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On board the Thomas…stationed near Arcadia Station

XO_Claymore says:
@::sitting in command chair on the Thomas::
OPS_Danforth says:
@::At OPS station on board the Thomas, preparing the ship and organizing my staff to assist engineering and any other departments that need assistance in preparation::
SO_Washudoin says:
:: Walking down the corridor towards the Thomas::
CMO_Utoo says:
@::Is standing on the bridge of the Thomas:: XO: Sir, what station do you want me at?
XO_Claymore says:
@CMO: Take the Conn
CMO_Utoo says:
@XO: Aye Sir....takes Conn....
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Sir, all quarters report the ship is operating above normal operating specs. ::smiling to himself at his staff's efficient job::
SO_Washudoin says:
::enters Thomas::
SO_Washudoin says:
@:: Takes spot on the bridge::
CO_Morgan says:
*XO*:  How do things look out there, Cmdr?
XO_Claymore says:
@*CO*: Just a minute... OPS: Latest Sensor sweep from the ship and the probes?
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Nothing coming up on scanners yet sir.  Probes are negative.
XO_Claymore says:
@*CO*: Nothing so far... we're still waiting
CO_Morgan says:
*XO*:  Keep an eye sharp.  Morgan out.
XO_Claymore says:
@::Nods though Morgan can't see it::
SO_Washudoin says:
@::Looks around the bridge and is pleased to see her looking good::
OPS_Danforth says:
@::working on extending the range of the sensors and improve their efficiency::
OPS_Danforth says:
@::working on rerouting power to the phasers to improve their effectiveness::
XO_Claymore says:
@CMO: Take us around, coordinates 35 mark 61, 1'000 kilometers from the station, full impulse
XO_Claymore says:
@CMO: engage
SO_Washudoin says:
@:: Stands at sci and watches the view panel and view screen::
CMO_Utoo says:
@::Engages and brings the ship to the appropriate co ordinates::
XO_Claymore says:
@::Waits for confirmation we have arrived at the destination::
CMO_Utoo says:
@XO: We have arrived at the coordinates, Sir
XO_Claymore says:
@::Nods to CMO:: OPS: Full sensor sweep
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Yes, sir.  ::doing full sensor sweep::
OPS_Danforth says:
::puzzled and battle-prepared:: @XO: Sir?  Nothing on sensors yet.
XO_Claymore says:
@OPS: they are waiting... continue to use the methods we developed for the detecting the Skree
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Yes, sir!  ::utilizes all monitoring techniques on the Skree::
XO_Claymore says:
@CMO: Bring us about to coordinates 325 mark 001.3... same distance... Engage at ¼ impulse
CMO_Utoo says:
@::Brings us to the coordinates:: Self: 325 mark 001.3
CMO_Utoo says:
@::Plans some evasive maneuvers incase they are needed::
OPS_Danforth says:
@::prepares phasers, torpedoes (quantum and otherwise), and shields::
SO_Washudoin says:
@:: Watches the screen and waits for the Skree::
CMO_Utoo says:
@XO: We have arrived, sir
XO_Claymore says:
@::motions for OPS to do another scan::
OPS_Danforth says:
@::nods toward the XO and prepares continuous scans::
SO_Washudoin says:
@:: Keeps sensors scanning at max::
XO_Claymore says:
@::accesses COMM System:: COMM: Arcadia: Nothing yet... keeping our eyes peeled, Thomas out.
CMO_Utoo says:
@::Turns to the XO:: XO: Eyes peeled?
CMO_Utoo says:
@XO: Wouldn't that involve surgery?
XO_Claymore says:
@CMO: figure of speech... it means keep alert
CMO_Utoo says:
@XO: Ahh I see, sir ::Turns around and watches his console::
OPS_Danforth says:
@Thomas CEO: Mr. Bobo, can we reroute any more power to the sensors?
OPS_Danforth says:
@<CEO Bobo>: OPS: sir, they're operating at 15% above peak efficiency.
OPS_Danforth says:
@CEO Bobo: Let's see if we can get them to 20%
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Still clear, sir.  Running continuous sweeps.
SO_Washudoin says:
@XO: It's all good here sir.
XO_Claymore says:
@CMO: Take us over the station, to this position on the other side
CMO_Utoo says:
@XO: Aye sir ::Carefully turns the ship around resisting the temptation to see exactly how far he can push this little ship::
CMO_Utoo says:
@XO: We have arrived....
SO_Washudoin says:
@:: Fiddles with the sci. panel a little::
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: I don't like this sir.  Should I put the shields up?
XO_Claymore says:
@OPS: Are there any signs of ships?
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: No, sir.  I just have a funny feeling about this.
XO_Claymore says:
@OPS: Just as always... do a sensor sweep, we'll raise shields when we have something solid
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Aye, sir.  Shields are ready at your command, as are phasers and torpedoes.  ::smiles again at his crew's efficiency::

ACTION: A faint blip comes up on sensors.  One of the Buoys has detected something.

OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Sir!
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Faint blip sir, a buoy at 65 mark 3 has detected something.
XO_Claymore says:
@CMO: Bring us in between the blip and the station. OPS: Shields and weapons.
SO_Washudoin says:
@:: Waits for the inevitable, fiddles with the panel a little more::
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Aye sir! ::smiles as he activates both shields and weapon readiness, ship automatically goes to yellow alert::
SO_Washudoin says:
@:: Studies the blip for a bit ::

ACTION: The blip is coming from an oblique angle to the Arcadia System and it is moving at 1/5th impulse.

CMO_Utoo says:
@::Brings the Thomas between the blip and the station:: XO: I'm guessing that SF will want to try hard to get past us...so I suggest we keep our scanners going just incase this is a diversion...
SO_Washudoin says:
@:: Looks for any thing un-normal::
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Sir?  maybe the blip is only a decoy.....
XO_Claymore says:
@OPS: Continue other scans... but we must investigate this
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: It's approaching at 1/5th impulse, continuing scans.
XO_Claymore says:
@COMM: Arcadia: Thomas to Arcadia, we've detected something, going to investigate
OPS_Danforth says:
@::continues scanning along all three axes for any possible blips::
CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Thomas:  Roger that, Thomas.  We've picked it up too.  Watch yourselves.
OPS_Danforth says:
@::suspicious:: XO: Sir, the blip is a class three comet.  It won't even pass through the system.
SO_Washudoin says:
@:: Laughs to self:: XO: Sir it was just a comet
OPS_Danforth says:
@::not willing to lower shields without his CO's direct order, suspicious an attack may come at any moment::
CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Thomas: Be careful, Mr. Claymore, those comets are mighty nasty this time of the year.
XO_Claymore says:
@SO: Check astronomical records... I thought this side of the system didn't have any comets anyway.
XO_Claymore says:
@OPS: Continue searching.... there may be ships hidden near the comet
SO_Washudoin says:
@XO: Yes sir. :: Starts accessing records
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Aye sir!  It would make a perfect hiding place.
CMO_Utoo says:
@::Holds back a laugh at the Captain's last message::
OPS_Danforth says:
@::wondering if their are new ways we could bring the sensors to find the Skree cloak::
SO_Washudoin says:
@:: Goes through last 10 years of the records::
XO_Claymore says:
@SO: anything on the comet?
SO_Washudoin says:
@XO: Not as of yet sir, But  I'm still looking.
XO_Claymore says:
@OPS: do we have any vultures taking advantage of that comet
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Not that I can find sir.  All sensors are registering clear.
OPS_Danforth says:
@Self: I'm sure they're out there.  I wonder.... ::thinks to himself deeply::
SO_Washudoin says:
@XO: I'm going through the last 10  years of records so far

ACTION: Another faint blip appears on the Buoy's sensors, then on Thomas'.  It is traveling at full impulse and on a direct approach vector towards the station.

OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Sir!
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Incoming at full impulse!
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: 240 mark 63!
SO_Washudoin says:
@:: Looks at screen::
XO_Claymore says:
@CMO: redirect... get us over there, max impulse if you must
CMO_Utoo says:
@::Turns the ship and heads between the station and the blip at full impulse...trying to make it in time...::
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Sir, I can't get a reading.  The sensors are....fuzzy.

ACTION: The blip becomes solid and can be ID'd as a Skree heavy cruiser.

OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Sir! Skree heavy cruiser!
SO_Washudoin says:
@:: Starts scanning object:: XO: Its the Skree Sir.

ACTION: The vessel hails the station.

OPS_Danforth says:
@*Bobo*: Prepare yourself Mr. Bobo.  Looks like we're about to see some action.
XO_Claymore says:
@OPS & CMO: hold fire and position.
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Aye sir! ::holding fire, but locking on targets::
CMO_Utoo says:
@XO: Aye sir
SO_Washudoin says:
@XO: Sir they have some good armaments
XO_Claymore says:
@SO: Yes, I know... the Skree are a very well armed people... OPS: Target lock off
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Yes, sir. ::taking off target lock, shields still up::
OPS_Danforth says:
@::rerouting station communications to the XO's console so he can monitor the conversation between Skroth and the Captain::
SO_Washudoin says:
@XO: Very well.
CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Skroth:  Good to see you as well.  Looking very official today Ambassador.  ::grins slightly at his friends discomfort in the 'robes' of an ambassador::
Skroth says:
COMM: Morgan: Observant, Captain, Observant.  And why are you not in dress uniform to greet me?
CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Skroth:  I would be, your most honored magistrate, but for the purpose of these games Arcadia is expected to be on war footing.
SO_Washudoin says:
@:: Keep looking through the records::
Skroth says:
COMM: Morgan: So you do not always wear your best uniforms into battle?  It gains your opponent's respect, you know.  ::grins widely again:: Permission to dock, Captain?
CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Skroth:  It might gain respect but it also gives me a rash and the neck is always too tight. ::grins back::  Permission granted.  Welcome back to Arcadia.
Skroth says:
COMM: Morgan: Thank you, Captain.
SO_Washudoin says:
@XO: That comet comes through here every hundred-fifty years or so
XO_Claymore says:
@CMO: well... that seems not to fit... move out of the way of the Skree ship... let's escort them back, 250 meters to their aft port.
XO_Claymore says:
@CMO: as soon as they are within the station's shield range take us out again.
CMO_Utoo says:
@XO: Aye Sir ::Does as asked::

ACTION: The comm is cut.

CMO_Utoo says:
@::Escorts the ship and brings the Thomas out::

ACTION: The Skree vessel docks smoothly.

ACTION: Arcadia shudders slightly from a hit by phaser fire.

XO_Claymore says:
@::sees something strange on the viewer:: OPS: What was that?
SO_Washudoin says:
@:: Sees some phaser fire on the sensors::
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Sir!  Arcadia was just fired on! ::maintains raised shields::
OPS_Danforth says:
@::initiates deep scans::
SO_Washudoin says:
@:: Looks for source of fire::
XO_Claymore says:
@COMM: Arcadia: Was that our war?
XO_Claymore says:
@CMO: take us about... OPS: weapons ready... SO: full scan
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: Yes, sir!  Weapons at your command!
CMO_Utoo says:
@::Brings us about::

ACTION: Arcadia's sensors pick up an object to starboard, underneath the station and moving away rapidly.  Weapons cannot get a lock on it.

SO_Washudoin says:
@XO: Acknowledged.
SO_Washudoin says:
@:: sets scanners to full::
SO_Washudoin says:
@XO: Sir nothing is on the sensors as of now
CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Thomas:  Thomas, this is Arcadia, we are under fire by an unknown vessel or vessels.
XO_Claymore says:
@SO: check with the station... no sensors no target, we need a target
SO_Washudoin says:
@XO: yes sir

ACTION: The CTO's fire misses.

SO_Washudoin says:
@COMM: Arcadia: Do you have any readings of the vessel? We have nothing here
XO_Claymore says:
@OPS: let's fire a wide blast of phasers see if we can't find it that way
OPS_Danforth says:
@XO: You've got it sir!
OPS_Danforth says:
@::fires a wide sweep of low-level phasers::

ACTION: Thomas' weapons do not hit anything.

On the station….

CTO_Matt says:
::stands at tactical on the station, going over the recalibration of the phasers and torpedoes for simulation mode::
CO_Morgan says:
::standing in Ops on the station watching the crew go through their tasks.::
CEO_McDuggle says:
::is in ME setting up weapons as ordered::
CO_Morgan says:
*XO*:  How do things look out there, Cmdr?
XO_Claymore says:
@*CO*: Just a minute... 
CEO_McDuggle says:
*CTO* :CTO I have the weapons set up as the CO ordered Phaser bank 2 and torpedo tube 2 are still active
CTO_Matt says:
*CEO*:  Roger, McDuggle.  I read the same up here.
CEO_McDuggle says:
*CTO* Very good Loran just remind the CO that it will take a command code to use the active weapons
XO_Claymore says:
@*CO*: Nothing so far... we're still waiting
CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  Status of sensor buoys?  What are we reading?
CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sensors are clear, Sir.
CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  Very well keep me informed Mr. Loran.
CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.
CO_Morgan says:
*XO*:  Keep an eye sharp.  Morgan out.
CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, banks 2 of phasers and torpedoes are set for live fire, which takes command code to activate.
CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  Acknowledged.  I rather hope I am just being paranoid, but after that encounter with the Syndicate, I am starting to believe that there is a mole in SFC.
CTO_Matt says:
CO:  I agree Sir.  I would have suggested the same precautions myself.
CO_Morgan says:
CTO: Glad to know I am on the same page as my Sec-Chief.  ::grins slightly at the CTO::
CTO_Matt says:
::smirks back at the CO::
CEO_McDuggle says:
::Checks readings making sure everything is ready::
CTO_Matt says:
::watches his sensors, remembering back to his previous encounters with Skree ships and trying to notice anything out of the ordinary::
CO_Morgan says:
::sits back and watches the sensor data, but finding his mind is slipping away to worry about Jadis. Knows the Doc just say it takes time...but he doesn't have the patience to wait for nature to take its course::
CO_Morgan says:
::looks over at the CTO:: CTO:  You know what the problem with war games is...the hurry up and wait mentality.  I hate waiting.
CTO_Matt says:
CO:  But, we wait everyday for something that we know will happen to happen, not really knowing what will happen.
CEO_McDuggle says:
::sees that everything is fine in ME and decides to head for OPS:: Lackey : Ensign you're in charge I'll be in OPS
CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  Yes, but my point is that now we know that something will happen and I hate waiting for it.
CEO_McDuggle says:
::Heads for TL:: TL: OPS
CTO_Matt says:
CO:  I know the feeling.  It gets to me also.
CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  Guess I am still on edge, worrying about Jadis.  Just one more thing to bloody wait for.
CEO_McDuggle says:
:: steps off TL in OPS:: CO: Sir
CTO_Matt says:
CO:  And I've been doing this job for almost 2 years here on this station.  As for Jadis, she is a strong woman.  I'm sure she will pull out of it soon.
XO_Claymore says:
@:COMM: Arcadia: Nothing yet... keeping our eyes peeled, Thomas out.
CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  I'm sure you are right, I just wish there was something I could do. Times like these almost make me wish I were a Vulcan.
CO_Morgan says:
::nods to the CEO::  CEO:  How are things looking in Engineering Chief?
CEO_McDuggle says:
:: Heads over to Engineering console :: CO Sir everything looks fine
CO_Morgan says:
CEO:  Good to hear it.  I've been thinking about our encounter with the Orions.  Is there a way to rig up a sort of dumb-switch on the command codes.  One that would activate things for a set period of time, and then shutdown everything?
CEO_McDuggle says:
CO: sir I have thought about that and may have come up with a way to do that but it needs a little more work
CTO_Matt says:
::continues to watch his sensors::
CO_Morgan says:
CEO:  Work on it and let me know what you can turn up.  No rush, but I wouldn't mind having something in-place in the next couple months.
CEO_McDuggle says:
CO: I will Sir and should have something by then

ACTION: A faint blip comes up on sensors.  One of the Buoys has detected something.

CEO_McDuggle says:
::resets some controls and feeds more power to sensors:: CTO: Loran that should give you 20% more to the sensors
CO_Morgan says:
::nods to the CEO then goes back to watching the sensor data scroll by, hating the waiting, and wondering why he hasn't gotten used to it after all these years::
CTO_Matt says:
::checks the sensor readings from the sensor buoy::
CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, I just got a hit on one of our sensor buoys.
CO_Morgan says:
::looks up slightly interested:: CTO:  Location?

ACTION: The blip is coming from an oblique angle to the Arcadia System and it is moving at 1/5th impulse.

XO_Claymore says:
@COMM: Arcadia: Thomas to Arcadia, we've detected something, going to investigate

ACTION: The blip now solidifies on sensors.  It is a class three comet.  It won't even pass through the system.

CO_Morgan says:
@COMM: Thomas:  Roger that, Thomas.  We've picked it up too.  Watch yourselves.
CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, the sensors detected it as a class 3 comet.  It doesn't appear to be passing through the system.
CTO_Matt says:
::continues to watch the comet, checking in its wake for anything hiding::
CO_Morgan says:
::looks at sensors, then grins wryly at CTO:: COMM: Thomas: Be careful, Mr. Claymore, those comets are mighty nasty this time of the year.
CTO_Matt says:
::pulls up a visual of the comet and magnifies to look at the tail of the comet, checking to see if there is anything unusual trailing it::

ACTION: Another faint blip appears on the Buoy's sensors, then on Thomas'.  It is traveling at full impulse and on a direct approach vector towards the station.

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, something is coming directly towards the station at full impulse.  ::pulls the visual up on screen::
CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  Identify, and raise alert status to yellow.
CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::brings station to yellow alert::

ACTION: The blip becomes solid and can be ID'd as a Skree heavy cruiser.

CEO_McDuggle says:
::adjust controls trying to bring sensors and visual in clearer::
CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, it is a Skree heavy cruiser...possibly Skroth's ship.  ::opens a hailing channel::

ACTION: The vessel hails the station.

CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  Open a channel.
CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Already done Sir.
CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  Good, I expect that this would be Ambassador Skroth, here to play too.
CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  On a positive note, it probably means the games are going to begin soon.
CTO_Matt says:
CO:  My thoughts exactly, Sir.  ::smirks to the CO::
Skroth says:
COMM: Morgan:  ::not in armor, but in more royal-like uniform::  Ah, Commander...excuse me, Captain Morgan.  It is good to see you.  ::gives a toothy grin::
CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Skroth:  Good to see you as well.  Looking very official today Ambassador.  ::grins slightly at his friends discomfort in the 'robes' of an ambassador::
Skroth says:
COMM: Morgan: Observant, Captain, Observant.  And why are you not in dress uniform to greet me?
CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Skroth:  I would be, your most honored magistrate, but for the purpose of these games Arcadia is expected to be on war footing.
CTO_Matt says:
::returns his attention back to the comet, looking for anything unusual behind it::
Skroth says:
COMM: Morgan: So you do not always wear your best uniforms into battle?  It gains your opponent's respect, you know.  ::grins widely again:: Permission to dock, Captain?
CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Skroth:  It might gain respect but it also gives me a rash and the neck is always too tight. ::grins back::  Permission granted.  Welcome back to Arcadia.
CEO_McDuggle says:
CTO: Loran I checked the computer and it seems that this comet passes through here every 150 years
CTO_Matt says:
::nods to the CEO::  CEO:  That is fine, but, if I was going to attack this station, knowing that, I would use the wake of the comet to get me close to the station.
CEO_McDuggle says:
CTO: I thought you might be looking at that possibility
Skroth says:
COMM: Morgan: Thank you, Captain.
CO_Morgan says:
CEO:  Prepare a birth for Ambassador Skroth's vessel.
CTO_Matt says:
::lowers shields to allow the Ambassador to dock::
CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  Stand down from yellow alert.
CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::stands down from yellow alert::
CEO_McDuggle says:
CO: Already working on it sir

ACTION: The comm is cut and a minute later, Skroth beams into Arcadia's OPS.

CTO_Matt says:
::hears the familiar sound of the Skree teleportation device and doesn't bother to look up, knowing it is Skroth::
CO_Morgan says:
*MO*:  Roger that.  I am on my way.  ::looks up as Skroth beams on board::
CO_Morgan says:
Skroth:  Ambassador, you'll have to excuse me, but there seems to be an emergency in sickbay.

ACTION: The Skree vessel docks smoothly.

CTO_Matt says:
::assigns a docking berth to the heavy cruiser::
CEO_McDuggle says:
:: has Docking bay 3 set up for the Skree vessel::
CO_Morgan says:
CTO: You have the Conn.  Please make the Ambassador feel welcome.
CTO_Matt says:
::looks at the CO::  CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::looks up at the Ambassador::  Skroth:  Welcome aboard, Sir.

ACTION: Arcadia shudders slightly from a hit by phaser fire.

CTO_Matt says:
::brings the station to red alert and scans the area::
CO_Morgan says:
::stops as he feels the shudder:: CTO: Report!
CEO_McDuggle says:
:: feels station shudder and checks sensors:: CO we been hit by phasers
CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, we have just been hit by some phaser fire.  I'm trying to locate where it came from now.
CO_Morgan says:
::looks at Skroth::  Skroth:  Running interference for the enemy now?  Where is the honor?  ::says last in a mock-sad voice::

ACTION: Arcadia's sensors pick up an object to starboard, underneath the station and moving away rapidly.  Weapons cannot get a lock on it.

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, an object is moving away rapidly from the starboard side, moving underneath the station.  Weapons cannot get a lock.  ::activates manual targeting::
CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Thomas:  Thomas, this is Arcadia, we are under fire by an unknown vessel or vessels.
Skroth says:
Morgan: I assure you, we had no idea they were there.
CTO_Matt says:
::targets the 'invisible' ship and tries to fire phasers at it::

ACTION: The object is gone from all sensors.

CO_Morgan says:
Skroth:  I know, but I also know Dan Willis the CO we are playing against, and the old fox probably snuck in under your sensor shadow just to make it even harder to detect him.

ACTION: The CTO's fire misses.

CEO_McDuggle says:
:: redirects more power to sensors::
CTO_Matt says:
::goes back to the sensor readings of the ship and tries to find something he can use to locate the ship::
CO_Morgan says:
::thinks that the timing can't be worse for the war games to start:: CTO:  Continue to enable counter measures and maintain contact with the Thomas.  I will be in sickbay.
CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

ACTION: Thomas' weapons do not hit anything.

Meanwhile in sickbay…

CIV_Charn says:
::lying on a bio bed in sickbay::
CIV_Charn says:
::watches around one more time, only darkness... it surrounds her, and she's getting tired of walking through something that could be an endless maze::
CIV_Charn says:
::Jadis knows she's in her mind, but still... she is finally wondering if there is a way out. Stumbling onto the next wall, she feels her way to a side... already gave up on turning always right, or always left::
CIV_Charn says:
::stumbles... tiredness is just too much for her. The light she thought her eyes spotted earlier is gone... and her eyes can't get used to this darkness. It's just like a void::
CIV_Charn says:
::all Jadis knows is the need to go on. She can't give in... doesn't want to give in::
CIV_Charn says:
::reaches a dead end, and sighs... the temptation to let herself fall right there and rest is too strong, and before the idea turns to action, she turns on her heels, retracing her steps::
CIV_Charn says:
::the maze is finally getting a form in her mind... she can see most of it already, but still knows there are void areas...::
CIV_Charn says:
::walks slower, checking both walls, she must have missed a turn, or an entrance somewhere::
CIV_Charn says:
::the walls surface is straight, clean... no rough edges, nothing unordered... no shapes to get familiar with, it's all the same::
MO_Calahan says:
::walks out of the lab, anxious to try a new idea to wake Jadis......::
CIV_Charn says:
::feels frustrated, and wants to yell, but keeps calm and as controlled as she can muster. There has to be a way out::
MO_Calahan says:
::walks into Jadis' room and sees her lying on the bed, hooked up to a ventilator.....it makes her sick to see Dr. Charn like that.....::
CIV_Charn says:
::takes again a corridor in the maze, one she knows she has been through before, but she needs to check again. The dead ends are getting to her nerves, she *must* be missing a passageway::
MO_Calahan says:
::loads a hypospray and takes a deep breath.......administers it to Jadis, then whispers:: Self: Please work......wake up Jadis!
CIV_Charn says:
::it all suddenly turns... gray? She blinks, unaccustomed to the change. could it be... light?::
CIV_Charn says:
::it comes from a corner... her step quickens, before it vanishes again, she needs to find the light source::
MO_Calahan says:
::Sees no change; turns and hits the wall with her fist out of frustration::
CIV_Charn says:
::as she turns, the sight of a threshold that wasn't there before greets her eyes... and there's light pouring through it. Light. Her heartbeat fastens::
MO_Calahan says:
::the monitor shows Dr. Charn's heartbeat quickening, and Keely flies over to watch the monitor closely...::
CIV_Charn says:
::fumbles with the lock.... it seems like an old fashioned doorknob, but for some reason she can't get to open it. Urgency makes her feel clumsy, and her fists pound on the door::
MO_Calahan says:
No one in particular: Wake-up.....you're close Jadis! Come on......wake-up!!
CIV_Charn says:
::she wants to cry out in frustration, and suddenly feels the light to become too much for her eyes, and she... chokes?::
MO_Calahan says:
::hears Jadis choking, and flies to her side with a hypospray to relax her gagging impulse:: Jadis: Don't try to breathe! Wake up! Open your eyes and look at me Jadis! Please....
MO_Calahan says:
::her eyes look for any sign of Jadis awakening......::
CIV_Charn says:
::hears the voice, and opens her eyes, very little... the light is just too bright... and Jadis can't quite understand the words::
MO_Calahan says:
::whispers:: Jadis: Yes..that's it. Good....open a little more, let your eyes get used to the light....::pulls out a medical tricorder; starts scanning::
CIV_Charn says:
::the feeling of alien objects gives her an idea of what is going on, but she is too tired to try to think about it much::
CIV_Charn says:
::little by little, her eyes get used to the light, and some distorted shapes come into view::
MO_Calahan says:
Jadis: Listen to my voice.......stay with me....open your eyes! ::whispers still::
CIV_Charn says:
::tries to focus on the voice... sadly, it's not the voice she expected to hear, but it's a familiar voice, one she trusts::
MO_Calahan says:
::leans closer:: Jadis: Come on......open your eyes.....
MO_Calahan says:
Jadis: Don't try to control your breathing......just come back....let me know you're here......let me know you can hear me.....
MO_Calahan says:
::remembers something her mom did. and takes Dr. Charn's hand, holding it::
CIV_Charn says:
::tries to nod... but ends up just opening her eyes fully, and closes them quickly::
MO_Calahan says:
Jadis: Yes! Not so fast...let your eyes adjust....you're fine now...::almost cries with relief::
CIV_Charn says:
::it feels horrible not to be able to control her breathing... she feels Keely's hand and tries to squeeze it::
MO_Calahan says:
::squeezes Jadis' hand gently, to let her know she's there....::
MO_Calahan says:
Jadis: Can you try to open your eyes again? Then I'll remove you from the ventilator......try again to open them...::speaks softly and gently::
CIV_Charn says:
::opens her eyes again, trying to focus on the light, not in breathing. It's so horrid to be a patient... but where is Jeffrey?::
MO_Calahan says:
::leans over and blocks some of the light from Jadis' face:: Jadis: Dr. Charn?
MO_Calahan says:
Jadis: Blink if you can understand me.....
CIV_Charn says:
::she can handle the light, finally... and relaxes. She blinks in answer, holding in the will to laugh. August would say she blinked too much sometimes::
MO_Calahan says:
::smiles:: Jadis: Okay...squeeze my hand...
CIV_Charn says:
::feebly squeezes Keely's hand... it was easier to roam through the mental maze than do this::
MO_Calahan says:
Jadis: Good....good...I'm going to take you off the ventilator, you probably know how this goes, but let me refresh your memory...::smirks a little:: On 3, you exhale, and I'll pull the tube out. Don't inhale until its out, okay? Blink when you're ready....
MO_Calahan says:
::positions herself over Jadis' mouth with both of her hands, and waits for Jadis to blink.......::
CIV_Charn says:
::wants the darned thing off, and blinks in acceptance... oh please Keely, just take it off::
MO_Calahan says:
Jadis: One.....two.....three....::pulls out, as quickly as she can::
CIV_Charn says:
::exhales::
MO_Calahan says:
Jadis: Can you try and talk?
CIV_Charn says:
::breathing in and out... glad to be able to do it on her own::
MO_Calahan says:
*CO*: Sir, I need you down in sickbay ASAP. ::some urgency in her voice....though she can control most of it::
CO_Morgan says:
*MO*:  Roger that.  I am on my way.  
MO_Calahan says:
*CO*: Understood....
CIV_Charn says:
MO: I... think so? ::her voice doesn't seem quite her own, but she knows it will be back to normal:: Where is Jef... the Captain?
MO_Calahan says:
::smiles:: Jadis: I just called him.....
CIV_Charn says:
::nods, and a small smile appears in her lips:: MO: Thank you.  How long...?
MO_Calahan says:
::looks down briefly...:: Jadis: About 2 weeks...
MO_Calahan says:
::feels the shudder of the station, and rolls her eyes::
CIV_Charn says:
::her eyes open wide:: MO: Two weeks?? ::tries to sit::
Host AGMDave says:
ACTION: Arcadia shudders slightly from a hit by phaser fire.
MO_Calahan says:
::pushes her back down:: Jadis: Don't even think about it.
MO_Calahan says:
::nods, her eyes turning sad briefly:: Self: At least it wasn't a year....Jadis: I'm afraid so....
CIV_Charn says:
::sighs:: MO: But... two weeks... did anyone think about feeding the iguana? ::knows Jeffrey would be able to have had Kesh for dinner some night or the other... Jadis doesn't even remember in whose quarters she left her::
MO_Calahan says:
::looks slightly confused:: Jadis: I...don't know. I suppose you can ask the Captain when he gets here......
CIV_Charn says:
::tries to smile:: MO: At least it wasn't a year... ::thinking about the pet, not herself... not wanting to think it might have been herself::
MO_Calahan says:
::wonders if Jadis heard her comment; her eyes cloud as she remembers her own coma, as a little child, and waking up to find that Anna had died.......::
Host AGMDave says:
ACTION: Arcadia shudders slightly from a hit by phaser fire.
MO_Calahan says:
::clears her head, and smiles a little back:: Jadis: Yes....
CIV_Charn says:
::lays completely back, resigned to her fate:: MO: When do you think I will be able to... well, get out of here?
MO_Calahan says:
::laughs:: Jadis: Well....we'll have to completely check out your motor skills....make sure your brain remembers how to do everything....even though its been only two weeks. I'd say a couple of days....
CIV_Charn says:
::looks devastated:: MO: A couple of days? Can't I just be in my quarters and come here for rehab or something? ::knows only too well how boring two days in sickbay can be... although this is Arcadia, but still...::
MO_Calahan says:
::shrugs:: Jadis: I may be able to get you out of here in a day. Tops...I'll see what I can do....::smiles a little::
CIV_Charn says:
MO: You know I'll be a pain in two or three hours... I can't help it.
MO_Calahan says:
::laughs a little, getting back to work:: Jadis: Then I'll let the nurses handle you....::smiles::
CIV_Charn says:
::rolls her eyes::

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