Host Brett says:
<<<<Resume Mission "Strange Bedfellows - Part 3">>>>

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::rounds the curve to the Del's holodeck and slides to a stop in front of the secuity check point, a bit breathless::

CMO_Hunter says:
::stands next the CO::

MO_Wyn says:
@::moves back to the Umbilical tube, shortly after the CNS and CEO depart::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::gets waved on by after the standard check and joins the CO and CMO::

TO_Re`Volos says:
@::heading back to the Del after being recalled from shore leave::

CSO_Syrna says:
::gets off the lift at sickbay's level, starts reluctantly walking down the hall.... even though her heart is full of reluctance, she moves swiftly and with purpose as if she could get away from that which saddens her::

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: In engineering preparing the engines for a power up test ::

CTO_Vendal says:
::On Bridge looking over readouts::

CSO_Syrna says:
::enters sickbay to see if anyone is around::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::Walks up to the holodeck and looks the guards over patiently:: XO:  I hope my abilities will be of some assistance to our 'guest'.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sees the XO slide to a halt by her:: XO: Cmdr.  There's a problem with our guest.  I'll let the doctor fill you in. ::turns to the sec guy and motions him away from the outside console to the holodeck::

CEO_K`Vas says:
~~~CNS: Be careful little one, our guest’s parent killed 20 men in one attack~~~

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods to the CO and turns to hear a report from Owyn::

MO_Wyn says:
::nods to the TO as they part ways upon reaching the Delphyne::

CTO_Vendal says:
::Puts copy of his request onto a PADD:: Computer: Where are the CO and XO?

CNS_Jakiel says:
::her eyes widen with this bit of knowledge:: ~~~CEO:  20 men?  How much bigger was she than the baby?~~~  ::sounds concerned::

CSO_Syrna says:
::paces in sickbay highly frustrated, although her face is her usual stony Vulcan self::

CMO_Hunter says:
XO:: About 24-36 hours ago the baby stopped eating, and is now showing signs of distrust of our Hologram

CMO_Hunter says:
XO: Crypto and Xeno are on it but they are unsure how to get the baby to eat anything

CTO_Vendal says:
::Sees their position on the ship display and notes they are together:: Self: that is fortunate

CEO_K`Vas says:
~~~CNS: A great deal larger, but be careful.  I could not stand to lose you~~~

CTO_Vendal says:
::Heads to the holodeck::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::heads towards the nearest TL::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods:: CMO: Our secret is out as far as the dragonet is concerned then.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::while the CMO fills everyone in....activates the console viewscreen and inputs her command controls to bring up the vid feed from inside the holodeck::

MO_Wyn says:
::hustles down to sickbay::

CNS_Jakiel says:
~~~CEO: I don't think the captain will let anyone in...we just need to reassure baby...from here.~~~

Host Brett says:
INFO: The baby is no longer sending out the Empathic "waves", but the feelings remain in the ones who felt them.  They will dissipate with time, like any other negative emotion.

MO_Wyn says:
::enters sickbay, catching his breath::

CTO_Vendal says:
::arrives at the Holodeck and begins checking on the security teams until the CO and XO are free to talk::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: I take it your plan is to try and have the CNS contact the dragonet from out here?

CSO_Syrna says:
::still pacing, then sharply stops as the MO enters:: MO: There you are.

CNS_Jakiel says:
CMO:  I could try emanating certain feelings...like ventriloquism?

MO_Wyn says:
::snaps to attention:: CSO: I'm sorry Ma'am.  I was on the station.

CSO_Syrna says:
::furrows her brow at him:: MO: No need to stand at attention... I am supposed to give you what scientific information we have on the dragon.

CMO_Hunter says:
CNS:: I suppose it can't hurt, though if I remember the CSO had some luck with talking to the Mother, Lets see if she can have any luck, then we'll try the other Telepaths, if the Captain thinks that will be best

TO_Re`Volos says:
::reaches the TL:: Computer: Deck Three

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO/CNS/CMO: Hopefully, this will work.  Counsellor....if you think you can...try and see if you can sense the creature first then soothe it if possible.

Host Brett says:
Action: The view inside the holodeck shows that the baby is running and hiding from the mother, which pursues it with a single mindedness, trying to "comfort" it.

CNS_Jakiel says:
CMO:  That may work.  I may be able to augment the CSO...she is not that strong a telepath, but if she has already 'spoken' to the mother...

MO_Wyn says:
:slides gracefully into a more easy stance:: CSO: I'm sorry Ma'am.  Just trying to be respectful.  And did you say Dragon?

TO_Re`Volos says:
::arrives on Deck 3 and exits the TL, heading for his quarters.::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks at the viewscreen:: CTO: Can you shut down the mother dragon part of the program? Let's not terrorize the creature any more.

CMO_Hunter says:
CNS:: She had a rather strong connection with the Mother

CNS_Jakiel says:
CO:  This range is simple, yes.  But how effectively the baby will take to it?  I have accessed memories from K'Vas, too.

CTO_Vendal says:
CO: Aye ma'am

CSO_Syrna says:
MO: Yes I said dragon.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CMO: Anything I can do? ::whispers so as not to disturb the CNS's concentration::

CTO_Vendal says:
::Goes to the console and enters his security override:: CO: I will have the mother walk away and around a corner so it doesn't disappear in mid air

CNS_Jakiel says:
CMO:  Yes, that's what I have heard...and being part Betazoid and Vulcan.

CSO_Syrna says:
::goes to a console and readies the information she has::

MO_Wyn says:
::clears his throat::  CSO:  I'm not sure I'm familiar with that species....

CTO_Vendal says:
::Begins entering a minor subroutine, once complete he looks to the CO for approval::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods:: CTO: Please do so.

CTO_Vendal says:
::Activates the subroutine::

CSO_Syrna says:
MO: Here is the information.

MO_Wyn says:
::moves to follow the CSO::

MO_Wyn says:
::blinks as he reads the information over::  Self: She meant dragon alright.  ::scratches his head dumbfounded::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CNS: Counsellor...as soon as the mother dragon leaves can you try and contact the creature?

Host Brett says:
Action: The mother dragon follows the new program and lumbers away around a corner in the cave.  Once there, she disappears.  The baby continues to cower behind a stalagmite, crying loudly.

CNS_Jakiel says:
CO:  Yes, ma'am.

CTO_Vendal says:
CO/XO: While both of you are here I would like to give you two requests I have for our upcoming mission

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: As the warp core does a low level power up, the CEO starts checking on the progress of the repair crews ::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::checks on Rikki in his quarters, grabs a quick drink of water to cool his mouth from the Necti, and heads back to the TL:: Computer: Deck 9, Tactical Office

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CNS: Anytime that you are ready, Counsellor. ::watches the viewscreen::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods for the CTO to hold on a moment::

CMO_Hunter says:
XO:: I’m not sure, I don't think too many of our Telepaths should try to make contact, In fact, I think we should let the CSO try before the CNS

CMO_Hunter says:
CO:: Ma'am

CTO_Vendal says:
::stands patiently::

MO_Wyn says:
CSO: Well with out any sort of physiological data, I'm not sure what kind of regimen to put it on...

MO_Wyn says:
CSO: What have we been feeding it thus far?

CMO_Hunter says:
CO:: I have a feeling that the CSO would be a better choice

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: In just a moment, please Lt.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::very gently 'feels' out the baby dragon and projects feelings of security and warmth to it, intending to increase the link if the baby responds positively::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::whispers back::  CMO: The CNS is more highly trained in this sort of thing.

CMO_Hunter says:
CO:: Stands to reason, that she would, do to her previous contact with the mother

CTO_Vendal says:
CO: Understood ma'am

CSO_Syrna says:
MO: I believe this formula... ::pulls it up on the screen:: It has all the proteins it would need.... but I do not think the baby is rejecting the food because of its content or its taste.

CMO_Hunter says:
::whispers: XO:: Its not a matter of training really, what if the baby recognizes the CSO’s imprint already?

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: while monitoring  the systems during repair he notice a slight variation in power demands for the holodeck :: *XO* : Commander I am showing a variation in the power demands of the holodeck, is everything operating as it should?

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CMO:" What imprint?  I am not aware that she has had any contact with... ::is interrupted::

MO_Wyn says:
CSO: Hmm.. Is the creature a sentient one?

Host Brett says:
Action: As the CNS touches the baby's mind, she comes in contact with something entirely alien and primal.  There is also great potential for intelligence.  The baby stiffens at the contact, unsure of what to do at first.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CMO: And I remember what that contact did to the CSO.  I'd rather a trained telepath try first.  This is the counsellor's field of expertise...she would know if there was any danger.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*CEO*: We have shut down part of the program so that might be the reason.

CSO_Syrna says:
MO: Yes. The species is sentient.

CMO_Hunter says:
XO: She had contact with the mother, I don't know for sure, but the baby may already recognize her

CNS_Jakiel says:
::projects the aura of the mother that she felt from K'Vas, but stays very gentle::

MO_Wyn says:
CSO:  Maybe its just depressed.  I know people don't usually want to eat when they are depressed....

CMO_Hunter says:
CO:: Ma'am I really think the CSO should try this....we wouldn’t tempt fate by having someone unfamiliar with it try to talk to it

CSO_Syrna says:
MO: it is depressed... I am not empathic and I feel it... do you?

CEO_K`Vas says:
*XO*: Understood, K`Vas out.

MO_Wyn says:
CSO: I feel nothing right now...

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CMO: For all we do know the CSO might be as unfamiliar with it as anyone else.

CSO_Syrna says:
MO: May I... touch you? So that you can?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CMO: Let the Counsellor try first, Doctor. ::turns and watches the viewscreen::

CMO_Hunter says:
CO:: Aye ma'am

Host Brett says:
Action: The baby seems to be responding to the feelings at first, but then it touches the CNS's mind and recoils violently from the alien presence.  It squeals and scurries around the room, attempting to escape.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::heads over to the CTO::  CTO: ::whispers::  Now what was it you wanted to say?

CNS_Jakiel says:
::her eyes unfocused, she speaks to those near softly:: All:  This is a highly intelligent species.  It is also very primitive feeling. An old species.

MO_Wyn says:
::nods somberly, preparing himself for the standard depression of people, not sure what it will feel like::  CSO: Go ahead.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::stops immediately and looks at the CO::  CO: I'm sorry...as I said it is very intelligent and knows the difference...I am not it's mother and did not have the same experience with the mother as the CSO.

CSO_Syrna says:
::touches his face and lets him feel what she is feeling, the remainder of feeling from the baby::

CTO_Vendal says:
::Shows the XO the two requests, the first for personnel and the second for munitions:: XO: ::Whispers:: I am only asking now since it may take some time for SF to approve these and get the appropriate people or resources available

TO_Re`Volos says:
::busies himself around the Tactical Office::

CSO_Syrna says:
::a single tear escapes while she tries to contain her own emotions::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::reads the first about the personnel::  CTO: I see no problems with this one and I will pass it on to the CO when it is appropriate. ::still whispering::

MO_Wyn says:
::suddenly feels horrible.  gasps audibly::  CSO:  It is so lonely.  And scared too.

CSO_Syrna says:
::nods:: MO: I know.

Host Brett says:
Action: The baby, once again alone, curls up in a small niche of rock.  It is trembling and makes whimpering sounds.

MO_Wyn says:
::moves to get the CSO a tissue also breaking the contact a little quickly::

CSO_Syrna says:
::begins to get frustrated again:: And I sit here and wait... and do my duty like a good Vulcan. ::tosses a tray of instruments::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::watches the baby run away again and curses softly:: CNS: From what I understand the contact nearly burned out the CSO.  She had to be carried back and wasn't coherent for quite a while.  I don't want to chance that again. ::stands thinking as she watches the viewscreen::

MO_Wyn says:
::raises his eyebrow in a typically Vulcan mannerism.  Hands the CSO the small soft cloth::

MO_Wyn says:
CSO: Like a good Vulcan?

CNS_Jakiel says:
CO:  I can understand that.  ::thinks of the captain's own situation and realizes how much she would be afraid of that happening::  But it is a baby and it did not hurt me.

MO_Wyn says:
::pointedly ignores the tossed instruments::

CNS_Jakiel says:
CO:  If the CSO were to try just a minimum of contact and if the baby didn't respond, she could 'back away'...as I did.

CSO_Syrna says:
MO: I sit here and I wait like a Vulcan doing nothing but my duty!

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::holds the other up a bit to indicate that she was talking about that one::  CTO: This one I will, however, have to do more checking on.  I will get back to you on it as soon as possible on both requests. ::keeping her voice low::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CNS: Can you 'baby sit' the two of them?  Keep a link to the CSO to pull her away if it gets too strong a hold?

MO_Wyn says:
CSO: You seem to cling to tenaciously to your Vulcan heritage, but, at the same time, you don't seem to want to have that responsibility.

MO_Wyn says:
CSO: What exactly is our duty here anyway?  I was told to assist you, but I'm not sure how.  Unless of course you need someone to talk to...

CTO_Vendal says:
XO: Understood, I realized that the second request was not probable but it is possible that SF will see the possible need so I made the request.  Thank you.

CNS_Jakiel says:
CO:  Only if the CSO would consent to the link...I do not know how she would feel about my presence inside her mind.  I could 'help' to pull her back if she was willing.  But it that is up to her.

CSO_Syrna says:
::calms herself again:: MO: I do not exactly know what my duty here is either except that I am to deliver this information to you... while my child waits in abandonment for a mother it cannot touch.

CMO_Hunter says:
*CSO*::Status report Lt

MO_Wyn says:
CSO: ::halts abruptly as she is addressed::

CSO_Syrna says:
MO: It seems clear to me that the captain wants me no where near... my... ::pauses as she hears hunter::

CTO_Vendal says:
XO: I am going to be in the Tactical office if I am needed.  I assume that security around the holodeck is sufficient

CSO_Syrna says:
*CMO*: I have given what information I can to mister Satori.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods to the CTO and rejoins the CMO::

CMO_Hunter says:
*CSO*::Thank you, Standby please

CTO_Vendal says:
::Heads to the Tac offices::

CMO_Hunter says:
CO:: Ma'am perhaps the CSO should try

MO_Wyn says:
::raises both of his eyebrows:: CSO: Sounds like something is up....

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::grimly, frustrated:: CMO: Get her up here.

CSO_Syrna says:
MO: Perhaps.

CMO_Hunter says:
*CSO*:: Please join us in the Observation area

MO_Wyn says:
::smiles as he hears the good news::  CSO:  Since I am to "help" you, I'll just come along out of duty.  ::winks::

CSO_Syrna says:
::furrows her brow:: Outloud: Observation area?

CSO_Syrna says:
*CMO*: On my way.

CSO_Syrna says:
::exits sickbay for a lift:: MO: My apologies back there... I may be a Vulcan... but when it comes to my emotional control... I am less than satisfactory.

MO_Wyn says:
CSO: I do not fault you for a difficult childhood.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CMO: Can you medically break the telepathic link between the CSO and the dragonet if it becomes necessary?  A drug or something?

CMO_Hunter says:
XO:: Not safely,  its a catch 22 situation really.

CSO_Syrna says:
MO: I thank you for your kind words. ::exits the lift on the observation area::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CMO: Well this link may not be safe either... be prepared to do what you can.

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: watches the systems that service the dragon.  Wants to do more to make sure his Ariel is safe, but this is all he can do for now ::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::gestures for Sykora to step aside a moment.  Quietly:: XO:  What are your thoughts on this? I don't want her going in alone...

MO_Wyn says:
CSO:  As I always say, "Don't thank me for the truth."

CSO_Syrna says:
::enters the observation area with the MO in tow::

CSO_Syrna says:
CMO: You needed me sir?

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods:: CO: I agree.

MO_Wyn says:
::stands one step behind and to the right of the CSO::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO ::whispers::  Recommend that if the CSO wants to do this that the CNS must also be connected through the link.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::senses K'Vas' worries as she is always 'close' to his thoughts:: ~~~CEO:  It is alright, my beloved...the baby did not respond...but neither did it hurt me.  We will try something else.  I just hope something works.~~~

CMO_Hunter says:
CSO:: We need you to make contact with the baby...it stopped eating somewhere between 24-36 hours ago...and showed signs of fearing the hologram

CTO_Vendal says:
::arrives in the office and sees the TO:: TO: I am glad you are here I need to update you on some new additions we will hopefully be having

CSO_Syrna says:
CMO: I sensed its loneliness... and I am not an empath...

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: I concur.  ::looks up at the young CSO as she enters and steps forward:: CSO: Lt.  There will have to be a few safeguards first.

CSO_Syrna says:
::nods::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::stands at attention:: CTO: Very good, sir

CNS_Jakiel says:
::watches Syrna, sensing her response to the next request::

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: pleased to feel her in his thoughts :: ~~~CNS: As long as you are safe...~~~

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: The Counsellor states that she can monitor your link to the dragonet but will have to have your permission and cooperation first.

CTO_Vendal says:
TO: at ease, you don't need to snap to.

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: Certainly. I have no difficulty with this... I respect that the counselor has stated such a request.... for the mind of a Vulcan is a private one.

CNS_Jakiel says:
~~~CEO:  My concern is more for the CSO since she will be trying to help the baby next. ~~~

CTO_Vendal says:
TO: I have put in two requests one I am hoping will be approved but not expecting, it was for some more "exotic" torpedoes to augment our current stock

CTO_Vendal says:
TO: The other will probably be approved and is for some extra personnel

TO_Re`Volos says:
::stands at ease:: CTO: It's always nice to have more explosives to play with ::grins::

CTO_Vendal says:
TO: now we need to find every way to help the current Tac teams realize that I have requested these specialists not to replace our current teams but to augment them and to train them

CNS_Jakiel says:
CSO:  A Betazoid 'touch' is different than a Vulcan meld.  I will only be 'present' as you wish, but enough to help.

CEO_K`Vas says:
~~~CNS: She has already made contact with the mother, it resulted in her being incapacitated.  You must both be careful, I do not wish to lose any tribe members today~~~

TO_Re`Volos says:
CTO: That makes sense. No one likes to feel obsolete.

CTO_Vendal says:
TO: I would like suggestions on how we may make that happen.  Also I will be looking to you to get all the teams scheduled and make sure they attend the training with the specialists.

CSO_Syrna says:
CNS: As I am adept in both receptive and projective telepathy as well as the mind meld... all of which were taught to me by the monks of Shan I know the difference. None the less your respect of my privacy is appreciated.

CNS_Jakiel says:
~~~CEO:  No, neither do I.  ~~~

TO_Re`Volos says:
CTO: What sort of specialists will be coming aboard?

CTO_Vendal says:
TO: If my request is fully supported then we will be getting infiltration and intruder repulsion specialists

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::walks forward towards the group slowly::

CNS_Jakiel says:
CSO:  Then you understand.  ::smiles at the Vulcan::  Let me know when you are ready.

TO_Re`Volos says:
CTO: Very good sir. Speaking of intruders, did you get my message about our newest guest?

CTO_Vendal says:
TO: I hadn’t no ::looks into his waiting messages:: Seems to not be here

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CNS/CSO: Both of you work out what is needed.  But understand that at the first sign of distress or danger...I want you both to pull out.

CSO_Syrna says:
CNS: I am ready now. ::kneels down in a meditative posture, reaches out with her hand toward the  holodeck, trying to make contact with the baby, through the filter of the memories of the mother::

MO_Wyn says:
Self:  ::very quietly so that only the CSO could possibly hear him::  Distress?  How do she expect them to get anything done.  This poor creature is most definitely always in distress.

TO_Re`Volos says:
CTO: Well, umm, I seem to have acquired a mongoose. Somehow it got onboard and it got into my quarters when I opened the door.

CTO_Vendal says:
TO: have you determined how it got on board?

TO_Re`Volos says:
CTO: The CMO has looked it over and pronounced it in perfect health. It has been staying in a cage in my quarters

CNS_Jakiel says:
::Stands calmly, watching Syrna, and 'enters' her mind enough to keep an awareness of Syrna's psionic sense::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::turns and watches the viewscreen again her jaw clenched...trying to not project her own feelings about the danger onto the CNS and CSO::

TO_Re`Volos says:
CTO: No sir. It is very small, so it could have been hiding in the vents of the ship. It may have come from SB-39

MO_Wyn says:
::tries to "tune” into the feelings going on around himself::

CTO_Vendal says:
TO: does it appear to be totally domesticated?

Host Brett says:
Action: The CSO ( and consequently the CNS) feel the baby almost immediately.  She touches the alien mind, but the Mother's "katra" (for lack of a better term) quickly asserts itself, melding the two minds together, using the CSO as a conduit to reach the baby...to comfort it. 

TO_Re`Volos says:
CTO: As far as it can be. Mongooses a genetically disposed to be defensive of their packs, but it isn't overtly violent.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::concentrates a little more, feeling the

CNS_Jakiel says:
'pull' on Syrna's mind from the baby.  Is relieved the baby can respond positively::

CSO_Syrna says:
::feels better giving the baby the comfort it needs::

Host Brett says:
Action: The bay reacts with fear, but then recognizes a kindred mind...and a blood tie.  It knows the mental touch of its mother and it cries out, this time with joy.  The CSO is soon reduced to a simple spectator, holding the door open as it were so that the two minds can touch.

CTO_Vendal says:
TO: I would like you to contact station security and request a list of all vessels transporting animals and a list of all people with animals that live on the station.  I have nothing against you keeping the animal but it is only right to pay whomever lost it or return it if the person does not wish to sell

Host Brett says:
Action: Telepaths and Empaths on the ship are again subjected to a mental wave from the baby...but this time it is joy, happiness and love.

TO_Re`Volos says:
CTO: Yes sir

CTO_Vendal says:
TO: Also I want you to assign a team with finding out how the creature got access, I am not overly worried about it being used to being in others but what if someone found out about it and brought on a dangerous disease

CNS_Jakiel says:
::smiles with the sensations of the baby.  Barely nods to those standing near, to indicate the link working::

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: becoming restless he starts barking orders at the EO's to speed up their repair efforts ::

MO_Wyn says:
::smiles as he is comforted by the baby's feelings.  he knows that Syrna has saved this poor creature from madness::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::feels the joy but blocks it like all the others::

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: Feels the joy the is being projected from Ariel.  Smiles to himself::

Host Brett says:
<<<<Pause>>>>