Host Susan says:
   Mission Summary:

Host Susan says:
   Arcadia Station Stardate 10407.05

Host Susan says:
   Previously on the Station, the mystery ship that the crew was asked to look out for appeared on sensors, although at first only briefly.  The crew continued to try to contact the unidentified ship and gain information about them while they in turn were studying them.  Now the crew is approaching the possibility of meeting the new species, who are non-corporeal beings, face to face.

Host Susan says:
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CMO_Mahl says:
   ::sitting in his office, in sickbay::

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   ::at her station in operations::

FCO_Jankara says:
   ::at her station, keeping ships clear of their new guests::

TO_MJDoole says:
   CTO: Perhaps we can devise a way to give them a holographic body...kind of like the EMH program, only in the Holodeck instead of the Infirmary?

XO_Regnum
   ::returns to the command area of the Bridge after working on his log in the hallway::

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   TO: Perhaps.  The OPS and CMO were to work on trying to do just that, I believe.

Host Vahshon says:
   COMM: Arcadia: We request permission to continue data exchange.  Also, though the atmosphere of our ship will not allow your presence here, we would like to interact closer, should you approve.

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   CO: Perhaps they already have the answer to our problem?

FCO_Jankara says:
   ::continues working at her station::

CO_Claymore says:
   COMM: Vahshon: Yes, we're trying to think of a way you can join us here.

Host Vahshon says:
   COMM: Claymore: With your permission, we will join you.

CMO_Mahl says:
   *CO*: Sir, assuming that ship has holographic capabilities, we should be able to use the station's COMM system, and create images of them in the holodecks.

TO_MJDoole says:
   COMM: Computer: Can we devise a way to give them a holographic body...kind of like the EMH program, only in the Holodeck instead of the Infirmary?

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   ::smiles as she hears both men and doesn't say anything::

CO_Claymore says:
   ::Looks up:: Comm: Vahshon: If you have a way, permission to come aboard is granted.  ::anticipating the encounter::

FCO_Jankara says:
   <OPS_Schnapps> ::checks the comm lines carefully::  FCO: It's quiet out there for the most part.

Host Vahshon says:
   ACTION: As the data link continues, a flash of pulses is seen between the two ships.  Light then erupts from the communication's panel.

FCO_Jankara says:
   <OPS_Schnapps> FCO: Until now!  ::backs up as the light comes out of his panel:: CO: Sir?

Host Vahshon says:
   ACTION: The light pulses and all can hear the voice of Vahshon in their minds.

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   TO: Try to see what they are doing, but do nothing that would be looked upon as a threat to them.

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   Self: What?

CMO_Mahl says:
   *CO*: Sir, I do have one request if this works.  Can we invite someone from their medical department to come over?  I would love the information exchange between myself and that person.

CO_Claymore says:
   *CMO*: I'll ask in a moment.

Host Vahshon says:
   ALL: Greetings from the Tralveer.  We greet you in friendship.

FCO_Jankara says:
   ::jumps as the light erupts then hears a voice in her head::

CO_Claymore says:
   ::adjust to the light again::  OPS: It's alright.  Vahshon: Welcome aboard, I greet you in friendship on behalf of the United Federation of Planets.

XO_Regnum says:
   ::thinks "When they said closer, I had no idea they meant so close that they are inside my brain"::

CMO_Mahl says:
   ::hears the voice in his mind::

TO_MJDoole says:
   CTO: Agreed

CMO_Mahl says:
   *CO*: Um, Sir?  I don't think we will be needing that holographic interface.

Host Vahshon says:
   CO: We have never encountered a species made of flesh.  May I touch one of you?

FCO_Jankara says:
   <OPS_Schnapps> ::looks up at the light, blinking at it::

FCO_Jankara says:
   ::feels the voice in her head and gets a little unsettled::

TO_MJDoole says:
   ::steps up to and behind the CO for security purposes::

Host Vahshon says:
   ACTION: Light flickers from the communications console again and a second Tralveer appears.

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   CO: I am willing.

XO_Regnum says:
   CO: As am I captain.

Host  Vahshon says:
   ALL: This is Mahlhorn, our mate.

FCO_Jankara says:
   <OPS_Schnapps> Self: And then there were two.

CO_Claymore says:
   ::steps forward extending hand:: Vahshon: Then I'll introduce you to the human custom of shaking hands.  Hopefully there won't be any shocking consequences. ::grins::

FCO_Jankara says:
   ::watches carefully since the Tralveers are so close to her and Berry::

TO_MJDoole says:
   ::ready for the slightest irregularity::

Host Vahshon says:
   ::flickers in laughter:: CO: I will be sure to watch that to protect you.  ::extends a tentacle of light and rests it in Claymore's hand::

CMO_Mahl says:
   *CO*: Sir, what is going on up there?  I keep hearing voices, but nobody is around.

TO_MJDoole says:
   ::puts hand on CO's shoulder::

Host Vahshon says:
   ACTION: Mahlhorn sees the contact and moves closer to the largest of the beings, completely surrounding Doole.

TO_MJDoole says:
   ::locks eyes on Tralveer, not blinking::

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   ::frowns at her TO::

FCO_Jankara says:
   ::looks back at the Captain, then at Doole and wonders who invited the TO to the Captain's party::

Host Vahshon says:
   ACTION: All hear a slightly higher pitched voice as Mahlhorn speaks.

Host Vahshon says:
   <Mahlhorn> ALL: These forms are different, fragile in many ways.

CO_Claymore says:
   Vahshon: Yes, ::smiling:: this is also my first chance to meet a non-corporeal life form.  OPS crew: Return to your stations everyone.  Vahshon: Shall we move to another location where we can communicate easily?

TO_MJDoole says:
   ::sensing CTO's demeanor:: CTO: It's alright.  I'm just here for the Captain's protection.  CO: Are you sure, you want me to back off?

CO_Claymore says:
   TO: To your station ::a little forceful::  These are our guests and friends.

Host Vahshon says:
   ACTION: Mahlhorn lifts Doole from his feet, examining him, turning him in every direction as if he were weightless.

FCO_Jankara says:
   ::hears the Captain's order and looks down then around at everybody else, seeing Doole and the CO are the only two "out of place"::

Host Vahshon says:
   CO: As you wish.  ::watches Mahlhorn:: Mahlhorn: Remember these are living, breathing beings, treat them gently.

FCO_Jankara says:
   *CMO*: Joran, you might want to come up here.  The Captain and TO are in contact with our unusual guests.

CMO_Mahl says:
   *FCO*: In Contact?  In what way?

CMO_Mahl says:
   ::grabs a med kit while waiting for the FCO to respond::

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   ::watches what she does with the TO but does not interfere::

TO_MJDoole says:
   CO: Ummm...I can't comply right this second.  Mahlhorn: You want to put me down.

CO_Claymore says:
   ::watches as Doole floats:: TO: Are you alright Lieutenant?

FCO_Jankara says:
   *CMO*: You'll have to see that for yourself.  They aren't injured but I think I'd feel safer knowing you were close by for the Captain's sake.

CMO_Mahl says:
   *FCO*: On my way.

CMO_Mahl says:
   ::exits sickbay and rushes to OPS::

TO_MJDoole says:
   CO: I'm fine.  These beings won't hurt us.

TO_MJDoole says:
   CO: Never met a species who could pick ME up before.  It's kind of...how shall I put it...invigorating?

CMO_Mahl says:
   ::Exits turbo lift into station OPS::

Host Vahshon says:
   ACTION: Mahlhorn fold the TO forward, then lifts his legs and arms studying the way he moves and stopping when she meets resistance.  TO: No, I wish to learn of you.

FCO_Jankara says:
   XO: Sir, Doctor Mahl is coming up, just in case there's an accident.

CMO_Mahl says:
   FCO: Already here Madam.

CMO_Mahl says:
   ::Looks at the TO, and at the thing that is holding him up::

XO_Regnum says:
   FCO: A sensible precaution considering our bouncing Mr. Doole.

FCO_Jankara says:
   ::glances over to Joran and smiles::

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   TO: Make sure to make this a learning experience for you as well.

CO_Claymore says:
   ::nods:: Vahshon: I have medical personnel that would like to speak with some of your medical personnel to exchange in those areas more directly.

CMO_Mahl says:
   ::gets out his tricorder and begins a subtle scan::

Host Vahshon says:
   ::sees another being arrive:: CO: We have no medical personnel, but I would be willing to speak with them.

XO_Regnum says:
   ::the Engineer inside him would love to talk to these beings about their transdimensional technology::

TO_MJDoole says:
   Mahlhorn: What is it you wish to learn?

Host Vahshon says:
   <Mahlhorn> TO: How you work, and why you are different.  You have machine parts as well.

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   ::wonders what is meant by machine parts::

CMO_Mahl says:
   CO: She, umm, he, umm, what that is, is correct.  Humanoid bodies are just organic machinery.

TO_MJDoole says:
   Mahlhorn: Yes.  Yes I do.  My right arm was cut off when a console exploded.  The medical teams of another Starbase, replaced it with an android arm.

TO_MJDoole says:
   Mahlhorn: That was 4 months ago.

XO_Regnum says:
   Mahlhorn: We hear your voices in our heads.  Can you hear all our thoughts or just what we direct at you?   Your telepathy is different than any I have previously experienced.

Host Vahshon says:
   ::Moves toward the newcomer with the device and circles him:: ALL: Each of you are similar, yet you are all different?  How is this?

Host Vahshon says:
   ACTION: Mahlhorn lowers Doole to the ground.

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   ::raises an eyebrow not knowing that::

CMO_Mahl says:
   ::stops and thinks that the TO's medical files need to be updated since he was never informed that the TO had mechanical parts::

Host Vahshon says:
   <Mahlhorn> Vahshon: These beings are more fragile than I expected.

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   ::makes sure that they are not going into any other part of the computer::

CMO_Mahl says:
   Vahshon: I would be more than happy to exchange some non-personal medical information with you, if you wish.

XO_Regnum says:
   Vahshon: Well for one thing, not all of us are the same species.  I am Betazoid, our Captain is Human, but even our individual selves are different.  It's just our nature.  We aren't all identical.

CO_Claymore says:
   CMO/Vahshon: Yes, we are essentially machines, just squishy and carbon-based.

TO_MJDoole says:
   Mahlhorn: Thank you.  What is it that I might be able to learn from you?  For example, I cannot read you empathically or telepathically.  Why is this?

Host Vahshon says:
   ACTION: The data link between the Tralveer ship and the station is severed by the Tralveer.

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   All: What happened?

FCO_Jankara says:
   <OPS Schnapps> CO: Sir, the link has been severed.  We are no longer transmitting or receiving any data from the Tralveer ship.

Host Vashon says:
   <Mahlhorn> TO: Your thoughts patterns and...and brain waves are different from out thought patterns.  We can use it as a means to communicate with you though.

TO_MJDoole says:
   Mahlhorn: Would you teach this to me?

FCO_Jankara says:
   ::double checks the ship's location::

CO_Claymore says:
   OPS: Organize the data we do have, a connection isn't necessary anymore since we've established other means of contact. ::looks up to Vahshon:: Vahshon: Unless your people still want more information from out databanks?

TO_MJDoole says:
   Mahlhorn: How we can communicate better with each other, I mean.

Host Vahshon says:
   CO: They have all they need and you will find information concerning us in your systems as well.

CMO_Mahl says:
   ::thinks to himself "all that they nee" sounds ominous::

Host Vahshon says:
   <Mahlhorn> TO: Only if we were to 'join' with you.

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   ::checks the database to see::

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   CO: I would not recommend that.

FCO_Jankara says:
   ::continues checking for ships and other traffic::

TO_MJDoole says:
   Mahlhorn: Is that possible?

CO_Claymore says:
   Mahlhorn: Join?  You mean you can form symbiotic relationships with corporeal life forms?  How is this?

TO_MJDoole says:
   Mahlhorn: Would you join with me?

FCO_Jankara says:
   ::looks at Doole in shock that he'd request such a thing without getting permission first::

CMO_Mahl says:
   ::checks his tricorder scan and finds a large amount of electromagnetic energy standing in front of him::

FCO_Jankara says:
   ::shakes her head:: Self: He's gonna fry.

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   ::sees the large file that is there::  TO: I need your assistance here!

Host Vahshon says:
   <Mahlhorn> TO: If you wish or if your people approve.  ::hears the CTO:: I believe that answer must be no.

FCO_Jankara says:
   ::continues her work::

CMO_Mahl says:
   TO: I wouldn't recommend that just yet.  There is still much to learn about these beings.

Host Vahshon says:
   <Mahlhorn> CO: We not only surround the being, but we insert our being into theirs.  As we have never met corporeal beings it is untried, but that is how we join to one another.

CO_Claymore says:
   ::thinks it over a moment::  Mahlhorn: I'm fascinated by this. ::looks over to Dr. Mahl:: CMO: Could you monitor the Lieutenant here?

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   Mahlhorn: That will be the CO's decision.

CMO_Mahl says:
   CO: If you so order, Sir.  However, it will be done over my explicit objections.

Host Vahshon says:
   CO: I should warn you, though this is possible, the separation process can be very painful.

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   ::starts looking through the file and runs a search on it about this "joining"::

TO_MJDoole says:
   CO: For lack of better wording...In the essence of Friendship and Peace, I would be willing to do this.

CMO_Mahl says:
   TO: With your mechanical parts, and their high levels of electromagnetism, you could short out.

FCO_Jankara says:
   ::can't believe they are actually considering such an attempt without more knowledge first.

CO_Claymore says:
   TO/Vahshon: Let's put it off for later.  I would hate that something terrible would happen and scar this momentous meeting between our peoples.

XO_Regnum says:
   Vahshon: Would the recipient maintain his or her individuality throughout the experience?

TO_MJDoole says:
   CO: I've been transformed into a woman and back again, and survived.  I can handle this.

CMO_Mahl says:
   ::thinks that he really needs to go over the TO's medical history::

TO_MJDoole says:
   CMO: As far as my arm is concerned, it is part of the risk I am willing to take.

Host Vahshon says:
   XO: No, they become a united being and neither are their own person.  We have had incidents that the joined personality was so strong that it would not allow the separation and a new being was born in the death of the other two.

CMO_Mahl says:
   TO: But, it's not a risk that I am willing to allow, as Chief Medical Officer.

FCO_Jankara says:
   ::has an overwhelming urge to run  away before something goes terribly wrong and hurts them::

Host Vahshon says:
   ACTION: The Tralveer ship begins to fade in and out as it was doing before its final appearance.

TO_MJDoole says:
   CMO: It is not a choice I am giving you.  This has to be my decision.  CO: With your permission...I am willing to continue.

CO_Claymore says:
   TO: I tend to think that caution is best for now.  Vahshon: For now, tell us how your people celebrate.  We've got something here to commemorate.

FCO_Jankara says:
   <OPS_Schnapps> ::slides down into his chair, not wanting anything to do with these joinings::

Host Vahshon says:
   <Mahlhorn> Vahshon: We must return.

Host Vahshon says:
   ACTION: Mahlhorn's figure erupts into a burst of light and disappears into the wall.  A streak of light can be seen stretching from the station to the Tralveer ship.

CMO_Mahl says:
   CO: Thank you, Sir.  I just feel that more information is needed first.

CO_Claymore says;
   ::wonders what is going on:: Vahshon: Is something wrong?

XO_Regnum says:
   TO: The Captain said No Lieutenant.  That should be enough for you.

CMO_Mahl says:
   CO: Not that I need to worry anymore. ::sees Mahlhorn returning to their ship::

FCO_Jankara says:
   ::watches as the Tralveer disappear and feels a bit of relief::

Host Valshon says:
   CO: Our people touch in communication.  We all meet at one central point to share our energies and our experiences without a complete joining.

Host Vahshon says:
   ACTION: The Tralveer ship completely disappears leaving Vahshon trapped on Arcadia Station.

TO_MJDoole says:
   XO: It is.  CO: As you wish.  However, I thank you for letting th is be my ultimate decision should they have wanted to continue.

Host Vahshon says:
   CO: They were called home.

FCO_Jankara says:
   <OPS_Schnapps> CO: They are gone Sir.  Totally gone from sensors and the comm line.

CO_Claymore says:
   Vahshon: What about you?

TO_MJDoole says:
   ::looks at Vahshon::

CMO_Mahl says:
   ::sees that Vahshon is still with them::

TO_MJDoole says:
   ::thinking the same question as the Captain::

FCO_Jankara says:
   ::sits up and goes back to work, watching Vahshon out of the corner of her eye::

Host Vahshon says:
   CO: They could not wait for me.  Shout they be permitted, they will return for me.  For now, I have been abandoned.

CTO_Lt_Dee says:
   ::raises an eyebrow:: Vahshon: Does this happen often with your kind?

FCO_Jankara says:
   <OPS_Schnapps> CO: Sir, shall I set up guest quarters?

CO_Claymore says:
   Vahshon: I'm sorry to hear that.  Until then, you are welcome to stay here.

Host Vahshon says:
   CTO: Not often, but we have lost members before.  Most often we return for them.

FCO_Jankara says:
   ::realizes that the longer she sits there, the more she misses Johnny::

TO_MJDoole says:
   Vahshon: Can you survive in an environment such as this?

Host Vahshon says:
   ALL: Yes, as long as there is a place to energize, yes I can.

TO_MJDoole says:
   CO:  I think I can rig the holodeck to recreate his world, based on the information he has allowed us to have.

Host Vahshon says:
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