USS Pendragon
10503.12

Bridge Over Troubled Waters Conclusion

Host warp9 says:
Last week on the USS Pendragon:

Host warp9 says:
The crew was invited for supper.

Host warp9 says:
And...

Host warp9 says:
nothing blew up.

Host warp9 says:
::video of the Pontifex in orbit::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Captain's Log - 10503.12

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
The Pendragon is under repairs and the Crew has been given a chance to improve relations amongst a group that previously frowned upon the Federation.  An enjoyable meal has commenced, but not without some mystery.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
The Crew has been given the opportunity to explore the area and take in the surroundings.  Some interests may have more appeal than others as the day goes on.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
<<>>

Host Thisah says:
<<<<<<<<<<<resume mission, Whatever its called pt2>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::looking around::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  Dinner is over and wine has been served

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::refrains from drinking::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::sniffs at the beverage, trying to get a sense of what it will taste like::

FCO_White says:
::still seated at the table::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::is still following Mikal::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::walks casually with Thisah, sipping on his wine as they go::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  Mikal stands in the garden beside a reflecting pool.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
~~~ Mikal:  Mikal? ~~~

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::sullenly stares at the wine, contemplating asking for something else::

Host Thisah says:
<Mikal>~~~OPS:  Hello beautiful~~~

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::approaches cautiously::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::has no idea what to say or where to start:: Mikal:  What happened?

Host Thisah says:
::Walks with Rofax::

Host Thisah says:
<Mikal> ::gives Jordan a serene smile::  OPS:  When I passed through I got lost, distracted.  But eventually I found my way.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
Mikal:  To here?  But why?

Host Thisah says:
<Mikal>OPS:  I followed them.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::is saddened:: Mikal:  You couldn't stay with us?

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::excuses himself from Thisah for a moment::  CEO / CSO: Gentlemen, please do me a favor and visit the town nearby.  Take the FCO and explore the area. See if there are any items of interest and report back to me with any findings.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host Thisah says:
<Mikal>OPS:  I was drawn Jordan.  I couldn't resist.  I'm sorry if I worried you.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::abruptly gets up:: CO: Aye ::looks at the others::

Host Thisah says:
::stops::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CEO/FCO: Shall we gentlemen?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::smiles:: Mikal:  You need to do what it takes to make you happy.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
CSO: Lets do it. I can't metabolize the wine anyways.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
Mikal:  I missed you, you know that!

FCO_White says:
::glances at the CSO than the CEO than the CO and reviews what he heard and stands up mutely::

Host Thisah says:
<Mikal>  OPS:  And how about you?  Are you happy?

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CEO/FCO: Then we're off. ::heads away towards town::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::follows::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::smiles:: Mikal:  Yes, Thraxis is wonderful.  I can sense him even as we speak ...

FCO_White says:
::falls in behind the other two being taken with them::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: finds his way to the edge of the garden where Jordan and Mikal are talking... stops, satisfies himself that Jordan is in no danger, and then seats himself on a nearby bench to await her return ::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  The path to town leads through a dense tropical forest.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: knows that whatever is passing between Jordan and Mikal is intensely personal, and that his intrusion into the conversation would be unwelcome ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::grins:: Mikal:  He feels he is protecting me even as we speak ...

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::returns to join Thisah and continues making small talk::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@::walking through a jungle, looking at the different vegetation, enjoying himself::

Host Thisah says:
<Mikal>  OPS:  I'm glad you found a good man, Jordan.  ::steps forward to give her a hug::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@::moves to scan the terrain, then remembers he only has the book, flips through the pages::

FCO_White says:
@::Following the CSO and CEO his hands at his side and his eyes on the path::

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  The AT hears rustling in the branches above them.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::gives him a hug back:: Mikal:  You know I owe you so much ...

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@::looks up::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@::looks up at the noise::

Host Thisah says:
<Mikal>OPS:  There are no debts between us.

Host Thisah says:
CO:  Our order is one of peace.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
Mikal:  Yes there is.  If it hadn't been for you I would have gone mad when I first became telepathic ...

Host Thisah says:
<Mikal>::laughs::  No you would not have.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
Mikal:  So what are you going to do?  Stay here?

Host Thisah says:
<Mikal>::gestures for the XO to join them::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@::wondering at where the noise has gone::

Host Thisah says:
<Mikal>OPS:  I've found peace here, Jordan.  ::opens up his mind to her::

FCO_White says:
@::Keeps looking down thinking about flying the Pontifex::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Thisah: Judging by the surroundings, I have no doubt of that.  However, I am curious as to the history of this place.  There were rumors of slavery at one time.

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  The noise grows louder.  It sounds like a bunch of large animals traveling above them.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::senses the peace within his being:: Mikal:  Yes, I sense it ... ::opens herself up to him to show him how happy she is::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@ALL: Curious, I wonder what that is.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@CSO/FCO: Interesting vegetation

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: stands, walks slowly into the garden, and approaches Jordan and Mikal ::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@CSO: I'd kill for a tricorder

FCO_White says:
@::sounds uninterested:: CSO: It's nature.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
Mikal: Hello, Mikal. You look well.

Host Thisah says:
CO:  Here?  No.  There is slavery within the Kenti region though.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::reaches out to take the XO's hand::  XO:  It is so peaceful here ... I see the attraction ...

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@CEO: Yeah. Curious though. Well, lets keep moving. Unless you want to climb a tree

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: takes Jordan's hand, gives it a little squeeze ::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@CSO: Not right now. But maybe later.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Thisah: As I said.... rumors...  ~~~ ::tries to detect any deceit in Thisah:: ~~~

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  A large group of hominids drop out of the trees, brandishing pointy sticks, howling, and dancing around menacingly like.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@::smiles:: CEO: Excellent. Lets go.

Host Thisah says:
::looks back at Rofax unblinking::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@::stops abruptly::

Host Thisah says:
CO:  Slavery is against the doctrine of our Order.

FCO_White says:
@::Eyes the hominids unimpressed::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@Self: Crud

Host Thisah says:
<Mikal>::stares into the pool::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@::counts them:: CEO: Yeah, about that

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@:;readies his own pointy stick, thankful he did not drop it::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Thisah: I understand and it would only be logical given my experience here, thus far.  How is it you ever found such a place?  Much of what I see reminds of another place I once encountered.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
Mikal:  You are like a brother to me, Mikal.  I am so relieved you are safe.

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  The hominids gradually form a circle around the AT.

FCO_White says:
@::keeps his arms at his sides awaiting orders from the CSO::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@: CEO/FCO: I really don't see this turning out good for us.

Host Thisah says:
<Mikal>XO/OPS:  I should be going.  It’s my meditation hour.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::nods:: Mikal:  I hope we could talk again

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@CSO/FCO: Me either.

FCO_White says:
@::remains silent watching the apparently agitated hominids::

Host Thisah says:
CO:  You were on Mandara.  Your Mikal told us of it.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@::Taps com badge: COMMS: Pontifex: Pontifex, emergency beam up. Three, now!!!

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  The Pontifex does not respond.

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  The hominids gradually settle down.  The largest one approaches the AT

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::sits down on a nearby bench::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@CEO/FCO: Well that didn't work.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: sits with Jordan ::

FCO_White says:
@::Eyes the largest hominid doubtfully::

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  The hominid pokes the FCO then jumps out of reach.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Well, that was a surprise.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@::looks at the big creature approaching, takes a light stab at it with his pointy stick, not wanting to really hurt it::

Host Thisah says:
<Mikal>::moves a short distance away, then sits by the water.

FCO_White says:
@::rubs his side where the critter poked him and gives it a 'look'::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Thisah: You know of this place, Mandara?  ::does not speak on the mention of Mikal::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@CEO/FCO: Well, I wonder what they want?

Host Thisah says:
CO:  We believe it may be our origin

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
XO:  I sensed such peace in him ... more peace then I have ever sensed in him before.

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  One of the hominids jumps forward and jabs the CEO with his pointy stick.

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  A night bird calls.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@::jabs back, enraged, mutters curse words in Spanish::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@CEO/FCO: Drop your sticks. We don't want a fight because we'll only lose.

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  The hominids get all worked up again.

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  Much stick waving and jumping around ensues among the monkey men.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: nods :: OPS: Even to my eyes, it was obvious he's changed. You do realize that, technically speaking, he is a deserter.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@CSO: We need to get the hell away from these things. That one attacked me. :::lowers his pointy stick::

FCO_White says:
@::doubtfully eyes the CSO than draws his pointy stick with two fingers and sets it on the ground nearby::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
XO:  I know, but he deserves peace.  I won't tell if you don't ...

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Thisah: That would be an appropriate conclusion.  ::pauses::  How do you know of such a place?  It is a great distance away.  Do your people maintain any written records or other means to pass on your ancestors' words?  ::takes another light sip from his wine::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Come on, let's go join the Captain.

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  The hominids settle down as the sticks are dropped.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@CEO: Yes, but we are at the disadvantage, so lets not over react. Besides we can't get away just yet. ::points to the encirclement::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: smiles :: OPS: I have to report this to the Captain, but I will recommend that we leave well enough alone. I believe that the Captain will agree.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: stands ::

Host Thisah says:
CO:  Many of our records were left behind.  Some knowledge was passed down through the Order.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Besides, officially Mikal is dead ... ::grins:: XO:  Who are we to change the official record?  ::moves off::

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  A small hominid, clearly female, approaches the AT cautiously.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@CEO/FCO: Just be cautious about this ok.

Host Thisah says:
::shares the mental image of what is happening to the AT with the CO::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Thisah: And how much of this information was passed on by Mikal?  How long has he been here?

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: walks hand in hand with Jordan ::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@CSO: Good idea

FCO_White says:
@::Spots the small hominid approaching the other side of the AT then continues doubtfully eyeing the rest of the hominids::

Host Thisah says:
CO:  Only a short while.  He got lost along the way.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::raises an eyebrow::  Thisah: Are they in danger?

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  The female carefully reaches up to feel the CSO's clothes.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::enters the room where the CO and Thisah are::

Host Thisah says:
CO:  Not unless they are very foolish.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@::looks at the little monkey lady::

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION: The female lets go and backs away.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::thinks that they could very well be in great danger::  Thisah: All is well then...

Host Thisah says:
CO:  They must have escaped their enclosure.  So clever they are.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::sees the Captain and heads in his direction::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@::studies the monkey::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: Captain! We've found Mikal Luchena.

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  Another male approaches, this one carrying a handful of leaves.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Thisah: Enclosure?  That sounds rather contradictory.....

Host Thisah says:
CO:  They are not native to here.  We have created a sanctuary for their species.  They have much potential, but are disappearing from their home planet.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@::watching the monkey man::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Indeed.  Can you speak of his intensions?

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  The hominid places a leaf in his mouth and slowly chews.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  I spoke to him, Captain.  He is at peace here.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@CSO/FCO: What do you think of the leaves? Ancient South Americans used to chew leaves...

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  The hominid offers a leaf to the CSO.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: I think he intends only to remain here and live a quiet life, sir. and I think we should let him do just that.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@::carefully takes the leaf, and sniffs it::

Host Thisah says:
<Hominid>::gestures for the CSO to eat it::

FCO_White says:
@::looks quite unhappy and continues doubtfully eyeing the hominids::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::grins widely::  XO/OPS: I'm sorry, did you say something.... I don't believe I heard you.  ::pauses::  I will speak with him before we leave, but there will be no formal talk of this, understood?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::grins:: CO:  Perfectly, Captain.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@::looks at the CSO:: CSO: How brave are you? ::glint in his eye::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@::eyes the monkey man, then shrugs. The leaf smells minty so why not. Slowly starts to chew it::

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  The hominid offers a leaf to the CEO.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: Yes, sir.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@::takes the leaf and looks at it:: CSO: Are you all right? ::wary::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: Will there be anything else, sir?

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
XO: No, thank you.  Please enjoy yourselves.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: looks at Jordan :: CO: We will, sir.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@CEO: Tastes good. Making me a little light headed, but I can think very clearly right now. Feels good.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::returns his attention to Thisah:: Thisah: The hominids, where do they come from?

Host Thisah says:
<Mikal>::stands up and stretches::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: takes her hand :: OPS: Will you join me for a moonlight walk in the forest, miss?

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@CSO: Think I should give it a shot? ::looks at the leaf:: I'd hate to upset the monkey man.

Host Thisah says:
CO:  Welaver IV.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Of course I will, Sir.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@CEO: As long as we don’t eat to many I think we should be fine.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: the two walk towards the nearby woods ::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@CSO: Whatever you say. ::chews on the leaf::

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  The hominid offers a leaf to the FCO.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: This is  a gorgeous planet. I could easily be persuaded to settle down here when I retire.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Thisah: From what I have seen, I am fairly certain they could not make the journey on their own.  Do you assist them?

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@FCO: Eat it. Tastes like mint.

Host Thisah says:
::nods::  CO:  We do.  But we cannot protect them.

FCO_White says:
@::looks at the hominid than the leaf than the CEO and CSO than the hominid again, and shakes his head very slowly making no motion to take the leaf::

Host Thisah says:
<hominid>@::waggles the leaf insistently at the FCO::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
XO:  I don't know ... I like civilization a little too much ... but it is beautiful ...

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@CSO/FCO: The clarity is stunning. 

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@CEO: Yes, quite enjoyable.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Thisah: Protect them from what?  There do not appear to be any threats on this world.  Perhaps the Federation can be of service?

FCO_White says:
@::Takes the leaf and looks at it dubiously than holds it in his hand::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: they walk into a small clearing... Thraxis stops, turns to Jordan, places his hands on her shoulders :: OPS: Stop. Stop right here. Don't move.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@FCO: Go ahead, give it a shot. It's not bad. ::chews::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: looks at her intently ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
XO:  What?  ::is concerned now::

Host Thisah says:
CO:  Perhaps so Captain.  ::pauses:: Your time here is nearly done.  Perhaps we should gather your crew?

FCO_White says:
@::Looks at the CSO a defiant question lingering in his mind his eyes saying, 'are you going to order me to eat this?'::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Everything's fine. I'm remembering. Burning your image into my memory, the way you look right now. The moonlight across your face, the wind ruffling your hair, your perfume ... everything.

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  The hominids loosen up considerably, and begin casually mingling with the AT, although some eye the FCO warily.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Thisah: Noted.  Will they be granted safe passage if they leave?

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: I don't ever want to forget this night, this moment.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@::eyes the FCO back, giving a definite 'no' impression::

Host Thisah says:
CO:  Come speak with the creatures yourself.  They are primitive, but you have the gift.  ::walks out into the night::

FCO_White says:
@::nods and looks at the hominids half expecting them to attack::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::grins at him:: XO:  Come here, you!

Host Thisah says:
@The hominids chatter among themselves as they inspect the AT up close.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: wraps his arms around her, feeling the easy grace with which her body fits against his own ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::Wraps her arms around him::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::nods and continues to walk with Thisah::  ~~~ Thisah: This world is stunning. It may be difficult to convince the Crew it is time to leave. ~~~

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@::feeling fine, scratches one of the monkey people behind the ears:: Monkey: Good leaf.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: takes her chin in his hand, looks into her eyes for a long minute... then kisses her, long and passionately ::

Host Thisah says:
@ACTION:  The monkey scratches the CEO in return.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::kisses him back just as passionately::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@CSO: These things are kind of cute. ::chews on his leaf::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  The hominid starts picking stuff from the CEO's hair.

Host Thisah says:
ACTION;  Thisah and Rofax arrive on the scene.  The hominids pay no attention to them.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: the kiss ends at last... he holds Jordan close, nuzzling her neck ::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@Monkey: I hope your not looking for food. I was just deloused

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
@CEO: I’ve meet less tenable people in Star Fleet ::smiles::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@CSO: I agree

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::lets him nuzzle ... liking what she's feeling::

Host Thisah says:
CO:  Imagine them going away.  They must not see the transport.

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  The CEO and CSO are feeling blissful.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Thisah: Understood.  ~~~ ::projects an image of the Crew wandering off into the woods towards the Hominids:: ~~~

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  The hominids begin scrambling back up into the trees.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: unburies himself from her neck, and looks into her eyes :: OPS: Jordan, I... um... There's only one way to do this, really, so I'm just going to say it.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
@::sits on the ground, takes the thoroughly chewed leaf and discards it::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
XO:  What?

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Jordan Pettigrove... Will you marry me?

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Thisah: Thank you for the gracious evening.  How can we repay the honor?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::gasps:: XO:  YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ::gives him an even bigger hug::

Host Thisah says:
ACTION:  The crew experience that breath taking thingie again, and materialize on the bridge of the Pontifex.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: closes his eyes, and holds close the woman he loves... wondering if he has found peace at last ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::feels herself next to him and wonders if it was all a dream:: XO:  Did you just ask me to marry you?

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: whispers :: OPS: Yes, I did. Did you tell me you would?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::whispers back:: XO: Yes

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::smiles widely and walks off quietly to the RR::

Host Thisah says:
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