Host Lea says:
Summary: The senior officers of the USS Andromeda prepare to ferry over to the Gehmohr Science Station, deep within a bath of nebular gasses. The Symposium formally starts within the hour.
Host Lea says:
~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda Mission: 11111.12~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: In her quarters, waiting.  Her thoughts are closed off to all.::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::on the shuttle waiting flipping a PADD around in her hands to burn off some excited energy::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::adjusts his robes a little and settles into the seat, waiting for the shuttle to take them over to the station, glancing at the Captain as he did so.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::steps out of his RR to head back to his quarters::  *XO*:  Conor, please proceed to the symposium.  I will join you all there shortly.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: curling up on the couch, she leans back and closes her eyes, letting her mind drift.::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
*CO* Just so you know, you'll have to take a shuttle over or ask them to use their pulse to clear the nebula gas. It interferes with our transporter.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*XO*:  Understood.  I will most likely just use my shuttle.  Thank you Conor.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks around, gets up and takes the pilot seat:: XO: Ready to depart when you are, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::steps into the TL::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::takes a seat:: CNS: Let's get this over with.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*OPS*: Shuttle Icarus requesting permission to depart.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::pulls up the flight plan provided by their hosts, finishing his preflight and waiting for permission::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<OPS> *CNS*:  You are clear to depart.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::engages the thrusters and sends the shuttle out into the nebula:: *OPS*: Much appreciated. Keep a light on for us. Icarus out.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::moves to one of the backup stations to monitor the shuttle's situation::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::steps out of the TL and heads down the corridor to his quarters::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sets the shuttle on the course already laid in:: COM: Gehmohr Station: Gehmohr Station, this is Lt. Cmdr. Varesh of the Federation Starship Andromeda  piloting the shuttle Icarus, requesting permission to dock with the Gehmohr Science Station for the symposium.
Host Lea says:
<Mreena>COM: Andromeda: CNS: Mreena Vorla of the K'narth family, Gehmohr Science Station to Lieutenant Commander Varesh of the Andromeda, permission granted.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: It had been a long time since she had practiced the Path of Mey'lar.  When she had gone into medical training, she had switched her practice into the Tenets of Serin as was more logical... especially given the prior shunned mind-to-mind contact whereas the other required for inducing biofeedback::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
COM: Mreena: Lieutenant Commander Varesh of the Andromeda to Mreena Vorla of the K'narth family. My thanks. Please be advised we will be arriving at the station in 9 minutes, 30 seconds according to my instruments. Do we need to detour around any obstacles?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Which in the end was just as well given she married a telepath.  Taking her mind back to those days of study, she brought her mind to focus.::
Host Lea says:
<Mreena> ::Suddenly sounds rather tired:: COM: Andromeda: CNS: No. Gehmohr Science Station out.  ::Cuts the comm::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::raises an eyebrow:: All: What happened to all the formality?
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CNS: So we have to do it and they don't?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: Double standards apply, it seems.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::checks the sensors for obstacles and the makeup of the nebula::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::shrugs and follows the provided flight plan::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::arrives outside his quarters and nods to security before entering::
Host Lea says:
@ACTION: The shuttle Icarus reaches the boundaries of the gasous soup, beginning its first foray within.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::takes a deep breath and concentrates on piloting the shuttle::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
@CNS: It would seem to me that Mreena Vorla of the house K'narth has likely been directing a large quantity of traffic in this area, and based on what I heard, sounds like they need a break.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@CSO: I do believe you are correct. ::ponders whether the formalities were just a facade hiding something else::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
@All: We'll let’s keep smiling and snooping when we get aboard. Just don't get caught.
Host Lea says:
@ACTION: The Icarus' ride grows somewhat rough, as minor turbulence within the nebula.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Focused, she opens her eyes and stares at the baggage waiting.  She chooses the smallest one and watches as it rises, slowly coming towards her.::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
@XO: Might I suggest an open mind when approaching this symposium, sir.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
@CSO: What is this nebula comprised of?
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
@CNS: ETA five minutes.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::fingers dancing over the console, keeping the turbulence to a minimum:: All: They could have warned me about this.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: At the base of the couch, the luggage settles.  And she feels a headache coming on.  It definitely had been too long.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Well Sierra, I have received some news from SFC.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
@CSO: Oh?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Rubbing her temples, she looks at her husband::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Really Sierra?  You decided to start practicing that now?
Host Lea says:
@ACTION: Under Varesh's piloting skills, the Icarus' path smoothes out, the bumps becoming a slight vibration to the hull, instead.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Lifts a brow::  CO:  It reminds me how easily it would be to leave this ship if I needed to.  Also, it reminds me I have been lax in practicing.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  I fail to see how that would make it easier for you to leave this ship.  But, I will humor you.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  Given my current mood, that is probably wise.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
@CNS/XO: The nebula has a slight electrical charge, it is in a spiral configuration centered on the station with no gravitational core.  Composition is a standard type 8 nebula consisting of Nitrogen and Argon, with trace amounts of Fluorine and sirillium.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
@CNS: ETA now two minutes
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::grumbles a bit at the turbulence, but keeps the shuttle on as much of an even keel as possible:: CSO: Thank you.
Host Lea says:
@ACTION: For a brief moment, all occupants of the shuttle Icarus black out, all vision obscured.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
@::blinks repeatedly at the darkness, then attempts to rub her eyes clear::
Host Lea says:
@ACTION: As suddenly as it descended, the darkness rescinds, revealing the Icarus now only 60 seconds from its destination.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Starfleet has dispatched a vessel to the area our children were taken.  The USS Apollo is a day out from that area and will begin a thorough investigation once they arrive.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::shakes his head, frowning at the image that he had seen, someone familiar being wrapped in green rope, but their features obscured by their robes::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
@::shakes his head:: All: Anyone else just see....?
Host Lea says:
@ACTION: However, without the Counselor's direct influence, the Icarus has become once more a rough ride.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  My brother and father are already there.  How does that change anything?
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
@::blinks again then looks down at her foot curiously:: XO: simple blackness sir.  CNS: 60 seconds to destination.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  That they have better and more advanced resources.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::curses softly and gets the shuttle under control again:: All: Prepare for final approach. ::sends the shuttle towards their destination::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
@CSO: I get unnerved when I black out for no reason.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
@::Pulls the belt tight around her waist:: XO/CNS: densest material coming up just outside of the station. Brace for turbulence.
Host Lea says:
@ACTION: The turbulence gets worse, not better, for the next 15 seconds --- then vanishes, as she Icarus sails smoothly through the last of the gasses, aiming for the prescribe dock.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: I will not disagree with that.  I am also surprised Starfleet would dedicate a ship to such a personal issue and send us on our current mission.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Because they owe me some favors Sierra.  You of all people should know that.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::shakes himself lightly as they get to calmer space, aiming for the dock indicated in the flight plan::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: a touch of anger flashes through her eyes::  CO:  Then have us search, not strangers.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
@::checks the shield status and lowers them once they enter the station's safety bubble.:: XO/CNS: Lowering shields for docking.
Host Lea says:
@ACTION: The docking bay doors slide open, a series of lights flickering to life within the deep space corridor they reveal.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  The reason we are here is because the trail has led us here.  What more do you want Sierra?  Do you know how difficult it is to balance this personal issue with that of a SF officer?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::follows the indicated lane they should take::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ CO:  Yes... I do.  And we realized this when we decided to have a family.  And odd as it may seem to some, I was prepared for death as a possibility... I could accept that as it is part of life, something that could happen anywhere, anytime, under any conditions... not just a starship.  But this is not death.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
@::checks the shuttle's status, and sets the sensors to automatically backup all recordings and continue recording after the shuttle lands::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  No, it is not death.  But our first duty is as SF officers.  They are still alive....every fiber in my being tells me that.  And right now, we are following the trail in the hopes to get them back.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::lands the shuttle on the indicated pad, being the brightest lit:: All: Thank you for flying Andromeda Shuttle Service. Please make sure you take all your parcels or they will be sold for booze money.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
@::flips out her scientific tricorder and tethers it to the shuttle's sensor suite and controls then sets it for remote access, and stores it back in her pocket before turning her gaze to the CNS a slightly disbelieving raised eyebrow quirking her features::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  And I have no objection to that.  Follow the trail.  Be correct and find our children.  But I need to do something and it is not following a path that takes us further and further away.  I need something more.
Host Lea says:
@ACTION: As the Icarus lands, an igloo-shaped force field flickers into life about her. Moments later, the vacuum of space within the field is displaced with a favorable oxygen-nitrogen atmosphere, right up through the "door" of the igloo - the hatch out of the landing bay.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::puts the shuttle into hot standby, grinning over his shoulder at the CSO::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  And just what is that?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Go back to the beginning.  Go back to the station where this began.  Chase down the technology that was used... maybe learn how to use it.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@XO: Sir, it is my pleasure to announce that we have arrived safely at our destination. We may disembark at any time, there is viable atmosphere within a force field about the shuttle.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
@::starts to rise then notices she is strapped in, unstraps herself and moves to the survival supplies, pulling a palm sized rebreathing unit from the gear and stowing it in one of the many pockets, adding to her collection of 'things'::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Then by all means have your family do that.  And we will continue to follow this trail, which, by the way brought us here.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Just looks at him::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
@::Grabs some equipment and starts filling up the various pockets:: CNS: Good job. Now let’s get this over with.
Host Lea says:
@ACTION: As the Icarus crew prepares to disembark, the shuttle hatch lifts open, revealing a contingent of four robed figures, stepping out and waiting at the end of the shuttle's exit hatch, hands folded proprietously.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Nothing further on this matter?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::pats his tricorder in its pocket before getting up:: XO: My pleasure, sir. ::nods in the welcoming party's direction:: You're up.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
@::verifies the shuttle's sensors atmospheric readings with her tricorder then pockets it and moves to the hatch, waiting for everyone else before she goes...only to see it rise ahead of her.  She grins at the robed figures and waits::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  I have plenty on this matter, but we are not going to see eye to on it.  I want to leave... to get involved and you want me to stay here and continuing as nothing has happened... given there is nothing I can do.  My ability to decipher this technology is no better than the our engineers on this ship.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
@::makes his way towards the welcoming party::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  If you want to continue to act like a child, then fine.  You want to leave, then leave.  Feel free to ask Aaron if he'd like to accompany you, but that is all.  I'm tired of this discussion.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
@::moves out at the XO's side, looking around at the cavernous docking bay outside the force field, feeling incredibly small in the huge room now that she has left the claustrophobic confines of the shuttle.::
Lea is now known as Marlin.
Host Marlin says:
@::Bows once, ceremonially:: XO/CNS/CSO: Marlin Chenwa of the Kolin family, of Chalak Prime. I greet you, crew of the Andromeda of the United Federation of Planets, with well-wishes.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  Granted.  :: stands and moves next to him.::  I am sorry... but I need to do something, anything at this point.  Nor do I want to deprive you of Aaron.  I could just wait for my family to arrive or take the ship on my own.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@:;returns the bow, but lets the XO speak for them::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
@::returns the bow:: Marlin: Lt Cmdr Conor Power, Executive officer of the Federation ship Andromeda. We thank you for this invite to your station.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  You may have access to one of the shuttles.  But, when I say you, and you alone, that means Brenden stays here.  I will NOT allow him to be placed in any danger with you going all rogue here.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
@::almost misses the bow in her looking around the huge room, only catching it when the XO bows.  She bows silently with him::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  Why you believe I am going rogue eludes me.  And he is just as safe with me as staying here.  He is also a lead I can tap into.
CTO_Foxx says:
@:: Listens to the XO, and the greets€¦ but scans â€¦ watches the greeters body language and expressions ::
Host Marlin says:
@::Indicates each of her companions in turn:: Icarus crew: May I introduce Meklin Bar of the Chalith family, of Chalak Prime, and Martinis Mek, of the Coloh family, of Chalak Minor; and Meekin, of the Melar family, of Chalak Minor.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Take it or leave it Sierra.  That option is not open for debate.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
Marlin: We are pleased to meet you all.
Host Marlin says:
@ACTION: Meklin bow and smiles, with the latter two following suit with a slight, uncomfortable-but-resigned, hesitation.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Considers... Brenden is safe here with his father while her other children remain unknown.  After a moment, she nods her head in agreement.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::sighs::  CMO:  Thank you for seeing reason.  When will you depart?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::watches the delegation carefully, noting the hesitation, wondering when the shoe would drop::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Steps closer, slipping her arms around him.  Quietly::  CO:  The sooner the better I would think.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
@::has the feeling that she will be having a difficult time with the names of the Chalak::
Host Marlin says:
@::Smiles through the hood of her robe:: Icarus Crew: Come. We have much to share with you.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
@Marlin: I believe you have already sent an agenda for the symposium. However if there is time, we would enjoy a tour of the station if such an event would be possible.
Host Marlin says:
<Move mine down>
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Sierra, I understand your reasoning for needing to do this......I just wish you understood my reasoning as well.
CTO_Foxx says:
@:: Takes up the rear watching everyone and everything as they follow::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::calls for Brenden and takes his hand::  Brenden:  Well little guy, how about accompanying me to see your mother off.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  I do... you need to continue forward... I do not in any way disagree with that.  But I also know the statistics of children taken and this has been too long.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Switch::
Host Marlin says:
~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Pause Mission ~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~
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