Brett:
 Summary: The Delphyne has rendezvoused with the luxury cruise ship Galaxy Princess, which sent out an abbreviated distress call.  Now, a small away team is aboard the liner investigating any possible trouble.  So far, things appear normal.

Brett:
 <<<<Resume Mission "The Galaxy Princess - Part 2">>>>

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 :: On the bridge of the Delphyne, chatting with Dr. O'Dell. ::

CMO_Ens_O’Dell:
 ::Wondering what the away team may be facing::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @::waits on Counselor Llewellyn to take the lead as he is the Senior Officer and this is his area of expertise::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CMO: I'm expected them to report in any moment now.

CMO_Ens_O’Dell:
 CO: Any ideas as to what we should be expecting, Sir?

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CMO: Nothing at all.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @*CO* We have just spoken to the bridge officers, it is very interesting, everything seems normal over here, however they were very nervous when we arrived

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 *CNS*: Do we know that they're hiding something or that they're simply embarrassed?

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @CNS: Is it possible to determine where they made stops… if they made stops and for how long?

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @*CO* Sir, nervous and embarrassment are two very different emotions.  I am not completely sure what is going on, they gave me permission to have my team look around.  At the least it would allow me to sleep better at night knowing these people were safe

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 *CNS*: By all means, counselor, continue to look around. We should be as certain as possible that they are under no threat, hidden or obvious, before we continue on our way.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @*CO* Yes sir, I will report back when I know more

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @CSO: That information would have to be stored in their computer system

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @CNS: Do you think we should talk to Linea San Martine, the holovid star who is currently on board?

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CMO: Well, doctor, it looks like we may be here a bit longer.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @CSO: We should at least check on him, I would also like to know why their are more people on board then is supposed to be

CMO_Ens_O’Dell:
 CO: So it seems.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @CNS: We should speak with her… ::emphasizes the gender::

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @CSO: Lets do that now. ::wonders if the CSO is a little star struck::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CMO: I know it's a blessing to be free of combat and possession by alien beings and, well, things are going very smoothly… but sometimes it would be nice to be in the thick of things.  :: smiles slightly ::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @CNS: If a personality is on board then I suspect that there might have been a kidnapping, murder or perhaps piracy attempt. ::almost frowns a moment:: Is it me or am I beginning to expect the worst on a regular basis?

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @CSO: Well, a lot has happened lately.  ::motions for them to find her::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @::follows the counselor::

CMO_Ens_O’Dell:
 CO: Aye, it's going to take a long time to get used to how things come in waves in Starfleet. The more I hear about it, the more I start to believe in leprechauns, sir.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CMO: Better leprechauns than gremlins, doctor. :: smiles ::  I suppose there is some truth to the old adage, "When it rains, it pours"?

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @touches the com button on the wall, and waits::

CMO_Ens_O’Dell:
 CO: Oh, I have no doubt of that. It's just different when there are lives at stake.

Brett:
 @<Operator> *CNS*: Switchboard, may I help you?

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @Operator: I am Cmdr Llewellyn from the Del, I wish to speak to the captain.  He knows who I am

Brett:
 @*CNS*: I'm sorry but we have no record of a company called "The Del".  The Captain is very busy.  If you'd like to arrange a tour of the bridge, the sign up sheet can be found in the purser's office.  Thank you, have a great day.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CMO: I do my best to minimize casualties, doctor.  :: laughs ::   Ideally, you should have a very boring tour of duty and I should be able to sit back and watch the stars go by.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @::steps back:: CSO: That didn't go well, do we have the room locations with the info back on the Del?

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @::raises an eyebrow:: CNS: If you had said the USS Delphyne from Starfleet… she may have responded differently.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @CNS: It is possible…

CMO_Ens_O’Dell:
 CO: Ideal plans or not, I'm not expecting Starfleet to be boring. Can I ask you something about your experience, Sir?

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @::smiles at the Lt, and reaches up and touches the panel again::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CMO: Ask away, doctor.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @::does her Vulcan best not to smirk::

Brett:
 @<Operator> *CNS*: Switchboard, may I help you?

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @*Operator*: Yes, this is Cmdr Llewellyn of the USS Delphyne from Starfleet, I am in the middle of an investigation, connect me to the captain.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @::listens for the operator's response::

Brett:
 @<Operator> *CNS*: I'm sorry you're who from what again?  Starfleet?  How did you get this frequency?  I think you had better contact our offices on Rigel IV.

CMO_Ens_O’Dell:
 CO: How do you deal with the uncertainty? Sometimes patients present with cases that don't have a set course of treatment, but I can deal with that. There are usually tests that can be run, similar illnesses or biochemical traits of a pathogen to base a hypothesis on. But, when faced with a potentially hostile situation, you can't just do a chemical analysis and find out if someone wants to kill you or if they're benign. How do you decide what to do?

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @*Operator* I am on board the ship, connect me to the captain

Brett:
 @<Operator> *CNS*: I see.  Hold please.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CMO: ::chuckles:: Well, no is no "one way" to answer that. Personally, I rely upon my senior officers for input and, based on what they tell me and what I've learned from my experiences, I make the best choice I can. I know that hesitation can be as detrimental as making the wrong decision so I know I have to act in a timely manner as well. Mostly I trust that no matter what I do there were always be a crew to back me up and, if need be, rescue me.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @CNS: Tell her that the ship's captain said to give us full cooperation… ::stops when she says to hold::

Brett:
 Action: The CNS and CSO are treated to three minutes of Vulcan Lyre Muzak.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @CNS: I will contact the ship… ::raises an eyebrow:: At least I find their musical taste agreeable… ::steps away::

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @CSO: Thank you

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @*CO*: Sir, do we have a ship roster for the Princess along with room assignments?

Brett:
 @<Loker> *CNS*: This is the Captain.  What can I do for you Commander?

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 *CSO*: Counselor Llewellyn should have that information, assuming they provided it to us?

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @*Loker* For one I would like a direct way to contact you, if you want us off your ship as fast as possible we can not be dealing with Operators, and I will also need a ship roster with room assignments. I wish to check on the safety of Linea San Martine

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @*CO*: He does not appear to have that information… we will do our best to get that from the ship…. thank you sir.

Brett:
 @<Loker> *CNS*: ::After a pregnant pause::  I am very busy Commander.  I cannot have you bothering me at every moment when you have a question.  You may contact my executive officer with your needs; I shall instruct the ship's communications officer to put you through.  But please, she too has duties…so do not contact her unless it is necessary.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 *CSO*: Very good, lieutenant. If you have any trouble, let me know and I'll see if I can't persuade Capt Loker to give you that information.

CMO_Ens_O’Dell:
 CO: I think I understand, sir, but all of a sudden I'm bloody glad to be a doctor. ::smile:: I'd much rather deal with people who are squeamish around my hypospray than decide who's a friend and who's a foe every day.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @*CO*: Yes sir. Rhykmal out.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @*Loker* ::takes a breath::  I understand you have duties, I will be grateful to be connected to your XO.  Now about the room assignments, the reason I am waiting the room assignments is because the crew roster and guest roster you have on official file shows less people then you actually have on board. I would like to clear up this issue.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @::wonders what Loker is thinking about right now…::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CMO: It can be difficult to know whom to trust. You must get your share of patients who appear to be calm but react poorly to treatment?

Brett:
 @<Loker> *CNS*: ::Another pause::  That is what this is about?!  The numbers don't match?  It is called a 'clerical error' commander, something I am sure Starfleet has never seen but a phenomenon quite common in the private sector.  Obviously someone cancelled their trip, and other standby passengers were let aboard.  The paperwork didn't catch up.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @::quietly clears her throat:: *Loker*: Sir… it is quite possible you have a few stowaways… as there are more present than your crew and passenger manifest.

CMO_Ens_O’Dell:
 CO: I mostly saw that during my internship and residency on Earth. As a med student, I was on Betazed, and if there's one race that has no pretense it's the Betazoids. Most were unusually calm, and the ones who weren't let me know it up front. And now, I'm in Starfleet, surrounded by trained officers.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @*Loker* Then I am sure you won't mind allowing me access to you information. A simple clerical error will be quick and easy, and we will be on our way.

Brett:
 @<Loker> *CNS/CSO*: If it will get you off my ship and out of my hair, certainly.  I'll have a crewman bring a manifest to you.  Wait by the pool.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @Computer: Direct us to the pool area.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @*Loker* I am grateful. ::touches the panel and ends the call::  CSO: Shall we adjourn to the pool ::small smile::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @CNS: Indeed we shall.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CMO: I'm sure, the more races you encounter, the more you'll appreciate your time on Betazed.

Brett:
 @INFO: The Computer replies in a friendly bubbly voice and lighted panels appear on the wall leading toward the pool area.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @::heads to the pool area with the CSO::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @::follows along the Counselor and looks around at the happy vacationers:: CNS: Have you heard from D'von lately?

CMO_Ens_O’Dell:
 CO: I don't know about that. I'm Irish with Bajoran blood. I doubt that anyone would want to push past my professional detachment. ::laugh:: Thankfully, that would take a lot.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CMO: We both have very difficult jobs, doctor. One mistake on the operating table could put a life in jeopardy; likewise, one mistake at the negotiating table could put the crew in jeopardy. 

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @CSO: No, not for sometime now.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @::almost sighs:: CNS: Sometimes… I miss him.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 @CSO: There comes a time when we all miss ones that we have lost

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 @::quietly nods her agreement::

Brett:
 @INFO: The away team waits at the sun drenched Hawaiian swimming pool (where two of the beefy security men make the acquaintance of some young Betegeusean college females on spring break) for a short time, before a young crewman brings them a data padd with the information requested on it.

Brett:
 @INFO: They are now free to begin searching the dozens of cabins and comparing their occupants to the list…

Brett:
 <<<<Pause>>>>