USS GENEVA MISSION TRANSCRIPT – 10406.04

Host Bob_SM says:
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a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
ACTION: The Mysterious Warrior has introduced himself to the Andorians Kizlev and Shras. However, even the non-Andorian crewmembers recognize the name of Li Soong Chan.
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::looking around at the rest of the bewildered senior staff on top of the hull, still woozy from the extreme pain his nose is giving off::
e_EO_Valentine says:
CEO: Is Boss okay?
e_SO_Randall says:
::getting up to his feet::
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CO: How is it you have that vase in your possession?
e_CNS_Wells says:
CEO: Sir, do you suppose it is coincidence that this guy said Li Soong Chan and that’s the name the Emperor ordered to protect this vase? ::Holds vase tight::
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
::lets the captain continue this discussion with Chan, but moves over closer to Wells, bearing in mind Chan's interest in the vase::
e_CEO_McDowell says:
EO: I really wish there was a doctor around... ::places his index fingers on each side of his displaced nose... trying to re-set it back into place... causing *VERY* sharp pain:: AARRRRHHHH!!!!!! ::legs go limp for a moment as his nose cracks back into place::
e_EO_Valentine says:
::hides::
e_CNS_Wells says:
CEO: Emperor Han in like in the 3rd century.  Who wrote to a guy in the Wudan Mountains about the green providence.
a_CO_Shras says:
Chan: It was discovered by an exploration team, it comes from a far away planet
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::sits back down on the hull, putting his head between his knees for a moment until the pain subsides::
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
::wearily watches Chan's sword and scabbard, the same scabbard that struck him in the leg only minutes before::
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CO: I see.
e_EO_Valentine says:
::keeps an eye on Boss, while she watches the blue men and Chan::
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::looks back up, eyes reddened and watering:: CNS: I suppose. Though how is someone supposed to survive nearly 2200 years, and especially all the way out here, not Earth?
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CO: Did this exploration team encounter the Crocaghrs?
e_EO_Valentine says:
::looks around::
a_CO_Shras says:
Chan: there was no report of people on the site
e_CNS_Wells says:
CEO: Just thought I would volunteer the observation.  Sorry, Sir.
e_EO_Valentine says:
::finds some twigs and long grass and starts fiddling with it::
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CO: You are these people’s General?
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
::points to the crew::
e_CEO_McDowell says:
CNS: True enough. Nothing wrong in that. I'm just an analytical engineer, not yet a command officer.
e_CNS_Wells says:
::Steps back::
e_SO_Randall says:
::wonders what the commotion is about and shakes his head::
a_CO_Shras says:
Chan: I am their commanding officer, my rank is Captain. Unfortunately a problem with our ship is making us incapable of communicating
e_CEO_McDowell says:
English Anyone: In the meantime, while the non-Human contingent seems to be happily yakking away over there... Anyone care to give any idea on what the other 2/3 of the crew, and us, should do?
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
::thinks for a moment::
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CO: I might have something that would help you lead your warriors. Follow me.
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
::waves for Shras to follow him and walks down the path::
e_EO_Valentine says:
::walks up to her Boss, holding up the sticks tied together with grass:: CEO: Boss need a splint?
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CO: Tell me about your ship... Captain.
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
::wishes he could make out even the slightest of the words being said behind him by the others and tell them there is progress being made::
e_SO_Randall says:
::sees Li Soong Chan walk down the path and watches to see who follows::
a_CO_Shras says:
Chan: Well.... here it is.. :: points the quite obvious ship in the back ::
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
::turns to the others and waves for them to follow him as he follows the captain::
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CO: What is wrong with it?
e_CNS_Wells says:
::watches the Captain wander off with the Chinese man::
e_CEO_McDowell says:
EO: Thank you Mai. ::takes it, and gingerly positions it over his nose:: Oooowwww... ::throbbing as the splint places pressure::
e_EO_Valentine says:
::tilts her head:: CEO: Mai will go look for help. ::grins and trots off::
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::gives the CTO a hesitant look:: All: I guess we follow...
e_SO_Randall says:
::follows the Captain and the Chinese warrior::
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
Chan: Pardon me, sir. But you seem to have no surprise seeing a vessel such as this. Have you seen other ships of this magnitude here before?
e_CNS_Wells says:
::Takes vase and follows McDowell's orders::
e_CEO_McDowell says:
SO: Mr. Randall, stay behind with the ship. Perform a visual inspection. Ensure this lake's beach is stable enough to support the ship's weight long-term. I don't want the rest of the Geneva to sink away.
e_SO_Randall says:
CEO: Uh... yes sir.
e_SO_Randall says:
::runs back to the ship and looks at the base::
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::yelling back:: SO: Enlist some other crew. Give them something to do, it helps to make them feel everything's in order. Use hand signals or something for those who don't speak English.
e_EO_Valentine says:
::finds something promising and drops to the ground to inspect it further::
e_SO_Randall says:
::scratches his head::
e_SO_Randall says:
CEO: Uh... right away sir...
a_CO_Shras says:
Chan: It doesn't work anymore, we don't know why
e_SO_Randall says:
::runs onto the hull and into the Captain's Ready Room to enlist help from the rest of the crew::
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::walking with the rest of the group a-way's behind the CO/CTO/Chan... looks around for Mai:: Now where'd she go...
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CO: I suspect it may have something to do with the duonetic field.
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
ACTION: The crew reaches what appears to be an entrance to a cave. Li Soong Chan walks inside without hesitating.
e_CNS_Wells says:
::Waits to see if we are to enter cave::
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::stops at the cave opening:: I don't like how this looks...'
e_EO_Valentine says:
::runs up to the CEO with what looks like a handful of grass:: CEO: Boss, put this under your splint.... pain reliever. Just like Earth. ::grins::
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CTO: I have seen many ships of this type. Most of them crash onto this earth.
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
::goes up to the cave entrance, looks around, shrugs, and follows Chan inside::
a_CO_Shras says:
Chan: If you could speak human maybe you could have helped our engineer chief repair the ship...
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
::moves over to a trunk and opens it::
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
::pulls out a something and hands it to the Captain::
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CO: Open it.
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::gives his assistant another slightly-hesitant look before taking the greenery and placing it under the splint:: EO: Thank you again... Since when did Starship Design School have a class in Natural Battlefield Medicine?
e_EO_Valentine says:
::grins:: CEO: Dad taught Mai. Just in case.
e_CNS_Wells says:
::Watches the interaction within the cave::
e_CEO_McDowell says:
EO: Indeed... ::feels the grass start to have a warm heat and numbing sensation on his nose::
a_CO_Shras says:
:: carefully open the package ::
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
ACTION: The Captain removes the cloth to reveal a slimy bug like creature. It is slobbering all over the Captain's hands.
e_EO_Valentine says:
::looks up at the CEO and gives him a smile:: CEO: Boss better?
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CO: I believe it is called a baekyfaen by the Crocaghr mercenaries.
e_CNS_Wells says:
SELF: Eeeewwww!
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CO: Just look into its eyes and it will do the rest.
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
Chan: What manner of creature is this?
e_CEO_McDowell says:
EO: So far...
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::hears the CNS, looks at him staring, slightly farther in the cave:: CNS: Counselor?
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CTO: It is some sort of communication creature. I do not know how it works, but for some reason it can make you understand one another.
e_CNS_Wells says:
CEO: Aye, Sir?
a_CO_Shras says:
Chan: What exactly will it do?
e_EO_Valentine says:
::digs through her pockets, looking for a Twinkie::
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CO: It's probably best not to tell you. Trust me on this.
e_CEO_McDowell says:
CNS: Problem?
e_CNS_Wells says:
CEO: Should we be concerned about that slimy bug like thing staring at the Captain?
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
::looks at the odd thing in Shras's hand:: CO: Perhaps I should try this, sir.
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::gives a blank look... then walks briskly inside the cave towards the group::
a_CO_Shras says:
Chan: I don't think my security chief will like that....
e_EO_Valentine says:
::finds one and walks slowly up to Chan, offers it carefully to him::
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CO: Very well... ::looks to the CTO:: You do it, then.
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
::scrutinizes the creature as he holds his hand out to accept it::
a_Li_Soong_Chan says:
ACTION: The bug-like creature looks into the Kizlev's eyes and lays two eggs. They hatch and two smaller bugs fly out a red bug and a yellow bug. The yellow bug flies into Kizlev's right ear and the red bug flies into Kizlev's left ear. Kizlev loses all hearing in his left ear.
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::nearly tries to swipe the slug out of the Captain's hands while giving a horrified, blank stare of "what in heck do you think you're doing???" to the CO & CTO::
e_CNS_Wells says:
::Holds the vase and watches::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
::begins to speak Klingon::
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
::flinches slightly, eyes widen, trying to figure out what wrong with his left ear::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CTO: Do you understand me?
e_CNS_Wells says:
SELF: oh boy! ::Backs up protecting the pottery::
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::narrows eyes... listening to Klingon now... turns around. Yells out to the rest of the crew:: All: Anyone know Klingon?
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
::his Klingon is a bit rusty but can make out the words with a little effort:: Chan: Yes, but... you are speaking a Klingon dialect. But how?
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
::takes the bug and offers it to any of the English speaking crew::
e_EO_Valentine says:
::offers Chan a Twinkie::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
::looks at the Twinkie and then at Valentine::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
::offers her the bug::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
::motions for her to look at the bug::
e_EO_Valentine says:
::takes the bug and looks it over, sniffs at it::
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
::feels an uncomfortable sensation in his ears, not liking this one bit::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
ACTION: The bug looks into Mai's eyes and lays two eggs. The same process FOLLOWS and she can't hear out of her left ear.
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::gives another horrified look:: EO: Mai... I don't think it's a Twinkie...
e_EO_Valentine says:
::pets the bug:: Self: Nice buggie..
e_CNS_Wells says:
::Thinks - Bauer was right Twinkies are not good for you.
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
ACTION: She can now understand Chan and Kizlev.
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
EO: Can you understand me?
e_EO_Valentine says:
::perks her ears and looks around:: Chan/CTO: It tickles Mai's brain! ::giggles happily::
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
Chan: Is this permanent by any chance? ::rubs his hands over his ear lobes, his antennae darting this way and that as if in confusion::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CTO: No, the bugs die after 3 days.
e_CNS_Wells says:
::Wonders why the Chinese guy was interested in the vase before and not now? ::
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::doubles backwards as he hears his assistant speak perfect Klingon, like the others::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CTO: However, until they do you are able to understand anyone who wears them.
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
Chan: I see... hopefully they have no need to... 'feed' on anything.
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::doesn't care what language he is speaking... hopes the angered tone of frustration makes it clear:: Anyone: Okay, WHAT is going on??? Answers, now!
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CTO: You don't have to worry about that... only the host feeds.
e_EO_Valentine says:
::gently hands the bug back to Chan, then runs in a circle around the cave, giggling happily::
e_CNS_Wells says:
CEO: I think the bugs act like a universal Translator, sort of. But I could be wrong.
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
::offers the bug to the CEO::
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::folds arms until he gets an answer:: EO: Mai! What happened???
e_EO_Valentine says:
::turns a cartwheel:: All: Brain tickles!
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
::smiles seeing the giddy EO, glad that at least one of us can find humor amidst this strange situation::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
::offers the bug to anyone else who wants it::
e_CNS_Wells says:
::Takes the bug::
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
EO: Mai, please calm yourself and assure your boss and Mr. Wells that it is alright to accept the bugs.... I hope.
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::turns around:: CNS: Counselor! Wait!
e_CNS_Wells says:
CEO: Sir?
e_EO_Valentine says:
::stops and looks up:: CEO: Mai was helping Boss... maybe Boss like her now... then weird man trade pet buggie for Twinkies, nice, nice man and now Mai's brain gets tickled.
e_CNS_Wells says:
::Hesitates::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
ACTION: In that moment of hesitation, the Counselor goes through the same process.
e_CEO_McDowell says:
Anyone: I do not believe it's appropriate to have that... thing... ::sees the bug dump eggs on the Counselor... sighs::
e_CNS_Wells says:
::Feels weird and nearly drops the vase::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
::quickly grabs the vase making sure it doesn't break::
e_CEO_McDowell says:
Anyone left: No more bug-staring unless someone tells me what it does!
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
::sighs, giving McDowell a look as if to say "just do it"::
e_EO_Valentine says:
CEO: Bug makes all talk same way, like before - ore ::sing song voice::
e_CNS_Wells says:
::Looks at McDowell... assuringly and nods::
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::looks at the CNS & EO *very* hesitantly... looks back to the CTO... back and forth for a bit::
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
::nods assuringly to the CEO, putting a great deal of trust in Chan's word::
e_CNS_Wells says:
::Realizes his communication troubles are over with the others, mostly::
e_CNS_Wells says:
CHAN: You can understand me now?
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::gives a "God help me if anything happens..." glare... then holds out a hand for the love bug::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CNS: Yes, I can.
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
CNS: I believe we all understand you Mr. Wells. ::smirks::
e_CNS_Wells says:
CHAN: Then you can tell me about this vase. I know you know it.
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
ACTION: McDowell gets the bug treatment as well and can understand what the others bugged crewmembers are saying.
e_CNS_Wells says:
CTO: You haven't got any answers, Mr. Kizlev.
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
Chan: Indeed. Li Chan, there is much to discuss here. About this planet, and about this green vase here.
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::flinches as his left ear goes deaf:: Anyone: Okay, so what good did this do except give me another headache source???
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CNS: About 60 cycles ago, this vase was taken from this earth by a species called the Crocaghrs.
e_EO_Valentine says:
CEO: Ooooo... Mai can go looks for headache cure! ::gallops out of the cave::
e_CNS_Wells says:
CHAN: 60 cycles?
e_CNS_Wells says:
CHAN: It was discovered on a planet called Earth. Do you know it?
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CNS: Yes, cycles... when the sun rises and sets.
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
Aloud: Days.... ::to state the obvious, folding his arms::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CNS: The Crocaghrs care nothing but riches, and set forth upon this planet looking to claim all my people’s precious items as their own.
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::folds arms, listening pointlessly to the explanations::
e_EO_Valentine says:
::trots back into the cave and hands the CEO a sprig of what looks like mint:: CEO: Headache cured. ::smiles sweetly::
e_CNS_Wells says:
CHAN: Are you from this planet? 
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CNS: No, long ago myself and the people of my village were abducted.
e_CNS_Wells says:
CHAN: From Earth?
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CNS: We were brought here, with our village intact.
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CNS: From China.
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::takes the sprig... gnaws on it... makes a face at the very pungent taste:: EO: Whatever happened to natural plants that taste good?
e_CNS_Wells says:
CHAN: I see.
e_EO_Valentine says:
CEO: Not on this planet, Boss.
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
Chan: The inscriptions on the vase tell of something called a Green Providence. What is that exactly?
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::interjects:: CO/Chan/etc: This is all very interesting, sirs ::feigning interest:: but this would probably be easier if the ship actually was operable... ::trying to imply the whole "first duty is to the ship" thing::
e_CNS_Wells says:
CHAN: So these Crocaghrs took the vase two months ago and then how did it get to Earth?
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CTO: You speak of this... ::holds up the sword and unsheathes it::
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
::stays calm, trying not to appear defensive at the drawn sword, but watches it intently::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CNS: I do not know. Perhaps the Crocaghrs are hiding amongst your people.
e_EO_Valentine says:
Chan: Ooooo pretty....
a_CO_Shras says:
CEO: Assemble your team chief and be ready to return to the ship
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
Chan: I understand.... your weapon bears a resemblance to the writings on the scroll we found.
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
ACTION: A big head off to McDowell's right side begins to make sounds of a ship landing.
e_CNS_Wells says:
CHAN: Do you know what forced our ship from the sky?
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CTO: Scroll?
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CNS: It may have been the duonetic field.
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
::looks at the head::
e_CEO_McDowell says:
CEO: Uh... aye... sir... ::in a slight tone of "and do what?", when he hears the sounds... turns to his right::
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
::looks over his shoulder hearing the sound of the landing ship:: ALL: Please stay here. ::goes out for a look::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
ALL: Someone else has arrived. I fear the Crocaghrs may have returned.
e_EO_Valentine says:
::trots out next to the CTO::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CTO: Have no fear. They aren't nearby.
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CTO: But if they have landed, I have no doubt they will be upon us in greater numbers than the last time.
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
Chan: They are hostile towards you and your people?
e_EO_Valentine says:
::sniffs at the air and looks up at the CTO::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CTO: My people are no more. Wiped out by the Crocaghrs. I am the only one left.
e_CNS_Wells says:
::Holds up vase:: CHAN: So is this a weapon? Just use it on those nasty Crocaghrs.
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CNS: No, it is merely a vase to depict the honor of this great weapon.
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
::looks back at Mai, then at Chan:: Chan: I am a swordsman myself. If I were suitably armed, I could help you fight off these Crocaghrs if need be.
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
::waves the sword in the air::
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::mutter:: Anyone: This would be easier if we had working particle weapons...
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CTO: I have managed to confiscate some weapons from the Crocaghrs.
a_CTO_Kizlev says:
::watches as Chan waves his sword wondering what he is about to do::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
CTO: However, I do not know how they function. I am unfamiliar with such lifeform.
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
::sheaths the sword and goes into his trunk and takes out the bug-like weapons::
e_CEO_McDowell says:
::gives another horrified, slightly disgusted(?), look at the buggy organic weapons::
k_Li_Soong_Chan says:
ACTION: Footsteps can be heard outside the cave, followed by snarling and grunting.
Host Bob_SM says:
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