U.S.S. Pendragon
10303.29 

Bed Bugs.....

Guest Starring:  
Gilles as EO_N`Cap

Host Karriaunna says:
It is late a night for the alpha shift.  Most are in bed.  The first officer is on the bridge, with this duty shift.

Host Karriaunna says:
<<<<<<<<<< Bed Bugs..... >>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::snoring::

XO_Rofax says:
::grumpily find himself on the bridge, frowning::

CIV_Brock says:
::Is in his quarters, fiddling with a PADD.::

CNS_Luchena says:
::in bed::

XO_Rofax says:
::has half a notion to sound the Red Alert just because his coffee has gone cold::

CNS_Luchena says:
::rolls over::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sound asleep::

TO_Choi says:
::Getting some hard earned sleep::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::snorts::

CNS_Luchena says:
::reaches out::

CIV_Brock says:
::Is falling asleep.::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::sitting up in bed, reading a book - can't sleep::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The XO hears a small 'plop' sound somewhere around him.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: sleeping on a biobed hoping it isn't noticed::

XO_Rofax says:
::looks around for a familiar face::  OPS-like_Person: Report.  What was that?

EO_N`Cap says:
::mumbles as he runs around engineering:: Self: I hate graveyard shift...I hate graveyard shift...I hate graveyard shift

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::gasps, then rolls over::

XO_Rofax says:
::stands and tries to find the 'plop'::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
<OPS_like_person>:  XO:  I don't know, Sir.  I thought that was you ...

CIV_Brock says:
::The PADD turns off.:: Self: What the-?

CNS_Luchena says:
::blinks up at the light::  CEO:  Can't sleep?

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looks over to the CNS and sighs::  CNS: Nahhhh...  I dunno what my problem is...  

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The cold coffee falls to the floor and a small insect crawls out of it.

CIV_Brock says:
:Smacks the PADD, in an effort to get it to work.::

CNS_Luchena says:
::puts his hand on David's arm and lightly rubs it::

TO_Choi says:
::Tosses and turns::

XO_Rofax says:
::grabs the cup and tries to capture the little bugger before he slithers off::

CNS_Luchena says:
CEO:  Maybe you’re too tense?  ::grins::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  As the Captain rolls over, her mouth open, a small insect crawls in.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::chews, crunches, swallows, smiles::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::smiles and folds book, placing it on the night stand::

CIV_Brock says:
Self: Stupid thing... ::Throws the PADD against a wall, and it smashes in several pieces.:: Self: Oops...

CNS_Luchena says:
CEO:  Would you like a massage?

XO_Rofax says:
OPS_Person: Did you see that?  ::motions to the overturned cup containing the bug::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::subconsciously plucks an antenna out from between her teeth before snorting at the bitter aftertaste::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::rolls over::  CNS: Yeah.... That would be nice.

CNS_Luchena says:
::rises to a sitting position and rubs his hands together to warm them up::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  A small insect crawls up onto the biobed and along the arm of the being lying there.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
<OPS_Person> XO:  Yes Sir, I saw it.  What is it?

CMO_Shiar says:
<Dr. Nick> :: walks past the bio bed and notices Shiar:: CMO: wake up!  :: laughs::

CNS_Luchena says:
::starts kneading David's shoulder muscles::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::sighs::  CNS: Anyone tell you that you give the best massages?

TO_Choi says:
::Wakes as several PADDS containing crew evaluations clattered off Choi's bed and onto the floor::

EO_N`Cap says:
::looks at the Main Status Display:: EO: It's quiet here... AGAIN

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  In OPS quarters, the clunk sound of something small dropping can be heard.

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Wish I knew...  ::scoops up the cup and transfers it to O'Dunn's coffee mug with the lid::  I'm gonna run this down to sickbay.  You have the bridge.

CNS_Luchena says:
::leans over and softly breathes on the back of David's neck:: CEO:  No, your my first.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: sits up with a start then notices the bug:: Dr. Nick: what the...   :: swats the bug away::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::doesn't hear it ... continues sleeping::

CIV_Brock says:
Self: I need another PADD, I think I left one on the bridge...

CEO_DeRidder says:
::smiles a deep, satisfied smile::  CNS: Well, it certainly doesn't show.  

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The TO hears a slight crunch as the padds fall.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
<OPS_Person> XO:  Aye, Sir.

CIV_Brock says:
::Heads to the bridge.::

CNS_Luchena says:
::kisses him gently on the back of the neck then resumes the massage::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  CIV hears a crunch.

TO_Choi says:
Self: What in the blue...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::wakes up, thirsty, and with a bitter taste in her mouth::

CNS_Luchena says:
CEO:  So, what's on your mind?

XO_Rofax says:
::enters the TL with the mug full of bug and makes for Sickbay::  *Sickbay* Anyone up?

CIV_Brock says:
Self: What was that? Meh. ::Enters a TL.::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::stumbles into the bathroom to INSpECT her tongue::

CIV_Brock says:
TL: Bridge

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: yes sir, been up for hours. I definitely didn't fall asleep

TO_Choi says:
::Reaches down to check those cluster of PADDS and reveals a......::

CEO_DeRidder says:
CNS: Not a lot...  Job's just gettin to me I guess.  I need a vacation....

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  Across OPS feels a tickling along he ear.

XO_Rofax says:
*CMO* Good Doctor.  I believe I might have ingested an insect.  I am bringing a sample down now.

CIV_Brock says:
::Exits at the bridge, and goes over to get another PADD.::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::rinses her mouth with some cool water, takes a drink, crawls back in bed, and promptly falls asleep again, bitterness be buggered::

CNS_Luchena says:
CEO:  It would be nice to go back to Risa.  ::continues rubbing David's back::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::feels something and swats at her ear, wakes with a start::

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: funny you should say that. I found an insect crawling on my arm while I wasn't sleeping

CEO_DeRidder says:
CNS: That was fun....   I was looking through those pictures a couple weeks ago...

TO_Choi says:
Self: A bug... on the ship.... Very strange..

XO_Rofax says:
*CMO* Any idea what it is?

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  Across her ear, OPS feels a tickling sensation.

CNS_Luchena says:
::chuckles::  CEO:  I can't believe how drunk Jordan got.

CIV_Brock says:
::Decides to do some scans, while he's here.::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::chuckles in concert::  CNS: Yeah!  No kidding huh? 

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: err, I kinda crushed it

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::scratches as she feels a tickling sensation around her ear::

XO_Rofax says:
::exits the TL and makes way for the morgue.... er, sickbay::

CNS_Luchena says:
CEO:  And Ed following her around like a lovesick puppy.  ::laughs softly again as he messages David's buttocks::

TO_Choi says:
::Reaches into his drawer and pulls out his tricorder::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks around and sees something very odd:: Self:  What the!?  ::moves over for a closer look::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  Another bug finds its way into the captain’s mouth, while others are following behind it.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sees a string of bugs carrying off small bits and pieces::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::raises eyebrows with CNS' hand movements::  CNS: You were no innocent bystander yourself there.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::sits up with a start and spits::

XO_Rofax says:
::enters Sickbay::  CMO: Well then Doctor.  Perhaps, you'll want to look take a look at this...  ::cracks the lid open to reveal the critter::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::sees the six-legged parade on her bed and jumps up::

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: ah, that's a nice specimen you have there

CNS_Luchena says:
::does something particularly stimulating to David::  CEO:  It was heaven.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::grabs a tricorder and begins scanning the bugs::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::turns around to face the CNS and smiles a great big pleasurable grin, then plants one on him::

XO_Rofax says:
CPU:  Computer, are environmental controls functioning properly?  Any reports of atmospheric changes?

CNS_Luchena says:
::moans softly from the back of his throat::

TO_Choi says:
::Takes readings:: Self: Now this is weird... It's not even all organic... 

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::stares incredulously, then reaches for the comm...but can't decide who it the world to yell at::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
COMP:  Computer, identify the bugs crawling on my bed.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::falls back onto the pillows with Mikal in his arms::  

OPS_Pettigrove says:
<Computer> OPS:  Unable to identify creatures.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::sweeps them off the bed and mashes them violently into the floor::

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: do you know what this is? :: looks excited::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  A string of insects begin to climb up and along the CIV's console.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks at the readings again:: Self:  Incredible ...

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: No, but I am sure you'll fill me in.

CNS_Luchena says:
::pauses to catch his breath::

CIV_Brock says:
::Sees them.:: Insects: Hey! ::Starts mashing them with the new PADD::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  CEO looks up to see a bug hanging from the counselor’s hair.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: face drops:: XO: oh, I was hoping you would cause I don't have a clue

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*XO*:  Pettigrove to Rofax.

CIV_Brock says:
::Breaks the PADD:: Self: Whoever fixes these is going to have my head...

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looks up at CNS's face and screams like a little drag queen::  ALL: AHHHHHH!!!!!

CEO_DeRidder says:
All: KILL IT!

CMO_Shiar says:
:: scans the bug:: XO: I can tell you one thing, it isn't all organic.

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Hey, I can blow these things up.  I was hoping you'd tell me if that was a bad thing or not.

CNS_Luchena says:
::jumps back::  CEO:  What?!

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*ENGINEERING*: Is there something wrong with environmental controls?

CEO_DeRidder says:
CNS: Bug!!!! IN your Hair!!!!

XO_Rofax says:
*OPS*  Go ahead Lt.

CNS_Luchena says:
CEO:  AAHHH!  ::frantically ruffles his hair::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::replicates a can of bug spray and sprays the insects::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The bug drops from the CMO's hand and scurries off.

CNS_Luchena says:
CEO:  Get it out!

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*XO*:  Sir, I have a room full of bugs ...

CMO_Shiar says:
Comp: raise a level 5 force field around the bug

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The bug goes flying from the counselor’s head and onto the wall, were a string of others can be seen scampering down.

XO_Rofax says:
*OPS* It appears to be a ship-wide problem.  Get out of your quarters if you can.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::about to get aggravated at engineering not answering::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looks over::  ALL: OH CRAP!

CNS_Luchena says:
::sees the bugs and jumps up on the bed::

XO_Rofax says:
COMPUTER:  Yellow Alert!  Possible biological contamination.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*XO*:  Sir, they're making off with bits and pieces out of my quarters.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The bug vanishes under the door before the forcefield can form.

CIV_Brock says:
*CMO*: Umm, we have a small creeping problem up here...

Host Karriaunna  (Yellow_Alert.wav)

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::exits her quarters, still with the replicated bug spray in her hand::

CNS_Luchena says:
::covers himself with a sheet as he stands on the bed watching the bugs::

CMO_Shiar says:
*CIV*: it sounds like it's the same everywhere

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::hears the alert sound and gets into her uniform in record time::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::grabs Mikal and moves towards the door, hitting the Com button as the door opens::  *Bridge* DeRidder to Bridge...  There are bugs in my quarters....  

XO_Rofax says:
*OPS* Then I strongly suggest finding a decent set of clothes before your traipsing around in your nightie.....

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  As the counselor watches, the creatures carry off various small items up to the door that slowly opens to let them exit.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*CEO*: Chief, you need to get a handle on your department. Start by finding out why they've decided not to answer my comm.

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: they'll be easy enough to kill individually but...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::heads out the door::

TO_Choi says:
::Jumps to his feet, sweeping the bugs off his bed, whips on his uniform and is out the door::

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: let her stay in her nightie if she wants

CNS_Luchena says:
::grabs his uniform and puts it on as he's pulled out.  CEO:  Look at that.  They're carrying stuff away.

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: They do appear to multiply rather quickly....

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::hurriedly remembers she's not in uniform ... goes back into her quarters, quickly changes before leaving again::

CIV_Brock says:
*CMO*: Should I be keeping them off the consoles? I mean, are they dangerous?

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  A few bugs stare up at OPS as if their feelings have been hurt.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: laughs::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks at the bugs again ... ::

CEO_DeRidder says:
CNS: Yeah.... ::stares from out in the corridor through the open door.  *CO* I think that we MIGHT have a bigger problem at the moment...

CMO_Shiar says:
*CIV*: err, that would be a good idea

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*CEO*: Obviously...but you still need to deal with the other shifts.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::wonders if they have some form of intelligence ... programs her tricorder to UT mode and attempts communication::

CNS_Luchena says:
::finishes putting on his uniform out in the corridor::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  A few of the bugs start to crawl onto the CIVs feet, up his legs and along his back.

CIV_Brock says:
::Continues to keep squashing them with the broken PADD.::

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Have any liquid nitrogen handy?  ::begins poking around::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
Bugs:  Do you understand me?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::enters the bridge:: ALL: Report!

CEO_DeRidder says:
::manages to get his uniform pants on and his orange shirt::

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: I should do :: looks around:: over there :: points::

CIV_Brock says:
CO: There are bugs...everywhere!

XO_Rofax says:
::would report but isn't on the bridge::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  AS the CNS turns, he hears a crunch and a few squeaks.

CEO_DeRidder says:
CNS: Going to the bridge babe?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CIV: Ok....why?

TO_Choi says:
::Steps into the TL and requests the bridge::

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks down::

CIV_Brock says:
CO: I don't know.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::turns and looks::  All: Where the HELL are these things coming from?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::uses her tricorder to send greetings in all languages::

CIV_Brock says:
CO: They just appeared...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CIV: Use the science station...find out how bad it is.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*XO*: What's going on, commander?

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The bugs pick up their dead and continue along, ignoring OPS.

CNS_Luchena says:
CEO:  I'm going to the bridge.  ::heads towards a TL::

XO_Rofax says:
::grabs a canister of liquid nitrogen, a pair of gloves, and goes in search of a large stock of bugs::

CEO_DeRidder says:
CNS: Right behind you.....

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*XO*:  Pettigrove to Bridge.

CIV_Brock says:
::Moves over to a Science station, and begins scanning.::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::follows the CNS to the TL::

CNS_Luchena says:
TL:  Deck 1

CNS_Luchena says:
CEO:  This is going on all over the ship?

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: I would like an intact sample to look inside of sir

CIV_Brock says:
Self: Here buggies...

TO_Choi says:
::Arrives, and as he does the officer filling the TAC console steps down::

CEO_DeRidder says:
CNS: I guess so...   Kerina seems to be in a bit of a snit about something else though....

XO_Rofax says:
Self:  Someone left out their picnic basket, perhaps?    *CO*  I'm in sickbay now, we're not sure.  But they are partly non-organic.

CNS_Luchena says:
::raises an eyebrow::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  Throughout the ship, lines of bugs can be seen marching along, up and down walls and corridors, caring small items, including their crushed comrades.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*XO*: Non-organic? I don't like the sound of that.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::wonders why the XO is not responding::

XO_Rofax says:
*OPS* Go ahead Lt....

CEO_DeRidder says:
CNS: I dunno... Something about the duty engineer not answering coms

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*XO*:  Sir, I think these creatures might have some kind of intelligence ...

XO_Rofax says:
*CO* I have a canister of liquid nitrogen, I am going to try something.....

CNS_Luchena says:
::arrives on the bridge::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*XO*: I hope it involves getting rid of them. Keep me informed.

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks at the bugs::

XO_Rofax says:
*OPS* Sentient?  Why then would they eat their ride....

CEO_DeRidder says:
::follows the CNS out of the TL and heads over to Engineering, logging on to the station::

CIV_Brock says:
CO: It looks like our guests are all over the ship...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::virtually dancing as she steps on bug after bug::

TO_Choi says:
XO_Rofax: Can't we establish forcefields!?

CEO_DeRidder says:
::notices that Engineering commands are not coming up to bridge::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*XO*:  Sir, I can't explain it ... but it is possible they could be sentient.  I have attempted communication but no response so far.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CIV: Is there any pattern to their movement, or any areas where they are especially concentrated?

CEO_DeRidder says:
*Engineering* Transfer all engineering command functions to the Bridge.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::watches as the panel flickers to life::

XO_Rofax says:
*OPS* Let me know if you get anything.  While we still have ship systems anyways.

CNS_Luchena says:
::follows the CO's example and commences stepping on bugs::

CIV_Brock says:
CO: I'll check, but they were moving in lines when they started climbing my station earlier.

CMO_Shiar says:
Comp: locate the largest colony of these bugs

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*XO*:  Acknowledged.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CNS: You too, I presume?

CEO_DeRidder says:
::runs internal scans on the environmental systems and structural integrity in an attempt to see where they came in::

XO_Rofax says:
::finds a large gathering of bugs and sprays them with the liquid nitrogen::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::nods at the CIV::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::tries again to communicate with the bugs ... sure from what she saw they are intelligent and possibly sentient::

Host Karriaunna says:
Computer:  Please define parameter of bugs.

CNS_Luchena says:
::pauses in his bug squishing::  CO:  It was horrible.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The bugs freeze that are touched by the nitrogen.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::winces:: CNS: I think I ATE one in my sleep.

CMO_Shiar says:
Comp: small, partly inorganic life forms

CEO_DeRidder says:
CO: Ewwwww!  That's disgusting!

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::spots some live ones carrying some dead ones::

CIV_Brock says:
::Laughs out loud at the CO.::

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Doctor!!!  You want your sample?  I got a few hundred her for ya!!

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
SELF: Hmmm.....

CNS_Luchena says:
::feels much empathy for Kerina::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*XO*:  Sir, they're retrieving their dead ...

CNS_Luchena says:
::resumes stepping on bugs with increased determination::

Host Karriaunna says:
Computer:  Engineering.

CIV_Brock says:
CO: The bugs are centralized in Engineering...

CMO_Shiar says:
:: smiles:: XO: that will do. they seem to be massed in engineering

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CNS: These bugs are partly non-organic...and seem unusually organized. By any chance can you sense anything from them?

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Sense something from them?  ::looks down at the one's he killed::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  As the frozen bugs are touched, they shatter.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CIV: Keep an eye on them.

CIV_Brock says:
CO: I'm no scientist, but they may like energy.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::thinks BORG ... the similarities are too close::

XO_Rofax says:
*OPS* As do most insects, I don't believe that makes them anymore sentient than a bumblebee...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CIV: Worth a thought.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: goes to collect a sample:: Self: oh yeah...

CIV_Brock says:
::Continues scanning.::

CNS_Luchena says:
::tries to feel if the bugs have a consciousness of any sort::

XO_Rofax says:
Self:  Grozzit!!

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*OPS*: Get somebody...I don't care what department...down to engineering to get these things under control.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*XO*:  Sir, these creatures are partly inorganic and are highly organized ... remind you of something?

TO_Choi says:
::Looks to the sole of his boot::: Self: Disgusting...

XO_Rofax says:
*CO* Captain.  I have a possible solution.  We can freeze them with liquid nitrogen, but they shatter to the touch....

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Hive consciousness.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::heads over to the OPS console, and reroutes power in part of the ship, then watches sensors to see if the bug concentration changes::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looking at internal scans::  CO: My coming here first was a good decision.  I also know why you can't get in touch with Engineering.  ::pointing to his panel in shock::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*CO*:  Aye, Sir.  ::sends security teams to Engineering::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*XO*: I'd rather not dip the Pendragon in liquid nitrogen. Hard on the crew.

XO_Rofax says:
*OPS* Many disturbing things actually.  Which did you have in mind?

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: we should shut down engines

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CNS: What? Are you serious?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CEO: Why?

CNS_Luchena says:
::nods::  CO:  Like ants or bees.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::restores normal power routing:: CIV: Nice idea, but it doesn't seem so.

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Based on?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CNS: How intelligent?

XO_Rofax says:
*CO* Understood Captain.  Rofax out.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*XO*:  I'm thinking the most obvious, Sir.  Hive mind, partly inorganic ... ::lets the thought trail off::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::heading to the TL:: CO: The Bay is COMPLETELY inundated with the things.  ::grabs a phaser from the bridge armory cubby hole::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CEO: Use heavy stun, wide beam.

CIV_Brock says:
CO: Then what, or who is attracting them to engineering. ::Continues scans.::

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: they are massing in engineering, just think what would happen if they did something to the engines. plus they may be attracted to it.

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  I can't say.  None of them are unique enough to be sure.  Their overall consciousness seems to have some intelligence though.

CEO_DeRidder says:
CO: And you might want to double ....  no....   Triple that security detail.....

XO_Rofax says:
*OPS* Why oh why... ::trails off::  What's the temperature in Engineering?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CNS: Can you communicate with them?

CEO_DeRidder says:
::enters TL and heads to Engineering::

EO_N`Cap says:
::yawns and runs his 15th diagnostic::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
TO: You heard the chief. Triple security detail. Wake everybody up.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*XO*:  Checking, Sir.  ::checks::

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks at Kerina incredulously::  CO:  You're kidding, right?

TO_Choi says:
::Signals the active security detachments to set for heavy stun on a wideset beam::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*XO*:  Temperature is normal.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::exits at the engineering entrance::

XO_Rofax says:
*CO* Captain.... random thought here....  Borg bugs?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*XO*:  I'm not reading any elevation yet ...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CNS: No I'm not. Not to a single bug, of course...but to the... ::hesitates:: collective.

XO_Rofax says:
*OPS* Stay on it....

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  I'll try.

EO_N`Cap says:
::sighs::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*XO*: Looks that way. The counselor reports a hive consciousness of some sort.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::flips open the tricorder he got from the bridge and scans the inside of the engine room::

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ ::why not?  tries to talk to the bugs::  ~~~

CNS_Luchena says:
::tries to get a sense of their purpose, their organizing intelligence::

TO_Choi says:
CO_O`Dunn: Aye Captain... I'll signal squads B through P to get their butts out of bed...

XO_Rofax says:
::feels oddly like Dr. Doolittle::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::uses her tricorder to scan for signals going from one mind to the other ... ::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::nods at the TO::

CIV_Brock says:
Self: That's...odd.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  A group of bugs alter their paths and start to climb up the XO's legs.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: laughs at the thought of Rofax communicating through telepathy::

CIV_Brock says:
::Re-checks readings.::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::puts tricorder away and looks around for the security details that have not yet arrived - taps com badge::  *CO* Captain...  Security isn't here yet.  I'm going in.

EO_N`Cap says:
::hears the whirling of a tricorder:: CEO: Sir???  ::yawns:: What are you doing up at this hour?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*CEO*: Be cautious chief.

CIV_Brock says:
CO: Umm, Captain... I've found something.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CIV: What is it?

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ Borg_Bugs: Stop that or you will die.  I cannot feed you.  This ship cannot feed you. ~~~

TO_Choi says:
::Turns around as compartments on the bridge open to reveal Phasers, and phaser accessories::

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Their purpose is to collect small things.  Don't ask me why.

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: err... they're crawling up your legs sir

CEO_DeRidder says:
EO: WHERE The HELL have you been?   ::pauses::  Nevermind...  Grab a phaser.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::smiles strangely at the counselor, internally clenching her brain to avoid laughing::

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Yeah,  the they appear to understand telepathy and A) Don't like it... or B) Are trying to mate with me.....

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The insects stop, all eyes turn toward the XO.

CNS_Luchena says:
::senses something very odd from Kerina::

EO_N`Cap says:
::blinks:: CEO: A phaser?  What ?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::picks up something:: *XO*:  Commander, I'm picking up signals ... they are just above the frequencies that humans can hear.  A Vulcan, however, just might be able to pick it up.

XO_Rofax says:
*CO* Captain, I may have something....

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Something essential to their survival, I'd assume.

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: I’d have to go with B.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: laughs::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*XO*: Go ahead commander.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::yells::  EO: JUST DO IT YOU LAZY....   <explicative removed>

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: don't look at me, I’m Romulan

TO_Choi says:
::Rips a compression rifle out of its holder and plops it down beside him::

XO_Rofax says:
*CO* I can speak with them telepathically.  I just told a group of them climbing my leg I wasn't food and they stopped.  Where can I send them?

EO_N`Cap says:
::goes and picks up a phaser wondering what the halibut is going on::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::motions to the EO to stand ready and reaches for the door control panel::

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: shuttle bay, then we can 'flush' them

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*XO*: Ummm...out the airlock? How about finding out why they're here and what they want?

CEO_DeRidder says:
EO: On Three....  

CEO_DeRidder says:
EO: One...

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ BUGS:  Hungry?  Follow me.  ~~~

CEO_DeRidder says:
EO: Two.....

EO_N`Cap says:
::points phaser and waits::

CEO_DeRidder says:
EO: THREE!!!  ::opens door::

XO_Rofax says:
*CO* / CMO:  On it.

EO_N`Cap says:
::whispers:: CEO: What are we looking for?

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: have fun  :: laughs::

CIV_Brock says:
::Listens in to the XO's Pied Piper routine.::

TO_Choi says:
*CEO*: Chief, have the additional security detachments reached your location yet!?

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: I feel like St. Patrick....

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  As the doors open, the CEO sees lots of insect lines moving to and fro around the warp core.  On the floor are literally hundreds of small items.  Including some vary valuable ones.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: laughs again:: XO: you look like him too

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CNS: They like small items, huh? Anything in particular?

CEO_DeRidder says:
::points::  EO: That!  Heavy Stun!  Wide Dispersal.....

CEO_DeRidder says:
*CO* Stand By Captain....

EO_N`Cap says:
::blinks:: CEO: Aye Sir    ::sets phaser::

XO_Rofax says:
::starts heading for the launch bay::  CMO: I can shoot you and say I was aiming for the bugs, you know.

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  I don't know.  ::scans the bugs and their packages with a tricorder::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::sets phaser and fires::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The creatures squeak as phaser fire strikes them.  Quickly the floor clears of the bugs.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: decides to follow the XO::   XO: but then who would be left to drink you under the table?

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ Bugs:  Food... this way... ~~~  ::continues on::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::ceases fire::  EO: Cease fire....   ::enters slowly::

EO_N`Cap says:
::enters slowly:;

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: make sure they don't think I’m food please

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The bugs seem to look at the XO as if he is an oddity, but follow anyways.

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  They seem to have a particular fondness for shiny things.

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Certainly not you.  That tap water you call Romulan Ale... ha....

CEO_DeRidder says:
::taps com badge::  *CO* Me and the Duty Engineer just entered the engine room.  We fired heavy stun wide dispersal at them and they scattered.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*CEO*: Keep at it.

CEO_DeRidder says:
*TO* And the security detail is trickling in....

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CNS: Shiny, huh?

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: is that a challenge I hear  :: laughs ( kinda in a laughing mood)::

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Things that reflect light.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  OPS finds a group of insects surrounding her.  Each has a piece of the mirror that broke earlier.

XO_Rofax says:
::picks up the pace and finds a Jefferies Tube to lead him to the launch bay::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::heads to the secondary science station::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::motions to the Security detail to set up a perimeter around the engine room::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::is surrounded by insects ... makes to squash them and leave her quarters::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looks to the EO::  EO: Station....   Level 2 Diagnostics across the board.

CIV_Brock says:
CO: They seemed to originate around from where our Klingon guest was... 

CEO_DeRidder says:
EO: Post haste.

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: You really want to pick a drinking fight with a moody telepath?  ::sighs with the bugs in tow::   Yeah, that's a challenge.

EO_N`Cap says:
CEO: I'm hasting...I'm hasting...

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The XO finds himself surrounded by bugs.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::quickly designs a nifty little gadget...a small, silver, shiny plastic sphere with a solenoid, tiny motion sensor, temperature regulator, and nitrogen::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*CO/XO*:  Umm, Sirs ... The bugs here have surrounded me ... they've armed themselves ...

EO_N`Cap says:
::runs his diagnostic quickly::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*OPS*: Armed?

CNS_Luchena says:
::watches Kerina working away at the console::

XO_Rofax says:
*OPS* With what?  Pointy Sticks?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CIV: Give me a hand programming this into the replicator.

CMO_Shiar says:
*OPS*: I suggest you get out of there

CEO_DeRidder says:
<TO_Sneezy> CEO: Chief!  I've got something!

CIV_Brock says:
CO: Yes, sir.

CIV_Brock says:
::Starts to help.::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*CO*:  That's the only way to describe it, Sir.  Each bug has a piece of broken glass and it pointing it at me ...

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Get down to the launch bay and fire up a shuttle.  Get the warp reactor humming.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::with Brock's help, quickly programs the simple device into the replicator::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::holsters phaser and walks over::  TO_Sneezy: What is it Ensign?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*OPS*: Well...leave.

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: aye sir  :: heads for a TL::

CMO_Shiar says:
TL: shuttle bay

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::tries to leave::

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ BUGS: Why are you here?  Where did you come from? ~~~

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The insects scurry after OPS, still carrying the pieces of mirror.

CIV_Brock says:
CO: Exactly, what is this?

CEO_DeRidder says:
::sees a teeny tiny little manufacturing center....   most of the parts are familiar as parts from the ship::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::walks a little faster ... ::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CNS: Have everybody available replicate as many of these things as they can and set them out everywhere they can find an open spot, but warn them not to touch them more than a minute after replication.

Host Karriaunna says:
<Bugs> XO: ~~~~~Get anything small, take to master.  Get anything small, take to master...~~~~

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Right away.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The insects follow OPS.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CIV/CNS: These contain liquid nitrogen, and will break open when moved, after one minute after being replicated.

TO_Choi says:
::Listening to various of the squad leader's reports VIA computer::

CEO_DeRidder says:
Self: Dear God...  Computer: Computer, establish a force field 4 feet directly in front of me and at a circumference of 3 and a half feet

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ BUGS:  Where is Master?  I can help.  ~~~

CEO_DeRidder says:
*CO* Captain... You have GOT to see this....

CNS_Luchena says:
::enters the specifications into the replicator systems and notifies all crew to disperse them::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CIV/CNS: They're nice and shiny, and will freeze the little buggers as soon as they try to get them.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::begins running ... feels silly as she is being chased by bugs ... ::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*CEO*: What, exactly, do I have to see?

CMO_Shiar says:
:: waits for TL doors to open then steps out::

Host Karriaunna says:
<Bugs> XO: ~~~~Following master... following master~~~~

CNS_Luchena says:
::nods at Kerina as he moves to the bridge replicator::

XO_Rofax says:
Self: Ah nuts....

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  They are not going to explode or anything, are they?

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: how's it coming?

CNS_Luchena says:
::pauses at the replicator::

CIV_Brock says:
CO: I wonder how Rofax is dealing with the bugs...

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The bugs carrying the mirror seem to give a sigh of disappointment as they head back into their line.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CNS: No, they'll just fracture and release the liquid nitrogen.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looking at the little plant through the forcefield::  *CO* These things have established some kind of manufacturing center in the aft port quarter of the Engine Room.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CIV: I'm sure he'll let us know.

XO_Rofax says:
*CMO* They like me.... they really like me..... we're heading down now.....

CIV_Brock says:
::Moves back to a Science station.::

CNS_Luchena says:
::nods and removes a few from the replicator.  Places them strategically around the bridge::

CIV_Brock says:
CO: If he's alive...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*CEO*: Take care of it, chief.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::notices they're not chasing her anymore ... she stops and watches them::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: heads into the shuttle bay and starts up a shuttle::

CEO_DeRidder says:
*CO* You want me to destroy it Captain?  What of the research opportunity?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*CEO*: Ship first, research second.

XO_Rofax says:
::scurries down the Jefferies Tube for the launch bay at a ridiculous pace::  ~~~ BUGS:  Children!!  Follow me!!!  ~~~

CEO_DeRidder says:
*CO* Aye... DeRidder Out....

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The XO finds himself covered with insects, many carrying small jewels and bits of platinum.

Host Karriaunna says:
<Bugs> XO:  ~~~~We follow... we follow...~~~~

CEO_DeRidder says:
::moves over to the EO::  EO: Sorry I snapped at you Ensign....  Status report, all systems....

CMO_Shiar says:
:: gets the shuttle engine really humming::

XO_Rofax says:
::tries like mad to get to the Launch Bay::

CMO_Shiar says:
*OPS*: how are you doing up there?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*CMO*:  Fine ... I think they lost interest in me ... I'm going to follow them

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looks around and dismisses the security detail save for a few of them::

XO_Rofax says:
~~~  Bugs:  Leave that waste here!  I have something better for you! ~~~

CMO_Shiar says:
*OPS*: be careful

CIV_Brock says:
::Spies a bug crawling over the console, he picks up a PADD, and hits the bug with it. The PADD breaks.::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CIV: Those aren't free, you know.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*CMO*:  Don't worry, I will!

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  On top of OPS head, a bug sits contentedly with a jewel.

CNS_Luchena says:
::watches the bugs hoping they go for the shiny little devices::

CIV_Brock says:
Self: That's three today...

EO_N`Cap says:
::blinks and stops staring at the bugs:: CEO: Systems are fine Sir

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ ::tries to call out to all the bugs on the ship::  ~~~

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::feels something on her head and sub-consciously swats at it::

CIV_Brock says:
::Hears the XO's plea to the bugs...:: Self: I guess he has this under control...

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  All the insects pause, except for the one on OPS head, and slowly make their way in the direction of the master’s voice, carrying little bits of shiny items.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::sigh::  EO: Thank God.  Report to Cargo 2 and establish a containment field around a transparent aluminum container, then transport this thing inside it.  Level 4 forcefield.

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: you telepaths make me laugh, when you're not trying to pry into my mind that is.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::points to the little manufacturing center::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*XO*: Status?

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ CMO: Shut up. ~~~

EO_N`Cap says:
::nods:: CEO: Aye Sir... ::runs to the cargo bay:;

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::feels something sharp on the top of her head and makes to grab it::

XO_Rofax says:
*CO* I am nearly at the Launch Bay.  I have a large number of them with me.  Suggest you decompress the bay and have the transporters snag me on the way out.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::moves over to the master situation table::  Self: Well, so much for a romantic evening......  ::tries to find where these things came into the ship from::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*XO*: Sounds like a plan. Take a deep breath!

CMO_Shiar says:
:: sits in the shuttle::

CIV_Brock says:
::Watches the bugs move around the XO's life signs...::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::nods to the acting OPS officer to proceed::

XO_Rofax says:
Self:  Oh crap.... she sounds serious.....

CMO_Shiar says:
:: closes the shuttle doors::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
<OPS_Person>::activates transporters::

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ CMO: Get moving Doc.  ~~~

CIV_Brock says:
Any: If we manage to live through this, tell someone to exterminate anything with more than 4 legs... 

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::watches on the monitor as the bay decompresses::

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: where to?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::finds a diamond on top of her head ... gently takes it from the bug::

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ CMO: Anywhere safe.  ~~~

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The bugs are pulled into space along with everything they were carrying.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  XO can hear in his mind...

CMO_Shiar says:
*XO*: I’m in a shuttle sir.

Host Karriaunna says:
<Bugs> XO:  ~~~~Master... help.  Master... we obeyed... master......~~~~

CMO_Shiar says:
:: kinda feels sorry for the bugs::

Host Karriaunna says:
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