=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10806.22 "House cleaning, part I"=/\=

The USS Elara is in the Nova Pax colony where they were told the rest of her senior officers might emerge. It has been 6 months since they left and the gossip around the Elara was that they were long dead, like Mesme, like Jo'brel. But can anyone ever truly be considered long dead?

Soon enough rumours were undone. The team led by Commander Tar emerged out of the apparent vacuum of space and were immediately picked up by the vessel's transporters, with limited space exposure. After a couple of hours to get a medical check up and a cleanup the team can meet their new Captain ...

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OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::in his quarters after he got the needed checkups, now preparing for the meeting::

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::At his station on the bridge, getting used to the controls, still working to tweak the configuration to his liking::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
Self: I've been away from my quarters too long. ::sighs:: But oh well, that's part of being a Starfleet officer. ::exits his quarters and heads for the meeting::

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
::At her station on the bridging, going over sensor logs::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::enters the TL:: Computer: Observation Lounge.

CO Capt Bodine says:
::walks out from the Captain's Ready Room:: FCO: Would you mind calling all the Senior Staff, the Binars and Aun'to Mesme to the Briefing Room. Give them 10 minutes please commander.

ACTION: The Elara is a quiet vessel. Most officers are devoted to routine tasks. The viewscreen shows the beautiful planet that is Nova Pax. Its main station, Pacifica is just now coming in on the screen

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::exits the TL and wanders the corridors towards the briefing room, thinking about the past mission and his years aboard the Elara::

ACTION: The Clone Mesme has said little since his arrival. He is in sickbay, perfectly healthy physically but he is very confused and says little

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: CO: Aye captain... ::Opens a combined communication channel:: *Senior staff/CIV/Mesme*: Jackson to senior staff and Mesme. Captain Bodine requests you all are present at a meeting in the briefing room in ten minutes.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::arrives at the briefing room and enters::

CO Capt Bodine says:
FCO: why don't you head over to the meeting I will be right in just wrapping something up.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Glances up from the monitors, giving the ceiling a curious look:: 0101: Was that your badge or mine's?

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Coughs, looking up from her console:: 1010: Both of them probably.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::stands in front of the window and watches into the deep of space::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
0101: Oh. ::Returns her attention to the monitor::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Shrugs and does the same::

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods, signing off from his console and getting up, walking towards the exit:: CO: Yes sir.. See you in a little while.

CO Capt Bodine says:
::returns to the ready room and back to his personal console he types in a few things else which are moments later transferred to nearby PADDs which lay on the desk::

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
::double checks her scan results::

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
::Finishes up and makes her way to the briefing room::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
1010: Probably should head up there, you know.

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
::Finishes up and makes her way to the briefing room::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Mutters an agreement::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::gets up from the desk but leaves the console active for some reason he then checks his PADDs to errors then heads out for the meeting::

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
::Enters the briefing room and takes a seat::

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Walks the short distance to the briefing room and enters a few moments later, looking around at those present::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::turns around as he hears several people enter::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Peeks over the monitor at the clone's direction:: 0101: Is it up?

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Turns her attention towards the clone:: 1010: Think so. ::Walks towards the biobed:: Clone: Hey, clone. ::Pokes him in the ribs:: Are you awake?

Mesme says:
::gets up:: CIV: Yes

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Moves away from the monitor to the clone's direction:: Clone: Good. We're expected at the Captain's ready room. Now, up you go.

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Takes a step backwards::

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Looks for a seat, which isn't hard to find, and sits down::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::enters the Briefing Room and whiling looking around PADDs in hand he walks to the head of the Table::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::sits down at another seat::

Mesme says:
CIV: I should know the way ... but I do not. I will follow you, ok?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Watches the clone in curiosity:: Clone: Sure, through you better wear something. I don't think the Captain would appreciate looking at that ::Gestures at a part of the clone's body::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Rolls her eyes::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::gives a brief but warm smile:: ALL: Welcome back! I want to ....  uh ... ::looks around:: We .. seem to be missing a few ?

Mesme says:
CIV: I apologize ladies ::picks up a blue robe:: CIV: Is this acceptable?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CO: We're missing our tactical officer and our civilians, sir.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::continues:: CO: But the tactical officer is in sickbay. Unconscious, but stable.

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: I see ... Well Lt. Commander ... I will leave it to you to explain to them how important meetings can be when you next see them? As for Tactical we really can't hold that against him can we?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::smiles:: CO: No, captain, we can't blame him for being unconscious. As for the CIVs, I'll talk to them later.

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: Are you and your away team alright and ready for duty anything urgent to report before we proceed?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CO: Apart from Lieutenant Boktor we're quite all right. The important information can be found in our reports to you and in my report to you and Starfleet Command, sir.

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: Yes, there be no need to go into detail about any of that here. I will merely say you did a fine job considering all things.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::nods::

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
CO: The quantum fluctuations we encountered when we got here have now disappeared. Judging from the data I got before the meeting space is normalising again, sir.

CO Capt Bodine says:
ALL: Alright let’s not worry about the past and let’s get on with our futures shall we?

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Listens to what is being said, wondering what is still to come::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::picks one PADD out of his short stack puts the others down on the table:: OPS: Please step forward.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
Self: I'd better stand up first. ::stands up:: CO: Captain.

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: Lieutenant Commander Dalin Tar. It is my privilege to present to you the Starfleet Command Decoration for Valor for outstanding leadership and service to the Federation.

CO Capt Bodine says:
::leans toward OPS:: OPS: And a personal thanks for bring the senior staff back to the Elara in one piece. Otherwise I'd not have a crew to command ..

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CO: Well thank you sir. And for the crew, I couldn't have done it without them.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Pauses in front of the ready room doors:: Clone: You first, buddy. ::Moves away from the door, towards 0101's direction:: 0101: Captain's going to kill us. ::Whispers::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Nods gravely::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::presents OPS with a box and a medal within he then gives him a firm hand shake::

Mesme says:
::opens the door to see OPS being pinned:: All: We are sorry we are late ::enters the room, his tail sticking out of the robe::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Follows the clone, hiding behind him::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Trails behind::

CO Capt Bodine says:
Mesme/CIVs: No.. just in time .. Please take a seat.

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Glances at the door as it opens and some people enter, then turns his attention back to OPS and the CO::

Mesme says:
::ackwardly seats somewhere::

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: Indeed I believe that to be surely true. That is why. ...

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::shakes the hand too and graciously accepts the box::

CO Capt Bodine says:
CSO/CIV please step forward.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::sits down again::

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
::Gets up and approaches the captain::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Looks around in puzzlement:: CO: Which one of us, Captain?

CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks down at the one PADD for the Bynars and suddenly realizes he should have made a copy::

CO Capt Bodine says:
CIVs: Both though I admit I am lacking one letter here ...

CIV Dr 1010 says:
CO: I can share it with her! ::Steps forward, giving her companion a grin::

CO Capt Bodine says:
CSO/CIV: You have received a Admirals letter of commendation for Services to the United Federation of Planets.

CO Capt Bodine says:
ALL: They are a bit vague but such is the price of the real important assignments you should be honoured.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Frowns:: CO: We have? I thought that's why they brought us here ::Shrugs:: Oh well! You people sure are generous.

CO Capt Bodine says:
CIVs: You were just in sickbay any work on the CTO's recovery estimates?

CSO LtJG Lyta says:
CO: Thank you sir.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
CO: Who, Captain?

CO Capt Bodine says:
CIV: never mind I will ask the chief medical officer on duty later.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
CO: K? ::Takes the PADD from the Captain's hands and goes to show it to 0101::

CO Capt Bodine says:
Mesme: Welcome back to normal space if you will. Are you alright? Do you need anything?

Mesme says:
CO: I ... I have something to tell you. But I do not know what it is. Do you.... do you know you destroyed our capital this time? But we are not mad ... but I do not know why ::looks helpless and confused::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
CO: I think he needs a new wardrobe, Captain. He keeps insisting on walking around naked.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Nods in agreement:: CO: He might sue us for sexual harassment!

CO Capt Bodine says:
Mesme: I see, I will get with you after the meeting then and we can try and sort it out alright?

CO Capt Bodine says:
::kinda looks to OPS for help::

Mesme says:
CO: Can I have some quarters to ... meditate? And I need assistance from the Bynars too. .... yes Captain, that is acceptable. Can I go now? I am tired

CO Capt Bodine says:
Mesme: certainly Commander Tar will arrange you guest quarters. Why don't you go down to the mess for something to eat while we wrap up here?

Mesme says:
::nods and turns around, leaving the room::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::makes a note to get quarters arranged::

CO Capt Bodine says:
ALL: Now, ::checks the time:: Oh look at the time. I guess I will have to make this speech short .. ::tries not to sound deliberate:: 

CO Capt Bodine says:
ALL: It seems the Elara's command structure has been in some flux for a little while. I am here to help with that .. I must say you all have done a remarkable job thus far considering all things stacked against you.

CO Capt Bodine says:
ALL: Problem is and I admit I do not know anyone of you ... and you and turn to not know me. I believe trust is truly and earned compliment. Thus I do not and cannot expect you to trust me personally, at least not yet.

CO Capt Bodine says:
ALL: I can however ask that you trust Starfleet has seen fit to entrust the command of the Elara to me. I hope that for now will hold us till we get to know one another.

CO Capt Bodine says:
ALL: Agreed?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::nods::

CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks around at the faces assembled::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
CO: We don't really mind anyway, Captain. We're just here because of the clone.

CIV Dr 0101 says:
CO: Not like we don't think you'll make a great Captain, Captain.

CO Capt Bodine says:
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FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods his agreement, he couldn't have put it better himself::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CO: Captain, it's good to have a captain once again. I think you'll do fine and let us remind you, you're not alone.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: All, OPS: Translation, he's after your job. ::Grins evilly::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Shakes her head:: 1010: Be quiet for a change, will you?

CO Capt Bodine says:
ALL: Well then with that you are dismissed. FCO: Commander set course for the nearest Federation outpost. 

CO Capt Bodine says:
ALL: If there are any questions please make an appointment unless it is urgent

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CSO: Miss Lyta, please launch a Medical Quarantine beacon before we leave.

FCO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods at the captain as he gets up:: CO: Yes sir...

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: Please head straight to the Captain's ready room after you leave here. 

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
CO: Yes sir.

CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: There is an Alpha Priority channel open. For you to transmit your report. Let me know when you have finished,

CIV Dr 1010 says:
::Looks around in puzzlement:: CO: Wait, this isn't the ready room?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::gets up and heads for the Ready Room::

CO Capt Bodine says:
CIV: not the Captain's ready room no.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
Self, 0101: Knew we should have bought a map of this place. ::Raises and makes her way outside the room::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
::Follows::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
::enters the Ready Room and takes place at the chair::

=/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Mike Johnson is Captain John Bodine (CO – Commanding Officer)
Tim Schols is Commander Gary Jackson (FCO – Flight Control Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Commander Dalin Tar (OPS – Operations Officer)
Andreas Habeland is Lieutenant Junior Grade Ezry Lyta (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Doctors 1010 & 0101 (CIVs – Advisors, Starfleet Corps of Engineers’)

Lilia Perfeito as Mesme.

Stardate: 10806.22
Arc Title: “House Cleaning”
Part: One
Mission Number: 430
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfeito

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