Host Jeff says:
The Crew of Avalon Station is Aboard the USS Victoria, once again in Saladic Space, when we left them, they were sitting in front of a row of small space stations, which were blinking in multicolored lights.  Executive Officer Jappic has assumed command of the Victoria, following an unfortunate accident involving the ships CO and a turtle.

Host Jeff says:
He is said to be recovering comfortably, although sitting is apparently very painful, and the subsequent high pitched screaming has rendered the CO quite temporarily mute.

Host Jeff says:
We return to our erstwhile Heroes as they attempt to figure out just what in Christmas is going on. Ho Ho Ho

Host Jeff says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Avalonian Mission: Chestnuts roasting on an open fire>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CTO_Benson says:
::Standing at the tactical station on the Bridge::

Host ACO_Jappic says:
All:  Report!

FCO_Taliza says:
::trying to get around the mini-stations while at the helm::

CEO_MacLeod says:
::in engineering working on the primary cooling units::

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: The space stations are hovering in front of the Victoria, blinking in many different colors, like so many twinkly lights.

AXO-Kriss says:
::Sitting at the XO's chair::

FCO_Taliza says:
ACO: I'm trying to figure out a way to get around those mini-stations so we can continue after our ships.

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: Shield modifications holding steady.  LRS is clear.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
::Turns to the AXO::  AXO:  Did you attempt what we had discussed previously with the space in this realm?

AXO-Kriss says:
ACO: The CO is recovering

CEO_MacLeod says:
*ACO*:  Sir, this space is really running our power systems to their limits, cooling systems are losing ground.  We can't hang here for too much longer
FCO_Taliza says:
ACO: Whenever I move up, the line moves up.  When I move down, it moves down.

AXO-Kriss says:
ACO: Yes, but the test are still inconclusive at this point.  More testing is needed.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
::Nods at the AXO::  *CEO*  Keep us from blowing up Commander, that's all I ask.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
FCO:  Can you give me a reason as to why they are acting in this manner?

CEO_MacLeod says:
*ACO*:  I canna promise anything sir, we're on top of it though!

Host ACO_Jappic says:
*CEO*  Acknowledged.

FCO_Taliza says:
ACO: I can't explain, other than either it's a barrier trying to keep us here for some reason or it's intelligent.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CTO:  Can we get any information regarding those things in front of us?

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: Picking up a planetary object approximately 2 Light years beyond the space stations.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CTO:  Life signs?

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: Scanning the stations, Sir.  One moment.

CEO_MacLeod says:
::looks at his eng. team::  ENG. TEAM:  Lads, start shutting down any system we don't need, we've got to lighten the load on the main energizer!

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: The stations appear to be unmanned.  Automated.

FCO_Taliza says:
CTO: You mean they're just automatically mimicking me?

Host ACO_Jappic says:
AXO:  What about their defensive capabilities?

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: We are out of sensor range for accurate scans of the planet, Sir.

CTO_Benson says:
FCO: It would appear so.

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: Sensors indicate the stations are comprised of photonic energy.

AXO-Kriss says:
ACO: There appears to be no power source on the stations.  No sign of anything electronic in nature except there is a source of photonic energy.

FCO_Taliza says:
ACO: If those things aren't very harmful, shall I ram them?

AXO-Kriss says:
ACO:  They are poorly armed with a small grade crouton launcher.

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: Sensors also indicate defensive capabilities are poor.  Only small grade crouton launchers, Sir.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CTO:  Would shield be able to withstand fire from those devices?

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: Affirmative, Sir.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CTO:  What would be the effects of our weapons on those devices?

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: Our weapons will destroy the launchers, Sir.  They are poorly constructed and fire only dried chunks of dough.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
FCO:  Takes us through.  CTO:  Fire on the launchers directly ahead of us.

FCO_Taliza says:
ACO: Proceeding at full impulse.

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: Aye, Sir.  Charging phasers and firing.

CEO_MacLeod says:
::starts answering over temp alarms going off, already has primary and secondary coolant at maximum flow::

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: The phaser bolts pass right through the stations, they are making no responsive action to the Victoria's movement.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
AXO:  Notify me when we have cleared the row of devices.

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: It is confirmed, Sir.  The stations are holoimages.

FCO_Taliza says:
::advances the ship toward and past the line::

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: MacLeod is slowly managing to bring the Victoria's wayward systems under control.

AXO-Kriss says:
ACO:  We have cleared the line.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CTO:  Holoimages?  What is the source?

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: wakes up slowly pain running throughout his entire body ::

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: Unknown, Sir.  I am not picking up any holo-emitters in the vicinity.

Host Jeff says:
ACTION; the planetary sensor readings resolve into a very small, Christmas tree shaped Class M Asteroid.

FCO_Taliza says:
ACO: Proceed to the planet?

Host ACO_Jappic says:
FCO:  Where does the ion trail of our lost ships take us next?

CEO_MacLeod says:
::with all non-essential systems off line and a few primary systems switched to stand by, to over taxed power systems show indications of holding fast::

FCO_Taliza says:
ACO: I'll check nav. sensors.

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: Sir, I am getting a very odd pattern coming from the station images on my monitor.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: tries to speak but nothing comes out ::
:: thinks - I'm in sickbay for an animal bite, and sick-bay takes my tonsils out.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CTO:  Explain.

FCO_Taliza says:
ACO: Sir, the trails lead right to that whatchamacallit.

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: Mike can only speak in a whisper, he suddenly remembers the blowhorn amplifier from the 20th Century that Cole gave him as a Welcome Aboard present back on the Ganymede.

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: The station images have formed into a shape of a Christmas cookie about the size of the Earth's moon.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
FCO:  Take us to that planetoid.

Host Santa says:
@::finishing up his dinner frowning a bit at the high sugar content he looks over at Blitzen wondering if he could get away with 7 reindeer this year::

FCO_Taliza says:
ACO: Aye sir.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: stands slowly from the bio-bed, walking at grandma thruster speed, minutes later he reaches the sick-bay doors ::

Host Mrs_Santa says:
@Santa: You'll eat it and be happy you blubber mound ::hmphs::

Host Santa says:
::shakes his head::Self:At least she gets the elves moving in the morning...

Host Mrs_Santa says:
@~~~Santa: And move better than you do I might add~~~ ::gives santa a knowing wink, wrinkles her nose, and goes up a small chimney to the next floor.::

FCO_Taliza says:
ACO: Approaching the planetoid.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
FCO:  On screen

CTO_Benson says:
::Begins scans of the planetoid::

FCO_Taliza says:
::puts planetoid on screen::

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CTO:  What do scans of the planet show?

Host Mrs_Santa says:
ACTION: the Christmas Tree planet is On screen.  A giant sign saying North Pole is visible, as is a house made of gingerbread.

CNS_Fast says:
::looks around SB for something to do::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: exits sick-bay and slowly walks towards a turbolift ::

AXO-Kriss says:
*CNS* How is the CO feeling?

Host Santa says:
@::hands his plate to the worker elves and waddles over to the workshop::

FCO_Taliza says:
ACO: Is that like a Terran Christmas tree?

CNS_Fast says:
*AXO*: I think he's okay, because he just left.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
FCO:  I think so.. I'm not very.. up to date with Terran customs.

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: Sensors indicate Class M planetoid.  I am picking up life signs from the surface.

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: CO Hebert has fallen in the turbolift, and he cant get up.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: presses the button because he is still in the corridor waiting for the turbolift ::

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CTO:  How many approximately?

AXO-Kriss says:
*CNS*: You might want to help him.  I'm sure walking is causing him a lot of discomfort.

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: Scanning the northern most continent now, Sir.

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: CO Hebert has obviously hit his head, since he thinks he's still in the corridor.

CNS_Fast says:
*AXO* Alright, I’ll do that.

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: Several life signs, mostly humanoid, some animal life.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: realizes he's lying down in the turbolift and a bright white light is coming towards him ::

CNS_Fast says:
::walks out of SB and looks down each side of the corridor: Self: Now if I was a Captain which way would I go?

Host ACO_Jappic says:
FCO:  The trail of our ships end here?

FCO_Taliza says:
ACO: Affirmative

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: One moment, I am magnifying the image on the view screen.  ::Taps buttons on the console to magnify the image::

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: the Bright White Light says "Boo" and Hebert regains full consciousness, such as it is.

CNS_Fast says:
::decides on the TL and walks that way.::

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CTO:  Hail the planet.

CNS_Fast says:
::calls for the lift::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: is startled and is attempting to use the surrounding rail to stand up while mumbling a few curses ::

CNS_Fast says:
::waits::

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: Aye, Sir.  ::Opens hailing frequency::  COM: Planet: This is the Federation Starship the USS Victoria.  Please respond.

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: the Turbolift doors open, the CNS does not immediately notice the CO lying on the floor.

Host Santa says:
@::steps inside the complex, he dons a hard hat and grabs his elf prod before stepping out on the production floor::

FCO_Taliza says:
::wonders if it's a Christmas tree shaped planet, maybe a Terran character named Santa Claus will be on it::

Host Elf_Grumpy says:
@COMM: Victoria: Santa Claus' workshop, have you been a good boy or a bad boy? ::looks bored::

CNS_Fast says:
::see's that the lift finally arrived and starts to get on, then stops looking down and seeing the captain::

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: I am receiving a response to your hail, Sir.

FCO_Taliza says:
ACO: I knew it!

Host ACO_Jappic says:
@COMM: Planet:  I am Acting Captain Yanis Jappic of the Federation Starship Victoria.  We come in peace.

Host Elf_Grumpy says:
@COMM: Victoria: It’s a rather simple question young Yanis, good or bad?

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: looks up and still in dilusional state sees this attractive young female standing above him in the white light ::  Whispers:  Cherish?

CNS_Fast says:
CO: Hello captain.

FCO_Taliza says:
ACO: I reserve comment on your case, sir.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: whispers ::  Is that you?

Host ACO_Jappic says:
::Looks over to the AXO::  @COMM: Planet:  We have been good.

Host Elf_Grumpy says:
@::nods, pulls big candy cane shaped knobby thing::

CNS_Fast says:
CO: Sir, it's me, Counselor Fast, here let me help you

Host Santa says:
@::notices an elf not applying enough paint to a tricycle, he pulls out the prod and zaps him::

Host Elf_Grumpy says:
ACTION: the Victoria crew find themselves transported off the ship, they have only what they were carrying when they left, and are stranded in the snow of the planet, which is unusually deep.

CTO_Benson says:
::Raises eyebrow::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: shakes his head and tries to clear his vision ::  CNS:  Counselor... Nova?

Host ACO_Jappic says:
::Is shivering.::  Self: I am freezing...

AXO-Kriss says:
::looks back at the ACO and wonders what sort of Santa this could be::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: his memory fully returns and he attempts to stand causing much pain ::

FCO_Taliza says:
ACO: It seems we're in the middle of winter here.

CNS_Fast says:
::squats down and helps the CO to his feet: CO: Yes sir, that right,

CTO_Benson says:
@::Finds herself knee deep in snow.  Looks around::

Host ACO_Jappic says:
::Rubs arms trying to keep warm::  All:  Does anyone happen to have a tricorder>

AXO-Kriss says:
::Stands deep in the snow and feels the full effects of the cold weather::

Host CO_Hebert says:
CNS:  :: puts on his serious fast ::  Thank you... :: still in hushed tones ::  Have anything for pain?

CTO_Benson says:
@ACO: I do, Sir.  ::Takes out tricorder and flips it open, activating it::

Host Santa says:
<TCO>::taps his PADD and finds that he is no longer in his quarters::

AXO-Kriss says:
ACO:  Sorry, I don't have one.

CNS_Fast says:
CO: I will, come with me,

FCO_Taliza says:
ACO: Negative, sssssssssssir.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: nods slowly not wanting to talk or move his body ::

CTO_Benson says:
@ACO: I am picking up life signs coming from coordinates 258 Mark 2, directly ahead, Sir.

Host Santa says:
::snaps for a pair of cleaner elves to sweep up the remains of that elf and to have replacement cloned at once::

CNS_Fast says:
CO: do you think you can walk with me?

CTO_Benson says:
@::Begins to shiver from the cold::

Host Elf_Grumpy says:
ACTION: the CO's extremities are being numbed by the extreme cold, he feels much better.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
All:  Let's go, maybe they can tell us what we are doing on this planet

Host ACO_Jappic says:
::Starts to walk towards the life signs::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: stands up full :: CNS: Let's go to the bridge... I'll be ok...

Host Santa says:
<TCO>::shivering::CO:Now what did you get us into Hebert?

FCO_Taliza says:
::follows the ACO::

CTO_Benson says:
@ACO: Aye, Sir.  ::Raises up her left foot out of the snow and starts trudging towards the life signs::

Host Elf_Grumpy says:
ACTION: the CO notices where he is.

Host CO_Hebert says:
Turbolift:  Bridge.

CNS_Fast says:
::looks around in shock::

CTO_Benson says:
@ACO: I suggest everyone follow me in a single line.  Step only where I step.  You never know what is under the snow.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CTO:  Acknowledged.

CNS_Fast says:
CO: Sir...

CTO_Benson says:
@::Continues to raise and lower each foot, sinking knee deep into the snow::

Host Elf_Grumpy says:
ACTION: the CO finally notices he is in fact not on the ship, however his mind appears to be resisting this fundamental change in his existence.

AXO-Kriss says:
::Follows behind the CTO and ACO in a single file line.::

Host ACO_Jappic says:
::Is walking behind the CTO::

FCO_Taliza says:
::follows in form::

Host Santa says:
::pokes the CO in the shoulder:: TCO: Wake up Captain Hebert!

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: looks around freezing all of a sudden ::  What in confounded is this?

CEO_MacLeod says:
::continues to monitor eng. systems::

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CTO:  Are we nearing the life signs?

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: the Crew can see a very large gingerbread type house in the distance, guarded by what appears to be a wire mesh fence strung between candy canes along the parameter.

AXO-Kriss says:
::Losing the feeling in her feet and lower legs but continues the walk.::

CTO_Benson says:
@::Looks up ahead and sees a structure in the distance:: ACO: Sir, look over there. ::Points to the building::

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CTO, AXO:  What do you make of it?

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: yells in high pitched voices ::  Move out!

Host Santa says:
::once the former elf is swept up he continues on his tour, some of the elves cringe when he walks past::

CTO_Benson says:
@::Continues towards the structure in the distance, sinking deep into the snow with each step::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: walks towards he front of the pack and walks up to XO Jappic ::

CNS_Fast says:
::looks around for Yanis, looks at the CO still helping him stand:: CO: Sir, do you know where we are?

CTO_Benson says:
@ACO: It looks like a gingerbread house, Sir.

Host Jeff says:
ACTION; Santa can hear a far away scream in the distance, Rudolph is eating another reindeer.
AXO-Kriss says:
ACO:  Looks to be like a well guarded gingerbread house.

Host CO_Hebert says:
CNS:  Yes, the north pole... we are going see santa... :: does a little kiddy dance and skips through the snow to the front of the pack ::

CEO_MacLeod says:
::follows the others, wondering how in the heck he ended up here, then remembers "Saladic Space" nuf said::

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CO:  Captain, I am pleased to see that you are in better health.

CNS_Fast says:
::looks around in confusion, ::Self,: Who’s Santa?

Host Santa says:
::rolls his eyes::*Elf_Grumpy*:Have the snipers get the trunk cannon and go after Rudolph...

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: Mike falls in a snowdrift.

FCO_Taliza says:
CO: You think that Terran fictional character Santa is in there, sir?

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: stands up pulling snow off his face ::

Host Jeff says:
<Elf_Grumpy> *Santa* Aye boss, the marine unit is moving in on the rogue reindeers feeding grounds, it looks like he's torn off a hunk of blitzen, ill call the cloning vats again sir.

AXO-Kriss says:
::looks back to see the CO fall in the snow::

CNS_Fast says:
::walks up to where Jappic and the rest are, rubbing her arms in the cold::

CTO_Benson says:
@ACO: It's just up ahead, Sir.  Everyone keep together and follow me.

AXO-Kriss says:
::Goes to help the CO::  CO: Need a little help?

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: grumbles and trudges behind the group ::

FCO_Taliza says:
CNS: Santa Claus, a.k.a. Saint Nicholas, the symbol of the Terran holiday Christmas.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CNS:  Nova, are you alright?  Here take my coat.  ::Takes off coat and puts it around Nova.  Although Yanis really hates the cold, he can survive without it for a bit.::

Host CO_Hebert says:
CMO: Thank you, that's ok...

CEO_MacLeod says:
::comes up to the group::  All:  Man its freezing

CTO_Benson says:
@::Puts tricorder back in her belt::

Host Santa says:
*Elf-Grumpy*:Be sure to tell the clean up crew to save Blitzens carcass, but don’t let it swing by the Missus or I'll be in Sacharine he... er just do it.

Host CO_Hebert says:
CMO: Go enjoy the snow...

CTO_Benson says:
@::Begins rubbing hands together while trudging towards the gingerbread looking house::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: a tear runs down his right cheek ::

AXO-Kriss says:
CO: Good,  I hate the cold.  ::keeps an eye on the CO after that remark::

CNS_Fast says:
:Nods at the FCO acknowledging that she heard him:: ACO: Yanis, you need your coat.  ::Makes no move to take off the coat though::

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CNS:  Your health is more important than mine.. please, take it.

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: the CO is exhibiting the classic signs of a massive dose of something medical, probably pain killers.

Host Santa says:
<TCO>::shaking his head tapping furiously at the PADD::

FCO_Taliza says:
CO/XO/AXO: Sirs, I suggest we see if we can take shelter in that house.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: looks at the FCO and his bottom lip begins to tremble ::

CTO_Benson says:
FCO: ::Looks at Cal and thinks: Oh, brilliant idea! Continues towards the house::

FCO_Taliza says:
::looks at the CTO with a questioning look::

AXO-Kriss says:
FCO: That would seem like a good idea.

AXO-Kriss says:
CTO: Scan for any life signs.

CNS_Fast says:
::looks at Yanis and smiles, takes part of the coat off and wraps it as far around him as possible:: ACO: we can share.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: continues trudging through the snow towards the house ::

CTO_Benson says:
AXO: I have already done so, Sir.  There are life signs inside the house.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CNS:  Okay.  ::Smiles and holds Nova closely::

Host Santa says:
::zaps a few more elves in annoyance::

CTO_Benson says:
@::Pulls out tricorder again and activates.  Scans for other life signs in the area::

AXO-Kriss says:
ACO: We'll have to take our chances or die out here.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
AXO:  Understood.

CTO_Benson says:
ACO: I am picking up 2 human life signs, 9 quadrupedal life signs and 32,000 dwarfing life signs.  29,999 of the dwarfing life signs appear to be scattered throughout the area.  They are deceased.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CTO:  Acknowledged, take us in.

CTO_Benson says:
@::Replaces tricorder in belt and reaches for the gate::

CNS_Fast says:
::keeps walking but tries to cuddle up more to Yanis than she already is::

CTO_Benson says:
@::Shouts outloud::  Hello in the house!  Can you hear me?

Host ACO_Jappic says:
::Tries not to stumble in the snow.::

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: when CTO Benson touches the gate, she is immediately turned into a candy cane, she can still see, and talk, due to air bubbles in the giant candy cane, but is quite unable to move.

FCO_Taliza says:
CTO: RAINE!!!!

Host ACO_Jappic says:
Self:  What the?

FCO_Taliza says:
::approaches the CTO candy cane::

AXO-Kriss says:
::just doesn't seem that phased when something unusual happens to the crew.::

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: An elf looks out a window at the CTO, points, laughs, and goes back to work.

CTO_Benson says:
@::Shouts::  Hey!  I can't move!  Someone get me out of here!

CNS_Fast says:
ACO: I'm no chemist, but I don't think people are suppose to do that.

CEO_MacLeod says:
::looks at Raine::  Self:  Now there's something you don't see every day.

FCO_Taliza says:
CTO: You're a candy cane.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
AXO:  Analysis...

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: medicine is not working well with the cold, and starts to fall behind the group... very slowly ::

Host Santa says:
::notices the elf looking out the window an makes his way over::

CTO_Benson says:
FCO: Get me outta here!  I can't move!

FCO_Taliza says:
::lifts Raine::

FCO_Taliza says:
::carries her back to the group::

CTO_Benson says:
@::Licks the candy cane in front of her face.  Ummmm.....not bad::

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: the Gates swing ponderously open a lilt of the song "Toyland" fills the air.

Host Santa says:
::zaps the inquisitive laughing elf and looks out the window at the trespassers::

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: the CTO realizes she is not encased in candy cane, but is in fact A Candy Cane.  And has just licked a bit of her nose off.

AXO-Kriss says:
ACO: She appears to be a candy cane, not in any pain.  We need to talk with Santa or whoever is in that house, no doubt, to get her back.

FCO_Taliza says:
::shouts at the house:: Santa: That is not right!

Host ACO_Jappic says:
AXO:  Right..  Let's go through these gates.  FCO:  Bring Ensign Benson.  CEO:  Check up on the Captain and return with us.

CEO_MacLeod says:
AXO:  Aye sir.

FCO_Taliza says:
::carries Benson, following the group through the gate::

Host ACO_Jappic says:
::Walks through the gates::

AXO-Kriss says:
::thinks they should toss the candy cane in first::

CNS_Fast says:
::looks at the CTO and then at ACO:: ACO: I am not going to touch anything in this place.

CTO_Benson says:
@::Looks at the ground as the FCO carries her::  FCO: Hey, Cal, take it easy!  I might break!

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CNS:  Neither will I.. I like this rugged Cardassian skin rather than a candy's.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: sits down in the snow trembling ::

FCO_Taliza says:
CTO: I'm handling you like fine china.

Host Santa says:
*Elf_Grumpy*:Arm point defenses but be quiet about it, I'll intercept and evaluate

CNS_Fast says:
::looks around:: ACO: Where’s the captain?
FCO_Taliza says:
CTO: Though I'm tempted to give you a lick or two.

CEO_MacLeod says:
::moves to where the Captain is::  CO:  Captain, can you move?  We gotta go.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CNS:  I sent the CEO to look for him.

CTO_Benson says:
FCO: Considering I just licked off my entire nose, I would advise caution while handling me!

CNS_Fast says:
::nods::

Host ACO_Jappic says:
::Looks around and walks up to the house.::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: shakes his head slowly ::

FCO_Taliza says:
CTO: Be a sweet and don't worry about it.

AXO-Kriss says:
ACO: I'll head in a little and check things out.

FCO_Taliza says:
CTO: Pun intended.

Host Jeff says:
<Elf_Grumpy> *Santa* Roger that Father Christmas, point defenses armed, one of their number has already fallen to the trans-candi-ator.

Host Santa says:
::retract his prod into a hidden wrist holster and walks to the door::

Host ACO_Jappic says:
AXO:  Be careful, we don't need more injuries.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: points ahead and upwards towards nothing imparticular in the sky ::

CTO_Benson says:
@::Tries to raise her eyebrow at the FCO's comment but realizes she doesn't have eyebrows anymore::

AXO-Kriss says:
::Walks up to one of the windows and peaks inside.::

FCO_Taliza says:
All: I doubt this is the real Santa's workshop.

CEO_MacLeod says:
::shakes his head and grabs the Captain's collar, pulls him to his feet::  CO:  Sir, ready or not, we are leaving.

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: the CO is beginning to recover from his medicine, he realizes he's acting like the star of a very bad B rated psychopath film.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: stands up and nods towards the CEO ::

Host ACO_Jappic says:
AXO:  What do you see?

CNS_Fast says:
ACO: After this I want to go on a nice warm vacation,

CEO_MacLeod says:
::holding onto the CO's collar, leads him back towards the group::  CO: This way sir.

Host Santa says:
::opens the door about to yell at them to get off his lawn but has another plan::Crew:Ho ho ho, have you been good little boys and girls this year?

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: the CEO helps him towards the house ::

AXO-Kriss says:
ACO:  I see some elves and Santa but they're not working on any toys.

Host ACO_Jappic says:
CNS:  Perhaps my sweet....

Host ACO_Jappic says:
AXO:  I will knock on the door.

Host CO_Hebert says:
CEO: I must see him... :: whispers ::

Host ACO_Jappic says:
::Knocks on the door.::

CNS_Fast says:
::Looks at the fat man and starts to back away::

CEO_MacLeod says:
CO:  Who's that sir?

FCO_Taliza says:
::sets down the CTO-cane::

Host Santa says:
::checks off one bad Cardassian::

Host CO_Hebert says:
CEO: Bring me forward.

AXO-Kriss says:
ACO:  Get away from the door!!!

Host ACO_Jappic says:
Santa:  I apologize.. I didn't see you there.

Host Santa says:
Crew: What would you all like for Christmas?

CNS_Fast says:
::walks very slowly away from the large man:: ACO: Yanis.......

CTO_Benson says:
@::Looks at the rather rotund gentleman at the door::

Host ACO_Jappic says:
Santa:  We want to return to our ship.

Host CO_Hebert says:
Santa: I want to go home, Santa!  I want to go home!

CEO_MacLeod says:
::looks sideways at the CO::  CO: Sir?

Host ACO_Jappic says:
Santa:  We also want the USS Prince of Wales and USS Colcanth returned to Federation possession.

FCO_Taliza says:
Santa: And have changed members of our crew returned to their original forms.

CEO_MacLeod says:
::reaches the house with the CO in tow:: CO: Almost there.

AXO-Kriss says:
Santa:  I want this simulation to end.

CTO_Benson says:
@Santa: Excuse me, Sir.  But would you mind telling me why I have been turned into a candy cane and if this condition is reversible?

Host Santa says:
::looks at the CTO feigning ignorance about her situation::Crew:you all have an awfully big Candy cane there...

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: stumbling forward at the feet of the Santa ::

CNS_Fast says:
::looks at everyone like they have gone mad, why are they making wishes to this man, who obviously needs to go on a diet.::

FCO_Taliza says:
Santa: That is our chief tactical officer, Ens. Raine Benson.  She touched your gate and it turned her into a candy cane.  Could you pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease turn her back?

Host ACO_Jappic says:
Santa:  I demand you return her to her original state.

AXO-Kriss says:
Santa:  Can we come in?  It is awfully cold out here.

Host Santa says:
::ignores the yelling knocker::What does the young person in the yellow coat want?

Host CO_Hebert says:
Santa:  :: looks up at Santa :: I just wanna go home.

CTO_Benson says:
@Santa: I have been a good little girl all year, won't you please turn me back into myself?

Host ACO_Jappic says:
::Sees the CO.::

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: Santa wrinkles his nose... and...

Host Santa says:
::gets annoyed and extends his prod, zapping Jappic::

CNS_Fast says:
::looks around nervously, not liking this individual at all, takes a few more steps back::

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: the Crew finds themselves back on Avalon Station, the Victoria Safely docked, the crew of the Colcanth and Prince of Wales asleep in their beds, with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads.

FCO_Taliza says:
::looks around and sees we're back on Avalon::

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: And in the distance, there arose such a clatter, that the CO sprang from his bed, to see what was the matter, and what to his wondering eyes should appear....

CTO_Benson says:
::Finds herself back at the tactical station on board Avalon wondering what the heck happened::

Host Jeff says:
Merry Christmas to All and to All a good night.

Host Jeff says:
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