U.S.S. Pendragon
10206.15

Host EESSM_Erryn says:

SUMMARY: The unfortunate crew of the Pendragon was taken down by a violent ion storm, spreading the ship across a kilometer of the surface of a rogue planet.

The lightning-ignited plasma has turned the wreckage into a hellish inferno, sending the crew to a mysterious Victorian-style house on a hill.

Safely inside and out of the weather, they try to make sense of it all.

ACTION: From the entry, the crew sees three doors along the left wall, which stretches to the back of the house. The right wall has a door near the foyer, then opens into a main hall with a stairway climbing toward the second floor.

ACTION: All of the doors are of stout oak, with old-fashioned style locks. The walls are heavy lath-and-plaster, with mahogany wainscoting below and old-fashioned wallpaper above. The windows are all firmly nailed shut, and have panes of heavy glass reinforced by an odd hexagonal-formed wire.

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
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Host CO_Zax says:
::looks around at the grim faces around her and straightens her shoulders imperceptibly::

TO_Choi says:
::Sits at the back of the room finishing his log::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Looks around:: Self: Very strange place

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::approaches the CO::  CO: Captain, may I have a word with you?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks around her::

CTO_Rofax says:
::notes the passage to upstairs::

Host CO_Zax says:
::raises a brow but nods::

FCO_Elack says:
::Looks around::

TO_Choi says:
::Stands up and tugs on his tunic::

XO_Kyrron says:
::picks up the candelabra and uses her body to shield it from the drafts::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::motions to the other side of the dark room::

MO_Shiar says:
::arrives at the house and makes way in::

SO_Hull says:
::After hearing his orders from the Captain, and without his tricorder or any other type of investigatory tool he begins to make his assessment of the current situation::

Host CO_Zax says:
::walks across the room and waits for the Glinn to begin::

TO_Choi says:
::Stares at the three doors::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Sees the MO:: MO: Are you ok?

XO_Kyrron says:
::picks the matches up off the table and puts them in her pocket::

CTO_Rofax says:
::whispers::  XO: That looks like a way upstairs.... and that light...  ::points::

MO_Shiar says:
CMO: surprisingly I’m fine. you?

CEO_M`Tor says:
::looks around the room and notices that their are no electrical outlets::

XO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  You're right.  ::is itching to go up there but awaits the CO's instructions::

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Checks out the crews’ reactions::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::following the CO then stops::  CO: Captain, I couldn't help but notice from your appearance and your little speech earlier that you seem a little upset.  May I respectfully say that this is not the time to dwell on the past?  Whether it was your fault or not is not for you to decide...

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO/CTO:  Perhaps if we split into teams and search ... we could cover more ground more quickly.

CMO_Blackwolf says:
MO: I am ok, begin to look around the house, be careful, we have no weapons

XO_Kyrron says:
::nods at OPS::

XO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  See anything we could use as weapons.

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
CO: It is for a Starfleet board of inquiry to determine that later.  Right now, your crew ::motions::  need you for a strong image.  ::pauses::

TO_Choi says:
::Paces around looking to the ground for any type of object::

MO_Shiar says:
CMO: don't worry about me.

XO_Kyrron says:
::looks around for something heavy to whack bad guys with::

CTO_Rofax says:
XO: There doesn't appear to be anything in here, Cmdr.... perhaps if we explore the remainder of the house....

FCO_Elack says:
::Walks around, inspecting her surroundings and then goes to stand by the rest of the crew::

TO_Choi says:
::Looks to the ground at a loose floor board::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks surprised:: CIV: Thank you...for your concern, Glinn. I appreciate your concern......

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::trying to gauge the CO's emotions waiting for a response::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
MO: Worry? That is a Human flaw that I don't have

XO_Kyrron says:
::looks toward the CO for instructions::

SO_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, I've made my assessment, and I'm ready to report

Host CO_Zax says:
::smiles grimly:: CIV: I'm fine.

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks up::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  I'm going to see if I can find a kitchen. There has to be food here.

XO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  No!  Stay put for now

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Goes to the CO:: CO: Captain You ok, Captain?

TO_Choi says:
CO: There is some loose floorboards here Ma'am. Possibly a weapon..  But no telling what is under them.

Host CO_Zax says:
All: Okay, folks, let's do this one at a time.

MO_Shiar says:
CMO: oh yeah. well luckily, I’m not human so neither of us should be worrying

XO_Kyrron says:
::listens to the CO::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::placing a hand on her right arm::  CO: Are you sure Captain?  Right now, they need a leader.  ::motioning to the crew assembled::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at OPS:: OPS: You will remain here.

FCO_Elack says:
::Stands at attention and listens to the CO::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::following the CO back to the rest of the crew::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::stays where she is for now::

CTO_Rofax says:
::desperately wants to find a kitchen and a knife, then head upstairs::

Host CO_Zax says:
::ignores the CIV...for now::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::sighs and wonders if everyone is going to ask if the Captain is fine:: All: The Captain is fine... and will be fine for ever  ::growls::

TO_Choi says:
::Stops pacing and looks up::

Host CO_Zax says:
SO: Your report, Lt?

XO_Kyrron says:
::still shielding the candles from the drafts::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
ALL: May I have your attention, if there is anyone that is injured, please report to this room ::Points right:: I will have a triage unit there ::Wonders with what supplies::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::looks around the room and paces::

SO_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, taking into consideration that we have none of our customary tricorders and such, I will state the obvious, since no one else has...

TO_Choi says:
::Glances at a tiny cut on his right arm::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at M'Tor gratefully but remains silent::

XO_Kyrron says:
::looks around for anything to stick the individual candles in case they split up::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::stands just to the rear and right of the CO::

SO_Hull says:
CO:...A Victorian era house on a rogue planet, in the middle of an ion storm?  Apart from our missing and dead shipmates, one would consider this surreal in the extreme

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods::

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: Captain, the front door remains unlocked, but the windows are sealed.... the rest of the dwelling remains unknown...

CEO_M`Tor says:
::shakes head in disgust:: CO: Permission to explore the upstairs with a small group ?

SO_Hull says:
CO:  ::looks at his other shipmates::  We are in extreme trouble, and I would take the stance that this is an illusion of some sort, and should be treated as such

XO_Kyrron says:
::waits patiently for a plan to emerge and feels sympathy for the Captain having everyone talking to her all at once::

SO_Hull says:
CO:  That is my report Captain.  For what it is worth

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
CO: Captain, I volunteer my expertise to go with M'Tor on his excursion

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::What he would not give for a hypo and a tricorder right about now::

MO_Shiar says:
SO: are you saying I didn't just push my way out of a pile of wreckage and pass hundreds of dead crewmen I couldn't help?

Host CO_Zax says:
CEO: Permission denied.

Host CO_Zax says:
:looks around::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Sees the FCO:: FCO: How is the leg?

Host CO_Zax says:
All: May I remind all and sundry that I am in charge?

CNS_Hollywood says:
ALL: Excuse me People, I think we should do this one at a time please

TO_Choi says:
::Shakes his stress filled head::

FCO_Elack says:
CMO: A bit unsturdy, a little hard to get used to...but manageable.

TO_Choi says:
Himself: Great first day on the job..

MO_Shiar says:
:: looks annoyed::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
FCO: When we get back to the ship, umm, Starbase, I want to run some scan on it to make sure there are no problems

TO_Choi says:
::Covers his face with his palms::

XO_Kyrron says:
::awaits some wise words from the CO::

Host CO_Zax says:
::smiles:: All: We need to stay together. As Hull stated, this isn't right. We need to find food....and dry clothes.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks at the TO::

FCO_Elack says:
CMO: Understood. I think it just needs some getting used to.

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
CO: With all due respect Captain, how are we going to do that standing around here?

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: We will try the door to the right. You take point.

CEO_M`Tor says:
::grumbles and guards the rear of the group::

XO_Kyrron says:
::nods at the CO and moves toward the door on the right wall::

Host CO_Zax says:
CTO: Rofax, take the rear.

Host CO_Zax says:
CIV: Marat?

MO_Shiar says:
:: walks away from others::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::follows the XO to the door::

MO_Shiar says:
:: shakes head while walking::

XO_Kyrron says:
::turns and hands the candelabra to the CEO:  CEO:  Its drafty in here.  Don't let it go out.

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: Aye Captain... and, if I may?

XO_Kyrron says:
::puts her hand on the doorknob and turns it::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at the CTO:: CTO: Yes, Lt?

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The door seems to be stuck.

CEO_M`Tor says:
::holds the candelabra:: XO: Understood

TO_Choi says:
::Snaps his arms back to his sides::

XO_Kyrron says:
::gives the door a good hard tug::

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Stands behind the CO::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::protects the flames carefully::

XO_Kyrron says:
::looks around for some muscle to help her::

TO_Choi says:
::Sighs deeply::

Host CO_Zax says:
TO: Choi. Keep an eye on her. ::points to the CIV::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The door, designed to open inward, doesn't open at all.

TO_Choi says:
CO: Yes Ma’am.

CMO_Blackwolf says:
XO: Might I suggest to pull not push

XO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  Good idea!

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: I cannot detect any astral presence, but there is some background disturbance present.  Something here definitely "feels" wrong, Captain...

Host CO_Zax says:
::really wonders why she ever took this job::

XO_Kyrron says:
::pushes against the door with all her might::

TO_Choi says:
::Stands beside the CIV::

Host CO_Zax says:
CTO: Understood. Keep me posted.

XO_Kyrron says:
::really throws herself into it::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The door creaks a bit and even moves slightly, but doesn't open.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::watches the others::

CTO_Rofax says:
::nods to the CO and moves to the rear::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
XO: May I?

CNS_Hollywood says:
CO: Need an ear to talk to?

XO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  Please.

Host CO_Zax says:
CEO: M'Tor.....perhaps you could...throw your weight into it?

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::taps the XO on the shoulder::  XO: Commander, perhaps together?

CEO_M`Tor says:
::chuckles:: CTO: Wrong is quite a correct word for this situation

TO_Choi says:
CO: Err...Why not try some brute force?

XO_Kyrron says:
CIV:  You too.

MO_Shiar says:
:: sits down in a corner of the room laughing to self::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
All: Stand back ::Gets a run and charges the door with his shoulder::

XO_Kyrron says:
TO:  Get up here as well.

CEO_M`Tor says:
CO: With pleasure Captain... ::gives candelabra back to the XO::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The door swings open, spilling its assailants across the broken remains of a wooden chair just inside. Apparently, the chair had been jammed beneath the doorknob. A second chair lies on its side near the center of the room, just below a tattered corpse dangling by a noose from a chandelier.

TO_Choi says:
::Runs up to the door::

XO_Kyrron says:
::takes the candelabra::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Falls down::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::rocks with the XO a couple times before throwing her weight into it... falling through the open door::::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The room is an old-fashioned parlor. Besides the corpse and broken chairs, it is furnished with a frumpy couch, two overstuffed chairs, a liquor cabinet, and a card table with two small chairs.

TO_Choi says:
Self: There we go.

CTO_Rofax says:
CEO: But I am afraid it is so much more than that.... I am still searching for an adequate description.....

CEO_M`Tor says:
::sees the CMO fly through the door::

XO_Kyrron says:
::looks up at the corpse::

FCO_Elack says:
::Falls::

Host CO_Zax says:
::stops in the doorway:: CMO: Check the corpse.

XO_Kyrron says:
::is pretty sure its dead::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Sees the corpse:: CO: Aye

CTO_Rofax says:
::spies the body and wants a closer look::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The corpse is swarming with huge maggots, each bigger than a man's thumb. They have eaten all the soft flesh off it, leaving only bone and sinew. With disgustingly wet noises, they begin dropping off the body and crawling toward the crew.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::watches the others fall::

TO_Choi says:
::Cringes::

XO_Kyrron says:
::eyes widen in horror::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::points at the corpse::  All:  I guess he didn't like it here either.

XO_Kyrron says:
::spies the liquor cabinet::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Sees the maggots:: CO: Yeah, he is dead 

XO_Kyrron says:
::moves toward it::

FCO_Elack says:
::Runs from the corpse to the back of the room, gasping in horror::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::continues to hold candelabra  and picks up a piece of wood on the floor::

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: Suggest we depart Captain....  ::points to the maggots::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::pointing at the maggots: All: I guess we found our nourishment.

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: One of the large maggots actually bites the XO.

XO_Kyrron says:
::tries to open the liquor cabinet::  All:  Ouch!

CEO_M`Tor says:
::attempts to light wood with candle::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks incredulously the CIV:: CIV:  I'm not eating those!

Host CO_Zax says:
::glares at the CMO: Species, Doctor?

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The maggots begin to swarm over the nearest crew.

XO_Kyrron says:
::shakes the maggot off and stomps on it::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::looks quickly in the XO's direction::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
XO: Let me look at that

TO_Choi says:
::Feels them climbing up his pant leg::

TO_Choi says:
ALL: I suggest we get out of here.

FCO_Elack says:
::Is in the far back of the room, utterly terrified::

Host CO_Zax says:
All: Get out.

FCO_Elack says:
TO: Agreed, totally....

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: Each time the crew attempts to touch or open something in the room, maggots crawl onto their extremities, biting viciously.

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Looks at the XO's hand then turns and leaves the room::

TO_Choi says:
::Jogs back out the door::

Host CO_Zax says:
::backs from the room quickly::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
OPS: They are not that much different of a meal we have back on Cardassia which is essentially eggs with raw embryos inside

MO_Shiar says:
::sees the crew come back into the room::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::backs off hurriedly::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::reluctantly follows the rest out of the room::

TO_Choi says:
::Feels the maggots biting::

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Backs up stomping on a maggot::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::backs away::

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: Try the next door.

TO_Choi says:
::Feels one climb up his neck, piercing his skin with a bite::

Host CO_Zax says:
::points to the first door on the left::

XO_Kyrron says:
::moves to the first door on the left::

TO_Choi says:
::Swipes it off::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The maggots follow the crew, heading for the door.

TO_Choi says:
Self: Ouch

XO_Kyrron says:
::turns the knob and tentatively pushes it.

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::this times decides to wait here until they all decide whether they are going to stay in this room or not::

CTO_Rofax says:
::follows the others watching the bugs::

FCO_Elack says:
::Dashes into the door, narrowly escaping the maggots::

Host CO_Zax says:
::yanks off her tunic jacket in disgust and tosses it on to the floor::

MO_Shiar says:
::stands up from the corner:: CMO: find anything?

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Shall we? ::Begins to stomp as many maggots as he can::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::stomps on a few of the critters::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Looks at the MO:: MO: Aye, bugs

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::kicks the maggots away from her::

XO_Kyrron says:
::pushes the door a little harder::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The second door opens.

Host CO_Zax says:
CMO: Close that door.

CEO_M`Tor says:
::shakes head at the cowardice of the crew since these bugs remind him of his last meal::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Turns and closes the door per the CO's orders::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::tries to close the door to the bug room::

XO_Kyrron says:
::steps cautiously through, holding the candles in front of her::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: Between mad maggot stomping fits, the first door is closed.

MO_Shiar says:
CMO: ah

TO_Choi says:
::Steps into the other room::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: A heavy oak table dominates this dining room, partly covered by an age-yellowed lace tablecloth, and ringed by thirteen matching chairs. A sideboard stands along the right wall, bearing a tarnished silver platter and ewer.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::follows the XO::

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: I doubt stomping on one or two will slow them down, but be my guest....

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Takes off his tunic and stomps on maggots along the way in::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: To the far left of the room, there is a corner hutch filled with delicate china and a considerable collection of cutlery.

Host CO_Zax says:
::steps cautiously into the room::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
MO: Take a look at the XO's hand once you can, she was bitten

TO_Choi says:
::Grins slightly::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::still waits in the main foyer::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The door slams shut unexpectedly and locks. A strange, misty light appears near the ceiling and descends slowly to the table, spreading to the corner hutch as well.

XO_Kyrron says:
::steps into the center of the room in order to light the whole place::

FCO_Elack says:
::Inspects the china in the corner::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks around:: CTO: Is everyone accounted for?

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Look, Cutlery...AKA, Weapons.

CEO_M`Tor says:
::looks around:: Self: Now what...

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::figures "Oh Great!  Now they've left me behind"::

XO_Kyrron says:
::watches the light descend::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks around her and hears the door lock:: XO:  Sir, the door is locked!

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: With the groaning sound of tortured wood, the table runs across the room like a mad bull, attempting to crush the nearest person.

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Looks at the MO:: MO: This reminds me of that 20th century writer, umm, Steven King

XO_Kyrron says:
::flattens herself into a corner trying to avoid the table::

TO_Choi says:
::Jumps out of the way, dragging the CIV with him::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::tries to force the door open::

SO_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, I suggest removing ourselves from this house, it is the center of whatever is going on here, we are being manipulated, reminds me of the mice in the maze looking for the cheese at the end

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The table crashes into the corner, narrowly missing the XO.

Host CO_Zax says:
::runs to the other side of the room::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::gets into a corner::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Looks at the table:: Now that is something you don’t see everyday

FCO_Elack says:
::Jumps::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::hears the noise from the inside and kicks at the door::

MO_Shiar says:
CMO: really. I wouldn't know about that sort of thing

Host CO_Zax says:
SO: Get that door open!

TO_Choi says:
::Stands up::

XO_Kyrron says:
::wonders why everything seems to be chasing her.  Because she has the light perhaps::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The CO is pinned against the wall by the table.

TO_Choi says:
Self: Captain!

Host CO_Zax says:
:is being crushed::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Charges the table to free the CO::

TO_Choi says:
::Runs to the table::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The doors of the corner hutch fling themselves open, and the cutlery inside suddenly leaps into the air. The various knives, cleavers, and meat forks poise there for a second, quivering, pointing toward Zax.

FCO_Elack says:
::Tries to pull the table off of the CO::

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Lt.Rofax! Help.

XO_Kyrron says:
::would help free the CO but is holding the light::

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: Could you....use one of those matches?

SO_Hull says:
CO:  Aye! ::Runs towards the door and attempts to battering it with his body weight

XO_Kyrron says:
::ducks::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::bangs the table hard ... trying to get it away from the CO::

TO_Choi says:
::Tugs at the table::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::would help the CO but those knives look sharp::

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Runs to the Table tugging at it::

CTO_Rofax says:
::grabs a chair and attempts to use it as a shield for the CO::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::backs away from the door and charges with all his strength at the door::

TO_Choi says:
ALL: Help!

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Jumps up and down on the table::

FCO_Elack says:
CO: Stand still!! ::Tries to pull a knife away from her::

Host CO_Zax says:
::pushes at the table::

TO_Choi says:
CO: Hang out Capt.

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The table eases a bit, giving Zax a slim chance to duck!

Host CO_Zax says:
::she ducks::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The cutlery strikes the wall, wriggles to work itself loose, then flies in an arc around the room to take up position near the hutch again, ready for another go.

SO_Hull says:
::Turns the doorknob as the CEO bangs at the door

TO_Choi says:
::Begins to budge the table::

XO_Kyrron says:
::is searching her pockets for the matches wondering why the CO is choosing now to take up smoking::

TO_Choi says:
ALL: On the floor!

CEO_M`Tor says:
::hears the door creak... backs away and charges once more;:

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
:ducks under some of the curving cutlery::

FCO_Elack says:
::Ducks::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The table freezes, and the cutlery drops to the ground, just in time to be motionless when the door opens again.

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Jumps up and down on the table:: Aloud: I will make fire wood out of you

SO_Hull says:
::Kicks the door as the CEO hits it with his body::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
ALL:  What is this place?

XO_Kyrron says:
::wheels around and sees the door open up::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::walks toward the open door::

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Moves the table free:: CO: You ok?

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks up:: CEO: Hold that door open!

CEO_M`Tor says:
::flies in the room:: CEO: Arrrh... ::tackles the SO::

TO_Choi says:
::Wipes sweat from his brow::

Host CO_Zax says:
CNS: I'm fine. Everyone out.

XO_Kyrron says:
::looks over the knives laying on the ground::

TO_Choi says:
::Bolts for the door making sure everyone is in front of him::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The door hangs open as if it always had.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::exits the room::

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Holds his hand out for the CO::

TO_Choi says:
CIV: Come on!

MO_Shiar says:
CMO: well that was odd. unlike the hundreds of dead crewmates we all seem to have forgotten.

CEO_M`Tor says:
::picks himself off floor and heads to the door::

XO_Kyrron says:
::looking for a sharp knife... like a steak knife::

FCO_Elack says:
::Follows her crewmates out, walking rapidly::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::carefully steps nonchalantly through the door::

XO_Kyrron says:
::bends down and grabs a few::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The XO finds a cleaver.

CTO_Rofax says:
::grabs the platter, the largest knife on the floor, and the tablecloth::

XO_Kyrron says:
::grabs the cleaver::

Host CO_Zax says:
::eyes the knives consideringly::

XO_Kyrron says:
Thinks to self:  Woo hoo!

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The CTO finds a butcher knife.

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Looks at the MO:: MO: We have not forgotten about them

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: A pentagram is scratched roughly into the wood, and the puncture marks of heavy nails in several places. Those nail marks are all surrounded by heavy bloodstains, as if someone or something had been nailed to the tabletop at some time.

SO_Hull says:
CEO:  We need to secure the route to the exterior, get everyone outside

CEO_M`Tor says:
::picks up a nice looking knife::

XO_Kyrron says:
::finding it difficult to hold the candelabra and the cleaver::

TO_Choi says:
::Picks up a small butter knife::

MO_Shiar says:
CMO: you could all fool me.

FCO_Elack says:
::Cringes in disgust::

CTO_Rofax says:
CO/XO: Wait!  Take a look at this....

TO_Choi says:
XO: Can I get that for you? ::Points to the Candelabra::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
MO: Something feels familiar about all of this

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The remaining cutlery is violently motionless.

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Walks out behind the group::

XO_Kyrron says:
TO:  Thanks.  ::hands him the light and looks to where the CTO is pointing::

CTO_Rofax says:
::points to the surface::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
XO: Let me help you out with that Commander.  ::takes the lightest object... the cleaver::

TO_Choi says:
::Takes the Candelabra::

XO_Kyrron says:
::refuses to let Marat take her cleaver::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks more closely at the table::

XO_Kyrron says:
::eyes Marat dangerously::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::sighs::  XO: I was only trying to help.

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Looks back:: CO: Captain?

FCO_Elack says:
::Stands very, very still::

MO_Shiar says:
:: watches Marat thinking he would do the same thing::

Host CO_Zax says:
::frowns slightly:: CNS: A pentagram...........

XO_Kyrron says:
::hazards a glance at the tabletop but is unimpressed::

TO_Choi says:
::Looks over the CIV, as the CO Ordered::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::frowns:: CO: Pentagram ??  ::looks very puzzled::

CTO_Rofax says:
::holsters his blade and folds the tablecloth up as he continues to look at the table::

CNS_Hollywood says:
::walks back to the table and looks at the Pentagram::

Host CO_Zax says:
::traces her finger over the symbol::

CTO_Rofax says:
~~~ ::attempts to get a drift from the table::  ~~~

Host CO_Zax says:
CNS: You are human. Explain what a Pentagram is.

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: As Zax finishes tracing the symbol, nothing happens. Nothing at all.

TO_Choi says:
::Walks to Pentagram::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
CO: Captain, don’t touch that

TO_Choi says:
::Stares at it, remembering its meaning::

XO_Kyrron says:
::looks more closely and wonders if those are bloodstains.  Decides not to mention it::

TO_Choi says:
::Face turns blank::

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: Captain, no residual energy from the table that I can detect...

FCO_Elack says:
ALL: Is that...::points a quivering finger at the pentagram::...what I think it is?

Host CO_Zax says:
::struggles to remember her Earth history::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Walks up to the XO:: XO: Commander, are you familiar with a 20th century writer by the name of Steven King?
MO_Shiar says:
CNS: well... or are you still fond of disobeying orders like when I was in the brig?

XO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  I can't stand earth literature.  Why?

Host CO_Zax says:
All: Is there any saltshakers in the room?

CEO_M`Tor says:
::looks from the CNS to the FCO:: CNS/FCO: What is it ??

TO_Choi says:
FCO: Yep...The sign of the devil....And witchcraft....

XO_Kyrron says:
::looks around for salt::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
XO: I have read some of his novels and some of this seems very familiar

CNS_Hollywood says:
MO: Huh?

CTO_Rofax says:
~~~  ::turns his attention to the continual background hum and tries to isolate:: ~~~

XO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  Can you predict what else we might run across then?

TO_Choi says:
::Shakes his head::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::moans:: TO: Devil ???  Preposterous.....

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::wanders over:: CO:  Are you saying this place is haunted?  ::shudders::

TO_Choi says:
CEO: Well...Depends on your beliefs.....But that is what is was intended to mean..

XO_Kyrron says:
::wonders where their resident witch is now that they need her::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
XO: If memory serves me correctly, we are in store for worse

MO_Shiar says:
CNS: forget it. you were only ordered to tell us about the symbol but hey... what are orders?

FCO_Elack says:
CEO: I'm not human, I don't know....

XO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  Worse?  How much worse?

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: Captain.... I may have something... or perhaps nothing at all....

Host CO_Zax says:
::finds the saltshakers...they are empty::

TO_Choi says:
::I just remember these from old horror stories friends would tell me about::

XO_Kyrron says:
::notes the MO being a bit disrespectful but figures they are all stressed at the moment::

Host CO_Zax says:
CTO: Yes, Lt?

CEO_M`Tor says:
::shakes head:: TO: This is preposterous.... ::is quite outraged:: Someone is attempting to play with our fears.... We should NOT let them !

TO_Choi says:
ALL: This is a VERY bad sign.

XO_Kyrron says:
::moves away from the others and practices swinging the cleaver::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
XO: Commander, he was a very good writer but his writing was very evil to say the lease, for all I know we could come across some daemon that would put the Borg to shame

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::has to unfortunately agree with the Klingon::

Host CO_Zax says:
::tilts the shaker over on her hand and sighs::

FCO_Elack says:
::Starts to shake uncontrollably::

TO_Choi says:
CO: Ma’am...May I suggest trying the final door?

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::sees the CO do something preposterous thinking she must be harder hit than Emsil thought::

XO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  I'm ready for em!  ::holds up her cleaver with glee::

TO_Choi says:
CEO: I'm not sure.....I really am not.........

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: There is a "background noise" I have been picking up on.... I seem to recognize it, but cannot quite identify it.... In fact it is starting to agitate me even..... very odd sensation.....

CEO_M`Tor says:
CMO: Demon ????? Ridiculous !!!!!!!!!

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::grabs the largest knife she can find::

Host CO_Zax says:
::smiles:: CEO: Fears? I am NOT afraid of witches, M'Tor.

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Shakes his head:: CEO: Lets hope not

CNS_Hollywood says:
ALL: Is that the sign of the devil?

Host CO_Zax says:
::grabs the nearest knife::

TO_Choi says:
::Twiddles the butter knife in his hand::

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: Let's go. Next door.

TO_Choi says:
:: Wishes he had of packed a Katana::

Host CO_Zax says:
CIV: Shut the door when everyone is out.

XO_Kyrron says:
::heads out the door and to the next one.  Stops and waits for everyone to catch up::

TO_Choi says:
CNS: I believe so.

CEO_M`Tor says:
::grabs a good-sized knife and follows the group::

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Wonders if that is the sign of the Evil One::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::leaves the room, knife in her hand::

TO_Choi says:
CO: Should I take up the rear Capt.?

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Follows the others::

MO_Shiar says:
CNS: well you've just solved the problem we've had. none of us thought of that before. ::sarcastic::

XO_Kyrron says:
::with the cleaver in her right hand, puts left hand on the doorknob::

Host CO_Zax says:
::shakes her head:: CTO: Rofax will. Watch the CIV.

FCO_Elack says:
::Starts to have flashbacks of when her body was split between two universes, and other extremely unpleasant times in her life::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: Opening the second left door reveals an industrial style kitchen, with white tile walls, stainless steel counters, a huge stove and restaurant grill, heavy mixing equipment, a huge butcher block and enormous meat grinder, and a cement floor with a drain in its center.

TO_Choi says:
CO: Aye Ma’am

CTO_Rofax says:
::nods and take his position::

TO_Choi says:
::Stands closer to the CIV::

CNS_Hollywood says:
MO: Here have a Butter Knife. ::Hands him a butter knife::

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Walks out::

Host CO_Zax says:
::overhears the MO and stops dead:: MO: Is there a problem, Lt?

XO_Kyrron says:
::as the door swings open has a very bad feeling about this::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Looks around:: Self: This does not look good

XO_Kyrron says:
::eyes the meat grinder as she inches into the room::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: Tria stumbles slightly stepping over the threshold, as it turns out the kitchen floor is an inch lower than the sill. The nearby crew hears a whooshing sound, like a bowstring snapping.

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: Tria is neatly beheaded by the trap.  Her headless body tumbles forward, splashing the far end of the room with gouts of blood. The head itself rolls across the floor to lodge, upside down, under the sink, where it gapes back in surprise at the open doorway.

CTO_Rofax says:
ALL:  Duck!!!

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Ducks::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::ducks::

XO_Kyrron says:
::is beheaded::

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Ducks::

FCO_Elack says:
::Is frozen and cannot duck::

MO_Shiar says:
:: shoots a glance at the CO:: CO: unless most of our crew and friends are dead isn't a problem then yes!

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::notes the XO's head roll by::  Self: One down...

TO_Choi says:
::Hesitates and then ducks::

Host CO_Zax says:
::watches in shock::

TO_Choi says:
::Grabs the FCO and pulls her down::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::blinks::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Stands in shock::

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Walks up to the XO::

FCO_Elack says:
::Faints::

XO_Kyrron says:
::looks around::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::quietly closes the said door::

Host CO_Zax says:
CMO: Doctor......

CTO_Rofax says:
XO: Tria!!!!  Nooo!!  ::tries to go to her::

TO_Choi says:
CTO: No!

CEO_M`Tor says:
::a low grumble begins in M'Tor's throat::

TO_Choi says:
::Holds him back::

XO_Kyrron says:
::sees her body lying headless nearby and thinks of many swear words::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::tries to grab the CTO:: CTO:  Don't!  Stay down!

Host CO_Zax says:
::smacks the CTO::

CTO_Rofax says:
::tries to shove the TO off of him::

MO_Shiar says:
CO: I think she may be dead sir

Host CO_Zax says:
CTO: Stand down, LT!

CEO_M`Tor says:
::screams the Klingon Death chant with all his heart::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
CO: I need to look at her

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Sir! DONT!.

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks around:: MO: You think?

XO_Kyrron says:
::hopes someone thinks to grab her cleaver as she has no more need of it::

MO_Shiar says:
CO: unless people can live without a head

TO_Choi says:
::Still grasps the CTO::

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Pulls the XO back::

CTO_Rofax says:
:: glares at the CO::  CO: Aye..... Captain....  ::breathing heavily::

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods grimly at the CMO::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::listening to the noisy Klingon::

TO_Choi says:
::Lets Go of the CTO::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Gets down and heads to the XO::

Host CO_Zax says:
::glares back, no emotion on her face whatsoever::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::screams for a good minute::

Host CO_Zax says:
::wishes she could scream as well::

FCO_Elack says:
::Is still unconscious::

TO_Choi says:
::Glances over to the CIV and the FCO::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::taps the Klingon on the shoulder::  CEO: I think the dead heard you.  ::continues on::

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Looks over to the CMO:: CMO: She's dead I think.

TO_Choi says:
FCO/CIV: Ok?

CEO_M`Tor says:
::fury in his eyes:: All: I want blood.... I want it NOW

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Examines the XO:: CO: Aye, this is no hologram

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Looks at the CNS but does not say a word::

FCO_Elack says:
::Is still, even when spoken to, unconscious::

CTO_Rofax says:
:: looks for the trip wire and pulls out his knife ::

MO_Shiar says:
ALL: give that CNS a prize.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::feels like she's going to be sick::

Host CO_Zax says:
::grits her teeth::

Host CO_Zax says:
All: Next door.

Host CO_Zax says:
CIV: Take point.

MO_Shiar says:
(mutters)Self: idiot

TO_Choi says:
::Grabs the FCO, Trying to bring her back to reality::

XO_Kyrron says:
::finds that even though she is dead she can still move about, although no one seems to see her::

Host CO_Zax says:
::picks up the cleaver::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::opens the next door quickly::

XO_Kyrron says:
::goes over and has a look at the meat grinder::

TO_Choi says:
MO/CMO: We have casualties.

FCO_Elack says:
::Suddenly comes to::  ::mumbles:: TO: Thanks...

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: Opening the third door releases an assault wave of heat and the smell of sulfur. As the crews' eyes clear of tears they see, in the flickering light of flame from below, a set of scorched and rickety wooden stairs descending into the cellar.

CMO_Blackwolf says:
TO: You think?

TO_Choi says:
FCO: Welcome.

CTO_Rofax says:
::follows the others, not really wanting to go anywhere::

XO_Kyrron says:
::follows the team even though they don't know it::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::descends down the stairs::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The stairs proceed down along one wall and end at a corner of the cellar, so not much can be seen from the doorway. The crew can hear, however, the growling of several large dogs.

TO_Choi says:
::Just stares at the CMO::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::follows the others::

TO_Choi says:
::Begins to follow the crew::

XO_Kyrron says:
::wanders down the stairs figuring she can't be killed twice::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::looks down and feels the heat:: All: This is supposed to be Hades or your Hell ???

CMO_Blackwolf says:
CO: Might I suggest we DONT go down there

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::self::  Here boy... comon boy!

FCO_Elack says:
::Follows, stumbling slightly::

CTO_Rofax says:
CEO: Sounds like an invite to me.....  ::grins maliciously::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: Suddenly, dozens of immense rats come swarming up the stairs, eyes and teeth glittering, and flecks of foam about their mouths.

Host CO_Zax says:
::rips the bottom off her shirt off with the knife and ties it over her mouth and nose::

XO_Kyrron says:
::yells for them all to run away but nothing comes out::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::turns and runs back up the stairs saying:: How quaint!

TO_Choi says:
ALL: Get back! those rats don’t look friendly!

Host CO_Zax says:
::runs like hell:: All: Retreat!

Host CO_Zax says:
CIV: Shut the door!

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::turns and runs::

TO_Choi says:
::Runs back out, after everyone::

FCO_Elack says:
::Runs::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::shuts the door as she was the first to enter and last to leave::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Turns and runs::

XO_Kyrron says:
::follows them out::

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Coughs and runs back::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The noise is shut off with the door.

MO_Shiar says:
CO: I’d guess we were safer in here sir

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
CO: Shall we try another one Captain?  ::grinning ironically::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::growls:: MO: I do not want safe... I want BLOOD !

CTO_Rofax says:
::stands in the room as he never got through the door::

Host CO_Zax says:
::leads the way back to the main hall::

TO_Choi says:
CEO: Calm yourself.

XO_Kyrron says:
::goes over and gives Rofax a poke just to see if he can feel her::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The hall is a large, open room with various enough furniture for a dozen people to spend a relaxing evening. An immense chandelier dominates the ceiling. The far wall bears a huge fireplace, currently dark and cold, with a lion's head mounted over it and a bearskin rug on the floor.

MO_Shiar says:
CO: Marat is right. we could have been killed in any of those rooms and one of us has been!

Host CO_Zax says:
::eyes the CIV malevolently:: CIV: Would you care to die next?

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: A settee and two overstuffed chairs are arranged in a semicircle before the hearth. In the corner to the left of the fireplace an elegant set of stairs begins, leading up to the second floor. Near the base of the stairs is a chess table and chairs. The chess pieces are various monsters of legend.

Host CO_Zax says:
MO: Stand down, Lt. Your last warning.

CTO_Rofax says:
::feels a poke and looks around::

TO_Choi says:
::Examines the chess board::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: There are two large bookshelves under the stairs, surrounding the back door, and filled with every imaginable title of the horror genre: Dracula and Frankenstein, the collected works of Poe, Lovecraft, and King, and many others.

FCO_Elack says:
::Wanders around::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: To the right of the fireplace is a baby grand piano with a thick layer of dust.

XO_Kyrron says:
::goes over the picks up a chess piece::

Host CO_Zax says:
::walks to the bookcase and pulls out a book at random::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: One of the chess pieces rises into the air.

CEO_M`Tor says:
::looks at the books and recognizes a few books... some he does not::

TO_Choi says:
::Blows the dust from the board::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
MO: Doctor I think your Captain may be unfit for command at this present time.  She obviously isn't in the best shape mentally at the moment

CTO_Rofax says:
::raises his platter like a shield::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Begins to look at the books:: Self: Yeap, see, Steven King

XO_Kyrron says:
::thinks it’s rather cool that she can move things::

TO_Choi says:
Self: Not again!

MO_Shiar says:
CIV: I would have to agree totally

CNS_Hollywood says:
CO: Captain!

MO_Shiar says:
CIV: this is all idiotic

TO_Choi says:
::Snatches the chess piece::

TO_Choi says:
::Stares at it::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::hears Marat:: CIV: If you mention one bad word about the Captain again... I shall kill you where you stand !!!

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Points at the Chess piece::

XO_Kyrron says:
::upset that someone took her toy, eyes the piano::

Host CO_Zax says:
::turns around and looks at the chess piece::

TO_Choi says:
CEO/CIV: Both of you!

XO_Kyrron says:
::moves over to it and sits::

MO_Shiar says:
CEO: then I’d kill you cause the Cardie is right

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::wanders over to the piano::

CTO_Rofax says:
~~~ ::pokes around the room:: ~~~

XO_Kyrron says:
::flips up the cover and drops both arms on the keyboard...HARD::

TO_Choi says:
::Places the piece back on the board::

MO_Shiar says:
CEO: not that I have anything against you

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
CEO: Obviously you have not noted your Captain's present mood

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at the MO:: MO: You are on report.

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The piano suddenly begins playing a mad and haunting tune.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::jumps:: Self:  What the ...

CTO_Rofax says:
::cringes at the sound::

TO_Choi says:
::Eyes jump to the Piano::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::punches the MO extremely hard in the face::

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
CO: And your Chief Engineer isn't for making the same threats?  CMO: Doctor I think you should reevaluate your Captain.

MO_Shiar says:
::stares at the captain then looks away in disgust::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at the piano and listens to the sound::

FCO_Elack says:
::shivers::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Picks up one of the King books and begins to read:: "Steven King's IT"

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Closes his eyes and concentrates::

MO_Shiar says:
:: squares up to the CEO::

XO_Kyrron says:
::backs away from the piano and searches around the room::

TO_Choi says:
::Restrains the CEO::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The MO reels from the hit.

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: Upon inspection, the piano is discovered to be a player piano, set to begin whenever the key cover is opened.

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Turns to the CIV:: CIV: I think you should stand down

MO_Shiar says:
:: holds nose::

TO_Choi says:
CEO: Please! calm down!

Host CO_Zax says:
::runs a hand across the keys::

CTO_Rofax says:
::grabs the MO and holds him from striking back ::

XO_Kyrron says:
::watches Zax wishing there was something she could do to help::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: At the peak of tension, a faint maniacal laughter is heard wafting throughout the house.

CNS_Hollywood says:
CO: If I may, Captain I might calm this group of idiots down.

TO_Choi says:
SELF: What the...

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods at the CNS::

FCO_Elack says:
::Jumps slightly::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::shivers:: ALL:  What was that?

CEO_M`Tor says:
::stares wildly at the MO and CIV:: MO/CIV: One more word about the Captain... and there will be hell to pay... She leads us ... no matter what.

XO_Kyrron says:
::moves over to the bookcase wondering if some clues to their situation are in there::

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: Captain.... this place is affecting everyone... perhaps it is time to vacate the area....

CIV-Emsil_Marat says:
::figures only a Klingon would follow insanity into death::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::looks up at the laugh:: Evil Laugh: Be Silent and show yourself Coward !!!

XO_Kyrron says:
::has a better idea.  Starts flinging books off looking for a hidden door or something::

TO_Choi says:
::Releases the CEO::

MO_Shiar says:
CEO: not if she isn't fit for it! I should strike you back but unlike you , I have some restraint!

Host CO_Zax says:
::puts a hand on M'Tor's shoulder::

CTO_Rofax says:
::ducks the myriad of flying books::

TO_Choi says:
::Hands are once again placed over his face::

XO_Kyrron says:
::purposely throws a book at the MO::

Host CO_Zax says:
::wishes Tria was here::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: A book flies across the room, hitting the MO in the leg.

TO_Choi says:
::Feels as if he is about to hyperventilate...But pushed the feeling back down::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::ducks the books::

FCO_Elack says:
::Tries to duck::

Host CO_Zax says:
All: we go upstairs.

TO_Choi says:
::Ignores the book::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::looks to the Captain and nods::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks around::

Host CO_Zax says:
MO: Take point.

XO_Kyrron says:
::still dropping books from the shelf looking frantically for something... anything...

TO_Choi says:
::Breathes deeply::

CTO_Rofax says:
:: looks at the books being tossed down ::

MO_Shiar says:
::limps towards his inevitable death::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks at the CO:: CO:  Captain, perhaps we should leave this crazy place ...

Host CO_Zax says:
::closes her eyes in disgust::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::looks at the books falling and sees a few Klingon book names::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The FCO begins to get a vicious headache.

TO_Choi says:
::Drops to the floor, Sitting::

MO_Shiar says:
OPS: that's the best idea I’ve heard all day

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: We can't leave. We'll be incinerated.

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: Captain.... permission to inspect the back entry before going upstairs?

XO_Kyrron says:
::stops tossing books for a moment and considers Rofax::

FCO_Elack says:
::Grips her head::

Host CO_Zax says:
::shakes her head:: CTO: Up.

XO_Kyrron says:
::screams "Pindari" in her mind or whatever it is she is left with::

Host CO_Zax says:
MO: Now. Take point.

FCO_Elack says:
Out loud: Owwww.....

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Pulls the CEO aside:: CEO: Calm down, sir.  You have one choice I relieve you of duty or calm down.

TO_Choi says:
::Still grasps his face::

CTO_Rofax says:
:: sifting through the books, feels a stabbing headache for a brief moment ::

MO_Shiar says:
CO: Aye sir! ::sounds bitter and heads up the stairs::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: As Shiar walks under it, the chandelier falls with a loud crash, and ghostly laughter echoes around the room.

XO_Kyrron says:
::watches the chandelier fall::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks at the FCO:: CMO:  Doctor!  Over here!  FCO:  What's wrong?

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at M'Tor:: CEO: It's a good day to die, my friend. We die fighting. ::smiles::

CEO_M`Tor says:
CNS: I will be calm when I get my hands on the one responsible.... my agitation will keep me alive... I shall.... ::looks around the room::

CEO_M`Tor says:
CO: We DO Captain....

TO_Choi says:
::Cannot tell what is happening around the room::

MO_Shiar says:
::lays under object with broken leg::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks up at the crash::

XO_Kyrron says:
::wonders if Shiar survived::

FCO_Elack says:
OPS: My....::gasps::...head....

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The FCO crumples to the floor, clutching her head.

CEO_M`Tor says:
::looks around the room:: Laughter: Come out COWARD... SHOW YOURSELF !

MO_Shiar says:
CMO: I believe my leg is broken in 2 places

XO_Kyrron says:
::moves toward him and tries to move the chandelier off the MO::

TO_Choi says:
::Feels tears::

CTO_Rofax says:
~~~ ::attempts to isolate the stabbing pain in his mind::  ~~~

FCO_Elack says:
::Crumples to the floor, clutching her head::

TO_Choi says:
Self: This is NOT happening!

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  Counselor, I need help over here!

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Makes a brace for the MO:: MO: This will have to do until we are rescued.

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Runs over to OPS:: OPS: What happened?

FCO_Elack says:
ALL: ::gasps:: I...understand!! I understand what's going on!!!!

MO_Shiar says:
CMO: thank you

MO_Shiar says:
CO: and thank you for the broken leg, sir.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  The FCO seems to be in extreme pain ... she needs assistance.

TO_Choi says:
::Feels those tears begin to stream from his eye's::

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
ACTION: The FCO screams with ultimate anguish, then collapses, dead.

XO_Kyrron says:
::watches the crew working together and realizes how much she will miss them::

XO_Kyrron says:
::hears the scream and wonders if she's going to have some company now::

CEO_M`Tor says:
::sighs:: Self: Why am I not surprised......

CNS_Hollywood says:
::Takes her pulse:: OPS: She's dead

FCO_Elack says:
::Gives a final breath and dies::

CTO_Rofax says:
::watches the FCO drop and tries to ~~~ blueprint ~~~ her memories::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at the MO:: MO: Do you have a problem, Ensign?

TO_Choi says:
::Stands up, Tears over his cheek::

CMO_Blackwolf says:
::Looks at the CO:: CO: he is a Lt, not an Ensign

XO_Kyrron says:
::looks around but the FCO seems to be truly dead and gone::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at the FCO and sighs::

Host CO_Zax says:
CMO: He is now.

MO_Shiar says:
CMO: I get what she means

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks at the CNS:: CNS:  What is this place, first the XO then the FCO ...

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: Captain.... I can detect no residual energy from the FCO....

CMO_Blackwolf says:
CO: Oh, turns away

CEO_M`Tor says:
::looks around the room wanting to see the one responsible::

TO_Choi says:
Self: Good Lord...

CNS_Hollywood says:
OPS: Don't ask me. Ask the people who put us here.

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods at the CTO and walks to the bottom of the stairs::

MO_Shiar says:
SELF: what a day, punched in the face, a broken leg in the line of duty and a demotion

Host EESSM_Erryn says:
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