U.S.S. Pendragon
10606.10

Directed by:
Coot

Starring:
Jeff as CO Thraxis
Jane as XO Luchena 
Keith as CEO Damien 
Cory as CMO Yates 
Kyle as TO Newind

Absent: 
Dylan as CSO Toms 

Guest Starring: 
Jan as SO Tribble

Host Coot says:
Last Time on the USS Pendragon…

Host Coot says:
The crew managed to rescue one of the vessels carrying the disposed off Hael. However, the other vessel suffered several fractures to its hull, causing a loss of atmosphere. The bridge crumpled under the vacuum of space.

Host Coot says:
In an effort to save the remaining Hael on board, the bridge module was jettisoned into space. A rescue transport was initiated, but only the faithful Lt. Tribble survived the implosion. The FCO, Lt. Morgan, was presumed killed in action, although no remains were recovered.

Host Coot says:
The work camp commander managed to escape, but not before a vicious firefight broke out on the surface. The CIV was gravely injured as was the CSO, but most crippling was the capture of the OPS officer and Captain's wife, Jordan Pettigrove Thraxis.

Host Coot says:
Outnumbered and outgunned, the CO high jacked a Romulan shuttle and returned to the Pontifex with the injured CIV and CSO. The last known heading of the Romulan command vessel was in the general direction of Romulus.

Host Coot says:
The Oit technological advantage has been eliminated and the situation on Dussan IV is showing signs of returning to its former peaceful state. A SF military entourage has set up camp at the request of the locals to oversee the restoration process.

Host Coot says:
The Pontifex retuned to DS14 where the crew has been greeted with several days of shore leave before returning to the Pendragon. A small gathering, honoring those who have served, is being held in one of the station's taverns.

Host Coot says:
< < < < Begin Mission: Those Left Behind > > > >

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::on the station, walking::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::waiting in the tavern for his fellow crew mates::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Walking along one of the corridors, Ashley looks around with a look of deep sadness on her face. She was troubled, things did not unfold the way they should have::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::In the tavern, having a beer::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sees her walking ahead of him::  CMO:  Ashley!

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: standing alone at one of the station's viewports, gazing unseeing into space ::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::Notices the tactical officer, nods:: TO: Hey there. When is this thing supposed to get underway?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She stops where she is as her name is called. Her ears barely register the sound as her head turns, a single tear was visible under her left eye::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: A petite man scurries down the corridor, headed for sickbay, mumbling something about monkeys in places they should not be.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::runs towards her::  CMO:  Let me walk to the memorial with you.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
CEO: Jose. ::smiles:: When they get here I guess..

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She nods her head:: XO: I wouldn't have it any other way.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::puts her arm around the CMO protectively as they walk::  CMO:  How are you holding up?  ::concerned::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
TO: Sad what happened. The Hael were so used. It's hard to imagine that level of savagery. Not to mention what happened to our crew. We suffered as well.

SO_Tribble says:
CEO: Certainly a lot of emotional stress.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: Under the circumstances... ::She speaks lower than usual, still not wanting to believe it all::

Host Pindari says:
::seated at a corner table in the tavern, sipping on a rather stiff drink::

SO_Tribble says:
CEO: Like you say, hard to imagine.  :: shakes head::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::Brian replicates a drink, before sitting down with his friend:: CEO: I feel horrible that I wasn't there.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::pulls the CMO a little closer and steers her into the tavern::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She enters the tavern, pressing herself against Mikal, still lost in thought::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::drinks from his beer:: TO: You don't have to. There is no profit in harbouring guilt over things you didn't do. ::smiles::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sees the small group around Jose::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::whispers::  CMO:  I'm here for you Ashley.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
CEO: It seems there wasn't a profit from this mission either.. not for us.

SO_Tribble says:
::gives a weak smile back to Damien::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: takes a deep breath and rouses himself from his brooding... he really should put in an appearance at the gathering, though what he wants most right now is to be alone ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: I don't want to fight with you anymore, ever.~~~ ::She smiles weakly as she moves toward the group. Ashley did not want to appear weak, it was not in her nature::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
TO: There are lessons to be learned, even through grief ::takes a big swig of beer::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::smiles as the CMO pulls away from him::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: turns from the viewport and begins walking slowly down the promenade to the tavern ::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::He nods carefully, before turning his head to Mikal and the Doctor. He smiles at them in a greeting nature::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  It's good to see you up and about again.  ::smiles in return::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
TO: Good morning, sunshine. ::She smiles slightly as she takes a seat::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::chuckles:: CMO: Laugh it up. XO: It's good to see all of you again..

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: enters the tavern :: All: Good morning, everyone.

SO_Tribble says:
::straightens up::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::turns towards the Captain as he enters::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
TO: Well, I did get to see your lovely face in my Sickbay for a long while. ::She smiles a bit wider as she turns her attention toward Albaron:: CO: Good morning, Captain.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::straightens up as the captain enters::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::Brian wonders if he should stand, but decides against:: CO: Captain.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
CMO: You like it, huh? Think I could be a model?

TO_Lt_Newind says:
CMO: Head shots only of course..

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: replicates a raktajeno ::    :: nods as the others greet him ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tries unsuccessfully to think of something comforting to say to the CO::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
TO: Maybe in your wildest dreams. ::Her smile lessens a bit at the emotions around her::

SO_Tribble says:
TO: Well, I don't know, Brian, you look like you've been working out. ::smiles::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::realizes he is still angry::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: raises his cup and waits for the attention of the crew ::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
SO: Yeah, but I have too many battle scars.. The ladies love 'em, but I can't say those agents and stuff do..

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::attentive::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::reminds himself of his duty and stifles his feelings::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::He looks to the Captain and goes quiet::

SO_Tribble says:
::gives attention to CO::

Host Pindari says:
::looks over the edge of his glass, observing the crew exchange banter::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Her attention remains on Albaron::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
All: We have accomplished much, and suffered much. It will be some time before...  :: a pause, and his voice catches :: ...we can come to terms with the aftermath of the events on Dussan IV.   :: raises cup a bit higher ::  To absent friends.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::raises his glass::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She picks up the glass in front of her and raises it:: All: To absent friends.

SO_Tribble says:
TO: Absent..... Indeed.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
All: To absent friends. ::raises his drink::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::too choked up to speak::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::raises his glass:: Here here

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::He looks at the SO with a small smile::

Host Pindari says:
::raises his own glass ever so slightly and then takes a long draught off of it::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::senses a movement in unison behind him::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She brings the glass to her lips and takes a small sip from it, not knowing if she could stomach much at the moment::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::turns and looks around::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::wishes he could make a speech, or something, as well, but he can't think of anything to say::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sees Pindari::

Host Pindari says:
::catches the eye of Mikal, before being able to duck back into the shadow of his corner table::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::turns back towards the CO, thoughtful::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Ashley keeps her eyes on Albaron, as she continues to recall the events clearly... as if they were replaying constantly in her mind::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::takes a long drink, before looking down at the table::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
All: Command tells me it will be several days before we receive our next assignment. You may consider yourselves all to be on leave.

Host Pindari says:
ACTION: The tavern keeper strides up to the table, round of drinks in hand, and sets them on the table.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::grabs a beer from the table::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks at the drinks curiously::  Keeper:  Thank you.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She watches as another glass is placed in front of her, but does not move for it::

Host Pindari says:
<Keeper> XO: From a friend.  ::walks off::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  She'll be all right.  Jordan will be all right.  She knows how to look after herself.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She inclines her head in agreement:: All: If anyone does, it is Jordan.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO: She's been captured by renegade Romulans, Mikal. Even the Romulan government doesn't know where she is... I haven't slept in days.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::moves up beside the CO::  CO:  Jordan is the most adaptable woman I've ever met.  She'll be fine.  I know it.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: You still feel her? Through your link?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: stares into his raktajeno :: XO: I'd much rather have her adapting right here by my side.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
TO: No. Nothing.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  We'll get her back Captain.  You are not alone in this.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::he nods before going silent again::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She places her glass on the table and listens to the exchange, not saying a word::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: looks at Luchena, smiles ever so faintly ::  XO: I appreciate that, Mikal.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::nods and steps away from the CO::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::drinks, thinking::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She turns her attention to the floor, watching her feet::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::walks to the bar just because he needs to walk for a bit::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::thinks about Rofax::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: sits down heavily, still staring into his cup ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::knows the CO has more support than he is aware of::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::looks around, and feels what each person is feeling::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::walks back toward the table::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
All: If you'll excuse me for a moment. ::She stands and heads for the restroom::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::watches the CMO::  ~~~CMO:  Are you all right, Love?~~~

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She reaches the restroom and steps inside, moves into a stall, and just takes a seat:: ~~~XO: I'm fine... I just need a breather...~~~

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::frowning, returns to the table and sits::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She looks up at the ceiling, closes her eyes, and just remains sitting there::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::smiles at the TO::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::he returns Mikal's smile:: All: It's too quiet..

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She reopens her eyes, takes a deep breath, and exits the restroom back into the tavern::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  It's hard to find the right words through this grief.

Host Pindari says:
ACTION: A small rumble is heard from the restroom and an alarm klaxon begins going off.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: And I wasn't even there..

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::startled::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
:;looks up at the alarm::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She raises an eyebrow as she hears the alarm:: Self: What now?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::gets to his feet quickly::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::looks around:: All: Let the station handle it..

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: looks up at the noise ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::runs toward the sound::

Host Pindari says:
ACTION: A security team bursts into the tavern and spreads out, searching the crowd.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::calls out::  CMO:  Ashley!

SO_Tribble says:
::sees if she can help::

Host Pindari says:
<Guard> ALL: That's him! He's the one! ::starts across the room towards the crew::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She pushes herself against a wall as the security officers run in:: XO: I'm fine, Mikal. ::She inches her way over to the table with the crew::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::moves back towards the group with the CMO::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::sighs and gets up:: Guard: I'm Lt. Newind, Acting Chief Tactical Officer of the USS Pendragon. What's going on?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: stands, looks towards where the guards are heading ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::moves to the right of the Captain::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::stands, knocking his beer over in the process::

Host Pindari says:
<Guard> TO: We know who you are.  ::slaps handcuffs on the TO:: And you're coming with us.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::eyes widen in surprise::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She watches the guards intently:: Guards: Under whose authority?

TO_Lt_Newind says:
Guard: Not until you tell me what the charges are.

SO_Tribble says:
Guard: Hey!  What's going on?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks to the CO::

Host Pindari says:
ACTION: The guards form up a circle around the TO and march him out of the room.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::stands in his place, not budging:: Guard: The charges...

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: steps into the doorway :: Guard: Hold it right there.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::wonders what Newind was up to during his recovery::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::hurries after the CO::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She follows behind the Captain, they would not treat the crew like this again::

SO_Tribble says:
::prepares to trip the guard::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Guard: I'm Captain Albaron Thraxis of the USS Pendragon, and this man is a member of my crew. What are the charges, officer?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::catches up and places himself near a guard::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
All: A very good question, seeing that this man was in a biobed until just recently. ::She watches the guards, her eyes narrow::

Host Pindari says:
<Guard> CO: He skipped out on his bachelor party.  ::continues pushing the TO out of the tavern::  And his fiancé sent us looking for him.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::looks a bit confused:: Outloud: Fiancé?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Outloud:  Bachelor party?

SO_Tribble says:
CMO: Huh?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Guard: I still haven't heard any charges.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
TO: You were getting married?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
TO: Mister Newind?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Lieutenant Newind, what have you been up to?

TO_Lt_Newind says:
All: What trouble did you guys leave me to get in?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Guard: Who is the bride to be?

SO_Tribble says:
CMO: And what admiral is she related to?

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::stutters a bit:: Guard: Yeah.. er.. who is she?

Host Pindari says:
ACTION: As the guards finally drag Newind from the tavern, a rather lovely Ferengi woman <well, for a Ferengi, anyways> emerges in a white dress from around the corner.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She continues to follow behind them, her eyes widen at the Ferengi woman:: Self: What a keeper...

Host Pindari says:
<Ferengi_Woman> TO: Hello, love.  ::smiles, several teeth clearly missing::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
Guard: Brig, please..

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Oh no.  This can't happen.

Host Pindari says:
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