Host Tim says:
The crew of the Dublin is still enjoying their R & R. Lieutenant Commander Jakiel and Lieutenant jg So'Quon are on Betazed.  Ensign Clooney and Lieutenant jg Kell are visiting Clooney's family on Earth.  Captain and Commander MacLeod are still in Paris on Earth.  Lieutenant Harker is enroute to Mars.  And Ensign Wildstar? Wandering Earth we presume.

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission; "And R&R is fun?">>>

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@:: sits in her old bedroom packing her bags and the children's while she waits for Mackie to return ::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
%::Nods to the security guard at the airlock as she boards the transport to mars.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ ::comes out of her bedroom and into the great room, dressed in a mint green and white swirled bikini and carrying towels and a picnic basket.  Walks across the flagstone floor in sandals looking for Quon::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#::enters her old family home and hollers out:: Father: Dad?  Dad...it's me...Mia.  I'm home and I brought a friend with me. ::waves for Kell to follow her in::

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#::follows Mia in, waiting to see the looks on her family’s face ::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@:: finishes with the children's bags and places them by the door, then returns to finish packing Mackie's ::

CIV_LtJG_So`Quon says:
$ ::enters the room where Tessa is, poking his head through the doorway to his bedroom:: XO: You are already set to go? I'm not sure if I can feel comfortable dressed like this...

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
%::Finds a good window seat as the shuttle pulls away from the station.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#<Dr_Clooney>::comes in from the kitchen with a big smile on his face that turns a little frozen as he sees what his little girl has brought home:: OPS: Mia...little one!  I'm so glad you finally made it down here. ::gives her a hug and smiles at Kell:: CEO: How do you do?  I'm Doctor Clooney.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#Dr. Clooney: A pleasure to make your acquaintance.  :: said with a smarmy smile ::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@:: places his casual shirts inside then goes back to the dresser to get the rest  of his personal items ::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Liz> :: pokes her head inside the door :: FCO: How's it going dear? Need any help?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@:: turns and smiles at her mother :: Liz: Almost done mom, just finishing with Mackie's things.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#<Dr. Clooney> CEO: ::reaches out to shake his hand:: Any friend of Mia's is a friend of the Clooneys. ::emphasizes the platonic tone of 'friend'::  Her brother should be coming home soon, with that gorilla you call a dog. ::smiles at Mia when he mentions Bowser::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ ::jogs down a couple stairs into the atrium and picks an purple and yellow orchid to put in her hair, then 'hears' Quon::  ~~~CIV:  I'm in the foyer~~~  ::'says as loudly as she can::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
%::The view is wonderful as they pull away from the station, noting she has some time she closes her eyes for a quick nap before mars.::

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#:: returns the handshake:: Dr. Clooney : It is my experience on can never have too many friends, can one doctor?

CIV_LtJG_So`Quon says:
$::picks up the bag with their beach gear and steps into the foyer wearing his dark blue swim trunks, a timid look on his face:: XO: Please don't laugh. I've never dressed like this before.

CIV_LtJG_So`Quon says:
$::wonders if the spare time he devotes to exercise is paying off at this moment::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
%::Feels a hand shake her awake as a kindly noncom informs her they've docked at mars, thanking the older woman she stands, grabs her gear and heads into the space port throng...::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#::completely oblivious of the exchange between the two men:: Dr_Clooney: Dad, I'm going to take Pirak on up to my room to drop off our bags and then I am for a swim...it's been forever!  Come on Pirak...it's just up this hallway.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ ::hopes wistfully that Quon could 'hear' her and 'listens' as she walks back into the foyer and around the fountain, then spots him and can't help smiling::  CIV:  Very nice color scheme!  ::tucks a hand under his arm to lead him on out to the hovercar, the door having been already opened by the maid::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ CIV:  I think you must be a handsome Kressari on your home planet.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Liz> FCO: I hope you haven't been too lonely Cassie, with Mackie always running off for one thing or another. That man must have very itchy feet. :: smiles and sits on the bed ::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Smiles and waits patiently for the huge number of civies and ankle biters to shuffle off the shuttle before continuing.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#<Dr_Clooney>::his smile becoming strained as Mia mentions 'her room':: OPS: Um...Mia...dear.. don't you want to take your friend's bags up to the guest room?

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#OPS: Why of course Mia.  :: turning back to her father before following Mia to her room :: Dr. Clooney : I was a pleasure to meet you sir...and please make no extra trouble for yourself.  Mia and I can share a room.  :: grins ::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@:: laughs and tosses a brush at the bag :: Liz: Lonely with all of you around? I've really loved being here with all of the family.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Never having been to mars she looks around interestedly as she makes her way through the space port.::

CIV_LtJG_So`Quon says:
$::notices the crystal pendant on Tessa seeing it gleam in the sunlight as they exit the Jakiel residence:: XO: Appearance does not hold much value to my people. It's just that I've rarely gone out in public without a shirt on.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#::looking puzzled:: Dr_Clooney: Why?  I've got plenty of room in my closet and after all it would be silly for him to hike all the way over to the other side of the house just to get dressed in the mornings. ::gives her dad a big kiss on the cheek and pulls Kell towards her room:: It is WONDERFUL to be back home again!

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Liz> FCO: We've loved having you and the children here Cassie, but I know you wanted to spend more time with that handsome husband of yours.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: AS HARKER GOES THROUGH THE SPACE PORT SHE SEES A MESSAGE BOARD CALLING FOR ANY SENIOR STAFF OF U.S.S. DUBLIN TO REPORT TO BASE HEADQUARTERS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#:: follows Mia :: Himself : Poor man, I have heard that when Terrans age they begin to miss things.  OPS: After you

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Thinks to self, "So much for time off..." and switches her path to take her to a turbolift.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ ::smiles up at him as they near the car and load in their stuff, then climb in.  Tessa moves the hovercar out onto the road::  CIV: Well, you should do it more often, I like it.  ::gives him a quick smile::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#::enters her room and dives across the big California King bed after tossing her bag into a corner, rolls over on her back and grins:: CEO: You know...Starfleet has wonderful furniture and all that...but nothing beats your own bed in your own home.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: sits on the bed beside her mother and takes her hand :: Liz: All part of being a Captain's wife mom. I wouldn't be surprised to see Mackie make rear admiral before too long.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#::enters and puts his bag down ::  OPS: This is your bed, just yours no others sleep in here?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Orders the turbolift to take her to the base HQ while wondering what’s going on. A few minutes later she arrives at the base headquarters.::

CIV_LtJG_So`Quon says:
$::sits back in his seat in the hovercar and glances at the pendant again, stirring the memory of it on his mother's chest back on the Homeship of his childhood:: XO: I know I've asked you before, but how does the necklace feel to you?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#CEO: Yep...just me.  My brothers have their own rooms down the hall.  ::looks a little downcast for a moment:: Tom's room was on that side and Hank is on the other.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Glances around looking for where in the area she is supposed to report to..::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Liz> FCO: He's a smart man Cassie, and I'm sure he will go far, but remember, he needs to pay attention to you and the children.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ ::feels the pendant against her neck::  CIV:  I like it.  I thought it might be heavy but it's actually very comfortable and I love the color.  Thank you again, Quon, it's very precious to me.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#OPS: Tom is the one that perished, don't looked surprised either Mia.  You know that I know a little about everyone.  I have lost all my family, keep the ones you have close to you.

CIV_LtJG_So`Quon says:
$XO: I'm happy that you... ::sees a flash of memory as Tessa's face is instantly replaced by his mother's and then back again::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@Liz: He does mom. :: stands and puts a few more things in the bag :: Besides, I really want to see him get everything her deserves. He's worked hard for it.

CIV_LtJG_So`Quon says:
$::shakes his head and rubs his eyes, then looks back to see Tessa again:: XO: ...happy that you like it.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ ::senses the shock in Quon and chances a quick glance at him, frowning:: CIV:  What?  What is it?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#::sighs:: CEO: Yeah....I still miss him...and my Mom. ::is about to say more when the door explodes open and a golden streak of fur leaps onto the bed almost smothering Mia as Bowser enthusiastically greets his little owner for the first time since he was sent back to Earth::

CIV_LtJG_So`Quon says:
$XO: N-nothing. It's okay. I see the marina is just ahead.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ ::pulls up to the beachfront after a half hour drive and gets out, retrieving the blanket and food.  Pushes up her sunglasses to look around the pier loaded with various sizes of docked boats::

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#:: lets an uncharacteristic smile as he sees Mia and Bowser together :: OPS: Well your beast has returned, you are now free to be drug through the ship at your leisure  :: grins again ::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#<Hank>::sticks his head in the door:: OPS: I don't know how you do it Sis...that isn't a dog that's a horse....::trails off as he see a Cardassian standing in his sister's room::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ ::Their footsteps plunk on the wood pier and sea birds can be heard and seen lazily gliding just above some of the boats::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Looks around the Base HQ for some clue as to why she was summoned here.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#<Hank>CEO: Oh...hello, I'm Lt Hank Clooney...Mia's brother. ::enters into the room::

Host SCPO_McKay says:
::Looks up as the young Lieutenant entered::: Harker: Can I help you ma'am?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: closes the last of the bags :: Liz: There all done. I'll get dad to take them to the front steps.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Looks at the SCPO.:: McKay: Yes I saw a notice for USS Dublin Senior staff to report to this location?

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#:: rises and offers his handshake :: Hank : A pleasure to meet you sir.  I am Lieutenant jg Kell :: smiles smarmily again :: Please call me Pirak

CIV_LtJG_So`Quon says:
$::unloads the remainder of the beach gear and follows Tessa, looking around for the yacht seeing all the exquisite seaworthy vessels about:: XO: I've never sailed on a yacht before. Which one of these boats belong to you?

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ ::stops at a small yacht with the name of Rising Phoenix on the side of it, brilliant colors streaking from a painted phoenix's tail on the side::  CIV:  This is the Jakiel sailing vessel, what do you think?  ::walks up and steps onto the boat, rocking it gently::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Liz>: FCO: If you can drag him away from the children dear. :: smiles and smoothes out the bed linen :: I'll go and find him for you.

Host SCPO_McKay says:
::Looks the Lieutenant up and down and furls his graying brows:: Harker: You wouldn't be from the Dublin's Engineering department would you?

Host SCPO_McKay says:
::Extends hand:: Harker: Senior Chief McKay ma'am.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Puzzled she shakes his hand.:: McKay: Nice to meet you. No actually, Chief Tactical Officer.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Liz> :: leaves the bedroom to find Nick and send him Cassie's way ::

CIV_LtJG_So`Quon says:
$ XO: I like the theme and the colors. ::feels a kind of awe of the color pattern and the sleekness of the ship::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
McKay: The message simply said any senior officer...

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Growing more puzzled by the moment.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ ::takes the food basket and towels into the pilot's room and lays them on a bench, then turns to Quon::  CIV:  You've never sailed before?  ::amused surprise is in her voice:: You're going to like this!  This thing is made for speed.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#<Hank>::his sharp eyes catching the relaxed attitude of his sister and Pirak's bag in the corner alongside his sisters and grins as he shakes Kell's hand:: CEO: So this is why Dad looks a little green around the gills.  How are you, Pirak?  You do know you have the honor of being Mia's first boyfriend she brought back home. ::grins even wider::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: sighs and looks around the room for a final time, making sure that she hasn't forgotten anything ::

Host SCPO_McKay says:
Harker: ::looks at tunic color:: Aye, should have known ma'am.  Well, if you'll come this way please. ::goes to a computer with a large stack of PADDs sitting next to it::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Puzzled but not annoyed she follows in the experienced noncoms wake.::

Host SCPO_McKay says:
Harker: Well Lieutenant.... ?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
McKay: Well what Senior Chief?

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#:: smiles :: Hank : The very first, well it is an honor I will endeavor to live up to then

CIV_LtJG_So`Quon says:
$ XO: Speed you say.... maybe we could instead go slow and steady? I've never piloted a sailing ship before...

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: makes her way back to the living room to wait for Mackie :: Nanny: Nanny Grace are you ready to go yet?

Host SCPO_McKay says:
::shrugs as she doesn't provide her name:: CTO: We've run into a bit of a problem ma'am.  Do you know if your CEO was working on anything special in the Dublin's core?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Nanny> FCO: All set Mrs. MacLeod. Shall I call for or transportation now?

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ ::moves to the small steering wheel and motions for Quon to come up beside her::  CIV: Just stand next to me and put one hand on the railing here and one on my shoulder.  Don't worry, I'll be piloting.  ::waits for him to take a stance::  And get a good balance on your feet.  ::laughs softly at Quon's worried face::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Mentally slaps forehead. She'd misunderstood.:: McKay: Sorry Senior Chief, Lieutenant Paige Harker and let me think..

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#Hank: Pirak's not my boyfriend....I mean...well we date and...well...we're friends....close friends but we...I mean we're not exclusive...er...I mean...we do...but not only...er...I..::blushes as she stammers herself into a corner::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@Nanny: Not yet Nanny. Mackie isn't back yet.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#<Hank>::starts to laugh:: OPS: It's okay, Boo...relax.  I'm all for it.  After all you're a big girl...a decorated Starfleet officer and I think it's great you found someone...just go easy on Dad...okay?  He's not quite ready for his little girl to grow up.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
McKay: Yes I remember he replaced the dilithium crystals twice, once in Nacandarian space and again when we got back.

CIV_LtJG_So`Quon says:
$::tries to rubs the worry from his expression as best he can and does as he's instructed, perhaps with a bit more apprehension than is necessary:: XO: I suppose it couldn't be much more difficult than steering a Kaneda fighter craft.

Host SCPO_McKay says:
CTO: Well ma'am, we can't get the computer to open all the appropriate files. Just changing those crystals shouldn't have caused this.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
McKay: Can you show me the problem files?

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#Hank: I believe we have accomplished all the shock we are able ::grins ::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Tries to remember where the CEO might be at the moment.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Nanny> :: mumbles under her breath :: Self: Serve him right to be left behind, the heel.

Host SCPO_McKay says:
CTO: It is acting as though it is fighting our efforts.... like it understands what we're doing and is trying to stop us. ::gestures to the computer monitor:: See for yourself.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Confused she leans over the console to get a better look.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ ::backs the sleek running yacht out slowly, then rotates it expertly to face into open water and let's the throttle out, at first gently until the yacht passes by incoming boats, then lets it gain speed more quickly, enjoying the salty breeze blowing through her long blonde hair::  CIV:  Nope!  Isn't this great?  ::has to shout a little::

Host SCPO_McKay says:
::Brings up all the data for the normal space dock checks.::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Studies the information.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#<Hank>::winks at the CEO:: CEO: From his expression...I think you did.  In fact I had better go console him about losing his baby girl and all that.  ::grins again at Mia who makes a face back and leaves::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: looks over at the window :: Nanny: What was that Nanny?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Nanny> :: coughs :: FCO: Nothing my dear, just wondering if I've forgotten anything.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#::mock growls and flounces over to her dresser stripping off her clothes as she goes.  Pulls out a bikini and brandishes it at Pirak:: CEO: You men are all alike...do you know that?  Now I am going for a swim...you may join me or not.

CIV_LtJG_So`Quon says:
$::smiles his delight as the yacht moves at its brisk and surprisingly stable pace, feeling the exhilarating breeze blow against his hairless scaly body:: XO: It's....wonderful! ::finds his voice almost as loud as Tessa's::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Tries her access code on the denied systems.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ CIV:  I know where there’s a little island we can have some privacy on.  ::Neglects to mention that it's where one of their summer homes is located and hopes to spend the evening there::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: HARKER'S ACCESS REQUEST IS DENIED AND SHUFFLED TO THE WASTE RECLIMATION UNIT.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#:: reaches into his bag and pulls out the speedo he wore to the beach with her the last time ::  OPS: Well since we cant just stay here without the swim attire I will join you for a swim :: smiles ::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Shares a look with the SCPO.::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
McKay: One moment

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Opens a comm to Earth, namely to one Lt.jg Kell.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: sighs again and turns as she hears laughter coming from the direction of the garden ::

CIV_LtJG_So`Quon says:
$XO: Is this island far? We do have everything we need here already.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
COM: Kell: Lieutenant Kell, are you there?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#::giggles and pulls on her suit, grabs a towel and heads out the patio door that opens into the back where the pool is:: CEO: Oh that sun feels so heavenly...the holodeck cannot compare to the real thing at all.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ CIV:  Just up ahead....  ::careens around the side of the island and then slows the boat down until it nudges the side of a dock gently.  Tessa peers out the window to check and then shuts the engines off::  CIV:  Isn't this silence wonderful?

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#::picks up his comm badge and speaks into it :: COM: Harker: What can I do for you Lieutenant?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
Comm: Kell: They are having a bit of trouble here with the Dublin, they think it may have something to do with your changes. ::She fills him in completely.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@:: walks to the door and looks out to see her children wrestling with their grandfather on the green grass ::

Host SCPO_McKay says:
::Listens to the conversation and nods::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Wraps up with.:: COMM: Kell: This is a bit out of my area of expertise...

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#::stops as she hears the comm between the CTO and CEO::

Host SCPO_McKay says:
CTO: You might ask if he's put in a personal access code. ::frowns because he knows that any good engineering officer would have logged that information.::

CIV_LtJG_So`Quon says:
$XO: Ominous...but comfortable silence. ::manages a grin seeing it to be mid-afternoon now:: The light...I have never seen you so beautiful before.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@:: opens the door :: All: Hey you four, time to clean up and get ready to go.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Glances at McKay questioningly.::

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#COM: Harker: I made no modifications that would cause that problem.  Have the base engineers power down the main computer core and reinitialize from protected backups.  Perhaps our contact with alien transmitters affected the ships engineering controls.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ ::blushes slightly::  CIV:  You'll be interested to know that there is flora and fauna here that you can't find almost anywhere else on Betazed... and some Mirkha up on the mountainside.  ::picks up the picnic basket and towels:: And yeeesss, we do have everything we need. I'll explain later.  ::smiles enigmatically::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: hears a collective sigh from the group :: All: Hey, none of that now.

Host SCPO_McKay says:
::Points at the computer which shows they've already taken that extreme measure::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
COMM: Kell: They've done that already.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#::enters back into the room:: CEO: Are they completely locked out?  If so I'll probably have to go into the computer core and reset through there.  They can't do that.

Host SCPO_McKay says:
CTO: Lieutenant... the only thing left to do is replace the computer and we really don’t want to do that.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Nick> FCO: We're coming Cassie. I just wanted a bit more time with my buddies here.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
COMM: Kell: I am going to put you on with the top engineer here.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Moves and motions for McKay to take over.::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::"Thinks to self, "there let them hammer it out directly."::

Host SCPO_McKay says:
COM: Kell: Lieutenant Kell?  Is there anything you might have done that would shut us out like this?

CIV_LtJG_So`Quon says:
$XO: Perhaps you won't mind, but I brought some of my botanical field equipment. You wouldn't mind a little scientific exploration would you?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Stands just to the left of the noncom listening on on the conversation.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#::sits on the bed as she listens to the conversation::

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#COM: Harker: Mia and myself will return in the morning.  The Ensign believes it can be rectified by her going into the computer, and myself working in engineering.  Please have the base engineers go on to the next task till we arrive.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ CIV:  I would love to go foraging with you, Quon.  ::walks along the shoreline a little ways before spreading the towel and setting down the food, opening it and bringing out a bottle of wine, cheeses and fruit among other edibles.  Kneels, then lays lengthwise on the blanket:: CIV:  This is my most favorite place in all the galaxy.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#::covers him comm badge :: OPS: You should be allowed at least one night in your own bed :: smiles ::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Leans in:: COMM: Kell: Sure Harker out.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Nanny> :: barrels through the door and scoops up Summer :: Nick: Really, Mr. Adams, you know that we have to leave soon and just look at the mess of these children. You ought to know better. :: turns and pulls Adams up and carries the two babies into the house. FCO: Mrs. MacLeod, bring Seth please.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#::sighs but then brightens that at least they will have one night at home and maybe they can come back afterwards:: CEO: And maybe we can return afterwards.  I mean Mars is only a few hours from here.

Host SCPO_McKay says:
::Rolls his eyes to the overhead:: Self: Great, another ship engineer that thinks he can solve everything himself. COM: Kell: Your assistance would be appreciated Lieutenant.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#COM: McKay: Very nice to be appreciated...Kell out.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ CIV:  Wait until you see the sunset, it's so colorful and soft...  ::takes a deep breath of the salty air::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::She closes the comm.:: McKay: I think that’s the best we're going to get for now, since I'm here lets check the weapons systems see if they are being affected.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Nick> :: shrugs at Cassie as she shrugs back at him ::

CIV_LtJG_So`Quon says:
$::takes a deep breath as he kneels beside Tessa, honored to be with her in such a wondrous place:: XO: Tessa... ::he begins in a soft, low voice, almost a whisper:: ....we never finished our talk from the University campus.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@Nick: Guess I better get Seth huh? :: picks up her boy and snuggles him for a moment :: Boy he sure is dirty dad.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#OPS: Very well.  The look on your father's face is worth making the trip

Host SCPO_McKay says:
::Glares at the impudent young officer for shutting down the comm; then shrugs:: CTO: As you can see Lieutenant... and as I said, none of the systems are affected. All are within norms.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@<Nick> FCO: Sorry Cassie, I guess I got carried away a little.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#::shakes her head:: CEO: Hey....give Dad a break.  Hank is right...this is hard on him.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
$ ::returns his gaze this time, trying to keep herself relaxed and reaches up to touch his cheek, feeling the soft scales::  CIV: No, we didn't...I'm sorry I put it off, but I think I can speak freely here...

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#::smiles :: OPS: Not ready to have a Cardassian in the family?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@:: smiles and hugs her father :: Nick: I know dad, don't worry.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
McKay: Thanks Senior Chief you've been a great help, hopefully with more engineers working on this problem it can be fixed. Unfortunately it’s a bit out of my area of expertise...

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
#::unsmiling:: CEO: No....not ready to lose any of his kids....even if it is to inevitable growing up.  My family could care less what species you are...after knowing me you should have realized that by now. ::gets up and stalks out of the room to the pool::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@Nick: I love you dad. :: kisses his cheek and turns to head inside again ::

Host SCPO_McKay says:
CTO: You're welcome ma'am.  We'll keep plugging away 'til we figure it out.

CEO_Ltjg_Kell says:
#Himself : Terran women....

CIV_LtJG_So`Quon says:
$::gazes deeply into Tessa's eyes, seeing truth and curiosity in them:: XO: Do not be afraid. I will listen and understand. You know that.

Host Tim says:
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