USS Sharikahr Mission Transcript - 10305.29

“Deviations”

Chapter V

Host Pam says:
The Sharikahr is still orbiting the planet where the Vulcan population is acting rather strangely... don't ya think? They are exhibiting an emotional display that is most uncommon for any Vulcan.
Host Pam says:
One of the Vulcans, a man named Rotach has been taken to the ship where he is about to receive an antidote in an effort to counteract the effects of a substance that has been placed into the atmosphere by an unknown alien ship.
Host Pam says:
This substance brings out the hidden and almost forbidden emotions of the Vulcan race.
Host Pam says:
Do these aliens know that tampering with such emotions could bring out the dark and ancient demons?
Host Pam says:
As we begin, the Captain is about to speak to Rotach and learn the truth.
Host Pam says:
= /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\= Begin  = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ =
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::on his way to the restraint ward of Sickbay, his face still carrying an annoyed expression. But hey, at least the limp is gone::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::stands beside Rotach listening to his tale::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Sitting in the pilot's seat.::
Host Rotach says:
::in sickbay finally sleeping holding the counselor's hand::
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::sitting at the Operations, dutifully eyeing his console::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::sighs and begins to shake a bit as she removes her hand from Rotach::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::walks into the room and notices the closeness of the two:: CNS: Counselor?
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Starts going over the chemical dissipation scans of the surface.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::jumps a bit at the CO's voice::  CO: Oh, Captain. ::turns and looks back at Rotach::  Rotach was just telling me what really had been happening down there.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::tries to reign in the annoyance in his voice, staring down Rotach with an unsettling expression:: CNS: What exactly did he say has been happening down there, Counselor.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
OPS: Stolvok, any kind of communication been going on down there?
Host Rotach says:
ACTION: The OPS console screen begins flashing.
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::checks the comm screens::  FCO:  One moment.  ::checks the notification::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Looks toward OPS.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::tries to push her anxiety back::  CO: It was pretty muddled, but something to the effect about them being experimented with by the aliens.
Host Rotach says:
ACTION: The view screen suddenly pops on and a giant clown's face can be seen smiling back at the bridge crew.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Looks up at the screen.:: Self/OPS: What in the world?
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::looks at the viewscreen a moment, then glances to Haynes...looks down at his console, pressing several sequences of keys::  FCO:  I am unable to deactivate the viewscreen.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::adds:: CO: They were trying to bring out their repressed emotions.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances over, expression getting more grim:: CNS: Did he say why?
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Starts doing some sensor sweeps.:: OPS: Any idea where it is originating?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CO: He said that they wanted to know what made a Vulcan tic.
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::runs a check on all data paths to the bridge and the viewer::  FCO:  I cannot trace the origin, either.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Looks up at the Clown.::
Host Rotach says:
ACTION: The clown makes a face at the FCO and waves to her.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks back down at the patient/prisoner:: CNS: Is that all that he knows about the aliens?
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
*Clown*: This is the USS Sharikahr, may we help you?
Host Rotach says:
ACTION: The clown shrugs his shoulders and nods negatively.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::nods and glances at the door to sickbay::  CO: That was all he said before he went under.
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::looks toward Haynes and raises an eyebrow...then decides that may be the only logical course of action at this point::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
*Clown*: Who are you?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::exhales, relieving some of his agitation:: CNS: Then we don't know much more than we did before. ::straightens:: Wake him up.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Looks at OPS and shrugs, going with the flow.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::nods and picks up a hypo, making sure to check the restraining forcefield again before injecting him::
Host Rotach says:
::moans and opens his eyes and sees the beautiful counselor:: CNS: Oh hi there. ::smiles at her sweetly::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::taps Rotach on the shoulder:: Rotach: Over here, Rotach. Do you remember me?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::forces a smile even though her skin crawls slightly::  Rotach: Hi.  The Co would like to ask you a few more questions.
Host Rotach says:
ACTION: The clown continues to smile and make faces at the bridge crew trying to get them to laugh.
Host Rotach says:
::turns towards the Captain:: CO: I do remember you Captain.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
*Clown*: Perhaps you would like to tell us why you contacted us.  ::Trying to keep a straight face.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Rotach: Good. You're aboard my ship now and I need you to tell me everything you know about the aliens that have been visiting your colony.
Host Rotach says:
<Clown>:: just smiles::
Host Rotach says:
CO: May I be permitted to sit Captain?
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
FCO:  The creature does not appear to have any malicious intent toward us.
Host Rotach says:
CO: These restraints are not necessary now.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Smiles back at the Clown.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::freezes up a bit in fear::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances at Keely and then nods:: Rotach: So you say, but we'll be cautious just the same. I will subdue you with force if you make any moves towards Counselor Cephas or myself.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
OPS: True, I suppose we should notify the Captain...
Host Rotach says:
::smiles:: CO: You and your counselor need not fear me.
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
FCO:  That should be our next course of action.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::breathing rapidly she wills herself to reach out and take the field down::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
OPS: I'll leave it to you.
Host Rotach says:
::sits up:: CNS: Thank you counselor.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::having a hard time concentrating on Rotach's emotional state with Keely's fear burning at him from the side:: Rotach: Your turn now. Who are these aliens camped out over your world?
Host Rotach says:
CO: Now Captain ask your questions if that is what you wish.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::takes a step back::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
*Clown*: So this is going to be a guessing game huh?  ::Motions with her hands like a mime.::
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
*CO*:  Stolvok to Captain Ahkileez.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::without taking his eyes off Rotach, he taps his badge:: *OPS*: Go ahead, Stolvok.
Host Rotach says:
CO: We do not know of this aliens, only that they appeared one day and changed us.
Host Rotach says:
<Clown>::claps his white gloved hands together and laughs silently at Haynes::
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
*CO*:  We have...a minor situation, on the bridge.  A pale humanoid has displayed himself on the viewscreen through unknown means, and it has been gesturing oddly toward us.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Rotach: That's it? They just showed up one day and you've been frolicking on the surface ever since? Why didn't someone try to contact Starfleet or Colony Affairs?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::hears her opportunity for escape and jumps on it::  CO: Sir, may I go to the bridge to deal with this?
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
*Clown*: Well, it is not much fun to play guessing games when I don't know who I am playing with, so......  ::Motions with her hands a question for who are you.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::considers for a second:: CNS: All right. *OPS*: Stolvok, Lieutenant Cephas is on her way up. Brief her when she gets there.
Host Rotach says:
CO: They promised us a new method of terra forming in exchange for running a few experiments. ::pauses for a moment::
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
*CO*:  Understood, sir.  Stolvok out.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::nods and hurriedly leaves sickbay, a sigh of relief escapes her lips once outside.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Rotach: And then what? ::watches Keely leave out of the corner of his eye::
Host Rotach says:
CO: Our communications system has been malfunctioning for several months now and worked only sporadically.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::enters the lift and rides it up to the bridge::
Host Rotach says:
CO: We tried to contact the proper authorities but as your records surely show, they didn't receive our transmissions.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::wonders at the unanswered question:: Rotach: Did you request the medical supplies we brought, or did 'they'?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::takes a few deep breaths and as the lift comes to a halt she hovers out::  OPS: Report.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Writes a question mark in the air and points to the clown then to her eye then back to the clown.::
Host Rotach says:
::leans back a little:: CO: A new method of terra forming seemed like a wonderful opportunity to us and for so little in return. Ahhhhh yes the supplies. Those were part of our regular supplies.
Host Rotach says:
CO: Think of it Captain, a new way to create new worlds.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Notices the CNS.::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
CNS: Welcome Ma'am.  ::Motions to the screen.::
Host Rotach says:
<Clown>::grins at Haynes and writes a question mark in the air as well::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::Watches as the Clown and the FCO interact::
Host Rotach says:
<Clown>:: makes a gesture of surprise as he spots the CNS on the bridge and waves to her::
OPS-Ens-Stolvok says:
CNS:  There is not much to say that cannot be easily observed.  It has not displayed any hostility.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::snorts:: Rotach: That was a very illogical move on your part, Rotach. ::shakes his head:: Our next step is to free your people of the influence of that chemical, then either remove them from here, or try to get these aliens to leave. Several hours ago, your people communicated with them by telepathy. Do you know anything about that that can help?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::remains neutral in her expression... her old self finally back in control.::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Points to the Clown then shrugs her shoulders and hands in air, an expression on her face that says I don't know you.::
Host Rotach says:
CO: Ah yes the telepathy. A result of the increased emotional responses to the chemical.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
CNS: I feel like I'm back at a kids party playing the mime game.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Rotach: Right. Do you think it can be used to call them back?
Host Rotach says:
CO: Captain, my people wish to remain here and complete our work, but you must find a way to free us from this influence.
Host Rotach says:
CO: They come Captain, we do not call them. I do not know when or if they will return now.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::has a plan::  FCO: Stop interacting with him. ::tells the bridge crew::  I believe that they are trying to get an emotional response from us.  Totally ignore them.
Host Rotach says:
ACTION: The clown motions to Haynes to come closer to the screen::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
CNS: I'm just trying to find out information ma'am.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::folds his arms and his expression and voice softens a little:: Rotach: Well we'll figure out a way to tell them to leave, and to clear your people's collective heads. We've already destroyed all of the gas dissipaters the aliens installed. It's only a matter of time before the chemicals degrade on their own. In the meantime, your people are being beamed aboard in groups for detoxification aboard the Sharikahr.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::moves to her station and goes about her job as if the clown was not even there:: FCO: That is an order Ensign.
Host Rotach says:
::nods:: CO: We are grateful for your help Captain.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Shrugs and goes back to her pilot seat, still looking at the clown on the viewscreen, trying to figure it all out.::
Host Rotach says:
<Clown>::pouts as the FCO goes back to her seat::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
Self: Yeesh, she's no fun.  ::Mouths to the clown, Gee Thanks!.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Rotach: Save that until we see if there's anything that can be done here. I'm afraid I can't let any of your people go back to the surface of that planet until we've resolved this.
Host Rotach says:
CO: I understand Captain, and I will explain it to my people.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::sees the FCO actions:: FCO:  Ensign. ::more sternly::  I said totally ignore him.
OPS-Ens-Stolvok says:
::goes about his business as instructed, duly checking the Planetside communication::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Groans.:: CNS: What would you have me do, he is right in front of me ma'am?
Host Rotach says:
ACTION: A second clown appears on the screen now, a lady clown in a big hat with a flower dangling off to the side::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: Rotach: You're going to have to remain under guard here for awhile as well, until we're satisfied you aren't dangerous since you injured my w.. doctor and accosted another officer.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Looks down at her console reviewing the dissipation scans from the surface.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::is aware of the appearance of the 2nd clown but one would not know it by looking at her::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Glances up and sees the female clown and wonders if they aren't related somehow.::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Downloads the latest scans onto a PADD and takes them to the CNS.:: CNS: Here are the latest dissipation scans from the surface.
Host Rotach says:
::nods again:: CO: I regret those actions Captain, but I was not quite myself.
Host Rotach says:
<Clown one>::tries to get the FCO's attention again::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::grits his teeth:: Rotach: Save the apologies for the ones that deserve them. And get some sleep. It's going to take some time yet to work the chemical out of your system. ::turns and nods to the security officer standing guard before leaving Sickbay::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::looks at them and smiles at the Ensign::  FCO: Very good.  It appears that the chemical level is reducing.
Host Rotach says:
::smiles and lays down once more::
OPS-Ens-Stolvok says:
::truly oblivious to the appearance of the new clown, runs standard hourly systems checks::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Notices the clown out of the corner of her eye and tries to subtly ignore him but at the same time intrigued by the clowns.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::slaps his commbadge unnecessarily hard:: *Bridge* Ahkileez to Bridge. I'm finished in Sickbay. I'm on my way back up.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
CNS: They are as anticipated Ma'am.
Host Rotach says:
ACTION: The view screen suddenly starts to flash again and the two clowns are seen unrolling a large sign.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::tries to help the Ensign focus::  FCO: Could you give me an estimate time until it is completely gone from the atmosphere?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::hops into the nearest TL:: TL: Deck 1
OPS-Ens-Stolvok says:
::notes the flashes his time, and looks up toward the viewer::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
*CO*: Understood Captain. ::looks up at the screen despite herself::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
CNS: One moment.  ::Goes back to her console, noticing the clown’s actions.::
Host Rotach says:
ACTION: The clowns smile and point to the sign which reads "Smile, life is too short to frown all day."
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
CNS: Lt., it will be several hours yet until total dissipation occurs and perhaps longer until it is clear of the inhabitants.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::looks back down at her console and rolls her eyes::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::arrives on the bridge after the short ride up from Deck 8:: All: Report. ::glances at the screen and his brow furrows::
Host Rotach says:
ACTION: The screen goes off and all is normal again.
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Looks at the screen.:: All: Ain't that the truth.  ::Looks to the CNS.::
OPS-Ens-Stolvok says:
::looks back down at his console::  Self:  A most illogical statement.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CO: I believe that our Alien friends are trying to evoke an emotional response from us.  Like they did with the Vulcans on the planet.  I have ordered the bridge crew to ignore them.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::notices the screen is off now::
FCO-Ens-Haynes says:
::Hears the CNS and OPS.:: Self: Oh geez.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns:: CNS: I'll go one step further. OPS: Stolvok, turn the viewscreen off. All: You three with me to the briefing room. I want to know exactly what's been happening up here.
Host Rotach says:
= /\ = /\= /\ = /\ = /\ =  End Mission  = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ =

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