Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11106.13

Starring:
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

Ship Manager Keith LaHue

Also Starring:
Christopher Dickinson as Security Officer Ensign Gren
Keith LaHue as Station Commander Captain Paige Harker
Keith LaHue as Sans Serif
Keith LaHue as Terrapin

Absent:
Christina Doane as Station Commander Captain Paige Harker

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: Fourty-Eight Horus (Two Days)

"Terrapin Station, Part 12: The Summit": Last time on Arcadia... The crew has finally found the missing ingredient in their plague stew cure; now to see if they can create it, and test it - on whom?

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CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: After getting Gren fed and hydrated, the two of them took some time to sleep, and now have returned to the makeshift work area of the Quirinus crew ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moves through the preparation area watching as the 'cure' is distilled::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: In the makeshift lab they are borrowing, she carefully monitors the preparation of each ingredient.::
Sec_Ens_Gren says:
:: Sits out of the way, not entirely looking embarrassed, but certainly not at the top of his game ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moving to stand next to Azhure:: Azhure: You realize for us to be sure this works, we must test it?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looking up:: CO: Yes... And are you not glad I am a good cook? :: smiles as she accepts the finely ground powder from one of their helpers.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: As I am the most ill at present, I volunteer.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: It's not a matter of testing it...it's a matter of who?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: For a moment she just looks at him. Then slowly she nods her head:: CO: I will try not to make it taste too bad.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: there is only one drawback to using it on me and that is my unique physiology.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Shifting over slightly, she looks at the combination and amounts she had worked out with Starr.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: My stronger constitution will offer me some protection, we cannot know however the effect on the human factor.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO: Unfortunately, that is going to be the case for everyone.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: but since it seems to infect all but pure Vulcans, it should react basically the same in me to kill the disease.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks over at Starr:: CSO: Using my medical scanner, what do we need to adjust for the captains physiology?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Will we need to give it on the ship - away from the protective elements of the planet?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO: And you are the worst case at the moment... which is rather odd. It may be that Vulcan component made things worse.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Taps his fingers on his other arm as he considers their whole situation, starting with that blasted Terrapin ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: It is a possibility.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Slowly she heats up the compound.::
Sans_Serif says:
::wanders onto the crew:: CO: I take it all is well now?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::scans the CO with Azhure's medical scanner::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sans Serif: We shall soon see.
Sans_Serif says:
CO: If it doesn't work, there is always the alternative.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Leans over and gently wafts the scent towards her as she takes a light sniff:: CSO: Do we need to adjust what we have?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: That's really the best way to test it out? The sniff test?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: Perhaps it requires a hint of lilac. Or cinnamon.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CNS: we will need to slow his pulse rate and respiratory
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: smiles:: CSec: Yes... and I shall add some cinnamon to yours.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sans Serif: For us the taking of a life even one that regenerates, would be difficult even at the cost of our own lives.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CNS: Almost as if he were in a comatose state, but yet fully awake and aware at the same time
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks at the science officer:: CSO: It is that detailed? Then it is going to be problematic. I was hoping just adding a bit more of the spores or less of the milk.
Sans_Serif says:
CO: It is understandable
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
All: This is about ready.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stepping forward:: Azhure/Starr: here or on the ship, I am ready as your ....guinea pig... I believe.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Motions to one of the seats:: CO: Give me a moment more to prep it... :: doing so as she speaks.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::pulls a hypospray out of the med kit, and makes the required adjustments to it to put the CO in the required state:: CO: Sorry Captain. ::injects the hypospray into his arm::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he sits::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::as the hypo begins to lower his heart rate::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Running a last scan on the serum, she slowly fills up a vial and caps it. Then she adjusts it for Sulek::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Turning around she moves to join the others near the captain, hypo in one hand and medical scanner in the other.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looking into Sulek's eyes, she waits for him to give her the signal to proceed... he knows his own state of mind.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::one slight breath and then he nods, the lower heart rate making him somewhat sluggish::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Nodding, she leans over and applies the serum::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Tossing the hypo aside, she takes her medical scanner and begins to closely monitor him.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he looks at Azhure for several seconds and then his body goes rigid as he rolls from the seat::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
All: What the...
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Quickly she drops to her knees.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::tremors begining to work through his body becoming more violent by the moment::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Takes a step forward, ready to be the brute if needed ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CSec: Bill, grab his legs.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Nods, and moves into position to grasp his commanding officer at the ankles ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Mutters:: This is not what I was expecting...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he continues to shake::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::with a sudden gasp of air, he goes suddenly limp and unconscious::

ACTION: For a moment, the captain appears clinically dead.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: With Bill holding him she quickly interprets the scans and frowns:: CSO: He needed his heart at the... :: tempted to use one of Bill's curses she stands and quickly goes to her medical kit, dumping it out.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CNS: It appears to be working
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Finding what she needs, she quickly returns and drops to her knees to apply a heart stimulant.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he opens his eyes::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Seeing his eyes open, she sits back with a sigh, closing her eyes briefly.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Opening her eyes, she reads the scan again.:: CO: How do you feel?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: I think you might want to adjust the dosage for a human.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO: Actually... I will not need to adjust the original mixture by too much. Your condition was due to the slowing of your metabolism... thankfully, it is not necessary.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::gives the CO a "YA THINK?" look::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO: Can you stand? It worked.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Lets go and stands himself back up, wiping his hands on his trousers ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sitting up and then standing:: Azhure: and your verdict, Doctor?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::helps the CO to his feet as best as he can reach::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Taking Bill's hand, she stands.:: CO: Give us a bit of time and we should have enough for the crew. We can gather what ingredients we need to make the rest on the way back to the station..
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at Starr:: Starr: Thank you, Lt. Cmdr.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Welcome, sir. ::slight bow::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: The time is of the essence.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO: Then I advise we get us much as possible. :: Staring at her medical scanner as she speaks, she looks up with a slight frown.:: Not only are you healed, you are in overall better health.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sans Serif: Would it be possible to have some of your people help with the harvesting of the materials. We can provide quite rapid transportation now we know where it is.
Sans_Serif says:
CO: Why of course. We are very happy you have found a slolution.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks at Bill:: CSec: Still want cinnamon in yours? :: heads back to the station to begin to prepare the next set of vials.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sans Serif: Thank you for your assistance and the offering one of your own for those who are essentially strangers.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CNS: I'm just glad we don't haveta explain to Starfleet why we "harvested" lifeforms to do this.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: Isn't it a drug injected directly? Or is that something else...
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CSO: Thankfully, we did not need to.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CSec: For you my husband, I am willing to make an exception. ::smiles::
Sans_Serif says:
CO: We may meet sooner than you think
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Place warning buoys in orbit around Terrapin.

ACTION: It is 36 hours later, and the away team has returned to the ship, but has yet to break orbit. The medical team is busy administering the cure to the ship's crew.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sans Serif: While your people are of a kind an gentle nature, but unfortunately because of the effects of Terrapin on us, I must leave warning to others who might follow. We may be the last of our kind that you will see for some time.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: As soon as we have enough of the crew revived, helm, break orbit. Lay in course to Arcadia.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As the last of those most dangerously affected leave the lab, she sighs and leans back against one of the counters with a sigh.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::calls up the commands, makes the proper adjustments, and fires the volleys of warning beacons to surround and orbit the planet Terrapin::

ACTION: As the ship pulls away from the planet, something most unusual happens. It is once again a gas giant, with no signs of life.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Engage at Warp 9.

ACTION: The ship goes to warp

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: After a few minutes of just breathing, she taps her commbadge.:: *CO*: The last of the most seriously ill have departed. Almost all of the crew has been seen too. Our next batch is destined for the station.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: With your permission, I'd like to go check on Enigma
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Azhure* Understood. We are on high warp to the station now.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Of course.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CO*: Estimated time of arrival?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::leaves the bridge to go to his quarters to check of his new friend::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at the scans of Terrapin:: *Azhure* Terrapin is once again a gas giant.

ACTION: When Starr enters his quarters, an elated Gumbati greats him.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CO*: I am not surprised... I had begun to wonder if we were being tested... and if we were, I think we passed.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Does the thing he usually does aboard the Quirinus these days and paces the rear of the bridge ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Azhure* 17 days if we can maintain Warp 9. We may be able to shave some time with short burst to maximum, but we cannot do that often without undue stress. I will have engineering work something out.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::fully healed, walks to the ready room, with a nod to Sulek::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CO*: In that case, I am giving my people a break for some much needed rest. We have plenty of time to make enough serum before we arrive.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::having moved to his ready room since there seems to be a communication from...::

ACTION: Terrapin is seated in the ready room, in the form of the old man.

Terrapin says:
::Nods at the two captains::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he pauses:: Terrapin: a last visit?
Terrapin says:
CO: Ready to see me go so soon? I see you managed to survive. ::furrows his brow:: I'm afraid you're not quite done yet though....::rubs his chin:: I think you will be seeing some old friends soon....and I'm not sure how much you'll like it.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Terrapin: Why is it that it seems such advanced alien races seem to think we need testing and then must speak in cryptic responses.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Leaving the one person she kept rested on duty, she sends the rest to their quarters for some well-deserved rest.:: *CSec*: I am off duty for now and will be in our quarters.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
*CNS*: I'm sure you deserve a nap or two without my snoring. Think I'm tending the ship up here for a while.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Terrapin: I have little doubt of what you say will in some way prove true, but it seems to me that the more mythic the alien, the more likely they will try to put us in their maze.
Terrapin says:
CO: Testing? What makes you think that it is I that am testing you? There are things you have yet to learn, that is true. But it is best not to blame the one who tells the story and the one that devises it. :;stands:: Captains. Perhaps we shall meet again. Perhaps not....

ACTION: Terrapin vanishes

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Smiles:: *CSec*: I have never minded your snoring... it tells me you are alive and with me. I will see you for dinner.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he looks at Harker:: Harker: And some think of Vulcans as pompous. Storyteller indeed.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Makes her way to her quarters.::

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TIME LAPSE TO NEXT MISSION: Two months