U.S.S. Pendragon
10705.05
“What Lies Ahead, pt. 1”
 Directed by Coot

Starring:
Jeff as CO Thraxis
 Keith as CEO Damien 
Cory as OPS Grant 
Jane as XO Luchena

Guest Starring:
Sandy as Jordan Thraxis
Jan as TO Tribble
 Lynda as FCO Rochelle

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

Host Coot says:
Time is the measurement of what was, what is and what will be. Time has left its mark on the Pendragon and the many who have called her home. Time however, was a moment late in saving the Pendragon and now she is lost.

Host Coot says:
Standard procedure dictates questions to be asked, blame to be placed, with as little collateral damage as necessary. Although old scars shall be exposed to pain once again, time heals all. The Pendragon's time has come and gone.

Host Coot says:
< < < < Begin Mission: What Lies Ahead > > > >

Host Coot says:
SCENE: The crew has returned to San Francisco, Earth where a formal inquest has been ordered surrounding the events aboard the Pendragon. The CO has been ordered to the hearing, however the remainder of the crew has not been summoned.

TO_Tribble says:
::waiting and wondering::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::pacing outside the hearing::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::in the waiting room pacing::

TO_Tribble says:
::although not summoned officially, is there in support of the CO::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Thraxis has been behind closed doors for nearly four hours.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: in full dress uniform, sitting alone at a table, a few meters away from a panel of very severe-looking admirals ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stops and stares at Jordan::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::sitting with her father and two sisters still upset at what had happened::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
Cram: I know I'll be fine, Vic. My only concern is that there isn't a ship. ::Heather Grant pauses as she ponders the prospect:: Cram: How am I supposed to complete my studies and work as the Operations Manager if I'm not on a ship?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::feels like she's being watched ... turns::

TO_Tribble says:
FCO: I am so sorry about what happened.  If there is anything I can do......

Host Adm_Newsome says:
CO: Captain Thraxis, the panel has heard your testimony and the evidence presented concerning the destruction of the Pendragon. However, there is information you should be aware of.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::walks up to her::  Jordan:  Do you know who Garshon was?

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
<Lt. Victor Cram> ::He smirks at Heather's questions:: OPS: Well, either one of two things will happen. First, they'll give the entire crew a new ship. Second, you'll just be assigned to a new ship while the others are sent elsewhere.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::shakes her head ... she was in stasis when they encountered Garshon::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::looks around:: FCO: If it's any consolation, little Ashley is fine. Would you like to see her when we get time?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: puts on his best "I'm listening" face ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Jordan:  We purchased the drug that healed you from him.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::looks at the TO:: TO: I just wish.......::tears form::  I wish WindFire was still alive.  I still haven't found out about the other three kits.  I don't know if they are alive or not. ::begins to cry again::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
XO:  You WHAT?  ::is feeling like this is more and more her fault::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::Heather shakes her head as Vic gives his take on things:: Cram: I hope they get a new ship. I was assigned to the Pendragon and... well... I really was looking forward to that assignment. ::She smiles widely:: Cram: I mean, think about it! I never would have expected this in a million years!

Host Adm_Newsome says:
CO: Captain, it disturbs the panel that evidence may have been... ::pauses and looks down to his notes before looking at Thraxis::  ...um, "manufactured," to validate your version of the events.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Jordan:  Don't even try to take this on your shoulders.  You were unconscious the whole time.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: a look of puzzlement crosses his face ::  ADM: I beg your pardon, Admiral?

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
<LtCmdr Victor Cram> ::He cannot help but smile himself:: OPS: You'll get your assignment, one way or another Heather. Anyway, I have to get back to duty. Some of the Senior Staff of the Pendragon is here... why not go seek them?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
XO:  I wasn't initially, Mikal ... ::her mind goes back to that one order she didn't follow that started everything::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Jordan:  This one belongs to your husband, and to a lesser extent myself.

Host Adm_Newsome says:
CO: The search and rescue teams failed to find any evidence of a Romulan vessel and what little information was retrieved from the computers indicates someone on board initiated the self-destruct. How do you explain this?

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
Cram: I... umm... ::She is at a loss for words:: Cram: Well... maybe. Maybe I'll just wait for my new orders before I bother them. They seem kind of busy with hearings and things. I don't want to be a nuisance. I mean, really. It wouldn't be my place.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<Janiene> FCO: Maria hun it is ok what happened to you is horrible.  Mother is here with Red Falcon.  She brought him in yesterday.  The genetic material is here also so you can be bonded immediately.

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
<LtCmdr Victor Cram> OPS: Whatever you say, "Ensign". ::He pats Heather on the back before walking away::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::Shakes her head:: XO:  No ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Jordan:  Stop it right now.  I'm getting tied of this Jordan.  You've been given another chance at life.  Look forward not past!

TO_Tribble says:
FCO: Please let me know if I can do anything.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Out loud: Janiene: You don't understand...Garshon made me eat of my own companion bird!!!!!::cries::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::She watches Victor leave her for his duty in HQ. Heather remains standing in the middle of the courtyard as if a lost child looking for her mother::

TO_Tribble says:
Janiene:  Will the bonding help her?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
ADM: I have no explanation at all for the self-destruct, Admiral. This is the first I've heard of it. Certainly neither I nor any of my command staff initiated self-destruct. As for the Romulan vessel... I saw it, as did the entire bridge crew. My flight control officer was held prisoner on it. It was very real.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::senses something:: XO:  You seem ... different.

Host Adm_Newsome says:
ACTION: As the CO continues to explain, his vision blurs momentarily and one of the Admirals strikes him as uncomfortably familiar.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<Janiene> TO: Thank you I will tell her when she calms down.  She has been through something that would make any normal human go nuts.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Jordan:  I've figured a few things out.  ::grins::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: rubs his eyes with one hand, takes a drink of water ::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
XO:  Like what?

TO_Tribble says:
Janiene: I don't quite understand about the bonding.  Is that something that outsiders are permitted to understand?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Janiene: Mother is here?

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::Heather decides to take a walk toward the location of the Pendragon's hearing. She does not plan to go inside, just to walk by to see if she can see anyone. It was never bad to see who you would be working with::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Jordan:  Come sit down and I'll tell you.  ::sits in a chair and gestures for her to join him::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<Janiene> FCO: Yes Maria she is here.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::takes a seat alongside::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::talks softly::  Jordan:  I've been to see Ashley.

Host Adm_Newsome says:
<Familiar Admiral> CO: Captain, you mean to say that this elaborate story and destruction of a Starfleet vessel all tidy up the rescue and recovery of your wife, a known fugitive to Starfleet?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::looks at him curiously but doesn't say anything::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::Grant begins to walk along the various paths at HQ, whistling Yankee Doodle Went To Town::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Jordan:  I asked her to marry me again.  She said yes.  Again.  ::grinning::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::aimlessly wanders building, thinking of Ebony::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::a big grin spreads across her face:: XO:  Mikal, that's wonderful!  ::leaps up and gives him a hug::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::returns the hug::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::She continues to walk as she takes in all of the sights around her. Heather smiles at several officers and salutes those who are of a superior rank::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: a look of anger crosses his face ::  Familiar ADM: I've made no such claim, Admiral. The destruction of the Pendragon is a tragedy, one for which I take full responsibility. We lost over two dozen of Starfleet's finest. I am frankly outraged that anyone would accuse me of engineering these events to protect my wife.

Host Adm_Newsome says:
ACTION: As Thraxis turns to face the Familiar Admiral, she blurs once more before shifting her image to that of Jr'Dan. His kidnapper and torturer is seated at the Admiral's panel.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: stares at the apparition before him ::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::Heather reaches the location of the Pendragon's hearing and pauses at the end of the hallway::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
XO:  So, when's the big day?

Host Adm_Newsome says:
ACTION: Thraxis blinks several times before he realizes his thoughts had drifted off. As his vision clears, Admiral Newsome is droning on about service and threats to Starfleet. Jr'Dan is not among the panel and was simply a trick of the Captain's mind.

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
Self: Well I'll be. ::She makes her way down the hallway. Heather resumes her whistling::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Jordan:  We haven't set one yet.  Maybe when she's finished her next mission.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: leans back... realizes he is far more tired than he thought ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*FCO*: Damien here Maria. Are you around?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
XO:  Don't think you're doing this without me being there!  ::looks at him sternly::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
*CEO*: Yes Damien I am here.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::chuckles::  Jordan:  She said to tell you she'd be needing a maid of honour.  And we're planning to ask your husband to officiate.

Host Adm_Newsome says:
CO: ... therefore, the panel has reached a consensus agreement that the Pendragon crew is to be returned to service as soon as possible.... This hearing is adjourned. ::pounds his gavel, dismissing the hearing::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*FCO*: I just thought you should know...Ashley was saved from the Pendragon.

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::Heather notices two officers. As she comes up to them, she trips over her own two feet and falls face first onto the floor:: Self: Oh noodles!!!

Jordan_Thraxis says:
XO:  Tell Ashley I'd be honoured ... ::grinning::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: looks around... not certain he heard correctly :: 

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::notices an Ensign fall flat on her face::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Jordan:  I will.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::hears something and turns.  Upon seeing the Ensign she bursts out laughing::

Host Adm_Newsome says:
ACTION: The panel members are ushered out of the meeting room and Thraxis finds himself alone in the chamber.

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::She pushes herself up rather quickly, her face now as red as the sweetest cherry. Heather looks over at the two for a moment before making a quick retreat::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS:  Ummm... are you all right?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: checks the transcript on his PADD... yup, that's what the Admiral said all right... ::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::She turns her head back and snaps at attention when the Commander addresses her:: XO: Uh... yes... SIR!

TO_Tribble says:
Grant: Uh.... Ensign Grant, are you all right?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: exits the room to find most of his command staff waiting outside ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::hadn't noticed Tribble so engrossed was he in his conversation with Jordan::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::notices the Captain and wonders how long he's been standing there::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::wanders over:: XO:  Well, who do we have here?

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::She has no idea who the fluffy creature is, but just stands at attention. Her face is still bright red and her muscles extremely tight::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<Janiene> TO: It is a special bonding between the bird and its owner.  My parents have improved on their original genetics and now the birds are bonded with their owners so they may communicate telepathically with each other.  Any more information I am not allowed to give.  That is why it has hurt Maria so.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stands at attention::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: grins ::  All: Don't you people have homes?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  What happened?

TO_Tribble says:
Janiene: I understand.  Thank you for telling me.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::thinks the CO looks unaccountably jovial::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::Heather shifts her gaze to the man with four golden pips and straightens up even more. She immediately recognizes him as the Captain of the USS Pendragon::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
*CEO*: I am happy Ashley is all right.  But I don't know about the others.

TO_Tribble says:
::looks over at the CO and is pleased to see he is pleased::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
All: It is the considered judgment of Starfleet Command that this crew is to be returned to service as soon as possible. They didn't specify what that means.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<Janiene> TO: It is ok.

Host Adm_Newsome says:
ACTION: As the CO talks to those outside the hearing chamber, Jr'dan walks past an intersecting hallway, glancing at Thraxis as she passes, mouthing inaudible words to him.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::finds that hard to believe::

TO_Tribble says:
CO: So we will stay together?

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::She takes a few deep breaths as she watches the officers talk. Perhaps she could just slip away unnoticed. She begins to move away slowly::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::notices the Ensign sneaking away and wonders what bad luck brought her down this hallway::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::notices the OPS Officer:: OPS:  Going somewhere, Ensign?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: turns suddenly as he catches sight of Jr'dan... then dismisses it as another trick of his eyes. Turns back to Tribble ::  TO: So it would seem.

Host Adm_Newsome says:
ACTION: As Grant tries to slip away, one of her shoes squeaks noisily across the marble floor.

TO_Tribble says:
CO: I am very glad, Sir.  ::grins widely::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::Jakel Rochelle walks down the hall and hugs his daughter Maria::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::She pauses:: Jordan: Ye...yes, sir. I... well... I was... going to head to my...my... Quarters, sir.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: turns to Grant :: OPS: Ensign... may I ask what your business here might be?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::milling about aimlessly::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<Jakel> Maria:  If this business is finished we have to get you and Red Falcon bonded as soon as possible.

TO_Tribble says:
XO: Sir, we will be staying together.... the entire crew.  ::grins happily::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::Her face turns a deeper shade of red as she is addressed by the Captain:: CO: I... I... ::She snaps back to attention:: CO: Provisional Ensign Heather Grant, sir! I was just assigned to the crew of the USS Pendragon...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::returns the TO's smile::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::moves over to the CO's side:: OPS: Don't call me sir, Ensign ... do you see a uniform here?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::looks over at the CO with an amused look on her face:: CO:  Ahhh ... my replacement ....

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: holds out his hand :: OPS: Welcome, Ensign Grant. I am Captain Thraxis. I'm very pleased to have you with us. Though I cannot say just now what kind of ship you will be serving on.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::suspects it will likely be a freighter::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
OPS:  Nice entrance, by the way ...

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: gestures to Jordan :: OPS: This is my wife, Jordan.

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::She looks at Jordan, blinks a few times, and then looks back at the Captain:: Jordan: I..I... don't want to... ::She just stops talking:: Self: Oh noodles. Calm down...

TO_Tribble says:
OPS:  I am happy to welcome you, too , Ensign.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS: Relax, Ensign. This is a very confusing time for all of us. Take a couple of deep breaths, and we'll sort out the details later.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
OPS:  Relax, Ensign ... I don't bite ... much ... ::grins::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::having heard enough, heads off down the hallway::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
CO: Uh... ye...yes, sir. ::She looks around at everyone, not really sure what to do now::

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: Where are you staying?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Father: Please I am still not right with what has happened.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::enters a turbolift and heads for street level::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
All: No matter what our assignment turns out to be, I want you all to know that I am very proud to have served with you all, and I intend to go on being proud.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<Jakel> Maria: It has to be done now.

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
TO: In temporary Quarters in the officers’ annex of HQ...

Host Adm_Newsome says:
ACTION: As the CO welcomes Grant aboard, Jr'dan approaches him from the far end of the hallway. She appears to be pointing a disruptor at him, preparing to fire.

TO_Tribble says:
CO: Let's not put that in the past tense, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::exits the building into the clear light of day::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: stares at Jr'dan, willing her to vanish ... he no longer trusts what he sees ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stands blinking in the sun wondering where around here he could find an ice cream::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::senses something in the CO's mind:: CO:  What is it?

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: Great!  Although, I am sure you will enjoy shipboard life better.... when that happens.  ::smiles::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::She gets the impression that the crew of the Pendragon have been through a great deal together:: Jordan: I'm...I'm sorry that I was assigned into your position. ::She looks down at the ground. Why did the Academy have to take someone else's position away for her?::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: I'm... let's talk about it in private.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
OPS:  Don't be.  I made my choice a long time ago.  Welcome to the crew.  ::smiles at her::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sees a likely looking vendor at the far end of the square::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
TO: I've been on several ships during holo-simulations, but never on a real starship... working.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: turns back to Grant :: OPS: Never be sorry that you've been given a position of responsibility, Ensign. That's how you grow.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::sees the captain::  CO: Sir is there ::senses danger and looks around::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
CO: I... ::Heather blushes:: CO: Aye, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::walks across the square towards the vendor::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Let's find somewhere private to talk ....

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: holds a hand out, palm down, in a calming gesture ::  FCO: It's nothing, Lieutenant. You're probably just picking up on some of my stress.

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: Holosims really help you learn.  I am very happy you are working hard to learn.  I am sure I will enjoy working with you.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::as he nears is happy to see that the vendor does have ice cream::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: No sir it is something that I sense and it is danger sir you are in danger.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Yes, please.  Others: Keep your commbadges on. We may be called to report to our new assignment at any time.

Host Adm_Newsome says:
ACTION: Thraxis looks back to where Jr'dan was and sees nothing out of the ordinary.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::wanders aimlessly::

TO_Tribble says:
CO: Yes, Sir.  :: beams happily::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: firmly :: FCO: I said, let it go, Lieutenant. Dismissed.

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
TO: I just don't want to mess up. The Academy changed my internship right before I came here... and then I found out there was no ship. I mean, I never expected to be working with a crew on a starship yet! I have a full semester left at the Academy!

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir you can.........::lets it go::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  How about the hearing room ... ::steers him in that direction::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::steps up to the vendor and orders a chocolate/chocolate chip double with hot fudge::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: turns, links arms with Jordan ::  Jordan: Works for me.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::looks at her father and sister::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::enters the room and waits for the CO to enter and the door to close before she speaks::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Jakel: Come father let’s go and get this done.  I still don't know about my kitts.  I don't know if they made it or not.

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: Mere technicalities.   The only important question is: Can you fly the ship, and I am sure you are very good at it or you wouldn't have been assigned.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::finds a seat near a fountain and eats::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: husband and wife enter the empty hearing room, and the door closes behind them ... Thraxis embraces Jordan ::  Jordan : I thought the hearing would never end.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sees someone familiar and calls out::  CEO:  Jose!

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<Janiene>Maria: Kitts?  Never mind sis lets just get you and Red Falcon bonded.

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::She pauses for a moment:: TO: Well, my minor is in Flight Control. But... my job is mostly basic operations. You know, power allocations, environmental controls, communications, repairs.. and tons of other things! ::Her face drops a bit::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  That isn't what's troubling you, Albaron ... but I am surprised we got off this lightly ...

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::looks around, hearing his name:: XO: Commander

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::waves and resumes eating ice cream::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::walks out of the building and sees her mother and flies into her outstretched arms and cries on her shoulder::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: So am I. You're right, there's something else... Have you ever, um... had a visual hallucination of Jr'dan when she wasn't there?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::walks over:: XO: How is the inquest going?

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: Well, yes, of course, the FCO flies the ship, but your responsibilities keep her flying.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::shakes her head:: CO:  No.  But a part of her is within me, and always will be.  You're seeing her now?

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
TO: Yeah... and I know what is suppose to be done in Operations. I mean, I am second in my class, and well, I've done a lot of practice. I also have TONS of manuals that I'll be reading every night! I wish I knew the ship class so I could study up on her, but seeing that I don't.. I have to study as many as possible!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stops eating the looks up from the bench::  CEO:  We got off.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: I think so. For a few moments... I thought I saw her, grilling me from the Admiral's table. And again, just now, out in the corridor.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: Good. I knew we would. We did nothing wrong

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  You were her host for a while, yes?

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: All of us have our responsibilities and we all work together.  Second in your class?  I am very impressed ::looks impressed::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  It sounds like they plan to keep the crew together, but where I don't know.

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::She looks down at the floor:: TO: I should be first. This internship might give me the boost I need. ::Heather pauses for a moment:: TO: So... what do you do?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: Lets hope for an Intrepid class

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: The chip was in my head. The others... the personalities of my past hosts, that is... and I fought her to a standstill while Servek removed the chip. I'm wondering if this is a form of PTSD.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<Marianna> Maria: I heard what happened.  I love you daughter and that you must know but I have a surprise for you over there.  ::she points to Miranda who is holding a beautiful reddish white falcon on her fist::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  I need you to show me.

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: Oh, my.  I haven't introduced myself properly.  I am the Tactical Officer.   I destroy other ships... and save ours in the process. ::smiles::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Marianna: Mom that is mine?  But I thought you were going to stay with the red tailed hawks?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Intrepid?  ::considers that::  They are a sleek looking number, aren't they?

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: Except I didn't do a very good job of it this time ::looks thoughtful and begins to look depressed::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::Heather smiles:: TO: I thought about working in tactical one. My aim with a phaser isn't that great really...

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: I can't call it up on demand... wouldn't want to, if I could. But of course, I'll open my mind to you, if you want to establish a running link.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<Marianna> Maria: No daughter we improved on the process and upgraded to the falcons.  He is yours and his name is Red Falcon.

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
TO: From what I've read, what happened wasn't the fault of anyone on the ship. Things do happen...

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::smiles and closes her eyes ... ~~~ Begins to probe gently ~~~ ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: The best of the best

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: opens his mind ::  Jordan: ~~~ Hello, beautiful. Been a while. I tried to keep the place clean for you. ~~~

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<Jakel> Maria: Please lets go daughter time is running and the bond needs to be done in the next half hour or the genetic material will not be good.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::frowns::  CEO: Not much room for a piano though.  I'll be hoping for a Galaxy class.

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: I'll be happy to help you with your aim.  ::looks down and then clears her throat:: Fault.....   things happen...... I wish they hadn't.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::smiles:: ~~~ CO:  Think of Jr'dan, Albaron ... bring her to me. ~~~

Host Adm_Newsome says:
ACTION: The midday sun has relented, easing into a delightful afternoon. Overhead, numerous songs of birds fill the air.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::thinks what a lovely afternoon it is as he finishes up his ice cream::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
TO: At least you weren't all killed. There really isn't a bright side to all of this, but at least you're all ok. Think about it. Ancient Wars have often led to greater things. Maybe this was needed so the crew could move on to bigger and better things.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::walks with her parents and sisters to a building that says one thing but is not  and it is a hidden laboratory where there are several Falcons and scientists at work::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: mental sigh :: Jordan: ~~~ This is not going to be fun. ~~~  :: clears his mind, begins to sink into the darker corners ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: I think we'll be happy with what we get

TO_Tribble says:
OPS:   Um..... those are pretty birds, aren't they?   I guess life goes on.   Bigger and better, eh?  ::begins to smile again::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
~~~ CO:  Of this I am aware ... ~~~

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::regards the CEO:  CEO:  Jose, I have a favour to ask.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: What is it?

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: What are you hoping for?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
~~~ ::reaches out searching for Jr'dan's presence ~~~

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Well, I might be getting married and I was wondering if you would consider being my best man?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: does his best to lower whatever mental blocks he has erected around the memories of Jr'dan being in his head ::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
TO: I... I don't really know. I want a successful career...

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<Jakel> Maria: Hold out your arm daughter.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::Smiles:: XO: I'd be honoured. 

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::holds out her arm and her father injects the genetic markers and material into her arm::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::smiles and stands::  CEO:  Excellent.  You are so cool in a crisis.  ::grinning::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: I try

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<Marianna> Maria: It will take effect quick because of the technology involved.

Host Adm_Newsome says:
ACTION: Jordan's mind brushes up against an uncomfortable memory. Her body jumps as if she were stung by a hornet.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Do you play billiards.  I think there's a pool hall nearby.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::gasps audibly::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: Nine ball?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::feels a little funny but doesn't hurt::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
TO: I just really want to get good marks and a good assignment. I want to one day be a Captain. ::She smiles a bit:: TO: But that is a long ways away. I mean.. I don't have any experience at all!

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<Janiene> Maria:  Call him telepathically.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::looks at Janiene in shock::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: gives Jordan's arm a comforting squeeze ::  Jordan: ~~~ Sorry. ~~~

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Marianna: Mom it works just that fast?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<Jakel> Maria: ~~~Call him daughter.~~~

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Sure, but you'll have to teach me.  ::drops his ice cream container in a waste recycling bin::

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: A captain, eh?   Well, I wish you the best.  If you want it, and work at it, I hope it will happen.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
~~~ CO:  No, don't be .... ::attempts to find that memory again:: ~~~

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::She looks down for a moment:: TO: Or maybe I don't want to be a Captain. I mean.. I can hardly give orders to my dog. How can I order other officers around? ::She begins to look a bit scared::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
~~~Red Falcon:  Come.~~~

Host Adm_Newsome says:
ACTION: Several soaring birds unleash cries of lament. One seems to screech louder than any of the others.

TO_Tribble says:
OPS:   Respect is more important to a Captain.  I mean, a Captain shouldn't be barking orders all the time.  His crew should want to do things for him out of respect.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: It's easy

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
TO: I don't know why the Academy decided to place me in charge of Operations. I... I'm not very commanding. ::She sighs::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::hears the bird cry, and wonders if he closed the cage after cleaning it::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  I think the rec centre is this way.  Come on.  ::begins walking::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: does his best to keep his worries bottled up, and open a path for Jordan's mental probes ::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::Red Falcon comes obediently and lands on her outstretched arm but does not dig with his talons::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::follows::

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: And respect comes from doing your job well.  Don't worry.   They know what they're doing appointing you.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Beautiful day.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::pets him gently and admires his color and is in awe::

Host Adm_Newsome says:
ACTION: A hawk lands near the XO, looking at him expectantly, before taking to the air again.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: Very. How far is the pool hall?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Thinks to self:  Crap...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  That building there I think.  ::points across the square::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: What was that about?

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::She shakes her head:: TO: I'm not sure if they do. They appointed me because of my grades. Sure, I look good on paper, but how will I do in the field? I mean... wow. ::She just stands there, staring off into the distance::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
~~~RedFalcon: I am here master.  I will always be here for you.~~~

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::shakes her head in disbelief::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
~~~ ::continues her gentle probing ... trying to be as unintrusive as possible:: ~~~

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: Let's face it.  I will never be a Captain.  I mean... look at me.   A tribble.   I am lucky they let me into the Academy.   How will you do in the field?  You will excel!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Rochelle's hawk.  I found it on Betazed and brought it back but I think it maybe I lost it.

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::She smiles:: TO: You can make history! Be the first Captain of your species!

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan:  ~~~ Don't pussyfoot, sweetheart. if there's something wrong up here, I want you to find it. I have no secrets from you. ~~~

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Jakel: Father it is wonderful how did you ever.........::stops short::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::walks across the square and enters the building:: XO I hope not

Host Adm_Newsome says:
ACTION: The hawk finds its way to an unknown building and enters through one of the many ceiling access vents. It lands on a perch in the room, staring at the FCO.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::shrugs::  CEO:  One red-tailed hawk looks much like another.  ::sees they have found the correct facility::

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: That's very kind of you.   Captain Kirk wasn't happy about my entering the Academy.   But, you know what.  I did just fine.  ::smiles::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: I've never liked birds in captivity

Jordan_Thraxis says:
~~~ ::probes deeper and deeper into the CO's mind:: ~~~

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::senses a familiar presence::  WindFire?

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: How are things there now?

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::She smirks a bit:: TO: Well.. at least you'll have an interesting story. I'm just a plain old Terran... nothing odd about me.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::looks around wildly::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: smiles inwardly... does a little probing of his own, looking for Jordan's memories of some intimate moments between them ::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
TO: I really wouldn't know. If I'm not in class... I'm either studying or creating simulations. I don't really get out much.

Host Adm_Newsome says:
ACTION: At hearing his name, WindFire screeches loudly.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::agrees::  CEO:  Birds should be free to fly.  ::enters the pool hall and looks for a free table::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
~~~WindFire: Come.~~~

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::holds her arm out::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
~~~ CO:  Now, now, Captain ... ::chuckles:: ~~~

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: You sound really dedicated.

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
TO: I... well... I just want to do what is right. I want to be proud of what I do.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::watches WindFire lands and she kisses him and hugs him::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::Red Falcon looks and is happy for his new master as well::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: ~~~ In the words of a great Earth philosopher, "Boys just wanna have fun". ~~~

TO_Tribble says:
::smiles warmly at Grant::  That's great!   That's a great attitude.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: Here is an open table. I'll rack.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
~~~ ::her probe finished ... she gently withdraws:: ~~~

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<Jakel> Maria: It seems that WindFire and RedFalcon have made friends and how WindFire made it here I will never know.

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: I can see that I will really enjoy serving with you.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  All righty.  ::goes to inspect the cues::

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
TO: Maybe. Of course, it dubbed me the title "Ops Nerd".

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::racks a perfect 9-ball diamond rack::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: The object her is to put the ball in the pocket in numerical order

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::nods::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Who is breaking?  ::picks a cue::

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: Really?   Well, we'll have to come up with a more fitting nickname for you.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::opens her eyes::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
~~~ :: lets his mind linger in Jordan's, just for a moment, then withdraws :: ~~~

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
XO: Have at it

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
::She shakes her head:: TO: I was an outcast... ::She sighs::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: opens his eyes :: Jordan: Find anything?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::steps up to the table and places the white ball::

TO_Tribble says:
OPS: Well, not any more.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Only the one memory ... I could find no trace of a presence.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::hunkers down over the table and breaks::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
<Janiene> Maria: It seems that you now have two companion birds.  We are all happy that you did not lose WindFire at all.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: If it happens again... I'd better have Starfleet medical check me out.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  If Jr'dan is there, she is well hidden.  A more powerful telepath might be able to find it.

OPS_Ens_Grant says:
TO: Really? I feel like one. That's for sure.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::didn't sink anything so straightens and steps away::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::Maria hugs her sister and her parents tightly as the two birds soar into the sky and do lazy circles overhead until Maria is alone and they return to her one on one shoulder and the other on the other shoulder::

Host Adm_Newsome says:
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