USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10406.05
Mission Number 183

Cast
Sam Hung as Commander Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Gary Jackson

Ship Manager Karriaunna Scotti

Missing in Action
Chris Anderson as Captain Chris Anderson
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant Junior Grade Aaron Knight
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh
Arlene McIntyre as Commander Anita Marie Santiago

NPC’s
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Rose
Eric Woo as Laika and the Waiter Lek

Summary
It is the end of Alpha shift and everyone has gone his or her own way for the evening.  The XO, CTO and SO find themselves in the lounge with the lounge host.  The three of them work out a possible solution on how to get home while the host finds himself in trouble with the XO and CTO and the CTO just barely manages to maintain his dignity as a man… or should we say he lucked out and is still a man.  As for the lounge host, he may yet find his true nature in the mirror after  the doctor’s skilled hands.

Announcements
Thanks to Eric for the Humor  

Time Lapse
12 hours (Starting next week at the beginning of shift)

Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
First Officer's Log Supplemental: I have working on a solution but nothing in sight, so I have taken a dinner break.

* * * * * * * * * * Homesick * * * * * * * * * *
SO_Rose says:
::In the lounge, working her way through the gylphs from the Obelisk.::
Laika says:
::TRYING to mix some drinks, but his stupid subordinate waiters are, well, stupid:: Waiter: No, no, no! 2 parts Saurian Brandy to 1 part Bajoran Springwine! Who's the professional mixologist here? Sheesh!
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
::Walks to lounge::
SO_Rose says:
;:Mutters to herself::  If I use this syntax... then... this would mean...  ::Hits a few keys on her padd before picking up an old fashion pencil.::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Sees Monroe round the corner towards the lounge:: XO: Commander! Heading for some badly needed dinner too? ::Smiles::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
CTO: Yes, I need to clear my head, too. ::Enters the lounge::
Waiter says:
Laika: That's what I did! 2 parts Saurian brandy to 1 part Bajoran Springwine! ... and then top off the cup with low-grade synthale. ::grins::
SO_Rose says:
::Slightly louder, then quieter again.::  Ah ha!  Power... then this one would mean dreams...
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Nods, entering right after Monroe:: XO: Mind if I join you?
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
::Looks around the room:: CTO: No, please join me.
SO_Rose says:
Hmmm... Dreams are power or there is power in dreams?  ::Taps the pencil against her teeth, thinking as she looks out at the planet at the horizon of the rooms window.::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Nods:: XO: Thanks.. ::Follows Monroe to the table::
Laika says:
::His eyes widen, not sure whether to slap the waiter or give him a raise:: Waiter: You... you... now, that's not so bad... ooh, wait! ::walks around the bar to the door:: CTO/XO: Gentlemen, welcome, sit wherever you like! I'll be right back with your compl... er, some nuts and other things. ::smiles::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
::Finds Rose dazed out the windows:: CTO: Excuse me for one second.  ::Walks over to Rose::
SO_Rose says:
::Considers the reports that she read from the Away teams adventure.::  But how does that...  ::Looks back at her padd to see a shadow cross it and looks up.  Realizing who it is she almost jumps from her seat to attention.::  XO:  Sir.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Nods:: XO: Of course...
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
SO: Excuse me, did I startle you?
Laika says:
::runs over to the bar to grab a couple menus:: Waiter: Make that one third Saurian Brandy, 1 sixth Bajoran springwine, and 1 half water. ::winks and hurries back to the CTO and hands him a bit of a menu:: Anything to start with?
SO_Rose says:
Errr... XO:  No sir.  I mean... ::Looks a bit sheepish::  I forgot, we are off duty.  But still..  ::Waves her hand at her work::  I was admittedly involved in working out these glyphs from the obelisk.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Looks around, seeing Laika, then takes the menu:: Laika: I´ll just wait a bit... ::Nods to Monroe:: Until he’s done.. ::Smiles at Laika, then heads over to Rose and Monroe::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
SO: Did you find anything interesting?
Laika says:
::leans closer as he drops a couple napkins on the table:: CTO: Look how close he's standing to her... I bet there's something going on between the two of them. I see things like this, you know - people come and go - well, they come with some people and they leave with others, if you know what I mean! Har har har! ::nudges the CTO in the arm::
Laika says:
CTO: I recommend the Kung Pao chicken today.
SO_Rose says:
::Slips back into her seat, turning her drawings toward the first officer.::  XO:  Actually... it is interesting to find how similiar they are to some ancient ones found on another world.  Close enough, I think I might have some of the words down, though they don't quite make sense.  ::Points out.::  Here... this one means dream.
SO_Rose says:
XO:  And this one means power... And I believe this one means break.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Chuckles:: Laika: Thank you... And I don’t think commander Monroe’s off-duty life is of any concern to you.... ::Smiles::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
::Looks over:: SO Power and break?  What does that mean?
Laika says:
::holds his hand to his chest in mock indignation:: CTO: It is my BUSINESS to be aware of the off-duty lives of my customers! I am responsible for their needs and their wants!
SO_Rose says:
XO:  Well, I am even less sure about this one, mainly as neither I or the power have anything solid to go to, but I think this word here is reality.
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
SO: Power, reality, and break.  What does that have in common.  They are totally different words.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
Laika: Very well.  But next time, keep your awareness to yourself, please... Now, one moment... ::Coughs softly:: XO: Commander.. Perhaps we could just sit down here and talk over dinner? ::Smiles::
SO_Rose says:
XO:  For a loose and I do mean very loose translation using these words, it says something like:  Dreams to reality, reality to dreams, power combined to break the seam.
Laika says:
::looks at the CTO, then back at the XO:: CTO: ... OH... I get it.
SO_Rose says:
::Looks up at the CTO and smiles::  CTO:  Hello sir.
Laika says:
::nods and winks:: CTO: Don't worry, I'll leave you two alone. If you're not ready to order yet, I'll get some water for you two. ::winks::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
::Nods::  CTO: Dinner? oh yeah that is why I came down here.  SO: Why don't you join us.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Smiles:: SO: Good evening.
SO_Rose says:
XO:  Sure... mind if we sit here as I have my work here?  I will just tidy up here... ::Pulls all her papers into one pile.::
SO_Rose says:
CTO:  Thank you, and to you too.
Laika says:
::grabs up the utensils that he placed on their table, and transports it over to the SO's table... and he moves to the table next to it, pretending to wipe off the surface...::
SO_Rose says:
::Scoots over to make more room.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
SO: Sure. ::Sits down:: Now if your translation is correct then that means we a dream can be reality, or a dream if we provide power to it.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Walks around the table to take a seat to the left of Rose::
SO_Rose says:
XO:  Well... doesn't the gateway already provide power for the dream?  How do you break a dream with power if the power is being used to make the dream reality?  Or at least your reality if I understood your report correctly.
Laika says:
::leans a little closer, and picks up a salt shaker, and drops it on their table:: CTO/XO/SO: Oops! Sorry about that, let me clean that up a bit... don't mind me, you three carry on...
SO_Rose says:
::Snatches her rolling pencil from in front of Jackson::  CTO:  Sorry sir.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Frowns:: SO: Break the dream with power, that´s being used to maintain it... You’d have to disrupt that power first, to have something to be used again..
SO_Rose says:
::Picks up her papers to shake the salt off, before looking oddly at Laika::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
Laika: Um.. Mr... ::Looks at Laika::
SO_Rose says:
CTO:  Disrupt it?  But... ::Frowns::  wouldn't that destroy the gateway or whatever reality it projecting?
Laika says:
SO: You know.. I couldn't help noticing... XO: Laika, sir, at your service. ::smiles, then turns back to the SO:: SO: I think I've seen those runes somewhere before - er, not at your obelisk, of course... I think I saw them on Risa once... or maybe it was Argelius... Oh, here, let me... ::brushes off the salt on her papers, and pockets the salt shaker.::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
SO: Well.. That’s the idea, isn’t it, to get us out of this reality.. What if simply disrupting this reality.. Making it non-existent, makes us return to our original reality?
SO_Rose says:
::Leans closer intently towards Jackson::  CTO:  And I have a theory of where the people on this planet went to.  If we break the power, would they come back?  Or would we kill them?  Or would they be forever lost?  ::Sits back::  not that that matters as they seem to have been gone for many centuries.
Laika says:
::turns around, and hisses at a waiter for him to come around to help him::
SO_Rose says:
;:Lifts a hand::  Laika:  That is alright... I have it... your going to ::Sighs as she sees she is too late::  smear it.
Laika says:
::looks down at her documents for a second:: SO: Oh. Well, it was like that before I got here, I'm sure. Ready to order? ::Smiles::
SO_Rose says:
::Not too happy about the fact he smeared it, but very annoyed to say her drawing was smeared before, she glares at him.::
SO_Rose says:
::Taking a deep breath and her papers in hand, she turns her attention back to Jackson::  CTO:  That is if you are saying this is a dream we are currently in and not a reality of its own.  Which all indication is it is.  ::Frowns::  But except for little inconsistencies, you thought the alternate Huron one was as well.
SO_Rose says:
Laika:  Tuna salad for me with lots of tomatoes.
Laika says:
SO: An excellent choice! Ah... you do realize the extra tomatoes will be extra, right, ma'am?
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Looks up at Laika:: Laika: I’ll have a gin-tonic, and a steak with french-fries... A large steak please... ::Turns back to Rose:: SO: Exactly.. How do we know for sure this is a reality or a dream? We can never know for sure.. I think the key to getting out here, is to disrupt the energy the obelisk is providing to make the dream into reality...
SO_Rose says:
Laika:  Extra sweet?  Thank you.
SO_Rose says:
::Teasingly crosses her eyes:: CTO:  You are treading in dangerous philosophical grounds there.  Do we really exist or are we just someone else’s reality.
Laika says:
SO: But for you, no charge. Just remember Laika's, the next time you're looking for a fine dining experience! CTO: Gin-tonic, steak, French-fries... Steak - rare, medium, well-done, charred, indelibly burned? French fries: Ketchup, mayonnaise, Hollandaise, prune paste, plum sauce, mustard, relish, vinegar, olive oil...?
SO_Rose says:
Laika:  Prune paste?  ::Shudders::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Sighs:: Laika: Medium steak, large portion of French-fries with tomato ketchup.. And you’re not going to charge extra for those large portions....
Laika says:
SO: Hey, you'd be surprised. ::whispers:: The Bynars go BATTY for that stuff!
Laika says:
CTO: Sorry, only pretty ladies get the extra charge waived. ::bows, and takes their menus::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
Laika: I'll take a pot roast with a fresh salad.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Looks up at Laika:: Laika: I’m sure you’re going to make an exception for me... ::Smiles::
Laika says:
::grunts, and his face turns a shade of purple, and he frowns:: CTO: I'm not that sort of man, lieutenant. Now, if you excuse me... One tuna sandwich extra tomatoes, one gin tonic, one large fries with ketchup, medium steak... and a pot roast with a fresh salad. ::hurries off to the replicator::
SO_Rose says:
::Smiles at Jackson and shrugs::  CTO:  The doc does wonder if you want to change genders or looks.
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
SO: You think this is someone else's dream?
SO_Rose says:
Laika:  Salad please... not sandwich.  ::Turns to the XO::
SO_Rose says:
XO:  I don't even want to touch that one sir.  That is like discussing time travel and the ripples.  I would say we are in a reality that exists and when we are gone, will continue to exist.
Laika says:
::turns around again:: CTO: Oh - so - you do - Oh, you don't want a silly Federation doctor to perform such a... sensitive surgery on you! My brother does wonders at his practice on Vulcan! ::whispers:: You would be surprised how popular it is amongst the Vulcans. But don't tell anyone - patient-doctor confidentiality and all. ::winks::
Laika says:
SO: That's what I said, ma'am. CTO: Now, you think about that while I get your orders. ::smiles and scurries off to the replicator::
SO_Rose says:
::Trying to hold back a laugh starts to cough, covering up the slip::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Glares at Laika:: Laika: You just do that.... SO: Thanks for that... ::Grins::
SO_Rose says:
::Coughing, her eyes watering::  CTO:  Your welcome sir.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Shakes head:: SO: Let’s get back to business.. ::Smiles::
SO_Rose says:
CTO:  I would really like to stick around here to record what happens or doesn't happen.  But it would get rather lonely after awhile.
Laika says:
::hisses at the waiter:: Waiter: Don't mess it up! ::he sends the waiter off with the table's order, as he opens his address book and looks for his cousin Snippa's address:: Self: An honest living to be sure.
SO_Rose says:
XO:  So... if we go from the point this is a true reality, and the gateway creates dreams...  but power can break a dream...  ::Frowns trying to put her thoughts together.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
::Looks at the Rose:: SO: I could arrange for him ::points to Laika:: join you here.
SO_Rose says:
::looks over at the Bollian and shudders, wondering how serious the first officer is.::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Nods:: SO: Well, I understand this is a good chance to investigate, but I think we need every hand we can get to return to our own place...
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
:::Nods at the SO then looks to the CTO:: CTO: What can we use to to create power?
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Turns his view to Monroe:: XO: Well, I’m not thinking of creating power to get something done, or at least move us somewhere.. What if disrupting the power that is maintaining this reality would cause this reality, or dream, or what it is, to decay, and get us back to our own place?
Laika says:
::prepares a gin-tonic, and takes it over to the table with the address in his hands:: CTO: Here's your beverage... and take this address and give my cousin Snippa a call... if you mention my name, he'll give you a free sample of products from The Legate's Wife line, straight from Cardassia...
SO_Rose says:
XO:  Create sir?  ::Turns and looks at him::  Ummm... ::Shrugs::  Weren't you once the engineer on this ship?
SO_Rose says:
::Glancing at the note slipped to the CTO, her eyes twinkle as she keeps a straight face::  Laika:  Thank you for the lemonade.
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
::Blushes a little:: SO: I am trying to induce the unknown engineering talent in all my staff members.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Looks up at Laika:: Laika: Thank you... But I doubt I´m going to make use of it...
SO_Rose says:
XO:  Sir, considering the way things are going, might I suggest tapping that talent when we get back?
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Chuckles at Rose’s remark:: SO: Good point... XO: I think we could much better use the best people we have for the jobs that need to be done... And you’re the best we have for engineering.... I don’t see any tactical threats at this time, so I can supervise your command duties...
Laika says:
::grabs the CTO's shoulders:: CTO: If this is what you want, this is no time to back out now! You are about to take a bold step into a new future! And my cousin does excellent work! He gave me some lipo a couple years ago - not bad, huh? Now. ::claps his hands and his waiters come piling over with the food::
SO_Rose says:
::Using one hand, covers the half of her face next to the CTO, trying not to laugh.::
Laika says:
XO/CTO/SO: Bon appetite, as you Terrains tend to say, I believe...? ::smiles::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
::Looks at her, then realizes the predicament they are in:: SO: You are right. Should an Induced Explosion be enough power?
SO_Rose says:
XO:  If we go by my loose translation, I think your idea of an explosion will work.  But.. don't we have to somehow get the ship into the gateway or us around it or something like that?
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Shakes head:: Laika: No, I am not going to use your offer, and now, I don’t want to hear anything else about it.. Understood? ::Looks at Rose, making a face::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
CTO: Excuse me?
SO_Rose says:
::Catching Jackson's face at her while she takes a sip of her drink, just catches herself, putting her glass down hard.::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Turns to Monroe again:: XO: Sir?
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
SO: If we encompass the explosion around the ship?
Laika says:
::smiles:: CTO: Well, you keep it anyways. ::winks, and hurries back behind his bar, where he presses a button... activating a miniature eavesdropping device on the base of the CTO's glass::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
CTO: You don't have enough at tactical to do right?  ::Smiles::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
XO: Quite frankly, there’s no threat to our ship right now. I would be… expendable at tactical.
SO_Rose says:
::Sits up straight::  XO:  Errrr... I would think we would be destroyed as well if we go by this is just a different reality and not a dream.  I think what we are looking at is getting the ship into the gateways field of influence and then creating an explosion.  I think... ::Pulls over her padd and starts to input some numbers.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
CTO: Have you thought about all the havoc that the crew might cause if they caught wind of this explosion idea?
SO_Rose says:
::Whispers loud enough for Jackson to hear::  CTO:  I think you would look good in flowery pinks.
SO_Rose says:
::Hands the padd to the first officer::  XO:  From my readings of the gateway, and given I have no idea what is creating the energy from it, this force might work if you can create the other two conditions.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Shakes head:: SO: You think so? Well, I’m not going to try it, so it’ll always stay something in your imagination only... ::Winks::
SO_Rose says:
::Snaps her fingers::  CTO:  Pity.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Picks up the glass and takes a sip, the quickly swallows and puts the glass down, chuckling at Rose’s comment::
SO_Rose says:
::Picking up her fork, takes a stab at one of the tomatoes.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
SO: Other two conditions?
Laika says:
::walks over to the CTO with some catalogues:: SO/CTO/XO: Enjoying your meal? ::smiles, and leans closer to the CTO:: CTO: Now, as a valued member of my cousin's team, I can help you with your planning needs. But first - take a look at some of these catalogues, from my wife's very own line of clothing and other womanly needs. ::hurries away back::
SO_Rose says:
::Swallows first::  XO:  Yes.  We need to get the ship into the influence of the gateway.  And we would need to get the crew... I assume all the crew, not one person can wish otherwise, to go back to our universe.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Sighs as Laika turns up with some clothing catalogues, takes them and puts them down on the table::
SO_Rose says:
::Catching Laika's words finds herself coughing again::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
::Sighs::  SO: That might be hard.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Nods:: XO: And that’s an understatement...
SO_Rose says:
::Shakes her head at how this table vacillated from the serious to the absurd.::  XO: I strongly believe that anything is possible if you want it bad enough, even if it is not probable.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
XO/SO: But what if this… reality… isn’t a reality at all, but a dream that is being turned into a reality?
SO_Rose says:
CTO:  I am going to take two aspirins and go to bed.
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
::Nods:: CTO: That is the scary part, what if it is just a dream.
Laika says:
::hides behind the bar and listens to the feed... but then suddenly hears a lot of static, crackling, and silence:: Self: Oh damn! ::he looks up and sees the eavesdropping device fizzling...::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Chuckles:: XO/SO: If my assumption is correct... That all of what has happened was just a dream, in proces of being turned into reality, the solution to it all, could be to simply disrupt the power the is needed to turn the dream into reality..
SO_Rose says:
::Seeing a flash out of the corner of her eye, looks toward the CTO, then shrugs as she sees nothing.::
SO_Rose says:
XO:  Commander, is it possible to take the ship down towards the gateway?
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Looks down at his glass, noticing it has started to fizzle:: Self: What the.... ::Picks up the glass and looks at it more closely::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
SO: The ship is small enough.
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
CTO: Fly in your glass?
Laika says:
Self: Oh, no… ::Hurries to their table:: CTO: Oh, are you done with that beverage? I'll take that and refill it for you. ::tries to grab the cup::
SO_Rose says:
CTO:  Would it be possible... ::Looks curiously at why he is staring at his glass::  to tractor the energy from the gateway outward and fly the ship into it?
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Looks up:: XO: I’m not sure... there’s something... but not sure what it is...
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
CTO: Pick it out.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Turns to Laika:: Laika: Not so fast buddy... I’m not quite done with it yet... ::Pulls the glass out of Laika´s reach::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
SO: It could be possible… To do that.
Laika says:
Self: Maybe it's been burned to a crisp. CTO: Free drinks in the next five seconds! Give me your cup and you can take advantage of that!
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
::Stands up and Shoves Laika into his seat:: Laika: Have a seat.
SO_Rose says:
::Turns back to Monroe::  XO:  Then, while everyone is focusing on home.. maybe we could get the counselor and other telepaths to help us there, we fly into that field and then you can create your explosion?  ::Shakes her head::  It really does sound kind of ridiculous.  But... ::Lowers her voice::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Holds the glass upside down besides the table, causing all of what was left to spill onto the floor, including the device::
SO_Rose says:
::Stops and looks at the three men.::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Bends forward to pick the device up and examines it:: All: well well... What do we have here....
SO_Rose says:
::Leans over to look::  CTO:  One very sizzled electronic device.
Laika says:
::shakes his head as his behind is slammed onto the really very hard seat:: XO: I could have broken my hip! So forceful... tsk tsk. ::looks to the CTO/SO:: SO: Of course it is... it's designed to, uh... make the drink taste better.
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
::Holds down Laika:: SO: Yes that would work.  Coordinate with Counselor Varesh,
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Looks around:: XO/SO: You wouldn’t happen to have a tricorder handy, would you?
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
Laika: That is the least of your worries.
SO_Rose says:
::Nods as she watches slightly fascinated with what is going on.  Hands the CTO her tricorder.::
Laika says:
CTO/XO: Please... I have a very nasty cough. It's chronic. Cough cough... I must take leave of you now to see the doctor.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Takes the tricorder and runs it over the small device:: All: Electrical circuits, data processing module... Transmitter... And, oh... A microphone.. ::Looks up at Laika:: Laika: Alright, pal.. What did you need a listening device for?
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
Laika: Oh you want to see my doctor?  You sure?
SO_Rose says:
::Sits back, her eyes wide on the first officer, not daring to wonder at that comment.::
Laika says:
::fake look of surprise washes over his face:: CTO: Now how did that get here? ::barks:: Waiter: Lek! Get your behind over here, now! Are you trying to drive our customers away? <I'll apologize later.> Lek!
Laika says:
CTO: Okay, here's a deal for you. If you let me go, I'll get my cousin to operate on you for free. Huh? Huh? ::grins nervously::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Glares at Laika, then gets up:: XO/SO: Excuse me for a moment... I´ll be right back... ::Walks towards the bar, where Laika had been standing all the time::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Looks around the bar, not sure what it is exactly he is looking for::
SO_Rose says:
::Curiously looks from Laika to the CTO at the bar::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
::Watches Jackson::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Turns to Laika:: Laika: Alright, where did you hide your receiver? The range of that device was about 10 to 15 meters...
Laika says:
CTO: You are in fact, searching for nothing! I have no such receiver! If you must interrogate someone, interrogate Lek! :;grabs Lek's arm and drags him over::
Laika says:
CTO: I'll throw in some botox injections as well, that sound good? I'm afraid your forehead's gotten a bit wrinkly over the years - but the Botox will take years off your face!
SO_Rose says:
::Picks up her tricorder and hands it to the CTO after making the appropriate adjustment.::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Shakes head:: Laika: My memory is perfectly alright, mister Laika.. It wasn’t Lek, but you who made and brought my drink... Lek wasn’t anywhere near it...
SO_Rose says:
::Looks at the server curiously::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
Laika: So, I ask you again... Where did you hide the receiver? ::Looks quickly at Rose, who is holding out her tricorder again, then takes it:: SO: Thanks..
Lek says:
Laika: You don't pay me enough! CTO: Look under the bar, he's got a whole BOX of eavesdroppers.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Smiles:: Lek: Thank you.. ::Walks over to the bar again, looks under it for a box, finds two of them and takes them both to the table::
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
::Looks at Lek::  Laika: Looks like you got a loyal employee.
Laika says:
Lek: You fool! This is coming out of your paycheck!
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
Lek: Don't worry.  You might run this place after today.
SO_Rose says:
::Wonders if Lek is going to find himself in charge as the next in line or off the ship when they get back for lack of loyalty.::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Opens the first box, finding credit coins for the pool table, then opens the second box, finding several devices in it::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Looks up at Laika:: Laika: Well well... Look what we have here...
Laika says:
::stands up as the CTO opens the box:: CTO/XO/SO: Okay! Okay! I confess! ... It's a shipment of advanced eavesdropping devices... for my poor mother on Bolis.
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
::Looks at the box::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Uses the tricorder again to find a device which frequency matches with the sender and surely finds the one right on top:: Laika: And you just tested it for her, right?
SO_Rose says:
Laika:  I probably shouldn't ask, but why does your mother need eavesdropping devices?
Laika says:
CTO: Oh, of course! My mother, she's so devious! Yet so helpless when it comes to high-tech equipment such as this.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Nods:: Laika: Very well... *Security*: Jackson to Security.. Send down two guards to the lounge, please..
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
CTO: I think I have heard enough.  Escort Mr. Laika to the brig.  Confiscate all his devices.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Nods:: XO: Agreed, except, I trust his escort to my guards... I’d rather hear all ideas out, besides... ::Looks at his plate:: I haven’t even touched my steak yet...
Laika says:
::gasps:: XO: No! ::drops to his knees and grabs the XO's hands, kissing them:: After years of impeccable service... this is how you repay me? I can... conveniently forget your tab, perhaps? CTO: And free treatments from my cousin? SO: And you, what would you like, my dear?
SO_Rose says:
::Mumbles under her breath::  I would still like to know how he plans to explain why his mother needs them.
SO_Rose says:
::Taking up her fork, starts to eat::  Laika:  Good salad.
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
CTO: Freeze his accounts and transfer control of the Lek for the time being until we get back.
Laika says:
::drops the XO's hands:: SO: Oh, isn't it though? The freshest lettuce leaves from Betazed, leeks from Bajor, and a most delicious dressing from Cardassia - my personal crEEEAAAAGGHHH! My accounts??
SO_Rose says:
::Coughing back a laugh::  XO:  Sir, if he is getting all his foods from those worlds, perhaps we should be asking him how to get home.
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
Laika: It’s all replicated! It’s just some carbon molecules formed in such way that it looks and tastes and smalls like what it should be...
SO_Rose says:
CTO:  Perhaps you should take him to the doctor...
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
XO: I’ll get on that... As soon as I finish my dinner... ::Smiles as he takes the first bite of steak:: SO: The doctor? Perhaps a lawyer would be better really...
SO_Rose says:
CTO:  He might be happier as a Ferengi, then we would all be more better prepared.  ::Smiles::
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
<Guards> ::Enter the lounge and walk over to the table::
Laika says:
CTO: Oh, no! I assure you, all my ingredients are 100% Natural (TM)!
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
::Looks at Rose, then looks at Laika:: CTO: Take him to see Doctor Santiago first and to give him the FULL workup.
Laika says:
::drops everything as the guards grab onto his arms:: SO: If they take me away, you'll never find that salad, anywhere else! My accounts! Unfreeze my accounts!
Laika says:
XO: No... not Doctor... Santiago! Nooooooooooo!!!
Host XO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
Laika:  Then we'll talk about the accounts
CTO_Lt_Jackson says:
::Glances at the replicator as one of the waiters replicates a salad:: Laika: Then why is your waiter replicating a salad..? ::Sees the guards approach:: Guards: Ah, there you are.. Well, you heard the commander... You will take this man to sickbay, for an examination by doctor Santiago... You’ll stay there... And when he’s done, take him to the brig and put him in one of the holding cells...
SO_Rose says:
::Raises an eyebrow, her evening having gone much better then planned.::
SO_Rose says:
::Pulls forward her drawings, done now with the interruption, ready to go back to her glyphs if she is to present the idea of mass dreaming to the counselor.::
Laika says:
::As the guards drag him away...:: CTO: The offer still stands! My cousin will turn you into a beautiful, voluptuous woman!

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