Star Trek: A Call To Duty

Arcadia Station 
 SB-101
 SD 10707.09

Starring:

D. L. Eubena		as	[SM] D. L. Eubena

Einar Sigurdsson		as	[ACO] Commander Jonathan Rome

Bryce Miller		as	[AXO] Lieutenant Commander Kurtis Jackson Burton

Gina Hembrook		as	[CTO] Ensign Brianna Murphy

Jean-Pierre		as	[TO] Ensign Jorn Thalataar

Julie Leger		as	[CEO] Lieutenant Karri Lynn Spanner

John Harness		as	[CNS] Lieutenant Junior grade Darna Hei Ran

Theresa Wilson		as	[CMO] Commander Tessa Rezoph Jakiel

Christina Doane		as	[CIV] Commander Paige Juliet Harker

NPC’s

Theresa Wilson		as	Chieftain Abm
			as	Odn
			as	Ellna
D. L. Eubena		as	Malak
			as	So’Quon
			as	Anjilev

Absent:

Anna Menser		as	[MO] Lieutenant Junior grade Bellatrix Niventra

-=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=- Begin "Gaianigma ", part X -=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=-

ACO Cmdr Rome
::takes a deep breath:: Odn: How much farther?
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Hikes behind the CO, keeping alert.::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Once again walking point, bow ready, looking and listening for trouble::
 
Odn:
::has a hard time peering through the misty clouds and calls out:: All: Everyone keep within touching distance! Come nearer to my voice as we climb through this. ACO: I'm not sure. I've never been here before. I hope not much.
 
AXO LtCmdr Burton
::Continues to follow a bit behind the pack::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Keeps at the rear of the group while maintaining an eye or two on Ellna so that she doesn't get into trouble again.::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
Odn: That's encouraging.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
ACO: Buck up, Sir... we're bound to run outta mountain eventually! ::grins:: Mind the first step off the other side tho... tends to be tricky and devilishly long. ::winks::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Makes sure everyone is still following.:: ALL: Remember if you can't keep up let us know...
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
::Walks ahead of Ellna and Jorn, using a stick he picked up as a walking stick.::
 
<Ellna>::sidles over and scrunches next to Thalataar as she ordered to do, but doesn't mind, gives him a playful pinch:: TO/CIV: Isn't this exciting?!
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::smiles:: CTO: Make sure to notify me.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
ACO: If you hear a long scream that sounds like me, Sir, consider yerself warned. ::grins::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::chuckles::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CEO: Karri ?
 
<Abm> ::walks beside his son and smiles at Rome:: ACO: You can go back down and watch the stella if you fear.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Looks over to Ellna with a questioning look on his face.:: Ellna: I'm afraid I don't see what is so exciting about this venture. I've endured too much physical pain for my own good.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Heads on up the trail, once again looking and listening::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::doesn't answer Abm, but just smiles::
 
Odn:
::laughs at Brianna's joke and shakes his head:: All: The Seers have always warned us, not harmed us.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
CTO:I rather like the feeling of wind through my hair its the sudden stop at the bottom I can do without....
 
ACTION: The party gradually moves up the winding path on the mountainside, beginning to breakthrough the mist...
 
<Ellna> TO: But you are still very much alive. If you knew the deaths we have suffered... ::voice trails off:: You do not dwell on such things, but enjoy the good that is given.
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
::Grumbles quietly, fed up with the incessant babble of his crewmates.::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
CIV: Yes... not to mention all that moral fiber ye'd pick up on the way down through the treeline... and the rock and roll of the landslide is likely to make you more than hard of hearing. ::winks::
 
Odn:
CIV: Yes, I share your feelings. The stopping leaves much to be desired.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
Ellna: I have seen many deaths as well. Senseless deaths. ::Continues walking with the others.::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::laughs::Odn: Yes rather...
 
AXO LtCmdr Burton
Self: Lovely surroundings, other than the sense of impending doom.
 
<Ellna> ::says quietly:: TO: It can be sad...
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
CTO: Yes there's only so much fiber I want in my diet. ::Keeps an alert watch on the others..::
 
ACTION: The air feels colder the further up they go, and soon their heads pop up above a soupy layer of puffy, gaseous white, in sight of the expansive, heavily forested summit.
 
<Ellna> ::reaches over to playfully pinch the CNS:: CNS: So quiet you are. Are you always like this?
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Looks over to Ellna and smiles a bit, very uncharacteristically for a Tellarite. He is reminded of why he is in Starfleet.:: Ellna: And that is why people like me are around. There is no sense on being sad about something that cannot be controlled.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
Self: Beautiful........
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
Self: Wow...
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::smiles at the crew::
 
Odn:
::shakes his head and swallows, his ears popping as they ascend:: ACO: Very. I wish I had ventured up here before. But the Seers...we have always been in awe of them.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Glances back at Odn... and then speaks in a flat voice, eyes empty as she remembers the past:: Odn: Laddie, when you've walked across ground made muddy with the spilled blood, and can't see for the smoke of all the burning bodies, then come talk to me about death. ::Turns and continues up the trail::
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
Ellna: Hey! None of that, you hear? ::Rubs his bum and frowns.:: None of that. I say what needs to be said, and that is that, now leave me be.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
Odn: I understand...::smiles:: But this is what we are here for...my people. See new things.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
CTO: Wish I knew how to draw better...
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
::Turns and keeps ascending, only peripherally noticing the wonderful view.:: Self: Yes, yes, death... ::Trails off.::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Shakes off the feeling.:: ACO: Sir we get going Sir?
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
CIV: Looking to make maps, are ye Boss?
 
Odn:
::turns sharply towards Rome:: ACO: This is true? This is why you wander the stars?
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CIV: We continue.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
Odn: That is why....all our peoples wander the stars to meet new people...new civilizations. To explore and better ourselves.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Nods to the CO.::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
Odn: Some missions go better than others but its never dull...
 
Odn:
CTO: I have seen such many times over and those rendered in pieces by the animals. I want it to stop and that is why I spoke up about visiting the Seers.
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
CIV: It's pretty dull right now, no matter what this one says. ::Glances at Ellna.::
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
::Raises an eyebrow silently.::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Continues with a steady pace along with the others.::
 
<Ellna> ::sticks her tongue out at the counselor and whispers to Thalataar:: TO: He is grouchy. Do you know what could make him happy?
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CNS: Counselor...we're guests here. Remember that.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
Odn: I'm not talking about one or two, mate... I'm talking about tens of thousands.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
CNS: In the eye of the beholder, you see dull, I see the eye of the storm, peace never holds for long...
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
Ellna: He enjoys a good mud bath as well. He is just tired. Everyone has a different way of expressing things.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::stifles grin at Ellna's antics.::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Rolls eyes and continues up the hill::
 
ACTION: A lithe, lightly robed Andorian man with long, neatly groomed locks of white hair can be seen standing patiently at the edge of the forest, staring at the group.
 
Odn:
ACO: We have ancient books we found in the caves. We have studied long to learn and understand. I would wish to show you these when we return to our village.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
All: Halt. ::notices the Andorian::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
All: Contact front... 11 O'Clock!
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
Aloud: An Andorian!? What is his kind doing here?
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Halts, goes near the CTO up front.::
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
CIV: Yes, I see dull. And since I'm the one living inside my head at the moment, that's really all that matters, isn't it... ::Sighs then spots the Andorian.::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::looks around for others, somewhat surprised to see an Andorian..::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
Odn: I would like that very much...but now...::points to the Andorian::
 
AXO LtCmdr Burton
::Pauses where he stands::
 
<Ellna> ::nods:: TO: Yes, they do. ::stops and blinks at the strange Newcomer:: All: Look at him! ::points at the Andorian:: He is blue!
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
CNS: As you like. ::Thinks to self, "I miss Tessa, now there was a CNS, I got to read more on this species..."::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Moves off to the front of the group.:: Odn: Is he a Seer? ::Points to the Andorian..::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::takes a few steps forward:: Andorian: Hail there!
 
<Andorian> ALL: You have been expected... ::smiles at them and bows courteously to them:: ...you are guests, and we welcome you to our midst.
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: stands in the back and watches and listens ::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::squeezes Karri's hand, then lets go and walks closer::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Keeps a wary eye and ear, arrow still knocked to her bow, but not drawn yet, ready just in case::
 
Odn:
::shakes his head slowly as he walks up to the blue man with the wigglies on top of his head:: TO: Not to my knowledge....
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
All: Let's go....let's meet our hosts.
 
Odn:
Andorian: Hail! We come to speak to the OverSeer, Arua.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Follows ACO.:: CTO: Once more into the breach...
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Goes with Odn and eyes the Andorian, looking him up and down.::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
CIV: We passed the breach back when we left the stella, Boss. We're halfway down the gullet and near the belly now. ::winks::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: squeezes Jonathans hand back ::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
CTO: Aye Good we've got weapons then.. ::pats a long dagger at her belt, a recent find.::
 
Anjilev:
Abm: Master Abm... Odn: Master Odn... ACO: Captain Rome... I am Anjilev, allow me to usher into our peaceful domain. You should all know it was not long ago I was a stranger here myself...
 
<Ellna> ::half hides behind Thalataar but is curiouser than a permacat at this blue person::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::tries to control his annoyance with Andorians since he got turned into one once...during a transporter incident, but smiles and continues up the mountain to meet him::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
CIV: Still wished I'd got me spear back. ::makes sour face::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
Anjilev: Commander Rome, but please, call me Jonathan.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::stifles a snicker as she walks with the CTO toward the Androdian.::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
Anjilev: Hold up, mate! How did you know their names? None of us have been here before.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Follows after the Captain to meet up with the host..:: Anjilev: What makes you so godly?
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::glares at the TO disapprovingly......Tellarites::
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
::Halts near the CTO.:: CTO: Let them do the talking, I'm sure we'll find out soon enough.
 
::bows slightly alongside his father:: <Abm> Anjilev: Yes, I understand. There have been many Newcomers lately. ::does a sweeping gesture towards the new ones::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::is trying to keep a look of polite interest. Despite the TO's words.::
 
Anjilev:
CTO: I'm not a telepath, if that's what you're wondering. ::takes in a deep breath, enjoying the coolness of the late afternoon:: There are friends here that know much about you all, in fact. You will meet them.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::rubs his beard slowly:: Anjilev: We would very much like that.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
CNS: Thankee for the advice, Counselor, but I'm doing my job.
 
Anjilev:
::turns and leads them further into the forest::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::smiles back at Karri::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
Anjilev: Who are they? Why are they here as well? How do they know us? ::Grumbles as this strange person is beginning to make him feel uncomfortable.::
 
AXO LtCmdr Burton
::Cautiously follows the Andorian::
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
::Eyes look a little piqued.:: CTO: That wasn't advice, Lieutenant.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Follows cautiously, bow still ready... keeping a watchful eye and ear::
 
Odn:
::rubs his red beard in thought:: Anjilev: Yes, please lead on.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Follows, keeping close to the CTO and ACO.::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
AXO: Kurtis...join me.
 
ACTION: The world of the Seers is an arboreal one. Elaborate, naturalistic homes are built in the trees, and large, sturdy rope bridges connects each of the structures.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
CNS: Well, Counselor, as soon as ye get in my chain of command, I'll consider it more than advice. ::winks::
 
AXO LtCmdr Burton
ACO: Yes sir. ::Moves next to the ACO::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
AXO: We need to be on our best behavior here....this might be our way home. ::said silently::
 
Anjilev:
::chuckles:: TO: So many questions, Tellarite. At least you are not insulting me. ::finds that surprisingly refreshing::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Moves letting the AXO get close, falls back a little.::
 
AXO LtCmdr Burton
::Nods in agreement::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
Anjilev: I haven't gotten to that part yet. ::Groans.::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
CIV: It's that bloody Ewok village from those awful movies! ::snickers::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: continues to listen ::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
CTO: You've seen that film? ::suprised.::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CIV: Who hasn't.....a Earth gem.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
CIV: Have ye ever wintered in Dublin? Not much to do, and I grew up there. ::smirks::
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
::Sighs.::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
CTO: Aye I swear I got it memorized, later we'll have to compare movie notes just now though I think we best stay focused.
 
Anjilev:
ALL: As you can see, the community is high above us, but where we are going is quite firmly on solid ground. A temple, sacred to these humble people.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Walks with the others and looks around to look for anything suspicious.::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
Anjilev: Please lead on.
 
Odn:
::looks around at the spectacular view and the huge array of high homes nestled in the great trees::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
CIV: Aye... still, makes sense to put yer town in the trees if ye live among hostile beasties and not but a kind word to fight them off with, aye?
 
<Abm> Anjilev: You are most gracious to let us see such a place. The Whispering Ones will not be angry at us for intruding?
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
CTO: True most likely its safer up there depending on the predators...
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
::Finds the nature of the place refreshing, surprisingly, and tries to concentrate on the atmosphere--the "aura" of the place, if you will--to sooth his annoyance.::
 
Anjilev:
Abm: The Whispering Ones...? Oh yes, they will not mind. In fact, 'they' are actually 'one' now.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Looks at Odn as he marvels at the simple things and grins at his still-childlike innocence::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::waves the CIV to come join him and the AXO::
 
<Permacat> ::limps along beside his master, Odn, and gently nuzzles the CTO's leg, sniffs at the blue man::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Walks forward and stands with the AXO and ACO.::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
ACO: Sir.?
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Stays out front keeping an eye and ear open, waiting for directions::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CIV: I want your input when we deal with the leaders here, Paige.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Scratches the cat's ears fondly and kneels to check it's dressing to make sure it's still secure but not binding::
 
<Abm> Anjilev: Hmmm, you will have to explain more. We have also come to ask for their forgiveness. Our land...we are dying.
 
ACTION: Faces of people in the trees can be seen looking down curiously at the group as they walk through a nondescript path that eventually goes over a small bridge over a modest stream, and to a multifaceted edifice that is circular and almost a mix of Bajoran and traditional Earth design...almost Tibetan or Indian of sorts.
 
<Ellna> :;whispers as her eyes grow big and tugs on his sleeve:: TO: Did you hear that?! We are going on sacred ground! I told you this was exciting...
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
AXO/CIV: I wish we could record all of this.....would be a delight to Starfleet historians.
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: stares around at the structures, admiring the architecture. ::
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
::Starts taking note of the different cultural aspects of the place, hoping to discover some morsel of information that might help his leaders.::
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
::Overhears Ellna's statement.:: Ellna: You're right, it is... finally. ::Smiles weakly.::
 
Abm: 'She' will hear your pleas, master Abm. Your words will not fall on deaf ears. I promise.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
Ellna: I will believe it is sacred when I see it. ::Pouts a bit.::
 
Odn:
::is feeling quite invigorated now, the tiredness disappearing completely::
 
AXO LtCmdr Burton
ACO: It is exciting just to see it sir.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::nods:: AXO: That's true.
 
<Ellna> ::giggles and smiles happily::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::thinks he's come a long way since being a starship engineer::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:; looks up at Jonathan and smiles ::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::takes Karri's hand in his::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Has a gander about, enjoying the view, but also looking for sniper positions and possible ambush sites::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::glances at the captain and Karri, glad he has someone as her eyes continue to rove about.::
 
Anjilev:
::stops at the entrace to the temple:: ALL: I can go no further from here. I have a mate who is expecting, and needs my attention. ::places a medallion on an open slot bisecting the large, decorative wooden doors, then turns it by pressing and twisting on it with a hand, and opens the doors to reveal the interior::
 
Odn:
ACO: Now I don't feel so guilty about following the OverSeer that time. I was sure lightning was going to strike me. ::winks and smiles at Rome::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::notices Paige looking at them, but his reservations about showing his feelings for Karri long gone since landing on this planet::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
Odn: Time to face the truth. ::smiles back::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::looks at the CIV and ACO for guidance::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::takes a step inside::
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
::Wonders what sort of affect facing, in essence, his "god" will have on Abm.::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::catches the ACO's look and gives a quiet thumbs up before turning to the duty at hand.::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::smiles....thinking what he did to deserve such a trusting and good crew::
 
<Ellna> ::sucks in her breath and pulls on Thalataar's arm without thinking:: TO: Ooooooh, I don't know about this...
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: knows that she should enjoy Jonathan while she can, because when they got back home, it would be business as usual. ::
 
Odn:
::father and son stand tall and proud side by side and enter, bowing respectfully::
 
ACTION: Gentle, perfumed mag champa incense blows at the group's faces as the feel of warm air rushes over them. Inside is likened to a candlelit Shangri la of delicate, modestly religious bliss.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Is hesitant about entering the temple and looks over to the Counselor and then to Ellna.::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::feels calmness wash over him as he enters, and continues to walk straight on...his back firm::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::enters carefully.::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Follows the others respectfully but alert.::
 
<Ellna> ::takes two little steps forward and looks into Thalataar's eyes:: TO/CNS: No lightning bolts yet...
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Stays near the door, keeping a watch on everything::
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
::Does exactly as Odn and Abm do as they enter the Temple.::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::feels small next to the massive temple::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
ACO: Woa...
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
Ellna: Why would there be lightning bolts?
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CIV: Couldn't have said it better myself...
 
Anjilev:
::smiles at them as they enter, then closes the doors behind them, but keeps them unlocked, so as not to spook the guests too much::
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
::Smiles again and nods at Ellna.::
 
<Ellna> ::let's go of Thalataar's arm and does what she sees the others do and bows, looking around everywhere though:: TO: Because...we're in a holy place.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
Ellna: That is just superstition.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Stops the doors from closing all the way. smiles at the Andorian::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
ACO:I wonder how old this is...
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CIV: From the looks of it...decades old. If not millenia.
 
Odn:
CIV: Millenia I would think.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Whistles.:: Odn/ACO: Ok I'm mildly impressed...
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
::Is overcome by a religious silence.::
 
Odn:
::looks at Rome at smiles as the speak simultaneously:: ACO: I thought it only myth about this place. I wonder if the rest I have heard is true, too.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Falls silent looking around.::
 
ACTION: Faint, echoing whispers can be heard throughout the prayer hall, but no one else can be seen in the heavy candlelight.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
Odn: We are also in awe....this is a marvelous place.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Keeps a lookout out the doors, as well as an over watch on the temple interior::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Walks with the others and looks around upon hearing the voices.::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Looks around trying to find the source of the voices...::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
All: Sounds like we're not the only ones in here...
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
ACO: Aye...
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::quickens his pace a bit, but still keeping in formation with his crew::
 
ACTION: The CTO spots what she thinks is a little child...with golden flecked scales throughout his body, hiding behind a pillar towards the anterior of the hall, poking its little head out, spying on the group.
 
Odn:
All: It is similar to the caves...the voices.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Points at the child spy:: All: Contact, 2 O'Clock... behind the pillar.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::nods to the CTO::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Turns to look.::
 
AXO LtCmdr Burton
::Looks to two o'clock::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::casually looks over to the pillar::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::sees a small child::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Sees the child, gives a small, supportive smile..::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
Child: Hello there. ::smiles and kneels down, still keeping his distance::
 
Odn:
::raises his eyebrow at seeing the strange child:: Self: This I have never seen...a golden child....
 
ACTION: The child gasp in shock that he was spotted, and bolts for the nearest opening in the back that leads to a darkened hallway, only to bump into someone much taller and older...and similar looking in scaly appearance.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::grins and stands back up::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: hears Jonathan taking and looks around to see the child run away ::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
All: Guess I spooked him.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Nods in satisfaction, noting her skills aren't slipping even in this primitive place::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
ACO: And you thought my face wasn't pretty. Hmph.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
TO: Grow more beard...hides the snout.
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel:
::walks sedately in:: Child: Elijah!
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
ACO: It wouldn't be within Starfleet regulations.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::walks forward her jaw dropping in absolute shock.::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::stops dead in his tracks, ignoring the TO::
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
::Walks forward a bit, toward Rome. He speaks hushed.:: ACO: If one must speak to the child, Sir, I can do it.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: Commander Jakiel?
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
Tessa/So'quon: Tessa? So'quon?
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: looks around at the CMO in wonder ::
 
So`Quon:
::scoops the child up in his arms as he enters the hall, laughing and tickling the boy, and the child giggles with delight:: Boy: Ah, are these folks good friends of yours, Elijah? ::turns to regard the group with his crimson red eyes::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::walks quickly towards them::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Keeps an eye on the new folks::
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel:
::smiles:: ACO/CIV: Paige...Jonathan. Welcome! ::looks around at the rest of her crewmates, feeling tears::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
Jakiel:It is you right?
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::puts his hand on Tessa's shoulder:: CMO: Doctor....it's a surprise...but a pleasure to see you here.
 
So`Quon:
::grins at his old crewmate:: CIV: Paige, fate has a strange way of bringing us back together again, yesss...? ::said with a nostalgic, reptilian hiss::
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel:
::walks over to Paige and gives her a hug:: CIV: It is so good to see you! And unexpected. Yes, it is me, Tessa. ::turns to Jonathan:: ACO: It's so good to see you, too! I was hoping you all would make it.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: Doctor........what's going on here?
 
<Ellna> TO: How do they know each other? ::looks totally bewildered::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Hugs Tessa, glad to see her, grinning broadly:: So'quon: Yes indeed. ::Joy in her voice as she greets her old friend...::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:; looks in askance at the CMO ::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
Ellna: I believe they may be people from where we come from.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Sees the interior is secure and resumes keeping an eye on the outside world::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
So'quon: And this must be the little one.::Eijah:Hello
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel:
ACO: It's a long story... ::her face changes appearance and so does her voice, enlarging:: ACO: Jonathan Rome...you have many questions.
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
::Is greatly intrigued by the presence of the familiar faces, but hangs back as he is not close to either of them.::
 
So`Quon:
ALL: You have all come a long way. It is time for you all to eat, clean up, and rest. We have so much to discuss.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: You're telling me....::grins::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::nods to So'Quon::
 
ACTION: Something comes over Tessa...as if an extrasensory event is overwhelming her thoughts enough to visibly shake her...
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
::Glances at Ellna.:: Ellna: -Now- you're right. It -is- interesting.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: Let be told, I have missed your presence doctor....this world, has many dangers. ::smiles:: We must talk, I think you have many answers for me.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Listens to the chatter as she keeps vigil at the door::
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel:
ACO: I will return your...Tessa...back to you. First, there is much to know of you... ::looks around gazing deeply into each of the Newcomers eyes:: ...about all of you. The Travelers did know...
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: just looks and listens ::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::looks perplexed:: CMO: You are not Tessa.....
 
CNS Lt Hei Ran
::Eyes open wide.:: ACO: Another consciousness....?
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
ACO: Not anymore Sir... I think she's been taken over.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::looks at the CNS:: CNS: Seems like it.....come.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Sighs as he looks on at what is happening.:: Self: Why can't things just be normal for once.... ::Grumbles.::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
Tessa: Tessa? ::looks at her concerned...
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel:
::uses the muscles of this fragile one and feels what a smile is again:: ACO: I am not. It has been so long. Much too long.
 
ACTION: Tessa's body now has an odd, faint aura around her. The color in her irises brighten, and air around her feels unnaturally breezy, and excessively warm, almost hot.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::takes a step back::

=/\==/\==/\==/\= PAUSE MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\=

Star Trek: A Call To Duty – Arcadia Station, SB-101
    
    Original Air Date: 9th July 2007
    Executive Producer: D.L. Eubena
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