into dress uniform::

OPS_Owens says:
CMO: Dress whites perhaps?  ::Smiles::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Waits for the door to open::

FCO_Baptiste says:
B’lee: You go first and I after to change?

AGM_Selan says:
ACTION: The door then swishes open and a pale white humanoid, bald, without a nose, wearing clothing which has peculiar roses painted on it exits.  He quirks an eyebrow at the sight of the CTO and the CNS.

CTO_Ryan says:
::Looks at the aliens but stands quietly::

CNS_Richardson says:
::Nods and steps forward, her hand extended:: Thidor: Welcome. I am Counselor Richardson and this ::Gestures:: is Lt. Ryan.

CMO_Biishe says:
::Wrinkles her nose at Owens::  OPS: We apparently have different ideas on that word then.

Thidor says:
::Stares at the CTO and the CNS and then smiles, rushes over and embraces them both in a BIG group hug::

Thidor says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

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