U.S.S. Pendragon
10605.06

Directed by:
Cory

Starring:
Jeff as CO Thraxis
Jane as XO Luchena 
Dylan as CSO Toms 
Sandy as OPS Thraxis 
Cory as CMO Yates 
Keith as CEO Damien 

Absent: 
Cathy as FCO Morgan
Kyle as TO Newind

Guest Starring: 
Lynda as CIV Rochelle
Jan as TO Tribble
Eli as Lt DeRidder 

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
The Senior Staff of the USS Pendragon have just been relieved of duty by the order of a Starfleet Admiral. After being briefed by Captain Thraxis, the crew was given an hour and a half to prepare for departure aboard the Pontifex

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::in her quarters unpacking the few things she brought with her::

TO_Tribble says:
XO: Relieved of duty, Sir?   What does that mean?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
#::killing time, having transferred all of his meager belongings to the station, on the bridge, taking a last look around::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  It  means, I hope, that we are being temporarily re-assigned to a covert mission.

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@::looking around at the small Sickbay of the Pontifex, recalling her brief stint aboard the USS Pharaoh::

TO_Tribble says:
XO: That should be interesting.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Do you plan to come along?  Most of the crew is staying here on DS14

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::looks over the kit he has put together, missing the familiar uniform and surroundings::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@:: rings the chime on Jordan's door... not sure that just barging in would be a good idea ::
TO_Tribble says:
XO: Sure!

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  It's open.

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@::sighs as she begins to move some things around:: Self: This'll just have to do.

TO_Tribble says:
XO: Mind if I tag along, Sir?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: enters ::  OPS: Hi. How are you feeling?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  The Pontifex will be launching in about 80 minutes.  Be sure to be aboard.  ::smiles and winks::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  Fine.

TO_Tribble says:
XO: Aye, Sir!   ::smiles back, happily::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@::stops, not knowing what else she can have prepared. She leaves the Sickbay and heads for the docking ring, so she can browse a bit on the Promenade to think of what she may have forgotten::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::with nothing left to do, leaves for the station::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::walks along the promenade and sees finally the XO of the Pendragon::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::looking FireWind in the eye he knows what she just said to him and obeys::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::exits onto DS 14 and begins to walk toward the Promenade, slowly::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::finishes unpacking:: CO:  So, what do we do now?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::smiles at the TO as he looks around::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: Jordan, I'm... I'm afraid. For us, for our marriage. I really need to talk with you. Are... you willing to talk with me?

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::walks up to the XO with FireWind sitting proudly and quietly on her shoulder:: XO: Sir Reporting for duty sir as your CIV. Lt. Maria Josana Rochelle.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::gathers bags and heads out onto the station, with the Pontifex as his goal::

TO_Tribble says:
::goes into a couple of shops and picks up some things, hurriedly::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  That depends.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::leaves the ship for DS14::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks at the thing sitting on the CIV's shoulders::  CIV:  What's that?  ::points::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: May I ask... on what?

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::reaches the Promenade and begins to walk along it slowly, her minding not thinking of the Hael, but of love... her life::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  On you.  I'm getting frustrated, Albaron.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir that is my companion his name is FireWind he is also my partner sir. He is a red tailed hawk. Sir. Federation approved and family trained.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::hands the XO her unclassified dossier::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::notices Mikal and another woman, she shakes her head slightly and continues to walk off before she finds a seat at a bench and takes it::

TO_Tribble says:
::buys some gifts for Pen friends::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::arrives at the gangplank to the Pontifex, and sees that there are some junior officers hanging around onboard. Decides against boarding immediately and heads to a bar::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: Even a non-telepath like me can see that. Let me guess why... you feel I was being inflexible and dogmatic when I expected that my orders not to attack the Romulans would be obeyed.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::takes the dossier without looking at it::  CIV:  That bird is not allowed on the ship.  ::senses Ashley nearby::

TO_Tribble says:
::comes out and sees Toms heading into a bar, and follows him in::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::enters the promenade and spots the executive officer talking with someone:: XO: Hey there. I take it you're on some super serious non-ship business?

TO_Tribble says:
CSO: Commander, do you want to be alone or may I join you?

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::closes her eyes for a moment and takes out her PADD. She begins to finger through it, not really reading it, she had learned it by heart already::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::shakes her head:: CO:  No, it's more than that.  What do I do?  I scan, I run comms, occasionally transport.  Where's the excitement in that!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  What do you think about the safety of having a bird, a raptor, on a Defiant class vessel.  ::points at the CIV's shoulder::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::smiles at Tribble:: TO: Your welcome to join me, but I can't say I’m going to be the best of company

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: You're frustrated with your work... with your career.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir with all due respect, my sister Brianna was your FCO and then your CIV and her hawk was allowed as per her orders and I think you will find that my orders will say that as well.

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
ACTION: A group of young children, ranging from ages 5 to 9, run up to the XO, CIV, and CEO.

TO_Tribble says:
CSO: Something bothering you?  :: takes a seat and looks around for a waiter::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::amused:: XO Are you serious? As long as I can have a cat.

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Missy> XO/CIV/CEO: Can I see the bird! Can I! Can I! ::jumps up and down, excited::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CIV:  This is a much smaller ship.  Absolutely not.  Find someone to look after it or don't come aboard.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
XO: And.....::looks at FireWind and he takes to the air quickly silently::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Missy:  Be my guest.  ::steps back so the children can see the bird better::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Hector> Missy: No stupid, you're to young! Only us older kids can!

TO_Tribble says:
CSO: Is it the Hael?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CMO: Are you feeling well doctor?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  And yes, you were inflexible.  A little support would have been nice.  Your crew does have brains, you know.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks over at the CEO and CMO talking::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
TO: Not the Hael. Just the usual demons that the real world throws at me from time to time.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir I am aware of what is going on and well if you can see for yourself, he is great for getting attention and if not by the children think what he can do to distract others if you get my meaning.  

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::looks up toward Jose:: CEO: I'm fine, Jose. Why do you ask? ::smiles slightly::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  You know me, Albaron.  I wouldn't have done what I did if I didn't have good reason!  ::turns away::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Missy> CIV: What's its name? ::watches in amazement::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CIV:  I said no.  That bird will not be taken aboard.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
Missy: His name is FireWind.

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Daniella> XO: Why do you have long hair?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: I have the utmost respect for my crew's intelligence, and most especially your own, Jordan. And I know that you had excellent reason to try to stop the transport from taking more Hael to their deaths. Can you, though, also see that we were given the orders we got for a reason?

TO_Tribble says:
::changing the subject:: CSO: What do you know about the Pontifex?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks away from Ashley and back to the child::  Daniella:  I don't know.  It just sorta grew like this.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: I tried to tell you this, that day in the Ready Room.

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Daniella> XO: I like it. Can I braid it? ::smiles::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CMO: You seem...just a little off is all

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  And now you're saying I don't listen.  Well, listen to this.  As soon as this mission is over, I will be returning to Earth.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
TO: She’s a good ship. A bit lacking in science equipment and space, but extremely sturdy. She should be good for our needs

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Daniella:  Ummm.... sure as long as you do it quickly.  ::kneels down::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CEO: I'm fine, just a bit saddened by the whole Romulan situation. My goal is to save lives, which I failed to do.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CMO: You may get your chance yet

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Daniella> ::jumps for joy and pulls his hair tightly as she braids::

TO_Tribble says:
::smiles:: CSO: That's good.

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Missy> CIV: She is pretty. Can I have one?

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::watches in silence as FireWind circles above them watching him and the children.::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::watches the CEO and CMO while his hair is done::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: closes eyes ::  OPS: No, sweetheart, I didn't say that. I said I tried to tell you this. I don't know if I did a terribly good job of it then. It's for damn sure I'm botching it now.

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CEO: I'm hoping so. ::smiles:: CEO: What is your take on all of this?

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
Missy: I am sorry but they are a family creature and we are bonded in a special way that were we separated he would die.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  Oh?  ::turns back::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CMO: Let just say I'm not wild about the lack of support. I know the necessity of it for this mission, but I wish it were otherwise

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Daniella> XO: Your hair would look pretty if it was pink. You should do it one day. ::jumps back, looking at the two braids she made::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::gets to his feet and shakes his head::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::orders a drink, water blissfully, from the barman::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Daniella:  Perhaps one day I shall.  Thank you.  ::reaches down to shake Daniella's hand::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CEO: Agreed, but for some reason it doesn't seem like Starfleet wishes to get involved. It's a shame, these are living humanoids, they have minds like everyone else.

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Daniella> ::blushes as she shakes his hand:: XO: Cool!

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Missy> CIV: Who cares? I should have it!

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::looks up and doesn't say a word but FireWind understands and lands carefully on her shoulder and folds his small wings::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::smiles at the little person and hopes he doesn't look too ridiculous::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: Yes. This is hard for me, Jordan. I love you more than I've loved anyone in eight lifetimes. I want desperately to understand you, and for you to understand me. I don't want to lose you, Jordan, and my fear makes me uncertain how to talk to you about this.

TO_Tribble says:
::decides to order an Andorian pomegranate fizz, and does so::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CMO: The Hael are slaves, I can't tolerate that kind of exploitation of a living being. The Romulans are savages. But I still wouldn't enslave them.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
Missy: If you behave I might be able to get you one when I return.

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Daniella> XO: See you later! ::smiles, grabs the two other children by their hands and walks away::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::slowly walks toward the CMO and CEO::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Missy> CIV: Thanks! ::is being pulled:: CIV: Bye!

TO_Tribble says:
CSO: Nothing more adventurous than water?

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::turns back and follows the XO::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CEO: It's wrong. No one has that right, no one.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  Then talk to me, spend time with me.  You know I can still sense you ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::senses he's being followed::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CSO: Not when the bottom of a bottle has been your friend once to often.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Excuse me Jose.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: Commander?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  Don't keep me away from things just because I'm your wife.

TO_Tribble says:
CSO: Ah.  ::the bubbles tickle her nose, and she sneezes::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::eyes Mikal for a moment as he walks over::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: looks her in the eye, intensely ::  OPS: I want time with you more than anything in the galaxy, sweetheart.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  I'm having a hard time convincing Miss Rochelle here why a bird is not a good idea on a small starship.  Could you give it a go?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: Uh. Why can't you just make it an order?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CIV: It is a bad idea

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  I tried.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir I am sorry but I have no choice but to give you my classified orders from Admiral Janice Jill Romano sir.  These orders will confirm what I have told you about the hawk.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  Ashley.

TO_Tribble says:
CSO: I don't mean to pry, so stop me if  I am.  Is it Starfleet problems, or personal problems?

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::shifts her gaze back to the PADD in her right hand:: XO: Yes, Commander?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: It was never my intent to keep anything from you.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CIV:  My orders stand.  No bird.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: Let the captain handle it then. CIV: Why is this bird so important? I left the family dog at home when I left.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  How are you?  ::sits down beside her::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  There is one thing you can understand right now ... I cannot, and will not, standby by and watch innocents being slaughtered.  I am passionate and I don't care about what the bureaucrats say!

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: Oh, I'm fine. ::forces a smile:: XO: You?

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
CEO/XO: Sirs, I am under orders not to let anyone but the XO or the Captain know of my classified dossier but never the less if the Captain is the one to settle the situation then I suggest we see the captain.

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CIV: Lieutenant, you are dismissed. ::gets a bit annoyed at her pushing the matter::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  I am.... sorting some things out.  I miss being close to you though.  Are you still waiting?

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
XO: I am also aware that a defiant class ship is small.  ::turns away and heads for the Pendragon and the captain::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
TO: Personal and Starfleet are the same for me. Nothing I have done in the last few years has belonged solely to one or the other, and everything each interferes with the other.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::shrugs and just looks at Mikal:: CIV: If that thing takes a crap on ANY piece of the ship......

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::turns around at the CEO's remark::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks back at Jose::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  And if that means resigning from Starfleet ... then so be it.

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::watches the woman go, she was never usually that mean:: XO: I'll always be waiting Mikal... ::just shakes her head::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::suspects the CO will overrule and undermine him as usual::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
CEO: I will have you know that my family have trained and genetically modified your earth Red Tailed Hawk to its now smaller size and these birds are better trained than some of your dogs and cats!!

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::turns and continues on her way::

TO_Tribble says:
CSO: Well, you must be proud of some of your achievements.  At least, Starfleet is, to have promoted you to Commander.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sighs::  CMO:  I'm doing my best.  That's all I can do.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: Jordan, no one in Starfleet wants anyone slaughtered. If I had thought otherwise, I'd have resigned my commission in a second. But we were ordered to stay hidden for a good reason. The Romulan Empire is in a very volatile state. The slightest provocation could set off a war the likes of which we haven't seen in centuries. As it is, the only way to salvage the situation was for Starfleet to kick us out of the service.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CIV: You've obviously never met my dog, Gretchen

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: I know you are, that's all I can ask. ::flashes another smile and grabs his hand:: XO: I just... I don't know.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: But paradoxically, we now have the opportunity to do something about the situation after all.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
TO: Time has a way of catching up with us all, Ensign. Everyone will rise to their level of incompetency.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::squeezes her hand tightly in return::  CMO:  You have a decision to make too.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::stops:: CEO: Then you have not met FireWind.  This bird does not crap as you so delicately put it on your ship or anywhere but a special area that he is trained to go to.  That sir would be in my quarters in his specially designed so to speak crapper.

TO_Tribble says:
::watches a cat walking by, and avoiding every effort for anyone to pet her::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: I do? ::speaks in a whisper::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CIV: It's not up to me anyways ::sanguine::

TO_Tribble says:
CSO: I don't know about that, Sir.   You seem very competent to me, from what I've seen.  ::smiles::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::More to herself than to the CO:: Self:  It's about time ...

TO_Tribble says:
::watches the cat hiss and try to bite someone trying to pet her::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  I don't know what my best is, Ashley, but I fear it's not up to your hopes.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
CEO: No it is not up to you at all. ::smiles and continues to walk towards the Pendragon::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
TO: Flattery will get you everywhere and nowhere young one. 

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  I don't regret what I did either, Albaron.  You didn't see what they go through ...

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: Mikal... I don't care about your past, I care about our future. I want a future, I don't think I could live without you now...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks at the CMO seriously::  CMO:  I don't want to hurt you any more.  ::eyes fill with tears::

TO_Tribble says:
CSO: No, really, Sir.   If you weren't competent, I don't think we would have come through some of our missions.  And, I am equally sure that SFC would have transferred you to some backwater lab somewhere back home.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
::walks up onto the walkway of the Pendragon::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@OPS: I saw enough. I didn't become an unfeeling robot when I put on my captain's pips, Jordan. But I think it was an Earth philosopher who said that 'with great power comes great responsibility'. We both took an oath to uphold the principles of the Federation when we joined Starfleet. The Romulans have interfered with the culture on Dussan IV, and we have to try to reverse the damage. But... that's *all* we can do.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  I'm surprised you weren't ordered to throw me in the brig ...

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
TO: Not quite command material there, or I would be in a lab somewhere.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@*CO*: Sir I am sorry for the intrusion but there is a matter here that needs your attention sir.

TO_Tribble says:
CSO: I don't understand?

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: I want to be honest with you. ::grabs his other hand and turns to him:: XO: When I saw him exit your Quarters I was furious. From the first time I saw you years ago I knew you were someone special and now... I know its true. You have baggage, I have baggage. I can live with it, if you can.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@OPS: I think Kumar felt you would be more valuable on this mission... and I agree with him.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@*CIV*: Stand by, please, Lieutenant.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  I have...  ::looks down::  …demons to deal with.  I can't ask you to fight them with me.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@*CO*: Understood sir. Standing by.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  In sickbay ... I sensed something from one of the Hael ... not a thought exactly ... but more of a feeling ...

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: But I want to. I want us to be able to fight things together... not separate. ::feels several tears fill her eyes::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::smiles:: TO: That’s half the fun of the world TO. Tell me the day you do understand, and we'll see what we can do about getting you a new job somewhere.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: What was it?

TO_Tribble says:
CSO: I like my job.  I like the Pendragon and her crew.  ::smiles::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  I got the impression "All was not as it appears to be" ...  but we already know that.  I suspect that the Hael may have some sort of empathic sense ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  You can't trust me until I can trust myself.  I need to find that alone, inside.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: That's entirely possible. We know almost nothing about their species.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
TO; I have no doubt you do. I hope that that stays true. Now, if you will excuse me, I have to meet someone.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::sees that Mikal and Ashley talking a short distance away. Blithely walks up on them, trips and catches himself:: XO/CMO: Sorry 'bout that. I tripped. ::grin:: So how are you all? Is something going on? ::notices Ashley’s tears::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: Then do what you have to do. I want this to work, but I need to know if you... ::pauses:: CEO: No, Jose. Nothing is going on.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::feels a deep sense of guilt as he hears the CEO::

TO_Tribble says:
CSO: OK.  ::heads off toward the Pontifex::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  You better go see what Lt Rochelle wants ...

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: In a minute. Sweetheart... the temptation is going to be strong to interfere in the Oit/Hael relationship on Dussan IV, after we've dealt with the Romulans. I need to know that you understand that we cannot do that.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Jose., any luck about the bird.  ::tries to contain his feelings::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::grabs Mikal by the hand:: CEO: Excuse us, Lieutenant. ::begins to walk along the Promenade::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: Nope. She's off to see the captain.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::wonders as the two walk off::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::looks at him:: CO:  We need to take back everything the Romulans gave them, you do understand that.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::gets dragged off::  CEO:  Thanks for trying.

TO_Tribble says:
@::arrives aboard the Pontifex::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
Self: Well hell, I'm having a drink!

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::looks down at the floor as she walks:: XO: Am I causing you this much pain?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: Yes. That's part of undoing the damage the Romulans have caused. But the Hael were slaves of the Oit long before the Romulans came. We have to let that part of their culture play itself out as naturally as we can.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  And what happens when we leave?  The Oit could very well just start everything up all again, and we would have achieved nothing ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  You're asking me to change who I am.

TO_Tribble says:
@::arrives on the bridge::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: Not so. Without an off world customer, and without space flight, the Oit and Hael will have to work out the problems of their culture on the planet... as they would if the Romulans had never come.

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: No, I love you for you. I just... I'm just selfish I guess...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  I can't help how I feel about things.  I can only control what I do.

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: And what do you feel? I've told you what I want, you now have to offer. ::keeps watching the floor as she walks::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: We're not smart enough to know how to solve the slavery question on Dussan IV. We have to let the Oit and Hael solve that for themselves.

TO_Tribble says:
@::reports to the Officer in Charge of the Bridge and asks permission to check out the tactical station::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  I love you.  ::stops and holds her by the arms::

Lt_DeRidder says:
::walking along the promenade - PADD in hand - Not really looking where he's going::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::allows herself to be held, just standing there:: XO: I know...

Lt_DeRidder says:
::slams SMACK into the XO and the CMO::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  Then we'll have to agree to disagree.  Now go see what Lt Rochelle wants ... I'll still be here.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  I... ::gets bumped.  Turns to look at the perpetrator::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::falls to the ground, of course this all had to happen today:: Self: All the days... ::remains on the floor, not moving::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: takes her hands in his own::  OPS: I love you still, Jordan. I hope you know that.

Lt_DeRidder says:
::quickly scrambles to pick up the PADDs he's dropped:: XO/CMO: I am SOOO Sorry... I'm.... uhhhh.... Mikal?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::smiles:: CO:  I know.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
DeRidder:  David!  ::looks down and sees that Ashley has fallen::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ *CIV*: Thraxis to Rochelle. What is it you need, Lieutenant?

TO_Tribble says:
@::receives permission and settles in at the tactical station::  Officer in Charge of the Bridge::  Have diagnostics been run on weapons recently?

Lt_DeRidder says:
::takes a deep nervous breath - scoops up his PADDs and runs down the promenade, not saying anything else::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::watches them for a moment and stands, looking between the two::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@*CO*: Permission to see you sir.  I have my orders here both unclassified and classified with orders from the Admiral herself and your XO will not permit my companion to board the Pontifex sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::calls out::  DeRidder:  David!  ::considers running after him, but pauses::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::turns around::  CMO:  Are you all right?  

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CIV*: 'Companion'. You mean the bird?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  I'd better get to the bridge.  If I know these junior officer types, the OPS console will be all screwed up ...

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: gives one of Jordan's hands a squeeze before letting her go ::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::feels several more tears emerge but stiffens up a bit, regaining her composure, feeling several things from Mikal:: XO: I'm just not good enough, am I? ::turns from him and walks down the Promenade::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::turns and heads out of her quarters heading for the bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::watches her walk away, then turns and hurries after DeRidder::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@*CO*: Yes sir, since I am replacing Brianna sir you already know that the Rochelle family and the hawks go hand in hand.  And if I am not mistaking you are going to need a diversion to get the ship conveniently shall we say borrowed?

Lt_DeRidder says:
::pauses about 8 sections away, leans up against a bulkhead and pants::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::continues down the Promenade:: *OPS*: Jordan.... come in.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~DeRidder:  Where are you?~~~

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@*CMO*:  Ashley?

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::pauses, not knowing what to do at this point:: *OPS*: Can you meet me somewhere, anywhere?

Lt_DeRidder says:
::hears Mikal in his mind but does not answer::

Lt_DeRidder says:
::starts to continue jogging, but finds a chair instead and plops down in it::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@*CMO*:  Sure.  I'm on the Pontifex.  Meet me in the officers’ mess.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stops::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: annoyed ::  *CIV*:  Lieutenant, I would think that by now you would understand the concept we call 'chain of command'. I am not in the habit of overruling my XO, especially not in matters regarding what personal effects are brought aboard. if you have information pertinent to the matter, I suggest you present it to Mr. Luchena. Thraxis out.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::wonders why David ran from him::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
*OPS*: Thanks... ::changes directions toward the Pontifex::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::realizes what he's done::

Lt_DeRidder says:
~~~XO: You wouldn't understand... You've moved on with your life. Let's leave it at that huh?~~~

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::turns and heads for the mess, wondering what's going on::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::angrily removes the braids from his hair::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~DeRidder:  Can't we talk?~~~

TO_Tribble says:
@::receives word that diagnostics were performed yesterday and weapons are at 100%::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@::clenches her fists, just wanting to leave... leave for good. She enters the Pontifex and heads for the Mess Hall::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@:: is surprised that the CO would go against the orders of her ranking admiral::  Self: Chain of command, I went the correct way but I really don't want to bring the Admiral here herself to present the orders.  Oh brother now what do I do?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::realizes he can't stop himself::

TO_Tribble says:
@:: leaves the bridge and heads towards the hand weapons storage, which brings her near the Mess Hall::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::bangs his head viciously against the wall::

Lt_DeRidder says:
~~~XO: Do you really have anything to say to me? Really... It's ok... I didn't really expect you to wait~~~

TO_Tribble says:
@::sees the CMO with clenched fists and wonders if she should ask anything::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~DeRidder:  You left me without a word.  Twice. ~~~

TO_Tribble says:
@CMO: Commander Yates, is everything all right?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::moves down a side corridor out of the way, then slides to the floor where he sits holding his head::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@::pauses:: TO: Yes, Ensign. Everything is fine... or it will be.

Lt_DeRidder says:
::feels his hands touch his head:: XO: I couldn't

TO_Tribble says:
@CMO: Anything I can do to help it become fine?  ::puzzled::

Lt_DeRidder says:
::misty eyed:: XO: I was under orders... I was just debriefed an hour ago....

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@TO: If you could make someone realize what he is missing... then yes. ::smiles slightly::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
DeRidder:  I'm sorry.  I'm so sorry....

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@::FireWind looks at his master and knows what she is saying and nods his head in agreement::

TO_Tribble says:
@CMO: Someone?   Can I help?

Lt_DeRidder says:
::turns and looks up:: XO: Really... You should run to her... She needs you.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@::takes off for her sisters old quarters and the computer station::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@TO: I wish you could, I really wish Mikal could see... ::walks off, her head hanging low::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
DeRidder:  David.  I'm so confused.  ::takes him in his arms::

Host CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
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