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CAST OF CHARACTERS
(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)
CO Captain A Horn: Sandra Prestedge
SC Captain Marek: Pablo Delsoglio
FCO LtCmdr Benson: Darlene Wise
CTO Cmdr Russ Horn:  Russ Hinsley
CEO LtCmdr Masters: Eric VanSickle
CNS LtCmdr Kalla Rand: Susan Brinkman
Hosted by: Gerry Brinkman

Deep Space 102 – 10611.17
 
"Intermission" 

Previously on Deep Space 102: 

Captain horn has authorized 24 hours of downtime for the crew after the successful rolling up of the Orion Syndicate's slave trade ring.

The crew are preparing for that now....

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CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::in her quarters on the Station::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::sitting in his office, trying to relax, but somehow the "paperwork monster" does not allow him to do so::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::reads and signs one PADD after another::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Steps out of the turbolift into Main Operations then heads over to the SC's Ready Room::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::going over all the reports of the last mission ... sighs::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::gets a good once-over of the station's systems::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Steps up to the SC's Ready Room doors, tugs on her uniform then rings the door chime::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Rings the SC's door chime again::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::hears the door chime:: FCO: Come in! ::suddenly sniffs and a pile of PADD falls down to the floor::

CTO_Horn says:
::Wakes up from a short nap::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
Self: What on Earth? I think I should pay a visit to Sickbay...

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::hears her husband stir ... ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Steps through the doors as they slide open then comes to attention in front of the SC's desk, glancing at the mess of PADD's on the floor:: SC: Sir.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::notices the FCO's expression:: FCO: Well, it is a long story... What can I do for you, Benson?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::puts the PADD she's working on down:: CTO:  You awake at last?

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
SC: Sir, I sent my request for position transfer to the XO's terminal, however he's since gone on leave of absence and I really would like to get this over with as soon as possible.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::hears J'Ael stir in the children’s room ... goes to get her::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: At last? How often do any of us get an afternoon nap?

SC_Captain_Marek says:
FCO: Your petition? ::taps on his console:: I do not have any report from that.. ::scrolls the screen::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
SC: No, Sir, you wouldn't as the XO apparently didn't read my request before he left on leave of absence.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::comes back out into the Lounge carrying her youngest daughter:: CTO:  I can't disagree there.  Remember I said I wanted to introduce you to somebody?

SC_Captain_Marek says:
FCO: Strange.. He is very efficient... Anyway, can you update me on your petition?

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
SC: Well, Sir, I've been Flight Control Officer here for the past three years and I think it's time for a change.  I would like to take over at Operations.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Hands the SC a PADD:: SC: Here is a copy of my formal request for position transfer, Sir.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: ::Takes his daughter:: I wish I could have been here.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::leans back on his chair:: FCO: Well, it is natural and logical to follow an instinct of evolution, Benson ::grabs the PADD and raises an eyebrow::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
SC: Of course if need be, I can fill in at Flight Control both here and on the Scorpius until a suitable replacement can be found, Sir.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::hands her over:: CTO:  Meet J'ael Lenore Horn ... your daughter ... ::smiles::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*CTO*: Masters to Cmdr. Horn...

CTO_Horn says:
::Taps his commbadge:: *CEO*: Horn here.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
FCO: Well, it would be difficult to find a better replacement for you Benson as a Flight Control Officer, however, on the other hand, I think you will be a magnificent Operations Officer as well. ::raises an eyebrow:: Consider your petition accepted.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::stands up, throwing a pile of Padd to the floor again and offers hand to Benson::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
FCO: We will make it official this afternoon.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Shakes the SC's hand and smiles:: SC: Thank you, Captain.  I won't let you down, Sir.  Permission to take my leave, Sir?

SC_Captain_Marek says:
FCO: Granted. ::raises an eyebrow:: I wish you the best luck on your new commission.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Salutes then turns on her heels and heads out of the Ready Room into Main Operations::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
FCO: Wait... Do you know any boring officer who can give a hand to this ol' Captain with these reports?

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::smiles and salutes the FCO back::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Makes her way to the Operations station then stands there for a few moments looking over the consoles::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*CTO*: Commander, since I've been tactical officer before, even though it doesn't show on my official record here, I'm wondering if there is anything I can help you with.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  She's just like her father ...

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Heads for the turbolift::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
FCO: Cmdr. Benson!

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::stares at the stars through the observation window for a moment, then goes to the replicator::

CTO_Horn says:
*CEO*: Not today. I have the day off.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*CTO*: Just wanted to touch base, that's all, sir.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Stops in her tracks as she hears the Klingon call out her name then turns slowly around to look at him:: CEO: What is it, Commander?

SC_Captain_Marek says:
Replicator: Hot Dark Vulc.... Wait belay that... I will try something... different today... Hot Earl Grey Tea... Let's see if it can compare to the Vulcan one...

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
FCO: You have a few moments?  I think there are things we need to work out.

CTO_Horn says:
*CEO*: Horn out.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Having the day off .... What a coincidence, I do too ... ::grins::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I bet she is.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
:Stares at the Klingon:: CEO: Work out?  I have nothing to work out, especially with you.

CNS_Rand says:
::enjoying her time on the promenade watching those around her::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
FCO: I think you do.  I can sense that you don't like me because of what I am, yet you don't know who I am.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::grabs the cup and heads out to Main Operations:: All: Gentlemen. ::walks to the center of the room::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
All: I will be in my quarters.  ::heads to the TL::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  One of the benefits of being a Captain ...

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::sips his tea:: Self: Nahhh... Vulcan tea is better.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Stares the Klingon straight in the eye:: CEO: Okay, you want to hear what's bugging me?  I'll tell you what bugs me about you, Commander.  First off, I don't like you constantly invading my thoughts and emotions.  Second, I don't much care for Klingons.  The Klingons killed my father!  Are you happy now?  I may have to work with you, Commander,

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CEO: But I don't have to like you.  You stay on your side of Ops and I'll be over there at the Operations station.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
FCO: I'm not invading your mind, Commander.  I don't have telepathic powers, being only one-quarter Betazoid.  I sense your emotions that you emit.  I think we can work better as teammates if we set aside this animosity.

CNS_Rand says:
::watches a young couple as they carry their child with them, faces glowing like all new parents::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
FCO: And you don't have to call me "Commander" all the time.  You can call me Groth when the situation arises.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CEO: There is nothing, and I mean nothing you can say or do that will change how I feel.  Is that clear, Commander?  I will work with you when necessary but that's it.

CNS_Rand says:
::feels the baby kick and smiles thinking that it won't be long now::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
FCO: There is something I can do.  I can show you that I'm not the same as those who killed your father.  In fact, Starfleet officers don't hold grudges over an entire species because of what a few did.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::exits the TL and heads to his quarters... in that moment his thoughts begin to fly far far away, to a distant point of the alpha quadrant::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: Is that a Proposal?

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CEO: So what are you saying?  Are you saying I'm not a good Starfleet Officer?  ::Leans in towards the Klingon in a defiant stance::

CNS_Rand says:
::continues walking, glad that business is taken care of in the counseling department and that she has some time to herself::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  That depends ...

CTO_Horn says:
CO: On?

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::takes a defensive stance:: FCO: If you think that's what I'm saying.  However, I think there are things you can improve upon to be a better one.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  What you consider a proposal ... ::looks at him::

CTO_Horn says:
::Smiles at his wife::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Arms drop to her side, fists clenched so tight her knuckles turn white:: CEO: I should have left YOU on the planet!  ::Turns and storms off into the turbolift::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::blocks her path::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::watches as her youngest son, Samuel, exits the bedroom into the lounge::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Pushes him aside and enters the turbolift:: TL: Promenade!

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::enters his quarters, still fighting those strange nostalgic feelings for a certain young female lieutenant he once met::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::rushes into the turbolift right before the doors close::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
Computer: Mozart ... Piano concert Nº21. Speakers at 75%.

CNS_Rand says:
::watches as a fight breaks out outside of the Oasis and stands aside as security arrives as if out of nowhere::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The CEO slams into the turbolift door a second too late.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
<Samuel> CTO:  Daddy!  ::runs over to him::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
Self: That bigoted, narrow-minded, good-for-nothing... ::growls::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Takes deep breaths at she rides the turbolift to the Promenade::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::calms down a bit:: *CNS*: Masters to Rand...

CNS_Rand says:
::shakes her head as the combatants are taken away for questioning::

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Steps out of the turbolift, turns right and walks to the Oasis Bar and Grille for her usual Friday night meeting::

CNS_Rand says:
::taps her commbadge to respond when she hears the message:: *CEO*: Rand here, can I help you?

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*CNS*: Counselor, I might need your help to resolve some issues.

CTO_Horn says:
::Scoops up his son::

CNS_Rand says:
*CEO*: I'd be glad to set up an appointment with you.  When would be a convenient time?

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::See's a crowd gathered outside the Oasis and wonders what the heck is going on::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::holds her now sleeping daughter::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*CNS*: Just one problem though, the issues are between me and another officer.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
<Samuel> ::giggles as his father picks him up::

CNS_Rand says:
::steps up beside Commander Benson:: FCO: They just broke up a fight, the crowd still hasn't cleared.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: You don’t know how much I missed being away.

CNS_Rand says:
*CEO*: Understood, I'll want to meet with you first, send me a schedule of convenient times and I will set the appointment.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  And you don't know how much we missed you.  The children are growing quickly ...

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
*CNS*: Sure thing.  I'll send it to your station mailbox.

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::although he certainly is not a lazy guy, for the first time in years is totally enjoying this downtime::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  I don't know who missed you more .. me or them.

CNS_Rand says:
*CEO*: Understood, Rand, out.

FCO_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Pushes her way through the crowd into the bar and finds it's almost as crowded inside as it was outside.  Makes her way to the usual corner table::

SC_Captain_Marek says:
::sits in his favorite couch and stares at the observation window, while letting himself be taken away by the powerful Mozart's music::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::gets on a TL and goes to the holosuites to take his anger out on some holographic ninjas::

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I haven’t told you I was considering retiring from Starfleet.

CNS_Rand says:
::watches as the crowd begins to thin and makes her way to a quiet little coffee shop::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  What?  Why?

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I had lost my vision, and was not sure why I was still doing this.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  And now?

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I had no meaning and purpose and wasn’t sure I wanted to keep doing this.

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I told myself I would come back and see if I could find myself again.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  I couldn't see you not doing what you do ...

CTO_Horn says:
CO: I could not see me going on doing what I have been doing.

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