The USS Seleya is docked at Starbase 13.

Captain Gomes "suggested" Dr Atreides had an appointment with Lt Gnav because of his erratic behaviour in the last staff meeting. With being dead and loosing much of his medical staff, life is not easy for young Paul.

Meanwhile Commander Maor is taking Gomes down to the computer core to show her what needs to be done. Time for old friends to catch up.

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CO Capt Gomes says:
:::exits the turbo lift onto the corridor where the main computer core is:: CIV: You think the computer could have been modified to such an extent that you need to analyze it chip by chip?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Leans back in his chair and stares at his office ceiling::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Continues walking beside the Captain's side towards the general direction of ME:: CO: I doubt it, Captain. ::Pauses to glance around him for a moment, making sure they're alone in the corridor::  But we can't risk it. ::Sighs:: You see, the only other explanation I can think of is that.. And I know you're not going to like it, Captain.. ::Pauses in mid step:: The only other possibility is that the Admiral had inside help.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: I suppose it would be hypocrite of me to say that’s impossible on this ship ...

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: The real problem I have with this is that I don't understand what the Admiral wanted with the ship

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::at his office going through the file of Lieutenant Atreides::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods glumly and continues walking towards ME:: CO: Have you encountered the Admiral before you arrived on the Seleya?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Self: Oooh, Jaffa cakes!

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Never. He replaced the other Admiral while were in mission ::arrives at the computer core and inserts the proper ID::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: I wonder if the counsellor and the Dr are talking as I told them. I sensed some ... resistance on the part of Atreides

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: I'm sure the counsellor would have contacted you if the doctor didn't show up. ::Follows the Captain inside the compute core:: This way. ::Takes a turn to the right::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::knows the appointment had to be very soon:: Computer: What's the time?

CO Capt Gomes says:
::shrugs:: CIV: I am still a bit controlling, I have the feeling I should be on top of everything ::follows Maor:: CIV: To be honest I haven't been here that often

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Pours himself another cup of coffee:: Self: I'm the senior member of staff here, people come to me if they want something. ::Sits back down and starts to read a newspaper with his coffee::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::waits for Atreides to show up::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: You're not missing much. ::Stops in front of an half assembled computer core:: This is it, Captain. The point where we assume ::Emphasizes that last word:: the Admiral gained access over the computer that last time. ::Gestures towards the computer::

Computer says:
CNS: The time is nine, thirty-two.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::sighs:: Self: Doctors... two minutes late and you have to depend on them being in time...

CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks over at the computer, doesn't look like much, just a bunch of wires and electronics:: CIV: I would really rather not have to disconnect the core. This is the brain of the Seleya after all

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Self: Karma karma karma karma chameleon...

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::taps his badge:: *CMO*: Gnav to Atreides. Have you forgotten about our appointment, sir?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
*CNS*: Nope. ::closes the connection::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::makes a note on this::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Gets his pipe out of a desk drawer and starts to pack it::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Then we risk having the same things happen again, Captain. Simple as that. ::Clears his throat:: Don't forget this happened more than once, Captain. ::Studies the blank computer screen in front of them with disgust:: And is bound to happen again, knowing our.. ::Pauses as he realizes what he was about to say:: Luck?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Looks for his matches:: Self: Where did Sam put them? I saw her play with the damn box.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::consults some Starfleet regulations he may need::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: As you well know Commander, I don't believe in luck. Nevertheless, how long do you estimate it will take to take it apart and put it back together?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Finds the matches and lights his pipe, then starts looking at his workload of the day on his console:: Self: So little time, so much to do...

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Two weeks, as I mentioned before. Anything less than that will simply not be enough. ::Takes a step forward, picking up a discarded PADD:: If it were up to me.. I'd do a complete refit of the ship, Captain. ::Tosses the PADD away to a corner filled with them::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: What if the Admiral were to send us on an assignment ASAP. Assuming you were in the middle of your analysis, how long would it take you to put the ship operational?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Self: Physicals, stock taking, filling in new staff assigned by headquarters...we've lost so many good nurses this tour. ::sighs::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: It's not that simple, Captain. Disassembling and assembling is a matter of a few days. Don't forget we have other system we'd have to analyze too. ::Pauses to consider:: Assuming we get called to a mission we'd need at least.. And I assume we'll all the man power we'd need.. ::Calculates the numbers in his head:: A day.. 17 hours to reassemble everything. Without testing.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::taps with his fingers on his desk::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Leans back and starts to blow smoke rings at his ceiling whilst studying the PADD he synched with his console::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
*CMO*: Gnav to Atreides, may I remind you you're fourteen minutes late, sir?

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods slowly:: CIV: I'll accept the gamble. We will start your analysis. But if we have a leak, how do you decide who will work on this?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
*CNS*: You seem to not realise the workload I'm under, thank you. Atreides out.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Self: Where's that Sek gone? I have memos to dictate!

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::sighs:: Self: We'll see about that. ::taps his badge again:: *CO*: Gnav to Gomes. We've got ourselves an officer disobeying a direct order.

ACTION: In the CMOs office, claxons start sounding. The nurses go around with extinguishers asking, "Where's the fire?"

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Assuming you can trust me, I'll handle the actual analysis along with a few.. acquaintances I know of. Trustworthy acquaintances.

ACTION: Soon the CMO is covered with foam

CO Capt Gomes says:
*CNS*: I was afraid of that. Dr Atreides failed to attend his appointment?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Computer: Resume dictation... Upon entering the academy I was presented wit...::jumps up from his chair::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
*CO*: Affirmative captain. I reminded him twice, but he chose not to show up.

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: I was afraid of this, maybe Samantha can talk to Paul.... very well. I will leave it in your hands to begin when ready

MO Ens Hearingaid says:
::Rushes inside the CMO's officer, carrying a bucket. At the sight of the smoke inside the office she immediately panics and dumps the entire content of her bucket at the CMOs direction:: All: FIRE! ::Screams in horror::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
MO: HEARINGAID! That's it, you're going to scrub the rectal thermometers for a month.

CO Capt Gomes says:
*CNS*: I will go see him directly. Meanwhile, see if you have another slot for an appointment with him later in the week

MO Ens Hearingaid says:
::Quickly grabs a fireproof blanket and starts beating it against the CMO's body:: All: Die fire! DIE! ::Whips the blanket even harder::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Tries to shake the water off, and looks at his now rather soaked pipe:: All: I'll be n my quarters. ::Shoves the crazed MO to the floor and walks slowly towards sickbay doors, dripping along the way::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
*CO*: Aye. That shouldn't pose a problem. ::makes a note in the file of Atreides he disobeyed a direct order from the captain as he refused to show up to the appointment::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods at the CO's direction:: CO: You're going to approve the two weeks, Captain?

CO Capt Gomes says:
*CNS*: Send him a priority memo about it and I will make sure he goes

MO Ens Hearingaid says:
Out loud: Oof! ::Lands on the floor:: I've fallen and I can't get up ::Frowns and begins whining:: Wheeeeeeeee.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Self: Next time we pull into base I'll have to request a shrink who is more aware of what his position entails... ::Shakes his head as he walks into the TL:: TL: Deck Two!

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
*CO*: Thank you captain. Gnav out. ::prepares the memo and sends it with priority::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Yes Commander, with the condition that the crew continues inside the ship. There are many systems that can continue to be optimized without the computer core. I will also send your suggestion for a refit

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods:: CO: I'll escort you outside the room then, Captain. I suspect you have other issues to attend to. ::Moves towards the doors::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::sighs:: CIV: Yes. What do you think of Dr Atreides?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Self: How will I get a replacement? ...airlock accident? ::leaves the lift and trudges along the corridor towards his quarters::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: Perhaps he just needs some time off, Captain. To vent? ::Shrugs:: Let's just say I don't envy the spot you're in right now. ::Offers a small smile:: You don't get such problems in SFI. ::Shrugs::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says:
::Silently follows the CMO, making sure to remain unseen by him::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Enters his quarters, puts his pipe on the closest shelf and starts to peel himself out of his uniform, flinging it into the corner once finished...nearly missing the cat::

Cassi says:
MEOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW!!!::Jumps in Paul's direction and lands on Sam instead, having misjudged the distance::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Yes...they all face the death penalty. Keep up the good work Maor! ::leaves the computer core::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says:
::Widens her eyes in shock at the sight of the incoming cat, getting an idea she immediately breaks to a grin as she opens her mouth as wide as she can:: Self: Dinner! :::Licks her lips::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Puts the fluffiest robe he can find on and sinks into his favourite chair:: Self: I'll be back in an hour or two, once the  madhouse has calmed down a little...professional combat surgeons my ass...

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says:
::Swallows the cat whole:: Out loud: Yum! ::Pats her stomach::

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DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lília Perfeito is Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
Andreas Habeland is Lieutenant Paul Atreides (CMO – Chief Medical Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Junior Grade Vonir Gnav (CNS – Counselor)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is the Computer, MO Ens Hearingaid and CIV Yn1 Ivanova.
Andreas Habeland is Cassi.

Stardate: 10802.17
Arc Title: Old and New
Part: N/A
Mission Number: 509
Guest Ship Manager: Lilia Perfito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfito

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