Klord
 Prologue: Hayden is about to launch a shuttle into the unknown system.

Klord
 <<<Resume Mission>>>

CO Cutter
 ::on the bridge::
   
TO Marr
 ::is at tactical station, reviewing weapon configurations::

OPS Coreena
 ::At OPS, watching the screen while listening to the messages from the planet.::
   
CSO Lys
 ::on the bridge at SCI, a bit apprehensive::
 
CO Cutter
 TO:  Do you have weapons configured to fire for the temporal shift?

CTO Kostandinos
 ::on the bridge::

CNS Cutter
 ::enters onto the bridge, knees still kinda shaking::

EO Davidson
 ::sitting at the bridge engineering station not liking the situation::
   
TO Marr
 CO: Aye sir. Trajectories and loadouts are configured. Weapons are hot and ready to fire, sir.
 
CO Cutter
 TO:  Very well.

CO Cutter
 CSO/CNS:  My ready room, please.
 
CO Cutter
 CTO:  You have the bridge, Ash.

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: Aye, sir.

CNS Cutter
 ::takes her seat::

CSO Lys
 ::spares Coreena a glance as he follows the CO::

OPS Coreena
 ::Glances behind her briefly, then back to her post.::

FCO Knight
 ::Watches the TL doors slide away revealing the familiar bridge::

CNS Cutter
 ::gets back up and follows him silently::
 
CO Cutter
 CSO:  Lys, once the shuttle is launched, move the ship to a safe distance.  Fire the weapons and we'll see what happens.

EO Davidson
 FCO: Welcome back, Othello.  Feeling better?

FCO Knight
 ::Sees that not much has changed save for the new face at an old station::
    
CO Cutter
 CSO:  If we do shift to the planets phase, we will be back in position in 8 hours.  If we can't communicate, fire weapons again at that time to try and bring us back.  Do you understand?

CSO Lys
 ::once they are out of earshot of the crew::  CO: Are you sure about this, sir?

CNS Cutter
 ::has tried that argument too and just snorts::

CO Cutter
 CSO:  Nope, I'm not sure about a damn thing, Talan.  But this is what we're doing.
   
CSO Lys
 CO: Well, if there is one thing I've learned, is not to argue once you've made up your mind.  Well not too much at least.  You'll find a present on the shuttle.  I rigged a distress signal.  It should get through the temporal disturbance if you need to use it.
   
TO Marr
 ::stands vaingloriously at tactical, sure in himself and his final computations::
   
CSO Lys
 CO/CNS:  We'll be here waiting for you.

CNS Cutter
 ::smiles at Talan::  CSO: Thanks Talan.
   
CSO Lys
 ::smiles in return::
 
CO Cutter
 ::smiles::  CSO: Gotta like a thoughtful CSO.   You will have command while we're gone.  Talan,  if you don't hear from us at all in 24 hours, you're to leave the area and pick up the shuttle AT.  Understood?

FCO Knight
 EO: The reports o' me death are not true. I was at a flight officers' symposium at the local starbase. I was invited to sit in on an old friend's lecture.
   
CSO Lys
 ::looks at the Captain and wonders if he would follow those orders::  CO: Aye, sir.

EO Davidson
 FCO: Aye, you owe me a game of Velocity once we get this cleared up.
 
CO Cutter
 ::nods::  CSO/CNS:  Very well then.  Let's return to the bridge.
   
CSO Lys
 ::makes way for the Captain to go first::

CNS Cutter
 ::still not sure why she was a part of this conversation but hey, why not?::

CO Cutter
 ::exit out onto the bridge::

EO Davidson
 ::stands up at his station:: All: Captain on the bridge ::salutes::

CNS Cutter
 ::follows him out and retakes her seat::

OPS Coreena
 ::Reaches over to archive the last batch of comm waves coming through.::
 
CO Cutter
 OPS:  Is the shuttle prepped?

EO Davidson
 ::stands and waits::

OPS Coreena
 ::Turns around::  CO:  Yes sir.  Will you be piloting it?
 
CO Cutter
 OPS:  That is correct.
   
CSO Lys
 ::follows onto the bridge::
 
CO Cutter
 ::stands to leave::  CSO:  Any questions Talan?

OPS Coreena
 CO:  Just in case there are problems, there are extra supplies aboard, especially medical.

CNS Cutter
 ::hears Coreena and nods, taking in the information::

FCO Knight
 ::Sighs after hearing the Captain will be piloting the shuttle::
   
CSO Lys
 CO: No sir, just good luck and hurry back.  ::looks to the CNS:: CNS: Both of you.
 
CO Cutter
 OPS:  Thank you Coreena.  I hope we don't need them.
 
CO Cutter
 CSO:  Thanks. You have the bridge, Talan.

CNS Cutter
 ::smiles again at Talan:: CSO: We'll do our best.
 
CO Cutter
 CNS:  Ready?

OPS Coreena
 CO:  I hops not either.  ::nods to the counselor::

EO Davidson
 CO/CNS: Make sure both of you come back. Engineering equipment is on the shuttle also.
   
CSO Lys
 ::nods::

CNS Cutter
 ::nods and tries to smile brightly:: CO: As I'll ever be.
 
CO Cutter
 ::grins at the EO::
 
CO Cutter
 CNS:  Let's go then and no passenger seat flying either.

FCO Knight
 ::Very quietly:: Self: Ya gonna need all the luck in the galaxy if he's flyin'.

CNS Cutter
 EO: I'll do my best not to touch any of it.  Promise.
 
CO Cutter
 ::enters the TL and waits for Keely::

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  Passenger seat flying?

EO Davidson
 ::chuckles:: CNS: Understood, Ma'am

CNS Cutter
 ::laughs and follows him into the TL:: CO: Spoilsport much?  Once a flyboy always a flyboy.
   
CSO Lys
 ::watches them leave the bridge and feels worried, about a lot of things::
 
CO Cutter
 ::rolls his eyes as the doors slide shut::
   
CSO Lys
 ::cracks a smile at Coreena::  OPS: Just a joke.

EO Davidson
 ::walks over to Talan:: CSO: They'll be back. I know they will ::gives a quick pat on the shoulder to a friend::
   
CSO Lys
 ::decides to set himself to business::  EO: Mr. Davidson.  We don't know what kind of shockwaves to expect.  Have damage control teams on hot standby.

OPS Coreena
 Self: A joke. ::Considers the words for a moment, then shakes her head::  Humor.

EO Davidson
 ::nods:: CSO: Already done, Commander.
 
CO Cutter
 ::enters the shuttlebay and walks over to the nearest one::  CNS:  Your chariot awaits.
   
CSO Lys
 FCO:  You will find data in your console on what I calculated as a minimum safe distance.  Set in a course and prepare to engage, full impulse.

CNS Cutter
 ::curtsies and then enters:: CO: Why thank you, kind Sir.

FCO Knight
 ::Taps the coms control to the shuttlebay:: *Shuttlebay*: You are cleared for launch. Come back in a single eh?

OPS Coreena
 ::Quietly::  CSO:  Talan, there is one problem underlying the timing the captain has laid out for us.

CNS Cutter
 ::watches him do his flyboy thing, smiling a bit::
   
CSO Lys
 ::looks up to Coreena:: OPS: That is?

FCO Knight
 CSO: I am preparin' to follow fed instructions. Course set and laid in.
 
CO Cutter
 @ ::launches and moves the shuttle to the coordinates::  *Hayden*: Cutter to Hayden.  We are at the designated coordinates.  Clear the area and fire weapons.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::puts both hands down, almost forcibly, on the console:: Self: I can't take standing around anymore. TO: Come with me, I have something I need you to do.

FCO Knight
 CSO: Moving to firing coordinates.

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  Time does not flow the same in different places.

EO Davidson
 ::quietly to himself:: Self: May the Prophets guide you Captain and Commander.
   
TO Marr
 CTO: Yes, sir. ::falls in behind the CTO, much like Triton among the minnows::
   
CSO Lys
 FCO: Fine.  Let me know when we get there.

FCO Knight
 CSO/TO: We are at the designated distance, mark.
   
CSO Lys
 ::turns and heads for the center seat::  OPS: Ya, I thought of that too.  ::sits::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::turns back toward the FCO:: FCO: Already?  TO: Ok, go fire and then meet me in holodeck one.
   
CSO Lys
 *CO*:  Understood Captain.  Preparing to fire.
 
CO Cutter
 @ CNS:  So, here we are, just us and a shuttle.  What SHOULD we do?
   
TO Marr
 CTO: Yes, sir. ::returns to TAC and prepares to fire::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::enters the TL and goes for holodeck one::
   
CSO Lys
 TO: Yellow alert and prepare your firing solution.

EO Davidson
 *CO*: Good luck, sir.

CNS Cutter
 @ CO: I don't know!  I was going to kinda ask you.

FCO Knight
 CSO: Hayden's that good, sir. Handles like a dream, thanks to that symposium.
   
TO Marr
 ::sets yellow alert:: CSO: Firing solution locked in, weapons ready, sir.
 
CO Cutter
 @ ::looks at her surprised::  CNS:  Keely, you are clearly getting old.  ::grins::

CNS Cutter
@  ::looks at him appraisingly and then starts to smile::

EO Davidson
 FCO: She also flies like a dream and handles like a dream thanks to me and my boss who keeps her running all the time.

FCO Knight
 ::Smiles proudly at the CONN and sits back in his seat comfortably::

CNS Cutter
 @CO: I am NOT old.  Take that back!  ::takes her boot off and throws it at him::
   
CSO Lys
 *CO*: We are ready, sir.  Firing in 5... 4...

EO Davidson
 *CO*: Good luck, sir.
 
CO Cutter
 @CNS:  You're gonna look silly missing a boot when we land girl.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::enters the holodeck and pulls up one of Lorelai's most difficult tactical training sims, the one Starfleet wouldn't even let her use to train during the Dominion war, it was so impossible::
   
CSO Lys
 ::finishes counting down::  TO: Fire, Ensign.  ::holds on and hopes for the best::

CNS Cutter
 @CO: Uh huh. ::gets out of her seat and sits down on his with a grin::
 
CO Cutter
 @*CSO*:  Very well, we're ready.
   
TO Marr
 ::fires weapons::

FCO Knight
 CSO: No worries.
    
TO Marr
 ALL: Weapons away.
    
Klord
 Action: The weapons open a window that immediately begins to close.

EO Davidson
 ::grabs the side of his console and watches the view screen::
   
CSO Lys
 OPS:  Keep them on scanners.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::really wants to start firing at things herself, to get rid of the tension::

CNS Cutter
 @::hurries back to her own seat::

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  I have an idea.  It won't be accurate, as there are too many variables that I don't have.
 
CO Cutter
 @::sees the window on sensors and heads for it at full impulse::

OPS Coreena
 ::nods::  CSO:  Aft sensors locked on.
 
CO Cutter
 @*CSO*:  We have a window Talan, I'm headed for it.

FCO Knight
 Self: Cap'n better hurry.
   
CSO Lys
 *CO*: Aye, we have you on sensors.
     
Klord
 Action: The image of the shuttle on the view screen wavers and then disappears.

CO Cutter
 @CNS:  Check sensors Keely, can we read the planets now?

CNS Cutter
 @::reads the sensors::
   
CSO Lys
 OPS: Well?  Looks like it worked.

FCO Knight
 CSO: They're off my sensors, sir.

EO Davidson
 CSO: There off my sensors also, sir.

TO Marr
 All: I will be in the holodeck with Chief Kostandinos if I am needed. ::turns and heads towards the TL::

CNS Cutter
 @CO: We've got a Class M planet

CNS Cutter
 @::still looking:: CO: with a population of about 10,000
   
CSO Lys
 TO: Permission to leave the bridge granted ::pauses::  ensign.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::looks around satisfied as rocky terrain, wet air, and various nasty monsters fill the terrain::
 
CO Cutter
 @ ::stunned::  CNS: 10,000?  ::shakes it off::  Any sign of Federation comm signals or equipment?

TO Marr
 ::glances back over his shoulder and boards the TL::

Klord
 Action: The weapons opening closes with a rush of temporal waves creating a temporal whirlpool that threatens to pull the Hayden in

CSO Lys
 FCO: Full impulse.  Get us away from that.

CNS Cutter
 @CO: Working on it. ::pushing all the fun buttons like she knows what she's doing::

EO Davidson
 CSO: Sir! Temporal waves are creating a whirlpool effect.  It's going to pull us in!

FCO Knight
 ::Engages reverse course::
   
TO Marr
 ::arrives on the holodeck:: CTO: Sir, reporting as ordered, sir.
  
Governor Ysub
 @ COM: Federation Shuttle: Greatings! Welcome to Shangri La.

CNS Cutter
 @::jumps, startled::

OPS Coreena
 ::Records all the messages she could before the whirlpool prevents more.::
 
CO Cutter
 @::raises his eyebrows::  CNS:  Well, I'd say that they have sensors and comm gear anyway.
   
CSO Lys
 FCO: Are we pulling away?

CNS Cutter
 @CO: Yeah, but you asked about Federation ones.  ::kinda defensive::
 
CO Cutter
 @COM: Ysub: Thank you.  I am Captain Jason Cutter of the Federation starship Hayden.  You are?

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  Red alert?
 
CO Cutter
 @CNS:  It's okay.  ::smiles::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::looks:: TO: Oh, ok ::tosses him a phaser:: TO: Light weapons testing.  Take a phaser and go nuts.

CNS Cutter
 @::smiles oh so sweetly at her husband and keeps pushing buttons::

FCO Knight
 CSO: Barely.   EO: I need more impulse power to the thrusters.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::grins:: TO: The safeties are on, but I know the girl who wrote this.  Don't expect to be virtually alive after it's over.

EO Davidson
 CSO: Sir, if I open the injectors a bit more then we may be able to get out of here, but its going to blow a few things out.

OPS Coreena
 ::As the ship shakes in the pull, she reshuffles power throughout the ship, strengthening shields and giving the engines more power.::
 
CO Cutter
 @CNS:  Hey, at least this guys sounds friendly.  What could go wrong in Shangri La?
   
CSO Lys
 ::shakes his head at Coreena::
  
Governor Ysub
 @COM: Shuttle: Captan Cutter! We are glad to see you.  We had about given up hope. I am Governor Ysub of the planet Shangri La
   
CSO Lys
 EO: Blow what up?
  
TO Marr
 ::one-hands the phaser and smiles:: CTO: Yes, sir. ::takes cover and begins assessing the tactical advantages over the nearby terrain before firing a few blocking shots at a nasty little critter::

CNS Cutter
 @::looks at him like he's nuts:: CO: You can't say it!  Don't you know that you're tempting things!

EO Davidson
 CSO: Not us sir, if that is what you mean.  A few relays and damage to the warp systems is possible, but if we don't we could get sucked in.
 
CO Cutter
 @COM: Ysub: Pleased to meet you Governor.  Can I assume that you or part of your population is from one or both of the derelict ships we found?

CNS Cutter
 @<w>CO: They were expecting us??
   
CSO Lys
 EO: Do it, but keep damage to the primary systems minimum.
 
CO Cutter
 @::looks at Keely and shrugs::  CNS:  Sounds like they want rescued???
  
Govenor Ysub
 @COM: CO: Indeed, we are all from the USS Stohg.

EO Davidson
 CSO: I will try.  FCO: On my mark engages at warp 1 ::opens the injectors to 125% of normal:: FCO: Ready?

CTO Kostandinos
 ::watches the TO and makes some notes. Looks as a nasty creature comes up at him from behind and wonders if he'll see it::

CNS Cutter
 @CO: If you say so dear.

EO Davidson
 OPS: All other power to SIF and IDF.

FCO Knight
 EO: I love livin' dangerously!

EO Davidson
 FCO: Let's do it Othello, engage!
 
CO Cutter
 @COM:  Excuse me, sir, but all 10,000 of you?

OPS Coreena
 ::Nods::  EO:  Transferring power.
  
Governor Ysub
 @COM: CO: We have been a bit busy as you probably can tell from your sensors, population explosion.  ::chuckles::

EO Davidson
 ::grabs his console::

FCO Knight
 ::Tries to steady his index finger and hits the control::
   
TO Marr
 ::vaporizes the little one before barely catching a glimpse of the one behind him... perhaps too late to miss the first hit...::

CNS Cutter
 @::thinks: population explosion??  Ya think?::
 
CO Cutter
 @::deadpan look at Keely::  CNS:  Population explosion?  And Sam says you and I are bad.

OPS Coreena
 ::Takes the incoming reports::  EO:  Deck 8 is losing power.
 
CO Cutter
 @COM: Ysub:  I see.  How long have you been here sir?

EO Davidson
 FCO: How far away are we?
  
Governor Ysub
 @COM:CO:  Join us at these coordinates. ::sends figures::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::the nasty creature behind him fires and catches him square in the back - an alarm sounds:: TO: You were just mortally injured.  Round one is over.

EO Davidson
 OPS: Evac that deck.

CNS Cutter
 @CO: Oh no.  We ARE bad, dear.  We better be able to get home or. ::shudders::  Or you are not getting anywhere near me again!
  
Governor Ysub
 @COM: CO: We have been her for three generations now.
   
CSO Lys
 ::glares at the EO::  OPS: Reroute if possible.

FCO Knight
 ::Looks up as he hears the moans in the bulkheads:: CSO: We're movin' away, slowly.

EO Davidson
 CSO: Sir?
   
TO Marr
 ::stands stoically:: CTO: Round two, then?
 
CO Cutter
 @CNS:  Three Generations!!!!

FCO Knight
 CSO: Engines are in the red an' climbin'!

CSO Lys
 EO: Mind your engines, Mister Davidson.

Governor Ysub
 @COM: CO: That would be about 70 years I suppose

OPS Coreena
 ::nods, rerouting power::

CNS Cutter
 @CO: Uh how old did we guess the ships were?
   
CSO Lys
 FCO: How much longer until we are clear.

EO Davidson
 CSO: I am.  I am also worrying about the relays on deck 8. ::increases the coolant flow::
 
CO Cutter
 @CNS:  Not that old...
 
CO Cutter
 @COM:  Ysub:  We will be down shortly. Thank you for the invitation
   
CSO Lys
 EO: Engines Jay, engines.

CNS Cutter
 @CO: That's what I was kinda afraid of.

FCO Knight
 ::Increase what power he can get to the SIF:: CSO: A couple more seconds.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::smiles:: TO: Don't you want to know how you scored in round one, first?  Everyone dies in Lorelais' sims.  Dying doesn't mean you failed

OPS Coreena
 EO:  Power fluctuating.

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  There is an explosion on the shuttle bay.

EO Davidson
 CSO: Sir, a main relay just blew out in engineering
   
CSO Lys
 FCO:  Keep it steady
 
CO Cutter
 @CNS:  The only thing I can think of is that time moves differently here than in our space.  ::thinking::  It must move faster.
   
CSO Lys
 OPS:  Damage control protocols.

OPS Coreena
 ::nods, sending out various teams.::
   
TO Marr
 CTO: Failure is unacceptable. I do not wish to know how I scored since I would be dead had this been real, sir. ::has not moved an inch::

CNS Cutter
 @CO: That's what I was thinking too.  Question is, how big is the difference?

FCO Knight
 CSO: We clearin'. We've lost inertial dampners, though. So everyone hold on to somethin'!

EO Davidson
 ::checks the SIF::CSO:SIF is down to 35%

OPS Coreena
 ::Glances at the time::  CSO:  It is at 30 minute mark.  Shall I send the message to the shuttle as planned?
   
CSO Lys
 FCO:  Once clear, slow to full impulse and get us 100 km from that whirlpool.

FCO Knight
 ::Quickly reverse the engines to snap the Hayden clear::
   
CSO Lys
 OPS:  Hold that thought.
 
CO Cutter
 @::shakes his head::  CNS:  I don't know.   ::moves back to the pilots seat::  Ready to land?

CNS Cutter
 @CO: Do you think they know?  ::nods:: Yeah, I'm ready.
   
CSO Lys
 ::his nerves calm a bit as they clear the disturbance::
 
CO Cutter
 @::starts the landing sequence near the coordinates given::  CNS:  I'd guess no.  I mean, why would they, what would they compare it to?

CTO Kostandinos
 ::shakes her head:: TO: Well if you can beat one of hers, then you deserve my job at least.  Ok, round two it is, but this one is only going to be harder.

FCO Knight
 ::Slows the ship after he bumps his head on the back of his seat::
   
CSO Lys
 OPS:  Secure from yellow alert and yes, send that message.

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  I am getting casualty reports from sickbay.  2 dead and various plasma burns.
 
EO Davidson
 CSO: What a ride.
   
TO Marr
 ::flexes a few voluminous muscles and looks generally prepared::
   
CSO Lys
 EO: I want a full damage report with repair estimates in 30 minutes.

CNS Cutter
 @::sits back, watching him doing the pilot thing.  Huh.  Who knew flyboys were THAT attractive::
   
CSO Lys
 All:  Good job everyone.

OPS Coreena
 ::Secures from yellow alert and turns to send a message to the shuttle, aimed at the entrance they went through.::

CNS Cutter
 @::shakes herself out of it:: CO: Uh...  sorry.  What?

EO Davidson
 CSO: Permission to leave the bridge commander? I better go check what the damage is in engineering.
 
CO Cutter
 @CNS:  See if you can get the computer to take a guess at the time rate here?

FCO Knight
 CSO: 100 km and holding.
   
CSO Lys
 ::stands and walks up to the helm - nods his permission to the EO::
 
CO Cutter
 @::lands the shuttle outside a large building::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::keys in a few commands and a desert scene appears, looking empty at first:: TO Begin...

CSO Lys
 FCO:  Othello, launch a series of probes to collect data on that whirlpool.  It may complicate things.

CNS Cutter
 @::nods:: CO: I'm on it.. ::works with the computer to figure out the possible time rate here::

EO Davidson
 CSO: Can I borrow Mr. Knight for a bit, sir?
  
Klord
 Action: The shuttle COM system emits a series of beeps and static.
   
CSO Lys
 EO:  When he's free.
   
TO Marr
 CTO: Yes, sir. ::drops to a crouched position and begins slowly advancing through the landscape::

FCO Knight
 ::Rubs head and looks to the CSO through one open eye:: CSO: Probes . Aye.
 
CO Cutter
 @::works to clear up the comm signal::  CNS:  Looks like the ship is trying to talk to us.

EO Davidson
 ::nods and enters the TL:: TL: Engineering
   
CSO Lys
 FCO: Then report to sickbay, that looks like a nasty bump.

OPS Coreena
 ::Continues trying to contact the shuttle.::
   
CSO Lys
 ::walks up to Operations::

CNS Cutter
 @::nods:: CO: So I'm seeing.  Not getting much though.  Its not clear, but there is something.

FCO Knight
 CSO: I'm all right. I've hit me head worse 'an this.
 
CO Cutter
 @::shakes his head::  CNS:  I don't think I'm going to get this any better, but the ship is close to being able to get a message through.  Maybe they'll figure it out and try again.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::the ground starts to ripple beneath the TO's feet::

CSO Lys
 ::talks over his shoulder::  FCO:  Just don't track any blood around, the Captain will be grumpy.

OPS Coreena
 ::Looks up::  CSO:  If I might have a moment to program the computers, I might be able to narrow down any time differences from the messages we had received before and after.  So far, no reply to the comm.

CSO Lys
 OPS: I just want to know they made it okay.
   
TO Marr
 ::rolls backwards and faces the ground, prepared this time::

CNS Cutter
 @CO: Probably.  They are your crew after all.
  
Governor Ysub
 @::walks out to meet the shuttle::
 
CO Cutter
 @::punches some buttons:: CNS:  I've set the computer to try and answer.  I have no idea if it will get through.

OPS Coreena
 ::Quietly::  CSO:  If I can narrow the time difference, I will have better luck in either getting or sending the message.
 
CO Cutter
 @CNS:  Well, let's go meet the Governor or do you want to put on something sexy to really impress him?  ::grins::

FCO Knight
 ::Launches two probes, each different classes at the vortex:: CSO: Probes away.. ::exhales:: No worries.

EO Davidson
 *CSO*: Commander, it's a bit of a mess. A secondary power relay has blown out.  Seems like the EMH system is off line. SIF is at 50% and holding and some of the holodecks took a pounding too.
   
CSO Lys
 ::turns for a moment:: FCO: Okay, then you may go assist Jay as he asked.  Keep him in control maybe.

CNS Cutter
 @::stands up and gives him 'the look':: CO: Oh, sure.  Let me go freshen up.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::a huge, gigantic snake-like thing with a few heads emerges out of the ground and makes loud scary noises at the TO::
   
CSO Lys
 *EO*:  Time to repair?

CNS Cutter
 @::shakes her head and heads for the door::

CO Cutter
 @::snickers::  CNS:  Ah, skip it.  It's been 70 years since they've seen a new woman, you'll look fine.  ::moves to the door before she can hit him::
   
TO Marr
 ::sets the phaser on overload and gently tosses it towards one of the snake-thingies heads, then turns to run::
   
CSO Lys
 OPS:  See what you can do.

CNS Cutter
 @::mutters under her breath.. pretty sure he can imagine the bad things she's thinking.  He's known her long enough::

FCO Knight
 CSO: On m' way. ::Leaves the CONN under a new FcO's charge and heads for ME::

EO Davidson
 *CSO*: If I go by the book, 3 maybe 4 days.

OPS Coreena
 ::nods and stands up, moving over to the science station.  There, she begins to quickly create a program.::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::one snake head explodes, but in it's place 3 more grow in::
   
CSO Lys
 *EO*:  You have 8 hours.  Lys out.

OPS Coreena
 ::As the program is activated, she sends the various messages from the planet through.::

CNS Cutter
 @::whispers:: CO: You're a real doll.

CO Cutter
 @::pauses before he opens the door::  CNS:  You know, I've always had a thing about opening shuttle doors since...   ::sighs and opens the door::  Never mind.
   
TO Marr
 ::continues to flee, betting on the theory the snake will not completely come out of the ground::

CNS Cutter
 @::raises an eyebrow, knowing there's a story in there that she's missing::
   
CSO Lys
 ::waits, slightly impatiently.  Starts to understand why the Captain is often grumpy::

EO Davidson
 *CSO*: I will try. Davidson out. ::a little force behind it but not enough to get him in trouble::
 
CO Cutter
 @::walks out of the shuttle and to the Gov::  Gov:  I'm Jason Cutter.  This is my wife and the ship's counselor, Keely Cutter.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::thinks "Running away, not good.  Sooner or later he will have to deal with that snake::

CNS Cutter
 @::exits behind him and smiles winningly at the Gov::

OPS Coreena
 ::As the computer responds, she frowns, but it is the closest she might get at the moment.  Goes back to her station and imports the data.::
  
Governor Ysub
 @CO: Pleased to meet you. ::Turns to Keely:: CNS.: So glad you finally could join us.
   
CSO Lys
 ::heads over to SCI to keep himself occupied, going over the data from the probes::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::the snake continues to follow the retreating TO::

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  I have something.  It is not perfect, but I should be able to get something more solid through to them and perhaps back.  By the way, they are at a time that is faster then our own.
 
CO Cutter
 @::looks around::  Gov:  This is quite the place you've got here Governor.  How did you build all this?
   
CSO Lys
 OPS:  How much faster?

CNS Cutter
 @::smiles pleasantly, not sure about this "finally" business:: Governor: Its a pleasure to meet you.

EO Davidson
 ::starts yelling out orders:: ALL ME: Let's get the secondary power relays replaced.  I want it done yesterday.  Green and Tomson, get to work on the core, use alpha team.  Sosa and McGuire work on a way to shore up the SIF system in case we take another ride. All right, let's go. ::claps his hands twice::

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  As close as we can figure it out, about double.
   
TO Marr
 Self: Damn. ::looks around for a torch or large crab::
   
CSO Lys
 ::shakes his head::  *EO*:  Looks like your timeframe just moved to 4 hours.  Call in all your shifts.
  
Governor Ysub
 @CO: Well, we have had plenty of time.  We wandered about a long time before deciding to stay here. A brave contingent from our crew decided to take the ship and make a last attempt to breach the time warp. Did they make it? Is that what brought you to us?

EO Davidson
 *CSO*: How the heck?!

FCO Knight
 EO: "If I go by the book". Never tell 'em that. You never go by the book and you don't say how long they actually take.

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  I am re-sending the message through now with the alterations in time.
   
CSO Lys
 *EO*:  Just make it happen Jay.  The Captain's time is moving double ours.  He is going to be expecting a pick up in 4 hours.

EO Davidson
 ::jumps:: FCO: Othello, I am a man of truth.
 
CO Cutter
 @::glances at Keely before starting::  Gov:  Well, they did make it, sir, but it appears time is moving much faster here than in normal space.  By the time they made it out, they died of old age in normal space.

EO Davidson
 *CSO*: Sir. Are you sure about those calculations?

CNS Cutter
 @::exchanges glances with Jason and glances around them, taking in their surroundings::

OPS Coreena
 *Shuttle*:  This is the USS Hayden, if you can read this message, please respond.  Alter your comm signal to .407 MHz.

FCO Knight
 EO: Where do you need me? ::slightly disappointed by Jay's lack of "miracle-worker tact"::
   
CSO Lys
 ::nods and makes a note to have Tactical go over their calculations to see if the next time can go smoother::

EO Davidson
 FCO: And don’t' worry, I will get all this work done with an hour to spare
  
Governor Ysub
 @::Is obviously upset by the news::
   
CSO Lys
 *EO*: Yes.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::the snake emerges fully from the ground and gains on the TO::

OPS Coreena
 ::Sets the message on automatic recording.::

EO Davidson
 *CSO*: I will get this done with an hour to spare.

FCO Knight
 EO: I'm not worried. Just sad that you won't surprise the guy in charge with fast, unexpected repairs.
   
CSO Lys
 *EO*: I'm holding you to that.  Lys out.
 
CO Cutter
 @::taps his comm badge::  Computer:  Adjust comm frequency to .407 MHz.   *Hayden*: Hayden, this is Cutter, can you read?
 
CO Cutter
 @::nods to Keely to keep talking to the Gov::

EO Davidson
 FCO: Let's go.  Grab a tool kit.  We're going in to replace a couple burnt out power relays in jefferies Tube J7.
  
Governor Ysub
 @CO: You have communication with your ship? How is that possible?

CNS Cutter
 @::like she knows what to say:: Gov: Ah..
 
CO Cutter
 @Gov:  I don't know yet, sir, we're trying.
   
TO Marr
 ::starts looking for somewhere to hide, knowing full well this is a faceless, barren desert::

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  I am getting the captain.  It is not clear.
   
CSO Lys
 ::looks hopefully to Coreena::

FCO Knight
 ::Does as suggested:: EO: The meat of an Engineer's day. Jeffries tube work.
   
CSO Lys
 OPS: Do what you can.  Let him know about the time difference.

EO Davidson
 FCO: You got that right.  After you Madame. ::chuckles a bit::
  
Governor Ysub
 @CO: We have never been able to get any signal out at all

OPS Coreena
 ::nods and starts to do as he asks, only to suddenly freeze::

OPS Coreena
 ::A shudder goes up and down her spine.::

CNS Cutter
 @Gov: Well, we had the advantage of knowing we were coming here and left a team working on the problem.
   
CSO Lys
 OPS: What is it?  ::moves quickly to her side::
 
CO Cutter
 @Gov:  The signal is garbled, but I think we're getting through.

FCO Knight
 EO: After you I insist.
 
CO Cutter
 @::nods::  Gov:  What she said

CNS Cutter
 @Gov: As you can see, it's not perfect.  But it's a start.

EO Davidson
 ::crawls in and head to the right junction::

OPS Coreena
 ::Swallows hard, trying to look up.  Her voice very quite::  CSO:  I am not sure.  The captain's message… the distress call...
  
Governor Ysub
 @CNS: Remarkable.  Like I said, we never were able to penetrate the temporal field at all.  Finally we gave up trying.
 
CO Cutter
 @::speaks slowly and clearly::  *Hayden*:  We are alright.  We have landed on the planet and made contact.   Standby.
   
CSO Lys
 OPS:  What about them?  ::worried::

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  I don't know... I...  ::Swallows hard, forcing her hands to make some minor adjustments.::  Go ahead and try.
 
CNS Cutter
 @::smiles again. someday her face just might crack from all the smiling, but until then.:: Gov: I'd say we have a fairly remarkable crew working on it.  But them, I might be a little biased.

Governor Ysub
 @CNS: Many of us, if not most of us, are very happy here. It's a wonderfully benign place; no large predators and very few poisonous creatures.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::the snake continues to gain.  feeling bad for him, Ashlynn makes some light phaser weapons appear about 100m from where he's standing::
  
Governor Ysub
 @CNS: Frankly, We have thrived her with what we brought down from the ship.

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  They are safe.  I think they are on the planet.  I didn't get the last bit.

FCO Knight
 ::Looks at the damaged circuits and conduits and starts to repair immediately::

CNS Cutter
 @::cautious:: Gov: Does that mean you'd rather stay then?  It does seem like you've done remarkably well for yourselves.
   
CSO Lys
 ::nods to Coreena::  OPS:  Keep trying to clear it up.  ::starts to walk away but turns, wondering what she isn't telling him::

EO Davidson
 FCO: Also when your Doc gets back, you owe me a double date. You and her and me and Parli.

CNS Cutter
 @::nods:: Gov: So I can see.  Thrived is a bit of an understatement when you look at the population explosion. ::small laugh::
   
TO Marr
 :: rolls to grab a phaser and turns to face the creature, absolutely sure of his impending doom in this Kobayashi Maru::
   
CSO Lys
 ::sits down in the center chair and wonders...::

OPS Coreena
 ::Her hands clutch tightly as she sends a message to the captain.::
 
CO Cutter
 @::begins to think that they need to be quick or they are going to be very very old if/when they get back to their time::

FCO Knight
 EO: That's if she's still talkin' to me. I cancelled a date with her to leave for the symposium.
  
Governor Ysub
 @::Chuckles:: CNS: Most will I suspect. If you are willing and able to take some of us, well, we keep a list of those who would go and who would stay. It has become a sort of custom

EO Davidson
 FCO: Trust me, she will ::a slight grin appears on his face::
  
Klord
 <<<<Pause Mission>>>

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Klord
 Prologue: The AT is entering their 5th month on the planet

Klord
 <<<Resume Mission>>>
     
Laura
 ::in her store, sweeping, trying to keep busy::

Holly
 ::yawns and stretches and notices that the sun is already up:: Self: Oh no I overslept again!

CMO Bishop
 ::tugs the sheets over her head as the birds outside interrupt her dreams::
    
Morgan
 ::Sitting in front of the Inn on her wooden rocking chair, with coffee in hand... Enjoying the hot sun and watches as the town bustles about her.::
   
XO Skye
 ::Decided to get up early......Strolling through the forest.::
    
Sellig
 ::yawns as he opens one eye and sees the light:: Self: I NEED COFFEE !!

CEO Michaels
 ::rolls over as the light shines on his face, and falls off the other side of the bed with a thud::  Ow...
    
Morgan
 ::Sipping her coffee she slowly rocks back and forth::
     
Holly
 ::sits up and knocks on the wall:: Sellig: Brother, are you up?
    
Sellig
 ::pulls sheets over head:: Holly: No !  ::muffled::

CMO Bishop
 ::begins to awaken, her mind still dwelling on her dream::
     
Holly
 :;pounds the wall again:: Sellig: I heard that. Get up, the sun's been up for an hour already!

Klord
 Action: As the CEO struggles to get up his feet become entangled in the long robe he wore to bed and he trips again landing on his face

CMO Bishop
 ::tosses the sheets from her head and lies there looking up at the ceiling::
    
Sellig
 ::removes sheet and looks for clean underwear:: Holly: Yes... Yes... I know... I know...
     
Laura
 ::finishes sweeping then she flips the "CLOSED" sign to read "OPEN", then she gets a cloth and wipes off a couple windows::

CEO Michaels
 ::mutters a string of curses as he rubs his nose, manages to stand upright and make his way to the shower, his eyes still barely opened::

CMO Bishop
 ::hears a thud and some loud swearing coming from the next room and sits up::

CMO Bishop
 :;tosses the sheets off and heads over to the wall, listening::
     
Holly
 :;gets dressed quickly, mumbling something about this accursed corset::
    
Sellig
 ::wonders what Jerlia is doing now::
    
Morgan
 <Mr Potter>  ::Climbs up the steps and tips his hat at Morgan.::  Morgan:  Miss Morgan, how are you this fine morning?
    
Morgan
 ::Smiling as she continues to rock.::  Mr Potter:  I'm very good Sirus...  coming for cooks breakfast?

CEO Michaels
 ::shrieks and shivers as the cold water hits him::
    
Sellig
 ::puts on some decent looking clothes after cleaning himself::

CEO Michaels
 ::mutters some more curses, dries himself off and gets dressed::

CMO Bishop
 ::tugs her hair behind her ear and grins hearing Brynn swear incessantly::
    
Morgan
 <Mr Potter> Morgan:  Aye, the best in town...  ::tipping his hat once more he enters the Inn bellowing for his coffee.::

CMO Bishop
 ::heads back to her room to begin the task of tugging on her clothes::
    
Morgan
 ::chuckles and takes another sip of her coffee.::
     
Holly
 ::twists her hair into a braid and ties it with a ribbon then heads for the dining room for breakfast::

CEO Michaels
 ::stumbles down the stairs to the dining hall, muttering the whole way::
    
Sellig
 ::automatically grabs his bag and heads down outside::

CMO Bishop
 ::heads to the tiny mirror on her wall and tugs her long curly auburn hair into it's usual bun::
     
Holly
 ::sees Brynn and smiles:: CEO: Good morning Brynn. How are you this fine day?
     
Laura
 ::just then a coach comes into town, Laura hopes its the delivery she is expecting, she runs outside::

CEO Michaels
 ::glares at her::  Holly: I'm NOT a morning person.

CMO Bishop
 ::heads down stairs to the Inn for breakfast, only now wondering why she hasn't seen the XO::
     
Laura
 <Coach Driver>  ::pulls up in front of the store, he sees Laura::  Laura:  Good Morning, Ma'am.
     
Holly
 CEO: Some of Morgan's coffee will fix you right up.

Laura
 Driver:  That depends if you have a delivery for me.

CEO Michaels
 ::grins meekly::  Holly: That'd be nice.  ::slumps down at a table::

CMO Bishop
 ::enters the main eating area still tugging her hair into place... just in case of who she might meet::
     
Holly
 ::motions to Morgan:: Morgan: Two specials please and a pot of your famous coffee please.
     
Laura
 <Coach Driver>  ::pulls up in front of the store, he sees Laura::  Laura:  That is a good possibility.  ::jumps down and goes to the back and digs around until he comes up with several packages of various sizes::  So, where do you want them.
    
Sellig
 ::enters the Inn after exiting leaving the outhouse and sees Bishop and smiles:: CMO: Morning Jerlia
     
Laura
 ::her eyes get big::  Driver:  In there, in the corner by counter.
     
Holly
 ::yells louder:: Morgan!

CMO Bishop
 ::looks up, slightly startled and grins widely:: Sellig: Morning... lovely day....

CEO Michaels
 ::cringes at the loud noise::  It's too early to be awake...
     
Laura
 <Coach Driver>  Laura:  Very well.  Out of curiosity, what is in those packages?
    
Morgan
 ::Sighs as her peace and tranquility has been broken.  Gets up and re-enters the Inn.:: Holly:  Holly stop screeching, you'll wake the dead!
    
Sellig
 ::smiles:: CMO: It is.... it is indeed.... ::lowers voice:: Did you have any plans today ?
     
Holly
 Morgan: Sorry Morgan, but you have a couple of hungry customers here.

CEO Michaels
 ::waves and gives Morgan a weak smile::
     
Laura
 Driver:  A variety of fabrics for clothing and other items of a personal nature.

CMO Bishop
 ::shakes her head as she finds a seat:: Sellig: Not particularly.... I did want to take a look at a shop just down the way.... they just got in something I've been dying to see
     
Holly
 CEO: Brynn, what's wrong? Is the job getting to you?
    
Sellig
 ::raises both eyebrows:: CMO: Oh ?   What's that?
    
Morgan
 ::looks at Holly and Sellig::  Holly:  I don't know, Sellig doesn't look hungry for food.  If Jerlia is not careful, he will just gobble her up. ::Sees cook place coffee and eggs and bacon in front of both the CEO and Holly then rushes over to calm down an irate Mr. Potter.::

CEO Michaels
 Holly: Oh..no, the job's fine, gets better by the day.  I just miss home...

Laura
 <Coach Driver>  Laura:  I see.  Would you need any help in displaying these new items.
     
Laura
 Driver:  You can help if you want to.

CMO Bishop
 ::grins and raves excitedly:: Sellig: A sewing machine.... I've always wanted to see one working since I was a little ......::pauses::.... ummmm.... when I was back home....
    
Morgan
 ::Sits down at the table.:: Holly/CEO:  So what are you two young'uns up to today?
     
Holly
 ::picks up her fork and pokes at the plate:: CEO: I understand Brynn, but you've been in town for some time now. You really need to get out and mingle more.

CMO Bishop
 Sellig: Fascinating concept really.... a machine to join two pieces of fabric.... manually.... it's remarkable... no rep...::pauses again::.... no people to do it by hand anymore.... ::chuckles somewhat nervously::
     
Laura
 <Coach Driver>  Laura:  Sure.  Any excuse to delay in returning to my other duties.  ::he smiles as he helps her unpack::

CEO Michaels
 Holly: Yeah...I know.  It's just awful hard to leave the past behind me.
     
Laura
 ::welcomes the help::

CEO Michaels
 Morgan: The usual...same ol thing for the past 5 months.  ::sighs::
    
Morgan
 CEO:  You want something different today?  The Circus is in town and they need a hand to set up?
     
Holly
 ::smiles at Morgan:: Morgan: Oh nothing, just trying to fill Brynn's stomach before he heads off to work.
     
Holly
 CEO: Oh do take the job there Brynn. They always have the most interesting things to do there.

CEO Michaels
 Morgan: Well,  I suppose it wouldn't hurt...I've got some time off from work coming.  ::laughs::  They've been trying to get me to take it for weeks.  A change of pace might be nice.
    
Morgan
 ::Chuckles:: CEO:  That it might be....  George Runyan is the man in charge... talk to him.
     
Holly
 ::takes a sip of her coffee::

CEO Michaels
 Morgan: Ok, I think I'll do just that.
     
Holly
 CEO: Mind if I come with you?
    
Sellig
 ::smiles:: CMO: I'm certain we are only seeing the beginning... I have my prototype complete and I plan on driving from here to Diagon Alley and stop at the patent office... Of course I have to parade around town first and prove that I succeeded  ::smiles::

Holly
 ::finishes her toast and the last sip of her coffee and waits for Brynn to finish his::

CEO Michaels
 Holly: Hmm...oh, sure why not.  ::sighs still not cheered up despite the change::
     
Laura
 <Coach Driver>  Laura:  I could have sworn I heard that the circus in setting up on the outskirts of town, are you going?

Sellig
 ::looks at her:: CMO: Would you like to be come ?

CMO Bishop
 ::smiles:: Sellig: I'm sure that would attract a lot of attention.... you probably wouldn't need to convince anyone

CEO Michaels
 ::downs the rest of the coffee and turns to Morgan::  Morgan: I'll remember to drink this stuff the next time I have a five-alarm hangover...  ::Grins and gets up from the table::
    
Sellig
 ::looks at his sister:: CMO: Oh YES  I do
     
Laura
 Driver:  I don't think so, I've got this store to run.  This maybe a weekend, but some of us do work.
    
Morgan
 ::Laughs and gets up to...  rushes into the kitchen as the cook screeches and curses and smoke comes billowing out the door.::

CMO Bishop
 ::pauses, thinking for a moment:: Sellig: Yes, that might be nice. I'd be the first one to ride in it with you....
    
Sellig
 ::smiles:: CMO: Yes you would... ::grabs her hand quickly in excitement and pulls her slightly to the door::
     
Holly
 ::stands and winks at Sellig, then waits for Brynn to offer his arm::

CEO Michaels
 ::looks from Holly to her arm, and gets a clue::

CMO Bishop
 ::gets an excited chill at his touch and follows him out of the Inn::

CEO Michaels
 ::offers his arm to Holly, and internally sighs wishing this was an easier situation::
     
Holly
 ::takes his arm, smiling:: CEO: Shall we go?

Sellig
 ::holds her hand and continues to pull her behind the Inn::
     
Holly
 Morgan: Thank you for breakfast. It was wonderful as always.

CEO Michaels
 ::smiles, a bit genuine::  Holly: Yeah, I'm all set.
     
Laura
 <Coach Driver>  Laura:  That's nonsense, taking off one day will not hurt.  I am going to take you and you are going to have a good time.
     
Laura
 Driver:  But... I can't, I don't even know your name.
    
Morgan
 <Sally>  ::Runs out of the kitchen grabs a bucket of water and runs back in.::

CMO Bishop
 Sellig: Where are you taking me?
     
Laura
 <Coach Driver>  Laura:  Oh pardon me, where are my manners.  The name's Buck McGraw.  ::extends hand::
    
Sellig
 ::releases her hands opens up the barn doors:: CMO: Here.....
     
Laura
 ::shakes hands::  Buck:  Laura Peabody.
    
Sellig
 ::runs inside and removes the tarp on the horseless carriage::

CMO Bishop
 ::eyes widen and her jaw drops:: Sellig: Oh my.......
    
Sellig
 CMO: And.... VOILA !!!!!!!
     
Holly
 ::walks with Brynn to the door and looks out:: CEO: The circus always sets up in Mr. Doody's field at the edge of town. Come and I will show you. ::drags Brynn out the door::
     
Laura
 <Buck>  Laura:  Nice to meet you, now shall we take care of things here before we head out.
    
Sellig
 ::runs back towards her and takes her hand::

CMO Bishop
 Sellig: I heard you talking about it.... but I hardly thought it was anywhere NEAR getting built... let alone finished.....:;reaches out to touch it::..... it's amazing....
     
Laura
 <Albert> ::comes running in the store::  Laura:  You will do no such thing, Missy.

CEO Michaels
 Holly: Ok.  ::shrugs and follows, at least enjoying the outside air::  It's certainly a lot fresher out here than in the foundry.
    
Sellig
 CMO: Get in.... I'll start it and we can parade it !!  ::smiles and takes her to the passenger side::
     
Laura
 Albert:  Watch me.  ::she flips the sign and walks out with Buck::

CMO Bishop
 ::looks surprised:: Sellig: What... now? ::watches as he opens the door for her::
     
Holly
 ::walks down the street with Brynn feeling very special::
    
Sellig
 ::nods:: CMO: YES !!

CMO Bishop
 ::smiles at the excitement in his eyes and can't help but feel overwhelmed herself..... it is the first time she's ridden in a car before... having been used to a "flying horseless carriage""::
    
Sellig
 ::closes door and moves to the front of the machine and begins to crank::
     
Holly
 ::points to the end of the street:: CEO: We turn there and it's about a mile down the road::

CMO Bishop
 ::climbs in and smiles at Sellig::
     
Laura
 <Albert>  ::walks into the other room in a huff::  Self:  Dang blast it, that daughter of mine will be the death of me yet.
    
Sellig
 ACTION: The horseless carriage engine sputters to life.
     
Laura
 <Buck>  Laura:  Who was that?

CMO Bishop
 ::looks at the massive wheel in front of the other seat and jumps as it comes to life::
     
Laura
 Buck:  My overbearing father, he wants me hitched but when I get close, he runs  everyone off.
    
Sellig
 ACTION: The engine is quite loud and can be heard in the Inn.

CMO Bishop
 :;grips the seat in fright, trying to keep smiling::
     
Holly
 ::clings to Brynn's arm noticing that the towns people are all gawking at them::
    
Sellig
 ::runs quickly to the driver's side and enters quickly::

CEO Michaels
 Holly: So...um...how long have you lived in this town?  ::trying to make small talk to keep from feeling quite so uneasy::
     
Laura
 ::suddenly hears something loud coming from a familiar direction, she just hopes this time nothing will explode::

CMO Bishop
 ::screams at him from over the noise:: Sellig: Does it move?
     
Holly
 ::can heard a loud noise coming from behind the Inn and rolls her eyes:: Self: Here we go again.
    
Sellig
 ACTION: The horseless carriage begins to move and exits the barn and moves toward the front of the Inn.

CEO Michaels
 Holly: What's that?
    
Sellig
 CMO: It SURE does::yells:: ::grins from ear to ear::
     
Laura
 <Buck>  Laura:  What in tarnation is that?
     
Holly
 CEO: Why all my life Brynn, as a......::turns to see her brother barreling down the street::

CMO Bishop
 ::rumbles slightly in her seat and waits for the thing to stop::
     
Holly
 CEO: Oh no! He actually got the dang thing to run!
     
Laura
 Buck:  I am not sure, I guess that is Sellig's latest invention.  He calls it a "horseless carriage".  Personally, I don't think it will catch on.

CMO Bishop
 :;grips the seat nervously::
     
Laura
 <Buck>  Laura:   That I agree with you.
    
Sellig
 ::smiles like a kid in a candy store:: CMO: I knew it would work !
     
Holly
 CEO: He's going to be killed in that contraption!

CEO Michaels
 ::grins ear to ear::  Holly: Isn't that amazing!  We're working on more at the foundry.

CEO Michaels
 Holly: We might even race them once we get a few.  ::grins::
     
Holly
 CEO: Then you're all as crazy as Sellig is.

CMO Bishop
 ::looks up, seeing Brynn and Holly...suddenly grows quite embarrassed::
    
Sellig
 ACTION: The car goes to the end of the main street and turns around, back to the Inn.
    
Sellig
 ::stops the carriage in front of the Inn::
     
Holly
 ::sees Jerlia hanging on for dear life::CEO: Isn't that Jerlia with him?

CMO Bishop
 ::looks over at Sellig:: Sellig: This is.... quite...... remarkable.....
     
Laura
 Buck:  You should have been here when he blew up his outhouse.  Every once in a while, the town has a smell that is not pleasant.
    
Sellig
 ACTION: The engine makes a loud bang as he shuts off the engine.
     
Laura
 <Buck>  ::chuckles::  Laura:  If you ask me, I think that guy needs to be put away.

CEO Michaels
 Holly: Oh dear...it certainly is...

CMO Bishop
 ::sighs in relief as it finally stops and the motor dies::
     
Laura
 ::lets out a loud laugh::
    
Sellig
 ::stands up in the carriage:: CMO: See... isn't it GRAND ?
     
Holly
 ::continues walking:: CEO: Well I hope Sellig is careful. If anything happens to Jerlia, Morgan is not going to be happy.
     
Laura
 ::starts to walk over to Sellig and his contraption and Buck is going with her::

CEO Michaels
 Holly: I wouldn't want to be on the wrong end of that.

CMO Bishop
 :;smiles up at him:: Sellig: It is.... I can't believe you've done this.....::reflects on her history briefly as she stands up next to him::.... and don't let anyone tell you you're crazy....
     
Holly
 ::turns the corner:: CEO: Look, there's the field just up ahead. See the big tent with the stripes? ::is starting to get excited::
    
Sellig
 CMO: I am !!!    I am........ ::pauses:: Crazy... for... you ::looks into her eyes::

CEO Michaels
 ::turns his attention away from thoughts of the carriage and back to the present::  Holly: Hmm...oh yeah, wow, it looks big.

CMO Bishop
 ::looks back into his eyes...her voice growing softer:: Sellig: I..... I..... ::nervously::.... You've made quite a breakthrough here today Sellig... this invention will go far... I can see that....
     
Holly
 CEO: Tell me Brynn, have you ever been to a circus before?

CEO Michaels
 Holly: I think once, when I was really little.
    
Sellig
 ::waits and hopes she might say more not daring to say a word::

Klord
 Action: as the CEO is walking about taking in the sights he walks into a pole
     
Holly
 CEO: I go everytime they come to town.
     
Laura
 <Buck>  Laura:  We better get going if we are to get a good seat for the Circus.

CMO Bishop
 ::feels her heart pounding as she gets lost in his eyes::

CEO Michaels
 ::rubs his forehead::  Ow!!!  ::grumbles::  Holly:  I thought that sort of thing just happened to me in the morning...
     
Laura
 Buck:  I guess you are right.  ::they head over to the Circus::
    
Sellig
 ::dares to open his mouth again:: CMO: I've been captivated by you since the first day I saw you... I.... I.... can't get you out of my mind and I am usually so focused and concentrated... you.... you... intrigue me.
     
Holly
 ::turns and stands in front of Brynn:: CEO: Let me take a look. ::examines his forehead: :Oh it's not that bad, just a little bump. Next time keep your eyes straight ahead. ::giggles::

CMO Bishop
 ::uncontrollably moving closer:: Sellig:....and here I thought I was just different...::jokes nervously::
    
Sellig
 ::grabs her hand and holds it::

CEO Michaels
 Holly: Easier said than done apparently.  ::Grins::
     
Holly
 :;looks into Brynn's eyes:: CEO: You know that you have the most beautiful eyes...::sighs::

CEO Michaels
 ::turns five shades of red::  Holly: Oh well...uh, thank you.  ::nervously looks off to the circus tent and continues walking so she can't stare into his eyes anymore::

CMO Bishop
 ::only now notices they are mere centimeters from each others face, but can't find it in herself to correct the matter... is held there uncontrollably::
    
Sellig
 CMO: I'm tidy and I pick up after myself.... and I am a superb cook  ::waggles eyebrows:: Ummm.. Kind of....
    
Sellig
 ::moves closer and kisses her::
     
Holly
 ::trails along behind Brynn wishing that he would pay some attention to her::

CMO Bishop
 ::melts into his kiss as her eyes close for a brief moment::
     
Laura
 ::the two of them sit and talk, getting to know each other better, Laura has a good feeling about this guy, not even her father will drive him away::
     
Holly
 CEO: Brynn, may I ask you a question?
    
Sellig
 ::wraps his arms around her and sighs and continues to kiss her::

CMO Bishop
 ::slips her arms around his neck, letting her fingers slip up into his hair::

CEO Michaels
 Holly: Ok, shoot.

Holly
 ::clears her throat and looks up at him again:: CEO: Don't you like me?

CMO Bishop
 ::is suddenly aware of everything and everyone around her and  draws her head back slightly... breaking away from his lips::
    
Morgan
 <Sally>  ::Earlier had slipped out and went to the pond, gathering frogs.  Seeing Sellig and the CMO she sneaks up behind them and slips a frog into the CMO's pocket.  Giggling she runs off.::
    
Sellig
 ::is oblivious to where he is and squeezed her::

CEO Michaels
 Holly: I...Well..it's...of course I do Holly, you're a wonderful girl.  It's just...we've talked about this before.  I'm engaged...and even though she's half a world away, it's a hard thing to give up on...

CMO Bishop
 :;turns her head and looks at the array of people looking up at them:: Sellig: Ummmm.....
    
Sellig
 ::blinks:: CMO: Ummm... Ooops...  I... Oh...  I....

CMO Bishop
 ::is suddenly embarrassed and turns away, scrambling to get down from the car::
     
Holly
 CEO: We've known each other for a while now and I just thought......::pouts::....I'm sorry, I just thought.....::starts to tear up:: Brynn, I'm sorry.....::turns and runs back towards the Inn::
    
Sellig
 CMO: Jerlia... wait... I...  ::falls off car and hit head on the ground::   Aaagh...

CEO Michaels
 Holly: Holly!! Wait...  ::frowns and shakes his head as he watches her go off::  Wait...  ::sighs::

CMO Bishop
 ::whirls, hearing him fall....gasps and rushes to his side:: Sellig: Sellig! Are you alright?
     
Holly
 ::turns and looks back tears rolling down her cheeks then continues into town::

CMO Bishop
 :;crouches down next to him, laying her hand on his head::
    
Sellig
 ::moans:: CMO: I meant to do that.. OUCH....    I planned that... OUCH... I'm fine.... ::attempts to get up on his feet and his knees won't support him::

CEO Michaels
 ::sits down in the middle of the field with his head in his hands::

CMO Bishop
 ::feels him falter and shoves her shoulder into his armpit, supporting some of his weight:: Sellig: Let's get you inside.... ::helps him into the Inn to a chair::
     
Laura
 ::she thinks she has finally found the right man to marry::
    
Sellig
 ::smiles:: CMO: You are.... gorgeous... ::tries to help in getting his feet under him and succeeds... barely::
     
Holly
 ::flies into the Inn and up the stairs not stopping::
     
Holly
 ::throws herself on her bed and cries::

CMO Bishop
 ::blushes:: Sellig: If you're trying to kiss me again, it's not going to work....::heaves him into a seat and looks him in the eyes... her doctor's instincts taking over::

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