Arcadia Station Mission 10212.02

Cast and Crew:
Station Manager: Brett Lynam
(CO) Captain Jason Claymore: Jason Sharp
(XO) Commander Christian Danforth: Craig Yoshihara
(CSO) Commander Shu'do Washudoin: Gus Calder
(CIV) Ensign Mrlr: Beth Kelley
(CMO) Ensign D'han Julline: Trish Bennett

Absent:
(CEO) Lieutenant Junior Grade Lan Hoyt: Jason Rehberg
(CTO) Ensign Billy Powers: Christopher Dickinson
(EO) Ensign Frodo Baggins: Thomas Burnett

Supporting Cast (NPCs):
Captain Clay: Brett Lynam
Captain Solek: Brett Lynam
Laeessa: Brett Lynam
Unnamed Nurse in Scene 5: Brett Lynam
Unnamed Security Officer in Scene 6: Brett Lynam

<<<<Resume Mission: "What Child is This? - Part 2">>>>

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Making a list of all the vessels outside, recording them on a PADD for the Captain, making notes that they are all civilian ships and here to see the baby::

XO_Danforth says:
::sitting in the Captain's chair until he arrives:: CIV: Ensign, put me in contact with the captain of the Thomas please.

CMO_D`han says:
::in sickbay at the child biobed by the baby, checking its vitals and praying to the prophets for it::

XO_Danforth says:
*CMO*: Ensign, how is the child doing?

Host CO_Claymore says:
::enters Operations:: XO: Give me an update Commander.

CIV_Mrlr says:
XO: Aye sir. ::opens a channel::

CMO_D`han says:
*XO*: The same. No specific change. :;sighs::

Action: The screen shows the Thomas' bridge with Captain Clay standing by the central chair, signing a PADD as crewmen rush to and occasionally fro.

XO_Danforth says:
::stands up from the chair and steps aside for the Captain:: CO: Sir, I was just about to ask the Thomas for a status report and the Doctor just reported that the child shows no change.

XO_Danforth says:
CO: Captain Clay is onscreen now.

CIV_Mrlr says:
XO: The channel's open, sir.

XO_Danforth says:
COM: Clay: Captain, what is the status of the Thomas?

Host Capt_Clay says:
COM: XO: We are still preparing to get under way.  Two more hours to power up the core and another three or four to get the crew on board, systems checked and so forth.  ::Looks apologetic::

XO_Danforth says:
COM: Clay: Considering the influx of ships, is it possible to speed up preparations?  I'd like to be prepared in case something happens.

XO_Danforth says:
COM: Clay: 42 ships bearing down on us always invites trouble.  Someone is bound to bump into someone.

Host Capt_Clay says:
COM: CO: Well, we could depart with a skeleton crew.  We don't dare speed up the warp core power-up, if something went wrong we'd take out the whole station.

Host CO_Claymore says:
::nods:: COM: Clay: I think we might be able to spare some extra crew ::looks at the XO:: shut down some of the non-essential departments

CIV_Mrlr says:
::thinks that that would not be a good thing::

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Walks over to the CO and gives him the PADD:: CO: Sir, here is a list and specs of all the vessels. :: Walks back to his station to wrap some things up ::

XO_Danforth says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::walks over to the CIV::  CIV: Ms. Mrlr.  Can you bring up the active roster?

Host CO_Claymore says:
::takes the PADD and looks it over, feeling less sheepish about the situation::

CIV_Mrlr says:
XO: Aye sir ::pulls up the list::

Host CO_Claymore says:
XO: Look for those people cross trained in Engineering.

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Sir the first vessels will arrive in thirty minutes, and non stop then for about ten hours.

XO_Danforth says:
::looks over the feline Ensign's shoulder and leans toward the screen:: CIV: Bring all on-call officers up to active status and move these personnel to the Thomas to help Captain Clay.

XO_Danforth says:
XO: Aye, sir.  My thoughts exactly.

CIV_Mrlr says:
XO: Aye sir....although that will leave us short in some departments. ::sends out the alert::

CMO_D`han says:
::calls in a nurse to keep watch on the baby and goes to check in on her other patient::

Host CO_Claymore says:
CSO: For now, I don't think any of those ships are going to be docking to this station. For one they want to come see the child, and that isn't possible for medical reasons at the moment, if they can't do what they want to here then I don't want them taking up station resources and docking. They're to hold position at the range I stated earlier.

CMO_D`han says:
::walks in to Laeessa's room, who is still pretty weak from the difficult birth:: Laeessa: Hello. How are you feeling? ::soft smile::

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Understood, I'll relay the message and let them know. :: Sends out the Captains note to the incoming vessels ::

Host Laeessa says:
CMO: ::Smiles weakly::  I am doing well doctor.  Where is the child, I wish to see her.

CMO_D`han says:
::gives her a sympathetic look:: Laeessa: I understand you do. She is presently on life support and she needs to be there if her life is to continue. Your baby is not doing well, I am afraid.

CIV_Mrlr says:
CO/XO: Sirs, the on-call officers are checking in and responding to the Thomas.

Host Laeessa says:
::Looks pained and saddened::  CMO: She.. is not well?  But, I don't understand.  ::Looks away and off into space::  She is the One.  She cannot die.

CMO_D`han says:
Laeessa: By the prophets, I will do my best for her. I need to know more about how she came to be. Can you tell me?

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Sir, I've gotten a reply from almost all the vessels and they all say that they must be allowed to see the baby.  Several of the small ones have reported that they will be exhausting their life support packs to get here, and can not stay in space long after reaching it.

Host CO_Claymore says:
CIV: Tactical display on main viewer.

CIV_Mrlr says:
::puts the display on the viewscreen::

Host CO_Claymore says:
CSO: How many are reporting life support problems?

Host Laeessa says:
CMO: ::Smiles::  She is a product of love.  All of us gave so that she might be.  It is as He told us in the ancient scrolls.  ::Smile fades::  Doctor, I must tell the others of her condition.  They must know!

XO_Danforth says:
CO: Sir, I have to admit to being disturbed by this situation.  It seems somehow...unnatural.

CMO_D`han says:
Laeessa: Who is "He"? And what ancient scrolls and... how was it that the 12 of you became so... joined?

CMO_D`han says:
Laeessa: I understand that the others must know as well.

Host CO_Claymore says:
::leans to the XO and nearly whispers:: XO: Take one look at that child and you'll understand the meaning of unnatural. ::shudders:: I'm going to give the CMO the best chance possible to save the child and to do that she and the baby need to be left alone.

CIV_Mrlr says:
::checks the ports and the bays and tries to figure out a way to contain the smaller vessels without depleting the station or endangering it::

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: About three of them say it'll be exhausted after arriving, about twenty people.

Host Laeessa says:
CMO: You would not understand.  You do not believe.  You follow your prophets, as Tala once did.  But she came to believe.  Please let me speak with them.

CIV_Mrlr says:
CO: Sir, we could contain them in one of the cargo bays.

XO_Danforth says:
CO: I completely agree, sir.  Still, if she can't save the child, I wonder how these people will react?  What is their motivation?  I'd like to understand more about them.  Permission to investigate further.

Host CO_Claymore says:
CSO: I'd prefer not to make exceptions. Give me a moment. CIV: Open a channel to the Merrimack

Host CO_Claymore says:
::nods to the XO::

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Acknowledged.

CIV_Mrlr says:
::opens a channel:: CO: Channel open sir.

CMO_D`han says:
Laeessa: I will do what I can to gather them together and let you speak with them. But perhaps if you tell me more of your way... I can learn and grow to understand.

Host Solek says:
COM: Arcadia: CO: Go ahead Captain.

Host CO_Claymore says:
COM: Solek: Captain, we have a small situation with some of the incoming ships.

XO_Danforth says:
::hears the com and decides to wait before investigating::

CIV_Mrlr says:
XO: Can the smaller ships dock to the larger freighters that are coming in?  That way they can all hold position off of the station.

Host Solek says:
COM: Arcadia: CO: So I see.  We are on station as you requested.  What do you want us to do?

CMO_D`han says:
Laeessa: I'll see what I can do to make some arrangements for you, so you can inform your people. ::smiles sympathetically and leaves::

CMO_D`han says:
::returns to the room with the baby:: *XO*: Laeessa requests to inform the others of the problems with the baby.

Host CO_Claymore says:
COMM: Solek: A few of them, we think three, are going to run out of life support. I'd prefer to have a blanket treatment on all the incoming vessels, not allowing any of them to dock until the situation with the child is resolved. We are outside of transporter range, could you transport life support modules to those ships?

XO_Danforth says:
*CMO*: Do you think that's wise, Doctor?  I'm not sure how they would react.  Opinions?

Host Solek says:
COM: Arcadia: CO: ::Raises an eyebrow::  Possibly.  If our modules are compatible with their systems.  And if those aboard can install the new ones.

CIV_Mrlr says:
CO: Sir, I could transport over with them and install them.

Host CO_Claymore says:
CIV: I'd prefer you to stay here, besides we don't know how desperate these people are to come here.

CMO_D`han says:
*XO*: I am uncertain how they would react. She insists that the baby must live... because of some prophecy in some ancient scrolls. I think we are dealing with some religious fanatics... as the daughter of a Vedek I think they won't take it well at all, but they should be informed.

Host CO_Claymore says:
COM: Solek: That's all I can ask. Contact us if there are any problems.

Host Solek says:
COM: Arcadia: CO: Send us the identities of the ships in distress and we shall contact them to see what can be arranged.

XO_Danforth says:
*CMO*: I'll trust your judgment Doctor.  Go ahead and let them tell their people.

Host CO_Claymore says:
CSO: Forward the ship identities to the Merrimack. COM: Solek: They're on their way.

CMO_D`han says:
*XO*: Although I don't think they will take it at all well... but I feel it is the right thing to do. Thank you.

Host Solek says:
::Nods and closes the channel::

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Understood  :: Sends the vessels specs to Solek's ship ::

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Data stream sent Sir.

CIV_Mrlr says:
CO: Sir, If the modules don't work could the smaller ships possibly dock to the larger freighters that are coming in?  That way they can all hold position off of the station.

XO_Danforth says:
CO: Sir, the Doctor is contacting the vessels concerning the baby's situation.  She felt it was necessary since Laeessa requested it.  I gave her permission to go ahead.

Host CO_Claymore says:
CIV: We may have to use that option.

CMO_D`han says:
::brings in a portable communication unit into Laeessa's room:: Laeessa: I have this for you to use to inform the others.

Host Laeessa says:
CMO: Oh, thank you doctor.  ::Smiles and leans over to work the com.::

CMO_D`han says:
::watches her carefully::

CIV_Mrlr says:
::her hackles rise on her neck:: XO/CO: Sirs, for some reason I feel there is going to be trouble when the others find out that the child might die.

Host CO_Claymore says:
XO: Yes, hearing it from a doctor might do well. But they should understand we don't want to put the child in danger

Host Laeessa says:
::Contacts the guest quarters and speaks to the Cardassian male.  Informs him of the status of the baby.::

XO_Danforth says:
CIV: Ensign, we have to live with the fact that it is a possibility and rely on the civility of interplanetary diplomacy to rule the day.

Host CO_Claymore says:
CIV: You're right, but they do have the right to know. In the end, they need to know that we can handle them all docking and if they try to dock it may put the child in danger.

CIV_Mrlr says:
::thinks that the civility of interplanetary discipline doesn't matter a hoot when fanatics are involved but keeps her expression neutral:: XO: Aye sir.

Action: The Cardassian relay the information to others, off-screen.  His expression is one of grave concern and sympathy.

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Sees the first of the vessels, a Pakled freighter, and two Trill registered vessels arrive, a Runabout sized and a private Yacht. He send them the instructions to stay put and they'll be informed ::

Host CO_Claymore says:
XO: Are we continuing to transmit a message about how the incoming vessels are to act and why?

Action: The three incoming vessels comply with the instructions, but continue to try to convince the station that they really really need to dock and see the child.

XO_Danforth says:
::checks to see if the incoming message is being relayed:: CO: Yes, sir.

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Sir, the first of the ships have gotten here, I've sent them your message again and told them to stay put until further informed.

Host Laeessa says:
::Finishes her conversation and closes the com, then lies back on the bed, quite tired.::  CMO: Thank you doctor.  ::Smiles::

Host CO_Claymore says:
CIV: Highlight that ship, I want to see what they'll do.

Host CO_Claymore says:
::looks intently at the main viewer::

CMO_D`han says:
Laeessa: You're welcome. I have been meaning to ask, what name do you want to call the baby by?

CIV_Mrlr says:
::mutes the ever increasing pleas from the ships and flattens her ears against her skull:: CO: They keep insisting to see the child.  I've put the instructions and what you have specified on continuous loop.

Action: There is a shriek from the child's room in Sickbay.

CIV_Mrlr says:
::highlights the ships::

CMO_D`han says:
::turns swiftly, exits the room flying towards the child's room::

Action: The nurse watching the child is holding her hand and grimacing with pain, blood runs down her hand and drips onto the floor.

CMO_D`han says:
::looks in horror:: Nurse: What happened?

Host Nurse says:
CMO: She bit me!  I was checking her oxygen tube and she bit my finger!

INFO: The baby lies, moving slightly in her crib, a small amount of blood on her lips.

CMO_D`han says:
Nurse: Those Klingon teeth are... sharp. ::looks uncomfortable:: Go ahead and fix that up. I'll check on her.

XO_Danforth says:
CO: Sir, this could mean trouble.  The Thomas is still not ready to launch.  Should I have weapons and shields on stand by?

Host Security says:
*CIV*: Security Central to Operations.

CMO_D`han says:
::looks at the oxygen tube, looks at the baby's vitals, hoping her hunch is NOT right::

CIV_Mrlr says:
*Security*:  Go ahead.

Host CO_Claymore says:
XO: Bring the shields to standby, but not the weapons, at least not yet.

CMO_D`han says:
::breathes a sigh of relief when her hunch was not::

CMO_D`han says:
::calls in a different nurse and warns her about the sharp teeth, before returning to Laeessa::

XO_Danforth says:
CO: Aye, sir.  CSO: Chief, take the station to a silent yellow alert.  Bring shields online but do not activate them.  Keep weapons offline.

Host Security says:
*CIV*: Ma'am, we received word that a small group of people are congregating on the main shopping level.  They are upset, something about the Child?  Nothing violent or unruly, but I thought you'd like to know.

CSO_Washudoin says:
XO: Acknowledged :: Yellow alert, readies shields ::

CIV_Mrlr says:
::looks at the CO:: CO: Sir, it sounds as if the 'parents' are upset.   I should go and take a look.

CMO_D`han says:
Laeessa: Sorry about that. Everything is alright. Now, I have been meaning to ask, what name do you want to call the baby by?

CIV_Mrlr says:
*Security*: Hold your position around them but keep your distance.  Inform me immediately if they start to get disruptive.

Host CO_Claymore says:
::hands head:: CIV: I was afraid of this. I'll take care of it. XO: You're in charge here. Don't let those ships come to the station. You know my standing orders. ::walks towards the TL::

XO_Danforth says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::takes the Captain's station and monitors the situation with the ships::

CIV_Mrlr says:
CO: Sir, I'm not comfortable with you going yourself.  Let me accompany you.

Host Laeessa says:
CMO: ::Smiles::  It is not for us to decide.  ::Looks very sleepy::

Host Security says:
*CIV*: Aye aye.

Host CO_Claymore says:
CIV: I'll be fine, your needed at your post anyway.

Host CO_Claymore says:
::enters the TL:: TL: Promenade, fast.

CMO_D`han says:
::gives one of those slow nods:: Laeessa: Oh-kaaaay. Very well then. Looks like you need to sleep. ::takes back the communication unit and readies to leave::

CIV_Mrlr says:
::starts to tap a claw on her console:: *Security*: The captain is on his way down...you will assist him.

Host Laeessa says:
CMO: ::As she falls asleep::  He will name her when he comes...

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