Cast of Characters:
CO Captain K`Vas Son of Malok                              played by     Ted Wharton
FCO LtCmdr. Mark Meadows                                  played by     Mark Validzic
CEO LtCmdr. J’Loni Shrilak Mo'Bri Randolph    played by     Lynda Anderson
CMO Ltjg. Latta                                                          played by      Margaret Bowie
CSO Lieutenant Riccardo Polo                                played by      Enrico Toro
CTO LtCmdr. Robert G. Ray                                    played by      Robert Ray
OPS Ensign Tanon Salan                                          played by     Jeremy Castro

Prologue:
As the crew readies for their meeting with the Klingons on H`atoria, the governor is busily preparing a grand feast of targ and gagh along with barrels of blood wine for everyone's enjoyment.
 
However, T`argl is still wary of these Hur`q and his defences are still on high alert. Will these new "friends" be all that we hope or will the crew be found out and be the newest trophies for T`argl?
 
The hour grows near and all is nearly ready. Repair teams are standing by, probably hoping that damage to the colony isn't as bad as it looks. All have been made to look like Klingons, but can they really carry it off?
 
As we begin, the senior staff is abuzz with anticipation. All seems to be in order, even down to the slave that the Captain has ordered his OPS officer to carry out. Their mission has been one of adventure and danger, but now the real danger is about to begin.
 
Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Triton in "H`atoria"....Chapter four...."Invitation to Dinner"....Stardate 10609.07
 
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SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::walking to the Transporter room with a yan and a tajtIq strapped behind his shoulders:: Self: With these boots I seem like a late 20th century metal rocker

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: stands in the transporter room in his family armor and waits for the crew to assemble::

SS_SoghHom_K says:
::enters the transporter room in full Klingon regalia::

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::enters the transporter room wearing everything he was given but his restraints::

 T`argl says:
@ :: oversees the feast, making sure the targ is nice and plump ::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Are you prepared for the task at hand ensign?

SS_SoghHom_K says:
CO: Hello, Captain.
 
OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::looks at the Captain a little apprehensive:: CO: I'll do what I have to sir.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::enter the Transporter's room a little amused and a little worried::

 T`argl says:
@ :: orders tankards of blood wine poured in anticipation of his guest's arrival ::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Good, activate your restraints.  They must be active during transport so the transport system will detect them
 
SS_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::feels great that she is finally fully Klingon and in full battle dress with her sash and house insignia::

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::activates his restraints, muttering to himself::
 
ACTION: The Governor sends the coordinates for the beam down point to the Triton's bridge

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: enters the transporter room in Klingon armor with two da’tagk 4 throwing knives a a disruptor::
 
 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: looks at his officers :: All: You make fine looking Klingons, I cannot teach you everything about my people.  But you must remember to stand close to the person you are speaking to.  Standing at a distance is disrespectful and will get you challenged perhaps to the death
 
OPS_Ens_Salan says:
Self: At least I don't have to stand close, no smell.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::tries not think of the temporal paradoxes a death, any death may cause::
 
SS_LH_KBari says:
::steps into the transporter room and holsters his da’tagk

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: steps up onto the transporter pad in his place in the front and waits for the others to join him for transport ::

SS_LH_KBari says:
::follows K'Vas onto the transporter pad::
 
SS_SH_K`ata says:
::gets on the pad::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
:;steps on the transporter's padd with the rest of the senior officers::

SS_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::checks that she has her bat'leth, da’tahk, Kut'Luch and her jejtag::

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::steps onto the pad last, looking a bit fearful::

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::shoots OPS a sympathetic glance before composing her face in a more Klingon manner::
 
HM_LH_KBari says:
::opens and closes his mouth trying to get use to his new teeth::

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::steps on the transporter pad:: CO: Q'apla.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::practices another snarl and looks forward to seeing a dentist::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: steps on the pad::
 
ACTION: The Triton crew aka Klingon Horde, is beamed to the coordinates provided by the Governor

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::materializes next to the Captain::

HM_LH_KBari says:
::looks around at his new surrounding::

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::has no problem looking distraught and worn down emotionally::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::materializes while still snarling, then lowers his hands toward the disruptor, just in case::

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::looks around to get her bearings as she materializes::
 
ACTION: The crew arrives inside a large entry room filled with weapons and crude looking furniture

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: looks around the room and steps forward :: Aloud: I am Lord K`Vas, we come to drink and tell of glorious battles

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::growling and puts her hand on the hilt of her da’tahk::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::wonders how often they have to redo the furniture in this place::
 :
ACTION: Two guards salute them and fall into place in front of them and motion them towards two large metal doors.

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::returns the cross chest salute and walks behind her captain::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: falls in behind the two guards, walking heavily on his cane wanting it to be seen as a status symbol more so that the sign of a weak warrior ::
 
ACTON: The doors open and before them is a brightly lit room filled with Klingons, all enjoying themselves

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::imitates J'loni::

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::walks with his head low, not wanting to be kicked::

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::copies K'loni and K’Vas::

HM_LH_KBari says:
::follows behind the Krag::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: grows at the to guards ready to fight to the death to protect the Captain::
 
ACTION: Loud cursing can be heard and the sound of blade against blade as the crew passes through the doors

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::growls loudly as she is walking showing off her best Klingon ever::

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::freezes at the doorway, then starts walking backwards::

HM_LH_KBari says:
::moves up behind the OPS and pushes him forward::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: tries to quickly recover uses the shock collar on OPS and yells :: OPS: Come slave I have use of you yet

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
Self: baQa!!!
 
ACTION: OPS is shocked by his collar and cries out in pain as he falls to one knee

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::scrambles to his feet, glaring at the CO::

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::lets out a Klingon belly laugh::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::thinks that the Captain won't have his quarters cleaned for a long time::

HM_LH_KBari says:
::lets out a loud laugh::

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::restrains her natural reaction which is to run to help the injured and laughes loudly at the slave's plight::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: roars a loud laugh :: All: That seems to have put some life back into this blue t'gla

 T`argl says:
:: walks forward a puzzled look on his face :: CO: You are K`vas, Son of Malok?

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::snarls again::

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::charges towards the CO angrily::

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::watches for any movement indicating something is going to happen and sees the slave heading for the CO::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
T`argl: Yes I am K`Vas, Lord of House Malok

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::puts herself in front of Talon::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: backhand OPS without even looking and then follows it with another shock ::

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
OPS: Slave where do you think you are going?

 T`argl says:
:: laughs and hits the Captain's shoulder :: CO: Welcome K`Vas. You are among friends here.

HM_LH_KBari says:
::pulls out his da’tagk as he see the OPS rushing the CO::

 T`argl says:
All: Blood wine for the newcomers!

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::looks at T'argl with a glint in her eyes::

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::hits the floor in a thud and wipes some blood from his mouth::
 
ACTION: Trays of tankards are served to the Triton crew by some non Klingon slaves

HM_LH_KBari says:
::slides the da’tagk and feels bad for the ensign::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
T`argl: You honored us with your invitation.  :: points to each :: I have brought my weapons officer, my science officer, helmsman, engineer, and a my slave he requires extra training

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::takes a tankard and  waits for the captain to take his::

 T`argl says:
:: looks down at OPS :: CO: What is he?

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
:;tries not to think at Ensign Salan, while getting a cup filled with blood wine::

HM_LH_KBari says:
::takes the blood wine for one of the slaves::

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::grabs a tankard and thanks god she took an alcohol neutralizer::

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::shows no interest in the salve and watches for the toast by the captain::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: takes the tankard offered :: T`argl: Andorian, the ice planet.  There are times I think he should have been sent to rura pente instead of being honored with the task of serving me

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::remains on the floor seething::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: nods at T`argl::

 T`argl says:
CO: I have many excellent warriors that can train him. You wish to allow him to continue to breathe?

 T`argl says:
CO: Perhaps you will consider a trade.....your slave for one of mine?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: points to the scar on his cheek :: T`argl: He gave me this, so as reward if he is to die it will be at my hand

 T`argl says:
:: laughs :: CO: Ha! A scar worthy of a Klingon.

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::speaks venomously:: CO: You will die at my hand.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::listens to the conversation wondering if the slaves the guy is talking about are the Federation Prisoners::
 
ACTION: Several Klingons approach the crew and begin to engage them in conversation

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
OPS: Slave how dare you say that in the presence of the man that holds your life.  ::backhands OPS fast::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
T`argl: A generous offer to make to a guest but it is a matter of honor now.  If I gave up how would that reflect on my house :: shocks OPS again for his comment ::

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::falls back to the floor in a heap::

HM_LH_KBari says:
::joins the conversation with the other Klingons, speaking loudly::
 
ACTION: A gong signals that the feast is ready

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::just drinks deeply and tries not to attract attention::

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::staggers back to his feet::

Keral says:
  Karg: You, with the yan, I think I saw you already, were you at Axanar?

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Ah good food and good blood wine.  A meal worthy of a Klingon.

HM_LH_KBari says:
Outloud: Ahhh food

 T`argl says:
CO: K`Vas, you will sit by me of course. :: motions to a long table filled with various foods ::

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::looks at her captain for any indication of whether he wants her to go with him or leave::

HM_LH_KBari says:
Out loud: You wouldn’t believe the food on the Federation ship cooked.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
Keral: No I was not, but my father was, he died when Garth of Izar closed the trap. ::grimaces at the old warrior::
 
 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
T`argl : Again you honor me :: motions for his crew to take seats::

 T`argl says:
OPS: Slave, you will eat with the dogs :: points :: in the corner!

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::walks slowly towards the corner, making a note to take a shot at T`argl when he has a chance::

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::sits next to SS_Sogh_Krag::

 T`argl says:
:: wheels around to face KBari :: KBari: Federation?

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
CO: Lord K'Vas, maybe the slave should be put with the other slaves, so that he may learn what a lucky destiny he has had.

HM_LH_KBari says:
T`argl: Have you never been on a Federation ship?

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::takes a seat next to the Captain::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
Krag: Agreed it would do him well to learn his place

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
Sits across from the other weapons officers::

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::passes T`argl on his way to the corner and spits blood on his feet::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
CO: I will bring him down to the pens, if our proud host will show me the way.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
T`argl: If you would permit my slave to sit with your so that he might learn his place I would be grateful

HM_LH_KBari says:
::looks into T'argl eyes::

 T`argl says:
KBari: p’tahk! DIvI are animals, not worthy of my mentioning their name. They have no honour.

 T`argl says:
Krag: Follow K`Var. The pens are his to keep.

HM_LH_KBari says:
T'argl: Oh course my lord, I meant no dishonor

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::glares at KBari::

HM_LH_KBari says:
::moves to a chair and takes a seat::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
T`argl: Agreed, they had no honor and in battle were unworthy opponents

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::awaits his fate::

 T`argl says:
CO: I would be honored to teach your slave some manners. :: grins ::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
T`argl: I will oh honored host ::waits to receive the leash from the CO::

 T`argl says:
Krag: Hold! I have need of this blue slave for a moment.

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::has been silent and just listens for the moment::

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::drinks again and growls at a male Klingon with rather free hands who is sitting next to her::

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::turns towards T`argl::
 
ACTION: Fresh targ is passed down the table to each of the Triton crew

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::sees the fresh targh and doesn't hesitate and rips off a piece and begins to eat it::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
T`argl: As long as he still breathes when you are done, then please he is your pupil

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
:;grabs a leg of targ with his free hand feeling like Henry the eight::

HM_LH_KBari says:
::grabs a leg and rips it from the body::

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::follows K'loni's lead::

HM_LH_KBari says:
::bites into the hunk of meat and does his best to eat it::

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
T'argl: This targh is delicious.  A meal fit for a Klingon.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: grabs food and shoves it in his mouth and belches::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: uses his thick fingernails to rip a piece of targ meat lose from the carcass and begins to eat ::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::bites the meat and thinks he found an answer to the questions why Klingons have bad teeth::

 T`argl says:
:: grabs OPS' leash :: OPS: Slave, you are  lower than my dogs...takes a targ tusk and tosses it to OPS :: Eat, and then perhaps later I will give you meat.

SS_SH_K`ata says:
T'argl: This is delicious

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::her tankard is empty and she bangs it on the table for a fresh blood wine::

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::lets it hit him in the chest and glares at T`argl::
 
ACTION: Bowls of gagh circulate, each member of the crew getting their own

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
T'argl: Ahh fresh gagh.  ::takes a plate and eats it while eating the targ meat::

HM_LH_KBari says:
::takes his other hand and grabs a handful of gagh

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: drinks some blood wine::
 
ACTION: Slaves fill the empty tankards and then kneel behind the table waiting to serve them again

SS_SH_K`ata says:
Self: I am going to be so sick later ::grabs a handful, shoves it in, and chews and swallows fast.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
Self: Ohh still wiggling and juicy. ::starts to look at the slaves::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: takes a big helping of gagh and begins eating it while it moves around still live, washing it down with blood wine :: T`argl : Now this is food worthy of a warrior

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
All: Fresh blood wine.

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
T'argl: From what vintage is your blood wine?

 T`argl says:
K`ata: Enjoy the food. Warriors eat the best here.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: motions for more blood wine::

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::takes a bottle of the blood wine and steps up and fills the CO's tankard again, positioning himself between the CO and T`argl::

HM_LH_KBari says:
::shoves as much gagh in his mouth as he can::

 T`argl says:
Mo`Bri: Unfortunately, we don't get the rare vintage here.

SS_SH_K`ata says:
T'argl: I thank you for such hospitality ::eats another handful of gagh::

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
T'argl: Yes it is a meal worth a Klingon warrior.

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
T'argl: Next time I am in the area I will drop off a case of 2183 blood wine.

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::fakes being startled at the sight of live food and elbows T`argl in the nose::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
T`argl: For your hospitality I will see 10 barrels of my finest from my home are sent to you

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
T'argl: A gift from the house of L'Keth.

 T`argl says:
:: glares at OPS and throws gagh on the floor :: OPS: Slave, eat that!

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
T`argl: No!

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::sips his blood wine in large gulps trying to memorize the faces of the federation slaves::

 T`argl says:
:: makes a fist and hits OPS square on the jaw ::

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::finishes the bowl of gagh, barely and swigs more blood wine to keep from gagging::
 
 T`argl says:
OPS: You dare question me slave?

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::takes the punch and hits T`argl back in the jaw::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::looks at the CO worried about the behavior of ensign Salan::

 T`argl says:
:: stands and slaps OPS with his open hand :: OPS: Today you die!

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::takes the shot and glares at T`argl::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: stands and sticks his cane between OPS and T`argl:: T`argl: That was not our agreement, if he is to die it is at my hand :: growls ::

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
::turns his back to T`argl and walks to the corner::

 T`argl says:
Mo`Bri: K`Leth? That is not a house with honor! :: turns to face her, his eyes filled with fire ::

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::her eyes are now focused on T'argl::

 T`argl says:
CO: Then you shall end that dog's life.

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::her own eyes meet the same fire in T'argl's eyes::

 T`argl says:
CO: This p’tahk speaks of honor. Her house has no honor!

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
T'argl: My house has honor and if I must prove it I shall!

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
Self: Now we need a diversion.....::starts singing "Hear sons of Kahless" very loud::

OPS_Ens_Salan says:
T`argl: Your people wouldn't know honor if it sat on your face and wiggled.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
ALL: Hear! Sons of Kahless!

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::glances quickly at Krag and joins in as best she can::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: backhands T`argl closed fisted :: T`argl: You have no honor, a host that insults is guests.  And you lo' be Vos who are you to order a lord of a Nobel house

 T`argl says:
:: grins :: Mo`Bri: Then I shall be pleased to end your scurvy life here and now. :: slaps her across the face ::

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::puts her hand on the hilt of her Kut'Luch::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
ALL: Hear! Daughters too.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Sit this is my battle

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::takes the slap and returns it in kind:: T'argl: Name you place.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
:;starts banging his cup on the table::

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Lord K'Vas you allow this to take place?  It is my right to challenge.

 T`argl says:
CO: K`Vas, you would deny me my pleasure in seeing this female die?

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
:: sings as loud as he can::

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mo`Bri says:
::eyes now buring for her honor and never leaves the stare of T'argl::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
T`Argl: You dishonor my crew, so this is my battle now
 
ACTION: The table is overturned and all the Klingons now stand face to face with the Triton crew
 
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