=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10405.02 - "Travelling minds, part I " =/\=

The USS Elara is just at the edge of the Sta'al system in Arkonnian territory.

An Arkonnian vessel is in range, the AES Fretaria. It's about one fourth of the Elara's size but seems to be filled with sensors.

Not far away a rock travels through space as it has done for countless moments. Its purpose? Does it always need to have one?

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FCO Diego says:
::on the bridge piloting::

ACTION: Captain Wall has decided to take some more time off and is in the holodeck, leaving his first officer to do the diplomatic work. after All the Arkonnian Empire is an ally so there shouldn’t be any problems

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::on the bridge in her chair sitting quietly, but looks uncomfortable::

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
::sitting on the bridge::

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
::at tactical monitoring the ships systems as well as the system outside of the ship::

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
CTO: hail the Arkonnian ship

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
::hails the Arkonnian vessel:: XO: Channel open sir

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
:: Looks up to the VS -still seated ::

FCO Diego says:
::pilots wishing for an exciting high speed space race::

ACTION: The viewscreen is filled with the small Arkonian bridge and its yellow-skinned Captain

CMO Ens Ordo says:
::sits in the CMO office - runs the 20th brain scan this week on himself... just to make sure::

AES Capt Troya says:
@ ::Seated in a chair, staring at the man with three pips staring at him::

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
COM:AES Fretaria: Greetings, I am cmdr Timrok of the USS Elara

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::looks up at the screen with interest, then glances at the XO before turning to the screen again::

AES Capt Troya says:
@ COM: Elara: Greetings Commander Timrok, I am Captain Troya of the Arkonnian Empire Starship Fretaria. We are grateful for your assistance in this matter.

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
::while the XO engages in the normal diplomacy he locates the comet on long range sensors, detecting traces of duranium and titanium, as expected::

Ens Lost says:
::arrives in sickbay and looks for the CMO::

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
COM: Troya: We will be happy to help any way we can, perhaps you would like to join us here and we can discuss how we might proceed?

FCO Diego says:
XO: Should I match speed with the comet?

CMO Ens Ordo says:
Lost: Can I help you?

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
FCO: What is its heading?

FCO Diego says:
XO: It’s heading towards the local star in an elliptical orbit, Sir.

AES Capt Troya says:
@ COM: Elara: Certainly. We shall provide you the co-ordinates of my science officer and I, and you can beam us over.

Ens Lost says:
CMO: Yes doctor, the previous CMO was not very conscious of my problems. Perhaps you are more sensitive than him

CMO Ens Ordo says:
Lost: Please, have a seat. So what are these problems, tell me about them ::brings up medical record of Ens Lost::

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
COM: Troya: Very well, CTO: transport them to the Captains ready room when you have the coordinates

Ens Lost says:
::sits facing the doctor::

Ens Lost says:
CMO: They are still after me you know

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
::nods at the XO and prepares to beam Troya and his SO aboard::

Ens Lost says:
CMO: How can I fl a ship if they don't trust me??

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
FCO: Plot an intercept course with the comet when we have them onboard

FCO Diego says:
::plots an intercept course::

CMO Ens Ordo says:
Lost: Who exactly is after you? ::cross references medical history for references of simillar complaint before::

AES Capt Troya says:
@ ::Sends coordinates::

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
:: gives the cut the comm channel hand signal to the CTO::

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
::cuts the comm channel and upon receiving the coordinates from Troya beams him and his SO into the Captains ready room::

Ens Lost says:
::opens his eyes wide::CMO: everyone! I only get to do bridge duty when we are returning somewhere or when there is no risk of me actually doing anything useful

Ens Lost says:
::calms down::CMO: In any event, I just want you to give me some pills

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
::Makes his way to the ready room - arriving just after the two Arkonnians::

AES Capt Troya says:
::Arrives in the Captain's Ready Room with the Science Officer who eagerly begins moving about the room, looking at everything with a twinkle in his eye. Troya looks annoyed::

AES Capt Troya says:
::Turns:: XO: Commander Timrok.

FCO Diego says:
::engages intercept course::

CNS Ens Juuls says:
:;watches the XO leave::

CMO Ens Ordo says:
Lost: Ok, I understand this must be very stressful for you. But I must get a clearer picture before I prescribe anything.

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
Troya: please take a seat

CMO Ens Ordo says:
Lost: What makes you think that everyone is after you?

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
::watches the tactical readouts change as the ship jumps to warp::

AES Capt Troya says:
::Nods:: Goodelia: Goodelia, sit down. ::Takes a seat in one chair, and his short statured Science Officer, the giddy as a school girl Goodelia sits down as well::

Ens Lost says:
CMO: They avoid me, they hate me

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
Troya: This comet - if that’s what it really is, is quite a rarity, have you been able to acquire any data on it so far?

CMO Ens Ordo says:
Lost: Do you have any social groups, or friends that you can talk to this about?

AES Capt Troya says:
::Frowns:: XO: No, our sensor systems have proven to be inadequate. We had requested assistance from our Command, who had access to more powerful sensor systems - or so we believed, but instead they called upon you.

Ens Lost says:
::shakes his head::CMO: My best friend used to be Karida... But now she is gone

Goodelia says:
::Cuts in:: XO: I hear you have sensor arrays that can pierce the corona of most stars!

AES Capt Troya says:
::Glares at his Science Officer::

CMO Ens Ordo says:
Lost: Oh, really. Where has she gone?

FCO Diego says:
CTO:ETA three minutes.

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
:: Nods :: Troya: The Elara has one of the most sophisticated sensor arrays in the federation - I’m sure she will prove adequate

Ens Lost says:
CMO: She became first officer on some ship named after a weapon. Figure that one out! And she was so sweet ::sighs::

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
FCO: Understood.

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
Troya: the comets course... does it bring it into contact with any inhabited systems?

CMO Ens Ordo says:
Lost: Do you still keep in touch?

Ens Lost says:
::shakes his head sad::CMO: no, our relationship was always ... professional

CMO Ens Ordo says:
Lost: Did you want to take it further?

FCO Diego says:
::matches the speed and heading of the comet::

Ens Lost says:
CMO: She was always very distant. But the only one who ever actually paid any attention to me on this ship!

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::watches the bridge crew working and looks down at a padd she has with her::

CMO Ens Ordo says:
Lost: Well we'll see what we can do about getting you more involved and more people paying attention to you.

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
FCO: Bring us to within optimum scanning range with the comet

AES Capt Troya says:
XO: No, our course trajectory calculations indicate that it is simply orbiting the star as any normal comet would. The only abnormal readings we have found are in regard to it's composition.

FCO Diego says:
CTO: Done.

Ens Lost says:
CMO: What about those pills? to make me feel good? I need them

AES Capt Troya says:
::Leans forward:: XO: And I would like to establish that you are here to assist ... not to take over this scientific study.

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
FCO: Very good.

FCO Diego says:
CTO: Suggest we take a shuttle and land on the comet. Then we drill us a sample.

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
*XO*: Mesme to Timrok, we have in position to begin our analysis of the comet

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
FCO: First things first, I think perhaps we should see what we can detect from here

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
Troya: Im not looking to step on anyone’s toes ::pauses as he listens to the Comm:: We simply have the better facilities here, I invite you to stay for the duration of the study

AES Capt Troya says:
XO: I'll return to my vessel, however, Goodelia will remain to co-ordinate.

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
Goodelia: I’m sure you could make good use of one off our science stations

CMO Ens Ordo says:
Lost: ok this is what I'm going to do. I'll give you a mild sedative now, to help relax you. And I'll give you a supply of this new relaxing agent Starfleet Medical has sent me the replicator codes for.

Ens Lost says:
CMO: As you wish doctor, I just need those pills to feel good ::smiles::CMO: you are much better than the last doctor

CMO Ens Ordo says:
::programs hypospray::

Goodelia says:
::Brightens at the concept::

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
*CTO* Captain Troya will be returning to his ship now

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
Troya: I bid you good day :;salutes::

CMO Ens Ordo says:
::codes office replicator to produce Calcium tablets::

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
::notes some sort of structure on the comets surface which seems to be the source of the duranium-tritanium reading::

AES Capt Troya says:
::Leans over to Goodelia:: Goodelia: Remember, you are a science officer of the Arkonnian Empire. Not the Federation. ::Doesn't bother returning the salute to the XO::

CMO Ens Ordo says:
Lost: Well I'm here to help. And I'll do so to the best of my ability.

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
*XO*: Understood sir, his Science Officer will be staying with us?

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
Goodelia: if you would like to follow me? ::makes little further reaction to the Captain:: *CTO* Yes LtCmdr

CMO Ens Ordo says:
Lost: The deal for you to get the pills is that you come back in a week’s time for a joint session with the counsellor and I to talk about how you are feeling and how we can help you.

AES Capt Troya says:
::Waits to be beamed back to his starship::

Ens Lost says:
CMO: As you wish, though this new counsellor is nothing like Karida ... and she never will be

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
::taps into the transporter systems and beams Troya back to the bridge of his vessel::

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
Goodelia: Your Captain - he is quite possessive

CMO Ens Ordo says:
Lost: And she never can be Ensign. You need to realise that everyone is different and you should take everyone at face value and don't judge. That is a big step towards the rest of the crew accepting you for who you are.

AES SO Goodelia says:
XO: I'm afraid he doesn't like the idea of the Federation being involved. While there are many who are grateful for the Federation's help in re-uniting our empire years ago, some feel we could have done it on our own.

Ens Lost says:
CMO: Right... thank you doctor ::gets up:: CMO: You have been helpful

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
SO: Perhaps you could - but it’s good to have friends :: Leads the SO out to the bridge and looks around for the CNS ::

CMO Ens Ordo says:
Lost: I try. I'll see you next week. One of the orderlies will administer your hypo.

AES SO Goodelia says:
::Exits onto the bridge, and his eyes widen so much it looks like they're about to fall out. He can barely keep himself from running from console to console to examine all the amazing Federation technology::

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::is in her seat and returns a questioning glance towards the XO, before standing to face him::

Ens Lost says:
Self: Maybe I don't like him that much

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
::watches the SO for a moment::

FCO Diego says:
XO: Can I take a science team to the comet in a shuttle?

Ens Lost says:
::nods to the CMO and leaves the room::

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
CNS: would you be so kind as to help Goodelia settle in? He will be using one of the science stations for the time being

CMO Ens Ordo says:
::Adds update to Ens Lost's records. Programs computer to schedule Medico-psych appointment for this time next week::

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
:: pauses :: FCO: No, well do what we can from here for the time being

CNS Ens Juuls says:
Self: interesting the science station is just over there ::nods to the XO, and smiles towards Goodelia:: Goodelia: If you'll follow me the science station just over here.

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::leads the way to the science station::

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
CTO: What do we have on the comet so far?

AES SO Goodelia says:
::Quite excitedly follows the CNS:: CNS: Are you this vessel's science officer?

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
XO: So far the preliminary scan results are just coming in, however I have detected some sort of structure on the surface that appears to be the source of the duranium-tritanium signature. It could be that a vessel has collided with the comet, but that is purely speculation at this point.

ACTION: Outside, oblivious to what is happening inside the two crafts that matched its course; the comet brightens up as it moves on its slow path to the Sta'alian sun

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::a grins crossed her face but she refrains from laughing as she shakes her head:: Goodelia: No I am the counsellor. ::arrives at the side of the bridge to one of the science consoles:: 

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
CTO: Hopefully not one that was trying to study it

AES SO Goodelia says:
::Arrives at the science console:: CNS: Interesting. You are a doctor of minds then. ::His last words trail off as he gently runs his hands across the sleek console. Is truly enamoured with the technology::

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
XO: Let’s hope not sir.

FCO Diego says:
::monitors the comet::

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
::runs the readings of the structure through the databanks checking it against ships and other space fairing entities::

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
CTO: try to differentiate between the structure and the comet itself ::turns to glance at the Arkonnian curiously::

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
SO: Goodelia: what do you make of it?

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::nods:: Goodelia: Yes to an extent. ::notices his face fill with interest as he touches the console:: I take it you are a science officer for your people? Do you need assistance with the console?

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
XO: Sir I’m getting some... strange readings. According to my readings, this system is about 4 million years old, and although the comet is made of the same materials, it appears to be almost 1 million years younger.

CMO Ens Ordo says:
::Looks at elective surgery list. Notes Lt Umbara of stellar cartography is due for a rotator cuff replacement in 5 minutes::

AES SO Goodelia says:
::Calling up his studies of basic Federation consoles:: CNS: Yes, I am the Science Officer of the Arkonnians Empire Starship. I was once given information on basic Federation console workings ... I should be able to figure it out. ::Hearing the XO, he pulls up readings on the comet with a few button presses. A grin appears as he is quite proud of his accomplishment::

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
:: Frowns as he does the maths :: CTO: But its origins seem to be from this system?

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
::the tactical side of him keeps a close eye on what the SO is monitoring, making sure he doesn’t try to access anything restricted::

AES SO Goodelia says:
XO: What we've been able to determine, compared with what I'm reading here, seems to support your Science Officer's ::Gestures to the CTO:: readings. We never noted that structure before though...

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
XO: Yes sir, the comet appears to be from this system

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::smiles towards Goodelia, who seems to need very little help getting to grips with their technology:: Goodelia: I shall let you continue your work, Just ask if you require any assistance, I'll be over there ::motions to her seat::

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
SO: Do you recognise the structure?

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
::smiles at the thought of being a science officer::

CMO Ens Ordo says:
::walks into main sickbay:: Ens Nurse O'Shea: I'll be across the deck in surgery if you need me Katy.

O'Shea says:
Ok Ordo, see you later.

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::looks to the CTO and then back to the XO:: Self: Okay so introductions would have been nice. 

AES SO Goodelia says:
XO: I cannot. It seems to have been destroyed.

CMO Ens Ordo says:
::walks to surgery theatres::

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::before leaving turns back to Goodelia:: Goodelia: I think the XO missed the introductions this is ::motions to the CTO:: our chief tactical officer Ltcmdr Mesme.

ACTION: As Diego leaves the room when his shift ends, Lost quickly replaces him, very happy to have finally be given a chance back at the helm

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
::smiles and nods at the SO::

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::notes Lost enter and recognises him from Karida's notes as another one of the crew she was to be aware of::

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
XO: Sir I’m also detecting organic matter on the surface of the comet, mostly surrounding the structure

CMO Ens Ordo says:
::taps combadge:: *CNS*: Counsellor I need to talk to you about an ensign Lost. Would you be able to see me at your earliest convenience?

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::returns to her seat and picks up the Padd which was left there::

AES SO Goodelia says:
CNS: He is not your Science Officer? ::Perplexed, but none-the-less:: CTO: Hell, I am Goodelia, Science Officer of the Arkonnian Empire Starship Fretaria.

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
CTO/SO: life signs?

CMO Ens Ordo says:
::Enters Surgery Theatre, greets Lt Umbara::

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
::looks confused for a moment:: SO: Pleased to meet you ::smiles again::

CNS Ens Juuls says:
XO: If there is nothing else you need of me here, I would like to go to sickbay Sir?

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
XO: None sir, just organic matter

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
::turns to the CNS:: CNS: are you not well?

AES SO Goodelia says:
XO: None detected. But as your CTO stated, there is organic matter. Perhaps biological remains?

CMO Ens Ordo says:
Umbara: Hello Lt. We should be in and out of here in 10 minutes.

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
SO: Perhaps we could beam a sample aboard and analyse it further

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::turns to the XO a bit confused then realises:: XO: Oh perfectly healthy Sir, but the CMO would like to talk about one of our patients.

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
:: nods :: CNS: ah I see - of course go ahead

Umbara says:
Thanks Doc, I want to get back to playing squash on the holodeck.

CNS Ens Juuls says:
*CMO*: On my way ::nods to the XO as she leaves with one of her curious looks again::

CMO Ens Ordo says:
Umbara: Well you're going to have to lay off sports for at least a day Lt. I'm sure your opponent will accept a rematch.

CMO Ens Ordo says:
::Helps Umbara to lie on surgical couch::

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::enters the TL:: Computer: Deck 12.

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
*CMO* Dr Ordo, we may have something here that might interest you, organic material on the comets surface, I wonder if you could analyse a sample for us?

CMO Ens Ordo says:
::Establishes sanitation field, picks up hypospray with local anaesthesia::

CMO Ens Ordo says:
*XO*: Sounds intriguing, as the Vulcans would say Commander. I'm in surgery at the moment, but please send the sample to sickbay and I'll get straight on it on my return.

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
XO/SO: As long as we take proper quarantine procedures I cannot see why beaming a sample aboard would be a problem

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
*CMO* Will do

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
CTO: see to it

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
XO: Aye sir.

CMO Ens Ordo says:
Umbara: Sorry about that. Here we go ::applies hypo::

AES SO Goodelia says:
XO: There is no reason not to. I would recommend we do so.

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
SO: I suspect you might be interested in what we find out from this

CNS Ens Juuls says:
::arrives on deck 12 and heads towards her office first to collect something::

CTO LtCmdr Mesme says:
::sets up a containment field in one of the science labs, lets the scientists know what’s about to happen and beams a small amount of the organic matter aboard::

CMO Ens Ordo says:
::Cuts skin and applies muscular and ligament regenerator to affected areas.::

XO Cmdr Timrok says:
CTO: let’s just hope it’s not the plague ::laughs::

ACTION: Nothing appears on the science lab

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