U.S.S. Pendragon
10701.20
“Homecoming”, pt 3
Directed by:
Coot

Starring:
Jeff as CO Thraxis 
Jane as XO Luchena
 Dylan as CSO Toms 
Keith as CEO Damien 
 Cory as CNS Dawson 

 Guest Starring:
Sandy as Jr’dan
Lynda as FCO Rochelle

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

Host Coot says:
The Crew had deciphered enough of the pod's battered systems to locate a remote set of coordinates to which an apparent trader outpost called home. A chunk of rock orbiting an uncharted planet had taken the Pendragon Crew far beyond Romulan space.

Host Coot says:
The Captain surrendered himself to a stasis chamber, hoping the crew would find the answers to the questions that followed him home. Unbeknownst to any of them, the Captain's conscious mind refused to slumber while poisoned by Jr'dan.

Host Coot says:
< < < < Resume Mission: Homecoming > > > >

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Pendragon crew has discretely made their way to the surface. They are huddled in a small group just beyond the outskirts of the encampment.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::Jamie looks around the surface of the planet, making several mental notes to herself as she straightens her top slightly::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::sitting on a rock wondering::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::thinks his blue jeans are too tight, wonder if he's put on weight::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::watching the surroundings with interest::

Jr`dan says:
#CO:  Captain .....

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: walks across a stony, barren wasteland... straight towards the source of the rage that he knew marked Jr'dan's hiding place ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::trying to get a ~~~feel~~~ for the place::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
XO: Should we take our leave? ::She asks Commander Luchena questioningly::

Jr`dan says:
#::sends a wave of intense pleasure through him:: CO:  It's not all bad, Captain ...

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::cheerfully:: XO: Well Lunch....commander, what do you think?

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: stops, looks around :: Jr'dan: If you wish to speak to me, show yourself.

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: the other hosts stop and wait ::

Jr`dan says:
#::steps out into the open:: CO:  I am here, Captain.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO/CNS:  Right.  Move towards the settlement from the north.  We'll come around from the south.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir do you want me to send WindFire up for a look see?

Host Coot says:
# SCENE: The barren landscape of Thraxis' shattered mind is littered with outcroppings reminiscent of the desert. Memories long forgotten break through the broken land, scarring the surface.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::nods::  FCO:  That's a good idea.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: Understood sir.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
XO: As you wish. We'll keep in close contact with you. ::She smiles and then makes her way toward the north, not waiting for the CEO to follow::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CNS: C'mon Dawson, I'll lead the way. XO: Meet you in town, or should we stay out of sight?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
WindFire: ~~~Recon area.~~~

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: holds out his hand... and a Klingon bat'leth materializes... the others are suddenly similarly armed ::  Jr'dan: Good. Now we can kill you.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::WindFire goes up as ordered and begins his recon of the area::

Jr`dan says:
#CO:  So many memories .... so many lifetimes .... It's all so fascinating.  ::holds out her hand and a nasty looking disruptor appears::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Yes, enter but let's not acknowledge each other too obviously when we meet.

Host Coot says:
SCENE: The trader outpost is shabby in appearance, but something more is here. It cannot be seen, so much as felt.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She smirks as Damien states he'll lead the way. He truly didn't know her that well. She makes sure her pace is slow, so the CEO can eventually catch up::

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: Toskin growls, eager to attack ::

Jr`dan says:
#CO:  Oh please try, Captain ... if you fail then your mind and consciousness is mine .... ::laughs::

CO_Thraxis says:
# Jr'dan: You're at a disadvantage. You can't kill me, or you cease to exist as well. But I can easily survive without you.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: Aye. ::looks around and sees the counselor is  a ways ahead. Leaves and Keeps an even pace::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  Are you picking up anything unusual on your tricorder?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::scans ahead of them::

Jr`dan says:
#CO:  All I have to do is this ... ::makes him drop the Bat'Leth easily::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She continues at a steady pace once Damien reaches her side:: CEO: This should be an interesting experience. Wouldn't you say, Commander?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::keeps her contact with WindFire::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::walks along with the XO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CNS: Couldn't ask for more.

Jr`dan says:
#::walks closer to him:: CO:  You are mine ....

CO_Thraxis says:
# Jr'dan: And all I have to do is this.  :: another, nastier bat'leth appears in his hand... and a dk'tagh in the other ::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CEO: Well... there is always more someone could ask for. ::She winks and continues to look around, scanning her surroundings with her mind::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Anything from the bird?

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: spins, then swings the bat'leth directly at Jr'dan's neck ::

Jr`dan says:
#CO:  Remember one thing, Captain ... you kill me and you die ... both you and your symbiont ...

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: Bits and pieces. Some odd mineral readouts, stuff that’s not native to this area.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  Not native?  Where could it be from?

Host Coot says:
# ACTION: A large bolt of lightening arcs across the barren sky, threatening to tear the heavens open.

Jr`dan says:
#::quickly stops his heart for a few seconds::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CNS: Just as long as we survive. I hate to die not having seen Ebony again.

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: Back in Sickbay, the Medical Staff continues to monitor the stasis chamber, puzzled at what they are seeing.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CEO: That would be quite sad, wouldn't it? She is such a nice young lady. ::Her eyes move along Jose for a moment before turning back to the terrain:: CEO: Is there anything of interest around here that we should know about?

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: stumbles and falls... but Toskin leaps forwards and kicks Jr'dan's legs out from under her ::

Jr`dan says:
#::falls .. but numbs his nerves so he cannot move::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stops and looks over the exterior of the outpost::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CNS: Well, there are some interesting geological formations underground. Could indicate a lost city of some kind. Definitely not natural

CO_Thraxis says:
# <Toskin> :: drops to his knees ::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: It’s a trader’s outpost yes? Maybe they bought it in?

Jr`dan says:
#CO:  You can fight, Captain ... but I have control.  I like this body ... I believe I'll stay here, if you don't mind. ::circles him::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CEO: A mystery. ::She continues to walk, assuming that they were given the much longer route:: CEO: So... what prompted your choice of clothing?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::looks up:: CNS: My clothes? I have no idea. These are what I wear off duty

Host Coot says:
# ACTION: The skies open up and a cold, vicious rain begins lashing at Thraxis, Jr'dan and the others.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CNS: However....we're coming into range of the outpost...I'm picking up signs of very advanced technology, including some very illegal stuff...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  I hope we can get those spores here.  I know its a long shot but....  ::looks back at the outpost::   Only one way to find out.  Let's go.  ::resumes walking::

Jr`dan says:
#::begins sifting through his mind ... bringing up unpleasant memories::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::follows::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks back to be sure the FCO is still with them::

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: recovers, stands :: Jr'dan: You control nothing. My body is in stasis. There are nine of me, and only one of you. We have the advantage of having lived in here for a long, long time.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She moves closer to Jose and places a gentle hand on his arm to move the tricorder closer to her view:: CEO: Illegal? What exactly can you find that is illegal?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::waits for WindFire to report anything::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Several Zakdorn can be seen making their way through the encampment, obviously interested in some of the darker looking shops.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::continues to walk slowly wondering why the XO is so angry still::

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: a spectral vision appears in the clouds above... Malia holding a dying crewmate... she looks up ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  Zakdorn.  Aren't they known for their skill at tactical strategy?

Jr`dan says:
#::continues bringing the memories forward ... ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CNS: I'm picking us several banned substances...some psychotropics...

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<WindFire>~~~ 6 main buildings, 3 smaller ones, those appear to be storage-type facilities.~~~

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: I believe so sir.

CO_Thraxis says:
# <Malia> Jr'dan: We are at peace with our memories. We have been for several lifetimes. You are wasting your time.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::hurries to catch up as her companion gives her the thoughts::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CEO: So that is what this trading post is for - illegal substances. Lets have a look around, shall we? ::She makes her way into the outpost::

Jr`dan says:
#Malia:  Perhaps ... but can you cope with all at once ::amalgamates his most distressing memories together::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir Wind Fire has just reported that the outpost has 6 main buildings, 3 smaller ones and they look to be like storage facilities.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CNS: Sounds like a plan to me...there are also traces of trilithium converters, biogenic weapons, old Borg technology...the federation would be very interested. ::enters the outpost::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO/CSO:  Let's head for the most populated area.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CEO: Well then.. what should we be in the market for? ::She asks him in a cool whisper::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: You want me to keep him over the outpost?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::still scanning:: CNS: Lets find some Saurian brandy.

CO_Thraxis says:
# Jr'dan: We don't have to.  :: suddenly, all nine hosts turn into dirty grey water, and vanish into the rocky ground... Jr'dan is left entirely alone ::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She rolls her eyes:: CEO: That doesn't sound very exciting.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::hides the tricorder as they come into view of the natives.::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Yes.  Direct him to monitor the other team if you can.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: Yes sir.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
WindFire: ~~~Recon the other AT and report.~~~

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CNS: There are also of a variety of aphrodisiacs.

Jr`dan says:
#::watches with interest:: CO:  Nice try, Captain ...  ::melds herself further into his mind ... ::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<WindFire> ~~~Understood master.~~~~  ::changes direction and heads for the other away team::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stops in a square and looks around::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: He has been dispatched.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She smiles:: CEO: How very exciting.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::~~~feels around~~~::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CNS: Lets find the others

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir?  What do you feel?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO/FCO:  I'm going to check this building out.  Keep looking around.  ::heads off towards a particularly disreputable looking structure::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CEO: Without having a look around first? We split up to see if we could learn something about this place first. ::She takes him by the arm and makes her way toward one of the buildings::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
XO: Aye sir.

Jr`dan says:
#::Keeps digging:: CO:  Come out, Captain ....

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::looks as he moves off:: XO: Understood sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::enters and peers through the gloom of the building::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CNS: We're not splitting up. Guess we could look around first. The others wont' be far from here

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: ... silence ... no sign of Thraxis, nor any of the past hosts ... ::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CEO: Now that's the spirit. ::She reaches the entrance to one of the buildings and makes her way inside::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::follows::

Jr`dan says:
#CO:  Very well ... ::moves to take complete control of the host body::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sees a four foot high water pipe carved from Betazed marble::  Self:  Oh my....

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> XO: Betazoid? You must be looking for something.... unpopular.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::wanders toward it::  Shopkeeper:  I'm actually look for some spores..  ::voice trails off as he stars at the magnificent form of the pipe::

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: with no metabolic activity, no actual brain function, nothing responds ::

Jr`dan says:
#::begins dissecting his brain ... taking whatever she wants and integrating it into her own consciousness::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CSO: Do you know what is going on with the XO?

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> XO: Nobody ever wants this Betazoid junk, but you seem interested. What have you to offer?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Shopkeep:  Oh no.  I couldn't.  It's spores I'm needing.  From a moon in Romulan space.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
FCO: What do you mean, Lt?

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She looks around and notices several clouds of what look like smoke:: CEO: Nice place...

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: only a voice now :: Jr'dan: You see? You're trapped. That's why I had myself put into stasis. I knew it would keep you from continuing to burrow into my brain. We can stay here forever, if necessary... but I will find you and destroy you before that happens.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CSO: He seems a bit distant almost in his own world and what I sense from him is euphoria.  Not at all like the XO himself.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks around at some of the other merchandise::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::coughs:: CNS: You have very odd taste. I think this is a brothel....or some kind of gathering place to imbibe in the illicit substances

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> XO: That's interesting.... you're not the first outsider to cross my door speaking of Romulan space.  ::moves to the back of the shop::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
<Mystic> CEO/CNS: Welcome! ::The Caitian/Terran hybrid woman makes her way over to the two of them with large yellow pupils:: CEO/CNS: What is your pleasure? We have many things to offer.

Jr`dan says:
#CO:  Maybe .... but you too are trapped ... so why not just give in to the inevitable.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Shopkeep:  This near the border, that's not unexpected.  You don't know of anyone for hire who could cross over do you? ::picks up a lump of crystal and sniffs it::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::just kind of stares at her::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CEO: It doesn't hurt to look around. After all, I am a psychologist. ::She smiles at the woman:: Mystic: What exactly do you offer?

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The XO sees several swirls of color dance in front of his vision.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
FCO: This is not the usual environment for the Cmdr.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::several of his senses are dazzled::

CO_Thraxis says:
# Jr'dan: Your death is the only inevitability.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CSO: I know that but it is not the environment I am concerned about.  It is his mental state sir.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
<Mystic> CNS: You're a brain doctor... far out. ::She smiles and it can be seen that she is missing several teeth:: CEO: You. You're perfect! ::She extends her paw toward him::

Jr`dan says:
#CO:  Oh, come on, Captain ... I can sense you are enjoying the chase ...

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> XO: That one was on the house, the next one I will charge you.  ::snatches the crystal::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::pulls back:: Mystic: Perfect for what?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::smiles::  Shopkeep:  That was very nice.  What would you take in trade?

CO_Thraxis says:
# Jr'dan: Wrong again. I am doing what is necessary to survive. 

Host Coot says:
# ACTION: The rain-soaked ground begins swelling with water, small rivers begin to form and flow off into the distance.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
<Mystic> CEO: Your aura... it is perfect for pleasure. We have all types and forms.... ::She motions to all of the others in the room, they each seem to be looking at the ceiling with large eyes and smiles on their faces:: CEO: The zone awaits you.

Jr`dan says:
#CO:  I can show you so much ... ::brings up an image of Jordan ... laying half dead in Marat's lab where she was found::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Mystic: I'm going to have to pass. CNS: And so are you. That’s an order.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
FCO: The Commander's mental state is something that neither you nor I will ever be able to understand, trust me. I've seen it in action far longer then you have.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She watches the CEO closely:: CEO: I didn't know you cared, Mister Damien. ::She makes her way a bit further into the room to look around and examine everyone::

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> ::looks over the XO:: XO: You bring me little to offer.  ::pauses:: Your garment, what is it made of?  ::motions to his shirt::

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: extinguishes the vision ::  Jr'dan: I don't need you to show me my memories. The symbiont can replay them whenever I wish. And I have seen people I love hurt, and dying, before. There is nothing you can show me that will shake my resolve. You're a parasite. Like all parasites, the only rational course of action is to kill you.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CNS: You're well being is entrusted to me at the moment. ::takes out his tricorder and begins active scans::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Shopkeep:  Ravenscar silk.  It's very rare.  ::holds out his sleeve so the Shopkeep can feel the fabric::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
<Mystic> CEO: Everyone wants to experience the zone. Its what keeps you alive, sane, and happy. Happiness is necessary.

Jr`dan says:
#CO:  Then take your best shot, Captain.  ::walks away::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She moves toward one of the men and kneels down next to him, examining his emotional state::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Mystic: That’s okay, I'm very happy as it is ::genuine smile:: Hey - I was looking for something...some spores from a moon in Romulan space. Supposed to be very 'nice' if you know what I mean.

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: suddenly materializes behind Jr'dan, alone... raises his hands, and the downpour intensifies ::

Jr`dan says:
#::vanishes::

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> XO: Marvelous. ::pauses:: These spores you speak of, what do you know of them?

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: the rivulets become streams, become rivers, become a single massive torrent that washes away all before it... Thraxis floats along in the flood ::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
<Mystic> CEO: I know about all things nice. ::She begins to move her head back and forth:: CEO: I can sense tension between you and your friend. I can help you with that. No spores from a moon can.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Shopkeep: They are from the moon of Alpha Pictoris VI and have healing properties.  A friend is in desperate need.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She taps the man, but he does not move. She stands up and makes her way back toward Damien and the odd cat-looking woman::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Mystic: My associate is very...zealous. She probably wants to get to know you better. I'm just looking for spores. From a moon. Nothing would make me happier.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::debates whether to follow the XO or not::

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: a raft materializes, and Thraxis clambers aboard... shouts :: Jr'dan: You're scared. That's why you’re running away from me.

Jr`dan says:
#::as she speaks her voice seems to come from everywhere:: CO:  I fear nothing!

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> ::raises his head from his work:: XO: Camaphorus Dark? You must have a real death wish. . .

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
<Mystic> CEO: Happiness... spores from a moon can be given by Garshon across the way. Would you come back? I want to ensure your happiness.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::looks about reaching with her mind to see if she can focus on anything needful::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Shopkeep:  Camaphorus Dark?  What is that?

CO_Thraxis says:
# Jr'dan: Liar! You fear oblivion! You fear me, because you know I can destroy you!

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Mystic: Thanks for your help. CNS: C'mon, we've got to find Garshon

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She shakes her head and exits the room:: CEO: You do know that the name Garshon was written on the piece of paper in Captain Thraxis' hand, right?

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Shopkeeper removes a small vial from behind the counter. It contains a black material that shimmers when the light strikes it just right.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CNS: No, I didn't

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CNS: Which makes it even more imperative that we find him

Jr`dan says:
#CO:  Stop playing these useless games, Captain ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks at the vial::  Shopkeep:  This is what?  The spore?

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CEO: Lieutenant Servek found the name. She's quite an efficient Doctor. ::She makes her way across to the other grouping of buildings:: CEO: Should we inform Luchena?

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: the flood dries up... the raft deposits Thraxis on the rocky wasteland again ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CNS: Lets see if we can fin him first

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> XO: This is Camaphorus Dark. A poison, a cure, a hallucinogenic - it is deadly in the wrong hands.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::has her eyes closed and is picking up on the XO's emotions::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CEO: I'm proud of you, Mister Damien. I like a man who takes charge. ::She quickens her pace a bit::

CO_Thraxis says:
# Jr'dan: Survival isn't a game for me. I still have things to accomplish. What have you got? Only your hatred.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::holds out his hand::  Shopkeep:  And you will trade for this?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CSO: Sir I think the XO has found something.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::enters the building across the way::

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> XO: No! I could not allow this to fall into the wrong hands.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
FCO: Wait here. Let him deal with this.

Jr`dan says:
#::doesn't answer::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CSO: Sir I am not going anywhere but his emotions are confusion, excitement.  He feels like something is important is about to happen.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She files in behind Jose, wondering what to expect::

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: stands patiently on the dry plain, waiting ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Shopkeep:  Will this help my friend and if so, how could mine be the wrong hands?

Jr`dan says:
#::walks out into the open:: CO:  Take your chance, Captain. I will not stop you.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Shopkeeper looks up to see the remainder of the Away Team enter the building and quickly hides the vial from sight.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::softly::  Shopkeep:  Please...  ::looks imploring::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
FCO: Maybe it will. We are better left to make sure that something doesn’t interfere with what he’s doing. Take a walk to the north, have a look around the buildings there, but more importantly, look at the people. Get back here if something is not right.

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: closes his eyes... the ground around them rumbles, and a huge patch of it rises slowly into the air... both Thraxis and Jr'dan ride it into the sky ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::sees the others:: CNS: Looks like we'll get our chance to tell Luchena about Garshon.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::Jamie notices Luchena and pauses for a moment, sensing his desperation:: CEO: He's in the middle of something...

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> ::whispers harshly:: XO: No.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CNS: Like he never isn't? ::incredulous::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CSO: No sir the rest of the AT is in the shop with him.  ::looks up to see WindFire above her and beckons him down::

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> CEO: Good sir! How can I be of service?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::straightens up::  Shopkeep:  The crystal then.  ::removes his shirt and places it on the counter::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Shopkeep: We we're looking for a man named Garshon. Do you know him?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::wonders how he'll pocket that crystal with all these witnesses::

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> ::shoots a nasty look to the XO:: XO: Very well, be gone now!

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: quietly ::Jr'dan: You were never anything more than a synthetic personality, a program designed to disrupt and destroy. There was never any possibility that you would win.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
FCO: Excuse me? No?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::is startled to hear the CEO's voice.  Looks over and notices him and the CNS::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::looks at Lunch Box trading his shirt and wonder when total mental collapse will take him from the crew::

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> CEO: I am Garshon. Who sends you?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stumbles back a step in shock::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Garshon: The Mystic from across the way. She said you might have something we need

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CSO: Sir my apologies but it wasn't supposed to be a....Sir look I am not disobeying your orders.  The XO was in the middle of procuring something and the rest of the AT walked in on him and spoiled it.

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: beneath them, a huge volcano erupts from the spot where the earth was ripped away... a gigantic caldera full of magma forms ::

Jr`dan says:
#::still makes no attempt to stop him::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::shakes her head in dismay::

CO_Thraxis says:
# Jr'dan: This is my mind. You are not welcome here. I will burn you away.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
FCO: That as it may, Lt, but that is not our concern right now. I want you to do as I say, understood?

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She moves to Jose's side and watches Garshon, but lets Damien do all of the talking for now::

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> CEO: That old hag?!? She sends me those dying or those she has just relieved of their money. You have no business here!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Something called camaphorus dark?

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: the circle of earth that they both stand on disintegrates, and they both begin to fall toward the inferno below ::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CSO: Yes sir.  ::waits for WindFire to settle on her shoulder before she turns and walks away::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Shopkeep: We're looking for some spores. From a moon in Romulan space.

Jr`dan says:
#::violently strips his mind ... stopping him dead in his tracks::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::watches the Lieutenant leave, then returns to pay attn to the surrounding area::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Shopkeep: From the moon orbiting Alpha Pictoris VI

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: they continue to plummet... the heat is incredible, and their clothing begins to burn ::

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> CEO: Out! ::points to the door, grabbing the CEO by the arm, forcing him out::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::walks around and looks at the people and wonders::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::backs away and doesn't interfere::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She rolls her eyes and begins to walk around the shop::

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> ALL: All of you! Out! Now! Store's closed!

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: blazing, they both fall into the magma that churns within the caldera ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Shopkeeper: Okay! Sheesh. I guess you're not half the man the Mystic said you were. She was brewing a potion for you. Some kind of love thing I think.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::backs away into a darker section of the room::

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> ::pulls a nasty looking disruptor from his jacket, clearly lethal, clearly illegal and begins pointing it at everyone in turn:: ALL: Out! Now!

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
Shopkeep: Would you mind if I looked around for a bit longer? I'm in the market for something... but I'm not sure what exactly.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO/CNS:  As the man said, get out.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::taps combadge:: CSO: You better get in there now.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::turns and runs back towards where the shop and the CSO is::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: Aye ::leaves disgustedly::

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> ::points the disruptor at the XO and CNS in turn:: CNS/XO: NO! Enough! Out!

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: there is only silence... then a glowing humanoid figure climbs slowly out of the pool... it seems to be made of magma itself... as it walks away, it starts to cool, and bits of rock begin to flake off ::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::turns to look at the shop front, watches the AT members leaving::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::walks towards the CNS::  CNS:  Come along.  ::takes her by the arm::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She pulls her arm out of the XO's grasp:: XO: I believe I know the way out. ::She makes her way out of the shop and onto the street::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
:;stops to turn and face the counter::  Shopkeep:  I'll be back.  We have business to do.

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: finally it stops, and with one final shake, all the remaining rock breaks away... Thraxis stands there, pale but whole ::

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> ::jabs the disruptor into the back of the CNS and he forces them out into the street, then drops his weapon:: Out loud: That.... that... ::drifts off::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::comes around a corner and stops dead in her tracks::

Jr`dan says:
#::screams ... the sound permeates the CO's entire body::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CEO: What a horrible little man...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::notices the CSO and FCO waiting outside.  Gestures for everyone to follow him::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CNS: He must have 'issues'. Maybe you could trade your services

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::walks over to the XO::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::walks after the XO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::follows the XO::

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> XO: Stop!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stops and turns around::

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: he turns, looks at the volcanic crater he just emerged from... holds out his hand, and it solidifies into cold grey stone ::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::stops as  she hears the shopkeeper holler out at the XO::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::turns around::

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> XO: That creature. . . there. . . . that will do. That will do nicely.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::Before she follows the rest of the team, she turns as the Shopkeep points to something::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Shopkeep:  Which creature?  ::looks to where the Shopkeep is looking::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::stops breathing for a moment::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Garshon is standing in the street, staring intently at the FCO's bird. He then stoops down and picks up his disruptor.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Make him fly away fast!  Now!

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
WindFire: ~~~UP and escape!~~~

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She wonders how important a bird could be. Saving the life of Jordan seemed to be more important than a bird::

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> XO: That would be unwise. ::fire his disruptor at the bird::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Shopkeep:  He is not mine to trade.  ::looks toward the FCO::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The disruptor tears past WindFire, grazing a few feathers.

Host Coot says:
<Shopkeep> XO: You will trade him and you shall receive your Camaphorous Dark. ::returns to his shop::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Away team:  We have to talk.  ::gestures them all to follow him into a less conspicuous corner of the outpost::

CO_Thraxis says:
# :: closes his eyes, and sighs :: Self: Now, finally, I can rest.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::concerned, follows::

Host Coot says:
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