Brett:
 <<<<Summary: The Delphyne away team has been captured inside the Orion's "mining base" and are now being taken to see the leader of the facility.  Somewhere on the asteroid is the kidnapped starlet Linea San Martine.  Her fate is unknown.>>>>

Brett:
 <<<<Resume Mission "The Galaxy princess - Part 13">>>>

Brett:
 INFO: The away team is led through several small corridors into the depths of the station.  They pass many doors and hear a myriad of sounds coming from nehind them.  It seems that nearly anything can be had here...for a price.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::quietly goes with the Orion pirates, trying to memorize the way they came::

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::follows the pirates::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 :: Looks around, fascinated by it all. ::

Brett:
 INFO: After what seems like hours the group arrives at a larger "blast" door guarded by two large Nausicans.  They look the entourage over and then open the door that rolls back into the wall revealing a chamber within.  The crew is nudged inside.

Brett:
 INFO: The room is medium sized and seems opulently appointed.  Seated in a large, comfortable chair is a fat Orion man.  Arranged around him are four women clad in little more than bangles and taffeta.  A large bar rests against one wall and drinks are liberally supplied to the twenty or so retainers lounging within.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::wonders if he knows the Smug brothers::

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::looks around the room, and at the Orion wondering what he could want, he figures the Orion wants to make a business deal, other wise the group would already be dead::

Brett:
 <Boss> ::Looks at the group and smiles, lifting a tankard of some foamy beverage::  All: Ah!  My honored guests from Starfleet, so good of you to come.  There was no need to go skulking about my station looking for me, all you had to do was ask.  ::Laughs and the group laughs with him::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 :: Sizes up the Orion sitting in the chair before them before glancing around the room, judging the people and the decor. ::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Boss: So nice of you to have us here. I am Tar Rin Mash'ev.

Brett:
 <Murgo> CO: Captain, delighted.  I am Murgo, the head of this mine.  We don't get too many Starfleet customers out this way...most seem to have better sense than to go where they aren't invited.  ::His expression turns grim::  Might I assume you are not here for rest and relaxation?

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::raises an eyebrow wondering what exactly is on the mind of their good host and how long he wishes to toy with them::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Murgo: Sadly, we are here on business. We've come to negotiate the release of Linea San Martine.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::thinks: Negotiate? Star Fleet does not negotiate with criminals::

Brett:
 Action: One of the eye candy girls, lolling in a daze at Murgo's feet lifts her head and peers, glassy-eyed at the group.  It is the starlet Linea San Martine.

Brett:
 <Murgo> CO: Oh really?  ::Laughs and places a meaty hand on Linea's head::  Well, since you said the magic words, I'll hear your offer.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::sees Linea's and figures this how she is repaying her debit::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::looks to the Captain to see what he has to say::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Murgo: As you've no doubt figured out, she is penniless. :: looks at the starlet for a moment ::   There is little more she can offer you.

Brett:
 <Murgo> ::Sputters in his ale, the droplets falling onto the cushions and girls below.::  CO: What!?

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::looks at Linea and can see a lot Murgo would probably take, he no less has her working off her debt for penny's a day.  By the time she has repaid him she will be old and grey::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Murgo: You've had your fun. Release her and we will drop all kidnapping charges and leave.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Murgo: Her finances are in ruin.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::looks alittle surprised that the Captain is threatening the Murgo, and wonders if they are going to get to live to see another day::

Brett:
 <Murgo> ::Throws his tankard aside with barely a glance, a retainer barely dodging the missile but not avoiding the contents.::  CO: Ruin?!  But... but, she's rich!  I've been supplying her... recreational habits for some time now and there is no way she could be broke.  ::Narrows his eyes then begins to laugh::

Brett:
 <Murgo> CO: Oh ho!  You had me going there, Captain.  ::Laughs again:: Very good.  Very good.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 Murgo: He speaks the truth. We have looked into her financial records and they are what led us here.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 :: watches Murgo while CSO speaks ::

Brett:
 <Murgo> ::Stops smiling::  CSO: You know, for a Vulcan you aren't that funny.  ::Waves his hand::  Alright, alright.  Assuming I believe this ruse for a moment, let me see the proof.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 Murgo: If you would allow me my tricorder I may be able to retrieve the information.

Brett:
 <Murgo> CSO: ::Waves his hand indicating the CSO may proceed::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::pulls the tricorder out slowly and begins to attempt to link up with the ship to retrieve the financial records::

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::waits while the CSO get the requested info::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::nods as she gains the information and puts a password lock on any functions outside of viewing the data on her tricorder as she would not wish the pirates to gain access to the ship's computer with her being careless::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::hands the tricorder to Murgo:: Murgo: There you should find the information we found on Ms Martine.

Brett:
 <Murgo> ::Calls over a toady and whispers to him.  The underling rushes off::

Brett:
 <Murgo> ::Takes the tricorder and begins looking at the data.::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::tries to hear what Murgo said::

Brett:
 <Murgo> ::His face begins to grow an alarming shade of red::

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::tries to read the Orion’s mind, to see what he is thinking and what he sent his underling off for::

Brett:
 <Toady> ::Returns with an actual book; a large tome with many pages each divided into columns and rows.  Murgo drops the tricorder and begins pouring over the ledger::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::moves over to pick up her tricorder::

Brett:
 <Murgo> ::Heaves his bulk from the chair, the ledger spilling to the floor::  All: AAArrrrrGG!  That slug Fontain!

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ~~~CSO: He isn't very happy with what we have just told him, he is starting to believe us~~~

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ~~~CNS: Murgo's happiness is irrelevant as long as he sees fit to not end our lives in violence.~~~

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::watches the ledger hit the ground:: ~~~CSO: Well just so you know if Murgo isn't happy, I have a feeling we are not going to be happy~~~

Brett:
 <Murgo> ::Turns on his toady and glares at him::  Toady: YOU!  You had us kidnap the wrong person you idiot!  What do I pay you for?  You told me she was the one who owed us all that money but even I can see that...Ferengi!  Fontain has been skimming for his own use!  Where's my phaser?  ::Looks around wildly::

Brett:
 <Toady> ::Beats a hasty retreat from the room::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::glances at Donnie:: ~~~CNS: I think he is unhappy with Fontain more.~~~

Brett:
 Action: After a few moments the boss’s retainers calm him down and he sits, fuming and sweating on his "throne" again.

Brett:
 <Murgo> CO: Very well Captain, take this ::indicates Martine::  out of my sight.  I'll deal with Mr. Fontain some other time.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ~~~CSO: Which is very good for us~~~

Brett:
 <Martine> ::Smiles vacantly and waves at the crew::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Murgo: I thank you for your generosity. Since the girl has been 'found', charges of her kidnapping will be dropped.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ~~~CNS: Agreed. ::shares with him a small sense of satisfaction at this turn of events::~~~

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CNS: Please assist Ms. San Martine out.

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ::assist Martine::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 :: Indicates for the crew to make their way out quickly and quietly. ::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::goes with the Captain, the loss of their phasers is not much of a price to pay for their lives::

Brett:
 INFO: It is readily apparent that Murgo has supplied the "victim" with some of her drug of choice.  She is nearly unconscious as she stumbles next to the CNS, gazing at him with bleary eyes::

Brett:
 <Murgo> CO: Captain?

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Murgo: Yes?

CNS_LtCmdr_Llewellyn:
 ~~~CSO: She has been drugged, we are going to have to treat her once we return, get her on a program before she ends back here again~~~

Brett:
 <Murgo> CO: Two things.  First, perhaps you and your group would like to stay for a bit and sample some of what I have to offer here?  I'm sure a line of credit can be established...

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ~~~CNS: Yes I can see that. I would leave that in your capable hands as you are both physician and psychologist.~~~

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Murgo: I would like that but... we're still on duty. Perhaps we could return some time when we have leave and lose some money in your casino?

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::raises an eyebrow upon hearing the captain all those pirate sims on the holodeck must have gone to his head::

Brett:
 <Murgo> CO: That is point number two...Don't come back.  ::Smiles::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Murgo:  ::pause::  Understood. As you wish, we shall stay away from here. :: smiles back ::

Brett:
 Action: The Orion "honor guard" reforms to escort the group from the premises.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 :: Tries to look shell-shocked so 'guests' will think they've been through the wringer. ::

Brett:
 Action: In short order the crew is safely off the asteroid and back aboard the Delphyne.  The asteroid base seems to be on higher alert now and it is unlikely the Excelsior can slip any closer.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 FCO: Hyperbolic course away from here, we'll come out of Gray Mode when we exit the system. But, keep on alert... just in case.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::goes back to her station on the bridge as if it was just another day::

Brett:
 <<<<End Mission>>>