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USS Andromeda presents
”The Phoenix Incident” -  Part V

Starring 
Janne Nikula as Captain Sketek Zhnirev
Jack Farfri as Commander Ray Durron 
Miika Nikula as Commander Senek Zhnirev 
Nuno Cruz as Commander Rie-mann Z’heta
James Van Hoyweghen as Lieutenant Commander Tal’el Jordaïn
Mat Coe as Ensign James Andrews
	And...
John McDermott as Shopkeeper, Gang Member, Merchant, Merchant Avarice,  L aen and himself

Host ACTD JohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "The Phoenix Incident" 10402.29

ACTD John Sea says:
Summary: The XO has just recovered his wallet from the gang of Romulan youths under an elevated train, inside an alley
Summary: The rest of the team is in a cafe discussing their plans, the CTO has disposed of the blood stained clothes and has returned

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
 ::At the restaurant::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
 ::Is at the side of the CO::

Host ACTD John Sea says:
 Scene: A touch of wind scatters some newspapers lying in the gutter outside, the sky darkens a bit as light rain begins anew

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Tugs his new body guard uniform::

Host ACTD John Sea says:
Action: The gang continues to recede into the darkness of the alley

XO Commander Durron says:
Closest Youth: Now that you don't want to kill me I have a business proposition for you.

Host Gang Member says:
XO: Put the piece away and we'll talk

XO Commander Durron says:
::slides the disruptor back into the holster.:: Youth: I need some ID.

Host Gang Member says:
Scene at the Restaurant: General merchants are discussing business opportunities since the military has taken an interest in this world, some mercenary looking people are in the back

Host Gang Member says:
XO: My boys and I can hook you up, whatcha need and what kind of access?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Looks at the CTO, CNS and CSO around him::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CSO: Why don't you change the outfit too?

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
CTO: <whispering> Those clothes suit you just right, commander.

XO Commander Durron says:
Youth: Good.  We need to look like a group of travellers.

XO Commander Durron says:
Youth: A ship owner, and some lawyers.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Whispers:: CSO: Thanks. ::Even more quietly, only to self:: I guess.

Host Gang Member says:
<Merchant in Bar> Whispering: Maybe dilithium will pick up, I hear that the mercs in town need them for weapons

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
CO: I think I will, Captain.  ::stands up and walks towards the WC::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::Does not say a word and observes all that is around::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Pulls the CNS closer to him and says on a silent voice:: CNS: We could go have a chat with those merchants and ask them general questions of this area.

Host Gang Member says:
XO: Ok here's the deal, my boys and I found 5 IDs on dead people, looks like they were killed and the bodies hidden in an alley, they are government workers attending the defence contractor convention at that Hotel, I don’t think they will be missed for days, um 5000 credits

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::moves closer to the CO:: CO: Yes, I will.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CNS: And let's not get aggressive or anything. If there's something suspicious, let's just walk away.

Host Gang Member says:
Scene at the Restaurant: Merchants begin discussing the defence convention at the Lady Luck Hotel, weapon buyers and sellings

XO Commander Durron says:
Youth: Five thousand  are you nuts?  I'd give you one but not five.

Host Gang Member says:
XO: <looks around> 3,500

XO Commander Durron says:
youth: two grand and you got a deal.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CNS: Yes, Sir. I will control myself. ::gives a faint smile and walks away::

Host Gang Member says:
XO: Deal cash upfront in one hour , here

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Stands up and walks with the CNS::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Sits in the table, looking after CO and CNS::

XO Commander Durron says:
Youth: I'll be here.  If you try something you will regret it.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: I will ask if they have a minute to talk with us and I will act as your bodyguard.

XO Commander Durron says:
::Offers hand::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Nods at the CNS::

Host Gang Member says:
XO: No traps we need the bread ::skulks off::

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::enters the Man's WC and changes outfit::

XO Commander Durron says:
::nods and walks back to the restaurant::

Host Gang Member says:
Action: The XO emerges from the rain into the restaurant

Host Gang Member says:
<locals> ::mulling about::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::walks up to the merchants:: Merchants: Excuse me, do you have a moment for my boss to have a "chat"?

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Notices XO entering::

XO Commander Durron says:
::mutters about the rain, glances around, spots the CO and company than walks over to the table looking sullen::

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::puts on the mask in order to hide his lips and walks back to the table::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
CNS: Speak

XO Commander Durron says:
::sits down::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
::thin, Romulan man with bloodshot eyes, receding hairline, and 9 fingers::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
Avarice: My boss would like to talk to you if it is not mush to ask?

Host Merchant Avarice says:
CNS: About what? I don’t know you, and connections are the way of business

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::takes a sit and listens to the conversation::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::looks at the CO:: CO: <w> I’m going to tell him my cover name and lets hope he will bite.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Just nods::

XO Commander Durron says:
<edit CO and company to CSO and CTO>

Host Merchant Avarice says:
::looks at his watch::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
Avarice: My name is Balitek. 

Host Merchant Avarice says:
::pulls out a tricorder and runs the name::

XO Commander Durron says:
::glances around the table at CSO and CTO grins momentarily and than taps five fingers on the table::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
<Tricorder> *Beeps*  CNS: Ok so maybe you're a small time merchant, so what

XO Commander Durron says:
::Goes back to the sullen look an stares out the window::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Looks up at the XO:: XO: Welcome. Have you seen anything interesting?

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::greets the XO with a small head bow::

XO Commander Durron says:
::watches the rain:: CTO: seems I've happened upon a merchant with those items we were looking for.

XO Commander Durron says:
::continues to tap five fingers on the table::

XO Commander Durron says:
CTO: I need a extra grand to pick them up though.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::looks at the Merchant:: Avarice: My boss Norok wants to talk to you.

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::makes a signal to the CTO and XO to get closer::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
CNS: I'm listening

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::makes way for the CO to move in to the merchant table::

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
XO/CTO: <w> A few moments ago I took a peeking at the tricorder and I noticed that it reads that the sky outside is an holographic projection. <in romulan>

XO Commander Durron says:
::leans towards the CSO::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Steps forward:: Merchant: I'm wondering what's all the secrecy around here. Secrecy tends to mean good business opportunities.

XO Commander Durron says:
CSO:<w> makes sense.  Keep ground ponders sane.

CTO Commander Senek says:
XO: <w> That is excellent. We should still have enough credits remaining. These suits weren't exactly of the most expensive sort.

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
XO/CTO: <w> Also, the water we felt wasn't holographic, it came from a few sprinkles on the "roof""

Host Merchant Avarice says:
CO: All right I'll throw you a bone, the convention at the Lady Luck is for arms dealers, mercs etc

XO Commander Durron says:
CSO/CTO: I gotta meet this fella in a few minutes.  So if both of you wanna give me half your creds I’ll come back with a few extra IDs for us.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Merchant: I don't wish to discuss all the details, surely you understand that, but I think that one Nightshade might be attending that convention. Do you know anything about this person?

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Takes the required amount of credits from his pouch, hands it over to the XO, trying not to attract attention:: XO: Here.

Host Merchant Avarice says:
CO: Nightshade? Never heard of him

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
XO: sure. ::gives the XO half his ownings::

XO Commander Durron says:
:::glances at CSO and CTO::CSO/CTO: also I'd like one of you guys would give me some backup.  The merchant isn't the best known

CTO Commander Senek says:
XO: I'll come with you.

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
XO: Very well, I'll rest here

CTO Commander Senek says:
CSO: Watch after the others while we're gone.

XO Commander Durron says:
::takes 500 creds from both the CSO and CTO::CTO: good.  lets try to keep things low.  I'll head out now. you follow in five minutes.

XO Commander Durron says:
CSO: tell the others what we are up to.  shouldn't take long.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Merchant: I understand. Not many people want to hear about him, one sort of a selective hearing, if you will.

CTO Commander Senek says:
XO: Agreed.

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
XO: I will, as soon as it's prudent to speak.  XO/CTO: take care.

Host Merchant Avarice says:
CO: You have a lot of nerve dropping big names in public

XO Commander Durron says:
::pulls his thousand out and folds the two grand together and puts it in an inside pocket than stands and walks from the restaurant::

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::sits a bit closer to the CNS::

XO Commander Durron says:
@::turns a corner, stops and watches for the CTO::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Chuckles:: Merchant: I guess I've been in too many dangers so that I've become more lax about this things.

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Waits at the table, glancing at the clock::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
Action: Inside the noisy alleyway, there are ten gang members waiting in the rain with a briefcase

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::sees the CNS looking at the XO and CTO:: CNS: Don't worry, they went to get fake ID's for us.  They'll be back in no time.

XO Commander Durron says:
@::leans against the corner of a building watching the restaurant door and the gang members::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
CO: Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t rat you out to the Orions?

XO Commander Durron says:
@::nods to the gang::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
<Gang> ::waiting as the trains overhead go by, insuring no one will hear anything in case the deal goes sour::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CSO: Very well, Keep an eye on the surroundings while I secure the Captain

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Notes that five minutes have almost passed::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Merchant: There's no profit in doing that.

Host Merchant Avarice says:
CO: Sure there is they'll pay me off for watching their back

Host Merchant Avarice says:
Action: The gang approaches the XO

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
CNS: <w> Right. By the way, did you noticed that the sky outside is holographic? If we're in need of a diversion, I bet it shouldn't be to hard to temper with the holo-matrix and do it to our benefit.

Host Merchant Avarice says:
<Gang Leader> XO: Money first

XO Commander Durron says:
@::walks to the gang::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Gets up and leaves the restaurant::

XO Commander Durron says:
Leader: I need to see them first.  Just show me that you have them.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Merchant: Ah, I understand. Well, tell them that their back is safe. I'll leave you now. ::Walks away::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
<Gang Leader> ::opens briefcase containing IDs and invitations to the defence convention and hotel rooms::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
<Merchant> ::eyes the CO::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Heads to XO's direction::

XO Commander Durron says:
Leader: They look good.

Host Merchant Avarice says:
XO: Show me the cash

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CSO: Indeed

XO Commander Durron says:
Leader: I am going to reach for the money now.  No one panic.

XO Commander Durron says:
<@ on the last two>

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::winks discretely at the CNS and then looks around as any good bodyguard would do::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
<Gang Leader> XO: Very slowly old timer

CTO Commander Senek says:
<@ to the last one>

Host Merchant Avarice says:
Action: The Merchant slowly gets up and begins to head for the door

XO Commander Durron says:
@::reaches inside his jacket with two fingers and pulls out the credits...slowly::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Walks to the CNS and CSO:: CNS/CSO: I think it might be better if we left this place now.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: Got it.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CNS/CSO: That merchant wasn't all that friendly, if you know what I mean.

XO Commander Durron says:
@;;fans the bills than straightens them and moves them to the kid in his right hand, his left hand moving for the briefcase...slowly::

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Spots XO and the gang, tries to get into such an observation place that the gang can't instantly see him::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::starts to walk to the exit::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
Action: The Gang Leader takes the money, gives the XO a number where they can be reached, hands him what looks like a cell phone, and steps back ::

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
~~~::tries to read the merchant's feelings and thoughts::~~~

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Walks to the restaurant door and tries to go out::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
::sees the CNS get up, and looks concerned, the CO and the CNS have beat him to the door::

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
CO/CNS: Captain, I can sense this "merchant" is not trustworthy at all... He intends to call the orions and betray us.

XO Commander Durron says:
@Leader: It was a pleasure doing business with you.

XO Commander Durron says:
@::takes two steps back::

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Observes the trade take place::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
<Gang Leader> XO: Same, we deal in all kinds of items, you call me

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CNS: Do you know where the CTO and XO are?

XO Commander Durron says:
@Leader: I will. I look forward to a long and fruitful business relationship

XO Commander Durron says:
::takes another step back::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: they are getting falls ID's for us

Host Merchant Avarice says:
Action: The gang moves off to divide their loot

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::approaches the CO even more:: CO/CNS: <W> I sense that he is a bit scared, after all he has no bodyguards.  Perhaps if we gain his trust he doesn’t sell us out.

XO Commander Durron says:
@::walks back towards the street::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
::steps away from the door::

XO Commander Durron says:
@::notices the CTO and gives him a thumbs up::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
CO: Ok I didn’t know you had muscle, I don’t want any trouble

CTO Commander Senek says:
@::Nods at XO, walks to him::

XO Commander Durron says:
@<W>CTO: Got invites to the convention, rooms at the hotel, ids, the works.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Merchant: Oh, we're not looking for trouble at all. Why don't you join us at that back alley ::points:: to continue the conversation? It's not like you have anything to be afraid of. ::Smiles::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
Scene: No one in the cafe is paying any attention, this happens all the time, fights etc

Host Merchant Avarice says:
CO: Ok, but I have a weapon

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: <w> Excellent. Apparently we now have everything we need.

XO Commander Durron says:
@<W>CTO: Government workers.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Merchant: We're all equal, then.

XO Commander Durron says:
@<W>CTO: We'll have to change our story's again. but as of now we have six Ids total.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Merchant/CNS/CSO: Let's go.

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
~~~::senses that the merchant is not telling the truth::~~~ 
Merchant: Do you mind showing your weapon to us? We'd love to see it...

Host Merchant Avarice says:
::follows::

CTO Commander Senek says:
@XO: <w> If there is someone in the convention who has heard our stories already, we'll probably be in trouble anyway.

Host Merchant Avarice says:
CSO: I don’t want any trouble but I'll take someone with me

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Eyes the CSO::

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::looks around and lets the merchant go in front of him::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
Action: Both teams now unexpectedly reunite, the CO's team has a scared merchant in tow

XO Commander Durron says:
::spots the CO and looks grim:: CO: Imagine running into you here.

XO Commander Durron says:
::winks at the CO::

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::looks at the XO and CTO::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Well, hello. Here's our new friend. ::Points at the merchant::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
Aloud: Oh no there are more of your gang

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Notices the merchant:: CO: Has that gentleman troubled you, master?

XO Commander Durron says:
::Pats the briefcase and gives a brief thumbs up::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
CTO: Not in the slightest.

XO Commander Durron says:
::Smiles viciously at the merchant::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
CO: Hey look I got connections, um guns, what do you want?

CTO Commander Senek says:
CO: Good. ::Turns his eyes to the merchant::

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
Merchant:: There's no reason to be afraid. We just want to do business, that's all.

XO Commander Durron says:
::eases off the vicious smile::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
::backs up against the wall starts talking fast:: All: I've got guns, drugs, whatever

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Merchant: I'm just interested in the world and the secrecy. Secrecy means big business.

Host Merchant Avarice says:
CO: Ok, I'll talk

Host Merchant Avarice says:
CO: What do you want to know?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Merchant: Well, this Nightshade guy, he seems to be a big name. And big names also mean big business.

XO Commander Durron says:
::looks at the merchant::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Merchant: So I'm just asking what he's up to around here. It's rather strange that an Orion is now a big buddy of Romulans, isn't it?

Host Merchant Avarice says:
CO: He'll kill me, have mercy, something else

Host Merchant Avarice says:
::nervous::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Merchant: Now, there's nothing to be afraid.

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
Avarice: If you tell us you will be under my personal protection

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Showing everyone to stay calm::

XO Commander Durron says:
::smiles at the merchant::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
CO: He's cruel, man they say he's downright evil! I mean I dont mind the black market but this guy likes killing and leaves the ace of spades behind

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Merchant: Well, that's rather nasty, yes. But I'm more interested in his business and connections than his weird habits.

Host Merchant Avarice says:
CO: If I tell you, I need to disappear like get off this world, so maybe like I introduce you as my business associate and you can have a table at the convention how's that?

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Merchant: That would be excellent.

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
CO: ~~~I spoke to the merchant earlier because he was lying about carrying a weapon.  I called his bluff so that he felt that it isn't worth to lie to us, so hat we should just do business.~~~

Host Merchant Avarice says:
::hands CO a card:: CO: Ok this will allow you to run my business table at the hotel and get into my room and I'll just disappear today

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
Merchant: Thanks.

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::tries to make eye contact with the captain and maintain the telepathic connection::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
CO: Ok I'll go now...um later

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::Just smiles::

CTO Commander Senek says:
::Watches the merchant leave::

XO Commander Durron says:
::grins big as soon as the merchant is out of sight::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
Action: The merchant heads to the spaceport and leaves off world

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
CO: Shall I follow him,

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
<?>

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
::As the merchant is away, turns to the XO:: XO: So, what did you get? CNS: No.

CSO Commander Z`heta says:
::breaks the contact has he sees the Merchant leaving::

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: I have five Ids for government workers, passes for the hotel, rooms, the works

CNS Lieutenant Commander Jordaïn says:
::stands near the XO and CO to get in my role as Bodyguard::

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
XO: Excellent.

XO Commander Durron says:
CO: I am down to a hundred creds, the CSO and CTO both kicked in five hundred credits.

Host CO Captain Sketek says:
All: We're getting better at this all the time.

XO Commander Durron says:
::opens the case and passes around the Ids, rooms, passes.::

Host Merchant Avarice says:
Pause USS Andromeda "The Phoenix Incident" 10402.29