U.S.S. Pendragon
10110.06

Special Guest Stars:

Dawn as Merquatica.
Jan as OPS_Fish.
JohnG as Plassus.

Host Karriaunna says:
Synopsis:  The crew has discovered the sentient life on the planet below is intelligent and aware of life beyond their world and are curious. An AT is being sent down to discover just how much.  On the ship things are… well, odd.  Two of the colonists are slowly transforming into water creatures, they can no longer breath the ships air.

Host Karriaunna says:
As for the crew, your guess is as good as mine.

Host Karriaunna says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<Glub, Glub>>>>>>>>>>>

Host Karriaunna says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Zax says:
::strides on to the bridge::

SO_M`Tor says:
:: frowns at the console after reviewing the summary of the incidents in sickbay ::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::still trying to get decent scans through the bulkhead, starting to sweat in the suit::

Host CO_Zax says:
All: Report!

XO_Bafii says:
:: rubbing his head outside Mol's quarters ::  CSO:  Anything?

CTO_Kyrron says:
::is in sickbay::  *CO*:  The Counselor is unconscious, Sir.

EO_Pettigrove says:
::enters the colonist’s quarters with a tricorder to scan the Orb::

SO_M`Tor says:
*CSO* M'Tor to O'Dunn... do you require my assistance with the... aquatic problem ?

XO_Bafii says:
*CO* I'm with the CSO at Mol's quarter's trying to find some answers

Host CO_Zax says:
*CTO*: His condition?

CSO_O`Dunn says:
*SO*: You might check in with he doctor, look for any interesting angles on this mess there.

Host Kane says:
MO: Doctor?

CTO_Kyrron says:
*CO*:  He seems to be fine.  Just sleeping deeply.

EO_Pettigrove says:
::begins scanning the Orb ... looks at the readings very puzzled::

Fish says:
@::swimming around, thinking about the strange bipedal aliens::

SO_M`Tor says:
*CSO* Acknowledged... :: turns and sees the Captain enter :: CO: Permission to aid in sickbay Captain ?

CSO_O`Dunn says:
XO: Nothing clear...from out here...sir.

TO_McCloud says:
::is bored::

Plassus says:
::Swims near the shore, looking out from the water at the shore, then looking up at the stars::

Host CO_Zax says:
*XO*: Understood. Report to the TR. You are going down to the planet. We need to finish up here.

MO_Torek says:
::sitting at his desk, bringing up the colonists medical files::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::sees the MO at the desk.  Walks up to him::  MO:  What do you make of all this?

XO_Bafii says:
CSO: Then I guess you need to go in  :: unlocks the door ::  Do what you need to, but do not open the orb case.  Keep the Captain informed.

OPS_Fish says:
::examines transporter controls::

Host CO_Zax says:
::turns to OPS:: OPS: Please notify the AT ( SO,EO,TO, XO,) to report to the TR.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::starts to protest the restriction, but thinks better of it with a brief mental image of sickbay:: XO: Aye sir. ::steps into the room to finally get a clear scan::

XO_Bafii says:
*CO* Understood

Host Kane says:
::Calls again::  MO:  Doctor?

MO_Torek says:
CTO: It is indeed a mystery, if I can find out what is causing this phenomenon. Better yet how to reverse the transformation.

Merquatica says:
@::swims gracefully::

XO_Bafii says:
:: heads for the TR ::

MO_Torek says:
::stands and walks over::Kane: Yes?

CTO_Kyrron says:
::nods at the MO::

EO_Pettigrove says:
::joins the CSO::  CSO:  These energy readings are very strange.  I've never seen anything like them before.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::follows him over to Kane::

Host CO_Zax says:
::sits back satisfied that a Pacifican was best suited for this mission::

SO_M`Tor says:
:: remembers that the CSO asked him to go to sickbay but the Captain has more pips so runs quickly to the Transporter room ::

Plassus says:
@::swims frantically towards Merquatica and then leaps into the air and makes a very large splash, trying to impress her::

Host Kane says:
MO:  What is our condition?  ::Looks over at his niece::

EO_Pettigrove says:
::heads to the transporter room::

OPS_Fish says:
*AT*: The following personnel please report to the transporter room: EO, SO, TO, XO.

XO_Bafii says:
:: arrives at the TR and waits for his team ::

SO_M`Tor says:
:: arrives at the transporter room and retrieves a tricorder and phaser ::

EO_Pettigrove says:
::arrives at the TR and nods to the XO::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::waits to see how the MO is going to explain this to Kane::

TO_McCloud says:
::sighs:: SELF: Gimme a break... ::heads to the TR::

MO_Torek says:
Kane: Both of you are undergoing a transformation on the genetic level. Can you tell me what you were doing just before?

CSO_O`Dunn says:
EO: Same here. ::eyes the EO:: Should you BE this close without a suit? Have you seen the people in sickbay who didn't?

OPS_Fish says:
::establishes a lock on the members of the AT::

SO_M`Tor says:
:: nods to the XO :: XO: Commander... :: looks at him inquisitively ::

XO_Bafii says:
SO: Is the translator working?

Merquatica says:
@::is not impressed with the young Plassus and gives him the scolding look::

SO_M`Tor says:
XO: Aye Sir

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Keep a transporter lock on the AT at all times.

XO_Bafii says:
:: grabs his gear and gets on the pad ::

Host Kane says:
MO:  We looked into the orb of the prophets.  ::Looks down then back up::  I would like to go down to the planet.

OPS_Fish says:
CO: Noted.

MO_Torek says:
MO: Orb of the Prophets?

EO_Pettigrove says:
::grabs a phaser and joins the AT on the pad::

Plassus says:
@ Merquatica: That was a really good jump, you didn’t like it? Say did you see those strangers on the beach?

XO_Bafii says:
SO: Excellent... we leave as soon as the TO arrives

Host Kane says:
::Nods::

CTO_Kyrron says:
*CO*:  Kane would like to go to the planet, Sir.  What should we tell him?

Host CO_Zax says:
*CTO*: His reasons?

CTO_Kyrron says:
::thinks that's a good question::  Kane:  You want to go to the planet for what purpose?

Merquatica says:
@Plassus:  There is more to life than jumping.  And yes, I did see the strangers.

OPS_Fish says:
::mutters under her breath about Kane and what he should be told::

MO_Torek says:
Kane: I have never heard of this Orb of the Prophets. As for going back to the planet, I believe we should find out how to reverse this transformation.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
EO: It's got the same energy readings as the wormhole. Curious...

SO_M`Tor says:
:: looks around and almost sighs as the XO mentions the TO ::

XO_Bafii says:
EO:  Did you find out anything from the orb yet?

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::looks up at the silent EO and realizes she's just been talking to herself::

EO_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Only that it has energy readings that I've never seen before, Sir.

Host Kane says:
MO:  You don't understand.  If this is the will of the prophets, it should not be changed.  There must be a reason and having seen the life of the world, it makes sense.

Merquatica says:
@Plassus:  Actually others in my pod saw them and reported to me about it.

Host CO_Zax says:
*XO*: Is your team in place, Commander?

EO_Pettigrove says:
XO:  I got called here before I could scan it any further

XO_Bafii says:
:: nods ::  *CO* Waiting on our tactical officer

OPS_Fish says:
::readies transporter controls::

MO_Torek says:
::thinks that is not very logical::

CTO_Kyrron says:
Kane:  Please explain further.

SO_M`Tor says:
:: listens up as the EO describes the energy readings ::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
*MO*: Doctor, the Orb is definitely responsible, somehow. The energy patterns here matches a residual pattern we found in your patients' cells.

Host Kane says:
MO:  Please... ::Holds up his webbed hands::  Please.

EO_Pettigrove says:
XO:  The readings are very similar to those we detect in the wormhole ... that's all I know for sure, Sir.

MO_Torek says:
*CSO*: Kane has just told us that it happened when he looked at this orb.

CTO_Kyrron says:
*CO*:  He says it is the will of the prophets.  Otherwise he seems to be ignoring my questions.

Host CO_Zax says:
::sighs::

XO_Bafii says:
*TO* Status?  We are waiting for you in TR1

Plassus says:
@Merquatica: I saw them up close! They are weird looking, they walk on their fins, breathe the air like we do. Where do they come from?

TO_McCloud says:
::arrives:: ALL: Sorry...

OPS_Fish says:
::transports AT::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::releases a short laugh:: *MO*: So maybe I should just keep looking at my tricorder instead?

Host Kane says:
CTO:  We were sent here to colonize, to be a warning system for Bajor... maybe it is more.  Maybe we are here to also help protect this new life form.

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: arrives on the planet's surface and begins to scan ::

MO_Torek says:
Kane: You do realize if we do not change you back, you and Janet will have to live in the oceans.

CTO_Kyrron says:
Kane:  What makes you think so?

XO_Bafii says:
@ :: looks for the lifeforms in the water ::  COMM:CO:  We have beamed down, looking to make contact with the lifeforms

Host CO_Zax says:
*CSO*: Lt. Dunn, please report to sickbay and take a look at Kane. We need your opinion.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::cannot believe the arrogance of these Bajorans::

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Bafii: Understood. Be careful.

XO_Bafii says:
@ TO: Keep your eyes open for any unfriendly lifeforms

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::closes her tricorder, having gotten all the readings she really can:: *CO*: On my way. I recommend we quarantine this room and all adjacent quarters.

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: thinks he'd better leave the diplomacy to the XO and continues his scans ::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::walks over to the shore and looks for the dolphins::

XO_Bafii says:
@ SO: Can you locate the lifeforms?

Host Kane says:
MO:  We understand that ::Looks at his niece nodding her head::  And on this world, we could live, we would not be freaks.  The oceans of Bajor... ::Shrugs, leaving the implication there.::

OPS_Fish says:
CO: Do you want an open comm link with the AT?

MO_Torek says:
@XO: The Bajorans belief in the will of prophets is as strong as the Vulcans belief in logic. IF Kane believes this is the will of the Prophets, there will be little we can do to change their perception.

Host CO_Zax says:
*CSO*: Understood.

Merquatica says:
@Plassus:  It has been reported to me that they are part of some organization called "Federation" and I wouldn't mind joining.

Plassus says:
@Merquatica: Just checking, they are from what they call "The Federation" up in the stars

XO_Bafii says:
@ :: walks slowly towards the water ::

TO_McCloud says:
XO: Yes, sir..............

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::scans the ocean::

Host CO_Zax says:
::has the room and adjacent quarters quarantined::

XO_Bafii says:
@ EO: You've met these lifeforms before, haven't you?  Any insights?

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: blinks as he hears the words coming from the translator ::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::peels off the hood of the suit as she enters the lift, pulling damp hair away from her face::

Host Kane says:
CTO:  What else can there be?

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods at OPS and smiles:: OPS: Please.

Plassus says:
@Merquatica: Lets go talk with them, when they come back, want to? maybe they can take us with them

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  Yes, Sir.  I spoke to them briefly.  They seem to be friendly.  And, Sir, they also seem to be aware of life off their own world.

Host CO_Zax says:
::is worried::

MO_Torek says:
*CO*: Captain this is Torek, I believe we should consider Kane's and Janet's wishes to return to the planet.

Merquatica says:
@Plassus:  All right, but I am going to do all the talking at first, is that understood?

XO_Bafii says:
@ EO: Interesting... well we have seen proof of other species contacting water life forms before, perhaps this species played a part in that

Host Kane says:
ACTION:  The TO, beamed near the beach is caught by a large wave.  The undertow pulls him into the waters.

Host CO_Zax says:
*MO*: Your reasons?

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: looks around on the coastline and sees the TO get pulled into the water and rushes to get him shaking his head ::

TO_McCloud says:
@::is pulled in, tries to get to the top to breath::

Host Kane says:
MO:  Thank you.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  Possibly, Sir.  They also identified themselves as dolphins ... a lifeform that once existed on earth ... it gets even more curious as we find out more

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::enters sickbay, unceremoniously dumping the suit in a heap by the doors, and looking about for this "Kane"::

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: grumbles as he attempts to get the TO by the neck ::

OPS_Fish says:
CO: Captain, the TO seems to be in some type of distress.

XO_Bafii says:
@ :: turns as he hears something ::  COMM:CO: Do you have a lock on the TO?

XO_Bafii says:
@SO: See if you can pull him out

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::notices movement out of the corner of her eye and sees the TO pulled into the water::

Host CO_Zax says:
::turns around with a sigh::

TO_McCloud says:
@::tries to get back to shore..::

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: reaches in and grabs the TO ::

OPS_Fish says:
::readies transporters to pull out McCloud::

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Again? Beam him back to the beach if necessary.

Merquatica says:
@::sees the stranger in danger and rushes to the rescue::

MO_Torek says:
*CO*: This transformation was caused by what they are calling the Orb of the Prophets. They believe it was the will of the Prophets that they changed. They have no desire to be changed back into their original selves.

Plassus says:
@::Heads for the stranger in the water and helps him to the shoreline::

TO_McCloud says:
@::takes the SO's hand and works his way out..::

Host Kane says:
ACTION:  The undertow catches the SO, knocking him off balance.

TO_McCloud says:
@::ends up in the water again::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
MO: The captain wanted me to check on Kane?

Merquatica says:
@::the other stranger gets pulled under and rushes to him::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::leaves sickbay and heads toward the bridge::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  Sir ... over there!!!  ::points to where the TO and SO are struggling in the water::

Host CO_Zax says:
::frowns::

MO_Torek says:
CSO: He is requesting for him and Janet to be returned to the planet.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::eyes the CTO leaving sickbay::

OPS_Fish says:
::uses transporters to transport TO and SO to a safer location farther from the water::

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: curses loudly and attempts to pull himself up ``

Host Kane says:
ACTION:  The people of this world pull the TO and SO towards the land.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
MO: Ok...so what does this have to do with me?

Merquatica says:
@::reaches the SO and indicates for him to grab hold fast::

TO_McCloud says:
@::ends up on the land and coughs... ALOT::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::enters bridge.  Takes tactical station::

Host CO_Zax says:
*MO*: Coordinate with the CTO/CSO....if they agree, the three of you bring them down.

XO_Bafii says:
@ :: rushes to where the SO and TO are coming to land ::

Plassus says:
@::Looks at Merquatica then at the "Federation" Merquatica: Did you see that sparkle and then they were gone?

Host Kane says:
ACTION:  The 'dolphins find them selves suddenly on the land by the TO and SO.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::hurries over to them and scans them quickly with her tricorder::  TO/SO:  You two OK?

Merquatica says:
@Plassus:  No I did not.

XO_Bafii says:
@ EO: Check out our people

CTO_Kyrron says:
CO:  You are not seriously thinking of leaving the transformed Bajorans on the planet?

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: looks around and looks at the dolphins next to him on the beach ::

Plassus says:
@::Flops around on the sand trying to get back to the water::

MO_Torek says:
CSO: Nothing...the change is still progressing.

MO_Torek says:
*CO*: Thank you Captain.

XO_Bafii says:
@ Dolphins: :: through translator :: Thank you for your assistance

MO_Torek says:
CSO: What is your opinion of returning them to the planet?

SO_M`Tor says:
@ XO: Sir... These .... dolphins saved us both ...

XO_Bafii says:
@ Dolphins : Do you need aid in getting back to deeper water?

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  They seem to be fine, Sir.

Host CO_Zax says:
CTO: It’s their call, Tria. They'll die up here.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::brushes her hair back with her hand:: MO: Isn't that a medical opinion?

XO_Bafii says:
@ EO: Let the ship know everyone is fine

TO_McCloud says:
@::tries to speak, but having problems with water in lungs::

Merquatica says:
@XO:  It was our pleasure and yes we do need some assistance to getting home.

Plassus says:
@XO: Your welcome, my name is 'Plassus', what is yours?

CTO_Kyrron says:
CO:  What about the beings already living there?  What about the Prime Directive?

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  Aye, Sir.

Host Kane says:
MO/CSO: It should be our choice... send us down and let us see.

MO_Torek says:
CSO: I would value your opinion sir, I feel they will die up here. At least down there, they have the oceans.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@COM:CO:  Pettigrove to Pendragon.

XO_Bafii says:
@ Plassus:  I am Bafii.   Please, allow me to assist  :: enters the water and attempts to get the dolphins back out ::

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: picks up the closest dolphin and assists it in returning to the water ::

Merquatica says:
@ALL:  Where are my manners?  My name is Merquatica, one of the leaders here.

XO_Bafii says:
@ :: notices the water is a very comfortable temperature.. he is enjoying it greatly ::

OPS_Fish says:
CO: The engineer wants to communicate with you.  ::puts it on visual::

XO_Bafii says:
@ Merquatica :  A pleasure to met you

CTO_Kyrron says:
::can't believe they are seriously thinking of doing this::

XO_Bafii says:
@ :: continues to help the dolphins back into deep water ::

Host CO_Zax says:
::sighs:: CTO: I'm as concerned as you are. Perhaps the beings below will be able to restore them to their natural being.

Plassus says:
@All: Merquatica is the leader of her Pod, I'm the leader of my Pod. Are you a leader too?

CSO_O`Dunn says:
MO: Scientifically, I can't see why not.

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at the screen::

Merquatica says:
@::is being assisted by the SO back to the water::

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: hopes the saltwater will remove easily from his uniform ::

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM: EO: Zax here.

Host Kane says:
::Looks from one to the other::  MO/CSO:  How about asking the denizens of this world?

MO_Torek says:
::nods::*CO*: I have discussed it with the CSO, we believe it is a acceptable solution.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@COM:CO:  Captain, we had a little situation with the SO and TO down here.  Everything is now under control, ma'am.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::overhears the comm and shakes her head::

XO_Bafii says:
@ Plassus:  I help to lead my people, I am what is called a first officer

TO_McCloud says:
@::lays his back on the sand and catches his breath::

CTO_Kyrron says:
CO:  Sir.  I must protest this course of action!

XO_Bafii says:
@ :: seeing they have reached deeper water :: Plassus: I have come down to speak with you and your people

EO_Pettigrove says:
@COM:CO:  We have the local aquatic lifeforms to thank for saving their lives.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::sneaking in some more readings while she can::

Host Kane says:
ACTION:  Another wave sweeps up over the TO covering him in sand.

Host CO_Zax says:
::shakes her head:: COMM:EO: The CTO is on her way down. she'll handle McCloud.

TO_McCloud says:
@::sputters out the sand..::

MO_Torek says:
CSO: I have quite a bit of data that I will share with you.

Merquatica says:
@::remembers something::  Plassus:  Don't you have that important meeting with your pod in a few moment?

CTO_Kyrron says:
::eyes the Captain::

TO_McCloud says:
@::crawls away from the water::

Host CO_Zax says:
*MO*: Understood. Respect the PD.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@COM:CO:  Acknowledged, Ma'am.  I'll let the Commander know she's coming down.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
MO: Great! ::looks up, smiling, waiting for said data::

MO_Torek says:
Kane: We are arranging for your return.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::sighs and heads to a transporter room::

MO_Torek says:
::motions to the stack of PADDs on his desk::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::wanders back to the shore:: XO:  Sir, the CTO is on her way down.

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: shakes his head and looks around at the sea life in the water ::

Host Kane says:
MO:  Thank you

Host CO_Zax says:
*CTO*: Tria?

XO_Bafii says:
@ :: nods to the EO ::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::rapidly begins to consume the data in the PADDs::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::enters transporter room and steps onto pad::  *CO*:  Yes, Captain.

Plassuss says:
@Merquatica: Yes, looks up at the sun to check the time, I'll meet you back here in two widths of the sun

MO_Torek says:
COMM: XO: Commander this is Torek, Kane and Janet wish to return to the planet unchanged. I have discussed it with the CO and CSO as we agree on this course of action.

XO_Bafii says:
@COMM:MO: I will speak to the inhabitants and make sure they do not oppose that

OPS_Fish thinks:  ::idly wonders how she is going to transport a mermaid::

Host CO_Zax says:
*CTO*: I'm counting on you to respect the PD. This one is your call. Zax out.

MO_Torek says:
COMM: XO: Thank you sir, we will await your response before transporting down.

Merquatica says:
@Plassus:  All right hurry back

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::goes over to greet the CTO::

CTO_Kyrron says:
Transporter Chief:  Energize.  *CO*:  Aye Sir.

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Transport at my signal.

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Energize.

Merquatica says:
@XO:  Plassus had a previous engagement should be back in just a moment.

OPS_Fish says:
::readies transporters:: CO: Aye, Captain.

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: moves close to the TO and helps to dig him out ::

XO_Bafii says:
@ Merquatica:  Some of the people with us have undergone a change... instead of living on land, they can now live in the water.  They wish to come and join you  here.  Would you be opposed to this?

OPS_Fish says:
::transports::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::rematerializes::

Merquatica says:
@XO: Not at all, we are an open society and welcome new members to the waters with great honor and pleasure.

XO_Bafii says:
@ :: enjoying the feeling on the waves as he speaks with Merquatica ::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@::sees the CTO materialize and goes over to her::

MO_Torek says:
*TR1*: Transporter room this is Sickbay, standby to beam subjects down to the planet, in the ocean near the AT.

Host Kane says:
ACTION:  A yeomen brings the captain tea.

Plassus says:
@::Heads for his Pod about a mile out from the shore, feeding on small fishes::

XO_Bafii says:
@ :: smiles :: Merquatica: I thank you greatly.  I shall ask them to come

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: notices the arrival of the crew and the merpeople ::

XO_Bafii says:
@ COMM:CO/MO:  Merquatica has given permission to beam down those altered

Merquatica says:
@XO: Excellent, I am eager to meet them.

MO_Torek says:
CSO: You are to accompany us down sir.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
MO: Umm...ok.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@CTO:  Sir.  This way.  ::leads the way down to the shore where the others are::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::follows the EO::

MO_Torek says:
*OPS*: Sickbay to OPS, 4 to beam down to AT location, Kane and Janet are to be beamed into the water.

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: nods to the CTO as she arrives ::

MO_Torek says:
Kane: Understand that this is a unique culture, you will have to be careful.

XO_Bafii says:
@ Merquatica:  You have lovely water here, rarely have I seen waters this clear except on my home planet

CTO_Kyrron says:
@XO:  What is the situation?

Plassus says:
@::Finishes talking with the elders of his Pod, and then swims back to Merquatica::

Merquatica says:
@XO:  Thank you, we respect our home and we keep it clean. but don't get me wrong we do have dangers too.

XO_Bafii says:
@ CTO: Ah, Tria... I was just speaking with Merquatica here... they are eager to meet the Bajorans

OPS_Fish says:
*MO* Acknowledged, Doctor.

MO_Torek says:
CSO: Ready?

CTO_Kyrron says:
@XO:  I think that is unwise, Sir.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::sets down the PADDs:: MO: Why not?

Host Kane says:
::Smiles over at his niece::  Janet:  It will be alright.

MO_Torek says:
*OPS*: Energize.

XO_Bafii says:
@ CTO: I'm listening

OPS_Fish says:
::turns to CO, to see if Zax heard that::

Merquatica says:
@::sees Plassus return::  Plassus:  Welcome back, I trust all went well with the meeting.

OPS_Fish says:
CO: Permission to energize, Captain?

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Permission granted.

Plassus says:
@Merquatica: Yes, I can go if I want to, how about you?

OPS_Fish says:
*MO*  I will transport the two into the water first.  Stand by.

CTO_Kyrron says:
@XO:  We have no way to know what the impact of leaving these... people... here will be on the native population.  We will be interfering with their development and violating the Prime Directive.

OPS_Fish says:
::transports the two transformed being into the water::

Host Kane says:
@::Hears a splash and feels warm water covering him::

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: hears the transporter whine and wonders if we will empty the ship and bring everyone to the surface ::

MO_Torek says:
::watches them dematerialize::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
MO: Its curious, really, that only the Bajorans were "transformed".

XO_Bafii says:
@ CTO:  Understood... it isn't an easy call.  For now nothing is decided.  We will all have to discuss this further

MO_Torek says:
CSO: Indeed.

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::watches the materialization and wonders why she bothers::

Merquatica says:
@Plassus:  Actually, I am going to stay and welcome some of their people that have somehow been transformed to our way of breathing.

OPS_Fish says:
::transports others to land nearby::

MO_Torek says:
@::materializes and looks around::

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: shakes head as he hears the transporter again ::

Plassus says:
@Merquatica: You don’t want to go up to the stars again? I've wanted to go back for a long time

OPS_Fish says:
CO: Transport successful, Ma'am.  Keeping lock on them and an open comm link.

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
@::lets the odd tingling sensation fade:: MO: I mean, considering that humans are so much more closely related to marine mammals....

Host Kane says:
@::Feels the life forces of the waters soak into him, and a smile stretches his face::

XO_Bafii says:
@ CTO: For now lets gather what information we can from these people :: indicates Merquatica and Plassus ::

Merquatica says:
@Plassus: I didn't say that I didn't want to, just the fact that I am waiting for my turn.

MO_Torek says:
@CSO: That orb holds the key to all of this. I hope it is in safekeeping.

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: blinks as he hears the words from the translators :: @Plassus: Go back to the stars ??? :: was surprised he spoke up ::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@XO:  As you wish, Sir

Host Kane says:
Action:  The captain starts to get complaints from the colonists.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  Sir, if I'm not needed here, I'd like to return to the ship and continue to study the Orb.

XO_Bafii says:
@ :: returns to the dolphins :: Merquatica:  Tell me about your people, I would like to know more

MO_Torek says:
@::watches Kane and Janet::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
@MO: It's supposed to be under quarantine.

Plassus says:
@Merquatica: Tell them, I love the stories of the old days!!

Host Kane says:
@::Swims slowly over to the denizens::

OPS_Fish says:
::scans area of the orb for any unusual energy emanations::

Host CO_Zax says:
::instructs the OPS to tell the colonists to shut up::

XO_Bafii says:
@EO: Granted

Merquatica says:
@XO:  A millennia ago, our people once traveled the stars then decided to settle here.

Host Kane says:
ACTION:  The orb is quiet

EO_Pettigrove says:
@XO:  Thank you, Sir.

MO_Torek says:
@COMM: OPS: Pendragon Torek here, Kane and Janet are doing well.

EO_Pettigrove says:
@COM:Pen:  Pettigrove to Pendragon.  One to beam back to the ship.

XO_Bafii says:
@ Merquatica:  Interesting - do you still travel the stars?

OPS_Fish says:
CO: Very well, Captain.  ::thinks of a more delicate way to put it.:: *Colonists* Please maintain comm silence.  We are rather busy up here.  Thank you for your patience.

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: blinks and re-checks to make sure he is recording this ::

Merquatica says:
@XO:  Unfortunately, we no longer have the means to do so.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
@::runs a quick scan:: MO: The water definitely agrees with them.

XO_Bafii says:
@ :: indicates to the SO to relay this information to the Pendragon ::

OPS_Fish says:
CO: No unusual energy reading from the orb at present, Captain, but I will continue monitoring it.

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:MO: Good.

MO_Torek says:
@CSO: Yes...

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods at OPS::

XO_Bafii says:
@ Merquatica:  Why not?

Host Kane says:
@Plassus:  Hello, my name is Kane.

MO_Torek says:
@CSO: Thank you for your assistance in this matter sir.

Host CO_Zax says:
::tilts her head consideringly::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
@::closes the tricorder:: MO: No problem. ::looks out across the water:: You know, I grew up next to the sea.

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Can you safely beam the orb into the transporter buffer and keep it inactive?

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: nods to the XO and transmits the translator recordings to the Pendragon ::

MO_Torek says:
@::looks around::CSO: Vulcan has no oceans, first time I saw a ocean was San Francisco.

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: stares in disbelief ::

OPS_Fish says:
CO: I can.  I am not sure if we should disturb it right now, Captain?

Merquatica says:
@XO:  The ships were used to build our peoples’ Major Meeting Facility.  Its where everyone meets one a full cycle of seasons to share their life stories.

EO_Pettigrove says:
::wonders if the ship heard her com .... ::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
@MO: Your loss, really. It wasn't nearly this calm near the Head, though.

OPS_Fish says:
::gets translator recordings and begins analyzing them::

XO_Bafii says:
@ Merquatica:  So your people have chosen not to return to the stars?

Host CO_Zax says:
::sits back grimly::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::still thinking about how very wrong this is::

MO_Torek says:
@CSO: The Head?

Plassus says:
@Kane: Hello, my name is Plassus

EO_Pettigrove says:
@COM:OPS:  Pettigrove to Pendragon ... do you read me?

Merquatica says:
@XO:  As far as I have been told through stories passed down through time.

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::wonders why they need her down here anyways::

Plassus says:
@Kane: Are you here to share our world?

XO_Bafii says:
@ Merquatica:  You told me that you have an open society..  we have many friends who wish to live here.  Would they be welcomed?

OPS_Fish says:
COM: EO  Yes, Engineer.  What do you need?

Host Kane says:
@Plassus:  My people came her to colonize this world.  Would you accept our presence?

CSO_O`Dunn says:
@::smiles:: MO: I suppose you wouldn't know about it. Malin Head...as far north as Ireland gets. Great cliff diving.

MO_Torek says:
@CSO: I have never experienced this...cliff diving. 

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: turns to Kane and wonders what sort of damage they will do to this planet ::

EO_Pettigrove says:
@COM:OPS:  I need to be beamed back to the ship to continue studying the Orb.

Plassus says:
@Kane: All are welcomed on the land, we have no use for it

Merquatica says:
@XO:  That would be no problem. But on one condition though.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
@::laughs:: MO: Another loss, but it's not for everybody. Definitely not for beginners...

Host Kane says:
@Plassus:  Thank you.  And my niece and I can be the go betweens.

XO_Bafii says:
@ Merquatica:  Yes :: listens, glad that the SO is recording all of this ::

OPS_Fish says:
COM: EO:  Very well, Lt. Pettigrove.  Stand by.  ::readies transporter::

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Ask Kyrron to report in.
Merquatica says:
@XO:  They need to respect the waters and keep them clean.

MO_Torek says:
@CSO: People doing things that could inflict fatal damage for recreation is...illogical.

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: wonders if the JAG office will consider the recordings as a legal contract ::

OPS_Fish says:
::transports EO::

XO_Bafii says:
@ Merquatica:  I shall bring this information to my people... we shall talk again soon.  Thank you

CSO_O`Dunn says:
@MO: Fatal? I've never even heard of somebody dying during a cliff dive.

Merquatica says:
@XO: You're welcome.

EO_Pettigrove says:
::arrives back in the TR and makes her way back to the Orb::

OPS_Fish says:
*CTO* Commander Kyrron, please report.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
@MO: And it's not illogical...for a marine mammal.

XO_Bafii says:
@ :: exits the water :: CTO:  I think we all have a lot to talk about, you and I should return to the ship

MO_Torek says:
@CSO: Oh....well in that case I will try this cliff diving.

CTO_Kyrron says:
@COMM:  OPS:  Things are going swimmingly down here.

Host Kane says:
@::Swims to the shores::  XO:  I believe this will work out well.  You understand, some of them would like to go back with you?

CTO_Kyrron says:
@XO:  Whatever you say, Sir.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
@::laughs again:: MO: I wouldn't, if I were you. You don't have the biology for it.

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Start bringing them back up.

XO_Bafii says:
@ Kane:  There is much to discuss

MO_Torek says:
@::his eyebrow raises::

OPS_Fish says:
*AT* Please prepare for transport.

XO_Bafii says:
@ CSO/MO:  Beam up when you are ready   AT:  Prepare to beam up

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Staff meeting in one hour.

MO_Torek says:
@::stands ready for transport::

SO_M`Tor says:
@ :: moves to stand next to the XO ::

OPS_Fish says:
::transports AT::

XO_Bafii says:
@ :: thinks Zax must be reading his thoughts ::  COMM:OPS: Understood

EO_Pettigrove says:
::arrives at the Colonists quarters but can't enter ... commences scanning from outside::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
@::looks out across the ocean again, sighing:: XO: Understood.

OPS_Fish says:
*AT* The captain has called a staff meeting in one hour.

XO_Bafii says:
:: arrives on the ship ::

SO_M`Tor says:
:: looks around the transporters room and stills smells the seawater ::

Merquatica says:
@::swims back to her pod::

MO_Torek says:
::looks around the TR, then heads back to Sickbay to clean up the mess::

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: We're finishing up here. Start transporting the colonists down.

XO_Bafii says:
All: Well, I think I need a dry uniform, you heard the call for a meeting - away team is dismissed

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::enjoys the smell of the salt air in the brief moments before the ship's environmental systems remove it::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::exits transporter room and heads to the bridge, wondering what the staff meeting will be all about::

Host Kane says:
@::Watches the others leave and smiles, turning back to his niece::  Janet:  Lets explore...

XO_Bafii says:
:: heads for his quarters to change and then to the bridge ::

OPS_Fish says:
*Colonists*  Prepare to be transported to the planet.

MO_Torek says:
::nods to Commander Bafii::

SO_M`Tor says:
:: will be quite glad to get a new uniform on and get the sand out of his boots ::

OPS_Fish says:
::transports colonists::

EO_Pettigrove says:
::sighs as she hears the com about the meeting ... closes her tricorder and makes her way back to the bridge::

Host CO_Zax says:
::leaves OPS in charge of the bridge and returns to her RR::

SO_M`Tor says:
:: heads to his quarters sighing in relief ::

Host Kane says:
Action:  With sighs of finally, they begin to set things up.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::arrives on bridge in a very bad mood::

Host Kane says:
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