Host James says:
=/\=/\=/\= Begin U.S.S. Elara Mission =/\=/\=/\=

FCO_David says:
::On the bridge at Tactical::

Ops-FoDco says:
::At Ops::

Ops-FoDco says:
::trying to fix the engineering bug::

FCO_David says:
On the bridge at the Helm::

CMOJoRoss says:
::sitting at her desk in sickbay reviewing notes::

XO_Torbin says:
::enters the bridge and looks around::

CO_Lenor says:
::exits R&R to bridge.... looks to see who is on duty::

FCO_David says:
CO: Morning Captain.

Host James says:
Action:  The U.S.S. Elara is approximately 10 minutes away from Starbase 881.

Ops-FoDco says:
::Runs level 5 diagn. on all key systems....::

XO_Torbin says:
::walking towards his chair::  CO: Hello Captain

CO_Lenor says:
FCO: morning...  ::nods to the XO::

FCO_David says:
CO; Ten muinets to arrival at Starbase 881 sir.

Cdr_Smith says:
@::at starbase ops, directing traffic, most efficiently::

Ops-FoDco says:
::taps console to appear busy::

CMOJoRoss says:
::puts down the padd she was reading takes of her glasses and rubs her eyes::

CO_Lenor says:
FCO: acknowledged

T`Sela says:
@:::Doing paperwork in Office ::

XO_Torbin says:
::turns to the console at his chair and begins going over status reports::

FCO_David says:
::looks at that system that was malfunctioning before::

T`Sela says:
@*Smith* HOw goes it #1 ? And word from the Elara ,as of yet ?

Cdr_Smith says:
@*T'Sela*  The Elara is about ten minutes out; I'm routing them to Docking Bay five.

Cdr_Smith says:
@COM:  *Elara*  Docking Bay 5 is cleared for your arrival.

Ops-FoDco says:
FCO: incoming message. We're clear for bay five

FCO_David says:
Ops: Roger.

CEO-Quag says:
:: Walks into ME:: *CO* Ens. Q'Uag Schubert reporting for post, sorry I'm late, been having some trouble with my quarter's eps taps. I'll clear it up hopefully

CO_Lenor says:
::sighs:: finally....

FCO_David says:
::changes course for docking bay Five::

T`Sela says:
@*Smith* Very well number one , you want to meet me there to greet them ?

CEO-Quag says:
:: Starts to familiarize with the ME consoles and systems, making sure everything is the way the captain wants it to be::

CO_Lenor says:
*CEO* hopefully?  I think that better be a definate...

Cdr_Smith says:
@*CO*  Meet you there; headed that way now.

T`Sela says:
@::rises and gets back into his out jacket ::

CO_Lenor says:
*Cdr. Smith* understood sir

Cdr_Smith says:
@::turns over the Ops station to her second::

Ops-FoDco says:
::preparing docking sequence::

CEO-Quag says:
*CO* Yes Sir, I'll get right on it as soon as possible, I want to work on the sensors first

Ops-FoDco says:
::checks docking latches and clamps::

FCO_David says:
CO: One muinet to arrival.

T`Sela says:
@:::walks out of Office towards bay 5 ::

CO_Lenor says:
XO: when we dock....  I want to know what happened to the orginal crew.... see what you can find out

Cdr_Smith says:
@::takes a moment to check over the other stations, and smiles to herself, thinking it's good when things run smoothly::

XO_Torbin says:
CO:  Aye sir..

CMOJoRoss says:
::gets up and walks into the main area of sickbay::

Cdr_Smith says:
@::exits, headed to Docking Bay 5::

FCO_David  (WarpFlyBy.wav)

CEO-Quag says:
*CO* I believe we can reroute the power from secondary systems such as food replicators in unused quarters, and perhaps even life support from unused dead decks not being used.

FCO_David says:
::drops ship to impulse::

FCO_David  (WarpToSublight.wav)

FCO_David says:
Co: Aproching Starbase 881 sir.

Cdr_Smith says:
@::arrives at Docking Bay, checks the situation, all seems fine::

Ops-FoDco says:
::Prepares to extend docking clamps::

T`Sela says:
@::approaches Bay 5 ::

FCO_David says:
::begins docking procedures::

Ops-FoDco says:
CO: Docking clamps ready

FCO_David says:
::docks the ship::

CO_Lenor says:
::stands::  I am heading to TR2.....

FCO_David says:
CO: We're Docked sir.

Cdr_Smith says:
@*CO*  Elara has docked.

CO_Lenor says:
XO: you have the bridge....  ::exits to the TL::

XO_Torbin says:
::nods and stands up, moving to the center chair::

Cdr_Smith says:
::tugs on her tunic, making sure she's presentable::

CO_Lenor says:
*Cdr Smith* on my way now

T`Sela says:
@*Smith* Very well Number one , just getting there now

Cdr_Smith says:
@:;waits for the Elara crew to debark::

T`Sela says:
@:::enters docking aby 5 approach ::

XO_Torbin says:
*Computer*  Computer, what information can you provide about the previous crew of this vessel?

CO_Lenor says:
::enters TL exists to deck with TR2 enters TR2::

Cdr_Smith says:
@::smiles at the CO as T'Sela arrives::

T`Sela says:
@::nods to his Number one ::

CO_Lenor says:
::steps onto transporter::  Ensign: ready when you are

FCO_David says:
::mutters to himself:: That was fun.

CMOJoRoss says:
HN: Chris do we have any appointments today or do I have a free day.

CO_Lenor says:
::ensign transports CO to starbase::

Cdr_Smith says:
@CO: I expect they're locking systems down and will debark momentarily

CMOJoRoss says:
CMO; No appointment Doctor.

FCO_David says:
::Locks the Elara in::

T`Sela says:
@Smith: I suppose so, remember our days aboard ?

Cdr_Smith says:
@::sees Lenor materialize::

FCO_David says:
::engages clamps::

T`Sela says:
@::raises Hand in welcome to CO ::

Cdr_Smith says:
@::steps forward::  Captain:  Welcome to Starbase 881.  May I present Captain T'Sela?

XO_Torbin says:
<Computer> Torbin: Most of the original crew were lost in a battle with the Dominion..

FCO_David says:
XO: We're docked.

CMOJoRoss says:
HN: Good that give me time to review all the medical I have done over the last two week.   ::Returns to her office and begins working on the medical reveiw reports::

XO_Torbin says:
<Computer> Torbin: The USS Elara was ordered to McKinley and had new crew assigned to her

T`Sela says:
@CO: Captain, may you live long , prosper

XO_Torbin says:
FCO: Acknowledged..

FCO_David says:
::locks down the systems::

CO_Lenor says:
@::nods to Captain T'Sela::

Ops-FoDco says:
::prepares to sycnronize systems with base::

XO_Torbin says:
::interesting...  died in battle::

Cdr_Smith says:
@::steps back::

CO_Lenor says:
@T'Sela/Smith: great to be off the ship for a while....

FCO_David ::

Cdr_Smith says:
@::smiles at Lenor::  We hope you enjoy your time here; I could arrange a tour for you?

T`Sela says:
@CO: I remember the pleasure we had when we alit as well

CO_Lenor says:
@Cdr. Smith:  If we have time... I would enjoy that.

Cdr_Smith says:
@::smiles::  Certainly.  But I'll leave you to T'Sela for now.

XO_Torbin says:
*Department Heads* All department heads, we will be recieving additional crew..  prepare for their arrival

T`Sela says:
@CO: Captain< I am sorry for the transfers we have made off of your ship, but another ship was in dire need of officers with experience

CO_Lenor says:
@T'Sela:  I do understand.  I might not be happy with it but I understand the need for such transfers

FCO_David says:
::hopes for a relief officer::

Cdr_Smith says:
@*XO Torbin*  I have crews available to assist you in whatever repairs/stocking you require.

T`Sela says:
@CO: Captain, it is an unfortunate thing of this war we have with the Dominion, breaking up crew is not good for morale

FCO_David says:
::checks the thruster quads again::

CO_Lenor says:
T'Sela: nothing to do with the Dominion is good for Morale

XO_Torbin says:
*Smith* Acknowledged..

XO_Torbin says:
OPS: Ens. Deecoe, do we need any additional supplies from the SB?

T`Sela says:
@CO: Captain, all too true, may I buy you and your number one dinner with myself and my Number one ? I am sure you have needs and such , things to restock

Cdr_Smith says:
@::nods to self; sounds like he will ask if he needs assistance::

Ops-FoDco says:
::diagnostic shows no anomylies::

FCO_David says:
::checks the impulse engine efficency::

T`Sela says:
@::turns to Smith:: Have you a list yet ?

CO_Lenor says:
@T'Sela: I don't normally speak for my XO but in this case I am sure he would be happy to join you.... as would I.

Cdr_Smith says:
@CO:  No...... working on compiling one.  Waiting on word from the Elara.

XO_Torbin says:
OPS: Ens. Deecoe, do we need any additional supplies from the SB?

T`Sela says:
@@CO:::Smiles:: I think we both thank you

Ops-FoDco says:
XO: No sir

XO_Torbin says:
::nod::

CO_Lenor says:
@*XO* You have been invited to have dinner with CO T'Sela....

T`Sela says:
@Smith: You think the "Chop House " ?

XO_Torbin says:
*Smith* We seem to be ok on supplies at this time Commander..  Thank you for your offer though

CMOJoRoss says:
::still working on the paper work in her office::

XO_Torbin says:
*CO* What time sir?

Cdr_Smith says:
@::waves to docking bay crew::  Crew:  Load the standard complement of supplies to the Elara; if they need anything special, they'll tell us.

Cdr_Smith says:
@*Torbin*  We're transferring the standard replenishments.

CO_Lenor says:
*XO* inform the crew they can have a few hours off the ship....  I will check on the time?

XO_Torbin says:
*Smith* Acknowledged, thank you

CO_Lenor says:
@T'Sela: what time would you like us to join you?

T`Sela says:
@CO: Captain , whenever you wish within reason. I know you may have details to get straight with your crew

FCO_David says:
::re-checks the impulse engines::

CO_Lenor says:
@T'Sela: say 20:00 hours...

XO_Torbin says:
*ALL*  Attention all crew..  We have been granted leave of the Starbase for the next few hours..  Check in with your Department Head before leaving the ship

XO_Torbin says:
::stands up::

FCO_David says:
::gets up::

Cdr_Smith says:
@CO T'Sela:  I will go make arrangements for dinner

Ops-FoDco says:
::gets up and jumps for joy::

T`Sela says:
@CO: Captain, good

XO_Torbin says:
Jackson:  You have the bridge Mr. Jackson..

Ops-FoDco says:
::Enters TL::

CO_Lenor says:
@*XO*20:00 hours

XO_Torbin says:
<jackson> Torbin: Yes sir

Cdr_Smith says:
@::exits, and proceeds to a conference room, setting up for dinner::

CMOJoRoss says:
::good gives me time to go and get some sleep, two hours is not enough::

FCO_David says:
*EO* Check the impulse engines again.  I think one of the fusin generators is fluctuating.

T`Sela says:
@Smith: Thank You ::gives her arm an affectionate squeeze ::

Ops-FoDco says:
Computer: deck 35

XO_Torbin says:
*CO* Acknowledged Captain..  should I bring anything with me?

CO_Lenor says:
@::notices gesture between T'Sela and Smith::

FCO_David says:
<EO>*FCO* Aye sir.

CMOJoRoss says:
::gets up and walks out of sickbay and heads to her quarters::

Cdr_Smith says:
@::thinks a little, and decides to change the location::

FCO_David says:
*EO* Get some rest first.  you sound terrible.

Ops-FoDco says:
::Exits TL::

Cdr_Smith says:
@*CO*  The dinner will be in Holodeck 2.......

Ops-FoDco says:
::enter's his quarters::

XO_Torbin says:
::enters the TB and heads down towards the TR::

CO_Lenor says:
*XO* always nice for the guest to bring a little something.... dinner will be on Holodeck2

Cdr_Smith says:
@::makes way to Holodeck 2, and starts setting the scene::

XO_Torbin says:
::stops TB and changes destination to his quarters::

FCO_David says:
::enters TL:: TL: Deck 4

T`Sela says:
@CO: I had  best get back to that moutnain of paperwork I have to wade through

Cdr_Smith says:
@::puts stars in the sky, tables with cloths and china on a sandy beach::

FCO_David says:
::exits TL::

T`Sela says:
@::Departs with a nod ::

Cdr_Smith says:
@::keeps decorating in an Hawaiian luau theme::

CO_Lenor says:
@::nods back::

CMOJoRoss says:
::enters her quater and heads straight for the bed room, doesn't even changes just lies on the bed in her uniform boots and all::

FCO_David says:
::enters his quarters::

T`Sela says:
@::walks back to office and doffs outer Jacket and sits at desk ::

XO_Torbin says:
::enters quarters thinking of what to bring::

FCO_David says:
::looks around:: Himself: I gotta clean.

CMOJoRoss says:
::Falls into a deep dreamless sleep::

Cdr_Smith says:
@:;checks the grass skirt supply, and makes sure the flowers are fresh::

FCO_David says:
::picks up a PADD and exits his messy quarters::

Cdr_Smith says:
@::looks around, critically::

T`Sela says:
@::starts making short work of Paperwork , mostly routine correspondence ::

CO_Lenor says:
::pushes the airlock button and enters the airlock::

Cdr_Smith says:
@::moves over to the cooks, and nudges the items on the grill::

XO_Torbin says:
::moves over to the replicator and replicates a basic Bajoran Mandala::

CO_Lenor says:
@::enters code... walks onto the Elara::

Cdr_Smith says:
@*Captain*  The dinner is ready; at your convenience.

XO_Torbin says:
*CO*  Captain, I am on my way to holodeck 2 now

T`Sela says:
@::looks at clock ::

CO_Lenor says:
*Smith* will be there in a few minutes thank you

FCO_David says:
::enters TL:: TL: Airlock

CO_Lenor says:
*XO* will meet you there

XO_Torbin says:
::exits quarters and enters TR for HD 2, mandala in hand::

Cdr_Smith says:
@*CO* Noted.

T`Sela says:
@::walks to his shared quarters ::

FCO_David says:
::exits TL and sees the Captain:: Hello sir.

Ops-FoDco says:
::Enters TL::

Cdr_Smith says:
@::keeps checking over the details; tunes the ukelele player's instrument a bit::

CO_Lenor says:
::replicates a bottle of red wine, picks up bottle, and then exits ship through the airlock::

XO_Torbin says:
::exits TB and walks down the corridor towards HD 2::

Ops-FoDco says:
Computer: Deck 8. Get me to a real deck!

T`Sela says:
@*Smith* Lass, have you changed yet ?

FCO_David says:
::enters the airlock::

Cdr_Smith says:
@*CO*  I have ::smiles and adjusts grass skirt::

XO_Torbin says:
::enters HD 2 and looks around::

T`Sela says:
@*Smith* What should I wear ? ::knows mate ::

Ops-FoDco says:
::Exits TL::

FCO_David says:
:;exits airlock onto the Station::

Ops-FoDco says:
::goes to quarters..::

CO_Lenor says:
@::arrives at holodeck2::

Cdr_Smith says:
@*CO*  I have costumes for all ready.

FCO_David says:
@::heads for a bar::

Ops-FoDco says:
Computer: Give me the specs on the USS Elara

T`Sela says:
@::diverts to holodeck :: *Smith* ahhh, I will be there shortly then

Ops-FoDco says:
<Computer> Ops: There are no specs for that ship. please refer to the Specs of the USS Ganymede

FCO_David says:
@::arrives at a bar to find some drunk Klingons::

Ops-FoDco says:
Computer: Fine show them

XO_Torbin says:
::waits for his CO to arrive::

CO_Lenor says:
@::sees Torbin.... nods::

FCO_David says:
@::leaves that bar for another::

Ops-FoDco says:
::looks at specs::

T`Sela says:
@::arrives at Holodeck 2 and enters ::

XO_Torbin says:
::looks at what she brought, looks at what he brought and gets an idea::

CO_Lenor says:
@::follows in behind T'Sela::

XO_Torbin says:
CO:  Captain, are you familiar with a Bajoran Mandala?

T`Sela says:
@::hugs mate ::

Cdr_Smith says:
@::smiles at her captain::  Here, sir  ::hands him a grass skirt and a lei  ::turns her back::

CO_Lenor says:
@Torbin: no I am not

FCO_David says:
@::gives up and heads back to the ship::

CO_Lenor says:
@::sees the grass skirt and about dies::

T`Sela says:
@::Strips off uniform and dons  skirt ::

XO_Torbin says:
CO:  It is normally used as a prayer shrine..  but in its most basic form, it could be suitable for almost anything..  such as holding the wine you brought with you..  ::smiles::

Cdr_Smith says:
@::greets Lenor::  Here's one for you ::strings a lei around her neck, and tucks a hibiscus behind her ear::

CO_Lenor says:
@Torbin: what a good idea... hands the wine to him....

CO_Lenor says:
@Smith: umm.....  how nice.....

FCO_David says:
@::punches in a code and re-enters the airlock::

Cdr_Smith says:
@::looks at her captain::  Sir:  I suggest we open the party to all of the Elara crew who are not occupied with duties?

Cdr_Smith says:
@::looks at Lenor::  If you concur, captain.

XO_Torbin says:
@::walks over to the table and puts the mandala on the table, then the win in the space on the Mandala::

FCO_David says:
@:;enters the Elara::

T`Sela says:
@Smith: good idea, but up to the CO

CO_Lenor says:
@Smith: that would be great....  I would hate to think Torbin and I were the only ones to have enjoyed this all

CO_Lenor says:
@Torbin: let the crew know

Cdr_Smith says:
@::moves to the table, and touches the mandala::  XO:  Music; you will play for us?

FCO_David says:
::heads for Ten Forward::

XO_Torbin says:
@CO: Aye sir

Cdr_Smith says:
@:;smiles::

T`Sela says:
CO: interestingMandala

XO_Torbin says:
@*Elara crew*  All crew who wish to join a party in Holodeck 2 are welcome..

XO_Torbin says:
@::almost laughs::  Cmdr: I would sir..  but that is not a musical instrument..

Cdr_Smith says:
@::gestures to the band to begin::  All:  The food is over here

CMOJoRoss says:
::Wakes up sits bolt upright in bed::

Cdr_Smith says:
@::looks chagrined::  It is not musical?

XO_Torbin says:
@Smith: It is normally much more elaborate and used as a prayer shrine in the Bajoran home

T`Sela says:
@ Co, XO: After you

XO_Torbin says:
@Smith: In this form, the most basic, it can hold things, such as wine or food

Cdr_Smith says:
@::tries to recover::  Then I am honored you share it with us, Torbin

XO_Torbin says:
@::smiles:: Smith: My pleasure

T`Sela says:
@Torbin: Torbin, but it must be valuable

CO_Lenor says:
::walks further in.....  looks at all the food::

FCO_David says:
:;turns and heads for the airlock again::

Cdr_Smith says:
@::looks at Torbin::  Is this a family artifact?

XO_Torbin says:
@T`Sela: to a ferengi, no..  to a Bajoran, it would hold immense value

T`Sela says:
@::considers ::

Cdr_Smith says:
@::smiles at the captain::  It is traditional Hawaiian; if there is somehting else you would prefer, I can obtain it?

XO_Torbin says:
@T`Sela: On Bajor, each family has a distinctive look to their mandala, and some get quite elaborate

T`Sela says:
@::motions Smith Closer and whispers :: Perhaps the IDIC ?

FCO_David says:
::enters airlock::

XO_Torbin says:
@T'Sela: this most basic form is easily replicated..

CO_Lenor says:
@Smith: it looks wonderful

FCO_David says:
::exits airlock::

Cdr_Smith says:
@::nods to Torbin::  It is most aesthetically pleasing.

Cdr_Smith says:
@::smiles to Lenor::  Here, take a plate and make yourself comfortable.

T`Sela says:
@Torbin : I take it you are gifting us with this ?

CO_Lenor says:
@:takes a plate and the begins taking samples of everything::

CMOJoRoss says:
::gets up, washes her face puts on some new makeup, brusher her hair and exits her quartes::

XO_Torbin says:
@T`Sela: It is yours if you wish to keep it..

Cdr_Smith says:
@::sits, and makes sure there's a place for Lenor next to her::

CO_Lenor says:
@Smith: you did a wonderful job.... the theme.... well why Hawaiian?

Cdr_Smith says:
@::wonders to self how Lenor will react if asked to hula::

Cdr_Smith says:
@Lenor:  Because it is fun..... a chance to cast aside cares

FCO_David says:
@::looks at the station again::

T`Sela says:
@::Has a thing transported to the holodeck and carefully unwraps it :: Torbin : then you should have this , it was a gift to my family ages past by Sevak ::Offers him a small statuette of the IDIC symbol ::

FCO_David says:
@::decides to go for a dip in a holopool::

XO_Torbin says:
@::takes the statuette::  T`Sela:  That is the IDIC symbol, correct?

Cdr_Smith says:
@::watches the entertainment, holosuite images dancing, fire-eaters..........  music drumming

FCO_David says:
@::heads for a holodeck::

T`Sela says:
@Torbin: that is correct, we have no religious symbols , but we do have symbols on our world

XO_Torbin says:
@::smiles::  T`Sela: Captain Mitchell is a good friend of mine..  that is how I recognized it..  I am honored that you wished to give it to me..

T`Sela says:
@Torbin : As you honor us by giving us the Mandalla

CO_Lenor says:
@::finds a nice place near the water to sit and eat::

CMOJoRoss says:
::transport to the station::

Cdr_Smith says:
@::moves to sit by Lenor, kicking off her shoes and burying them in the sand::  Station duty's ok, but I miss sailing the stars.

FCO_David says:
@::decides to give up and head for his quarters::

CMOJoRoss says:
@::walks around the station::

CO_Lenor says:
@Smith: nice view.....

T`Sela says:
@::walks and sits next to Smith ::

FCO_David says:
@::sees the CMO::

XO_Torbin says:
@::moves to join his CO::

CMOJoRoss says:
@::sees FCO::

FCO_David says:
@CMO: Hey!

CMOJoRoss says:
@FCO: Hi, David , what are you doing.

FCO_David says:
@CMO: Trying to figure out what to do.

CMOJoRoss says:
@FCO: Me to

FCO_David says:
@CMO: Care to join me for a bite to eat?

CMOJoRoss says:
@FCO;  Sure why not, you can't work all the time.

FCO_David says:
@::smiles::CMO: Come on.

Host James says:
=/\=/\=/\= Pause U.S.S. Elara Mission =/\=/\=/\=

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