USS Andromeda NCC-50007 - SD 11307.20

Starring:
	
Lea			as	Ship Manager	
			and	Girl/Sannia
			
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

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

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

Chris Esterhuyse		as	[CNS] Commander Varesh
				Counsellor

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

Absent:

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

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

Summary: The Cataria has stabilized the Heath Oncinta and the away team has nearly finished their investigations onboard. Meanwhile, the lone survivor sleeps fitfully in sickbay.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda: "Give or Take" Mission 2 - SD 11307.20~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@::Makes his way back to the bridge of the Oncinta.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: Has the AT checked in yet?  What's their status?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@::walks onto the Oncinta's bridge, stepping over a body:: CEO: What is Starfleet protocol now, Sir? Will these people be returned home for their customary post-mortem rituals?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@COM: Cataria: This is McQuade we are almost ready to beam back. Standby.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::moves quietly through sickbay, finishing up the details of the mother's passing while keeping an eye on the little girl as she slept fitfully::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: They've manage to stabilize what's left of the ship and are finishing up their investigation.

ACTION:
Vitals on the child in sickbay have fully stabilizes, and indicate she is about to regain consciousness.

CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@OPS: Yes I believe we will be towing the Oncinta back to Heath. Once there we will return the survivor and the remainder of the cargo over to the Heath Government.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@::standing on the bridge of the Oncinta finishing up with the ship's helm controls::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@::Turns to look at Ensign Lori.:: FCO: Ensign, ready to beam back to the Cataria?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@ ::nods:: CEO: I think I'm finished here, then. Ready to return when you are Sir.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@CEO: All set sir.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: We have a sole survivor in sickbay, we'll probably have to take a detour back to Heath to drop the child off.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@::Stands in a cleared area of the bridge.:: COM: Cataria: This is the away team. Three to beam back to the Cataria.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::notes the change in monitor status and signs the PADD in his hand, giving it to Warren:: MO: Thanks. Put that on Sky's desk. ::moves over to the biobed, picking up a hypo along the way and programming it with a mild sedative::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: Agreed. We'll take the Oncinta in tow.
Girl says:
::Opens her eyes, and everything floods back, as she panics being in an unfamiliar area::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@::prepares for the beam out::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*Bridge*: Varesh to the bridge. Our single survivor is about to wake up, just thought you should know.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@::stands ready to beam back to the Cataria::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CNS*: Acknowledged.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::stumbles, loses his balance and grabs the arm of his chair for support::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::puts a smile on his face:: Girl: It's ok, you're safe. ::projects as much calm as he could muster, trying to counteract the overwhelming sense of panic, sadness, grief and loss that washed over him::
OPS_La says:
CO: Ready to beam the away team back, Sir.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::leans forward in his chair and brings his hands up to his head::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::tries regain his composure:: All: Anyone else feel that?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: So it wasn't just me?

ACTION:
Across the ship, officers look up, struggling with a sense of grief and loss.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: What do you think this kid has something to do with this
OPS_La says:
::feels an almost overwhelming sense of loss and grief::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: Since we know nothing about this race, it is a strong possibility.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Girl: Hi. ::gives a small wave:: I'm Varesh. ::holds onto the biobed so his knees doesn't buckle:: What's your name?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@::Looks around wondering about the beam out.:: COM: Cataria: This is Lieutenant JG McQuade.  We are ready for beam out. Please respond.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CNS*: Varesh, is our patient experiencing anything unusual?
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::concentrates:: COM: AT: Hold on where you are, we've got a slight situation up here.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@::looks at the CEO wondering what the 'situation' might be.::
Girl says:
::Curls up into a ball, wrapping her arms around her knees, tears beginning to fall from her face:: CNS: Sannia. Where... where is my mom...?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@COM: Cataria: Understood. ::Turns to look at Inaji and Lori.:: FCO/OPS: Looks like we are waiting here for a little longer.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: See if the AT is feeling the same effects.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@CEO: Not exactly a first class lounge.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*CO*: I'm trying to determine that, Captain. I have a very sad little girl on my hands... that should tell you what you need to know for now.
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COM: AT: Any chance you're experiencing an almost overwhelming sense of grief?
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@CEO: Sir, if something is wrong medically speaking I should return. I'm a doctor... or at least one of my past lives was.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@OPS: You're right. Looks like they don't even have a decent bar. ::Smiles then turns to Lori.:: FCO: I understand Ensign, but if something is happening onboard to the crew we are safer here for the moment. Until they get a handle on things we don't want to beam over into a mess.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::pulls a med cart closer, picking up one of the cloths stacked there before kneeling next to the biobed and offering her the makeshift hankie:: Sannia: I'm sorry honey, she did everything to save you, to make sure you were safe. She gave up everything to keep you from getting very hurt. ::puts a light hand on her arm, giving a small squeeze::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CNS*: See what information you can get from someone her age. We'll try and make it down shortly.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@OPS: Let's see if we can help things out. Call up information on the Oncinta's computer on the Heath. See if there is anything we should know about them.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*CO*: Aye, sir. Varesh out.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@FCO: Help Inaji if you can. Your medical past might help out.
Girl says:
CNS: But...where is she? I...I can't feel her. I can't feel....anyone...
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@CEO: Will do... Do you happen to know who is in Sickbay back on the Cataria? If they have ran any medical scans those would be helpful as well. ::walks towards the OPS::

ACTION:
The sense of grief shifts to include a powerful sense of aloneness.

CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Saddened, and a bit angry, Felicia tries to occupy her time with whatever she can.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::suddenly leans back in his chair and takes in a deep breath::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@CEO: Right. ::gestures to the Lori as he approaches towards their equivalent of an operations console:: FCO: I managed to get this one working.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@FCO: I'll see if I can get the information for you. ::Taps the computer interface on the EVA suit to access the Cataria's computer medial information.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Sannia: She didn't survive the fire, Sannia. ::reaches out with his own mind, a polite telepath greeting even with the new emotions battering at him::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@OPS: See if you can find anything on their cellular makeup.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@COM: Cataria: Commander we are fine over here on the Oncinta. Nothing odd happening to the away team at this point. We are accessing the Oncinta's computer to find out more about the Heath.  Will contact you soon with more information.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@FCO: Yes Sir. ::taps the console to life and starts searching for information, relying on her training completely now instead of using checklists and the like - there's no checklist for this::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
COM: AT: Understood.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@FCO: Ensign Lori I'm sending you the current medical data from Sickbay aboard the Cataria.  ::Transfers the data from his wrist interface to Lori's.:: Data: Medical ran scans of the two who reported in for dizziness. Both showed decreased (but recovering) levels of cellular ATP, causing temporary dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Re-examines her data on the attack. She knew the attackers had a Ferengi designed ship, but fired Romulan style disruptors, though underpowered. The transporter signal was still baffling her, until the computer found a match to Andorian signatures.::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@::receives the data sent to him by the CEO...frowns::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Furrows her slightly ridged brow.:: Self: Andorian? These clowns get around, or they know a good parts dealer.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@::starting to get the hang of the foreign controls::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@FCO: Not a medical doctor, but this has all the markings of some sort of empathic shock wave.  We have seen similar things in the past on the Andromeda.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@CEO: Then I suggest they start running some medical scans. This could get worse if we don't find the cause.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@FCO/CEO: I've accessed some information about the Heath.
Sannia says:
CNS: I...I don't understand....
Sannia says:
CNS: Is she sick? Did she go to Immarii?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@FCO: This only started when we found the Oncinta. ::Pauses and turns to Inaji.:: OPS: What did you find cadet? ::Moves closer to take a look.::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@::takes a look at the OPS's console::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@CEO/FCO: The Heath are an empathic society. ::looks up at the CEO and FCO:: The girls' loss is greater than we originally may have suspected. As a society they have learned to live in complete harmony because they are all so deeply linked.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Feels lonely, and can't explain why. Shakes her head, tussling her dark wavy hairs about.::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@CEO/FCO: Basically they feel each other's pain and suffering, so they avoid it at all costs.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@OPS: That doesn't sound good at all. ::Looks between the two.::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@OPS/CEO: So the child in sickbay... She must be missing that deep connection.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Sannia: She's no longer with us, Sannia. ::changes tactics and tries more empathic projections of safety, calm and security::
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@::nods to the FCO grimly::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@FCO/OPS: She lost her mother and the rest of her family in this attack. Of course she feels alone.   ::Puts his hand on Inaji's shoulder.:: OPS: Excellent work Cadet. ::Taps the Comm.:: COM: Cataria: This is the away team. We have critical information on the Heath. Please use all caution with the child as she is an empath.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@::takes a moment to really think about what he just heard.:: OPS/CEO: I believe she is trying to re-establish that connection.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::suddenly understands what she meant by Immarii... a version of heaven or afterlife that the Heath share:: Sannia: She's gone to Immarii.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: We were beginning to suspect as much.  Anything more you were able to find out?
Sannia says:
::Nods tearfully:: CNS: I'm...I'm glad. But...
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@COM: Cataria: The heath are used to being linked to the rest of their family and society. Any cuts in that deep link can cause problems. To put it simply, the Heath avoid pain and suffering at all costs since they transmit that feeling to the rest of the family.
Sannia says:
CNS: But why did they all go without me....?

ACTION:
The empathic wave loses its sting of grief, to be replaces with a sense of confused betrayal.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: We should get the AT back and set course for their system.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@COM: Cataria: Ensign Lori suggests the girl may be trying to re-establish that connection. She might be reaching out for anything to hold onto. Caution should be taken since we have no information on how that would affect our crew.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Sannia: They didn't want to leave you behind, but their pain was so great, they couldn't remain. ::projects comfort and trust at her::
Sannia says:
::Sits silent a moment, her little mind trying to process all the thoughts and feelings::
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::nods:: COMM: AT: Okay, time to come back but be prepared to feel strange when you do.
Sannia says:
CNS: I... I want to go to Immarii. Take me there.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@::not sure how to take the hand on the shoulder:: FCO/CEO: I'll check the comm records. ::pauses as she does so:: Looks like in the past five years their comms are almost entirely to their government. Only 2 comms to relatives or friends. That could be that they were all on board anyway.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
Self: ::Loudly:: Why?!
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@COM: Cataria: It might be safer for some of us to stay here. I request permission to stay.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks confused for a moment:: Sannia: I don't know how to get there. But if you tell me more about it, we can try and figure it out?
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@::is caught between wanting to get off this ship away from all the death, and wanting to stay to get as much information as possible::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@::Turns to Lori.:: FCO: Can we configure a confinement field around sickbay to stop the empath wave from the rest of the ship?
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Confused as to why she made that outburst.::

ACTION:
The previous empathic senses begin to face, replaced with lonely determination and hope.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Permission granted. We will have the Oncinta in tow, so I don't see a problem with you staying.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@CEO: Perhaps we should beam these bodies to the Cataria's morgue. It can't be healthy to be operating around them like this. ::hopes she's not stepping out of line to suggest it::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::turns to the CTO:: CTO: What is it Ensign?
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@*CO*: Understood. We are going to try to create a containment field around sickbay. We can do it remotely from here. Our goal is to shield the rest of the Cataria from the empath waves.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sends Sannia another sense of gentle compassion and friendship, tinged with a bit of sadness for her loss::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Understood. Let us know when you think it is okay to set a course and engage.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@OPS: Your EVA suit should still be protecting you from anything, but if it helps make arrangements and begin the beam out to the morgue.
Sannia says:
CNS: I know it... it's in the sky. I need a map of the stars.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@::lets out a resigned sigh:: CEO: Sorry, this is harder than I suspected.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@*CO*: We are ready to engage when you are Captain. Just keep us under warp 4 and we should be fine.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@CEO: I'm not sure sir. Could be worth a try but... to my knowledge it's never been successfully done before. Starfleet doesn't have much technology that interacts with the psionic field. But maybe you guys have made some progress that my timeline hadn't.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@OPS: It's okay Inaji. Just never get over what the loss of life does to you. Its actually a good thing.
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
CO: I'm sorry, Captain. I'm unsure as to why I did that myself. My emotions seem to be out of my control. I will, redouble my efforts to practice the kohlinar.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*FCO*: Ensign, can you transmit the coordinates of the Heath homeworld to the Cataria's helm?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CTO: It probably has something to do with our patient down in sickbay.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@::gives a wan smile to the CEO and then turns back to the Heath records::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@FCO: Well let's put our heads together and try some things. ::Taps on the EVA interface and begins working on a containment field.::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@*CO*: Aye sir. ::moves over to the helm and begins transmitting the coordinates to the Heath homeworld.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Sannia: I can show you the stars, but I will have to ask my Captain about going there. He might want to go to your homeworld first. ::gets up from where he was kneeling, absently picking up the PADD with the two dizziness cases' results:: Can I help you down from there?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CTO: Engage the tractor beam.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::glances down at the results on the PADD as he waits for Sannia's response::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
CO: Seems my Klingon emotional core is overriding my human sense of humor, which usually keeps that rage in check. That and training in meditation from my Vulcan ex. ::Engages tractor beam, locking onto the Oncinta.::
FCO_Jacobs says:
CO: Sir we have received the coordinates.
Sannia says:
::Sniffs one more time, wiping her sleeve across her face, and nods::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
aFCO: Set course and engage, warp 4.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::helps the girl down from the biobed and holds out his hand:: Sannia: We can use my friend's office to look on the computer.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@::is frustrated with herself, but tries to remind herself there's no proper training for this sans experience::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CTO: You have a sense of humor? ::grins::
FCO_Jacobs says:
CO: Aye sir. Setting course to Heath homeworld, warp 4. ::sets course and speed... and engages::
CTO_Ens_Thorson says:
::Rolls her eyes at the Captain's quip and goes back over the Oncinta attack data.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~CO: Captain, I'm not using the comm for obvious reasons. I don't know if I made any kind of breakthrough but she seems calm for now. We're looking into something from their belief system which I may or may not have trampled all over.~~~
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@CEO/FCO: According to the computer the Heath have two high callings. Honour Bearers, and Properiteers. ::hopes she pronounced it correctly:: The Properiteers are families that run trade vessels like this. Honor bearers are those who take care of people ready to move on to the next life, or... ::checks:: what they call Immarii.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
~~~CNS: Just keep doing what you're doing. Hopefully, the closer we get to the Heath homeworld, the better the situation. We should arrive in approximately six hours.~~~
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~CO: I hope I can hold out for that long. I'll try to get her to sleep for the better part of the journey.~~~

ACTION:
As Sannia takes Varesh's hand, he is completely overwhelmed with the same sense of purpose, desperate determination, and hope...while the effects on the rest of the crew diminish to a manageable level for the telepaths, and to background emotional noise for the non-telepaths.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::loses himself in the feelings from Sannia as she takes his hand - he'd forgotten that touch increased the effects... a lot.:: Sannia: Let's go find that stars you're looking for.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO: I think we're okay up here for now. Why don't you see what you could find out down in sickbay.  Just don't provoke our little patient!
XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CO: You know me... ::gets up and starts making his way towards the TL::
FCO_Ens_Lori says:
@CEO/OPS: I wonder if all the emotions she is projecting is because she is still here and not in Imm--Immarii?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::works through the emotions and sees beyond the surface... and didn't quite like what he saw. He clamped down the spurt of panic and hoped that nothing got this child to let loose the torrent of grief she was holding back... he might not get out of it alive.::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
@FCO/OPS"  I believe that is the case. At least is sounds like a strong theory.
OPS_Cdt_Inaji says:
@FCO/CEO: I am trying to discover more about that,  see whether their belief is based in some kind of reality. So far I've discovered it's a place with no sickness or old age.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Pause Mission - Time Lapse: 5 hours~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

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