USS Vesuvius, NCC-71985
From Dust to Dust
Episode 7

Having received information regarding several attacks on colonies near the Romulan Neutral Zone the Vesuvius was ordered to Dyrian III, where the attacks had turned deadly. Starfleet Intelligence information indicated the attacks were not of Romulan forces, but from a new, unidentifiable threat.

An Away Team contacted archeologist KaRyn Kehari on Dyrian III. Odd reading at the archeological site and it was theorized that some kind of energy weapon's, it's signature unknown was used in the attacks. A trunk filled with artifacts believed part of some type of light amplification technology was turned over to the Vesuvius.

After a meeting with Kehari, the CO ordered the Vesuvius to the water world of Hydora where Kehari stated the relics must go in order to be safe. While enroute Hydora the mystery plaguing sensors revealed an unusual ship. Seemingly transparent, it is theorized to occupy several dimensions in space.

The vessel vanished and the Vesuvius was about to establish orbit when a Romulan ship appeared on sensors, uncloaked and headed directly towards the Vesuvius.

Toral, Commander of the Raven knowingly crossed the Neutral Zone for an exchange of information surrounding this new threat and was granted permission to remain in orbit around Hydora with the Vesuvius.

Doctor Kehari established communications with Hydora's people and the crew learned of a species called the Knosis, An Away Team is being prepared and they will shuttle down to the planet below…

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EO Tomari says:
::on the bridge at the engineering station::

CSO Lane says:
::remains at her station trying to understand all the data on her screen::

CEO Davis says:
::rubs hand along chin, happy that his beard is now gone; he exits his quarters and heads to the turbolift::

Hondric says:
::In the shuttle bay.  She double checks her boot knives and makes sure her phaser is securely attached to her belt.::

FCO Lorehani says:
<edit that to Lorehani>

Host Kehari says:
:: Standing in the shuttle bay awaiting for the sign they are leaving ::

EO Tomari says:
:: Logs out of the engineering console and heads for the shuttlebay ::

Host XO Horn says:
:: In shuttle Bay waiting for the rest of the Away team ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Enters lift ::   Turbolift: Bridge.

EO Tomari says:
:: Arrives at the shuttlebay a few minutes later ::

Host XO Horn says:
FCO: Is the shuttle ready?

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Heads for the shuttle they are taking and opens the door and enters.  She sits down to the controls and begins the power up sequence. ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Folds hands together behind back as he stifles back a yawn ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Yells out the hatch. ::   XO:  Powering up now Sir!

Host Kehari says:
XO: Is the chest I had beamed onboard on the shuttle already?

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Watches as all the lights come on…and become green across the board. ::

Host XO Horn says:
:: Looks at Kehari ::   Kehari: Did you ask for it to be placed in the shuttle?

CEO Davis says:
:: Enters the Bridge after the doors hiss open, immediately noticing that the Vesuvius' control center is particularly devoid of staff today ::

EO Tomari says:
XO: Sorry I'm late sir.

Host Kehari says:
XO: That is the main reason we are going to the planet, Commander

CEO Davis says:
:: Glances around in search of another senior officer ::

Host XO Horn says:
Kehari: Then it is on the shuttle.

CSO Lane says:
:: Turns to the duty OPS ::   OPS: Inform me when the shuttle is ready to launch please.

Host Kehari says:
:: Nods politely to the Commander ::   XO: Thank you, Commander

Host XO Horn says:
EO/Kehari: Lets get in then and get going

CSO Lane says:
<OPS Inn> CSO: Yes ma'am.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Pats the console. ::   Shuttle: Ok baby lets have a smooth ride…no springing leaks you hear?   :: Pales at that though ::   What do you say we have some pails handy...huh?

EO Tomari says:
XO: Aye sir.   :: Boards the shuttle ::

Host Kehari says:
:: Nods again and enters the shuttle, finding an open seat and taking it ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Hears Lane's voice before he actually sees her and wanders over in her direction ::

Host XO Horn says:
:: Follows them in ::

EO Tomari says:
:: Takes an empty seat near the back ::

Host XO Horn says:
:: Sits next to the FCO in front ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Checks the sensors one more time ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Sees everyone entering. ::   All: Ladies and Gentleman…please buckle up tight.  It's going to be a bumpy ride…Water pressure beyond reckoning…If it springs a leak please ignore it's all part of the service.

Host Kehari says:
<OPS INN>::  Glancing at his board noting… ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Opens COM ::   *OPS*:  This is the Shuttle Magma, requesting permission to depart.   :: Powers up the engines. ::

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Not looking at Kehari ::   Kehari: So exactly where are we going?

CEO Davis says:
:: Slumps down at Science II ::   CSO: So what's the catch with those artifacts?  I'm obviously missing something...

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Inputs the coordinates. ::

Host Kehari says:
<OPS INN> *FCO*: Magma, you are cleared to depart.  Good hunting...um...I mean...fishing

FCO Lorehani says:
*OPS*: Ha ha...You just had to be a comedian.   Shuttle Magma departing…
:: Engages thrusters as the door opens. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks up and sees the CEO ::   CEO: Oh hi there. Forget the artifacts for now. It was all a deception on the part of Kehari to get us to take her here.

Host Kehari says:
ACTION: The shuttle Magma departs slipping silently into space

Host Kehari says:
ACTION:  Sensors on the Vesuvius begin to sound as they pick up...

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Angling the ship downwards she begins her descent to go under the sea. ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Sort of stares at Lane, shocked that he had let something that was ultimately insignificant bother him so much ::

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Begins to study the scans in front of her while waiting for Kehari to answer her question ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Quickly composes himself ::   CSO: Well, that's conclusive with my findings at least...

FCO Lorehani says:
@XO:  Ma'am...5 minutes to the water's surface...

Host Kehari says:
@XO: There is a city under the water, commander.  That is where we are going

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Hang on....   :: Checks the sensor alarm ::   Take Tactical will you Bill? Something is sounding the alarm.

Host XO Horn says:
@FCO: Thank you. Hope this is going to be a smooth ride

Host Kehari says:
ACTION: The vessel begins to become more solid and moves toward the shuttle

EO Tomari says:
@:: Agrees with the XO ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Nods and immediately bolts out of his chair, arriving immediately at the adjacent tactical station ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@XO: Don't count on it…the water pressure is going to play havoc with the shuttles Structural Integrity Field.

Host Kehari says:
ACTION: Proximity klaxons on the shuttle begin to sound

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Hears the Alarms and pulls up the sensors ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Checks the tactical sensors and tries to identify the cause ::

Host XO Horn says:
@ALL: Ship approaching

Host Kehari says:
@:: Goes tense ::

CSO Lane says:
All: Red alert!

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Hears the alarms...and does a visual glance... ::   XO:  Plotting evasives just in case.   :: Fingers fly over the console ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Raises shields as he sees the red flashing out of his periphery, and immediately in front of him ::

Host XO Horn says:
@FCO: Evasive maneuvers

EO Tomari says:
@:: Rolls eyes ::   Self: Here we go again....

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Brings the shields on line ::

CSO Lane says:
CEO: See anything out there?

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Shields up.  Scanning…

CEO Davis says:
:: Continues to scan ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Angles the shuttle on a steeper trail.  Alters course to get out of the ships path ::

Host XO Horn says:
@FCO: ETA to surface?

FCO Lorehani says:
@XO: Another 2 minutes...

Host XO Horn says:
@FCO: Lets make it a fast 2 minutes

CEO Davis says:
:: Reconfigures scan, hoping to account for the apparent size of the object ::

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Wow, do you see what I see? That ship is huge.

FCO Lorehani says:
@XO:  If I could speed up time sir…   :: Increases speed a tad. ::   We don't need to be bouncing off the atmosphere…

Host Kehari says:
ACTION: The Romulan ship fires at the vessel

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Magnify!

EO Tomari says:
@:: Moves to a console in the back ::   XO: Sir, I'm going to try and boost the Structural Integrity Field.

CEO Davis says:
:: Nods ::   CSO: Alien vessel, obviously.  It's kind of weird.  

Host Kehari says:
<OPS INN>CSO:  Magnification increased 100%

Host XO Horn says:
@EO: Okay

CEO Davis says:
:: Points at console ::   CSO: Not all of it seems like it's...well, you know..."there."

Host Kehari says:
ACTION: The alien vessel fires back disabling the Romulan weapons system

EO Tomari says:
@:: Begins tapping commands into the console ::

Host XO Horn says:
@All: Brace yourselves for surface impact

CSO Lane says:
CEO: I see that. Interesting.

Host XO Horn says:
:: Continues to monitor the alien ship on her sensors ::

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Fire between the ship and a Romulan vessel in orbit.

CEO Davis says:
:: Scans the Romulan ship ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@Self: Ok water, never thought I'd be saying this, but where are you?   :: Sees the view screen. ::

CSO Lane says:
OPS: What is the status of the Magma?

Host Kehari says:
ACTION: The shuttle hits the surface of the water hard

EO Tomari says:
@XO: Ma'am…I've given you 15% more power to the Structural Integrity Field.

Host Kehari says:
<OPS INN>: CSO: The shuttle has entered the water

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Pulls up to lessen the impact. ::   All:  Sorry!

Host Kehari says:
ACTION: The alien vessel begins to disappear...

Host XO Horn says:
@EO: Good job. Lets hope that it will be enough

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Direct hit, but it looks like the shot was specifically targeted to eliminate the Romulans weapons.

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Can we maintain a sensor lock on her?

FCO Lorehani says:
@Kehari:  Ma'am, which direction now?

EO Tomari says:
@:: Nods and returns to his seat ::

Host Kehari says:
<OPS INN>::  Checks his console ::   CSO: No ma'am...unable to maintain a lock on the shuttle

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Damage to the Romulan ship?

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Cuts her speed and begins her descent deeper into the ocean. ::

CEO Davis says:
CSO: What the...?  Now the alien ship seems to be phasing out.  What's going on here?

Host Kehari says:
@FCO:  Mark 00 to a depth of 3.22 kilometers

CEO Davis says:
:: Growns, but intensifies his scans on the region that the ship had been in ::

Host XO Horn says:
@Self: And there better be no boulders around

FCO Lorehani says:
@All:  Mark 00 for 3.22 kilometers aye...

Host Kehari says:
@FCO: You should see a tunnel then. Enter it.  It will lead us to the city

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Begins scanning for the city ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Listens to the creaks and groans of the shuttle. ::

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Minimal damage to shields.  Their forward disruptor is offline, though.

CSO Lane says:
:: Stands and moves to the helm station and looks up at the view screen ::
CEO: Their engines ok?

CEO Davis says:
:: Nods ::   CSO: Yes. The alien weapon seemed extremely confined.  They were definitely shooting for that disruptor array only.

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Try hailing the Romulans and ask if they require assistance.

Host Kehari says:
ACTION:  The XO's scan reveal a tunnel entrance

CEO Davis says:
:: Continues scanning for the alien vessel ::

Host Kehari says:
<OPS INN>:  CSO: Aye ma'am

Host XO Horn says:
@FCO: Tunnel on sensors

Host Kehari says:
COM: Raven: This is the Vesuvius.  Do you require assistance?

FCO Lorehani says:
@XO:  Aye, direction?  I'm almost at the 3.22 kilometer mark...   :: Checks her depth. ::   EO:  How is the Structural Integrity Field?

CSO Lane says:
:: Moves over behind Inn and rests her hand on his shoulder for a moment ::

EO Tomari says:
@FCO: Checking   :: Checks the status of the Structural Integrity Field ::

Host Kehari says:
<Toral>COM: Vesuvius OPS: No thank you. We can effect repairs ourselves.   :: Cuts communication ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Unable to identify the once apparent ship on active scans; continues analyzing the area ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Turns and looks at the CEO ::   CEO: Any luck finding that ghost ship?

Host XO Horn says:
@FCO: It is over there   :: Points ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Shakes head ::   CSO: It's as if it was never there.

EO Tomari says:
@:: Looking back to the FCO ::   FCO: Not good, it's starting to creak...we may be able to withstand another 2,000 psi...

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Looks in the direction the XO is pointing. ::   XO:  I see it...   :: Turns the shuttle slightly and heads for the entrance. ::

Host Kehari says:
<OPS INN> CSO: The Romulans do not require assistance, ma'am

Host Kehari says:
@:: Sees the tunnel to her the city and smiles ::

Host Kehari says:
ACTION:  A large creature crosses the path of the shuttle

FCO Lorehani says:
@EO:  I just need it to last a few more feet.  Question, will it survive the return trip?

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Thank you Inn, I didn't think they did but it never hurts to ask.

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Sharply turns the shuttle as the creature comes out of nowhere ::

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Sees the creature briefly ::   All: What was that?

Host Kehari says:
@All: One of the many indigenous water life on this planet...very docile, Commander

CEO Davis says:
CSO/OPS: Maybe we should have suggested not firing instead of asking if they were okay…   :: Shrugs ::

EO Tomari says:
@FCO: I believe so…however, I would need to boost the Structural Integrity Field a little more to withstand the initial pressure.

Host Kehari says:
<OPS INN>:: Smiles at the CSO's statement ::

Host Kehari says:
ACTION: The shuttle enters the tunnel

Host XO Horn says:
@Kehari: How far till we reach the city from the tunnel?

CEO Davis says:
:: Continues to work and tweak the tactical sensors, hoping to pick up some trace of the vessel ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles at Davis ::   CEO: Think the Romulan Captain would listen?

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Slows completely down to thrusters only and maneuvers through the
tunnel. ::

Host Kehari says:
@XO: It shouldn't take long Commander...perhaps 10 minutes at the most

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Well...no...   :: Grins ::

Host XO Horn says:
@FCO: Turning on exterior lights   :: Turns light on ::

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Sorry to give you all this extra work today.

Host Kehari says:
@:: Smiles as she feels the excitement of returning home ::

Hondric says:
@:: Waits impatiently for the shuttle to arrive.  Word has it they have entered the tunnels.  It's been a long time since he has seen his sister. ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Isolates infrared waves to see if he can identify the ship off some sort of emission ::

Host XO Horn says:
@Kehari: Who are we meeting?

Host Kehari says:
ACTION:  The tunnel begins to climb upward and the shuttle clears the water

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Don't mention it.  Things in Engineering are alright, and I could probably use the cross training.

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Sees the slope of the tunnel and angles the nose of the shuttle upwards...They were finally exiting the water. ::

Host Kehari says:
@XO: My brother, Hondric.  He is the Administrator to the city.  The city's name is Hydoria

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Davis, see if you can find a way to track the shuttle. We need to get in contact with the Commander.

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Inn, keep trying to raise Commander Horn.

Host XO Horn says:
@FCO: Contact the ship and let them know that we are nearing the City

Host Kehari says:
<OPS INN>: CSO: Aye ma'am

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Yes ma'am.   :: Looks up at the transponder index for the shuttle Magma's ID number, then attempts to isolate it on the tactical scanners ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@XO: Aye...   :: Opens communications while keeping an eye on where she is going. ::

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Use the science sensors if needed. They are more sensitive.

FCO Lorehani says:
@*Vesuvius*:  This is the shuttle Magma...We are about to enter the city.  We are finally coming to the end of the tunnel.

Host Kehari says:
<INN>:: Hears a faint crackle on communications ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Diverts 9% of all available reserve power to the communications and sensor arrays, hoping to boost power to the systems as much as possible given the circumstances ::

CSO Lane says:
OPS: You getting something?   ::Moves closer ::

Host Kehari says:
<INN>*Magma*: Your transmission is spotty, Magma, but received.

CEO Davis says:
:: Takes up Lane's suggestion, configuring the science sensors to track impulse and thruster exhaust ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@XO: Hmm not quite going through....

Host Kehari says:
<INN>:: Turns to the CSO ::  They are coming to the end of the tunnel

FCO Lorehani says:
@*Vesuvius*:  Acknowledge.  Will try again once we are completely inside.

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Find out if they are alright?

Host Kehari says:
ACTION:  The shuttle leaves the tunnel and finds itself approximately 1/2 mile above dry ground ::

Host XO Horn says:
@FCO: Were you able to get through at all?

FCO Lorehani says:
@XO:  We have exited the tunnel.  Heading for the docking pad...

CEO Davis says:
CSO: I'm having trouble identifying their exact location.  The transponder signal keeps fading in and out.  Between that and the exhaust trail, I only have an idea of where they are. 

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Or, more accurately, where they just were.

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Nods her head acknowledging the FCO ::

Host Kehari says:
<INN>* FCO*:  Is everyone on the shuttle secure?

CSO Lane says:
:: Walks over to Davis ::   CEO: Well we have made contact with them so maybe things are looking up.   :: Smiles ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@*OPS*:  Yes we are secure.

Host Kehari says:
<INN>: CSO: They are secure ma'am

CEO Davis says:
:: Nods ::   CSO:  I'll keep trying just in case.

Host Kehari says:
ACTION:  The shuttle approaches a town. There is two towers, one taller than the other...

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Well that's one good bit of news. Thank you Mr. Inn.

Hondric says:
@:: Sees a shuttle approaching. ::

Host XO Horn says:
@Kehari: Where to now?

Host Kehari says:
@FCO: You should land near the towers.  One is the Administration building

FCO Lorehani says:
@Kehari:  Got it...   :: Angles the shuttle to land between the towers. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks around for Sam ::   CEO: Davis, have you seen the Captain today?

Host Kehari says:
ACTION:  The shuttle lands

CEO Davis says:
:: Continues to tinker with the various variable sensor array options, hoping to pick out a combination that can really follow along with the shuttle ::

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Scans the area before the doors open to see what is out there ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Feels the familiar bump of landing.  Begins powering down the shuttle. ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Perks head up and scans the Bridge ::   CSO: Actually, I was about to ask you the same thing.  I haven't seen him.   :: Frowns ::

Hondric says:
@:: Sees the shuttle land and he exits the lobby of the building.  Purposely he strides to the shuttle. ::

Host Kehari says:
@XO:: Notices the XO scanning ::   XO: You'll find the atmosphere is oxygen-nitrogen based

Host XO Horn says:
@Kehari: That is not what I am scanning for. I am scanning for any weapons

EO Tomari says:
:: Stands up ::

CSO Lane says:
CEO: I wonder where he is? Oh well, guess he didn't hear the alert klaxons.
:: Laughs ::

Host Kehari says:
@XO: There are none here, Commander

Host Kehari says:
@XO: At least none that are working

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Leaves the sensors running and turns off the engines. ::

Host XO Horn says:
@Kehari: And I am suppose to believe that

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Mr. Inn give me ship wide com.

EO Tomari says:
:: Opens his mind slightly for the populous ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Shrugs, hoping Kelson does in fact show up in the event that real danger rears its ugly head ::

Host Kehari says:
@XO: Believe as you choose, Commander.  I do understand your need for caution

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Satisfied with the scans, nods to the EO to open the doors ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Mutters under her breath ::   Kehari: It comes from lying in the first place.

EO Tomari says:
@:: Opens the door ::

CSO Lane says:
*Ship wide*: All hands, stand down from red alert. Maintain at yellow alert stations. Lane out.

Hondric says:
@:: Reaches the shuttle as the doors open. ::

Host Kehari says:
@FCO: I do understand the position of everyone.  However, I believe you will understand why I have done what I have done

Host XO Horn says:
*CSO*: We have landed. We will keep you posted

CEO Davis says:
:: Watches the computer reconfigure the klaxons to a rather ordinary yellow ::

Host Kehari says:
@:: Unbuckles her belt and stands ready to exit the shuttle ::

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Shall I lower our shields?

EO Tomari says:
@XO: Ma'am, I am getting an overwhelming feeling of peace and harmony.

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Stands up and stretches. ::   Kehari: I hope so Ma'am, because chances are we would have helped if you told the truth too.   :: Slight smile comes across her face. ::

Host XO Horn says:
@EO: Lets hope that is a good sign

CSO Lane says:
*XO*: Acknowledged Commander, good to hear your voice Alex.

EO Tomari says:
@:: Nods to the commander ::

Hondric says:
@Kehari:  KaRyn!  Are you there!?

Host Kehari says:
@:: Smiles back to the FCO ::

Hondric says:
@:: Would be jumping up and down if he weren't an adult. ::

Host Kehari says:
ACTION:  The shuttle doors open and the Away Team exits

Host XO Horn says:
*CSO*: Once we make contact I will contact you again

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Waits for the others to exit the shuttle. ::

EO Tomari says:
@:: Exits the shuttle ::

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Last one to exit the shuttle ::

Host Kehari says:
@:: Sees Hondric as she leaves the shuttle, and waves at him, rushing past the others ::

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Looks around ::

Hondric says:
@:: Big grin on his face.  Rushes to hug his sister. ::

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Davis, any luck in pinpointing the shuttle yet?

EO Tomari says:
@:: Looks around taking in all the sites ::

Hondric says:
@Kehari: Shalom, my Sister.  Welcome home it's been too long.

CSO Lane says:
CEO: No maintain shields.

CEO Davis says:
:: Shakes head ::   CSO: Same as before.  Bits and pieces of sensor data coming in, but not enough to put it all together to track the ship.

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Begins walking toward Kehari hugging her brother ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Steps off the shuttle and taps her combadge. ::   XO:  Ma'am, I'll just let the ship know we have arrived…   :: Falls back just a bit. ::

Host Kehari says:
@:: Hugs her brother...it has been too long ::   Hondric:  Shalom, my brother! It is good to be home.  I have brought members of the Federation here, and my trunk with the latest findings

FCO Lorehani says:
*OPS*:  This is Lt Lorehani.  We have exited the shuttle and are now in the city.  We have met up with Dr Kehari's brother, the City's Administrator.

Hondric says:
@:: Grins ::   Kehari: I see you brought friends.  Is that wise considering?

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Looks at Hondric and Kehari ::   Hondric/Kehari: Maybe now you will tell us what is going on?

Host Kehari says:
<INN>: CSO: The Away Team has exited the shuttle and have been met with the Administrator

CEO Davis says:
:: Instead of tracking the ship, attempts to isolate the comm badges of the crew members individually ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Walks up and joins the group. ::

Host Kehari says:
@Hondric: Yes, my brother. Without them I would not have been able to return. The threat of the Knosis is growing and they must learn of them

Hondric says:
@:: Looks at his sister then to the nice lady standing there. ::   XO:  And you are?

Host XO Horn says:
@Hondric: Someone that has been lied to one time to many and want answers

EO Tomari says:
@:: Tries to get a feel for Hondric ::

CEO Davis says:
:: While he's at it, he reconfigures the console for transporter access and attempts to gain a full transporter lock just in case things get hairy ::

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Anything further from the away team?

Hondric says:
@:: Frowns ::   XO: I'm sure the necessity was there Cmdr and I can see you are very angry...Maybe I can offer some refreshments and we can sit down and chat?

Hondric says:
@Kehari:  I'm sure your right.  I just have to wonder if we are making a mistake though.

Host XO Horn says:
@Hondric: If it will get some answers. Lead the way

Host Kehari says:
@Hondric: The Knosis destroyed my transport. I barely made it back to Dyrain III

Hondric says:
@:: Stands fast. ::   XO:  I'm not accustomed to speaking to strangers.  Maybe if you reveal your name we can start there?

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Whispers ::   EO: Getting anything out of the ordinary?

Host XO Horn says:
@Hondric: I am Commander Horn, Executive Officer of the Federation Starship USS Vesuvius

EO Tomari says:
@:: Whispers back ::   XO: Nothing so far.

Hondric says:
@Kehari: That is not good.   :: Shakes his head slightly. ::   Not good indeed…It means the Knosis are getting desperate.

CEO Davis says:
:: Unable to even isolate the comm badges, for a pattern lock on the transporters or otherwise ::

Hondric says:
@XO:  I am Hondric…Please, come in side.   :: Looks at the small group.. ::

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Mr. Inn, please try and raise someone on the away team. I need to know their status.

Host Kehari says:
@:: Nods at her brother ::

Host XO Horn says:
@Kehari: Who are the Knosis?

Host Kehari says:
<INN>: CSO: Aye ma'am

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Can you give me a status report on the ship's systems?

Host Kehari says:
@XO: They are a violent species, Commander.  We believe they are predators looking for food when they happened upon the C'stalan civilization

EO Tomari says:
@:: Follows in behind the commander ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@XO: Ma'am…With the Administrators permission I'd like to look around a bit…get a feel for this place.  Maybe Mr. Tomari and I can do some research in their libraries or something.  Research on the Knosis maybe?

Host Kehari says:
<Inn>*XO* Commander, please advise of your status

Hondric says:
@:: Looks a little shocked at the blue lady’s audacity. ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Nods and steps back to the aft engineering console, quickly bringing up the status displays of several key systems ::

Host XO Horn says:
@FCO: Granted, but keep me posted

Host Kehari says:
@Hondric: Give them permission, Brother.  I trust them

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Nods at the XO. ::   Hondric:  Mr. Administrator?

Hondric says:
@:: Looks at the Blue one once more for a moment then gives a reluctant nod. ::

Host Kehari says:
@Hondric: That IS your title, is it not brother?

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Taps combadge ::   *Inn*: We are just starting to get to the bottom of this. So far everything seems to be on the up and up

CEO Davis says:
CSO: All systems functioning within normal parameters.  Warp core functioning at 98% efficiency.  Shields and weapons ready and waiting..

FCO Lorehani says:
@Kehari:  Where are your libraries?

Host Kehari says:
<INN>CSO: They are just starting to obtain answers ma'am. They are alright for now

CEO Davis says:
:: Sits at the engineering console, not really feeling a need to be at tactical at the moment ::

Host Kehari says:
@FCO: You will find them in this building here...   :: Points to the two-story building to the right ::   Ask for the archieves, specifically the archieves for the Knosis

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Thanks Davis, but let me know if anything and I mean anything seems out of order, understood?

FCO Lorehani says:
@Kehari:  Understood.   :: Turns and smiles. ::   EO: Mr. Tomari, shall we?

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Aye.

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Acknowledged, but keep having them check in every half hour please.

Host XO Horn says:
@::Looks back to Hondric:: Hondric: We were heading to your office for a nice little chat

Host Kehari says:
<INN>:: Nods ::   *XO* Commander Lane requests the Away Team to check in every 1/2 hour please

CEO Davis says:
:: Brings up his work from before; switches his focus, now trying to maintain a constant comm signal to the away team with the intention of piggybacking a signal over that line to their comm badges and tracking their movements at
least ::

EO Tomari says:
@:: Walks with the FCO ::   FCO: Let's shall.

Hondric says:
@XO: I've set up a conference room for that.  I've got refreshments laid out.   We will talk there…

Host XO Horn says:
@*Inn*: Acknowledged

Host XO Horn says:
@Hondric: Lead the way

FCO Lorehani says:
@EO:  We haven't had a chance to meet formally.  I'm Lorey.   :: Holds out her hand. ::

Hondric says:
@All: This way please.

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Keeps looking around ::

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Follows Hondric ::

Host Kehari says:
@XO: Commander...my trunk.  May I have it brought to the conference room?

EO Tomari says:
@:: Shakes hand ::   FCO: I'm Rajel, nice to meet you.   :: Smiles ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Diverts allocated reserves from before to the communications relay, boosting signal strength ::

Hondric says:
@:: Leads them into the building into a large reception area. ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Smiles ::   EO: SO what do you think?  Trap?

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Nods her head to Kehari indicating that she may ::

EO Tomari says:
@FCO: Not at all, it's way too peaceful here for that...but I believe they have reservations about strangers.

Host Kehari says:
@:: Nods to a couple of attendants to bring the trunk to the conference room ::   XO: Thank you, Commander

FCO Lorehani says:
@EO:  Well if what they are saying is true…I'd be reserved too.  Nobody wants to be someone else's next meal.

CEO Davis says:
:: Unhappy with the 'improvement,' but knows that power reserves need to be left alone with hostiles in the area ::

Hondric says:
@All: The conference room is just down the hall here to the left.

EO Tomari says:
@FCO: I agree.

Hondric says:
@:: Leads the way down an ornate hallway. ::

CSO Lane says:
CEO: Don't you just hate all this waiting?   :: Moves to Sam's chair and sits
down ::

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Continues to follow Hondric ::

Host Kehari says:
@:: Follows next to her brother, holding his arm ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@FCO:  Hmm which building did she say again?

CEO Davis says:
:: Regardless, he attempts to maintain a steady comm line ::

CEO Davis says:
:: Smiles a bit as he plugs away at the console ::   CSO: Are you kidding?  Suspense is my middle name...!

Hondric says:
@Kehari:  Our parents will be so glad that you are home.  You ARE planning to visit them are you not?

Host Kehari says:
@Hondric: If time allows

EO Tomari says:
@FCO: I believe she said it was that building.   :: Pointing to a two story building on the right ::

Host Kehari says:
ACTION: A person who lives in the city passes the EO and FCO and pauses

Hondric says:
@Kehari:  I suggest you make time.   :: Gentle rebut. ::   Mother keeps telling everyone that her daughter was a figment of her imagination since she never visits anymore.

Host Kehari says:
@C'stalan: May I help you with something?

CSO Lane says:
:: Laughs ::  CEO: So what do you do for excitement in your spare time?

Host Kehari says:
@Hondric: I'll try, my brother

FCO Lorehani says:
@:: Sees the person pause. ::   Person: Hello   :: Smiles and looks at Rajel ::

Host Kehari says:
ACTION: Hondric leads the Away Team to a large set of double doors and opens it onto the conference room

CEO Davis says:
CSO: Well...I get a glass of water and put it on the edge of the table just enough so that it will eventually tip and fall on to the floor.

CEO Davis says:
CSO: The stakes are much lower, but the suspense is still there…

CEO Davis says:
:: Continues toying with the comm relay ::

Hondric says:
@:: Stops in front of a door. ::   XO:  After you Mrs. Horn…Or is it Mr.?  I can never keep other species straight.

EO Tomari says:
@:: Sees the person pause ::   Person: Hello, we are heading to the Library.

Host XO Horn says:
@Hondric: It is Ms. Horn and after you, I insist

Host Kehari says:
@C'stalan: It is that building there...   :: Points to the two-story on the right and continues to move on ::

Hondric says:
@XO: Touchy, touchy...You really don't trust me do you?

CSO Lane says:
:: Raises an eyebrow ::   CEO: Sounds really exciting Davis.   :: Thinks to herself, this man needs to get a life ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@Person:  What does C'stalan mean?   :: Keeping her voice light ::

Host XO Horn says:
@Hondric: Trust is something that has to be earned.

CEO Davis says:
:: Thinks he picks up on the sarcasm, subtle though it may be; he continues, but still encounters minimal success ::

Hondric says:
@XO:  Hmpff...  Remember that if you want answers.

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Follows Hondric into the room ::

Host Kehari says:
ACTION: The C'stalan doesn't hear the FCO's question and continues

Hondric says:
@:: Goes over to a tray and pours himself a glass of water. ::   XO:  What may I get you?

CSO Lane says:
:: Gets up and heads back to her station ::   Self: Well might as well try and do some work.

FCO Lorehani says:
@::Shrugs::  EO:  I guess we will have to look up C'stalan too.

Host XO Horn says:
@:: Surveys the room ::

Host Kehari says:
ACTION: Kehari's trunk is brought into the room

EO Tomari says:
@FCO: Looks like it   :: Smiles ::

FCO Lorehani says:
@EO: So where are you from?

Host XO Horn says:
@Hondric: Water will be fine

EO Tomari says:
@FCO: I'm from Betazed.

Host Kehari says:
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