[21:02:17] <SM_James> Summary: The patrol remains largely uneventful, with most traffic heading to the Breen border consisting on ships reinforcing or repairing the sector defense net, or doing other non-border-crossy tasks. This has allowed Claymore to spend more time on internal matters. They've been on the border a month and haven't fired a shot. Either a personal best, or the calm before the storm. 

[21:02:17] <SM_James> Meanwhile, Claymore's wayward tactical team makes preparations to leave the colony and return home. Wil their return be as... eventful as their journey there?

[21:02:17] <SM_James> Star Trek: A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Claymore in: "Crossroads"

[21:02:18] <SM_James> Episode 4: "No Safe Answers" (12301.28)

[21:04:25] <SM_James> =/\= BEGIN MISSION =/\=

[21:03:19] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens is in her office, looking over the reports from their analysis of Fong and Raeyld::

[21:04:28] <OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::on the bridge at operations, grumbling something to herself about having to work for a change::

[21:04:58] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::On Bridge, confirming that Beta shift is in position  to take over for Alpha shift.::

[21:05:44] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: Stuffs some of the items she had purchased during their short stay, including some native plants and seeds to add to her collection.::

[21:06:06] <SM_James> Scene: It's a remarkably relaxed atmosphere on Claymore, if you don't count the whole head intruders thing. The senior officers may still be half nuts, but not having been at combat readiness for the last forever has largely positive benefits.

[21:06:30] % <Tac Ens Akamia Roberts> :: with a grin and his arms loaded, he thanks the chef for his hospitality and the food while wishing it would last long enough to make it back to the Claymore.::

[21:06:38] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Riding the turbolift down from the bridge thinking tonight may be a good evening to eat in the mess since she feels like being around people.::

[21:07:55] %<Begay>  Roberts: You really need to start carrying bags with you. You look like an old painting, with the bowls of fruit?

[21:08:16] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> TAC_Lt Michelle (Mic) Lindsey: On the bridge, going through the logs, looking for anything missed that might have led to the most recent event.

[21:09:39] <SO_Lt_Tannis> ::Sitting at SCI 1 on the bridge.::

[21:10:38] % <Tac Ens Akamia Roberts>  :: chuckles:: Begay: You'll appreciate my efforts once we head back.

[21:10:59] <CEO_Ens_Brax> SO_Tannis: Hey, I've been thinking, probably too much, about our "visitor" yesterday. Do you know if any of the scans from science looked to see if maybe the child and the messages were external? As in, some sort of communications or holograms?

[21:11:08] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens gets up from her desk and walks into sickbay, over to where Fong lays on a biobed::

[21:11:52] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Exits the TL on deck 5 heading for the lounge.::

[21:11:57] %<Begay> Roberts: Maybe, but I've got a stock up from the grocery store that has to be worth something.

[21:13:00] %<Tac Ens Akamia Roberts>  Begay:  It just adds to the enjoyment of going home.  Besides, cook made enough of each meal for all of us. :: makes his way aboard the shuttle to put away his "gifts" along with the other items he had already stashed for later.::

[21:13:04] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CEO: I did look.  There is literally no information on her.  Not even videos or scans or any discernable influence.

[21:13:52] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CEO: But if you have any other ideas, I'm definitely open to exploring them.

[21:13:59] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::passes through the opening as the turbolift doors, revealing Deck 4::

[21:14:28] <TAC_Lt Michelle (Mic) Lindsey> SO/CEO:  I don't know about the child, but I think I found a link on the voices.

[21:15:10] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Tannis: I'm wondering if it wasn't an actual presence on board. Like some sort of remote hologram... Tac Lindsey: Oh? Something we can lock onto I hope? This is driving me nuts!

[21:16:04] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Enters the lounge and looks around to see if there's anyone she recognizes....There isn't.  She finds a comfy spot in an out of the way place and removes the PADD from under her arm and glances at the non-info on the child as she lets her mind continue to puzzle things over.::

[21:16:37] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: pauses as she heads for the exit:: Begay/Roberts: If you two are settled, time to say our good-byes.

[21:17:27] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::enters Sickbay, pausing for a moment to make sure nothing is thrown or breaks::

[21:17:28] <TAC_Lt Michelle (Mic) Lindsey> CEO: Sorry, nothing to lock on.  However, from the data collected, the only folks who heard voices were those who had been on the Claymore previous to the relaunch.

[21:17:37] %<Begay> CTO: I'm ready. Not as much to leave in itself but as to start back.

[21:18:08] %<Tac Ens Akamia Roberts>  CTO: One more trip and I'm good.  :: with that said, he heads back out.::

[21:18:22] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens turns to face the doors as they open:: CO: Captain, how can I help you? 

[21:18:57] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Tac Lindsey: You mean when we left Starbase just before the freighter contact? Coming to the wargames?

[21:19:47] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Sitting in Fong's private room in sickbay, in a chair beside his biobed, reading over a PADD in her hands, occasionally staring off into space - or rather, the wall of the room across from her::

[21:20:26] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> Begay: I hear you.  I wonder if they will even remember us.  :: with a nod heads back out to talk with their host.::

[21:21:24] %<Begay> ::Follows the CTO, still a bit more nervous than our host deserves to make me.::

[21:21:29] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods::  CMO: Doctor.  ::pauses again, wondering for the briefest of moments if he has somehow turned into Damrok; he shakes his head, deciding later would be a better time to analyze that thought and its origin::  I just wanted to check on Lieutenant Fong's progress--and anything else we may have learned from this whole ordeal.

[21:21:54] <Waiter> CSO: Can I get ya anything?

[21:22:25] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::"Can't keep them safe....can't keep anyone safe..." the words keep flashing through her mind - even a full day later - circling again and again::

[21:22:53] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Considers for a moment, what she really wants.:: Waiter: I think I'd like a cheeseburger and some fries and a good beer.

[21:23:14] <Waiter> ::Nods his head and taps on his PADD:: CSO: Coming up.

[21:24:22] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: Heads for the tent most likely to have their host.::

[21:24:56] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens shakes her head:: CO: Unfortunately, not much yet. He's still sedated pretty heavily and his scans aren't much better than they were a day ago. I've got most of the Gamma shift doctors working on trying to analyze the readings with our science team. I'm...a bit out of my depth with these....

[21:25:04] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::"...Can't keep anyone....all leave...all die..."  Her eyes flicker from the wall, to the PADD, to Fong, lying still in his biobed::

[21:27:01] <TAC_Lt Michelle (Mic) Lindsey> CEO: Sorry... I thought I had the crew sorted out until I remember you also heard voices.  Well, we can toss that out.  However, I can say that no one else has mentioned voices.  I checked with starfleet records.

[21:27:10] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Her vision falls unfixed once more beyond the walls of the room. "This. Ends. Here."::

[21:28:32] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::scans the room briefly, not looking for anything in particular before returning to Stevens::  CMO: Have you treated anyone else for intense symptoms or reactions like this, following the voices and everything?

[21:28:44] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Tac Lindsey: No need to apologize, I may be an outlier. But that list of who heard does have one thing in common, or did last time I looked. Either they were on the Bridge, or head of a department. People in charge. That doesn't sound like a coincidence.

[21:29:09] %<Agent> ::sits with two of his compatriots, appearing in conversation at a table near the door as the CTO and her people gain entry.::

[21:29:11] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Suddenly the thought is less than a memory and more of a vision, her brow flinching as she shields her eyes with her hand, waiting for the vision to pass...but...it doesn't...::

[21:30:03] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Tac Lindsey: Not that that observation helps much, but maybe if we could find something in the brain wave patterns we could set our scans to find...something. That still isn't any better, is it?

[21:30:08] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  Agent: We are ready to head back to our ship.  I just wanted to... thank you, for your... help.

[21:30:11] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Blinks slightly, noticing something -- or rather, someone -- familiar::

[21:31:03] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CO: Just Fong. Commander Raeyld was treated and while her scans are....more difficult to parse, they weren't as severe as Lt. Fong, sir

[21:31:18] <TAC_Lt Michelle (Mic) Lindsey> :: shakes her head::  CEO:  Sorry... maybe... and that is a big maybe, if we were the same species or even gender, but we are not.

[21:31:39] <Waiter>  ::Returns to the CSO's table with her cheeseburger, fries, and beer.

[21:32:16] %<Agent> ::looks up from his conversation, offering a brief nod at the team:: CTO: That's why we're here, lieutenant. I assume you'll have a lot to process on your return.

[21:32:19] % <Tac Ens Akamia Roberts>  :: quickly finishes to join the others.::

[21:32:27] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Lindsey: I hate being at a loss, but my specialty is technology. And that means everything I'm good at doesn't help here. Unless the thing wants a homebrew...

[21:32:33] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> CMO: Alright.  ::pauses, then nods, figuring there's nothing more to do--and Stevens probably has more important things to do than speak with him::  Keep me apprised of any developments.

[21:33:01] %<Begay> CTO/ Agent: One question, not sure if it was covered yet, but how do we get your ship back?

[21:33:55] <Lt_Claybourne> CMO: Doctor, I might have found something. The Claymore has a matching brain scan to Lt. Fong in it's databanks. I'm sending it to your PADD now

[21:34:12] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  Agent: Definitely.  And hopefully, given all the time involved, it will be useful.  ::pauses a moment::  Anything else for us to take back?

[21:34:56] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: looks over at Begay... a topic they were going to talk about returning to the ship.  She wouldn't mind keeping it.::

[21:35:22] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CO: Of course, Captain. If you'll excuse me. ::Stevens steps away from Davis and towards Doctor Claybourne::

[21:35:28] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Blinks the vision clear from her eyes, and refocuses on the PADD in her hands, looking over Fong's charts again::

[21:35:51] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> MO: Show me what you found Doctor.

[21:36:07] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::drifts a step or two to the left; he heard Claybourne, and is certainly curious, but doesn't want to hover...that much::

[21:36:08] <TAC_Lt Michelle (Mic) Lindsey>  CEO: And I enjoy shooting at things.  :: smiles as she looks over at science::

[21:37:24] %<Agent> ::shakes his head a moment:: CTO: Only what you came with and what you collected from here. We're interested in her, but she's not our objective today. ::turns an eye on Begay and smirks:: You don't. By order of Starfleet Command, that ship is now your ship. It goes back to Claymore with you. ::the order didn't actually come from Starfleet Command... but... these officers didn't need to know that::

[21:38:07] <MO_Lt_Clayourne> CMO: Currently, brain scan is showing high activity here...and here... ::Claybourne points at some highlighted regions on the scan being displayed before continuing:: CMO: Which would likely indicate a heavy delta-wave pattern. These readings are....very high though. 

[21:38:19] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Shrugs.:: Tac Lindsey: More fun to hit stuff with a hammer for me, but I get it. Phasers are also more fun than "Scanning what isn't there" to say the least.

[21:38:45] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens looks at the PADD and then back at Claybourne's screen:: MO: I'm sorry Doctor, I'm going to need it a little simpler

[21:38:51] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: It was hard not to show surprise combined with gratitude.  But she could smile::  Agent:  Thank you.

[21:39:32] %<Agent> CTO/Begay: If you're going up against who I think you'd like to go up against.. it'll come in handy. Besides. I was you once. ::tilts his head, grinning:: It goes boom. It is good.

[21:40:10] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: chuckles:: Agent: Maybe one day we can return the favor.  Walk in beauty... :: with a nod turns away.::

[21:40:26] % <Tac Ens Akamia Roberts> :: follows quietly::

[21:40:32] %<Begay> Agent: That is good to know. Thank you, sir? Not sure of rank involved here but assuming sir fits, even if not in the military sense. ::Nods and follows the CTO.::

[21:41:30] <MO_Lt_Claybourne> CMO: Well, it looks like he's having some very vivid dreams. There is no sign of outside influence. It's like... ::Claybourne pauses, looking for the right words:: CMO: It's like someone dropped a decade worth of repressed grief got dropped into his head all at once

[21:41:43] %<Agent> ::just grins at the backs of their heads, figuring there will be plenty of favours returned::

[21:41:49] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Starts running her own brain scan comparisons, but instead of having the computer brute force the scans, she directs them to start at a particular time range, based on the the words that have been cycling in her mind::

[21:42:12] % <Tac Ens Akamia Roberts> :: behind the CTO as they enter the shuttle.::  CTO/Begay:  So... does that mean the shuttle is ours ours or the shuttle now belongs to the Claymore?

[21:43:22] %<Begay> Roberts: At this point does it matter? It means we can push it a touch harder on the trip home now. No worry about overworking a borrowed horse.

[21:43:23] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: heading for the cockpit, she takes a seat and begins the usual flight check::  Roberts/Begay:  Interesting question.

[21:44:48] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  Begay: Let the claymore know we are on our way back... and were exactly we are going to meet them.

[21:46:18] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  ::requests clearance::

[21:47:37] %<Begay> CTO: Aye, sir. Sending word. COM: Claymore: Shuttle Honu to USS Claymore. Spread the word, Honu is returning to roost.

[21:47:52] %<SM_James> ACTION: The shuttle powers up, and the display shifts to reflect a heavily modified navigation/tactical display. The copilot's console powers up, shifting to reflect a modified tactical/navigation display. And in the aft section of the shuttle (typically used as the passenger area), a console extends out of a bulkhead, powers on, and displays a dedicated tactical interface.

[21:48:18] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: Whistles::

[21:49:01] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  Begay/Roberts:  Seems we were not the only one busy on this trip.  Look at our baby.

[21:49:26] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Tac Lindsey/ SO Tannis: Only thing left for me to do is play with the idea of other scans to run and ways to mess up the shields in hopes of blocking whatever is coming in. Still think if we block the 1-150 Hertz frequency bands it might disrupt what this is, but no way to test that theory.

[21:49:43] %<SM_James> ACTION: Multiple phaser modes unlock on the tactical screen, including the rappidfire mode typically indicative of automated defense.

[21:50:04] <OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::taps her ear:: COM Shuttle Honu: Begay: Acknowledged Honu.

[21:50:24] <OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::glances around the bridge for a senior officer::

[21:50:28] <TAC_Lt Michelle (Mic) Lindsey> CEO: Ens Bellrose tried what she could with the shields, with no success.  But there is always something new to try.

[21:50:42] %<Begay> CTO: Get us warmed back to Starfleet operating standards? Nice welcome back. Claymore has acknowledged reception of our notice that we're coming back.

[21:51:33] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Tac Lindsey: I know, and I know there might be nothing we can do. But as I said, I don't know enough about these "non tech" issues to help so I keep going back to what I do actually understand.

[21:51:38] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Finally finds the scan match, and taps her combadge:: *CMO*: Doctor Stevens, please meet me in Lieutenant Fong's room.

[21:51:47] <SO_Lt_Tannis> ::Sees Deveraux looking around.:: Deveraux: Do you need something?

[21:52:20] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  Begay/Roberts:  And we probably have time to discover what else our baby has.  :: permission given she hits the thrusters to slowly take the ship up.::

[21:52:52] <OPS2_Ens_Deveraux>  SO: I've got a shuttle Honu reporting they are 'returning to the roost'

[21:53:30] <TAC_Lt Michelle (Mic) Lindsey>  :: chuckles::  CEO:  I did not know sensors were non tech.  :: sends him a file::  This is what she had so far.  Have fun.

[21:53:39] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Self: What the heck is a "Honu"? Thought I was up to speed on our shuttle names...

[21:54:15] <SO_Lt_Tannis>  Deveraux: Acknowledge their return and alert the XO.

[21:54:17] <SM_James> ACTION: Claymore receives an order from command designating shuttlecraft Honu as USS Claymore's primary auxiliary craft.

[21:54:24] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Tac Lindsey: No, I meant, well this might be a question that isn't solved by tech. Sensors are the "what I do know" option.

[21:55:00] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens looks at Claybourne and nods a thank you:: *XO* On my way, Commander

[21:55:18] <OPS2_Ens_Deveraux>::hears a beep:: SO: I've also got a message from logistics saying that shuttlecraft Honu is assigned to the Claymore.

[21:55:51] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: As she heads the shuttle quickly rises through the troposphere, to the stratosphere, then the mesosphere...:: Begay:  Did they give us any coordinates?  I could follow the second star to the right, but I do not think that will get us back.

[21:55:56] <SO_Lt_Tannis> Deveraux: That should be interesting.  Any fun additions in the specs?

[21:56:10] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::quietly leaves Sickbay::

[21:56:44] <OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::Shrugs:: SO: All it says is 'shuttlecraft'.

[21:57:09] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens walks out of sickbay behind Davis and heads for the turbolift to meet up with Raeyld::

[21:58:34] <OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> *XO* Bridge to Commander Raeyld, We received a message from a shuttlecraft Honu reporting they were 'returning to roost'.  We also received a designation report from command logistics department assigning the Shuttlecraft Honu to the claymore

[21:58:37] <SO_Lt_Tannis> Deveraux: I'd think we'd get some tech specs with the shuttle assignment.  Let me dig around and see if I can find anything.

[21:58:50] %<Begay> CTO: Forwarding coordinates. ::Pulls up coordinates from Starfleet and sends them to the helm.::

[21:58:57] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: looks over at Begay::

[22:03:55] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  ::enters the coordinates::  Begay/Roberts: With the ship kitted to a strageic assault, at warp 7,ETA is 3 weeks.  Back to our normal set-up for now.

[22:04:02] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> *OPS2*: Understood. Be sure all personnel are checked out through sickbay and operations and notify the quartermaster to ensure anyone's needs are accommodated.

[22:04:47] %<Begay> CTO: Seems like a long time, but I guess we did wander a long way.

[22:05:04] % <Tac Ens Akamia Roberts>  :: with a nod, heads for his bunk::

[22:06:17] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  CEO:  They are not at the station and yea, it could be worse.  Normally this baby's functional top speed is 6.  We can max it to 9.  While I have flight for now, check out what other surprises our baby has.

[22:06:55] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Lindsey/ Tannis: I'm going to head off, see about dinner and all those "off duty" things I keep forgetting about or rescheduling. Maybe a useful idea will pop in my head if I stop obsessing. If I stop? Yeah, that will happen.

[22:07:10] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens rings the bell outside Fong's quarters:: XO: Commander, Stevens here

[22:07:56] <SO_Lt_Tannis> ::Raises an eyebrow at the information - or lack thereof - about the shuttle's capabilities on her console::

[22:08:55] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: as the head through the exosphere, she leans back and quietly whispers a prayer.::

[22:09:08] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> CMO: Enter, Doctor.

[22:09:30] <SO_Lt_Tannis> CEO: That sound about right.  Enjoy your free time. Ensign.

[22:10:06] <TAC_Lt Michelle (Mic) Lindsey> CEO: Agree with Tannis.  Enjoy the free time when you have it.

[22:10:42] %<SM_James> Info: As the shuttle clears planetary orbit and heads on her way, she is remarkably not being followed. There are a grand total of 0 craft in sensor range.

[22:10:51] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Nods and exits the Bridge. Figures she has about 3 hours before it's a good time for a "drop in" on the Nacelle Powe Flow Regulator maintenance.::

[22:11:41] %<Begay> CTO: We have nothing on sensors. In terms of crafts anyway. Been a long time since it's been this clear. ::Smiles.::

[22:12:21] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  Begay:  Let's hope it stays that way.

[22:13:12] <SM_James> =/\= END MISSION =/\=