Host Lea says:
@Summary: The USS Andromeda has now been unable to raise the away team on comms for over two hours. However, Gallard, Meyer, and T'kala have been confined to quarters until further notice. Meanwhile, the computer continues churning...
Host Lea says:
Summary: Aboard the Science Station Gehmohr, Doctor Wilcox and Ensign Ivara, slightly more hair-strewn and slobbered than before, have reached the vertical tube to lead them down to the security checkpoint about 30 meters below.
Host Lea says:
~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda Mission: "Safe Passage" 11201.28~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~
MO_Wilcox says:
:: muttering  under his breath, he begins to climb down::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::makes one last scan for the life form then follows Wilcox downward::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@CMO:  Suggestion on who to start questioning first?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@:: As the lift stops, she steps off before her husband and turns to him.::
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@::pacing in his quarters, now effectively his own personally decorated brig::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@CMO:  Should we start with T’kala then, or one of the others?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ CO: I have no guide for a suggestion.  I see T’kala as the most obvious, but perhaps the least possibility to what is going on.  So a random thought, Meyer.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@CMO:  Then we'll begin with Meyer.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: By his side, she follows::
Host Lea says:
ACTION: The access tube is nearly entirely dark. The tendrils of chill and faintness of oxygen in the atmosphere grow slowly, but steadily, more apparent to the officers in the downward climb.
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@::stops for a moment by one of the large windows, turning to it and staring out it, wondering just what the hell is going on here::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::steps out of the TL with Sierra and heads down the corridor toward Meyer's quarters::
MO_Wilcox says:
:: Goes silent.::  CSO:  Is it just me, or is the air thinner?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: At Meyers door, she stands and waits.::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::pulls the robe's sleeves down over her hands so that she won't feel the chill from the ladder's rungs quite so much, she blinks a few times:: MO: Life support is offline. Sections ventilation is locked down, limited fresh air.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::nods to the security officer and rings the chime::
MO_Wilcox says:
:: just shakes his head::  CSO:  How much further down?
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@::finds himself staring for a moment; it takes several chimes for him to break out of his thoughts and worries::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::hooks an arm through the rung as she checks her tricorder then pockets it again:: MO: Keep going, I'll tell you when sir.
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@Door: Enter.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::steps into Meyer's quarters as the doors open::
MO_Wilcox says:
CSO:  Hopefully not too much longer... :: tries to take a deep breath.  He was not a man out of shape, but neither was he one that was ready to run the decathlon.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: Nods a greeting to the man as the doors slide closed behind them.::
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@::notices the slightly blurred image of the captain in the window, and he immediately turns and comes to attention::  CO: Captain, good...::struggles for a moment, not even knowing what time of day it is::...evening..
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::tries to see if he gets anything empathically from Meyer::  TOO:  Evening Mr. Meyer.  As you were.  We are here to ask you a few questions.
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@::his shoulders droop again, and he remains standing where he is::  CO: As you wish, Captain. I'm not sure that I can really answer them, though.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@~~~CMO:  You are more versed in what we are looking for Sierra, I'd prefer for you to start with any questions.~~~
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: Notes the young man's body language.::  Meyer:  You are a recent graduate from the academy, joining us 4 months ago.  Your mentors gave you high marks in computer programing.
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@::looks at Knight-Sky, then back at Knight::  CO/CMO: Yes..?
Host Lea says:
ACTION: Although the entire station has been eerily silent, the CSO and MO begin to detect the faintest hum originating from somewhere below.
MO_Wilcox says:
:: Hears ice crackling and looks to his shoulder to see the slobber freezing.::  CSO:  I hope what I hear is not my imagination.  We can nadda take too much more of this.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@Meyers:  Were you already strong in that area when you joined the academy or something you picked up on the way?
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@::shrugs, turning back to Knight-Sky::  CMO: I suppose I had an interest and affinity for the area prior to the Academy, but I didn't really take it seriously until I entered Starfleet Academy.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::stands back, watching Meyer's body movements::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::points to a access hatch little further down:: MO: Security checkpoint will be that way. ::checks her tricorder again trying to identify the source of that noise she isn't sure if she is hearing::
MO_Wilcox says:
:: His hand slips on one of the rungs and he gasps, reaching out.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ Meyers:  What led you to joining Starfleet?
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@::wonders if these two are getting their jollies off of this, asking him these pointedly nothing questions and making him panic like this::  CMO: I just liked the camaraderie...something about the organization appealed to me.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks down at the PADD reading his Starfleet record.  Early academy he was in a few scrapes with the locals.  At another point he was under suspicion for cheating but was cleared.  Nothing too unusual for a young man.  His senior year, was clean::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks up::  Meyers:  You are aware that a month ago, the captain's children were... taken, correct?
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@::a little startled, he again looks to the Captain, but finds no guidance there whatsoever; he again looks back to Knight-Sky::  CMO: Or killed? A lot of stories were floating around.
MO_Wilcox says:
:: Taking a moment to try and breath and reorient himself, he continues downward slightly slower.::
Host Lea says:
ACTION: Wilcox and Ivara approach the corridor leading to the Security Checkpoint. They seem to face three choices: Continue down the tube, move into a horizontal tube, or exit into the corridor.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: does not comment on the rumors::  Meyers:  We recently received a message.  ::taps a button on her PADD and steps forward to hand it to him.::  We are trying to track it down.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::glances down at Wilcox's gasp, she drops the tricorder into her pocket and looks around, for a split second.:: MO: Right there. ::points as he regains his hold::::
MO_Wilcox says:
:: Nods and follows the ensigns directions.::
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@::hesitates, but finally steps forward and takes the PADD, reading its contents::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@Meyer:  Let me ask a pointed question.  Did you send that message and do you have any relation with whomever has taken my children?
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@::immediately looks up at the Captain::  CO: Captain, I don't know anything about this. Why on Earth would I want to abduct your children, or have any part in it?!
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::focuses intensely with his abilities trained on Meyer::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ Meyers:  That is the question over all, why.  :: looks toward Ethan::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ ~~~~ CO:  Nothing I am reading on him or sensing from him leads me to believe he is involved.  What about you?~~~~
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@::doubles between the two of them, but feels Knight searching through his mind--it feels a little uncomfortable, though it doesn't necessarily show in his demeanor::  CO: Sir, you can go through whatever parts of my brain you want, but I have nothing to do with this.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::drops into the corridor enjoying the chance to stand up and scanning again with her tricorder as she moves forward::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@~~~CMO:  Nothing specific so far.  He is being both truthful...but I sense guilt and deception.~~~
MO_Wilcox says:
:: Looking around, he shudders in the cold, then looks toward the scientist::  CSO:  How are you holding up?
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::evasive:: MO: Straight ahead.  We'll be there soon, and the shuttle should be nice and warm.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ Meyer:  The individual who sent that message is being very difficult to track down.  Given my own skills, that suggests someone with very strong computer abilities equal to or surpassing my own.  Can you give us any insight into the situation?
MO_Wilcox says:
CSO:  Warm, You have my full attention there.  :: sniffles as he walks::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@~~~CMO:  There it is again!  His guilt and unease is getting a bit stronger.~~~
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@::becoming annoyed with her now, and he feels his sense of military decorum eroding with each question::  CMO: No, I cannot. 
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::pulls the hood up over her head and draws it tight around her chin then looks around briefly as they arrive in the security checkpoint:: MO: Looks like we weren't the first ones here. ::motions to the tricorder battery hooked into the computer's power supply and begins trying to figure out what they were doing::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: Looks more intently at the young man:: Meyers:  But there is something about this, besides our presence, that troubles you.  What is it?
MO_Wilcox says:
:: Pauses::  Any reason we should be concerned?
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@::looks pointedly at her::  CMO: You mean other than the fact that you're asking me these ludicrous questions, while the kidnapper of the Captain's family is apparently at large?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@Meyer:  What question should we be asking?
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::nods slightly ignoring the MO as she looks around:: MO: The computer that controls the forcefields in the nearby tubes is on the other side of the forcefield here. ::motions towards the forcefields that are blocking their access to the shuttle.:: MO: If you climb up through the horizontal access tube, I can lower the field from here...
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
MO: Then you go through, and lower the forcefield from the other side while I go through.
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@CMO: Why don't you tell me, Commander? You are running this interrogation, aren't you?
MO_Wilcox says:
:: Mutters:: Climb up?  :: then with a sigh, looks to follow the young woman’s instructions.::
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@::looks to Knight::  CO: Sir, come on now, this is insane!
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@CO: Yes, I ran into a little trouble in the Academy...I may have fixed some exam scores early on, and...you know...
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@CO: ::shrugs::  ....gotten away with it.
Host Lea says:
<YEO_Crewman_Eldin>*CO/CMO*: Doctor, Yeoman Eldin here. I'm sorry to disturb you, Commander...
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@CO: But kidnapping? That is just silly.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::sends a message to through the tricorders stating 'arrived at shuttle security room, about to attempt entry.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ Meyers:  As you pointed out, the entire situation is insane and we are checking all avenues.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: pauses to listen to the message::
TOO_Ens_Meyer says:
@CMO: This is an avenue that is a waste of time for you, Commander. There's nothing here to report. I would never--HAVE NEVER--done what you're inquiring of.
Host Lea says:
<YEO_Crewman_Eldin>*CO/CMO*: I understood you wanted to know as soon as possible... The computer has finished its analysis. We have, to the best of its ability, the time and location the message was sent. 08:17:53...
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: Having heard her husband’s thoughts that the man is being truthful in this she looks at Meyer carefully::  Meyer:  Then perhaps we can put your skills to use.  And keep in mind, at this point, nothing is being overlooked.

Host Lea says:
~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Pause Mission: Time Lapse - None~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~
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