Arcadia Station SB-101 — Stardate 11311.25 Episode #644
“Hot and Cold Running Wars” — Episode IV — “Big Box of Nothingness”

Starring (in order of appearance):
•	Nick Moline 
•	CO Capt Bodine (Michael Johnson)
•	CIV Nyira (Barbara Moline)
•	CEO LtJg Takor (Christina Doane)
•	Ramone Santiago (Nick Moline) 
•	Capt Yan (Nick Moline)
•	CTO Ens Cadarn (Michael Hiles)
•	FCO Ens Doole (Bruce Oriani)
•	Waiter (Barbara Moline)

Mission Transcript
Time Lapse: None
Previously on Arcadia
The U.S.S. Anderson under the command of Captain Ian Yan is being dispatched to a Nebula near the star Regulus.
Back in the 22nd century this nebula was the location of "The Helix", a hive station belonging to the Suliban.
The Suliban received messages from the future in this Helix and did the bidding of someone who was determined to muck around with time.
Long Range sensor readings of a ship passing the Nebula have detected what appears to be the same sort of temporal disturbance that allowed the Suliban to communicate with the future.
It's possible that it is nothing, but based on how much trouble the Suliban caused in the 22nd century, it is worth investigating.
Meanwhile, Nyira Santiago's Father has come aboard the station in an effort to reconnect with his long lost (and believed long dead)
CO Capt Bodine says:
Captain's Log Stardate 11311.25 We continue to prepare the Anderson for their upcoming mission. I still have our Chief Engineer on a personal errand for Nyira whom we owe a great deal. While at Dinner with Captain Yan Doole and Cadarn have found an unidentified and unregistered crate addressed to Captain Yan which I plan to deal with right away.

Resume "Hot and Cold Running Wars" - Episode IV – “Big Box of Nothingness”
CIV Nyira says:
::Stands in front of the Tea room dreaming about making it her own::
CO Capt Bodine says:
Yan: Well this has been pleasant but perhaps we should go down to the dock and see what this so called item is all about?
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
::Walks with Mr. Santiago when they get within polite range. She steps ahead and calls:: CIV: Nyira
CO Capt Bodine says:
::clears the dishes from the dining table and places them in the replicator::
Ramone Santiago (Nick Moline) says:
::looks at his Daughter, already tearing up, he has been communicating with her for a while, but until this moment part of him still wasn't ready to believe that she was really alive::
Capt Yan (Nick Moline) says:
CO: I best be getting down to the loading bay and see about this mysterious crate.
CIV Nyira says:
::turns when she hears her name and looks at Jadera then notices the man slightly behind her and she gives a weak smile through her nerves::
CO Capt Bodine says:
Yan: I will accompany you, in case there are any problems.
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::In the loading bay going over the shipment information, looking for any clue as to what might be in the container.::
CEO Ltjg Takor says:
::Gives a supportive smile and steps to one side::Nyira: Mr. Ramone Santiago. Nyira Santiago ::She formally introduces then shuts up.::
Ramone (Nick Moline) says:
Nyira: Is it really you Nyira?
CO Capt Bodine says:
::taps his comm badge:: *CTO*: Captain Yan and I are on our way to loading to inspect the suspicious crate. Are you or your team still there?
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Taps his commbadge.:: *CO*: Yes sir.
CIV Nyira says:
Ramone: well if it’s not the research that went in to finding you was wrong somehow. ::smiles sadly thinking of Joe then shakes her head:: but yes I am Nyira Santiago I do believe I am your daughter.
FCO Ens Doole says:
::waiting for both Captains to arrive in Cargo Bay 3::
Ramone (Nick Moline) says:
Nyira: You look just like your mother did when I first met her.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Quietly makes like a wall unless needed or gestured that its ok to leave.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::following Captain Yan down to loading as they both step into the lift he orders it to their destination:: Computer: Docks, loading level for the U.S.S. Anderson.
Capt Yan (Nick Moline) says:
CO: I do hope it is just some sort of paperwork mistake, I can't afford to delay my mission
CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks at Yan:: Yan: Captain, do you usually get assigned SFI missions? Do you work directly for the Intel department?
::nods appreciatory at the Captains last statement:: Yan: I can understand we will try to get you under way soon and without further delay, If you want to speed things up I can have my CTO open the crate before we get there?
CIV Nyira says:
::smiles sadly as a flash of her mother's dead body in the floor of the escape pod comes to her mind:: Ramone: I have some pictures a friend found for me she was very beautiful.
Capt Yan (Nick Moline) says:
CO: Not usually no. They wanted a big enough ship just in case it came to a battle, but I have some experience in Intel.
Ramone (Nick Moline) says:
Nyira: As are you. It's a bit strange. The last time I saw you in person I was swinging you around the room by your arms, and now...
CO Capt Bodine says:
Yan: same here ... Although not active in it myself now that I am back on Arcadia. I do wonder if they try and draft most people who reach command positions. Give them a taste of that side of service see how they handle it?
Capt Yan (Nick Moline) says:
CO: Possible I suppose. In this case I'm guessing it is just a matter of being I was the largest ship in the area that was between missions.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Continues to watch for a moment it seems to go well:: Nyira: Excuse me maybe a trip to the tea house? Good relaxing place to chat...
CO Capt Bodine says:
::the turbo lift halts and the doors open up onto a busy deck with several hands hard at work:: Yan: I think they should be this way leading Yan off to the left into the adjacent area::
Capt Yan (Nick Moline) says:
CO: I get the idea that a lot of SFI missions, or missions in general for that matter, are just a matter of right place, right time... or is that wrong place wrong time
CIV Nyira says:
::smiles as she remembers a flash of his face as she is being swing:: Ramone: I remember that CEO: that's a good idea can you join us or are you too busy I know I’ve taking up a lot of your time today ::looks pleading at Jadera hoping she will stay for a little while::
CO Capt Bodine says:
Yan: I think often times the later statement is most true, but I am sure both conditions often apply. ::laughs a bit and they step into the same room as his two senior officers::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Looks up as he hears the doors open spotting the captains enter the room.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
Nyira: My days open. ::gestures to the tea house a nice, quiet place where they can sit and chat.:: Nyira: I'll just sit at a table next to you and get some work done. ::Aka near enough to be there and supportive but far enough to be respectful of their privacy::
CIV Nyira says:
Ramone: Is that ok with you?
CO Capt Bodine says:
ALL: Hello Doole, Cadarn ... So shall we see what has held up the process here? ::looks at Yan for his approval::
Ramone (Nick Moline) says:
Nyira: That sounds fine; I just want to spend some time with you.
Capt Yan (Nick Moline) says:
::nods to the CO:: FCO: Any interesting readings from the crate?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Walks with them to the Tea House but a little further behind::
CIV Nyira says:
::nods:: Ramone:: I'd like that. ::walks towards the Tea Room to get a table for them::
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO_Yan: No, no readings of any kind and that what worries me.
CO Capt Bodine says:
Yan: I told them not to scan it as well. FCO: If you have your tricorder please proceed.
Capt Yan (Nick Moline) says:
CTO: Mind if I borrow your tricorder and take a look myself?
FCO Ens Doole says:
::tries to scan again with the tricorder::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Hands Yan his tricorder.:: Yan: Of course sir.
CO Capt Bodine says:
::stands over near Cadarn waiting for results::
Capt Yan (Nick Moline) says:
::scans the crate:: All: No energy readings, no bio matter. Nothing, it's like the crate is empty... CO: Well this is your cargo hold; do you feel safe cracking this open?
CIV Nyira says:
::finds a table and takes a seat::
FCO Ens Doole says:
::confirms the readings Yan got::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Sits down at a table next to Nyira's and gives her a thumbs up behind Ramone's back. Then pulls out a PADD to tinker on something even as she half listens not wanting to interrupt.::
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO: As I said before.
CO Capt Bodine says:
Yan: I figured if it was going to do something when we scanned it I would have rigged something that way. I am guessing though it’s probably safe to open at this point. CTO: Will you do the honors?
Ramone (Nick Moline) says:
::follows Nyira to the table and sits down, still nervous, what do you say to someone you still think of as being a little girl::
Waiter (Barbara Moline) says:
::walks up:: CIV: ah Miss Santiago nice to see you again I do hope you won't be beaming away again ::winks at Nyira:: What can i get for you two?
Ramone (Nick Moline) says:
Waiter/Nyira: Beaming away?
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Nods.:: CO: Yes captain. ::Moves up to the side of the crate and finding the necessary lock releases them and starts to open the case.::
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO: Just so you'll be being aware Captain, if this is another admin paperwork screw up, I am not gonna be happy.
Capt Yan (Nick Moline) says:
CTO/FCO: Well let's crack it open shall we boys?
CO: Nor will I.
CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: Well I don’t see as it matters, unless you are offering to do Lorin's Job for her Ensign I was under the impression this was an Operations department issue?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Orders a cup of tea and tinkers with schematics for the small ship members of Arcadia are designing, half listening.::
CIV Nyira says:
::sighs shaking her head:: Ramone: It is a long story that I can't really tell right now but maybe someday Waiter: I'll have the strawberry black hot tea and a slice of your classic cheesecake.
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Swings the door of the crate open then looks inside.::
ACTION: The crate falls open revealing.... absolutely nothing
Waiter (Barbara Moline) says:
Ramone: and for you sir?
Ramone (Nick Moline) says:
Waiter: Just some Strawberry Tea and crumpets for me.
CO Capt Bodine says:
::peers into nothing he leans over the crate experimentally putting his own hand down inside the crate attempting to wave it about::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Curses in Klingon as he finds the crate empty, wondering if this was some joke.::
Capt Yan (Nick Moline) says:
All: And Starfleet saw free to ship me a big ole box of nothing.
All: That's Starfleet Operations efficiency at its finest.
CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: You seem to have discovered a box. I'm impressed..
Waiter (CIV Nyira) says:
::nods and departs to get the order::
CO Capt Bodine says:
Yan: Sorry about this Captain ..
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO: ::sees the empty crate:: Out loud, but softly: Somehow an "I told ya so" just doesn't cut it.
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO/FCO: Is the restock complete yet? How long will it take to get the Anderson under way? ::looks at the FCO for this last question::
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO: Yes, the restock was completed before I came across this jackass of a joke.
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Turns looking at Hastings and the rest of his security team.:: CPO Hastings: Dismissed.
Capt Yan (Nick Moline) says:
All: It's a very large box, seems like it should have been used for something... CO: It's quite alright Captain, these things happen.
All: If everything else is loaded up, I'll be taking my leave, I have a nebula to search.
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO: ::sarcastic:: Mind if I jack admins butt so far around their ears they'll have ta take off their boots to eat?
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: See that the Anderson's crew is recalled to their birth immediately. We need to get them on their way.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::frowns a little as she calls up the engineering systems part of the schematic of their prototype that someone named 'Puddle Jumper' and so far the name was sticking. She was trying to improve the engine efficiency even as she made sure to pay enough attention to her friend to be there for her.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
Yan: Sorry about all of this, we have pretty good long range sensors and a great comm system we will keep our eyes and ears open for the Anderson Captain. Is there anything else we can do for you?
FCO Ens Doole says:
Nearest Cargo Bay Crewman: ::whispers in ear:: Get a team, and get this mess cleared and out of the Captain's face. NOW!
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
CO: Yes sir. ::Moves off to the side of the cargo bay and hits the comm console on the wall opening a station broadcast.:: *Anderson Personnel*: The Anderson is prepped and ready to depart, all Anderson crew please report back to your ship.
CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: A word Ensign in private please ..
FCO Ens Doole says:
::points at crate::
CO: Of course.
Ramone (Nick Moline) says:
Nyira: So... How did you end up on Arcadia?
CO Capt Bodine says:
::leads Doole to a secluded corner of the loading dock::
FCO Ens Doole says:
::follows the CO::
Waiter (Barbara Moline) says:
Arrives with the order:: CIV/Ramone: here you are ::places the food on the table and leaves::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Pleased it seems to be going well with Nyira’s Dad, she deserves it to go well::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::struggles to find the right words:: FCO: You are a lot like your father in ways ... ::thinking:: On a matter of principle it is better to be safe than sorry. We should do our best to not delay people from urgent matters for such mundane tasks. I am not too happy with how long this all took to sort out. ::puts up his hand to stop any objection:: I know I told you to wait that bit is on me, but there were other things today I want you to consider...
FCO: I need you to consider you words more carefully when speaking to superiors please. Such as revealing a personal observation you thought of how I felt when I had not heard from Yan I did not need him knowing that.
CIV Nyira says:
Ramone: well that is a long story too but I can tell it some of it basically I bartered my way out of the Cardassian system I was going to head to earth but when I ended up here I decided to stay I met so many nice people. ::she smiles towards Jadera:: and I love the promenade ::she looks around the tea room and out the entrance. ::
Ramone (Nick Moline) says:
Nyira: Do you have plans on what you are going to do with your life now that you are back in Federation space?
Capt Yan (Nick Moline) says:
::nods to the team and heads to the lift to return to his ship::
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO: My apologies on that Captain. I didn't mean to offend you or him when I did that.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Thumbs up at CIV::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::The comm sent he steps back and glances at the empty crate shaking his head. Glances at the Captain and FCO and decides to wait to see if he's needed for anything else.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: In short, its best to keep personal observations to yourself unless you expressly ask for permission to speak freely. If you don't specifically ask to talk to someone freely especially a superior then your comments are to be confined to your professional opinion as it pertains to your assigned post as Flight Control Officer, or your assigned tasked. Does what I am saying make sense?

CIV Nyira says:
Ramone: so far I've been working in the shops and establishments here to earn credits I hope to save enough to start an establishment of my own someday sadly that day is not going to be soon
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO: yes sir 
CO: Can I ask you a personal question Captain? About my father?
CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: You may ask
Ramone (Nick Moline) says:
Nyira: If you are willing, I'd be happy to help with that, I have a lot of credits stored away from my career. I'd do anything to be a part of your life
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Taps on the PADD and hands it to Nyira:: Nyira: It’s called investors, not like I spend money anyway. ::Is what it says beneath a number of credits on the PADD::
FCO Ens Doole says:
CO: What was he like?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Grins at her dad sharing a 'Great minds' moment::
::Quietly takes the PADD back with another grin::
CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: In short, he knew his job, was rather fierce in battle especially in hand to hand. Also very eager, in some respects so eager he had a tendencies to step on a few toes.. He wanted to help everyone all the time.. even things that were not his to worry about. So sometimes he worried a bit more then need be. I wished at times he could learn how to lay back and relax.
Ramone (Nick Moline) says:
Nyira: Besides I don't have much need of these credits, and they are yours anyway.
CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: Well I have things to do and with the Anderson departing and you being in charge of docking I suppose you do too.
CIV Nyira says:
::stares back and forth between both her father and Jadera not knowing what to say::
PAUSE