Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11304.22

Starring:
	
Chris Esterhuyse		as	Ship Manager
			and	Commander Cooper, Starfleet Headquarters

Einar Sigurðsson		as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome
				Commanding Officer

Andrew James		as	[XO] Commander Thalev Idrani
				First Officer

C.J. Short		as	[FCO/AXO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Sara Natalie Sumner
				Flight Control / Acting First Officer
			and	Flight Control Officer Vasquez

Sophie Wakeling		as	[CTO] Ensign Joanne Feyna
				Chief Tactical Officer

Aoibhe Ní		as	[CMO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Caerys Lee 
				Chief Medical Office
			and	Doctor Conway
			and	Emergency Medical Holographic Program

Lilia Perfeito		as	[OPS] Lieutenant Laeena Saprin
				Chief Operations Officer
			
Absent:
Robert Wright		as	[CSO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade H'ret 
				Chief Science Officer

Guest Starring:
James Greenman		as	[AFCO] Ensign Richard
				Flight Control

Last time on the Scimitar: The Scimitar is currently at a safe distance from the Borg cube, having obtained the drone to replace Idrani's failing implant. They also collected some Vroa wreckage in the hopes of gleaning some information from them. Idrani's surgery went off with some editorial commentary from the medical staff, but for the most part it seems he will make a full recovery. Now to tap dance for Starfleet Command. 
Begin mission: "Gearing Up" - Part VI

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::In Sickbay, eyes glued to Idrani's vitals on the screen above his head, also, carefully outside the force field she still has up around him::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::keeps the Scimitar nestled comfortably between chunks of debris while they wait, an escape course plotted and ready to execute at a moment's notice::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Takes a gulp of the scolding hot black coffee from the cup, and places it back down on the edge of her console, hating that she's using artificial stimulants::

CO Capt Rome says:
::steps out of his Ready Room, a fresh cup of coffee in his hand:: OPS: Report.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::double checks her report before sending it to SFC, and looking over her shoulder towards the doctor for the millionth time::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::going over the information gathered about the debris field::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::looks up at the sound of Rome's voice:: CO: We are at an apparent safe distance from the Borg cube. Our research on the debris field has not yet yielded any new results.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::moves towards the biobed, arms folded nervously, fighting the urge to ask the same question as before::

CO Capt Rome says:
::takes his seat:: OPS: Anything on the Vroan wreckage?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::bites her lip, frowning turning to check on the Borg drone, now with a repaired shoulder after the CO's little hissy fit::

CO Capt Rome says:
CTO: Any sign of possible Vroa reinforcements?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Finds herself looking down at the aFCO, wondering why Rome decided to assign such a green officer to a critical away team on a Borg vessel::

Thalev Idrani says:
::opens his eyes::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: So far nothing that was not already in Starfleet's records.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::feels a prickling on the back of his neck like there's a knife poised to jam into it::

CO Capt Rome says:
::wonders where the hell Sara is::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::looks to Thalev and holds her breath::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Twitches her head towards the Captain at his question:: CO: No reinforcements Captain, we appear to have avoided direct Vroa contact.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Alright.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::hears a monitor beep more rapidly behind her and turns back to fit Idrani's brain functions increasing, and his eyes opening:: Idrani: Commander?

CO Capt Rome says:
CTO: Keep us alert.

Thalev Idrani says:
::speaks cooly:: Aloud: We are the Borg.

CO Capt Rome says:
aFCO: Ensign, let's take one more run around the edges of the system, see if we can find more clues as to what happened here.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: There is one somewhat disturbing fact. I only found a few organic remains from the Vroa. It is quite likely that at least some of them were assimilated.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Looks wryly down at the coffee:: CTO: Alert won't be a problem Sir.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::feels a pit of terror forming in her stomach:: Aloud: No...

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::takes a reflexive step backwards:: Idrani: Commander... ::holds her breath::

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: As if the collective wasn't dangerous enough..

Thalev Idrani says:
::grins:: CMO/AXO: Gotcha.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::nods and plots a course:: CO: Underway, Captain. ::guides the ship through the debris like a graceful brick::

CO Capt Rome says:
::stands up:: OPS: I am going to check in on the Commander. You have the Bridge, Lieutenant.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods::CO/CTO: On the other hand, the cube will take a few days before it can take a trans-warp conduit. Perhaps we could find a way so that it never does...

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: Yes sir.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::sighs in exasperation and doubles over, her hands on her knees:: Idrani: Damn it, Thalev... ::still manages to wear a large smile::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::looks horrified:: Idrani: Commander, I... ::huffs, just glad he's doing OK:: Idrani: For that, I may leave you in that force field for a while, yet.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS/CTO: Under no circumstances confront that Cube...keep a safe distance, and then head back on our original heading. ::steps into the Turbolift::

Thalev Idrani says:
CMO: Is everything okay?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: Understood.

CO Capt Rome says:
Turbolift: Sickbay! ::takes a sip of his Raktajino, trying to stave off exhaustion with more caffeine::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::smiles a lop-sided, non-committal smile:: Idrani: You tell me... How do you feel? Computer: Drop force field around biobed 2... ::steps up to Idrani's bed and takes out her tricorder::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::moves towards and biobed, and wordlessly takes Thalev's hand into her own::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::pushes the speed up to full impulse as he takes the Scimitar out of the debris field and towards the outskirts of the system::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::brings up the communications in the area and starts monitoring them::

Thalev Idrani says:
::reaches out to the AXO as she approaches:: CMO: I feel like I've been crushed by a million tribbles.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Picks up her coffee, taking a long drink from it, enjoying the aroma, before setting it down, and trying to find a way to monitor the repair rates of the Borg vessel, specifically their weapons systems::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::tries not to think of Dr. Conway pounding down into Thalev's chest cavity, and fails::

CO Capt Rome says:
::steps into Sickbay as the doors part::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CTO/aFCO: I am picking up some chatter about the debris field. But it does not look like we will have company. No one seems to come anywhere near here.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
Idrani: Least they're warm and fuzzy. That's not how I expected you to feel. Glad to hear it. ::gives him a chipper smile as she scans:: Idrani: I want to keep you here for observation and rehabilitation... this will take time to recover from. Also... ::scans his abdomen:: Idrani: You'll be wearing this... ::picks up a small monitor::

CO Capt Rome says:
Idrani: Welcome back.

Thalev Idrani says:
CMO: I know it'll take a lot of work to get better. Thank you Doctor for everything. Except the sedating thing.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::attaches the monitor to Idrani's stomach:: Idrani: Just in case we experience any hiccups... ::::gives the AXO a quick smile and steps back, noticing the CO enter. Her face falls::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
OPS: Who would? A repairing Borg ship surrounded by Vroa debris? Only a slightly insane desperate crew would agree to come here ::Gives Saprin a dry smile::

Thalev Idrani says:
::turns to the CO:: CO: What did I miss?

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::nods, bringing the Scimitar into a wide turn as it begins the journey around the edge of the system:: OPS: That's a relief. Navigation sensors are showing clear skies ahead, there hasn't been much debris shift yet.

CO Capt Rome says:
::takes a step closer and smiles:: Idrani: Not much.

CO Capt Rome says:
CMO: How is he?

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::squeezes Thalev's hand and runs her fingers through her hair, biting her lip to keep herself from gushing too much in front of the others::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::smiles ever so briefly back at Feyna. Then turns to Richard:: aFCO: Excellent. As soon as Commander Idrani is stable we will be able to go to our original assignment.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::can't seem to make herself look the Co in the eye:; CO; He's doing well as can be expected, Captain... ::glances up at Idrani's readings and finds her gaze stuck there:: CO: Excuse me... ::steps away, far away::

Thalev Idrani says:
::turns to look at Sara and manages a smile before seeing the drone behind her:: AXO: What the hell?

CO Capt Rome says:
::his eyes travel across the room on the Borg drone, apparently alive:: CMO: Doctor... what the hell is that thing doing here?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Finishes her coffee, regretting that it ended so quickly, and moves to the replicator to dispose of the cup::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::glances to the drone, then back to Thalev:: Idrani: The Doctor decided to swap your implants, as opposed to letting the drone die. I, uh... ::she looked towards the doctor:: I don't know it's status.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::doesn't reply to the CO's question, just records the drone's latest readings as it lies, totally still on the biobed::

CO Capt Rome says:
::moves closer to the biobed:: CMO: I asked you a question, Doctor.

Thalev Idrani says:
AXO: What?! ::sits up too fast:: CO: And you! Would you give the Doctor a break you unsufferable oaf. She just saved my life.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
CO: He's recovering, sir... ::emphasizes "recovering":: CO: We were able to use Commander Idrani's broken implant to repair the damage done during the extraction, and I was also able to repair the damage done by the... the phaser blast he sustained while in Sickbay. ::swallows, steels herself and looks at him::

CO Capt Rome says:
Idrani: Sit down.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::puts her hand on Thalev's chest:: Idrani: Settle down, you need to rest.

CO Capt Rome says:
CMO: Doctor....I applaud your ingenuity...but you do know that the Borg ALWAYS recover their own

CO Capt Rome says:
::taps his badge:: *OPS*: Rome to Saprin. Tell me the subspace dampening field is still in effect.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
CO: I have deactivated his homing signal.

Thalev Idrani says:
::is already sat down:: AXO/CO: I am tired of you both telling me to shut up and settle down.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::surprised with the question::*CO*: I believe so, but I will confirm. ::taps her console::

CO Capt Rome says:
::lets out a breath::

CO Capt Rome says:
Idrani: Then listen for once.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::brings up the view ahead on the view screen, a gorgeous panorama of nebula and stars:: All: Such a beautiful sight. Hard to believe there was so much chaos and destruction only a little way away.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
Idrani: By all means, keep talking, but you are recovering from surgery. You need to take it easy.

CO Capt Rome says:
::hands his coffee cup to the passing Bajoran Nurse:: CMO: We need to get it off the ship.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
*CO*: Yes Captain, the field is up and fully operational.

CO Capt Rome says:
*OPS*: Thank you, lieutenant.

Thalev Idrani says:
::lies down silently::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Raises an eyebrow at Richard:: aFCO: You do remember that merely hours ago you were almost wetting yourself when a drone walked past you on the cube, right?

CO Capt Rome says:
::runs a hand through his hair::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::wonders for a moment what all the fuss was about but then mentally shrugs it off and continues to monitor communications and sensors::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::looks at Idrani, then AXO, then CO:: CO: Sir. I think I can restore this man to... ::trails off::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::turns and gives the CTO just a little smile:: CTO: Doesn't that make the peace that much more beautiful?

CO Capt Rome says:
CMO: The drone will upload what it experienced here to the collective...they might still come after us, even if we return him.

CO Capt Rome says:
CMO: Can you wipe its memory?

AXO Lt Sumner says:
CMO/CO: Can we sever the link?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
aFCO: Feels more like the eye of the storm to me, Ensign. We still need to get out the other side.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
aFCO: Nature has a way to reclaim all its atoms and put them back in a semi-entropic state. Some find that... appealing.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::eyes widen:: CO: Give me a few days. Once I get all non-essential hardware out of him... Perhaps he'll start to regain his own memories, or we can find out who he is...

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::turns back to his console:: CTO: Getting in is the hard part, riding the storm out when you know the currents is where the fun lies.

CO Capt Rome says:
CMO: Doctor, we don't have a few days...in hours maybe, that Cube will be operational again.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::grins slightly:: OPS: A very scientific way of saying that everything will be alright in the end... but yes.

CO Capt Rome says:
CMO: Can you wipe its memory of us completely?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
CO: Then, we need to get a move on. ::stands, almost looking brave between the drone and the CO, hands not sitting very comfortably anywhere she tries to rest them::

Thalev Idrani says:
::isn't listening:: AXO: Just tell me, before I stop talking, how you are doing.

CO Capt Rome says:
CMO: Prepare the procedure... oh, and Doctor?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::says nothing::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Looks slightly sympathetically at Richard:: aFCO: You think this will be fun? I think you may be sorely disappointed.

CO Capt Rome says:
::moves closer and lowers his voice:: CMO: Good job saving the Commander's life... but if you pull a stunt like that again without my consent, I will have you bumped back down to Cadet.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::sighs softly and smiles:: Idrani: I'm alright, now. ::she leans down and kisses the man gently:: Idrani: We're definitely taking that vacation.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::chuckles quietly, guiding the Scimitar on its way:: CTO: You pick your moments. Right here, right now, with the power of the Scimitar beneath my fingers, I couldn't be having more fun.

CO Capt Rome says:
::moves away from the Doctor and taps his badge:: *CTO*: Ensign Feyna, what is the status of that Cube? Can we attempt to get close enough and beam a survivor back in without them noticing?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::swallows hard, nodding and remaining silent, wanted to bring up the phaser thing, but couldn't find a way to do it::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
aFCO: But it is a power you will not use. So do you really have it?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Looks down at her console, and makes a judgment call::  *CO*: I could do that. Should I prepare to return our guest back to his vessel?

Thalev Idrani says:
::nods before turning to face the ceiling, the hypocrisy of Rome so great it takes all his self control not to burst again::::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::listens to the CO as she starts to prepare the drone for the next procedure::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::looks to the Captain, then to Thalev:: Idrani: I have to take care of something. I'll be back in a little while, ok?

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::pushes the Scimitar into a lateral rolls and swings her back around for another pass through the system, an almost euphoric look on his face:: OPS: I use that power. How can you guide a trillion tons of tritanium through the galaxy at ludicrous speeds and not?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::waves Conway over:: Dean: Can you take over here? ::smiles as Conway nods:: Dean: Thanks... ::turns and sees Idrani's alone::

Thalev Idrani says:
AXO: Okay. ::keeps his answer short, thinking she'd tell him what she was off to do if she wanted::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
aFCO: You are following orders, so your choices are limited, if any.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::moves towards the Captain, whispering so only he can here:: CO: We need to talk.

CO Capt Rome says:
::nods at Sara::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::approaches Idrani's biobed, still looks white as a sheet after speaking with the CO:: Idrani: Hungry?

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::shrugs lightly, turning his head to smile at Saprin:: OPS: Orders for me to do the things I want. Work with what you've got, right?

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::moves towards the exit, watching to make sure the Captain follows::

Thalev Idrani says:
::looks to the CMO wishing with all his might he could apologise on behalf of Rome:: CMO: A bit.

CO Capt Rome says:
::follows Sara out into the corridor:: *CTO*: Scan the cube, passively.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::folds her arms lightly, secretly terrified of what she's about to do:: CO: Captain, we have to try and save the drone.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
Idrani: What can I get you? We'll try you with something light, see how that settles. ::eyes keep shifting to Sickbay's exit where the CO and aXO just went::

CO Capt Rome says:
AXO: Et tu, Brute?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
*CO* I'll get what information I can, Sir.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
aFCO: Perhaps your mid is simply trained to believe it chooses to follow orders. The fact of the matter is we follow Captain Rome's orders and he follows the orders of his superiors, who in turn make the only choices they are able to make given the facts. Freedom and power do not exist. ::stops a moment and makes an effort to draw a smile::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::shakes her head:: CO: You don't get to do that. You don't get to be the brave, defiant ship Captain who risks all to save a friend, then turn into the heartless monster who throws a man to the wolves because it's convenient. ::stares at him hard::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
aFCO: But that is all beyond the point. You have the power of a state-of-the-art warp engine at the tip of your fingers.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::lets his smile spread into a wide grin:: OPS: Exactly. I'd say that the Scimitar in turn follows my orders, but I know she does it because she wants to.

Thalev Idrani says:
CMO: I er.. I am not sure. Yes, something light please. Not sure what. ::pauses:: CMO: Really, thank you.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::gives Idrani one tight smile and leaves him be for a moment::

CO Capt Rome says:
::bites the inside of his lip, studying the woman who only a year ago seemed afraid of her own shadow:: AXO: What do you suggest we do? Try and save this thing, and putting this ship at risk ? The Borg always recover their own.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Looks down at her console:: aFCO: Any chance you could get up closer to the cube?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
aFCO: The Scimitar, yes of course. She certainly has a more fulfilled existence than any of us. She knows exactly what she is designed for.

ACTION: An incoming transmission makes a Blinky Light (TM) flash on the OPS console.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::nods, swinging back around and sending the Scimitar back towards the debris field:: CTO: I can bring us as close as you would like, sir.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
CO: This ship is designed to be at risk. ::she struggles to keep her words even:: We can sever its link to the collective. As far as the Borg will know, we killed it. We have to try, Captain, if only to prove we're not the same as them, only interested in what serves us directly.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::goes to a replicator and orders a light Andorian tuber root broth. Takes a long moment to pause, and reflect on how much she should not ask Idrani for advise with the CO right now::

CO Capt Rome says:
AXO: I shall consider it...but if we can return it safely, I shall also consider that option...and whatever I do decide, will be the final word.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Raises a stop signal with her hand:: aFCO: Very slowly. I don't want to get any closer than we need to. ::Looks over at OPS, to check she's okay with the movement::

Thalev Idrani says:
::sits up and shuffles up the bed to lean back properly::

CO Capt Rome says:
AXO: Report to the Bridge, take over there. See if we can return the drone. And then we shall discuss it.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods:: CTO: Wise choice.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::stares at the Captain long and hard before nodding, and heading for a turbolift:: Turbolift: Bridge.

CO Capt Rome says:
::shakes his head, albeit a bit proud, then steps back into Sickbay::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::returns with the broth:: Idrani: It's more filling than it looks... ::pulls the bed-table out and over Idrani, and places the tray on top:: Idrani: How are your pain levels? Anything feel all that different?

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::shuts down forward impulse and lets the momentum keep them going forward to reduce their energy signature, keeping the engines hot ready to peel out of there if needed:: CTO/OPS: At current velocity, ETA is 15 minutes.

ACTION: The Blinky Light (TM) on the OPS console flash some more, an incoming transmission waiting.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Smiles at OPS::  aFCO: Move us in, about a quarter of the distance we currently are.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::answers the incoming transmission::

ACTION: A young-ish commander appears on the viewscreen.

CO Capt Rome says:
Idrani: Thalev. It's good to see your blue face.

Thalev Idrani says:
::takes the food, but stops himself from saying what he was going to now that the CO re-entered:: CMO: Thank you. I am not in pain when I stay still, but I do feel rather weak all over.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::looks up at the viewscreen, the image replacing his peaceful starscape::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::stares at the screen, waiting for the commander to identify himself::

Cmdr Cooper says:
@COM: Scimitar: Greetings, Scimitar. Commander Cooper from Admiral Crenshaw's office. Could I speak with someone to clear up a bit of confusion?

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::steps off onto the bridge, looking towards Flight Control:: aFCO: Richard, out of that chair. ::looks to Vasquez:: FCO Vasquez: Take over at flight.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
COM: Cooper: I am Lieutenant Saprin, Operations officer. How can I be of assistance?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::"busies" herself with recording readings at Idrani's side, avoiding the CO's gaze intentionally::

CO Capt Rome says:
::grabs a chair and moves it besides Idrani's bed and sits down::

Thalev Idrani says:
CO: What was the price?

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::steps to the command chair, watching the communication::

CO Capt Rome says:
Idrani: So far, nothing.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::continues to monitor their current speed and heading carefully:: AXO: That was quick, lieutenant.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::looks up towards the CO at Idrani's question, surprised::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
aFCO: Now.

FCO Vasquez says:
::moves to the pilot's seat, looking insistent::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Continues to monitor the cube sensor readings and transmission carefully, hoping to stop the Scimitar's course sooner than anticipated::

CO Capt Rome says:
Idrani: Doctor Lee showed some....skill today. She saved your life.

Cmdr Cooper says:
@COM: OPS: Lieutenant, we're a bit confused at the report filed by Lieutenant Sumner. It states that you veered from your course, but we have it on record that you were ordered to investigate the Borg sighting.

Thalev Idrani says:
::uses eating his food as a natural delay before speaking again:: CO: You might want to keep that in mind next time you speak to her.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::clears his throat, glancing up at Vasquez, whispering:: Vasquez: The washroom is over there, Ensign.

FCO Vasquez says:
::does not look amused::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::moves away from the friends and back to Conway at the other biobed:: Conway: Report?

AXO Lt Sumner says:
COM: Cooper: Commander, I'm Lieutenant Sumner. I was ordered to compile the report, but it's possible I missed a detail here or there.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Twitches slightly, most likely from the caffeine, before settling her face into smooth blank lines and looking up to the viewscreen::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::confirms that the Scimitar is running safely for now, impulse ready to fire and thrusters keeping them on course before standing up very slowly and very deliberately, tugging his uniform straight and giving the seat a quick brush before stepping aside::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::eyes Conway, clearly saying "Don't look at the command crew, and don't give me that look"::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
COM: Cooper: Obviously there was a mistake somewhere, Commander. Would Admiral Crenshaw like us to make sure the records are straight?

FCO Vasquez says:
::gives Richard a look before sitting down:: aFCO: Watch yourself, rookie.

CO Capt Rome says:
Idrani: You think I'm too hard on her?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Looks back down at her console, to find they are close enough for more details sensor details.  Decidedly moves away from Tactical, towards the outskirts of the bridge, and discretely taps her combadge:: *CO*: Captain, I have an update on the Borg vessel.

Thalev Idrani says:
CO: You know I do. You have been since she came on board. You weren't even that hard on me.

Cmdr Cooper says:
@COM: AXO/OPS: Ah, Lieutenant. It sometimes happens. As long as you investigated the debris field, it seems to be in order. Could you please send us your original orders, just so we can compare it?

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::pats Vasquez on the shoulder with a grin and chuckles lightly:: Vasquez: You're just upset because I beat your Kaneda training sim run. I'll see you on the flight deck, Vasquez.

Doctor Conway says:
CMO: Doing this all remotely adds a level of complication I hate but... ::gestures to the EMH, who was inside the forcefield:: CMO: He's helping...

CO Capt Rome says:
Idrani: You know who her last boss was, she can handle herself. ::taps his badge:: *CTO*: Report.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::walks off to the back of the bridge, taking a seat on an empty console and watching the events::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::looks towards Sumner as she seems to want to take over:: AXO: I do believe we can do that.

Thalev Idrani says:
CO: No. That isn't an excuse. You need to stop. I'm telling you, and you need to listen if you value my opinion at all.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::nods to OPS:: COM: Cooper: Do you mean the orders that brought us to the sector, or the orders to investigate?

Emergency Medical Holographic Program says:
::Mutters something aloud about this not being defined as a "Medical emergency", but keeps on picking bits of hardware off the drone nonetheless::

CO Capt Rome says:
Idrani: Fine, I'll play nice.

CO Capt Rome says:
Idrani: Eat your soup.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::leans against Conway ever so slightly, needing the support of a friend::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Clears her throat quietly, and continues to talk in a low voice so as not to disturb the conversation on the viewscreen:: *CO* Their weapons systems are almost back up. Engines not for a long while. It's a little disturbing that they are concentrating on weapons over transport, Sir.

FCO Vasquez says:
::shakes her head slowly, trying not to grin too much; Richard was lucky he was so cute::

Doctor Conway says:
CMO: Y'all right?

Cmdr Cooper says:
@COM: AXO: Your original orders when you left Earth, Lieutenant.

CO Capt Rome says:
::feels a shiver down his spine::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
Conway: Define "all right"... ::gives him a hopeless look.::

CO Capt Rome says:
*CTO*: Back us off.

CO Capt Rome says:
CMO: Doctor Lee!

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::looks up from her examination of the EMH's work:: CO: Sir? ::feels her heart sink::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::nods some:: OPS: Please send our original orders to Admiral Crenshaw's office. ::the looks to the viewscreen:: COM: Cooper: We'll try to get this straightened out, Commander, but please remind the Admiral that there is a Borg vessel that needs destroying. We don't have the firepower to do it ourselves.

CO Capt Rome says:
CMO: We have missed our window... that thing stays... for now. Remove all weapons, beacons...I want it as harmless as a tribble.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Looks over at the Helm, and instead of calling across, walks quietly over to Vaquez, crouching next to her, and relaying the Captain's orders to retreat back to their original co-ordinates::

Thalev Idrani says:
CO: About bloody time. ::eats::

CO Capt Rome says:
::smiles at Idrani and pats his shoulder as he stands up::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::eyes widen, wrestles half a relieved smile off her face:: CO: Yessir... absolutely, sir.. tribble. Got it.

Thalev Idrani says:
CO: Sounds like you still have some cleaning up to do.

FCO Vasquez says:
::nods slightly at the CTO, and backs the ship off, veering towards their old coordinates::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods at Sumner and brings up the orders to begin the correction::

CO Capt Rome says:
Idrani: Don't I always.

CO Capt Rome says:
::walks towards the exit::

Cmdr Cooper says:
@COM: AXO: I will convey the message, Lieutenant. I'm sure there will be someone to mop up in short order. In the mean time, please keep an eye on the Borg vessel and alert us if they are close to flight capability.

Thalev Idrani says:
Self: No. And that's what worries me.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Subtly moves back to Tactical, throwing an apologetic smile to Sumner as she returns::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::The entire staff Sickbay let out an audible sigh as CO steps out the door.::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::nods to the viewscreen, then looks towards Feyna:: COM: Cooper: I'll have our tactical officer send our latest report on the vessel, Commander. Is there anything else we can do for you?

Thalev Idrani says:
::almost spits his soup out in a laugh as Sickbay echoes::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
All: OK! You heard the Captain... Conway, keep directing that EMH, Dar... ::looks around, spots her off in the corner, looking grumpy about something, a coffee cup by her side on the desk:: Dar: We need to track this guy's identity down... get to it!

CO Capt Rome says:
::steps onto the Bridge::

Cmdr Cooper says:
@::shakes his head:: COM: AXO: No, that will be all, Lieutenant. We will sort out the mission orders when you transmit the originals through to us. Cooper out.

CO Capt Rome says:
::sees the Commander on the screen and wonders if this is it::

Thalev Idrani says:
::turns to look at the drone:: CMO: Wait... I know him... I didn't recognize him at first with the implants. But.. yes...

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::sees the Captain walk onto the bridge and makes a very quick exit through the closing turbolift doors::

ACTION: The viewscreen winks out as the Captain steps onto the bridge.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Sends her latest update as to the status of the cube to the Admiral's office, with an additional secured tranmission, filled with personal notes, to a separate recipient::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::smiles politely at the screen until it goes blank, then frowns:: aFCO: Not so fast, Ensign.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
Idrani: You.. know him? ::looks unconvinced::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::smiles at Sumner as the doors close and the Turbolift whisks him away to the flight deck::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::narrows her eyes, tempted to call security on him::

CO Capt Rome says:
AXO: Lieutenant...it stays... you are to oversee the project with Doctor Lee. ::doesn't want anything to do with that thing::

Thalev Idrani says:
CMO: Yes... I once met him on Risa. Long time ago... Hemet... no, Remet. Remet. USS Tarko.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::looks to the Captain for a moment, digesting the information before nodding:: CO: Aye, sir.

CO Capt Rome says:
All: I'll be in my Ready room.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::hmms gently, thinking:: Idrani: This might be a residual side-effect of the implant procedure. ::doesn't believe he actually met this random guy:: Idrani: Can you remember the context of your meeting?

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