Cast of Characters:

CO     Captain Torel Kal                     played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
OPS   Lieutenant Commander Twelk        played by     Rich Robbins
CTO   LtCmdr. Cassious McQueen           played by     John Flory
       
NPCs:
Various                                     played by     Ted Wharton
 
Prologue to 500th mission: The Delphyne is in space dock undergoing heavy repairs after the last mission.  The aging Excelsior still stands up to even the newest of technologies.

The crew has been given a month shore leave while their ship undergoes  repair.  Time to forget the things they saw and for some to bury the dead.
 
As shore leave is nearing its close the admiral has planned a banquet for the  Del crew.  A version of the customary feast before a new command.
 
Star Trek, A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Delphyne, Prologue -   “Sins of the fathers…The Summoning   Star date 10904.15
 
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OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
@:: in his quarters getting ready for the banquet that the Admiral has planned::

 CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: sits quietly in a dark corner of a cafe in his dress uniform quietly sipping at a coffee::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
@::just leaving her ready room while reading a PADD with the repair reports on it, heading for the banquet::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
@:: finishes getting ready and heads for the airlock::
 
Info: In the admiral's quarters the noise level is high, between the baby crying and the admiral growling about wearing his dress uniform.  His mate will be glad when at least one of them leaves so it gets quiet.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::drains the mug and pushes the chair back. And quietly and unobtrusively heads for the promenade::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
@::hops in the turbo lift, still reading and rides it down to the airlock::
 
AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
::walking the promenade in his dress uniform with his mind in the events of the past few days::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
@:: arrives at the airlock and proceeds to the station::

Info:  In the banquet hall there is food and drink for all.  On the podium is the Delphyne’s ship's emblem displayed for all to see

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::makes his way towards the banquet hall his mind on lost comrades::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
@::reaches the airlock, signs off the PADD and tosses it to the security guard:: SecGuy: Make sure that gets back to my ready room please.  And be glad that you don't have to go tonight. ::tugs at the collar of her dress uniform coat:: I envy you. ::grins and exits onto the station::

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
::makes the turn and heads for the banquet hall::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
::moves down the station corridors towards the banquet hall::

SecGuy says:
:: thinks she wouldn’t envy him if she was the one that had to get up at 0430 for PT::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::saunters to the banquet room, stopping every so often to look in a shop window, sees Twelk up ahead:: OPS: Twelk!  Wait up!

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: hears the Captain and waits:: CO: Captain. You ready for this?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:;stops by a viewing port and looks out at the stars::

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
::stops at one of the shops and picks out a little gift for his wife::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::catches up to Twelk:: OPS: ::grimaces:: Is anyone ever ready for these things.  Why can't they just have a nice barb-e-que and a pool party once in a while?

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: smiles:: CO: Now there is an ideal maybe we should submit it for the next get together.
 
Action: The admiral enters the room, tugging at his collar obviously not please.  His cane slips in a damp spot left by one of the servers, catching his balance he knocks down a server carrying a tray of food.  The server and food are both on the floor.  The admiral just makes his way to the bar

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::sighs deeply and turns towards the door:: Self: here goes nothing

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
::proceeds towards the banquet hall with the CO::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::grins:: OPS: Maybe we can get the Admiral drunk enough to okay it.  ::enters the banquet hall just in time to see the incident with the admiral and the server and mutters:: Or maybe not.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:; steps through the door and spots the Admiral at the bar and makes his way over::

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
::continues to the banquet hall and enters staying towards the back of the room::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: sees the Admiral head for the bar:: CO: I don't know looks like he getting a head start as it is.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::sees McQueen:: OPS: There's your partner in crime.  I'll let you to go to it. Try, for at least one night, not to get into a fight and thrown into the brig.  I'll be with the Admiral.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: takes his place at the bar and spots Twelk and the CO::
 
CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
ADM: Sir

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: Grins:: CO: Kill joy. :: heads to where the CTO is::

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
::still unsure of himself he walks over to the bar and keeps his distance from the Admiral and orders a drink::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::tugs again at her collar and heads over to the bar, orders a scotch ...double and turns to the Admiral:: Admiral: You look tired, sir.  I take it that the little one hasn't adjusted to sleeping all night?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: orders a tankard of mead::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: moves up beside McQueen:: CTO: Hey Ty how you holding up?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: Getting there my friend and you?

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
Self: Wish I had a mug of good Bourbon right about now.

RADM_K`Vas says:
CO: The only thing that my son has adjusted is my sleeping habits.  If he grows to fight battles with a bat’leth as he does with his screams, he will be glorious in battle :: laughs and motions for another Warnog::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::takes her scotch, downs half of it and waggles her glass at the bartender to keep them coming::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: About the same. This last mission took a lot out of us.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: Amen to that. Had me worried there for a few moments

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::chuckles and raises her glass:: RADM: Then here is to loud battle cries both on and off the battlefield.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::sips at the mead::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Well you weren't the only one. I only wished that we hadn't lost as many people as we did.

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
Self: Ok John screw this.  ::orders a mug of Bourbon::

RADM_K`Vas says:
CO: I will drink to that captain :: raises his chalice and takes a big swig::  Now its time for you to say a few words to your crew.  :: smirks :: Responsibilities of command

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: orders a mug of ale::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::looks at the Admiral as if he has grown a third eye:: RADM: Sir?  I praise my crew constantly.  I think, tonight it would mean more coming from you.

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
::sits there sipping on his bourbon wondering if his wife is ok::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: watches the room as he slowly drinks from the tankard::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: This last cost us dearly

RADM_K`Vas says:
CO: I am an old warrior captain, my days as a warrior on the Delphyne have past.  :: takes another sip :: And it was not a request captain
 
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: sees the AFCO sitting by himself and moves over to him:: AFCO: Would you care to join us? :;motions to the CTO and himself::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::sighs and downs her drink:: RADM: Aye, sir. ::has the bartender fill up her glass again and turns and faces her crew::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: looks the young ensign over::

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
::looks up:: OPS: Sure and thank you for inviting me.  ::gets up and walks over taking his bourbon with him::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::lowers his voice:: OPS: We were never that young were we?

CO_Capt_Kal says:
All: Settle down, people.  ::waits until they quiet down::

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
::sits quickly and pays attention to the captain::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: I have no idea that is to far back to remember. :: grins::

RADM_K`Vas says:
:: Stands to the side and back of Kal, hiding his amusement at not having to do this ::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: old age creeping in on us

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: To many missions like this last one old friend.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: settles and listens to the Captain::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
All: Listen up, people.  This last mission put us through hell.  We lost a lot of good people and our ship took one hell of a beating.  But we got through it.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::turns his gaze towards the Captain::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
All: And the reason we got through it isn't because of any one person...but because of a crew that works together and trusts each other.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
All: No matter what happens next, I know that this crew and this ship together, can accomplish anything.  ::raises her drink to them all:: Here's to the best damn crew in the fleet and to lost friends.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::raises his tankard in salute::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: raises his drink in salute::

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
::hefts his mug in salute::
 
Action: The stations alert klaxons sound, 3 Klingon ships have de-cloaked off the station.  One K'Tinga class and two Birds of Prey.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::takes a drink and then grins:: All: And now go have fun.  That's an order!
 
Action: 6 Klingons beam into the banquet room.  1 wearing the robes of House Morlak and the other 5 the armor of personal guards.

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
::stands quickly::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::sees the Klingons and mutters:: Out loud: I don't think my speech was that bad.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: slams the tankard down and begins moving towards the Captain::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: sees the Klingons and stands ready::
 
CO_Capt_Kal says:
Admiral: Friends of yours, Admiral?

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::motions for her crew to hold back::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::nods at the CO and stops::

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
::takes his defense stance and waits as ordered::

RADM_K`Vas says:
CO: No, but they are here for me

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: holds up waiting for the Captain's orders::

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
::blinks::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
Admiral: I didn't get that memo, sir.  Anything I should know?

RADM_K`Vas says:
:: moves forward and takes up a defensive stance :: Klingon : I am K`Vas Son of Malok :: is halted by something said by the Klingon ::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: moves into a better position in case they are needed to defend the Admiral::
 
Info: For those who speak Klingon, the guy in the robes told K'Vas not to speak to him in the language of the Federation, like a lap dog.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::stands ready::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::hears what the Klingon said to K'Vas and waits for the body parts to fly::

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
Self: This is not good.

RADM_K`Vas says:
:: backfists the other Klingon :: K`Vol : You p'tahk never dishonor me like that again.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: is only able to get the gist of what is being said but doesn't like the tone of it::

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
::watches the exchange of words and the backfist::

K`Vol says:
K`Vas: So you are a warrior :: hands a parchment to the admiral :: I will tell my master to expect you in 4 days.  :: cross chest salute :: May your enemies run in fear K`Vas Son of Malok
 
Action: The 6 Klingons transport of the station

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
Self: Ok this can't be good.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::walks over to the Admiral:: RADM: Interesting method of delivery.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: watches the Klingons beam off the station:: CTO: Now that was interesting.

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
OPS/CTO: Some one care to explain that to me?

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::relaxes somewhat::OPS: Wasn’t it a charming exchange

RADM_K`Vas says:
:: reads the parchment and growls out loud ::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
AFCO: Family politics it would seem

CO_Capt_Kal says:
RADM: Sir?

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: looks at the AFCO:: AFCO: Just a little Klingon message delivery.

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
CTO: Oh great...I have heard about Klingon family feuds, messy they are.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
AFCO: The Klingon version of FedEx

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Even money says we get involved.

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
CTO: Yeah so I just saw.  Can you beat that?

RADM_K`Vas says:
CO: It is from Morlak himself.  I am to bring my son to Q'Onos and present him to the council.  To be judged if he is worthy to be an heir to House Malok

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
CTO/OPS: Klingon FedEx.  How quaint.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: That’s not even a fair bet you know. Think they`ll give us one of those nice shiny Prometheus class for this one?

CO_Capt_Kal says:
RADM: That's pretty standard.  Although I can't recall a summoning quite like this.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Now you are dreaming old friend.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: I know, but a guys gotta have faith

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
CTO: Faith in what?  Getting a Prometheus class?  I don't think the Admiral will do it.

RADM_K`Vas says:
CO: It is because my brother is half blood and so is my son.  The council prefers the blood to be pure… lo'be'Vos

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
OPS: Besides the Captain likes her Excelsior class.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Besides I wouldn't feel right abandoning that old Excelsior ship either.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS/AFCO: Sheesh you guys are mood killers

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
CTO: Well it is true.  This old gal has seen some good battles and has a huge history.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
RADM: Typical. ::straightens up:: When does it say you have to present him by.  It will take a few more days for the Del to be finished.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::turns and heads back to the bar::

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
OPS: What has gotten into him?

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Speaking of which how is you new office coming along?

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
OPS: Geezz what did I say wrong?

RADM_K`Vas says:
CO: 4 days until my mate, son, and myself have to be on the home world.  You have 1 day to make the Delphyne ready captain, and every resource of SB310 is at your disposal to do so

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
AFCO: Too many bad memories Ensign.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
::grumbles:: OPS: There taking their sweet time. Damn engineers say it`s not a priority

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
OPS: That I do understand.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::reaches back and grabs her drink and downs it once again:: RADM: Well then we had better get business.  I must say, your little get together are never boring, Admiral. ::grins and turns to her crew::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: I say we go down there and light some fire under them our way. :: grins::

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
::shakes his head::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
All: Report back to the Delphyne immediately.  We need to be ready to launch in less than 24 hours.

CO_Capt_Kal says:
OPS: Send out a recall for all ship's crew.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: looks at the full tankard and slides it back at the bar tender:: OPS: So much for leave

RADM_K`Vas says:
Station OPS: The USS Delphyne has priority over all other ships for repairs and resupply.

Station_OPS says:
RADM: Understood sir

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
::blinks::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain will have that done right now, :: calls the Duty OPS and has him recall the crew::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
Self: once more unto the breach

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::hears the Admiral and remembers all the times they had to wait for supplies:: Out loud: It’s good to be the king.

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
OPS: Well there goes the rest and relaxation.

RADM_K`Vas says:
CO: Captain I do not know how familiar you are with Klingons, but my life and the life of my family depends on the Delphyne arriving.

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CTO: Well look at the bright side Ty at least we don't have to put up with this anymore.:: waves his hand around the room::

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: True

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
AFCO: Get use to it with this crew that is standard operating procedure.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
OPS: Spose I had better make sure the ole girls teeth are sharp

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::starts to head out towards the ship, turns and looks back at the Admiral, all joking and frivolity gone.  Quietly:: Admiral: I know. ::turns and heads out of the room::
 
Action: The admiral turns and head back to his quarters to speak to his mate having put his life in the hands of the Delphyne crew

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: heads for the ship:: CTO: Amongst other things see you on the bridge.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:; begins mentally making a list of things to do to the offensive and defensive systems::

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
CTO/OPS: Well I guess it means back to the ship.  ::heads for the doors and the promenade of the station::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
AFCO: if you still standing here you are already late get a move on it.

CTO_LtCmdr_McQueen says:
:: makes his way to the door following Twelk::

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
::looks back at OPS::  OPS: I am already out the door.  ::grins::

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
::hustles along the promenade to the airlocks::

CMO_House says:
:: was hiding in the back of the room but know can be seen and heard loudly as he makes his way back to the ship, something about missing poker night ::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: contacts station OPS as he heads for the ship to make sure that the Del is getting everything she need for supplies::

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
::strides up the airlock ramp and into the Delphyne::

OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: heads through the airlock and for the bridge::

AFCO_Ens_Frakes says:
@Self: Good to be home.  ::heads for his quarters and a change of uniform and to his station on the bridge::

CO_Capt_Kal says:
::sighs as she walks into the airlock.  First Cardassians and now Klingons.  How did she ever get so lucky.::
 
Action: As the crew of the Del return to the ship they find the hull breeches repaired but plenty of work to be done before launch.  Good news is the CTO's office is done, primed, but not painted.  The CTO must have friends somewhere; someone took the old regulation that undercoat had to be red or white.  His office is a very nice pink.
 
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