U.S.S. Pendragon
10702.24
“A Hard Day’s Night, 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 Jordan Thraxis
Lynda as FCO Rochelle
Jan as TO Tribble

Absent: 
 Joseph as CTO Nightcloud

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

Host Coot says:
The Pendragon dispatched an away team to the surface to meet with the SER of Slackeria. All did not go quite as planned once the supposed welcoming dinner begin. An attempt to return to the Pendragon resulted in the forceful return of the Away Team plus one to the surface.

Host Coot says:
Bio-locks disabled. A shuttle adrift in low orbit. The Slackerians may be asking for more than the Pendragon is willing or able to give. Nonetheless, Dr. Jacobs seems to be enjoying herself amongst the forced will of the Slackerians.

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

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::Jamie makes her way out of the Counselor's Office toward the Turbo Lift with the intent of heading to the Bridge::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::sitting at a table, looking at people::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::on the bridge::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::sitting at her helm station::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::lays down  his cutlery and smiles at the Slackerians::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::The Counselor enters the Turbo Lift:: Computer: Bridge. ::She waits as it moves::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::attempting to get remote control of the shuttle to bring it back to the Pen::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@::Kind of spaces, listens but doesn't say much::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::Once the Turbo Lift reaches the Bridge, she steps out onto it::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Slackerians begin clearing away plates as the Away Team finishes or refuses their meals.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::watches Doctor Jacobs::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: paces ::  SO: Scan the planet for power sources. Find the one that feeds the complex where our people are being held.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The shuttle responds to the Pendragon and relays control to the OPS station.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
<SO_Dagwood>::standing at SCI1:: CO: Aye sir. ::commences broadband scanning::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Jordan: You got it. Good work.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She makes her way over to the Command Center and takes a seat in her chair:: CO: I'm sorry for my absence, Captain. It seems there were other matters I needed to attend to.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::smiles ... remotely pilots the shuttle back::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CNS: No need to apologize.  I trust my officers to know when and where they are needed, Lieutenant.

Host Coot says:
@ <Jacobs> SER: I believe we have business to attend to.  ::stands and makes for the rear of the room::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She does not comment on the Captain's response, but just nods:: CO: Is there anything you'd like for me to do at the moment, sir?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Low orbit, Mr. Rochelle. Geosynchronous over the complex.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  I have the shuttle.  I'm bringing it back onboard now.

Host Coot says:
@ <SER> ::stands as well and begins to leave::  AT: Now, please indulge yourselves amongst the complex. We need to being planning.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CNS: I'll want your assessment if and when I manage to communicate with the Grand Poobah down there.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::remains sitting watching the Ruler and the Doctor::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@::looks down at Mikal, wondering what is going through that ponderous mind::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir.  ::brings the Pendragon down in a low geosynchronous orbit over the complex::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
SO: Anything?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::winks at the CEO::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CO: Understood, sir. ::She listens to the crew as they continue with their duties::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Sensors lock onto several possible power sources littered about the palace grounds.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@::Looks aghast and stares where his plate was::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Jordan: Are those power sources on the surface near the palace grounds?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS: Configure the deflector for power transfer. Maximum output.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::chuckles::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: A Slackerian in a lab coat three sizes too small enters the dining area.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
<SO_Dagwood> CO: Sir, I have located several power sources, but I cannot yet filter out which one is responsible for the complex we are looking at.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::looks at the new arrival with interest::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She crosses her legs and wonders what was happening with the Away Team, hoping that it was going rather well::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
SO: Time's running out, Mr. Dagwood. As quickly as you can, please.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::tries to guess its gender::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Confirmed.  CO:  Configuring the deflector ... ::fingers flying over console::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS: Hail the planet.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::sends the hail::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Sensors narrow down the possible sources to three power plants. The scattering effects of the planet's defense systems make it near impossible to determine which is the actual one the Pendragon is looking for.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She looks toward the viewscreen with interesting, assuming they would answer the hail::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::stands and stretches::  CSO/CEO:  Well, should we explore?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@::Looks around:: XO: Why not?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  No response to hails, Captain.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@::stands::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
<SO_Dagwood> CO: I have three different possible locations sir. ::sends them to the COs display::

Host Coot says:
@ ::audio only:: <Planet> COMM: Pen: Yes, Pendragon? Go ahead please.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::stands and follows::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO:  Lead on.  ::grins::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  I have a reply, audio only.  Putting it on speakers.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: frowns :: SO: Which one has the greatest power output?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@::heads for the nearest door::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She listens closely in hopes to see if she can hear anything of interest in their tone or anything else for that matter::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
COMM: *Planet*: This is Captain Thraxis of the Pendragon. I demand to speak with your Supreme Exalted Ruler at once.

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The Slackerian in the lab coat begins examining the dining room and where each of the AT was sitting.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::follows along, stopping to admire what he suspects might be artwork::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@::points:: XO/CSO: What’s up with that? ::continues on::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::looks to where the CEO is pointing::

Host Coot says:
@ <Planet> COMM: Pen: All apologies Captain, he is having....  ::pauses:: I believe the term is referred to as "breakfast," at the moment.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
<SO_Dagwood> ::identifies power source for CO::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  What are you doing?  ::steps towards he/she/it::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::looks over at the CO::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: After some quick scans, the SO manages to identify the power plant with the highest energy output.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
COMM: *Planet*: I don't care if he's having a high colonic. You have kidnapped several of my crew, as well as a Federation citizen, and your planet is at this moment teetering on the brink of war with the Federation. GET YOUR RULER ON THIS SCREEN NOW!

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> XO: Your friends did not finish all their meals. I must determine why.  ::resumes examining the area::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::Jamie glances at the Captain for a moment, but does not say a word. After all, he was the Captain::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::instinctively holds her ears as the captain loses his temper and shouts on the bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  Oh.  I can tell you.  ::steps right up to it::

Host Coot says:
@ <Planet> COMM: Pen: Very well. One moment please.  ::closes the channel::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::looks around to see if the CEO and CSO are still in sight::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@::dizzy at the sight of Mikal about to take on a slacker::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::has a smirk on her face:: CO:  That told him! ::turns back as a beep tells her the deflector is ready::

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> XO: Please do so. ::grabs the XO by the arm and urges him towards the table::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@::grabs onto the slacker and tries to pull him  off::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::tolerates being handled roughly::  CEO:  It's all right Jose.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Captain, the deflector is ready ...

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> CEO: You will help too? ::grabs the CEO by the arm and urges him towards the table as well::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  I think, if you speak to my comrades here, they will confirm this.  They couldn't eat because they were not relaxed.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS: Target the power transfer on the source that Mr. Dagwood has identified. We're going to overload it. Pump as much power into as you can. Activate on my mark...

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@Slacker: Hey, watch it!

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  You got it.  ::targets the power transfer::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir you want me to monitor the engineering console?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
SO: Keep scanning for our people. Get a transporter lock as soon as you can.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: No, stay at your station. When we get our people back, we may need to run like hell.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CO: They are obviously hiding something, Captain. I just don't understand what their purpose is with our people... ::she thinks about their reasoning::

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> XO: Oh? ::snaps his fingers and several aides run into the dining area carrying armfuls of "helpers" and baskets of assorted goodies::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
<SO_Dagwood> CO: Aye sir

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Escape vectors are already laid in and ready to go.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CNS: We'll worry about their motives after our people are safe.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  To be relaxed, you see, requires we be comfortable and feel perfectly safe.  Perfectly free to make our own choices about things.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Also have a few attack vectors if we need them to fight with.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::looks to the CEO and CSO hoping they have something to add::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CO: Understanding their motives may aid us in helping our people, Captain. ::She moves her attention to her console and begins to look over any information that she may have overlooked on the slackers::

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> XO: No. Relax means not having to choose. We will choose for you.  ::slides a chair under the XO, buckling him at the knees::

TO_Tribble says:
@::looks trustingly at the XO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@Slacker: Are we free to go then?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::sits and sighs::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Something tells me that they can't be trusted.  IT is  a gut feeling sir.

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> CEO: Go? You offered to help.  ::tightens his grip on the CEO's arm::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  I'm not relaxed.  Far from it.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: snorts ::  FCO: I stopped trusting them hours ago, Lieutenant.

TO_Tribble says:
@::bristles:: Slackerian:  Hands off him, please.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@Slackerian: Lets just say I'm not wild about the strong-arm techniques

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CO/FCO: Was this dampening field active when we arrived or was it activated once our Away Team made it to the surface?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO : Not me sir.  They haven't led me astray yet.

TO_Tribble says:
@::she said charmingly::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Power source located and locked onto.  I'm ready.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Helm ready sir.

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> ::lets go of the others and picks up TO Tribble to examine her at eye level:: TO: What are you?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CNS: I am not sure sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::watches the Slackerian and the Tribble::

TO_Tribble says:
@Slackerian:  I am Tactical Officer Tribble.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CNS: Check the sensor logs.

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> ::sniffs the TO and sets her back down before returning to the table::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: still pacing :: All: Why do I get the feeling that the Poobah isn't going to make an appearance?

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CO: Perhaps we could force them to return the Away Team to us? I assume we are a bit more advanced than they are, however, force should always be used as a last resort. ::She shakes her head. She did want to trust them, but it seemed to have been lost::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  Can we go back to our ship now?

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: A luxurious bedroom appears on screen in which the SER and Dr. Jacobs can be seen snuggling under the covers.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Cause he probably is trying to figure out how to tell you he won't be releasing our crew.

TO_Tribble says:
@::mutters to self, about the Slackerian, "Watch it, you big oaf."::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@Slackerian: Allow us to communicate with our ship now! ::angry::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::sees the image onscreen:: Self:  Oh my ...

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> XO: Leave? You just got here. You're supposed to fix things.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  What would you like us to fix?

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CO/FCO: But why would they want our crew? I would assume they would understand that they can't repair their planet without our assistance.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::perks up at that statement::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
COMM: *SER*: You are holding my crew and Dr. Jacobs. Release them at once.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CNS: You never know with a species like these.

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> XO: We are trying to bring more guests. We want to relax them.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
FCO: True. However, it would be impossible to repair their planet without additional technology. Technology they don't posses.

TO_Tribble says:
@XO: Relax them? To what end, I wonder.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::snorts:: Slackerian:  If you'd simply listen and accept what we have to say, we could teach you a few things.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@XO: How long are we to go on with this charade?

TO_Tribble says:
@CEO: Indeed.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::turns to Tribble::  TO:  They hope to attract guests, visitors... become a pleasure planet.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CNS: Maybe they figure we know the technology.

Host Coot says:
@ ::does remove his arm from around Jacobs:: <SER> COMM: *CO* You agreed to help. They are helping my research team. They cannot leave.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO:  What choice do we have?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
~~~Jordan: What did I just tell the captain?  I knew it wouldn't be that easy.~~~

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She perks up at the sound of one of the creatures down below::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@XO: I'm not working under these circumstances

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> XO: How do you do so? ::shoos away the aides hovering over them::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CNS: See I told you my gut feeling was going to prove correct.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
COMM: *SER*: You brought us here under false pretenses. Holding our people is a hostile act. If you want help, you will release them at once.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  Well.... I'll tell you but in the meantime, maybe the Commanders here could adjust your computer systems...  maybe they can tweak it to be of more help.

Host Coot says:
@ <SER> COMM: *CO* If they leave, they are not here. They cannot help. This cannot be permitted. ::frowns::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@XO: I refuse to help them. We were ripped from our places - transported against our will

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO:  Then maybe you can find a way to help us.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
COMM: *SER*: I can see that discussing this with you will be futile.  :: signals Jordan to cut the comm ::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::cuts the comm::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@XO: We need to get to a communications port and signal the ship.

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> ::grabs the CEO by the arm:: CEO: This way.... this way please.  ::leads the AT into a control room with numerous computer banks::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Captain, the deflector is ready.  If we can remove the dampening field ...

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@Slackerian: What the hell do you think you're doing?!

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::looks at the captain:: CO: Sir I hate to say it but I told you they were a bad lot.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO/CSO:  Do your best gentlemen.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She sighs at the Captain's decision to cut the comm so quickly. It seems people around here did not wish to talk things out much::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  So... the secret to relaxation varies from species to species.

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: Before the CO cuts the COMM, a Barry White tune begins blaring in the background.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS: Activate the power transfer. Full power.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::moves off to investigate the local computer net::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::hears music:: All: What in the world was that music?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::looks at the Slackerian wondering if any of this is getting through::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::powers up the deflector::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The Slackerian allows the CEO and the CSO full access to the planet's systems and then grabs the XO by the arm, leading him back out the door.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::gets dragged along::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::watches the temps on the warp engines::

TO_Tribble says:
@Slackerian: Hands off!

TO_Tribble says:
@::trips the Slackerian::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@XO: They're freaking retarded. They don't even demonstrate a proficiency with the technology they have

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@TO:  It's all right.  Guard the Commanders.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@XO: Its' probably all stolen

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The power grid is hit with the initial beam, no changes can be detected.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She hopes that they can lower the dampening field and get the Away Team out of there::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::keeps a wary eye on the temps::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
SO: Status of the power source?

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> ::let's go of the XO:: TO: This is not relaxing?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  No effect, Captain.  I'm not detecting any changes.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Self: May not be my job but someone has to watch the temps on the engines and core and the power grid::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  She thinks you plan to hurt me, kill me maybe.  It's her job to protect me.  How can she relax?

TO_Tribble says:
@Slackerian: It is not relaxing for the Commander.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CO/OPS: Perhaps they are more advanced than we were led to believe...

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CNS:  It's possible.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@TO: I wouldn't be so sure of that

Host Coot says:
ACTION: A power surge shoots through the deflector beam and begins drawing large amounts of energy from the Pendragon.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: What if we add to the power of the deflector dish some thalium?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::pulls away from the Slackerian's grip and straightens his uniform::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: We need to drop the power from the deflector dish now.  We are losing power.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
FCO:  Thalium?  What good would that do?

TO_Tribble says:
@Slackerian: Relaxing is what the person wants - not what you think he wants.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  People need to be relaxed to experience pleasure.  Is any of this making any sense to you yet?

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> ::grabs onto the XO's shirt and helps him straighten it:: XO: How do I relax you? It is my job to know this.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Jordan: Thalium scatters sensors and other things that can scan.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
SO: The power source?

TO_Tribble says:
@Slackerian: You don't.  You only provide the resources.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  Well... Betazoids like to be touched.  Do you know how to give a massage?

TO_Tribble says:
@::looks askance at the XO:: Be careful what you ask, Commander.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@::can't believe that Mikal has only been on the planet an hour and is hitting on the locals::

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> ::grabs onto the XO's shoulders and begins rubbing them a bit more forceful then a massage should be:: XO: See? I relax you now.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
<SO_Dagwood> CO: Seems un... what’s going on? ::looking at his instruments::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CO: Perhaps Commander Thraxis should attempt to speak to Commander Luchena telepathically to see if the Away Team is unharmed, sir?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: It was just an idea sir.  I was third in my class in engineering.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  More gently.  You’re shaking my teeth loose.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
SO: Report!

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::turns around slightly dejected but.....::

TO_Tribble says:
@Slackerian: Usually the person is lying down when being massaged.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::closes her eyes and concentrates:: ~~~ XO:  Mikal? ~~~

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@Slackerian: And they remove their clothes also

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She watches the Operations Officer, knowing it would be better for the Executive Officer to speak to Commander Thraxis rather than herself::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CEO:  Shouldn't you be... fixing the computer or something?

TO_Tribble says:
@CEO: I don't think we should give him any more ideas.

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> ::pushes the XO onto the floor and resumes rubbing slighter lighter:: XO: Like this?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~@Jordan:  We're all right.~~~

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  Yes... that's very nice.  ::tries to relax::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
<SO_Dagwood> CO: we're losing large amounts of energy out of the Deflector, but we're not pushing it, someone’s taking it. At least that’s what it seems

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@XO: I told you, I refuse to work while being held hostage - wouldn't common sense dictate that you too, should fight it?

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> ::hears the CEO and begins searching for the XO's zipper, rolling him roughly from side to side, smiling the entire time::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
~~~ XO:  What is happening down here? ~~~

Host CO_Thraxis says:
SO: Is the power source showing any sign of an overload?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::is pinned to the ground by a Slackerian::  CEO:  Jose... this is an order.   Get in contact with the ship somehow.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@XO: I'll see what I can do from their computer core

TO_Tribble says:
@::tickles the Slackerian, trying to get a bit of his weight off the XO::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@~~~Jordan:  Usual stuff.  We're in no danger.~~~

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
<SO_Dagwood> CO: No sir.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::sits at her helm just being quiet::

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> CEO: We work for the pleasure of the SER. It is how things are done.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::smiles at the Slackerian::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Self: Damn.    OPS: Cut the deflector.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::cuts power to the deflector::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@::enters the computer core and attempts to contact the ship, Morse code, on a low bands AM frequency::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
~~~ XO:  And what is the usual stuff? ~~~

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> ::shifts his weight at the TO's movement and begins trying to massage her as well::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@~~~Jordan:  Seduction.... sedition... usual stuff~~~

Host CO_Thraxis says:
All: Options?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  How about you and I going somewhere more private?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::remains silent::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::chuckles out loud:: ~~~ XO:  So that is what I'm sensing! ~~~

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::laughs for no apparent reason::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@::looks for a real communications port::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CO: We may be forced to have to take the Away Team back by force, Captain. However, I believe we should wait for a report from Commander Thraxis' on what is going on with the Away Team... ::She watches Jordan closely as she laughs::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The TO is being massaged by the Slackerian, which looks something like someone trying to dust the table.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir it is far fetched but a shuttlecraft can go down and grab them quickly.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  The away team does not appear to be in any danger, Sir ... at least not in any mortal danger anyway ...

TO_Tribble says:
@Slackerian: Hey, you big oaf, let me go!

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> ::stands:: XO: This will relax you?

TO_Tribble says:
@Slackerian: NO!   It will not!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  Privacy?  Yes.  Very much.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS: Are they together?

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> ::stands looking back and forth between the XO and TO, not sure what to do::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
~~~ XO:  Are you all together? ~~~

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: We tried a shuttle, and lost Mr. Damien.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@~~~Jordan:  For the moment.~~~

Host Coot says:
ACTION: An encoded message is being transmitted from the surface to the Pendragon.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Mikal says they are together for the moment ...

TO_Tribble says:
@::struggles to get away.::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Sir!  I'm receiving an encrypted message from the surface!

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir the shuttle I had in mind would have been modified with a dampening device that would shield the shuttle yet allowing the beaming of our away team.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  I think we should work on your technique some more.  Here... let me massage you.  Betazoids like to do that.  ::smiles::

TO_Tribble says:
@::emits a high-pitched, piercing squeal::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Decrypting it now.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@::accesses the communications port he finds:: *CO*: Damien to Pendragon

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> ::begins "singing" trying to match pitch with the TO::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::covers his ears::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: Somewhere in the distance, an animal begins to howl.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
COMM: *CEO*: Jose! What's going on down there?

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The CSO has managed to access the defense systems of the planet.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She listens intently as Jose's voice is heard over the comm::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@*CO*: We're okay, however, we are being held against our will. The first officer, is bizarre as it sounds, got to - uh - get very personal with one of the natives. I want out of here - I'm not forced labor.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::pokes a little more, amazed at what he has found::

TO_Tribble says:
@::takes her pitch up a level, trying to reach Klingon-shattering level::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The "singing" is being carried over the COMM so everyone is allowed this listening pleasure. An unused console on the bridge cracks from the sound.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She shakes her head at the CEO's response. Did she not try to warn the Captain about the Executive Officer?::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  Stop it!  Please... I beg you.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::sets up some new subroutines, and attaches some interesting new commands to the core::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::puts hands over her ears instinctively to close out the high pitch shriek::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::Jamie covers hear ears at the sound:: ALL: What is that?

Host Coot says:
@ <Slackerian> ::stops:: XO: This is not relaxing to you?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
*CEO*:  Jose, this is Jordan.  We cannot counteract the dampening field.  You are going to have to disable it from down there.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  No.  Just the opposite.

TO_Tribble says:
@::pipes down::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::WindFire is not happy about the noise and is very annoyed by it as well::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The swirling dust clouds surrounding the planet fade from view, an apparent holographic image.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She removes her hands as the sound dissipates::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@*Jordan*: Thanks for the heads us. I'll do what I can.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Slackerian:  Listen to me.  Pleasure.  Me.  You.  In private.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
*CEO*:  My pleasure.  Sorry I can't do more.

TO_Tribble says:
@::stares in astonishment at XO::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The Slackerian and the XO disappear into the palace.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
@::moves to an access panel and works on shorting out the dampening field by setting the sub processor to run base on an irrational number::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: Once again, the Don Ho music begins playing over a PA system somewhere. Again, an animal howls in the distance.

Host Coot says:
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