USS Pendragon NCC-74125
Stardate 10708.25

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

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 Lieutenant Richard Simmons, Counselor

Absent:
K.J. Deal as Ensign Roxana J. Marina, Chief Science Officer

Directed By:
Coot

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

 Coot
Questions arose in multiples through the Catullan home world. The Prime Minister emerged from her woes a new woman, literally. Observation of the Catullan scientists evolved into unwilling participation on behalf of the crew.

 Coot
Concerns continue to grow over what the exact intentions of the Pendragon are here and answers have been as vague as the science behind the Catullans' efforts. Whether any practical science can be discovered remains to be seen, but given the rocky start, it appears unlikely,

 Coot
< < < < Begin Mission: Breaking Barriers, Part III > > > > 

ACTION: Four hours have passed since the incident in the Science lab. Several of the crew found temporary quarters on the surface and others have returned to the ship for the night. It is 0200 Catullan time.

 CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::Ashley decides that a change of venue will be needed for the brief meeting, especially since it is rather early on the planet. She makes her way onto the Bridge::

 Coot
@ <Firghan>  ::continues to make his way through the streets, scanning for volunteers::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien:
::in his quarters, showering::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::walking the city in the dark::

 XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Is on the Bridge, in the command chair.::

 CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She taps her Combadge:: *Senior Staff*: Captain Luchena to all Senior Staff members. Please meet me in the Briefing Room in ten minutes time.

Jordan_Thraxis
::wakes in her quarters on the ship ... in a good mood for a change::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::towels off as the comm comes alive, reminding him of the meeting::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::wonders if they have ever heard of coffee or donuts on this planet::

Jordan_Thraxis
::heads for the sonic shower::

 XO_Lt_HeiRan 
::Looks up at the Captain and stands.:: CO: Sir.

 CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She looks toward Lieutenant Hei Ran and decides to make her way over to him:: XO: Lieutenant. How was your time on the planet?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien 
::still tired, leaves for the bridge::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::senses a familiar presence nearby::

 Coot 
@ ACTION: In the VIP quarters, each member has their own suite of rooms, stashed with whatever the delegation desires. AMB Luchenca finds a mound of fresh doughnuts awaiting him in his kitchenette.

Jordan_Thraxis 
::emerges from the shower, changes into her day clothing.  Leaves her quarters and heads for the bridge::

CIV_Amb_Luchena 
@::licks his lips::

 CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena 
::She taps her Combadge:: *Thraxis*: Luchena to Thraxis. Jordan, would you join us in the Conference Room as well please?

Jordan_Thraxis 
::stops as she hears the comm:: *CO*:  On may way.  ::resumes walking::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::enters te bridge, looks over his station reports before the meeting::

CIV_Amb_Luchena 
@::picks up a donut::

Jordan_Thraxis 
::enters the TL and orders it to Deck 1::

 CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena 
CEO: Thanks for coming so early, Jose. ::She smiles and makes her way toward the Conference Room::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien 
CO: I'm right behind you ::enters the conference room::

CIV_Amb_Luchena 
@::admires the perfection of the donut::

CIV_Amb_Luchena 
@<CNS_Simmons>::climbs out of bed::

 CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena 
::Ashley enters the Conference Room and makes her way toward the head of the table::

Jordan_Thraxis 
::emerges onto the bridge and heads for the Conference Room::

 Coot 
@ <Firghan>  ::finds several volunteers and marks them for transport to the science lab::

CIV_Amb_Luchena 
@::bites into it and savours the perfection of the donut::

aCTO_LT_Tribble 
@::observes Firghan::

Jordan_Thraxis 
::enters the Conference Room::

CIV_Amb_Luchena 
@<CNS_Simmons>::leaves the bedroom and sees Mikal eating a donut and looking blissful::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She waits for the others to reach the Conference Room. Ashley thinks that she finally knows what she wants to do::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::takes a seat, trys to hide how tired he is. Wonders if something left over from the experiment::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@<CNS_Simmons> ::wonders if the Tweezles are back::

Coot
@ <Firghan>  ::pays no attention to anyone in the area, especially the stealthy, little Tribble sneaking about::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::finishes the donut and licks his fingers::

Jordan_Thraxis
::finds a seat and sits silently::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@<CNS_Simmons>  ::watches::

Coot
@ ACTION: A series of small flashes indicates that numerous transports in the area have occurred. Firghan quietly makes his way back to the lab.

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Finds a seat in the conference room near the CO.::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
All: Well, we really only have a few options right now. Do any of you have anything to say about recent events?

aCTO_LT_Tribble
@::follows Firghan::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
CO: If Firgan comes near me again, he's going to find out what a federation phaser on full stun feels like ::grumpy::

Coot
ACTION: Throughout the Pendragon the Alpha shift scurries to their assignments, never knowing when the boss will end the meeting.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@<CNS_Simmons> ::turns away and heads for a shower::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::wishes he had some coffee to wash down the donuts::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She gives Jose a look:: CEO: Unfortunately, I may need you to go near him again. You have the most technical expertise in this room right now and I will need to use that.

Coot
@ ACTION: The strong aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the AMB's suite.

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Looks over the CEO with a hidden sigh.::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::stops and sniffs the air::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::sighs:: CO: I'll play nice as long as he does. I'm not going through that damn machine again though.

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Turns to the CO.:: CO: Use it for what, exactly, sir? What are you planning?

Jordan_Thraxis
::watches this new XO carefully::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::searches the suite for the source of the smell::

Coot
@ ACTION: CNS Simmons begins singing in the shower, it's an old Earth tune.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
All: Right now I have Tribble trailing our contact. I'm hoping that he will lead us somewhere where we can learn a bit more about these tests. I have a feeling that there is much more than the eye can see. So, I'm going to split us up into two teams...

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
XO: A very good question, Lieutenant. ::She pauses:: Jordan: Are you up for being on one of the teams, Jordan?

Jordan_Thraxis
::smiles:: CO:  Of course, Captain.

aCTO_LT_Tribble
@*CO* Captain Yates-Luchena.  I have observed Firghan marking people.  Now he has gone to his lab.  I have scanned him and am sending the data to Pendragon now.  ::sends data::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Stands up and brings the data from Tribble up on the viewscreen in the room.::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
All: I want to know if this replication process is known throughout the planet and what the religious and political parties think about all of this. One team will speak to political leaders and another to any religious officials. However, I don't want to bring attention to us.

Jordan_Thraxis
::turns her attention to the viewscreen::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
*aCTO*: Understood, Lieutenant. We'll look into the data in one second. Did he bring anyone in the lab with him?

aCTO_LT_Tribble
@*CO* No.  Here's something odd, though.  I think he knows I'm observing him.  But, he doesn't seem to care.

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Is looking over the data but shakes his head and turns to the CO.:: CO: This is all well and good, Captain, but what is the point of all of it? Snooping about in the dark, what are we trying to accomplish?

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::finds a pot of coffee with two huge mugs::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::pours a mugful::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
XO: We are trying to gather information, Lieutenant. We want to know as to what damage this cloning can cause and what effects it has had on these people as a whole. Starfleet wants us to investigate the technology, so we will cover all of our bases.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
*aCTO*: Perhaps he has nothing to hide. Do not approach him at this time. I'll send someone down with you so we can ask him some more questions.

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Is about to ask something else, but decides to wait and ask the CO in private.::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::drinks the coffee::

Jordan_Thraxis
CO:  Maybe Mikal can help ...

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
XO/Jordan: Lieutenant Hei Ran and Jordan, I'd like for the both of you to seek out the religious advocates on Catulla Prime and see what you can find out. I assume they may have some leads for us regarding this technology.. at least in some way.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She nods:: Jordan: I am hoping that he can, Jordan. I'll be speaking with him once we've left here.

Coot
@ ::from the shower, in the worst possible singing voice::  <Simmons> Himself, but far too loudly: "I'm... too sexy for my shirt..... too sexy for my shirt..... so sexy.... it huuuuurrrrtttttzzzzz....."

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@<CNS_Simmons>::freshly showered walks into the living area and sees Mikal holding a mug and looking blissful::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
@*CO* As you can see from the scans, he seems to be an original, rather than a clone.

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Frowns.:: CO: Yes, sir.

Jordan_Thraxis
::looks over at the XO and smiles sweetly at him::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
*aCTO*: Which I find rather odd myself. We will make certain that we ask him about that.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::opens his eyes to see Simmons staring at him::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Looks back at Thraxis, glaring (just slightly!)::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
CEO/FCO: Commander, you will go down with Lieutenant Jet and attempt to speak to the Prime Minister's lower officials... find out how many times she has replicated herself and if, by chance, other Prime Ministers have done so.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::wonders if Jordan is 'interested' in the new XO::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::thinks this technology is amazing and wonders if he can get it from the Catullans::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
CEO: I'll ask Mikal if he'd be willing to assist you, Jose. He may have some connections that we don't, but due to his new position, he may not be able to.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
CO: Not again please.  I make a lousy diplomat.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
FCO: Jose will take the lead, T'Lisha. This is an information gathering session, so think of it that way.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
CO: Ok ma'am.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
CO: I'll get all the information I can captain

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
All: I will go and speak to our friend with Lieutenant Tribble. ::She smiles:: CEO: I know you will, Jose. Remember, keep an open comm with the Pendragon at all times. If there is a sign of trouble, ask for a beam out right away. Is that understood?

Jordan_Thraxis
::nods::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::remembering that monotous conversation with that to eagar man and shudders::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@CNS:  You have got to try this.  ::holds up his mug::

Coot
@ ACTION: On the dining table, a small handheld device materializes. It is not much bigger than a medical tricorder, but requires two hands to operate.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
CO: I'll do so, but I don't think these people are a threat. At least not yet

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@CNS:  What's this?  ::picks up the device::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
CEO: Unfortunately we have to cover all of our bases, including the prospect of these people being a threat. However, I do tend to agree with you. ::She pauses:: All: Dismissed all.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@<CNS_Simmons>::shrugs and pours himself a cup of coffee::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::gets up and follows the CEO::

Jordan_Thraxis
::gets up from the chair and heads for the exit::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She taps her Combadge:: *CIV*: Pendragon to Ambassador Luchena.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
FCO: Ready? :: get up and heads for the transporter room::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Quickly, before she leaves.:: Jordan: Ms. Thraxis?

Jordan_Thraxis
::turns:: XO:  Yes?

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@*CO*:  Yes Love?

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Waits until everyone has basically left.:: Thraxis: We will be working together, I thought I should introduce myself. My name is Lieutenant Hei Ran. ::Does not bow or put out a hand or anything of that nature.::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::looks over the device as he waits::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
*CIV*: Mikal, I was wondering if you would mind assisting Jose and T'Lisha on a little errand I am sending them on? I'd like for them to speak to some of the Prime Minister's aids and lower political figures. I was wondering if you could introduce them or send them in the right direction?

Jordan_Thraxis
XO:  Jordan Thraxis.  A pleasure.  ::extends her hand::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@*CO*:  It's kind of early down here, Love, but I'll see who I can rouse.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::walks to the nearest lift and enters::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::stares at the device and wishes for a piece of licorace::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
*CIV*: The early bird does catch the worm. ::She says with a hint of humor in her voice::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
TL: Transporter room

Coot
@ ACTION: A small pile of licorace appears on the table.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@*CO*:  I'll see what I can do.  I'm leaving my suite now.

Jordan_Thraxis
::walks towards the exit and waits for the XO::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::His mouth is a slit as he cautiously shakes the woman's hand.:: Thraxis: Come, we have much work to do. Let us first find out what exactly the religious groups on the planet are before we go looking for them.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::looks at the candy and grins::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
*CIV*: Thank you dear. Luchena out. ::She cuts the comm:: *aCTO*: Are you still hanging around his lab, Lieutenant?

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::sets down the device::  CNS:  Can you take that back to the ship and have someone in Engineering look it over?

Jordan_Thraxis
XO:  I think I might have seen some of them while "mingling" last night.  Let's see what the computer can tell us.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@<CNS_Simmons>::can only nod having a donut stuffed in his mouth::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
@*CO* Yes, Captain.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::exits the lift and walks to the transporter room::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::leaves his suite and makes his way out of the building::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Nods.:: Computer: Computer, display summaries of all known religious movements on the planet Catullus Prime. ::Walks back to the viewer in the conference room.::

Jordan_Thraxis
::Makes casual conversation while they wait:: XO:  So how are you fitting in here?

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
*aCTO*: Great. I'll meet you there in a few minutes. ::She makes her way toward the exit:: XO: Mister Hei Ran - a word?

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@<CNS_Simmons>::wishes he had some clean underwear::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Glances from the screen to Thraxis:: Jordan: Well enough, though ::tiny grin:: ... well, well enough.

Coot
ACTION: Several lists appear on the nearest viewscreen. One in particular catches the XO's attention.

Jordan_Thraxis
::begins reading as the information comes up on the screen .... sees there are 3 major religions on the planet, all of which recognise the other::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She decides that it can wait for now and makes her way toward the Bridge::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::waits on the street for Jose and his team::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::follows the CEO like a lost puppy dog::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She reaches the Bridge and makes her way over to the Operations Officer on duty. She has the officer transport her to Tribble's location::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::Transporter Chief:: Energize

Jordan_Thraxis
XO:  Good.  They're a good crew.

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Nods, pointing at one of the groups in particular.:: Thraxis: Yes, and this one is the only one practiced to a large degree in the capitol city, the "Followers of the God Twins."

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::whistles::

Jordan_Thraxis
XO:  Interesting ... could explain the concept of cloning or replication ...

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
@::She materializes around the area where the lab is located and looks around:: aCTO: Lieutenant?

aCTO_LT_Tribble
@CO: Over here, Captain.

Coot
@ ACTION: The CEO and his team arrive on the surface.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
@::She makes her way over to Tribble:: aCTO: Shall we pay this man a visit?

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Nods again.:: Thraxis: Yes, but that could just be a coincidence... there is a temple not far from the complex we were at yesterday, let us go there and speak to this... Priestess.

aCTO_LT_Tribble
@CO: By all means, Captain.  ::smiles::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
@::looks around::

Jordan_Thraxis
::nods:: XO:  Agreed.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@::waves::  CEO:  Over here Jose!

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Heads toward the transporters at once. Once he has arrived there with Jordan, they initiate the transport.::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
@::She makes her way over to the lab door and knocks:: aCTO: Since he is obviously not asleep.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
@::moves toward him ::CIV:  So where are the prime ministers hanging out?

Coot
@ ACTION: Numerous flashes and thumping sounds are heard coming from the science lab.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
@CEO:  Our best bet would be the main Government Building.  It's just over here.  ::walks::

Coot
@ ACTION: The XO and Jordan arrive on the surface.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She notices the flashes through a crack at the bottom of the door:: aCTO: It looks like he is keeping himself rather busy.

aCTO_LT_Tribble
CO: He seems to be somewhat occupied.  Shall we just go in?

Jordan_Thraxis
::finds herself on the surface ... looks around::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
aCTO: Lets give him one more minute. ::She knocks on the door a bit harder::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::walks with him:: CIV: Have you found anything out about whats going on here?

CIV_Amb_Luchena
CEO:  What exactly are you hoping to find out?

Jordan_Thraxis
::walks along ... ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
CIV: More about these experimants

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Points to a squat, domed building in the distance.:: Thraxis: I believe that is where we are headed... From the summary, they worship two ancient twin brothers, kings, who brought such-and-such artifact back from some mystical realm. ::Shakes his head in disgust.:: I'll never understand those sorts of things. Come. ::Takes off toward the temple, realizing that it is still very early and that few will probably be awake.::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::pulls phaser out and sets in light stun::

Jordan_Thraxis
::takes off after him::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
CEO:  Experiments?  I guess we need to find the Science Ministry first.  ::keeps walking::  CEO:  You wouldn't believe the technology these people have.  They have replicators that can read your brain waves or something.

Coot
ACTION: A sharp noise catches everyone's attention. Looking in the direction of it, the crew spots Firghan approaching from the distance.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::watches and listens::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
CIV: I don't doubt it for a second.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
aCTO: I suppose we should... ::She pauses and turns her gaze toward the direction of the noise:: aCTO: Now.. how did he get out there?

CIV_Amb_Luchena
CEO:  Did you hear that?

aCTO_LT_Tribble
CO: Do we want to see if another version of him is still in the lab?

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::To Darna's surprise, there is a steady stream of people coming out of the temple, all with eyes red from lack of sleep. There is a warden just outside the door, and he approaches that man.:: Warden: Excuse me, I am with the Federation group here with the Betazed delegation, may we ask you a few questions? ::Turns to Jordan.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
CIV: Sure did, We should check it out

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
aCTO: Do the versions materialize somewhere else? Lets talk with him... and then we'll check it out.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::turns towards the source of the sound and walks swiftly::

Jordan_Thraxis
Warden:  What my friend here is trying to say is that we are interesting in learning about your religion.  I was wondering if the Priestess was available to help us?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::follows the source of the sound::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
<Warden> ::Is angry looking and does not look happy to see the off-worlders.:: XO/Thraxis: You, no, you may not enter the temple, and she may not leave! Be off with you! You have no business here! ::Turns a bit from them, facing the temple, but does not move.::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::breaks into a run::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She makes her way toward the man:: Firghan: Is everything alright here?

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Frowns.:: Self: Useless old man... Warden: Now look here, we only have a few questions... to whom -can- we speak?

Jordan_Thraxis
::looks at the XO disapprovingly::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::enters the lab building::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
::hides his contempt:: Firghan: What are you doing?

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::wonders what is going on as he comes upon the scene::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Sighs and gestures for Jordan to try again. Obviously, he is not fit for putting up with such people.::

Coot
ACTION: The Firghan who entered the lab, is standing at a console, punching away at the buttons.

aCTO_LT_Tribble
Firghan: Why did we just see you - or a version of you - materialize somewhere else?

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::turns to Tribble as she speaks::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
<Warden>: Bah, no one will speak with you! ::He is dressed in all black, and suddenly a woman dressed in all white comes from the front door of the temple and looks around, not noticing the officers.::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She watches Mikal run by and then stop:: CIV: Calm down, Ambassador. ::She says with a slight smile::

Jordan_Thraxis
Warden:  We mean no disrespect.  We like to learn of new cultures ... it is a part of getting to know them better.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
CO:  This is where they're doing it?  Whatever it is they are doing...

Jordan_Thraxis
::notices the woman::

Coot
<Firghan>  CO/aCTO: What are you doing here? Do you have any sense of decency? Our people sleep during the night.... ::tries to shove past them::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
<Woman in White> ::Notices the officers and turns toward them.:: Warden: Yaki! Who is this?

aCTO_LT_Tribble
CIV: They - he seems to be creating clones.  Firghan: We wonder what is going on?

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
CIV: In the lab - yes. ::She waits for Firghan to say something and is glad when he finally does:: Firghan: Your people are probably awake after the noise that you just made. ::She does not allow him to move pass them::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::looks at this Firghan person with interest::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
@::watches Firghan with interest::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
<Warden>: ::Turns immediately and bows:: Woman in White: Yes, Priestess. They are offworlders seeking counsel.

Coot
<Firghan>  aCTO: Science.... it's simply warp mechanics. If you don't appreciate the nature of it, I cannot fully explain it. Now please....  ::tries again to get away::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
Firghan: And is your version of science causing harm to others sir?

XO_Lt_HeiRan
<Woman> ::Nods.:: XO/Thraxis: Approach. What do you seek?

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::thinks that's a very good question.  Looks at Firghan hoping for a good answer::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
Firghan: What is the need for your haste?

XO_Lt_HeiRan
::Thinks that the man had said the Priestess could not leave the temple...? He approaches the woman with Jordan, but leaves the talking up to her.::

Coot
<Firghan>  CO: Who has been harmed? Do you see bodies littering the street? Are are medical staff overwhelmed with patients?  ::curses and pushes past them::

Jordan_Thraxis
Woman:  We seek knowledge, Priestess.  We wish to learn of your culture and religion.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
CO:  Humm... I wonder if this has been sanctioned by the government.  I'll go and find out, shall I?

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
Firghan: Your version of cloning is a way to bypass all of that, now isn't it? ::She decides to follow him, motioning for Tribble and Mikal to do so as well::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
<Woman>::Raises eyebrow.:: Thraxis: You? Why should you be allowed to know the mysteries? ::There is an odd air about her, one of religious piety and silence.::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::follows::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She looks back toward Mikal and nods quickly:: CIV: Please do.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet
::is very confused by what she senses::

Coot
<Firghan>  CO: Cloning? You are so simple minded.... ::shakes his head::  Warp 10 Captain. We have achieved it... it's simply a matter of time before it is stablized.

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::heads back towards the Government Building::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
<Warden>: ::Bows again and returns to his former position, watching the courtyard intently.::

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
Firghan: And at whose expense!?!

aCTO_LT_Tribble
Firghan: How long has it been operating unstabilized?

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::hears Ashley yelling in the distance::

Jordan_Thraxis
Woman:  It is a part of learning, Priestess.  We like to learn about all aspects of other's cultures.  We, in return, will share our knowledge with you.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
Firghan: You're insane to be conduction these experiments without any regard for life

Coot
<Firghan>  aCTO: Several years now.... it's all in the documentation that was transmitted with the.... bah! Nevermind.... ::turns his back and pushes his way into the lab::

CIV_Amb_Luchena
::~~~listens~~~ as he makes his way across the plaza::

aCTO_LT_Tribble
CO: Years?  No wonder.

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She continues to follow Firghan with the others:: Firghan: So where is your clone?

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She inclines her head toward Tribble:: aCTO: And yet.. they still have one major problem. ::She says this loud enough for Firghan can hear::

XO_Lt_HeiRan
<Woman>: ::Shakes her head as she notices the coming of dawn in the sky. She prepares as if to leave.:: Thraxis: The time of the Light-Brother is almost at hand, I am needed for the day. Quickly, ask of me one question, one only, and I shall answer it. It is more than I owe to you, off-worlders, but... ::She looks at Jordan kindly.:: I can sense that you mean no harm... for now. What do you ask?

Coot
<Firghan>  CO: Clone?  ::mutters::  Fine.  You have me. I give. It's right in here.  ::motions towards the lab::

Coot
<Firghan>  ::spies his other self::  Himself:  Well, damn....

CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena
::She motions for Tribble to make her way in first:: Firghan: What is it then if not a clone?

Jordan_Thraxis
Woman:  I would like to learn your religious customs ... and how they integrate into your society.  I'd like to learn about your practices.

aCTO_LT_Tribble
::makes her way in first::

Coot
ACTION: Both Firghans grab the CO and jump into the "phonebooth" with her. All three vanish.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien
All: Damn!

XO_Lt_HeiRan
<Woman>: ::Frowns and turns, hurrying back inside.:: Thraxis: That is not a question, child! If you must learn more, ask of my dark sister! ::Goes inside::

Coot
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