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Ens. Walters
::ready::
LT. Niles Macklay
::working on science lab computer::
Lt. T'Law
::stands at Tactical again::
Ens. Walters
::on bridge::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::wrapping up the repairs in Engineering::
LT. Niles Macklay
::notices time and moves to TL::
Captain Thyme
{#} Callisto, this is Captain Thyme.
Capt. French
:: In his quarters, trying to fix the last pips on his collar ... and cursing ::
LT. Niles Macklay
::requests bridge from TL::
LT. Niles Macklay
::stares at the floor of the TL::
Ens. Walters
::signifies with her eyes to the captain that she wishes to communicate information regarding the Scrap Captain Thyme::
Capt. French
:: Quit trying and exits the room ... heading for the nearest TL ::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::going to the replicator, and orders a mug of peach tea::
Ens. Walters
:;realizes the captain isn't on deck::
Lt. T'Law
::walks to the bridge replicator and orders a chocolate eclair::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::gets it, and burns her hands slightly::
Capt. French
:: Enters TL and asks for the Flight Deck ::
Captain Thyme
{#} Callisto, please respond.
Ens. Walters
::paces:: waiting.
LT. Niles Macklay
::arrives on bridge::
Lt. T'Law
Senior bridge officer: We are being hailed sir.
Capt. French
:: Enters the Bridge ::
Captain Thyme
{#} ::Slightly whispered:: Communications are working right?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::is unaware that there is a situation on the bridge at all::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::taps her comm. badge::
LT. Niles Macklay
::sees the Captain coming from the other TL::
Ens. Walters
::nods at the captain::
Cmdr. Koenig
::is sitting on a biobed in Sickbay, an obnoxious hologram treating his wounds::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
{#} Bridge: Report?
Capt. French
:: Overhears T'Law :: .. T'Law : Put it through please , Lt.
Ens. Walters
CO:  I've had some experience with Thyme, and they are currently hailing us.
Lt. T'Law
::on screen::
Capt. French
:: nods to Walters ::
LT. Niles Macklay
::walks over to Science Station 1::
Ens. Walters
CO: I'd be glad to assist, if you wish.  
Ens. Walters
::stands back and waits::
Capt. French
Walters : I'll keep that in Mind ...
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::gets no response, so she heads for a turbolift::
Nameless One
<holodoctor> XO: Please sit still sir, you are making my job very difficult
Capt. French
{#} Thyme : This is Capt. French ....what can we do for you Capt. ?
Captain Thyme
{#} Ah.. I had thought the comm. array was not working.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::hops into the turbolift, and then she remembers her tea. She leaves it behind::
Cmdr. Koenig
::growling:: I am sitting still. Something’s' wrong with your visual receiver.
LT. Niles Macklay
::configures a scan beam to current transmission::
Captain Thyme
{#} French: Captain for give me, I have dealt with a Commander Koenig and then an Ensign Walters... Are you the commanding officer?
Lt. T'Law
::adjusts phaser bank power output in a diagnostic::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
{deck} TL: Bridge.
Nameless One
<holodoctor> XO: That is highly unlikely sir, but I will have engineering review my sensors when I am through administering this hypo to you
Ens. Walters
::steps slightly forward, still in the shadows, just to the captain's right::
Capt. French
{#}Thyme : As of now .... yes. Cmdr. Koenig, as Ens Walters had full authority until now .... what can we do for you ?
Cmdr. Koenig
EMH: May I please leave and go to the bridge? I am fully capable.
LT. Niles Macklay
::checks science pallet computers::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::arrives at the bridge::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::takes up the Engineering station::
Captain Thyme
#FRENCH: Captain, I would appreciate it if you would consider hearing our request to be admitted to the negotiations
Lt. T'Law
::does a photon torpedo count....comes up with 233::
LT. Niles Macklay
::looks over to Olbrun and nods::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::returns a nod to Macklay::
Ens. Walters
::turns thoughts to understanding Thyme's true pursuit::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::and adds a smile::
Cmdr. Koenig
::EMH finally lets Koenig go. heads for bridge::
Captain Thyme
::confidently:: #French: After all... we did save your vessel from the mines
Capt. French
{#}Thyme : Well Captain ... I don't have reached a formal decision yet ... I'll be back to you as soon as I reach a decision.
Ens. Walters
::thinks Thyme is mercenary on the surface, but wonders if there is more....::
Capt. French
{#}Thyme : Please be certain that I will take that in consideration ...
LT. Niles Macklay
::notices scavenger ships in the area, clearing mines::
Lt. T'Law
::analyses scans of the scavenger ships::
Captain Thyme
::distracted by someone out of view:: #French: I understand, but must request we move along as quickly as possible.  Thank you for your understanding of our situation
Capt. French
{#}Thyme : But also ... these mines don't blossomed here by themselves ... or did they ? :: Smiles::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::transfers control of Engineering to her console, and reviews the repair reports::
Cmdr. Koenig
::enters the bridge and happily takes his seat in the XO chair for the first time. Spins computer panel to himself to receive an update on he situation::
Ens. Walters
::wishes that she could communicate telepathically with the Captain, but her half Betazoid heritage prevents it::
LT. Niles Macklay
T'Law: You watching those scavenger ships?
Captain Thyme
::frustrated and impatient:: #French: Time for us grows short, Captain. Keep that in mind also
Lt. T'Law
Lt.: Macklay: Yes I am indeed
Capt. French
{#}Thyme :  My Pleasure
:: Motion T'Law to kill the Channel :: 
Lt. T'Law
::kills the channel::
Lt. T'Law
::turns off the communication section of tactical::
Capt. French
:: Sees Walters shifting uneasily ::
Walters : What is it .... ?
Ens. Walters
#All departments:  I'd like a medical status of personnel, please.
Captain Thyme
::barks out orders to his crew::
Ens. Walters
Captain:  It seems that Thyme very much wants to be a part of the negotiations.
Ens. Walters
CO:  The question is, why?
Capt. French
Walters : Indeed ... any ideas why ?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::starts to shift uncomfortably in her seat, but concentrates on other things::
Lt. T'Law
Walters: Tactical checks out with no injuries or illnesses
Captain Thyme
::the Scavenger vessel turns and heads off in the direction of the other vessels::
LT. Niles Macklay
::looks around the bridge personnel::
Capt. French
T'Law : Anything unusual about all those scavenger. ships Lt. ?
Cmdr. Koenig
::stands up and tries to get some basic info in:: French & Walters: Keep in mind the Holvacia and Mindaani do NOT recognize their claims and we are here to prepare for peace talks.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::looks concerned:: Walters: I'm just fine, Doctor.
Ens. Walters
CO: And the other question is why do the other parties object to Thyme's participation?
Lt. T'Law
French: Nothing as of yet...minimal shields. one phaser bank...nothing out of the ordinary
Ens. Walters
Captain: Perhaps a conference is called for?  
Capt. French
Koenig : Thank You Commander .... and, according to you why does Thyme want so forcefully to sit at the table ?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::begins a level one diagnostic of the plasma injectors::
Cmdr. Koenig
Koenig: I don't know, but if I were to guess... he and his associates just want a "piece of the pie", as they say.
Capt. French
T'Law : Keep an eye on them ... I want you to be alert for any sudden change in the ships flight pattern or things like that
Captain Thyme
@Rugarsh: Bring us about, kamji. And send my orders to our fleet
Lt. T'Law
French: With pleasure sir.
Captain Thyme
@<rugarsh> Thyme: Yes, Kamjar. We hear and obey
Capt. French
Koenig : The question is .... Do they have a right to claim it ? ... They helped us all right ... but that does not constitute a right to a claim ... or does it ?
Lt. T'Law
French: The ships have stopped collecting mines
Ens. Walters
::turns to Macklay::  What do our records show of the races we are negotiating with?
Capt. French
T'Law " Estimate remaining mines in this sector ?
LT. Niles Macklay
Walters: Their technology is very low compared to us.  They would be no match.
Lt. T'Law
French: Allow me to check the latest scan....
Cmdr. Koenig
French: We are here at the request of he Mindaani and Holvacia. I do NOT believe we have any right to say who's claims are valid.
Lt.  Winston
::: leaves room and heads towards bridge:::
Capt. French
:: nods to T’Law::
LT. Niles Macklay
T’Law: I am getting alot of communication frequencies between the ships.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::gets a decent report from the diagnostic::
Lt. T'Law
French: There are approximately 1500 mines left.
Lt. T'Law
Macklay: Yes, thank you Lt.
Captain Thyme
@::looks over his sensor reports, smiling at his Kamji (first officer)::
Lt.  Winston
:::enters TL1:::::
Cmdr. Koenig
::returns to his seat:: #Olbrun: Lieutenant. How are the systems coming along?
LT. Niles Macklay
::does a reconfigure check:: French: My sensors have flexed a bit.
Capt. French
Koenig : I agree on that point .. my question is about admitting Thyme at the negotiation table
LT. Niles Macklay
French: I would normally not report this, but this circumstance is very strange.
Ens. Walters
::comms Sickbay, and is reassured that all is ready for contingencies::
Captain Thyme
@Rugarsh: Hail the Federation representatives
Capt. French
Macklay : Go Ahead ....
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::wonders why he called on the comm. system::  Koenig: The systems are all running 100%.
Cmdr. Koenig
::looks up to the Captain:: French: I would acknowledge the Mindaani and Holvacia, but... this is all Captains' Prerogative.
Captain Thyme
@<Rugarsh>: Yes, Kamjar. I hear and obey ::hails the Callisto::
Ens. Walters
Captain:  If I may speak.
LT. Niles Macklay
French: each ships has moved off course slightly between readings, like ghost images.
Cmdr. Koenig
Olbrun: Thank you. Please keep me updated. ::enters info into his terminal.
Capt. French
Macklay : Work on that  with T'Law .....
Lt. Dara Olbrun
Koenig: Aye, sir.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::raises an eyebrow, but says nothing::
Capt. French
Koenig : All right ... I got your picture ....
LT. Niles Macklay
French: I would surmise they are playing a sensor sweep back to us.  (beep) Now they are spreading out and moving on a vector toward us.
Capt. French
Walters : Yes ... By all means
Ens. Walters
::reconsiders her comment::
Captain Thyme
@<Rugarsh> *COM* Callisto: This is the scavenger ship Telarus, please respond
Lt.  Winston
::enters bridge::::
Ens. Walters
Sir:  We don't know yet why the Mindarri and Holvacians object to Thyme's participation.
Capt. French
:: Reconsiders Macklay last sentence ... and have a bad feeling about that ::
Ens. Walters
::feels like she's in the role of psychological counselor here::
Captain Thyme
@<Rugarsh> Thyme: They are not answering our hails, Kamjar
Capt. French
T'Law : Bring us to Yellow alert until you've cleared all that with Macklay.
LT. Niles Macklay
::works on scanners, brings backups online and sees if sensors confirm with primaries::
Cmdr. Koenig
<T'Law> French: Aye sir. ::does what the Captain ordered::
Captain Thyme
@::growing more and more impatient::
Ens. Walters
::stands back, trying to think this through::
AGM
<T'Law> Aye, sir.  ::Yellow {alert}::
Lt.  Winston
::: takes OPS console::::
Captain Thyme
@::aggravated:: Rugarsh: Try them one last time, Kamji. My patience wears thin
Captain Thyme
@<rugarsh> {#} Callisto: this is the scavenger ship Telarus, please respond
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::steps to Tactical with the sudden absence of T'Law::
Lt.  Winston
:::runs a departmental computer check::::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::then steps back to her post::
Capt. French
:: Sees the incoming call and puts it through ::
Capt. French
{#} Thyme : Go Ahead Captain .
LT. Niles Macklay
::notices hail, wonders why OPS hasn’t gotten it::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::wonders if she's suffering from senility::
Ens. Walters
::stands waiting and watching, knowing her staff is well in control, wondering what will happen::
Lt.  Winston
Capt. Hail coming through
Captain Thyme
@French: It is about time, Captain. What is your answer? ::his face turned in a scowl::
Capt. French
Winston : thanks Lt. ... I took care of it ...
Lt.  Winston
Capt. Sorry hard adjusting to a new ship sir...
Captain Thyme
@::quietly whispered:: Rugarsh: On my signal, Kamji
LT. Niles Macklay
::double checks primary and secondary, and backup sensors to see if scavenger ships are vectored off bow::
Capt. French
{#} Thyme : Captain ... I need time to consider this issue ... MY feeling would be to allow you ... but I have others factors to deal with .... here what I can do for you ....
Captain Thyme
@::raises his right hand into the air above his shoulder, hand open palm facing forward::
Cmdr. Koenig
::finds a bedside manner add-on program for the EMH program on the Federation Network. Quickly downloads it::
Capt. French
Winston : <w> Tell me ... :: Smiles ::
LT. Niles Macklay
::notices that the ships are coming in at various vectors now, moves data to tactical::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::wonders what this captain has on his mind::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::Captain Thyme, that is::
Captain Thyme
@French: You have until my fist replaces my hand of friendship to decide. The Federation is powerful, but we are determined
Lt.  Winston
:::checks sensor readings::
Capt. French
{#} Thyme : I will allow your command ship to bear with the Callisto until I can give you a definitive answer.
Ens. Walters
::checks on med. teams, and finds all is in readiness; yet wonders what is about::
Captain Thyme
@::his thumb closes into his palm::
Ens. Walters
::alerts med. teams to full readiness:
Capt. French
{#} Thyme : This behavior is quite surprising for someone who pretend to be present at a peace conference ... threats and peace talks don't go along ... do they Captain ?
Captain Thyme
@<Rugarsh> ::shocked:: Thyme: Kamjar, not the dreaded death grip.....
Capt. French
:: Motion Winston to mute the Channel ::
Lt.  Winston
::mutes channel:::
Ens. Walters
CO:  Could we speak, your staff with you?
Capt. French
T'Law : I want you to keep your eyes peeled ... I feel things could get hairy soon.
Capt. French
Walters : Always.
Ens. Walters
::realizes she is out of line::
AGM
ACTION: ONE OF THE FIVE SCAVENGER SHIPS CLOSES IN ON THE CALLISTO
Captain Thyme
{#} French: My people look to me to care for their needs, I cannot wait forever ::his pinky closes into his palm::
Cmdr. Koenig
<T'Law> Aye sir.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::leaves the Bridge- just on gut instinct::
LT. Niles Macklay
(beep) Sir, they are coming in.
Capt. French
Winston :Re open
AGM
ACTION: THE SECOND OF THE FIVE SHIPS CLOSE IN ON THE CALLISTO
Lt.  Winston
Capt.; one ship just closed in sir
Ens. Walters
Sir:  It seems things have escalated; we don't even know what he wants.
Lt.  Winston
Capt.; another just appeared sir
Lt.  Winston
::reopens channel::
Lt.  Winston
Capt.: its open Sir
Capt. French
 {#} Thyme : Captain ... I  will not allow your ship closer to the Callisto ..... ink them on their starboard now .
Ens. Walters
Beyond participation in the talks, but that is the first layer of the onion.
Captain Thyme
@::seeing his plan in action, smiles:: French: Will we be allowed to represent ourselves in the negotiations, Captain?
Capt. French
{#} Thyme : And Captain ... if I may add...... you're not looking as someone who's eager to talk about peace
Ens. Walters
::realizes that analysis is not a luxury granted::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::gets to Engineering in time to hear about the motion of the second ship::
Cmdr. Koenig
::prays that the Captain will not give into the scavengers plan::
Captain Thyme
{#}French: Do not misinterpret my goals, Captain. I offered my help and now I expect to be repaid for the lives of your crew as our law requires
Lt. T'Law
::sounds like a greedy little SOB::
Captain Thyme
@::one more finger closes into his palm, leaving two left outstretched::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she walks into Engineering, and realizes that her tea has gone totally cold. She boosts the shields::
Capt. French
{#} Thyme : As I told you ... I need time to consider others factors ... and no threats will change that. Therefore I would advise you to keep you war-like acting to a low profile. I will not be threatened nor forced to admit you to the peace talks.
AGM
ACTION: THE THIRD OF THE FIVE SHIPS CLOSE IN ON THE CALLISTO.
Lt.  Winston
Capt.: one more ship has closed in sir. the count is up to 3
Lt. T'Law
French: a third of the ships are closing in.
LT. Niles Macklay
::takes the backup sensors offline, just in case of overload now that power has been diverted to shields (ala Engineering)::
Ens. Walters
::as CMO, can't do anything more than she's done::
Captain Thyme
@{#}French: It is within the power of the Federation to invite anyone you see fit to your ship is it not? Then invite me, coincidentally when the other negotiators are present.
Captain Thyme
@::closes another finger. leaving only his index finger extended::
AGM
ACTION: THE FOURTH OF THE FIVE SHIPS CLOSE IN ON THE CALLISTO
Cmdr. Koenig
<FCO> Orders, sir?
Capt. French
{#} Thyme : If you don't mind I will decide that ! Callisto out.
Lt. T'Law
French: Four ships have now closed in...orders?
Capt. French
FCO : Take us out of here, position the Callisto out of the Scavengers square-like position ... but don't move us too far.
Capt. French
Koenig : Any suggestion Number one ?
LT. Niles Macklay
French: Might I suggest one of our runabouts sir?, it would be a good deterrent to these ships proximity.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she has raised every system to peak performance::
Captain Thyme
@::points his last remaining finger to the screen directly at Captain French:: French: This is on your head, Fazir. 
AGM
ACTION: MINES POP UP ON SENSORS, SURROUNDING THE CALLISTO
Cmdr. Koenig
<FCO> French: Aye sir. ::moves the ship to the outskirts of the Holvacia orbit::
Ens. Walters
::steps forward:: Captain:  Do you believe Thyme's motive's are purely mercenary?
Lt. T'Law
French: We are closed in around mines
Lt.  Winston
Capt.: we have a prob. mines have surfaced sir
Cmdr. Koenig
<FCO> ::quickly stops ship hearing that::
Captain Thyme
@::his index finger pulls into his fist and he pounds it down onto his console, launching an attack::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::sees the scan on the mines, and then sighs::
Ens. Walters
::her Betazoid senses picking up that there is more here::
Cmdr. Koenig
French: Sir, we are here to help the two peoples and I believe it is in our best interest to do whatever is necessary to complete our orders, sir.
AGM
ACTION: THE FIFTH SHIP MOVES IN.
Lt.  Winston
Capt.: a Fifth ship has closed in sir
Captain Thyme
@Rugarsh: Bring us to their back, may the lords protect us and guide my hand in their name. Ayiiiiieeeeee ::screaming a battle cry::
LT. Niles Macklay
Sir, we are somehow being surrounded, I don't think we should be in this predicament.
Capt. French
T'Law : Red Alert .... Priority to shields. Keep weapons cold, but starts tracking the scav. ships.
Ens. Walters
::glances at the Commander::  But it isn't always black and white; there are shades of gray, as in Thyme.
Capt. French
Winston :Hail them
Cmdr. Koenig
Walters: True...
Lt.  Winston
::opens channel:: Capt. its Open
LT. Niles Macklay
::notices red alert, sees the secondary sensors go offline as power is directed to shields::
Lt. T'Law
French: Aye sir:: red alert and raises shields::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::starts postulating:: {#} T'Law: Is there a way we can release a blanket to knock out their shields all at once?
Ens. Walters
::realizes her input falls on unhearing ears::
Lt. T'Law
Olbrun: Hmm I don’t think so....
Capt. French
Winston : Hail Thyme
Captain Thyme
ACTION: SCAVENGER SHIPS ARE FLYING SO CLOSE TO THE CALLISTO THEY NEARLY COLLIDE WITH YOUR HULL
Lt.  Winston
Capt.; sir its open
Captain Thyme
@<Rugarsh> Thyme: They are hailing us, Kamjar
Capt. French
{#} Thyme : Captain .... I will allow you to be beamed aboard ....
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::sits down at a console and starts running possibilities::
Captain Thyme
@{#} French: I am listening Captain
LT. Niles Macklay
#Olbrun: I think you might be on something there, it looks like they use the ships power in a grid format, if we target enough on one, it might drain some of the others.
Capt. French
{#} Thyme : But .... I want all your ship out of this system ... you will be under the protection of the Federation.
Captain Thyme
@{#} French: Will I be allowed to represent my people?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
{#}Macklay: All right- I'm on it.
Capt. French
{#} Thyme : If you're ready to abide by the rules of the Conference you will be allow to voice your concern. One last thing ....
Captain Thyme
ACTION: One of the scavengers spins out and heads directly for the Callisto, picking up speed
Lt. T'Law
French: A ship is coming close to us FAST!
Lt.  Winston
Capt.; we have a problem sir.. one is headed this way
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::is able to isolate the frequency we need to attack::
Capt. French
T'Law : Power Phasers and lock on the engines ... wait for my mark or for the last moment which ever comes first
Captain Thyme
@Rugarsh: Call off the Pujas. I will go to their vessel and speak to their Captain
Lt. T'Law
::locks phasers on target::
Captain Thyme
@<Rugarsh> ::punching in commands furiously::
Captain Thyme
ACTION The approaching vessel reverses course
Lt. T'Law
French: it reversed course sir.
Capt. French
{#} Thyme : Captain .... you will remove the remaining mines and take your ships out of this system now. The call is yours now.
Captain Thyme
@ {#} French: I will expect to be treated with the same respect as the other delegates
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::releases a sigh, and then sends the frequency to Macklay::
Captain Thyme
@::begins to raise his fist into the air::
LT. Niles Macklay
::receives frequency and send it to tactical for advantage, if needed::
Ens. Walters
   ::checks med. reports, and finds all is well so far::
Capt. French
{#} Thyme : You will have the same treatment as any one else .. I told you you'll be authorized to voice your concerns ... as long as you agree to abide by he rules. Have we an agreement ?
Captain Thyme
@ {#} French: Are we in agreement, Captain?
Cmdr. Koenig
T'Law: Go down to blue alert, please.
Capt. French
T'Law : Check and plot all the ships' courses ... make sure they’re way out of the system.
Captain Thyme
@::his fist opens one finger at a time and his hand stretches for the sky:: ALL: Thank the lords you finally listened to reason
Lt. T'Law
French: aye sir...::makes scans of ships in current area::
Lt.  Winston
Capt.: Shall I close channel sir?
Captain Thyme
@<Rugarsh> ::salutes his Kamjar and bows his head reverently::
Capt. French
{#} Thyme : Thyme .... get ready to  be beamed aboard
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::hopes that it won't come down to having to disabling the other ships::
Captain Thyme
@ {#} French: Whenever you are ready, Captain
AGM
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