=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10806.15 "Wheels within wheels within wheels, part IV"=/\=

The USS Elara is minding her own business while her senior crew, let by Lieutenant Commander Tar are on their way to a parallel universe.

They finally arrived and met with someone they formerly knew as the Hostess. She urged them to follow her into some sort of trial. It was exactly after a trial that Commander Mesme was executed all those years ago. Does the crew realize the parallelism of events?

Meanwhile Mesme's clone is struggling to survive. His life support apparatus is malfunctioning and if it’s not fixed the clone has but a few hours to survive. The whole mission might come to an end very quickly

=/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

ACTION: As the Hostess leads the way, the crew can see the odd architecture of the place. The tricorders cannot even begin to comprehend the physics of this universe

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::follows the hostess::

SFI Dr Lorin says:
CIVs: These readings are all a jumble your instruments having any better luck?

ACTION: They go through what seems to be a jelly building up several ramps until they reach a room with transparent jelly walls

ACTION: There are 9 beings there, the Hostess including, and also someone who looks just like the clone

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Glances up from her inspection of the strange looking walls:: Lorin: Huh?

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Sighs:: Lorin: She means no, Doctor.

SFI Koorah says:
::makes a point to stay in the back of the room observing::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::nods to Koorah::

Hostess says:
All: I see you brought our Ambassador to be. I just want you to realize what you have done. Who speaks for your people?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
Pause the mission please

SFI Dr Lorin says:
::frowns but then looks with interest at the clone, clone:: Self: Well what do we have here ... ?

Hostess says:
All: I see you brought our Ambassador to be. I just want you to realize what you have done. Who speaks for your people?

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Follows Tar on a meter distance.::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::steps forward:: Hostess: That would be me.

SFI Koorah says:
::takes what looks like a tricorder from his backpack and starts toying with it::

SFI Dr Lorin says:
Hostess: He does. ::points to Commander Tar::

Hostess says:
OPS: Very well. Do you realize that you destroyed two of our cities? One when you used your quantum torpedoes on this very ...what do you call it? Asteroid field? And a second time when you destroyed the black hole that connected our two universes?

Mesme's soul says:
::approaches his clone with curiosity::

Mesme's soul says:
::speaks with difficulty, as if he has forgotten:: Loriv/CIV: It has been so long ... can it be done?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::remains silent for a few seconds:: Hostess: I can acknowledge both incidents, but they really weren't on purpose. Nevertheless, I want to apologize for the things happened, although we can't reverse what has been done.

Hostess says:
OPS: Your Peter Pazoski told me this. We understand but we do not understand you. That is why we need an Ambassador to your world and we are glad you agree

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Opens her mouth in shock, staring blankly ahead::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Mirrors her partner's reaction::      

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
Hostess: To us it is important to establish good relations. We're not a species who conquer, but we're explorers.

Hostess says:
OPS: But there is a condition....

Hostess says:
OPS: For us to have peace with your Federation you need to join us against the...I believe you call them Romulans. They attacked us on purpose

Mesme's soul says:
Lorin/CIV: How do I ...? I just? ::touches the clone's hand and goes right through it with some electrical activity::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
Hostess: You want us to join you into a war with the Romulans?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Widens her eyes in shock at what's taking place in front of them:: Out loud: Uh.. He.. Clone.. Float.. By everything that is zero and one!

Hostess says:
OPS: Yes. We will fight them, you need to choose your side

Mesme's soul says:
CIV: I am but 0.5 ... and so is he. But how do we become 1?

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Checks his pad. Gathering information. Adding that to the pad.::

Koorah says:
::continues toying with his tricorder, a smile on his face::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
Mesme's soul: Surely you mean you were a zero and now you want to become a one again? ::Assumes so:: In that case, I have no idea. We're engineers, not miracle workers.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
Hostess: I haven't got the authority to decide what side the Federation will choose. So I can't make that decision.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Continues mumbling::

Hostess says:
OPS: Then you cannot leave here and our Ambassador deal is void

Mesme's soul says:
CIV: I have all his synapses, all his being. How do I transfer my information to it?

SFI Dr Lorin says:
Hostess: We could speak to the Romulans on your behalf, but you would have to become a Federation member before we proactively protect you against them.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::wanted to say something but listens to Lorin::

Hostess says:
OPS/Lorin: If you do not give us your word now, we cannot let you go and we will fight you

Mesme's soul says:
CTO: Can you help me?

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Looks up like stitched by a bee.::

SFI Dr Lorin says:
::thinks::

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
Mesme: Hey, hello? With what?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::wonders if Lorin has more nice surprises::

Mesme's soul says:
CTO: I was rescued when my body died, they saved all the information that is me. now I am to return to this new body. How?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
Hostess: You know that the Federation will see that as an act of war against the Federation? I'm here with the best of intents. As Dr Lorin already stated we could speak to the Romulans, but I can't and won't make the decision what side the Federation will choose.

SFI Dr Lorin says:
OPS: What about the Interstellar Medical and Biological Accord. If we launched a Medical Hazard Becon in the system where the portal is the Romulans would be abridged to follow the beacon request and stay out of the effected radius. Leaving these people in peace.

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
Mesme: Well... I am not sure, I can carry you in my hands. Perhaps digitally?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::nods to Lorin:: Lorin: That we can arrange. Only if the Baroonians agree. ::looks at the hostess::

Hostess says:
OPS: We allowed you in to speak for your civilization. you killed enough of us and we want to know where you stand. The Romulans deliberately attacked us and we will fight back. we could use your help

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
Hostess: We can offer help, but help doesn't necessarily be war. There are other ways, like doctor Lorin said.

Mesme's soul says:
CTO: But I am not digital, I am composed of quantum fluctuations ... as all of you are

ACTION: Slowly, one by one, the crew starts feeling the effects of standing in this universe for so long. For now it’s just a slight discomfort, a headache

SFI Dr Lorin says:
OPS: We have the medical authority here to place a medical hazard beacon. And it is our responsibility to do so, as it would protect life.

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
Mesme: To honest? I do not have the slightest knowledge about that.

Hostess says:
OPS: They declared war. We forgave you, we cannot forgive them

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
Hostess: I know they declared war, but that doesn't mean the Federation needs to go to war with the Romulans too. We can mediate; we can launch the medical hazard beacon...

Mesme's soul says:
::looks at the CIV::

Hostess says:
OPS: We will not talk with the Romulans

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Listens carefully to the conversation of Ops and the Hostess.::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::feels a headache and knows this has to be resolved soon:: Hostess: You don't need to. We can talk to the Romulans on your behalf.

Hostess says:
OPS: Very well, you have 30 of your minutes. We will allow you to act freely but you will find you cannot leave this universe the way you came ::turns to leave, 7 of her companions follow, Mesme remains::

SFI Dr Lorin says:
Hostess: If the Beacon works they won't bother you again nor will any other passerby either. All other future transit would avoid your world .... If the Rumulans do insist on breaking the Interstellar Medical regulation we will have grounds for sanctions and even war. They would not likely risk that. You have our word on that.

Hostess says:
::nods at Lorin as she leaves::

Koorah says:
::comes forward:: OPS: I took the liberty to bring the portal...what’s left of it on this side ::brings up a dark sphere that seems to absorb all light::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::smiles but not with much pleasure due to the headache and the situation as left behind by the hostess::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CIVs: Any luck on the clone?

Mesme's soul says:
CIV/CTO: I suppose I could just ... is any of you a telepath? CTO: You are ....

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
Mesme: Hehe... No sorry

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Rolls her eyes:: Mesme's soul: Did you try wishing it real hard?

Mesme's soul says:
CIV: I did not know bynars were capable of humour

ACTION: Without warning, Mesme jumps into Boktor's mind

CIV Dr 1010 says:
Mesme's soul: I'm the black one in the family.

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Nods:: Mesme's soul: She is.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Glances around in shock:: All: This is getting ridiculous!

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Looks around:: All: Where did it go?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::turns around:: CIVs: What is wrong?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
OPS: The C-- The Thi-- Whatever it was just disappeared!

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
Mesme: But what about a mind-melt?

ACTION: naturally the clone does not respond as he has no mind

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
All: Well... if needed I will mind-melt. Any objections?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Shrugs:: CTO: Or you can try mating with it ::Offers helpfully::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::frowns:: 1010: Disappeared? Mesme: Mesme, are you still here somewhere? ::places his hand on his head due to the headache growing more intense::

Koorah says:
::watches the room attentively playing with his tricorder::

ACTION: OPS gets no response either naturally

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Looks at Dr1010.:: Dr1010: What do you think?

CIV Dr 0101 says:
OPS, CTO: I think it's in there ::Points at the CTO's head::

SFI Dr Lorin says:
Koorah: I don't even want to know what will be in your report .. Just as long as I still have a job when we get home.

CTO LtJg Boktor says:
::Grabs the clone’s head for a mind melt.::

Koorah says:
Lorin: You weren't in on the whole story; they said it was better that way. Do not worry, it is all for the sake of the Federation ::smiles at his colleague ignoring all others::

ACTION: Mesme’s mind starts pouring from Boktor to his clone

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CTO: Boktor, what are you doing?

ACTION: With a touch of Koorah's tricorder the whole universe turns into a bright light

ACTION: They all except Koorah find themselves in a familiar transporter room. They were not told but they know. Koorah just struck another blow at the aliens

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
All: What the...?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
OPS: I don't think we're in Kansas anymore.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::frowns at 1010::

=/\= =/\= =/\= End Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Commander Dalin Tar (OPS – Operations Officer)
Rob Bindels is Lieutenant Junior Grade Antonius Boktor (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Doctors 1010 & 0101 (CIVs – Advisors, Starfleet Corps of Engineers’)

Lilia Perfeito as SFI Koorah, Hostess, Mesme's soul and Koorah.
Mike Johnson as SFI Dr Lorin.

Stardate: 10806.15
Arc Title: “Wheels within wheels within wheels”
Part: Conclusion
Mission Number: 429
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfeito

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