[21:03:38] <SM_James> Summary: All quiet on the home front? That's the theory, anyway. Melynche has vacated the sector, which may or may not be a sign things have returned to what passes for normal. Simmons and Stevens remain in isolation, though there's been no further disturbances around the latter. Investigations both on and off the ship continue, and as of this second, there have been no new orders issued Claymore. Bug, or feature?

[21:03:38] <SM_James> Star Trek: A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Claymore in: "Reflection"

[21:03:38] <SM_James> Episode 10: "Suspicious Minds" (12207.30)

[21:03:57] <SM_James> =/\= BEGIN MISSION =/\=

[21:04:23] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::having finished the repairs several hours ago he is once again on the bridge.  He scanned over the request on his messages and typed in his reply. 'Sickbay structural damage repaired and fully operational'::

[21:05:01] <SM_James> Scene: Nearing the end of alpha shift, Claymore has settled into some version of a routine. Just in time for the regulars to start prepping for shift change within the hour.

[21:05:01] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Sitting in his chair on the bridge, reading his PADD, and feeling it's a bit like he's re-living the same day over and over again -- and suddenly, hopes that is not actually what is happening, because he's read about that kind of thing where temporal anomalies are involved::

[21:05:10] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> :: On the bridge, reviewing the various reports from the tactical team sent their way as well as a short update from the CTO::

[21:07:04] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Sitting in the shuttle running scans on Stevens, trying to figure out what the connection is between her and the Kethran.::

[21:07:32] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::pacing on the Bridge; off towards the Conference Room; it's slow and not particularly anxious looking, but, it's pacing::

[21:07:51] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::sitting in the shuttle, running her shoulder awkwardly::

[21:07:54] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::on the bridge, she turns to look at the Captain and smiles beatifically:: CO: Routine.

[21:09:11] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Smiles briefly, looking toward Iza::  CNS:  Such as it is, yes.

[21:09:18] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: You doing okay Kaylee?

[21:09:45] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CSO: Hmm? oh, um... yeah, I'm okay. I think.

[21:10:01] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::nods and tucks a curl behind her ear, fully knowing it will escape in seconds, most probably:: CO: This is all new to me. Being here.

[21:11:23] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: Why don't we work together to devise a series of scans to see if we can come up with something that will at least clue us in on what's happening.  That might give us a way to counteract it.

[21:11:36] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Sits up a bit straighter::  CNS:  Of course.  ::Rests his PADD on his lap::  How are you doing, so far?

[21:12:33] <SOO_LtCmdr_K’han> ::still sifting through various reports, messages, etc.

[21:12:53] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> :: finishes writing up a report, which basically is nothing out of the ordinary... as in really, just ordinary, and sends a copy to the first officer.::

[21:13:49] <SOO_LtCmdr_K’han> ::loads everything into the PADD currently on the console, just double-checking contents as it finishes to make sure everything is there how he wants it::

[21:14:01] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::smiles at the poor Cardassian's attempt at small talk:: CO: Well, so far I think I prefer receiving visits in the consulting room, but eventually a situation will arise when you may find my insight helpful. That's the idea, right?

[21:14:06] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Nods at Simmons and pulls up a nearby PADD::

[21:14:06] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> :: at the helm monitoring systems, many of the repairs seeming to have claymore operating at effient levels if cut short ::

[21:14:50] <SOO_LtCmdr_K’han>  ::grabs the PADD and stands, setting the station to sleep and moving towards Davis, and then towards Damrok::

[21:16:06] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::her smile widens as she considers the Captain is actually concerned about how she's feeling in the new post::

[21:16:26] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Smiles genuinely::  CNS:  That tends to be how it goes, yes.  Your interactions with the crew have been good, so far?

[21:17:03] <SOO_LtCmdr_K’han> ::stands near the XO's chair, waiting for Damrok and Iza to finish::

[21:17:24] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CSO: I haven't felt anything different physically during the transitions. Have your scans picked up anything phycological that might indicate an transition is imminent?

[21:17:37] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: So let's run a biomolecular Scan, a quantum flux scan, a cellular degradation scan, we should look at a couple of different kinds of temporal scans.

[21:18:15] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Sighing:: CMO: No, not yet.  I'm wondering if we combine a biomolecular scan with a temporal scan if that will give us any better clues.  Why don't we start there?

[21:18:43] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> CO: Oh, most definitely! Even with those who tend to give me a wide berth. I feel great here, thank you, sir.

[21:18:57] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CSO: That sounds like a good idea. Let me see if I can get the internal sensors re-tasked...

[21:19:15] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::glances at Davis, then back to the Captain, and looks down to the PADD she brought to keep herself company::

[21:19:48] <CO_Capt_Damrok> CNS:  Excellent.  If that changes in any way, please let me know.  ::Holds up his hand for a moment to politely ask for a pause, then stands, having detected the presence of the queue::  SOO:  Mr. K'han, you have something?

[21:20:30] <SOO_LtCmdr_K’han>  ::nods::  CO: Yes, Captain. I've completed an analysis of the data Lieutenant Arinoch sent to us; I've also taken another run at a few of my own sources.  ::hands his PADD to Damrok::

[21:20:32] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: Sounds good.  ::Crosses the shuttle to start inputting parameters as Kaylee begins to work on the internal sensors.::

[21:20:45] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::moves towards K'han and Damrok, figuring this might be worth listening to::

[21:20:53] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Sets his own PADD down on his seat for the moment, then takes the PADD from K'han and gives it a look::

[21:22:45] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> :: looks up from her station where she had begun the usual steps for shift change::

[21:23:21] <SOO_LtCmdr_K’han>  CO: It seems like the isolationist cell we're seeing is the product of a movement that has been slowly developing for some time--it would seem since the Dominion war, at least. As the Strategic Operations command started to become aware of them, they were interested in identifying shapeshifters or Changlings and the extent to which they may have infiltrated command. This was sort of the origin of the isolationist movement.

[21:24:48] <SM_James> ACTION: Stevens shimmers very slightly, then after a moment, fades from view entirely. The console she was working at sparks a little, but continues to function. A second later, she returns to normal.

[21:24:55] <SOO_LtCmdr_K’han>  CO: With the incident on Mars, the Cabowee, and other recent events, they seemed to have picked up steam, and now seem to be trying their luck in various sectors and systems. This might include individual efforts, but also, in Arinoch's view, efforts to support other separatist groups like the Maquis.

[21:25:16] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Looks up in time to see Kaylee disappear:: CMO:  Kaylee!!

[21:25:31] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Taps at the PADD trying to get the sensors to behave:: CSO: It's...it's like another language! And it's sparking now!

[21:25:43] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Looks at her scans that they had just set up - surprised that the two of them haven't yet exploded.::

[21:26:17] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::leaves the pretense of looking at her PADD and follows K'han's report with interest::

[21:26:24] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Looks at Simmons:: CSO: I...I saw them again. And...and...and one of them saw me...

[21:26:25] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Heads over to the CMO and starts running additional scans with her tricorder.::

[21:26:41] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Stops in her tracks:: CMO: One of them?  One of who?

[21:27:20] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CSO: It...it a human. A human woman. At the back of..of the Kethran. And...and she looked at me. Right at me. And then smiled....

[21:27:32] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> *CO*: You should know that the Doctor had another episode.  The doctor faded from view completely and she's reading further out of phase.

[21:28:03] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: A woman  at the back of the Kethran?  Kethran what, Kaylee?

[21:28:08] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Nods slowly, listening as he reads::  SOO:  This is...very unfortunate.  It's difficult to take overt measures to try to change these movements and attitudes in an even-handed way.  Starfleet's experience with the Maquis is instructive.

[21:28:06] <SOO_LtCmdr_K’han>  CO: The most interesting thing here, in my view anyway, is that Starfleet Command seems like it is not entirely up to speed on what's going on in this sector, with the isolationists, and so on.  ::pauses::  It's like there are pockets in command that are working on this information, but they aren't sure who to pass it to, who to trust.

[21:28:58] <CO_Capt_Damrok> SOO:  Right.  Compartmentalizing is the only way to handle the information.  Otherwise, you lose operational integrity.  ::Holds his hand up again a moment, courteous but businesslike, then taps his 'badge::

[21:29:01] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Walks into her quarters, which since her assignment as second officer - if not so far back as the advent of furnishings in her quarters compliments of Cawney - she'd come to see more and more as her "office" - and settles in at her desk, having "enjoyed" a brief meal in the lounge upon the close of Alpha shift::

[21:29:20] <CO_Capt_Damrok> *CSO*:  Thank you for the update.  I'm sorry to hear this.  Are we making an progress on a solution?

[21:29:41] <SOO_LtCmdr_K’han>  ::pauses as Damrok speaks to Simmons::

[21:30:23] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens wraps her arms around herself, her eyes wide as she thinks over what she saw:: CSO: Someone....some was leading them.....

[21:30:54] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> *CO*: The temporal activity wasn't as pronounced as the last, but I'm not figuring out why this is happening.

[21:31:20] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::checks the shuttle's internal diagnostics from his bridge station::

[21:31:38] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: Someone was leading the woman that you saw or leading the Kethran?

[21:32:32] <CO_Capt_Damrok> *CSO*:  Do you believe that distance from Deep Space Three would help lessen the effects, or is there not enough data to say?  ::Shifts his weight from his left leg to his right, looking thoughtful::

[21:33:17] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> *CO*: Let me run some extrapolations, and I'll get back with you.

[21:33:26] <CO_Capt_Damrok> *CSO*:  Acknowledged.  Damrok out.

[21:33:52] <CO_Capt_Damrok> SOO:  Apologies for the interruption.  Is there anything else?

[21:34:18] <SOO_LtCmdr_K’han>  ::nods:: CO: We only have this information because we are involved in the DS3 investigation. We will lose access to any of it if we are reassigned--or if the investigation terminates.

[21:34:36] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::hopes that Simmons may be able to figure out what's happening to Dr Stevens, she felt so worried the last time they met::

[21:34:42] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Starts running an extrapolation between their distance from DS3 and the strength of the temporal wake.::

[21:34:51] <SOO_LtCmdr_K’han>  CO: That seems to include DS3, too. They will also lose access.

[21:35:48] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Sighs slightly::  SOO:  Equally unfortunate, but probably necessary.  That they looped us in at all is unexpected, under the circumstances.

[21:36:12] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> CO/SOO: The question is what do we do with all of this, while we do have access.

[21:36:51] <SOO_LtCmdr_K’han>  ::looks at Davis, then to Damrok, not willing to venture forward ideas on command level decisions::

[21:38:28] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Thinks back to something Fong told him::  SOO:  I'd like you to cross-reference everything you have here with personnel assignments to Starbase 284.  See if you come up with any hits.

[21:38:54] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> *CO*: There is no evidence to suggest that our distance from DS3 has anything to do with the strength of the temporal wake.

[21:39:09] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> *CO*: Oh, and I wouldn't recommend going to warp with us on board.

[21:39:14] <SOO_LtCmdr_K’han>  CO: Aye, sir.  ::turns to return to Mission Operations and begin the analysis immediately:: 

[21:39:32] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::follows the conversation eagerly. This is something that she certainly would have never witnessed working in consultation with her regular visitors::

[21:39:33] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Blinks a few times::  *CSO*:  Very useful information, Doctor.  Thank you for the update.

[21:40:28] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Is left holding K'han's PADD, and as it offends his one-PADD-to-rule-them-all sensibilities, hastily walks out of the command pit to mission ops::  SOO:  Your PADD, Mr. K'han.

[21:40:41] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Likes the fact that she's still called Doctor.::

[21:40:54] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CSO: No, she was leading the Kethan, the woman. She....she made a motion for them to attack and they listened to her

[21:41:17] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: Have you seen the woman before?

[21:41:29] <SOO_LtCmdr_K’han>  ::just as he's sitting he stops::  CO: Oh, thank you sir.

[21:41:31] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CSO: I...I was on the flight deck, and the tac officer walked through me and then the Kethran shuttles touched down and....

[21:42:19] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: Did the Kethran arrive in shuttles last time?  I got injured and wasn't here at the beginning, so everything is fuzzy.

[21:42:28] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Makes his way back toward the center chair::  XO:  So we have information that we can only use while we are here and that is most useful only when we are not here.

[21:43:30] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CSO: Hmm? Oh, no. I didn't recognize her, I'm sorry.

[21:43:34] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> CO: Meanwhile, we're not being told to do anything--maybe, it seems, because Starfleet Command isn't aware, doesn't have all the pieces, or...::pauses::...just doesn't know what to do or how to use ships like ours right now.

[21:43:46] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: What was she wearing?

[21:44:08] <HFI_CW3_Veni> ::Waiting in the holodeck... 'somewhat' patiently ::

[21:44:23] <CO_Capt_Damrok> XO:  Perhaps whatever compartment of Command is dealing with this right now isn't sure whether they can trust us, either.

[21:44:33] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CSO: I...ummm, let me think... ::Stevens closes her eyes tightly and thinks bad to the vision she had::

[21:44:45] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods slowly::  CO: Well...right back at them, if that's the case.

[21:44:48] <HLM4_Ens_M'irl> :: running down the hall... ::

[21:45:01] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> CO: But that's not getting us any closer to sorting some of this out.

[21:46:18] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CSO: It was...a uniform...but armored, like the Kathran

[21:46:39] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: A Human Kethran hybrid?

[21:46:46] <SM_James> ACTION: DS3 hails Claymore on command frequencies.

[21:46:50] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Raises his eyebrows and averts his gaze upward momentarily in a sort of "this is typical" look::  XO:  Right.  Any thoughts?  I'm having K'han run those personnel reports because I'm wondering if there isn't something going on at 232.  Fong mentioned they had a new chief engineer.  It didn't seem important at the time, but now I feel sniffing out any lead, however small, is preferable to nothing.

[21:47:09] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::makes a note:: CO: Incoming message from DS3 on command frequencies.

[21:47:24] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::starts to respond but pauses at Fong's announcement::

[21:47:54] <SOO_LtCmdr_K’han>  ::sets the computer to cross-reference anything in his analysis, or its supporting documents, with Starbase 284::

[21:47:55] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Rubs his face in both hands for a moment::  OPS:  I'll take it in the ready room.  ::Gives Davis the "you're with me" head tilt::  And you have the bridge, Mr. Fong.  ::Sets off toward the office::

[21:47:55] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> :: has an opinion, but keeps it to himself for now while they await the com ::

[21:48:11] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CSO: No, just...just human. I think? Oh gosh, I don't know. But...No, just a human

[21:48:57] <HLM4_Ens_M'irl> :: gets to the holodeck and keys in waiting for the door to open... which is does.. agonizingly slow..., her tail switches back and forth while she bounces on her toes ::

[21:49:09] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: Does the woman look familiar at all?  Or even similar to anyone that you know?

[21:49:24] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::nods and forwards the message to the CO's ready room::

[21:49:44] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::her eyes follow the command officers as they relocate to the Ready Room. Well, she was an Ensign not that long ago, no wonder she's not yet invited to share the latest gossip::

[21:49:57] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::follows Damrok::

[21:50:21] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> :: Looks at the counselor::

[21:51:00] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Enters the ready room, waiting until the doors closed, then taps a few buttons to receive the transmission on the wall monitor inside and to the left of the door::

[21:51:07] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::her eyes drop again to the PADD for a few seconds, before she turns and looks at the tactical officer, then offers her a smile::

[21:51:26] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CSO: No, I haven't seen her, I'm sorry

[21:52:10] <HFI_CW3_Veni> :: looks at the chronometer and then to Ensign M'irl::

[21:52:18] <SM_James> ACTION: Admiral McKenzy's face appears on the wall screen, and offers a somewhat pleasant smile to both Damrok and Davis. "Captain. commander. I hope this isn't a bad time."

[21:52:35] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::bites his tongue::

[21:52:42] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::almost off::

[21:52:49] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: I wonder if you are having forward flashes.  You should start chronicling what you've seen.  Write it down in as much detail as you can, in case this is a future flash.

[21:52:59] <HLM4_Ens_M'irl> :: in a high voice :: HFI: Soooory Chief... I lost...track of...

[21:53:44] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> :: nods her head to the counselor::  CNS: Our paths have not yet crossed.  One of my teams mentioned you.

[21:53:47] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::A bit slow to respond::  COM: McKenzy:  Admiral, we are pleased to receive your call.  What can we do for you?  ::Folds his hands behind his back, glancing at Davis for a tiny fraction of a second out of the corner of his eye::

[21:53:50] <HFI_CW3_Veni> :: interrupts M'irl :: HLM4: Can it Ensign.  Helmspersons lose track of nothing.  Computer: Initiative Helm Training Session Alpha 1.

[21:55:58] @<ADM_McKezy> COMM: Claymore: CO: I understand you've been dealing with a local event of some sort. Temporal, I believe the reports said. I've delayed giving you an assignment while you sorted that out. What's your latest on that?

[21:56:31] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::nods back at the TO:: TO: I wonder if it was a patient or the officer that was in the docking bay yesterday... You're Chief Singh, correct?

[21:56:34] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens turns the PADD around to shows Simmons logs with the visions she's seen::

[21:56:48] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::recalls that one Academy instructor who only commented on the use of "that" in papers, nearly daydreaming off before collecting himself and his focus again::

[21:57:34] <CO_Capt_Damrok> COM: McKenzy:  We've got an officer who...  ::Has to take a moment to process it a bit further::  ...we may be losing.  They're slowly shifting out of phase in small bursts.  Our chief science officer has just informed me that if we go to warp there could be grave consequences for her.

[21:58:08] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> CNS:  Yes.  PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong was with you in the bay.  :: smiles slightly::  Her dark skin and white hair are rather hard to miss.

[21:59:08] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Looks at the Stevens:: CMO: So that's everything you can remember?

[21:59:31] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens nods:: CSO: I'll send it to you

[22:00:05] @<ADM_McKezy> COMM: Claymore: CO: Understood. Then I will continue to not assign you until such time as you can find the source. If you need assistance, I'll make whatever resources available. ::she pauses, then, considers:: In the interest of full disclosure, the second reason for my call was to advise you that Europa will be ready for her shakedown cruise in 2 days. If she passes, I intend to assign her as your partner in this sector.

[22:00:39] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::her smile widens:: TO: Oh I remember her all right. I'm afraid I may have unsettled her, or perhaps it was just the overall situation ::ponders::

[22:01:17] <CO_Capt_Damrok> COM: McKenzy:  Happy to hear it.  I've got a good working relationship with her commanding officer -- so far, at least.  ::Smiles, but only briefly, his thoughts too occupied otherwise::

[22:01:51] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> CNS:  Not likely.  She is... an intense, yet quiet person.

[22:02:33] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::nods:: TO: She felt caring as well. Very focused and responsible. So do you, for that matter.

[22:02:50] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: Sounds good.  Can you think of a treatment that we could use to try to keep you in phase with us?

[22:03:00] @<ADM_McKezy> COMM: Claymore: CO: Good. Then this should make my next piece of news easier to digest. I expect you to become very familiar with how each other works. This means when Europa is cleared, and when you've got this other business under control, Claymore and Europa will engage in a series of war games.

[22:03:46] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Raises a breath to respond immediately, then hesitates, pauses, and falters::

[22:04:04] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CSO: I....I'm not sure. I'm getting scared and this is all...so...so far out of my wheelhouse...

[22:04:33] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::taps his leg with his right index finger::

[22:05:17] @<ADM_McKezy> ::waits a beat, then raises an eyebrow:: COMM: Claymore: CO: You have concerns, captain?

[22:05:43] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> :: lifts a brow::  CNS:  Thank you.  :: considers::  The shift is almost over.  Would you care for some tea... or what it is you prefer.

[22:05:51] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Sets a steadying hand on Steven's shoulder.::  CMO: We're going to figure this out.

[22:06:04] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Pauses, looking down a moment::  COM: McKenzy:  ...Not about the war games themselves, Admiral.  About what they mean.

[22:08:16] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Gets an idea and heads over to a different console in the shuttle and starts pulling up some information.::

[22:08:18] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> TO: Chocolate. ::pauses:: I'd care for some chocolate. But you can have tea, of course.

[22:09:21] @<ADM_McKenzy> COMM: Claymore: CO: They mean two things, captain. Claymore hasn't seen significant action since the Cabowee, and not in this configuration...Officially. ::pointedly ignores the Kethran mission because the line is so very not secured:: Europa hasn't seen action in longer than that, and seen none since her refit. I intend to put you on the border. To do that, I need you to know what you're doing... and what he's doing.

[22:09:29] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> :: smiles again, stronger:: CNS:  Of course.  I am beginning to wonder if there is something about empaths, telepaths, and chocolates.

[22:10:51] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::chuckles:: TO: Chocolate is a well-known remedy to anything that ails the soul.

[22:10:53] <TAC_Lt Lindsey> :: holding back a yawn, she enters the bridge with a large cup of coffee in hand.  Seeing the CPO she almost tucks it away, but then she might just fall back asleep.  Instead, she walks over with a smile.::

[22:11:15] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Taps on her PADD to forward her logs to Simmons::

[22:11:22] <HFI_CW3_Veni> :: settles in with her PADD strapped to her knee... clicks a few buttons while sitting in a materialized right chair :: HLM4: Alright Ensign.  Have a seat.  Today we are doing basic light work with the basic type-6 while we get a feel for each other.

[22:11:27] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Nods, slowly::  COM:  McKenzy:  Right.

[22:14:51] @<ADM_McKenzy> COMM: Claymore: CO: The Romulans got one past us because we've let our border security lapse. You know the result of that mistake. Breen territory has been no go since the end of the war. It seems certain factions need reminding.

[22:14:53] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: Have you heard of the study that Dr. Mirdic did recently?  It was on the cellular cohesion and phase differential of Albarian sea slugs.

[22:15:38] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> :: looks up and says nothing, especially as Lindsey had been doing double duty.  With little of note, she quickly fills her in.::

[22:16:22] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens blinks blankly at Simmons:: CSO: I....I think so>?

[22:16:50] <CO_Capt_Damrok> COM: McKenzy:  Fair enough.  I assume you'll be in touch in advance of preparations?

[22:16:52] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> :: Letting her know where the command staff is and that she needed to read SOO_LtCmdr_K'han's report.::

[22:17:11] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: I'm wondering if we could use that study to help devise a treatment that might help keep you in phase.

[22:17:40] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> :: after a moment, she logged out, turning the station over to Lindsey.  She then walked over to the counselor.::

[22:20:12] @<ADM_McKezy> COMM: Claymore: CO: Of course. And I will be accompanying you during the exercise. ::she grins, just a little:: If my best upstart commander is going to face off against a legend, I want a front row seat.

[22:20:52] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CSO: You'll have to remind me of some of the specifics, I was more focused on the pictures and graphs....

[22:20:55] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> CNS:  Ready?

[22:21:35] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::puts down the PADD and stands:: TO: Sure.

[22:23:39] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Tilts his head very slightly, then just nods a few times, again slowly::

[22:23:52] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> :: motioning to the lift, she walks with her to it.  Once in side, she orders it to the lounge.::

[22:24:34] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: Well, they were using a special enzyme to see if it would have effect on the creature's cellular cohesion to keep it in phase or make it slip out of phase.

[22:24:44] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::walks with the Chief, but sends a somewhat concerned glance towards the RR door before entering the lift::

[22:24:56] @<ADM_McKezy> COMM: Claymore: CO: I'll be in touch again once Europa clears shakedown. In the meantime, if we can do anything to assist, please contact my office.

[22:25:21] <CO_Capt_Damrok> COM: McKenzy:  Thank you, Admiral.  I'll contact you if anything comes up.

[22:25:46] <ADM_McKezy>ACTION: The admiral nods once, then the channel closes.

[22:25:55] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::turns to Damrok::  CO: So, who is the upstart? 

[22:26:18] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> :: as the doors close, asks quietly::  CNS:  Is everything alright?

[22:26:39] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Smiles broadly, at least for the moment::  XO:  Left as an exercise for the reader.

[22:27:01] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Continues tapping some keys and pulls up the study.  Waves Kaylee over.:: CMO: Here.  Take a look.  I'm wondering if we could see if the enzyme would interact with a blood sample of yours without adverse effects.  If it does, then we could try a micro dose to see how you react and then continue upping the dose incrementally until we see if <more>

[22:27:13] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: we can keep you in phase.  Whatcha think?

[22:27:21] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::tries--unsuccessfully--to suppress something of a grin::

[22:27:52] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::startled for a second:: TO: Oh, certainly. At least, I don't feel like it's anything serious. ::pauses:: But you never know, do you?

[22:28:45] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CSO: That...that could work. We could use an electrical current to change the phase if needed as well

[22:29:18] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> CNS:  I am security.  I take everything seriously.  Especially with my CTO absent.

[22:29:55] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::After thinking for a second, her eyes light up:: CMO: Yes!  I think that could work.  Let's start with a sample of your blood.  ::Heads to the medical equipment that she had laid out just in case and grabs a hypo and vial.::

[22:31:00] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Makes his way toward his desk::  XO:  The notion of war games as a shakedown for Europa is a bit thin, to me.  It might need to be done, but there could easily be an unrevealed motive.  The expectation of combat, to be precise.  ::Plants his palms on his desk and leans over it to take a few notes::

[22:31:00] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::looks at the shorter older woman with respect:: TO: Of course you are right. But we'll only be informed when it's the right time for us to know.

[22:31:53] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> CO: And she's coming here? :pauses::  There's definitely something else going on here.

[22:32:17] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> CNS:  You have been talking to my great Grandmother, haven't you.  ::exits the lift with a slight shake of her head and a slight smile::

[22:32:39] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Walks over to Kaylee and extracts a sample of her blood.  Puts it onto a slide and walks back to the computer terminal.  Instructs the computer to synthesize the enzyme in a pipette.  It materializes in the replicator.  Then using the pipette, she drops one drop of the enzyme onto the slide and slips a cover onto it, placing it under the microscope.

[22:33:12] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Sets her eye in the ocular and starts to adjust the magnification to watch the two interact.::

[22:33:14] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::paces away from the console they had spoken to McKenzy through::  CO: I wonder if your trust issues are at play here--command's trust issues with us, I mean. From what K'han said, maybe that is the case--Europa is coming to feel us out, to be the trusted ship in the sector...:;drifts off, wondering if there's other possibilities::

[22:33:27] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::follows Singh out of the lift:: TO: I haven't had the pleasure of meeting your grandmother. But I'm certain we'd enjoy tea and chocolate together. Or... ::pauses to think:: You think we would, right?

[22:33:57] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens pulls her knees up to her chest:: CSO: ...well?

[22:34:40] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Raising her eye and looking at Kaylee - offering a smile.:: CMO: So far so good, but we should give it a moment.

[22:34:49] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> :: tilts her head slightly as they walk down the hall::  CNS: That or drive each other crazy with your "wisdom".

[22:34:50] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Briefly::  XO:  Yeah.  ::Scans through his monitor for just a moment before closing it again, standing straight::  We've never run out here with a "partner ship" before.  Pairing off vessels seems to make good sense.  There's at least a probability you're linking two trusted vessels -- and if not, you're keeping your friends close and your potential enemies close to your friends.

[22:35:37] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::wrinkles her nose as she plays with her usual stray curl, wrapping it around her finger:: TO: That would be very unprofessional of me.

[22:36:22] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: It not where it needs to be, but it is stabilizing slightly!  This is promising, Kaylee.

[22:36:38] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens nods and cracks a smile::

[22:36:56] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: Let's watch it for another few minutes and then if all is still good, we should start with a microdose and see how that goes, okay?

[22:37:03] <TO_CPO_Talya_Singh> :: enters through the doors as they slide open and heads for one of the tables by the window::  CNS:  Depends on your perception.  ::takes a seat and motions the server over.::

[22:38:05] <CNS_LtJg_Iza> ::sits on the other chair:: TO: Ah, but I am a professional. I do take mental health seriously.

[22:38:03] <SM_James> =/\= END MISSION =/\=