USS Triton NCC 65817
Stardate 10310.09

Staring:
Jim Strickland as Captain Thorne Stormy Knight, Commanding Officer.
Scott McDaniel as Commander Vince, Executive Officer.
Lynda Anderson as Lieutenant T’Ponga Shemara, Chief Engineering Officer.
Mauro Goncalves as Ensign Kalek, Chief Science Officer. 

Guest Staring:
Pam Bruyere as Captain Jack, Freighter Captain. 

Host Capt_Jack (Actd.mid)
Host Rob says:
After a days time off the crew of the Triton is now ready to take on a new mission. For reasons being the crew has to board a new ship. The Black Jack, a modified freighter with no weapons. Is this going to be a "Blue Milk Run"? Find out as A Call To Duty presents....
Host Rob says:
“A Wolf Among The Sheep” Chapter One…”Captain Jack” 
Host Capt_Jack says:
= /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\= Begin  = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ =
Host Thorne says:
::standing outside the Black Jack waiting for the rest of the crew to arrive::
Kalek says:
::steps into the airlock and spots Captain Knight, walks to him::
Host Thorne says:
CSO: Ah, Kalek, did you enjoy your rest?
Kalek says:
::raises an eyebrow at the Captain's question::  CO:  It was... pleasant.
Kalek says:
CO:  How about you, sir?
T`Ponga says:
::arguing with Squiggy::  Squiggy: You must stay here.  I will not risk your life.  ::looks at Ens. Spanner::  Ens.: Remember to take him to the holosuit every day.
Host Thorne says:
Kalek: I enjoyed it very much
Host Vince says:
::arrives at the airlock to the Black Jack::
Host Thorne says:
::thinks of T'Ponga and Serena and smiles::
Host Rob says:
:: At the airlock packed and ready::
T`Ponga says:
::Ens. Spanner nods::  Squiggy: I must leave now.  ::gives him a kiss on his head and leaves for the airlock in a rush::
Kalek says:
::nods::  Thorne:  I believe you do not have any other information to feed us at the moment.
Host Thorne says:
::Sees his XO coming in:: Vince: Welcome Vince ::has a hard time not saying Cmdr::
Host Thorne says:
Kalek: You know as much as I do unfortunately.
T`Ponga says:
::is sprinting down the corridor to the air lock and sees the captain and slows down::
Host Vince says:
Thorne:  Thank you C... Thorne.  Do you prefer Thorne, Thorny, the Thornburger...?
T`Ponga says:
Thorne:  I am ready and packed.  You??
Host Rob says:
Thorne: Anybody have any idea what Starfleet meant by non-tactical?
Host Thorne says:
::Sees T'Ponga and grins:: Vince: I do believe that Thorne or Thorny will work ::laughs::
Host Thorne says:
T'Ponga: Ready to go!  ::looks at them all::  Shall we?
Host Vince says:
::grins at the prospect of calling his Captain 'Thorny'::
Host Thorne says:
::decides if they aren't using ranks he's going to relax and have some fun::
Host Thorne says:
::moves towards the Black Jack's interior::
Host Thorne says:
Rob: No I don't and that worries me.
Host Vince says:
::walks up right beside Thorne and whispers::  Thorne:  Oh, and if you try to call me 'Vinny', you'll be in sickbay for a week.  ::turns to him and smiles::
Kalek says:
T'Ponga:  Good afternoon...
Host Thorne says:
::grins:: Vince: Okay Vincenator it is  ::winks::
Host Vince says:
::frowns, but at least it isn't Vinny::
T`Ponga says:
::smiles at Thorne:: Thorne:  Yes I am quite ready.
Host Thorne says:
::sees Vince's face and can't help but double over laughing:: Vince: Relax Vince
Kalek says:
::raises an eyebrow at the illogical conversation::  Thorne:  We are wasting time.
Host Thorne says:
::wiping tears from his eyes:: T'Ponga: I'm sure you are
T`Ponga says:
::nods to Kalek:: Kalek: Good afternoon, Live Long and Prosper Kalek.
Host Thorne says:
Kalek: We're going in.
Host Rob says:
ACTION: the Airlock to the Black Jack Opens and A well-built Man Comes out and tells everyone to "hurry up and board"
Host Thorne says:
::steps into the Black Jack and looks around::
 T`Ponga says:
::looks at Thorne:: Thorne: Are those tears I see?  ::smiles::
Host Capt_Jack says:
::stands inside the hatch as it opens hands on his hips:: All: Well it's about time! I haven't got all day to stand around waiting ya know! ::growls the words::
Kalek says:
::nods to T'Ponga::  T'Ponga:  Live long and prosper T'Ponga.
 Host Thorne says:
::instantly dislikes this man:: Capt_Jack: Keep your pants on Captain.  We'll get there.
Host Vince says:
::whispers::  Thorne:  Who's this clown?  I thought we were running this ship?
T`Ponga says:
::looks at this strange man and senses his dislike::
Host Thorne says:
::whispering back:: Vince: So did I.  I'm gonna find out right now
T`Ponga says:
Thorne:  I don't like this person and he has a dislike for us.
Kalek says:
::thinks the man is right to be upset, since they are now late over 32 seconds.::
Host Capt_Jack says:
Thorne: Then move it mister. I have a rendezvous to keep. Stow that gear wherever you can find a bunk.
Host Thorne says:
Capt_Jack: Capt? I thought my crew and I were running this show
Host Thorne says:
Capt_Jack: Stow your attitude Mr.  You are not talking to trash
Host Capt_Jack says:
Thorne: This is my ship and I run her! Make no mistake about that.
Host Vince says:
::thinking about how wonderfully informative Starfleet can be...can't keep a straight face::
Host Thorne says:
Jack: We'll see about that Captain
Host Vince says:
Thorne:  If he's running the ship, then what the #@$% are we here for?
Host Thorne says:
ALL: Let's go see what this garbage can looks like
Host Capt_Jack says:
Thorne: You're just along for the ride, understand? ::narrows his eyes and then looks at Vince::
Host Thorne says:
Capt_Jack: We damn well better be along for a lot more or we're walking right now Mr.
T`Ponga says:
::wondering what this heap of a ship looks like::
Host Vince says:
::stands tall and looks right back the Capt_Jack::
Host Thorne says:
Capt_Jack: I have had enough of you already
Host Capt_Jack says:
:;looks Vince up and down:: Vince: You got a name?
Host Vince says:
Capt_Jack:  Yeah... Vince, son of DoQ'maRR  ::boldly::
Host Capt_Jack says:
::motions Thorne away::
T`Ponga says:
::Is aware of the irritated captain of the ship but is also quite aware of Thorne’s dislike of this man and worries about the friction between them::
Host Thorne says:
::stands in front of Jack:: Jack: No, we're getting this straight now Mr.
T`Ponga says:
<Dislike>
Host Capt_Jack says:
:;ignores Thorne:: Vince: Oooooo a big bad Klingon....
Host Thorne says:
::Has had enough of this clown's attitude and grabs his shoulder:: Jack: You're talking to me not my crew, you understand?
Host Vince says:
Capt_Jack:  You wanna find out just how bad?  Let me know...
T`Ponga says:
::feels her Klingon blood start to boil::
Host Thorne says:
Vince: Stand down for now.  Please.
Host Thorne says:
::shoots T'Ponga a warning glance::
 Host Capt_Jack says:
::turns and grabs Thorne's arm and twists it behind his back:: Thorne: Careful there little man, I've dealt with your kind before. Now back off and let's get moving.
 Host Thorne says:
::Grabs Jack's hand and twists it behind his back:: Jack: And I've certainly dealt with bigger fish than you, understand?  Do you want to keep that wrist?
T`Ponga says:
::steps up to this Captain Jack and glares at him::
Host Vince says:
::charges up, then holds when he sees Thorne is handling it::
Host Thorne says:
::tightens the pressure just a little:: Jack: Well "Captain"?
Host Capt_Jack says:
Thorne: Listen, I run the Black Jack until we reach the rendezvous. Then you get to play out your part.
Host Thorne says:
Jack: That's much better.  Why didn't you just say that in the beginning?  ::releases his wrist::
Host Vince says:
::backs off, but still ready::
 Host Capt_Jack says:
::rubs his wrist:: All: Sheesh, can't you people take a joke?
T`Ponga says:
::starts to open her mouth but shuts it fast::
Host Thorne says:
Jack: We've been treated like this too many times recently Captain.  Shall we start with a clean slate?
Host Capt_Jack says:
Thorne: Fine. I suppose you want to see the bridge?
Host Vince says:
::starts laughing uncharacteristically, like a full Klingon would::
Host Thorne says:
::holds out his hand to shake Jack's:: Jack: Yes I would thank you
Host Thorne says:
::grins back at Vince and winks::
Host Capt_Jack says:
::looks at Thorne's hand but doesn't shake it:: All: This way.
Host Vince says:
::pats Thorne on the back::
Host Thorne says:
::smiles as he didn't really expect him to shake it:: Vince: Maybe later, huh? ::grinning::
 Host Rob says:
ACTION:  Captain Jack goes back to the bridge and Pilot the Black Jack away from Starbase 16 and goes to the max speed of warp three.
 Host Vince says:
Thorne:  So how long till we get there?
 Host Thorne says:
Vince: I have no idea for certain. SFC didn't seem to think I needed to know anything, again.
Host Thorne says:
T'Ponga: Thank you for holding back there.
Host Capt_Jack says:
::sits at his helm wondering why the heck he allowed Starfleet to use his ship for this::
Host Vince says:
Thorne: Well, it could be a while, the way these things crawl.
T`Ponga says:
Thorne: For a moment I thought things were going to erupt.
Host Thorne says:
::moves to the control area and looks around:: Jack: How long until we get to our goal?
Host Vince says:
T'Ponga:  Disappointed?  ::smiling::  I know I was.
Host Thorne says:
T'Ponga: I had things under control.
Host Thorne says:
T'Ponga: But thanks.  ::winks::
Host Thorne says:
::tries to stay out of Jack's way::
Host Capt_Jack says:
::turns to Thorne:: Thorne: So looks like we get to spend some time together huh? You might want to have your people take a look around but keep them out of my way!
T`Ponga says:
::looks at both of them:: Vince/Thorne:  Disappointed yes, I was ready to kill him.  This man is a very aggravating person and quite unpleasant.
Host Thorne says:
Jack: I'll do that, and if there's anything we can do to help let us know.  I'd like for this trip to be a quiet one.
T`Ponga says:
::whispers to Thorne::  Thorne:  You call this a ship???  It is more like a disaster waiting to happen.
Host Vince says:
T'Ponga:  Yeah, me too.  ::starts walking around, checking out the rest of the ship, minus the bridge, it looks kind of small::
Host Thorne says:
::Moves back to his crew:: Why don't you two take a look around and see just what's going on here?  ::whispers:: Make sure we aren't being watched or worse, okay?
T`Ponga says:
::nods in acknowledgement::
Host Vince says:
::feels kinda good walking around this ship... reminds him of his House's ship, except smaller and slower::
 Host Capt_Jack says:
::mutters under his breath:: Self: I had to get stuck with a self righteous idiot for a passenger.
Host Vince says:
::makes his way into the engine room, stops and looks around::
Host Thorne says:
::hears what Jack says but ignores it:: Jack: I'm going to look around.  What's our ETA?
T`Ponga says:
::walks away from Vince and Thorne to explore and heads for engineering::
Host Capt_Jack says:
Thorne: My man in engineering could use a hand. Think your chief could check things out down there?
Host Vince says:
::Thinking there should at least be someone running things in here also::
Host Thorne says:
Jack: I think she'd be happy to.  I'll make sure she does.  ::turns and goes after T'Ponga::
Host Vince says:
::Wonders how one man thinks he can handle an entire ship::
 Host Capt_Jack says:
Thorne: Ah, you have just over 6 days to get your act together.
 Host Thorne says:
Jack: 6 days huh?  Thank you Captain
T`Ponga says:
Self:  This ship is big yet I don't see any appreciable crew handling any of the systems.  Hm.....I wonder....... ::looks for signs of anything that looks like a transceiver for receiving a remote signal::
Host Thorne says:
::sees his crew and hollers for them to wait a moment::
T`Ponga says:
::hears Thorne and waits::
Host Thorne says:
T'Ponga/Vince: I've got some news.
T`Ponga says:
Thorne: News?
Host Vince says:
::turns and comes back to where he can see Thorne::
Host Thorne says:
T'Ponga: Yes.  First off our host would like for you to help out his Engineer.
T`Ponga says:
::notices Vince and nods to him::
Host Vince says:
::nods to T'Ponga::
Host Thorne says:
Vince: I also know how long we're stuck on this crate.  6 days.
T`Ponga says:
Thorne:  His engineer???? I don't see any one that even acts like crew.  Something is not right here.
Host Thorne says:
T'Ponga: Just play along and find out what the heck is going on here for me, okay?
T`Ponga says:
Thorne: As you wish.  Meanwhile, I will be looking and observing.  How do you want me to contact you if I find anything??
Host Thorne says:
Vince: Does this all seem way too shady to you?  I'll be near the bridge most of the time.  I trust our host about as far as I can throw him
Host Vince says:
Thorne:  I agree...
Host Rob says:
ACTION: Captain Jack comes over the ship's intercom system and asks for everyone to meet him in the cargo bay.
T`Ponga says:
Thorne:  If you want I can sense your thoughts if you need to tell me anything.  Meanwhile I will keep a telepathic link to all of us.
Host Thorne says:
::hears the announcement:: ALL: Now what?
Host Thorne says:
T'Ponga; Sounds good to me.
T`Ponga says:
::nods to Thorne and Vince::
Host Thorne says:
::Makes his way to the cargo bay with the others::
Host Vince says:
T'Ponga:  Isn't that kinda hard.  I mean... you're only Half-Vulcan, and I thought Vulcan’s were only touch-telepaths.
Host Capt_Jack says:
::stands in the cargo bay waiting for the others to arrive::
T`Ponga says:
Vince:  No, I may be half Vulcan but remember, My paternal grandmother was Betazoid.  I have been endowed with the Betazoid abilities as well.
Host Thorne says:
::walks in ready for anything:: Jack: Captain?
Host Vince says:
T'Ponga:  Really?  I didn't know that was... well anyway...  ::heads to the cargo bay::
Host Capt_Jack says:
::smiles sarcastically:: Thorne: Thorne right?
Host Thorne says:
Jack: Jack right? Or is it Jill?  Don't play games with me
T`Ponga says:
::senses Vince’s curiosity::  Vince: Sometime I will sit down and explain it to you and you will understand.  ::smiles at him::
Host Rob says:
ACTION: Captain Jack opens eight large containers with the crew's gear
Host Thorne says:
::watches and waits to see what this is all about::
Host Vince says:
::looks on as Jack open these containers;:
Host Capt_Jack says:
Thorne: Here, it seems someone thinks you need these items. ::points to the crates::
Host Vince says:
::walks up and looks in one::
Host Thorne says:
Jack: Someone?  ::walks up to them as well, curious as to what's in them::
T`Ponga says:
::looks at the gear::
Host Capt_Jack says:
All: I know nothing understand?
Host Thorne says:
Jack: I understand Captain.
T`Ponga says:
Self:  So you say Jack.
Host Vince says:
::thinks 'Obviously!'::
T`Ponga says:
Thorne: Who left these crates for us????
Host Thorne says:
T'Ponga: I'm not sure.
T`Ponga says:
::continues to look at the contents of the crate::
Host Vince says:
::thinking, hoping she 'hears' 'Who do you think?':
Host Capt_Jack says:
All: Just make sure that no one knows where you got this stuff. I don't want anyone questioning old Jack here. ::grins::
Host Rob says:
ACTION... IR glasses, emergency transport tags, crossbow with a tri-hook and Wire disintegrating lissesening bugs, two-way communication devices, communications scrambler, security pick all fall out of a hidden compartment at the code of Captain Jack.
Host Thorne says:
Jack: You are a rascal aren't you? ::smiling for the first time at him::
T`Ponga says:
::is quite surprised::  Thorne: I don't understand.
Host Thorne says:
::looks at the others:: ALL: I knew it, I just knew it.  Sneaking and skulking again
Host Thorne says:
T'Ponga: Looks like we're going to do a little breaking and entering
Host Vince says:
::pulls out some of the heavier item::  All:  This could be fun  ::donning a sly smirk::
Host Capt_Jack says:
::picks up a crossbow and throws it to Vince:: Vince: Ever used one of these?
Host Thorne says:
Vince: Do you agree Vince?
T`Ponga says:
Thorne/Vince: This is going to prove quite an interesting mission.
Host Thorne says:
::picks up a crossbow and one of the bolts and tests them for balance:: Jack: If he hasn’t I have.  Very nice
Host Vince says:
::catches the Xbow::  Jack:  Not yet
T`Ponga says:
::looks over the items and finds a little toy that she will need and picks it up::
 Host Vince says:
Thorne:  Looks like it
Host Thorne says:
:begins to systematically break the gear into piles according to function for now::
Host Capt_Jack says:
Vince: Nice piece of work that. Have fun.
T`Ponga says:
All: Yesssss just what I have always wanted.
Host Thorne says:
Vince/T'Ponga; Let's get this stuff sorted and then we'll go from there
Host Capt_Jack says:
Thorne: I'll just bet you have Thorne.
Host Vince says:
Thorne:  Ever wanted to be Batman?  We may get our chance.
 Host Thorne says:
::looks Jack in the eye and smiles a deadly little smile: Jack: More times than you can count.
T`Ponga says:
::has a big smile:: Vince/Thorne:  Yes lets get it sorted.  I will need to check out my gear to make sure everything is ok.
Host Chaz says:
ACTION: A man walks out of the shadows. 
T`Ponga says:
::suddenly looks at the approaching man::  Thorne:  Watch it.
Host Thorne says:
Vince: I was always more partial to Spiderman. ::sees the person and brings the bow up:: Who are you?
Host Vince says:
::starts grabbing gear, then drops it and turns toward the shadows::
Host Capt_Jack says:
:;turns and sees the man:: All: Ahhh, my other passenger.
T`Ponga says:
::stands ready::
Host Vince says:
Jack:  Who's he?  ::looking at the strange man::
Host Thorne says:
::has the bolt locked and cocked ready to go if he needs it:: Man: I'll ask you again.  Who are you?
 Host Capt_Jack says:
Chaz: They're all yours. ::grins::
 T`Ponga says:
::her Klingon prowess ready to jump::
Host Vince says:
::getting more distrustful::
Host Capt_Jack says:
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