Host Tim says:
Having crossed the neutral zone cloaked the Dublin was well outside Romulan space when it was forced to drop the cloak and continue to the rendezvous point.

Host Tim says:
The envoys are to be transferred to the U.S.S. Dirk and the Dublin is to continue on to Star Base 173.

Host Tim says:
The Dublin has been monitoring the arrival of the Akira and Defiant class ships at the rendezvous point.  The Dublin is dropping from warp within transporter range.

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission: ""Home again, home again">>>

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::enters the bridge with a load of PADDs, stacked precariously under his chin::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Eyes light up when Gael comes onto the bridge.::  CEO:  Need a hand?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::stands, leaning against the turbolift door as it climbs to the bridge, then shrugs tall as the doors open to walk out onto the bridge::  CO: Reporting in, Sir.  ::says as she walks over to stand beside the captain's chair and look at the view screen, much more relaxed now::

Host Tim says:
<FCO>CO: Approaching rendezvous point sir, dropping out of warp.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::at his post on the bridge, his console interfaced with OPS, gazing up at the CEO who seems to be doubling as an overworked yeoman today::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::raises an eyebrow and try to contain his grin:: CSO: yes on both counts.....even the unspoken one, but that would not be appropriate.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Chuckles and gets up to lend Gael a hand, taking the PADDs that are dropping.::  CEO:  I think the unspoken one should remain just that until later.  ::Winks at him.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO:  But I like the idea of it.  ::Grins.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CSO: Sure and next time remind me to use the network to send files....I just need one PADD to make my report to the Captain but now I don't know which one.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Smiles at him.::  CEO:  You don't have them marked?  For as orderly as you are, I'm surprised, Gael.  I didn't keep you awake 'that' long last night.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Nods to Lt. Jakiel.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO:  Where would you like these?  ::Holds the pile in her hands.::

Host Tim says:
<FCO>CO: Sir, both the Dirk and Douglas have acknowledged our presence.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CSO: Orderly? Am I really that orderly? ::sorts to the stack of PADDS:: On the engineering station please. I will have to transfer the contents to the main computer once I am done with my report.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Bring us within Transport range.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::shakes his head with a slight grin after listening to Gael and Tayla's small talk, and returns his focus to his sensors:: CO: I confirm both ships on the Star Fleet registry, sir. Our guests are standing by for transport to the Dirk.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Watches the Chief fumble with the PADDs.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Places the stack of PADDs on the engineering console.::  CEO:  There you go, my dear.  I'll help you in a bit if you need it.  I have to get back to my console.  I see it's beeping over there.  See you in a bit.  ::Walks over to her station.::

Host Tim says:
<FCO>CO: Aye sir, transport range in 7 minutes.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::glances over at Kizlev, raising an eyebrow to give him a pleasant smile...for al his help in relieving her stress, looks back at the Captain::  CO: Much better being on this side of the line, Sir.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Reviews the data.::  CO:  Captain, I have incoming classified messages from the Dirk for you.  Where would you like them?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::finds the report with the executive summary of all the diagnostics, neatens his uniform seeing if there are grease stains and slowly walks to the Captain::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CNS: Let’s hope so.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Route it here Ensign.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::sees that the CO is busy, so makes a quick turnaround and goes to his station::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Nods to the Captain, and routes the classified message to the Captain's bridge console.::  CO:  Incoming, Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Thank you Ensign.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  No worries, Captain.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::looks puzzled at Cerdan, but figures it must be concerning their 'guests'::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Glances up at the Chief as he reads the messages.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::finds his eyes looking over Rhianna, knowing that even though her back is to him where he is now, he's certain she knows who's watching her, and why::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::clears his voice:: CO: Uhm Captain I have the report you wanted. All systems are fine, even if a little worn out. The cloaking device is unoperational.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Continues to read the message without looking up.:: CEO: I see Chief. About that cloak.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  I have my report as well, Captain.  ::Grins and enjoys loading down her Captain and making him more gray.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Glances up as Ensign Daniels speaks as well.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::prepares himself for the worse:: CO: Yes Captain?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Stands and motions.:: CEO/ CSO: You two front and center.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Gets up.::  By the way… there's still lots of comm between the Romulan and SF vessels about an intrusion.  But the Fleet is telling them to be more worried about those Jem'Hadar sightings.  ::Chuckles and goes front and center.::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::bites her lip as she senses Tayla's emotions and the double handling Cerdan has to do and then definitely is puzzled at the Captain's command and watches the other two come over::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::interfaces with the LRS and finds a slightly amusing scenario on his sensors, noting the Romulans and Starfleet ships skirting along their respective sides of the Neutral Zone in border patrol maneuvers::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::walks sidewise to the center of the bridge::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Wonders why Gael is walking sideways, but says nothing.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::stands at attention looking straight::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Waits at attention with Gael.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Looks the two up and down and places his hands behind his back and then turns slightly to Mr. Hy'Qiin.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Gets a bit nervous thinking the Captain didn't like them getting chummy on the bridge earlier.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: Have we reached transport range Commander?

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::his purple eyes raise up to Cerdan, along with his previously relaxed antennae perking straight up:: CO: We just did 2.3 seconds ago, captain.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Clears her throat and wonders if he's going to make them just stand there for a while, wondering what their punishment will be.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
Self:  Whatever it is, I didn't do it.

Host Tim says:
<FCO>:: Maintains a parallel course with the Dirk::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Plot a course to SB 173 and engage when the Dirk signals transport is complete.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::keeps his eyes on the captain, not sure what to make of the captain's intense poker faced look::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::has no idea what is about to transpire, but is finding this very entertaining and sits back, crossing her arms and legs after she takes a seat::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Turns back to the two in front of him and still doesn't speak yet.::

Host Tim says:
<FCO>CO: Aye, course plotted to Star Base 173. Warp?

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Waits and stands at attention, just staring forward.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Looks down as if in thought and turns to tactical again.:: CTO: You had better join these two down here a moment.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::hopes that the Captain won't order a full stop::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Warp 6.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Feels a bead of sweat dropping from the side of her face.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::wonders how his Imazdi can find this strange moment amusing....wait, how did he know that?:: CO: Aye, Captain...transporter room 1 has initiated transport. ::stands and moves over beside Gael and Tayla::

Host Tim says:
<FCO>CO: Aye sir, warp 6. :: enters the program and waits for word on transport::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::sits up, incredibly curious and fights her desire to 'take a peek' into Cerdan's mind::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Turns back to face Delgado and Daniels and now Hy'Qiin.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::hears the confirming chime from his console that the transport was successful::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Takes a  deep breath and begins.:: CEO:  I've received orders. You can prepare your teams to begin removal of the cloaking system and all it's software.

Host Tim says:
<FCO>:: Notes the transport is completed  and pushes buttons on console and Dublin swings away to starboard from the other vessels; once at a safe distance Dublin goes to warp 6::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::makes a sad face:: CO: Aye sir, I will do that.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CEO: But before you do… ::Holds out a hand:: I want to congratulate you. I hereby promote you Lieutenant Commander.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Smiles at Gael, thinking he really deserves this.::  Self:  Time to celebrate when duty shift is over.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::smiles both at Delgado's promotion and that they are headed away from the Romulan border now::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::looks surprised:: CO: oh thank you sir. ::smiles:: I am glad you noticed all those hours spent in a Jeffrey tube.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Grins to herself at Gael's response.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::thinks the captain is a fan of the dramatic, not surprised the CEO received a promotion for all he's tangled with recently in Romulan space::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::shakes the CO' hand::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CEO: Well deserved Chief. ::Shakes his hand and turns his attention to Ms. Daniels.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Ensign!........It is my pleasure as well to promote you to Lieutenant junior grade.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Extends a hand again.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Gives a big smile to the Captain, tempted to give him a big hug, but salutes him instead and then shakes his hand.::  CO:  Just doing my job, Captain.  Thank you, Sir.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::smiles at Tayla and mouths a "Congratulations" to both her and Delgado::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Smiles a big smile at the CNS, and mouths a thank you in her direction, her eyes glowing.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Smiles slightly and becomes more serious.:: Aloud: All hands attention.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::looks at Tayla and smiles, thinking about later:: CO: I can start dismantling the device right now sir. I estimate it will take 3 days to clear all our modification off the Dublin.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::is glad for Tayla, knowing she's deserving of it, and wondering when her wedding to Gael might arrive, since the bond between the two is deliciously obvious::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Continues to stay at attention.::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::immediately stands up without even thinking and faces the Captain squarely::  CO:  Yes sir!

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Turns to Kizlev.:: CTO: Commander. I have a serious question to ask of you.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::goes back at attention::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::snaps to attention, wondering if Cerdan is about reinstate the ancient naval tradition of Polywog Day, and make Kizlev king Triton for a day, but then again...:: CO: Yes, sir?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Pauses and looks the Andorian over.::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::looks back and forth between Kizlev and Cerdan::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: I would like you to accept the position of second in command of the Dublin?

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Gets excited, knowing that the Commander deserves this opportunity even in the short time she's known him.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::finds it to be more of a statement of fact than a request:: CO: Without fail or question, Captain, I accept.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO:  Congratulations, Commander.  You deserve it!

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CTO: Yes, congratulations...Commander!

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: Very good Commander. I'm sorry to say that with our current staff levels you will be doing double duty as tactical officer until we get a replacement.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CTO: I am not so sure red would match nicely with your skin, but maybe I am wrong. ::grins::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO/CTO:  But red and blue make purple.  I can live with that.  ::Smiles.::  So close to pink.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::nods humbly, ignoring the temptation to show emotion, glad to remain at the station he's most comfortable with:: CO: Certainly, sir. ::tries not to smirk, or even look at Delgado after that comment::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Turns to the rest of the crew.:: Aloud.: Thank you all.  Resume your duties.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::is incredibly proud of her Andorian, definitely time for some Romulan ale and subsequent celebrating she thinks strongly::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::smiles at the CTO and goes back to his station::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Salutes the Captain.:: CO:  Aye, Captain.
CEO:  Celebration time, our quarters, tonight, after duty shift.  ::Wiggles her eyebrows at him.::

Host Tim says:
<FCO> ::Thinks the Captain must not be in a hurry to get to SB 173 since it's going to take about 77 hours to get there at this warp::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::tries to keep his face straight:; CSO: I really don't know what you are talking ab..::can't resist and winks::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Steps back toward his seat.:: CSO: Did you find that file I asked about Ensi..... Lieutenant.?

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CEO:  I'll explain it to you later.  ::Grins.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::returns to tactical, still trying to assimilate what just happened to him and his fellow officers, sorta in denial of the whole thing::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  Yes, Captain.  I'll forward it to your console?   Or are you looking for anything specific that you would like me to hunt down.  I have Rome's file saved on my console.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::makes a hint of a salute to Tayla:: CSO: Aye aye skipper. ::takes all his PADD's back and prepares to leave the bridge::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Send that one to my ready room.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Nods to the Captain.::  CO:  Yes, Sir!  ::Takes a seat at her console and forwards the downloaded file directly to the Captain's ready room as requested.::  On its way, Sir.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::enters the turbo lift and prepares how to tell his squirrels that they won't have a toy after all::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Nods to his new LT.:: CSO: Very good.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::takes a seat again, but can hardly contain herself, looks at Kizlev and almost chuckles watching his antennae wriggle::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Thinks the CNS and XO are going to be doing their own celebrating tonight, and chuckles to herself picking up on the vibes coming from them.::

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::feels his antennae twist and writhe more than a male and female performing the....well, better to not think of such unprofessional thoughts...for now::

Host Tim says:
<FCO>::Watches the time tick by:: Self: One hour down... three more days of cruising around here while the Rommies watch us with everything they have.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::arrives at ME deck still pondering::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::enters Main Engineering and finds it completely dark::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Continues to monitor the comms between the Romulans and Starfleet, and Starfleet telling the Romulans to be wary of Jem'Hadar.::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::gets up and walks over to the science station to ask quietly:: CSO: Would you have time tonight...to talk?  Oh...change that.  ::smiles and winks at Tayla:: Maybe next evening?

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CNS:  Aye, Lieutenant.  I would like that.  And yes, tonight will be booked, I think for us both.  ::Chuckles.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Turns and looks about the bridge a moment.:: XO: Lieutenant Commander. You have the bridge. ::Takes a step and stops in front of the Counselor.::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::suddenly the lights are turned on and there is a big "congratulations boss" written on the warp core:: <Fix'um>: CEO: Gael congrats on your promotion ::hugs him::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CNS: Could I have a word, in my ready room. ::Gestures.::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
Fix'um: Why thank you. You guys knew you rascals! ::smiles and shakes a few hands::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::hears the Captain and turns::  CO:  Of course, sir.  ::almost frowns, sensing something odd from her captain and follows::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  I'm getting lots of comm exchange between the Romulans and Starfleet.  They keep talking about the Purse, and they are demanding Starfleet explain the Purse's actions.  I'm not sure how much of it is really relevant.  I just thought you might want to know.

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::looks at Rhianna with a smile, and a slight worry...hoping she isn't planning on Romulan ale tonight, the wicked hangover such a drink brings with it!:: CO: Aye, sir. ::stands, looking forward to donning a red shirt in the morning, even though the color was infamous in the last century for those of security::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::notices people have prepared a small party:: engineers: Well ok, now we eat, then of course after it comes work, to be blunt, we have to dismantle the secret squirrel wheel.

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::sits casually in the seat already warmed by Cerdan:: CSO: I'm sure much denial will come from our side, while the Romulans...well, we shall see. ::grins, looking at the view screen ahead::

Host Tim says:
<<<Pause Mission>>>

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