USS Hayden – NCC 73898
Stardate 10210.02
Episode 199 "Message in a Bottle"

Cast:
CO Cutter					Paul
XO Skye					Karen
CEO Michaels	Bryan
CSO Lys	Brian
CTO Kostandinos	Erin
CNS Cutter	D
CMO Bishop	Heather
EO Davidson	Jay
FCO Knight	Trevor
OPS Coreena	Karri
SO La'tan	Kyle

and featuring

FM John as Klord
    
Klord
 Prologue: Hayden is en route to Epsilon IV with an urgent diplomatic pouch.
    
Klord
 <<<Begin Mission>>>   

CSO Lys
 ::on the bridge at SCI 1::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::at tactical::

OPS Coreena
 ::At OPS station.::

EO Davidson
 ::down in the CEO's office, keeping his seat warm::
 
SO La’tan
 ::at astrometrics::
   
XO Skye
 :: Reading the report on requisition requests for upgrades on systems while sitting in her seat on the bridge.::

CMO Bishop
 ::strides into sickbay::
   
CSO Lys
 *SO*: La'tan, report to the bridge and bring with you anything you have on our destination.
 
CO Cutter
 ::on the bridge doing some major Captain thing::

CMO Bishop
 ::pauses as there is no one around::
 
SO La’tan
 *CSO*: Aye sir.
 
SO La’tan
 ::heading out of astrometrics and walking to the turbolift::
 
SO La’tan
 Computer: Bridge

CEO Michaels
 ::kicks aside his strewn luggage as he finds a "not completely wrinkled" uniform::

CNS Cutter
 ::on the bridge making fun of Jason’s doing some major captain thing::
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  ETA to Epsilon IV?

CMO Bishop
 ::raises eyebrows:: Aloud: Hello? Manning? Abbott?
 
SO La’tan
 ::turbolift reaches bridge::

EO Davidson
 *XO*: Commander, If I am reading this right, you want engine performance up 5%?
   
XO Skye
 Replacement FCO: ETA?

CEO Michaels
 Self: I hate going to conferences, it always takes three weeks to unpack.
 
SO La’tan
 ::gets out of the bridge: CSO: Where would you like me to be sir.
   
XO Skye
 *EO*: If you are reading what right?
   
XO Skye
 <Replacement FCO> CO/XO: ETA is 48 hours.
   
CSO Lys
 SO: Well, first let's hear what you've got about our destination.

CMO Bishop
 ::hears a voice coming from inside her office::
 
SO La’tan
 CSO: It’s mainly a diplomatic planet sir.
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  Good.  I'd like you to muster the officers in the crew’s lounge please.

CEO Michaels
 ::finds a semi-decent uniform, tries to get his hair to behave and then just gives up leaving it slightly tousled as he heads out and towards Main Engineering::
   
CSO Lys
 ::spares a moment to smile over at the OPS officer::

EO Davidson
 *XO*: Well, I have been working on the CEO's paperwork while he's been gone and I just found a PADD that says you wanted engine efficiency up by 5%.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::yawns::
   
XO Skye
 CO: Aye, Sir.
   
CSO Lys
 SO: Diplomatic planet?  How so?

CMO Bishop
 <Voice>: So why not? I don't mind making it an open thing if you don't.

CNS Cutter
 ::messes with a padd, looking busy::

CMO Bishop
 <Another Voice>: But Vince, this is a Starship, people talk.  It's just not the way things are.
   
XO Skye
 *All Officers*: The Captain would like you all in the crew's lounge in ten minutes.
   
XO Skye
 *EO*: Well if you found a padd that says that, then yes, that would be the case.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::puts away what she was doing and goes into the TL::

CMO Bishop
 ::creeps toward her office and sees Manning talking with another male officer, they don't see her::
 
SO La’tan
 CSO: There are a lot of people from the diplomatic corps on it.

CNS Cutter
 ::looks up from the padd and raises an eyebrow at Jason.  COs!  He couldn't do THAT himself?  Men!::

CEO Michaels
 ::mutters to himself::  I can't even check in before they've got something else they want.  ::detours for the lounge::

OPS Coreena
 ::Glances up as she senses someone looking at her and catches Talan's eyes.  Smiles shyly before returning back to sorting through requests.::
   
CSO Lys
 ::notes a light on his console as he is listening to the SO's report.  Sees there are very slight elevation of chronoton particle in this area::

CMO Bishop
 <Manning>: Then obviously you're not ready to accept who you are.
 
CO Cutter
 ::catches Keely's look and studiously ignores her::

CNS Cutter
 ::snorts and shakes her head::

EO Davidson
 ::grabs the padd and heads for the lounge::
   
CSO Lys
 SO: That would make it diplomatic.  Okay, the rest of the report will have to wait until after the Captain's meeting.  Don't be late, he gets cranky.
 
SO La’tan
 ::heads to the turbolift::
 
CO Cutter
 ::grins and leans over::  CNS:  You were ordered to the crews lounge.  Move it lady!
 
SO La’tan
 Computer: Deck two.

CMO Bishop
 <Voice>: That's not true. I'm just not ready to reveal us just yet.
 
SO La’tan
 ::arriving on deck, he exits the turbolift::

OPS Coreena
 ::Wonders if she is required to go to the crew’s lounge::

CNS Cutter
 ::makes sure no one is looking and sticks out her tongue::  CO: You just wanna watch me walk away.  Pervert.  ::whispers but gets up and sashays across the bridge::
   
XO Skye
 ::Heads to the TL, making sure to leave enough time to get there promptly.::
 
SO La’tan
 ::heads to the lounge::

CMO Bishop
 ::jaw gapes as she feels she has walked in on something.  Backs up slowly to try and re-enter sickbay::

EO Davidson
 ::enters the TL dusts off his uniform:: TL: Crew’s Lounge

CO Cutter
 ::mutters as he watches his wife::  Damn straight.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::enters the lounge and looks around, hoping Brynn had returned from his conference by then::
 
SO La’tan
 EO: Hello Lt. Davidson, how is it going sir?
 
CO Cutter
 ::gets up and heads for the crew’s lounge::

CMO Bishop
 ::carefully backs up and doesn't watch where she is going, trips over a biobed and falls over backwards:: Aloud: Argh!
   
XO Skye
 ::Leaves the TL for the crew's lounge.::

CEO Michaels
 ::takes a step out from the shadows in the corner and tickles Ashlynn::  CTO: Hey brat.
   
CSO Lys
 ::moving over to OPS:: OPS: Coming?  ::smiles::
    
Klord
 Action: Half the bridge crew, including a few female officers, watch as the CNS walks away.

CMO Bishop
 <Manning>::jumps up:: Aloud: Who's there?? Doctor Bishop?

CNS Cutter
 ::enters the TL and then heads for the lounge::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::Grins, knowing that voice, turns and impulsively hugs him tight::  CEO: I missed you.

EO Davidson
 ::startled:: SO: Fine, thank you, Ensign. ::enters the lounge::
 
CO Cutter
 ::glares at each crewmember who is staring as he enters the TL::
   
XO Skye
 ::Enters the lounge and takes her place at the front waiting for the captain.::

OPS Coreena
 ::Sends out one of the requests for lab 2 time.::
 
SO La’tan
 ::enters the lounge::

CEO Michaels
 ::smiles::  CTO: I didn't miss you a bit, funny about that huh?  ::grins wider and hugs her back::  So what's up the Captain's... this time?
 
CO Cutter
 ::exits the TL and enters the lounge::

CNS Cutter
 ::grinning, enters the lounge::

CTO Kostandinos
 CEO: We're about to find out.
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  We have them all?

CNS Cutter
 CO: Cranky much, dear?

EO Davidson
 ::takes a seat::

CMO Bishop
 ::crawls to her feet and sighs looking up at the two men standing in her office doorway:: Manning: Yes, I'm okay. ::nods at Ensign Kent::
 
CO Cutter
 CNS:  Moi?  ::innocent look::
   
XO Skye
 CO: All present and accounted for.

CNS Cutter
 ::laughs and goes to take a seat::

OPS Coreena
 ::Looks up::  CSO:  I am to go as well?  I am not much use at these meetings.

CEO Michaels
 ::looks down at Jay::  EO: You'd better hope you didn't break anything while I was gone. ::glares and grins::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::twists her engagement ring around her finger, smiling to herself::

CEO Michaels
 ::takes a seat at the table::
 
SO La’tan
 ::takes a seat::

CMO Bishop
 <Kent> ::Glances nervously at Manning:: CMO: How long have you been out here?

CTO Kostandinos
 ::sits down::
   
CSO Lys
 OPS: Yep, let's go, we are late.  ::takes Coreena's hand and runs for the lounge::
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  Everyone is here?  ::looks around::  Where is Talan and Coreena?

CMO Bishop
 ::lies:: Kent: Who me? Oh just got here really, late I know, but I honestly, when you're the CMO. ::looks from one disbelieving face to the other::
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  Also, I don't see the good doctor.
   
XO Skye
 CO: They are the "accounted for," sir?

EO Davidson
 ::shakes his head:: CEO: Sir, welcome back. Commander Michaels meet Ensign La’tan, our new science officer.
 
SO La’tan
 ::whispering:: EO: Do you have any idea what’s taking them so long, sir?

OPS Coreena
 ::Starts to say something but doesn't get more then a chance to nod to her temporary replacement.::
 
CO Cutter
 ::grins::  XO:  A for effort Sam.  Get ‘em here.
   
XO Skye
 *OPS/CSO/CMO*: You are wanted in the crew's lounge five minutes ago.
 
SO La’tan
 CEO: pleasure to meet you sir.

CNS Cutter
 ::winks at Ashlynn and then turns to Brynn:: CEO: Hey Brynn, good to see you've mastered the art of sitting in a chair.  I guess they're easier to handle then leaning against walls huh?

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  Why the rush?

CEO Michaels
 SO: Mr. La'tan, it's a pleasure to meet you.  Break anything, and I'll make you fix it.  ::Grins::

CEO Michaels
 CTO: I love scaring the new ones.

CMO Bishop
 ::overhears the XO's comm:: Manning/Kent: Ah, yes, well, gotta run.  See you later.
   
CSO Lys
 *XO*: Coreena and I are on our way.  There was something that needed my immediate attention.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::laughs out loud at Keely's comment::

EO Davidson
 SO: No Ensign, I don’t and don’t worry about the break it you fix it part, he usually makes me do it.

CEO Michaels
 ::sticks his tongue out at Keely::

CMO Bishop
 :;dashes out of Sickbay and into a turbolift::
 
SO La’tan
 EO: I remember fixing stuff on my parents’ freighter.

CTO Kostandinos
 CNS: Good one.  CEO: Don't worry, you're already scary enough. ::grins::

CMO Bishop
 *XO*: On my way, Commander.
   
XO Skye
 *CSO*: Sweethearts don’t quite count, Mr. Lys.  ::Smile in her tone.::
   
CSO Lys
 OPS: I don't know, but we've got them looking for us.  ::the TL opens on the correct deck and they rush out::

CNS Cutter
 ::laughs and grins.  Damn.  Causing trouble was too much fun::

CEO Michaels
 ::grins, and then realizes what she said::  CTO: Hey...

CMO Bishop
 <Manning>::looks at Kent:: Kent: Do you think she knows?

CTO Kostandinos
 ::grins::

CNS Cutter
 CTO: I try.  ::giggling::

EO Davidson
 CTO: And I am the one that has to put up with him in Engineering.  You should see him down there.Yikes! ::laughs::

CMO Bishop
 <Kent> Manning: I think so.  There's no way she could have not heard us.

CTO Kostandinos
 EO: Well, I put up with him in life.  ::smiles, playing with the ring again:: He's not so bad after a while.

OPS Coreena
 ::Shrugging lightly, slips into the lounge with Talan::
 
CO Cutter
 ::exaggerated sigh::  XO:  You be sure to let me know when you can manage to get the crew here, okay Sam?

EO Davidson
 CTO: I see. ::smiles::
   
XO Skye
 CO: Perhaps we need some punctuality drills?  ::Grins::

CMO Bishop
 ::thinks back on what she just heard::

CNS Cutter
 XO: Um, just so you know?  You have my permission to pummel him whenever you feel necessary, off duty of course.  Would hate for you to get in trouble.  ::smiles sweetly::

CMO Bishop
 ::tries to forget it and deal with it later.  Her mind drifts to why they're wanted in the lounge::
   
CSO Lys
 ::nods to the commander and whispers to the CO before sitting down:: CO: Don't know if it's enough to be alarmed, but there were minor chronoton elevations reported just as I was leaving the bridge.

CMO Bishop
 :;exits the TL and enters the lounge::
 
CO Cutter
 CSO:  Source?

CEO Michaels
 CTO/EO: I'm ignoring this.  It's a wonder I don't go to conferences more often, all the abuse I get around here.

OPS Coreena
 ::Listens::
   
XO Skye
 ::Grins:: CNS: I so appreciate that Keely.  I'll remind him of that the next time I pound on his arm really well.
   
CSO Lys
 ::continues to whisper:: CO: Unsure, my department is looking into it.

CO Cutter
 ::nods at the CSO::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::leans over quickly and kisses him on the cheek:: CEO: It's ok sweetie, we still love you. ::grins at the CNS::

CNS Cutter
 XO: Anytime.
   
XO Skye
 CO: All present and accounted for, this time.
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  That looks like all of em. Bring ‘em to attention
 
SO La’tan
 ::shrugs at the lack of professionalism::

CNS Cutter
 ::laughs at the CTO:: CTO: Speak for yourself.
   
XO Skye
 Crew:  Attention!
   
CSO Lys
 ::takes his seat next to Coreena::

CEO Michaels
 CNS: See this is why I never sit down, just when you get comfortable, they want you to stand again.

EO Davidson
 ::stand up at attention::

CMO Bishop
 ::looks around and quickly takes a seat::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::stands up::
   
CSO Lys
 ::and immediately stands to attention, almost knocking his chair over::

CEO Michaels
 ::stands up and tries not to slouch::

OPS Coreena
 ::Follows Talan's movement::
 
SO La’tan
 ::stands at attention::

CNS Cutter
 ::does the attention thing, trying not to laugh again::

CMO Bishop
 ::huffs up her chest at attention::
    
Klord
 Action: As the CEO tries to stand, a leg breaks on his chair and he hits the floor.
 
SO La’tan
::laughs::
 
CO Cutter
 All: I appreciate all of you being here.  Clearly it was more effort for some of you.  ::glances at the CMO, CSO and OPS::

OPS Coreena
 ::Turns as she hears a crash::

CNS Cutter
 ::chokes::
   
CSO Lys
 OPS: The CEO must be back. ::turns towards the sound::
 
CO Cutter
 ::hears the crash and rolls his eyes::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::turns in shock:: CEO: Playtime's over Brynn.

CMO Bishop
 ::holds back a grin then sideglances the CO::
 
SO La’tan
 ::trying to stop laughing::

EO Davidson
 ::tries to contain his laughter:: CEO: Have a nice trip?

OPS Coreena
 ::quietly::  CSO:  He really is good in engineering.

CNS Cutter
 ::bites back a giggle::
   
XO Skye
 ::Smiles.  She's used to it from Brynn.::

EO Davidson
 ::extends a hand::

CEO Michaels
 ::glares at Ashlynn as he pulls himself up and brushes himself off::
 
CO Cutter
 ::sighs::  You ask Starfleet for a CEO, they send you a klutz.  Oh well.

CMO Bishop
 ::wonders what's up the CO's butt::
 
SO La’tan
 CEO: Maybe you should have an anti-gravity machine with you.
   
CSO Lys
 ::turning back to the front:: OPS: Definitely, it's just standing at attention that he doesn't do so well at.
 
SO La’tan
 ::stands at attention::

CEO Michaels
 SO: Oh look, grief already.  You fit right in.
 
CO Cutter
 All:  We have some business to take care of if we're all ready now?
 
SO La’tan
 ::looks at the captain::
   
CSO Lys
 ::smiles, he has been doing that a lot lately::
 
CO Cutter
 All:  Lieutenant Commander Samantha Skye, front and center.
   
XO Skye
 ::Looks over at Jason and raises her eyebrows.  Turns to face him.::  Sir.
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  In recognition of your superior performance as Executive Officer onboard the USS Hayden, you are hereby promoted to the rank of Commander, effective immediately.  Well done!  ::pins on the new pips::

CSO Lys
 ::applauds the XO::

CMO Bishop
 ::claps for the XO::
 
SO La’tan
 ::claps:: XO: Good job ma’am.
   
XO Skye
 ::Salutes, then offers her hand:: CO: Thank you, Sir.

CNS Cutter
 ::applauds loudly:: XO: Congrats Commander.
 
CO Cutter
 ::shakes her hand::  XO:  You deserve it Sam

OPS Coreena
 ::As usual, follows the others leads, not understanding why one hits ones hands, outside of games with Katie and Sean that is.::
 
CO Cutter
 All:  Lieutenant Commander Brynn Michaels, front and center and don't break anything.
   
XO Skye
 ::Takes her place again.::

CEO Michaels
 ::Trips over a chair but recovers before falling and goes up in front of the Captain::  CO: Sir.
   
XO Skye
 ::Hands the CO a box.::
 
SO La’tan
 ::bumps into the CSO::

CNS Cutter
 ::shakes her head:: CTO: And you're marrying that? ::grins and whispers::
 
CO Cutter
 CEO:  For your superior performance as Chief Engineering Officer and as Second Officer onboard the USS Hayden, you are hereby promoted to the rank of Commander, effective immediately.  ::pins on the pips::  Well done Brynn.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::laughs quietly::

OPS Coreena
 ::Quietly::  CSO:  Why does he like to fall on things?

CEO Michaels
 ::Grins:: CO: Thank you sir.
 
SO La’tan
 ::applauds::

CNS Cutter
 ::applauds::

CMO Bishop
 ::applauds for the CEO::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::applauds::

EO Davidson
 ::applauds::
   
CSO Lys
 ::applauds again and wonders if the extra pip will give him stability::
 
CO Cutter
 CEO: Please note I promoted the XO one minute before you, she's still senior.  ::grins::
   
XO Skye
 ::Claps loudly:: CEO: Congrats, Brynn!
   
CSO Lys
 ::whispers:: OPS: Maybe its the attention?
 
SO La’tan
 CEO: Good job, Brynn.

CEO Michaels
 CO: I can hope she forgets now and again.  XO: Thank you ma'am.
    
Klord
 Action: As the CEO fingers his new pip, he pokes himself in the thumb.

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  Attention?
 
CO Cutter
 All:  Lieutenant Commander Lys Talan, front and center.

CEO Michaels
 ::swears::  Ow!  ::mutters and heads back to his seat::

OPS Coreena
 ::Watches, curious::
   
XO Skye
 ::Hands the CO another box.::
   
CSO Lys
 ::starts to speak, but stops as he hears his name.  Steps forward.:: CO: Sir?

CTO Kostandinos
 ::reaches down and squeezes Brynn's hand when no one is looking::

CMO Bishop
 ::wonders if the ship is big enough for all these new commanders::

CEO Michaels
 ::smiles at Ashlynn::
 
CO Cutter
 CSO:  You know, you are by far the most interesting service record.  In about 2 months you go from pulling for the brig to this.  You do have a way about you.
 
SO La’tan
 ::thinking way too many commanders::
   
CSO Lys
 CO: Yes sir.
 
CO Cutter
 CSO:  In recognition of your superior performance as Chief Science Officer onboard and most notably for your recent actions in saving this ship, you are hereby promoted to the rank of Commander, effective immediately.  ::pins on the pips::  Well done Talan.
   
CSO Lys
 ::stunned:: CO: Thank you sir.

CMO Bishop
 :;grins and claps for the CSO::
 
SO La’tan
 ::Cheers:: CSO: Good job, sir.

CEO Michaels
 ::applauds::

CNS Cutter
 ::amazed at her husband's generosity today and applauds, again::
   
CSO Lys
 ::returns to his spot next to Coreena::

CMO Bishop
 ::looks over at the CSO and winks her congrats::

OPS Coreena
 ::Smiles at Talan uncertainly as this was not something he had wanted.  And wondering what it would mean, in the future, for them.::
   
XO Skye
 ::Claps again::  CSO: Congrats, Mr. Lys.
   
CSO Lys
 ::gives all the well-wishers a surprised thank you::

CO Cutter
 All:  That's it for today.  We are carrying a diplomatic pouch to Epsilon IV.  Although I'm not privy to it's contents, I'm told it's critical that it arrives.
 
CO Cutter
 All:  We'll get it where it's going, then see what happens.
 
CO Cutter
 All:  Stations.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::turns to exit::
   
CSO Lys
 SO: A moment ensign.

EO Davidson
 ::turns and leaves and heads right for engineering::

SO La’tan
 ::stops::
 
SO La’tan
 ::turns to face the CSO::

SO La’tan
 CSO: Yes sir.

CEO Michaels
 ::follows Ashlynn out into the hall and stops her::  CTO: Now just hold on a second.
   
CSO Lys
 SO: Get to astrometrics and find out what is going on with those chronoton readings.  Let me know what you find.

CMO Bishop
 ::steps around the chairs and heads for the doors to the lounge::
 
SO La’tan
 CSO: Yes, sir.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::turns back, curious:: CEO: What's up?
   
XO Skye
 ::Waits for the lounge to clear out.::

EO Davidson
 ::stops:: CSO: Readings? ::peaked interest::

CNS Cutter
 ::makes her way to the doors::

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  Why does a diplomat carry a pouch?
 
SO La’tan
 ::walks around a chair and runs out of the lounge::

CMO Bishop
 ::looks to the CNS:: CNS: Hello Dr. Cutter. ::smiles::
   
CSO Lys
 ::starts walking to the bridge::  OPS: I'm not sure.  Documents I think, maybe treaties?
 
SO La’tan
 ::runs to the turbolift::

CEO Michaels
 ::grabs her in a big hug and gives her a kiss::  CTO: Don't you go thinking you can get away without me saying hi after being gone for so long.  ::grins::
   
XO Skye
 ::As the room clear, she heads back for the bridge.::
 
SO La’tan
 Computer: Deck 8

CNS Cutter
 ::smiles:: CMO: Hey Jerlia.  How are things going down there?
 
SO La’tan
 :heads out of the turbolift::
 
CO Cutter
 ::smiles at his wife and heads out for the bridge::
 
SO La’tan
 ::Takes a right turn to astrometrics::

OPS Coreena
 ::Steps onto the bridge::  CSO:  And they carry them around with them?  Odd.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::grins back:: CEO: Well I figured since you were a big important commander now, you wouldn't want to mix business with pleasure. ::grins ear to ear::

CNS Cutter
 ::winks at him as he passes by::
 
SO La’tan
 ::enters the astrometrics lab::

CMO Bishop
 ::laughs awkwardly:: CNS: Umm, not bad, the usual.  One never knows what one's going to find in sickbay.
   
CSO Lys
 ::nods to the EO:: EO: Hopefully nothing.

OPS Coreena
 ::Stepping down to her station, nods to ensign Ringh and takes her place.::

CNS Cutter
 CMO: You can say that again.  ::stops and looks closer:: Everything okay?  You seem tense.

CEO Michaels
 ::laughs::  CTO: Always willing to do anything involving the later of the two. ::Grins and heads off to Engineering, calling over his shoulder:: See you tonight hon.
   
CSO Lys
 ::steps behind SCI and checks what has happened since they were gone::
   
XO Skye
 ::Exits the TL onto the bridge and heads to her seat again, picking up the padd from off her seat.::
 
SO La’tan
 ::remodulating the sensors to check the chronotons.::

OPS Coreena
 ::As she starts to review anything she had missed, she pauses at an incoming message that has not been acknowledged.::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::shaking her head, heads back to the bridge, a little red-faced as she enters::

EO Davidson
 ::shakes his head and heads for engineering::
 
CO Cutter
 ::enters the bridge::  XO:  You have the bridge.  Inform me when we reach Epsilon IV.  ::walks into the ready room::

EO Davidson
 CEO: Hold up, sir. ::runs to catch up::

OPS Coreena
 ::Not understanding it, she puts it through the translator as some form of language she was not familiar with.::

CEO Michaels
 EO: What's up Lieutenant?

CMO Bishop
 CNS: Oh Yes, I'm fine thanks.  Thanks for asking. ::nods:: See you later, Keely.
   
XO Skye
 CO: Aye, sir.
 
SO La’tan
 ::taps commbadge:: *CSO*: The chronotons seem to be coming from deck 5, sir.

CNS Cutter
 ::heads towards the bridge, thinking: That’s really odd.::

CMO Bishop
 ::heads for the turbolift::

OPS Coreena
 ::Glances behind her::  XO:  Ma'am, I have an incoming message, but it does not make any sense and is very faint.  I am boosting power and putting it through the translator.
 
SO La’tan
 *CSO*: They seem to be somewhere on deck 5, sir.

CMO Bishop
 ::enters the turbolift and heads back to sickbay::

EO Davidson
 CEO: Just wanted to let you know that its good to have you back. It seems that I have to clean out your office, eh?
   
CSO Lys
 XO: Commander, we are reading chronoton particles on Deck 5.
   
XO Skye
 OPS: Thank you.  On screen if possible, on audio if not.
 
SO La’tan
 ::recalibrating the sensors::

CEO Michaels
 EO: Oh so you moved in while I was gone huh?  Well just be sure you take your paperwork with you.  ::Grins::
   
CSO Lys
 *SO*: See if you can pinpoint a source.

CMO Bishop
 ::enters sickbay, more cautiously this time::
 
SO La’tan
 *CSO*: Aye sir.
   
XO Skye
 CSO: Chronoton particles?  Time travel?
 
SO La’tan
 ::using positronic particles to try to pinpoint a source::

CMO Bishop
 <Manning> ::looks up:: CMO: Hello Doctor. ::smiles::

CNS Cutter
 ::goes and takes her seat on the bridge::

EO Davidson
 CEO: My paperwork, yeah right.  I did what I could, and no, I didn't move in.
   
CSO Lys
 *SO*: You may need to sweep the deck by hand, grab a tricorder and see what you find.

CMO Bishop
 ::grins looking a little relieved:: Manning: Hello Vince.
 
SO La’tan
 *CSO*: Aye, sir, going to deck 5.

CEO Michaels
 EO: Uh huh, well, just so long as nothing's broken.  ::Turns the corner and heads into Main Engineering::

CMO Bishop
 ::watches as Manning gives her an awkward smile::

OPS Coreena
 ::Tries to comply and stops, a shudder running through her.::  XO:  Ma'am, it is too garbled.  It is some kind of distress call.  But there is something very wrong with it. ::shakes her head, unable to explain::
 
SO La’tan
 Crewman: Please take my spot.
   
CSO Lys
 XO: Chronoton residuals usually do indicate time travel.  Without more information though, I am not sure.
 
SO La’tan
 ::heads out of astrometrics and to the turbolift::
   
XO Skye
 CSO: But you are reading them within the ship?
   
XO Skye
 OPS: Wrong how, Coreena?
 
SO La’tan
 Computer: Deck 5
 
SO La’tan
 ::Exits the lift.  Decides to go to sickbay to start.::
   
CSO Lys
 XO: Yes Commander.  Ensign La'tan is investigating now.

CMO Bishop
 ::heads into her office and heads to the replicator:: Computer: Coffee, double cream, half sugar.
 
SO La’tan
 ::enters sickbay::

CMO Bishop
 <Manning> SO: Hello Ensign, can I help you?

EO Davidson
 ::points at the warp core:: CEO: That’s the warp core, that’s your office ::laughs a little:: Good to have you back, sir.

OPS Coreena
 ::Looks confused::  XO:  I do not know.  I don't have the words for it.  I have located the general location of it, but I am unable to pinpoint the source.
   
XO Skye
 *CO*: Just letting you know, we are reading chronoton particles inside the ship.  It's being checked out.  I'll let you know the new information when we have it, sir.
 
SO La’tan
 Manning: I am starting to check for chronoton particles.

CO Cutter
 *XO*:  Very well.  No idea of the source yet?
 
SO La’tan
 ::takes out tricorder and beginning the scan::

CEO Michaels
 ::shakes his head::  EO: I'm going to regret coming back aren't I?  ::smiles and heads into his office to review the progress reports::
 
SO La’tan
 ::recalibrating tachyon pulses::
   
XO Skye
 *CO*: Somewhere on deck 5.  We are also getting a distress call.

CMO Bishop
 <Manning>SO: Chronoton? That's unusual.  Are you sure?
 
CO Cutter
 *XO*: On my way.
   
XO Skye
 OPS: Calculate an ETA to the distress call and is it out of the way?
 
SO La’tan
 Manning: Yes, seems like time traveling might be going on somewhere.

CMO Bishop
 ::sits down and looks out to see the SO::

CNS Cutter
 ::takes a sip of the coffee she'd managed to snag::
 
SO La’tan
 ::notices the source::
 
SO La’tan
 ::taps the commbadge::
 
CO Cutter
 ::enters the bridge::   XO:  Anything more?
 
SO La’tan
 *CSO*:  The source is outside the ship, sir.
   
XO Skye
 CO: Not yet.  I'm getting coordinates of the distress call.

CMO Bishop
 <Manning> SO: Very well then.  You better inform Dr. Bishop though. She's in her office. ::nods to the cubicle::  She doesn't like just anyone roaming her sickbay.
 
SO La’tan
 ::heads to the office keeping the commlink open::
 
CO Cutter
 ::sits down and waits for the info::
   
CSO Lys
 *SO*: Understood Ensign.  Get an intense scan of the area and see what you can find.
 
SO La’tan
 ::enters the office::

CMO Bishop
 ::gets up and heads to the panel board behind her desk, working on a few medical charts::

CNS Cutter
 ::absently passes her coffee to her husband::
 
SO La’tan
 CMO: Dr. Bishop, I will be doing some scans of sickbay.

OPS Coreena
 ::Running the numbers in her head, has the computer do the same.::  XO:  I can not determine the exact source, but it will take us far off our current setting and it will take several days at least.
   
CSO Lys
 CO/XO: The particles actually seem to be coming from outside the Hayden.
 
SO La’tan
 ::starts scanning again::
 
CO Cutter
 ::take a drink and passes it back::

CMO Bishop
 ::turns to look over her shoulder at the SO:: SO: Is there something wrong, Ensign?

CNS Cutter
 ::takes it back and goes back to reading the padd she was working on::
 
CO Cutter
 CTO:  Anything on your scanners?
 
SO La’tan
 CMO: There might be some chronoton particles, ma’am.
 
SO La’tan
 ::scanning the doctor::

EO Davidson
 ::walks over to the CEO's office door:: CEO: So how was the conference?

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: Nothing that hasn't already been picked up on everyone else's sensors.

CMO Bishop
 ::raises her eyebrows and eyes him warily:: SO: Very well then. ::watches him curiously:: I assure you, I'm not a chronoton particle.
 
SO La’tan
 CMO: There might be some on you, just being sure.
 
CO Cutter
 ::nods at the CTO::  CSO:  See what you can figure out.
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  Bring the ship to all stop.
 
SO La’tan
 ::notices nothing on the doctor:: CMO: Finished scanning you.
   
XO Skye
 CO: Aye. ::Takes the conn and brings the ship to an all stop.::

OPS Coreena
 ::Bites her lip, a bad habit she had picked up, and turns to the XO.  Quietly but clearly::  XO:  We should go. I...  ::Glances at the now quiet comm::  We just need to go.
   
CSO Lys
 ::trains the lateral sensor array on the coordinates provided by the SO::  CO: Working on it, sir.
 
SO La’tan
 CMO: Do you have anything that can pick up temporal particles.

CMO Bishop
 ::frowns:: SO: And after my thorough shower this morning. ::turns back to her wall of panels:: Just don't mess up my sickbay.
   
CSO Lys
 ::hears Coreena, and turns, concerned::
   
CSO Lys
 OPS: What is it?
 
SO La’tan
 ::begins scanning the sickbay::
   
XO Skye
 OPS: It's the CO's decision.

CEO Michaels
 EO: Oh it was boring as usual.  Some crackpot thinks he can achieve Warp 10 and above by going into something he calls sub-subspace.  Of course it's all theoretical, and highly dangerous.  Personally I'd rather have Borg parts attached to my warp core, or one of those Romulan singularity drives, than mess around with multiple-multi dimensions.

OPS Coreena
 ::Looks intensely at the first officer.::
 
SO La’tan
 ::triangulating the sensor matrix::

EO Davidson
 CEO: Same here, but I would rather skip the Borg parts if you don’t mind.
 
SO La’tan
 ::accidentally trips over a chair::
   
XO Skye
 CO: It is a distress call.  We should go, sir.
 
SO La’tan
 ::falls:: Aloud: Ouch.

CMO Bishop
 ::shakes her head:: SO: The equipment here was designed for medical purposes only, so it's highly unlikely.  However, there have been stranger things happen.

CEO Michaels
 EO: And then there was this one who said he'd found a structure stronger than duranium for use in hull construction.  Of course the material was highly combustible and tended to do so at random intervals.
 
SO La’tan
 ::gets up::

CEO Michaels
 EO: Sometimes I'm amazed we advanced in science at all.

CMO Bishop
 ::hears him fall and looks down at him:: SO: Are you alright?
 
SO La’tan
 CMO: I am fine.

OPS Coreena
 ::Looks at Talan with the same intensity, but he can see something else behind her eyes.::
 
SO La’tan
 CMO: I am just worried about these chronotons.
   
CSO Lys
 CO: Sir, we should listen to Coreena.
 
SO La’tan
 ::starts scanning::
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  We're going to have to split up here Sam.  We have to get the diplomatic pouch to Epsilon IV and we need to answer this distress call.  Take a shuttle.  You, the CMO and the CEO take the pouch to Epsilon IV, then follow after us.  We're going to try to track the distress signal.

EO Davidson
 CEO: Let's see, the USS Fireball comes to mind.

CMO Bishop
 ::nods:: SO: Very well, then don't let me stand in your way.
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  We'll leave buoy markers every so often so you can follow us.  If we finish before you catch up, we'll backtrack to you.  Understood?

CEO Michaels
 EO: I will admit, there was one old guy there that did a great presentation.  It was all about how to keep old parts running, how to jury-rig anything and everything on a moments notice.  That was interesting.
   
XO Skye
 ::Hesitates:: CO: Aye, sir.  Understood.

OPS Coreena
 ::Listening to the orders, feels a slight sense of relief that they are going, but also something else, which she can not explain.::
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  Problem Sam?
   
XO Skye
 CO: No, sir.

EO Davidson
 CEO: You, by chance, didn't happen to record any of that conference did you? 

SO La’tan
 CMO: Do you think I can use the EMH?
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  Take care, Sam.
   
XO Skye
 *CEO/CMO*: Meet me in the Shuttlebay in ten.

CEO Michaels
 EO: No I didn't, but I think there will be a public release on Starfleet channels in a week or so.
   
XO Skye
 CO: You too, sir.
 
SO La’tan
 CMO: I was thinking about dumping some information on chronotons and stuff on temporal mechanics.

CMO Bishop
 SO: Unless it's an emergency, not really.  It isn't the easiest thing in the world to deal with.
 
CO Cutter
 CSO:  Get your SO up here.  I need him to take the helm right now.
 
SO La’tan
 CMO: See you later doc.
 
CO Cutter
 ::winks at the XO::  XO:  What can go wrong?  ::grins::

OPS Coreena
 ::Turns back to her station to work on the distress call, sending it through the computer to see if it can work more of it out, but also to see if she can figure out what it was about the voice that disturbs her.::

CMO Bishop
 ::sighs:: *XO*: On my way. ::heads to get a medikit::

EO Davidson
 CEO: I will have to get a hold of that presentation.

CEO Michaels
 EO: Well, looks like I'm off again.  Don't break anything.  ::Grins and gets up heading out of ME::
 
SO La’tan
 ::heads out of sickbay and runs to the turbolift::

EO Davidson
 CEO: Heed the call, eh?
   
XO Skye
 *CMO/CEO*: Make that 5 minutes.
   
CSO Lys
 CO: Right away.  *SO*: Report to the bridge on the double, you get to fly the ship.

CNS Cutter
 ::looks up for a minute and then shakes her head.  What doesn’t go wrong with this crew?::
   
XO Skye
 CO: Unfortunately way too much.
 
SO La’tan
 ::enters the turbolift::
   
XO Skye
 ::Heads to the TL:: TL: Shuttle bay.
 
SO La’tan
 Computer: Deck 1
 
SO La’tan
 ::The turbolift arrives on deck 1.  Enters the bridge and takes helm.::
 
CO Cutter
 ::looks between the XO and CNS and shakes his head::  XO/CNS:  Sheesh, no vote of confidence from the two women who know me best.  I'm cut to the quick.

CMO Bishop
 Manning: Vince, look after sickbay for me.

CEO Michaels
 Self: Always impatient.  ::makes his way to the shuttle bay and leans against the wall waiting for the others to arrive::
 
CO Cutter
 OPS:  See if you can get a heading to the distress signal.  Feed the info to the helm.
 
CO Cutter
 SO:  Stand by.

CNS Cutter
 ::shoots a look at Sam and then at Jason:: CO: Jason.  Honey.  Sweetie.  It's because we know you the best.

CMO Bishop
 ::double checks the medikit and replenishes anything that's been missing, takes some extra painkillers and sedatives::

OPS Coreena
 ::Listening to the message, it starts to become clearer.  As it does, the feeling within her intensifies along with a sense of frustration that she is unable to understand why this bothers her so.::

CMO Bishop
 <Manning>CMO: Will do doctor, good luck.
 
CO Cutter
 ::glares at the CNS, trying not to grin::

CMO Bishop
 ::nods to Manning and heads out of sickbay::
 
SO La’tan
 ::pushing buttons at helm::

OPS Coreena
 ::faintly::  CO:  Aye sir.

CNS Cutter
 CO: And I have confidence.  I have confidence that we'll manage to get into every bit of trouble that we hope to avoid.

CNS Cutter
 ::glares right back and then does a cross-eyes thing and grins::
 
SO La’tan
 All: This is a little bit easier then using some of the very old freighters.
   
XO Skye
 ::Exits the TL at the shuttle bay.  Takes two right turns and enters the shuttle bay.::

CMO Bishop
 ::enters the TL and heads for the shuttlebay::
 
CO Cutter
 ::laughs::  CNS:  And to think I could have just left you hanging in that cell.   ::sighs::

OPS Coreena
 ::Sends the coordinates to helm::  SO:  It is the best I can give you for now.  Perhaps as we get closer.  ::Turns to look back down at her console.::

CNS Cutter
 ::smiles sweetly:: CO: I love you too, dear.
 
CO Cutter
 ::winks::
 
CO Cutter
 SO:  Do you have the coordinates from OPS?

CEO Michaels
 ::looks at his watch::  XO: You're a minute late, tsk tsk.
 
CO Cutter
 OPS:  Report when the shuttle has launched

CMO Bishop
 ::enters the shuttlebay, medikit in hand::
   
XO Skye
 ::Waits for the CMO:: CEO: Me late?  I'm afraid you're just terribly mistaken.

OPS Coreena
 ::nods her head, waiting for the XO’s request::
 
SO La’tan
 CO: Yes, I do sir.

CMO Bishop
 ::smiles at the CEO and XO:: CEO/XO: Commanders. ::nods::

EO Davidson
 *CEO*: Take care of that shuttle.  I just had her waxed.
 
CO Cutter
 SO:  Good, lay in a course and stand by.
 
SO La’tan
 ::sets the course to the distress signal::

CO Cutter
 OPS:  What is the maximum speed we can maintain that will still allow you to track this signal?

CEO Michaels
 *EO*: You don't break anything, I won't break anything.

XO Skye
 ::Heads for the shuttle.  Opens it and gives it a once over.:: CMO: Lieutenant.
 
SO La’tan
 ::pushes a red button::

EO Davidson
 *CEO*: Oh that’s how this relationship works eh? ::laughs hard::
   
XO Skye
 CEO: You get to fly.  CMO: Take the science console.  All: Let's get going.

CMO Bishop
 ::suddenly feels incredibly inferior surrounded by two commanders.  Wonders who is in charge.::

CMO Bishop
 ::nods:: XO: Yes Commander.

CEO Michaels
 XO: Oooh, goody.  ::Grins and climbs into the pilot's seat::
   
XO Skye
 CEO: And barrel rolls are nixed, understood?

CMO Bishop
 ::looks around the shuttle and cringes inwardly, reminding herself that she hates small spaces::

OPS Coreena
 ::Turns around to look at the captain, her attention not quite focused::  CO: Warp 6.2.

CNS Cutter
 ::whispers:: CO: Check out Coreena's hand.  I'd say you have another wedding to deal with hon.

CMO Bishop
 ::takes the Science station::
 
CO Cutter
 OPS:  Thank you.
   
XO Skye
 *OPS*: Requesting permission to disembark.

OPS Coreena
 ::Turns back to her station to check on the shuttle’s progress::

OPS Coreena
 *XO*:  You have permission.  Take care, Commander.
   
XO Skye
 CEO: Take us out.

CEO Michaels
 XO: Aww, you take all the fun out of it.  ::starts up the engines and begins to head out of the bay before getting clearance::

CNS Cutter
 ::hums happily to herself as she works::

CO Cutter
 ::startled, looks at OPS ring finger::  CNS:  It's a disease, I'm telling you.

CEO Michaels
 XO: Oh right, I knew I was supposed to wait for something.
   
XO Skye
 *OPS*: Thank you, Coreena.  Keep the ship in one piece for me.

SO La’tan
 OPS: You should try one of the old y31da freighters.

CEO Michaels
 ::hits 1/4 impulse before they're out of the shuttlebay::
    
Klord
 Action: The shuttle is safely away.

OPS Coreena
 *XO*:  Isn't that the Captain’s job?

OPS Coreena
 CO:  The shuttle has launched.

CNS Cutter
 ::raises an eyebrow, looks at her own rings and then back at him:: CO: Oh?  You don't seem to mind the fringe benefits.

CO Cutter
 SO:  Warp 6 on the course of the distress signal, engage.
 
SO La’tan
 CO: Aye, sir
 
CO Cutter
 CNS:  Good point.  ::smiles::
 
SO La’tan
 ::does some fancy flying before engaging the warp drive::
   
XO Skye
 *OPS*: But you do such a good job of it.  I'll see you when we get back, Coreena.

CNS Cutter
 CO: Of course it is.  I made it. ::smiles sweetly::

CMO Bishop
 ::watches the sensors, her mind straying elsewhere from time to time::

EO Davidson
 ::drops a tool and it breaks:: Self: Oooops.
 
OPS Coreena
 *XO*:  Yes ma'am.
  
Klord
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