=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS ARTEMIS NCC-83093
STARDATE 10306.27
Executive Producer:

Staring (in order of appearance):
Scott S as Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest
Karriaunna S as CMO Lt Cmdr La'I Mea'e
Arlene M as CTO Lt Zoe Peters
Nick M as Lt Victor Scott Regnum
Julien B as CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel
Matt B as XO Cmdr Hali Farrell
Co Starring (in order of appearance):
Nick M as Glitch
Julien B as Transporter Chief
Various as The Ships Computer
Karriaunna S as MO Paris
Matt B as Soral

Absent:
SM Sergio A
Brian F as OPS Lt Christian Mades
Christopher H as CSO LtJg Tural P'Don K'Tor

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
Captains Log Star Date 10306.27 While we wait for the return of the Hanthrosian shuttle Capt, we're just continuing on with routine work schedules

"Puzzled" part 10

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CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::In the CEO's office looking at the CTO curiously::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::She walks to the replicator and grabs a coffee from it. :: CMO:  Would you like something?  ::Picks up the cup and takes a sip and sighs.::

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CEO: So Matt, what is on your mind?

Regnum:
::still standing in Main Engineering watching the CO walk away, then looks around for spare parts::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
CTO:  No thank you.  ::Eyeing the box curiously::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::walks with the captain out of ME.::  CO:  Well, you've heard of the concerns over the XO's friend...

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
::See's the captain and CEO step out, finds herself alone with Regnum.::  Regnum: So...I couldn't help but notice your telepathic abilities are quite...strong.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CMO:  Doctor I need to ask you something... not exactly on the up and up.  I'm just trying to cover all the basis.  Can you bring in Soral for a physical?  Make sure he is not being influenced by anything but his Vulcan beliefs?

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
::walking with the Matt:: CEO: What is it about Hali's friend that worries everyone so?

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Frowns::  CMO:  I have no reason to bring him in for a physical unless something happened.  Besides ::Sigh::  how much do you know about the situation that occurred here recently?

Regnum:
XO: Strong is it? Not before strong.

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
Regnum: I believe your isolation may have enhanced your telepathic abilities.  Now that your back in a large of people, remember not to enter someone's mind without asking permission first.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
CO:  Well, La'i had a talk with him and she says there something wrong.  She's usually right about people.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CMO:  Quite a bit.  I know Soral just happened to be conveniently situated when the Cmdr was attacked on our own ship.  That is sending warning bells in my head.  ::Holds up the sword.::  He brings a sword that can slice through bulkheads...  ::Eyes the desk and brings up the sword and slams it down on it.::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
CO:  I don't know what's the CTO's source, but I agree with them

Regnum:
XO: I... understand.... I sorry

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
CO:  We should keep an eye on him

Regnum:
XO: I try be careful, there just so many minds, and it feel good to hear voices again, in head and out

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CEO: I went over his background check, and I didn't find anything unusual about it

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Raises an eyebrow::  CTO:  I hope you have an explanation for the CEO.  He is not going to like his desk sliced in two.  ::Runs her hand along the cut, impressed::

Regnum:
XO: And.... I have hard time with words, I think clear, can't speak

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
Regnum: It is okay.  I like to do the same...perhaps after my shift we share a meditation, and explore the ship telepathically together?

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
CTO:  There was an... Artifact that had an influence over the first officer.  There was no way a medical could show that.  The same would be for Soral.  I knew, because I have known Hali for many years.  I don't know Soral.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CMO:  My my.... Soral was not exaggerating was he.  ::Clearly impressed with the weapon.::  I'll replace his desk with whatever he wants.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
CO:  Backgrounds are easy to manipulate...  Sir, I'm not suggesting we lock him up or anything, just...  keep on eye on what he's up to.  I could set up a program to monitor what he accesses from the computer...

Regnum:
XO: I like that but.... could I ask favor for me of you?

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
Regnum: Okay, what is it?

Regnum:
XO: I know they think I strange, I know why

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Makes sure Glitch is fine since he was sitting on the desk.::  CMO:  I'm going to use this device of Regnum's to keep an eye on Soral when he is out of our sight.  Have him work with Soral identifying the Hanthrosian weapon we found.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Hesitates for a moment.:: CMO:  Doctor, would Cmdr Farrell say anything if she sensed anything off about Soral like you sensed about her?

Regnum:
XO: It cause strange speak I, ... can't find words to say what speak

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CEO: I noted everyone's objection, but I trust in my friend in SFI. He is very through when it comes to background checks, but if it makes the crew feel any easier, then work on the computer

Regnum:
XO: It long time since I talk to real people

Regnum:
XO: I need focus

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Getting up, begins to pick up the various PADDs now scattered on the floor::  CTO:  What is that box anyways?  You  mentioned before using a glitch.

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
Regnum: Yes, and you are doing very well.  Four years is a long time...you will find focus soon, don't push yourself too hard, you'll get there.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
CTO:  As for the XO...  ::bites her bottom lip in thought::  I don't know...  I think she would.  She is a stronger telepath then I.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
CO:  Thank you sir, that should at least take care of the worry...  Are you heading back to Main Engineering?

Regnum:
XO: Could you help?

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CMO:  Glitch is a device Regnum created when he was stranded on the moon.  Its part tricorder and combadge.  Regnum his since.... ummmm made a few modifications.  ::Looks at the device.::  Glitch:  Isn't that right?

Glitch:
CTO: Yes, he programmed my AI and activated my learning systems

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
Regnum: What did you have in mind?

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Putting the PADDs on the desk, jumps at the voice coming from the box::  CTO:  AI?

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CEO: If you can pry that "thing" from the CTO, I want you to examine it

Regnum:
XO: I don't know words to explain....

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Grins:: CMO:  Yes.  Interactive as you can see.  ::Grins at Glitch::

Glitch:
CTO: I'd like to think I was more then interactive

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
~~Regnum: Then show me.~~

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::grins as he starts heading back towards ME.::  CO:  I'll try.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
Hmmm...  Glitch:  If you want to remain interactive, you might want to dodge the CEO, I think Matt would have a field day with you.  ::Smiles::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
CTO:  What did you have in mind with it... ummm... sorry Glitch, him.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
Glitch:  And you are.  ::Goes to the wall panel.:: Glitch:  I think I'll start the download.  ::Picks up Glitch and makes a few adjustments and begins the download of information on the Hanthrosian weapon.::

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CEO: In the meantime I need to have a talk with Hali and Mr. Peters

Regnum:
::nods:: ~~~ XO: Ancient betazoid telepathic process, my grandfather taught me a long time ago, it is possible to copy someone's vocabulary telepathically ~~~

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CMO:  For him to work with Mr Soral and keep an eye on him.  I'll have him programmed so he can contact me at any time.

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
::heads back to ME along with Matt::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::nods::  CO:  You can use my office if you'd like

Glitch:
CMO: Matt is the Chief Engineer?

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::nods::  CTO:  Sounds alright.  What I would love right now, is to know what Soral is up to right now.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
Glitch:  That is correct.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CMO:  If he is using the computer I can find out.  Security puts him in his quarters.

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
~~Regnum: I've heard of such transfer possesses.  Don't you think it would be better to learn yourself?  I mean this process is about more then the language, it's about rediscovering your entire self...~~

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CEO: Thank you Matt,  at least that way no one shouldn't over-hear too much arguing

Regnum:
~~~ XO: It is how he taught me how to speak in the first place, and it was really useful in my Foreign language classes at the Academy, but over the past 4 years, I seem to have forgotten most of it, another option is to help me unlock my mind and my memories ~~~

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::chuckles.::  CO:  Aye, Hali and Lt. Peters are... er, determined...  when they have an opinion.

Regnum:
~~~ XO: I think learning how to speak again may help me rediscover my self. I can remember everything technically, but for some reason I can't remember my grammar ~~~

Glitch:
CMO: I understand, but I would take offense to being dismantled.

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
~~Regnum: Normally I would say no to this kind of transfer.  But your heritage is Betazoid, it is natural for you to learn this way...If you do wish it, I can help you.~~

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
Glitch:  He would not leave you that way, but he would be curious.

Glitch:
CMO: yes, well, much of what I am is an accident

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CEO: Yes they both have their strong wills

Regnum:
~~~ XO: You understand the risk? ~~~

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
Glitch:  Some of the best science was serendipity.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::still grinning.::  CO:  That's one way to put it, sir.  ::enters ME.::

Glitch:
CMO: And much of the rest was just stupidity

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CEO: Besides, this Scot can be pretty strong willed as well

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
~~Regnum: I don't foresee any problems...we are both Betazoid, it is how we communicate...~~

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::looks up::  Glitch/CTO:  Speaking of the devil... he is about to arrive.

Regnum:
~~~ XO: It's not something that would damage you, but as language involves memory, the transfer process sometimes transfers other memories ~~~

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Looks at the desk.:: CMO/Glitch:  Oooops ::suddenly feels bad.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
CTO:  Now would be nice for a back door.  ahh well...

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
~~Regnum: Yes, a part of me to you and a part of you to me...I will be alright.~~

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
::walks over to the office where Hali is standing::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CMO:  Hmmmm I suppose we could make one.

Regnum:
~~~ XO: Also much of language is personality; I might start talking with your inflections, would that offend you? ~~~

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::Walks toward his office.::  CO:  I hope so sir, you'll  ::enters his office.::  need to be...  ::sees his desk::  What the hell happened!?

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Jumps::  CEO:  Ummm... it had a major flaw in it.

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
~~  ::her laughter echoes as thoughts:: Regnum: Just don't start speaking with your hands on your hips~~  ::takes her hands off her hips::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::hides the sword behind her back.::  CEO:  It just well... it was like that when we came in...  ::Stifles a giggle.::

Regnum:
::smiles:: ~~~ XO: I will try not to look like I'm mocking you or anything ~~~

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
XO: I need to speak with you Cmdr.

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
~~Regnum: Anyway, we'll talk more about this soon.  I'll contact you after my shift.~~ ::Nods to Regnum and walks up to the captain:: CO: Aye sir.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Looks at the good Doctor::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::flatly::  CTO:  Really?  ::sighs, turns and walks out of his office::

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
XO: Where is Peters?

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
CEO: Yea... it was weaker then a sword.  ::Looks at the desk::  It was rather an accident.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Follows after him::  CEO:  Matt, wait.

Regnum:
~~~ XO: Thank you ~~~ ::nods back and opens his eyes again, stopping his telepathic communication::

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
CO: She should be in Matt's office sir.

Regnum:
Anyone: wait for escort must I? or return to quarters myself can do?

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
XO: Good, cause you, myself Peters are going to resolve this issue over your friend

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CEO:  Cmdr!  Please don't leave!  I'll buy you any desk you want.. but you need to know the sword did that damage and we got a problem.

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
::Signals an EO:: Regnum: Ensign Boras will take you back to your quarters...

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Catches up and lays a hand on his arm.  Quietly::  CEO:  Matt...

Regnum:
::nods and then follows the EO::

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
CO: Aye sir... ::Hopes this doesn't get ugly::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
CMO:  I leave for 10 seconds trying to help the two of you out and you cut my desk in two?  What in the galaxies were you thinking?

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
::arrives at Matt's office to see Peters shouting out the doorway::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Winces when she sees the Cmdr and CO and groans::

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
::looks as though this can get ugly::

Regnum:
::arrives at his quarters and nods to the security personnel who arrive to monitor him, then enters::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
CEO:  Matt, she shouldn't have tried her demonstration, but she did, not expecting the consequences.  She apologized and will replace your desk.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
CMO:  Don't bother; I'll do it myself.  ::turns and walks out of ME.::

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
::Looks to Matt then to Peters wondering what is going on with the desk::

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
::looks at the desk and now knows why the CEO was upset:: CTO: Did you do that? 

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::bangs her head against the door frame::  CO:  Aye Sir.  I know what Soral was saying but man I really didn't believe him.

Regnum:
::looks around, suddenly lonely, in the 4 years on the moon, he was never without Glitch since he finished making him::

Regnum:
*Glitch* Glitch, your comm. working?

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
::Steps in and see's the desk:: Aloud: Whoa, it really does work...  ::Suddenly remembers the captain beside her and clears her throat looking serious again::

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CTO: And let me guess....that sword.....right?

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Winces and nods her head::

Glitch:
*Regnum* Already, I felt certain you could have done without me for at least an hour.

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CTO: See I knew should have taken that darned thing away put it in a safe place like my Ready Room!

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::Walks to the TL.  Enters.::  TL:  Deck 6!

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CO:  Sir this thing needs more security then that..  I'll have Topper secur it in tactical if it's ok with you.  Remember we got another weapon of this caliber on this ship and quite frankly... ::Looks at the desk again::  It scares the heck out of me.

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
::Can't help but notice the perfect slice, flawless, through the desk::

Regnum:
*Glitch* Sorry, just want be sure safe you are.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Follows::  CEO:  You are angry at me and I don't know why.  I have not done anything.

Glitch:
*Regnum* I'm fine.

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
CO: It would be safer in the security office sir...

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CTO: Then what are you going to destroy next?......my Office....my Quarters?

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
CMO:  Angry?  Who said I was angry.  ::exits the TL.::

Regnum:
::sits down at the desk in his quarters, already littered with components and parts from when he was working on rebuilding Glitch::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CO:  With all due respect Sir, that statement is unfair.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
CEO:  Your whole body language is radiating it... not to mention yourself.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
CMO:  Is it?  ::enters Transporter Room 2.::  TRChief:  Out!  Now!

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CTO: As unfair as it may seem, you shouldn't mess around with something that you have no knowledge about

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
::Thinks, uh oh, it's getting ugly.  Looks around the room trying not to notice the tension that could be cut through with a thick...knife.::

Transporter Chief:
::starts to open his mouth in protest, but after a good look at the CEO, scampers out of the TR.::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CO:  Maybe, but sir would you rather test it when these people are slicing through our bulkheads and I can't defend against it or let me find out what it can do so I can make plans.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Tempted to cover her ears::  CEO: Yes... will you stop and talk to me?

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
XO/CTO: Anyway, the sword can stay in Tactical, but if I as so much as hear one word of something else on this ship being destroyed with that sword, it's going out the airlock. Am I making myself clear?

Regnum:
::despite the fact that he has stopped probing the ship, Regnum can't help but notice the tension emanating from a few areas of the ship, including main engineering and a transporter room, taking a big act of will to overcome his curiosity, he doesn't press further, but instead activates a console on the desk and begins recording his log::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
CMO:  I'm talking.  But I can't stop, I have stuff to do.  ::takes place at the console.  Locks on the remains of his desk and beams them to Cargo Bay 2.:: 

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Nods::

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
::Watches the desk dematerialize, and hopes the captain never makes good on his threat>:: CO: Aye...

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
XO/CTO: About this Soral, what is the concern over him now?

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Sadly::  CEO:  No, you are not talking...  ::Her body language radiating her sorrow, she leaves and heads for sickbay::

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
::looks to Peters, wondering if she'll go first::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CO:  In short... he was conveniently position when the Cmdr was attacked, his stolen... then he shows up just when we are about to enter Hanthrosian space undercover with a weapon that can destroy us single handedly..  It is very concerning and makes me wonder if he has ulterior motives.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::locks onto the CTO's desk in her office, and beams it to his, making sure no one is in the way.  Grins triumphantly.  Turns his head, but La'i is gone.::

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
::See's a new desk appear and thinks it looks familiar::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Sees her desk appear in the office and begins laughing.  Taps her combadge.:: *CEO*:  Nice one Cmdr..  I applaud you...  Would you mind if I emptied it out?

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
*CTO*:  Knock yourself out, Russel out.

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
CO/CTO: Captain, Soral's only motive was to deliver the sword to me...he believes it may be my only defence if this group of knights comes after me again.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Entering sickbay, heads for her office, only to be stopped by Sarah holding a report out to here.  Curiously, she takes it to read::

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CTO: You know I had my friend in SFI do a background check on him and everything was clean. So why do you think he has other motives?

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CO:  I don't like coincidences Sir..  Too many of them on this mission.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::sighs::  Computer, locate Lt Cmdr. Mea'e.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CO:  SFI only tells you want they want you to know.. not always forthright.

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
CTO/CO: ::Sighs:: Background checks and coincidences aside...Soral is my friend, he saved my life!  I trust him completely!

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
::he knows how SFI operates all too well, reflecting back upon his days in Black-Ops::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
Hmmm... MO:  Interesting.  I think I would like to visit him.

Computer:
CEO:  Lt Cmdr Mea'e is in Sickbay.

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CTO: May be,  but I trust Capt Criag

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Nods:: CO:  Ok Sir.

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
::Starts wondering about the Captain's intelligence connections.::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::Walks out of the TR.  Nods apologetically at the TRChief and walks to the TL.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::With a nod, turns and heads out for the nearest TL and heads for Regnum’s quarters::

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CTO/XO: But as through as he is, I gave authorization to the CEO to track his movements by computer

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Making her way to his door, she activates the chimes::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CO:  I'll have Glitch inserted into his quarters with the information on the other weapon we have.. that way we can monitor more closely.

Regnum:
::Hears the chimes and is bit surprised:: CMO: In come may.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::Exits the TL on deck 4, walks to sickbay.::

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CTO: That’s another thing

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
CO/CTO: Is it now standard ship policy to spy on our guests?  ::Rolls her eyes::

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
XO/CTO: I distrust AI's

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Enters::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CO:  I understand Sir.  I promise to keep a close eye.

Glitch:
::hears the CO:: You distrust me?

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::looks around Sickbay for La'i.::

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CTO: You are to hand over this Glitch to Matt ASAP

MO Paris:
CEO:  Can I help you sir?

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
MO:  I'm looking for Doctor Mea'e.

Regnum:
::sees the CMO and notes the science/medical uniform:: CMO: Hello.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CO:  Sir, you agreed to this not too long ago..

MO Paris:
CEO:  You just missed her.  She went to check on our new guest... Regnum.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Smiles::  Regnum:  Hello back at you.  I was just reading through your files... I gather I should say, welcome home.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
MO:  Ah... well, when she returns, let me know and tell her I came.

Glitch:
CO: Hand me over for what purpose, you aren't going to hurt me are you?

MO Paris:
CEO:  I will do that sir.

Regnum:
CMO: Yes, Artemis Home.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::nods and leaves sickbay.::

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
CO/CTO: I don't like the idea of having Soral tracked...is it really necessary? ::Crosses arms::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
Regnum:  I have met your friend Glitch and thought I would check up on you.  Though Dr. Paris is a good doctor.

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CTO: That’s before I had SFC reprimanding me for not showing proper decorum to ships guests

Regnum:
CMO: You the Chief Medical Officer?

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CO:  Even uninvited guests while we are going into a hostile situation?

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
::heard Glitch but ignores the machine::

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
CO/CTO: I don't want him tracked ::stubbornly::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
Regnum:  Yes, I am.  ::Notes the odd speech pattern::  I thought I might get a moment to say hello and maybe invite you to lunch.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CO:  The timing is suspect.  We are about to do something considered illegal and now he shows up.

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CTO: I don't like it when an guest, even uninvited ones complain to Star Fleet

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
CTO: I trust Matt and he'll handle Soral and his whereabouts

Regnum:
CMO: pleasure to meet you it is, honor it would be to join you. ::notes the expression of confusion on the doctor's face:: I sorry bout my speech

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
CO: Wait, so now Matt is involved in this?  Now Matt is tracking Soral too?

Glitch:
CO: And does one need flesh and blood to be a guest on this ship?

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Places her hands on her hips.:: CO:  As you wish Sir..  I just hope you didn't tie my hands to the point that we regret it..  I formally protest.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
Regnum:  There is nothing to apologize about.  I just reminds me of someone...  but it is not important.  Would you like to go now while I have some free time?  We could have some coffee, tea, your choice and something sweet.  I could use a shot of sugar myself.

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
XO/CTO: All right, I have a suggestion....I'll watch him at all times...how about that? 

Glitch:
CO: why do you go through such efforts to ignore me, I have personality subroutines you know, copied from a holonovel Victor was working on before he got marooned by the crew of THIS SHIP, I have feelings, and you are stomping on them

Regnum:
::nods to the CMO:: CMO: Sure, lead way, I want ice cream.

Soral:
::Walks up to the CO, CTO, and XO wearing a red robe.::  All: Greetings...

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
CO:  Well Sir... if you don't have confidence in my abilities as your security officer.  Maybe you should find another. ::Drops the sword on the floor.::  I'm sure the CEO Is capable of running both Engineering and tactical.  :: Without permission storms out of the office.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Smiling, nods to the guard they pas and leads him to the lounge::  Regnum:  How does it feel to be home?  And will you be staying?

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
Glitch: I...I...I have more important things to worry over then whether or not your even considered my guest. Besides, I had nothing to do with his disappearance; I wasn't even on this ship at the time

Regnum:
CMO: I missed this place, I want to stay.

Soral:
::Has to practically fall out of the CTO's way as she stomps off.  Straightens his robe and walks up to 'Hali::

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
::YELLS:: All: This it! I am fed-up with all of this petty bickering

Glitch:
CO: I wasn't blaming you, I was just pointing out that you seem reluctant to welcome EITHER of us, especially me, but I noticed how you treated him when you spoke with him a few hours ago. You treated him like he was some representative of a primitive pre-warp civilization, not worth your attention.

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
::Bends over and picks up the sword sighing as the captain gets angry.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Enters the lounge and takes a seat, waving over the waiter::  Regnum:  Have you spoken with the XO about staying?  And what position would you take?

Glitch:
CO: He is not an idiot, I'm sure he saw it too, he is just having a hard time readjusting to talking people again, and he respects you too much to say anything, I on the other hand, was programmed to speak my mind.

Soral:
::Watches the captain quietly from the corner of the room::

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
Glitch: I have other things on my mind right now

Regnum:
CMO: Not talk about staying with XO yet, want to work in Engineering.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Enters tactical and picks up several PADDs and tosses them against the far wall as her security officers scurry out of the way.::

Glitch:
CO: I know you do, but I am not an inanimate object, it is not nice to act as if I am a piece of furniture, and Regnum would probably adjust a lot easier if you gave him a welcome that implied you actually want him here.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
Regnum:  Ahhh... then you will be working with Matt...  I hope you two get along well.  He is a good man.

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
COMM: Shipwide: This is the Capt, I want all senior Officers that is involved with this Soral issue to report to the Conference Room ASAP

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Since the Capt decided to assign alternate security to the "Guest"  She ignores the com.::

Regnum:
::notes that the doctor referred to the CEO by name, but not the XO:: CMO: You friend with CEO?

Soral:
::Hears his name mentioned, and looks over at Hali surprised.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Looks up a the shipwide request in surprise::  Regnum:  Uh-oh... the captain does not sound happy.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
Regnum:  Yes, the CEO is a close friend of mine and I think I am going to have to take a rain check on this ice cream.  I am sorry.  ::Stands::

Regnum:
CMO: He's grumpy today, I return to room, we have lunch other time, thank you for talk to me.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
Regnum:  However, I will talk with the first officer and see what she says.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
Regnum:  He has better days... don't let it weigh you down.

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
XO: If any one of the Officers does not show-up, place them on quarter restrictions

Regnum:
::nods to the CMO then turns to return to his quarters::

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
CO: Ahhh...captain...this is Mr. Soral....Mr. Soral this is Captain McPherson... ::Trying to hide her embarrassment.::

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
CO: Quarter restrictions, Aye sir.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Shakes her head with a frown, glaring at the intercom::

Capt Ewan MacPherson-Quest:
Soral: I'm sorry about this whole mess, you shouldn't have ever brought something like that sword onboard the Artemis

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Makes her way to the conference room::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Records her resignation and has it sent to both the Capt and Cmdr Farrell.. Storms out of the office and back to her quarters prepared to pack.::

Soral:
::Bows to the captain:: CO: I apologize if my presence has caused...a problem.  But it is my belief the blade is Hali's only defense against the Havriendor.  ::Clasping his hands in a triangle before him.::

Regnum:
::arrives back at quarters, the security officers look concerned that he returned alone but let him back in::

XO Cmdr Hali Farrell:
::holding the blade before her, trying to imagine if she could ever use it as Soral believes.::

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