<Brett>
 <<<<Summary: The crew of the Delphyne gathers at the Taigu's palace to discuss the day's events and prepare for the signing a few hours away. >>>>

<Brett>
 <<<<Resume Mission "Armistice-Part 9">>>>

<CNS_Kristin>
 ::beams down::

<CMO_P`Trell>
 ::is standing near the XO::

<CTO_Marshall>
 ::Looks around the assembled group and waits patiently::

<CO_Mordane>
 ::although expecting the new CNS, still turns around surprised at the sound of a transporter in the courtyard::

<XO_Mash`ev>
 :: Looks over at the CMO, smiles::

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 ::grooming himself::

<CO_Mordane>
 ::turns and heads down the stairs of the palace building::  CNS: You must be Ms. Selin.

<CNS_Kristin>
 ::snaps to attention:: CO: CNS Kristin Selin reporting sir

<XO_Mash`ev>
 :: Turns to greet the new officer. ::

<CMO_P`Trell>
 ::smiles back at the XO, and also turns to see the new person::

<XO_Mash`ev>
 CNS: Councellor, I'm Commander Mash'ev.  :: initiates hand shake ::

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 ::looks up at the high pirce sound of a transporter and wonders who is arriving::

<CNS_Kristin>
 ::returns the gesture:: XO:pleasure to meet you sir

<CO_Mordane>
 XO: Was I ever that high strung?

<CO_Mordane>
 ::extends his hand to the CNS::  I'm Captain Kalen Mordane.  Glad you could make it Counselor.

<XO_Mash`ev>
 CO: I'm not answering that one. ::grins mischieviously:: Sir.

<CMO_P`Trell>
 ::notes the spots, thinks: "Trill or....?" then mentally goes through the races with spots....::

<CNS_Kristin>
 CO: pleasure to be here sir

<CTO_Marshall>
 :: Walks closer to the group to get a better look at the new CNS ::

<CNS_Kristin>
 ::turns red at all the attention::

<CMO_P`Trell>
 ::nods politely at the CNS:: CNS: Its good to meet you, ::quietly knows she and the CNS will be having many many talks inwardly almost sighs::

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 ::wonders who the new officer is and wonders how that snotty Master Chief Petty Officer is treating his ship, and then gets and idea.....::

<CO_Mordane>
 XO: Have we heard anything new from the Taigu regarding the ceremony?

<CNS_Kristin>
 CEO: sorry about the Dephyne. I heard how bad she is

<XO_Mash`ev>
 CO: Nothing new, sir. We're still going to meet Mr West before the ceremony.

<CNS_Kristin>
 XO: who is Mr. West?

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 CNS: Unfortunately i have not step foot on her yet, but i did hear that the XO managed to break all records of starship damage on one mission.

<CTO_Marshall>
 ::Steps forward to introduce himself:: CNS: Hello, I'm Ensign Marshall.

<CO_Mordane>
 CEO: I don't know Jake, I've heard rumors of ships being cracked in two...quite literally.

<XO_Mash`ev>
 CNS: Mr West is the Federation Ambassador to Psellius III.

<CNS_Kristin>
 CEO: well, I'm sure you'll make right anything the master Chief isn't able to correct

<XO_Mash`ev>
 CEO: I was just trying to give you something to do. You seemed bored.

<CNS_Kristin>
 ::extends hand:: CTO:pleasure to meet you, I'm Ensign Selin

<CNS_Kristin>
 ::nods in the direction of the XO::

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 CO: Speaking of which, sir i think we should make sure that the Master Chief Petty Officer gets assign to the Delphyne after the refit is done.

<CTO_Marshall>
 ::shakes the CNS had warmly:: CNS: I'm the other new person.

<CNS_Kristin>
 CTO: pleasure

<CNS_Kristin>
 ::nods head and winks at the CTO::

<CTO_Marshall>
 ::Smiles:

<CO_Mordane>
 CEO: That sounds like a good idea...but he's not being assigned to waste reclimation.  ::gives Jake a knowing look::

<CMO_P`Trell>
 ::watches all the different officers interact, keeping particular eye on Mash'ev::

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 CO: No sir, I had a chance to review engineer department staff and I am missing a good senior enlisted engineer, some to watch over the fresh out of engineeer school ensign and train future petty officers.  His record seems rather impresive

<CO_Mordane>
 CEO: Send it across my desk when we get back.

<CNS_Kristin>
 ::giggles to herself at the CO's comment::

<CO_Mordane>
 CNS: Ms. Selin, how much were you told about our current situation?

<OPS_Knight>
 ::as Knight lays in his bed sleeping, he opens his eyes slowly. After taking a few moments to stir, the realization of the current time index hits him.:: Self: Holy Shaka'rie imitations, I'm late!

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 ::nods to the Co::co:and with your premision i get in contact with my Chief's Network and grease the enlisted rails

<CNS_Kristin>
 CO: nothing sir, just that this was a diplomatic mission and that we were here to observe and represent star fleet

<CO_Mordane>
 CEO: Jake, I have no idea what you just said, but I'll trust you know what you're talking about.

<CNS_Kristin>
 CO: is there anyone or anything you'd like me to pay specific attention to?

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 ::is always amazed how officers do not realize the power of a few well placed Chief petty officers::

<OPS_Knight>
 *XO*: Knight to Commander. Mash'ev.

<CO_Mordane>
 CNS: Well the Psellians are considering membership into the UFP.  They've been dealing with a civil war of sorts for some time now, and this is the armistice signing between the local government and the rebels...essentially the last step before they can apply for membership.

<CMO_P`Trell>
 CO/CNS: I suppose the planet should be united before a government can be recognized as official...

<XO_Mash`ev>
 ::steps a little away from the group:: *OPS* Go ahead.

<CTO_Marshall>
 CNS: Look out for the Ambassador he's not a very fluffy man...

<CO_Mordane>
 CNS: There's been past history with the Romulans controlling the system, and not everyone is thrilled with being under another superpower.  We've been told that things are stable, but I'm not entirely convinced that this will all go smoothly.

<CMO_P`Trell>
 ::antennae find themselves pointing at the XO::

<OPS_Knight>
 *XO*: Sir.  Can You tell me the crew's current location?

<CMO_P`Trell>
 CTO: Fluffy? That's an odd description.

<XO_Mash`ev>
 *OPS* We're all gathered downstairs. A new crewmember has arrived and we'll be heading to Mr West's office a little later.

<CNS_Kristin>
 ~~~CMO: hopefuly all will go well.~~~

<CNS_Kristin>
 CO: I understand sir

<CTO_Marshall>
 CMO: Its old earth slang. ::Smiles:: CMO/CNS: What I mean to say is he's not very fun to be around, though that might be because you forgot the date you had with him. ::winks::

<CMO_P`Trell>
 ::is surprised to hear the voice in her head, antennae go "sproink!"::

<XO_Mash`ev>
 :: Notices the CMO's body language completely change. ::  CMO: What... ?

<OPS_Knight>
 *XO*: Understood sir, I'm on my way now. : : his voice echoes as he approaches, still spekaing into his Communicator as he joins the rest of the crew who were just down stairs.:: All:Sirs/Ma'ams. ::he says groggily.::

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 ::wonders if any else has the feeling that the romulans are going to spring something soon::

<CNS_Kristin>
 ::smiles at the CEO::

<CTO_Marshall>
 ::Scratches his head confused seeing as he is none of those::

<CMO_P`Trell>
 XO: Someone just said something to me telepathically... ::looks at the CNS:; CNS: Was it you?

<CNS_Kristin>
 CMO: perhaps ::grins slyly::

<XO_Mash`ev>
 :: looks back and forth between the CMO and CNS.::

<CMO_P`Trell>
 CNS: Oh! ::relieved:: You surprised me...

<CNS_Kristin>
 CMO: I'm sorry to startle you

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 ::whispers to the Xo::there talking about you most likely

<CMO_P`Trell>
 CNS: I've never had that happen to me before so it was totally unexpected. ::visably calmer:: No no its ok... can you maybe warn me next time?

<CNS_Kristin>
 ::grins at the XO:: XO: hi sir

<CNS_Kristin>
 ::giggles::

<CNS_Kristin>
 CMO: I'll come up with some sort of code to warn you next time ::laughs::

<OPS_Knight>
 XO: Sir, please forgive the lag in time for my report. I had some rather lengthly requisition reports from the Del to overlook.

<XO_Mash`ev>
 CMO/CNS: As long as everything's ok?

<CNS_Kristin>
 XO: no problems here sir ::smiles::

<CEO_Jakuharrr> 
 OPS: Did they give us a new ship? ::Wonders if the brass decided just to replace the del::

<CMO_P`Trell>
 XO: Yes,  fine. ::lightly touches the XO on the arm then remembers her place:: just was startled... I'm fine now... thank you ::smiles at him::

<CO_Mordane>
 CEO: Are you kidding Jake?  They're still recycling the old ones.

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 CO: Either that or their worried about give us a new one in the event you turn over the conn to the XO.

<CNS_Kristin>
 CMO: so when was everyones last psychological exam, doctor?

<CMO_P`Trell>
 CNS: Well, the XO and the CO have both had theirs

<XO_Mash`ev>
 CEO: You're not worried, are you?

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 XO:for my safty? no Sir i have nine lives, but what about the rest of the crew?

<OPS_Knight>
 ::giving a rather cold expression to the CEO, he turns to face him:: . CEO:Now why would you go and say a thing like that?

<CMO_P`Trell>
 CNS: So we are waiting on this armistice signing thing to happen later today. Once the treaty has been signed the planet should go forward in its petition for membership.

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 OPS: because the XO asked me

<CMO_P`Trell>
 All: Now I wonder... does anyone know who the leader of the rebels is?

<XO_Mash`ev>
 CEO: I did?

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 ::nods::XO: Yes sir you asked me if i was worried

<CO_Mordane>
 CMO: West didn't feel it necessary to give me that information.  Not that it'd do us any good anyhow.  ::his voice turning more cynical by the moment::

<OPS_Knight>
 CEO: Must have missed that one.  But to answer your question no.    However, there have been several discrepencies about usage of the sonic showers among the security barracks.  So I suggest we have more installed down there.

<CMO_P`Trell>
 CNS: And we think but we don't know for certain that the rebels have some tie with the Romulans. Do you know much about the romulans?

<CNS_Kristin>
 CMO: do you believe there will be any problems during the signing?

<CNS_Kristin>
 CMO: I know a lot about the Romulans

<CTO_Marshall>
 CNS: We are also not allowed any weapons at the signing, so make sure to check in yours before we leave, but keep a very vigilant eye out.

<CMO_P`Trell>
 CNS: Well I hope not... but... you never can be too careful... ::thinks a moment about how her hunting party on Andoria got swooped up and taken by the prodigals, shudders:: No... never too careful.

<XO_Mash`ev>
 CEO: Your concerns are noted, Mr Jakuharrr. I'll be sure to offer you first chance at the escape pods whenever I have the conn.

<CNS_Kristin>
 ::nods at the words of the CTO::

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 CTO: I hope that those not mean i need to be declawed ::looks worried::

<CNS_Kristin>
 ::laughs::

<CTO_Marshall>
 CEO: Yes and a flea bath, this is a historical signing afterall. Wouldn't want to make a bad impression, would you? ::winks laughing::

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 ::grins at the XO::Yeah but how keep the ship from falling apart then.

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 CTO: A....batttthhhhh, you want me to take a bath? gee next you want me to get a hair cut

<CNS_Kristin>
 CMO: well, I'll be "listening" thoroughly.

<CTO_Marshall>
 CEO: Well aslong as you don't lick yourself during the ceremonies, we'll probably be alright.

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 CTO: I be sure to groom my self before the cermonies ::grins::

<CTO_Marshall>
 CEO: Who knows what that might mean to them, you could initiate some form of ritual. ::winks::

<OPS_Knight>
 CEO: An ancient substance on the Earth of the passed was known as Tape.  It was a rubbery threadlike substance weaved together with an adhesive on one side.   Particularly the type known as duct tape was widely in use and referanced to have astronomical properties with such quote as "Duct tape holds the universe together."

<XO_Mash`ev>
 CEO: I suppose you never heard how I found the Delphyne when I joined? I believe it was in worse shape than it is now.

<OPS_Knight>
 CEO: Perhaps we could use that to keep the ship together in your absence?

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 ::looks shocked::XO: Worst shape? you sure, i am not sure that possible

<CMO_P`Trell>
 XO: Is that so? Maybe she should be replaced... ::antennae wilt::

<CTO_Marshall>
 CEO/XO: Did the toilets still flush when you put the ship into dock?

<XO_Mash`ev>
 CMO: I don't think Star Fleet will replace the Delphyne.

<CMO_P`Trell>
 XO: Well I do like the excelsior... its a classic look ::smiles at him::

<CEO_Jakuharrr>
 CTO: i have yet to set paw on the del, but the reports i read said everything was damaged

<CTO_Marshall>
 CEO/XO: Well if those were still functioning, it couldn't have been that bad.

<XO_Mash`ev>
 CTO: The Delphyne has been in worse shape.

<Brett>
 <<<<Pause>>>>