Deep Space 102 - 11104.29

A Shore(t) Leave...

"...from the bottom of a dark loch..."

Previously on DS102:

Shore leave is a fun time for all, especially when introduced to new foods and cultures. However, something has been detected in the lake moving toward the conference facility. Investigation continues...

Host Gerry says:
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CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::stretches as she looks over the last of her notes, then files everything away::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::arrives to the Bridge to see what the situation is::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: at OPS console scanning the creature as it heads toward the facility::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::logs onto the SEC console:: OPS: What is the situation on the surface Commander?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::heads out and to the Bridge as ordered::
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
::Scanning the surrounding area where the creature is lurking, and the area where it appears to be heading.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::enters the nearest lift:: Computer: Bridge
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: We have a creature moving towards the recreation facility. It is very large and from what we have gathered from the planet possibly carnivorous.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::exits the lift onto the Bridge as Cmdr. Twelk is speaking::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::scans the creature and inputs data into the computer seeing the readouts::
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Limps into the turbolift, and orders it to the Bridge::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: I am checking into the possibility of transporting it to some where else on the planet so that it can be observed with out endangering anyone else.
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
OPS: I hope someone didn't leave the garbage out. This thing could be like a skunk and may be looking for food.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: sitting in his Ready Room, catching up with the news and reports ::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS/CMO: Perhaps a low level phaser shot from the ships banks to stun the creature, then we can deal with it on a more logical level
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CMO: If it is looking for food Doctor the last thing I believe it is looking for is garbage.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Arrives on the Bridge, limps to the engineering station and takes up position there::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
OPS: That would depend on whether it is a predator or scavenger
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
OPS: You never know, Commander. There are many species that live off of garbage.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CNS: Reports from the planet is that they believe it is predator.
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
::Notices the CEO limping to his station. Shows a look of concern.::
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Glances over at the CMO, and manages a small smile for her::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CMO: If it does then this would be a great way to get rid of it.
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
OPS: So it "is" hungry. Maybe we should beam it down a snack!
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CMO: Are you volunteering Doc? :: Grins::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods:: OPS: That could mean danger for all at the resort. 
Host Gerry says:
ACTION: The creature comes to a stop several hundred meters from the recreational facility.
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
::Chuckles.:: OPS: Heck no! I was going to volunteer Commander Salor though.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CNS: We have already been helping with the evacuations Commander.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CMO: Your humor does not amuse me, Ensign.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: It looks as if the creature has come to a stop for now. Captain Marek ordered security as science teams to the area to research it. Maybe they can come up with something now?
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
::Grins a bit.:: CTO: I merely meant you were tactical. Tactical always goes first, don't they? They're the people that keep us all safe. ::Smiles innocently.::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS: I am monitoring the teams and will update as they report in.
Host Gerry says:
ACTION: As the Science teams begin tricorder scans, the creature appears to react negatively, thrashing, and shaking its long neck from side to side...
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: I will continue speak with the planet's personal and get what ever information I can from them as well.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS: The creature is having a negative reaction to the teams scans, it has backed off as it is reacting violently.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::hides a smile:: 
Host Gerry says:
ACTION: The creature settles back down as the scans cease...
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Maybe they should us only passive scans at the moment?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CTO/OPS: It may be sensitive to the electro-magnetic pulses from the scanners.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS: The creature has calmed once they stopped scanning. I will relay that to them.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CNS: That is a possibility. I wonder if it could be contacted by telepathy?
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
::Sends a message to the CEO's console.:: *CEO*: You're quiet. Are you okay?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Responds to the CMO:: *CMO*: In a fair amount of pain. Just trying to concentrate on the ships systems. 
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
*CMO*: How is your ability to sit down?
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
@<TO Riley> ::moves the team back a little more and started passives sans on the creature::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
OPS: Possibly, though I haven't often tried to communicate with animals.
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
*CEO*: That's so not funny. Don't make me come over there. ::Snickers.::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CNS: Who know Commander maybe it is quite intelligent?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Looks over at the CMO, and smirks::
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
ALL: Is this the first sighting of this creature?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::closes her eyes as she focuses her thoughts on the creature, trying to make some form of telepathic contact::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
OPS: Possibly, I'm trying to get a feel for it.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
@<TO Riley> ::watching the creature as Salor relays what the CNS is attempting::
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
::Scans the lake where the creature came from looking for signs of any other genetically matching creatures.:: To self: I wonder if this is the only one, or if there is more of these creatures.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: checks on the progress of the evacuation from the recreation facility::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
~~~~::attempts to project calm toward the creature::~~~~
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
ALL: The creature is curious. I'm sensing curiosity, simple... basic, curiosity.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
All: It’s very faint, but there.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CNS: So if we do nothing to antagonize it, maybe it will simply return to where it came from once it is satisfied?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
OPS: That's possible
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CNS: Is it intelligent? Or show signs of understanding or just animal curiosity.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CTO: I can't tell. I need to be closer to get a true read on it.
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
::Searches the planetary database to look for any creatures that may genetically match.::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CNS: Do you want to join the science team on the planet?
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CNS: Cmdr Twelk maybe right, I can accompany you there. perhaps I could be of assistance.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
OPS: That may be the only way to get the answers to some of our questions.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods:: CTO: Thank you, Lieutenant.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CNS: That could be true I will inform Captain Yo`Ghi.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CTO: There is always touch telepathy if the creature is docile enough.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::informs Riley that himself and Cmdr Rand will arriving to meet them::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
*CO*: Captain we have been monitoring the Creature and Commander Rand thinks she may be able to communicate with it telepathically if she was on the planet with the Science teams.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CNS: As I have never touched the mind of a animal, it could prove to be a learning experience.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CTO: I haven't either, but have read of instances where it was done.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO/CNS: Whenever you are ready report to the transporter room.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::starts for the lift:: OPS: We're on our way.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::follows behind the CNS stepping into the turbolift::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::enters the lift:: Computer: Transporter room
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CTO: This should prove quite interesting.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
:: leaves the lift and walks the short distance to the transporter room::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CEO: So chief how are you holding up after all that has happened to you during your shore leave?
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CNS: If it proves difficult to reach the creature telepathically, and if it allows, I can touch his mind physically and you can read it though me.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
*OPS*: Alright but keep a transporter lock on her, in case the creature gets too aggressive
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
*CO*: Aye Captain and I will keep you informed on what we find.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
OPS: All I can says is I hate shore leave. I think next time, I will just stay on the ship, and relax by rebuilding the warp engine.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CTO: True, that would be possible. 
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CEO: I do have one question though. What were those things called that you got sick on?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
OPS: I was eating a taco. However, it wasn't the taco itself made me sick. It was something called hot volcano lava sauce.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CNSL: We shall see. And shore leave has proved to be rather interesting to say the least.  ::walks beside her as they walk into the transporter room::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CEO: And why would you want to eat volcano lava?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::smiles:: CTO: Interesting and I must admit one of the more enjoyable shore leaves. ::steps onto the transporter pad:: 
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
OPS: Don't be so literal. It meant that the sauce was extremely hot and spicy. Sadly, I didn’t read the label before consuming it.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CEO: Well then, I will avoid anything like that myself as I am not that good with spicy stuff.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::steps onto the PADD:: CNS: I would not have expressed it so, but you are correct.  Transporter Chief: : Mr. Riley's location.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CTO: Good company, good conversation.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
OPS: A wise decision.
Host Gerry says:
ACTION: The CTO and CNS beam down to the surface at the location of the Science Team
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CEO: Maybe once this is over we can find a place where we can get a good steak and a beer.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
OPS: Now that sounds like a great idea. 
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
@<TO Riley>  CTO/CNS: Good you are here. :: points:: There’s our monster.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CEO: Maybe we can even get the good Doctor to join us?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::looks around at the now familiar surroundings:: TO: This should be interesting. Ummm, it’s larger than I imagined. ::smiles::
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
OPS: I thought you were never going to ask. ::Chuckles.::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
@<Riley> CNS: According to passive scans, I do not believe it can leave the water, this is far as it can come.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
OPS: The way things are now, I don't think she will ever let me out of her sight. 
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CEO: That may not be a bad thing either. :: smiles::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
@ ::steps besides the CNS and studies the creature::  CNS: A truly remarkable specimen.
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
CEO: Out of sight, no. Out of reach, maybe. ::Grins at him.::
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Turns a bit, then grimaces as he steps wrong on his broken ankle::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
:: moves a little closer as she tries to get more of a sense of the creature:: CTO: It is intelligent, it possesses a very old intense intelligence. And he is very curious.
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
CEO: You okay? Need another shot?
Host Gerry says:
ACTION: The CNS grabs her head and collapses into a trance-like state
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CMO: I need a new ankle.
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
CEO: You must have kicked me with your good foot then!
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
@::goes to his knees and holds her shoulders up in his arms:: CNS: A re you alright? Break your link with it.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CEO: And why would you kick the good Doctor?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CMO: Well, yes, but you did touch the broken ankle which caused the kick.
Host Gerry says:
ACTION: The CTO Grabs his head and collapses in a trance-like state
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
@<Riley> ::sees the fallen 2::  *OPS* Transport the CTO and CNS to sickbay NOW.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::feels herself falling, her mind drifting with the creatures... speaks through the trance-state as if from a great distance:: All: He senses us, he can hear our thoughts, he...
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
*Riley*: Roger transporting now. :: transports the CTO and CNS to sick bay::
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::hears the distress call:: CMO: Looks like you have business coming. You better get to sickbay.
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
::Hears the comm.:: ALL I'll be in sickbay.
Host Gerry says:
ACTION: A basic electrical field appears around the facility grounds preventing beamouts
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: notices the lose of the Transport lock:: CMO: Stand by Doc we just lost the Transporter lock.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
@<Riley> ::runs to the two wondering why they are not being transported::
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
::Sighs.:: OPS: Can you beam me to their location?
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
*CO*: Captain we just got a emergency transporter request from the Away Team and lost the transport lock.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::feels herself saying:: ALL: He doesn't want them to leave.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CMO: Faith! You cannot beam into that situation.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
*OPS*: Scan the area and get a lock
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CMO: That may be possible but I want to wait till I know it is safe to transport you down or if it is even possible.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: gets up and walk to the Bridge ::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
*CO*: Working on it Captain but there seems to be some kind of electrical field that is preventing transport at the moment.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
@<Riley> ::he and his team tries to make CNS and CTO comfy on the ground while the rest of them make a semicircle around the creature watching it::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
OPS: Were that field is coming from?
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
::Nods to OPS, as she also hears the distress in the CEO's voice.:: CEO: It will be okay. I've been in worse situations than this.
CMO_Ens_Unger says:
To self: I think.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
@Riley>  *OPS*: Why are they still there?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
CMO: I haven't! I know how dangerous this is!
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Trying to determine that now Captain.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
*Riley*: There seems to be some kind of shield that is preventing it.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
@<Riley> *OPS* We are prepared to attempt to stun the creature.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::hears herself answer Riley:: Riley: He wants us here
Host Gerry says:
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