Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Kraken NCC 75712
SD 11310.03 - Mission 56 

Starring: 
Andrew James 		as Ship Manager (SM)
			and [NPC] CSO_Cicada
			and [NPC] OPS Shmorel

Rob Wright 		as [CO] Captain A'an Selzah
Aoibhe Ní 		as [XO] Commander Kesh' Suder
			and [NPC] TO_Mundane
			and [NPC] TO_Grey
Einar Sigurðsson	as [CEO] Lieutenant Tony Adalberto
Sophie Wakeling 	as [OPS] Ensign Torel Alena
CJ Short 		as [CTO] Lieutenant Henry Sumner
James Greenman	as [CMO] Commander Kymar Dremel
			and aSM
			and [NPC] CAPT Adalberto
			and [NPC] FCO_Hammer
			and [NPC] aOPS_Roland

Absent:

The Kraken now waits in one of the nebula clouds, hidden from sensors, planning their next move.

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Host CSO_Cicada says:
::near the conference room::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::sits in the observation lounge, going over his notes::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Is at her station::

Tony_Adalberto says:
::rides the Turbolift::

Host New_SM says:
<FCO_Hammer> ::plots very slow meandering courses through the Nebula, coasting on thrusters::

Kesh_Suder says:
::is being led from her cell once more::

Host New_SM says:
ACTION: The turbolift containing almost-but-not-quite-Lieutenant-Commander-Adalberto shakes just a little as it gets ridden

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::looks around, wondering where everyone is::

Tony_Adalberto says:
::looks nervous as he steps out:: Self: Remind Mac to fix the car.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Taps his combadge as he walks into the conference room.:: *OPS*: Lt. Torel, please make your way to the conference room please.

Tony_Adalberto says:
::enters the room and ignores the Captain as he takes a seat by the end::

Host New_SM says:
ACTION: The computer bleeps; 1303 hours.

Kesh_Suder says:
::steps into a TL between two stern looking Tactical Officers:: All: Well, you two, me... in a confined space? ::smiles broadly::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Finishes the last details on her report, and makes her way to the Conference Room:: *CO*: On my way Captain

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Walks to his seat but doesn’t sit, standing behind the chair. ::  CTO: This won't take long, once Lt. Torel makes her way here we'll get started.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Rushes towards the room, making all the appropriate directions to get there, and makes it in record time::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::nods and sits up straight::

Host CSO_Cicada says:
::enters the conference room and sits down::

Kesh_Suder says:
::Leans against the TL wall and sighs::

Host New_SM says:
<aOPS_Roland> ::takes the vacant OPS seat and begins monitoring OPS stuff::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Takes a moment outside the door to straighten herself up, before entering the room, and quietly taking a seat::

Tony_Adalberto says:
::notices that Henry has apparently been appointed head boy::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::waits till everyone sits then take a slow breath and starts.::  ALL: Alright, here's what’s going to happen...

Host CSO_Cicada says:
::wonders what will happen in the next instalment of the Kraken soap opera; Tony and A'an at odds, Torel and Sumner flirt again... all they need now is to find out Suder is pregnant with her mirror universe's baby::

Kesh_Suder says:
::TL comes to a halt, and doesn't open:: All: Well, this isn't ominous at all. ::flicks her hair out of her face.

Kesh_Suder says:
<TO_Mundane> Suder: We are to hold you here until you are needed. You will remain quiet until then.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
ALL:  I don't care what your personal problems are, until we recover our people and make our way home, there will be no more of this open distension.  There are lives at stake and there’s no time for selfish indignation.  IF you have an issue, bring it up and I'll take it under advisement, but then shut your mouths and do your jobs.

Kesh_Suder says:
::eyes up TO_Mundane:: Mundane: Then hold me, you big brute... ::laughs at her own joke::

Tony_Adalberto says:
::thinks or he will threaten to shoot you::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::nods some, idly turning his PADD::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Gets a mental twitch of something familiar, and notes to herself that Suder is outside the door::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
ALL: I am in command, whether you like it or not.  If you have issue, make a log entry, send it to Starfleet when we get home.  Your personal problems are no excuse of playing Diva and putting everyone else at risk because you don't want to play in my sandbox.

Tony_Adalberto says:
::perks up...'Diva'?::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::opens his mouth as if to speak, but shuts it::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
ALL:  That’s all I'm going to say on the matter.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
ALL: Lt. Summer, you interrogated the prisoner, before we bring her in here, let's hear what you found.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Makes sure she appears attentive to the Captain::

Kesh_Suder says:
::twirls her gently curling hair, then settles a crease in her gorgeous red one-piece with the black trim and wide neckline... ah, Star Trek fashion, there's nothing like it::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
CO: Well, the situation isn't good for the defence forces here. They're gathered in fleets around mobile star bases, moving at random in an effort to avoid the Vroa. ::taps some on the PADD, bringing up a map on the wall display:: CO: This is the last known location of the station where our people are held, according to the prisoner. It's likewise defended by a large fleet.

Host New_SM says:
ACTION: The map flashes up on screen, looking like...a stylish, flashy map.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CTO: Did she give you anything we can use to formulate some plan to get our people back?  Intel on this General or a weakness we can exploit?

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::shakes his head:: CO: To be honest, sir, we don't stand a chance once we leave this nebula. I do have a recommendation, but I don't think you'll like it.

Host New_SM says:
<aOPS_Roland> ::frowns down at his console as he receives a very garbled, staticky wide-band comm message, begins to work on clearing it up::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CTO: Let's hear it, but I don't promise to agree.  ::Makes a note to stare right at Adalberto when he speaks.::

Tony_Adalberto says:
::thinks the Captain is right to have reservations::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
CO: They desperately want and need our help. I say we give it to them, on the conditions that we retain control of this vessel, and they return our crew members. If they want insurance, we still need a way to get home; they can withhold that, if they want.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Tries to ignore the testosterone that's flying around the room::

Tony_Adalberto says:
::raises an eyebrow as he realises he just thought the Captain was right::

Kesh_Suder says:
::sighs:: All: I feel like I'm about to go on stage. First night jitters... and you two are no help, with your stoney faces and lack of humour. Do you Security types actually get a laugh-ectomy when you get your first pip?

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Nods.:: CTO: The thought crossed my mind, it may end up being all we can do at this point, after all, it's not like they have any reason to fear us any more.  ::Still  looking right at Adalberto.::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CTO: Alright, we've wasted enough time, let's bring in our 'Guest", see if we can make some headway.

Tony_Adalberto says:
::wondering why he was asked to this meeting::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::nods and taps his badge:: *TO*: Bring her in.

Kesh_Suder says:
<TO_Mundane> ::Nods:: *CTO*: Yessir.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Motions to the TO's to put the prisoner in the seat at the opposite end of the table, facing them all.::

Tony_Adalberto says:
::gives EvilKesh the stinkeye::

Kesh_Suder says:
::is trooped into the Observation Room between two, Mustard-coloured walls. Looks around:: All: Whew.. the tension in here is crazy... ::eyes Tony, wondering at his being out of uniform::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Gives Kesh a placid look as she enters::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::frowns:: Kesh: You should probably only speak when spoken to, at this point.

Kesh_Suder says:
::is put in a seat. Blinks:: All: I guess you want to know why I think I'm right for the job... this is an interview, right?

Kesh_Suder says:
CTO: You just spoke to me, does that count?

Host CSO_Cicada says:
::looks up at Suder:: Self: Okay, think unattractive thoughts. Chest hair... Ferengi Beetle snuff... The Grand Nagus...

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
Kesh: It does not.

Kesh_Suder says:
CTO: Ah, but you keep doing it, Henry... Maybe you should hold up a hand when you think it'd OK for me to t... ::sees the looks on the CO's face and shuts up::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::sighs softly, and makes a few notes::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Watches her coldly, waiting for the TO's to leave before speaking.:: Kesh: Let me make one thing perfectly clear.  You're here because I wish it.  That can change at any moment, so drop the attitude.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Fails in stopping the small smile cross her face at the interview joke::

Kesh_Suder says:
CO: I'll drop mine if you drop yours, Selzah. ::smiles warmly::

Kesh_Suder says:
::glances over at Tony, sensing his change in mood, wondering at it::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Kesh:  Here's your one...AND ONLY...Chance to give me a reason to not finish what I started.  We need leverage on your General, what do you have?

Tony_Adalberto says:
::wonders what the Captain means...then looks over at Kesh with a worried look::

Kesh_Suder says:
::gives a little "what happened?" frown at Tony, then turns her attention to the CO:: CO: He's a proud man. He'll fight you tooth and nail, especially in front of so many troops. You may be able to negotiate your way out, but threatening him, like you have just done to me.... won't work on him.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Kesh: Too bad he's not within arms reach.

Kesh_Suder says:
CO: In fact, it really doesn't do much for me, either. We all yell on this side of the divide, might want to save your tantrums for later.

Kesh_Suder says:
::closes her mouth, realising what he's referring to::

Kesh_Suder says:
::sits back in her chair::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Kesh: What exactly does he need the Kraken itself for?  You have the details on how we defeated the Vroa, why is the ship so important?

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::looks to Kesh, giving her a somewhat reassuring look before turning back to the Captain::

Kesh_Suder says:
::thinks for a moment, licks her lips:: CO: Have you seen that fleet? Most of them are being held together with glue and spit, and possibly a few other bodily fluids, too. ::stays leaning back in her chair, as far from the CO as she can get without looking scared:: CO: Your ship is undamaged, you have a well-trained crew, good soldiers, engineers..

Tony_Adalberto says:
::watches Kesh, a growing suspicion that the Captain laid hands on her::

Kesh_Suder says:
::looks again at Tony:: CO: You are exactly what we need.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Murmers to herself:: Self: Resources

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
Self: It's a little damaged...

Tony_Adalberto says:
Kesh: I could use a job.

Kesh_Suder says:
::smiles briefly at Tony:: Tony: I'll take you.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Grimaces at Adalberto.::  Kesh:  Much as I might like that trade, that would be cruel and unusual...for you.

Tony_Adalberto says:
::grins, then looks over at the furious look on the Captain and sits up straight::

Host New_SM says:
<aOPS_Roland> ::clears the message up suitably before hitting the comm button:: *CO*: Er, Captain. We're getting a wide-band subspace message, all frequencies but they're asking for us.

Kesh_Suder says:
CO: Course, now, you have annoyed him. ::blinks once and covers a sigh:: CO: You saw what he does to people who annoy him. This game has changed.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
CO/Kesh: If it's as desperate as they say, he'll accept our potential offer.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Kesh:  It'll just take a little more for me to get motivated to that point.

Kesh_Suder says:
::sits up:: CTO: What plan?

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::sighs softly at the Captain's continued threats, but says nothing::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
Kesh: I'm not that dumb.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CTO: Agreed.  We've got little else to bargain with. Alright, lets prepare.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Kesh: Don't worry, I wouldn’t think of not letting you have a front row seat for this.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::stands up:: CO: We should see what that message says.

Kesh_Suder says:
CTO: A girl can't ask an honest question? ::rolls her eyes and stands up::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CTO/OPS: Alright, return to the bridge and take THAT with you, make sure she's guarded and sitting quietly.

Tony_Adalberto says:
::stands up too::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS: Send a voice message only, tell them I’ll respond shortly.

Kesh_Suder says:
CTO/OPS: I wonder if he treats the other me as well as this. ::huffs::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CEO: You stay, we're not done.

Tony_Adalberto says:
::looks to the Captain, then sits back down::

Kesh_Suder says:
::steps up to Tony on her way out:: Tony: I'm sorry... ::speaks quietly, doesn't even look at him::

Host New_SM says:
<aOPS_Roland> ::moves out of the way as Torel comes back::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::nods, but lags behind a bit, waiting until Kesh was out of earshot:: CO: One last thing, Sir... I told the prisoner that we wouldn't hand her over to the General. I think it's safe to say she wouldn't meet a good end. I think it's preferable that she ends up in a Starfleet prison.

Tony_Adalberto says:
::watches her leave::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Doesn’t look towards Sumner, but nods slightly.::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::leaves the two alone:: OPS: What's this message, then?

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Moves to the console, with a smile to Roland:: aOPS: You did well

Host CSO_Cicada says:
::gets up and inches his way to the door, dropping a padd on the way and stopping to pick it up before carrying on, sneaking out awkwardly::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Waits till everyone leaves the room, then takes Adalberto's combadge out of his pocket and puts it on the table, keeping his finger on it for a moment, then flicks it down the table to him ::  CEO: Take it off again and it'll be the last time, I promise you that.

Tony_Adalberto says:
CO: Can I speak freely?

Host New_SM says:
<aOPS_Roland> ::blushes, not sure what to say:: OPS: Th-thank you, sir! ::rushes off::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Looks over at Sumner:: CTO: It's from 'Captain' Adalberto

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CEO: No

Tony_Adalberto says:
::puts the commbadge on:: CO: O-kay.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
OPS: Neat. Let's hear it.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
CTO: Captain Adalberto of the ISS Kraken.  With a message of 'I will find you', and a comm code.  Looks like it's untraceable.  Shall I put it on screen?

Kesh_Suder says:
::stands to the side quietly, her two yellow shadows back at her sides:: Security: I missed you two.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
OPS: Sure, why not? ::moves to tactical::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CEO: Here's what’s going to happen.  You're going to resume your post, sans Second Officer.  It seems you've confused what authority that title gives you.  You're going to do your job, keep the ship running and provide assistance to this resistance if the agreement is reached.  When we have our people back and are on our side of the mirror you can explain to a formal review why you felt you think I have to pass my every decision through you and why you decided your pride was reason enough to put every person on this ship at risk.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
:: Puts the message on screen::

Host New_SM says:
ACTION: A very grizzled but infinitely recognisable Tony Adalberto shows up on screen

Host New_SM says:
<Captain_Adalberto> COM: Kraken: This is Captain Adalberto of the ISS Kraken. I will find you.

Tony_Adalberto says:
CO: My pride had nothing to do with it. Your decision was reckless, I did my job. You disagreed and drew a phaser on me.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Tilts her head, wondering if she finds this Tony more attractive, rough and ready::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CEO: I'm done sparring with you Tony, It ends now.  Now get back to work, we're done.

Tony_Adalberto says:
::stands up:: CO: Sure, I will go back to work. Where I'm needed, in Engineering.

Kesh_Suder says:
::looks up at the viewscreen, face dropping::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
OPS: Gross. I'm guessing we can't tell where his ship is.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CEO: you do that

Tony_Adalberto says:
::walks away and heads for the Bridge::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
CTO: We can.  But I suspect that he's done that on purpose.  That he wants us to go to him.

Tony_Adalberto says:
::steps out onto the Bridge and stops as he sees himself...or a rather weathered version of himself on the screen::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::waits for Adalberto to leave, then takes a deep breath, tugs on his uniform tunic and heads for the bridge.::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
OPS: We're probably going to do not that. FCO: Plot a course for the opposite side of the nebula.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
*OPS*: On my way to the bridge now.

Kesh_Suder says:
Tony: See anything you like? ::nods to the screen::

Host New_SM says:
<FCO_Hammer> ::nods, navigating their way across the Nebula way from the ISS Kraken's signal::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::looks over at Kesh:: Kesh: He's very handsome.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::is a bit taken aback as Kesh's report on his evil self comes back to him::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
*CO* We've had contact from an alternate version of Adalberto.  A threat that he'll find us.

Kesh_Suder says:
Tony: Yes, he is... ::smiles a little at CEO::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Walks onto the bridge and stops, taken aback by the view for a second.:: Self: Ugh, there's two of them now?

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::looks over to Kesh and CEO:: CEO: Watch yourself with her, Tony. She's relentless.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Moves to his chair.: OPS: Whats he want?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CTO: I can handle myself.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::winks at Kesh and moves to the Engineering station, not wanting to miss this::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
CO: The message only stated that he will find us, set on repeat, and a comm code so that we can directly contact them without giving away our location

Kesh_Suder says:
::has a private smile at CEO's reaction.:: CTO: Just because you want to be miserable doesn't mean everyone around you does, too. ::shrugs::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS: drop a probe and move a safe distance from it, use it as a relay in case they're trying to track us through the comm and let's see what he has to say.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::shakes his head lightly:: Kesh: I feel like I shouldn't have to explain the dangers of sleeping with a prisoner.

Kesh_Suder says:
::leans sideways on one of her Guards, arms folded::

Kesh_Suder says:
CTO: Who said... anything... about "sleeping"?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::tries not to laugh, finding this Kesh much more of a laugh than her prime counterpart::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::deadpans:: Kesh: It's a euphemism for sex.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Shakes his head at the discussion behind him.:: Kesh:  You can either keep it appropriate or go back to your cage.

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