Host Brett says:
<<<<Begin Mission "Picture Show - Prologue">>>>

XO_Tarrez says:
::at her station on the bridge, gathering the last of the repairs still needed::

OPS_D`von says:
::standing at his station on the bridge::

CSO_Syrna says:
::at the science station, looking calm, finally gotten used to the shaking::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::on the bridge in her chair shifting around to get comfortable.  Mutters:: XO: I swear that lump is back in this thing.

XO_Tarrez says:
::smiles::  CO: I will trade you seats if you want... I will have an aching back regardless.

CNS_Enki says:
::Sitting in her inner office going over some reports::

CSO_Syrna says:
::looks over at OPS with a very subtle smile::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::grins:: XO: Nah...it's the burden of command.

XO_Tarrez says:
::chuckles a bit:: CO: I have the last of the repairs list that you requested and sending a copy to your console. ::sends it through::

OPS_D`von says:
CO: You think they could have made the ship fly a little smoother ::makes minor adjustments to ship to try and make is a little less bumpy ride, but isn't getting anywhere::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks over the reports that have come in so far:: XO: Whew...pretty extensive.  I'm surprised the old girl is holding together as well as she is.

XO_Tarrez says:
::nods and scans over the personnel reports::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: How are we doing on personnel?

CMO_Hunter says:
::walks out of sickbay and makes his way towards the bridge::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Just do the best you can Lt.  Be glad we don't have to get out and push.

CSO_Syrna says:
::looks at readings from sensors and sees little on them::

XO_Tarrez says:
::still looking at the reports:: CO: We picked up several new crew at the station, but the rest won't come on until we reach Earth.

CMO_Hunter says:
::exits the Turbolift on the bridge::

CSO_Syrna says:
::nods at the doctor as he enters::

CMO_Hunter says:
::waves to the CSO::

CMO_Hunter says:
CO/XO: Mind if I have a seat?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CMO: Please do , Doc.

CSO_Syrna says:
::wonders what the doctor is up to::

OPS_D`von says:
::brings up the operation panel, to see if there is any communication traffic going on::

CMO_Hunter says:
::Sits down::

XO_Tarrez says:
::looks up and smiles at the CMO::

CMO_Hunter says:
CO/XO: I understand that we are going to be having some free time on Earth?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: How does that leave us in engineering?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CMO: Yes...approximately 7 days.  You have family there...right?

XO_Tarrez says:
::frowns at the mention of the engineering department::  CO:  We are still very short-handed there, unfortunately.

CMO_Hunter says:
CO: Yes I do. A friend of mine just restored the Paradise Theatre, the grand opening is in a few days...maybe we could catch the show?

OPS_D`von says:
::looks over and smiles the CSO::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sighs quietly:: XO: Well let's just hope that nothing goes 'boom' until we get to earth. ::grins and nods to the CMO:: CMO: that would be nice Doctor, but I'll be a bit busy.  But I understand the XO enjoys a good play.

CSO_Syrna says:
::a subtle smile back to OPS::

CMO_Hunter says:
CO/XO: Ahh, yes ma'am. ::looks over at Sy:: Care to join me?

XO_Tarrez says:
::smiles:: CMO: I would love too.

CMO_Hunter says:
XO: Great!

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: When are you planning on taking your meal break?

OPS_D`von says:
CSO: I haven’t really thought about it

CNS_Enki says:
::Goes over notes from her last session... scribbles a few more notes, and remembers to look up some additional information::

XO_Tarrez says:
::unconsciously reaches back and rubs her lower back::

CSO_Syrna says:
::nods at D'von:: OPS: I would like to coordinate our schedules together.

OPS_D`von says:
CSO: what ever is good for you will work

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks at all of the reports and thinks about it for a moment:: CMO: You know, Doc.  On second thought I will go.  I think they can handle the repairs on the Del without me for one evening.

CNS_Enki says:
::Walks over to the computer terminal and enters the search parameters, and watches the text scroll by, looking for what she wants::

CMO_Hunter says:
CO: Great, maybe the senior staff could go together, make a night of it...rub elbows with the Brass ::smiles::

XO_Tarrez says:
::looks a bit shocked at the CO::

XO_Tarrez says:
::tries to remember the last time the CO took some leave time for pleasure::

CSO_Syrna says:
::raises her eyebrow a moment as she takes in what Hunter just said::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks around the bridge and grins:: CMO: I think that will be a splendid idea.  See about getting seats for all of us. ::winks at Sykora::

CSO_Syrna says:
ALL: I read something about the theatre on the Federation Wire Service.

CMO_Hunter says:
CO: I’ll go make the arrangements now...by your leave ma'am?

XO_Tarrez says:
::raises an eyebrow but just smiles at her friend::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CMO: Please do.

CMO_Hunter says:
::winks at Sykora and walks off to make the arrangements::

XO_Tarrez says:
::smiles and leans over to whisper to the CO:: CO: Well I for one am glad that you are deciding to take some time off.

XO_Tarrez says:
CSO: So what was that you read about the theatre?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::quietly:: XO: To be honest...they don't like me around when they make the repairs.  They accuse me of hovering.  :: almost indignant at the thought::

XO_Tarrez says:
::smiles at K'Beth::

CSO_Syrna says:
XO: I read there were some accidents.

OPS_D`von says:
::grins:: CSO: Accidents, we haven’t even arrived yet

XO_Tarrez says:
::frowns a bit:: CSO: What kind of accidents?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::chuckles at the OPS as she turns towards the XO and CSO::

CSO_Syrna says:
XO: I don't really remember. I suppose I could re-find the article and give you what details were released to the press.

XO_Tarrez says:
::nods at her:: CSO: I would like that thank you.

CSO_Syrna says:
::twinkle in her eye as she turns to D'von:: OPS: Indeed.

CSO_Syrna says:
::nods and starts doing a search for the article::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: How are we doing, Lt.?  Are you able to maintain speed?

CSO_Syrna says:
::finds the article: XO: The paradise Theatre in downtown San Francisco is being re-opened. Quite a large celebration is planned with celebrity attendance.

OPS_D`von says:
::looks up from his screen::  CO: We are only able to go a max of warp 6, I have already asked the prophets to keep her together until we make it to Earth, I only hope they heard me

XO_Tarrez says:
CSO: Any mention as to which celebrity?

CMO_Hunter says:
::comes back  to the bridge::

CMO_Hunter says:
::troubled look on his face::

XO_Tarrez says:
::turns back around:: CO: I hope that I get to attend a few of the conferences that are going on during our stay at Earth.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Drop it down to warp 5 if need be.  We have time to get there and I would prefer it to be in one piece.

CSO_Syrna says:
XO: Actors, different dignitaries, Starfleet command representatives.

XO_Tarrez says:
::sees the CMO:: CMO: Doctor... everything okay?

CNS_Enki says:
::Pokes the console several times in order to stop the flow and moves it back up...::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: I'm sure you will be able to.  ::sees the CMO's expression::

OPS_D`von says:
CO: Aye ma'am ::drops speed down to warp 5::

XO_Tarrez says:
::nods to the CSO::

CMO_Hunter says:
CO/XO: I was just talking with Helen, apparently one of the workers has just been in some sort of accident and taken to SF Academy Hospital

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CMO: Workers?  At the theater?

OPS_D`von says:
CSO: You never replied when I said that what ever time is good for you, I will be glad to join you for a meal

XO_Tarrez says:
::turns to the CSO:: CSO: You had said something about other accidents at the theater...

CSO_Syrna says:
::looks over at D'von:: OPS: I was hoping you had a time that was good for you.

CMO_Hunter says:
CO: Yes, they were just finishing some of the final touches...But this isn't the first accident....they project has been plagued by them....and now someone has begun spreading rumors that the theatre is haunted.

XO_Tarrez says:
::frowns and wonders how some can believe in such superstition::

CSO_Syrna says:
XO: There have been several different accidents during the construction.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CMO: I thought that all theaters were supposed to be haunted...gives them that mysterious air and extra edge.

XO_Tarrez says:
::chuckles at the CO's comment::

OPS_D`von says:
CSO/XO/CO: I don't believe in such things, it is all just some kind of marketing trick

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::turns to the CSO: CSO: Accidents don't sound like ghosts to me.  That sounds like either sheer carelessness or sabotage.

CNS_Enki says:
::Scratches her chin, wondering about what she's reading... it doesn't make sense... he's not showing any of these symptoms::

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: And well you should not.

XO_Tarrez says:
OPS: I can’t imagine any marketing team playing tricks that would result in people getting hurt.

CMO_Hunter says:
CO: The theatre dates back to the 1930's, and as I said they are going to opening it in a week or so, with a remake of "The Towering Inferno"

OPS_D`von says:
XO: No, not the accidents but the ghost. I am sure the accidents are real, like the Captain said either carelessness or sabotage

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: It could well be simple carelessness or sabotage. Who would be interested in stopping the theater from opening?

CSO_Syrna says:
::decides she's been investigating too many mysteries lately since she immediately asked such a question::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::chuckles:: ALL: I think I should make sleuth hats and pipes a part of our official uniform.

CSO_Syrna says:
::holds back a laugh and merely smirks a small smirk::

XO_Tarrez says:
*CNS*: Enki, would you care to join us at a Grand opening of a theater... ::grins:: That might have a mystery developing around it.

OPS_D`von says:
CO: hats, and pipes.  Do they help a person solve mysteries ::think he has been around Syrna too long::

CNS_Enki says:
::Looks up from her work:: *XO*: Did you say the theater, ma'am?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::solemnly:: OPS: They are essential pieces of equipment, Lt.

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: According to the Federation Wire Service, this isn’t the first time that there has been what is termed a ‘Ghost Sighting’ at the Paradise. A former employee, Hutch Tanner, a former handyman, of the Paradise mentioned hearing weird noises and such after hours.

XO_Tarrez says:
::smiles at the continued talk::  *CNS*: Yes I did. Most of the senior staff is going and I was going to invite you to join us.

CNS_Enki says:
*XO*: Thank you for the invitation.  I would be happy to join everyone.

CSO_Syrna says:

::catches D'von's thought:: ~~~OPS: Too long? You really think so?~~~

XO_Tarrez says:
::looks at the CMO: So who is Helen? ::smirks a bit::

CMO_Hunter says:
XO: ::smiles a bit:: She is a very old friend.

OPS_D`von says:
::looks up in surprise of hearing someone in his head::  CSO:  It was a joke, you have to warn a guy before jumping in to his head, I don't think I am ever going to get used to that

XO_Tarrez says:
::smiles a bit playfully::  CMO: I see...

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks up at the CSO and raises an eyebrow at her before going back to reading the reports::

CSO_Syrna says:
::softly:: OPS: I knew that. My apologies for the intrusion.

OPS_D`von says:
::smiles:: CSO: You just caught me off guard, not harm done

CSO_Syrna says:
::nods::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CMO: Is the list of repairs to your department in here?  :: looks through the lists::

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: I understand.

CSO_Syrna says:
::decides to re-read the article::

CMO_Hunter says:
CO:  No, because there weren't any, sickbay was relatively undamaged....but a list of restock will be on your desk later on this week.

XO_Tarrez says:
::stands:: CO: Ma'am if I may be excused from the bridge?  The little one here is demanding food.

XO_Tarrez says:
::grins:: CO: Unless of course you want me to eat here?

CSO_Syrna says:
::is curious about all these accidents, searches for more details on them, how they happened when they happened, etc.::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods:: XO: Go eat... ::waves her hand:: far, far away from here...right now I don't think I could take the smell of pickle juice.

OPS_D`von says:
::hears the XO:: CSO: You were asking about a meal earlier, would you also like to go now

CNS_Enki says:
::Reads more PADDs on her topic... why is he showing those symptoms?::

XO_Tarrez says:
::grins even bigger before nodding to her and the CMO::

XO_Tarrez says:
::walks to the TL::

CMO_Hunter says:
::waves to the XO as she leaves::

XO_Tarrez says:
*CNS*: Care to join me for a bit? ::orders the TL down::

XO_Tarrez says:
::adds:: *CNS*: In the lounge?

CNS_Enki says:
::Looks up from her notes again:: *XO*: Certainly.. I could use the break.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::shifts around trying to find a place where the lump wasn't and reads through the personnel reports of the new crew::

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: I am interested in these accidents. Did you know... the latest person who was injured was a woman named Karen Douglas, an art student at the San Francisco Academy of Arts, and a frequent volunteer. According to published reports, she was injured when she fell from a scaffolding while painting part of a fresco on the ceiling.

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS:She broke her left arm, cracked her pelvis and got a severe concussion.  She is a patient at Starfleet Academy Hospital

OPS_D`von says:
::smiles:: CSO: You got me thinking about food, and now you don't want to eat.  Lets do this, save the info to a PADD and you can read it while we eat

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::overhears the CSO and speaks up from her reading:: CSO: Sounds like a serious fall.  What were the other accidents?  Does it say?

XO_Tarrez says:
::exits the TL and nods to those crewmen that are getting on::

CNS_Enki says:
::Closes down the computer screen and hesitantly leaves her PADDs behind and heads for the lounge::

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: How about I replicate you some tea and we learn more about this.

XO_Tarrez says:
::smiles and moves through the busy deck on into the lounge::

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: I will have to do more researching.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods absently:: CSO: All right, Lt.  Keep me posted.

CNS_Enki says:
::Lost in thought, she somehow finds her way to the lounge and looks around for the XO::

XO_Tarrez says:
::takes a seat at her usual spot and waves the CNS over::

OPS_D`von says:
::walks to the replicator and frowns::  CSO: I will get the tea, that way you can keep reading ::sad with a little sarcasm::

CNS_Enki says:
::Catches the waving arm and walks over:: XO: Hello, Commander.

CSO_Syrna says:
::looks at D'von as he walks away, concerned that she hurt him with her love of knowledge, even though she does love him more::

XO_Tarrez says:
::smiles:: CNS: Hello ::motions for her to take a seat::  Please..

CNS_Enki says:
::Sits down, with a far away look on her face::

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: A total of three deaths occurred during the process. The San Francisco police are involved.

XO_Tarrez says:
::sees the look::  CNS: Is something the matter, counselor?

OPS_D`von says:
::walks over with his tea, and a cup for Syrna, he sets it down next to her, and he goes back to his station:: CSO: I am will look up some info about the people involved and see if there is a connection there

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks up from the personnel report she was reading a bit confused before remembering what the CSO was talking about:: CSO: Oh…the theater... yes.  Over what time frame?

CNS_Enki says:
::Shakes her head trying to clear the thoughts:: XO: It's a counseling manner... some research I'm doing into some odd readings.  Really can't talk about it, though.

XO_Tarrez says:
::nods:: CNS: Fair enough, though may I make a suggestion?

CNS_Enki says:
XO: Sure, go ahead.

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: Over a period of a year. OPS: Perhaps a check into those who have invested in this theatre.

XO_Tarrez says:
CNS:  When something is stumping me, I go ask someone that might have the answers... perhaps a colleague?

OPS_D`von says:
::nods to CSO, takes a sip of his tea and then brings up a list of everyone who has made investment in the theater::

CSO_Syrna says:
::sips her tea:: OPS: Thank you.

CNS_Enki says:
XO: I've thought about that.  No one on my staff has seen anything like this, not that they would have more experience than I... when we get to Earth, I'm sure I'll have a variety of new resources.

XO_Tarrez says:
::nods to the CNS and gives her order to the waiter::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks up at the two of them:: CSO/OPS: I don't mind you two looking into this mystery but make certain that you don't overstep your bounderies.  This is an active investigation by the police and they may not want anyone mucking around in it.  Understood? ::smiles at the two sleuths::

OPS_D`von says:
::thinks he would rather be in the lounge, but nods to the captain anyway::

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: I quite understand. It is in my Vulcan nature to be... curious... it is also in my Vulcan nature to be discreet.

XO_Tarrez says:
<Waiter> CNS: Anything for you ma'am?

CNS_Enki says:
::Ponders for a moment and gives an order for a light meal::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods and goes back to the reports while keeping one ear open to what was happening on the bridge::

OPS_D`von says:
CSO: The Theater is owned by the San Francisco Metro Arts, a non-profit organization that backs art exhibits, performances and historic revivals across the Sol System

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: Perhaps we can work together, satisfying both our hunger and our thirst for knowledge in the conference room, using the consoles in there.

XO_Tarrez says:
::waits for the waiter to leave:: CNS: So tell me how is the overall moral of the crew?

OPS_D`von says:
OPS: The bridge will offer more resources, but we can go to the conference room if you wish

CNS_Enki says:
XO: Well, most of the Engineers are a little upset over the state of the ship and the quick overturn in the head Engineering positions... tactical is doing well.  I haven't talked much to the command staff lately... ::Looks at the XO::

OPS_D`von says:
::downloads what he has so far to a PADD, and picks up his drink::

CSO_Syrna says:
::nods at D'von:: OPS: I will do as you wish.

XO_Tarrez says:
::smiles::  CNS: Well you have an opportunity to do that now.

OPS_D`von says:
::looks at her:: CSO: Coming?

CNS_Enki says:
XO: How are you, then?  How's the baby coming along?

CSO_Syrna says:
::nods and leaves her station, letting an SO take over:: OPS: This is interesting..... Karen Douglas is also being treated for psychological issues, possibly related to her head injury. Her family has requested that she receive no visitors from the media.

CSO_Syrna says:
::enters the conference room, very close to him::

XO_Tarrez says:
::Eyes grow a bit larger:: CNS: The baby is coming... ::smiles and looks down:: he is making himself more and more evident with each day.

OPS_D`von says:
::walks with Syrna to the conference room::  CSO: Psychological issues?

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: That was what I came across. There were no details.

OPS_D`von says:
::sets his things down on the table and walks over to the replicator::  CSO: Want anything

CNS_Enki says:
XO: Had any odd cravings that would make a normal woman's stomach churn?

CSO_Syrna says:
::walks over to the replicator, finds they are on the same wave length, smiles at him::

OPS_D`von says:
CSO: The upper floors of the building is currently being used as office space, Helen Myrin is the current head of the offices, and head of Metro Arts is Richard Kimmel

XO_Tarrez says:
<Waiter> ::Brings out the food... a light meal for the CNS and the XO's usual of mashed potatoes with gravel and a side bowl of pickle juice.::

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: I do believe I will take a grilled cheese sandwich and... tomato soup.

XO_Tarrez says:
::looks at the food and then back at the CNS::  CNS: Oh you mean like this?

XO_Tarrez says:
::pours the juice over the mashed potatoes::

CNS_Enki says:
XO: That's not too bad... ::Sees the pouring:: Or maybe it is...

OPS_D`von says:
::Smiles:: CSO: what is it with you and grilled cheese sandwiches, and tomato soup

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: T'hai'la, I know what I like. ::smiles::

XO_Tarrez says:
::grins::

OPS_D`von says:
::orders her meal, and Fettuccini Alfredo, with grilled chicken::

OPS_D`von says:
::takes the plates and puts them on the table::

XO_Tarrez says:
CNS: So how are you? ::takes a bite of her potatoes::

CSO_Syrna says:
::sits down next to him and looks for more information::

CMO_Hunter says:
CO: If you will excuse me I’ll head back to sickbay now ::Smiles::

CNS_Enki says:
XO: Beyond the odd readings, pretty usual stuff.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks up a bit startled:: CMO: Oh...sorry Doc.  I was reading the reports.  Sure...go ahead.  Make certain you get a requisition for those strawberry lollipops I like ::grins as she watches him leave::

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: I hope after all that has happened between us... you do not mind my calling you T'hai'la.

OPS_D`von says:
::offers a smile:: CSO: I don't mind, I think I am just cranky to day

XO_Tarrez says:
CNS: Do you have any family on Earth?

CNS_Enki says:
XO: No, my family lives on Trill.

XO_Tarrez says:
::takes a drink of her pickle juice::

CSO_Syrna says:
::smiles at him softly, a gentle touch on his hand with her first two fingers:: OPS: I hope I did not make you that way.... with my insatiable... curiosity.

OPS_D`von says:
CSO: Naw, just woke up on the wrong side of the bed today

CSO_Syrna says:
::cocks her head and gives a slightly puzzled look:: OPS: I do not understand, there is no "wrong" side of a bed.

XO_Tarrez says:
::finishes her meal::

CNS_Enki says:
::Munches on her food::

OPS_D`von says:
::laughs out loud::  CSO: There was today

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: Additionally... Back in the mid-twentieth century, the building where the current Paradise is located was a nightclub also called “Paradise” and owned by one Robert Allen.   
Robert Allen disappeared in early part of the Twenty-First century, shortly before World War III. 

XO_Tarrez says:
CNS: Do you intent on spending much time on Earth.

CNS_Enki says:
XO: It depends on how long we'll have there and if there'll be any business coming in.

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: He was purported to be a reclusive, but exceedingly wealthy philanthropist who had a fondness for the arts, particularly music. Club Paradise was known to hold numerous concerts weekly with struggling local talent getting plenty of stage time for their acts.

OPS_D`von says:
CSO: Interesting, but how does that relate to our mystery

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: It is in the same location.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks up and sees the two talking in the conference room over a PADD.  Chuckles at the thought that this crew couldn't pass on a good mystery if their lives depended on it::

OPS_D`von says:
CSO: I understand that but that only tells us that this place has been missed up for years now, It is like they have a Phantom of the Opera going on there

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: Phantom of the Opera?

OPS_D`von says:
CSO: It is an old earth story, a guy who was disgruntle and or really nuts, sabotaged the opera house, or something like that it has been awhile since I last read the story.

CSO_Syrna says:
::hunger finally wins out over her curiosity and she digs into her sandwich with knife and fork::

CSO_Syrna says:
OPS: I wonder if we have something similar here.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::shakes her head, grins and goes back to reading the reports::

Host Brett says:
<<<<End Mission>>>>