USS Pendragon NCC-74125
Stardate 10708.11

Staring:
Cory Friess as Captain Ashley L. Yates-Luchena, Commanding Officer
John Harness as Lieutenant Darna Hei Ran, Executive Officer
Jane Rowley as Captain Mikal Luchena, Sector Diplomatic Liaison
Keith LaHue as Lieutenant Commander Jose Damien, Chief Engineering Officer/Second Officer
Lynda Anderson as Lieutenant T’Lisha Sonri Bashara Jet, Flight Control Officer
K.J. Deal as Ensign Roxana J. Marina, Chief Science Officer

Guest Staring:
Sandy Prestedge as Commander Jordan Thraxis, Civilian
Jan Woody as Lieutenant Tribble, Acting Chief Tactical Officer
Jane Rowley as Lieutenant Richard Simmons, Counselor
Coot as Transporter Chief, Kishmer, Prime Minister

Directed By:
Coot

Last time on the U.S.S. Pendragon . . .

The Pendragon spent its last hour examining every conceivable nuance of the ambassadorial trip to Catulla Prime. The weeks leading up to this moment were filled with a variety of educational activities intended to better prepare the crew. The Senior Staff has sat through numerous seminars offered by the Delegation as to what to expect.

The social rewards are envied by the Betazed officials; the political rewards, by Starfleet Command; and the technological rewards . . . the technical rewards are coveted those who cringe at the notion of a required social appearance.

< < < < Begin Mission: Breaking Barriers > > > >

ACTION: The Delegation is beamed to the surface, escorted by a small, inconspicuous security detail.

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::is beamed::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
@::Ashley stands in the Transporter Room as she watches the Betazed Delegation, accompanied by Tribble, transport to the surface::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
@Transporter Chief: I take it that their transport was successful?

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::materializes on the surface::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
@::enters the transporter room with her hidden arsenal and takes her place next to the captain::

Cootles
@ <TRC> CO: Affirmative Captain.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::looks around::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
@Transporter Chief: Very good, Chief. ::She smiles briefly at him::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
*Transporter Chief* Everything fine here.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
@::enters the transoorter room, ready to beam down::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::looks over at Tribble and smiles::

Cootles
@ <TRC> ALL: Next group, please step up.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
@CO: After you ma'am.

aCTO_LT_Tribble
CIV: Captain, orders?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
@::Stands up on the transporter pad::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
@::Is standing next to the CO.::

Cootles
ACTION: On the surface, several aides busy themselves, making sure the final touches are in place.

CSO_Ens_Marina
@::is also in the transporter room, waiting her turn::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
@CO: I didn't train the TRC to be that surly.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
@XO/CEO/CSO: You three will transport down thirdly, following Lieutenant Rochelle and myself. ::She steps onto the transporter pad::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
aCTO:  Call me Mikal.  ::grins::  Well, here goes nothing.  ::walks purposefully towards something that draws his attention::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
@CO: Yes, sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
@:: gets off the pad::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
@::She cannot help but grin at Jose:: CEO: Well then... lets hope for the best.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
@CO: Oh captain by the way, I had to relieve Maria of duty ma'am.

aCTO_LT_Tribble
CIV: OK, Mikal.  ::follows Mikal::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
@FCO: This isn't the time, Lieutenant. ::She looks toward the Transporter Chief:: TRC: Energize.

@ACTION: The next group is beamed to the surface.

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::greets the next group of beamers::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
@::steps back up on the pad::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
@CEO/CSO: All right, now us. ::Steps to the transporter pad.::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She materializes on the surface:: FCO: I will, however, expect a full report once we return. ::She begins to look around:: aCTO: How is everything down here, Lieutenant?

aCTO_LT_Tribble
CO: All is calm, Sir.

CMO_Lt_Newind
@::steps into the room as the others transport, and gets up on the pad with the rest of the next group.::

CSO_Ens_Marina
@ ::joins the XO on the transporter pad::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::stands and watches the final touches being applied::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
@Transporter Chief: Energize when ready.

CMO_Lt_Newind
@::notices the new people to the group that he hadn't had the time to meet previously, and gives a small smile to Jose::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
aCTO: Very good. ::She smiles briefly as she begins to walk around the area::

SCENE: The Delegation is in a small room, adjacent and above to the main plaza where the speech will be given. Outside the windows, thousands of the populous can be seen chatting amongst themselves in hushed whispers. Excitement buzzes throughout the entire plaza.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
@CO: You will get a full report ma'am.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::follows the captain with her senses fully on::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::looks over the people carefully, looking for any signs of danger::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::notes that Ashley has arrived::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
FCO: Very good, Lieutenant. ::She folds her hands behind her back:: CIV: Is everything going well, Ambassador?

XO_Lt_HeiRan
@::Squints his eyes at the Transporter Chief.::

@ ACTION: The final group is beamed to the surface. The only one left on board are the losers who didn't finish scrubbing the toilets.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::senses the excitement of the crowd outside::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::materialzes, looks around::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She motions for the rest of her group to move over to her::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::moves over to CO::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Looks around and turns to CEO/CSO. He speaks quietly:: CEO/CSO: Be aware that we are on the lookout for someone named Firghan... If you find this man, notify me immediately. ::Heads to the CO.::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::notices Ashley collecting her crew::

Cootles
<Kishmer> ::enters the room from the plaza::  ALL: Welcome to Catulla Prime. I am the assistant to the Prime Minister who will arrive shortly, Is there anything I can do for you?  ::smiles brightly::

CMO_Lt_Newind
::moves over to Ashley, and stands next to her silently as part of his tactical instincts::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::looks Kishmer over::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
XO: I'll do my best

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::quietly:: CSO: He seems a little....tight, wouldn't you say?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::follows the captain trying to blend::

CSO_Ens_Marina
::looks around after materializing:: CEO: Possibly? ::whispering::

SCENE: Kishmer is dressed in a beautiful, multi-colored robe, highlighted with hues native to Betazed.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She notices that this is a different assistant than the one she spoke to before:: Kishmer: Thank you for your kind words, sir. I'm Captain Ashley Luchena of the Pendragon. We are fine here for the time being, but thank you for asking. ::She smiles::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::quietly confers with the other delegates::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::admires Kishmer's robe::

CMO_Lt_Newind
::glances at the robe and remembers the last time he had to wear something similar to it.. bright pink.. shudders at the thought, and moves on::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She begins to feel a bit under-dressed, but reminds herself that they were told not to arrive in dress uniforms::

Cootles
<Kishmer> ::bows deeply and steps out of the room, never turning his back on the group::  Crew: Please, follow me. Your seats are just outside.

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Stands there trying to blend in, but still his mouth was a line.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
CSO: Relax. Thats an order ::broad grin:: Now who are we trying to find?

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
Kishmer: Of course. ::She motions for her crew to follow. Ashley takes the lead::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::watches the Pendragon crew file out::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Glances back at CEO and CSO before following behind Yates-Luchena.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::moves with the crew::

CSO_Ens_Marina
CEO: Relax you say? Easy for you? ::pausing before continuing:: CEO: We're looking for someone named Firghan.

FCO_Lt_Bishar_Jet
::moves with the crew::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::anxiety goes up a notch::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
CSO: Looks like we have some kind of ceremony first. I hate these things.

Cootles
ACTION: Kishmer shows the crew to two rows of elevated seating, directly behind a row of seven, empty seats on the stage. All the seats are intricately woven with the finest threads anyone has ever seen.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::eyes the seats and the material::

CSO_Ens_Marina
::as they move to where their seats are:: CEO:: They are not one of my favorite things either. But it's part of the job.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
~~~CIV: You'll be fantastic, Mikal.~~~ ::She continues to follow the assistant until she reaches their seats. Ashley cannot help but smile as she looks them over. These people did know how to live it seemed::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
CSO: WOW! Look at those seats.  That material is very pretty.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
Kishmer: These are beautiful. What are they made of?

aCTO_LT_Tribble
FCO: What do you think of that material?

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::relaxes slightly::

ACTION: The CO feels a sharp stabbing pain, localized behind her right eye. It passes quickly.

CSO_Ens_Marina
aCTO: Works of art as is everything from what I see so far.

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Eyes the seats and the material, wondering about pomp and circumstance. He looks out among those gathered and tries to recognize any faces that he might have seen during his research of the Research and Development department on Catulla Prime.::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She jolts back a bit and begins to blink her eyes several times as the pain passes:: Self: What was... ::She continues to blink for a few more seconds::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
~~~CO:  And you will too, my Love.~~~

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::senses the captain's pain::  CO: Captain?  Are you alright?  I felt that as well.

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::Notices CO jolt::

CMO_Lt_Newind
::notices the movement from Ashley with some concern, and steps up beside her seeing the blinking:: CO: ::quietly:: You okay?

Cootles
<Kishmer> CO: They are all native to Betazed. We were supplied the materials when the first trade vessels arrived 10 months ago.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She shakes her head slightly before regaining her composure:: FCO/CMO: Yes, I'm fine. ::She says a bit too pleasantly:: Kishmer: That is very interesting. Whomever made these did a fantastic job.

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::scans the material to see if that is causing the reaction of the CO::

ACTION: The CIV feels a runny nose coming on, but when he clears it, he notices blood on his hankerchief.

CMO_Lt_Newind
::regards her reply with some suspicion, but says nothing at the moment::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::stays more tuned in to the captain's emotions::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::looks at his hankerchief::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
All: Shall we take our seats? ::She motions for her crew to move down the aisle::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::goes a bit pale as he tucks it in his pocket::

CMO_Lt_Newind
::waits for everyone to be seated first, taking the last seat::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::takes a seat::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::wonders::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::takes a seat next to the captain::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Takes the seat next to Jose.::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::Ashley takes a seat near the middle, her eyes focused on everything around them. There was so much to take in::

CSO_Ens_Marina
::takes a seat with the rest::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::quietly:: XO: I hope this is over quick

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::quietly discusses his suspicion with the other delegates::

ACTION: The Prime Minister steps onto the stage as the Crew begins to find their seats. She momentarily greets them all before returning to the podium.

CMO_Lt_Newind
::motions for Tribble to take a seat on the other end, leaving Tactical to cover everyone in between::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::scans indicate nothing odd, so Tribble puts away the scanner::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
FCO: What do you think of all of this, T'Lisha? ::She watches as the Prime Minister takes her place::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::sees CMO's motion and takes the seat::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Says nothing in reply to CEO.::

CMO_Lt_Newind
::takes his seat, and slowly takes in the surroundings, making a mental map of the room::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
CO: Captain, this is fancy to say the least and it does remind me of home.....::speaks the word home softly and looks away::

Cootles
<PM> ALL: Welcome! Welcome! ::motions to the crowd to settle down:: What a fine day to usher in a new prospect for our cultures!

Cootles
ACTION: The crowd erupts into applause,

CMO_Lt_Newind
::claps quietly, trying not to be too awkward about being here::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::quietly claps::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She places her folded hands in her lap as she listens to the Prime Minister speak. Ashley applauds softly and then returns her hands back to her lap, wanting to look as professional as possible::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::hears the applause outside::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Doesn't clap.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::wonders if he should clap for themselves::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::doesn't::

CSO_Ens_Marina
::listens but doesn't clap::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::begins to pace::

Cootles
<PM> ::over the applause::  ALL: And now the moment we all have been waiting for.... our guests of honor!  ::turns to the door::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Glances out of the corner of his eye as Damien doesn't clap and grins--a tiny bit.::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::uses the noise of the clapping to pull out the scanner again.  scans the room for anything odd::

ACTION: The seven delegates exit the room onto the stage and the Prime Minister shows them to their seats.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::reaches out with her senses to see if anything odd or not normal in the crowd or area::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She turns her gaze to the door as the Delegates step on stage::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::bows quickly at the assembled masses before taking his seat::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::looks at the delegates as they step on stage::

CSO_Ens_Marina
::Watches the scene before her before glancing around at her fellow crewmates::

ACTION: The FCO feels an odd wave of nasuea sweep through her.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::notes where the Pendragon crew are seated::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Watches CIV Luchena for a moment, then returns his gaze to the masses.::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::scans indicate nothing odd.  Tribble puts the scanner in her lap::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She smiles warmly at Mikal as he moves past her::

CMO_Lt_Newind
::gives a small smile to Mikal::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::resists the urge to wave::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::nods slightly to Mikal::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::Ashley gazes around at the Senior Staff for a split few seconds, to make sure that they are all present, before turning her attention back to the front::

Cootles
TIME WARP: The Prime Minister drones on for nearly an hour about the wonderful possibilities that lie ahead, nearly putting some to sleep.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::yawns::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::tries not to nod off during the extrodinarily boring speech::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::senses people beginning to doze off::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She continues to keep her gaze fixed on the Prime Minister. Ashley does not show any sign of fatigue. After all, she has to lead by example::

CMO_Lt_Newind
::arms starting to fall asleep from the stiff position he's kept them in for the last hour::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::thinks about Ebony::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Blinks quickly to keep focus, shifting slightly in his seat. He has not fallen asleep.::

Cootles
<PM> ALL: Now, as we enter into this most important phase, we must enter it in complete trust. No ill-will, no hostile intentions, nothing that will inhibit our efforts. We must enter into the initial phase unburdened and completely at ease.

CSO_Ens_Marina
::sighs but continues to listen as she gazes at the crowd again::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::watching the room carefully::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She raises an eyebrow slightly, wondering how the Prime Minister can achieve what she has just stated::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::realizes he is slipping off his seat.  Straightens up::

CMO_Lt_Newind
::turns head appropriately, and a mild crack from it is heard by people within a 2 person radius. Turns head to the other side, and the sound is repeated. Newind is unphased by the noise it caused::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::eyes roaming the room carefully watching for anything out of the ordinary::

Cootles
<PM> ::begins fiddling with the front of her robes:: ALL: We must enter this initial phase with complete trust and nothing to hide!

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::kind of wakes up, and wondered what the PM is talking about. Hopes someone is taking notes::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::frowns::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::sulks over futility and nihilism...::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She notices the Minister fiddling with her robes a bit and turns her gaze to the others around her::

ACTION: The Prime Minister steps out from the podium and drops her robes to the floor. She is stark naked as are the thousands in the crowd. Several eyes turn and look to the Delegation and the Pendragon crew.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
XO: Ever notice the only people that say they have nothing to hide are ususaly hiding something?

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::stands with a sigh::

CMO_Lt_Newind
::eyes stick to the hand doing the fiddling, and starts looking around for any surprises.. and tries hard to ignor the nakedness::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::Ashley raises an eyebrow but does not say a word. She did not see that coming in the slightest::

ACTION: Several confused looks find their way to the stage, wondering what went wrong.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::begins disrobing::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::tries to look closer without being obvious....what *is* that part.......::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::senses emotions jumping::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::Ashley watches Mikal with two raised eyebrows:: ~~~CIV: Are you really going to do this?~~~

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::pauses, looks Ashley in the eye and nods::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::leans and whispers to the captain:: CO: Ma'am when in Rome do as the Romans do.

aCTO_LT_Tribble
FCO: Lt?

Cootles
<PM> ::turns to face the Delegation:: CIV: Is this not the Betazed way? ::glances down to her robes::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::removes his shirt::

CSO_Ens_Marina
::takes a quick glance at her fellow crewmates again before shaking her head and listens to those around her::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
ACTO: Yes?

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She takes in a deep breath and shakes her head:: ~~~CIV: As you wi...wish.~~~

CIV_Amb_Luchena
PM:  We're just a little slow on the uptake.  ::gestures for the delegates to get at it::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::removes his shoes::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Glances at the CO then, slowly and without a word, stands and begins disrobing. He's hawt.::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
FCO: Are you going to .......  do it?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::stands and begins to disrobe as well::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::steps out of his pants::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::refuses to take his clothes off::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
FCO: I see.  No, no, I didn't mean it that way.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She looks toward the XO:: XO: Lieutenant. Take a seat. ::She looks toward the FCO:: FCO: The same goes for you, Lieutenant.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::smiles at the PM::

CMO_Lt_Newind
::coughs:: CO: I don't care how much Betazoid blood I have, I'm not sharing that part of me with a crowd.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::halfway naked looks at the captain:: CO: Sir?

ACTION: The Prime Minister smiles widely and then embraces Mikal in a very personal hug.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
XO/FCO: This is a tradition that the Delegation must follow, not this crew.

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Has his shirt half-way above his head when he is called out by the CO. He sits down and puts his shirt back on.::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::returns the hug::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::nods::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::relieved::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::puts her tunic and  shirt back on::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
CMO: I understand completely, Doctor. I refuse to as well. ::She says in a whisper::

CMO_Lt_Newind
::nods. At least someone in command agrees::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::whispers::  PM:  The Pendragon crew represent the Federation, not Betazed.  They remain in uniform with no disrespect intended.

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Turns to the CO and speaks clearly.:: CO: Yes, sir. Of course. ::He then turns back to the crowd.::

ACTION: The Prime Minister continues embracing the rest of the Delegation before returning to the podium. With a few quick words, she dismisses the crowd. The final applause is far more subdued than the initial applause.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She whispers to her staff:: All: We represent the United Federation of Planets and Starfleet. That means that we will remain in our required dress as ordered.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::zips her tunic and sits::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::looks at his pile of clothes on the floor and wonders why he was so fussed over what to wear::

Cootles
<PM> ::puts her robes back on:: CO: I am sorry, have we offended you?

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::sees the PM get dressed::

Jordan_Thraxis
::sitting at the back with the CNS ... is so medicated she begins snoring quite loudly::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::nods to the captain::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She cannot help but feel a wave of mixed emotions from around her. Ashley remains rather stiff as she watches everyone begin to leave. She stands as the Prime Minister approaches:: PM: Not at all, Minister. I just wanted to ensure that my crew respected our guidelines and principles. I do hope that you aren't offended by our remaining in uniform.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
<CNS_Simmons>::wondering what he was thinking::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Watches the naked CIV, eyebrow slightly raised.::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::decides to meet them halfway.  Puts his pants back on but remains shirtless::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::stands with the captain::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::frowns, just a tad::

CSO_Ens_Marina
::watches and listens with mixed interest::

Cootles
<PM> ::stumbles through her words:: CO: I... this... we.... but...  ::runs off the stage and into an adjacent building::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::watches the PM run away::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::has seen more of this crowd than he ever wanted to::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
CO: Should I follow the PM?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
CO/XO: I can't think of any way to screw this up further, can you?

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::goes after the PM::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She shakes her head as the Prime Minister makes her way into the adjacent building:: aCTO: That won't be necessary, Lieutenant. ::She looks toward Mikal:: CIV: Ambassador, would you mind if I accompany you?

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::calls out::  PM:  Prime Minister!  Wait!

CMO_Lt_Newind
All: What a delightfully fun evening. ::end sarcasm::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::shakes her head::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She shakes her head:: CEO: Perhaps she thought that it would inspire the Betazed Delegation...

aCTO_LT_Tribble
CO: Ma'am , you should be accompanied by security.  Regulations.

Cootles
ACTION: A smallish and rough-looking man approaches the stairs to the stage.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::reaches the building and pulls on the door::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
CO: I'm not sure what the hell she was thinking

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
All: Please take some time to scope out this area. I'm going to try and find the Minister and ensure that she is fine. ::She nods toward Tribble:: aCTO: You may accompany me if you wish.

Jordan_Thraxis
::wakes up with a start ... looks around::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Glances at Damien.:: CEO: I wouldn't be so sure...

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
CO: Want me to join you?

aCTO_LT_Tribble
CO: Aye, Ma'am.

ACTION: The door the PM ducked into remains open slightly.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
<CNS_Simmons>::prepares another hypospray::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
XO: You have the Away Team for the time being, Lieutenant. Remember your mission. ::She nods in the negative to T'Lisha as she heads toward the other building::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::opens the door and enters the building::

CMO_Lt_Newind
::regards the man with some suspicion::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
~~~CO: Captain be careful please.~~~

Jordan_Thraxis
Simmons:  No ...

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
aCTO: Have your scans shown anything suspicious thus far, Lieutenant?

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Nods to the CO.:: CO: Yes sir.

aCTO_LT_Tribble
CO: No, Ma'am.  Nothing.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::calls out::  PM:  Prime Minister!

Cootles
<Man> CMO: You with them?  ::motions towards the sky::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::moves deeper into the building::

CMO_Lt_Newind
Man: I suppose you could say that.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::considers returning to the ship::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
aCTO: There must be something odd in the air. I felt a stint of pain behind my eye an hour ago. I was just curious. ::She reaches the building and makes her way inside with Tribble::

Jordan_Thraxis
::gets up::

Cootles
<Man> CMO: I am Firghan... I was asked to meet with some of you.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::raises an eyebrow::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::hears two more enter the building behind him::

CMO_Lt_Newind
::glances back to the XO:: XO: Erm, sir?

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::follows the CO::

SCENE: Firghan is nothing what one would expect of a scientific expert.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::stops and waits for them to catch up::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Is beginning to wave the crew over when he hears Firghan speak. He turns to the CMO and approaches the man.:: Firghan: Yes, I am Lieutenant Darna Hei Ran of the Pendragon.

CSO_Ens_Marina
::has been lurking behind the XO and the rest of the away team and overhears Firghan and the CMO::

ACTION: A muffled whimper is heard somewhere deeper in the PM's building.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She continues to walk through the building with Tribble at her side. Her hands are folded behind her back as she walks at a quicker pace than normal:: aCTO: See if your Tricorder can located the Minister's biosigns, Lieutenant.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::moves in closer to see who this is::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
CO/aCTO:  This way.  ::heads toward the wimpering::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::scans for Minister's biosigns::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
Self: I don't like the captain ignoring me on this one.  Something doesn't feel right some how.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She follows Mikal toward the whimpers, assuming that the Minister was behind them. She must be a rather sensative woman::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::pulls out phaser with other hand::

Cootles
<Firghan>  ::eyes the XO suspiciously::  XO: You are indeed. ::turns and heads off towards a building in the opposite direction::

Jordan_Thraxis
::needs to stretch her legs ... moves to leave::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::looks around and see's the XO conversing with someone; walks over:: XO: Lieutanat ::nods::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Je
::steps out from behind the CSO and nods at the XO::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Furrows his brow and calls out.:: Firghan: You are of the Catullan Research and Development Department?

CIV_Amb_Luchena
CO/aCTO:  I think her feelings are hurt.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
CIV: I will concur with that statement. I believe that a mixture of a lack of her people's support and our own may have caused it.

ACTION: The CO's group finds the PM huddled in a corner, continuing to make whimpering noises.

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::scans PM::

Cootles
<Firghan>  ::eyes the XO over his shoulder, but says nothing and continues walking::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::squats down in front of the PM::  PM:  Why the upset?  It was a beautiful ceremony.

CSO_Ens_Marina
::decides to take the initiative:: ::to Firghan:: Sir?

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Turns to CEO.:: CEO: Commander, follow that man, but don't go anywhere you aren't supposed to.

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Frowns at CSO.:: CSO: Quiet, leave him be. CEO: Go!

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::walks with the group but slightly behind them::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
XO: I'll do my best :: follows him::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She smiles toward the Prime Minister:: PM: It was lovely and your speech was very well done. I believe that you've inspired many people on this day.

Jordan_Thraxis
::is watching the commotion in front of her::

CSO_Ens_Marina
::shrugs and nods to the XO and moves away to mingle with others who are there::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
PM:  Betazed was honoured by your tribute.  ::pats what he  hopes is her knee reassuringly::

Cootles
<Firghan>  ::stops and turns::  CSO: Yes? Who are you?  ::eyes the CSO with the same doubtful look he gave the XO::

CMO_Lt_Newind
::starts following Jose, doubling as a medic and tactical backup... not to mention, he's not comfortable with the new XO::

CSO_Ens_Marina
::looks back at Firghan and shakes her head, nodding towards the XO:: Firghan:: Sorry to have bothered you.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::watches the exchange between the CSO and Firghan::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Looks unhappily at the CSO.:: CSO: We'll figure him out later. See what happens now. ::Watches the CEO.::

Jordan_Thraxis
::sees several unfamiliar officers in Starfleet uniforms ... wonders who they are::

CSO_Ens_Marina
XO: Yes sir. ::walks off but keeps watching Firghan and the XO::

Cootles
<PM>  ::lunges at the CIV, growling and snarling::  CIV: Your crew disrespected us! We studied your customs! We did that... that thing.... out there!  ::tries to scratch the CIV's face::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::follows inconspicoulsy::

CMO_Lt_Newind
::quietly:: CEO: Jose, interesting character he is. The XO I mean.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::raises his hands to defend himself::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::tries to restrain PM::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She is stone faced as the Prime Minister explains her feelings. She decides to let Mikal handle this for now. After all, he was in charge of this exchange::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::readies phaser on lowest level stun::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
PM:  Please.  ::tries to grab her hands::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
PM: Stand away from the Ambassador, please.

ACTION: Firghan enters into the intended building, leaving the door open for whoever decides to follow.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
aCTO: That will be a last resort, Lieutenant. ::She moves to Mikal's side:: PM: We didn't mean any disrespect, Minister. However, what you are doing now is disrespectful to us.

Jordan_Thraxis
::moves down to where these officers are ... sees Lt Newind and heads in his direction::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::follows Firgan in::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::sees Jordan and stops::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
CO: Agreed.

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Taps his combadge.:: *CEO*: Keep in contact if you go far, Commander.

Cootles
<PM> ::slumps back down to her corner and begins whimpering again::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
Self: This can't be good.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
*XO*: Noted

CIV_Amb_Luchena
CO:  Well, this is going well so far...

aCTO_LT_Tribble
CO: Very, very odd, Ma'am.

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Turns to the CSO and the rest of the group.:: All: All right, gather round. Who do I still have with me?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::moves to the XO eyes never leaving Jordan::

CSO_Ens_Marina
::sullonly rejoins the group but remains silent::

CMO_Lt_Newind
::follows with the intention of figuring this out quickly. He had a few patients to check up on::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
CIV: Yes... very well. ::She sighs::

ACTION: Inside the building Firghan enters is a maze of machinery and medical equipment. Several zero-G environments are in plain sight with various objects floating in them. In other corners, numerous minature warp bubbles are suspended in mid-air. Technicians are aiming several lasers at them, and studying read-out panels.

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