USS Hayden - Stardate 10211.20
Episode #206 - "A World Never Forgets - Part I"

Cast:
Paul as CO Captain Jason Cutter
Karen as XO Commander Samantha Skye
Bryan as CEO Commander Jax
Brian as CSO Commander Lys Talan
Erin as CTO Lieutenant Commander Lorelai Kordus
D as CNS Lieutenant Commander Keely Cutter
Jay as EO Lieutenant Jay Davidson
Heather as CMO Lieutenant JG Jerlia Bishop
Trevor as FCO Lieutenant JG Othello Knight
Eric as TO Ensign Trent Marr
Karri as OPS Ensign Coreena Young

Co-Starring the Crew of Abertura Station:
Robert as CO Captain Thelsh
Steve as CSO Lieutenant Commander Brock
Kytra as CIV Lieutenant JG Kiz Kedi

Guest Starring
Pam as AEO Ensign Circut

and Featuring:
Mark as SM Yokati'Clon
John as SM Admiral Klord

Klord
 Prologue: The Hayden is at SB403 and all the satellites have been loaded.
    
Klord
 <<<<Begin Mission>>>>

OPS Coreena
 ::In the cargo bay, checking the satellites to the manifest.::
   
CEO Jax
 ::tosses his travel bag onto the bed and walks out of his newly minted quarters for the bridge::

CMO Bishop
 ::is in sickbay trying to make sense of Vince's way of doing things while she was gone::

EO Davidson
 ::sitting in Brynn's old office clearing up some paper work::

CTO Kordus
 ::takes one last look around her new "War Room" and heads for the bridge to report in::

CNS Cutter
 ::grumbles, pulling on her uniform::
   
CSO Lys
 ::enters the cargo bay and walks up behind Coreena, watching her::
 
CO Cutter
 ::on the bridge, doing Captain-ish stuff::

CMO Bishop
 ::sighs and suddenly yells out:: Manning: VINCE!
   
TO Marr
 ::in the commissary:: Server: I would like seven hot dogs with relish, mustard, and ketchup; two roast beef sandwiches, and two protein supplement 79 shakes please.

OPS Coreena
 ::Smiles without turning around::  CSO:  I am almost done.
   
CSO Lys
 ::shares the smile::  OPS: Everything check out?
   
CEO Jax
 ::takes the turbolift to the bridge and steps off, walking down to the front of the bridge::

CNS Cutter
 ::pants definitely ON she exits their quarters and heads towards Engineering::
   
XO Skye
 ::Finishes up a report, sets it aside and looks at her chronometer.  Realizing she has an appointment with the Doc, she sets her other work aside heading for her door.::
   
CEO Jax
 ::with a large smile on his face, stands rigid in front of the Captain::  CO: Commander Jax, reporting for duty sir!

CMO Bishop
 ::watches him practically sprint into the room:: Manning: Vince, why hasn't this been filed? ::holds up a physical report from 4 weeks ago::

EO Davidson
 ::checks on the cargo bays:: *CSO*: Those cargo bays, sir, are at almost there max. Let's just hope this mission stays routine. ::bit of a odd tone in his voice::

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  So far so good.  I have one more group at the back to check out.  ::Turns to look at him, then moves to the back, squeezing through the tightly packed room::  I don't think we could fit one more in even if we are missing one.

CTO Kordus
 ::enters the bridge and looks around warily, suspicious of the whole starship thing.  Spots the man with the most pips talking to some blue person and decides to go and introduce herself::
   
CSO Lys
 ::keeping a straight face:: OPS:  I'm sure we could fit one or two in the Captain's quarters.
 
CO Cutter
 ::looks slightly surprise, then tries to decide why this new CEO is smiling so damn much::  CEO:  Welcome aboard Commander.  Where are you reporting from?
   
XO Skye
 ::Enters the TL.:: TL :Deck 5.

CMO Bishop
 <Manning>CMO: There it is! Do you know how long I've been looking for that report? I must have torn up the entire office. ::pauses at the look on the CMO's face::
   
TO Marr
 ::sits quietly with his tray of food and enjoys a meal after hours of intense readiness training::

CNS Cutter
 ::enters engineering, looking around for the EO::

CTO Kordus
 ::patiently waiting for their conversation to end::

OPS Coreena
 ::Finds the missing box and checks it to the manifest, marking off the last::  CSO:  As long as you are the one that gets to tell him that.  ::Heads back for the front::

EO Davidson
 <Jennifer> CNS: Something I could help you with, Commander?
   
CSO Lys
 ::laughs softly::  OPS: I think I'll pass on that one.

CMO Bishop
 Manning: Nice try Vince, very nice try.  I haven't been gone THAT long.  Now, care to try another excuse?

CNS Cutter
 Jennifer: Yes, point me in the direction of Davidson please.
   
XO Skye
 ::Exits the TL on deck 5. Waddles out of the TL toward SB.::

EO Davidson
 *CSO*: I have increased structural integrity around that area and put up level 5 force fields around the area also. Should be enough, egh?

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  That's the last.  Everything seems to be in order.  You want to tell the EO?
   
CEO Jax
 CO: USS Botal sir, she's a border patrol vessel for the Romulan Neutral Zone.  I was her Chief Engineer and Second Officer.
 
CO Cutter
 ::realizes his wife is probably awake::  *CNS*:  Hey lazy butt.  Just checking to make sure you got dressed this time.

EO Davidson
 <Jennifer>CNS: He's been in the Commander Micheals' office since...Well you know.

CMO Bishop
 <Manning> ::blushes:: CMO: Well, I guess, I just haven't' gotten around to it yet.
    
Klord
 <Station OPS> COM:Hayden: You are fully loaded and clear for departure.
   
XO Skye
 ::Enters SB and looks around for the CMO.:: CMO: Jerlia?

CNS Cutter
 ::rolls her eyes and then glares at the laughing engineers:: *CO*: I'm fine, dearest deadman.  Just peachy.  Have pants and everything.  Want to make sure?
   
CSO Lys
 *EO*:  Looks good on our end.  I think we are just about to head back to the bridge now that everything is stowed.  ::looks to Coreena for confirmation::
 
CO Cutter
 ::nods:: CEO: What a coincidence.  Those are the roles you'll be filling here.  We'll do the full check in later, but right now you should probably get down to Engineering and take the grand tour.

OPS Coreena
 *XO*:  The cargo is in order.  We can leave any time your ready.

CMO Bishop
 ::angers slightly:: Manning: Haven't gotten around  to it? For pete's sake, Vince, this isn't Starfleet Hospital! I'm sure it wasn't THAT busy here!
   
TO Marr
 ::finishes his third hot dog and begins to salivate further at the sight of the sandwiches::

CNS Cutter
 ::nods at Jennifer and heads for the CEO's office::
 
CO Cutter
 ::grins::  *CNS*  I don't hear any engineers hooting and hollar'n so I figure you remembered.  Cutter out.

EO Davidson
 *CSO*: Great.  Just hope it's as good as Brynn could do. If there is nothing else, sir, I have paper work to do.
   
XO Skye
 *OPS*: Get clearance from the Captain.  We can leave as soon as he clears us, Coreena.

CMO Bishop
 ::watches her medic cower, unaware that the XO has just entered sickbay:: CMO: You file that report and do it now or I'll have you moved to the night shift, got it? ::doesn't wait for him to answer:: Good! Now get out of my office.
   
CEO Jax
 ::smiles at the crew interaction, it seems to be a tight-knit group::  CO: Will do sir, thank you.  And of course, it's on honor to be serving aboard such a fine vessel and under such a fine Captain.  Your reputation precedes you I'm afraid.  ::heads off for the turbolift::

OPS Coreena
 *XO*:  Yes ma'am.
   
CSO Lys
 ::his brow wrinkles at the mention of Brynn::  *EO*:  Understood.  Lys out.

CNS Cutter
 ::knocks and then enters:: EO: Hello?  You in here Lieutenant?
 
CO Cutter
 CEO:  Wait one Commander!

OPS Coreena
 *CO*:  Sir, the cargo checks out.

CTO Kordus
 ::sees the insufferably cheery blue man is finished and approaches the captain:: CO: Lieutenant Commander Lorelai Kordus, reporting for duty, sir.

CMO Bishop
 ::lets out a long sigh and flops back in her seat for a moment before turning to her replicator for a coffee::
   
XO Skye
 ::Crosses her arms and looks at the medic as he leaves her office.::
 
CO Cutter
 *OPS*:  Very well, get us clearance to leave.
   
CSO Lys
 ::heads back towards the door, waiting for Coreena::
   
XO Skye
 ::Signals at the CMO's office door.::
   
CEO Jax
 ::turns back::  CO: Something else sir?

OPS Coreena
 ::Follows::  *CO*:  We are on our way back to the bridge now.

CMO Bishop
 Replicator: Coffee, hot.

CMO Bishop
 ::turns and looks back at Sam andsmiles warmly:: XO: Hello Sam, err, Commander.
   
CSO Lys
 ::exits the cargo bay with Coreena at his side::

EO Davidson
 ::turned around facing the other way opposite to the door and doesn't realize who it is:: Engineer: If that report isn't right this time, then so help me ::turns around:: CNS: Commander?!!

OPS Coreena
 ::Quietly as they head for the TL::  CSO:  Are you feeling any better?
 
CO Cutter
 CEO:  I'm not much into butt smooching Commander, so please feel free to skip that.  But, I am short on bridge crew today, so please impress me with your prowess at the helm.
   
TO Marr
 ::is quickly devouring his sandwiches and protein shakes, all the while keeping track of his intake on a padd::

CNS Cutter
 ::raises an eyebrow:: EO: Wow.  Heck of a people person, aren't you?
 
CO Cutter
 CTO:  Welcome aboard Lieutenant Commander.  And where do you hail from?
   
CSO Lys
 OPS: I feel fine for the moment.  I haven't had a dizzy spell in a while, so hopefully that is over.
   
XO Skye
 ::Smiles:: CMO: After what we've been through, Jerlia, It's Sam and always will be.

EO Davidson
 CNS: Hey I learn from the best. Something I can do for you? ::grabs another PADD:: Can I get you something to drink?
   
CEO Jax
 CO: Ah, why I'd be delighted sir.  Always interested in broadening my horizons.  And please, I meant no offense; I apologize if my enthusiasm came off as..."butt smooching" was it?

OPS Coreena
 ::Steps into the TL::  Computer:  Bridge.

CMO Bishop
 ::chuckles:: XO: I know. ::nods to the door behind her::  There were ears present.  ::motions to the chair in front of her::  Have a seat.

CTO Kordus
 ::stifles a laugh at his admonishment of the new CEO:: CO: I worked at Starfleet Command, developing holodeck training simulations, primarily for troops in the Dominion War.  Once the conflict was over, it was decided that my services would be more needed in the field. ::looks suspicious of the whole situation::

CNS Cutter
 EO: No, thank you.  And taking on Brynn's people skills is NOT a good thing.  ::pauses and looks at him for a second:: Actually, I came to talk to you.
   
CEO Jax
 ::smiling takes a seat at the helm and looks it over with interest::  I must say, this is quite more sophisticated than what I'm used to.

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  What about your healing ability?
   
XO Skye
 ::Finally enters the office and takes a ginger seat.:: CMO: Ears or not. You calling me Sam isn't disrespectful whereas if others called me that it would be.  They'll have to learn the difference.
 
CO Cutter
 ::rolls his eyes::  CEO:  Never mind Jax, just don't hit anything.  I'd like to make a positive first impression ONCE on SOMEBODY and Abertura doesn't know us.
   
CSO Lys
 ::rubs a sore arm::  OPS:  It's still out of commission.  I'm realizing how much I rely on it without knowing too.

CTO Kordus
 ::glances sidelong at the new CEO and can't help but be annoyed::

EO Davidson
 ::raises an eyebrow:: Computer: Coffee, black. ::grabs the coffee and heads out into engineering::
   
CEO Jax
 CO: I'll do my best sir!  ::jovially::
 
CO Cutter
 CTO:  Very well.  Again, we'll do the formal check-in later, but go ahead and take your station.

EO Davidson
 CNS: About?

CMO Bishop
 ::takes a sip of her coffee and picks the tricorder and scanner out of her pocket.  Smiles at Sam:: XO: Darn right.  You don't share a room with someone for 6 months and not get something out of it.
 
CO Cutter
 ::makes a mental bet with himself that he kills the new CEO inside a week::

OPS Coreena
 ::As the TL stops she holds the doors::  CSO:  Things will work out.  ::Steps up and kisses him before stepping back.::

CSO Lys
 ::arrives on the bridge and steps out of the TL::

CTO Kordus
 ::seems relieved to get to work:: CO: Yes, sir ::salutes stiffly and turns to take her post::

CNS Cutter
 ::sits on a chair in the office and waits for Lt. Davidson to get his hiney BACK in the office::
   
CSO Lys
 ::smiles as he takes his station::

CMO Bishop
 XO: I feel like I have another sister now. ::grins::

EO Davidson
 ::stops:: CNS: Commander? Um, I do have work to do.  Think we can work and talk?
   
XO Skye
 CMO: You sure should because you do. ::Smiles genuinely.::  How's Dalton?

OPS Coreena
 ::Taking her seat, checks the incoming messages::
   
TO Marr
 ::quickly finishes his meal and heads for the TL:: Bridge.

OPS Coreena
 CO:  Captain, we have been cleared for departure by the SB.

CNS Cutter
 EO: No.  Get back here.  Now.  ::commanding "I'm of higher rank and you will NOT walk out on me" voice::
 
CO Cutter
 CEO:  Once we have clearance set a course for Abertura station and engage.

EO Davidson
 ::slowly walks back in::
 
CO Cutter
 ::nods to OPS::  CEO:  Speak of the devil.  Get us on our way.

CNS Cutter
 EO: Thank you. ::smiles pleasantly once more::  Please, have a seat.

CEO Jax
 CO: Of course sir, gladly.  ::manages to set course for Abertura station, and hesitantly presses engage::

OPS Coreena
 ::Looks at the new pilot wondering where Othello is.::

CMO Bishop
 XO: He's good. He's not as bas as when I first came home, wouldn't let me out of his sight.  But he's settled.  To him I haven't been gone all that long.
   
CSO Lys
 ::taking his seat, goes over his deployment routine::
   
CEO Jax
 Self: My, but they have changed things in the past few years.
   
XO Skye
 CMO:  It's more than amazing isn't it?
    
Klord
 Action:  A loud screeching sound is heard as the ship leaves the station and half the paint on the starboard nacelle is left behind.

CNS Cutter
 EO: So here's the thing. I've been getting "referrals" from those under your command.  Having some problems?

CTO Kordus
 ::rolls her eyes and shakes her head, thinking that if the rest of them were like that, Ash must have had way more patience than she does.  Come to think of it, Ash *was* a lot more patient than she is.::

EO Davidson
 ::takes a seat in the office:: CNS: There, I took a seat? Happy? I have work to catch up on, Commander, and I have cargo bays to go double check.

CMO Bishop
 ::shakes her head:: XO: I still can't get over how long it's actually been. I've read the reports, but it's so unreal to me.
   
CSO Lys
 ::cringes at the sound::

CMO Bishop
 ::motions to the door and the main biobed as she holds out her hand to help the XO up::

EO Davidson
 CNS: None that I know of. Why?
 
CO Cutter
 ::winces, then glares at the CEO's back::
   
CEO Jax
 ::frowns:: Oh dear.  I do believe I made a miscalculation.  ::fiddles with the controls::  Ah, there we go, all better.  ::the smile returns::

OPS Coreena
 ::Looks at the new FCO::  CEO:  Maybe you would rather I flew the ship until you learn your new post?
   
XO Skye
 ::Nods:: CMO: I know.  ::Takes the CMO's hand to get up.:: CMO: Thanks.  It's not quite as easy as it used to be.
   
CSO Lys
 ::takes a quick scan:: CO: It was the starboard nacelle, sir.
 
CO Cutter
 ::starts to stand with his fist clenched, then forces himself to sit back down::

CNS Cutter
 ::looks at him seriously, he obviously didn't get it the first time:: EO: Listen and listen good.  Yes, I am here to help.  Yes, I am the Counselor and I understand you want nothing to do with me.  However, you WILL NOT speak to me like that.  Is that understood, Lieutenant?
 
CO Cutter
 ::through gritted teeth::  CSO:  Thank you, Talan.
   
TO Marr
 ::arrives on the bridge, stepping out of the TL only to see someone at tactical:: Self: The new CTO?

CMO Bishop
 ::nods:: XO: It can get quite troublesome your last few months.  I don't miss it, that's for sure.
 
CO Cutter
 CEO:  Commander, you will personally repaint that nacelle when the opportunity arises.  Is that understood?

EO Davidson
 CNS: Yes, ma'am. It's just been hell around here since… ::voice trails off::
   
CSO Lys
 ::reading further:: Aloud:  Looks like that took off at least 52% of the paint on the nacelle.  Impressive.
   
CEO Jax
 OPS: Oh I do thank you for the offer, madam, but I'm doing just fine.  A bit of a learning curve is all.  The last time I worked with optronic computer systems was... Well I read about them anyway.

CNS Cutter
 EO: You either smarten up NOW or we can reschedule this discussion in my office at a later date.
   
XO Skye
 CMO: Yea, but when you feel it moving it makes up for it.

CTO Kordus
 ::snickers::
   
XO Skye
 ::Eases herself up onto the biobed.::
   
CEO Jax
 CO: Understood sir.  I do assume we have the proper paint in storage?

CNS Cutter
 ::nods:: EO: I understand that.  How about we start again then? ::takes a deep breath:: Jay.  How are you doing?

OPS Coreena
 ::Frowns::  CEO:  Read about them?  But doesn't an FCO have intensive training?
 
CO Cutter
 ::almost shouts::  CEO:  That would be a problem for my CEO and 2nd officer, now wouldn't it.

EO Davidson
 CNS: Not good since I lost two of my friends and colleagues.

CNS Cutter
 EO: You handling things okay?  I've been getting a few complaints lately and thought I should come by.

CEO Jax
 OPS: Indeed they do, however I am not an FCO.

CMO Bishop
 ::helps the XO lie on her back and turns on the biobed scanners:: XO: I used to love feeling Dalton move.  He was most active at bedtime.   I'd lie awake and just feeling him wriggling around in there.  It was the most amazing thing.

OPS Coreena
 CEO:  Your not?  ::Looks suspicious::  Who are you then?
   
CSO Lys
 ::goes back to running his simulation, shaking his head slightly::
   
CEO Jax
 CO: Not to worry, Captain.  I've had years of experience on older vessels.  A few days working with the new technology and it'll be like I was always here.  It can't be all that different can it?

EO Davidson
 CNS: I was told to pack Brynn's stuff up and I can't do it.
   
XO Skye
 CMO: Look. ::Points to her belly as it moves from being centered to having a lump on the left.::
   
CEO Jax
 OPS: Why I'm the new Chief Engineer, madam.  Jax is my name.  Pleasure to meet you.

CNS Cutter
 ::soft smile:: EO: I understand that.  They were my friends too.  Thing is we can miss them, wish they were here, hurt like hell that they're gone, but when we start acting out against our subordinates?  It doesn't work Jay.  It's not fair to your staff or yourself.
 
CO Cutter
 TO: Mr. Marr, do you have any helm experience?

CMO Bishop
 XO: I remember lying in bed each night, eating an orange or a popsicle, then wait to see his reaction.  It was like a three-ring circus in there.

CTO Kordus
 ::mutters, perhaps a tad too loud:: Self: No, they haven't done much in the way of technological advances in the past 300 years, should be just like the ones you came from.

OPS Coreena
 ::Her eyes open wide::  CEO:  Your the new chief engineer?  Are you sure?

CNS Cutter
 EO: Okay.  Do you want someone else to do it?  I can assign someone to the task if you like.
   
TO Marr
 ::admiring the new CTO, interrupted:: CO: Sir, none other than standard training, sir.
   
CSO Lys
 ::raises his head an the words "new Chief Engineer" and gives the man a perplexed glance.  Thinks, "Well, this should be interesting"::

CMO Bishop
 ::looks at the XO's belly and lays her hand gently pressing inward, playing "name that lump":: XO: Looks like we've got a bum there, it's too soft to be the head.
   
CEO Jax
 OPS: Well, I suppose I could be mistaken, but according to my transfer papers, I am.

CNS Cutter
 EO: But understand, there is a new CEO signing on.  He's not like Brynn and you are going to have to work with him.

EO Davidson
 ::nods in agreement:: CNS: Plus when your putting in double shifts. No, I want to do it.  It will help with the healing don't you think?
   
XO Skye
 CMO: It's so precious!

CTO Kordus
 ::looks up as a new person has entered the bridge and continus to look up, wondering who this one is::
 
CO Cutter
 TO:  Would you believe that's not the answer I was looking for.  ::sighs::
   
TO Marr
 CO: Sir, yes sir, but it was the truth.

CNS Cutter
 ::shrugs:: EO: For some people, yes, it would help.  For others it wouldn't.  It's up to you.  If you can handle it then I suggest you do so.
 
CO Cutter
 ::shakes his head::  TO:  It was a joke Mr. Marr.  Carry on.

CMO Bishop
 XO: I think someone is still asleep. ::nods to the baby's slight movements as she runs her scanner over her belly::

OPS Coreena
 CEO:  Sir, you and I need to have a long talk I think.

EO Davidson
 CNS: Aye, I can do it. I guess I should apologize to Jennifer.

CNS Cutter
 ::nods:: EO: Might be a start.  You're going to have to keep control of your emotions, Jay.  It's the only way this is going to work.
   
TO Marr
 CO: Sir, yes sir. ::approaches the CTO and stands straight, casting a mountainous shadow over the CTO:: CTO: Sir, are you the new CTO, sir?
 
EO Davidson
 CNS: I will thanks.

CNS Cutter
 ::nods at Davidson:: EO: I want you to feel free to contact me if you are having any other problems.  Okay?
 
EO Davidson
 CNS: Aye, Commander, and sorry about the attitude.  It's just been hell around here with trying to get everything in order.

CNS Cutter
 ::smiles:: EO: I understand.  Just don't make me go all command-ish again, okay?  It makes me sound like my husband.
 
CNS Cutter
 ::winks and exits engineering::

TIME WARP: The Hayden proceeds to Abertura Station.  We continue with the story there.

Yokati'Clon
 Thelsh: The Hayden just appeared on LRS, they are on the outer edge of the Haisian system.

CO Thelsh
 Self: Good, good.  Yokati: Advise me when they are entering orbit.

Yokati'Clon
 Thelsh: Yes, Captain.
  
HCSO Lys
 @ HCO: Abertura station on LRS, sir.

HCO Cutter
 @HCSO:  Very well

CIV Kedi
 *CSO*: How are you doing, Sweetie?

HCO Cutter
 @HCEO:  Close to the station and enter standard orbit
  
HCEO Jax
 @HOPS:  Well I can't imagine what we'd have to talk about, but I've always said it's good to have a healthy relationship with your Operations Officer.

AEO Circut
 ::checks the protocols in the data pack to be sure they are correct::

CSO Brock
 *CIV*: I've had an easier time. This interface is giving me a little trouble. Nothing I can't handle. See you later?
  
HCEO Jax
 @HCO: Aye sir.  ::looks over the controls for a minute before carefully selecting the commands that will take them into standard orbit::
 
HXO Skye
 @CMO: How's he or she doing?

HCMO Bishop
 @HXO: Looks like things are progressing very nicely, Sam. You have a healthy baby in there. ::grins::
  
HCSO Lys
 @ ::thinks that was the most uneventful journey ever on the Hayden::

HOPS Coreena
 @HCEO:  Sir, I am more then just the ship's operations officer.  I am also part of the ship's warpcore.

CIV Kedi
 *CSO*: I don't know. They seem fascinated by the Atrium. ::sigh::

HCO Cutter
 @::suspicious look::  HCEO:  You do realize that this is a planetary station, right?  I want a standard orbit around the planet?

HOPS Coreena
 @::Is getting more and more concerned about this new engineer.::

HCTO Kordus
@ ::sees the large person standing next to her:: TO: May I help you?

HXO Skye
 @CMO: Wonderful!  Thank you, Jerlia. When do I need to see you again?

HCMO Bishop
 @::grins:: XO: And you still don't want to know the sex?
  
HCEO Jax
 @HCO: Of course, Captain.  I do have a basic understanding of astrophysics and stellar cartography after all.
 
HXO Skye
 @CMO: No, it'll be a surprise.

Yokati'Clon
 Thelsh: Captain, their ETA is not long.  They will be entering orbit shortly.
  
HCSO Lys
 @ ::concentrates on finishing up some paperwork as them come into the system::

HCNS Cutter
 @::heads for the TL and then enters:: TL: Bridge

HEO Davidson
 @*HCSO*: Commander, I am detecting a slight drop in force field efficiency.  Any problems?

CSO Brock
 *CIV*: That is a nice place to spend time. ::grins thinking of the time they spent together in the atrium::
  
HTO Marr
 @HCTO: Ensign Trent Aidan Marr reporting, sir. ::quietly wonders where SF finds all the teeny-weeny tactical officers::
  
HCEO Jax
 @HOPS: My, my, my.  I always knew I'd meet new and exciting people in Starfleet, but I must admit this is a first.  I do believe I shall very much look forward to our discussion.

HCO Cutter
 @HOPS:  Hail the station.  Let them know we're approaching.

HCMO Bishop
 @::looks at her chart:: HXO: In about another few weeks, that is unless you have any concerns that you need to talk to me about. Other than that, just do what you've been doing.

HEO Davidson
 @::heads out to engineering::

CO Thelsh
 ::nervously paces the balcony, antennae twitching irritably.  Not only does she have 100+ admirals, ambassadors, and various delegates from the Fed, Klingon empire, and the Cardassian government touring her station, she also has a delicate mission to perform well with the Haisian government watching::

HCTO Kordus
 @::reaches out and shakes his hand:: HTO: Lieutenant Commander Lorelai Kordus, your CTO.

HOPS Coreena
 @COM:  Abertura:   This is the USS Hayden entering orbit around the station, ummm, planet.

HCNS Cutter
 @::steps out onto the bridge and heads for her seat, shaking her head::

HCTO Kordus
 @::carefully distant from him::
  
HCSO Lys
 @ ::moves to check something over at another console and stubs his toe.  He can't believe how much it hurts.::
 
HXO Skye
 @HCMO: No concerns that I am aware of.

HCO Cutter
 @HCNS:  Problems?

Yokati'Clon
 ABERTURA ACTION: His ears must have been burning, Syarta strides onto the deck in C&C looking for the Captain.

HCNS Cutter
 @::looks up to answer and freezes, seeing the newbies::

AEO Circut
 ::wonders if the Captain is up to all this hullabaloo::

CIV Kedi
 ::puts her head in her hands and sighs, watching the Delegates::

HCNS Cutter
 @HCO: Ah, nothing I didn't handle.

HCMO Bishop
 @::grins and holds up her hand, bracing herself for the tug of the HXO as she pulls herself up:: HXO: Good, then I'll see you back here in a few weeks.
  
HTO Marr
 @::shakes hands:: HCTO: Sir, nice to meet you, sir. I have been performing weapons readiness drills as per the CO's command. Should I continue to pursue such or do you have another assignment for me, sir?

HCO Cutter
 @::gives her an odd look::  HCNS:  Okay.

Yokati'Clon
 COM: Hayden: This is First Yokati'Clon of Abertura Station, welcome to Hais V.  Please assume orbit.

CSO Brock
 ::looks up from his console as Syarta enters the C&C::

Yokati'Clon
 Thelsh: Captain, the Hayden is entering orbit.
 
HXO Skye
 @HCMO: Thank you so much. ::Grabs her hand and pulls herself up with a little bit of a heft.::

HOPS Coreena
 @COM: Yokati'Clon:  Thank you.

HCTO Kordus
 @::impressed, but careful not to show it:: HTO: Carry on, Ensign

HOPS Coreena
 @HCO:  We have been granted permission, sir.

Yokati'Clon
 <Syarta> Thelsh: Captain ::hurries up the ramp::  How are things going with all of the delegates?  The High Echelons are greatly pleased.

HCNS Cutter
 @::sits down, still looking at the new officers:: HCO: Uh, so I guess these are replacements… I mean, they're here. ::finishes lamely::
 
HXO Skye
 @HCMO: Jerlia, perhaps you and Dalton could come over for dinner some time.

HCO Cutter
 @HOPS:  Very well
  
HCSO Lys
 @ ::gets what he needs and hobbles back to his station, wondering why the pain hasn't stopped yet::

HCO Cutter
 @HCEO:  Assume standard orbit.

CO Thelsh
 Syarta: Ahh, Syarta, good that you are here. The Hayden has just arrived and as for the delegate, they are getting a tour of the station.
  
HTO Marr
 @HCTO: Sir, yes, sir. ::turns to sit at a spare station but stops and spins on his heel:: HCTO: Sir, would you happen to be the one who programmed the Hydra training session, sir?

HCMO Bishop
 @::watches the HXO ease herself off the biobed:: HXO: I'd love that, Sam. I know he would too. He's told me he's been to see the Captain so wait till I tell him he's going to be seeing the First Officer.  He'll be ecstatic.
  
HCEO Jax
 @HCO: Aye sir, standard orbit.  ::carefully punches in the commands::  There we go.

HCO Cutter
 @::nods::  HCNS:   Yeah... they are.

HCNS Cutter
 @::nods back and then steals his coffee::
 
HXO Skye
 @::Grins from ear to ear.:: CMO: Wonderful.  Next wednesday evening?

HCEO Jax
 @HOPS: Such an interesting dynamic, Abertura Station, I should very much like to see the interspecies interactions first-hand.

HCMO Bishop
 @::nods:: HXO: It's a date.

HOPS Coreena
 @HCEO:  Is it not like other stations?
 
HXO Skye
 @CMO: Great.  I'll make spaghetti or something like that. If Dalton likes it.

HCTO Kordus
 @:looks up and cautiously smiles, remembering Ashlynn telling her about him:: HTO: That would be me. I suppose you're the one who exploited the weakness that Starfleet made me put in it.  They thought it was too difficult without the main head killing all six. ::looks disgusted with her creation having been tampered with::

Yokati'Clon
 <Syarta> Thelsh: Yes, it makes me very pleased.  You and your crew have done wonders for this station in such a short time.  I'm assuming one of your crew will be going to the Hayden to coordinate the satellite deployment?

HEO Davidson
 @Jennifer: Hold onto engineering. Call me if any problems arise. ::picks up the PADD and make his way to the bridge::

HCMO Bishop
 @HXO: Spaghetti? Oh good heavens, he loves it.  It's the only thing I know he'll eat for sure.

CO Thelsh
 Syarta: Of course.  I could also arrange for you to go along if you so wished it.
  
HTO Marr
 @HCTO: Sir, Starfleet's request was accurate. Otherwise, it would have taken me at least 30-45 more seconds to defeat the simulation, sir.
  
HCEO Jax
 @HOPS: Indeed it is not.  From what I have read there exists a small contingent of Jem'Hadar still on the station, as well as a Klingon Garrison, local species, and the Federation; and on top of all that, it is a major hub for traders in the region.

Yokati'Clon
 Thelsh: Captain, how would you like to proceed, the Hayden has entered orbit.
  
HTO Marr
 @::grins to himself at his last comment::
  
HCSO Lys
 @ ::begins to compare the library info with the actual scans he is getting of the planet and making slight alterations in his plans::

HCTO Kordus
 @::snorts:: HTO: Or more likely, you would have "died" trying.
 
HXO Skye
 @HCMO: Good.  I'll see you all then for spaghetti.  Most little ones like to make a mess with them.  Well at least that's what I've heard.  Anyway, I'd better be getting back to the bridge.  I'll see you then.

HCNS Cutter
 @::still drinking Jason's coffee:: HCO: Um... which one is the CEO?  Davidson is having issues and would probably do well to him him/her soon.

CO Thelsh
 Yokati: Thank you First.  ::Leans over the balcony:: CSO: Brock!  Beam up to the Hayden and assist in placing the satellites.

HOPS Coreena
 @HCEO:  I have never meet a Jem'Hadar, however, I have come across the other species.  Is there anything special I should know?

CSO Brock
 CO: Aye sir.

HCO Cutter
 @::glares as his coffee disappears::  HCNS:  The CEO is on the helm right now.  Davidson will have to stumble through for a bit.

CSO Brock
 ::shakes his head at being yelled at::

HCMO Bishop
 @::nods:: HXO: Good day, Sam.
  
HTO Marr
 @::smiles proudly now:: HCTO: Sir, I would be willing to challenge any of your programs whenever you have time, sir.

HEO Davidson
 @::enters the Bridge and walks around to the Captain:: HCO: Sir, I figured you would want a copy of the report on the strain of the cargo bays? ::holds out a PADD::

CSO Brock
 *CIV*: I will be going aboard the Hayden. See you soon.

Yokati'Clon
 Thelsh: Shall I inform the Hayden of Commander Brock beaming up?

HCNS Cutter
 @::pats his arm:: HCO: Too much caffeine isn't good for you anyway, dear.
  
HCSO Lys
 @ HCO: Everything looks promising here, Captain.  This should go smoothly.
 
HXO Skye
 @HCMO: You  too, Jerlia.

HCTO Kordus
 @::smirks, thinking he has no clue what he's getting himself into:: HTO: Oh, you will.  You all will, but you especially, will have plenty of opportunity::
  
HCEO Jax
 @HOPS: To be honest, I know little myself.  I've had limited exposure to Gamma Quadrant races.  I do believe they're rather short tempered, even more so than Klingons.  Diplomacy would therefor be in order.

CO Thelsh
 Yokati: Please do.

HCO Cutter
 @::shoots a promise of murder look at the HCSO::

CSO Brock
 COM:HOPS: This is Lieutenant Commander Brock requesting beam up to assist in setting comm sat locations.

HCMO Bishop
 @::watches the HXO waddle out of Sickbay and turns to her office to enter the report into her file::

HOPS Coreena
 @COM: CSO: One moment, sir.

HEO Davidson
 @::waits in place::

HCSO Lys
 @ ::confused, he wonders what he said.  Looks to Coreena to see if she knows::
  
HTO Marr
 @::smiles at the playful HCTO:: HCTO: Sir, I look forward to it, sir. ::sits quietly at an unused station and retrieves recent readiness analysis reports::
 
HXO Skye
 @Heads to the TL.::  TL: Bridge.

Yokati'Clon
 COM Hayden: Abertura to Hayden, Commander Brock will be beaming aboard to coordinate in the satellite deployment.

HOPS Coreena
 @HCO:  Sir, their CSO is requesting to come aboard.

HCMO Bishop
 @::takes her coffee and looks into it, not quite getting the taste she used to have for it and tosses it in the recycler::

HOPS Coreena
 @HCEO:  Then perhaps, I should observe only.  If I get the chance.

CSO Brock
 ::waits patiently::

HCO Cutter
 @HOPS:  That's fine.  Any station personnel that need to come up are authorized.
 
HXO Skye
 @::Rubs her back with the palm of her hands.::

CIV Kedi
 ::sighs, and pulls out a PADD, trusting the delegates to take care of themselves in the Atrium. Sighs and starts to play a game::

HOPS Coreena
 @HCO:  Yes sir.

HEO Davidson
 @HCO: Sir, here is the repot on the cargo bay strain you wanted. All else seems okay, for now.

HCNS Cutter
 @::makes a few notes on her meeting with Lt. Davidson::

HOPS Coreena
 @ COM: CSO: Please prepare to beam aboard.

HCO Cutter
 @HEO:  That's fine Mr. Davidson.  Well done.
  
HCEO Jax
 @HOPS: Oh, I do hope we get the chance.  ::smiles broadly, before getting a worried look on his face::

CSO Brock
 COM: HOPS: Affirmative.

HCMO Bishop
 @::looks up as someone else enters sickbay::

HXO Skye
 @::As the TL opens, she makes her way to her seat.:: HCO: So where are we, Jase?

HCMO Bishop
 @::watches Ensign Kent make his way over to her medic pointing to his arm::

HOPS Coreena
 @::Sends the order to the TR and CSO is beamed aboard.::
  
HCEO Jax
 @::checks over the helm again and sighs, still in orbit::  Honestly, it's only a step up from isotronics, but it's worlds apart.

HCMO Bishop
 @::figures the medic will handle it and goes back to her work::

HCO Cutter
 @HXO:  In orbit, we're starting to set up the coordination between the station and the ship.  I'd like you to supervise that.

HEO Davidson
 @HCNS: Fancy meeting you here ::let's out a little laugh:: HCO: Well, sir, the Cargo Bays have fared pretty well. Better then standard to be truthful. I will be helping with the deployment, I take it?
    
Klord
 ACTION: The CSO materializes on the bridge.

HCTO Kordus
@ ::wonders if this new CEO knows anything about modern starship technology.  Thinks that according to Ashlynn's descriptions of Brynn, this guy has big shoes to fill::

CSO Brock
 @::materializes on the bridge and looks around for the HCO::

HCNS Cutter
 @::smiles slightly:: EO: Yes, imagine that.

HOPS Coreena
 @HCEO:  I am not sure I agree with you on that, sir.

CO Thelsh
 *CIV*: Miss Kedi?  How are the delegates doing?

Yokati'Clon
 Thelsh: Captain, do you wish to liaison with the Captain of the Hayden at all?

HCO Cutter
 @::stands up::  CSO:  Welcome aboard.  Lieutenant Commander Brock, I assume?

HCNS Cutter
 @HEO: As I said, don't make me sound like my husband again! ::mock glare::

CSO Brock
 @::nods:: HCO: Lieutenant Commander Brock reporting.

HCMO Bishop
 @<Dalton>*HCMO*: Mommy? Are you there?

CIV Kedi
 ::looks up, startled and falls off of her chair with a squeak:: *CO*:  F....f....fi...fine....sir...ma'am?

Yokati'Clon
 <Syarta> Thelsh: Yes Captain, perhaps we should invite some of the Hayden crew down to the station.  They would be relieved to get away from all the noise in space.

HCMO Bishop
 @::grins:: *Dalton*: Yes, sweetheart, what is it?

HOPS Coreena
 @::Glances at the new arrival and begins requests for various transfers, back and forth between the station and ship.::
 
HXO Skye
 @::Stands as well meeting the Abertura CSO, since she'll probably be working with him.::

HCO Cutter
 @CSO:  Welcome aboard.  I'm Captain Jason Cutter.  ::points back at the Hadyen CSO::  This is your counterpart, Commander Lys Talan.

HEO Davidson
 @HCNS: Too late for that, Commander. ::gives her a wink and goes and sits at the Engineering Station on the Bridge::
  
HCSO Lys
 @::nods::

HCMO Bishop
 @<Dalton>*HCMO*: Can we have lunch? I have a surprise for you.

HCO Cutter
 @CSO:  And this is our XO, Commander Samantha Skye.

HCNS Cutter
 @::mutters to herself:: Too late?  Damn.  I sound like Jason?  Maybe I can work on that.

CSO Brock
 @HCO: Thank you. ::looks at the HCSO:: HCSO: Pleasure to meet you.
 
HXO Skye
 @::Extends her hand to the CSO:: Nice to meet you.  Sam Skye.

CSO Brock
 @HXO: Ma'am.

CSO Brock
 @::shakes her hand::

CO Thelsh
 ::Flashes a grin at Yokati:: Syarta: That is gracious of you, Syarta. Yokati: First, hail the Hayden

CSO Brock
 @HCSO: Shall we start?

HCMO Bishop
 @*Dalton*: I would love to. Give me ten minutes and I'll be there.

Yokati'Clon
 ::Hails Hayden::

HOPS Coreena
 @HCO:  Incoming hail.

HCMO Bishop
 @<Dalton>*HCMO*: Okay, how long is ten minutes?
 
HXO Skye
 @::scratches the spot where an elbow, knee, hand or foot is pushing a little too hard.::
  
HCSO Lys
 @ CSO: I have some plans here I would be happy if you would review.

HCO Cutter
 @HOPS:  On screen

Yokati'Clon
 Thelsh: Captain, channel open.

HCNS Cutter
 @::shakes her head and makes a few more notes on the padd::

HOPS Coreena
 @::nods, putting the hail on screen::
    
Klord
 ACTION: The XO's inhabitant gives an extra hard kick.

HCMO Bishop
 @::chuckles:: *Dalton*: Long enough for you to get out of your pjamas and brush your teeth.

Yokati'Clon
 ACTION: The holo-screen in front of the balcony comes to life showing the Hayden Bridge.

CSO Brock
 @::walks over to the science station and the HCSO:: HCSO: Of course. ::smiles trying not to feel self-conscious::
 
HXO Skye
 @YOUCH! ::Rubs the spot.:: Baby: Quiet down in there.

HCO Cutter
 @::looks at the screen expectantly::

CO Thelsh
 COM: Hayden: This is Captain Thelsh of Abertura Station.  The Haisian delegate would like to extend a welcome to your ship, and invites you to send some crew down to explore their planet.  On my own part, I would like to invite any that wish to visit a Dominion base to come down.

HEO Davidson
 @::recalibrates the force fields around the CB's again:: Self: Dang it all anway.
  
HTO Marr
 @::turns around to look at the screen::

AEO Circut
 ::listens to the Hayden being hailed and grumbles:: Self: Just what we need, more people getting in the way.

CIV Kedi
 ::thinks for a moment and climbs back up into her chair:: *CO*: Captain? Is anyone coming down from the Hayden? Do I need to meet them on the tarmac?

Yokati'Clon
 <Syarta> ::Stands next to Thelsh and smiles his near perfect imitation of a human smile::
  
HCSO Lys
 @CSO: I've been adjusting the distribution for maximum coverage.  I think I'm fairly close.  ::brings up the 3D sim::

HCTO Kordus
@ ::raises an eyebrow at the HXO's outburst before turning her attention to the screen.  Deep down, she'd give anything to have both feet on solid ground again, rather than be in this hulk they call a starship::

HEO Davidson
 @::looks over at the HCO:: HCO: That is one heck of a opportunity, sir.

HCO Cutter
 @COM:CO:  This is Captain Cutter of the Hayden.  Thank you for you generous offer.  We would be delighted to extend some shore leave on the planet and I'll extend your offer for a tour of the base.

CO Thelsh
 *Kedi*: In a moment, Miss Kedi.  We are seeing if anyone wants to beam down.

HCMO Bishop
 @::leaves sickbay and hands a padd to Nurse Abbott muttering:: Abbott: Finish filing this will you? It's not one of Vince's better qualities.
 
HXO Skye
 @::Feels the HCTO's eyes burrow into her.  Isn't sure what she thinks of the new crew.::

CSO Brock
 @::looks over the 3D sim:: HCSO: Looks very precise. Your calculations are accurate.

HCMO Bishop
 @::leaves sickbay to head to her quarters for lunch with her son::

CIV Kedi
 ::wags her tail happily, thinking of all the wonderful things a ship can bring, especially cute guys:: *CO*: Okay.

HEO Davidson
 @HCSO/CSO: Sirs, all the equipment are in Cargo Bays 1 and 2
  
HCSO Lys
 @CSO: Thank you.  If you agree, I think we are ready to begin the deployment.

CO Thelsh
 COM:HCO: Very good Captain.  I would personally like to extend an invitation to you and your senior staff to come to dinner.  The Haisian diet is particularly fresh, and very delicious.

HXO Skye
 @::Mutters:: Well that means I can't eat any of it. ::Sighs::

HCNS Cutter
 @::shifts in her seat and falls onto the floor::
  
HTO Marr
 @::stares with a blank face at the screen as the conversation rolls by::

CSO Brock
 @HCSO: Of course. The only suggestion I have is to change the deployment of sats 2 and 23. If we reverse them we can shorten the time needed to deploy them.

HCO Cutter
 @COM:CO  Thank you.  I and my senior staff accept your kind offer.  1800 tonight?

HCNS Cutter
 @::gets up quickly and looks around to make sure no one noticed::

CO Thelsh
 COM:HCO: Also, to be fair, I must advise you that we are currently hosting over 100 high officials from SF, the Fed, the Klingon Empire and the Cardassian government.  We are also expecting delegates from the Dominion to arrive at any time.  I thought I would let you know prior to any surprises.

HEO Davidson
 @::looks over at the HCNS to give a "too late" look::
  
HCSO Lys
 @::nods, impressed:: CSO: Excellent suggestion.  ::smiles::    HCO: Captain, we are ready to begin here.

CIV Kedi
 ::sighs as one of the delegates come to her with a thorn in his hand, sighs and removes it with her carefully manicured nails::

HCNS Cutter
 @::looks at the HEO:: HEO: I did it on purpose! ::defends herself::

HCO Cutter
 @::Looks at his wife like she's from Mars::

HCTO Kordus
 @::grins crookedly at the mention of all the "tense" factions that would be there.  Thinks this should be interesting::
  
HTO Marr
 @::smiles at the guest list, more an evil grin::

HCO Cutter
 @HCSO:  Very well.  Coordinate with the XO and get started.

HEO Davidson
 @HCNS: I am sure you did. Nice form though.

HOPS Coreena
 @HXO:  Should I begin assigning shoreleave?

HCMO Bishop
 @::enters her quarters and looks to see a little table set up in the corner.  Grins::

HEO Davidson
 @HCNS: I give it a 9.9

CO Thelsh
 COM:HCO: If you still want to venture into this kind of environment, 1800 hours will be perfect.

HCO Cutter
 COM:CO:  That's okay.  We're the Hayden.  We can make a diplomatic disaster with our own people.  Klingons, Cardassians and such should be a snap.  ::grins::

HCNS Cutter
 @::strikes a pose:: HEO: Thanks.. My husband likes it.

CSO Brock
 @HCSO: Here are the command codes needed to access the Abertura Station computers for testing the backup controls. ::hands Lys a PADD::
 
HXO Skye
 @HCSO: Let's get on it. ::Goes to stand up quickly and falls back into the chair.:: HCSO: Okay.  Let's get on it when I can get out of this chair.  ::Eases herself a little more slowly this time.::

HEO Davidson
 @HCNS: I bet he does. ::laughs out loud::
  
HCSO Lys
 @CSO: Ah good.  Our Operations officer, Coreena Young, will be handling the communication arrangements.

CSO Brock
 @::stops himself from moving to help the HXO up::

HCO Cutter
 @::realizes what the screen must look like with an XO that can't get up and a CNS that keeps falling down.  Silently sighs::

CO Thelsh
 ::Her blue antennae cringe at such a thought:: COM:HCO: I can guarantee, Captain, that when it come to diplomatic disasters, this is a keg that has its fuse already lit.

HCNS Cutter
 @::winks at the HEO and then looks innocently at her husband:: HCO: What?

HOPS Coreena
 @::Sends the order to the various departments and gives permission for those already requesting.  Hoping she gets this right.::
  
HCSO Lys
 @ HXO: Yes, Commander.
 
HXO Skye
 @::Finally stands on her own:: HOPS/HCSO/CSO: Let's get to work.
 
HCMO Bishop
 @<Dalton>HCMO: Hi Mommy! ::runs over and hugs her as she scoops him up in her arm covering his cheek with kisses::

HCO Cutter
 @COM:CO:  Well Captain, if you're concerned, we could host you and your staff onboard the Hayden.

CIV Kedi
 ::sighs and crosses her legs, wondering what Brock is up too::

CO Thelsh
 COM:HCO: Not at all captain. Not at all.  Please, I will be expecting you at 1800

HEO Davidson
 @HCO: May I make a request, Captain?

HOPS Coreena
 @::Looks up::  HXO:  Yes ma'am.  Just one moment.

HCMO Bishop
 @::balances him on her hip and heads across the room as he holds up a picture:: <Dalton>CMO: Look what I made.

HCO Cutter
 @COM:CO:  Excellent.  We'll see you then.  Cutter out

Yokati'Clon
 <Syarta> Thelsh: Excellent! Guests. I'll have our chefs being to prepare.  ::Heads out muttering about dishes to serve::

CO Thelsh
 No one in particular: Wonderful...

HEO Davidson
 @HCO: I was wondering if I could take a small team down and take a look at their power distrabution net and their power core?  Maybe get some ideas?

Yokati'Clon
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