Stardate 10104.08

Host Mikey says:
<<< Resume Europa Mission, Stardate 10104.08, 20:06 Eastern >>>

Host CO_Senn says:
::in her RR::

OPS_Taylor says:
@::Sitting in the Big Chair [tm] of the Hudson::

TO_M`Tor says:
:: at tactical staring at the new continent and frowning ::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::working at an auxiliary tac console on the Europa::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@::at the helm, feeling burdened by an @ sign::

Host CO_Senn says:
::feeling sorry for those poor, sacrificed souls who carry an @::

OPS_Taylor says:
@::Really hates how the @ sign makes me look fat in my uniform::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::In the RR, bringing the captain a strange drink::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::looks over his shoulder:: TO: Excuse me... M'tor is it?

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: Thank you counselor ::takes the glass::

TO_M`Tor says:
:: nods :: SFI: Aye Commander ?

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Nods and with her tea, takes a seat::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
::enters the bridge on the Europa::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::turns:: TO: Could you transfer the latest tactical telemetry to this station? I need to check something.

OPS_Taylor says:
@ALL: Report.

Host CO_Senn says:
::empties the glass and places it carefully over the table::

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@::running scans on Halcyc's tactical strengh::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@OPS: Sir, we are holding steady.

TO_M`Tor says:
SFI: Of course Sir. :: transfers the telemetry :: I find this cloaking device most interesting to say the least.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
SFI: Mr. West.

CNS_T`Salea says:
CO: Your transponder is active.  Does the commander have one?

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::smiles:: TO: Thank you M'tor. Excuse me..

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::turns to face Zaldy:: XO: Commander?

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
SFI: I see you have the bridge.  Where is the captain?

OPS_Taylor says:
@FCO: Good, Lt. Keep us in relative distance with the Europa.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::looks to the RR:: XO: She's in there. Commander T'salea is in there with her.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@OPS: Aye, sir.  ::continues to monitor the Hudson's distance from the Europa::

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: I do not believe so. I suppose we'll have to arrange somebody from medical to be waiting for us with one at the transporter room.... right? For your peace of mind ::smiles::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Raises one eyebrow, a twinkle in her eye::  CO:  I will arrange it.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
SFI: Thank you Mr West.  ::moves towards bridge and "knocks" on the door::

Host Mikey says:
ACTION: Incoming communiqué.. Ambassador Tolmot is awaiting Captain Senn on the surface. Approximately 5 minutes before the scheduled meeting.

Host CO_Senn says:
::nods seriously:: CNS: Thank you commander.

Host CO_Senn says:
::hears the chime and straightens her jacket:: XO: Enter

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::watches Zaldivar leave and returns to the console he's currently haunting, running subspace decay models against what emissions they were able to detect from the Halcyc, looking for technology commonalities::

Host Acting-CMO_Tanner says:
::in Sickbay, doing medical-type "stuff"::

CNS_T`Salea says:
*<MO Urlost>*:  Please have a medic at the transporter room ready with a subdermal transponder for commander Zaldivar.

OPS_Taylor says:
@::Looks at the duty roster::CTO: How many shifts are you on?

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
::enters the RR:  CO/CNS:  Good day to you both.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@::can't even remember the last time he slept:: OPS: My fourth sir

CNS_T`Salea says:
::nods to the XO::

TO_M`Tor says:
:: looks discreetly at the SFI's research ::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::notices M'tor's look and smiles::

OPS_Taylor says:
@CTO: Go to bed, and rest.

Host CO_Senn says:
XO: And to you. I am sure you are delighted at the prospect of meeting with our old friend.

TO_M`Tor says:
*CO*: Captain... Message from the surface.. The Ambassador is waiting.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@OPS: There is no need sir, I can finish this shift

Host Acting-CMO_Tanner says:
::hears the call::
MO Urlost: I'll take care of it. ::grabs a sub-d transponder and heads for the transporter room.. question is.. which one?::

Host CO_Senn says:
*TO* Please let him know we will be there shortly. I trust you have the coordinates

CNS_T`Salea says:
*CMO*:  MO Urlost is unavailable, will you please meet Commander Zaldivar in transporter room one with a subdermal transponder.

OPS_Taylor says:
@CTO: That is an order, Lt. Get someone to Relieve you.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
::raises eyebrow at the mention of Tolmot over the comm:: CO: Oh, I am thrilled, I even brought my special ceremonial phaser.

TO_M`Tor says:
*CO*: Of course Captain, I'm sending the coordinates to TR#1.

Host CO_Senn says:
::tilts her head to a side:: XO: I can bet.... ::shakes her head:: Anyway, we shouldn't make Pr.... Ambassador Tolmot wait.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@OPS: Aye sir. *Ens. Drist*: Report to the bridge

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Stands and waits for them to proceed her::

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: You will remain in charge of the Europa.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
::moves out of the RR and heads for TL::

TO_M`Tor says:
:: sends to message to the planet's surface notifying the Ambassador that the Captain will be there shortly ::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Nods, following behind them::

Host CO_Senn says:
::follows Zaldivar, glancing around the bridge on her way to the TL::

OPS_Taylor says:
@FCO: Open a Channel to the Europa.

Host Acting-CMO_Tanner says:
::arrives in a transporter room.. it is empty save for a tech at the controls:: Self: Oops, wrong one. ::checks another transporter room, then another..::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@OPS: Aye, sir.

Host CO_Senn says:
::enters the TL::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@::opens a channel to the Europa:: OPS: Channel open, sir.

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Looks at the captains chair, she seems to be spending an unusual amount of time with it::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
CNS: Please contact the Hudson once we have beamed down.

CNS_T`Salea says:
XO:  Acknowledged

OPS_Taylor says:
@COMM:Europa: Lt Taylor here, please inform us when the CO and XO are beamed onto the surface.

TO_M`Tor says:
CNS: Message coming in from the Hudson Commander.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
Ens. Drist> *CTO*: On my way sir

CNS_T`Salea says:
TO:  Put it through.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
CNs: Thank you.   ::enters the TL and request TR1::

Host CO_Senn says:
::wonders if there's a whoopie cushion on her chair since T'Salea is having such a hard time deciding if to sit down there or not::

TO_M`Tor says:
:: puts the Hudson on the main viewer ::

Host Acting-CMO_Tanner says:
::finally gives up and asks the computer where the Captain is.. they are in the first transporter room he visited::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::sends a  note from his station down to the Annex to have Mary get Paragon to rescan telemetry from the surface::

OPS_Taylor says:
@COMM: CNS: Has the CO and XO on the surface yet?

Host CO_Senn says:
::exits the TL and enters TR1::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
::follows the captain out of the TL into the TR::

CNS_T`Salea says:
@Comm: Hudson: OPS:  They are leaving for the surface now.  Please keep a lock on their transponders as will we.  ::Looks at the TO to include him in that order::

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@TO_Drist> ::arrives to the bridge:: CTO: You called me sir?

Host Acting-CMO_Tanner says:
::nods to the Captain and XO::

Host CO_Senn says:
::spots the CMO and nods at him before turning to Zaldivar:: XO: I'm afraid there's an iniciation ritual you must pass before meeting Tolmot.

Host CO_Senn says:
::turns to the doctor:: CMO: Doctor Tanner, he's all yours.

OPS_Taylor says:
@COMM:CNS: Understood.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@TO: Yes, you are to take TAC1 during this shift, I must rest. ::whispering:: Call me at once if sth happens

Host Acting-CMO_Tanner says:
::pulls out the transponder injector thinga-ma-jig and approaches the Commander::
Zaldivar: This will sting slightly, but it is perfectly harmfu-- err, harmless.. Roll up your sleeve please, sir.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
::glances sideways at the CO:: CO: Really, perhaps West should go with you instead?

OPS_Taylor says:
@TO: Keep a tranporter lock on the Transponder, Ensign.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
::grudgingly rolls up sleeve:: CMO:  I suggest to you that it should only sting....::leaves repercussions hanging in the air::

Host CO_Senn says:
XO: You are my first, second and third choice. So let's be done with it... ::touches her left arm:: I have it, so why don't you?

TO_M`Tor says:
:: opens up a secondary screen and begins to monitor the away team ::

CNS_T`Salea says:
@COMM: Hudson:  Europa out.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@TO_Drist> ::as if I hadn't been through the same academy as you :: CTO: Understood sir

TO_M`Tor says:
:: closes the channel with the Hudson ::

OPS_Taylor says:
@FCO: Close channel.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@OPS: Sir, channel has been closed.

Host Acting-CMO_Tanner says:
::injects the device, only to notice he hadn't loaded the transponder.... he loads it and injects Zaldivar a second time::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@::goes back to monitoring their position relative to the Europa::

Host CO_Senn says:
::winces for Triton's sake and steps on the pad::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::closes down his station:: TO: How do you think this is going to go, M'tor?

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
::steps on to Transporter pad rubbing arm::  CO:  Two tries...I'll have to remember that ::smiles::

TO_M`Tor says:
SFI: I hesitate to speculate sir... I shall be prepared for the worst however.

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Eyes the command chair::

Host CO_Senn says:
::smiles back at Triton:: XO: Mine was injected when I was half asleep and defenseless.

Host CO_Senn says:
TR Chief: Energize.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::glances over:: TO: It's been my experience that preparing for the worst rarely achieves much.

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Looks over at the science station and decides to take her seat over there for now::

TO_M`Tor says:
SFI: Except someone remaining alive Sir.. :: looks at screen :: The Away Team are on the planet's surface Sir.

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Enters her command codes, and begins to check things over::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
$CO: Oh yes.... ::materializes on planet:: ... lucky you.

Host CO_Senn says:
$::materializes wherever the TR Chief sent them, looks at her side to make sure Triton is with her::

Host CO_Senn says:
$XO: I actually felt like complaining in writting.

TO_M`Tor says:
CNS: The Away Team has arrived Commander.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::looks down at the station:: TO: How many "bogies" do we have approaching them?

CNS_T`Salea says:
TO:  Thank you.  Can you pick up how many are with them?

Host Acting-CMO_Tanner says:
ACTION: CO Senn and XO Zaldivar appear in a large empty room.

OPS_Taylor says:
@ALL: Report.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@::walks into a TL: TL: Deck 7, quarters 0904

FCO_Felhaber says:
@OPS: No change, sir.  We are maintaining our position off of the Europa's starboard flank.

Host CO_Senn says:
$::looks around the room, and wonders how long until the Ambassador makes his great entrance::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
$::Scans area with tricorders, trying to get architectural and engineering data::

OPS_Taylor says:
@FCO: Speed?

TO_M`Tor says:
:: frowns at the display :: SFI: Sir? Sensors show .. only the Away Team ....

FCO_Felhaber says:
@::calls up the information on his console::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Checking sensors finds it odd there is no sign of a building::  SFI:  confirmed... most... unusual.

Host CO_Senn says:
$::crosses her arms, and thinks this is pretty weird. She was sure Tolmot was into reception committees... must have changed::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::glances up at the chrono under the main viewscreen and frowns:: CNS/TO: This is the appointed time. Why isn't there a Halcyc delegation there?

OPS_Taylor says:
@TO_Drist: Has the CO and XO transported to the surface?

CNS_T`Salea says:
TO:  Hail the captain.

Host Amb_Tolmot says:
ACTION: A portion of the wall opens, and Ambassador Tolmot, along with several aides, enters the room.

Host CO_Senn says:
$::on the other hand, he might be getting on his head gear... the one with the gold tiarra::

TO_M`Tor says:
*OPS*: Aye Sir .. They have... CNS: Yes Commander.. *CO*: Europa to Captain Senn.. Is everything all right Captain ?

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
$::puts tricorder away, making sure to keep it in passive recorder mode::

Host CO_Senn says:
$::uncrosses her arms and stays where she is, wondering how that wall managed to open just like that...::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@OPS: Sir, my readings show that we are maintaining a standard orbital speed.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@::swivels in his chair to look at Lt. Taylor, puzzled::

Host CO_Senn says:
$COM: TO: Everything is all right, Ensign. We'll keep in touch. Senn out.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@TO_Drist> ::reading the tactical log of the past shifts:: OPS: Yes sir, they're already there

Host CO_Senn says:
$::takes a step forwards towards Tolmot::

Host Amb_Tolmot says:
$Senn: Captain, welcome. ::nods to the Commander::

TO_M`Tor says:
CNS: It seems that everything is fine Commander according to the Captain.

CNS_T`Salea says:
TO:  I am curious if they see what we are reading.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
$::taps badge lightly and speaks quietly:: COMM:Europa/Hudson:  We are iniating meeting.

OPS_Taylor says:
@TO_Drist: Alright Keep a transporter lock on their transponders.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::watches the blips appear on M'tor's screen:: TO: Here is where we hold our breaths...

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
$::nods to the Halcyc delegation::

Host CO_Senn says:
$Amb: Thank  you for receiving us, Ambassador. Especially in this... special circumstances.

TO_M`Tor says:
CNS: I am speculating Commander that the meeting has begun the Captain closed the channel rather quickly.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@TO_Drist> OPS: Yes sir ::keeps an eye on the transponder signal::

OPS_Taylor says:
@FCO: Lt, make sure you coordinate with Engineering and have enough speed to break orbit.  I want to protect the Europa at all costs.

TO_M`Tor says:
CNS: However, I show no one else at the landing site... :: frowns ::

CNS_T`Salea says:
TO:  Without Tomot?  I am reading only the two of them.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@OPS: Aye, sir.  ::still puzzled, but swivels back to face the helm::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Glances at the TO and then back at her sensors::

TO_M`Tor says:
CNS: I do not understand these readings either Commander. Could it be a variation of the cloaking device ?

Host Amb_Tolmot says:
$::taps a pad on his arm, and a table appears in the middle of the room::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@*ENG* Please confirm operational status of flight control thrusters and impulse engines.

Host CO_Senn says:
$::wonders if to wow openly or just look like nothing can surprise her anymore. Waits for the chairs::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@<Engineer Babs> *FCO* Aye, sir.  I'll get right on it.

CNS_T`Salea says:
TO:  It would appear that this race is full of surprise... may they remain nondeadly.  Are you picking up the energy readings?  It is very faint..

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Fine tunes the sensors::

Host Amb_Tolmot says:
$::and chairs, 1 of which is sized for Tolmot::

TO_M`Tor says:
:: ajust sensors :: CNS: Aye Commander. I am detecting those faint power readings...

Host CO_Senn says:
$::looks at Triton, trying hard not to even smirk. What if they had been standing over the place where the table and the chairs were to appear...?::

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@::opens his quarters' door and turns on the light::

CNS_T`Salea says:
TO: Holoemitters?

TO_M`Tor says:
:: frowns :: CNS: Unknown Commander... I am cross-checking

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
$::waits for Tolmot to motion for them to sit::

Host CO_Senn says:
$::waits for an invite to sit down, she's not going to risk breaking a Halcyc rule::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@<Engineer Babs> *FCO* Sir, Flight Control Thrusters are operating normally.  There is a slight power conversion problem with the impulse engines.  But nothing to worry about.

OPS_Taylor says:
@TO_Drist: Scan the area around the Away Team

CNS_T`Salea says:
TO: It would explain much.

Host Amb_Tolmot says:
$All: Shall we get started? ::turns to his aides:: Leave us.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@*Babs* Thank you, Engineer.

TO_M`Tor says:
CNS: It is possible... I am still uncertain.

Host CO_Senn says:
$Amb: Of course.

CNS_T`Salea says:
TO:  Pass the message along to the Hudson.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@TO_Drist> OPS: I read two transporder signal plus a faint energy reading

TO_M`Tor says:
:: nods :: CNS: Aye Commander.

Host Amb_Tolmot says:
$::sits, adjusting his chair so he is roughly eye-level with Senn and Zaldivar::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@OPS: Sir, Engineering reports the thrusters are working properly and a slight problem with impulse.  It is nothing to worry about and it will be repaired shortly.

OPS_Taylor says:
@TO_Drist: What kind of Energy Reading?

Host CO_Senn says:
$::decides it's time to make a move and walks towards one of the chairs to sit::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
$::waits for the captain to take her chair and then takes the last one::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Looks over at SFI::

OPS_Taylor says:
@FCO: Very well.

TO_M`Tor says:
*OPS*: Europa to Hudson. We are speculating that the energy readings are holo-emitters.. Can you confirm ?

Host CO_Senn says:
$::sits down:: Amb: Ambassador, I gather that through the information Director Longmuir sent you, you are aware of what brings us here.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::returns the gaze and raises an eyebrow as she would have:: CNS: Something on your mind, Commander?

OPS_Taylor says:
@::Hits the Comm:: COMM:Europa:TO: We are scanning now.

CNS_T`Salea says:
SFI: I am debating about informing the captain of our... possible deduction.  I have a problem in that it is not confirmed, yet I know that I would like to know all possible information.

Host Amb_Tolmot says:
$Senn: I am Captain. I was surprised at receiving the news of your presence.. I had investigated the disappearance of the Europa personnaly.. I was.... relieved to hear you were safe.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CNS: I can offer Paragon's efforts on your behalf. Following confirmation in either direction, I would not advise telling Captain Senn right now, however.

CNS_T`Salea says:
SFI:  Explain.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
$:REB...Tolmot just showed concern for the Captain....::

Host CO_Senn says:
$::tilts her head slightly to a side, wondering what could make him feel relieved:: Amb: I... honestly am surprised. We didn't part in extremely good terms the last time we saw each other.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@TO_Drist> OPS: It's hard to tell. It may be a holoemitter or sth else. It may a isomorphic projection, don't ask what it is, I found that name in some data M. Talylor gave Lt. Nimitz

TO_M`Tor says:
:: frowns at Commander West mentions that "blasted" Super Computer ::

Host Amb_Tolmot says:
$Senn: Times change, Captain.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CNS: Tolmot did not strike Lieutenant Ahkileez as one who does things for no reason. If he has chosen to decieve Captain Seen in a meeting, he has some reason for it. Us not knowing that reason, but informing Captain Senn of it over an open channel in his presence, could trigger an unexpected, and worse, unwanted response.

OPS_Taylor says:
@TO_Drist: Relay that information to the Europa. Good work Ensign.

Host Amb_Tolmot says:
$Senn: You've travelled a long way, so I think you deserve the truth..

Host CO_Senn says:
$Tolmot: We have found that, the hard way. ::pauses, wondering if......::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::wonders what M'tor's look is about::

Host CO_Senn says:
$Amb: I was going to ask you. ::bites her lower lip, and steals a glance towards Triton::

CNS_T`Salea says:
SFI:  I would not inform her over an open channel.. ::Eyes hold a look of chastisment::

TO_M`Tor says:
:: turns his attention back to his console and monitors the Away Team ::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::shrugs:: CNS: Then you cannot inform her until she is back. We are at the Halcyc's mercy, Captain Senn could not likely beg off for a private conversation on ship matters. And the likelyhood of it being private is slim to infinitely nill, Counselor. ::looks regrettable::

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@TO_Drist>COMM: Europa CNS: I'm sending you some data regarding "isomorphic projections", the energy patterns seem to be similar, but I can't tell they are identical, the signal is very faint

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
$::maintains a non-commital expression on his face::

CNS_T`Salea says:
TO:  Download the data to sci console one.

Host CO_Senn says:
$::returns her attention at Tolmot::

Host Amb_Tolmot says:
$All: Shortly after you disappeared, the Dominion secretly tried to take over the Halcyc Alliance. Since your.. trespass onto our territory forced us to re-open contact with the Federation, we were awarded unprecedented support by Starfleet, including classified material on Dominion ships. That information allowed us to fight off the Dominion.

TO_M`Tor says:
:: nods :: CNS: Aye Commander... :: transfers the data and begins to review the data himself as well ::

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@computer: give me a glass of warm klingon milk ::walks to the table a takes two PADD with some work he's been procrastinating::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
TO: Did I overhear correctly? The message from the Hudson suggested an isomorphic projection?

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Reads the incoming data and does a cross check::

CNS_T`Salea says:
SFI/TO:  Confirmed.

CNS_T`Salea says:
TO: Inform the Hudson of this.

TO_M`Tor says:
SFI: Aye Sir... That is their suggestion.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
$::looks at Nayla and wonders if Tolmot just realizes what he has told them::

Host CO_Senn says:
$::nods at him, it all sounds pretty logical:: Amb: I am glad the Federation could aid you.

TO_M`Tor says:
CNS: It was the Hudson's suggestion Commander.. :: looks embarassed ::

Host CO_Senn says:
$::looks at Triton with the phrase "it will have to remain between us both forever and ever" written on her forehead. Speaking metaphorically, of course::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Looks at the TO::  TO:  Correct.  We are confirming thier data and suposition.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CNS: Counselor, do you have any conjecture concerning why Tolmot would choose to use fakes?

CNS_T`Salea says:
SFI:  They wish to keep information from us?  They do not trust us?

Host Amb_Tolmot says:
$All: Since then, the Halcyc and the Federation have shared technology, and we are slowly winning this war..

TO_M`Tor says:
:: nods :: CNS: Aye .. attempting to cross-check Commander.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CNS: That is logical.. ::smiles and walks over:: But what if it is something totally unexpected?

Host CO_Senn says:
$::nods:: Amb: We have learned a lot about this timeline, with which we are bound by rules not to interfere with. At the same time it is my duty to do my utmost best to return both ships and their crews back to where we belong.

CNS_T`Salea says:
SFI:  Such as?

Host CO_Senn says:
$::having just decided that with Triton's looks it's best not to learn too much.... unless Tolmot just wants to keep talking::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CNS: What if Tolmot is no longer alive?

OPS_Taylor says:
@FCO: Open a channel and leave it open to the Europa.

CNS_T`Salea says:
SFI:  Use an individual SF is familiar with to keep the identity of others unknown?

FCO_Felhaber says:
@OPS: Aye, sir.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@::hails the Europa to open a constant channel::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CNS: It has been done before. It fosters more trust than we would have otherwise, and promotes a line of thinking that they can control. I may not be right, but what are the odds of Tolmot being alive still? And in exactly the position we need him to be?

OPS_Taylor says:
@COMM:Europa:CNS: What have we learnt so far?

TO_M`Tor says:
CNS: The Hudson would like an open channel to discuss possibilties.
CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@::finishes his white liquid (whatever the name it is, for me klingon milk, period) and puts the glass back in the replicator::

CNS_T`Salea says:
SFI:  I do not have information on their longevity.

Host Amb_Tolmot says:
$All: I understand and respect that Captain. Director Longmuir informed me that you need some helping getting through Dominion to the wormhole..

CNS_T`Salea says:
COMM: OPS:  That we are dealing with images, not concrete reality.

Host CO_Senn says:
$Tolmot: That's it. I remembered what at the time we deemed a transporter device with which you could transport ships to the Alpha Quadrant.

OPS_Taylor says:
@COMM:CNS: What do you mean exactly?

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::nods:: CNS: I concede that. Special Agent Thunder's bio report on the Halcyc was mostly conjecture as well, based on surveillance, but said nothing of their expected aging processes. But I believe we should concider the possibility, and following this conference, be more careful about what we believe from them at first glance.

CNS_T`Salea says:
SFI:  I believe that was already understood.  ::Tilts her head::  While time has passed, it is not impossible for him to still be alive.

Host CO_Senn says:
$::glances at Triton:: XO: Would you please let the Europa know that we are alive and well? ::smiles and looks back at the Ambassador::
Amb: AT routine. ::as guise of explanation, she is sure that somebody must be fretting up there::

CNS_T`Salea says:
COMM: OPS:  We can not believe all that we see.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::rests his hand on her console:: CNS: Then that brings us to the resounding question: Why use a fake.

Host Amb_Tolmot says:
$Senn: We no longer use that device.. when the Federation gave us design schematics on slipstream technology, we built ships around it. However, the range of most of our slipstream-enabled ships is 600 light years.. you would still be on the edge of Dominion space.

CNS_T`Salea says:
SFI:  To protect or to hide.

OPS_Taylor says:
@COMM: CNS: I believe we should contact the XO or CO at this time.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@::finishes his work, leaves the PADDs aside and picks the novel he's been reading::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CNS: And not knowing what they're protecting or hiding, puts us at an unacceptable disadvantage.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
$AMB: If I may? ::stands and gestures his intent to step away from the table::

Host Amb_Tolmot says:
$::nods to the Commander::

CNS_T`Salea says:
COMM: OPS:  I concure, but as has been brought to my attention, can we gurantee that the message would be recieved by her alone?  We do not want to risk our getting home.

Host CO_Senn says:
$Amb: Any help we might receive will be welcome. If you are willing to... we'll work a way around. We have to.

CNS_T`Salea says:
SFI:  At this point, there is little we can do.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
$::steps away from table out of earshot:: COMM: Europa: Triton here.

OPS_Taylor says:
@TO_Drist: Go to Yellow Alert, Don't raise shields nor power weapons. Wake your Chief.

TO_M`Tor says:
CNS: Message from Commander Zaldivar Commander.

CNS_T`Salea says:
TO:  Open frequency.

TO_M`Tor says:
:: opens the channel ::

CNS_T`Salea says:
COMM:  XO:  Commander, Tsalea here.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@TO_Drist> ::puts yellow alert:: *CTO*: Sir, your presence is needed on the bridge.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::sighs:: CNS: I fear you're right.  ::turns his back to the viewscreen, leaning against the console as he thinks about Senn down there possibly in trouble.

Host Amb_Tolmot says:
$Senn: We will coordinate our services. Anything you need Captain, within reason, of course, I will try to provide. Major Selicept will be my liason.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
$COMM: CNs: Everything is going well, the Captain wanted me to keep you from unsubstantiated fears.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@::closes his book:: Self: Shoot, this was the best part. *TO*: I'm going. ::puts his uniform on and heads to the door::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Raises eyebrow::  COMM: XO:  Thank you, but unnecesary.  I have information for you if you are in a secure location.

Host CO_Senn says:
$::nods:: Amb: Thank you, Ambassador. I would hope we can meet in person again once we arrive to Deep Space Nine's replacement Starbase.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@TO_Drist> OPS: I have a crazy theory. What if they are not Halcycs? No offence but your son told us those were halcycs ships. And he's proven to have his own agenda.

Host Amb_Tolmot says:
$::would raise his eye brow, if he had one:: Senn: What makes you think we are not meeting in person now? ::a small smirk appears::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
$COMM:CNS: I do not believe that there is any secure area in this time.  If it is urgent tell me now, if not I think we can wait.

Host CO_Senn says:
$::smirks back:: Amb: Major Selicept told us you were in the Alpha Quadrant. And you just told me you don't use your transporter device anymore...

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Considers::  COMM: XO:  It can wait.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
$COMM: CNS: Very well, Cmdr Zaldivar out.

OPS_Taylor says:
@TO_Drist: Coordinate with your Chief and present your evidence to me.  I'll take it to the Captain and Commander.

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Nods to the TO::

TO_M`Tor says:
:: closes the channel ::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::glances over at Tsalea:: CNS: "unsubstantiated fears"?

CNS_T`Salea says:
SFI:  Explain.

Host Amb_Tolmot says:
$Senn: Of course. Well, why continue this ruse then? I will be in contact, Captain. ::taps a button on his armpad, and he disappears in a shimmer::

TO_M`Tor says:
SFI: I believe we were being accused of being paranoid .. in a polite way Sir.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@TO_Drist> It's only a preliminary idea I had, I'll study the matter before going on.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
$::returns to the negotiating table::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::turns to face the viewscreen again, looking at the offkilter planet:: TO: I believe you're right. But it's that same paranoia that leaves me wondering how we basically got an answer to our question.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CNS: Why would the Captain ask him to assuage fears they had no idea we would have?

Host CO_Senn says:
$::stands up before the chair disappears too, and allows herself to chuckle:: XO: I wish he had been this amicable when we first met him.

TO_M`Tor says:
:: frowns :: SFI: I believe the Captain knows her crew Commander.

CNS_T`Salea says:
SFI:  The captian knows that I tend to... be concerned with her away from the ship.  ::Looks at him::  And she has good... instincts.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
$CO: I wish he hadn't put me on trial. ::smiles::

OPS_Taylor says:
@::Looks up at Tactical:: TO_Drist: It might be an idea you may go on, Work with the Europa but don't let Michael find out.

Host CO_Senn says:
$XO: You know what... I think he might be wishing the same.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CNS/TO: You're probably right. But coincidences keep chaining. Leading us exactly in the right path...

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@TO_Drist> OPS: Understood

Host CO_Senn says:
$XO: In any case, we got their aid. The slipstream technology... ::narrows her eyes:: that the Federation shared with them. ::lowers her voice:: That guy Longmuir... he had it too.

CNS_T`Salea says:
SFI:  It is said, there are few coincidences in life.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@::shows up on the bridge:: OPS: What's wrong Lt? Yellow alert? Have the shooting begun?

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::smiles and bows a little bow:: CNS: Exactly right, Counselor. And Logic falls apart at this point.

CNS_T`Salea says:
SFI:  How so?

OPS_Taylor says:
@CTO: Have a seat.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
::looks around:: $CO:  I take it the meeting is over.  Think we should get back?

TO_M`Tor says:
SFI: I seem to recall hearing a wise man say that Logic is the beginning of wisdom.. not the end ... Ummm.. Sir.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@OPS: Seat? Where sir? There? ::points to the XO seat::

Host CO_Senn says:
$XO: Yes. We'll just have to keep the details about the Halcyc looking at the Federation as a friend and and ally to ourselves.

OPS_Taylor says:
@CTO: Yes, The Halcyc might be a hoax, I want you and your dept. to look into it.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::puts all his ducks in a row, well aware he's debating a Vulcan:: CNS: Logic would dictate that as a major power the Halcyc should have no interests in helping us. It's illogical for them to put themselves in this position. Since our own Federation representatives are unable, or possibly unwilling, to help us, if the Dominion discovers us, <cont>

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Nods at the TO::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
$COMM: Europa: Two to beam up.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
... it will put them at risk as well. All of those reasons would suggest that they hide, or protect themselves as we see some evidence of. None of that would logically cause them to help people who were seen at best to be annoyances before.

OPS_Taylor says:
@CTO: Your TO found out that they are using Holo technology, during the meeting.

TO_M`Tor says:
CNS: The Captain is calling to be beamed aboard Commander.

CNS_T`Salea says:
SFI:  You claim that they would have no interest in helping us.  The federations uniqeness is in its variet.  Perhaps there was something they needed from us that we could offer.

Host CO_Senn says:
$::sighs and takes a last look at the empty room::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CNS: But I imagine this is moot now. We can hear from the horses mouthes, as it were.

TO_M`Tor says:
:: contacts TR#1 to beam the Captain aboard ::

CNS_T`Salea says:
TO:  Beam them aboard... and please, make sure they are real.

TO_M`Tor says:
:: frowns :: CNS: I have been monitoring Commander.. the readings have not changed.

CNS_T`Salea says:
SFI:  If they can tell us...

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:
@OPS: All right

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CNS: Right. "If".

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Looks at the TO with a slight twinkle in her eyes::  TO:  Have transporter room beam them up.

Host Amb_Tolmot says:
ACTION: They're beamed back to the ship.. and they're real.. but Tanner is standing by to give them blood tests anyway.

TO_M`Tor says:
:: monitors the bio-readings as they materialize aboard the Europa.

Host CO_Senn says:
::does *not* like the blood test one iota, but keeps it to herself lest Triton punches Tanner::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@::been sitting at the helm the whole time::

TO_M`Tor says:
CNS: They are aboard Commander and Doctor Tanner is going to give them a blood test.

CNS_T`Salea says:
TO:  Thank you.
 
 Host Mikey says:
ACTION: Dr. Tanner completes the blood test, only pricking Zaldy once, this time.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
::decides not to punch out Tanner unless the Captain tells him to::

OPS_Taylor says:
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