Host SM_Pam says:
The crew has just transported down to the planet Juhraya, to the city of Rida in search of a stolen orb. They have waited until planet nightfall so that they won't be as noticed as much by the locals. Well we know that's unlikely, don't we?

Host SM_Pam says:
Several of the away team have had their features altered to look more Terran and they have disguised themselves as not to let on that they are Federation officers.

Host SM_Pam says:
They are about to begin their search for Makus, the trader that claims to have information for the team, at a price of course. He is to be found in the seedier side of Rida, where decent people don't go.

Host SM_Pam says:
As we begin, our team is getting acclimated to the darkness and the stench of the darkened street.

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTD is proud to present the USS Triton in “Scavenger Hunt"...Chapter three "Into the Night"...Stardate 10501.20

Host SM_Pam says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

E`Laina says:
:: Turns her head towards the XO awaiting his direction::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@::on the bridge, where a CO should be :S::

E`Laina says:
:: Knows her husband is worried::   ~~~ CO: Don't worry so, my love.  Everything will be alright ~~~

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@::at her station on the bridge monitoring the tactical scans of the surrounding space and watching engineering functions as well::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@~~~OPS:  Just do your best and get back here safely~~~

Host K`Vas says:
:: trying to get his bearings as to where this trader is ::

E`Laina says:
:: Smiles to herself::   ~~~ CO: We will, my love ~~~

E`Laina says:
K`Vas: Sir...which direction

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@CEO:  I'd like a sensor display of the Away team on screen, if possible

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@CEO:  Set the proximity alert so we can switch the view screen if there's anything going on outside the ship

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@CO: Just give me a few seconds here:: hands key in the correct codes and the screen jumps to life with the entire AT together::

Host K`Vas says:
:: points towards the end of the alley:: E`Laina: Towards the populated area, and please drop the sir while we are on the planet.

OPS_Sanchez says:
@CO: I've a lock on them, sir.

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@CO: One-step ahead of your sir.  Proximity alerts are activated the moment the AT beamed out.

E`Laina says:
:: Smiles ::   K`Vas: Of course...master...   :: A light hint of amusement in her voice ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@Sanchez:  Good.  Keep an eye on em

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@CEO:  Excellent

OPS_Sanchez says:
@ CO: Aye, sir

E`Laina says:
:: Follows K`Vas::

Host K`Vas says:
:: thinks that nobody has called him master since he was a boy on Q'Onos :: All: Lets move, standing around we look like a cadet review.

E`Laina says:
:: Giggles as she senses his reaction::

Ray says:
K'Vas: I am going to get a look around for possible dangers.

E`Laina says:
:: Walks behind K`Vas, stooped as if she is being submissive::

Host K`Vas says:
Ray: I expect no less, if asked you are my bodyguard to myself and my female

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@*Ens. Spanner*: make sure that you have all the power systems at maximum for the engines and shields as well as the SIF as well.

E`Laina says:
:: Giggles quietly to herself as she hears herself being called 'his female'::

Host K`Vas says:
:: walks towards where there are more people moving about and more chances to find this Makus::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
::stands and paces for a bit, then sits.  This is the part he hates.... waiting::

E`Laina says:
:: Follows meekly behind K`Vas::

Ens._Spanner says:
@ *CEO*: I figured that out already ma'am.  You forgot who you left in charge of engineering?  ::laughing out loud::

E`Laina says:
:: Senses her husband::   ~~~CO: Patience, love ~~~

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@::senses the tension from the bridge crew::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@~~~OPS:  Remember, this Makus tends to frequent the seediest places~~~

E`Laina says:
~~~ CO: I remember. ~~~   K`Vas: Vince wants us to remember that Makus tends to frequent the seediest of places.

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: Several men stagger down the street towards the away team, laughing and pushing each other along

E`Laina says:
:: Keeps her eyes averted, but senses how drunk the men are::

Host K`Vas says:
E'Laina: That is of little help, seems to describe this whole planet.  :: pushes her behind him as the men approach ::

E`Laina says:
:: Stumbles just a bit as she is pushed::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@::continues her scans and diagnostics as they wait::

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: One of the men spots E`Laina and smiles at her as he looks her up and down

E`Laina says:
:: Concentrates hard to control her mind::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@CO: Sir, relax some, the AT is fine so far.  All seem to be in good shape.  Including your wife sir.

E`Laina says:
:: Lowers her head a bit more to hide her face from the man that smiles at her::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@CEO:  I know, but I like being down there, in the action.  I hate sitting up here not being able to do much else

Host K`Vas says:
Man_one: You need something do you?

E`Laina says:
:: Can't resist, and she causes the drunk man to stumble... ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@CEO:  As a FCO, I spent most of my career stuck on the bridge while others went down

Host Man_One says:
:: walks up to E`Laina and stops :: OPS: Hey there cutie. What's a girl like you doing here? :: looks at the XO and grunts ::

E`Laina says:
:: Feels the man stumble into her ::

Host Man_One says:
XO: I just wanted to talk to the little lady. She yours?

E`Laina says:
:: Moves to behind K`Vas::

Host K`Vas says:
Man_One: She is mine. :: steps in front of him ::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@CO: Yes, sir that is indeed true but you need to relax a little.  Waiting like this is very distracting even for me.  And being stuck in the engine room most of the time is quite un-nerving at times.

Host K`Vas says:
:: motions with his hand for Ray to move around and get ready for confrontation ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@CEO:  AT least you're kept busy there

E`Laina says:
:: Takes some deep breaths prepared to fight if needed::

Host Man_One says:
:: raises an eyebrow at K`Vas and looks at E`Laina again :: K`Vas: Aw, pity. Oh well, she's too fragile for my needs anyway, :: shrugs and walks off to join his friends ::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@CO: That may be true but there are times when we wait just as you do on the bridge.  Not knowing what is going to happen next.  It is the wait that does it to you all the time.

Host K`Vas says:
Man_one: I am a merchant, perhaps I can acquire what you need

Host Man_One says:
ACTION: That pesky console on the bridge that gave the crew problems seems to be smoking again

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
~~~OPS:  Seen any Cardassians yet?~~~

E`Laina says:
:: Keeps her head averted, but her eyes are trained on the men::

OPS_Sanchez says:
@ :: Reroutes the power from that console ::

E`Laina says:
~~~ CO: Not yet ~~~

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@Self:  Not again.  CEO:  Lieutenant, that console is malfunctioning again

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@::sniffs and smells smoke and looks down to see smoke coming from it::  ALL: Blasted console I fixed you!!

Host Man_One says:
:: stops and turns :: K`Vas: You? :; points at him and laughs :: Where do you hail from stranger?

Host K`Vas says:
Man_one: Many places...depending on where the latinum is good, the blood wine warm...as well as the females

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@:: gets on her knees and pulls the panel off again revealing several burned out relays and ODN lines completely burnt::

Host Man_One says:
:: motions to his friends to join them :: K`Vas: You got some fine merchandise?

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@CO: Sir this is beyond coincidence for me.  Twice in the same places right at a critical time with people on the planet.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@::gets up to lend a hand::  CEO:  Can I help?

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@::takes out her tricorder and scans them and finds that they look like something has been biting them::

E`Laina says:
:: Senses the men's interest::

Host K`Vas says:
Man_One: What I do not have, I can get.  For the right price of course.  :: points to OPS:: My slave was payment for services rendered to my last customer.

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@CO: Well sir unless you are an exterminator I don't think so.  ::pulls her head out of the open access area::

Host Man_One says:
ACTION: All of the men spot E`Laina and whisper to each other.

E`Laina says:
:: Bows her head further::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@CEO:  What do you mean?  What did you find?

E`Laina says:
:: Doesn't like what she senses from the men::

Host Man_One says:
K`Vas: She's small but looks like prime merchandise. You trade with our boss, yes? :: nudges the others ::

E`Laina says:
:: Scratches her head::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@CO:  Either we have voles or we have unwanted passengers whose appetite is for materials we use in our power relays and ODN lines.

E`Laina says:
:: Thinks to self::   Self: SMALL?!?  If they only knew!

Host K`Vas says:
Man_One: Depends have I ever heard of this boss of yours?

Host Man_One says:
:: watches E`Laina :: K`Vas: She got the pests?

E`Laina says:
:: Pipes up::  Man One: I have no pests

Host Man_One says:
K`Vas: You never heard of the boss? You must be stranger here for sure.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@CEO:  Let's do a sensor sweep for any 'intruders' of the small variety, and look up what creatures would chew on power relays

Host Man_One says:
:: growls at E`Laina :: E’Laina: You close mouth slave. Women no speak unless we desire it.

Host K`Vas says:
:: turns and scowls at E`Laina :: Man_One : Forgive my slave...this one is still in training but I own the entire family.  I have traded on many worlds, many traders.  What is the name of this boss?

E`Laina says:
:: Glares at Man One::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@CO: Sir off the top of my head I can give you at least a hundred possibilities but even a nanite feeding can look like the bite marks of voles or even rats.

E`Laina says:
:: Decides to cower as K`Vas glares at her ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@::looks up from the console, and sees the away team in close proximity with another group::

Host Man_One says:
K`Vas: I don't think I tell you now. Make a deal for that information. :: nods in E`Laina's direction ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@Self:  What's going on here?

E`Laina says:
:: Grabs K`Vas arm::   K`Vas: No...no, master

Host Man_One says:
:: looks over at Ray :: Ray: You the muscle?

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@Computer: list all possible types of animals that have a dietary need for the minerals or compositions and cross scan for all those materials through out the ship and show them to me when finished.

Host K`Vas says:
:: backhands OPS :: E'Laina: Never speak when I am doing business.  Man_one: Somethings I do not share.  But as I said I own her family

E`Laina says:
:: Flies backwards a bit and hits the ground ::

Ray says:
Man: you could just say I have slit more throats than you want to know.

Host Man_One says:
:: grins as his friends laugh :: K`Vas: I like you....what is you name?

E`Laina says:
:: Places a hand on her cheek where she was struck.  Slowly stands and stoops::

Host K`Vas says:
Man_one: K`Vas...merchant and trader

Host Man_One says:
:: slaps Ray on the back :: Ray: You're a brave man to be here. I like you too.

E`Laina says:
:: Makes herself tremble for effect ::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@::sees the image of K’Vas striking E'laina, and grimaces at it, yet knows what it's for::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
~~~OPS:  Are you okay?~~~

E`Laina says:
:: Feels the bruise starting up and hopes it stays for awhile::

E`Laina says:
~~~ CO: Yes, I am...you know? ~~~

Host Man_One says:
K`Vas: K`Vas? Strange name, but I still like you. You and your slave come.....we find the boss and make a deal.

Ray says:
Man: touch me again and a ash tray of your hand

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@~~~OPS:  We have you on sensors enough that I could tell, plus, I sorta felt it, I think~~~

Computer says:
@CEO: Working......Time to finish 25 minutes.

Host K`Vas says:
Man_one: Good...my bodyguard comes too...I didn't live this long being a fool

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@~~~OPS:  I know why it had to happen, I just wanted to make sure you're okay with it~~~

E`Laina says:
~~~ CO: I didn't mean for you to see that.  However, you understand why...we must look like we are who we say we are ~~~

Host Man_One says:
ACTION: The group heads down the street the men ogling E`Laina all the time

E`Laina says:
~~~ CO: I'm very okay with it ~~~    :: Sees the men ogling her, and looks back at them suspiciously ::

E`Laina says:
:: Rubs her cheek again::

Host K`Vas says:
:: follows the group keeping himself between OPS and the eager men ::

Host Man_One says:
ACTION: The stress of the scene gets to the Captain and he develops a terrible headache

E`Laina says:
:: Walks behind K`Vas::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@::senses the captains uncomfortable::  CO: Sir are you alright???

E`Laina says:
:: Feels the bruise healing, and hopes no one notices she doesn't bruise::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@::sits::  CEO:  Maybe I shouldn't be watching this.  Take it off the main viewer, please

E`Laina says:
:: Senses her husband::   ~~~ CO: Remember the Vulcan relaxation chant I taught you?  Utilize it, my husband ~~~

Host Man_One says:
ACTION: The group stops in front of a rundown hotel, the wooden steps broken, the doors barely on their hinges.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@::trying not to let the pain in his head get in his way.  Takes out his shades and puts them on::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@Computer: Change view screen to spatial scene.

Host Man_One says:
K`Vas: You go inside and find the boss. He make you a good deal. Tell him Bobu send you.

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@::raises her eyebrow:: CO: Sir that is indicative of a migraine coming on?  Sir, Shades?

OPS_Sanchez says:
@ :: Changes the view screen ::

Host K`Vas says:
Bobu: Very good.  If this trade works out see me tomorrow and I will have a little bonus for you.

Host Man_One says:
:: slaps K`Vas and wanders off a little way with the other men ::

E`Laina says:
:: Senses intense interest from the men to keep her outside with them.  She is ready to fight them off if needed::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@CEO:  My eyes are sensitive to bright lights sometimes.  Result of my flight console exploding in my face once.  I was blind for 2 days.

Host K`Vas says:
:: whispers without looking at her :: E’laina: Sense anything?

E`Laina says:
:: Sends her thoughts to K`Vas hoping he 'hears' her ::   ~~~ K'Vas: Deceit from the men...but there is someone in there. ~~~

Host K`Vas says:
:: looks at her in surprise.  Hearing her as he hears his mate, tries to answer:: ~~~E'Laina : stay behind the CTO and myself and see what else you can sense~~~

E`Laina says:
:: Falls back behind the CTO ::

Host K`Vas says:
Ray: Be ready this is likely a trap...but you know that.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@~~~OPS:  Any progress?~~~

E`Laina says:
:: Glances in the direction of the men in the shadows::

E`Laina says:
~~~ CO: We are going into a building where some boss is supposed to be ~~~

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@CO: Ouch that must have hurt.  That is why sometimes i am glad to have my third eyelid.  ::smiles::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@~~~OPS:  Use caution, and good luck~~~

E`Laina says:
~~~ CO: We are.  I'll keep you appraised ~~~

Host K`Vas says:
:: opens the doors cautiously and enters ::

Ray says:
K’Vas: one thing you should learn is I am always ready.

Host Makus says:
ACTION: Inside the hotel, the team finds themselves in a seedy lobby  where dust and debris cover everything, and where several rooms are off to each side. Laughter and loud music are coming from one room to the left.

E`Laina says:
:: Brings up the rear::

E`Laina says:
:: Senses some not so very reputable goings-on in a room to the left::

E`Laina says:
~~~ K`Vas: Use caution, sir ~~~

Host Makus says:
ACTION: The Captain's headache continues to increase now, and his nose begins to drip blood onto his uniform

Host K`Vas says:
~~~E'Laina: Always~~~

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@::this time she has no choice and senses his distress::  CO: Sir your nose is bleeding. You need the doctor.

E`Laina says:
:: Senses the increase discomfort from her husband::   ~~~ CO: You are overly stressed from this, my love.  Please utilize the relaxation chant I taught you ~~~

Host K`Vas says:
:: motions for Ray to be ready, heads for the room on the left :: Ray: Time to see how deep in trouble we have gotten ourselves

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@::feels the blood dripping::  Self:  What the #$@$?  ::puts his fingers to it, and pulls them back to see the blood::

E`Laina says:
:: Looks around the seedy lobby noting how drabby it is.  There are many shadows here::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@*Sickbay*: I need a doctor here for the captain.  He is bleeding from the nose.

E`Laina says:
:: Follows K`Vas and Ray::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@CEO:  Watch things here.  I'm going to sickbay to take care of this.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
::gets up and exits::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@CO: understood sir.

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@TL:  Sickbay

Host Makus says:
ACTION: The room is filled with men only, all drinking and having a high old time. In the rear is a cloth-covered table, with crystal goblets on it and a lone man sitting there reading something

OPS_Sanchez says:
@ :: Sends a message to sickbay to belay the last order and advises the CO is coming to sickbay ::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@Self: This is not exactly what I had in mind at the moment.  Nonetheless, I must take command of this ship.

Host K`Vas says:
Ray: What’s your assessment?

E`Laina says:
~~~ K`Vas: If you want a distraction, I will dance for them. ~~~

Ray says:
:: pulls out a throwing knife to be ready::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@:: stays at her position and does not sit in the Big Chair::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@::exits the TL and walks into sickbay::

Host K`Vas says:
~~~E'Laina: Not yet, that may be used as a sample of what we are supposed to be trading ~~~

E`Laina says:
~~~ K`Vas: I'm ready when you order it. ~~~

Ray says:
K’Vas: let's hope we are not wasting our time here

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@:: enters sickbay, looks around, holding his nose, still wearing his shades::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@OPS: Any new news to report?

Host K`Vas says:
Ray: Agreed.  However, if that is not our man I am sure that he will know where to find Makus...with the right motivation

OPS_Sanchez says:
@ CEO: All is green.  The lock on the away team is strong

E`Laina says:
:: Slouches more and brings her hair forward to hide more of her face::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@:: senses something but knows it is not worth speaking of but does have a very slight headache herself::

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
OPS: Understood OPS.

Host Makus says:
ACTION: Several of the men stand as they see the XO and take a defensive stance

Ray says:
K’Vas: Right behind you… boss

Computer says:
@CEO: Scan complete.

E`Laina says:
:: Senses the defensive posture of the men inside as they enter the room::

Host CO_Capt_Vince says:
@Sickbay:  Can someone fix this so I can get back to work, please

Host K`Vas says:
:: plays it up for the crowd:: E'Laina : Move slave time is wasting.  Men: Easy I am hear to do business...not fight

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
@Computer: Display your results.  ::begins to read::

E`Laina says:
::Stands behind K`Vas and glances at the men in the room ::

Host Makus says:
:: stands and looks at the strangers :: All : Let them enter.....but no women. Slaves must wait outside. :: waves his hand and several men block E`Laina ::

Host Makus says:
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