Chris as Captain Varesh
Eldad as Commander Maor & Ferengii Shop Owner Tarr
Toros as Operations Sorsion
CCM as Ensign Robin
Karriaunna as Medical Officer Storm & Admiral Harlan

Last time on the Seleya....

The crew has regained control of their ship and the station is back in the hands of the station command staff.  In the interim while ship repairs are being done and the ship restocked, the crew has been given some R&R time.  The captain has been called to speak to Admiral Harlan who is currently in transport.  He has been asked to meet her aboard her craft as soon as they dock.

Captain's Log 11704.02: It has been more than a week since we retook the ship and station. Starfleet Command has done their work and cleaned house. There is an investigation into how the pirates gained control without anybody noticing. I'm to meet with Admiral Harlan when her ship docks.

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  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
@ ::looks in the full length mirror in his bathroom, checking the fit of his uniform::
MO  Lt  Storm says:
:: Roaming the promenade, window shopping.::
OPS  Lt  Sorsion says:
@::stands on the bridge sighing after rubbing his eyes trying to put the memories of the  age situation behind him::
FCO  Ens  Robin says:
::in one of the stores trying to decide on an item when she sees Lieutenant Storm through the window and beckons her in::
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
@*Bridge*: Captain to the bridge. Please let me know when Admiral Harlan's ship docks, and its berth.
MO  Lt  Storm says:
:: Seeing one of her crew mates waving her in, she moves to the door and enters with a light smile.::
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
@::turns away from the mirror walks back through the bedroom to his personal office, looking for the PADD with the reports::
MO  Lt  Storm says:
:: Looking around at all the gaudy items that claim their origins from many exotic worlds she raises a brow and mentally thinks 'tourist trap'::
OPS  Lt  Sorsion says:
@::taps his comm badge and reviews new incoming messages:: *CO*: Captain, the Admiral's ship has already docked. She will see you in ten minutes.
FCO  Ens  Robin says:
::holds up an ugly mug in one hand and a garishly bright t-shirt with "Sector 27 Girls are Easy" printed on it in the other:: MO: I'm trying to decide on a gift for my sister, ma'am. Thoughts?
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
@*OPS*: Thank you Lt, forward the berth number to my quarters. ::finds the PADD wedged into the sofa cushions and heads for the door::
MO  Lt  Storm says:
:: Both eye brows go up and her smile widens::  FCO:  Well, that depends on your sisters personality.  If she is humerous or likes sarcasm, I would go with the shirt.
FCO  Ens  Robin says:
::.scrutinizes the shirt and gives Storm a look:: MO: She's... hard to describe.
OPS  Lt  Sorsion says:
@*CO*: Aye Captain. :: transmits the berth number to the Captain and alerts the Admiral the Captain is on his way::
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
@*OPS*: Got it, thank you. Varesh out. ::makes note of the ship's name and heads out the door and the nearest TL for the docking port::
Admiral  Harlan says:
# :: Standing in front of her quarters single window, she looks out at the station.  While the quarters were top of the line for the cruise ship, she was very uncomfortable being on one.  Perhaps because it had been so long since she truely interacted with 'pure' civlians.::
MO  Lt  Storm says:
FCO:  That is not very helpful.  Perhaps something less... ummm... :: her eyes twinkle as she waves her hand unable to come up with words.::  What about a peice of jewelry?
MO  Lt  Storm says:
:: looks across the store::  FCO:  How about a tribble?
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
::walks along the promenade, looking for the MSC Symphonia... strange for the admiral to be coming in on a cruise ship though::
FCO  Ens  Robin says:
::eyes brighten:: MO: Are they hypo-allergenic? ::heads towards the cage::
MO  Lt  Storm says:
:: following::  FCO: That I do not know.  I do know they have been steralized or they would not be allowed here.
OPS  Lt  Sorsion says:
@::taps his comm badge again:: *XO*: Commander Maor, are you on the ship, sir?
  
Scenery:  As the captain arrives at the berth of the MSC Symphonia cruise liner, a wave of people come down the ramp at various speeds in his direction.
  
CO  Capt  Varesh says:
::finding the berth, he waits by the ramp for passengers to disembark before he steps on board and asks one of the stewards to direct him to the Admiral's cabin.::
Admiral  Harlan says:
# :: Informed that Varesh has arrived, she sighs in unconscious relief::
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#::follows the directions and in short order rings the chime on the Admiral's cabin::
OPS  Lt  Sorsion says:
@:: attempts to locate the XO using the ship's internal sensors::
Admiral  Harlan says:
# :: Moves toward the door and opens it herself::  CO:  Captain, welcome.  ::steps aside to allow him entrance.::
XO  Cmdr  Maor says:
::Taps his badge:: *OPS*: On the station, Lieutenant.
FCO  Ens  Robin says:
::waggles her fingers through the cage at the fuzzballs:: MO: I dunno... ::bites her lip:: I've always kind of thought that pets aren't the best presents. ::looks over at her and grins:: It's kinda like saying "Happy Birthday, here's a burden. You're welcome!"
OPS  Lt  Sorsion says:
@::disengages the internal sensors:: *XO*: Commander, I was hoping you had a chance to review my proposed changes to the watch rotation.
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#::smiles as the Admiral opens the door herself, stepping through as she bade him to enter:: ADM: Thank you, Admiral.
MO  Lt  Storm says:
:: Looking at the tribble and picking up its soothing sound, she wonders if her brother would enjoy one.::  FCO:  We have different perspectives on that.  Does she like pets?  Does she have one?
Admiral  Harlan says:
# CO: Thank you for joining me in this rather unconvential surroundings.  Can I get you something to drink?  :: motions him toward the couch.::
XO  Cmdr  Maor says:
::Pauses as he notices something in a nearby store, he quickly moves past it:: *OPS*: Are you seriously asking me about watch rotation when the ship is on R&R? When did you become me?
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#::moves to take a seat:: ADM: I would admit I was wondering about the choice of transportation. ::he sits:: Just coffee please?
Admiral  Harlan says:
#:: Moves to make him coffee and to refill her cup with hot tea before joining him in the chair opposite the couch.::
FCO  Ens  Robin says:
::.shakes her head:: MO: Not really. Our dad got bitten by a Phenalian marmoset when he was a kid. Ended up sick for three months. Refused to let us get any pets when we were kid. ::looks sour and then smiles again:: Oooh, he did let us have a fish once. But it died.
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#::he placed the PADD on the low table:: ADM: My reports of the events.
Admiral  Harlan says:
# :: hands him a cup and takes a seat before picking up the report.::  CO: As you know, an investigative team has been put together to not only find out what happened, but to see that it happening again is nearly impossible.  :: puts the padd down and sits back::  I hope you and your crew have recovered and are enjoying some R&R.
OPS  Lt  Sorsion says:
@*XO*: Well, Commander, someone has to man the ship, and I wasn't really part of the crew before the incident, so I am quite well rested. I will put the watch bill in your inbox for your review. Is there anything you need done while you are resting, sir?
MO  Lt  Storm says:
FCO:  All things die.  But it has been my observation that those not raised with pets do not often care for them.  Without knowing your sister, I could not say if this was a good gift or not.  I hold the belief that a pet becomes part of ones family.  They are like children.  You do not throw them away when you are tired of them.
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#::he grimaced:: ADM: We are getting back to what passes for normal. Everybody is getting counseling, and before you ask, so am I. ::leans back:: I do believe that for the first time some of the crew left the ship for R&R without me having to order them to go.
XO  Cmdr  Maor says:
*OPS*: I've already reviewed it, Sorsion. Feel free to implant it with the rest of the department heads. ::Considers something:: Actually, there is something you can do for me.
FCO  Ens  Robin says:
MO: Then it's probably not the best idea, ma'am. :;reluctantly turns away from the cage:: Jewelry then? Get her something she absolutely can't wear with *anything* she owns. ::grins wickedly::
Admiral  Harlan says:
# :: smiles sardonically:: CO: Such drastic means.  But I am glad to hear you and your crew are getting back on your feet. :: motions toward the other edge of the table::  Those are your new orders.
OPS  Lt  Sorsion says:
@::nods silently then speaks up:: *XO*: Yes Commander?
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#::leans forward and picks up the other PADD:: ADM: Are we going to like them?
MO  Lt  Storm says:
FCO: I am trying to figure out your motivation for a gift without much success.  Do you have one other then familiar?
Admiral  Harlan says:
# CO: An interesting question.  The first part of your journey is more along the line of babysitting.
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#::scans the information, nodding at some points:: ADM: I will miss Max, but he deserves the XO position.
XO  Cmdr  Maor says:
*OPS*: See if you can forward me a live location of all the Seleya officers who are currently on the station. That would help. ::Mutters something as he makes a sudden turn:: A lot.
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#ADM: And who will we be babysitting?
Admiral  Harlan says:
# CO: A group of athletes you will be taking into a currently  ile situation.
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#::makes note of their trip being to the Arradna system who just applied for Federation membership:: ADM: Presumably the person we are escorting to Arradna.
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#::blinks:: ADM: Did you say "athletes" and " ile situation" in the same sentence?
Admiral  Harlan says:
#CO:  Team actually and yes, I did.  The people of the Arranda system were in a war of annihilation until they came up with a game, which in of itself is rather violent.  Not unlike ancient football, though more so.
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#ADM: Ok, I'll bite. Why are we taking a team to this bloodletting?
OPS  Lt  Sorsion says:
@::immediately keys into his console tying into the stations internal sensors and begins to distinguish ship's force comm badges from civilians and transmits findings deck by deck to the XO:: *XO*: Aye sir, initial reports coming back if you have a padd available to you.
FCO  Ens  Robin says:
::.shrugs:: MO: I kind of want it to be funny, you know? But something she'll actually try to use.
Admiral  Harlan says:
#CO: After over two centuries, this game, Toltrum, has become an intricate part of their culture.  It is extremely competitive.  In the early days of the game, the losers would literally lose their heads.  The winners were taken care of for life.
MO  Lt  Storm says:
FCO:  What about sweets?
XO  Cmdr  Maor says:
::Grabs his PADD:: *OPS*: My personal one is on me.
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#ADM: I take it this is no longer the case?
FCO  Ens  Robin says:
::makes a face and shakes her head emphatically:: MO: Definitely not, ma'am. She'll say I'm trying to make her fat. 
Admiral  Harlan says:
# CO: No.  They stopped that practice over a hundred years ago.
Admiral  Harlan says:
# CO: In the system there are four planets. Each planet, oddly enough has 12 continents.  Each continent has a team.  One of the planets is a newbie: Tyrone, which was colonized 50 years, jointly from the other three worlds, as another way to help peace.  For some unknown reason, Tyrone was banned from the game.
MO  Lt  Storm says:
FCO:  Even if it is a treat from another culture to try?  Hmmm....
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#ADM: There has to be a reason, the others are just not telling.
OPS  Lt  Sorsion says:
@::sends the now complete results to the XO:: *XO*: Additionally sir, all ship systems are coming along nicely, supply levels are grand.
FCO  Ens  Robin says:
::wanders toward a rack of novelty hats:: MO: Well you see, Lieutenant, I'm "the fun one'. She's the 'stuckupthinksshestoogoodforyoualwaystryingtobossyouaroundandrunyourlife one'. 
XO  Cmdr  Maor says:
Self: Yeah. Great. ::Studies his PADD:: This might just work. ::Continues walking:: *OPS*: Good to know. Keep me posted.
Admiral  Harlan says:
# CO:  Without doubt.  But as you can figure out, this has been creating severe tensions across all the worlds.  A group of people from each of the worlds have asked the federation for assistance.  The final champion ship plays in two weeks.   The Tyrone team is aboard this cruiser.  I need the Seleya to get this team there in time.
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#ADM: Very well, but once we get there, then what? Do I make them allow the Tyrone team to play?
MO  Lt  Storm says:
:: blinks as she tries to inerrupt that description.::  FCO: A book?  A scarf?  Does she play a music or like music?  Maybe an instrument or collection of songs from various worlds.
FCO  Ens  Robin says:
::.sigh:: MO: Maybe a book. ::sees the Ferengi store owner eying them for not buying anything yet:: Maybe they have that book of Vulcan knock-knock jokes. I think they're on the third edition. 
Admiral  Harlan says:
# CO: If the winds blow your way, you will just be dropping the team off and perhaps enjoying the game and be a cultural liaison for a few weeks.  This is not a federation system, you cannot force them to do anything.  It is to be hoped that by your bringing the team they will be allowed.  Meanwhile, perhaps you can find out why they have been banned
MO  Lt  Storm says:
:: keeps her smile to herself::  FCO: That would fall into the realm of humor and sarcasm, I am not sure that is quite what you want.
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#ADM: I will see what I can do about finding out. But I'm not keen on taking these people to incarceration or worse if their opposition doesn't want them there.
FCO  Ens  Robin says:
::looks around, less confident than before:: 
Tarr says:
::Finally gets tired of the two Federations wasting time in his store:: FCO, MO: Ladies. Did you ever hear about the 218th rule of acquisition? 
Admiral  Harlan says:
# CO:  You will not be.  If whomever is in charge of the games persists in not allowing it, you will deliver them back to their planet.  Worst case scenario, you may find yourself calming tempers and preventing a war.  :: Leans forward::  These people technology has greatly advanced over the past centuries.  A war now would be... cataclysmic.
MO  Lt  Storm says:
:: blinks and turns around::  Tarr:  218th rule of acquisition?
FCO  Ens  Robin says:
::blinks at the sudden arrival of the proprietor:: Tarr: "Never make fun of a Ferengi's mother? No, wait, that's the 13th..."
MO  Lt  Storm says:
:: glances at Robin::
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#ADM: Perfect. We can stir up emotions and they shoot each other to pieces. ::sarcasm dripping from his words:: When do we leave?
Tarr says:
FCO: More like the 22th one. "A wise man can hear profit in the wind." Me? I can't hear nothing so far here.
Admiral  Harlan says:
#CO: The emotions are already stirred, your job is to keep them from boiling over, if you can.  Due to the time constraint, I need you and your people on their way as soon as your ship is ready.  The Tyrone team will be quietly beamed over when you are ready.  They will not leave the cruiser until then.
FCO  Ens  Robin says:
:crosses her arms and sets her hips to "sassy":: Tarr: It's not *our* fault *you* don't have the perfect gift. 
Tarr says:
FCO, MO: So how about you tell me what you're looking for, I'll sell you something else at double the price and we can all be happy here?
MO  Lt  Storm says:
:: Simply watches her odd sense of humor coming to the front.::
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#ADM: I will try my best to keep the emotions... even. We should be ready to leave by next shift. I will signal when we are ready for the team to transfer to the Seleya.
Tarr says:
FCO: How about a self guide about emancipation for your sister? Save her while she's still sane.
Admiral  Harlan says:
# :: Stands::  CO:  You are one of the few captains I would trust this mission with.  I know you will do what you can and is needed.
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#ADM: I will try not to smack them about the ears and call them stupid. ::he grins at her::
FCO  Ens  Robin says:
::cuts an eye at Tarr:: MO: We should go, ma'am. I hear Rennik's Mime Emporium two stores down has better stuff anyway.
Admiral  Harlan says:
# :: Her eyes light with a touch of humor as she responds wryly:: CO: They are... interesting, to say the least.  :: walks him to the door::  May the winds be at your back, captain.
Tarr says:
::Nods:: Sure. If you don't mind having all your products manufactured by orphans in Orion.
  CO  Capt  Varesh says:
#ADM: Thank you, Admiral. As long as interesting does not translate to "Oh God, oh God, we're all gonna die" then I am ok with "interesting".
Tarr says:
FCO, MO: Here? We give our orphans a day off every two months.
FCO  Ens  Robin says:
Tarr: You're practically a saint. ::sighs and looks around:: What in here says 'your little sister loves you but you're really very annoying'. We'll get that. The Lieutenant's paying. ::grins at her superior officer::
Tarr says:
FCO: How about a gift certificate?  Ferengi's 782nd law of acquisition says; "When in doubt, gift certificate".
  
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Time lapse: One week.