USS Seleya Mission Transcript 11309.28
Mission Number 727
Dreams are made of…
                
       DRAMATIS PERSONAE
Lilia Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO-Commanding Officer)npc William, Julia Gomes
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (XO-First Officer)
Mike Hiles as Commander Maximus Heller (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Commander Dylan Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
Rob van den Dungen as Ensign James Baro (CNS – Counsoler)
Karriaunna Scotti as npc Morpheous (Morpheous as Cathrin, Professor Preston, Cedric

Time lapse:  

Ship Manager
              Karriaunna Scotti

Last time on the Seleya:

Asked to leave so that order could be returned to one of the planets in the Seginus system by its guardians, the crew of the Seleya do it in the most expedient way possible.  Which basically included snatching the crew of the Nevsky and their own via transporter without consideration of who may have been around them.

It was always curious when a pre-warp world saw "magic" how much if anything it would alter their course.  Especially given a world coming out of the ruins of a planetary war.

The Seleya has been ordered to Vulcan to meet the with the Federation council and are currently in route.  It is gamma shift and most of the command crew are either asleep or winding down for the night.

Captain's log, Stardate 11309.29. We are en route to Vulcan for a debrief of our last mission. Whatever Starfleet's view on our actions may be, mine is crystal clear.

<<<<<<<<< Dreams are made of...>>>>>>>>>>

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Walks into the Summit in civilian clothes and approaches the bar::
CEO Ens Baro says:
::In Main Engineering reading up on personnel files::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Sitting in the command chair on the bridge looking over some reports on his department.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Sits at the bar and orders a scotch::

ACTION:  The hostess for the evening brings the captain her drink, placing it before her on top of a small coaster.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Smiles back at the hostess and grabs the glass leaving the coaster behind. She the walks towards one of the big windows::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Jots down a few notes on some drills he wants to run with his teams while they are enroute to Vulcan.::

Scenery: Spread across the window, stars streak by in multiple colors creating an unusual rainbow.  Each streak is a thought, a potential.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Sits down by the window and sets the glass on her skirt since she forgot the coaster (duh!) and looks out without drinking::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Clears his throat behind the Captain's back, not wishing to alarm her:: CO: Captain. 
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::In his quarters, on his bed, reading a novel on his padd::

Scenery: There is a hypnotic affect to the visual that lulls the captain into a dreamstate as her body relaxes and her mind is allowed freedom.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Is taken from her "daydream" and looks up:: XO: Maor, do join me. ::Points to a seat::
CEO Ens Baro says:
::Enjoys the humming of the warp core::

Scenery: The humming of the warp core is its own lullaby to the CEO.  It relaxes him after a rather stressful day.  But it is a good day as he steps into his new role.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods in gratitude:: CO: Can't sleep? ::Sits down next to the Captain::
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: Don't want to. You?

Scenery:  It is unusually quiet on the bridge, though perhaps not so unusual given the shift.

CEO Ens Baro says:
::Feels sleepy as the warp core makes him relaxed::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Sets down the padd he was working on and brings up the console on the arm doing a quick status check, he generally enjoyed the gamma shift, the quiet let him get plenty of work done.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: I rarely sleep. ::Motions for a waiter:: 

Scenery: Reading, the story takes OPS mind off of any troubles left over from the day he will need to address tomorrow.  His eyes close...

CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: Of course, as waste of time. People who don't like to sleep always say that

ACTION: OPS: Dylan sits at his parents bar.  Winter approaches in Vancouver early as the leaves of many colors have already begun to fall.  Trees reach their barren arms upward and out as if calling spring to them.  As it is early morning, there are no customers about.  In the kitchen he can hear his parents discussing plans for buying a new bar and leaving this one to their only son.

ACTION: CEO:  James posed a mystery.  He liked it that way. The less people knew the more he held to himself.  Perhaps that was a lesson from his parents or from his education?  The English were known for being more regimented in how they did things, true or not.   And that was not James way.  Perhaps that was why he kept company within his own mind as he walked down the street of  Oxford.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Are you worried about what's facing us?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Pretends not to hear anything, instead continues to sip his coffee, before continuing his breakfast::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Looks at Maor for a moment, her mind once again elsewhere. When he speaks she snaps out of it:: XO: Oh no, not at all. I can deal with Starfleet and I can deal with Vulcans. They might try to pick through our actions but we did what we had to do and we can justify it.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods slowly:: CO: Then?
CO Capt Gomes says:
XO: When you were a kid and people asked you what you wanted to do, what did you answer?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Finishes his systems check, everything looked good, he settled back in the chair looking up at the viewscreen as he pulls out another padd, he was behind on his duty logs and needed to get caught up.::

ACTION: The lulling effect of the screen takes hold of the CTO's troubled mind.  In the back of his mind nibbles the memory of a young woman asking him if he was one of the wise ones come to help them.

ACTION: CTO:  Maximus was well named for an Italian who was also a warrior.  He stood on the grounds of the ancient coliseum in Rome.  In the seats sat people of many cultures dressed as the ancient Romans, as was he.  They are unusually quiet as they watch the scene below them.  Beside Max stood all the warriors he had known, living and dead who had honorably presented themselves.  Each bore an elegant sword of his ancestors.

CEO Ens Baro says:
::Walks the street, his coat closed to shield him from the wind. The snow and the wind didn't keep him from walking alone outside. It gave him time to think. And the environment was inspiring, even on this snowy night::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Turns his attention to the TV screen, showing the morning news from around the galaxy, though if anything major had happened, he would already have been made aware::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Considers her question:: CO: A Starfleet officer, if I recall correctly. ::Leans back in his chair:: And here I am. And I think I can guess your answer. ::Requests a drink from a passing waiter:: Scientist?
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Once again, Maor brings her back from her mind wandering and as she listens to his answer she frowns:: XO: What happened?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Takes a look around him taking in all the people looking down into the arena.  Glances over his shoulder he is startled briefly to see Derfel and many other people he knew standing behind him, but the startelment faded as it often does in a dream.  Smiling he raises his sword and lets out a battle cry that is answered by the cheers of the spectators.  Rising even higher as a gate at the far side of the arena open.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: I'm sorry? ::Truly confused by her question::
Morpheus says:
<Cathrin>::Throwing up her hands she walks back into the bar and over to her son.::  OPS: How long will you be here this time?
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Blinks, feeling more and more drowsy:: XO: You...warrior... ::She lets her head lean against the bulkhead, the still untouched glass of scotch falls on the floor::

ACTION: CO: Alexandra walks among a newly founded colony, her parents finishing up the details before they move on to their next assignment.  Beside her walks her grandfather.  Off in the distance, she can hear her brothers arguing.

ACTION:  Watching her brothers, his uncles, is her son.

XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Are you okay, Captain? ::Taps his badge:: 
CEO Ens Baro says:
::It was here in Oxford where he grew up. He always enjoyed being around Oxford, with its old buildings. It was one of the very few things he was interested in. The history of the city. And the old library.::
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Looks up as his mom entered:: Cathrin: Hey mom, I'm not sure yet. Probably just a few days, before I am due back at Headquarters. We're going to start the final stages of testing on a new line of starships soon, and the admiral wants all hands on deck, you know, in case problems arise...

ACTION:  Throughout the ship, absolute silence, beyond the eternal sound of background technology, reigns.

CEO Ens Baro says:
::People often could find him near or in those old buildings, all by himself. He didn't have that much friends as the other youngsters were busy with other things.::
CEO Ens Baro says:
::Things he wasn't very interested in. Just wandering around, reading various books on the human mind, on philosophy, learning things.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks in the direction of her brothers. They are always arguing, what is it this time? Ignoring her grandfather she approaches young William::
Morpheus says:
<Cathrin> OPS:  You know... your father and I were thinking of moving to a small town near the ocean and opening up a very simple establishment.  We want you to take over this one.  You know it has been one of our dreams.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::From the open gates pour other gladiators, garbed in the attire of barbarians, they outnumbered Max's groups 2 or 3 to one but Max just grinned and nodded to his group signaling them to flank left and right and prepare for the incoming charge, this wasn't the first time they'd been outnumbered here.::

ACTION: Other than the standard chirp from his badge, everything else is silent.

CO Capt Gomes says:
William: What happened this time?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Hits his badge:: *CMO*: Maor to Sickbay. Medical emergency in the lounge. 

ACTION:  No response.  But the lull of the scenery across the window pulls the first officer.

William says:
::The ten year old looks up at his mother:: CO: Uncle Marco wants to go to Starfleet Academy, Aunt Ana says he is throwing away his life.
CEO Ens Baro says:
::Now he wandered the parks under the shining lights of the lanterns, his shoes crackling the snow::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Looks at the two teenagers ...or are they in their 20s?30s? Doesn't matter. They argued their whole lives. Why is joining Starfleet throwing away one's life?::

ACTION: As the barbarians flood from the gates, representing many cultures throughout the known galaxy, behind them the drag with them, chained, people close to Max's heart.

OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Sighs as his mom makes the suggestion he had already overheard:: Cathrin: I know.. But you also know that it has always been my dream to get into Starfleet and make something of my life. Look where I got already, and I don't think I've reached the end of that carreer yet. There is still so much more I can do for the Federation and for Earth.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::His grin fades as he sees the people being dragged behind the barbarian horde.  Growling with anger he hefted his shield and checked his grip on his sword.  He would not loose them, he'd already lost too many.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::"We will go to Vulcan". Alexandra turns as she hears her grandfather speak. Then Antonio Silva grabs the hand of his great grandson and walks away::
Morpheus says:
<Cathrin> OPS:  I know... but... ::She looks over at Cedric and then back at her son.::  It is so dangerous.  And if anything were to happen to you... ::She sighed::  we could not even come to your side.  ::Tears shimmer in her eyes.::
CEO Ens Baro says:
::The lights of the university were on. They cast wonderful shadows out onto the snow. James smiled, it brought back good memories::
CO Capt Gomes says:
Self: What s in Vulcan? ::she turns back to her brother and sister:: Self: Starfleet?
Julia Gomes says:
CO: You know what you have to do Alexandra.
Morpheus says:
<Professor Preston>::Standing amongst barren trees in a park, pigeons walking around him, he practices an argument he intends to share with his class, in particular one student who loved to debate with him... a polite way to say argue.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
Julia: Mother, but what if I am throwing away my life?

ACTION: The barbarians line them up in a row in front of them, malicious smiles of intent glaring from their faces.

Julia Gomes says:
CO: That is no longer possible. We are leaving soon to Romulus.
CEO Ens Baro says:
::In the distance he hears a familiar voice. It has been a while, but it was very familiar. Could it be him? James questioned what he heard. It has been about 10 years ago.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
Julia: Oh yes, they do need terraforming. It will be your biggest project. Should I join you?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Rage begins to build as he gets glimpses of the people behind the barbarians, he saw his sister there, her face bloody and swollen as if she'd beaten, everyone there were people he cared deeply for, people he would sacrifice himself for in a heartbeat.  As the rage continues to build he is unaware of a primal cry rising from him.::
Julia Gomes says:
CO: I thought you were going to Vulcan?
CEO Ens Baro says:
::Then he sees a figure and walks over. In the light of the lantern it's a face of a person he knew quite well. Those good memories about the debates with Professor Preston. He didn't age a bit. In his very distinguishable English accent James speaks.:: Professor Preston: Professor, is it you? Is it really you?
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Puts a hand on her shoulder, finally understanding. They just want him closer to home, away from danger:: Cathrin/Cedric: Mom, there is no need to worry. I've got a desk job at Starfleet 's Corps of Engineers HQ in San Francisco, you know that. I don't normally go out in the field anymore, unless if it's for a test run of some new technology we designed.
OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
Cathrin/Cedric: There's no need to worry about me. I can even stop by more often now that I'm back on Earth.

ACTION: Lisa, Emily and Brianna are pushed forward as a shield.  One of the barbarians strikes the back of Brianna's legs and she falls to her knees.

Morpheus says:
<Professor Preston>::Turning to eye the young man he was just thinking of.::  CEO:  Now what is this newest hairbrain idea of yours?
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Confused:: Julia: Vulcan, Romulus. Aren't they the same? ::Looks towards where her grandfather and her son are still walking away::
Morpheus says:
<Cathrin> OPS:  That would be nice... safe on Earth.  ::She frowned::  What do you want to do about this place?  ::She waved her hand around the bar.::
Julia Gomes says:
::Smiles:: CO: Of course they are. I will meet you there.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Continues his scream as he raises his sword above his head, his mind blocking out the cheers of the crowd and everything else except the barbarians ahead of him, he almost begins to charge but is stopped as three of the prisoners are pushed ahead.  He was stalled not sure if he should charge and risk their lives.::

ACTION: Another barbarian, perhaps a leader, pulls his mother toward him, his hands molding her to him.  While still another pulls his sister’s head back toward him.

OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
Cathrin: What about uncle Alfred? Wouldn't he be interested in some joint venture to run the bar?
CO Capt Gomes says:
Self: Ok, but how are we going to get there? ::as she thinks it she sees it, the Space Caravel is waiting for her. She walks to the ship::
CEO Ens Baro says:
Professor Preston: What is education? Isn't education just another word for indoctrination?

ACTION: Briana looks at Max with sad eyes, and slowly shakes her head just as another barbarian comes forward, swinging his blade at her from behind.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::As she approaches it, she realizes it is neither her first shuttle nor the lost yacht, it is the Seleya. She has a staircase going all the way up to the bridge, so Alexandra starts going up the steps::
Morpheus says:
<Professor Preston> CEO:  That totally depends on how one sees education.  Is it formal or ongoing?  And you still have not answered my question.  An engineer?  Please... Engines are grounded in facts and reality.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
Outloud:  NOOOO  ::Screaming Max charges forward sword raised, those around him screaming their own battle cries as the followed him forward.::
Morpheus says:
<Cedric>OPS:  In the end, the bar is yours.  If you want your Uncle to run it, then ask him.
CEO Ens Baro says:
Professor Preston: I was trying to seduce you into another debate, but yes, I'm an engineer now. How did you know? ::James smiled::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::She arrives at the bridge of the Seleya. The consoles are manned by her family. She approaches the Captain's chair and notices it is occupied. She smiles seeing Shane for the first time in an Eternity. She then takes the console left to her, the helm::
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Sprints forward as quickly as he can trying to close the gap between him and the barbarians trying to stop the blade before it connects.::

ACTION:  As blood sprays from Brianna, the CTO wakes up in the chair on the bridge, his body drenched, specs of blood across his hands.

OPS LtCmdr Pandora says:
::Nods, wondering if there was ever any other solution to the matter. Perhaps he could work something out with uncle Alfred.::
CEO Ens Baro says:
::Standing here talking to his old professor James noticed the wind has stopped blowing, now snow was just drizzling down slowly::
Morpheus says:
<Professor Preston> CEO: Word gets around.  What I want to know, is why?
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Jerks awake panting, feeling like had been doused with water.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
::Plots a course to Earth and engages maximum warp. She then looks at the viewscreen where the stars are neatly arranged in constellations::

ACTION:  As his mind comes up with a resolution for the problem, Pandora’s dream shifts.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Glances around, why had he fallen asleep?  He wasn't that tired.  Glancing down he starts seeing spots of blood on them, it had only been a dream hadn't it.::
CEO Ens Baro says:
::The tone of his voice changed. It was much more nostalgic:: Professor Preston: I was a counselor before, but it's different, much different on a starship. I didn't fit in there. Here on earth I was more happy as a philosopher and a counselor. I needed more of a challenge up there, in space.

ACTION:  A strong mind, the first officer finally finds himself relaxing, lying his head across the table.

ACTION: XO: Maor sits at a table in a large empty hall on Kronos.  It is chilly in its darkness.  A large hearth flickers in warmth, though it does not warm the cavern of a room.  Across from him sit his two children, watching him carefully.

Morpheus says:
<Professor Preston> CEO: Then come back to Earth where you belong.
CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Turns toward science about to ask if they could locate Lt Rose he's surprised to see the officer there asleep, glancing around he finds everyone on the bridge asleep, on their consoles some laying on the floor.  Tapping the console on the chair he opens a channel.::  *Sickbay*:  Heller to sickbay.

ACTION: The CTO is greeted by silence.

CTO Cmdr Heller says:
::Frowning he changes the comm.::  *Shipwide*:  This is Commander Heller, can anyone hear me?

ACTION: As the captain takes control of the ship in her dreams, she slowly awakens to a sleeping lounge; Maor asleep across from her.

CEO Ens Baro says:
::This conversation with his most favorite professor went down an alley James didn't expect, but it got him thinking. James remained silent. Preston knew him very well as he knew this response was something to the very core of James::

ACTION:  The hum of the engines shifts slightly, just enough to wake up the CEO.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::Blinks as she focuses on Maor lying in front of her, before she can formulate a question she hears the comm and taps her badge:: *CTO*: This is the Captain. Something very strange just happened ....

ACTION:  Over the course of gamma shift, the ship’s crew shifts from induced sleep to regular sleep.  For some the memory of their dream will remain strong, for others it will fade.  For some it maybe a redirection and for others, just that, a dream.

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