Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“Qued”

Starring

Vaughn Turner as Captain Vaughn Turner
Peter Saunders as Commander Aun'to Mesme
Dan Spence as Ensign Shin'Ji
Michael Taylor as Ensign Michael Taylor
Gordon Cindric as Ensign John McKnight
   
  And

Trish Yarborough as Mrs Q and Transporter Chief

Guest Starring

Scott as Q

Host SM-Trish says:
=/\==/\==/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10408.08 - "Qued "=/\==/\==/\=
Host SM-Trish says:
The crew have been granted shore leave on Risa.
Host SM-Trish says:
Rumors have it, some of the Q have paid unexpected visits.  Hopefully this will be a peaceful leave for the crew.
Host SM-Trish says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Begin Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
CIV_Capt_Vaughn_Turner says:
::Skulks from his quarters::
CIV_Capt_Vaughn_Turner says:
::Tries to remain inconspicuous::
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::heads for the transporter room with his hands full::
ACTO_Ens_Shin says:
:: heads to the TR looking forward to getting off the ship for a time::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::in one of Risa's many tourist locations, currently sitting on the rim of a nice fountain, the sound of the water acting in a welcome soothing way::
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::steps on the transporter padd:: Transporter Chief: Energize when ready chief.
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
::walking down to the transporter room whistling::
Host SM-Trish says:
   <TChief> EO::  Aye Sir, transporting now 
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::disappears in a flash of blue and white particles::
ACTO_Ens_Shin says:
::enters TR and steps onto the pad:: Chief: beam me down.
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
::enters the transporter room and steps on the pad: TR Chief: got room for one more
Host SM-Trish says:
    <TChief> CTO:  Aye Sir... ::hits the panel:: 
Host SM-Trish says:
<TChief>  FCO:  You should have spoken sooner Sir... get on the pad ::hits the panel indicator    again:: 
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::feels something cold and wet and mumbles something before fishing his tail out of the fountain, he flicks it irritably before deciding to take walk a down the "bustling" street::
ACTO_Ens_Shin says:
:: materializes on the planet below::
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::sees the ACTO and comes to greet him:: ACTO: Hey ensign, something for a change hm?
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
:: materializes on the planet, he looks around at his surroundings::
ACTO_Ens_Shin says:
EO: Always something new
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
ACTO: So what are your plans?
ACTO_Ens_Shin says:
EO: Just to enjoy myself. You?
CIV_Capt_Vaughn_Turner says:
::Heads towards the TR room and requests a beam down with just a motion to the Chief while stepping on the TR padd::
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
ACTO: eeer, I was thinkin' of visiting the local bar ::grins::
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
::begins to look around and starts whistling again::
ACTO_Ens_Shin says:
EO: That sounds good. Think I'll join you.
Host SM-Trish says:
<TChief>  CIV:  Yes sir, step into my lair ::grinning::
CIV_Capt_Vaughn_Turner says:
::Looks up just as the beam activates and it clicks what the Chief has said::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::content his tail is now dry enough and having avoiding being bumped into by all the much larger tourists around manages to get into a quieter side street and decides to go browse in some of the more "exotic" shops that are now visible::
CIV_Capt_Vaughn_Turner says:
::Thinks to self "What did that.............?::
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::heads for the bar with his bag still on his shoulder:: ACTO: lets go then, don't whant to miss all the fun now...
CIV_Capt_Vaughn_Turner says:
::As he materializes:: Self: ..............................mean
Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:   A Q appears, taking both Caits.
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
::pulls out a data pad and consults it:: self: better make sure I don’t get lost
Host Q says:
:: While wondering around the cosmos being bored he pops in on the unsuspecting crew. He decides to nap some Caits for fun.::
Host Q says:
XO/ ACTO: Welcome gentle Caits.
ACTO_Ens_Shin says:
Q: What do you want Q?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::looks around at the scenery change and the being in front of him:: Q: Where are we?
CIV_Capt_Vaughn_Turner says:
::Beams into an out of the way alcove where no one can see him. Kind of what he was going to ask the TR Chief to do had he been given time anyway::
Host Q says:
ACTO: Well you know being a Q can be rather boring at times, so I thought I would come and liven up your party. Any objections? :: Snaps his fingers and freezes them for a second. When they are released they have multicolored fur and a very red manicure.::
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::enters the bar:: Self: Uuuuh, nice place they got here.
Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Both Caits now have bright red polish on their claws.
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
::looks at the map on his pad from different angles:: self: to late, lost...... ::sighs::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::looks down and up and himself:: Q: If you don’t mind, red really isn’t my colour ::watches his tail swish in mild annoyance::
ACTO_Ens_Shin says:
Self: What the?
Host Q says:
XO: To answer your question, welcome to a little slice of the grander universe. Red not your color perhaps this will be better. :: Changes the XO's nails to pink.::
ACTO_Ens_Shin says:
Q: Would you mind changing me back?
Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The XO's claws are now bright bubble gum pink.
Host Mrs-Q says:
Q:  So here you are!  ::pops into the scene::  What in blazes are you up to now?
CIV_Capt_Vaughn_Turner says:
::Walks around trying to stay out of the way and out of sight::
Host Mrs-Q says:
::flicks her wrist and the Caits are now hairless::  This is much better...
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::happily sits down not aware of what is happening outside:: Waiter: One lemonade, with a sip of the "strong stuff"
Host Q says:
Mrs. Q: Just having a little fun with the kittens here.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::cannot help but roll his eyes and turn to the ACTO:: ACTO: Have I ever told you how much I dislike Risa? ::watches the two Q's:: Oh dear...
ACTO_Ens_Shin says:
XO: No but I can see why.
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
<Waiter>: EO: Ahh yes, of course sir, right away ::walks away::
Host Mrs-Q says:
::hating to be kept waiting for an answer, she walks up nose to nose with her husband::  Q:  Well, Cait got your tongue?
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
:: starts wandering around looking for one of his fellow officers ::
Host Q says:
:: Chuckles at the scene of two hairless caits with manicures of pink and red.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
Q: You know what they say about keeping a lady waiting dont you?
Host Q says:
Mrs. Q: I told you that I was just having some fun with these two.
Host Mrs-Q says:
::looks at the XO with appreciation::  Q:  Looks like there is one gentleman present ::glaring at Q::
Host Mrs-Q says:
Q:  Yeah, likely story, the last time you had that redheaded Admiral, what’s her name... What IS IT, that you find so appealing about these creatures?
CIV_Capt_Vaughn_Turner says:
::Heads towards the center of activity on Risa against his better judgment. He just has a "feeling"::
ACTO_Ens_Shin says:
:: flicks his tail in annoyance:: Q: Would you mind?
Host Mrs-Q says:
::flicks her hand again, the CTO is now wearing a purple tutu::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::gives Mrs-Q a smile and turns to the ACTO:: ACTO: I think we should probably just... let them finish their little domestic
Host Mrs-Q says:
Speak when spoken to you hairless whatever you are!
Host Q says:
:: Looks at the glare and rolls his eyes.:: Mrs. Q: Gentleman indeed. :: Snaps his fingers and turns the XO into a Borg drone.:: Better yet. Completely subservient.
Host Mrs-Q says:
Q:  And here I thought you had some imagination... Borg are so déclassé. ::huffs::
ACTO_Ens_Shin says:
:: thinks the XO is right and shuts up trying to blend into the background::
Host Mrs-Q says:
::whines:: Q:  Dearest... am I that boring that you need this kind of distraction?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::turns his head and moves towards the ACTO with the classic "you will be assimilated" look::
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
:: realizes he has his pad back to front:: self: ahhh. Right, to Risa central ::smiles to himself and starts whistling as he walks of towards Risa central::
Host Mrs-Q says:
ACTION:  The ampules pop out of the XO's wrists to assimilate the CTO.
Host Q says:
Mrs. Q: You are right. :: Snaps his fingers and turns the XO into a hairless Cait with pink nail polish and a pink tutu and ballet shoes.:: XO: Dance for the Lady if you will.
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::watches the waiter come to him carrying a trey::
Host Mrs-Q says:
ACTION:  The XO's appearance changes as he begins to perform a ballet.
Host Mrs-Q says:
Q:  The least you can do is include the other one.  Aren't there any more of them that I can play with?  ::pouts::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::in between a few twirls gives the ACTO a look of "help me"::
Host Q says:
Mrs. Q: Never Dearest. Just though I would amuse myself. I was sure you would be along when you saw my meddling.
CIV_Capt_Vaughn_Turner says:
::Wanders into a bar and sees another SF officer sitting there::
ACTO_Ens_Shin says:
:: looks at the XO and tries to come up with a plan::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
Mrs-Q/Q: Sorry to ask you this ::does a little jump, remembers to point his toes:: but don’t you have anything better to do?
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
:: inside Risa central walking to a spot labeled "central bar" on his map::
Host Q says:
Mrs. Q: These were the only two around for quite a few hundred light years. Sorry I couldn't find more.
Host Mrs-Q says:
Q: Do you know where you got them?  Maybe there are more around! ::rubs her hands::
Host Q says:
Mrs. Q: Hmmm. They were in Starfleet uniforms. Maybe there is a ship totally manned by them. Gentlemen? Any such ships?
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
::walks into the bar and spots two of his fellow officers and sits at the bar and orders a drink::
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::pulls out his padd and puts it at the table:: Self: lets see now ::starts looking over the attractions on Risa::
ACTO_Ens_Shin says:
Q: All you want is a pet? Is that what this is about? 
CIV_Capt_Vaughn_Turner says:
::Wanders over to the EO ranked ensign and sits:: Bartender: Beer, Rogan................and before you ask its from Ukraine on Earth.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
Mrs Q: Ships manned totally by Caitains? Can't say I know any
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
CIV: Nice choice ::smiles::
CIV_Capt_Vaughn_Turner says:
::Swivels away from the EO:: EO: I know.
Host Mrs-Q says:
Q:  Let's find the rest of the crew then... I had fun with the Cherokee, let's share it!
Host Q says:
:: Looks with a mock hurt expression at the ACTO.:: ACTO: A pet? You wound me.
Host Mrs-Q says:
Q:  If they aren't Caits, we can make them into them... right?  ::smiling sweetly::
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
CIV: Soo, I was thinking of getting a holodeck reservation....some of the good programs
Host Q says:
:: Gets over his mock hurt.:: Mrs. Q: Yes we can.
CIV_Capt_Vaughn_Turner says:
EO: Dunno what ship you on. ::Waiting for his beer::
Host Mrs-Q says:
Q:  Then let's do it!
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
CIV: I believe we are on the same ship ::thinks alittle::
Host Mrs-Q says:
ACTION:  Mr. Q waves his hand and the rest of the Elara crew appear beside the XO and CTO.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::looks around helplessly at the rest of the crew while still performing his dance:: CIV/EO/FCO: Nice of you to join us...
Host Q says:
Mrs. Q: There. We have all of the others that Transported down.
Host Q says:
:: Snaps fingers and changes the rest into colored furless Caits with matching nail polish.::
CIV_Capt_Vaughn_Turner says:
<Bartender> ::Brings the beer for the Captain:: CIV: What do they say there? Aww I forget all the Ukranian I know..............well in Russian its "vot palzhalsta".
CIV_Capt_Vaughn_Turner says:
::Cringes at the bartenders bad Russian, and turns to the EO:: EO: Why what ship you on?
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
CIV: ::looks amazed:: Errrrm, the USS Elara ::pauses::
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
::walks over to the EO:: EO: is the CIV ok? he seams to be talking to an imaginary bartender
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
EO: where are we?
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
FCO: I'll give you 10 bars of gold pressed latnum if you can tell me ::grins::
Host Q says:
:: Looks at the rest of the crew.:: All: Welcome. :: Uses his booming voice.::
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
Self: A Q?!
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
::turns round wildly::
CIV_Capt_Vaughn_Turner says:
FCO: What the..............................we were just.....................
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
CIV: I dunno!?.......why are we Cait!? I was a Trill just a few seconds ago! ::looks a bit worried::
Host Mrs-Q says:
Q:  Now this is more like it!  I will run home and get the kids!
Host Q says:
Mrs. Q: As promised dearest.
Host Mrs-Q says:
Q:  You spoil me so Sweetums!
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
::Whispers:: CIV: who's that guy? ::points at Q::
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
::notices his furr:: Self: Waaaa....I know I didn't shave this morning, but wow ::sarcastically smiles::
ACTO_Ens_Shin says:
Q: If your done having "fun" would you mind changing us back?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
::rolls his eyes at the Q and swishes his tail as he does another twirl:: Self: This is worse than the asteroid...
CIV_Capt_Vaughn_Turner says:
::Confused but doesn't say anything just watches and motions for the FCO and EO to shut up for now::
Host Mrs-Q says:
Q:  And Sweetums, do something with that one that is always complaining.. he is getting on my nerves.
Host Q says:
ACTO: A little less demanding if you please. :: Removes his ability to speak.::
Host Q says:
Mrs. Q: There you go.
Host Mrs-Q says:
::smiles adoringly at her hubby::
EO_Ens_McKnight says:
Q: I'm sure you can find something more interesting than us ::sees the ACTO and freaks out::
Host Mrs-Q says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Pause Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
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