=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS ARTEMIS NCC-83093
STARDATE 10310.10
Executive Producer:
SM Sergio A

Staring (in order of appearance):
Matt B as CO  Capt Hali Farrell
Arlene M as CTO Lt Zoe Peters
Nick M as OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum
Karriaunna S as CMO Lt Cmdr La'I Mea'e
Julien B as CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel
Christopher H as CSO LtJg Tural P'Don K'Tor 

Co Starring (in order of appearance):
Arlene M as Topper
Sergio A as Iokepa
Julien B as Kareel Ylan

Absent:
Cathy C as CNS Ens Arielle Dupuis

CO  Capt Hali Farrell:
Captain's log Stardate 10310.10 This is my first log as master of this vessel.  Things have been going well, even though Command was less then pleased that we could not bring Hanthrosia into the Federation.  The crew seems to have recovered well from the genetic transformations, and now the Artemis is on route to Halli for some much-deserved shore leave and to attend the wedding of La'I Mea’e and Matthew Noah Russel.    

"Till death do us part…" part 1

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CO  Capt Hali Farrell:
::Sitting in her chair on the bridge.  She squirms a bit, still getting used to seeing the bridge from the center.:: OPS: ETA to Halli?

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::At tactical, running diagnostics since they have the down time.::

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
CO: We are arriving now Captain

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
::runs a hand along the OPS console, remembering the last time he sat here, over 4 and a half years ago::

CO  Capt Hali Farrell:
Duty FCO: Enter a standard orbit.

Topper:
::At TAC  2::  CTO:  Getting a couple glitches in the forward phaser banks.. I'll have Rice get on it right away.  Nothing serious though.  We should have it fixed before we leave the planet.  Rice has also finished the torpedo count and he is going to get on the phaser/rifle audit next.  Tomorrow we should be hitting the ranges for practice.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::In the garden, pacing back and forth, wearing a rut into the ground.::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::looks up from her console.::  Topper:  Ok gotcha.. Not sure if I'll make it for the ranges, but I'd like you to set up a time for simulations...It's time to get back into practice.

The arrival and preparations for the wedding took two days... It's morning now, and the setting is a beach on Halli... Everyone is either already there, or arriving shortly. It's 15 minutes to noon, the scheduled time for the wedding.  Several rows of chairs are arranged, decorated with flowers and blue and purple sashes.  A bluish carpet extends through an opening at the middle of the chairs.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Still pacing, only now in her room, waiting for Hali to show up.::

CO  Capt Hali Farrell:
::walks up to La'i's room and knocks on the door.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Looks up::  Finally.  CO:  Come in.

On it's end lies an Haliian makeshift altar.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::In a teal green slip dress and heals, she keeps an eye on her daughter who has found some children to play with. She takes a sip of the sparkling water in the most beautiful glass she has ever seen.::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Looks around for someone she knows and sees Regnum.  Smiling she makes her way towards him.:: OPS:  Hello

CO  Capt Hali Farrell:
::Enters, and closes the door behind her.::  CMO: Hey, You look beautiful! ::smiles and gives her a hug.::

Iokepa:
::standing on the other side of the altar, looks at all him kinsman gathered here, as well as a lot of people he doesn't know.::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::walking towards the beach, having finished to get ready.  The butterflies in his stomach aren't sitting well with his symbiont.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Returns the hug::  CO:  Thank you.  Are all brides this nervous?  Or is it just me?  I mean, it isn't like we haven't already been living together.

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
CTO: Hello Lieutenant.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Grins:: OPS:  Come on this is a party.  Call me Zoe please.... Do you have a first name?

CO  Capt Hali Farrell:
CMO: ::giggles as she senses her friends butterflies:: Yes, that is normal.  And I think living together shows that you two are a match for each other... 

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
CTO: Ok... Zoe... My name's Victor, Vic for short

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor :
::Walks down to the beach and runs into Matt:: CEO: Hello sir. Nervous?

Iokepa:
::notices the groom arriving, and walks from behind the altar to meet him::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
OPS:  Vic it is.  ::Smiles::  So how is....... ::Wracks her head for the name...:: Glitch doing?

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Turning to her childhood nightstand, she picks up the flowers, handing one bouquet to Hali::  CO: I hope so, I truly do.  I guess we better head out before I change my mind.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
CSO:  Yes.

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
CTO: I'm not sure, it hasn't been returned to me yet

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor:
CEO: Try to relax. It'll be fine.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
OPS: What do you mean it hasn't been returned?  Who has it?

CO  Capt Hali Farrell:
::Takes the flowers::  CMO: Your in love, that's all that matters.  ::opens the door for her.::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Frowns at the thought.  No matter what Glitch is the property of Vic and nobody has the right to have it or keep it.::

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
CTO: I thought you did...

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::nods at K'Tor.::

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
CTO: Something about using it to spy on a Vulcan.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Smiles::  CO:  Yes... odd as it seems at times, I do love him.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Grabbing the train, slips through the door::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Grumbles::  OPS:  I'll talk to Rice... he was suppose to return it to you three days ago.....::Mutters::  I'm going to crucify that man...  ::looks back at Vic::  Yes, and Glitch was great.  It turns out we were over reacting again, but better safe then sorry.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Taking a deep breath, descends the stairs to her waiting mother who gives her a kiss.::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::notices La'i's father walking towards him.  Smiles at him.::  Iokepa:  Good morning.

Iokepa:
::approaches the CEO:: CEO : Hello Matt.. So.. Are you ready?

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
CTO: I'd appreciate it, now that I'm thinking clearly I'd like to see if I can tidy his circuits up a bit, not to mention I miss his company.

CO  Capt Hali Farrell:
::looks down at her petal pink dress and brushes her hair back as La'i talks to her mother::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Takes Vic's arm and starts to guide him towards some seats.::  OPS:  Have you been getting around the ship?

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::With a blush and a nod to her mother, watches her walk away::  Mothers...  ::Turns to smile at Hali::  CO:  OK, I think I am ready.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::nods in response.::  Iokepa:  Yes.  After 6 marriages, in my previous lives, it's still as exciting as the first time.

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
CTO: Yes, when my commission was reinstated I took the opportunity to re-explore, found my old favorite spot, it's still got excellent acoustics.

Iokepa:
::chuckles:: CEO : Somehow, i believe you will never cease to amaze me... ::taps his back:: It will be an honor to have you join our family, Matt.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Raises her eyebrows.::  OPS:  Oh yeah, where is that spot?

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::smiles.::  Iokepa:  The honor is mine.  You have a great family.  I wish mine could've been like that.

CO  Capt Hali Farrell:
CMO: Ok, let's go ::smiles and walks out the front door heading towards the beach.::

Kareel Ylan:
::sees her son talking with the bride's father.  Hesitates a moment, then decides to join them.  Walks over to them.::

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
CTO: Deck 7, an access Jeffries tube right next to the Aux. Weapon Controls

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Pausing at the steps down, she takes a deep breath of fresh morning air, a hint of due still lingering.  The flowers blowing adding to the exotic sense.::

Kareel Ylan:
CEO/CSO/Iokepa:  Good morning.

Iokepa:
::notices someone approaching:: Kareel: Ahhh... Good.. You are here..

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Points to a row of chairs::  OPS:  There is a perfect spot to sit.  ::She swings her head around for a moment checking on Alicia...  She is deep in a game of what looks like marbles.::  And what do you do on Deck 7 right next to Aux Weapons Controls? Hopefully not playing with my weapons?

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
CTO: I play the piano

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
::follows the CTO over to the seats::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
OPS:  Classical?

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Gathering her skirts, she follows Hali, glad they were all able to come to her home world for the wedding.::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor :
Ylan: Hello Ms...

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
CTO: Jazz

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
CTO: I play a little classical too, but mostly I prefer things up tempo

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::nods at his mother.::  Kareel:  morning...   CSO:  Ah, er, K'Tor, this is my mother, Kareel Ylan.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Chuckles::  OPS:  You and my sister would get along great.. She loves Jazz.  She plays the sax herself.  She is onboard looking after my daughter while I'm on duty.

Iokepa:
Kareel : Talk to your son... Tell him that the time is growing short for him to back out of this.. ::chuckles::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor :
CEO/Ylan: Ah. Pleased to meet you Ms. Ylan.

Iokepa:
All : If you'll forgive me.. I should go.. There is something i must do...

Iokepa:
::approaches the CSO and whispers:: CSO : When i call your name, please come up to the podium and say a few words.. ::smiles, and walks off towards the CTO and OPS officers::

Kareel Ylan:
::laughs at Iokepa's joke.  Then places her hand for a Vulcan greeting.:: CSO:  Peace and long life.

CO  Capt Hali Farrell:
~~~CMO: Of course we'd come to your home planet, if I’d have anything to do with it~~~ ::giggles::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Looks up and shakes her head with a giggle of her own::

Iokepa:
OPS, CTO : Err.. Excuse me?

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor :
::Returns the gesture:: Ylan: Live long and prosper.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Looks over and smiles.::  Iokepa:  Hello, I'm Zoe Peters....and this is my good friend Vic Regnum...  You are?

Iokepa:
OPS, CTO : You are friends of Mathew's, yes? I am La'i father... And performer of this ceremony...

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
Iokepa:  Friends of Matt yes and a friend of La'i... What would you be performing tonight?

Iokepa:
OPS, CTO : Anyways... It is customary in Haliian weddings for the friends of both bride and groom to say a few words about them... Please, when I call your name, come up to the podium, and say a few words...

Kareel Ylan:
CSO:  So, I hear you're going to be Matthew's best man?

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Pales:: CTO: errrr you mean speak in front of a crowd?

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor :
Ylan: Yes. I am.

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
lokepa: Ok

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
~~~~CO:  Ya know... I was just thinking... you need someone more serious in your life... I think you would look great in a wedding gown.~~~~  ::Teases::

Iokepa:
::nods:: CTO : Yes... There are not many of Mathew's friend's here...

Iokepa:
CTO : Performing? me? Why, the wedding, of course...

CO  Capt Hali Farrell:
~~~CMO: We don't wear dresses, or anything for that matter, remember?~~~

Kareel Ylan:
CSO:  I'm glad I get to meet some of his friends.  We haven't seen each other for a while...  ::she glances at her son, then back at K'Tor.::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Grins::  Iokepa:  I can't think of a better person for that job...  You certainly have the stature for that.  ::Winks::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::stiffens slightly.::

Iokepa:
::nods:: CTO, OPS : Well.. Nice to meet you.. I must go... The time approaches, and I must be ready...

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Stumbles slight in memory a slight blush coming to her face.::  ~~~~CO:  Yea, I had forgotten.  Does that apply to the wedding party too?~~~~

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::nods:: Iokepa:  It's nice to meet you too.

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
lokepa: A pleasure to meet you

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor :
Ylan: A job on a starship can be quite difficult for families.

Iokepa:
::moves to the crowd, approaching some of his daughter’s friends for the same purpose...::

CO  Capt Hali Farrell:
::giggles and nods::  

Kareel Ylan:
CSO:  Yes, it is...  ::somber up.::  well, it was nice to meet you.  Perhaps we'll talk again after the ceremony.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Takes a seat and crosses her legs.. she straightens the dress so just the right amount of thigh is showing.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::As they near the beach, the murmur of voices can be heard.  The butterflies in her stomach start working overtime.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::At Hali's giggle, she smiles, wondering what Matt would say to that kind of wedding.::

Iokepa:
::catching a glint of nervousness in the distance, he moves towards the CEO:: CEO : Come.. it is time... ::moves with him to the altar::

CO  Capt Hali Farrell:
CMO: We're here... ::looks back at her friend:: ...you ready?

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor :
Ylan: Perhaps. I look forward to it.

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::turns as he hears Iokepa call him over.  Looks at K'Tor and nods at him.  Steps forward to the altar.::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
OPS: This is such a beautiful setting for a wedding.  If I had to do it all over again.. There is where I would want it.

Iokepa:
::moves to the other side of the altar, and motions for the musician to start playing.::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor :
::Goes over to Matt and stands beside him::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Stops, taking a deep breath, then another one... then another one just in case.::  CO:  Yes.

Kareel Ylan:
::squeezes Matt's arm reassuringly then goes and takes her seat.::

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
CTO: It's a bit painful for me to be here right now.

A sweet tender melody fills the air... The sea breeze makes it dance through the chairs.

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Smile vanishes from her face for a moment.  She lays a hand on his knee:: OPS:  You going to be alright?

CO  Capt Hali Farrell:
::Gives La'i a wink, and with the start of the music she steps forward and walks down the aisle with her flowers in hand.::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::reaches the altar and turns to get a good view at the many guests, most of which Mea'e family friends, the rest from the Artemis.::

Iokepa:
::sneaks a peak down at his small piece of paper, where his lines are written by hand::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Counting slowly to ten, she waits, then follows behind in step to the music.::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::looks at La'i as she walks down the aisle towards him.  She was the most beautiful thing he'd ever seen.::

OPS Lt Victor Scott Regnum:
::about to answer, but then turns his attention to the events::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Passing her brother, sister and their families, she smiles, her eyes slightly down cast as she mutters to herself::  Breath... breath...

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor :
::Glances at Matt before looking back at the crowd::

CO  Capt Hali Farrell:
::Arrives at the alter and steps to the side awaiting La'i.::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Smiles as she sees how beautiful La'i is.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Feeling Matt's presence wrap around her, she finally looks up into his eyes.  Tears almost flow at the love she sees there.  She pauses a moment, looking at him, before a mental tug from her sister of all people, starts her walking again.::

Iokepa:
::as his daughter reaches the altar, he reaches his hands towards the skies, and exclaims:: All: Haii-ki

Iokepa:
All : Matu-han Hawi Famo

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::swallows as La'i reach the altar, then smiles at her.::

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Wishes she thought to bring her translator with her.::

Iokepa:
::puts his arms down:: All : Welcome, bride, welcome groom... And all their company.

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Turns to hand Hali her flowers, then turns to Matt, taking his hand.::

CO  Capt Hali Farrell:
::As La'i arrives Hali takes the flowers from her::

Iokepa:
::takes a deep breath:: All : This is definitely a glorious day...

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::squeezes La'i's hand in his own affectionately.::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Intertwines her fingers, opening herself to him as she listens to her father.::

Iokepa:
All : Not only is my daughter marrying... But i am fortunate enough to be the one to give her away...

CO  Capt Hali Farrell:
::feels warm inside as she watches her two friends together at the altar and feels the love flowing between them.::

Iokepa:
All : And it's about time too... ::smiles::

CMO Lt Cmdr La’I Mea’e:
::Just manages not to roll her eyes at her fathers comment.  Ignores the giggling she hears behind her.::

Iokepa:
::waits for the giggles to die out on the side of La'i's family before continuing..::

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::grins at Iokepa's comment.::

Iokepa:
All : This is.. As I said, a very glorious day... Glorious for the two souls who have found each other and stand now before me, ready to be united...

CTO Lt Zoe Peters:
::Pulls out a hanky and dabs the corner of her left eye.::

Iokepa:
All : Glorious that so many friends have come to support La'i and Mathew on this day, the most important of their lives... ::eyes Matt:: Well, for La'i's life, anyways...

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::his eyes widen in protest.::

Iokepa:
::grins, and winks at Matt::

CSO LtJg Tural P’Don K’Tor :
::Looks at Matt::

Iokepa:
All : It is on this day, that La'i and Mathew will declare their commitment to each other..

CEO Lt Cmdr Matthew Noah Russel:
::figures he doesn't want to start explaining the host/symbiont relation again, here and now, so he remains quiet.::

Iokepa:
All : It is the day that they intertwine their destinies... together.

CO  Capt Hali Farrell:
::As she looks at Matt she wonder's about Zaer, the symbiant's former host.  It is strange for her to think she is watching Zaer get married too...::

Iokepa:
::as he lifts his eyes, and looks toward the crowd, he notices something that makes him open his mouth wide in surprise.::
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