USS Hayden – NCC 73898
Stardate 10208.14
Episode 192 "Riddles"

Cast:
CO Cutter					Paul
XO Skye					Karen
CEO Michaels	Bryan
CTO Kostandinos	Erin
CNS Cutter	D
CMO Bishop	Heather
FCO Knight	Trevor
EO Davidson	Jay
PO Parli	Brian

and featuring

FM John as Klord  and CO Spade

Klord
 Prologue: Hayden is entering the Telbog system
    
Klord
 <<< Resume Mission >>>
  
PO Parli
 :: on the bridge manning the SCI station.   Checking on the status of the solar probes. ::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::at tactical, scanning for signs of the mysterious USS Gid::
 
CO Cutter
 ::on the bridge, watching other people work, errr… supervising::
 
CO Cutter
 CTO:  Ash, do you have the Gid on sensors?

EO Davidson
 ::enters ME and takes the duty station::
  
PO Parli
 CO:  Captain, the solar probes are ready [to deploy] once we drop to sublight.
 
CO Cutter
 Parli:  Very well
 
CO Cutter
 Helm:  ETA to the system?

CMO Bishop
 ::under a biobed swearing on her night time staff while replacing a panel she found on the floor this morning::

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: I've got them on sensors sir.

CEO Michaels
 ::sitting on 'the bench"::  CO: It'll be nice to have a normal, routine mission for once, won't it sir?
   
XO Skye
 ::Finishing up a meal in the mess hall watching the crew.::
 
CO Cutter
 CEO:  You're kidding right?
 
CO Cutter
 CTO:  Range?

CTO Kostandinos
 ::puzzled:: CO: But sir, our main shuttle is gone.  It's been missing for the past 18 hours.  Someone tampered with the records to conceal the disappearance.

CTO Kostandinos
 CEO: So much for routine.

CEO Michaels
 ::shrugs::  CO: I can dream, can't I?  ::gets up and walks over to the engineering station, taking a seat and scanning over the MSM::

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: 250,000 km, sir.
   
XO Skye
 ::Tosses down her OJ realizing she should probably be on the bridge.::

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: Should I send a team to investigate the shuttle disappearance?

FCO Knight
 <Ens. Parsons> CO: Checking now, sir.

CMO Bishop
 :: clamps it shut and lets out a yelp as it pinches the tip of her finger:: Aloud: Ahh!!!
   
XO Skye
 ::Sets off for the nearest TL directing it to the bridge.::

FCO Knight
 ::Wanders into SB with flowers behind his back::

CMO Bishop
 <Manning>::Just enters sickbay:: CMO: Doc? Are you alright? ::goes to her side::
  
PO Parli
 :: goes about normal stuff ::

CMO Bishop
 :;crawls out from under the biobed muttering a string of inaudible profanity::

CO Cutter
 CTO:  Send a team to investigate and call a security alert until we know more.

FCO Knight
 ::Looks for Jerlia while tiptoeing through amidst the biobeds::

XO Skye
 ::Enters the bridge smoothing out her tunic.::

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: Aye sir ::sends Alpha security team to the shuttlebay, and sets the ship at yellow alert::

CEO Michaels
 CO: I don't show any bypassed systems.

EO Davidson
 *CEO*: What’s going on up there?

CMO Bishop
 <Manning>::Looks up at the FCO and sees he's hiding something behind his back::

EO Davidson
 ::sets damage control on stand by:: *CEO*: Damage control teams are on stand by and all off duty engineering personnel are on there way in.

CEO Michaels
 *EO*: Patch in communications so you can follow.  We've lost a shuttle.  It seems to have been... borrowed by a crewmember.

CMO Bishop
 ::On her hands and knees as she crawls out from the biobed::
 
CO Cutter
 Parli:  Scan the ship, I want to know if anyone is missing.

CMO Bishop
 <Manning>CMO: Uh, Doctor, I think you have, um, a visitor.

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: Sir, it appears that the tampering of the shuttle records came from the Ops station.  All my people can tell is that's where it came from.  Our thieves were too good to let us know who did it.
 
CO Cutter
 Helm:  Slow to impulse

EO Davidson
 ::patches into bridge communications:: *CEO*: Done sir.
  
PO Parli
 CO:  Aye sir.  :: has the computer check if anyone is missing ::
 
CO Cutter
 Parli:  Launch the solar probes when ready.

FCO Knight
 ::Scowls at Manning's ruining of his surprise::
  
PO Parli
 :: launches the probes while waiting for an answer from the computer ::  CO:  Probes away.
 
CO Cutter
 CTO:  Scan the Gid.  What can you tell me?
   
XO Skye
 ::Takes her place:: CO: What's going on?

EO Davidson
 ::goes ahead and checks the shuttle count:: *CEO*: I know someone has more then already likely done it, but I show a full complement of shuttles in the shuttlebay?

FCO Knight
 <Parsons> CO: Aye. Coming out of warp.
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  We're missing a shuttle.  Aren't you in charge of that?
   
XO Skye
 CO: Flight Control is sir.
 
CO Cutter
 ::grins::  XO:  Doesn't he work for you?
  
PO Parli
 CO:  Sir, the computer shows all crew accounted for.  However, internal scans come up one short.
 
CO Cutter
 ::snaps around::  Parli:  Explain that

CEO Michaels
 *EO*: Well check again Lieutenant, because your data is wrong.  Get a team to run a Level 3 diagnostic on the system.

CMO Bishop
 <Manning> ::cowers slightly and heads off to so something useful::
   
XO Skye
 CO: Um, yea.  I knew that's what you meant.
   
XO Skye
 ::Rising slowly:: PO: Where's Coreena?

EO Davidson
 *CEO*: Aye.  Should I send a team to the shuttlebay to check the internal sensors in that area?

CMO Bishop
 ::blushes as she looks up and sees Othello standing there:: FCO: Lieutenant! ::scrambles to her feet::
  
PO Parli
 CO:  I am only getting 167 lifeform readings on the ship sir.  The computer shows we should have 168.

CEO Michaels
 *EO*: Security will handle that.  Run a Level 3 on internal bio-sensors, they're coming up wrong too.
   
XO Skye
 *FCO*: Mr. Knight, one of our shuttles seems to be missing.  Do you know anything about it?
  
PO Parli
 XO:  The computer shows Coreena is in her quarters, commander.
 
CO Cutter
 Parli:  Figure out who's missing, now.
   
XO Skye
 PO: Alright.  ::Not entirely sure she's satisfied with that.::

CNS Cutter
 ::exits the TL, feeling a little unsure of her new position::

EO Davidson
 *CEO*: Got it, running diagnostic. ::starts running a level 3 diagnostic::
  
PO Parli
 CO:  From bio-scans sir?  That could take hours.

CMO Bishop
 FCO: I was, err, just fixing something. I don't normally go around on my hands and knees like this. ::nervously laughs::
 
CO Cutter
 Parli:  Then get started mister.

CNS Cutter
 ::stands quietly at the back of the bridge, just watching::
  
PO Parli
 :: puzzled look :: CO: Aye sir. :: she begins working on the task ::
 
CO Cutter
 CEO:  Brynn, take charge of finding our shuttle and figuring out who's missing.
   
XO Skye
 ::Wonders if Jason would get mad if she reminded him that Parli's a woman.....but thought her humor might be timed badly.
 
CO Cutter
 CTO:  Did you report the scan results for the Gid?
   
XO Skye
 *FCO*: Mr. Knight?

CEO Michaels
 CO: Aye sir.

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: Working on it sir.

FCO Knight
 ::Sighs and holds up an index finger at Jerlia and taps commbadge:: *XO*: No I don't know anything about it because neither the bridge nor the shuttlebay has notified me of anything. They don't have to, since you and the Captain authorize any flights.
 
CO Cutter
 CNS:  Welcome to the bridge Keely.  ::motions to the seat next to him::

CNS Cutter
 ::looks at him like he's nuts::

EO Davidson
 *CEO*: All bio sensors have checked out and it seems there has been some tampering but I can't tell who did it and of course the shuttle is missing.
  
PO Parli
 :: works up a program to compare bioscans to personnel files ::
   
XO Skye
 *FCO*: Of which we've authorized none.

CNS Cutter
 ::approaches him a bit sheepishly:: CO: It's not like I haven't been here before Jason.

CEO Michaels
 ::whispered::  XO: You want to deal with that or shall I?  ::rolls eyes::
 
CO Cutter
 ::grins::  CNS:  Yeah, but now you're official.

CEO Michaels
 *EO*: Find out Lieutenant.  Give me an update when you have information to give me. I'm going to be in the main shuttlebay.

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: The Gid's systems are normal, except for the warp core being way out of range.  The star in this system is a red giant, with massive solar flares but basically stable.

CNS Cutter
 ::mutters:: CO: Yeah, officially nuts.  Oh man, I think it finally clicked that I'm supposed to help this crew of helpless headcases.

FCO Knight
 *XO*: Let me check the duty roster and the flight schedule and I'll try to determine what's happened.
   
XO Skye
 :: whispers :: CEO: You can.  I'd probably turn him inside out just cause I was unnecessarily irritated.

CNS Cutter
 ::takes a seat, shifting a bit to get comfy::
 
CO Cutter
 CTO:  Are they in danger of a warp breech?

EO Davidson
 *CEO*: And also my sensors are showing a full complement still.  Aye working on it.

CEO Michaels
 *FCO*: You can meet me in the main shuttlebay. I'm headed there now.

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: I'm looking into that

CMO Bishop
 ::grins:: FCO: Duty calls again, Lieutenant?
 
CO Cutter
 CNS:  Awww, there must be someone new who's not a headcase.

CEO Michaels
 ::walks briskly into the turbolift and takes it to the main shuttlebay::
 
CO Cutter
 CTO:  Hail the Gid.

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: No, not at the moment.
 
CO Cutter
 CTO:  Very well.

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: Aye. ::opens frequencies::

CNS Cutter
 CO: I think you underestimate our crew's ability to corrupt the innocent, or in this case, newbies. ::murmurs::

EO Davidson
 Computer: What kind of access is needed to launch a shuttle with no one else knowing.
 
CO Cutter
 CNS:  Then you are the one to lead them.

FCO Knight
 CMO: I wanted to surprise you and congratulate you on ya promotion... ::Hands her the flowers:: and, see if you wan'ed to go to a concert la'er.
  
PO Parli
 :: has 10 crew members matched, keeps going as the solar probes begin reporting in ::
  
Klord
 <Computer> EO: It cannot be done.
 
CO Cutter
 COM: USS Gid:  USS Gid, this is Captain Jason Cutter of the USS Hayden.  Are you in need of assistance?

CNS Cutter
 ::wonders if it's too late to change her mind::

CNS Cutter
 ::sits back and kind of watches the bridge crew function::

CEO Michaels
 ::arrives in the main shuttlebay and checks in with the security team already there::  *FCO*: Lieutenant, shuttlebay, now!  That's an order.

CMO Bishop
 ::brightens as she accepts the flowers:: FCO: Oh! Thank you Othello, that was very sweet of you. ::looks up at him grinning:: Yes, I'd love to go to the concert with you.
 
CO Cutter
 ::sees the look on her face and squeezes her hand - whispering :: CNS: You're gonna be awesome.

EO Davidson
 Computer: Where could it be done from if it were possible?
 
CO Cutter
 CTO:  Any response from the Gid?

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: None yet, I'm sending your message again.
  
CO Spade
  @ COM: USS Hayden: Captain Cutter, we have some problems with the warp core. It seems the articulation frame is cracked and we can't repair it. We were hoping that you could help.

CNS Cutter
 Self: Well, its not like I can do too much damage, at least not immediately.
 
CO Cutter
 Parli:  Scan the Gid.  See if you can confirm their report.

CMO Bishop
 ::overhears the CEO:: FCO: He sounds pretty edgy. You might want to help him out.

CEO Michaels
 ::takes the lift to the upper balcony and enters the control room::  Computer: Access main shuttlebay computer, authorization Michaels Alpha 237.  Read back last user to log in to this terminal and requisition data on the last shuttle to be removed from the bay.
  
PO Parli
 CO: Aye Captain.  :: scans the Gid ::  Confirmed.
 
CO Cutter
 ::nods at Parli::

FCO Knight
 ::Heads for the door:: CMO: But, since the vile Queen o' the Bridge an' her lackeys doan wan' me to be roman'ic. *CEO*: On m' way. Hold ya head on ya neck.

EO Davidson
 *CEO*: Sir, I think I know which shuttle is missing.
 
CO Cutter
 COM: USS Gid:  We'll send a team over shortly.
  
Klord
 <Computer> EO: The task is theoretically impossible. Sensors would show departure on several levels including OPS station.

CEO Michaels
 ::mutters::  Self: Someone's head will be off his neck if he's not careful.

CMO Bishop
 ::smiles and shakes her head as she takes the bouquet to her office::

FCO Knight
 ::Smiles and dashes out of the room::

CO Cutter
 XO:  Sam, take the EO over to the Gid and see what you can do.
   
XO Skye
 CO: Understood.  *EO*: Meet me in transporter room one.  You have 2 minutes.
  
PO Parli
 :: checks the data from the probes and finds it of minor interest ::

EO Davidson
 *CEO*: It appears to be the aerowing, sir.  Can't confirm yet.

EO Davidson
 *XO*: Aye ma'am. ::jumps up and grabs his engineering kit and heads for TR 1::

FCO Knight
 ::Strides through the parting doors to the shuttlebay::

CMO Bishop
 <Manning>:: looks over her shoulder and grins:: CMO: Very nice, are they wildflowers?

CEO Michaels
 <Computer> CEO: Last user unknown.  Authorization code used unknown.  Last shuttle requisition: Aerowing, USS Hayden.
   
XO Skye
 ::Heads to the TL:: TL: Transporter room one.

PO Parli
 :: notes that 20 crew members have been accounted for ::

CEO Michaels
 *EO*: I just did.  Look, concentrate on finding out why our sensors don't agree with the records down here, and fix it.
   
XO Skye
 ::Several moments later arrives in TR 1 and glances around for Davidson.::
 
CO Cutter
 ::grins at his wife::  CNS:  Command secret number 1, after you give a bunch of orders, shut up and let the crew do the real work.  Then pretend you knew it all along.

EO Davidson
 ::enters the TL:: Self: Seem to have beaten the XO here ::grabs a couple phasers out of the weapons locker and a couple tricorders::

CEO Michaels
 Computer: How can you bloody well not know the last user or code?  How long since the requisition?

CEO Michaels
 <Computer> CEO: 23 hours.

XO Skye
 EO: I'm up here. ::Waves at him from the platform.:: Pitch me a phaser.

EO Davidson
 XO: Heads up. ::tosses a tricorder and a phaser to the XO:: Shall we?
 
FCO Knight
 CEO: Looks like I have to start m' duty shift early. An', with a mystery, no doubt?

CNS Cutter
 ::smothers a giggle:: CO: I'll have to remember that, oh Captain my captain.

EO Davidson
 ::takes his spot on the pad:: XO: Ready.
   
XO Skye
 ::Catches the phaser and holsters it.:: EO: Let's do.  TR Chief:  Energize.
 
CO Cutter
 ::grins back::  CNS:  Damn straight.  Now it's time to sit here and look inscrutable.  When that fails, exit to the ready room like you have a clue.

CEO Michaels
 FCO: Damn straight, Lieutenant.  23 hours ago, the Aerowing was stolen by a crewmember of this ship.  Right now, I'm going to ignore the fact that you didn't have a clue it happened.  Find it, fast.

CMO Bishop
 ::tilts her head sizing them up:: Manning: I think so. ::looks up at him:: How do you know?

Klord
 Action: The EO and XO materialize on the Gid.

CMO Bishop
 ::grins sheepishly:: <Manning>: I used to pick similar flowers for my Mom when I was young.

CEO Michaels
 ::moves over to an auxiliary terminal::  Computer: Analyze shuttlebay entries.  Eliminate valid authorizations.  Display anomalies.

EO Davidson
 @ ::stands beside the XO waiting for orders::
 
CO Cutter
 *CEO*:  Report, Brynn.

CNS Cutter
 CO: Um, don't they eventually catch on to that dear?

FCO Knight
 CEO: If someone wanted to steal it then they wouldn't have told me 'bout it.

CMO Bishop
 ::watches him head out of the room and asks the replicator for a vase of water::
 
CO Cutter
 ::shrugs::  CNS:  Probably... but by then they're XO's and sworn to secrecy.
  
CO Spade
 @ ::enters the TR::

CEO Michaels
 FCO: I don't want to hear it Lieutenant.  You're the FCO on this ship.  It's your job to know everything that happens in your department.

CNS Cutter
 CO: Ah.  But I’m not an XO and I'm now in on the secret.  How can you be sure that I won't tell? Hmm?
   
XO Skye
 @::Arrives on the Gid and glances around.::  CO Spade:  I'm Lieutenant Commander Skye of the Hayden and this is Engineering Officer Davidson.  He's here to help your engineering team.

CEO Michaels
 <Computer> CEO: One anomaly found.
  
CO Spade
 @XO: Excellent!

EO Davidson
 @::nods at the CO::
  
PO Parli
 :: 34 crew members accounted for ::

CEO Michaels
 Computer: Display bio readings on anomaly.
   
XO Skye
 @EO: I assume you can find your way to engineering?
 
CO Cutter
 Parli:  Report.

FCO Knight
 ::Holds back the sharp remark to the Commander's statement:: CEO: I'll check m' duty rosters and see who was here watchin' th' place aroun' then.
  
CO Spade
 @EO: Do you think you can replace the dilitium articulation frame from the Hayden’s stores?
  
PO Parli
 CO:  Currently we have 37 crewmembers accounted for.
 
CO Cutter
 ::stares hard at Parli::  Parli: 37?   I'd suggest finding a way to speed this up.

EO Davidson
 @XO:I believe so Commander.  ::looks at the CO:: CO:I believe so sir. I am going to have to check with my chief on the Hayden to be totally sure.

CEO Michaels
 FCO: I'm not looking for blame Mr. Knight.  As senior officer of your department that falls on you.  I just want you to find out where that aerowing went.  ::gives him a look that if he doesn't he won't be around long enough to see it come back::

CNS Cutter
 ::pats Jason on the arm:: CO: Well oh busy one, I'm going to try and track down Talan.  Sam left a message that she thought he could use a talk.

CMO Bishop
 ::after fixing the bouquet she sits at her desk and finishes her task of updating medical files and cataloguing current visits to the proper database::

CEO Michaels
 ::looks at the results::  *CO*: Well sir, I've found which shuttle is missing, how long ago and who stole it.  Aeorwing, 23 hours ago, one Lys Talan.

CO Spade
 @EO: Do you think you can modify it to fit our ship?
 
CO Cutter
 ::looks stunned::  *CEO*:  Are you sure about that?  Talan stole the shuttle?
  
PO Parli
 CO:  Sir, the internal sensors work at a quantum resolution that allows for a maximum of 30 terrabytes of information a seccond.  Now, the required information... :: stops as she realizes she is rambling - blushes ::  Aye sir.

FCO Knight
 CEO: Commander? Does everyone in your department let you know about everything that goes on down there?

EO Davidson
 @CO:I dont know sir....how old is this ship?

CNS Cutter
 ::hears that and stops dead:: Self/CO: Or not..
 
CO Cutter
 CNS:  Hold on a sec Keely.
  
CO Spade
 @EO: Its last refit was 15 years ago. I believe it has had at least 4 prior to that.

FCO Knight
 ::Taps on a PADD looking for the flight deck officer::

CEO Michaels
 FCO: Yes they do.  You wouldn't believe the amount of paperwork that goes over my desk.  I know at every moment exactly what's going on, and if I don't, there's a senior member of my department that does.  And regardless of that, I'm still responsible for it.  Just like the Captain's responsible for [the] actions of his crew, even those he's unaware of at the time.
  
CO Spade
 @EO: I'm afraid it is due for another

CMO Bishop
 ::studies the files on the screen and updates the latest crew physicals and who needs them.  Wonders if she can get the CO’s bumped up. ::

CEO Michaels
 FCO: Now quit bemoaning the fact that I'm holding you accountable for your job, and do your damned job Lieutenant.
 
CO Cutter
 *CSO*:  Lieutenant Commander Lys, report to the bridge.

EO Davidson
 @CO: It's a possibility then.  What deck is your engineering on? Maybe you should let your Engineering Chief know I am on my way?

CEO Michaels
 *CO*: Only Bajoran/Minaran on board Captain. I'm positive.
  
CO Spade
 @EO: He is waiting for you now. Try deck 15
 
CO Cutter
 Parli:  Scan for Lieutenant Commander Lys.  Is he onboard?
  
PO Parli
 CO:  Computer shows him in Stellar Cartography.

EO Davidson
 @::nods at the CO:: XO: Regular intervals I take it Commander?
   
XO Skye
 @CO: Is there anything I may be of assistance with onboard?  I regret that engineering isn't my forte.
 
CO Cutter
 Parli:  Scan Cartography.  Do you show a Bajoran/Minaran there?
   
XO Skye
 @EO: Exactly, with a report on the condition once you get there as well.

CNS Cutter
 ::murmurs aloud, but to herself:: Self: He's not there.

EO Davidson
 @::nods and heads off to the engineering section of the Gid::

FCO Knight
 CEO: I can do my job. I can't take responsibility for something I'm most likely intentionally unaware of. And you should know that your officers don't tell you about everything. I know, I used to run that engine room.
  
PO Parli
 :: wonders why everyone is asking all this - scans and is surprised - she looks up :: CO: No, I don't sir.
  
CO Spade
 @XO: Perhaps you would like to examine some of the relics we have found? We have some excellent specimens. ::gets very animated:: Some we have yet to figure out just what they are!

CMO Bishop
 ::hears some activity with one of the biobeds and looks up.  Sees Manning with a patient and heads out to check up on him::

CEO Michaels
 FCO: Well Mr. Knight, you're a department head, so get used to taking responsibility for things you didn't know because it's your responsibility to know them.  As for the engine room, I run things down there now and my officers do tell me everything.
 
CO Cutter
 ::swears under his breath::  CTO:  Put a security team together.  Search the ship.  Apprehend Lieutenant Commander Lys.

EO Davidson
 @::enters the Gid’s engine room:: Crewman: Where's your Cheif?
   
XO Skye
 @CO: I'd love to take a look at them.  Lead on.
  
PO Parli
 :: has absolutely no clue what is going on ::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::knows already what the outcome will be:: CO: Aye sir.
  
Klord
 Action: The crewman points to two feet sticking out from a console.
  
CO Spade
 @::leads the XO into a storage room::

EO Davidson
 @::heads over to the feet:: Feet: Chief?

CMO Bishop
 Manning: Well now, who have we here?

CMO Bishop
 ::looks down at the young man on the biobed holding his left shoulder::
 
CO Cutter
 Parli:  Full power active scan.  Is the shuttle within long range scanners?

FCO Knight
 ::Under his breath:: Self: If they're Vulcan. CEO: I have found an encoded destination log for the Taora sector, just 10 hours away.

CMO Bishop
 <Manning>CMO: It's just a dislocation, Doctor. I can handle it.
   
XO Skye
 @::Heads into the room pulling out her tricorder to get readings on the articles.::

CEO Michaels
 FCO: Relay it to the captain.
  
PO Parli
 CO:  Attempting to locate sir. :: runs the scans ::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::gets reports in from various security teams::

CMO Bishop
 Manning: Are you sure? You might need to run a deep tissue and osteo regeneration analysis.

EO Davidson
 @ ::taps the Chief’s foot::

CMO Bishop
 <Manning>CMO: Yes, I'm sure.  It doesn't appear to be that serious..
  
PO Parli
 CO:  It is not in range sir.
 
CO Cutter
 Parli:  Very well

FCO Knight
::Slaps Brynn on the shoulder:: CEO: I know that you want me to be a good officer, but ya gotta believe me that I have no knowledge of any of this, not because I run my department badly, but because somethin' odd's goin' on here. No worries, 'K, Mate?

CEO Michaels
 FCO: If I thought it'd do any good, I'd say we need a talk later.  However, I know better.  I'll leave you with this though.  Read through your Academy texts again.  You need some brushing up on the basics, especially the chapter on officer and department head responsibilities.  ::walks briskly out of the control center, takes the lift to the main floor and heads for Main Engineering::
 
CO Cutter
 *CEO*:  Do we have any idea where the shuttle was headed?

EO Davidson
 @<GID CEO> EO: Ah good, you are here.  Our articulation frame is shot all to Haley’s comet and back.  Think you can replace her? We don’t have another in storage.

CMO Bishop
 <Young Man> CMO: It's okay Doctor. I don't mind him examining me. ::smiles at her then at Manning::

CEO Michaels
 *CO*: Mr. Knight's pulling that information now, he'll have it for you in a moment.  I'll be in Main Engineering.

FCO Knight
 *CO*: I believe that the shuttle's headed for the Taora sector. I believe that is where we should be headed.

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: None of my security teams can find him, sir.  That concurs with the investigation team's report that he was the one who stole the shuttle.

CO Cutter
 *FCO*:  Well done Othello.  Report to the bridge.
 
CO Cutter
 Parli:  What can you tell me about the Taora system?

CNS Cutter
 CO: Has anyone tried finding Coreena?  She might have a few ideas.
 
CO Cutter
 *XO*:  Sam, report.
 
CO Cutter
 CNS:  Excellent idea Keely.  Way to volunteer!
  
PO Parli
 CO:  Sir?  That is the system we last visited.

CNS Cutter
 ::sticks out her tongue at him.. in a very mature way, of course::

CEO Michaels
 ::arrives in main engineering::  Travis: Report!

CMO Bishop
 ::watches Manning nod to her and proceed with his patient::

EO Davidson
 @*CEO*: Sir, this is Davidson. Their articulation frame is shot.  Can we adapted one of the spares in storage for the Gid?
   
XO Skye
 @*CO*: Their articulation matting or something like that is broken, sir.  Davidson's trying to fix it and I'm looking at some of the relics.

CNS Cutter
 Computer: Locate Coreena

CEO Michaels
 <Travis> CEO: We can't find anything wrong with the systems sir.

CEO Michaels
 *EO*: Go ahead Lieutenant, good work.
  
Klord
 <Computer> CNS: Coreena is in her quarters.
 
CO Cutter
 *XO*: Sam, put together an engineering team of second shift engineers then you and Davidson get back here.  We're leaving.

EO Davidson
 @*CEO*: Can your transport one over?

FCO Knight
 *CO*: On my way to the bridge. 

CMO Bishop
 Manning: Give me your full report on his progress when you’re done. ::heads into her office again::
 
CO Cutter
 ::shakes his head at his own stupidity::  Parli:  Of course.

CEO Michaels
 Travis: Well then you're not looking hard enough.  ::snapping::  I want Level 1 diagnostics done on those systems.  Tear them apart piece by piece until you find out what's wrong with them.

CEO Michaels
 *EO*: I'm on it Lieutenant.  Just send me the coordinates.
   
XO Skye
 @*CO*: Aye, Sir.

EO Davidson
 @::sends the coordinates to the CEO::
   
XO Skye
 @*EO*: We've been ordered back aboard the Hayden.  You're to get a team of second shift engineers to help in the repairs.

CNS Cutter
 *OPS*: Cutter to Spear.

XO Skye
 @CO: I'm sorry, something has come up.  We will leave you in the capable hands of our engineering crew.  If you'd like me to help analyze some of the relics, I'd be happy to.  I'll have some beamed over for analysis if you'd like.

EO Davidson
 @*XO*: Aye.  I will send over Beta Squad. Meet ya in there transporter room.
  
Klord
 <OPS> *CNS*: Coreena here.

XO Skye
 @*EO*: Posthaste, Lieutenant.  The captain sounded like this was pretty important.
 
CO Cutter
 *XO*: Move it Sam, we need to go.

FCO Knight
 ::Exits TL into the bridge::

CNS Cutter
 *OPS*: Coreena, Sorry to bother you when you're off duty, but you wouldn't happen to have any idea where Talan is?
   
XO Skye
 @*CO*: On our way, Sir.

CEO Michaels
 ::transports over the requested frame to the Gid::
  
CO Spade
 @XO: That would be wonderful. Perhaps you can take them back to a starbase for return to Earth?
 
CO Cutter
 FCO:  Othello, lay in a course for Taora and standby.

EO Davidson
 @::runs towards there transporter and take a spot on the pad:: *XO*: Already there Commander, just waiting for you.
      
XO Skye
 @CO: That would be a possibility.  Or we may just return them to you with our analysis.  Whatever the Captain decides to do.

XO Skye
 @::Heads to the TR, sending a message to Hayden OPS to beam some of the relics back into containment.::

CO Spade
 @CO: I'll have them beamed aboard your ship. Let me know when you are ready to recieve them

CO Cutter
 Parli:  Report when the XO's team is back onboard.

Klord
 <OPS> *CNS*: Ma’am, I do not know where he is. ::slight emphasis on “know”::
   
XO Skye
 @ ::Arrives in the TR, jogs onto platform:: TR Chief: Energize.
  
FCO Knight
 ::Quietly relieves Parsons and does as the Captain says before he sits down:: CO: Course laid in and set, sir.

CNS Cutter
 ::closes her eyes.  She knew this was going to be a "fun" conversation:: *OPS*: Alright.  Let me rephrase.  Where do you "believe" Talan may be?
   
XO Skye
 *CO*: We're back aboard.

EO Davidson
 ::materializes on the Hayden:: *CO*: The Gid has all parts they need sir. They should be able to handle the installation on their own.

CNS Cutter
 ::digs her fingernails into Jason's arm as she keeps her voice calm, cheerful even::
  
Klord
 <OPS> *CNS*: I would really rather not speculate. If my information is faulty, what would be the gain?
 
CO Cutter
 *EO*: Very well.
 
CO Cutter
 FCO:  Engage, Warp 6.
   
XO Skye
 ::Heads back to the bridge as quickly as possible  all the while wondering what's going on.::

EO Davidson
 *CEO*: We’re back and the Gid should be alright now.  They have all the parts they need.
 
CO Cutter
 FCO:  ETA at Warp 6?

CNS Cutter
 *OPS*: If your information is faulty then at least we have eliminated one possibility.  ::goes with the serious voice:: We need to know what you know Coreena.  What did he say before he left?

EO Davidson
 ::heads right for engineering::

FCO Knight
 CO: Warp 6, 23 hrs. Recommend warp 9 or 9.5.
 
CO Cutter
 FCO:  Very well, increase to warp 9.5.
 
CO Cutter
 *CEO*: Mind your engines Brynn, we're going after Talan and I need speed.
   
XO Skye
 ::Arrives on the bridge to hear "going after Talan"::

CEO Michaels
 *CO*: Well you haven't broken them lately, so they should be fine, should, mind you.

EO Davidson
 ::enters engineering:: CEO: What’s our situation sir?
 
CO Cutter
 Parli:  Scanners on full.  I want to know the second you find the shuttle.

FCO Knight
 CO: Thought you'd say that. 9.5 aye. ::engages engines::
   
XO Skye
 CO: Talan, Sir?
  
PO Parli
 CO:  Aye sir
 
CO Cutter
 CTO:  Inform Starfleet that we have left the Gid and why.

CEO Michaels
 EO: I've got the crews tearing apart internal sensors and we're heading for Talan's location at 9.5 steady.
  
Klord
 <OPS> *CNS*: All I really know is that he was very upset by the situation on the Taora home world.

EO Davidson
 CEO: Talan sir? I never knew he left

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: Aye sir. ::composes a message and sends it to SFC::
   
XO Skye
 CO: He's back at the Taora system, isn't he?

CEO Michaels
 EO: He's our theif, Lieutenant.
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  Talan stole the shuttle.   I suspect you're right Sam.

CNS Cutter
 ::nods, still digging her finger nails into the CO's arm:: *OPS*: What is he hoping to accomplish?

CNS Cutter
 ::murmurs:: CO: He's there.  Coreena is as much as saying so.
 
CO Cutter
 ::winces::  CNS:  Ouch!

EO Davidson
 CEO: What! No way. Talan wouldn't do something like that. He's a model officer.
   
XO Skye
 CO: He was very upset that we left.  Even a non-Betazoid could have seen it coming.
 
CO Cutter
 CNS:  So my bleeding is helping how?
  
CO Spade
 <OPS> *CNS*: I would expect he hopes to help the people there.

CNS Cutter
 ::looks down at his arm and winces:: CO: Um, I'm sorry.  I didn't mean to.

CNS Cutter
 ::sighs:: *OPS*: We're really going to have to talk about this.  You should have said something.

CO Cutter
 ::snaps::  XO:  Really?  Maybe I expected him to do his duty?

Klord
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