Cast of Characters:

CO Captain K`Vas Son of Malok                              played by     Ted Wharton
XO Commander Samantha A. Sommers                played by     Linda Baus
CEO LtCmdr. J’Loni Shrilak Mo'Bri Randolph    played by     Lynda Anderson
CMO Ltjg. Latta                                                          played by      Margaret (Ann) Bowie
CSO Lieutenant Riccardo Polo                                played by      Enrico Toro
CTO LtCmdr. Toir Jauk Naug                                  played by     Jonathan Benson
FCO Ltjg. Tanon Salan                                              played by     Jeremy Castro
CIV Commander Mrlr                                               played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton

Prologue:
As the Triton crew start to unwind aboard Avalon Station, their minds relax as their bodies 
recover from a long mission. Some seem to find a lot to keep them occupied while others have squirreled themselves away preferring the solitude.
 
All is calm but for how long? Several crew members have left for other assignments while some old friends have returned. Changes are afoot, but is the game?
 
Shore leave continues as they all get to learn there way around this new station. A new home for the Second Fleet, but a stopover for the Triton.
 
Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Triton in "H`atoria"....Chapter 
fourteen..."Unwinding"...Part 2...Stardate 10611.16
 
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CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::relaxing in her quarters.  Flicks one ear back towards the twins who were mildly squabbling over who's turn it is to clear the table::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Leaving her temporary quarters on Avalon and heading to the lounge.  Walking down the corridor which appears to be crowded with people.::
 
CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::sitting at a table by himself at the Warp Drive seeping on some blood wine::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::finishes writing a note which she leaves on the nightstand so Rico will see it when he wakes up::
 
ACTION: As the XO rounds a corner, she bumps into a familiar face

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
::wondering what Cmdr Naug is doing and Sam, J'Loni hits her COM badge::  XO/CTO: Hey guys what are you doing now?
 
VADM_Sheridan says:
XO: Commander!

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::startled by the comm. and a little agitated:: *CEO* drinking

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::exits her hotel room and begins walking to the station’s lounge::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Wonders if she'll see any familiar faces at the lounge.  Nearly falls over with the bump.::  ADM:  Admiral Sheridan, excuse me.  I must not have been watching where I was going.  ::Gives her a salute.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
*CTO*: Mind if I join you?

VADM_Sheridan says:
XO: At ease Commander. :: smiles ::

VADM_Sheridan says:
:: pulls her aside :: XO: Enjoying your time off?

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::At ease.::  ADM:  Would you care to join us in the lounge, Admiral?  Some of the crew are getting together there.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::thinking maybe the company won't be that bad :: *CEO* I'm at the Warp Drive

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
ADM:  And yes, Admiral.  Very much, and quite needed.

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::enters the lounge and seeing the CTO walks over:: CTO: Mind if I join you?

VADM_Sheridan says:
XO: Perhaps later. Right now I'm on my way to see Admiral Garrison. Seems he wants a pow wow with a few of us.

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
ADM:  More exciting missions, I hope.  ::Smiles.::  Then I shall not keep you, Admiral.  It is good to see you.  If you change your mind, you know where to find us.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::looks up at the Doctor:: CMO: please have a set i was just setting here  relaxing trying to clear my mind

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
*CTO*: Be there in a few. Randolph out.

VADM_Sheridan says:
XO: By the way, is Captain K`Vas on the station?

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
ADM:  The Captain is on the Triton right now, taking his duty rotation.

VADM_Sheridan says:
XO: If you see him before I do, please tell him to contact me when he's free? :: smiles and nods to a passing officer ::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
ADM:  Will do, Admiral.  I will let you go about your business.  Oh, and Admiral?  You have this little smudge of food on your chin, right here.  ::Points to her own chin, and suppresses a grin.::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::sits:: CTO: Will I be bothering you?

VADM_Sheridan says:
XO: Now run along and enjoy your leave. :: wipes her chin and walks away ::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
ADM:  Good-day, Admiral.  ::Salutes the Admiral and then walks off, heading to the lounge grinning to herself all the way.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CMO: not at all, nice to have a friendly face, I’ve just had a few things on my mind lately

Waitress says:
CMO/CTO: Welcome to the Warp Drive ::looks at the CMO:: What'll you have?

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
Waitress: I'll have a very big Margarita and please make that with real alcohol.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
Waitress: Just a fresh blood wine for me  ::handing her his glass::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Taps her comm. badge.:: *CEO*:  J'Loni, I'm headed to the Warp Drive lounge now, if you'd care to join me.  ::Approaches the lounge, and opens the door.::

Waitress says:
 CMO/CTO: Coming right up.

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
*XO*: Sam I am presently getting dressed and I will be there at the lounge in a few.

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Heads over to the bar and orders a glass of red wine, then turns around to see if she notices any familiar faces.:: *CEO*:  Looks like Commander Naug and Lieutenant Latta are here.  I'll save you a seat.

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
::rapidly changing her clothes into something a bit more robust and heads for the lounge::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Walks over to the table where the CMO and CTO are and points to an empty seat.::  CTO/CMO:  This seat taken?

Waitress says:
 walks back over with the orders:: CMO/CTO: Enjoy! ::places the drinks in front of the two officers::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::smiles up at the XO:: XO: It is now.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
XO: only for a cmdr

VADM_Sheridan says:
:: heads towards the conference room to meet with Admiral Garrison and the others :: Self: I hate breaking in a new boss.

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Smiles at them both and pulls out the chair.::  CTO/CMO:  Thank you.  ::Winks and looks at both of them.::  How is your shore leave coming along?  Enjoying your time?

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::sips her drink and attempts not to resemble a cat who's ready to belch a feather or six::
 
ACTION: The lounge fills with music just as the XO takes a seat, a nice lively tune, perfect for dancing

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
::walks briskly down the promenade and heads for The Warp Drive::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::downs half his drink::  XO: it's ok

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
XO: We've been enjoying ourselves immensely.

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CMO:  You know, you must have really been enjoying yourself.  I don't remember seeing you at all?  You in private quarters somewhere? ::laughing.::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
XO: Rico booked a suite at the hotel here. ::blushes::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CTO:  You seem .. preoccupied.  Something on your mind?

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
::stopping at the entrance of the lounge she looks to see if she sees Sam and Naug and spots them with the CMO as well and opens the door and walks in::

VADM_Sheridan says:
:; takes a seat as she waits for Garrison and looks over the agenda :: Self: Ah, the Dublin should be arriving soon. It will be wonderful to see Tray again. :: smiles at the thought ::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CMO:  So that's what's been keeping you busy.  Well I'm sure you're both keeping each other busy.  ::Winks at her.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
XO: Just my mind

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::winks back::

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
::strides up very sexy like::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::sees the CEO walk in and tries not to look at directly at her::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CTO:  By the way, this will be informal, but the next time you use the holodecks, you are not to disengage the safeties, Commander.  They are put there for a reason.

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
XO: So what have you been up to?

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CMO:  Well, aside from the longer duty rotations that command has, just trying to enjoy my shore leave.  And trying to clear my head as well.  Pre-wedding jitters I guess.

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
XO/CTO/CMO; Hello all.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
XO: Yes sir :: a little under his breath::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::sees the CEO and whistles through her teeth. Then laughs good naturedly::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CTO:  I can't say I haven't tried it myself.  And I must say got into a whole heap of trouble for it.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::looks at the CEO taking a quick look and back down to his glass::

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
CMO: Glad to see you.  Wow you look great in civvies.  How goes the romance?
 
CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
CMO: Oh that's right I heard from Ens. Payne, that Danny had, how do humans say it, popped the inquiry?

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Pulls out a chair for her next to the CTO.::  CEO:  Here you go.  Empty seat!

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
XO: I’ll be more careful
 
ACTION: As the CEO leans over to take a seat, she suffers a wardrobe malfunction

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::slides over away from the empty set , just a little::

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
CTO: Cmdr. Naug greetings........::hears something rip::  Self: OH no please not now.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
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XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CMO:  Yes, that he did.  He wants me to ::Hears something ripping.:: ...
CEO:  J'Loni, you may want to .. uh use the ladies room.

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::gets the same grin she had earlier as she looks at the CEO:: XO: Does everyone know?
 
CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::blushes from what he saw and doesn’t say a word::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CEO: you look ..........  nice  :: saying it rather low::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CMO:  Anyway, yes, he proposed while we were at H'atoria.  He wants me to move back to SB71 with him, but I really don't want to give up my career.  So we're having some issues right now you might say.

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
XO: You know I thought I had the right size when I bought the silly thing, but I see it came smaller than it should be.  Be right back.  ::dashes out of the lounge and for her quarters::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CTO:  I think you bring out the best in her, Commander.  ::Winks at him.::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
XO: That's not good. I though Danny looked stormier than normal at shift change.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
:: can't help but laugh a little::
 
ACTION: The music changes to something slower, and the crew begins to move to the beat in their seats

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CMO:  Well, we kind of had a major disagreement.  The job he was offered may not come up again, so you could say he's really pushing for me to move with him, get married, start a family.  I want family, but I just don't want to give up my career.  Know what I mean?

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
::flies into her quarters cussing in Klingon about the lo-be-Vos that sold her the dress::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
XO:: will she be ok you think

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Starts to sway in her seat a bit.::  ALL:  Good song.

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
::quickly pulling out her dress from Betazed she stands there admiring it and then puts it on:: Self: OH what the hell.

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
XO: I do indeed. You must be happy for the relationship to work.

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CTO:  She'll be fine, and she'll be back I'm sure.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
XO: We need a good Klingon opera, now that is music to my ears

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
::steps into a pair of red and black shoes and quickly runs back to the lounge and enters::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
XO: Oh I’m not worried

VADM_Sheridan says:
:: wonders what can be keeping the Admiral as the other officers talk amongst themselves ::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::whistles through her teeth again::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Shudders.::  Self:  Klingon opera.  Yuck.  CTO:  You might be able to make a request, you know.  ::Grins, but then hopes they do not have Klingon Opera.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CMO: what do you think doctor, ever listen to Klingon opera

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
CTO: A little at the Academy. It's very...robust.

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
::walks over to her friends with a slight swing in her hips to the music::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::finishes her first margarita and signals for another::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CEO:  Welcome back, J'Loni.  Careful of the sharp edge on the table this time.  I'll have to let someone know about that.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::looks at the CEO a blushes::  CEO: you better?
 
ACTION: Several pairs of eyes notice the CEO's attire and start grinning and whispering

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
XO/CTO/CMO: Thanks for waiting.  ::sits this time more carefully::

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
CTO: Oh yes much thank you.

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Finishes the wine she was drinking, and orders another from a passing waitress.::
 
ACTION: Suddenly a waiter appears with a tray of drinks for the CEO

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
::orders a tankard of Blood wine from the waitress as she passes Sam::

Waiter says:
 CEO: From the gentlemen over there. :: points ::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::gets up so she can set and spills his drink all over the table::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CEO:  You know this music has a catchy tune.  Almost like dancing music.  ::Notices all the drinks for the CEO.:: You must be popular.

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::laughs:: CEO: I'd say that dress got very noticed

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
::eyes go wide:: All: This is unexpected.  ::blushing a bright red::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Backs away from the table so the drink does not get on her jeans and shirt.::
 
CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::moves quickly to avoid spillage::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
ALL: Sorry  :: stumbling with the table trying to clean it up::

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
::jumps away quickly::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Flags down a passing waiter to clean up the spill.::

 Waiter says:
CTO: Sorry sir, I'll clean that right up. :: starts wiping the spill ::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CTO/CEO:  A little jumpy tonight you two are.   :Grins.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CEO: it didn't get on you did it,   I’m sorry

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
CTO: No you didn't ::smiling:: It missed me.

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Looks at the CMO.::  CMO:  So how are things with Romeo?  Did you wear him down that he could not join us?  ::Laughs.::

 Waiter says:
:: leans closer to J'Loni and whispers :: CEO: I get off at 2400 hours. :: winks ::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::acts exasperated but smiles:: XO: Does everybody know?

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
::looks at the waiter:: Waiter: Excuse me?  I will have your heart on my bed post.  No go.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::looks at the waiter giving him the eye::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CMO:  Word travels fast, my dear.  But it's not such a bad thing.  Rico's a wonderful guy.

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
XO: That he is and to answer your question...he's sleeping ::grins::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Notices the CTO and CEO making some commotion with the waiter.::

 Waiter says:
:: straightens up quickly and turns but not before leaving a comment lingering in the air :: All: What a woman!

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
XO: Sam what about Danny and you.  Still engaged?

 Waiter says:
:: walks away with a little hop in his step ::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CMO:  Awww, finally a woman that can wear him out!  My kind of girl.  ::Smiles at her.::
CEO:  Yes, we are, but there is issues that we are having.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CEO: I must say something to you

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
XO: Oh do tell.
 
CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::grins as she finishes her margarita and amazingly goes for a third::

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
:rotates her head and looks at him eye to eye::  CTO: Yes Cmdr.........

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CEO:  Nothing really to tell.  He wants to move to SB71.  :I don't.

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
XO: That can't be good.  I guess you are like me in a way.  The Triton is my home and I really don't want to leave her.

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Leans forward to the CMO and whispers.::  CMO:  You must tell me what your secret is.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CEO: i must apologize for my action in the holodeck, i shouldn't have walked away like i did :: looking back at her to her eyes::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::whispers back to the XO::XO: It's the Romulan stamina ::grins::

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
CTO: I understand but ....well things got hot and well we didn't get off on good terms.

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CEO:  The trouble is that the job offer will not wait for him, so you could say we're in a pickle right about now.
CMO:  Darn!  I don't think that will help me at all.  ::Chuckles.::  Well to be honest, I've never seen Rico more happy in my entire life.  Whatever you're doing, you're doing it right.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CEO: I’ve been doing a lot  of thinking since, and i think we need to talk

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
::raises her eyebrow:: CTO: Oh....Do tell Commander.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::looks to the XO::  XO: tell him like it is

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
XO: He's pretty wonderful.

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CTO:  That's not exactly very easy.  We sort of had some words.  But we're trying to work through it, figure things out.
 
ACTION: The men that sent the drinks over stand, and give the CEO a long gaze just before they leave the lounge

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CMO:  Yes, he is.  I'm sure you were very worried when we thought we lost him at the H'atoria incident.  I'm glad things worked out.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::humans,  so complicated ,  turns back to the CEO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
XO: Sam how many times have you and I talked about things like this.....::notices the looks she is getting::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
XO: You have no idea. I don't think I've been that scared in awhile.
 
XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CEO:  Lots of times.  ::Notices the men looking at J'Loni.::  You may need an escort, my dear.  You seem to have attracted some attention.

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
All: Is it me or are all the men in this place looking at me?

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CMO:  That's the bad thing about being on a ship.  That's another thing that Danny kept talking about, the dangers of being here.  It's why he was pushing for the star base.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::notices the looks:: CEO: I could take care of that if you like, and not with violence

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
CEO: It isn't you. I think that dress has attracted some attention

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CEO:  Like I said, you may need an escort back to your quarters.

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
CTO: You wanted to talk to me?
 
ACTION: In the corner of his mouth, a large string of drool falls from the CTO making a wet mark on his shirt

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
XO: Like it's any less dangerous there. At least in a ship you can run away if necessary.

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
XO: One should never confuse stationary for safe.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::a little imparrrised wiping the drool off::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CMO:  Actually station life I find dull and boring.  But he thinks it would be a good place to raise a family.  The problem is that I've given up everything for my career.  But so has he.

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
::notices the drool and cocks her head in his direction::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
XO: It sounds like you've made your decision then.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CEO: Yes, you kept bring up my house and yours, and divulged a little bite too much for my liking

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CMO:  I really don't know what I want, to be honest.  That's the problem.

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
CTO: Don't be embarrassed.  And that was not a good idea at the time when I did that.

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
XO: You want to be on the Triton, that's plain to every one.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CEO: maybe you could help me out, in turn i might do something for you

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
XO: So either he accepts that or not. It's really up to him as to what he does.

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CMO:  That is true.  ::Nods to her.::  ALL:  Well if you all will excuse me, I must go find the Captain.  There is an urgent matter I must discuss with him.

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
CTO: Oh..... and just what is it you might be able to help me with?

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
XO: Yeah I better be getting back too ::smiles and stands::

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
ALL:  Please excuse me.  ::Gets up to leave.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::looks at the XO::  XO: don't rush off

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
ALL: See you all later. ::walks away, a trifle unsteady from the tequila::

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph says:
::reaches out with her hand and puts it on the CTO's hand:: CTO: Commander, what can you help me with?

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Nods to the CTO and CEO.:: CTO:  Unfortunately, duty does call.  I was stopped by the Admiral in the corridor and I must get an urgent message to the captain.  Have fun here.  ::Smiles.::
 
ACTION: The CTO seems to be sweating.......nerves?
 
XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Heads to the corridor.:: *CO*:  Commander Sommers to Captain K'Vas.  Come in please.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::looks down at the hands::   CEO: What is this?

 CO_Capt_K`Vas says:
*XO*: K`Vas here commander.

XO_Commander_Sommers says:
*CO*:  You have an urgent message from Admiral Sheridan.  She needs to speak with you.
 
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