USS Andromeda NCC-50007 - SD 11306.22

Starring:
	
Lea			as	Ship Manager	
			and	SBCO Williams
			and	Jeff
			and	Streve
			and	SBOPS
			
Jim Koeller		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Knight
				Commanding Officer

Conor Power		as	[XO] Commander Conor Power
				First Officer
					
Andrew Dalrymple	as	[CEO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Tavish Duncan McQuade
				Chief Engineering Officer

Karriaunna Scotti		as	[CMO] Commander Sierra Knight-Sky
				Chief Medical Officer 

Chris Esterhuyse		as	[CNS] Commander Varesh
				Counsellor

Andrew James		as	[OPS] Cadet Lora Inaji
				Chief Operations Officer				

Absent:

William Davis		as	[SOPS] Commander William Davis
			and	Intelligence Analyst Lieutenant Gulash

Evan Taylor		as	[FCO] Ensign Jardon Lori	
				Flight Control Officer	

Trevor Howard		as	[CTO] Ensign Felicia N'Leth Thorson
				Chief Tactical Officer

Jack Farfri		as	[CSO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Xerus Vorln Ivara
				Chief Science Officer 

Summary: The crew of the Cataria have been invited to have a drink on Captain Williams, commander of Starbase 514.  The appointed time has now arrived.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda: "Any Way the Wind Blows" Mission 3 - SD 11306.22~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::walking down a corridor on the SB::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::looks around the lounge from her small table::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::steps off the ship onto the station, turning towards where they were going to meet with the base commander::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::turns and heads up another corridor to make his way to the lounge::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::walking down a corridor with rucksack slung over shoulder heading towards the lounge::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::takes a sip of her drink::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::turns the last corner, spotting the entrance to the lounge up ahead::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::steps into the lounge and looks around for who else has arrived::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::sees the XO enter, but stays quiet::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::enters the lounge, looking around, spots Inaji trying to be unobtrusive just smiles to himself.::
Host SBCO_Williams says:
::Finally escapes his aide and makes his way down the corridor toward the lounge::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::arrives at the lounge and steps through the door, looking around::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::raises her glass to drink from it, realises it is empty, and puts it back down::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Continues to review the engineering data at one of the tables in the lounge.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::spots the Captain and heads over to him:: CO: Sir.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Needing to have briefly checked on an unexpected patient, she quickly makes her way to the lounge, letting her husband know she will be there shortly.::
Host SBCO_Williams says:
::Finally strides into the lounge, and, spotting the Cataria crew, makes his way over::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: Varesh.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Takes a sip of his cranberry juice still trying to figure out of the problem with the Cataria.::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::walks over to the replicator and orders up a drink::
Host SBCO_Williams says:
CO: Captain Knight! ::Extends his hand::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::extends his hand::  SBCO: You must be Captain Williams. Pleasure to meet you.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::turns to look at the person hailing the Captain::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SBCO: This is the ships counselor, Varesh.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
::As the lift stops, she steps off and makes her way down the hall to the lounge.::
Host SBCO_Williams says:
::Shakes Knight's hand:: CO: Good to finally see you in person, and find you in one piece. ::Turns to shake Varesh's hand:: CNS: Counselor.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::figures he should be mingling with the crowd he makes his way over towards the CO and SBCO::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: Ah, Conor. This is Captain Williams.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SBCO: Captain, this is my first officer, Commander Conor Power.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::nods:: SBCO: Nice to meet you Captain.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles and shakes the Captain's hand:: SBCO: A pleasure, Captain.
Jeff says:
::PADD in hand, he strolls unobtrusively into the SB 514 lounge, taking a seat at the far end of the bar, engrossed in his reading::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
::Walking through the door, she makes her way to her husband's side, lightly brushing Varesh's arm as she passes him.::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::his eyes glance up over the shoulder of the SBCO to see who just arrived::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: Glad you could make it Sierra. ::grins::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles at Sky as she brushes past him::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SBCO: Captain, this is our CMO, Commander Knight-Sky.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: Minor issue.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
::Nods her head slightly in greeting.::
Host SBCO_Williams says:
CNS: And mine. XO: And Commander, a pleasure.   
Host SBCO_Williams says:
::Nods:: CMO: Doctor. Good to see you again.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::observes the formalities::
Host SBCO_Williams says:
CMO: And under improved circumstances.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  Thank you. Your care of us was most generous.
Host SBCO_Williams says:
CMO: Only the best for your crew, Doctor.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::walks over to the table:: SBCO: And this is Cadet Inaji.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::stands and extends her hand:: SBCO: Captain.
Host SBCO_Williams says:
::Smiles wryly and shakes her hand:: OPS: Cadet. You've earned quite the privilege here. I hope you appreciate it.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
SBCO: Of course, Captain. Most definitely!
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SBCO: And, let me introduce you the the best engineer in the fleet... this is Lieutenant Junior Grade Tavish McQuade.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::drops his padd on the table and stands.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::takes the opportunity now she is stood to move over to the bar and order another drink, as the SBCO moves on::
Host SBCO_Williams says:
::Extends a hand to McQuade:: CEO: You've done a fine job holding her together, Lieutenant.
Host SBCO_Williams says:
All: Now then. ::Looks past them, to the bar:: Streve: A round for the Cataria crew!  
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
SBCO: Sir. ::Stands and shakes the COs hand.::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
SBCO: Thank you sir.
Jeff says:
::As a waitress approaches, he orders a hot coffee, then returns to his reading::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
SBCO: Much appreciated, sir.
Streve says:
CO/XO: What'll it be, Sirs?
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Sits and picks up the padd to continue sifting through the upper level computer core data.::
Host SBCO_Williams says:
::Pulls up a chair and gets settled in:: CNS: So, how are your crew coping with this? I heard it was practically a rout in Sol.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Steve: I'll have a scotch....neat. Oh, and you'd get extra points if you can make it the real stuff.  ::smiles::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Streve: I'll have a soda in that case, one of us has to be responsible...
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Lifts a brow at Ethan and then orders a glass of grape juice.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO: Always on duty Tavish!  I'm sure that work can wait. Try and relax for just a little bit huh!
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: Now, now...you know I love my scotch!
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::sees her table is taken, so she moves over to another:: Jeff: Mind if I sit here?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: a touch of humor in her voice:: CO: I did not say anything.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: Somehow, I can't see you and the word responsible going together! Let loose a little bit Conor... you're not driving today!
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Looks up from the padd.:: CO: If I don't find out what's wrong with her Captain it's going to drive me mad. Something is not right with that ship. ::Looks back down at the padd with tired eyes to continue his quest.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::shakes his head:: CEO: Try being a bit sociable at least for part of the time then... okay?  ::smiles::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: You're thoughts speak volumes my dear!
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles at Williams:: SBCO: For what we've been through, the crew is remarkably sane... but then again, we've been in tougher situations.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO: As long as you are not driving the ship either. ::thanks the bartender for her drink::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
CO: Aye sir I will do my best. ::Returns to the data.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Streve: Make mine a scotch as well please, I feel I need it.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::takes the silence as a 'no' but sits down in defiance anyway::
Host SBCO_Williams says:
CNS: Yes, I've read some reports. You have a penchant for getting into hot situations, Commander.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Enters some notes into the padd to review later.:: Self: It's got to be in the upper level. No maybe the system subprocessor assembly. ::Taps the padd over to the Subprocessor assembly scans.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks past the table over at the bar at Inaji and then at his wife and nods::
Streve says:
::Winks:: CO: I think I can find something. ::Takes the other orders as well, then disappears into the back::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::turns slightly too quickly and manages to spill his drink over his sleeve:: Self: Pfft, and this is with just a soda.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: Can't take you anywhere Conor!
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Taking her drink, she moves toward their operations officer::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::laughs:: SBCO: I blame the Captain for that, sir.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::eyes the Doctor approaching and takes a deep swig of her drink::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::raises his eyebrow at Varesh::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS: How are you finding your new crew and the changes?
Jeff says:
::Looks up slowly to face the young Cardassian woman across from him, then grins amiable:: OPS: It is now. ::Makes a point of checking her collar:: Cadet. Jeff. ::Holds out his hand over the table, laying his PADD flat on the table::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: Yeah yeah.. excuse me for a minute while I clean up ::heads towards the bathroom::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Streve: Be sure to put the XO's next drink in a sippy cup!
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::makes a point of exiting the bar in such a way to pass Jeff's eyeline::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::looks at Jeff and shakes his hand:: Jeff: Lora. ::turns to the CMO:: CMO: I'm still settling in. ::softly smiles::
Streve says:
::Grins:: CO: Aye aye. ::Slides a scotch in front of the CO::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles innocently at Ethan:: CO: It's true.
Jeff says:
OPS: Nice'ta meet you.  ::Sees the doctor seems determined to talk to the Cardassian, he stands from his seat:: CMO: Please, be my guest. ::Picks up his PADD from the table::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Streve: Thank you. ::picks up his drink and takes a sip::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::turns to Jeff:: Jeff: Sorry, I didn't mean to completely take over the table.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::steps into the bathroom and quickly checks to see if anyone else is in there before starting to try wash the soda stains from his sleeve::
Jeff says:
OPS: Nothing to get worked up about. I hope to see you again, Lora. ::Smiles, tips his head deferentially, then walks away from the table, heading for the exit::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
::watches as Jeff departs, and then turns back to the CMO::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Sets the padd down frustrated at the lack of findings and picks up his cranberry juice placing it on his forehead to cool him off.::
Host SBCO_Williams says:
CNS: Well, I hope you get a little peace and quiet here on the fringe for a change. Since the attacks, we've bee--
SBOPS says:
*SBCO*: OPS to Captain Williams.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS: It takes time. And joining us at the time you did was perhaps not the most auspicious. ::As she talks, she watches the person she was speaking with leaving. :: I did not intend to chase your friend away.
Host SBCO_Williams says:
::Sighs, gives Varesh the knowing "What's with these things always going off at the worst possible time"-look, and taps his combadge:: *SBOPS*: Williams here.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks over at Tavish but doesn't say anything....knowing how dedicated an engineer he is::
Jeff says:
::Strolls down the corridor to the restroom::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CMO: I don't know him, it's okay. ::pauses:: Yes, I assume it'll take some more time. Settling in not only to the crew, but to the duties too.
Streve says:
::With the rest of the crew attended to, she comes around from behind the bar and approaches McQuade's table:: CEO: I didn't get your order, Lieutenant. ::Smiles, with her head slightly cocked::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::gives Williams a wry smile, looking to Ethan:: CO: It would be nice to have some peace and quiet, but then it would be a bit boring, don't you think?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS: As things have settled down in general, have you had the opportunity to make some connections?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::carefully trying to rinse out the soda from his sleeve and mumbling about dry cleaning bills::
SBOPS says:
 *SBCO*: We've got a transport incoming, another hit. They're requesting emergency evacuation.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: Let's just say that I'll take boring for at least a couple of weeks!
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::raises his drink:: CO: Amen to that.
Host SBCO_Williams says:
::Curses beneath his breath:: Damned raiders.  *SBOPS*: On my way. Williams out. ::Stands from his chair:: CO/CNS: Sorry to run, but...
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CMO: Well, sort of. When it comes to gathering supplies, yes. ::manages a soft smile::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::raises his eyebrows at the mention of raiders::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Looks over to Commander Varesh.:: CNS: Commander can I speak with you for a moment in private?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SBCO: Please let me know if we can help in any way.
Jeff says:
::Slaps Power on the back of his shoulder:: XO: Conor.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS: I understand that is important for one to be good at their job.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS: You were assigned to the Andromeda... by choice?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks a bit surprised but gets up:: CEO: Of course. What's on your mind?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Jeff: I'm sending you this dry cleaning bill ::points at sleeve as he's wringing it out::
Host SBCO_Williams says:
CO: Of course. Wish there were something we -could- do. But I'll make sure you get a briefing on the new situation. If you can catch some of these guys... ::Shakes his head:: Good luck, Captain. ::Turns for the lounge exit::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Stands ignoring the waitress and walking with Varesh to a quiet corner.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::follows Tavish, a bit mystified::
Streve says:
::Blinks slightly... She could've sworn he was the type, and she doesn't exactly compare unfavorably to a burlap sack. But there will always be more, so she shrugs it off and heads back to the bar::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CMO: Well, I didn't pick the assignment, no, but I had applied for an assignment. ::wonders whether she's genuinely interested or simply information gathering for the Captain::
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Looks around the room a bit.:: CNS: I'm at the end of my ropes here Commander. I think I'm going crazy... There are things happening on the Cataria that I can't identify.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CEO: How so, Lieutenant?
Jeff says:
::Chuckles:: XO: I'll expense it. So, you were there for the big showdown.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS: For a second year cadet... that is unusual.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
CNS: I believe the ship has become self aware. I can't prove it at all, but it seems to be responding to things I do every day since her return.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Jeff: I have no doubt you've read every report and know where everyone was during that regardless of classification levels right?
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
CNS: For the past twelve days she has been reacting to things I do or places I've gone.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CMO: But not unheard of. ::feels a little defensive but smiles through it::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::blinks in surprise:: CEO Self-aware? That is... interesting to say the least. Do you want to go over the incidents with me? We can do that here on the base or on the ship. I'd be most happy to help.
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
CNS: It sounds crazy I know, but I can't find any explanation or problems causing all the things I've noticed.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS: Not at all. Though it does peak my curiosity.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CEO: Crazy I'll believe if nothing comes of it. I've seen too many strange things in my career in Starfleet to dismiss it out of hand.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
CMO: Really? That surprises me.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
~~~XO:  Did you get lost Conor?~~~
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
CNS: That's the problem sir. There is nothing to go over. I've gone through the entire computer.  Nothing is out of place. All the code is perfect, but she is for lack of better words responding to me every day.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
~~~CO: Fell in, swimming to freedom right now.~~~
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
~~~XO: Let me know if you need a life preserver!~~~
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
CNS: If I can't find anything then the problem isn't the ship, it has to be me.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CEO: So you want me to have a look at it all and see if I can pick something up?
Jeff says:
::Shrugs:: XO: It's my job. But mostly interested in the sorts of things that don't show up in the reports. Like... our mutual friend.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: lifts a brow:: OPS: Why would that be?
CEO_LtJg_McQuade says:
::Rubs his hands through his hair.:: CNS: Sir you don't understand. There is nothing to pick up. It doesn't respond to anyone else. It's like the computer is in love with me sir.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Pause Mission - Time Lapse: 5 minutes to Break1; 48 hours to Mission 4~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

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