Star Trek: A Call to Duty
U.S.S. Tal-War NCC-80872 - SD 10908.09

Starring:

Ian Robinson			as	[CO] Captain Thomas T. Quchant
Julie Léger			as	[XO] Commander Sharra Torene Telgar

…Also Starring…

Scott Knight			as 	[FCO] Commander William X. Foster
Cathy Knights			as	[CTO]	Ensign Khethiwe Amuz
Orion Wilson  			as	[TO]	Ensign Rekuan Tell’akus
Hank Hill			as         [CNS] Commander Quinn Aryx McRae
Andrew James			as	[CIV] Commander Thalev Idrani 

…Guest Starring…

Arlene McIntyre		as	Lt Gopher
                                                             Romulan
Pam Bruyere			as	Admiral Sheridan
Cathy Knights			as	[TO]	Shirak
                                                            [AOPS] Ch’tem
                       …Absent…

	             ...LOA…

                     …Direction…

Arlene McIntyre      		as 	U.S.S. Tal-War – SM

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CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::doing something, somewhere, mission related::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::sitting at the flight console monitoring the Romulan ship's position::

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
::Loving socks::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::in the Admirals quarters:: TO: So Mr. Rekuan... ::turns to see him making a sock puppet:: Would you PLEASE concentrate!?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::sitting in the Big Chair [tm]::

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: Yes, sir. ::Drops the sock::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO: Find anything of interest?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: Have they moved or powered up their engines at all?

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::works to stabilize Gopher and wake him up::

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: Socks? Wonderful invention can be used for tons of tasks. Like prevent blisters and such...

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: No Cap'n... I've been monitoring the tachyon field and it's not moved or distorted in any way.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::gives the TO a 'DiNozzo' slap:: TO: Non-sock related.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::getting annoyed::

ACTION:  Gopher begins gagging then throws up onto the CNS.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: Oh, well, hmmm, uh, well, some sort of poison?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
AOPS: Keep hailing the Romulans.

TO_Shirak says:
CO: Captain, scans reveal that the ship has not moved or changed in any way. The sensors are running slow today

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
TO: Contact engineering and get those sensors running properly

ACTION:  The Capt of the Klingon ship approaches the Admiral and Amuz.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO: You are useless today... ::sighs:: Well this poison wasn't here before the Admiral came on board. We should check the room sensors and ship records to trace how it got in here.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::checks Gopher's blood alcohol level::

TO_Shirak says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::taps his combadge:: *Engineering*: Bridge to Engineering, please prioritise sensor repairs

ACTION:  Several Klingons grab the two and slam their heads onto the console.  Everything goes blank for a moment for the two women.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: So that means that it was planted after the Admiral came aboard...

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO: That's what I just said... let's get to the bridge and do some more work. These quarters are a crime scene now. ::steps outside::

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: Sorry sir, just a little distracted... ::Steps out as well::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
AOPS: concentrate a directed communication pulse towards the location of the cloaked vessel.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO: What's on your mind, Ensign? ::turns and closes the doors:: Computer: Seal off these quarters, crime scene, authorisation Idrani Pineapple Gerbil Saitek Creme Egg five-five.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: Well, my mother is freaking out because of the whole Orion thing.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
:: wonders what would happen if he edged the ship closer to the Romulans::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO: Yes. That’s her job. And trust me, that's nothing compared to how mine was when I was assimilated... well... when she was around.

ACTION:  Under cloak the  Klingon ship engages engines and heads for Betazed.  The Romulans and Ferengi's having shown up, follow.

AOPS_Ch’tem says:
::does what the captain says:: CO: Seems like they are moving, the feedback distance seems further and when I ping the distance we... ::trails off::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
AOPS: Anything from the Romulan ship yet?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: Follow the trail!

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: Seventy-nine and still being a mother... so let's go check room sensors and the ship records.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: I was just about to. :: engages impulse engines and follows the Tachyon trail to Betazed::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
:: scoops vomit off his shoes and dumps it on Gopher ::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO: She's seventy nine?! :: walks into a turbolift and orders it to the right deck:: So she was... 55 when she had you?

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: Don't ask.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO: I just did.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: When?

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
:: drums his fingers on the console wondering why the Romulan ship is still cloaked even though they're expected::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO: Just now.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
AOPS: Contact the Ferengi vessel.  See if they can get the Romulans to start talking

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: If you didn't catch my drift then, you never asked.

AOPS_Ch’tem says:
CO: Aye Captain.. ::hails the Ferengi vessel::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO: A...huh... aaaall...riiiiight.... ::gives him another DiNozzo slap as he walks out the turbolift onto the bridge::

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
:: Mumbles, and follows Idrani::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
:: jabs Gopher with a shot of adrenaline::

ACTION:  Gopher shoots up, eyes wide....

Gopher says:
CNS:  WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!!

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
Gopher:  Oh good, you're awake.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
:: feels a sudden presence of someone awesome::

Gopher says:
::Lunges for the  CNS' throat::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::looks behind him, as if being watched, and then dismisses the thought as he goes to a tactical console::

TO_Shirak says:
:: looks up:: CIV: Can I help you, sir?

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
:: blocks Gopher and shoves him back to the biobed::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO_Shirak: Yes, I need a spare console and the sensor records from the time Admiral Sheridan came on board.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
:: Slaps Idrani::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
AOPS: Anything from the Ferengi or the Romulans? Hell, even the Klingons would be ok at this point

Gopher says:
:: Rolls off the bed and starts running for the door. ::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
:: trips Gopher ::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
:: turns and faces Rekuan:: TO: Oh you did not

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: Did what?

TO_Shirak says:
::does a double take:: TO: Sir... with all due respect... ::reaches for his phaser::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
:: locks the Sickbay::

Gopher says:
:: Lands flat on his face breaking his nose.  Blood is pouring out::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO_Shirak: You saw that, right? Striking a superior officer? No reason at all.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
:: picks up Gopher by the ear and drags him back to the biobed::

Romulan says:
Adm:  So Admiral Sheridan...welcome to the group.  ::Smiles::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: sitting in the small chair on the bridge ::

Gopher says:
CNS:  Ow Ow Ow Ow

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
Gopher: Let me fix that nose for you.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
TO: What? He was slapping me up in the Turbolift.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO/TO_Shirak: It was a DiNozzo!

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::shoves Gopher's nose back in place with his thumbs::

Gopher says:
CNS:  You stay away from me!  ::Shrinks  away from him::

TO_Shirak says:
CIV: Aye. ::clears his throat:: TO: Sir, he... he is a superior officer..

Adm_Sheridan says:
@Romulan: Should I be thankful for that? :: rubs her cheek gently ::

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
TO: And that gives him a reason?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
XO: See what you can do about raising someone over there.  Throw a rock at them or something?  Transport Gopher to them...that'll get their attention

Romulan says:
::Chuckles::  Adm:  Of course.  Shall we get down to business?  Once we get to Betazed we can start with the assimilation.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
Gopher: Just sit on the bed and be quiet.  I'm making sure the poison you ingested is out of your system.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
@::opens her eyes slowly and groans, her head hurts::

Gopher says:
CNS:  POISON!?!?!

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::watches the tachyon field as he follows the Romulan ship as closely as possible::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TOs: A DiNozzo slap from a superior is perfectly acceptable. Now, don't make me bang your heads together. Get me the sensor readings please.

Adm_Sheridan says:
@Romulan: Understood. What about this one? :: points down to Amuz ::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  Yes Captain.  :: begins to tap at her console ::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
Gopher: Yes poison.  What were you doing in the Admiral's quarters?

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: Sorry sir.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
@Adm: I will come. ::nods to the Romulan::

Romulan says:
@Adm:  All is well with her also.  ::Looks at Amuz::  Isn't that right my dear?

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::finishes scans and notes all traces of poison are gone::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO: Okay. Take the slaps as a compliment.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
@::smiles:: Romulan: Of course. Apart from the headache, next time don't hit me so hard

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: Okay....

Gopher says:
::rubs his nose.::  Adm:  Looking for her.  I'm on babysitting duty you know.  I hate babysitting Admirals.  They are so demanding and all.  Have you ever met my Aunt Admiral Xavier?  If you have, you know what I'm talking about.

Adm_Sheridan says:
@ :: pulls Amuz up :: CTO: We must be prepared to proceed.

TO_Shirak says:
TO: I stand relieved of the primary tactical console, handing over to you Ensign Rekuan

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
:: attmepts to hail the other ship ::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO_Shirak: Thank you. TO: Okay get the data and make it snappy before I get slappy.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
TO: Thank you. :: Sits down at console::

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
@:: accepts the hand and stands up:: Adm: I will be prepared. I am ready.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
Gopher:  Never had the pleasure.  What did you do specifically that could lead to poisoning?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: Are you monitoring the trail?  Are they still heading in the same direction?

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
:: Starts to try and see who put the poison in the Admirals quarters::

Adm_Sheridan says:
@Romulan: What about the others? The Captain should be useful.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: We're still on their tail Cap'n, they seem to be headed for the meeting but I'm a little concerned that they're still cloaked.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: You're not the only one

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  Not getting anything Sir.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::sends a message to Crewman Rand'om B'ozo to walk Ariel::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: It might be an idea to let Betazed know we're following a cloaked Romulan vessel and they have the Admiral.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: Good Idea.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::wonders if he needs to twist Gopher's ear again to get an answer::

Romulan says:
@Adm:  All in good time Admiral.  The last time we were here we moved too quickly and as a result brought about suspicion.  We don't want that to happen again.

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  Shall I send for Gopher to be beamed over there?

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::walks to the CO:: CO: Captain, it seems the poison came from on board our vessel and was planted after the Admirals quarters were checked.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
XO: Please contact the authorities at Betazed and warn them that at least 2 cloaked vessels will be arriving and the status of the Admiral's whereabotus

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CIV: So we have someone on board that wants to kill the Admiral?

Adm_Sheridan says:
@:: nods and turns to Amuz :: CTO: You understand what you need to do?

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  Aye Sir.  :: taps at her console to send the message::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CIV: Have you looked at the room's sensor logs to see who entered the room?

Gopher says:
::Shrugs:: CNS:  A little bit of this and a little bit of that.  I'm just really misunderstood.  They have never forgiven me for the incident and the academy when I crashed the shuttle during the demonstration.  Foster hates me and is out to get me.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Yes but we got lucky Gopher took it. I have Ensign Rekuan checking the sensors now.

CTO_Ens_Amuz says:
::looks at the Admiral:: Adm: Yes. And I agree, caution and patience is required for this. Recommend formulating a solid back story for why we have not contacted the Federation ship

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
CIV: Great.  Keep me informed please

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
Gopher:  All I heard is blah blah blah blah I'm a spoiled twit.  What, specifically, were you doing in the Admiral's quarters?

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Will do Sir. ::mumbles something about the poison not being strong enough as he walks off::

Gopher says:
CNS:  I saw a bottle of Romulan ale on the table and thought I'd have a sip.  It looked so lonely.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: Sir.... Some Ferengi... they work in the lounge.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO: Name? Current location?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
::sniggers as he hears what Commander Idrani mumbled::

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: That's all it gave me, but I'll see. ::Tries to find the information about the name and current location::

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::makes the necessary adjustments to course and speed to stay right behind the cloaked Romulans::

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: Kermit, he is working in the crew lounge right now.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: We have a suspect. I'll do some more investigating and let you know. ::moves to the turbolift:: TO: Let's go. We have someone we can lock up in a cell and you can talk about sock puppets with until he cracks and tells us everything.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
*XO*:  I managed to get Gopher awake.  He appears to be coherent.  At least he remembers what happened.  Has anyone found a bottle of Romulan Ale in the Admiral's quarters?

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: Yes, sir. ::Follows Idrani::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
Gopher: So what have we learned about drinking things we find in other people's quarters?

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::orders the Turbolift to the right deck:: TO: Ready?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: Time to Betazed?

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: Oh yeah, can I use my phaser?

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
*CNS* Yes, as a matter of fact there was.  It was planted there after the Admiral's room had been checked.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: Checking...

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::looks at his readings:: CO: 15 minutes cap'n.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO: If required. ::walks out of the turbolift and into the lounge, walking up next to the Ferengi:: Kermit: Hello. ::smiles::

Gopher says:
CNS:  Test it before you drink it.  ::Mumbling::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::assumes the XO means him::  *XO*: Do you know who has it?  I'd like to examine it, see if I can figure out how the poison was introduced.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
::Has a hand on his phaser::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: From the looks of the Ferengi vessel I'd guess the cloaked vessels are travelling at about the same speed

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::smacks Gopher on the back of the head (not DiNozzo):: Gopher: Strike 1, try again.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: You think they're following or being followed?

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
::Itches his trigger finger::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
*CNS*  I'm sure that Commander Idrani will have it.  Do you need it?

Gopher says:
::Huffs:: CNS:  Fine....don't drink anything from Admiral's quarters as they are a target of assassination.  ::Thinks a moment::  You know I should get a medal.  I did save her life after all.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Kermit: I don't believe we've met. You are Kermit and I am arresting you. ::grabs the Ferengi by the shoulder:: Let's go.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::Smacks Gopher on the back of the head again:: Gopher:  Quit being an idiot.  Strike 2.

Gopher says:
::Clams up and refuses to speak anymore::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::grabs Gopher by the ear and twists::

Gopher says:
::Clenches teeth::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO: Well that was easy. Let's start our interrogation immediately. ::heads out of the lounge::

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::starts twisting Gopher's other ear.  That's right, it's a double ear twist::

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: Yes, sir. ::Follows the CIV::

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: At this point I don’t  care whether they are following or in the lead, as long as they are here and the Admiral is ok

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: Something tells me that if anything happened to the Admiral the Romulans would have high-tailed it out of here by now.

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::puts Kermit into an interrogation room:: TO: You want to be good cop or bad cop?

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
FCO: Although staying around would allay suspicion

Gopher says:
::Still refuses to talk and crosses his arms::

XO_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CO:  Betazed has responded and will be ready Sir.

CO_Capt_Quchant says:
XO: Good.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
CO: True, but if they already knew that the Admiral was on the Romulan ship then they'd be the prime suspects if she didn't show for the meeting.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: Bad cop. ::Slaps Kermit:: Kermit: Mother Ferengi! Why did you poison the Admiral?!

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO: You can be sock cop, let's go. ::walks in the room:: Kermit: So Mr Kermit the Romulan, do you understand why you have been arrested this fine day?

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::Realizes ear twisting isn't working and grabs Gopher's nose between his index and middle finger::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO: There will be no abuse of the prisoner, Ensign. Sit down.

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: But, I said bad cop.... ::Sits down::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
TO: NO slapping cop..

Gopher says:
::Passes out::

TO_Ens_Rekuan says:
CIV: Hows about slapping him with socks? ::With bricks in them::

CIV_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Kermit: You have ears so big you could hear the sun coming up... you're awfully quiet. I suggest you use those gigantic appendages to listen to my questions and answer.

CNS_Cmdr_McRae says:
::readies another shot of adrenaline::

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