Host CO_Rofax says:
Captain's Log - SD 10402.07

The encounter with the Borg has proven mildly successful.  The after-effects have wreaked havoc on the cache of mint chocolate chip and we have been dispatched to steal... ahem... barter... for a fresh supply from some cave dwelling folk....
Host CO_Rofax says:
Captain's Log - SD 10402.07

The Pendragon is on the mend as is the crew.  While repairs continue, a select handful have been dispatch to assist in charting the underground caverns of Solais V.  We will be out of range for some time, but we are looking forward to some less traumatic than a Borg encounter.

Host Cat says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Deep in the Dark>>>>>>>>

Host Cat says:
<<<<<<<<<<<Begin mission>>>>>>>>>>

Host Cat says:
Action: The crew has gathered at the cavern's edge with their guide, Aradapia. The cave 
entrance is dark and rather cold.

CNS_Luchena says:
::shivers::

CSO_Toms says:
::standing in the staging area, looking tired and stressed, and carrying himself gingerly, as if still in pain::

Host Aradapia says:
::hopes that they aren't actually going to go through with this.::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::standing with the CNS ... gets out her tri-corder::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ALL:  Light it up and let's proceed.  Stick together as long as possible.  ::steps forward::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::stands in the back of the group holding his tricorder::

CSO_Toms says:
::going over his equipment, making sure it is all in working order::

Host Aradapia says:
::clears her throat:: CO: Are you ready, Sirsie?

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::mutters something about the cold, glad he brought his white lab coat with him lab coat. Attaching a beacon to his phaser pistol he began walking with the group, shining the light everywhere::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::flips out his tricorder and prepares to map::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::takes out a torch and shines it down the corridor::

Host CO_Rofax says:
Aradapia: We serve at your leisure.... ::motions to the entrance::

CNS_Luchena says:
::gives Aradapia a quizzical look, then turns on his nifty wrist flashlight thingie::

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
:: checks the anti-grav pallet with the supplies :: Self: portable replicator, check... pattern enhancers, check... type III phaser drill, check... ahah! Need to pass these out.  :: picks up a small container ::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::straps a wrist light on his wrist and clicks it on.::

Host Aradapia says:
::swallows and sighs::

Host Aradapia says:
::steps into the cave::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::shivers::

CSO_Toms says:
::waits patiently near the back of the group, trying not to get in the way of anyone::

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
:: walks among the assembled company :: All: Here... everyone take a personal transporter node.  :: hands them out ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
XO: Kamar, you have the rear.  Make sure no one lags behind.

CNS_Luchena says:
CEO:  Thanks.  I don't think we've met.  I'm Mikal, ships counselor.

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
:: shakes CNS's hand :: CNS: Pleased to meet you, sir.

CNS_Luchena says:
CEO:  Call me Mikal.  Everyone else does.  ::smiles::

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods to the CO and walks to the back of the group, taking a transporter node from the CEO with a nod of thanks::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks at the CNS:: CNS:  I haven't had a chance to thank you, Mikal.

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CNS: Albaron Thraxis, CEO. I usually just go by Thraxis.

CSO_Toms says:
::is eyeing his surroundings with extreme caution::

CNS_Luchena says:
OPS:  Nothing to thank me for.  You had me scared for a sec there Jordan.

FCO_Ens_White says:
::glances around the group than shrugs and heads into the caves::

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
:: hands Mikal a personal transporter node ::

Host Aradapia says:
::slips a bit on the damp floor::

CNS_Luchena says:
::accepts it::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS: You saved my life ... that is something I cannot repay you for.

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::waits around for the rest of the group to head into the cave, following when everyone had left and keeping up the rearguard as he attached the node to his lab coat::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::takes a node from the CEO:: CEO:  Thanks.   ::clips it on::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::reflexly reaches out to give Aradapia a steady hand::  Aradapia: You okay?  ::moves next to her::

Host Aradapia says:
Action: The cavern is dark, cold, and smells rather musty. There is a cold draft coming from up ahead.

CSO_Toms says:
::moves carefully into the caves, paying attention to the surrounds::

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
:: snaps on his wrist light as he enters the cave complex... then check to make certain that the antigrav pallet is following him ::

CNS_Luchena says:
OPS:  I think we're probably even now, Jordan.  ::grins::

Host Aradapia says:
Action: Soft chittering noises can be heard if one listens carefully.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::moves into the cave::

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
:: opens tricorder and begins scanning the area ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::scans, albeit in vain::

CNS_Luchena says:
::turns on his tricorder and drops back::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::begins scanning::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ALL: Anyone else hear that?

Host Aradapia says:
::nods:: CO: Thank you, sirsie. Right as rain. ::smiles and keeps walking.::

CSO_Toms says:
::notices the CNS dropping back and moves to avoid him::

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Yep.  Probably local wildlife.

FCO_Ens_White says:
::listens than drops a hand on to his hand phaser to check that it is still near where it should be::

CNS_Luchena says:
::notices Toms trying to avoid him.  Shrugs and moves back into the center of the group::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nods:: CO:  I agree.  Maybe some sort of local bat.

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::smiles brightly, his phaser beacon lighting up his face in a manic way:: All: It could be bats...ugly, screeching bats...

Host Aradapia says:
CO: That is just the retoths, Sirsie. They mean no harm.

FCO_Ens_White says:
::continues working the tricorder and recording the map::

CNS_Luchena says:
::turns around and looks at the XO::

CNS_Luchena says:
::decides not to say what he wants to say::

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: Tricorder scanning range is limited to about five meters, sir. We should proceed with caution.

CSO_Toms says:
::continues to move through the caves looking at everything around him::

Host Aradapia says:
::something drops on the XO's head. It is wet and smells rather pungent.::

Host CO_Rofax says:
~~~ CNS: Stay sharp.  We will not have much warning from the tricorders.  ~~~    ::taps his phaser holster as he continues to walk without looking back::

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::lets out a sigh and reaches up with the end of his lab coat, wiping his head with disgust:: Self: I'm killing the first "Retoth" we see...

CNS_Luchena says:
~~~CO:  Understood Sir.~~~

Host CO_Rofax says:
CEO: Very well.  You have the lead then Mr. Thraxis.  Push it to 6 meters if possible.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sniffs the air:: All:  What is that smell?

Host Aradapia says:
Action: The group is walking deeper into the cavern system. The floor begins to slope downward at an steep angle.

CNS_Luchena says:
OPS:  Probably just the local wildlife.  ::tries not to breathe too deeply::

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: Aye, sir.    :: steps out a few meters ahead of the party ::

CSO_Toms says:
::notices the sloop and moves carefully over the surface::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::quietly continues silently near the end of the group mapping::

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
:: works to tune the tricorder for better range ::

CNS_Luchena says:
::shines his light on the floor as he heads downwards::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::notices the smell seems to be following them, then sees the XO's actions::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::Shines her torch around her::

CSO_Toms says:
::still has no equipment out, others are doing his job for him... keeps his eyes on the floor::

Host Aradapia says:
Action: the counselor's light reveals that the floor is thick with a gooey substance.

Host CO_Rofax says:
ALL: Hold up a second.

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
:: stops ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::raises a hand instinctively::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::stops:: CO: Sir?

FCO_Ens_White says:
::stops::

CSO_Toms says:
::stops::

Host CO_Rofax says:
Aradapia:  Is it safe to continue?

CNS_Luchena says:
Self:  What is this?  ::lifts his foot up and shines the light on the bottom of his boot::

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::mumbles something about the smell and wipes his coat on the wall, cleaning it off as best he can::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::shines his light on the floor and shrugs::

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
:: looks down :: Self: Oh, lovely...

Host CO_Rofax says:
CEO: Continue scans.  Can you identify?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::has a very bad feeling about this::

Host Aradapia says:
::head bobs up and down:: CO: Safe as safe can be, Sirsie. That just be poosie. Good for the hair and skin.

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: I'll try, sir...   :: squats, runs tricorder over the substance at his feet ::

CNS_Luchena says:
::rubs his foot back and forth to see if its slippery::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::smiles but considers killing the guide::

CSO_Toms says:
::stands listlessly around::

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::looks over to their guide:: Aradapia: Will my hair still retain it's healthy glow after this stuff landed on it?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::notices the gooey stuff stops them from sliding:: CO:  Well, sir, at least this stuff on the floor gives us some sort of traction ...

Host CO_Rofax says:
Aradapia:  Noted.     ::motions hand forward somewhat::  ALL: Very well.  Proceed with caution, single file if necessary.

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: Sir... it's essentially the excrement of an herbivore. Not dangerous... no pathogens detected.

Host Aradapia says:
::looks at the yellow goo running down the man's head.:: XO: Yes, little Sirsie. The hairs will shine and curl...but it may be a bit stinksie.

CSO_Toms says:
::moves off with the rest, no longer even looking up, just watching his feet::

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::cleans the rest off his hair with the edge of his lab coat and wipes it on the wall before continuing, shining his phaser up into the roof and searching for any more bats::

Host Aradapia says:
Action: Far up on the walls, red eyes glow in the reflected light.

Host CO_Rofax says:
CEO: Thank you.   ::turns slightly::   OPS:  Arrange for a sample to be sent back to the shuttle.  Delegate as appropriate.

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
:: moves on ahead of the group, continuing to scan ::

CNS_Luchena says:
::follows the CEO::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::motions to one of the TOs to take the sample back to the shuttle::

Host Aradapia says:
Action: The floor begins to slope even more, making it difficult to walk down without falling in the muck.

FCO_Ens_White says:
::continues mapping::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CSO: Lt, can you identify our "watchers" up there?

CNS_Luchena says:
::treads carefully::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::walks along::

CSO_Toms says:
::pays more attention t o the floor, not really hearing the question:: CO: Sorry sir, what was the question???

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::joins in the careful treading, gripping the wall with a free hand to stop his descent::

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
:: calls back over his shoulder :: All: The footing is getting more uncertain... watch yourselves.

FCO_Ens_White says:
::continues walking and mapping quietly humming something to himself::

Host Aradapia says:
Action: As the crew struggles to keep to their feet, the XO loses his footing. He slides into the CSO and knocks him off his feet. Like dominoes, the crew falls into the muck and begin to careen down the steep slope.

Host Aradapia says:
Action: They are sliding like kids on a sled. Out of control and very quick.

CNS_Luchena says:
::swears loudly as he careens::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::feels his footing give way::  Self:  Grozit!!

FCO_Ens_White says:
::ignores the fact that he is on his back and traveling at a high rate of speed...and continues mapping::

CSO_Toms says:
::hits the ground hard and screams out in pain::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::yells instinctively as she falls and begins sliding::

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::keeps a tight grip on his phaser pistol as he slides downwards on the centuries of bat poop on the floor:: Bats: Damn you!

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
:: tumbles head over heels through the muck ::

Host Aradapia says:
Action: The FCO gets a mouthful of guano.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::hits one of the side walls as she slides::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::yelling::  Aradapia:  How long before we hit bottom?!?

FCO_Ens_White says:
::hopes the tricorder is set on automatic recording.::

CSO_Toms says:
::goes unconscious with pain::

CNS_Luchena says:
::feels someone wink out::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::crosses arms, curls up legs and begins spitting::

Host Aradapia says:
Action: After five full minutes of careening out of control, they land in a pile at the bottom of the "hill".

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::senses something is wrong::

CNS_Luchena says:
::lands::  Self:  Oof

CSO_Toms says:
::slumped on the floor not moving::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::slides head-first into the others::

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::ducks into a roll, coming up smoothly at the bottom of the hill a little out of breath:: Self: Well...that's a turn up for the books...::slips and falls on his rear::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::lands with a 'plop' more so than a 'thud'::  ALL: Report!

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
:: rolls to a stop :: Self: I shoulda stood in bed...

Host Aradapia says:
Action: There is silence sans the heavy breathing of the now slick and smelly crew.

CNS_Luchena says:
::wipes the guck off his flashlight and looks around frantically::

CNS_Luchena says:
CSO:  Edward!  Answer me.

FCO_Ens_White says:
::slides into someone and rolls away::

Host Aradapia says:
::grunts in pain at the bottom of the pile::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::looks at his tricorder::

CNS_Luchena says:
::tries to get to his feet::  CSO:  Edward!

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
:: stands -- carefully -- and sweeps the area with his wrist light ::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::rolls onto her back ... feeling her shoulder where she hit the wall of the cave::

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::stands up carefully again, nursing his phaser pistol and his wounded pride:: All: Is everyone alright?

CSO_Toms says:
::not moving lying in his lovely section of crap::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::stands to smear off what he can and flicks it onto the nearest wall::

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Where is Toms?  ::sees a pile of gooey stuff that might be him.  Goes over::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::walks to the edge of the illuminated area and vomits::

Host Aradapia says:
Action: The light reveals that the crew has landed upon a ledge that overlooks a huge canyon. There are paths leading left and right. It is obvious now that they cannot go back the way they came.

CNS_Luchena says:
::hears retching noises behind him::

CNS_Luchena says:
::shakes the still form on the ground::  CSO:  Edward?

Host CO_Rofax says:
::crosses to Pettigrove and kneels::  OPS: Cmdr, you okay?

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
Aradapia: Aradapia, are there multiple exits from this cave system?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sits  up and nods:: CO: I hit my shoulder but I'm OK ... ::

CSO_Toms says:
::rolls over but still doesn’t move... is breathing fine though::

Host Aradapia says:
::wipes her face rather crossly::

CNS_Luchena says:
All:  Someone got a med kit?

Host CO_Rofax says:
::retrieves a hypo from his pack and injects OPS to dull the pain::

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::looks around with his phaser beacon and sighs:: CO: Looks like we're getting out another way...

Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Mikal, here.  ::stands and crosses to his location::

CNS_Luchena says:
CSO:  Edward.  Come back.  ::slaps his face lightly::

Host Aradapia says:
CEO: There is only one waysie. One way in, one way outsie. Cant go back, must go forward.

FCO_Ens_White says:
::stands up and walks back to the group not feeling much better::

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Toms is down, Sir.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::tries to lift her arm::

Host CO_Rofax says:
XO: Very well.  You got us down here..... find me an exit.

Host Aradapia says:
Action: The antigrav arrives silently at their position.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::kneels to assist Mikal::  CNS: How can I help?

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Get the XO?  He used to be a doctor, didn't he?

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CO: I agree with our guide...if we go forward, there is bound to be another exit. The vastness of this place is too great to have only one exit

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
:: sees antigrav arrive :: Self: Thank goodness for small mercies...

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO/CNS:  Excuse me, sirs, don't we have a MO with us?

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks around for an MO::

Host CO_Rofax says:
XO: Noted.  Transfer our supplies to the antigrav...

FCO_Ens_White says:
::sits down and looks at the map on his tricorder::

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
XO: I'm not certain I agree with the logic, sir... but it's a sure bet that going back is no longer an option.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::actually forgot they did::  MO: Doctor, get over here please.

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
<MO_Jones>: ::rushes over to the CSO with a med kit:: CNS: What happened, do you know?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::moves over to the FCO:: FCO: What did you record?

CNS_Luchena says:
MO:  He lost consciousness during the fall

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::holsters his phaser pistol and starts placing their supplies on the antigrav unit, watching everyone carefully::

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
<MO_Jones>: ::nods and gets out his tricorder, scanning the CSO quickly::

Host CO_Rofax says:
~~~ CNS: I will leave this to you.  Medical is not my strong suit. ~~~  ::moves to the antigrav to load up::

CNS_Luchena says:
::kneels in the goo beside the CSO and nods at Rofax as he walks away::

FCO_Ens_White says:
OPS: a long slope...with some bat dung...not much else.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nods:: What about where we are now?

FCO_Ens_White says:
::wipes guano off of tricorder::

Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Jordan, you feeling okay?

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
<MO_Jones>: ::pulls out a stimulant and injects the CSO to wake him before pulling out an auto suture:: CNS: A cut on the back of his head, mild concussion

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
:: checks the antigrav's systems and power levels ::

Host Aradapia says:
Action: The CSO awakens.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  A little sore but ok, Sir.

CNS_Luchena says:
MO:  Is he all right?

FCO_Ens_White says:
OPS: we are here...we want to be there.  Most of the time I can find a connection between the two.

CSO_Toms says:
::comes around his head awash with pain::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
FCO:  See what you can come up with.

CNS_Luchena says:
CSO:  Can you stand?

CSO_Toms says:
::looks at the CNS, then slowly shakes head::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::finishes up with the transfer of supplies:: Aradapia: Did you know of that drop off?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::gets up ... her left arm now useless::

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
<MO_Jones>: ::works the auto suture over the CSO's wounds and stands:: CNS: He'll need help walking until the meds kick in...

CNS_Luchena says:
::stands and offers his hand::  CSO:  Try.

FCO_Ens_White says:
OPS: I am a Pilot not a spelunker.  I know next to nothing about cave systems.

Host Aradapia says:
::glares at the CO:: We are not as clumsy as yousie.

CSO_Toms says:
::takes CNSs hand and tries to stand, but the wave of pain that washes over him is to intense and he sits back down::

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
:: sees Pettigrove cradling her arm :: OPS: Commander? Are you hurt?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sighs:: FCO:  Well, now is the time to learn.  What's the range of your tricorder?

Host CO_Rofax says:
Aradapia:  Then accept my apologies.  Any other similar dangers below?  ::motions to the ledge::

Host Aradapia says:
::walks over to a small stream and begins to wash the guano off of herself, all the while muttering about this job.::

FCO_Ens_White says:
OPS: same as everyone else's. a few meters. not much more.

CNS_Luchena says:
::kneels back down beside the CSO::  CSO:  I'll give you a minute then.

Host Aradapia says:
::looks back balefully:: CO: There is dangers everywhere.

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
<MO_Jones>: ::hands the CNS a hypo of painkillers:: CNS/CSO: If you feel the need...::turns and walks back with the other junior officers::

Host CO_Rofax says:
Aradapia:  Understood.  ::crosses to her::  What should we expect at the bottom?

CSO_Toms says:
::sees the MO give Mikal the pain killers, looks at him and then looks away::

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
Aradapia: Does bat poop count as a danger? It seems to have set us back...::unholsters his phaser pistol and starts visually scanning the surrounding walls::

CNS_Luchena says:
::puts the hypos in his pack::  CSO:  Only if you ask.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
FCO:  What about the native maps?

Host Aradapia says:
::doesn't like the tall clumsy one at all::

CSO_Toms says:
::nods::

FCO_Ens_White says:
OPS: I have them.  Not much but something.

FCO_Ens_White says:
::brings the best one up on the tricorder display::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
FCO:  It's a start.  See if you can get our bearings ...

Host Aradapia says:
CO: More of the same. Caves and poopsie.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::moves to the CNS:: CNS:  How is he?  ::points to the CSO::

CNS_Luchena says:
::offers a flask to the CSO::  CSO:  Water?

FCO_Ens_White says:
::tries to make a crude compilation of all the crude maps::

Host CO_Rofax says:
Aradapia:  Thank you.  Is this the only safe way down?

CNS_Luchena says:
OPS:  Mild concussion apparently.  He can't stand yet.

Host Aradapia says:
::nods glumly::

CSO_Toms says:
::takes the proffered water and has a drink::

Host CO_Rofax says:
Aradapia:  How long to the bottom?

Host Aradapia says:
::moves out of the way so that the others can clean up::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::winds up with a mess of lines that makes no sense and goes back to the one he started with::

CNS_Luchena says:
::notices the stream for the first time::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::fits the current tricorder map into the native map::

Host Aradapia says:
::considers the question:: CO: Walking? Ten days...falling...a lot quicker/

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::takes off his dirty lab coat, reaches into his pack, pulling out another clean lab coat and thanking himself for brining a second one:: Self: Lousy bats...::shrugs the new lab coat on and continues to look around at the walls and floors::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::hears:: Aradapia:  Falling?  Are you nuts?  ::sits back down::

CNS_Luchena says:
CSO:  How are you feeling?

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: Sir, given Mr. Toms' condition, perhaps a rest period would be in order. Ens. White and I can scout ahead and map out any dangers.

Host Aradapia says:
::glares at the dippy female::

CSO_Toms says:
CNS: Like crap.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Sir, I agree.  Lt Toms needs to recover ... ::doesn't mention her own injuries as others are worse off than she is::

CNS_Luchena says:
CSO:  There's a stream over there.  A little cold water might help.  Can you make it?

CSO_Toms says:
::nods in an indication that he will try::

CNS_Luchena says:
::stands and once again offers his hand::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::looks at the map and shrugs to himself:: self: not much better than before.  now we know exactly where here is but we are not to sure about there yet.

CSO_Toms says:
::tries to stand again, this time succeeding, but wincing with the pain::

Host Aradapia says:
Action: The FCO's shrug dislodges a bit of slime from his head, which slides down his face.

CNS_Luchena says:
CSO:  Lean on me.  ::starts humming That Song while he drags the CSO over to the stream::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::is quietly oblivious to everyone around him and is annoyed that he can not see the tricorder...but keeps his mouth shut::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CEO/OPS: Noted.   ::pauses and clears his throat loudly::  ALL: However, we have a long way to go and there is no chance of returning the way we came.  Time to move out.  Carry your supplies and Lt. Toms has the antigrav until further notice.  ::turns and looks to Aradapia::

Host Aradapia says:
::looks back balefully::

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: Aye, sir. :: begins rearranging the contents of the antigrav to make a more comfortable spot for Toms ::

CNS_Luchena says:
::helps the CSO wipe some of the guck off in the water::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::brushes the bat dung off his face than continues mapping::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nods and goes over to inform the CNS and CSO::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS: Lt Toms can ride on the anti-grav until he recovers.  The Captain wants to move out now.

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::stands a little away from the group, shrugging his pack onto his shoulder as he continues to shine the beacon around the area and light up everything::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::stands and moves forward::  Self: Ten days.....

FCO_Ens_White says:
::what the CO said registers and he walks over to the antigrav sled::

CNS_Luchena says:
OPS:  Right.

FCO_Ens_White says:
::picks up his pack and walks over to the edge::

CNS_Luchena says:
::wipes some of the guck off himself::  CSO:  Looks like you get to ride.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::uses her good hand to splash water on her face and wipe off some of the muck::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::looks down:: Aradapia: You say it is quicker to slide down?

CSO_Toms says:
::is looking at his feet and just nods::

CNS_Luchena says:
CSO:  Come on.  ::leads him toward the antigrav sled::

CSO_Toms says:
::moves over to the sled::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::gets up and moves back to the group::

CNS_Luchena says:
CSO:  Hop on.  ::grins::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::sets the tricorder to automatically map than walks as far from the edge as he can::

Host CO_Rofax says:
Aradapia: One path down?  Where does it begin?

Host Aradapia says:
CO: We can go leftsie or rightsie, all go down.

CSO_Toms says:
::sits down moving gingerly to be as comfortable as possible, then starts fiddling with science equipment::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::stops and tries to decide for a moment::

Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Have anything in either of those maps?

CNS_Luchena says:
::watches the CSO with undisguised concern::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CEO:  Quick question ... would the transporter nodes work down here?

Host Aradapia says:
Action: The crew members that used the water to clean off the bat dung begin to burn and itch.

FCO_Ens_White says:
::looks at the natives maps::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::is still stinky::

CNS_Luchena says:
::starts to itch::

CSO_Toms says:
::starts to feel itchy::

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
OPS: For a limited distance, given the properties of these walls.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::feels her skin begin to burn ... scratches at it feverishly::

CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
OPS: I brought some pattern enhancers, just in case.

CNS_Luchena says:
MO:  Do you have a topical analgesic or something in your kit?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  My skin is burning!

CNS_Luchena says:
OPS:  Mine too.  ::looks over at the CSO::

CSO_Toms says:
::is sitting looking slightly more uncomfortable then usual::

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
<MO_Jones>: ::looks in his pack and starts handing out packages of analgesic cream::

CNS_Luchena says:
MO:  Thanks.  ::starts slathering it on::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  What was in that water?  ::has a horrid thought as she drank some of it::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::notices the commotion and scans the victims and the suspect water::

CNS_Luchena says:
::lies:: OPS:  I'm sure its just some harmless microbe.

Host Aradapia says:
Action: The water contains small, parasitic creatures.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  Yeah great ...

Host CO_Rofax says:
Aradapia:  What is in this stuff?  You appear unaffected.

Host Aradapia says:
::frowns:: CO: Water.

FCO_Ens_White says:
::walks to the edge of the right tunnel than the edge of the left tunnel oblivious to the rest of the crew::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  No, Sir ... there's something else ... ::continues scratching::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::passes his tricorder to the MO::  MO: See what you can do.....

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks over at the CNS, a worried look in her eyes::

Host Aradapia says:
Action: The creatures are similar to earth's body lice.

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks back at OPS in what he hopes is a reassuring way::

CSO_Toms says:
::just continues sitting on the sled, feeling uncomfortable::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::looks around:: ALL: Last one down buys the drinks.

Host CO_Rofax says:
Aradapia:  We go left.     ALL: Let's move, we can treat this on the way.

XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
<MO_Jones>: ::takes the readings and makes a few more scans before nodding:: CO: Body lice, should be easy to cure...

Host Aradapia says:
Action: White slips and lands first face in the stream.

CNS_Luchena says:
::hears a splash::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::runs to the left tunnel and slides feet first down yelling::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::hears a splash and turns::

Host Aradapia says:
Action: White runs into a wall. He is knocked out cold.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::frowns, exactly the way Katia used to::

FCO_Ens_White says:
::would have sworn if he was not out cold::

Host Aradapia says:
Action: For some reason, Rofax looks unusually attractive for a moment.

Host Aradapia says:
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