U.S.S. Pendragon
10611.04
“All Good Things”, pt 1
Directed by:
Coot

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

 Guest Starring:
Sandy as Jordan Thraxis
Lynda as FCO Rochelle

Absent: 
Eli as CIV DeRidder 

Host Coot says:
Last time on the U.S.S. Pendragon . . .

Host Coot says:
Disturbing visions returned to those who dared to remember and invaded the thoughts of those who did not seek them. A sacrifice of duty freed one of their own, but condemned another to a fate few understood.

Host Coot says:
A mission of mercy or a mercenary on a mission, it is unclear what drives him. Fate and time have been unkind to the Pendragon, but now it has become cruel. We all die, but the question is whether any one of us truly lives.

Host Coot says:
< < < < Begin Mission: All good things… > > > >

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::in her quarters trying to comprehend all that has happened::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::On the bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::in the Crystal Cave playing piano::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: Newind surveys the land around him, which has fallen into disrepair.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Exiting her office, Ashley makes her way into Sickbay, looking around at her officers working:: Self: So, what's next?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::needs to do something ... gets up and exits her quarters, heading for the Cave::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::looks around, remembering just how beautiful it used to be here::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She leaves Sickbay, knowing that there is not much for her to do at the moment, and decides to head to the Bridge to see if she could be of any use there::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: in his Ready Room ::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::enters the Cave and looks around ... sees Mikal and heads in his direction::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::sitting in his quarters::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She makes her way toward the Turbo Lift and enters it::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> ::Steps up to the CSO's Quarters and rings the chime::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::hoists his rifle to his shoulder, still walking along::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: taps the comm unit ::  *COM*: Station ops, this is Captain Thraxis. I need to speak with Admiral Handy.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::senses Jordan nearby.  Stops playing::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
XO:  Don't stop on my account, please.

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
::steps off the TL and onto the bridge finally released from sick bay::

Host Coot says:
<SB_OPS> *CO* One moment, Captain. ::taps several buttons and the comm goes momentarily silent::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::smiles and closes the keyboard::  Jordan:  I didn't mean to be at it as long as I was.  ::stands and approaches her::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::glances over and sees the reflecting pool, and remembers rescuing Mikal from there...::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Admiral Handy appears on the viewscreen, looking rather pleasant for a change.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::looks as if she doesn't know what she wants to do now::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Ashley leans against the Turbo Lift as it moves, day dreaming about the past, present, and future::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*COM* ADM: Good day, Admiral. I fear I have some unpleasant news.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> CSO: Commander Toms, I have been sent by Commander Yates for a medical evaluation. ::She speaks through the door::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::head turns to the door::

Host Coot says:
<Handy> *CO* You have my attention. What is it?

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
::walks around the bridge admiring it once again and is glad to be back on it::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::puts his hands on her shoulders::  Jordan:  You have no idea how good it is to see you.  ::smiles warmly::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
XO:  What have I done, Mikal?

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::The Turbo Lift comes to a stop. Ashley opens her eyes and makes her way onto the Bridge, noticing not many officers were present:: CEO: Seems a bit lonely up here.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*COM* ADM: Lieutenant Newind, one of my Tactical Officers, has gone AWOL. We believe he is attempting to track down and destroy the entity that was once Captain Pindari Rofax. I request permission to take the Pendragon in pursuit  --  both to retrieve Mr. Newind, and to locate Rofax.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Jordan:  You've returned to us.  ::keeps his hands on her shoulders and looks her in the eye::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> ::She rings the chime yet again::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CMO: Yes, everyone is occupied elsewhere.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::continues to stare at the door a few moments longer::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: I suppose that's a good thing. ::She makes her way toward Jose:: CEO: Has anyone been able to track down Brian?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
XO:  I remember everything ... attacking the Pendragon, torturing Cmdr Toms ... nearly killing you ... ::tries to turn away::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::Brian moves over to the pool, staring at it for a short while, before looking up at the temple - he was there; Newind begins trekking up to the temple::

Host Coot says:
<Handy> *CO* This is... ::trails off:: Why would your Tactical Officer wish to hunt down his former captain?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::holds her firm::  Jordan:  I remember holding your hand and watching you die.  ::eyes fill with tears::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> CSO: Commander Toms, this evaluation will not take a great deal of time.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
XO:  Maybe I should have ...

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
Servek: This evaluation will not occur. Leave.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*COM* ADM: I am not certain, sir, although he was a witness to the carnage in Conference Room 7A. I think he may have taken events a bit too personally. He is a good officer; I want to bring him back and try to help him salvage his career.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> CSO: Is there a reason why this evaluation may not occur, Commander?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
 CMO: I've been able to detect warp trails and some mental imprints he left behind

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::shakes her gently::  Jordan:  No.  I lived how it went.  Do you remember what you wanted me to do before you died?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::nods sadly:: XO:  Save Rofax ...

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
Servek: Other then the patient not consenting, Lt? We feel that is a good start.

Host Coot says:
<Handy> *CO* Very well Captain. Permission granted. ::pauses:: Do tread lightly however. Handy out.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She shakes her head:: CEO: Lets hope Starfleet gives us permission to pursue. Everything that is going on seems to be a bit... out of the ordinary. It feels so unreal in a sense.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Jordan:  We still have that to do and we need you to do it.  You know what its like for him.  You might still be able to find him where others can't go.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::removes his hands and looks at her seriously::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> CSO: Consent may be overruled by the Chief Medical Officer, Commander. Expect a visit fairly soon from Commander Yates herself.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
XO:  But then I'd have to become HER again ... ::shudders::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CMO: It blew my reality threshold. And I have a very large tolerance for nuts.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: closes the channel, looks at the blank screen for a moment ::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
Servek: Suggest to her that she is not welcome here.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CMO: I almost want to examine the cloned body myself

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Jordan:  No you don't.  But you've always been able to find him in a realm I cannot.  You might be able to locate him telepathically.  We need you Jordan.  Rofax needs you.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> CSO: Your comments are noted, Commander. This physical is mandatory, and it would be in your best interest to consent to it.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*COM* CMO: Thraxis to Dr. Yates.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: I would have as well... ::She taps her Combadge:: *CO*: Yates here.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
XO:  I have shut my mind, Mikal.  I dare not open it up again just in case .... ::trails off::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*COM* CMO: Doctor, in your medical opinion, is Commander Toms fit to return to duty?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~Jordan:  I need you.~~~  ::looks at her searchingly::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::looks attentive, but says nothing::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::starts up the entrance path, what's left of it anyways, to the temple::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::has a look of pure terror on her face:: XO:  Don't!  ::runs::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
*CO*: I'm uncertain at the moment, Captain. I have sent one of my officers to conduct a physical, but haven't received the results. I'm assuming she is still working with him.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
Servek: His best interests have never been served by anyone. We do not consider anything that has been done in our time of guardianship to suggest that this state of affairs has changed.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Jordan:  Stop!  ::moves after her::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*COM* CMO: I see. Thank you, Doctor. Thraxis out.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: sits a moment more... then stands, leaves the ready room, and passes through the bridge without a word... enters the Turbolift ::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> CSO: That is a highly illogical statement. If his best interests have yet to be served by anyone, then you are not serving his best interests either. Thus, it would be illogical for you to hold Commander Toms back from a medical examination.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::notes the captain’s odd behaviour::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::stops and leans against a wall ... embarrassed by her reaction::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: You were a Senior Staff member duirng Captain Rofax's tenure, right?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CPU: Deck Two.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
Servek: Logic and humanity have little to do with each other.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She watches the Captain as he leaves the Bridge and shakes her head ever-so-slightly::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::coughs:: CMO: Yes. He was an honorable man then

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> CSO: An illogical statement from one who does not accept reality.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::catches up and stands before Jordan in an oddly formal posture::  Jordan:  The Jordan I knew never ran from fear.  Your ex-Captain needs you.  Now we are going to the bridge and you are going to do everything you can to help us find and recover him.  Is that understood?

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The doors to the temple swing inward, welcoming its visitor

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: the lift doors close; and a few seconds later, Thraxis steps out onto Deck Two... he quickly makes his way to Toms' quarters ::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: Then I wonder what exactly changed him. How exactly did he leave the Pendragon?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Servek: Doctor... what's going on here?

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::steps in, rifle at the ready, as he looks around temple; recalling his last visit here::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
XO:  Well maybe I'm not the Jordan you knew anymore!  ::storms off::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
Servek: One that doesn't accept reality? Where did that come from?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::calls after her:: Jordan:  Coward!  ::heads toward a turbolift::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> CO: Commander Toms will not consent to a medical examination, Captain.  ::She turns to the CO instantly::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Servek: Ah. I'll speak to him.   :: addresses the com unit by Toms' door ::  CSO: Edward, this is Thraxis. I very much need to speak with you, face to face. May I enter, please?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::waits for the lift to open::

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
::finally seats herself at her console and does her routine pre-flight checks::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> ::She remains stationary as the CO requests to speak with the CSO::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::directs door to open::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Servek: Wait here.   :: enters ::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> CO: Understood.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CSO: Hello, Edward.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CO: Captain. ::does not stand::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::steps into the turbolift::  TL:  Bridge.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::moves to the front of the temple and stops...::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: I recall that he left around the time I was assigned and Albaron became Commanding Officer. I never really looked into the exact details before.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::looks back at the TL as the XO enters ... tries to gather her wits and follow::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~::listens::~~~

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CMO: It's complicated

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::senses Ashley and Jose on the bridge::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CSO: I imagine you have been monitoring recent events. I have a missing tac officer, and a former Starfleet captain in bondage to some sort of malevolent entity. I intend to save them both, Edward, but I will need your help to do it. I am here to ask you, as an officer and a friend... will you end your self-imposed exile, and return to duty?

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CEO: It seems that a lot of things are these days.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::emerges onto the bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks at the CMO and CEO in turn::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She turns at the sound of the Turbo Lift doors:: XO: Greetings, Commander.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::seems to drift away for a few moments:: CO: There would be conditions

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CSO: What would they be?

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
::double checks her instruments and runs a level 3 diagnostic::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CMO: He kind of...went rebel I guess. We don't know for sure.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::starts trying to sense Rofax out::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She nods to Jose::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::wonders who has been in command::  CEO:  Have we found any trace of Newind?

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: A single cloaked figure emerges from the shadows and approaches Newind.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CO: No medical personnel are to in anyway interfere with us. We have had enough of their meddling. When this situation is over we will be left in peace until we choose this to be over.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::turns and points the rifle at the figure in one quick movement:: Identify yourself.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: Just remnants to go on

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::starts to wander ... not really going anywhere ... images going through her mind::

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> TO: Brian, please come join me for tea. ::smiles, but it doesn't appear to be friendly::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks over at the CMO:  CEO:   Where Jose?  Any idea of his heading?

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@Rofax: No.. thanks.

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> TO: Very well. ::turns his back and walks into the next room::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: I can extrapolate a course. I con only give you a 50/50 chance.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CSO: You know that a captain's authority on medical matters is not absolute, even aboard his own ship... but I will do all that I can to ensure that no 'meddling' occurs. What else?

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::follows, rifle still out::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Extrapolate.  Give me some possibilities.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::turns to the CMO:  CMO:  You know he's gone to kill Rofax?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CO: Believe us, Captain, that that has to be absolute, or we do not leave this suite.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@Rofax: You know what you're to become, right?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::feeds the coordinates into the FCO's consol, sending the data:: FCO: Implement these coordinates.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: sighs ::  CSO: Edward, I will give the orders. What else?

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: As Newind enters the next chamber, numerous discarded relics lay scattered about. The room resembles nothing like it did during the wedding.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
XO: I've had that feeling, yes. From what I could gather, he wants to end his misery. ::She sighs:: XO: He pointed a phaser at him... which I ordered him to lower.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::spares only a second to glance at the mess laying around::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  He was begging me to do it earlier.  ::voice breaks::

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> TO: Become? What is it of you speak? I am confined to these walls, this is what I have become. ::voice is even and unemotional, rather unnatural::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
XO: There is much more to this than what meets the eye. Something doesn't add up... something concerning Rofax, but I just can’t put my finger on it.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::pulls himself together::  FCO:  Do you have a heading?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CO: Nothing else. We are not indifferent, they were Tom's friends and crewmates that you speak of. We simply wish not to destroy that which we have worked hard to achieve.

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
::is wondering what is going on in all reality::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@Rofax: You will tire of this exile.. you'll become.. a monster.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::thinking things over and she finally realizes Mikal is right ... heads for the bridge::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CSO: I understand. I will await you on the bridge. Thank you, Edward.

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
XO: On the course that the CEO gave me.

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> ::chuckles coldly:: TO: Some say I am already there. ::moves over to a shrine of sorts, bathed in shadows::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::looks at Servek:: CO: Make sure she goes with you.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  And what lies along that course?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Can you get us clearance to go?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CO: And that no one enters this place while we are gone. It would end badly for them.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She turns toward the FCO, curious as to what she could come up with::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CSO: Of course.  :: leaves Toms' quarters ::  Servek: Return to Sickbay, Doctor.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@Rofax: No. You keep to yourself and don't hurt others. In the future, you break out.. you aren't quite a monster..

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
XO: Ravenscar.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@Rofax: I.. I have to end it before it comes to that.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: We're following the trace of Newind's ship

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> CO: Understood, Captain. However, I am required to contact Doctor Yates and inform her of this action.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Get clearance, set course and go.

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
XO:Understood.

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: As Rofax moves to the shrine, a single red light bathes the wall revealing Jordan Pettigrove bound and gagged, secured to the wall. She is visibly upset and struggling to get free.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Get us underway.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Servek: Of course. I will speak to Doctor Yates myself about this. Thank you.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::arrives on the bridge and watches silently::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::looks, following the light, and is surprised:: Rofax: What is this?

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> CO: Understood, Captain. ::She makes her way toward the Turbo Lift::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: returns to the bridge :: 

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
COM: Starbase Operations: This is USS Pendragon requesting clearance to depart.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  We believe we have tracked Lt. Newind to Ravenscar.  Embarking shortly.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@:: Brian’s hold on the rifle tightens, and his aim is set straight now::

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> TO: An offering to the Order. They demand sacrifice... I give it to them freely.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She turns her gaze toward Jordan, not really sure what to say at the moment::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO/CEO/Jordan:  If anyone has any thoughts on how to proceed once we get there...

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::stands, moves over to a panel in the wall, and fiddles with something, before heading to the door and out into the corridor::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@Rofax: No. This is not freely. ::moves to cut the restraints::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: We need to assess the situation when we get there. We don't know what lies ahead.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
XO: We'll have to find Brian... and stop him. We don't know what Captain Rofax's true condition is at the moment.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Requesting permission to depart, Captain.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO: Very good. Proceed.

Host Coot says:
# <SB14> COMM: Pen: Pendragon, you are cleared for departure, Safe travels.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
XO:  What I do remember he is not what he was, Mikal ... he's cold ::shivers at the memories::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::walks to the TL::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::looks anticipatory::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::slips a knife out and begins cut at the restraints, still watching Rofax carefully::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Jordan:  It's the program.  Look at the effect it had on you.

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
COM: SB Operations : Thank you  Pendragon out.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: steps over to his wife, places a hand gently on her shoulder :: Jordan: Hello, sweetheart. Good to see you up and about.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
XO: I could try to research the program, in an attempt to find out how exactly it works.

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: Rofax motions his hands towards the TO and several tentacles shoot out from the wall, trying to bind Newind's arms.

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
CEO: Ready for umbilical release and go to ships internal power.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::pushes a few buttons:: FCO: Proceed.

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> TO: You will stop. ::face goes completely blank of emotion::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  If we could disconnect him somehow...  please do what you can, doctor.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::steps out of the TL, onto the bridge, and heads for SCI1::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::ignores the CO::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::turns his knife to the tentacles, phaser also shooting, to fend off the tentacles:: Rofax: You, too, will stop.

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
CEO: Umbilicals released and ship is now on internal power.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::senses some tension::

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
XO: Ship is released and I am going 1/2 impulse to the outer marker sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::watches the CSO in disbelief::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::monitors:: FCO: You are green across the board

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: removes his hand ::  CMO: Doctor, join me in my ready room, please.  :: walks toward the ready room door ::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@Rofax: You attack me again, and it'll end right now.

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
CEO: Aye sir.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
XO: It would be best if I could work with Commander Toms. ::She pauses for a moment, remembering she needs to contact Servek:: CO: Of course, Captain. ::She follows him::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: we're getting underway now

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Umm... yes...  thanks.

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> TO: Do you know what it is you wish to achieve?

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
XO: Course from CEO entered and ready to execute upon reaching outer markers.  What speed sir once we get to outer markers?

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::aims the rifle once again:: Rofax: Who is this? and who is the Jordan on the Pendragon?

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The tentacles stop, but do not retreat.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::takes a deep breath::  CSO:  Welcome back, Commander Toms.

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> TO: It is Jordan Pettigrove. Surely you know who my Operations Officer is?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  As fast as you can safely.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: waits till Yates enters, and for the door to close ::  CMO: I've spoken to Commander Toms, and whatever remnant of the Collective he still harbors has agreed to allow him to return to duty. There is a condition: no medical scans or other interference from you or your staff, of any kind. I ask you to honor this condition.

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
XO: Understood sir.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::cannot look at the CSO ... memories come flooding back::

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
CEO: How much is safe for our engines.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@Rofax: I know who Jordan Pettigrove is. But explain why we also have one aboard our Pendragon.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Jordan:  Can you handle Operations for us?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::starts assessing the different sensor systems, making minor adjustments where necessary:: XO: We still remember. ::continues to work::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::beams at the opportunity::: FCO: Try warp 8.5

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> ::turns his back and moves to another alcove:: TO: That is impossible.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She stares at the Captain blankly for a moment:: CO: I trust your judgment, Captain. However, Starfleet Medical is awaiting a report regarding Commander Toms' condition. I will delay it for now... until they begin to bombard me with constant communiqués.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::smiles:: XO:  Of course .. ::moves over to the console::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@Rofax: I know that.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::struggling to master his emotions::  CSO:  I understand.

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
CEO: Understood,  going to warp 8.5 in 10..9..8..7...6..5...4...3...2..1.. Warp 8.5 sir.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@Rofax: So either this isn't your Jordan, or the Pendragon doesn't have our Jordan.

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> TO: It is impossible to explain as you do not appreciate what it is that I can create.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CMO: When it comes to that, let me know, and I will explain matters to them. Thank you, Doctor.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks at his crewmates at their stations with a growing sense of well-being::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@Rofax: I need not appreciate it to understand it. Explain.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CO: Not a problem, Captain. Do you believe Edward is up to examining the chip recovered from Jordan?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  ETA?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::admires his added work on the inertial dampeners as he hardly feels a thing::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: Another pale red light reveals the form of Mikal Luchena bound inside of the alcove in front of Rofax.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: We do not believe you do Commander. That is your problem. We wish nothing of it. ::taps a few more keys, then moves onto the next test, satisfied with the current system setup::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CMO: I suspect he is up to doing much more than either of us can imagine. I will ask him to make it a priority.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::fires inches from Rofax:: Rofax: Explain!

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CO: I'll have it sent to the science labs, seeing that he doesn't want to be anywhere near Sickbay.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CMO: Good idea. Thanks again.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  It doesn't matter Edward.  But it is a great relief to have you back.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::looks at the console .... ::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She exits Albaron's Ready Room and makes her way toward the vacant third chair in the command ring::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::pretends not to overhear Mikal and Toms, thinks its very bizarre::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: follows Yates out ::  XO: Report.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::face, stance, everything changes for a minute:: XO: I am not back yet. ::returns to the work at hand::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Underway and awaiting an ETA, Captain.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO: Destination?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Ravenscar.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO: Hmmm. That makes a strange kind of sense.

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
XO: Time to Ravenscar is 2 hours sir.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@Rofax: Is this another sacrifice? Are you creating fake sacrifices for the Order?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Two hours.  ::gets to his feet::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  How soon until we are close enough to get bioscans of Ravenscar?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::happy:: XO/CO: Captain, commander, you should know you are traveling at warp 8.5. This is a great time. 

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks over at Jose in surprise::

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> ::remains unmoving::  TO: Do you see the grandness of it all?  ::reveals numerous other alcoves, containing bound figures of the crew and Thisah::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO: Thank you.  :: sits in the command chair ::  CEO: Excellent work as always, Jose.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::smiles:: CEO:  She's running very smoothly.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::Goofy grin, returns to work::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::remembers where the Comms are ... monitors ::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@Rofax: I see a grand lie.. you offer what's unreal to an Order that is dead..

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: Standard sensor layout could do it in a little over 1 hour 40 minutes, but We believe we can do it sooner then that, with a few adjustments, and some luck.

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> TO: When it is finished, you will understand! ~~~ ::begins projecting images of deaths towards Newind, specifically, those of the crew:: ~~~

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CSO: Commander Toms... the computer chip that was removed from Jordan's brain is awaiting analysis in your lab. Anything you can tell us about it will prove useful.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::walks forward to the viewscreen and watches the stars::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She crosses her legs and watches as the events unfold, tapping some information into the console next to her::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@ ::makes his own attempt to deflect the images as he starts to see them:: Rofax: You have two seconds.. ::grip is now a death hold on the rifle, as he counts::

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> ::holds up his fingers and ticks off the seconds.... one... two... and remains unmoving::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::almost smiles at Rofax's reaction, before firing off the rifle::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  Have your department do what they can, Edward.

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
::trims the course just a tad::

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
XO:: We are on course sir.  5 by 5.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::turns from the viewscreen and proceeds to the command ring::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::hesitantly opens her mind to the "sounds" around her::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::wonders how he's going to not go out of his mind over the next two hours::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: Newind fires a directly hit on Rofax. The temple plunges into complete darkness.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CO: We will be in the lab. We will let you know when things have changed in any significant way. ::moves away to the TL::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CSO: Thank you, Commander.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::breathes in relief, as the images fade::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::feels the hair on the back of his neck stand on end::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@::pulls out a light, and tries to look around::

FCO_Lt_Mariana_Rochelle says:
::watches as the stars go whizzing by::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
@Rofax: Where'd you go? This has to be finished.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::realizes his unease is about the CSO leaving the bridge::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: As Newind's eyes adjust to the light, he finally can make out the shapes in the room. As he glances to his left, he can see Rofax strapped to a table, numerous wires running out from his body and head. As Newind glances to his right, Jordan is in a similar position. As he glances down, he can see his own body is bound in similar fashion.

Host Coot says:
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